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Highland Park Press, 26 May 1949, p. 2

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Page 2 GRAND OPENING Pearl Theatre TENTHOUSE THEATER . Ace photographers from Ameriâ€" ca‘s leading picture magazine, Life, were in town this week takâ€" ing pictures of the unique conâ€" struction of Highland Park‘s Tentâ€" house Theater. . . . A Highland Parker just back from New York reports "Kiss Me Kate" is one of the "rawest" plays ever seen and that Ray Bolgetr‘s "Where‘s Charley" is far superâ€" ior. Audie Murphy, America‘s most decorated World War IL soldier, did a fine job on convincing actâ€" ing of his first starring role in "Bad Boy." The young man has a good carâ€" eer ahead if Hollywood directors don‘t put him in some poor roles. Week Day Doors Open 6:15 p.m. Matinee Saturday & Sunday Okay! You tell us . ... Just which driver has the right of way at our confusing and dangerous St. Johns «and Central Avenues intersection? Last week we saw several outâ€"ofâ€"town cars nearly run into Highland Park carsâ€"Highland Parkers knowing, somewhat, ‘that they had the right away. But the outâ€"ofâ€"towners surely didn‘t. There‘d be no doubt if traffic signals were inâ€" Opening performance is schedâ€" uled for May 31st. Opening play, "Skylark." And we‘ll wager it‘ll be right good, too! BABY STORY .. A BIT ON "KISS ME KATE" ... AUDIE MURPHY . . . . We know a baby boy who just wouldn‘t eat. DID YOU KNOW? . ... Memo to enlisted men: General Robert E. Lee permitâ€" ted the enlisted men under him to elect their own officers, Good deal, right? FRL, SAT. Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Peter Miles Color by Technicolor Also: Latest News & Selected Shorts SUN., MON. May 29â€"30 Wm. Lundigan, Virginia Bruce sign of t Added: Selected Entered as second class matter March.1, 1911, at the Post Office at Highland Park, Iilinois. Subscription rates: $1.50 per year; 5 cents per single copy. $3.00 per year outside of Lake County, IMlinois. THE HIGHLAND PARK PRESS by t Laur P ""State Departmentâ€"â€"â€" File 649" Lester 8. Olson, Publisher, | J"-: R. B. Olson, Editor. spoke ‘"The Red Pony‘"‘ Color by Technicolor f and Glenn Ford, Terry Moore "The Return of Color by Cinecolor and Glenn Ford, Nina Foch # "‘The Undercover Man" Wonder when this will be done? mmunications intended for cation must be written on ide of the paper only, and be d with the name and address e writer. red Thursdn; of each week e Highland Park Press, 516 _ avenue, Highland Park, Telephone: Highland Park PHONE HP. 4474 October" (SPECIAL TO THE HJGHLAND PARK PRESS) Bits From Here And There Short Subjects Events WHITT NORTHMORE SCHULTZ _ May 27â€"28 LET‘S TAKE A LOOK Legion Auxiliary Adopts Blind Veteran At Most of the daylight hours conâ€" tain the finest of the world‘s music when you listen to W.N.M.P., 1590 on your dial. So . . . the doctor gave the child a tonic to stimulate his appetite. his appetiteâ€"for the tonic. Well, the tonic did stimulate And now the baby lives on the tonic, we‘re told! A BIT ON W.N.M.P. . ... If you like music on your radio most of everyday, we surely recâ€" ommend Evanston‘s station W.N.â€" HOW ABOUT THIS? During the war it took nearly three years to get three million soldiers overseas. During t he â€" three â€" summer months directly ahead, we‘re told, over 1,500,000 tourists . will be transported to Europe. