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_ Miss Fitch will specialize in telling folk tales to the Highland On Monday of the coming week, June 27th, Miss Fitch will be at Ravinia playground at 10:30 a.m. and at Bracside at 11:00 a.m. On Tuesday she will be at Sunset Park Park children this summer. Story Telling Hour At Junior Playgrounds Miss Viola K. Fitch, acting chilâ€" dren‘s librarian at the Highland Park Public Library, hasâ€"made arâ€" rangements with the Recreation Department to have storyâ€"telling hours at the Junior Playgrounds. at 10:30 a.m., and on Wednesday she will be at Elm Place playâ€" ground at 10:30 and at Lincoln playground at 11:00 o‘clock. A special vote of thanks goes to Mrs. R. C. Whitney for her many hours and talents contribuâ€" uted to Troop 8 and to Girl Scoutâ€" ing at West Ridge from her coâ€" leaders and Girl Scouts. ham, Karen Johnson, Helen Levi, Girls of Troop 8 receiving the First Class Badge were Mary Drisâ€" coll, Helen Levi, Julia Whitney, and Barbara Wing. Five year pins went to Barbara Dewey, Ann Cunningham, and Julia Whitney. Curved Bars were earned by Judy Blevins, Ann Cunningham, Karen Johnson and Diane Wing. I1, Julia Whitney, Barbara gint!-dyk!evilu.unm and Helen Levi and Lindra Valâ€" Recent reports from Washington state that apâ€" plication for veterans‘ dividends on the life insurance they took out while in service, should be available in August. It has been estimated that an average of $175 will be paid, the dividend depending on the length of time the insurance was in force. As usual in such matters, The American ‘Legion‘s service offiâ€" cer will be one of the best sources of information and assistance in filling out the application forms. earned the Musician Badge and Mary Frances Frechette and Pegâ€" gy Buchanan, the Manual Badge. Girls of the seventh and eighth grades of Troop 8 receiving the cyclist, Games, Outdoor Safety, and Conservation Badges were: Mary Driscoll, Julia Whitney, Barbara Wing, Judy Blevins, Ann Cunningham, _ Barbara Dewey, Karen Johnson, Helen Levi and Lindra Vallaly. The First Aid Badge was earned by Mary Dris Badge was earned by Linda Blevâ€" ins, Peggy Buchanan, Buffy Drisâ€" coll, Mary Frances Frechette, and Louise Millett. Mary Morrison Lindra Vallaly. Karen Johnson Passage of the five cent state tax on &asoline now seems assured. Another reason for thinking again before buying a car. * CHECK WITH THE LEGION f Second Class Badges were awardâ€" ed to: Nancy Gould, Janet Harter, Mary Morrison, Sandra Salo. My Troop, Cyclist, Rambler, and Games Badges were awarded to: Linda Blevins, Peggy Buchanan, Buffy. Driscoll, Mary Frances Frechette, Louise Millett, Nancy Gould, Janet Harter, Mary Morâ€" Sometimes, it seems to us, some, of these Red investigations stray rather far afield. A front page story this week revealed that investigations had reâ€" vealed that Judith Coplon was somewhat less than conventional in her relations with some of her acâ€" guaintances. It may be true, and, if so, it is doubtless eplorable, but we fail to see what connection that isolated fact has with her alleged spying activities. Up to now we have not been aware that the Comâ€" munists had any agpreciable corner on that particuâ€" lar aspect of the "liberal" attitude. ®© ANOTHER REASON Johnson, Caroline Millett, and Nancy Cumberland from Brownie 'l‘rgog 26 had their "flyâ€"up". the Girl Scouts of Troop 8 by their leaders, Mrs. R. C. Whitney, Girl Scouts and Brownies of W. Ridge their Court of Awards June 5 at the Girl Scout Lodge. Lynda of the West Ridge school held * INVESTIGATIONS Vol. No. 39; No. 16 The Girl Scouts and Brownies Up To Now By Bill Thomas Tax bills for 1948 will show a rise of approximately 35% over last year, according to sources in the County