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Highland Park Press, 8 Nov 1945, p. 3

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I cannot tear myself apart t And scatter pieces of my heart, For even if I wanted to I couldn‘t bear to shortâ€"change floating nearis grasped by the tentâ€" A pussy or a pup, Do you wonder if an infant Will becombe a lovely child? Or if your playful kitten Will grow up mean and wild? «Coral and Pacific Warfare Thursday, Nov. ist, 1945 But if I were a mother, I think I wouldn‘t worry; I‘d take my children just "as is"â€" They grow up in such a hurry. â€" appearance. The function of these fairy fingers is to provide food for the greedy little stomach, for the creature has a voracious appetite, feeding both by night and by day. Coral polyps live in tapiccaâ€"like clusters in tropical waters, anchorâ€" ed to the sea bottom or to formaâ€" Anuufiuu:'-‘ and open, any small form of animal life Love bought with a song Does not last long; Love sold for a sigh Will shortly die; _ bees and Marine engineers can tesâ€" tify as to their durability, for theirs was the task of hewing from them homes for our mighty Bâ€"29‘s. Varied Dict Love won with a Kiss May go amiss; 5 But love sprung from the soul Escapes death‘s toll.~ Upon the sleeping world below. â€"BERNICE PERSCHKE (Frosh) islands, like splotches of white paint flung from the brush of some careless artist, their color repeated in the bluisk white of the clouds, they contrast vividly with the deep blue and purple of the ocean â€" the jewel green of jungle and lagoon. But the value of coral in Pacific warcraft was other than decorative. It provided indestructible foundaâ€" The species of coral polyp growâ€" ing in the Pacific measures only 1â€"16 to 1â€"8 of an inch in diameter. It is hardly more than a cylindriâ€" cal sac topped by a circular disk, in the center of which is an oval mouth bordered: by a fringe of about fortyâ€"cight little tentacles, which gave the body a flowerâ€"like The winter wind is bold â€" it nips And tries to bite your fingerâ€"tips; tiful rest, To keep the chickadee warm in its ‘The deer stands listening on its meund, the choral reef. Dazzling in the strong glare of day, these reefs become exquisitely beautiful in the softened glow of the tropic moon. Clustered promiscously about the tions for the runways and bases of Across a lovely rug of white The moon pours down its ghostly light; j ‘The trees their spectral shadows But the snow is a blanket of beauâ€" The forest sleeps under its soft, white cover. It is almost inconceivable that a tiny bit of gelatinous organism like the coral polyp should have played an important part in our conflict with Japan. _ But it is a fact that through the ages, billions upon billions of these minute creaâ€" Silence and peacefulness cling and tial factor in â€"AUDREY UHLMANN (Frosh) you. sound. â€"JACK CONDON (Frosh) SHALLOWS Winter Night Forest Scene Growing Up Explanation Philosophy â€"A . W .M â€"EMK up? lips. So great is the suction from the various openings that the vicâ€" tim is pulled into bits, each sepaâ€" where it is assimilated by digestive and strangely enough, these selfâ€" grown plants constitute its food by D?thhyh.fleh- in the walls of each sac lmkorighmmarh of coral inclosing a lakeâ€"like laâ€" goon. This rim is called an atoll. the lagoon, and in the recent war these made secure gun emplaceâ€" ments and depots, well removed from enemy gunfire. " Supplementing the animal and ure absorbed from the warm sea water, which combine with the amâ€" monia and carbon dioxide execretâ€" ed by the polyp, and this substance, hardened by a chemical change taking place in the water, forms a sort of platform which forces the splitting from the parent bodies. So through the ages the mass grows, until thrust above the ocean‘s surâ€" face by some convolution of the earth, and thus a coral reef is born. sea plants and shellâ€"bearing mulâ€" lusks also absorb lime, adding to the bulk of the structure. Birth of a Coral Reef masts and funnels, and sunken gas tanks may be painted to resemble coral. â€" . The continuous breaking of surf outside the reef offers proâ€" tection against landing craft. Conâ€" venient outposts built on the reefs make â€" valuable. lookouts. â€" Palm trees afford protection against riâ€" At the next meeting of the Mothers‘ club at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the YWCA, Mrs. Carâ€" rie A. Lyford will speak on life the Indians. . Mrs. Lyford, who for years has been supervisor in home economics for Indians, trom