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A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK VOI. XIII, NO, 32 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, ( JCTOBER 1871924 THIRTY-TWO PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS BIG POLITICAL MEETING 0CT. 27 Women Voters' League Calls All Citizens to Multi- Partisan Gathering TO HEAR CANDIDATES New Trier Band to Summon Voters The New Trier band, in full uniform, will strike up martial music promptly at 7:30 o'clock on Monday evening, October 27, to summon the towns- people to the pre-election mass meet- ing to be held in the assembly hall of the Winnetka Woman's club. The band will start at Community House under direction of Bandmaster Schumacher and, led by a marshal ap- pointed by Chief of Police Peterson, will march south on Lincoln avenue to Elm street, east on Elm street to Maple avenue, and south on Maple avenue to the Woman's club. There, in the assembly hall, under gay decorations of stars and stripes, and many bright colored posters, the and will continue to play stirring nusic while the crowds gather. Seat People by Precincts The ushers, headed by Mrs. Ryer- son Gates, will seat the audience ac- cording to precincts, each precinct to have its own banner marking its sec- tion of chairs. At 8 o'clock, the meeting will open with the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner," and then, Mrs. Walter Ben- son, president of the Winnetka League of Women Voters, under auspices of which the meeting is held will take the chair. After a word of greeting, she will hand the gavel to Judge Ros- well Mason, who is to be the presiding officer of the evening, Multi-Partisan Meeting Up to this point the meeting might be termed non-partisan, but from the time the speeches begin it might better be called multi-partisan. For, doubt- less, the pro-Republican partisanship of Victor Elting, who will speak for Coolidge, will be countered by the pro-Democratic partisanship of Henry Tenney, who will speak for Davis; and that in turn will be challenged by the Progressive bias of William Holly of Chicago, who will speak for La Follette. Because of the many speakers of the evening, each of these talks will be limited to ten minutes, and pre- cisely ten minutes, for J. P. Yoder is to be time-keeper and his gavel will fall promptly when time is up. Speakers List Incomplete The list of speakers to follow is not yet entirely complete, but already con- tains, in many instances, the candi- dates themselves, and in others most able representatives of candidates. Allen Albert, candidate for Congress- man-at-large from Illinois (Demo- cratic), Hope Thompson, candidate for state's attorney (Independent); How- ard Castle, candidate to succeed him- self as representative in the general assembly (Republican); and Preston Boyden of Winnetka, speaking for Albert A. Sprague, candidate for United States senator from -Illinois (Democratic), are among the speakers. The meeting is to close promptly at 10 o'clock. Busy with Preparations Miss Elizabeth Gemmill, chairman of the Elections committee of the Winnetka League of Women Voters, and Mrs. J. P. Yoder are in charge of the meeting, with Mrs. Morris L. Greeley as chairman of speakers. They have as their assistants Mrs. Delbert Poff, in charge of decorations : Mrs. Ryerson Gates, in charge of ushers; and Mrs. John Vennema, in charge of posters. Mrs. Vennema has made several of the posters herself, and has also received posters in oil or bright crayons made by Mrs. Louis Beale, Mrs. Zata Clark, Mrs. George Haskins, Mrs. Henry Tenney, Mrs. Victor Cunnyngham and D. Macln- tyre. Meeting Open to All Because this meeting is to be held under auspices "of the Winnetka League of Women Voters, there has been some misunderstanding as to whether or not it was to be a woman's meeting. The league members wish to emphasize clearly that it is to be a mass meeting open to everybody, men and women, old or young, Democrats, Republicans, Progressives, whatever political affiliation, what- ever trade, whatever choice of vote, and particularly those who are uncer- tain and await information on all candidates. INFANTILE PARALYSIS IS FOUND IN VILLAGE Fred Kricbel, aged 8 years, 467 Wil- low street, pupil in the second grade at Greeley public school, was reported, on Tuesday evening, October 14, as having a mild case of infantile paralysis. Chil- dren in the William G. Forrest family, 485 Willow street, were exposed, it is stated, and are being kept at home. Com- plete quarantine has been placed on the Kriebel home, no persons being per- mittd to go back and forth, and all con- tacts kept at home. The Kriebel child has not been in school since Thursday, October 9, when he developed an attack of boils, and be- cause of that fact it is considered al- together