Clerk‘s office. Tax records show that the reason for the huge increase lies in tax rate rises approved in various referenâ€" dums. A referendum in 1947 permitâ€" ted a rise in the tax rate limit on the district‘s education fund to $1.12% per $100 to provide money for higher teachers‘ salâ€" aries, A 1948 /referendum apâ€" proved a $1,750,000 bond issue for a new intermediate school and repairs and additions to existing schools in the district. These were Tax Bills Here To Show Sharp Rise for 1948 reported as responsible for the major portion of the tax increase. as "Junior Night". Miss Joan Avery, a Junior at the Highland each Auxiliary member to bring her daughter and make it a real "Junior Night". . _ Park High School, is being sent to "Girls State" by the Auxiliary and will make a report on activiâ€" ties there. Mrs. Matthiesen invites Legion Auxiliary To Meet July 7 Sheridan Road. Mrs. Matthiesen will preside at this meeting as Mrs. Ellery Harvey, President, is away from Highland Park on vacation visiting her family in Boston, Massachusetts. The next meeting will be known At the same time it was reâ€" vealed that an unspecified numâ€" ber of petitions demanding such an investigation had been forwardâ€" ed to the attorney general‘s office. (The only person named as having been involved in the signing and circulation of petitions, was Charles Noll, who in past years was frequently referred to in Sun Spots, a daily column conducted by George Crawford, managing editor of the Newsâ€"Sun, as "White Horse Charley" Noll. Noll has been a political enemy of the Justs, who own the Newsâ€"Sun, Elliot Plans Probe Of Inheritance Fees Attorney General Ivan Elliot was quoted in The Chicago Daily News last week as having decided upon an investigation into the fees paid for investigations in Lake county inheritance tax cases." Beyond the point of having deâ€" cided that an investigation would be made, Elliot was apparently undecided about the matter. He did not know what action would be ‘taken," or whether he would be ‘taken," or whether he â€" appoint a special prosecutor. The Higbland Park Pregs | A Paper for Highland Parkers ® Published by Highland Parkers other person on land or the dock. diréctly into center ‘of the boat. Do not change positions while the vessel is afloat. And the craft should never be overloaded. Even if the boat does capsize, it will floatâ€"so stay with the craft. A completely submerged craft still will hold several occupants Mr. Hedges was chief engineer in charge of the construction of the first government base in the south seas. Next fall he and his wife are planning to return to the islands on their own 68 foot schooner equipped with sails and an auxiliary motor. While there Mr. Hedges will gather material for his popular lectures. m.ClmrchTo Tonight © Congressman Ralph E. Church, (R), 13th District of Mlinois, will speak over radio station WIND, Chicago, on the "Congress Reâ€" ports" program, this evening, June 23, 8:05 to 820 p.m. Mr. Church will discuss the now fills the exhibit cases of the Highland Park Public Library. Mrs. Lawrence McClure, 333 Woodland Road, and Mrs. Charles Henkle, 17 Brittany Road, have arranged ceremonial drums, decoâ€" rative belts, coconut bowls, and tapa cloth, all part of a collection accumulated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Hedges of Evanston during their two extended trips to the south sea islands. A coconut shredder and a miniature fish trap are other interesting items in the collection. Primitive Art Exhibit At Library In case the boat does capsize, don‘t let it run parallel to shore. Using the craft as a support, head for the land. Poison Ivy A. good precaution is to take along a cake of yellow laundry soap in case of contact with poison ivy. Washing