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Highland Park Press, 7 Aug 1947, p. 5

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among the new additions are his> torical novels, love stories, satires, storiesâ€"a variety of types to suit In the historical classification are two very popular novelsâ€""The _.,”-‘"b,’l'hâ€"llm author of "The Black Rose", and ‘Theda Kenyon‘s "That Skipper not only amassed a huge personal fortune, but also rose to a posi~ tion of prominence in the court of King Charles VIL It was as the king‘s moneyman that he virtually dhn::odtho-uuiuofl'nmh her war to drive the English out of Normandy. The story does not leave its hero there, however. The nobility of Charles‘ court resented Coeur‘s popularity and power anl a number of them joined in a con* lp(nq-cliuthln.'l'hilplotud its outcome, the way it affected Coeur and also the history of France, are dealt with masterfully by the author. A section of American history forms the background for Theda Kenyon‘s ‘"That Skipper from Stonington". This novel tells the ‘story of Richard Loper, a whaler, who loved â€"his job but, loved Marâ€" die Baird even more. He marries Mardie, and because she hates the: sea he gives it up. However, he continues to dream of ships and: because of his dreams he becomes. one of the greatest shipbuilders and inventors of his era. The book is full of sction and romance apd is authentic in background and detax® ? Fiction Books Of Varied Backgrounds Highland Park fiction readers will be glad to know that the Li~ brary has recently acquired a numâ€" ber of the latest and most interest from Stonington." novel is set in fifteenthâ€"century France. It is the story of Jacques Cuur.hm:mreo-m:!}o In the psychological yein is "Home Port" by Olive Higgins Prouty. This is the story of a young man, Murray Vale, who be comes a fugitive from his own identity, and incidentally escapes from a deepâ€"seated inferiority complex. Throughout the book the reader‘s attention is constantly turning from the psychological problem to the events of Vale‘s life as a fugitive and the unpreâ€" dictable solution. Plot and prob: lem play equally important roles in thisâ€"novwel>~ > + Â¥e=>* â€" For you mystery story fans Erle Stanley Gardner ‘bas written a new and exciting‘ ‘tale entitled "The Case of the Fanâ€"Dancer‘s Horse". It all startsâ€" quietly enough, but before long things get quite involved and Perry Mason finds himself an accomplice in murder. This is a real legal twister and a challenge to all you who con® sider yourselves experts in the field of mystery solving. Among the other newly acquired novels are the following: + Sassafras Hill .........Charles Smart All the King‘s Men ............Robert Penn Warren f * Kingsblood Royal ....Sinclair Lewis Vermilion ................_Idwal Jones Summer Stranger ................ Louise Field Cooper â€" So Long at the Fair ........ Anthony Thorne ‘The Semiâ€"Attached Couple A MUST for W‘- bqh-n.um opens -Ildanofvmâ€"lunn jars and bottles. 90 per cent of vacuum cans sold today are withâ€" The new Gâ€"inâ€"1 kitchen aid c a bottle opener, olive and cherry fork and abu:““m." lt’u -.‘t'of.: fine.spring steel, heatâ€" treated longer, better servâ€" oo Th furidhe" A veul Sitch stores: Blue Food Market, c‘-edl-lve;.lw!-i Pharmacy, Husenetter Hardware, Ravinia, Sears, Roebuck & Co., Larson‘s Stationery, A&P Superâ€" Market, Deerfield Pharmacy and Deerficld Hardware. teed. 49 gents at the fo Thursday, August ~7, 1947 HOME PRODUCTS Highland Park, Minola Ask for MASTER KEY ability Music Festival At Soldiers Field Aug. 16 Singing by famous opera stars, & 25â€"minute performance by the cast of "Carousel," a spectacular historical pageant, and a dancing competition will be among the special features of the 18th anâ€" nual Chicagoland Music Festival before an audience of more than 90,000 in Soldiers‘ field Aug. 16; Philip Maxwell, Festival director, announced this week. Solos by winners of national vocal and instrumental competi~ tions, massed chorus and band numbers, community singing, and fireworks also will figure in the mammoth musical spectacle spon> sored annually by Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc. More than 5,000 singers, musicians, and dancers will take part in the program. _ Featured guest stars of the 1947 Festival ‘will be Marion Claire, prima donna of the Chicago Theaâ€" tre of the Air, and James Mélton, Metropolitan Opera tenor. e Through the courtesy of the ‘Theatre Guild, Inc., the cast of "Carousel" will offer 25 minutes of hit tunes from the musical play now being presented nightly at the Shubert theatre. Almost 300 Chicago Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts will appear in an historical pageant honoring the mem ory.and achievements of George Rogers Clark. ® More than 30 finalist couples from a nationwide dance contest in which more than 200 couples have been participating will comâ€" pete on a 50x50 foot stage in the center of Soldiers‘ field.