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Calisthenics completed, the soldiers return to their rooms in Units 1 and 2 (Stevens and Congress hotels) of Headquarters, Chicago Schools, Army Air Forces Technical Training Comâ€" mand. Army Air Forces Technical Training Commund, Feb. 17â€"(Censored)â€" ems â€" His two were made of dark pigskin. 5 ‘He looked like a prosperqus busiâ€" nessman. _ And he was. .. "Can I get in here," be said to the soldier guarding his postâ€"the main entrance of the Stevens, the world‘s largest hotel. * Soon mess hall doors are opened and the cleanlyâ€"shaven soldiers file into the large room. One of these used to be the pretentious Crystal Ball Room. But nowâ€"tho the crystal chandeliers still hang and still sparkleâ€"spotless wooden tables and stools are neatly arranged on the former: dance floor. And brightâ€"eyed young men, trays and cating utensils in their hands, are served tasty food by kindly, matronly women servers. ‘Their trays loaded "No, sir," the soldier replied, "You see, the Army Air Forces took over here last August The hotel now houses thousands of soldiers who are studying to be radio technicians." Surprised, the civilian said: "Oh, I see, well thank you Soldier." And the man left. A visitor once No longer is the tail, giant hotel dark at 5:30 a. m. Now, by that time, soldiers are awake, dressed and marchâ€" ing across Michigan Avenue to Grant Park for calisthenics. And lights pierce thru the darkness from thousâ€" ands of rooms. Excellent food Perhaps you once stayed at the Stevensâ€"or friends of yours did. Mayâ€" be during Chicago‘s 1933 World Fair, or a business meeting, or a Demoâ€" cratic convention you were here. Or, maybe, you, like me, danced in the Stevens‘ beautiful Crystal Ball Room in peace times. M But not anymore. ‘There have been some big changes made. Horth Shore Ga+ Ce The average American family will have a tax bill of $1,100 in the next fiscal year according to an estiâ€" mate of a noted tax expert. (We still prefer the U. S. Sign in grocery store winâ€" Many different kinds of shortages affect the manuâ€" factured gas businessâ€" steel, oil and manpower. We are attempting to meet the manpower situation by means of training classes for new men and substituting girls for men on as many jobs as possible. Some neighboring utilities now read meters biâ€"monthly and send an averaged bill on alternate months. When armed services, we shall probably be forced to do rimonial paper reads: "I‘m “'.h.:w'.‘ ”.l' *Boy wantedâ€"over 50" "I Sustain The Wings . . . in a matâ€" PM IN THE ARMY NOW PVT. WHITT N. SCHULTE || At Blackland Field with beaithful food, the men make They know . that their important work makes it possible for heroes to be flyers and flyers to be heroes. They know that they are one of an unbeatable â€"trioâ€"the plane, the air crew and the ground crew. They know that without their training in radio, code and mechanics the sleek fighter planes and giant bombers would reâ€" main motionless machines. They are proud to be a member of the Army Air :‘orcen Technical Training Comâ€" mand. Pasquesi, Nello Pagliai, James F. Kane, William J. Kane Jr., Frederick Caldaâ€" relli, Philip J. Zoul, Harry R. Walz, Robert J. Pasquesi, Philip L. Axt, Adâ€" olphe John Rosalini, Evo Mini, Doâ€" minic Volpendesta and Pete Romitti, Draft board No. 1 in Highland Park has released the names of 54 young men who will be called into the U.S. army within the near future. Those who will report are as follows: Highland Park John Norris Bingham, Russell J6sâ€" eph Early, LeRoy Douglas Conklin, Jack Glen Allen, Maurice Lee Davis, Anton ‘P. Frauenhoffer, Norbert Bigâ€" ley, George M. Rosie, Guido Mazzetti, Cataldo Mike Acello, William R. Johnâ€" son, Dominic James Panerali, Tony Crimo, Frederick W. Shelton, Richard Evan Evans, Edward James Nevins and Francis Ronzani. . Robert John Charles Rachow, Charles McNaria Headley, Walter Gustay Moeller, Jack Beryl Becker and Robert Harold Pietsch. _ Other Cities Draft Board Releases Names Of 54 To Be Called Domenic Colo, Alfonso Rizzolo, Lawrence Joseph Morano, Bruno Morâ€" ani, Louis P. Cantagailo, Henry A. their way to designated tables and reâ€" main standing at atteation until all are Robert Zane Norman and Heward R. Anderson. * _ And they understand that their work will not always result in big, frontâ€"page headlines. â€" They are someâ€" what like the linemen on a football team. ‘They don‘t make the touchâ€" down, but they sure knock the obâ€" stacles out of