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n Bh VOL. V, NO. 19 Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Winnetka Weekly Talk INNETKA WEEKLY TALK WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1921 TWELVE PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS IMPROVEMENT BODY BOOSTS MEMBERSHIP Circulate Literature Directing At- tention of All Villagers to Value of Village Improvement Association FOR CIVIC IMPROVEMENT Has Effectively and Without Osten- tation Helped to Make Winnetka A Village Beautiful When activities resume in the au- tumn for Winnetka clubs, societies and civic organizations the Village Improvement association means to be prepared for business minus preliminary ceremonies and form- alities. Consequently the associa- tion this bership campaign to take place, not in the fall, but right now. "You are invited to become a member of the Village Improvement association of Winnetka for the vear 1921," reads a statement signed by John Ritchie, president of the association, which accompanies a membership blank and a detailed description of the activities organization. "The function of the Improvement association," he continues, "has been in the past and is now, to assist the village government in all ways with- in its power for the betterment of the community. Village-Wide Interest "The association is not a social group in any sense. Its -interests are village-wide and its membership is drawn from all parts of the vil- lage. Active members are needed who are willing to work and think to solve many problems related to the physical welfare of the commu- nity. "You are earnestly requested to submit to the officers or chairman of the gtanding committees any sug- 2 8Stipins as to matters which should Moperly be brought to the attention of the association. "Join Today!" ; "The Village Improvement associ- ation, organized nearly thirty years ago," another statement informs, "has steadily and continuously di- rected its efforts very largely along lines, not always the most conspicu- ous or loudly proclaimed, but those especially tending to neatness, cleanliness and general attractive- ness of the village with particular encouragement of individual efforts in this direction. To this end it started the "clean-up day" idea, and by various means, running through persuasion, pride and finally threats of prosecution, kept vacant lots -- especially those owned by non-resi- dents--parkways, stub ends, etc., 1m presentable shape. For several years a man was hired to devote his time to cleaning up papers and rub- bish. Receptacles were made and still used. : By tier achievements of the associ- ation during the years are: Stopped dumping of refuse on va- cant lots and offered monetary priz- es for most attractive premises, gar- dens, etc. Bought New Station Induced Northwestern railway to replace wooden station with present modern structure at Elm suest 504 to contribute some of its right-o r park purposes. i il a planting of trees rbor Day. } Oe campaign against mos- i and flies. : din World War Heroes Memorial at Horace Mann schoo a Has taken up activities Sud geo 2 lems formerly peculiar to the 3 own Meeting" for non-partisan and n bas sectional discussion. Eudor ee grade separation with trac a fltration plant; garbage ression; k caosal' the Village Plan. Membership $2 Annually Membership in the Village Im- provement association 1S $2 BI payable at this time to Mrs. y Woolhiser, treasurer, 693 Willow t.- Cy SH feers of the association and chairmen of Standing committees are John Ritchie, president; Buckh- ingham Chandler, first vice presi- dent; George D. Wolf, second vice resident; Mrs. Charles Mordock, tn Mrs. H. L. Woolhiser, treasurer; Beach committee, Ayres Boal; Forestry committee, Harold H. Hayes, Franchise and Operation committee, George D. Wolf ; Grade Separation committee, William A. Otis; Municipal Art committee, Mrs. William A. Otis; Parkways and week announces a mem-| of the tM Named Chairman Of New Trier Day General Committee When members of the New Trier Commercial association decided favorably upon New Trier Day for this year they also wisely and un- animously made the logical selection - ~ A. S. Van Deusen of A. S. Van Deusen, as chairman of the New Trier Day General commit- tee. "Van," who has been a leader in | the grocery and market business on the north shore over a period of twenty-nine years, bears the distinc- tion . among business. men of the north shore as one of the keenest minds in retail business circles. Business interests, however, have never obscured in his mind com- munity needs and enterprises and has been for years on of the leaders in the New Trier Com- mercial association. He remained to work and persevere at times when the Commercial association appear- ed tottering on the brink of dis- solution. "Van" remained to inject new life into the organization and to see it back on the high road of prosperity and community achieve- ment. Poor Kiddies Romp In "Fairyland Winnetka" Mrs. Theodore Coyne Entertains Group of Chicago Commons Chi- dren at Lawn and Beach Party Forty little kiddies from the tene- ment district of the 'Chicago Com- mons, many of whom attend the Matheon Day Nursery there, spent a delightfully happy. day last Tuesday with Mrs. Theodore Coyne of 597 Provident avenue, as her guests. A frolic and luncheon in her little garden, then a beach party later with a cap and a bean bag which Mrs. Coyne made for each child, featured the day. Many of the youngsters had never before seen the lake and one little girl, Antoinette, asked "if that were the river that would take them back to Italy" when she spied