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wo INNETKA WE A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Co my mA A NL Gl Jy i. Rtn VOL. XIV, NO. 15 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JU MOSQUITO NOW "UNDER CONTROL Sanitary District Abatement Work Brings Highly Satisfactory Results CONQUER SKOKIE PEST Crew of 15 Men Kept at the Work Operations of the oiling crews recent- ly sent by the Sanitary District of Chi- cago into the Skokie valley regions subject to acute mosquito infestation have resulted in destruction of mil- lions of the winged pests, it is an- nounced. This gratifying progress in the war- fare against the insect herdes, under- taken annually by the district as an aid to committees with affected areas, is indicated in reports from the field to Edward F. Moore, the district's sup- erintendent of maintenance and opera- tion, who is in charge of the program. Despite, however, the apparent com- plete absence of mosquito propagation in some of these treated zones, the dis- trict field forces are to remain on the job through the remainder of the sum- mer and until early fall, President Lawrence F. King has announced. The early start this year with prompt re- sponse to request for aid from numer- ous committees made possible allevi- ation of conditions to the extent where the mosquito nuisance has failed to reach anything like the proportions of former seasons. With the insect pest to the west be- ing decimated in a decided degree by the field forces' daily onslaught, the Skokie valley has not been neglected. Due to the fact that the clearing away of undergrowth and other essential pre- liminary work was accomplished thor- oughly last year, oil application alone has been the main weapon against the mosquito here. : 15 Men Form Crew Fifteen men divided into squads were assigned to the Skokie valley, where they will continue work until the situa- tion there is well under control; a re- sult already in sight. The Skokie ditch has been sprayed with oil from near Highland Park south to Evanston, the area of treatment also including all surrounding ditches where evidences of mosquito breeding are observed. Other Skokie birthplaces of the wriggler, which unless stamped out in this stage, becomes the full-grown house mosquito with a highly developed capacity for raising minute but painful bumps on the human anatomy, were a large swamp along the country high- way near Ravinia Park, an open sewer from the Ridge road and Lake avenue to Sheridan road and Kenilworth, and the well-known Skokie ditch. The oiling crews now have reached these points which they will clean up and inspect thoroughly at regular in- tervals afterward until the possibility of more mosquito breeding is perma- nently obviated for this year at least. Pest Under Control From a general check-up on the re- sults of the mosquito war both in the Des Plaines valley and Skokie sections, Superintendent Moore declared that complete control of the pest has been virtually established in both regions. "During the recent period of ex- cessively torrid weather," Mr. Moore said, "our inspectors were unable to find any signs of mosquito breeding in the places which had been included in the treatment work started in April." "The effects of the thorough oiling will extend throughout the remainder of this season, unless severe rainstorms occur. Heavy rains require a renewal of the active control work in the field, but with the effective start which has been made, such follow up operations can be concluded successfully without a great deal of difficulty. In the event it becomes necessary, we would in- crease our field forces." While surface appearances indicate the total abolition of the winged pest, Trustee Norris Eller, chairman of the district committee on finance, is au- thority for the statement that the con- trol workers will not be withdrawn un- til all doubt of a revival of mosquito infection this year has been positively removed. Mr. King again directed attention to the list of mosquito hints to be fol- lowed by home owners and asked for careful cooperation in this regard with the efforts of the Sanitary District to combat a nuisance that annually de- tracts much from full enjoyment of the summer months in the suburban districts of Cook county. CITE MANY BENEFITS OF VACATION SCHOOL The opening of the Vacation Church school at Christ Church Parish House is just a week away. Application blanks are now ready. If parents are still deliberating as to whether the school is best for their child, perhaps the following may be of help to them in their decision the church leaders suggest: "Does your child receive benefit