the Burean of Indian She will have an exhibit beadwork, art and handicraft. However, in that part of the war devoted to getting a foothold in the Pacific, in gaining the strength and momentum which resulted in Vieâ€" tory, the coral polyp played an imâ€" portant part in our struggle with Mothers‘® Club to Hear Speaker on Indian Affairs Members may bring guests. ward from trees burned by shellâ€" ‘i-c,form-m!otthedefin- of our men. Nearing Japan, less and less corâ€" al is found. It grows only in tropâ€" ical waters. At Iwo Jima the abâ€" dered our heavy guns and tanks useless. ‘The foundation which made the Marianas a haven for our 34â€"ton sky monsters was lacking. Added to the hazard of deadly eneâ€" lands. â€"But often an island of volâ€" Typical of the Pacific atolls is the one near New Caledonia. Vegâ€" etation here is sparse, or lacking altogether, with little available Wake Island was an uninhabitated atoll overrun by Polynesian rats, hermit crabs and birds. space for an entire nm." Ships anchored here may be camoufigaed by lashing palm trees to their A Foe at Tarawa Thus it can be easily understood why the battle of Tarawa wrote such a bloody chapter in Marine history. _ The surrounding reefs of the Betio atoll ripped the botâ€" toms from our landing craft and barred their progress. Our Marâ€" ines were forced to approach the island on foot and over jagged corâ€" al sea bottom, kneeâ€" and ..aistâ€"deep in water, subject to the continuous deadly.work of snipers and grenâ€" ’a-mmhmm on hulks of sunken craft. That 500â€"yard walk through murderous enemy crossfire took wicked toll had provided solid roadbeds, but on Iwo Jima the soft vocianic ash food other than fish. Before 1935, makes a wonderful stronghold for the defender. Its greatest elevaâ€" tion, five to fifteen feet, faces the ocean and slopes inward #oward _ The approach to these strongâ€" ‘holds is hampered by jagged pieces 2!' coral. and by swirling waters. by fire was the struggle for even a Polyps multiply with amazing The atoll fringing ‘an island of In set out operations it the i â€"RB.0. united..in marriage to Lt. Richard John Allenby, son of the Richard J. Allenbys of 817 Forest. i N‘ t ; _ The bride, gowned in cream jerâ€" sey with short train, wore a Tingerâ€" mums. Peter Zischke, brother of the bride, served as best man. _ Following the ceremony, a ‘Teâ€" ception was held at the home of the bride‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herâ€" man Zischke, 100 Hazel. The bride, a junior at Scripps leollclc.C-Iil-nh.'mmu stationed with the U. S. army in An incbriated Yale student saw a signpost in Providence that read : "New Haven 126, Cambridge 54." "Yippee!" cried the scholar. "I always knew we could trim those guys""â€"Journal of the American Mary Jane Cameron, William Lorrimer United in Marriage at the dinner are invited to come to the program at 7:45. The program will include music and poetry of various countries. Alice Marks will read the poetry. There will be vocal solos by Mary and Mrs. Joseph H. Cameron, 659 Michigan, and William Lorrimer, son of the Gordon Lorrimers, 1251 Pleasant, were united in marriage }hylcv..h-uGl-m. Women‘s club, will have a dinner meeting on Wednesday. Nov. 14, at made by Maonday, Nov. 12. Saturday forencon. Nov. 3, at St. James church, Highwood, Mary: Jane Cameron, daughter of Mr. ing white marquisette with <long veil, and carried a bridal bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Her atâ€" matron of honor, and the Misses Pat Conway and Pat Morren and Mrs. Vienna Cameron, as bridesâ€" maids, also wore white with yellow mum corsages. instrumental pieces by Sally Eichâ€" ler and Dora Krueger, piano acâ€" companiment by Mildred Studeny. Jennings and Emily Marks will give short talks on composers of different countries. â€" The supper committee is Betty tendants, Mrs. Helen Stevens, as marines, wore the blue, fullâ€"dress marine uniform. His twin brother, Neil, served the bridegroom as best man, and his ushers were Donald Farmer, Henry Boilini and William Lynch of Chicago, assisted by ‘Tho-uCamandhnulmiâ€" _ Breakfast for the bridal party was served at Sunset Valley club, and was followed by an afternoon reception from 4 to 8. December Wedding Is Planned for Carol Marie Jones Charles W. Jones, 510 Linden, will be married to Lt. Robert E. Quick, _ Three and oneâ€"half years in the ters of war with participation in Pi Delta Club to Hold Dimnner Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 14 _ The Lorrimer twins served in the marine corps from January, 