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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 9 Oct 1920, p. 4

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iA fs ES . hour. WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1920 SCHOOL PROBLEMS By Supt. Washburne Q.--Is it true that there are vacant rooms at Greeley while children are being crowded into the Herace Mann school? A.--No, there are classes in every room in the Greeley school, includ- ing the assembly hall. The growth of the southeast part of Winnetka necessitated the establishing of a new primary room in the Greeley building this year. This has forced the seventh grade out. One of the rooms at Greeley became so crowded this year that children had to be transferred up to Horace Mann. At the Horace Mann the congestion is for the most part in the number of classes which have to be accom- modated within a single building rather than in the number of chil- dren to each class. Very few of the actual class rooms at Horace Mann are overcrowded. There is one room at the Skokie school built for a manual training room which could be used for a class room, but there is no practical means of transplanting a whole class from the Horace Mann school to Skokie, nor would the transplanting of one class obviate any of the makeshifts to which we have had to resort in the Horace Mann building. . Q.--Woudn't almost anything be better than having classes sit all day in the basement at Horace Mann? A.--Fortunately this condition does not exist. The manual training and domestic science room, it is true, are used as session rooms, but this does not involve any class sitting in these rooms for more than one period at a time. Under the departmental sys- tem classes rotate, and each group spends much more time in class rooms upstairs than in the manual training and domestic science rooms. Both of these rooms, although in the baement, do get direct sunlight, and while objectionable from many stand- points are in no may a menace to the health of the children. (Q.--Is there any foundation for the report that a number of seventh and eighth grade children are paying tui- tion to attend the Kenilworth school rather than stay in the Winnetka schools? : A.--No Winnetka children are pay- ing tuition to attend the Kenilworth school. One child whose home is in Winnetka is living with an uncle in Kenilworth this year on account of illness in her family. Another child whose family is about to move to Kenilworth is being allowed to at- tend the Kenilworth school so as to avoid a transfer in the middle of the term. It may be that these two cases have given rise to the report men- tioned. THIS LITTLE BOY GOT IN BAD CONSIDERABLY Wilmette Youth Meets Up Against the Stern and Determined Win- netka Coppers Paul Moore, 16 years of age, of 531 Washington avenue, Wilmette, will think at least twice before he again takes his. father's machine out for a race along Sheridan road in Win- netka. Early this week Moore was ap- prehended by policemen Hanselman and Balkow breezing along the boule- vard in the vicinity of Willow street at the modest pace of 60 miles an He was given the customary yellow slip. On Wednesday afternoon, the time set for the hearing before Justice Byron Nelson, motorcycle policeman George Schaefer, of Wilmette, appear- ed in court in the stead of the de- fendant. He handed the slip to Justice Nelson, explaining the while that young Moore had informed him that he was not the guilty person but, that some other person had very evidently employed his name. Now Hanselman scented bad busi- ness and forthwith repaired himself to the New Trier High school where young Moore is wont to spend much laborious time. Moore was brought before the high school authorities and eventually confessed guilt. Be- ing a minor he was placed under the watchful eye of Juvenile officer, Mrs. Thurston. INDOOR BASEBALL A meeting was held Friday night at Community House for the purpose of organizing an indoor league for the coming season, games to be played on Wednesday evenings at Commun- ity House. The league will open next Wednesday evening. TEACHERS HONORED The Misses Austin, Payne and Harry, teachers at Horace: Mann school will be hostesses next Friday afternoon at a tea given in honor of the other teachers of the school. ACCEPTS BANK POSITION Noble Hale, who has been employed as a clerk in the Winnetka "State Bank, has accepted a position in a banking house at Racine, Wis. Being a Big Story of a Real Sacrifice Kashian Brothers Sell Rugs At Big Reductions To Help Destitute Relatives in Armenia Ten years ago a pair of youthful Armenians came to this vicinity and established a modest but prosperous oriental rug cleaning business. The business came to be