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS .... It‘s great news that we‘ll have beautiful music under the stars deâ€" spite the fireâ€"gutting of Ravinia‘s historic pavilion. We‘re certainly lucky to have so many prominent citizens willing to help reâ€"build Ravinia Park. _ Each deserves much credit. And we‘d like to be among the first to show our appreciation. PARTING THOUGHT . ... Great ships sail in deep waters. The department of the Ameriâ€" can Legion Auxiliary of Illinois asks all units to adopt a blind veteran, whom they will keep supplied with sewn carpet .rags which he may weave into rugs. Highland Park Unit No. 145 has adopted a veteran of the first World War, at the Wood, Wisconâ€" sin, Soldier and Sailor‘s home, where he is a member of an allâ€" blind company. The women of the Unit have been theeting during the winter to cut, sew and roll carpet rags to parcel post to their adopted veteran. Cards, cookies and gifts at Christmas have brought sevâ€" eral letters in reply, as well as a nice rug 52 inches long. He will be glad to take orders for rugs of any size, The ladies of Unit No. 145 plan to visit Wood this summer and give a picnic for this veteran and his buddies. Mariner Ship, "Jolie Brise" Launched At Ceremonies Sunday It is said th enrollment . of pitals and hon cepte Iy By d the Mr. The aid that the peak of the high W orld 8, Sk omes M view avenue, ac for the Mariners pper of the ship by the Rev. Dr K nday, M World War until 1950, r 1H, until to pay for men . whose and liberty. of the Mariner at 19.96 Of High School Students Win Honors For Final Period 4 A‘sâ€"1 B James Aronson, Geraldine Baiâ€" ley, David Baum, Barbara Britton, Bruce Bulmer, Russell Clark, Donâ€" ald Clemence, June Eichler, Lawâ€" rence Feldman, Ann Ferguson, Barbara Flynn, Kenneth Harder, Jeane Herbst, Douglas Keare, Kaâ€" thie Laing, Ann Lawton, Waiter Marks, Samuel McMaster, Joane Ronzani, . Robert Schaal, Sally Spriggs and Janis Zabel. Two sophomores and one junior lead the High school honér roll for the 5th six weeks‘ period, with 5 straight A‘s. They are Carol Coppens, Laurie Nath and Helen Schwartz. Others winning honors Gregory Armstrong, Joan Avery, ‘Thayer Forbes, Michael Phelps, Karen Reinking, and Barbara Seott. Barbara Alexander, Manly Anâ€" derson, Evan Appleman, Jeanne Bertrand, Carolyn Botker, Marilyn Clark, Lorena Coppi, Robert Deâ€" michelis, Marjorie George, Barâ€" bara Glick, James Goldsmith, Elsie Greco, Virginia Huribert, Beverly Johnston, Leo Lenzini, Alyn Loeb, Bettina Lubke, Naney Lundgren, Carole Lyle, Joan Manâ€" del, Lila Meitus, Malcolm Nelson, Norman Peterson, Benj Ruekberg, Caroline Schwarz, Philip Schwimâ€" mer, Allen Smart, Myron Szold, Ralph Wanger, Fred Westgard, Janet Williams, and Regina Wirth. 2 A‘sâ€"3 B‘s Valeri Bloomsterin, Lewis Goldâ€" berg, Edwin Kerrihard, Frances Manfredini, and Marcia Stenberg. Sue‘ Barker, Nancy Bartell, Kean Block, Delia Cabonargi, Shirley Capitani, Donald Carr, Car} Coash, Jane Darling, Armee Drew, Joanne Febel, Alice Gilbert, John Goodman, Lorraine Hamâ€" mond, James Kuhn, Phelps Langâ€" try, Jean Lineberry, Constance Lynn, Sanford Marovitz, Bruce McClure, Evelyn Moley, Eugene Montgomery, Carol Mooney, Jill Moore, Margaret Pagenkoff, Emâ€" ily Perreault, Jay Plotkin, Eliz Rademacher, Grace Ritow, Fillis Schaffner, _ Ann Sears, Nancy Smalley, Douglas Smith, Holly Stair, Judy Stern, Dolores Straus, Tom Swift, Harold Tasker, Nancy Thorsen, Jean Troxel, Martha Weaver, and Penny Zeisler. Jo? Jones, Margaret King, Fred Schweiger, and Richard Stallâ€" 3 A‘sâ€"1 B Believes Plane Lost In Vicinity _ Of Highland Park The Coast Guard has abandoned its search of Lake Michigan for theâ€"light plane in which John Russell, 22, and his bride, Marilyn, 21, former Chicagoans, disapâ€" peared May 1 after a takeoff from the Northerly Island airport. The couple was headed for their home in Humboldt, Iowa. The finding of an airplane wheel and a piece of wood led to the belief their plane may have plunged into the lake. The Coast Guard could William A. Young, who gave the blessing. After the crew and officers boarded ship, the colors were presented and the Skipper reâ€" ceived. Peggy King, Chief Bo‘s‘n, gave a welcoming address to parâ€" ents and guests assembled. Refreshments followed. Teatro Del Lago On Sheridan Road in No Man‘s Land PHONE HIGHLAND PARK 605 5 Acres of Free Parking Starting FRIDAY, May 27th First Showing at Our Regular Prices TH E Direct from the Loop PRESS Confirmation Rites To Be Administered To 116 At Immaculate Conception (n Monday, May 