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@ mm,'fluabyflr.loe&n,u-an;lu&etudo‘; Clever Communication: l Mr. Highland Park Press Highland Park, Illinois. _ One of the prime requisites in any public activity is to make the general public take ammactive personalized interest in it. Nntfln.lly,only&epeuon‘anvhtheca-tut. 'l'l-nee&yil certainly following the right track. The drive deserved success not only because the cause is worthy, but because it is obvious careful, constructive, wellâ€"directed effort is being displayed in its organization. ' @ Sometime ago, we ‘praised the city fathers for the issuance bf.c«-prehmsivepnmphldmtbe-fnncfiuuofflucitym Additional praise is due at this time to whomever thought up the idea of the cantest for a slogan to be placed upon the trash containers which are placed at strategic points in the drive to keep the city cleaner. * ; inc of their necessary dutics will permit, in an effort to apprehend and arrest the offenders. â€"Parents should see that there are no ofâ€" fenders in the first place.. _ â€" _ y te$ made a series of arrests. We know that the force is overburdened with dutics and that it is undermanned. _ ; We do think the major responsibility rests upan the parents. None of them would tell their ‘teenâ€"age son, "Here‘s a rifle. Go out and kill someone." y * p t had been issued. , 7 s One tragic lakefront.death is still fresh in our memories.. Must we have a periodic sacrifice? R ' But the innocent bystander who dies from a stray shot is just as dead, and the parent is just as guilty as if those instructions If this practice is again cropping up, both the police department and parents of gunâ€"owning youngsters have a. clearcut duty to perâ€" form. The police should make such checks as the prescribed routâ€" We do not ‘disapprove of firearms.> We think that every youngâ€" ster should have a chance to handle a gun. We don‘t think he should be allowed to place someone else‘s life in jeopardy while he is learning â€"â€" or after, for that matter. > the effect that unsupervised "target practice" with .22 rifies is again Week of May 3 to May 9, 1947 Week of April 26 to May 3, 1947 > Nonâ€"injury accidents .............. 1 Injury accidents ........._.......... 1 Fatal accidents ..__.___._._.___..._. i Babies delivered . @ Unoffigial reports have been received at the Press office to ; â€"The City Government and Public Relations HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEFPARTMENT HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL DOINGS 37; A lovely bit > It is that you have writ *« About the drive for hospital improvement. To get such aid ; It helps to persuade *‘ The many to contribute to this movement. Is thaÂ¥the drive succeed; s The story: well, And we will reach our quota, I am certain. » Cordially, JOE CARO, It‘s As we‘re agreed, [ Up To Now 12 the police department for not having The Higbland Park Press _ Week This Year May 10, 1947 1471 115 13 * _‘ _ Highland Park, Ilinois, Thursday, May 15, 1947 A Paper for Highland Parkers ® Published by Highland Parkers To See Chicago Preview Of Fall Wear for Girls 'Laflb&ch-o(lbdw all urged to plan familyâ€"picâ€" mic luncheons on the green, as Mrs. John Wilbor and her commitâ€" tee will have inviting tables set up, and a wide assortment of home made foods will be for sale. Local Merchants Invited Mrs. M. N. Schreimer, Miss E. Axâ€" line, Miss Webster, J. B. Garnett cile H. Hilborn; Henry Adler, Town shop, and other merchants of the community, added to the fair this year, as Mrs. James Ewell and Mrs. Arthur Balâ€" dauf will make corsages to order; also there is to be an information table where Mrsâ€"Leroy Harza and her committee of specialists in gardening in Ravinia will be glad to assist in solving planting probâ€" well dressed Highland Park school girl will wear next fall, to be witâ€" nessed at Chicaga‘s famous Palmer House the week of May 18th, is expected to be attended by Mrs. WiJson, Wilson‘s department store ; F. Daily, Daily‘s; Fred