the way of the backâ€" field men. Joseph Paul Beckett, Mundelein; Lewis Edmond Schwarz and Earl F. Young, Lake Zurich; Glenn Emil Milâ€" ler, Stanley R. Nordstrom and Joseph F. Horcher, Prairie View ; Charles Laâ€" verme Wallace, Elmhurst; Irving Berâ€" nardi, Rockford; Russéll Paul Leonâ€" ard, Elgin, III.; Edward Joseph Stefâ€" fen, Evanston; Joe Martin Ettringer, West Allis, Wis.; Floyd Wayne Stolâ€" present. Then they eat heartily not leaving the table until each man has finished eating everything on his tray. This is a rule in the Army. Men must cat what they ask for because in this way waste is cut to a minimum, and the Army gets full value out of the top food it is buying. Clean quarters The day passes fast. Lunch, Study. Classes. Work. Drill. Retreat. Dinner. Study. Sleep. Men here are not only technicians, they are trained, healthy soldiers realizing that their job is vital and without their skills, their abilities, the pilots of our fighter and bomber planes would be helpless gladiators. . Breakfast over, the soldiers go back to their rooms and polish brass, mop and scrub bathroom floors, dust woodâ€" work and vacuum rugs. Rooms are immaculate. Inspecting officers are vigilant and, too, the soldiers realize they can work, study and sleep better in clean quarters. & Miss Dorothy H. Aldridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Aldridge of 1408 Judson avenue, was inducted inâ€" to the WAACs Tuesday and is on a two week furlough before reporting for active duty. 3 And now its time for classes in code, meteorology, aircraft instruments and radio mechanics. ‘The studies are difâ€" ficult but the men are serious and the work is done satisfactorily and freâ€" quently with excellence. Dorothy Aldridw Inducted Into WAACS Miss * Aldridge attended ~the Highâ€" land Park high school and graduated in June from Northwestern univerâ€" sity, where she received an honorary bachelor of arts degree. the Cook‘s and Bakers‘ school at Camp MeCoy, Wisconsin He entered serâ€" vice three months ago and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B; Bangs of Vine Pic. William B. Bangs is studving at The six Highland Park students who have returned this quarter ‘ to Northwestern‘s campusâ€"for furth er classâ€"work are : Under the Institute‘s workâ€"study plan, students alternate three months of classroom study with three months of industrial apprenticeship as an inâ€" tegral part of their engineering trainâ€" The Institute, whica was founded in 1939 and recently received a $20,000,â€" 000 endowment from the estate of Walter P. Murphy, now has an enrollâ€" ment of 700 fullâ€"time students from all parts of the country. Through its training of engineers and military reâ€" search programs, it is today a vital outpost on the battlefront of science. Six Local Students Enrolled In N. U. Technological School Six Highland Park studentsâ€" enâ€" rolled in the Technological Institute of Northwestern university have just completed a transfer from three months apprentice work in industry back to the classrooms, according to an announcement made today by Dean Ovid Eshbach of the Intitute. Richard D. Harza, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Harza, 2299 Pierce rd., who has been taking a training program involving diversified experience throughout the plant of International Harvester Co., Chicago. A member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, Harza is on the staff of Northwestern Engiâ€" neer. He was graduated from Merâ€" cersburg, Pa., and is now studying mechanical engineering. Alfred W. Okey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Okey» 1021 North St. Johns ave., has been taking a similar training program in the plant of Wright Aeronautical Corp., Lockland, Ohio. A graduate of Highland Park high school, he is now studying meâ€" chanical engineering. Another graduate of Hihland Park high school, Gordon A. Olson, son of Mr. and Mré. Axel Olson, 1229 Pleasâ€" ant ave., did his apprentice work in cement research for the Portland Ceâ€" ment Assn., Chicago. He is studying civil engineering in the Technological Institute. From the Army Air Forces Gulf Coast Training Center at Randoiph Field, Texas, comes word that the largest class of fighter and bomber pilâ€" ots yet to be graduated held exercises on February 16. A Highland Park pilot to rsective his commission and wings is Lieut. George R. Titman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Titman of 1019 North St. Johns avenue who graduated from Blackland