known along the north shore as Kashian Brothers Rug Cleaners. The Kashian brothers have enjoyed average prosperity, and pleasant and peaceful life far away from the turmoil and upheaval in the home land. You will be surprised then, to hear that, in the face of these facts, M. and K. Kashian are quite unhappy. Back in Armenia are two sisters, widowed by the gory hand of the "unspeakable Turk". Also there are their seven chilren, orphaned as a result of the furious massacres. They are in desperate circumstances, sur- viving by some happy trick of fate the death-dealing hand of the mussel- man, only to face what is probably a less humane death by starvation. The Kashian brothers are determ- ined to help. They are determined to make every sacrifice to help the dear ones who are in need. They will not rest until these dear ones are taken away from the scenes of carn- age and misery and brought safely to the friendly refuge of America, the land that has been so kind to the Kashian brothers. In order to realize this .ambition the Kashian brothers have decided upon a plan to raise quickly the necessary funds. ; It is planned to convert into cash a large part of the stock at the estab- lishment at 1145 Greenleaf Ave., Wil- mette. To accomplish this every rug is to be reduced in prices from 15 to 25 per cent. Rugs are displayed at the Rambo Hat Shop, at 1168 Wil- mette avenue. The shop will be open during the evening each day in the week throughout the period of the sale. The Kashian brothers have sacri- ficed many conveniences and pleasur- es in the past few years to provide funds for destitute relatives in Ar- menia. They have gone 'to the ex- tent of fitting up simple living quarters at the rear of their place of business to avoid high rentals. Residents of the north shore who are in the market for real bargains will no doubt invite this opportunity for economy and lending aid to those who are in need. MOTOR FIRM ANNOUNCES SALE OF THREE CARS Andrew Hostnick of The Winnetka Motor company reports the follow- ing sales of cars this week: An Overland "4" touring to John C. Welter of the North Shore Electric company; Albert Gertsdorf of Glen- view has purchased an Overland tour- ing car, model "79", while a Ford taxi has been sold to the North Shore livery. CIRCLE MEETING The East Willow Street Circle meets Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. Guy Windes, 442 Forest avenue, CIRCLE MEETS TUESDAY The West Elm Street Circle meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Ostrom, 982 Elm street. [ soa Happenings = = Mrs. William McKinney and son, Herbert, 606 Cherry street, have re- turned from the east. Herbert Mc- Kinney has been in Boston for the past year. ils Mr. and Mrs. John Early, 520 Wil- low street, announce the birth of a son, on October 1, at the Evanston hospital. A AA Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Woolhiser, 693 Willow street, returned Tuesday from a fortnight's visit at their home in Wisconsin. Mrs. Henry Hale, 761 Foxdale avenue, has as her guests her brother, Mr. Noble of Alaska, and her sister, Mrs. Turner of Canada. tu Mrs. Clarke Washburne, 674 Pros- pect avenue, has as her guest, her sister, Miss Pomeroy of Greenwich, Conn. tpn Mrs. Charles Clegg McKinney and daughter, Jane, 1215 North avenue, have returned from a stay at Weque- tonsing, Mich. (=-- Woman's Club The first meeting of the Winnetka Woman's club for this year was held on Thursday afternoon, October 7. The meeting was called to order by the president at 3 o'clock. No busi- ness was transacted, but Mrs. Porter spoke of some of the summer activ- ities of the club. A new lighting system has been in- stalled in the club housg and every precaution has been tak to render it absolutely safe and fire proof. From the proceeds of the Fourth of July food sale in the Common, in charge of the Social committee, it was possible to buy a number of much needed new chairs. The Civics and Philanthropy com- mittee, in charge of the recreational driving of the wounded men at Fort Sheridan reported that cars were sent to the Fort twice a week on the average of thirty cars per month. It was announced that the club had decided to allow the American Legion the use of the club rooms twice a month free of charge again this year. A very important question was brought up in regard to the possible increase of guest fees from twenty- five to fifty cents. No decision has been reached but the question is up for discussion. Mrs. Porter especially urged all the members to read the announcement of Departmental Activities on pages 11, 12, and 13 of the new Year Boqk. The following very important an- nouncements were made: Two classes in parliamentary law will be given by Mrs. Lieber. An elementary class for beginners, to be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from October 11 to December 13, 1920, inclusive. Advanced class, Mon- day afternoon, at 4:10, on the above dates. Course ticket, three dollars. Kindly send names to Mrs. Wallace Chickering, 770 Rosewood avenue. 