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BE RL Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk VOL, IX, NO. 1. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1920 TWELVE PAGES PRICE. FIVE CENTS FAMOUS DOCTOR TO SPEAK HERE SUNDAY Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell to Tell Audience Sunday Night at Com- munity House of Adventures in the Far North SLIDES Pictures of Life in Nursing Stations, etc., SHOW LANTERN Sterecpticon Schools, Part of Program Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfeil, the famous Labrador doctor, is to give a stere- opticon lecture in the Community Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell House gymnasium, on Sunday even- ing March 21, at 8 o'clock. For nearly thirty years Dr. Gren- fell 'has worked among the fisher- men on the bleak coast of Labrador and Newfoundland, as physician, magistrate, friend and preacher. He tells @ fascinating story of adventure, illustrated with lantern travel by boat and dog team. Icebergs are hisiconstant companions in sum- mer and many a night in winter he has spent in the r. . His work covers hu of coast, where he has hos- established five pitals, an orphanage, a school, a sea- 1 men's institute, co-operative stores, some nursing stations, in addition to his hospital ship which visits them all. "Not a Martyr" One of Dr. Grengeil's volunteer workers last summer, well known newspaper man, writes of him: "The fisher folk him loves them and I never saw a man who enjoyed his calling more. He's not a "martyr in a shirt of fire," a jolily, rubicund lover of ciean sport, bareheaded, brown sweatered, hip- booted, with his hands, head and heart full of a work that is all in all to him, with a life partner who un- derstands him, and a loyal host of men and women who count in the world, believing in him and helping him. He is the hardest working and the happiest of men, and if you don't like him there is something missing in your makeup." Expect Great Crowd It is anticipated that there will be a large gathering to hear the Doctor, and it will be advisable to go early, as the gymnasium will probably be filled before 8 o'clock. At present Dr. and Mrs. Grenfell are the guests of Miss Dorothy Stir- ling of Barry avenue, Chicago. MRS. MASSEY BETTER Mrs. Massey of Wilmette, who has been confined to the home of her daughter Mrs. Delbert W. Poff, 562 Hawthorne lane, is reported greatly improved but she will remain at her daughter's home while convalescing. A sister of Mrs. Poff, Mrs. E. S. Longfellow of Omaha, Nebraska, is also confined at the Poff home fol- lowing a nervous breakdown while enroute from Omaha. love QUITS POST OFFICE I. Knackstadt mail carrier at the Winnetka post office department has resigned his position in favor of one . with the Nash Motor company in Kenosha, Wis., Knacksadt has held the carrier position for some time and was well known by the residents on his route. P.-T. Assn. Endorses West Elm St. School Executive Committee Passes Resolu- tion Favoring Project and Pledg- ing Support : slides of | and he | he's | Unanimous approval of the Board | of Education plan for erecting the | new upper grade school on its 12- | acre Elm street site was expressed | by the Executive Board of the Par- | ent-Teacher association at its March | meeting. The Executive Board, con- | sisting as it does of the chairmen of | all three schools and of the general {officials of the Parent-Teacher asso- | ciation, is a body truly representative of all sections of the village. The ex- | pression of its approval in vigorous | terms, therefore, gave the Board of F.ducation great encouragement in its big project of raising $350,000 by village-wide subscription. The reso- lutions are as follows: Whereas: the project of providing adequate facilities for the Winnetka school children has been a subject of vital interest and discussion among all earnest minded and public spirited citizens, and Whereas: no members of the com- munity have been more unsparing of their time and energy than the Presi- dent of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools or more unfailing in their tact and good- will in presenting the plan which the Board of Education has formulated for the solution of this problem, Now therefore be it resolved: That the Executive Board of the Parent- Teacher association hereby formally expresses its sincere appreciation of all that the President