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Such a department would cost the average Lake county family approximately the price of a couple of cariuns of cigaretis. The maximum tax rate that would ‘be allowed would be 50 cents per $1,000. property valuation. _ _ _ _ â€" . C s Highwood Auxiliary To Stage Allâ€"Games Party Tomorrow (Friday) A county health department" would be managed by a board of seven nonâ€"salaried citizens appointed by the supervisors. Two board members must be phyâ€" sicians, one must be a dentist. The work of the departâ€" ment would be handled by a public health officer, nurses, specialists and the necessary clerical staff. Among the duties of the health department would be the following : control communicable diseases ; prevent communicable diseases by promoting countyâ€"wide imâ€" munization; workâ€"to bring about safe water, milk and food supplies ; promote the proper disposal of huâ€" man and industrial waste, sewage, garbage and simiâ€" lar refuse; promote improved sanitation in eating places, tourist camps, trailer camps, swimming pools, parks and other public places. â€" Women Voters Work To Inform Voters On Voting Procedures "Are you ready to vote?" This will be the question put to memâ€" bers of ~neighborhood discussion groups sponsored by the Highland working to inform voters on voting procedures, the ballots to be preâ€" sented on November 7, election issues and a general discussion on the philosophy of political parties fimthymwnn . If you agree that such important protection for you and the rest of the county is worth the price of a few packs of cigarets, yote for the establishment of a Lake County Health Department. The proposition will be on a separate white ballot at the polls on Nov. Highwood Unit No: 501, Amerâ€" ican Legion auxiliary will sponâ€" sor an all games party Friday, October 27th at the Legion home, 220 Green Bay road, Highwood, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Wm, Christensen is chairman of the affair and will be assisted by Mrs. James Minorâ€" ini and Mrs. David Perry. Inâ€" cluded in the regular prizes will be door prizés and refreshments will be served. The public is inâ€" on November 1, at 1:30 p.m. at five different homes throughout Douglas Boyd, ist Viceâ€"President of the Highland Park League reâ€" ports that nonâ€"members will be most welcome at any of these The need for such a service is indicated by the following statistics: there have been 14 known cases of typhoid in Lake county in the past year ; there was an outbreak of 145 cases of diptheria in 1946; not counting cases involving military personnel, there have been more than 2,000 known cases of venereal disease in Lake county in the past five years. Mrs. Myron Gutman, 9 Beech Marshman; Mrs. Edward Lauesen, meetings and that citizens who wish information on the coming clection would profit by attendâ€" Vol.. No. 89; No. 24 We‘ve been given some ntaterial on the need for a county health department, and unlike most such promotional material, its poses not the problem of finding something interesting and worthwhile on the subject it covers, but rather the problem of finding space to present at least a representative sampling of the important information it contains. © _A Lake County Health Department of Up To Now By ‘Bill Thomas _The Higbland Park Presgs [ :>==)] the chairman of the 1951 Cancer Crusade in Illinois, it was . anâ€" nounced recently by Edward Foss Wilson, president of the Hlinois ‘Division, American Cancer Soâ€" ciety. The campaign will take place next April. To Head Cancer * €rusade Of 1951 cago, his civic. work includes fundâ€" Cancer Crusade, Wilson said, "We are indeed fortunate to have Mr. Patton lead our campaign for the second successive year. In the 1950 drive, his leadership made great success possible. inspiring talks to campaign leaders gathered together for such meetâ€" ings. Beginning in the fall, he worked tirelessly in perfecting the campign organization, and dutâ€" ing the campaign was constantly those who had obtained their obâ€" A. E. Patton, 453 South Sheriâ€" dan Road, Highland Park, will be Patton, who is viceâ€"president and secretary of the Public Serâ€" vice Company of Northern Illiâ€" nois, directed the 1950 Cancer For many years, Patton has been active in civic workâ€"notably as director of the 3rd and 4th War Crusade, and also served as a section chairman in the 1948 and 1949 Crusades, and as a member of the Board of "He traveled extensively In announcing the appointment Highland Park, Ilinois A Paper for Highland Parkers ® Published by Highland Parkers Gold Star Mothers, Dad, Attend Class At Downey Six Gold Star Mothers and one Gold Star Dad visited Downey Hospital on October 16, to attend the Volunteer Hospital Workers‘ Downey, and there is great need for volunteers of all types at the Women Voters Back Drive For County The maximum cost of such a program is legally established at a half ‘mill rate, or fifty cents on a $11.000 property valuation. The estimated cost, however. is eomsiderably lower, 28 céents on a $1+,000 _ valuation. The â€" Lake County Public Héalth Committee points out that â€"none of the twentyâ€" fourâ€" counties in Illinois with such programs has taxed the mayimum allowed. % The county: health department measure is endorsed ‘by many groups including the Lake County Medical _ Society. The Society emphasized that a county health department is not socialized