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WINNETKA ELL EEKLY TALK The Timely Record of Community Events VOL. XI, NO. 7. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1922 SIXTEEN PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS MANAGER COMMENTS ~ ONGTREETLIGRT H. L. Woolhiser Descri Procedure to Secure Bu ness District Lighting tJ» OFFERS SUGGESTIONS Says Village Officials Stand Ready to Help Movement Editor's Note--The accompanying article was submitted to the Winnetka Talk in response to a specific request | voiced in a communication appearing in last week's issue that the Village | Manager be heard on the question of improved lighting for the business district of the village. Every public | spirited citizen of the consider seriously the gestions as set forth ment. facts and sug- in this state- BY H. L. WOOLHISER (Village Manager of Winnetka) The recent discussion in the Public Forum regarding the need for more adequate street lighting in the busi- ness district of Winnetka is very en- couraging to one who has been en- deavoring for several years to secure the active interest of our business men and other property owners in this important matter. rood street lighting is not merely a physical and . a business proposition, as has been at times suggested, but involves also the stimulation of civic pride and respect for the home community and the de- velopment of an appreciaticn for the aesthetic side of life. The practical method of procedure for securing an ornamental street lighting installation is for those citi- zens interested to petition the Vil- which time a public hearing can be held and the matter presented and diseus he - writer has prepared the form 'such "a petition and has placed it in the hands of an inter- ested citizen. "% Describes Customary Plan ~ is evident that an improvement x es in initial cost and maintenance, than ordinary street lighting. It is usually customary for the municipality to bear the additional cost of mainten- ance and operation, provided that the property which is benefited bears the initial cost of the installation. The special assessment law of the State of Illinois provides that street light- ing improvements may be construct- ed under special assessment proceed- ings, whereby the cost is levied in proportion to the benefit received; this would seem to be the most de- sirable procedure in our case. It may be felt that the Village Council should defray a portion of the initial cost out of the Electric Fund, but it should be understood that because of the rapid growth of the community this fund is no more than adequate now * to take care of absolutely essential extensions to generating plant and distribution system to give the neces- sary capacity to render good electric service to the Village. Suggests Public Hearing With reference to the sample unit which has been installed on Elm street, it should be stated that this is merely suggestive, and it is quite possible that some other design will be found more appropriate for our conditions. However, we should not lose sight of the fact that designs which have been adopted for lighting a formal city park faced by imposing public buildings are not necessarily in harmony with a suburban or rural development. TI quite agree that this is a matter on which the advice of Mr. Edward Bennett should be se- cured. Mr. Bennett is thoroughly fa- miliar with our local conditions and can be depended upon to approve a design which will be acceptable to all. These are matters which can be profitably discussed at the prelimi- nary public hearing after which the details can be worked out by village officials, in accordance with the wish- es of our citizens. The Village Hall stands ready to render all possible as- sistance in securing this much needed improvement. nt' -_._--_- ree. or ANNOUNCE MAY DANCE The New Trier Horticultural so- ciety is planning a May dance to be held at Winnetka Community House Wednesday evening, May 3. All residents of the village are cordially invited to participate in the frolic. village should | lage Council for the improvement, at | is nature is more expensive, both | OL HS THAD DY OF INSPECTION unday Afternoon, April 30, Announced by Board as Time to Visit School OFFER EXPLANATION Classes in Session This Week In New Building Many Winnetkans were disappoint- ed at not getting into the new Skokie school again last Sunday. In view | of the delayed delivery of some of the postcards announcing the open- ing of the building for inspection on | Baster Sunday, the Board of Educa- ition announced a second inspection day for last Saturday afternoon. While many residents took advan- tage of this many others attempted to get in on Sunday afternoon instead. The Board of Education has expressed its regret that the building could not be open on Sunday as well, but states that after the desks and other equip- ment had been moved in, it was not possible to open the building gener- ally. Welcome Visitors Tomorrow In view, however, terest displayed, the Board has ar- ranged that the building shall be open welcome further visitors. Classes were held in the new school ! all- this week and, though there were many inconveniences and, in the ear- ly part of the week, considerable dis- turbance with the workmen putting on the finishing touches in the corridors, the classes were orderly and the chil- dren adapted themselves to the new surroundings without friction. The glaziers' strike made it necessary to put cardboard in place of glass in the doors and some painting and deco- rating remains tc he dene, but gen- erally speaking, the classrooms are en- tirely usable. The Assembly hall and gymnasium will not be ready for use for several weeks, it is said. The surroundings of the building are still rough, but the Board of Education states that as soon as the contractors' supplies and rubbish can be removed, the grading and walks and drives will be com- pleted, and the building will appear completed outside as well as in be- fore the graduation exercises in June. Canvass Reports Encouraging. Canvassers have been at work all week and report a favorable reception almost everywhere. Reports as to the amounts were not available at the time of going to press but it was an- nounced Wednesday night that Zone V, west