Field. â€" The graduates were divided among nine advanced flying training schools in Texas, All pilots received their wings. Some were commissioned as second licutenants, while others were appointed to the recently created rank of flight officers. Ira Ritow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herâ€" man Ritow, 1170 Hill st., has been doâ€" ing research in elctronics for the Josâ€" lyn Manufacturing Co., Chicago, durâ€" ing the past quarter. Viceâ€"president of the Northwestern branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engiâ€" neers, Ritow also is promotion manaâ€" ger for the Northwestern Engineer. He was graduated from the Highland Park high school. Erecting work for Nordberg & Coâ€" Chicago, was the apprentice work asâ€" signed last quarter to Charles Thorâ€" ney, son of Mr. and Mrs. C, Edward Thorney, 1525 Westview rd. Charles is studying mechanical engineering and is another Highland Park high school graduate. Mrs. Leo. A. Woiterding, 335 Glenâ€" wood ave., has been with the engiâ€" Clark, Neenah, Wis. A graduate of Highland Park high school, Wolterâ€" nR Lieut. (i. #) r:.râ€"u‘ 205 High street, has been *bfl‘uhm a transport in the Lee A. Wolterding, son of Mr. and In The Nations studying industrial engineerâ€" Pvt. William Cortesi, Jr., of Clifton myenue has been assigned to duty with the army air forces at Miami Beach, LIEUT ALFRED C muEYER _ |tctive duty with the Navy by bis i=â€"||..._. LIEUT. ALFRED C. MEYER _ | tme; who is stationed there as â€"ILâ€" SERVING IN BUNA Iwfiuwhâ€"-.y. . : Local l Sergeant FPasyues:, who has been in service for the past eighteen months, is stationed at Camp Grant. The In the first letter in three months to his mother, Mrs. Alfred C. Meyer, former Vine avenue resident who now lives in Chicago, Lieut. Alfred C. Meyâ€" His interesting {etter in part reads as follows : "It is difficult because of censorâ€" ship to tell you much of our experâ€" iences. ‘They have to deal with carâ€" rying out as scientifically as mimflmw the front lines. We were the . forâ€" ward hospital unit and did most of the emergency surgery. We had as many as 60 casualties a day at times. We used a tr amount of huâ€" man plasma and it many lives. "We had two teams workâ€" ing at a time, both in the same tent, both doing major stuff including comâ€" pound fractures, chest wounds, ete. We improvised methods of sterilizing our equipment and hands. We had bands of stockinette around our arms to keep the perspiration from dripping .into the wounds. 1ences, . 1 rying out possible is the front ward hos the emer; "All the the night work was done with flashlights. We all feel we have learned a lot and have had some good results. In abdominal wounds espeâ€" cially, we had almost 50% recovery as against 100% fatality repotred by prevâ€" ious field hospital units. Ezekiel Farmer who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Farmer of Deerâ€" field place, recently graduated from the naval air school in Memphis as a radio man, third class.; ‘ Third class petty officer Robert Bartoni of the naval aviation metalâ€" smith unit has been transferred to Tillâ€" amook, Ore. He enlisted in August and We also had our share of excitement from enemy» firing. At first we were very jittery. We had cold food for 15 days because we were afraid of the smoke from a fire. We ate our food with our helmets on, seated at the edge of a slit trenchâ€"and we trembled all night. Gradually we became veterans, however, and now we have hot food, sleep on canvas cots and almost enjoy life. Things are quiet now and we hope to go back to Australia soon. We have just heard what the President said, about the New Guinea forces, in his Christmas message, and we wonâ€" der if we might ever get back to the U. S. A.â€"but that sounds too good." Lieut. Meyer: graduated from Eim Place school, Highland Park high school and Dartmouth college. He reâ€" ceived his medical degree at Northâ€" western university and had a residency at the Mayo clinic when inducted into the army. x is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bar hniofAshhndw*,Highvood. Pvt. Grover Q. Grady, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Grover Q. Grady of Forest aenue, is stationed at Fort Sheridan. Men over 38 will be discharged from the army according to these rules and muiremenu: (1) at least 38 years ; (2) enlisted or inducted on or beâ€" fore February 28, 1943; (3) Has subâ€" mitted voluntary request for discharge to his commanding officer, must be before May 