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The morning after her debut "even the morosest critic prophesied an exâ€" ~~pansive future" (Time Magazine) for her. Today Rise Stevens is the Met‘s foremost singer, the nation‘s busiest concert and radio artist, and America‘s only operatic sereen star. _ R Tiwsdoy, March 1 1, 194. Rise Stevens To Give Concert In Winnetka March 15 msmmninmm Reâ€" <ital , sponsored by the Winâ€" netka Music club with Mrs. Dwight €. Orcutt, chairman, and Mrs. Frances Anderson of Highland Park on her committee,. will be held at the New ‘Frier high school auditorium at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 15, Miss R& Stevens, noted mezzo soprano, be the featured artist. She comes from triumphs in nationâ€" wide concert, opera and radio apâ€" pearances. In the space of six months Miss Stevens has made seven transâ€" continental tours, singing to 8,000,000 (olicial figure released by the U.S. ‘Treisury Department) on the Hollyâ€" woid Victory Caravan alone. The largest crowd ever to attend a musical eve~t in New York historyâ€"35,000â€" thro=ged Central Park to hear Miss Steâ€"ens. In Cincinnati the season‘s attendance ‘records were shattered when she made her first local 3pâ€" per=â€"nce with the Zoo Opera as "M‘gnon." Born in New York Ciy of Ameriâ€" <an ~ndâ€" Norwegian parentage. (her unrcudl first name which is proâ€" nounced Reeâ€"suh_ comes from her Nc~wegian grandmother), Miss Strvens was discovered by theâ€"noted teacher, Madame Anne E. Schoenâ€" Rene, while singing at the Opera Comique in New York. Madame Schoenâ€"Rene brought her young proâ€" tegee to the attention of officials at the Tuilliard School of Music and a three year scholarship was the result. From that time on the rise of Stevens is musical history and has set a new precedent and example for young American singers. She refused an offer froth the Met., went abroad Install New Members * Of Campbell Chapter Campbell chapter will install new bers We q nrp $ oong dnA at 7:30 o‘clock. to supplement her American training with European tradition by working with Europe‘s greatest singers, apâ€" pearing on three continentsâ€"Europe, Africa and _ South Americaâ€"before returning to her native city to make ker debut with the Metropolitan. Tickets can be secured from the L & A Stationers, Winnetka 829. # Issued of cach week by -unu::'gm‘-snw avenue, Highland Park, HMincis. Teleâ€" phone: Highland Park 557. Communications intended for publiâ€" cation must be writtem on one side of &mdy.dhrvl. the name and address of writer. $ m copy. $3.00 per year wimk it Lokk Coomly. Hhimols 1, 1911, at the Post Office at Highland ‘They should reach the editor Wedâ€" smunes, obituaries, notices of entertainâ€" wsest, or other affairs where an adâ€" THE HIGHLAND PARK PRESS Subscription rates: $1.50 per year, Society â€"â€" Womens News â€":â€" Locals of Woman‘s Club to Hear Director Of Goodman Theatre David Itkin, described as "the white hope of the American Theater" by Cecil Smith, will discuss various phases of the drama before the Highland Park Woman‘s club at 12:45 on Tuesâ€" day, March 16, Mr. Itkin has been an associate diâ€" rector at the Goodman theatre for the past 15 years, and at the same time has been head of theâ€"department of drama of De Paul university for 13 years. Miss Evans Weds Felix Nanini In Church Rites Before his arrival in America he was a member of the Moscow Art Theatre Habima players for a period of twelve years. He studied under Sergei Stanâ€" islavsky, Vachtangov and many others who made the Habima worldâ€"famous. *â€"Itkin‘s lecture is sponsored by the drama department of the Woman‘s club, Mrs.. Leland .Waite,: chairman. The marriage of Miss Phyllis Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Evâ€" ans of Waukegan, and Norando Nanâ€" nini, son of. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nanâ€" nini of 332 North avenue, Highwood, was performed in St. Bartholomew‘s church, Waukegan, Sunday afternoon, Son Born to Maid of honor was the bridegroom‘s sister, Miss Norma Nannini, and Miss Wanda Nannini, also a sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. Art Berâ€" nardi served as best man and Mario The has been announced dlhmd.mwllr. and. Mrs. Charles J.. Peck of Winâ€" Former Davida Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Maddock anâ€" nounce the birth of a son, Alfred Wolâ€" ley Jr., in the Salem hospital, Salem, of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Clarke of ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT OF LIEUT. LASHELLE Shelle, som of Mr. and Mrs. George LaShelle of 828 N. St. Johns avenué Lieut. LaShelle is in the U.S. army. No plans have been made for the wedâ€" Mass., on March 3, Mrs. Maddock is the former Davida Clarke, daughter 240 Cary avenue. Her husband is in Norfolk, Miss Muricl Anne Kutcher and Miss Jean Farnsworth were the bride‘s atâ€" tendants and Walter Watson served as best man for his brother. Both Capt. and Mrs. Watson atâ€" tended the Highland Park high school, Mrs. Watson graduated from Kimberâ€" ley school, Mont Clair, attended Bradâ€" ford Junior college, Mass., and grad‘ uated from‘ Katherine Gibbs school, New York. Wed In New Jersey March6 dents, Miss Ruth Eleanor Gordon and Capt. William R. Watson Jr. of the Former Residents US. marine corps reserve, were marâ€" ried Saturday, Mar. 6, in the Central Presbyterian church, Mont Clair, N.J. Capt. Watson just returned from active duty at Guadalcanal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Barclay Gordon who now reside in Verona, N.J., and the bridegroom‘s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William R. Watson of Greenwich, Capt. Watson graduated from Dartâ€" mouth college and has been‘in the maâ€" rine corps since Sept., 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Jolin W. Evers Jr. of Highland Park, attended the wedâ€" of P ding Hillbilly Music to Be Featured At Square Dance Woman‘s club on Saturday night, Mar. 13, from 8:30 to 11:30 o‘cleck. _ Noble Fennell !m&tnhuwill play hillbilly music on mouthorgan and accompany himself on the guitar. His wife, who also plays a stringed instrument, will add musical entertainâ€" ment to the evening. Reservations for dinner at the Open House may be made by telephoning Mrs. Frederick Toof, and reservations for the dance by calling Mrs. Harold Twilight Tea to Be Given March 21 By Ravinia Woman‘s Club Mrs. Tom Leeming and Mrs. Arthur Swanson will be hostesses for the eveâ€" The Ravinia Woman‘s club will give a twilight tea on Sunday, March 21, at the Village house to honor George Straub, artist and resident of Highâ€" land Park. The arts committee of the club unâ€" der Mrs. Woodward Burgert, chairâ€" Bridges, chairman of the square dance at 4 o‘clock, followed by a tea. â€" ‘Many of Mr. Straub‘s paintings will be on exhibition and he will use some of his sketches to demonstrate how he works. ‘There will also be a musical program with Lucille Long, vocalist, accompanied by Mrs. C. Longford Felske, Leagues School To Hear Plans For.. World Reconstruction western university‘s history departâ€" plans for world reconstruction and peace at the Highland Park League of Women‘s Voters‘ school, on Monday, March 15, 1 :30 at the Community cenâ€" United States foreign policy from 1919 to the post war period has been outlined briefly in a series of six meetâ€" ings, of which this is the last, sponsorâ€" ed by Mrs. R. J. Loewenthal, chairman Surprise Poarty * Given for Mays A surprise housewarming party FM«*I.