of the tracks and north of North avenue, was leading in amounts subscribed, and Zone IV, east of the tracks and south of Willow street, held first position in the percentage of its quota. CHURCH COMMISSIONS MISSIONARIES SUNDAY A unique and interesting service will be held at the Winnetka Congre- gational church this Sunday morning. At that time the church is to com- mission Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Wol- sted to go as its own missionaries to India. Those who remember the commis- sioning of Rev. and Mrs. Paul R. Reynolds last May will recall that and appeal. A traveller from India will something of how American Chris- tians can help in that county. Prof. Walker of the Chicago Theological Seminary will present Rev. and Mrs. Wolsted as candidates for the work, and they will make brief responses. of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- sions, will present the commissions from that Board, and then in a re- sponsive service the church will give its own commissions to Mr. and Mrs. Wolsted. The service will be on Day- light Saving time. FIRE AT KREGER HOME Fire starting from a defective chim- ney last Friday evening burned a con- siderable portion of the attic and roof of the Terese Kreger home at 411 Linden: street. Quick and effective work of the Fire department prevent- building. of the great in-! the service is one of unusual interest ! tell ; | | {road w2ring a. report. from _the Indign Dr. Hitchcock, of the American Board | ed hamage to the lower part of the INDIAN HILL TRACT AS A COMMERCIAL AREA? The Winnetka Board of Appeals on Zoning has announced a public hearing to be held at the Village hall Monday evening, May 15, to consider a petition entered in the names of Robert Grepe and Barbara Fortman, owners of property immediately south of Hill road, and facing Wilson ave. requesting that the zoning designa- tion of that property be changed from "A residence to "C" Commercial The property comprises a triangu- lar tract concerning which condem- nation proceedings have been institut. ed by the Winnetka Park board to have it converted into a public park. The Indian Hill Improvement has for two years been working in the inter- est of having a park established on the site of this propery. Hear G. 7. Gonsalves Is to Purchase Prouty Buildings Reports went the rounds of the Village this week to the effect that the Carlton Prouty real estate hold- ings in the Elm street business dis- trict were soon to be purchased by George F. Gonsalves, prominent local builder and contractor. A movement is afoot according to re- liable information whereby Gonsalves will become the owner of the property designated as the Prouty building at Elm street and the Chicago North Shore Electric right-of-way; Prouty Annex, comprising several ing frame shops facing the Electric right-of-way immediately south of the Prouty building, and adjoining vacant property extending from Elm street to Oak street. The deal, it is said will be consu- again on Sunday, April 30, and will | mated in the very near future. Electric Road To Abandon Dangerous Sunset Station Announcement was made at the Village hall this week that the Chi- cago, North Shore and Milwaukee Electric railway is to abandon the Sunset road station in the Indian Hill section of the village. The Village council Tuesday 'eve- ning approved this action after consid- Improvement association which eon- veyed the information that a vote tak- en at'a recent meeting of that civic or- ganization indicated that a consider- able majority of the residents in that vicinity favored abandonment of the station since it is considered danger- ous. The station platform is extreme- ly narrow. Children Invited to Join Art Class at Woman's Club The Saturday morning Art class for boys and girls begins sessions at the Winnetka Woman's club May 6. The course is inexpensive, it is ex- plained, and instruction is by an ex- pert teacher who has had many vears of training at the Chicago Art Insti- tute. Parents who desire to enroll their children for the course are asked to register mames by telephoning Win- netka 220. SOCCER GAME SUNDAY The North Shore Soccer club will play the 22nd. Field Artillery eleven at Foster field, Evanston, Sunday afternoon, April 30, at 3 o'clock. A thrilling match is anticipated. BRITISH-AMERICAN MEETING The Briish-American soceity will hold a business meeting at the Com- munity House this evening. Save Your Money Reading our Want Ads is a profitable occupation, be- cause it gets you in touch with real bargains. Fre- quently you can save one- half to two-thirds on articles that are just as good as new. Maybe these lamp shades, offered below, are, in color, material, and size, just what you want. FOR SALE--TWO 26-IN. SILK lamp shades, $10 each. 874 Bluff St., Glencoe. Read All the Want Ads Every Week connect- | Hill | li | | MUST ENLARGE COMMUNITY ROUGE UNANIMOUS VERDIGT OF LEADERS Heads of Scores of Village Civic and Social Groups Give Endorsement at Great Meeting and Promise to Work in Interest of Development of Community Center CHURCH EXPRESSES FAVOR OF ENLARGED COMMUNITY HOUSE Striking endorsement of the plan for. an enlarged Community House was given by the Congregational church at a meeting of the congrega- tion, Sunday noon. Tht church body was called together to consider the recommendation of the Church Coun- cil that the plan of the Board of Gov- ernors of Community House be given the utmost possible support. Attention was called to the fact that the proposed new addition was to be erected on land recently purchased by the Church, and that because the title of all Community House property was vested in the Trustees of the Church, formal action of the Church was necessary. The sentiment was unani- mously favorable to continuing the Church policy of eleven years' stand- ing of throwing the resources of the Church back of an institution which had so strikingly demonstrated its worth to the whole village. Full ap- proval was given of the general plan. Shows Relation to Church Newcomers in Winnetka may be in- terested in knowing the exact relation of these two institutions. Though physically joined to the church, Com- munity House is a community institu- tion the support of which the church guarantees against operating deficit, asking in