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Highland Park Press, 1 Nov 1945, p. 5

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Dr. Franz Boigar At Elm Place School Thursday, Nov. ‘ist, 1945 ‘There is hardly any idea which has been surrounded with so much Friday, tion of the word brings to mind a stage hypnotist in full dress suit who puts the poor subject into Visions of Trilby‘s Svengali apâ€" ’nrhhn-..mm this conception of a bypnotist is steadily fading out in the strong light of science, and the one man who has done more to shed the Hypnotic demonstrations preâ€" sented on the stage in the last few wears have usually been branded vealed the exhibitions were really ptnbynuhvilhuwnvork- ing with well trained "stooges." Such "hypnotists" never hypnoâ€" tized anyone. Those are acts well arranged and perhaps entertaining but have nothing to do with the fascinating art of power. of sugâ€" . His abilities have attracted the attention of everyone interested in that art. The result has been «international fame which few othâ€" ers have ever enjoyed. & Elm Place school P.T.A. guarâ€" antees that all those who witness Dr. Poigar‘s performance at the Eim Place school on the night of _ ‘Thus, Dr. Polgar, acclaimed throughout this country and Euâ€" school auditorium a genuine demâ€" onstration by hypnotism as it is He will present a single perâ€" formance on the night of Friday, Nov. 9, in the Elm Place auditorâ€" ium under the sponsorship of the P.T.A. ; P ‘Tickets are now on sale at the Elm Place school office, Gsell‘s drug stores and members of the P.T.A. * Dr. Polgar in the last 20 years has hypnotized more than 60,000 It is remarkable, frequently amusing. he admits, what a person will do while under a hypnotic spell. Not so long ago Dr. Poigar tried an odd experiment on a young man. He told him he was seven years old, whereupon the voung man began acting accordâ€" wmuponnggsfionud playing with imaginary toys. Then Polgar asked him to write his name. He did, in crude, unformed letterâ€" ing of a boy of seven. He was then told he was twentyâ€"five years of age, which was correct. He was again asked to write his name which he did, normally and natuâ€" To carry the experiment further, Polgar told his subject he should sign an LO.U. for $1,000. _ At first he refused. Polgar told him, "You must, you fnust!"" Reluctantâ€" ly, he wrote his name, but it was wot his regular signature. . His subconscious nature was a guard and he_set down an altered signaâ€" ture that no bank would accept. ‘That story, relates Polgar, proves that no once can be forced b@gagyflfiggthtnight’hflhh health, morals or interest. Polgar handles all his experiâ€" ments tactfully. He never puts a person into a situation where any embarrassment will result, which is the reasor his subjects really enâ€" joy the experiments. â€" Dr. Polgar, besides being a hypâ€" notist, is a mental telepathist withâ€" out equal anywhere. ® Methodist Churches Hear Rev. Merle E. Hall at Joint Potluck Supper with the unusual, demonstrations of things you have read about, heard of, but never actually seen. Mrs. Lee Straus is in charge of ticket sales, Mrs. Lester Britton At a joint potâ€"luck supper served by the members of the Highwood ‘and Highland Park Methodist churches last Friday evening, at the Highwood Methoâ€" dist church, Rev. Merlie E. Hall, former ambulance driver in Euâ€" rope, told of his tour of the Holy This is the first of a series of these occasions to be held the last Friday in each month by the two congregations, of which Rev. Wm. Overend is the pastor. the parents of a girl born Tuesâ€" Two Boys and a Girl This Week at The Highland Park Hospital wood, are the parents of a girl born Saturday, Oct. 27. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Thomâ€" as of Waukegan on Sunday, the 28. Washington avenue, Highwood, are Cpl. and Mrs. Hamilton of 337 Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Ronzani, agf; hypnotism is Dr. It Hubert Johnsons Honored By Friends on 25th ~ A mock Wedding featured the evening‘s entertainment recently when Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Johnâ€" son, of Western avenue, Highwood, were feted by 65 relatives and friends in honor of their 25th wedâ€" held at the home of the Victor The table decorations were in white and silver, and during the evening a silver basket filled with silver dollars was presented to the couple by Hubert Hanson, of Chiâ€" High School Seniors "Gobble Hobble," annual. senior party, to be held in the high school gym. â€" Bob Cameron, class presiâ€" dent, and Bob Cooksey, social navy, are both stationed in the Philippines. o The Johnson sons, Lennart, PO 1/c, and George, GM 2/c, of the music of the 344th regimental band from Ft. Sheridan.. Other guests will be class advisors and cago, who assisted with the plans. The couple was also presented with corsage and boutonniere by their daughter, Mrs. George Johnâ€" seniors dressed in harvesting c0sâ€" tumes, and juniors, present as "hags and stags," will dance to the The floor show will be in charge of Jim Erickson and Bob Cooksey; invitations, Peggy Meilbronn and Diana McDermott; name checking, Pat Foreman;.profits, Steve Pinâ€" kerton, and © refreshments, Fred Gladys Udell Is Home on a Visit Miss Gladys Udell, who has for the past four years been employed in the finance office at. Camp end of her visit she will go on to Pittsburgh, Pa., where she will make her home with her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Anderson. 3 James E. Bennett, 30 Year Resident, Taken by Death Blanding, Fla., is spending two weeks with her family, the John Udells, 102 N. Sheridan. At the James E. Bennett, 932 N. St. Johns, passed away on Monday night after an illness of two months. _ > born July 30, 1860, and had been a resident of Highland Park for 30 years..‘ His wife, Sue Lee, preâ€" ceded him in death in 1939. Surviving are his daughter, Jean Bennett and son, Waiter. of Highâ€" land Park, and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Simison of New York. Last Rites Heldâ€"for Mrs. Bertrand Goldberg Last rites were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beneje, 171 Laurel, on Friday of last week, for their daughter, Mrs. Bertrand Goldberg, 35, wife of a Chicago arâ€" chitect. Mrs. Goldberg passed away at St. Luke‘s hospital, Chicago. She had been living in Richmond, Va., where she and her husband were active in war work. Funeral services were held at the Seguin Funeral Home. ... _ TO a.m. Red Cross sewing. " 6:15 p.m. Friendship club dinâ€" ner followed by book review, "A Lion in the Street" by Mrs. George Friday, Nov. 2â€" 1:30 World Community day 8:00 p.m. GSO meeting.. Saturday,. Nov. 3â€" °_ _ _ 1:15 p.n. Poetry and fiction classes of the North Shore Creaâ€" tive Writers. . Mrs. McGibeny continues with the work on sonâ€" nets and Mr. Jack Conroy continâ€" wes with his helpful criticisms of The Highland Park chaptér of Bundles for America is preparing a campaign to solicit funds to fill stockings for wounded service men again this year. Their aim is to give every man in a hospital in Bundles for America Again to Fill manuscripts. U. 8 VICTORY BOND $ November 16 is the date set for A native New Yorker, he was 7:80 p.m. Mr. Wilder‘s painting Y.W.CA. From 8:30 to 11: 30 (Continued from page 1) day, be eliminated ‘from Ilincis highways. o After January 1, the law‘s effecâ€" tive date, the driver who cruises the streets and highways of this state must be one of three things: 1. He must cither be in position to post cash or..otherâ€"security..to nyhtv_‘-ifinhl-‘l-m" 2. He must be insured; or 3. He must drive without acciâ€" The alternative is the permanent loss of his license to operate a car aad the tight to register vehicles, In addition to the effort to make highways safe through imâ€" proved physical facilities, Gov. Green &as announced a statewide educational campaign to acquaint the motorists of Illinois with the new Safetyâ€"Responsibility law to go into effect Jan. 1. 