from his attendance at Church school once a week on Sunday? Then multiply this benefit by five. "Do you wish your sons and daugh- ters to be alive to the part God plays in their earthly life? know and to love Him. "The rise and fall of a nation depends a great deal on the moral and religious strength of those in authority. Help your child build the foundation stones for the future. : "The art of living together, whether in work or in play, has to be developed. Your child will find the Vacation school a splendid opportunity for the practice of Christian fellowship. "Let us have the opportunity of knowing and guiding the hands, minds, and hearts of your children for 25 days this summer." BOYS READY FOR HAMLIN CAMPING Contingent Leaves Monday for 18-Day Stay Indian Hill camp, Lake Hamlin, Mich., beckons to Winnetka boys these days, and its call will be answered Mon- day, June 22, when 21 boys set forth across Lake Michigan to Ludington, and camp! They will be under the leadership of Dr. George Eisenbrand, Jack Hamilton and Don Crawford. "Chief" Davies and family, and the camp cooks are already there ready to welcome the contingent and everything is prepared for the 18 days of joy and life together in the great out-of-doors in the northern woods. The camp is sponsored by Commun- ity House, under the leadership of J. W. F. Davies, Director of Commun- ity House, and is part of its extension work. A number of boys in the village were disappointed to find the camp list already full when they applied, but they have vowed they will be more fore- handed next pear. When the boys return Saturday, July 11, a group of Winnetka girls will prepare to leave Monday, July 13, with Mrs. E. W. Wortley, assistant camp di- rector, in charge. The boys who leave Monday are: James Alsdorf, John Bartlett, William Brackett, Thomas Boal, Donald Cut- ting, Robert Cutting, Hinton Clabaugh, Leon Dickinson, Allen Ferry, Gould Davies, John Gordon, Philip Hamilton, Robert Hertel, William Kurtz, Ralph Kreiter, Charles Markley, William Onderdonk, Alfred Plumley, Gordon Robinson, Allen Stults, Fred Stoddard, Eugene Thoms, John West, Roy West, Kenneth Stilling, Fred Rummler, Ro- bert Mac Intyre, Eugene Frank, Mike Connoly, Bob Reschke, Bill Barret, George Eisenbrand, Jack Hamilton, and Don Crawford. Name Mrs. Langworthy Our President Pro Tem Winnetka has never had a woman Village President,' but this week ap- proached that possibility when Mrs. B. F. Langworthy, trustee, was elected President Pro Tem of the Village council. She was accorded that dis- tinction at Tuesday's session of the council. its Fe Mrs. Langworthy has been a leader in civic and administrative work for several years and was regarded by her colleagues as the logical successor to J. D. Pierce, who desired to be released from the duty as "pinch hitter" for President Miller, since he expects to be away from the village much of the sunimer. Chamber of Commerce Starts Credit Bureau The Winnetka Chamber of Com- merce held its regular meeting Mon- day evening, June 15. The establish- ment of a credit bureau by the organ- ization is now assured and the secre- tary was authorized to purchase such equipment as is needed. President R. H. Schell appointed a committee to in- vestigate the possibilities of again hold- ing band' concerts by the Chamber of Commerce band. Reports will be given at a later meeting. Help them to} GIRL WINS HIGH SKOKIE HONORS Ruth Shepard Awarded Don- ald Anderson Memorial Medal at Assembly OTHERS WIN AWARDS Service and Sportsmanship Bring Rewards Ruth Shepard of the class of 1925 was awarded the Donald Anderson Me- morial medal at the final assembly of the Skokie school held Tuesday after- noon in the Jane Kuppenheimer Me- morial hall. Service emblems and pins and various honors were also awarded at that time. The following are state- ments from the school in regard to the medals and emblems : "In tribute to the spirit of unselfish service, the fine character and true sportsmanship of Donald Anderson, the puvils, alumni, faculty and friends of the Skokie school have established the Donald Anderson Memorial medal. This medal is awarded each year to the member of the graduating class, who in his or her school life has most nearly represented these ideals. This is not a measure of popularity, but of those finer qualities which have endeared the Memory of Donald Anderson to those who knew him. Award For Service "To recognize the value of the spirit of individual service which alone can make effective our school motto "Skokie Serves", the school awards each year several Service medals. These medals are to be given to those members of the graduating class who by