'A course of lectures under the auspices of the Civics and Philan- thr opycommittee, "From Lincoln to Wilson", will be given by Professor William E. Dood of the University of Chicago, on Monday evening at 8 o'clock; October 11 to November 15, inclusive. The first lecture will be on "Abraham Lincoln". Course tickets three dollars. ; A Republican mass meeting for women will be held at Community House, Wednesday, October 13, at 2 o'clock. : A second Registration Day will be held on October 12. It is absolutely necessary for every voter to see that his or her name is on the judge's books. Anyone whose name is not recorded will be challenged at the polls on election day. The _usual polling places in the various precincts will be open from 9 until 4 o'clock on October 12, for registration. : A Study class on "Our Government' under the leadership of Mrs. Kenneth Rich, will be held by the Civics and Philanthropy committee on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 o'clock, from Oc- tober 12 to November 16 at the club- house. J The next meeting of the club will be held on October 21 at 2:30 o'clock. The program, a recital by Lucille Stevenson, soprano, and Gordon Stevenson, pianist, is in charge of the Music committee. A fee of twenty-five cents for guests will be charged. All the members are urged to co-operate with the Music com- mittee in making this a profitable as well as a very delightful occasion. The program of this first meeting of the club was in charge of the Civics and Philanthropy committee, the subject, "Platforms and Candi- dates of our Political Parties." The speakers for the various parties were: Republican party: Mrs. Fletcher Dobyns atic Party: Mrs. Harold CK oeiatist party: Mrs. S. Vera L. a party: Miss Lillian Herstein. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. N. H. Blatchford, Jr., Mrs. William S. Elliott, Mrs. William S Miller, Jr., Mrs. John R. Reilly. After a very large and interesting meeting tea was served. DANCING CLUB MEETS The Four Corner Dancing club will hold a dance at the Community House gymnasium this evening for members of the club. r > > Mrs. Mina Ottonius EXPERT MASSEUSE AND GYMNAST Res.: 1207 Catalpa Ave., S. W. Cor. Broadway EDGEWATER, CHICAGO Tel.: Ravenswood 5807; before 7 a.m.and after 6p.m- u Journal. 913 OAK STREET = HET TT TTT MAGAZINE AGENCY solicited. Our specials: Saturday Evening Post, Country Gentleman and Ladies' Home WILLIAM A. HADLEY WINNETKA - EE EE TH TC TE ET TT finn mE Renewals and new Sub- scriptions to all magazines PHONE WINNETKA 323 We Will Take the Lead LUT in bringing down the high cost of living to a normal basis on the North Shore. We are taking advantage of market condi- tions to bring our Bill of Fare down to proper prices. Understand also that we are maintaining our high standard of Quality and Service. $0.75 1.00 Course Luncheon . Table d'hote Dinner Also a la Carte service CameoRoom KELLER BROS. AND HALES 551 Lincoln Avenue - WINNETKA - Phone Winnetka 838 i o | i ] I 0 | : | i § ~ New Price List STUDEBAKER'S $1585 2625 1885 2885 2985 Light Six Touring . . Light Six Sedan. . . .. Special Six Touring . . Special Six Coupe . Special Six Sedan. . . . Big Six Touring. . . .. 2325 Big Six Sedan. ..... 4850 These prices include F. O. B. and War Tax. STENMAN'S GARAGE. 724 Elm St. WINNETKA Phone Win. 841 OVE EOI 0 EI O EI Oe O EI O I O HOE mI OI OE ORI OE ORO E=E OO EN O 0 ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. W. G. de Vroeg, who for the past 35 years has been in the tailoring busi- ness, is Now a partner in our tailoring concern. He has been associated here six months and has already proven to the residents of Winnetka that he is an expert in our business. C. A. JOHNSON, Tailor 552 Center Street WINNETKA Phone Winnetka 1522 v4 North Shore Electric Shop JOHN C. WELTER, Proprietor Electrical Contracting and Repairing ' Electric Washing Machines Electric Supplies and Appliances Electric Vacuum Cleaners Electric Ironing Machines 554 Railroad Ave., Winnetka Tel. Winnetka 44 prriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidiiiiiiiiiiiididididddddddddd ddd ddd did ddd dd dda a 2a, ASLSLLSSILSS ISS SILT IIS SSSI SSSI SSS SIS SSS SS SSS SSSA SSS SSI SSS NL YE Y; ORO OI OI Me U teense be] sate full iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiildddd bl dll ld Rar y ui iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidiiiiiidididds yd wl

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