the water which was so blue and attrac- tive to them. Miss Horton and Miss Peterson, i directors of the Commons, and six | voung women members of the Matheon club, accompanied the chil- dren ont to what in the language of the children is "Fairyland Win- netka." BRAKES SLIP An antomobile driven by Dr. Vincent Fillette, of Chicago, was slightly damaged while negotiating Hubbard Hill, Monday. The brakes failed to hold and the machine down a shary incline. Police were gaponed to tow the crippled car to level ground. tee, S. Bowles King; Village Plan committee, Raymond E. Durham; Waste Disposal committee, Morris L. Greeley. NEW TRIER PICNIC FALLS ON AUGUST 24 Great Annual Outing of the Citizens of Township Announced by New New Trier Commercial Association COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED Business Men at Meeting This Week Choose A. S. Van Deusen General Chairman of New Trier Day New Trier Day, featured by the an- nual prize automobile parade in the morning and picnic in the afternoon, will be held this year on Wednesday, August 24, probably at the New Trier High school athletic grounds, ac- cording to plans announced at a meeting Monday evening of this week of the New Trier Commercial SS ncintiny at the Wilmette Village hall. Use of the High school field' for the township event is now under consideration by the Grounds com- mittee of the New Trier High School Board of Education from favorable reply is expected within a few days. for the annual outing of the people of the township members of the associa- tion appointed A. S. Van Deusen, prominent Wilmette grocer, chairman mittee. Appointed with Mr. president of The Lake Shore Publish- ing Company. and Dan G. Stiles. vice president of the Wilmette Bank. i Other Appointments Follow | The general committee was given jauthority to appoint subsidiary com- | mittees and individuals in the associ- | ation to assist in formulating the de- | tailed plans and making preparations 'for the great parade and outing. | New Trier Day has become one of | the annual events of the township {and one of the few social enterprises I which reaches all.the people of New Trier township. Tt is held under the auspices of the New Trier Commercial association, not for the members of the organization merely, but for the enjoyment of every resident of the township. It is the one day in the year when all of New Trier puts aside thoughts of business and enters into a session of real old-fashioned fun. Last year the New Trier picnic at- rracted upward of 4,000 people to the grove on west Lake avenue. The committee is certain that the atten- dance this year will easily exceed 5.000 for, though plan are as yet in- definite, there is promise of enter- tainment features that will out-rival anything ever before offered at the annual, outings. Plan Great Rally New Trier Day this year will fol- low an intensive membership cam- paign in the Commercial association when every business man in the town- ship will be asked to become identi- fie! with the organization. Thus the day is expected to be an occasion for a big rally, not only of the business men of New Trier, but of all the cit- izns of the north shore. Triangles Challenge Englewood Grays Nine Play Strcng Chicago Team Here Sunday; Shermerville Hended An 11 to 2 Trimming The Winnetka Triangles defeated Shermerville last Sunday afternoon at Shermerville 11 to 2. Hanselman was on the slab for Winnetka and was pitching air tight ball in all except the last few in- nings when he eased up a bit and Shermerville scored its two runs. Hanselman had the Shermerville lads swinging wild, evidenced by the fact that he struck out twelve and allowed only five scattered hits. Sunday, July 24, being an open date in Winnetka's league schedule, the manager has arranged a treat for the boosters of the home team by signing up the Englewood Grays, a strong Chicago semipro team for that date at Skokie park, game call- ed at 3 o'clock. Vacant Lots committee, Mrs. Allan 1, | Wolff; Police committee, Bucking ham Chandler; Publicity commit- STRONG FOR OUR COPS F. A. Drage will swear by the Win- netka police from now on, etc. Chief Peterson and Patrolman Balnw came upon Drage's stolen car left stranded at Maple avenue and Sher- idan road. The automobile was stolen in Fort Wayne, it is said. which a} With the announcement of the date of the New Trier Day General com- Van | Deusen were Lloyd F. Hollister, vice | State | Rubber Soled Nags, Gum-tired Wheels For Milk Vehicles Of course we must have our milk and cream at the breakfast table and the milkman, in order to make the round of all the homes in time to supply all with these essentials 'ere the breakfast call is sounded, must, obviously, work in the early hours of the morning at a 'time we would decry slumber disturbing activity. What to do? Those milk wagons, the clatter, clatter, clatter, of old Dobbin's steel shod hoofs, the rattle and squeak of the milk-laden wagons, have the jump on both chanticleer and the old reliable Ben. Charles Lewis Day, 454 Sheridan Road, has penned a novel suggestion in a letter to one of our village offi- cigls. Get this: Have the milk wagon steeds equipped with rubber shoes that will give them a kitten-like tread, and put rubber tires on the wagon wheels, also lots of oil and wagon grease to chase the squeaks. Oh, blissful slumber, say, about, well, from 3 to 4 A. M. | All in favor write a letter to the | congressman in your district. { NEAR EAST GARDEN MART WINS FAVOR | Want Garden Products, Flowers and Hats fcr Community House Market; Proceeds $100 Last | Saturday | Hats! Hats. Hats! Millinery of every description will be placed