â€" Winners in the fox trot, rumba, Viennese waltz, tango, and jitterbugâ€"jive classifications will receive wrist watches. The. King and Queen of the Dance, to be selected from the winners of the ballroom dancing cWhMm, will receive 30â€"inch loving eups and a_contract to ap~ pear for a week at the Blackhawk restaurant in downtown Chicago. A massed band of 2,000 pieces will play two selections while baton twirlefs stationed in a huge circle about the band demonstrate their skill. A high school band from Beckley, W. Va., will perform a special field maneuver as a tribute to the Chicago Tribune in recogniâ€" tion of that newspaper‘s 100th anâ€" niversary this year. Four finalists selected from more than 1,000 singers who are participating in Festival ~vocal competitions will sing against each other at Soldiers‘ field for titles of best man singer and best women singer. Winners of accordion, trombone, and cornetâ€"trumpet contests will appear, and several hundred tromâ€" bone andâ€" cornetâ€"trumpet players will be heard as a brass choir. Choral singing groups will include the winning men‘s, women‘s, and mixed choruses from Festival conâ€" tests, the TIlinois Rural chorus, made up of singers from 20 Illinois counties, and the Festival Negro chorus of 1,000. voices. A massed chorus of some 2,000 voices will sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel‘s "The Messiah" unâ€" der the direction of Dr. Edgar Nelâ€" son. A barbershop chorus of more than 200 will appear under the direction of the barbershop sing~ ers‘ former national president, Frank Thorne. Community singing under the direction of Frank Béennett and Carl Craven, who is returning to Chicago from the west coast for the assignment, will figure in the evening of music. Henry Weber will serve as genâ€" eral musical director of the Festiâ€" val, and Dr. Nelson as general choral director. Captain Howard Stube is in charge of instrumental varticipation, and" Fred Miller is field supervisor. Maxwell will serve as master of ceremonies. "Service With A Smile" Given To Victims Of Flood Areas When the flood waters of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers started overâ€"flowing cities and farm lands, The Salvation Army join forces with local and Govâ€" ernment agencies in relieving the immediate needs of the flood vic tims and those who were working to prevent further spread of the deviating waters. The following is one of many letters of appreciation received: "July 11, 1947" "Enclosed herewith are money orders totaling $156.90 that were donated by the officers and men of the Ninth Provisional Group and Squadron Aâ€"8. The donations, we feel, are small compared to the heartfelt appreciation that everyone conâ€" cerned has for The Salvation Army. The men were working on a 24 hour schedule, and were de* ployed over a large sector, And it was impossible, at times, to get food and hot coffee to them by thi--cz.“ho Balvation Army, two mobile field units, stood by and gave comâ€" Republican Congress Has Saved Billions Of Dollars Says Cong. Church Church pointed out that the hearings were more extensive than at any time in the history of the Congress He said, "Their bulk in itself indicates the detailed care with which the Republican Congress has examined every item of expenditure in a single, essenâ€" tial function." He emphasized, " the era of blank check approâ€" priations is ended." Congressman Raiph E Church, (R), 10th District, Hlinois, a memâ€" ber of the Gommittee on Approâ€" priations, looks over the last volâ€" ume of hearings of his committee as the first session ‘Of the 80th Congress prépared to adjourn sine die. * waste and extravagance and we have done exactly that. In this difâ€" ficult task of reducing governâ€" ment costs, our Committee on Ap propriations has worked days ahd nights, and we have had no co~ operation from the President. On the contrary the White House and the spendâ€"thrift bureaucrats who wish to retain their lush jobs and fantastic projects have approved every economy." ; Church claimed that‘ the Repub* lican Congress has saved billions of dollars. He said "We promiged the people we would eliminate terminal leave ducing the national debt, and at the same time to offer people tax relief, which the President unâ€" fortunately vetoed." & plete attention to these men as well as all civilians who were in the area, serving sandwiches, hot coffee and eold drinks at all hours of the