1, 1943; (4) has submitâ€" ted statement from responsible person showing that he will be employed in essential industry, including â€" agriculâ€" ture; (5) release of soldier must not seriously effect the efficiency of his er writes of wartare in the jungles. Newsreel scenes shown at the Alcyon theatre last week of Buna, picture Dr. Meyer smoking a pipe. His sister, Mrs. ?:‘“Si-.vdd-nww F Miss Joan La Plant of Evanston and Staff Sergeant David Pasquesi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sante Pasquesi of Railâ€" way avenue, Highwood, were married on Saturday, February 6 in the office of Judge Clarence Shetzléy. . Attendâ€" ing the couple were the groom‘s sister, Miss Josephine Pasquesi, and the brideâ€" groom‘s brother, Robert. home in Rockford. Harry C. Pertz, 17, has been sworn into the naval air corps as a cadet. A senior at Highland Park high school where his father is a member An active student, he is president of the Boy‘s club, secretary and treas urer of the senior class, president of the school band and earned his letter in football as end on the varsity team. To other teenâ€"age students he is known as a popular drummer. for active duty until he completes his Vâ€"mail letters to a sailor will have \amhuofm:hflnwb‘ addehm.-hfluwn- panded its Vmail services. New Such mottntts michiter miat the ie can &,gbu@.@gl- be available to speed up the delivery to e of the A former Highland Park high school student, Roush quit his senior year to volunteer in the Navy. He then reâ€" turned to Great Lakes to begin his boot training, and hopes to be an aviaâ€" tion machinists mate. Hesaid he is the youngest in his company, but was quick to add, "I don‘t look it." Barcus Hagen, 17, of 415 McDaniels aenue has been selected for the United States navy pilot training under the new Ensign John W. Christensen, who reâ€" ceied his civilian pilot‘s training at Sky Harbor and Lewis School of Aerâ€" onautics, expects to graduate as an instructor in naval aviation from Purâ€" due university within the next month. Other schooling includes two years at the Uniersity of Illinois and six months at Armour Tech. fHe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Christenâ€" of, McDanielsâ€"avenue last week.~> He has returned to Camp Perry, Williamsâ€" burg, Va. . program which limits eligible youths to seenteen year olds. A graduate of Highland Park high school, Hagen played with the varsity baseball team and was a member of the rifle team. He is presently employed in a circulating department of a newsâ€" Lt. Comdr, Roush was home on a fiveâ€"day leave and during that short time saw his parents in Jewel, Kansas, who are not well. He was able to attend his neghborhood group dinner, sen of Deerfield place. A twentieth cced of ‘Northwestern university has joined the nineteen prevâ€" icusly named who will take part in the beauty contest to be held at Fort Sherâ€" idan on February 18. She is Marge Mitcheson of 40 East Turon street, Nick Tomei, noted North Shore maâ€" gician and first class petty officer in the Navy, had a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luigi Tomei Men enlisted now. under the new Navy program will not be called for training at least untilâ€"they reach their 18th birthday and have been graduated from high school. On completion of pilot training »cadets will rective a commission as ensign and be awarded the Navy wings of gold. which was held February 8. Corporal Fred Morani is home visitâ€" ing his parents, the Tony Moranis of Waukegan ‘avenue, Highwood, on a furlough.from Scott Field where he is on duty with the medical corps of the army air forces. Aviation Cadet Robert L. Phillips, tormerly éemployed by the post office in Highland Park has reported for acâ€" tive duty with the army air corps. He is the son of Mr. and Mré. Ray Philâ€" Lieutenant Russel J. Gilbert recently received his commission as second liewâ€" tenant in the Army air corps at Kirkâ€" land Field, Albuquerque, N. M., The son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbert of ‘Taylor avenue, he received his wings lips of Vine avenue Second class seaman Frank Miller, Jr., recently arrived at his home on Homewood avenue after three months‘ convoy duty with the Navy. A short kave was spent with his parents beâ€" fore reporting back to duty. and graduated as an aircraft observer and bombardier. * He is a graduate of Highland Park high school and was selected from his regiment to attend an advanced aviation school in Monroce, La., where he will be