mediâ€" cine and ‘that almost twoâ€"thirds of the counties in the United States have such programs. Evâ€" anston has had one for seventyâ€" five years. f of Directors forâ€"~4950â€"5+,â€"asâ€"of Monday noon, according to Bryâ€" an K. Perreault, chairman of the general campaign committee: Failure to meet the goal would impose serious handicaps on the eleven beneficiary agencies which include the Associated Services Cleanâ€"up squads are being‘ orâ€" ganized to check back and solicit any residents who may have been missed in the houseâ€"toâ€"house canâ€" vass. The Special Gifts commitâ€" tee, and the Business District Committee are making special efâ€" forts to complete their work in munity Chest He-dqunfian' in the First National Bank Building. “_;With & fhnAI"oxt:n push from all concerned," says Mr. Perâ€" reault, "we hope to go over the hg _b’el“oh the last day of The final phase of the drive to provide Lake county with a county health department is now going into high gear with plans to reach every voter in Highland Park being carried out under the direction of Mrs. Eugene Hotchâ€" kiss, local chairman, and Mrs. Robert Palmer, county campaign chairman, If the measure passes on Noâ€" vember 7, a program of public hcalth nursing, health education, environmental ’sanitation, vollecâ€" tion of vital statistics, additional school health services, and other measures to ‘prevent disease will be conducted by the department. Workers in the department will help individuals, towns, or groups on request as well as enforcing the health laws throughout â€" the county already in existence. The advantage of a sanitary engineer to guide and plan for better saniâ€" tation was emphasized by Mrs. Hotchkiss. . Workers Strive ?or Final Report On Saturday, Oct. 28 The Highland Park Community Chest was still $13,098.00 short of the minimum operating budgâ€" Health Department "A county health department is the only feasible and economical way for Highland Park to obtain the health services it needs," Mrs. Hotchkiss explains. *"The equipâ€" ment and personnel for helping restaurants maintain high health standards, immunization and nuâ€" trition programs in our schools, the elimnation of rats, and help with our sanitary problems cost too much for an individual town but when spread over the county become possible," "she said. to the USO. A doorâ€"toâ€"door canvass to exâ€" plain the measure to every workâ€" er will be made by members of the League of Women â€" Voters. The Lake County Public Health Committee will : contin ue its speaking. program and literature is being distributed to every club. of $66,965.00 set by the Board successor cated on the main floor, will be in charge of Mrs. Erwir Hansâ€" brough‘s and Mrs. Warren Wilâ€" ner‘s groups. This department will â€"include furniture, and hardâ€" ware, as wellâ€"as various household items. 1r4 is Sring Tt taie ts the urged to bring ft to the é-flulmm preceding the sale. f â€" The next big task is â€"to get out the: vote on November 7th. Good Citizenship demands it. A small, but well organized group of men and women in each precinet will obtain it. Fage Mrs. Carl Herbst‘s group will be in f_h_rgzot women‘s clothing. of her group will have men‘s clothing. Children‘s apparel will be sold in the shop managed by Mrs. Archie MceMaster‘s groun. The above departments will be located on the second floor. Mrs. Robert Olmstead‘s group To Stage Rummage Sale November 1, 2 The annual fall rummage sale sponsored by the Women‘s Assoâ€" ciation of the Highland Park Presbyterian church will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, and from 9 a.m. to dllil'llll‘ n of the pmj'ect,"“gfi oâ€"chair '_l:bo following members the committee: Mesdames Frank Trangmar, Wyatt Jacobs, George Postels, Paulâ€"E. Mathews, Walter Mr. Gregory Sheahen of. the County Clerk‘s office released the following figures. In Decrfield Township, 586 voters were regisâ€" tered on â€"October 10th. Of this number, 16 from Lake Forest, 48 from 3 precinets in Highwood and 522 from 14 precinets in Highland Park. The Highland Park Men‘s Reâ€" publican Club sponsored a Voters Canvas during Septemper. It was a suggested method and adopted in many precinets. In some preâ€" cincts, the results were outstandâ€" ing, in others the work was hapâ€" hazard, but the total effect over all was constructive and good as indicated by the heavy registraâ€" tion. Procedure > for the" absentee voters who will beout of town, November 7th. Go to the office of Township _ Supervisor, Emmett Moroney at 394 Central Ave. (above Gsell‘s) and file an appliâ€" cation for an absentee ballot. The application will be notorized and forwarded to the County Clerk, who will send theâ€"ballot to the vo‘er.s The Supervisor‘s Office is open weekdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. If the voter is already out of town, he must write direct to Jay Morse, County Clerk, Waukegan and request a application for an abscntee ballot. The application must be filled out, returned to the County ‘Clerk who in turn will send him a ballot. Presbyterian Women 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, in the parish house . of the church, 300 Laurel avenue. Republican Men Registration on Oct. 10 The County Clerks office in Waukegan reports that registraâ€" tion in Highland Park on October 10th passed all expectations. The Men‘s Republican is grateâ€" ful and déeplyâ€" appreciates the patriotic work of a large group of men and women and the cooperaâ€" tion of the Republican Precinet Committeemen, who helped with the survey, Report Heavy In Highland Park, 522 new regâ€" istered voters from 14 precinets gave an average of 37 for each precinet. Another 200 or more were registcred at the Supervisor Office, Mr. Emmett Moroney on the Saturday and Monday preâ€" ceeding Tuesday, Ostober 10th. Hence, in 3 days about 750 were registered in Highland Park or an average of about 54 voters per precinet. s3 5 â€"From Primary Day in April to October 10th between 1200 to 1500 new voters were registered in Highland Park. These impresâ€" sive figures indicate a aroused Community. HEAVY REGISTRATION REPORTED Are the laws of the United States of America, as enacted by the Congress which is composed of members elected ‘by American citizens, to be superseded by an interpretation of an officer of our armed forces, or by an order of a mayor? Public Law 829â€"77th Congress Chapter 806â€"2nd Session ~_Resolved. by . the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Conâ€" gress assembledâ€"Section 2â€" Article (e)â€"The flag should be displayed daily, weather permitâ€" ting, on or near the main adâ€" ministration .building of every public institution. & times for worship, the venture is in harmony with an increasing practice of Presbyterian Churches across the nation, and was stimâ€" ulated by leaders olthNufional,‘ Association of Presbyterian Woâ€" men‘s Organizations last -u-mrJ in Ocean Grove. New Jersev. It is hoped that members of the congregation and of the comâ€" "The salvation â€"of the comâ€" munity is watchfulness of the citizen." These words are cut in the stone above the entrance of our city hall, having been placed there by the citizens who know their true value for all of us to read and understand. > To The Editor Of The Highland Park Press Warren Austin, chief United States delegate to the United Naâ€" tions, declared, "The flag of the United Nations is not intended to take the place of the State and National colors but merely supâ€" plements them." . Section 3â€"article (g) When flags of 2 or more naâ€" tions are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be approximately equal size. Inâ€" ternational ysage forblds the disâ€" play. of the flag, of one nation above that of another hation in time of peace. e â€"Has the Congress of the United States of America declared war on any of the countries repreâ€" sented by the United Nations The United Nations flag code provides, "on no account may any flag displayed with the United Nations flag be displayed on a higher level than the United Naâ€" tions flagâ€"and on no account may ndgnified prayer for peace. Dr. John H. Furbay Named Speaker For Annual Joint P.T.A. Program The city hall was erected by citizens of Highland Park and paid for by taxes. than the United Nations flag." ~ Do not the people who wish to honor the United Nations Tlag want it displayed correctly? .. Presbyterian Women Inaugurate Prayer Hour Friday, Nov. 3 The sanctuary of the Presbyâ€" terian Church will be open every Friday morning from 9 to 9:30 forâ€"meditation and silent prayer, beginning Friday, November 3rd. Doris Bennett Finch, church orâ€" ganist will furnish background This announcement was made by Mrs, Charles Blétsch, Presiâ€" dent of the Women‘s Association, which is sponsoring the service. The women of the association feel the need of such an opportunity for individual renewal of faith Do not the American citizens who pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America wish to obey the laws of our country? Elsie Robbins Phelps Highland ;_r-t.r-n- M;nnumh‘ February 2â€" Highland Park at Oak Park -nn‘;w l--.- . Fer nEuM “n’:“m Evanston at Highland Park w’”";.r:uumm December 28. 29 and you."" ‘ M'nl’l_‘tu_h Waukegan at Highland Park Wmufi-‘- High School And Ten Grade School PTA‘s To Meet Nov. 2 Education, carrying out extended educational missions to Sputh and Central America. For three years he served as educational consultâ€" ant in the Republic of Liberia and during that time was President of the College of West Africa. He was Director of the Education Deâ€" partment of Mills College, Califâ€" ornia for four years. P * .Dr. Furbay has served as forâ€" eign correspondent for the United Press and as an official observer The Highland Park High school Parent Teacher Association and the Parent Teacher Associations of 10 grade schools in the High school area are combining to preâ€" sent their 2nd annual joint proâ€" gram in the High School Auditorâ€" ium on November 2, at 8 p.m. Dr. Furbay, explorer, scientist, educator, and author is a fellow of the National Geographic Society and. Royal Geographic Society of London. He spent several years with the United States Office of High School Basketball, Swimming Schedules Dr. John Harvey Furbay, Diâ€" rector of Air World Education for T;W.A. will be the guest speaker of the evening. "Global Minds in a Global World", will be the subâ€" ject of Dr. Furbay‘s talks, acâ€" cording to the announcement by Mrs. Hugh Riddle, Chairman of the meeting. on the United Statees Delegation to UNESCO. The joint PTA program was inâ€" augurated to unite the schools in a cooperative project and to enâ€" able parents and teachers to enâ€" joy a program which no single group could afford alone. ~â€"The meeting is open to the pubâ€" lic;Admission is free. * DR. JOHN H. FURBAY a copy; $1.50 a year iF.