of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools have done to further a cause so closely affecting the welfare of our children. And be it further resolved: that the Executive Board of the Parent- Teacher association heartily endors- es the plan for the new school and pledges its loyal support to the Board of education in its effort to attajn-the highest ideal for our Winnetka chil- aren. SCOUTS HAVE NO FEAR OF COLD--THEY RUB STICKS | Practical Demonstration in Art of Making Fire with two Sticks Shown at Meeting Thursday After their meeting last Thursday night at Community House, no mem- ber of Boy Scout Troop No. 1, need ever entertain fears of freezing to death, should he be snowbound in a forest in winter. At this meeting every member of the patrol was made acquainted with the Indian method of starting a warm, cheery fire, by rubbing two sticks together. After a practical demonstration had been made the boys quickly mastered the art, and became so proficient and thusiastic in the novel way of ob- taining a fire, that they discussed plans for a contest in which the | abilities of the boys in this new novelty may be tried out. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. I. W. F. Davies, scoutmaster, and assistant scoutmaster H. LIL. Clark. The boys were divided into two groups to compete in a number of games which were played, and then the scouts who had been asked to bring all the paraphernalia for the fire-making tests were called upon to demonstrate their ability. The rudiments of -the fire-making were first explained and then demonstra- tions were made so that all the mem- bers of the troop have mastered the trick. Following this part of the program. Scout Spiegel gave an interesting talk on the production and develop- ment of motion pictures, in which he 'declared the possibilities of the screen for educational purposes were un- limited. "WARE EVANSTON Attention of north shore motorists has been called to the motor traffic violation campaign now being con- ducted in Evanston. Each day for the past nine days the southern sub- urh's police have brought in scores of motorists who have failed to ob- serve the boulevard regulations of stopping before crossing the boule- vard. More than 100 arrests have been made so far and the Evanston police are planning to maintain the pace until motorists become more cautious. Already a number of res- idents of 'the township have adopted the slogan--"beware of Evanston". A number of them have paid fines, fol- Iowise their apprehension in the sub- urb. SELECT CANDIDATES FOR APRIL ELECTION Citizens' Party Nominates Ticket To Be Voted on at Approaching Election--Bell Up for Re- election RE-ELECTION FOR MANY Howard C. Ballinger and Lawrence M. Stein Are Only New Trustees Selected At the second non-partisan Village caucus, he®in Community House on Wednesday evening, March 17, the nominating committee, appointed March 10, to fill vacancies in case the retiring officers were unable to serve another term, reported the following ticket for the Village election of April 6: For Village Trustees, two years: Harriet M. Huddle Walter F. Wallace Howard C. Ballinger* For one year, to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Ayres Boal: Lawrence M. Stein. For Village Treasurer, one year: Harry C. Seymour. For Village Marshal and Collector, one year: Theodore Flynn. For Village Clerk, one year: Stella Winslow. For Library Trustee, three years P. B. Kohlsaat Pauline D. Rudolph The committee reported the selec- tion of "Citizens' Party" as the name of the ticket. The committee also re- ported the following nominees for the school board election of April 17: For President of the Board of Edu- cation, to succeed himself: Laird Bell For members, Marguerite Olmsted, to succeed herself; Frank F. Fowle, to succeed Mrs. W. D. McKenzie. 