on sale today along with vegetables. fruits and flowers displayed at the Saturday Morning Garden Market at Community House Parkway, pro- ceeds directed to Near Fast Relief. Residents who have surplus milli- nery, and who have gardens, are asked to donate toward the "stock" at the garden market. Information is to be had by calling Mrs. Douglas Smith, chairman Winnetka Commit- tee for Near East Relief, telephone Winnetka 58. One hundred dollare represented the proceeds from last Saturday sale at the opening of the Garden Market. Already that money is in possession of their treasurer for Near East Relief and doing its part in saving the lives of the destitute women and children of Armenia. Here is a letter directed to Mrs. Smith acknowledging receipt of the first Garden Market check: July 20, 1921. Mrs. Douglas Smith, Hubbard Woods, Ill. Dear Mrs. Smith: Your very kind favor of the 19th with check for $100 addressed to George M Reynolds, treasurer Near East Relief, has been handed to me for reply. We greatly appreciate this gift to help save the most helpless and defenseless women and children in the world which are in the Near East, not only on account of its intrinsic value, but for the self- sacrificing service which it repre- sents on the part of yourself and your committee. Official Receipt is enclosed. Very sincerely yours, F. J. Michel, Executive Secretary Members of the Near East Relief committee for Winnetka are: Mrs Douglas Smith, Mrs. Ralph Hamil Mrs. John R. Montgomery, Mrs. L Harrison Mettler, Mrs Hermon But- ler, Mrs Rudolph Matz, Mrs. Ernest Ballard. A Phone Call and 30c¢ Places a three-line ad AN OPPORTUNITY The Winnetka Weekly Talk requires the services of a young wcman, preferably a resident of the village, to take a position on the editorial staff of the Talk. An opportunity is afforded for pleasant, edu- cational work. Exceptional opportunity for young woman desiring to eventually engage in literary work. Apply at once at the offices of the Lake Shore Publishing Company 1222 Central avenue, Wilmette. 100 NEW MEMBERS; GOAL OF N.T.C.A. Will Launch Township-wide Cam- paign August 1 to Identify Every Business Interest With Association. TWO TEAMS IN FIELD Wilmette And Winnetka Canvassers to Vie for Honors; Silver Cup Announced as Winners' Reward One hundred new members for the New Trier Commercial association is the goal of a three-day membership drive to be launched by that town- ship organization of business men on August 1. Two teams have been organized for the campaign which will cover the period from August 1 to 3, inclu- sive. One team, known as the Wil- mette Team, will canvass Wilmette, Kenilworth and Gross Point. The second team, designated the Win- netka Team, will conduct the drive in Winnetka, Hubbard Woods and Glencoe. Select Strong Teams The Wilmette Team comprises Robb W. Webber, cashier First Na- | tional Bank of Wilmette, captain; W. D. Leary, cashier Wilmette State Bank; A C. Wolff, sheet metal work contractor; George White, Klinge and White, grocers; A 'S. Van Deusen, grocer. Winnetka's team includes A. L. Adams, druggist, captain; Earl Weinstock, manager Winnetka Coal and Lumber Company; Alfred D. Herman, cashier Winnetka Trust {and Savings Bank; Dr. J. Everett | Fonda; Arthur Lips, proprietor Pro- gressive Grocery. 3 The prize for the winning team, a beautiful silver cup has been donated by the Wilmette State Bank. The names of the winners: will be engraved on the cup. Introducing the membership cam- paign the New Trier Commercial as- sociation will employ the mails in an extensive advance campaign that will reach every business man in the township, advising, fully, as to the meaning of the membership drive and the express benefits to be de- rived from such an association of business men. The drive is to be conducted at this time in view of the forthcoming New Trier Day outing held annually under auspices of the Commercial association and which, this year, is expected to represent a great rally of the business inter- ests of the New Trier as a fitting climax to an eminently successful membership campaign. : The association is fortunate in ob- taining the assistance in this cam- paign of Charles Ward, executive secretary of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, who recently concluded supervision of a successful member- ship campaign in that organization. MOTORCYLIST INJURED IN COLLISION WITH AUTO Neilson NicLadson, who had been visiting in Winnetka, is in St. Francis hospital, suffering internal . injuries as the result of an accident ' at Deerfield Tuesday night when a motorcycle he was riding in com- pany with a chauffeur for the Sidney Spiegel family of Sheridan road, was struck by an automobile. The injured man was brought to the Spiegel garage by a passing motorist but was soon after remov- ed to the hospital. The Spiegel chauffeur escaped in- jury. WINNETKA BOY CAMPERS EXTINGUISH FOREST FIRE Boys who returned last Saturday from the annual camping expedition at Lake Hamlin, Mich., brought with them the tale of a bit of heroism in the report that the members of the camp were leaders in extinguishing a menacing forest fire near their camp which threatened to destroy several cottages. The lads returned happy as larks accompanied by a heavy coat of tan and a wealth of information relative to the wonderful experience. SLEUTH GETS BRAIN Michael Ryan, who declared to the Winnetka police he was an operative of Scotland Yards renown to say nothing of being the paten- tee of mumerous remarkable mechanical devices, was hustled to the Psycopathic hospital. He was ; found wandering along Sheridan road Sunday evening. TEST