‘:: s. Ray May at their new home, 441 of the department of government and $ St. Johns avenue. F riends from Two A musical feat will be featured for 4 Miss Kaumanns Weds Ensign _ On Tuesday, March 9 at 11 o‘clock in the morning, Miss Rosemarie Louise Kaumanns, daughter of Mrs. Joseâ€" phine Kaumanas of 5919 Kenmore nn-.Gl:.u‘ l-b John Murphy W son of Lieut (s.g.) and Mr3. F. Hugh Ward of Rockford ‘mnniedi-tbe&.luch-éd Chicago. On Tuesday Mr. Rudoiph Lipp gave his niece in marriage. Attending the bride, who wore a white jersey wedding gown and short veil, were Miss Jane Ward, sister of the groom, serving as maid of honor, and Miss Barbara Kauâ€" manns, bridesmaid. Midshipman Hugh Ward served his brother as best man, Mr. Stephen Love served as usher. Mrs. Ward, a former Highland Park resident, is a graduate of Highland Park high school. Ensign Ward atâ€" tended Marquette University, and reâ€" ceived his commission at Northwestâ€" ern university Midshipman school at Abbott Hall last May. Recently staâ€" tioned in Alaska, Ensign Ward arâ€" rived in Chicago last Saturday. A small reception was given at the home of the bride‘s mother Tuesday evening. Presbyterian Women To Elect New Officers March 15 ‘The regular meeting of the Woâ€" man‘s Ass‘n of the Highland Park Presbyterian will be held in the church Monday March 15 There will be sewing and hospital dressings at 10 a. m. At 12 noon the Church Service will be conducted by Mrs. Wm. F. Einbecker. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 by Mrs. P. O. E. Johnson‘s group. This will be followed by a short address given by Dr. Louis Sherwin, hisâ€"subject "Pioneers." The program at 2â€"p.m. will be opened by a group of spring songs to be sung by Mrs. W. Lyle McDanie ‘The anâ€" nual business meeting will follow in which there will be the election of new officers and a discussion of plans for the coming year. % of Mrs. J. B. Garnett and her group. Reservations must be made by Friâ€" day, March 12. With Mrs. Geo. L. Martin, phone H. P. 3244. Wednesday Thursday Friday Satunlay Mar.17 Mar.18 (Mar.19 Mar. 20 Orders must be postmarked on or hefore miduight, Mar. 20. Ideal as a gift. Gome in and place your qrders for porsonalized stationery. af RYTEX PRINTED STATIONERY THE HIGHLAND PARK PRESS because of the lack of materials and labor shortage IT HAS BEEN NECESSARY to limit orders for We Will Take Orders For Four Days in their plant. 516 LAUREL AVENUE PHONE 557 Lieutenant and Mrs. Donald C. Winchell are at home in Highwood after a short wedding trip. Mrs. Winchell was the former Erma DeBartolo beâ€" fore her marriage to Licutenant Winchell on St. Valentine‘s Day. H. L. McCarthy to Address Voters League On March 17 Ofe of Highland Park‘s most disâ€" tinguished citizens will appear before the League of Women Voters at its March meeting on the 17th of the month at 1:15 at the Community cenâ€" ter. He is H. L. McCarthy of Judson avenue, who is director of the Social Security for Region 6 (which includes Illinois and the surrounding arca.). Hcvillmkuflbes:“lbiec!,"llm Averageâ€"Citizen and ial Security." In the words of Mr.. McCarthy, he is one.of the "architects" of the origâ€" inal U:S. Social Security law. At preâ€" sent he appears frequently before varâ€" ious social agencies and welfare groups active in social planning. His appearâ€" ance in Highland Park is being sponâ€" sored by the League‘s department of government and social welfare, of which Mrs. Walter Neisser is chairâ€" Ideal for personal use. Interfaith Group to Hear Interesting ‘ Talks March 16 ‘The next meeting of the Interâ€"Faith group will be held at the local "Y" on Laurel avenue Tuesday, March 16, at 10 a.m. The group will hear talks by ‘d-,- members on the general subject, ters of "Last Train from Berlin" by "Backgrounds for Peace." . _ Mrs. Kenneth B. Lacy will give a summary of the last chapters of the revised edition of H. G. Wells‘ book, erica Speaks," while the unfinished business of the Versailles conference which followed the last world war will be discussed by Mrs. Alvin Baum. Any interested member of the comâ€" munity is welcome to attend this meetâ€" ing and to take part in the informal discussions which follow each talk. "Outlines + of History," Mrs. Paul Kuhns will sumpmarize the final chapâ€" oward Smith in which "Young Amâ€"