thoroughly after leaving the woods can prevent 99 per cent of the cases of poison ivy infection. However, if the skin becomes poisoned, bandaging the sore places will help to preâ€" vent their spread. Any insect reâ€" pellent will help to keep the mosâ€" quitoes away. These insects are attracted by the natural odor of scent will mask it. Drive carefully. A safe driver is one who knows and obeys trafâ€" fic laws; adjusts his speed to difâ€" ferent driving situations; knows and uses current hand ~signals; obeys traffic signals and signs; drives in and makes turns from proper traffic lanes; considers other users of the highways; reâ€" members the rightâ€"ofâ€"way rules and customs; gives himself adeâ€" quate time for the trip; and does Nonâ€"swimmers who plan to opâ€" €rate small crafts should rememâ€" ber to wear life jackets. They should not go boating unless acâ€" companied by expert swimmers. Know how to enter and leave the small craft correctly. The boat should first be steadied by anâ€" The Chicago Chapter Red Cross Safety Services has issued a few safety tips to keep your holiday a happy one, Eliminate Fireworks The best safety advice concernâ€" ing fireworks is not to use them. Anyway, they are prohibited by most communities in this area. Drive Carefully not Drowning Drowning tolls jump in July. Don‘t go into deep water if you are unable to swim; go only to pools or beaches supervised by lifeguards; avoid "horseâ€"playing" in the water; dive only from boards or where the depth is clearly marked; watch for other swimmers when diving; and never swim alone. The glorious Fourth of July usually has an inglorious toll of dead and injured. Trafficâ€"filled highways, the ole swimmin‘ hole, and firecrackers will claim the lives of many who Red Cross Holiday Safety Tips Primitive art by the natives of Highland Park, Illinois Thursday, June 23, 1949 operate a vehicle when too following afterncons, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ravinia courts Monâ€" day and Thursday; Braeside courts Tuesdays; and Sunset Park courts * Wednesdays and Fridays. Tennis Courts Available To Highland ‘The Recreation Department will have a qualified leader to superâ€" vise tennis at Sunset Park, Ravinia and Braeside school courts on the Bottle Game . Chairmanâ€"Mike Nolan; A. C. Matulis, Ray Cucchâ€" iaro, Ray Rectenwald. Cat Gameâ€"Jim Witten, Herâ€" Cane Gameâ€"Fred Bertucci. Car Bumpâ€"Henry Mrazek, Al Mueller. Dart Gameâ€"Bill Sigler, Art Lange, Mike Miotti. Store® Keeper Chairmanâ€"Jim Thomson; Bruce Thomson and and Karl Salo; Oliver Meredith, Don Bernardi, Barney Siegle, Ray Jar Gamesâ€"Wallace and Heddy Leonard; Bob Hutson, Ted Arnsâ€" Candy Booth Chairmanâ€"Saylor Shanafelt; Ernest Manasse and Ed Gilroy. Bingo Game Chairman â€" Pete Duskey; Chris Matthiesen, Sammy Smith, Carl Arnswald, J. T. Farmâ€" er, Henry Hansen, Joe Weatherall, Frank Waggett, Patrick Kelly, L. Taylor, Angelo Nottogiacomo. Hamburger Stand Chairmanâ€" Chuck Guyot; Oscar Iverson, George Abernathy, Wood Hayes. Soft Drinks Chairman â€" Sam Finance Committee Chairmanâ€" Henry C. Eitner; DeWitt Manasse, Harry Parker, Bert D. Greene, Dr. A. J. Wurth, Al Landwebr, Frank Zipoy. Registration Booth Chairmanâ€" Al Bork; Tomâ€" Strenger, Eddy Juul, Ray Grant, Rocco Stella, Ray Hayes, Bob Prescott, Marvin Hackbarth. Crimo; Matt Maiman, Louis Habâ€" ceeds goes to support Legion acâ€" tivities and charities. It pays for our contract with the Highland park Hospital to pay for the basâ€" sinet units in the new nursery. It pays for support of the Legion Boy Scout Troop 31, raincoats and Christmas party for 165 boys in all School P'ntro'l-, sponsorsh'ip of a Safety Week and Christmas Party for all children in Highland â€"Grand Award Chairmanâ€"Wm. Rectenwald; Clay Hull, Frank