30th, Decoraâ€" tion Day, at 3 o‘clock in the afâ€" ternoon, the Most Reverend Wilâ€" liam Edward Cousins, D.D., Auxâ€" iliary Bishop of His Eminence, Samuel Cardinal Stritch, Archâ€" bishop of Chicago, will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 116 candidates in the Immaculate Conception church. His Excellency will be assisted in the ceremony by the parish clergy, and by Father Skoner, Diccesan Missionary, by Father Murphy of Deerfield and by Father Gleeson of Highwood. The liturgical music will be rendâ€" ered by the Boys‘ and Girls‘ Choirs of the Immaculate Conception school. Highwood Chosen As Permanent Home Of Wesley Methodist Close This Week Religious School At Tentative plans include remodelâ€" ing the sanctuary, extending the dining and recreation facilities, and building a five room parsonâ€" age adjoining the present structâ€" Glencoe Temple To Two years ago the congregations of the Highwood and the Highland Park Methodist Churches voted unanimously to merge, bringing together the people and the propâ€" erties of these two organizations into the Wesley Methodist Church of Highland Park and Highwood. Last Friday night the members took another important step in the history of the church. At an all Church Conference they voted, with an overwhelming majority, to authorize the Board of Trustees to sell the Highland Park property and launch a building program to redecorate and enlarge the buildâ€" ing on the Highwood location. The Service at ‘North Shore Congregation Israel this Friday night, May<27, will be carried "upon the wings of song" when the Religious School Choir of sixty voices presents its annual Festival of Music under the direction of Mr. Herman Goodman. On Saturday morning, May 28, at 11 o‘clock, Dr. Siskin will conâ€" duct the Bar Mitzvah Service of Michael Rappaport, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ben Z. Rappaport of Glencoe. The Service on June 3, will commemorate the Festival of Sheâ€" vuoth which begins on Thursday night, June 2. Prededing the seryâ€" vice, the annual dinner for the parents and children of the Conâ€" firmation Class will be held in the community hall of the Temple. Closing exercises for the Reâ€" ligious School will take place the weekend of May 28 and 29 with special awards for attendance and allâ€"round performance. Legion Auxiliary At the next meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary, June 2, at the Legion hall, the speaker and honored guest will be ,Dr. Sarah Jensen, of the Rush Méfil staff, who will speak on "Hobbies for Older People." Dr. Jensen is 76 years old, and an interesting speaker. Members are urged to bring hobbies to the meeting. find no further trace, however. The plane was lost between Chicago and Kenosha, it was beâ€" lieved â€" probably in vicinity of Highland Park. of the Air at 7:30 Every Listen to the Garden Club PRIMP SHOP Billie Pigati announce the opening of their new Beauty Shop â€" specializing in , cold waves, popular prices. Cor. Waukegan at Highwood Ave.â€"Second Floor (Open Eve. by Appointment) Thursaay over Open Mon.â€"Fri. 6:00â€"Satâ€"Sun 50c after 6:30, incl. tax 1:30â€"35c to 6:30 Telephoneâ€"H. P. 605 m clowning s 4 L y R i C i moms E4 "** Cazcomor Misic®! gecuN! . (Between Green Bay Rd. and Skokie on Park Ave.) In Highland Park 396 North Avenue High School Athletic Field, Highland Park, Illinois THE TENTHOUSE THEATRE ANNOUNCING Gene and Frankie, that *Anchors Aweigh" team ... (106.7) Starting Friday, May 27 for 7 Days SPECIAL HOLIDAY MATINEE, MONDAY For Reservations Phone H. P. 1160 Glencoe Theater "Theatreâ€"inâ€"Theâ€"Round Thursday, May 26, 1949 Last Day Thurs. â€" May 26 George Brent â€" Vera Ralston ALCYON "Made in Heaven" JUNE 7 â€" JUNE 12 Jack Holt â€" Pat Buttram "STRAWBERRY ROAN" "LIFE OF RILEY" Starting Friday for one week MAY 27 to JUNE 2 MAY 31 â€" JUNE 5 "Bkylark" Highland Park 4 CARTOONS Glencoe 1559 Attractive A PRESS 520 Drexel

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