5 This new law is designed to make the motorists who use the state‘s highways financially responsible. It will do much to remove from the highways the irresponsible motorâ€" ists who "hits and runs" from finâ€" ancial obligations incurred by an accident. In effect, the new law, which was passed. without a dissenting vote in the last legislature, reâ€" quires every motorist involved in an accident resulting in an injury, death, or property dantage in exâ€" cess of $50 to post cash or other security with the state to cover judgments the courts may . level against him. > .Every motorist operating an ln-i tomobile on Illincis highways afâ€" ter Jan. 1 should know about this new law and about the teeth in it. ‘Those motorists unprepared by: inâ€" surance, cash or adequate security to meet .the obligations arising from an accident will have their driver‘s licenge and regfistration certificate suspended until ‘such time as they are able to post such evidence of their ability to pay on a basis satisfactory to the secretary of state‘s office. ' _Civic, fraternal, industrial and religious groups throughout the state are supporting this educaâ€" tional campaign by distributing booklets which explain the penalâ€" ties and benefits of the Safetyâ€"Reâ€" sponsibility law and how the moâ€" torists can meet the necessary‘reâ€" quirements. pilot, is home on terminal leave, and will receive his release from service at Amarillo, Texas, on Deâ€" cember 3: Full information on the text of the law can be obtained from most city and state officials and from many gasoline service stations. Capt. Lawrence Rafferty Veteran European Pilot On Terminal Leave For 3 years and 4 months in service, "Larry‘ spent 6 months overseas, during which time he perâ€" formed 50 missions over Germany, Italy and the Balkans. For his achievements he . was awarded the DFC, the Air Medal with 3 clusters, and wears 5 batâ€" tle stars.on his ETO ribbon. Since pturning to the States he has reâ€" ceived an instructor‘s course in Bâ€"24‘s, stationed at Liberal, Kans., and an instrument course in flying, â€" His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rafferty, live at 111 N. Gireen Bay, and his wife and 3â€"monthsâ€" old daughter, Sandra Louise, are staying in Chicago. WALTER GRADLE IS TAKEN BY DEATH Last rites were conducted Wedâ€" nesday evening at the funeral home at 6311â€"N, Clark, Chicago, for Walter Gradle, 318 Egandale, who passed away suddenly the precedâ€" Lucy Chaffee and Mrs. Alice G. Hough, and one son, Walter Jr. Interment was made at Coldwaâ€" ter, Mich. ing day in a Chicago hospital. He is survived by his widow, Entered as second class matter March 1, 1911, at the Post Office at Highand Park, Iinois. Subscription rates: $1.50 per year; 5 cents per single copy. $3.00 per year outside of Lake county, Iffinole. * _ _: Laurel avenue, Highland Park, 11 Telephone: Highland Park 557. . side of the paper only, and be signed with the name and address of the writer. They &bould reach ““'Muum“t unqrnn-’ current smm . Y _ Issued Thursday of each week by the Highland Park Press, 516 _ Communications intended ° for publication must be written on one where an admission charge is pubâ€" lished will be charged at the reguâ€" THE HIGHLAND PARK PRESS Capt. Lawrence Rafferty, AAC Resolutions of condolence, card R. B. Olson, Editor. THE PRES S of Episode Unique In Modern Times to be Discussed by Rabbi Wax new prayer book. This. prayer book, as edited by the rabbi, proâ€" voked much indignation and wrath among orthodox rabbis and amid A short time ago, Rabbi Mordeâ€" cai Kaplan of New York edited a fonside considerable pomp and ceremony, the prayer book was burned and .l:bbi Kaplan was excommunicatâ€" ‘This is an unique episode in modern times ‘and the implicaâ€" tions of such reaction are interestâ€" ing â€" and _ thought â€" provoking. Therefore, this Friday night, at the North Shore Congregation Isâ€" rael, Glencoe, Rabbi James A. Wax will take as his subject, ‘"The Burnâ€" ing of a Prayer Book and the Exâ€" communication of & Rabbi." Regular services are held at the temple, Lincoln and Vernon, Glenâ€" eoe, every Friday night at 8:15. All service men and. women in this are are cordially invited to attend. Hold Last Rites at St. James Friday for Mrs. Katherine