1942, until their recent discharge from An early spring wedding has been planned for Mary Catherine Martin C. Hart, 156 Sheahen court, Gehring, of Tonawanda, N. Y., was Lt. Quick, an alumnus of Uniâ€" versity of Denver, has served for three years in the Pacific theater of graduzte, has been associated for the past two years with the navy Early Spring Wedding is Planned for Mary C. Hart < In the chapel of Trinity Episcoâ€" The men of the bridal party, all Mr. THE PRESS N. S. Chapter D.A R. Indian, November 13 held at the home of Mrs. Byron C. Howes, 221 Maple Ave., Highland Park, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 2:00 the subject of the program given 'l_-i-(hnbAmm-m pervisor of education in the The next meeting of the North Shore chapter of the Daughters of for the past 15 years. Formerly Indian Service bureau is now transâ€" ferred to the Merchandise Mart in Miss Lyford is bringing with her a fine "exhibit of Indian art and handicraft," which will be on disâ€" play at the meeting. Her work has taken her to the reservations of the plains and woodlands Indians where she has become acquainted with the homes of the Indians as children attend. _At present she is,engaged in a study of their tribal arts and crafts. Three of her studies have been published by the education diâ€" vision of the Indian Service, nameâ€" ly, "The Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux," "The Crafts of the Ojibwa," and ‘"The Iroquois Members of the D.A.R. are reâ€" minded to bring their sixâ€"inch squares" of bright woolen yarn which they have been knitting for afghans the chapter is making for the convalescent veterans at Great Lakes and Fort Sheridan hospitals. Assisting hostesses for the afterâ€" noon are Mrs. Warren E. Danley, chairman, Mrs. Kellogg Patterson, Mrs. William °F., Einbecker and Hits. Robert F Patton. Still Needed at Highland Park USO No. Shore Creative Writers To Hold Meeting and Luncheon Nov. 15 Volunteer Workers Volunteers are still needed at the Highland Park USO. The atâ€" tendance in October was the greatâ€" est. it has been since September, 1943. For further information, call the Highland Park USO. RICHARD YATES ROWE Following up their fall term, the North Shore Creative Writers will hold a meeting and luncheon at the YWCA on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be open to members and all interested friends, the only charge being for the luncheon. Mrs. Donald McGibeny will lead the discussion of class manuscripts of both prose and poetry. Lunchâ€" eon will be served at 12:30, with Mrs. Irene Muelier, winner of the NSCW â€" short story prize at the Midâ€"Western Writers conference, as guest speaker. â€" Mrs. Mueller will read her prizeâ€"winning story. Luncheon reservations should be made by Nov. 14. Typewriters Click at a Furious Rate at Highland Park High Oak Terrace Mothers From Great Lakes NTC their studies while in service. Orders were also taken for chilâ€" dren‘s books on display for the ocâ€" After six weeks of practice the typewriters in Mr. Baker‘s classes at the high school are clicking merâ€" rily or madly, as the case may be. the intricacies of the keyboard. Adâ€" vanced students are breaking their own records. â€" In order of speed, as shown by 10â€"minute tests, the following students are in the lead: Bernardine Booth, 59 words per minute; Alice Clavey, 57; Virginia Morelli, 54; Joy Wakumuto, 52; Caroline Cronkhite, 51; Zoe Maurâ€" On Tuesday , at the November meeting of the Oak Terrace PTA, members listened to an informaâ€" tive address by Lt. R. C. Mercaâ€" do, educational service officer at Great Lakes NTC, who is in charge of Dinelli, 50. "*The American Indian" will be STATE TREASURER Republican Candidate for Scores Hit in Chicago It has been many moons since a dramatic actress has registered the sensational success made by Elisabeth Bergner in "The Two Mrs. Carrolls," now playing at the Great Northern theatre, at*Jackâ€" son boulevard near State street in New York is making her first apâ€" pearance in Chicago and she has Famous European Star Miss Bergner who has already mhmmmhhd&. theatregoing pu and . drama critics of all the principal cities of at the Great Northern. ‘ In Europe she was the reigning quéen of fih‘. while in London the critics acâ€" claimed her the finest foreign actâ€" ress that had ever appeared on the English stage, rating her as the peer of Bernhardt, Duse and Raâ€" chel. In New York the Magazine Vanity Fair nominated her for the Hal} of Fame, while the New York Times declared that ‘Congress should passâ€"an act keeping her in the United States for the enjoyâ€" mentofAnericanthnmn In "The Two Mrs. Carrolls" Miss Bergner is supported by a superb New York cast of players headed by Joée! Ashley, former leading man with Mae West in "Catherine Was Great," and including Stiano Braggiotti.