Fell, R. M. The event will be part of the silver jubilee celebration of the National Wash Appare! Show and Market week, which attracts store buyers from all over the country. single plants, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs, as well as a variety of gadgets will be sold. â€" Advance orâ€" ders may be given to the chairâ€" Of Ravinia Club Saturday, May 24 in the triangle at Ravinia on May The annual garden mart of the Ravinia Garden club will be held memorial bequests and a number of gifts in the form of appreciatâ€" ed securities.. Equally significant is the fact that block workers are hospital facilities in our communâ€" ity. ‘The size of the contributions well as the realization that a goodâ€" & threeâ€"year period. 132 Doners Contribute $1,000 or More in the Current Hospital Drive there are 132 from people who %‘e given $1,000 or over. Inâ€" subscriptions in the doorâ€"toâ€"door izens have been quick to grasp the importance of having adequate It has been announced this week that among the contributions reâ€" privilege of a democratic people to determine for themselves, individâ€" ,nlb.-flmthrfl“ in their country‘s affairs, is inalâ€" the virtues of our American sysâ€" tem that whatever is done for the national good finds support in city, town, and hamlet, throughout ity will not fail to lend the full interest and support necessary to the success.of the Naval Reserve protection of this nation‘s costly investment in world peace, is a definite instrument for the good of WHEREAS, the Civilian Naval Reserve offers training and eduâ€" cational opportunities â€" to _ our young people, in addition to the woluntary role thevy assume with the Navy in peacetime: | NOW, THEREFORE, I proclaim the week of May 18 to May 25 as Naval Reserve Week, confident that the citizens of this communâ€" Editor‘s Note: Full information building of ‘better citizens and the Park post office every Thursday, between 8:30 and> 4:30 for the balance of May. is All Highland Parkers are urged (Continued on page 6) It is quite evident that our citâ€" WHEREAS, the New Civilian " of what the Philathea Class of Bethany Ev. Church To Meet May 20 At the time of the first class, June 7, the group will meet at the Y at 1:45, where fees not"previâ€" ously paid can be taken care of, Tuesday, May 20 â€" Interfaith group. Contest winner luncheon. can arrange to go with those drivâ€" and those With cars will take the others to the place selected. Enroliment will necessarily be :':1."..:*:“““ or write !'C.W Park 675, at once. regular monthly business meeting and social hour in the _ Newtom Dubbe room of the church on Mmhfl.p. o‘elock. . All members ‘are arged to be present. ‘The hostesses will during July and August, has conâ€" sented to teach during June. On clement Saturday afternoons, from 2 to 5, the group will sketch in a _ The Philathes class of Bethany Evangelical church will hold their man, assisted by Miss Lila Ditmer, Wells, and Mrs. John Zenko _ Saturday,. May 24 â€" Saturda Evening club dance, 8â€"pm. * With Tom Wilder noons in June is announced by the YWCA, sponsors of the Art for gion post, auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Girl Scouts, Red Cross units, members of the Mothers Service club, Gold Star Mothers, represenâ€" tatives of various civic, fraternal and patriotic groups in addition to The parade will begin promptly at 10:15 from in front of. the . (Continued on page 6) Harry M. Hopp has been appointâ€" ed marshal of the parade which will be led by the high school band followed by members of the Leâ€" been invited to take part. ‘i.’nl. L toale &2 sohn‘s "Concerto No. 1 in G Miâ€" nor for Pianoforte and Orchestra." Program by Orchestra The orchestra and chorus will participate in the concert. . The program for the orchestra is as follows: Symphony No. 8 in B minâ€" nounced later. HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY The Orchestra and Chorus of the Highland Park high school will make their last public appearance of the year on