Prye Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at St. James ehurch, Highwood, for Mrs. Kathâ€" erine O‘Donnel Prye, 374 Bloom, who passed away suddenly Monday affernoon at the age of 58. She is survived by her brother, Anthony O‘Donnell, and a niece, Mary Perryman, who make their home at the above address; a nephew, Patrick White, .of Highâ€" land Park; and a sister, Anna White, and two nephews, William and Gerald, of Los Angeles, Calif. u. S. V1ICTORY BONDS BUY THEM ... KEEP THEM! Every time a trainload. of troops arrives at Fort Sheridan, almost every man aboard has this same ideaâ€"get into a telephone booth and call home! Of course, we have many booths, but we don‘t always have enough long disâ€" tance circuits to handle all the calls in a big rush. When too many people all want to go the same way at the same time, there‘s bound to be some overcrowding. That‘s phone lines. ILLINOIS BELL TELIEPHONE COMRANY And it‘s true of tele (Continued from page 1) l Returning to ‘Dharan on the king‘s plane the next morning preâ€" paratodry for taking off for Baghâ€" dad, our party was "fully" eon-‘ vinced that it takes all kinds of peoâ€" ple to make the world and all kinds of potentates and places to develop a world â€"policyâ€"forâ€"a â€"modern tion. Distant as it is, however, and remote though its problems seem from those of the United htu.‘ we dare not ignore the fact that in this vaist desert today is found the greatest â€"petroleum reserves of the entire world and that, at the moâ€" ment at least, the United States enjoys prior claims and prior rights on these tremendous reâ€" serves which at the same time are the target of many envious glances from the eyes of the other great powers. Saudi Arabia is the one place in the Arab world where the United States holds the trump cards. The Fabulous City of Baghdad At Baghdad the pace of our parâ€" ty slowed .down a bit since either because of or in spite of our feast in Saudi Arabia we all began sufâ€" fering from what is ‘referred to as a .‘‘Baghdad stomach." We have found many fine people among the Arabs but the land of the Arab is undeniably in need of Maintained by First Church of Chtist, Scientist Highland Park, HIlinois A place for quiet thought and study, where the Bible, and Christian Science Literature may be read, borrowed, or purchased Hours: ‘Week Days Saturdays . Sundays ... CHRISTIAN : SCIENCE READING ROOM Observerâ€" |cleanliness, sanitery engineering, 43 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD That‘s why your telephone company asks you to do these four things: 2, Keep all calls brief. e 3. Limit your calls to five minutes when the operator asks you to do so, 4. Try to save 7 to 10 P. M. for service men, But give them every break you Aan right around the clock. Your help helps us to serve your serâ€" vice men better. Thank you! Please â€" Make only necessary Long Distance NIRLLLINNNN ‘ud&-.utdl“fludnl. Baghdad, however, on a quick }.lnea.-lw"l-nnyo!&-w ances of a modern European city. The second and third looks begin to reveal what is found in the baâ€" zaars, the back alleys, and the outâ€" ofâ€"theâ€"way places. Out of its glamorous past, nevertheless, Baghâ€" dad ofâ€"Iraq is beginning to lift up its face and straighten its shoulâ€" ders determined to develop an inâ€" dependent progressive sovereignty of its own. C In Baghdad, more than any othâ€" er place, one is impressed by the extensiveness and the expansiveâ€" ness of British imperialism. With a firm and not too well hidden hand at times the British rule Iraq today through native citizens who sit in the front offices but who are powerless to exercise the full function of sovereignty. Highwood Couple Observe 62nd Anniversary of Their Wedding Day Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Camerâ€" on, 112 Elm avenue, Highwood, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 28. Their wedding took place in Georâ€" gia, and they have lived in this vicinity for $3 years. _ :80 am to 5:30 pm :30 am to 9:00 pm :80 pm to 5:30 pm Page 5 kk.

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