‘ Michelette Burani, Lesâ€" lie Barrie, Eva Leonard Boyné, ‘Rhodelli¢é Heller and Jean Platt. If you want to enjoy an excifint evening at the theatre don‘t miss Elisabeth Bergner in "The Two Mrs. Carrolls." â€" In the play this marvelous actress runs the gamut of all emotions from light comedy to sheer tragedy. Popular priced matinee on Wednesdays. Our busy high school u}ufis still find time for a bit of Cross work. Thursday, Nov. 8, a group of high school students, sponsored by by the Junior Red Cross unit, entertained hospitalized patients at Ft. Sheridan with a variety show. The""canâ€"can" dance was exeâ€" cuted by Betty Bushey, Molly Buâ€" chanan > and Mary Livingston. (Where was Jack Benny?) A quartet consisting of Tom Troxel, Andy Andrews, Jerry Peterson and ingly. â€"Mike Bertolini put on a ¢woâ€"act play; drum selections were tapped out by Andy Andrews; Gladys Pick and Janice Schick faâ€" wored at the piano. â€" Girls from the Girls‘ club chorus sang several numbers â€" Mary Livingston, Betâ€" t_y Bushey, Molly Buchanan, Pat Hospitalized Veterans At Fort Sheridan Are Entertained by Students Barton, Gladys Pick, Janice Schick and Carol Grimes participating. __Mr, andâ€"Mrs. Walter E. Roberts of Detroit, Mich., announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Elizaâ€" beth, on Oct. 24. â€" They also have a daughter, Kathy, who. is 3% years old. Mrs. Roberts is the forâ€" mer Helen Leuer of this city. Daughter Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts Of Detroit, Michigan _ This entzrhinme'urtr;;; ;i:l;ut doubt. a bright spot in the day for the disabled veterans. Christian Science The Public is Invited to Attend Member of The Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, ‘The First Churth of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AND THE POWER DR. JOHN M. TUTT, C.S.B. 6of Kansas City, Missouri » A Free Lecture,On Tuesday Evening, November 13, 1945 At Eight O‘clock â€" Doors will open at 7:00 First Church of Christ, Scientist High!and Porkâ€"387 Hazel Avenue H. Emerson who is supplying the books, and Miss Virginia Newcomb, At the assembly on ‘Thursday, Nov. 8, Mrs. Inger Boyee, chilâ€" dren‘s librarian at the Highland Park public library, will tell the children stories from some of the wonderful new books. h.ah-u-l&vi- Highlight Book Fair At Lincoln School opened ‘Wednesday, Nov. 7, with a P.T.A. tea and talks about books and stories for children by Mrs. A. The fair closes Friday, Nov. 9, with movies at 7:30 in the evening for parents and children. These interesting shorts will be shown: Breezy Little Bears, Speaking of Little Lambs, Gracias Amigos, and Smooth Approach. Tickets are 25 cents for adults ;15s for chilâ€" dren. The child selling the most tickets will win free tickets â€" At the conclusion of the movie there will be a raffle, tickets for which be purchased at the fair. The fair will be open during and after the movie Friday night, and this will give fathers and mothers an opportunity to shop with their children for their Christmas books. Anyone interested in the purâ€" chase of a set of encyclopedia may contact a member of the book fair committee. . Magazine subscripâ€" ifioumdmhunbamdn-t the fair, or by calling Mrs. Jerome }Goodnan,l!.l’.!'l!’l. * There will be‘many new books this year, and also a beautiful line of monogrammed paper Christmas gifts, such as coasters, napkins, and match packs. The profit from the movies, raffle, sale of books, enâ€" ‘cyclopedh. and magazine subscripâ€" tions goes to the Lincoln â€" school library fund for the purchase of new books for the children. Mrs. William Armstrong and Mrs. Jerome Goodman are chairâ€" men of the fair, with Mrs. Vernon Fox, Mrs. David Floyd, Mrs. Cyrus Avery. and Mrs. Burton Smalley on the committee. ‘The book fair at Lincoln school GLENCOE THEATRE 630 Vernon Highland Park 605 THU., FRI., SAT., Nov. 8â€"9â€"10 Ida Lupino, William Prince "PILLOW TO POST" "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?" "A BELL FOR ADANO" THU., FRIL., SAT., Nov. 1517 Fred MacMurray, Joan Leslic June Haver SUN., MON., TUES., Nov. 11, 12, 13, 14 "Over Twentyâ€"One," "Twice Blessed," "Christmas in Conâ€" Saturday Matinee Only "A DISNEY FESTIVAL" One Nights." Page 3

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