stationed for the next few months. He reported for active duty in January, 1942, and received his basic training at Patterson Field, Ohio. has begun her training in the Women‘s Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. She is the daughter of the James O. Clarkes of 2237 Lincoinâ€" Private Richard F. Balz is now staâ€" tioned at Barclay Field, Colo. ‘The son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baiz, he recently graduated from the mechanics‘ school 28. he is stationed with the army air Auxihary Elizabeth Calsoun Clarke Local groups have been active of late in entertaining the Wives‘ club at the unit. On Thursday, Feb. 11, a valentine luncheon, with games and prizes, was given by the Pythian Sisâ€" ters of Highwood, Miss Rose Alma Roth, commanderâ€"inâ€"chicf. On Tuesâ€" day, Feb. 16, tea was served, followed by bingo and prizes, by the Sororis Amicae, an Eastern Star group of Highland Park. Mrs. Art Swanson is president of this group, and the comâ€" mittee in charge consisted of" Miss Lillian Culver, Mré. E. W. Briddle and Mrs. Dave Carison, chairman. On Thursday, Feb. 25, luncheon will be served by a local group, sponsored by Mrs. Geo. Kenry, Mrs. N. C. Risjord, and Mrs. Victor Walecka, . Luncheon will be followed by games and prizes. On Monday of this week a Valentine party, with appropriate decorations and .refreshments was given the serâ€" vicemen and their Wives by Mrs. B. J. Rosenthal. â€" Tuesday a ‘group from Zion, IIL, gave a variety entertainment presenting the Zion Men‘s Octette, Laverne Edwards, boy soprano, the Misslin Girls‘ Trio and Rhoda Wise, dancer and batonâ€"twirler. Refreshâ€" ments were served by the Mothers‘ club of Highland Park. Wednesday the entertainment and refreshments were provided by the JWB, Mrs. Roy Wyle of Highland Park, chairman. NF lloâ€"ovcMisetaion NJ lloâ€"ovcMisetaion Thursday, Fob. 18 Special music by Eugene Bertaccini and~ Louis Calderelli of Highwood. Gold stamping service. Sewing serâ€" _ Special movie feature. Coffee club at 10 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 20 e £96. 9 Sunday, Feb. 21 Open house all day. Hymn sing at 5 p. m. Vespers with Grace Methodist church of Highland Park at 7 p. m. Coffee at 10. R Monday, Feb.22 _ _ _ _ _ Harry Pertz and Coit Spalding, drummers of Highland Park. Gold stamping. Sewing service. Craft shop instruction. Coffee at 10. vice. Coffee club at 10 p. m. Friaday, Feb. 19 _ ye Afternoon, Wives‘ craft shop. Evenâ€" ing, Mrs. S. N. Nelson, vocalist, of Winnetka. Leatherâ€"craft. Coffee club at 10 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 January birthday party for serviceâ€" men, sponsored by Winnetka JHO. Jewelry craft instruction. Exhibit of W ork by Joseph P. Nash At Woman‘s Club The art exhibition of Joseph P. Nash at Highland Park Woman‘s club included portraits: of prominent North Shore residents, character studâ€" ies of the common man, and scenes from the Teton mountains. . Joseph P. Nash received his formal art â€"education ~at the Chicago . Art institute where he studied some sevâ€" en years under such wellâ€"known inâ€" structors as George Bellows, Leopold Seyffert and John Norton.. He later traveled extensively in Europe. He has exhibited portraits in Chicago Art institute, in New York and in seven different states. "Keeno and prizes with Mrs. B. J. Rosenthal. Gold stamping. Coffee. Thirty military portraits done by Nash in the last two years are now hanging in the Rosenwald Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. They are to remain there for the duration of the war. The artist is known to many Highland Park residents for his splendid accomplishments as art director at Eim Place school. Evening Party At High School Friday On Friday, Feb. 19, the student counâ€" cil will hold their first evening party at the high school from 8 to 12 p.m. ‘There will be music, dancing, card other games and refreshments. . All high school students are invited. Lieut. Edward J. Loewenthal of 1040 smwwwfm the officers‘ school at Miami, Fla., in November is now stationed in Washington, D. C. in the Air Transâ€" Loewenthal took a special fourâ€"weeks Iraining course at LA Guardia Ficld, New York City before reporting to Washington. antly surprised last week end when her husband, First Sergeant R. R. Brookâ€" over arrived home on a sevenâ€"day fur‘ Roceco Volpendesta, second class .dlur.b-d-y-n,n.rm Pensacols, Florida: He is the son of the abr the flm corps at Embassy hoâ€" After completing his officers‘ trainâ€" of of