J. Ronan, Chester Hamilton, Frank The Legion gives service to all veterans and their families in this community without charge to those who receive it. This addiâ€" tional item of expense is made at the Carnival and not included in the 20% given for community activities. A Legion Carnival means a sacrifice by the Legion memberâ€" ship. Below is a partial list of the members who contribute . their time over a Holiday period to Carnival will be a success. General Coâ€"Chairman â€" J. C. almost 30 years, the Highland Park Post has held its annual carnival at Sunset Park. Old friends from this comâ€" munity and other nearby towns come to the Legion Carnival and renew old friendships and visit with old acquaintances. The Legion Carnival benefits the whole community; at least 80t‘of every dollar of net proâ€" The Legion Community activiâ€" ties are not "one: shot" affairs. They are part of a yearly program which is carefully planned for Americanism and child Welfare in Highland Park. 5 Service to the veterans must also be carefully planned. In one year the Service Dept. of the Highland Park Post handled 1175 Affords Fun, Reunions, And Benefit To Numerous Projects Carni HOLD LEGION CARNIVAL JULY 1â€"4 General Coâ€"Chairman, Miller W. American Legion Auxiliary To Meet Monday, June 27 A special meeting of the Highâ€" wood Unit No. 501, American Legion suxiliary will be held Monday, June 27th at the Legion home, 220 Railway avenue, Highâ€" wood at 8 p.m. for the purpose of electing the officers, district deleâ€" gates, and delegates to the departâ€" ment convention. All members are urged by the president, Mrs. C. M. Jacobson, to be present. Junior Welfare Group Plans Summer Clearance Thrift Sale playing dates of "Accent On Youth" are Wednesday, June 29th to Sunday, July 3rd. Season tickâ€" <ts are on sale at the box office. Reservations can be made by writing or phoning Lake Zurich 4441. The Junior group of the Highâ€" land Parkâ€"Ravinia center held its June board meeting at the home of Mrs. Warner Smoot on Lakeâ€" wood place, Friday, June 17. Plans for a big summer clearance sale at the Thrift shop were disâ€" Kies on the 27th. Morning hostâ€" esses will be Mrs. Warner Smoot and Mrs. Ted Connolley; afterâ€" noon, Mrs. Pierre Martineau and Mrs. Mark Brown. At 1:30 Dr. Wilson will give a talk on cancer. The regular June meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John "Accent On Youth", will bring two newcomers to the Playhouse in the persons of Harvey Korman and Yolanda Fichera as the playâ€" Children interested in craft work should report to the field house at Sunset Park on Monday, June '20t.h Mrs. George Strecker Hostess To Senior Welfare Group Mrs. George Strecker, 338 N. Linden Avenue, will entertain the Senior Group of Infant Welfare for their June meeting, on Monâ€" day, June 27th, at eleven in the morningâ€"The assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Wm. Alderman, Mrs. A. S. Bauer, Mrs. A. Elliott, Mrs. C. L. Felske. 2 "Accent On Youth" Reopens Playhouse . The new Lake Zurich Playhouse will open June 29th. Their first show of the 1949 season, "Accent On Youth" will be about a playâ€" wright who is no longer young, but still retains youth in his heart. Miss Rasmussen In Charge of Craft At Sunset Park The craft program includes work in felt, leather, yarn, wood, raffia and craftsrip for making simple projects such as key chains, beits, purses, head bands, braceâ€" lets and booklets. For more adâ€" instruction in shell jewelry, weay ing and pottery making. Nature craftsmen will be able to build bird houses, kites, etc. Miss Ella Rasmussen, arts ard crafts instructor for the Highland Park Recreation, will be at Sunset Park daily Monday through Friâ€" day from June 20th to imst EiL Ten years ago this Senior group was organized in the month of May, Last month the annual luncheon of Infant Welfare held at Exmoor Coyntry Club, was a very m«hflon for the Seniors. Sin has been no Seniors. Sincethere has been no work meeting for two months, this final spring meeting should enâ€" list the coâ€"operation of all memâ€" The Senior Board will meet as usual at 10:30 o‘clock, previous to the regular meeting, with Mrs. James Davis presiding. 14th Ravinia Festival Opens Tuesday Evening, June 28th We are all pleased to see Christy Palmer back on the boards, and playing the title role of "Mary". John this dent of the Supreme Emblem club of America, and her marshal, Mrs. Henry Baumier. Golf will be played starting at 8 o‘clock folâ€" lowed by luncheon at 1 o‘clock and. cards and more golf in the afternoon. Prizes will be awarded to winners in both golf and cards. Reservations must be made with Mrs. Joseph Paletti, H.P. 5122, social chairman, or members of her luncheon committee: Mrs. Sam John Loves Mary comedy in three acts by Norman Krasna opened last Tuesday night at TENTHOUSE THEATRE to a well . satisfied audience. John Loves Mary which opéned at the Booth Theatre, New York, Febâ€" ruary 4, 1947 with William Prince, Nina Foch, and Tom Ewell, in the featured roles. Barney Hughes, a "Tenhouse" favorite, is playing the role of ters are playing Senator and Mrs. MeKinely respectively. Lisa Howard in the role of Lilly Herbish, the English war bride, comes close to stealing the show. Others in the cast are: Ted Liss, James Manion, and John Gaivarro. Monday, June 27. The Highland Park Emblem club will end its spring social program with a luncheon, golf tournament and card party to be held Monday, June 27, at Briarâ€" gate country club. The event is planned in honor of Mrs. Fredâ€" New Hit Opens At Tenthouse John Burgess is seen as the Juâ€" venile this week in the role of Ravinia opens its 14th Festival season on schedule next Tuesday evening, June 28, at 8:30 o‘clock. Fritz Busch, the first of the seaâ€" son‘s six distinguished guest conâ€" ductors, and the Chicago Symâ€" phony Orchestra will present an Allâ€"Wagner program for the gala opening performance. Concerts will follow the tradiâ€" tional schedule of Tuesday, Thursâ€" day and Saturday nights at 8:30 o‘clock and Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o‘clock. North Shore electric trains go direct to Ravinia‘s enâ€" trance. Emblem Club Luncheon At Briargate Club First Concert Starts At 8:30 P. M. With Fritz Busch Conducting The 1949 season brings to Raâ€" vinia six brilliant soloists and an unprecedented trio of artists to insure an outstanding series of concerts for seven weeks of "Muâ€" sic Under the Stars." In addition to Fritz Busch, guest conductors who will appear for one week‘s schedule of four concerts each are William Steinâ€" berg, Fritz Reiner, Dimitri Miâ€" tropoulos, Sir Adrian Boult and Pierre Monteaux. Soloists of the season are Artur Rubinstein and William Kapell, celebrated pianists and a quartet of Metropolitan iam Kelly, HP. 4198, Mrs. Jack Moran, 4918, not later than June 23, after which no cancellations will be accepted. The club will reâ€" sume activities in September, Opera stars â€" Uta Graf, Irene Jessner, Herta Glaz and Jerome Hines. R Books closes Sunday,. July 3. Coupon books, containing 15 couâ€" pans, cost $15.00 including Fedâ€" eral Tax. Each coupon represents a cash value of $1.25, the cost of admission to the park, or of a reserved seat in the pavilion for any regular concertâ€"an actual !-vl_n‘ of $3.75 on each coupon Artur Rubinstein, Heifetz and Piatigorsky comprise the trio of great artists who perform toâ€" gether during the seventh week. Donald Curtis and Marrian Walâ€" Highland Park‘s Official Newspaper a copy ; $1.50 a year \|