day and night. â€"_By their courteous, kindhearted, and "Service with a smile" manâ€" ner, and desire to get the job done regardless of difficulties, the peoâ€" ple operating these two mobile units have won many lifeâ€"long friends for the Salvation Army. For the men of this Group and for myself,â€"it gives me great pleasure to extend our thanks." tend our thanks." Church pointed out : "As a result of Republican economies‘ it was possible to pay the veterans their Sincerely yours, ' Pat N. Howard, Captain, Air Corps" The Midlangd Division of The Salvation Army comprising of Mis~ souri and Southern Illinois, used four mobile canteens, 2 station wagons, 4 trucks and several cars in carrying on the largest flood relief program ever to be under taken by the organization in this &rea. Towns or cities near the levees and where The Salvation / -_-_r_ndwogcc.ntpp.;l‘fl and McBride, Missouri and Dupo, Granite City, n.ml., Valâ€" meyer, Gorham, Mite Grand ‘Tower and McClure on the Illinois Missouri. While no appeal has been made for funds individuals as well as organizations have desired to play a part by sending in their contriâ€" butions to The Salvation Army Headquarters. Gifts are being reâ€" ceived and should be sent to 700 FIGHTING PORKERS SOOTHED BY MUSIC ‘The field of music broadens day by day. Music now speeds assemâ€" cows. and in Westville Grove, N. J. Arnold Litehman has it working on his pig farm, according to Pathâ€" disturbed the peace for a mile a* round, police found not a party in nfiumm around pig pen, carrying music from a phonograph. It keeps the pigs from fighting, Litchman exâ€" plained. ___ _ y â€"Puthfinder Building, St. Louis, 1, T HE PRESS Many Fires Caused By Faulty Electric Wiring The Chief warns against using pennies in place of fuses. It seems hardly necessary to caution home owners about this danger, but fires Electrical fires in the home are cause for real concern, according to Fire Chief Hennig. He pointed out that fourteen percent of all fire damage last year was due to faulty wiring or misuse of electri~ cal appliances. Many home owners run extenâ€" sion cords under rugs, through Chief Hennig asserted.© This is most dangerous because it subjects the cord to constant wear. If a cord becomes frayed, it might not be noticed for months or perhaps until it started to burn. from this .cause eommoh, ‘he said. People. should realize that the fuse is just like the safety valve on a steam boiler. If a line gets too hot, the fuse melts or blows, preventing‘ a fire from starting, stressed Chief Hennig. ‘There is a great temptation for some home owners to make "handy man" repairs on electrical applianées, said the Chief. This is particularly dangerous from a fire standpoint. Too many temporary electrical extensions are left perâ€" manently . in place and become dangerous. 3 If you have an electrical fire don‘t use water to put it out, the Chief cautioned. More than one person has been electrocuted doâ€" ing this. Such blazes should be fought with approved fire exâ€" tinguisher n:ae for > electrical fires. Most familiar of these types is carbon dioxide or vaporizing liquid, which do not conduct elecâ€" Substantial Promotion By His Company Promotion from a member of the sales department to the posi~ tion of assistant sales manager of the company was recently given Harold F. Pfister, 1848 Pleasant, by his company, Hart, Schaffner snd Marx. Territorial supervision, development of new business and customer relations will ‘be his principal duties. the neighborhood.. + # + The high cost of living nationâ€" ally and the high cost of giving _ Mr. Pfister is the: son of the Harold Pfisters, 2322 Indian Tree drive. « raised enough so that they might Much of the world‘s aversity is occasioned by mankind‘s perver The average small boy believes that teachers‘ salaries should be Solomon . couldn‘t help being wise with so many wives combing sity. internationally are in competition, The Dy+A‘LG." OLSON PRINTING CO. lien ) mss When making se« when secdizy ‘b.h::::‘z-.nbflm engraved call.ng cards ere socially â€"Efl LATTeRNI® STYLES *Ct * AY Werntia PL2‘4 OR PAE D _ Lot us stow yor our coupiete selection o savgies thecy, Engraved PLATE INCLUDED are surprisingly Julia L. Duffy is Taken By Death &hhlhhhk.m.