'The report vf the committee was unanimously adopted by the caucus. The committee consisted of Harold I.. Ickes, chairman; Mrs. C. B. Prou- ty, Mrs. James F. Porter, Robert Wallace and J. D. Pierce. * To fill vacancy. / SCHOOL ASSN. OPENLY OPPOSES NEW SCHOOL Winnetka School Associaticn Creates Mild Stir when it Announces Op- position to Elm Street School One of the issues of the week in the scheol problem agitating Win- netka was the announcement that the Winnetka School association had de- cided to oppose the erection of the scheol house on the West Elm street site. fThis fact became known through letters sent out by the asso- ciation and signed by John E. Lutz, stating the reasons the association was not disposed to support the Elm street site. Although the sentiment of the asso- ciation has generally been known to be sympathetic with the three-school project, the action of the association in publicly declaring its opposition to the Elm street site was a surprise. In its letters mailed out the asso- ciation explains the reasons why it can not sanction the latter project, stating, for the most part, the prin- cipal objections already made public by those who do not favor the new school. GIRL ATHLETES GET EMBLEMS FOR HOCKEY Have you seen the miniature hockey sticks being worn by some of the New Trier High school girls? They vary in their color and the nunierals on them. There are the purple 'and gold ones for the fresh- men, green and gold for the sophs, rose and black for the juniors, and blue and sivler for the seniors, who are the hockey champions. These emblems were presented in assembly on last Tuesday by Miss Goodman. Each class team lined up on the platorm and was decorated for valor in service. MUMPS VICTIM IMPROVES Charles T. Abel, mechanical en- gineer for the Standard Oil company office of South Bend, Ind. is confined with the mumps at the home of his mother, Mrs. E. Marchall, 424 Prov- ident avenue. He is convalescing rap- idly and hopes to return to his duties next week. Ordinance Aims at Curb Obstructions Village Council Passes Law Regulat- ing Promiscous Building of Drive- ways Which Are Both Un- sightly and Obstructing | | the construction of temporary and | An ordinance, strictly regulating | permanent driveways across curbs, i parkways and sidewalks was finally passed at the last meeting of the Village Council. | The purpose of these provisions, it was pointed out by the trustees, is | to prevent the obstruction of side- | walks and curbs by indiscriminate (driving and to secure a more orderly appearance of the streets of the Vil- CITIZEN'S LEAGUE NOMINATES OFFICERS Officers of New Trier Township Nam- ed to Succeed Themselves in An- nual Meeting and Election to be Held Tuesday, April 6 RECORD IS THE PLATFORM Urged for Re-election cn Record of | Efficiency of Placing Township on Good Financial Basis The annual township meeting and election of officers will take place Tuesday April 6. The meeting will open in the Winnetka Community lage, by eliminating unsightly and | poorly constructed driveways. promiscous building of driveways has become quite general. The ordinance, which was: unanim- ously approved, provides that no temporary driveway of planks may be laid across a sidewalk or curb for use unless sanctioned by the super- intendent of public works and that permanent driveways can be con- structed only by observing certain specifications regarding material used and with the consent of the superintendent. Mrs. Eva E. Powers Buried Wednesday Old Resident of Hubbard Woods Has Had Members of Family in Every War since the Revolution Mrs. Eva E. Powers, for 38 years a resident of Hubbard Woods, died at her home, 1002 Vine street, %#nday, March 14. She is survived b? three children, six grandchildren ard three great grandchi'dren. Funeral servic- es were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from her late residence. Rev. J. A. Richards of the Congregational church officiating. Interment was at Rosehill cemetery. Mrs. Powers was born July 16, 1837, in Kingsboro, N. Y., of revolutionary stock, forty-two of whom served in the great war for independence and | down to the recent war in which her | second grandson served in the navy. | Some members of her family have | fought in every war in which United States has been a belligerent. Powers, second cousin of Hiram Powers, a sculptor, who died a num- | her of years ago. Five children were born of this union, the first child, Nelson F. M., dying in infancy, and the oldest daughter, Lily A., dying | | €leven years ago. Three daughters remain to mourn her loss: Violet S. | of Hubbard Woods; Mrs. Theron Bradford of Evanston, Mrs. R. L.| Jesse of Philo, Il Mrs. Powers was a member in 1858 | of the Badger Lodge of I. O. G. T.