probable that there was no ex- posure of infantile paralysis at Greeley school. Visiting nurses are observing the children in the school daily with ut- most care for possible further develop- ments and are visiting absentee children who are at home for any reason to de- termine further developments immediate- ly they might appear. Mothers of the. Greeley school were not immediately notified of the Kriebel case since it was felt by health authori- ties that no actual exposure had occured and that it was better to maintain a close check with 'the . children under supervision in the school where they could be under the daily scrutiny of health experts, and the absentees also carefully checked in their homes. Infantile paralysis is extremely diffi- cult to diagnose in the early stages, ac- cording to health authorities, and the period of incubation is very indefinite. The health department has the local situation completely in hand and feels confident there will be no further evi- dence of the contagion unless it appears from a source entirely foreign to the one now under observation. BEGIN TUESDAY LECTURE CLASS Rev. Richards to Conduct Special Studies It has been the custom, for some vears past, for Rev. James Austin Richards, pastor of the Winnetka Congregational church to give at this season of the year a series of week- day morning lectures. Accordingly, Mr. Richards has ar- ranged to offer, on Tuesday mornings from October 28 to December 2, a course of six lectures on the general topic, "The Religious Values of the Book of Genesis." The course will discuss "The Place of the Book in Literature, History and Religion, and its Relation to the Evolutionary Theory." "The Story of the Fall of Man" will be followed by a study of the three great characters, "Abraham, the Adventurer for God, and Father of the Faithful," "Jacob, the Mystic," and "Joseph." These lectures will be given in the Neighborhood room in Community House at 10 o'clock every Tuesday morning, and are open to all who will welcome the chance to spend the hour in thinking with Mr. Richards of the religious teachings of this first book of the Bible. Since the value of the course will be cumulative as the lectures proceed, it is desirable that those who attend try to be as regular as possible. Friends are invited to send to the church office a postal or a telephone message to signify their intention of attending, though this will not be binding in any case. 4651 Voters Registered In Winnetka Poll Places As in Chicago and other sections of Cook county, New Trier township elec- tion precincts experienced a busy time on the two registration days for the November 4 election. Figures for the township show that 15,407 voters regis- tered in compliance with County Clerk Sweitzer's request as published in the WINNETKA TALK and the other Hollis- ter, Inc, publications in the township. Registration figures showed that 4,651 voters registered in the ten Winnetka precincts. The registration was repre- sentative at every polling place. Figures for the 11 Wilmette precincts gave a registration of 7,190. Glencoe's total registration was 2,716, while that in Kenilworth was 850. In view of the heavy registration, in- dicating, as it does, a keen interest in the Presidential election, civic leaders in the village interested in getting out a record vote percentage, took renewed courage this week and determined to put forth every effort to get every eligible voter to the polling places on November 4. Founder of North Shore Theatre Guild to Have Lead in "Enchanted Cottage" GUILD HEARS LECTURE Francis Wilson, Comedian, Gives Talk Guy Stuart Bailey, founder of The North Shore Theatre Guild, and who has been acting in Broadway produc- tions for the last two years, is to make his reappearaiice with the Guild in its opening production of the fourth sea- son, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's "The Enchanted Cottage." His reappear- ance will be welcomed by his great host of friends. The part calls for great emotional acting and technical skill. Mr. Bailey as is well known, is capable of the most exacting demands. His last Broadway appearance before he re- turned to Winnetka last spring was in Pirandello's latest play, "The Liv- ing Mask." He drew most favorable notes from the New York press and many critics praised his unusually beautiful voice. Mr. Bailey played with the Theatre Guild in "Twelve Hundred a Year" and "Pygmalion." Miss Eckhart has Lead Miss Elinor Eckhart is playing op- posite Mr. Bailey. It is a part de- manding great charm and beauty. In New York Catherine Cornell created the part; in the moving picture Miss May McAvoy. Miss Eckhart has just returned to live in Kenilworth from four years at Vassar college, where she played important and leading roles in the Vassar Dramatic club. Her addition to the Guild cast is re- garded as a great asset. The production by the Theatre Guild will be a distinct achievement over anything, which the Guild has ever done, it is explained. The play calls for a gigantic pantomime with thirty people, an orchestra and elab- orate stage lighting. It represents a dream and calls for beautiful dancing and unusual mass effects. Membership Drive on The membership campaign is now being carried on in Winnetka and those people who have not yet sub- scribed may do so by getting in touch with Mrs. J. C. West, Mrs. J. Wil- liams Macy or Mrs. Laird Bell. The Theatre Guild launched its sea- son with a lecture by Francis Wilson last Thursday night Mr. Wilson is the vice president of the Actors Equity association and one of Ameri- ca's foremost comedians. The Guild membership will be invited to two more lectures or teas before the sea- son is finished. In addition to the eight tickets for the four productions, membership also includes six tickets to the North- western Play Shop performances and membership in the Winnetka Read- ing group. The days this year for the Winnet- ka performances are regularly on Saturday and Monday nights. The opening performances are on Novem- ber 8 and 10. Others follow on Jan- uary 24 and 26, March 28 and 30, May 2 and 4. You'll find a BETTER HOME on Woodland Knoll FOR SALE--WOODLAND KNOLL, THE INDIAN HILL of to-mor- row. Heavily wooded acre and half-acre home sites overlooking the North Shore Golf Club. Prop- erly restricted. $28 to $38 per foot, including improvements, water, sewer, streets, electricity. Large lots from 185 to 230 ft. in depth, 100 ft. or more frontage. On Wagner road between Lake Ave. and Glen View Rd CLORE, BUDINGER & SMITH Exclusive Agents Phone Wilmette 1750 1177 Wilmette Ave. Opposite Village Hall WANT ADS OFFER FINE HOME SITES JEN DS "PERSONALITY" "IN INDIAN HILL AREA 5. ; 1. : + " { . . . IT) "The community with a personality y as "the title Frank Root, president of the Indian Hill Improvement association, FEave to the Indian Hill section in an address at the first autumn meeting of the association held Monday night, Oc- tober 13, at the New Trier high school. The plans for the year as outlined by the president and the other officers call for continued effort to make the Indian Hill community feel like a fam- ily, to encourage friendship and to se- cure necessary conveniences. The report from the membership committee showed that a larger number of members have been secured for the association than in any year previous. The complete roster is expected to pass the 500 mark. H. L. Raclin, chairman of the mem- bership committee, was assisted by the following men in making personal calls on people living in Indian Hill, for membership purposes: Wllam Lederer, . J. Keeney, H. Kennington, A. E. Riddle, E. IL. Falkenberg, T. H. Wheat- ley, M. G. Pryor, L.. Walker, Mr. Del- war,, Mr. Hill, Mr. Mendelsohn, L. E. Ashman, W. D. Keefer, E. E. Vail, C. A. G. Kuipers, P. Sawyer, S. B. Or- wig, M. E. Immerwahr, A .M. Korsmo. The New Trier Trio, composed of Miss Frances Anderson, piano, Miss Estelle Swigart, cello, ant George Swi- gart, violin, made their initial appear ance before the association. Their selec-- tions were well received, and it is the plan of the organization to further such talent in the community. Mrs. William Thrall gave several fine vocal solos. The evening session closed with a special hour of dancing, and refresh- ments were served. WOMEN ARRANGE ALL-DAY EVENT Congregational Society Host to Visitors The Woman's society of the Win- netka Congregational church will cele- brate its share of the Church Jubilee next Wednesday, in the Neighborhood room of Community House. For this red-letter day the society has been able to secure the presence of the wives of three former pastors, Mrs. Dowd, Mrs. Snell and Mrs. Winches- ter. Each of these will have a part on the program, which will be of a more formal nature than usual, and will be- gin promptly at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Dowd will open the service of worship. After sewing has been given to any who wish to keep their hands busy, the following program will be given: "The Spirit of the Past," reminis- cences by an unknown guest. Historical Sketch of the Woman's society, Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber. Piano Solo, Mrs. Snell. One-act play, showing the work of the neighborhood circles: "An X- Ray of Three Winnetka Homes," written by Mrs. Frederick Dickin- son, and played by Mrs. Wersted, Mrs. Winterbotham and Mrs. Cad- enhead. Piano Solo, Mrs. Snell. At the conclusion of this program, the guests will march to Matz hall for luncheon, tickets for which should be in hand early in the day. At the table, toasts proposed by the president, Mrs. Lasier, will