“. passed. on preceding Thadarnt uns t se mt Mary rest home at Techny, IIL, where she had been a patient for hue and oncehall yours of a long Her parents, now deceased, setâ€" tled in Highland Park in 1837, and she was a lifelong resident of the town, being a charter member of the Immaculate Conception church and of the Altar society of the church. Preceded in death by cight brothers, all residents of High: land Park, she is survived by one brother, T. S. Duffy, proprietor of a furniture store here. Burial was made in West Lake Forest cemetary. * Private fuperal services were held at the Kelley chapel on Saturâ€" day for Mrs. Emilie Burkhardt, 1712 Pleasant, who was taken by death on Thursday, July 31. Rites were e&ue@ofl by Rev. Alvin C. Kniker, pastor of the St. Johns Evangelical and Reformed church, of which she was a member. o ts ho. m . Surviving are her husband, Fred a daughter Margaret, both of Highland Park, and two brothers, Karl and Albert Braun, of Nuremâ€" Born in Germany, she came to America and to Highland Park in the July of 1925. Agnes MacNiel RN., Succumbs To Attack Services were conducted on Sat: urday at the Kelley chapel for Miss Agnes MacNiel, 337 Central, who succumbed to a sudden attack Northshore Garden of Memories. slock in dayâ€"andâ€"night moods. For *g.huhr-l-.a-n- Wistel weetator ciothes there io s clothes there is a ‘mm-m-‘m on a rounded extension leather sole. l_(on-lnjury accidents ThjURY: : ::â€":i=â€"{inocue< rolv IFHUAE â€"1,11.101n00â€"eeimii ced vine whiteneis are on hand for readyâ€"toâ€" wear white sults and coats, white mdm.mmmmm-num% Shown in the picture is Deiman‘s Moccasin®, a wedge mos of flexible leather, with side vamp and front cut ingenionsly in one plece. This type of shoe go«s| : M®@®temppamameommampaaaataaaies American women picked a wim :'u‘::nummmm‘ summer, fall, platforms have I&‘ come an established style. Women want the extra height for new mncum gushioning on steaming pévements. mer colors and styles, and in ie ts ol 1apL0MF:. A Interment was made in the «lumsiness, while the leather bot tom eliminates pavement shock. One thing to remember about platforms: they‘re the greatest wmwm to women. re a boon to walking when well made. struction! ‘The key to cushioned Sotmfortâ€"plusstyle these days is fiexibility and shrpeâ€"retention. Make sure your platform has it. Taike "ans "mey "Whts s Wewhetied Xâ€"Ray examinations ...... Laboratory examinations Footwear Fashions and Foot Health mmmrners tm By PBYIHHE MCLAEIGY: â€"«â€"â€"â€"â€""ommecomn HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT From Jeading shoe centers comes the nows that all kinds of leather Qandals, Candals, Sandals! This HIGHLAND PARK HOSPI _ Week This Year Report for the week 7â€"26â€"47 through August 1st, 1947 Midnight July 12 to Midnight July 19 at the Highland Park hospital on the preceding Wednesday. Born in Scotland 60 years ago, she came to thisâ€"country to study her profession, receiving her RN. After extensive experience in parts of the country she came to Highland Park 12 years ago, and since that time had served as ?mmnfmmm ome. degree at Belle New York City: Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Isabel Miller of . St. Petersburg, Fia., and Mrs. Rachel Bradshaw of Philadelphia, Pa: Rites In Chicago For Mother Of Highwood et x Interment was made at Memorâ€" ial Park cemetary, Evanston. Mrs. John Pasquesi of Railway avenue, Highwood, . attended the last rites on Monday of last week in Chicago, for her mother, Mrs. July 25 in her Chicago home at the age of 81. Born in Chechoslovakia, Mrs. Lamlech came to America 45 years ago. Widowed 27 years, she is surâ€" vived by three daughters, two song 24 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also three sisters :.d a.brother, all of Czechoslava~ Mary® Lardh f-. ;;.o -w-_..._‘: Midget Soft Ball Several softball games have| been arranged for boys of gram mar school age between Highland Park boys of grammar school age representing Sunset Park and boys from near by towns. Three games have been played thus far, In the first game Sunset lost to Deerâ€" field by a score of 9 to 0. In the second game Sunset Park defeated Ravinia playground 12 to 6 at Sunâ€" set ahd 10 to 0 at Ravinia. Liberty~ ville hasâ€"requested games and arâ€" rangements will be made to bring }mum-ou In truth, those Egyptians knew a thing o7 two! brothers and sisters outgrow? If so, you may be ruining their feet be mamatnn oys Fashed, The,Hationai Poot Heaic fls Sappen, trid sion Mirogt fiexible leather soles that bend the feet, a firm counter at the hool, and with enough tose room so the leather can be bunched slightly with Waich 1E0t grouth darefuily, to keep watch foot carefully, to keep the family‘s feet happy! Let a help you keep MM..M“ signer‘s name for a thin inserted between leather insoles outsoles, to throw the foot or outward and thus correct foot posture. _/ Podiatrists‘ records .show most hauh-uu-.-'-z m-‘rumâ€"‘n teriale cause excessive spiration, _ and from IJ exercise of feet. Are you lstting little Johnny or _17 ..96 331 Page 5 593 3.383 8,882 118 130 31

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