Sunday, May 18, in the high school auditorium at 3:30 or (Unfinished), _ by Shubert; "Concerto No. 1 in G Minor," by Mendelssohn; "Serenade (Eine tra Song," by William â€"Schuman; "Chiapanecas," _ Mexican â€" folk dance; ‘"The Night Is Young," by Suesse and . Scott; and "Great Day," by Vincent Youmans. Legion to Parade And Holdâ€" Ceremony On Memorial Day ment in Memorial park, Laurel and Prospect, featuring a distinâ€" guished speaker, who will be anâ€" Kleine Nachtmusik)," by Mozart; "Hillbilly" from Americana; and During the change period from orchestra to chorus, the piano quintet will entertain with the seâ€" lection presented at the. disâ€" trict music contest. At this time the quintet received a first divisâ€" Themol'heebomi:l! follows: "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," by Jerome Kern (chorus) ; "The Erie Canal," arranged by Tom Scot (Mike Gilroy, baritone and chorus); "Love Wauked In," by George Gershwin ; "The Orchesâ€" the Highland Park post of the Amâ€" erican Legion, plans have been completed for a parade through the business district on Memorial Program by Chorus According to announcement by C. W. Matthiesen, commander of A series of four outdoor paintâ€" Flute of chairâ€" " by Softball Team for Twilight and Night Ball Will Play on Mondays Playground and recreation board announces that a 12â€"inch league will be formed to play twilight and night ball on Mondays. All team representatives of 12â€"inch softball teams interested in entering this league should report to Communiâ€" ty center on Monday, May 19, at 8 pm. Teams already siggifying inâ€" The program committee, which consists of Mrs. L. Laubenstein, Miss Audrey Wessling, and Norâ€" man Christman, announced that the main speaker will be Mrs. Rosâ€" olls Ester of Barrington. â€" There al musical numbers. ‘The decorating committee is working diligently to have tables and dining hall beautifully decoâ€" rated in harmorly with the theme. Mrs. F. Jones and Mrs. R. Jinkins head this group. The men of the Charisma club, which is sponsoring this affair, are serving the sumptuous chickâ€" en dinner. terest in joining this leagoe are Neild Juniors, and the VFW*s will be a short playlet and several Make your reservations with Mrs. C. Nichols or Mrs. J. Zenko. Friday Evening "Along the Mother â€" Son Trail" is the theme of the banquet to be held Friday, May 16, at 6:30 at Bethany church, Laurél and Mcâ€" At Bethany Church for Lincoln school kindergarter next fall and an opportunity for mothers of children in the primary grades to become better acquaintâ€" eod. _ Miss Jeanette MacMurchy will entertain the guests with teaâ€" time music. 4 Requirements for registration are as follows: 1. Child must be five years of age before January. (Continued on page 2) . Resigns Directorship of Community Playgrounds mothers and teachers of present kindergarteners, â€" and primary grades, first and second. Summer School Course® Begin Monday, June 16 friends will miss him and his famâ€" ily greatly and join in wishing them the best of.luck in their new home, A tea will be given by the Linâ€" eoln school PTA association, Friâ€" day, May 23, from 2 to 5 o‘clock, for mothers of children entering The many friends and business associates of George Scheuchenâ€" pfilug. affectionately known to gret of his resignation as director of recreation and playground acâ€" tivities at the Highland Park Comâ€" deliberation, Mr. X has decided upâ€" onâ€" m change of climate and altiâ€" tude, and has settled upon the southwest â€" possibly Colorado â€" as his new locale. He has tenderâ€" ed his resignation to take place on June. 1st. s ~Mr. X has served this communâ€" ity faithfully for 15 years, havihg been active in the first Communiâ€" Since coming to Highland Park Mr. X has seen the occomplishâ€" ment of two objectives â€" the esâ€" tablishing of a recreation departâ€" ment and of a community center. In addition he has seen the fruiâ€" tion of plans for a new community center hall, to be erected in Sunâ€" set