their unselfish service to their fellow schoolmates and to those whom they meet in daily life, have made the school motio a measure of their daily living." Both the Anderson memorial medal and the service awards are made by vote of the graduating class and mem- bers of the faculty who have been in contact with the class. Those who received service pins were: Alan Hoaglund, Mary Forrest, Martin Cassell, John Porter, Mary Alice Stoddard, Ruth Root, Way Thompson. Win Service Emblems Those who reecived service emblems were : Shop--Fred Smith, Josephine Brusch- ini, Ben Whelan; Store--Helen Ran- ney; Dramatic Art--Diebert Miller, Edward Porter, Ray Newman; Art-- Warren Schmid, Lenore Lorimer; Or- chestra--Allen Philbrick, Robert Jack- son, Edna Loomis, Philip Hamilton; (Continued on Page 8) Winnetka Policeman Is Honored by State Body Sergt. John Iverson of the Winnetka police department was elected vice president of the Illinois Police associa- tion at the annual convention of that organization held at Aurora Wednes- day. Sergant Iverson is well known in police circles and has been a member of the Winnetka department for sev- eral years, Before that he was a Cook County forest preserve official. Here's a PAIGE car in good condition. Read about it. PAIGE AUTOMOBILE; 5- pass. phaeton; equip- ment, winter side cur- tains, spotlight, wind- shield wiper, bumper, 5 nearly new semi-balloon tires; good cond. In- spection at Motor Serv- ice, Ine," 721 Main St. Wilmette. Make money bv using OUR WANT ADS! WANT AD DEADLINE THURSDAY NOON Y TALK TWENTY PAGES 'PRICE FIVE CENTS "| VILLAGE PLACES BAN ON FIREWORKS' USE Fireworks of all kinds are prohibited in Winnetka, according to a statement issued this week by H. L. Woolhiser, village manager. The danger to prop- erty and human life resulting from the use of fireworks prompted the Village council to pass an ordinance regard- ing it. Mr. Woolhiser's statement fol- lows : "In accordance with an ordinance recently passed by the Village council, the sale and use of all forms of fire works within the limits of Winnetka is absolutely prohibited. The Police department has been instructed to rigidly enforce the provisions of this ordinance, particularly with reference to the public sale of fire works in the village and the use of all forms of fire works, including sparklers on the pub- lic streets, parks, and other public places. "In view of the fact that use of fire works, even under the most fav- orable conditions, seriously jeopardizes human life, and has resulted in the death of at least one child in the Vil- lage of Winnetka within recent years, it is to be hoped that all citizens will cheerfully co-operate in observing the law of the state of Illlinois and of this village." HERE'S FIRST FLYING LAW Consider Ordinance to Reg- ulate Airplanes The Village council has under con- sideration "An Ordinance Relating to Aeroplanes or other Aircraft operating from or over the Village of Winnetka." The ordinance has been tentatively drafted and some action regarding it will probabiy ve taken in the near future. Complaints of residents concerning the operation of a plane, which is being used to take up passengers from a landing field on Hibbard road on the outskirts of the village, led to the consideration of the new ordinance, which is modeled after a similar one in Chicago, it was said. Residents complain that this plane disturbs them on Sundays, when tak- ing ¢ff and landing, and that it has been used for stunt purposes, as re- cently, when a parachute drop was made from it. The ordinance provides that no trick or stunt flying shall be done over the village and that air- planes shall fly not lower than 2,000 feet when passing over the village ex- cept at the beginning or end of a flight. It also provides that no one shall discharge, throw out or "cause to be dropped, ballast, instruments, tools, containers, handbills, cards or other matter whatsoever," except over such a place as may in the future be provided for such a purpose. The council is carefully considering the proposed ordinance, as it does not wish to conflict in any way with com- mercial aviation, which the govern- ment is encouraging as a preparedness measure. The ordinance, as drafted, provides for a fine of from $25 to $200 for each offense. Rotarians Plan Day of Golf at Northmoor Club Golf bugs in the membership of the Winnetka Rotary club will fare forth to Northmoor Country club Wednes- day, June 24, to engage in tryouts which will result in. the selection of a team whcih, it is planned, will engage similar aggregations from other Rotary clubs. The men will spend the day at Northmoor. The local club has challenged