return only the privilege of use on Sunday mornings for the ses- sions of the Church school. Through- out the vears of development, both invaluable financial support and sym- pathetic co-operation have been ex- tended by. the® church; but, at all times, Community House has been considered a non-sectarian institution, devoted to the welfare of the entire community and, with the exception of Sunday mornings, at the disposal on an equal basis of all church groups or bodies with no church affiliations whatsoever. The Congregational church must ask for rooms and await its turn just as any other organiza- tion. Those in charge of Community House activities are appointed by the Board of Governors and this Board in turn is practically self-perpetuating, the Church Council uniformly accept- ing the recommendations of the Board itself. On the Board are repre- sentatives from the larger church groups of the village as well as those not affiliated with any church, in about the proportion of interest shown in Community House affairs. Ambitious Development Plan It is understood that the Develop- ment committee of the Congregational church Council is preparing its defi- nite recommendations as to church en- largement. Just as in the case of Community House, the growth of Win- netka is forcing a policy of liberal ex- pansion. Architects are being con- sulted as to the possibility of a new and much larger structure. It is prob- able that an architect will be recom- mended in the near future and plans drawn for a building which will pro- vide for the needs of this Church em- bracing, as it does, some twenty de- nominations. Women to Hear Mission Talk Monday P. M., May 1 By invitation of the North Shore Methodist Episcopal church Woman's Missionary society, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a joint meeting in the home of Mrs. Henry White, 483 Madison avenue, Glencoe, Monday, May 1, at 2:30 o'clock. An address on Foreign Mission will be given by Mrs. Alice Lewis who visited mission stations while travel- ing through Asia with her husband who was minister of education in that country. Mrs. J. W. Barry will tell of inter- esting experiences in connection with her social service work in the Cook county jail. Mrs. Barry and her assistants conduct a religious service in the county jail every Sunday after- noon. The Winnetka W. C. T. U. is to assist in the services next Sunday afternoon both in the men's and wom- en's quarters. Joseph Gibilterra will sing at the meeting. \, "Community House must be en- larged." -This was the decisive answer of a group of seventy-five leaders in com- munity activities, who met Tuesday evening at the call of the committee of the Governors of Community House. Two votes were taken: (1) "Shall Community House - proceed with a campaign for funds for en- largement?" and (2) "Is the tentative plan calling for enlargement of the present structure and the addition of an Assembly Hall satisfactory?' To both questions was given a unanimous "yes." Not since War days has Winnetka seen so representative a group of the people responsible for bringing to the village the advantages it enjoys to- day. The social groups were repre- sented, the Circles, the athletic inter- ests, the movements for leadership of boys and girls, the improvement as- sociations, the fraternal orders, the American Legion, representatives of dramatic groups, the Playfield associ- ation. To name them all would mean listing practically every activity in the village. The meeting itself was a demonstration of the emergency now facing Community House held, as it |, was, because nc better place was available, in: a basement room orig- inally intended as a store room. But even the inadequate ventilation and the facts that the room could not ac- commodate the attendance and that noise overhead made discussion diffi- cult did not dampen the enthusiasm. Mr. George Wolf acted as chairman of the meeting, outlining the situation as it appeared to the Board of Gov- ernors, and then called on Director J. W. F. Davies to detail the present handicaps rire) by - the. Community. str ed in 1911," Mr. Davies said, "it was the foresight of two men which forced a decision to build what then seemed too large a strusture. In these eleven years, Winnetka has grown from 3,700 population to 7,700, Community House now is entirely inadequate, and we face a new need for vision and deter- mination." Mr. Davies gave many startling facts as to present crowding: groups of 30 to 40 obliged to meet in rooms designed for 15; activities forced into a gymnasium entirely unsuited for meetings, dinners, dances, dramatics; groups turned away for lack of space; a reception hall suitable for 75 packed at times with 250. He made a convine- ing plea for more rooms, larger rooms and equipment that will enable the devoted staff of workers to keep up with the demands made upon it. Even more interesting than the out- line of the new plan was the im- mediate response to the challenge. The Indian Hill Improvement asso- ciation, through Walter E. Shoemak- er, pledged hearty support. From Har- old W. Snell, of the American Legion, came the assurance of the backing of that influential body. Rev. E. Ash- ley Gerhard, rector of Christ Episco- pal church, stated that his group was very much interested in Community House and that during his five years in Winnetka nothing had more stirred (Continued on page 8) "HONOR ROLL" (Put Up Your Window Cards) Last Friday there appeared all over Winnetka brilliant orange and blue window cards, indicating the homes of the subscribers to the new Skokie school. The cards comprise a drawing of the front elevation of the school on a background representing the Honor Roll that will be placed in the vestibule of the building. On this Honor Roll will be placed the names of all subscribers. The committee in charge of the canvass asks every subscriber to display his card prominently. They are not only the badges of loyal supporters, but their presence in more than 700 front windows con- stitutes the best kind of endorse- ment of the canvass now in pro- gress among new comers and others in the village not reached in previous campaigns. The same cards are being deliver- ed to new subscribers as rapidly as their subscriptions are reported at headquarters.