park. *He has been very active, also, in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Rotary club and various other civâ€" ic organizations. scr L’-nnh_?l'éb And Primary Mothers munity center. _ After months of in 1940 became the Highland Park Community center. In 1943 he was made recreation director for the city of Highland Park. Several plans for the future are under consideration, but upon one point Mr. X is firm â€" the locale must be somewhere in the dry cliâ€" mate .:and higher altitude of the ty Service of Highland Park which This tea will serve of children Annual Meeting of Elm Place and Green pital in March and a repeat perâ€" formance was asked. After the program candy bars will be distributed by members of :e auxiliary. Imlnn"vlo will there, please contact rs. Bertgâ€" man to assist her with this. ..I'lvom--bm initinted at business meeting ‘ 5 are: ldnuflohn&o:n.’m Werhane, Kathleen Gerkin, Patâ€" ricia Koon and Jerry Nichols, Fuâ€" ture business meetings will be held in Witten hall on the first Monâ€" day of the month. $; Bay On Friday. May 23, the anngal election of PTA officers and joint meeting of the Green Ray Elm Place school boards will ce in the Jesse Lowé Smith auditorâ€" fum at Elm Place, at 8 pm.. It is hoped that this meetine will be well attended. The traditions, the memories and the atmosbhere of the Jesse Lowe Smith auditoriâ€" um make it a fitting place for the meeting of those interested in proâ€" -dhohut}onnl. physical and spiritual _ plans _ for the future builders of civilization. +‘w ... % VFW Autiliary Will _ ~ * » { Entertain w ia Hospital M.:yzou. sented by the auxiliary at the hosâ€" _ â€" PMesdBY, .. May â€" 20, the Woman‘s auxiliary of the VFW “Efi?‘ln_dhrkvfllm. professional @ntertainment _ at Downey hospital for the patients. .h‘fllrkpfl Renaldo, secordionâ€" ist, and Miss Marie Carter, violinâ€" ist, will give an hour program conâ€" sisting of singing, â€" playinrg and It will e a good meeting you‘re there. Summer _ school at Highland Park high school will begin at 8 am on Monday, June 16, with regâ€" istration in the auditorium. A student may register for three subâ€" jects if one or more are review subjects. . No new registrations will be accepted after June 19. A fee of ten dollars will be charged for each subject. No refunds will be made after classes are started. Classes will be 1% ‘hoursâ€"long and will be held in the mornings only. 'l'h.-xmnhodvinlu‘t.mn eight weeks, closing on August 8. Swimming (special classes and separate fees) â€"â€" Mr. Kendig, Mrâ€" Summer school offers pupilsâ€"an opportunity to broaden their regâ€" ‘l‘" lonmr year course. For examâ€" may not be able to take mechaniâ€" cal drawing or typewriting during (Continued on page 6) The summer school is open to all students. of _ the Deerfieldâ€" Shields Township high school disâ€" trict _ The teachers are drawn» from the regular staffs of the Lake Forest and Highland Park . high schools. _ Students from elemenâ€" tary schools within the district and students from high schools outsjide the district are also adâ€" mitted if they receive approval from the director of the summer school, Mr. Einvecker. Typewriting 1, 2, 3, 4 (new and review) â€" Mr. Zipoy, Mr. Swan. United States history and ecoâ€" nomies (new and review) â€" Mr. Burwell, Mr. Eiker. K2>> Students taking a coursé for the first time must attend the full summer school session of eight weeks. Students who wish to finâ€" ish a partially completed course or raise a grade in a course previousâ€" ly studied may contract with the teacher to complete the work in a shorter time, provided the work is kept to a satisfactory grade. Inth-fia-!,i,:, 4,: 5 (1 and 8 review only; 5 open to seniors Oonly) â€" Mr. Stunkel, Mr. Winkâ€" ley. > English 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (new and review) â€" Mr. Maâ€" Mr. Stewart, European history â€" Mr. .Eiker, Latin, 1, 2, 3, 4 (review only)â€" Mechanica] drawingâ€"Mr. Pertz. 5c a copy; $1.50 a year following subjects will be