the Wilmette Rotarians to a golf match. Charles Waterton Wins in Playfield Tourney Winnetka Playfield association held a blind bogey sweepstakes tournament Sunday, June 14, with Charles Water- ton taking the first prize with a score of 71. Robert English and Harold Moses were even up for second award with scores of 72. Tournaments will be conducted in regular order every Saturday and Sun- day, beginning July 1, if enough golfers apply for play, it was announced this week. The course is reported in splen- did shape. Professionals John and Walter Stelzel are at the links con- tinuously prepared to give instructions. Playfield tags may be obtained by ap- plication to Sanborn Hale, treasurer of the Park board, at the Winnetka State bank. COUNCIL MAPS OUT BIG JOBS Work of Various Committees Definitely Outlined by Legislative Body MANY VITAL ISSUES Every Committee Receives Busy Program An excellent idea of the constructive work to be undertaken by the Village council during the coming year may be gained by a glance at the new Council Committee calendar for 1925-26, re- cently compiled for the purpose of keeping before all council members and committees their tasks. In this calen- dar are listed 27 pieces of important business which must be considered and disposed of in some manner. The finance committee will consider the general fund budget, the issuance of water certificates for Filtration plant extension and will be faced with the problem of selling the Village hall triangle. Push Grade Separation The public utilities committee will undertake to keep after the grade separation problem, the franchise of the Chicago, North Shore and Milwau- kee railroad, the telephone company's franchise and the problem of freight delivery facilities. These are among the most important matters that come before the council, as the matter of grade separation has long been of most vital interest to all residents, and at this time it appears the near future will see definite steps toward its realiza- tion. With the exception of the tele- phone franchise, all the other matters are more or less closely related to grade separation. : The public buildings and committee will have as its special task the completion of the new Adminis- tration building, the new Village service vard and plans for a new Fire station, which must be built after the adminis- tration building is completed. These, also, are projects which are of greatest interest to villagers. Consider Center Paving The streets, drainage .and forestry committee will be charged with the paving of Center street from Elm street to Tower road, and the creation of a new street east of the railroad between Elm street and Oak street. The water and light committee will take up the matter of the telephone company's franchise with particular reference to the ownership of poles. It. will also undertake the extension of the filtration plant and intake. The growth of the village has made it imperative to provide greater water facilities and it is most important to the welfare of the village. The renewal of the Glen- coe water contract will also be taken up by this committee. Revise Municipal Code The judiciary committee will be called upon to draft a signboard ordin- ance, an ordinance relating to the use of oil burners and 'storage equipment and the revision of the printed muni- cipal code. It will also take up the annexation of Manus' Indian Hill sub- division and the general question of ex- tending the village limits. Some of these are matters about which there is or will be considerable and divided opinion among residents. The health and safety committee has before it the task of the organization of a health department, garbage dis- posal, and the removal of express de- liveries from the Tower road station of the North Shore line. Of these, (Continued on Page 8) KEEP THIS RECORD On Page 8 of this issue of Win- NETKA TALK will be found the con- tinuation of a record of events in the Community during the season beginning September, 1925, and con- tinuing through the spring of 1926. These events were recorded at Community House following a con- ference of officials of various com- munity groups and are given as an advance record for the citizens and organizations to serve as a memo- randum during the next season. The list as recorded represents events for which definite dates have already been fixed. Reference to the list will afford an opportunity to learn what are open dates and which would be conflicting in con- nection with any contemplated com- munity activity. Organizations in the community are offered this re- cord as a guide to their programs for the coming season. a Se 2