be responded to by Rev. James A. Richards and Mrs. B. S. Win- chester. Members of the society are asked to bring their friends, and the invitation for the day is broadcast to every woman who is interested to know what Win- netka women are doing and have done these past fifty years. Noted Educator Lecturer At Skokie School Tonight "The Science of Being an Acceptable Parent" will be the subject of a lec- ture to be delivered by Frank D. Slutz, director of the Moraine Park high school, Dayton, Ohio, at the Jane Kup- penheimer Memorial hall of the Skokie school this evening at 8:15 o'clock. The lecture is given under the aus- pices of the Winnetka Woman's club, the Parent-Teacher association of the public schools, New Trier high school and the North Shore Country Day school. "BIRTH OF A NATION" The final showing of the super-pro- duction, "The Birth of a Nation," will be given at Community House today. There will be a matinee at at 2:30 o'clock and evening performances at 7:15 and 9 o'clock. | COMMUNITY CHURCH GREETS VISITING HOST Congregationalists Ready for Observances of 50th Anniversary EVENT Occasion Depicts Progress of the Village Ideals are made effective and perma- nent through institutions. Personalities leave their impress by crystallizing into movements. It would be a sorry world indeed if men and women should wish and work but, passing on, leave noth- ing tangible as evidence of their striv- ings. ; So Winnetka, new as it .is in com- parison with the historic cities and vil- lages of the Eastern Seaboard, does well to set apart a week, as it will next week, to take notice of an epoch in its life, and to celebrate the fiftieth year of one of its vital instiutions, in which the personalities of many of its citizens have found lasting monument. We ap- proach the celebration of the Fiftieth year of the Winnetka Congregational church. Fellowship Night Varied as is the program, perhaps no part will have greater prominence in the minds of thoughtful residents than the historical and fellowship night to be observed on Tuesday evening. At that time, some of the older residents will look back for us to that early Win- netka which in the maze of modern buildings and developments meeting our gaze on every side is all but lost, ex- cept in the memeories of those who were pioneers. On Tuesday evening, as indicated by the program in another column, some- thing of the faith and earnest efforts of the early times will be sketched by those who had a part in the founding and development of the church. For- mer ministers will look back to the days when, with scant resources, the church helped lay the foundation for the present far-reaching and well financed work. It will be an evening of reminiscence when those of us, in great majority, who as present resi- dents now enjoy the heritage of the past, may pay tribute to the founders who made that heritage possible. Edifice Depicts Progress Interesting are the pictures of for- mer edifices of the Congregational church which WINNETKA TALK is privileged to publish. The little chapel, located at the corner of Cherry and Maple streets, which was the home of the church from shortly after its found- ing in 1874, was succeeded in 1886 by a larger structure on Elm street, built at a cost of $6,000, during the pastorate of Rev. Quincy IL. Dowd. This, in turn, proved to be inadequate for the growing congregation, and in 1906 the present edifice on Lincoln avenue was dedicated. These pictures symbolize, in steps of progress, the steady growth of the out- ward activity and inner spirit of the congregation. Winnetka grew and the church grew with it, its ministers and members leading in worthy village ac- tivities; the church as a church co- operating with other village institutions. Community Institution There is not space here to call in detail the roll of pastors who con- tributed to the development of the church. Brilliant men were attracted by the spirit of the church, always non- sectarian, never seeking advancement for its own sake but always that the village life might be enobled. So the church stands today, looking back on fifty years of developing serv- ice and looking ahead with ambition for greater usefulness. The Fiftieth Anniversary commemorates this prog- ress and this hope. Hearing on Park Land Question, October 27 An adjourned public hearing to coi.- sider the matter of acquiring certain land in the Skokie for park purposes has been announced by the board of local improvements of the Winnetka Park district for Monday evening, October 27, at 8 o'clock, to be held in Rudolph Matz hall at Community House. The hearing was to have been held on October 13, but was postponed due to the absence from the village of two members of the board, making it im- possible to transact business at that time.