| and a charter member of the Pride | of the West Lodge in Chicago in| | 1861. SEMI-MILITARY FUNERAL FOR MAJ. H. N. McCLAIN MONDAY Major Hoyt N. McClain, 258 Ridge avenue, who died last week, was buried Monday afternoon with semi- military services. The services were held from the Congregational church and honorary pallbearer, army offi- cers. escorted the remains to the North Shore cemetery. Active pallbearers, legion members, were: Lee Adams, H. L. Clark, Lloyd Holiister, J. Barroll, Grinnell Wylie, and Fred Richardson. Reverends J. W. F. Davies and J. A. Richards offi- ciated at the services. TO BUY SKOKIE That portion of Skokie valley rec- ommended for purchase by the For- est Preserve, will become a part of the preserve if the preserve commis- sion passes favorably upon a resolu- tion of the plan committee. This committee will recommend the pur- chase of about 2,000 acres. There are approximately 5000 acres of Skokie land within the borders of Cook county. This action came about through the efforts of local residents and the Skokie Preservation Asso- ciation, which has carried the fight to the commissioners. Dwight Per- kins of Evanston is to head a com- mittee to decide on what portions of Tn 1860 she married A. Woodward | : House at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The | Reports of officers concerning appro- matter is one which the trustees have | priation of funds to defray township long decided was necessary, as the | expenses will be heard and matters unsightly | brought before the meeting will be acted upon. The election itself will begin at 7 o'clock in the morning, closing at 5 p. m. Up For Re-Election The present staff of officers, with a few minor exceptions, are up for re-election on the ticket recommend- ed by the New Trier Citizen's League, headed by George W. Gordon. The I.eague has named the officers to suc- ceed themselves on the record of their efficiency in their present terms. The officers to be elected, with the names recommended by the League are: One Supervisor, Thurston. One Township Clerk, Leland Pier- son. One Assessor, George R. Harbaugh. One Collector, Hoyt King. A One Commissioner of Highways, H. H. Sherer. One Justice of the Peace, to fill vacancy caused by the death of Asa O. Reynolds, Otto Falk. ' One Constable, to fill vacancy caus- ed by the death of Asbury P. Crume, Peter Schiltgen, One Constable, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alfred Johnson, unfilled. One Constable, to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry A. Happ, Jacob Rudolph. The league, in reviewing the work accomplished by the present incum- bents, expressed entire satisfaction with their work and praised especially {the work of Mrs. Thurston, Pierson, Harbaugh, King and Sherer. In her the | capacity at supervisor, the league | Blationm declares, Mrs. Thurston has shown exceptional business ability and skill in the handling of welfare problems. Praise Past Work Pierson, although only recently ap- pointed, has far exceeded the ex- pectations of fellow township officers in the manner in which he has exe- cuted the duties of clerk; while Har- baugh and King are credited by the League 'with placing the financial Mrs. Gertrude | | status of the township on a solid basis. Sherer Receives Credit Added to this is the brilliant work of Commissioner Sherer in super- vising construction and repairing of township highways. The League has considered itself fortunate in secur- ing his services and in reviewing the general list of incumbents, they de- clared that no improvement could be obtained by a change of officers. The Citizen's League has the fol- lowing officers: George W. Gordon, President, Win- netka. Max W. Zabel, secretary, Wil- mette, 1336 Monadnock Blk., Chicago. Mrs. Edward J. Phelps, Treasurer, Kenilworth. Vice-president: Robert Stoddard, Wilmette; Sherman Booth, Glencoe; E. A. Rumler, Winnetka; Percy B. Eckhart, Kenilworth. STUDENT INJURED While playing water polo in the swimming tank at the New Trier High school Monday, Thomas Napier, Jr., a staudent at the school, sustain- ed a serious injury to his left eye when one of the opposing swimmers accidently cut is with his finger nail. It was feared that the boy would loose the sight of the eye, but his parents and the physician, who was called, believe it may be saved. The boy is the son of Thomas Napier, Kenilworth policeman. LENTEN SERVICE "Three Ways to Make God Real" is the topic of the sermon to be de- livered Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Skokie will be included in the recom- mendation. at the Winnetka Congregational church. The subject is one of a series of Lenten sermons being given, WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK