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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community VOL. XII, NO. 39 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1923 THIRTY-TWO PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS EXPERT SPEAKS ON RUBR TANGLE Kirby Page, Author and Lec- turer, to Speak at Wom- an's Club Tuesday FIRST HAND FACTS Spent Last Summer Investi- gating in Europe The League of Women Voters, through the instrumentality of William Ayer McKinley of Hubbard Woods, has been fortunate in securing Kirby Page, authority on the present Franco- German crisis, to speak at a public meeting in the Winnetka Woman's club, Tuesday evening, December 11. His subject will be, "America and the Crisis between France and Germany." As stated in last week's issue of Win- netka Talk, Mr. Page spent last sum- mer in Europe where he made a scrutin- izing investigation, particularly in the Ruhr valley, and was successful in gathering an astonishing mass of evi- dence, recently published under the title "War, Its Causes, Consequences and Cure." On Experts Commission Mr. Page was one of a group of Americans, consisting . of ten college presidents and professors, ten ministers, and ten others including labor leaders, business men, writers and Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries, that studied European conditions last: summer. The party was under the leadership. of Dr. Sherwood Eddy and also included a few representatives from China, Japan, Ger- many and Czecho-Slovakia. They studied in a Seminar in Toynbee Hall, the famous pioneer settlement in East London, and also visited Paris, Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna and Geneva. Interviews Krupp Official Mr. Page went through the Ruhr where he had an interview withthehead |. of the Krupp works at Essen. In Paris receptions were given the group by the Governor of the Bank of France and by "Le Matin." In Berlin there were interviews with two members of the Cabinet, the American Ambassador, the chief associate of Hugo Stinnes, trade union officials, leaders of the Red Cross and social workers. From this wide diversity of contacts Mr. Page brings an experience that well qualifies him to discuss the present crisis in Europe. Winnetkans are for- tunate in having this opportunity of listening to one so recently irom Europe with so wide a field of obser- vations made without prejudices. The lecture begins at 8 o'clock and every resident of the village is urged to attend. Fig Street Opening Is Authorized by Council The Village council, at a public hear- ing Tuesday evening of this week, ad- opted resolutions authorizing the open- ing of Fig street west of Rosewood avenue, providing for a 66 foot street from Rosewocd avenue to Laurel ave- nue to connect with the 66 foot street east of Rosewood avenue and west of Laurel avenue No plans for paving the proposed road are contemplated at this time, it is said, since the council is of the opin- jon that a cinder roadway will be ade- quate for the present. Tuesday's hearing' was attended by a number of interested property owners and action of the council followed a lengthy discussion as to the necessity of a full width street in the location in question. CHRISTMAS SEALS AND. FOREIGN MAIL The Post Office department at Washington through, the Second Assistant Postmaster General calls attention to the fact that Christmas seals and other non-postage stamps when used in large numbers to deco- race the address side of letters, papers and parcels sent in the mails to foreign countries render this ma- terial unmailable. Some post offices maintain a very strict prohibition against affixing seals in this way while others are more lenient. The Post Office department suggests, Therefore, that newspapers dissemi- nate this information that the public may be generally informed that this s not a proper use of Christmas seals. HERE'S BIGGGEST WEEK FOR THAT BAND FUND The Band Fund to Date Mrs. F. M. de Beers........ $ 5.00 Lowrey... i.e 10.00 nry Hirsh... ...... 25.00 lotte Erwin ...... 25.00 iii vir ieie he Se 10.00 11 Improvement av ge #tearh vi 10.00 A RS 85.00 ian Hill Improvement as- sociation is the second north shore civic organization to contribute its bit to the fund now being collected by Lloyd Hollister, Inc., to purchase uni- forms for members of the New Trier High School Band. Additional splendid contributions from individuals, bring the total of the fund to date to $418.75. This week's contribution was the largest for any single week, and prospects are bright for an early subscription of the entire amount. The band needs $2,000 for uniforms for its 120 members. In addition to the fund collected by Lloyd Hollister, Inc., the band is planning a benefit concert for late in January, which is expected to swell the fund to its total. Small contributions from a large number of New Trier residents will insure this fund. If you have not as vet mailed your check, do so today ! Make it out to NEW TRIER BAND FUND, LLOYD HOLLISTER, INC, 1222 CENTRAL AVENUE, WILMETTE, ILLINOIS. CALL HEARING ON SUBSTATION To Consider Plan for Plant «= ~In Village The question of the advisability of permitting the establishment of a sub station by the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Electric railway on its prop- erty at Foxdale and Humbolt avenues. will be considered at a public hearing called by the Plats and Zoning commit- tee of the Village council for Tues- day evening, December 18, at the Vil- lage hall council chambers. The notice of the contemplated public hearing is set forth as follows under the signature of Mary A. Langworthy, chairman of the Plats and Zoning com- mittee : "The Village Council has received a petition from the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee railroad for permission to erect a sub-station on their property at the northeast corner of Foxdale and Humbolt avenues, described as Lot 30, Block 6, Winnetka Park Bluffs sub- division, this sub-station to be used for transforming high voltage energy for operation of the electric railroad. "Under the provisions of the Zoning ordinance, the Village Council may, after public notice and hearing, author- ize, in any location, a structure or premises to be used by a public service corporation or for public utility or mu- n.cipal purposes, which it deems rea- onably necessary for the public con- venience and welfare. "The Zoning committée of the Vil lage council therefore will hold a public hearing on Tuesday evening, December 18,1923, at 7:30 oclock P. M, at th Village hall, for the purpose of con sidering this matter with © interested proper.y owners. Camp Fire Food Sale Is On This Morning Winnetka housewives w:ll be seen mm great numbers at Community House today, bent on taking advantage of the attractive sale of cooked foods and pastry delicacies arranged by the Win- netka Camp Fire groups. The sale is to begin at 10:30 o'clock and will continue throughout the af- ternoon. The foods and pastry demonstrate the skill of the various camp fire groups :n the culinary art and each table 7.1 come under the careful scrutiny of ox- pert judges whose decisions will br ng coveted awards to the most profici.n "cooks" among the girls. The sale is an annual event dur ng the holiday season. Each of the n.n. Camp Fire groups will have a table. Mrs. Arthur Sterrett is general chair- man of the affair. Don't forget, the sale is on this morning ! WINNETKA GETS 1ST CLASS P. 0. Merchants to Boost Govern- ment Building In 1924, Winnetka will boast a post office of first class rating, Elmer E. Adams, local postmaster, informed mern- bers of the Winnetka Chamber of Com- merce Wednesday evening of this week. Receipts at the Winnetka post of- fice are now sufficient to warrant a change from second to first class rating, Mr. Adams said, and it is imperative that, with this advance, Winnetka take steps to secure a government building. "The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, the membership of which comprises all the progressive business men of the community, is the logical organization to sponsor such a movement," he said, "and 1 know there will be no hesitation here in pushing such a project to a successful conclusion." Mr. Adams' remarks were followed by definite 'action in which the Cham- ber of Commerce expressed its deter- mination to become the sponsor of a government building for Winnetka ade- quate to house a first class post office. In accordance with its plan to bring matters of broad interest before its members, the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday secured Harry Herb, au- thority on chemical warfare, as the principal speaker of the evening. Mr. Herb gave a graphic portrayal of the operations and developments of chemi- cal warfare in connection with the late war. Robert Wallace, president of the West Winnetka Improvement associa- tion, was called upon for a few words and expressed the opinion that the ques- tion of eliminating grade crossings was the biggest problem facing the village. Such a movement may be an expensive proposition, he averred, but it is none the less Winnetka's foremost concern. The Chamber of Commerce band pro- vided a splendid program of music to "top off" the evening and later raised a "fund sufficient to secure a- bass horn for the organization BISHOP ANDERSON WILL SPEAK HERE TOMORROW Members and friends of, Christ church will be pleased to learn that Bishop Charles P. Anderson, of the Chicago diocese, will preach and con- duct confirmation ceremonies at the morning services Sunday, December 9. Notices went out to the members of the parish early this week to the ef- fect that the bishop, in anticipation of having to undergo an operation, would be unable to appear at the church tomorrow. Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, the rector, received word on Thursday, however, that Bishop An- derson had been discharged from the hospital and would officiate at the services in Christ church this Sun- day. Bishop Anderson's appearance this Sunday represents his annual visita- 'ion in the parish. His coming is always regarded as one of the out- standing events of he church year. The public of the village is cordi- ally invited to hear the distinguished prelate at the morning service. Want a home in Deerfield? OFFERED FOR IMMEDIATE sale. Nine very attractive building sites, heavily wood- ed and highest land in vicin- ity. Three blocks from Deer- field station on C. M. &. St. P. R. R. Lots average 60 to 65 Et. Priced unusually low ¢ a foot. Find your future home in a CLASSIFIED AD MEN'S SUNDAY CLASS TO HEAR CHICAGOAN Providing the Men's Sunday morn- ing class at Community House with one of its most interesting discussions, B. H. Atwood and N. R. Brooks took for their subject last Sunday, "Has National Consciousness Ceased to be Noble." A large and interested group of Winnetka men attended this session of the class. Several expressed them- selves as having found it. For Sunday, December 9, the class has been able to secure Prof. D. D. Luckenbill of the University of Chi- cago, who will talk on the "Religious Conceptions of Moses and their Origin." Professor Luckenbill is an authority and has some very decided views on his subject, which are ex- pected to be very interesting. All Winnetka men are invited to attend at 9:30 o'clock in the morning. WILLOW SUBWAY HEARING TOPIC Ponder Plan to Close Street at Subway The question of closing the Wil- low street subway will be the subject of discussion at an informal public hearing at the Village hall Tuesday evening, December 11, called by the Track Depression committee of the Village council. The committee this week issued the following notice over the signature of Henry F. Tenney, chairman: "The Track Depression committee of the Village council will hold an in- formal public hearing on Tuesday evening, December 11, 1923, at 8 o'clock P. M., at the Village hall, for the purpose of discussing with inter- ested citizens the question of closing Willow street at the railroad, in con- nection with the track depression project and the through truck route. "The question as to whether Willow street shall be closed at this point is one which must be decided in the near future, and arises because of the fact that to provide a subway crossing here after grade seperation will cost approximately $250,000, a substantial portion of which expense may have to be borne by the village. In addi- tion, the construction of a through truck traffic route along the west side of the railroad presents unusually difficult engineering problems at this point, if the subway crossing is. con- tinued. "The council committee desires to present the problem in detail to inter- ested citizens, and to have the benefit of their point of view before making a decision in the matter." Business Streets Get New Lights in 1924 The proposed new ornamental light- ing system for Winnetka's business dis- tricts came nearer realization this week when the Water and Light committee of the Village council met with the Lighting committee of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce to consider the the selcetion of a certain type of light- ing fixtures and standard. As soon as a definite style of fixtures and standard are adopted, the council plans to -institute special assessment proceedings for construction of the proposed improvement. It is hoped ac- tual work will be started in the spring. Winnetka business men, at the in- stance of the New Trier Commercial formally recommended an ornamental electric lighting system for the Elm street and Hubbard Woods commercial areas at meetings a year ago at which time vote was taken on the ma'ter. lage authorities, who for some time desired such action on the { bus.ness property owners, once with a survey of the ds question and with plans for es.ablish- ng the new lighting system. "Frontier Days," Topic for Richards' Sermon "Frontier Days" wll be Rev. James A. Richards' sermon subjcct at the Winnetka Congregational church Sun- day morning, December 9. The music program at the morning service will be as follows: (Guartet--"Comfort Ye My People" Federiein Quartet and Gir's' choir--"De Pro- fundis." Tenor solo--"My Hope Is In The Everlasting" Steiner Mr. Lawley. In the past three years at Christ- mas time the Community Drama club has expressed the Yuletide spirit in the presentation of a play and ex- tending an invitation to the entire village. In accordance wth this cus- tom, the Community players of the Community Drama club will again present the beautiful Christmas play, "Why the Chimes Rang." The chil- dren of the village are invited on Saturday afternoon, December 22, at 3 o'clock, and the grown-ups on Sun- day evening, December 23, at 8:15, in Community House. ; Excellent Program This play is more than merely a ers of themselves. All who take part whether in the play or the beautiful music accompanying it, do it for the joy of the giving of themselves to this spirit of Christmas. Tt 'is a unique and beautiful offering. The cast in- cludes those whose talents: have been much énjoyed on previous; occasions. Complete details will .be- published next week. LN ; On Saturday afternoon; December 22, a group of children from the Country Day school will -sing. On Sunday evening, there will. be a group from the Skokie school. .,. . Special Soloists In addition to 'this, there will be special music by Mrs. Asa B. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Atwood, and Mr. Arthur Dean. 'All are working diligently to make this the most beau- tiful production yet given. The play will be under the diréction of Mrs. Sherman Goble. x A cordial invitation is extended to all residents of the village to attend, and to keep in mind the dates, De- cember 22, and December 23. William F. Kentnor Is Named Head of Masons William F. . Kentnor was elected worshipful master of the Winnetka Lodge U. D. A. F. and "A. M. at the annual meeting held in the Masonic temple Tuesday evening of this week. Chosen to serve with Kennor in the ensuing year were: William F. Groene, senior warden; George F. Barberry, junior warden; E. F. Fitch, senior deacon; Sidney G. L. Wellbeloved, junior deacon; Allen T. Weinstock, treasurer, and Andrew F. Battey, sec- retary. 3 Formal installation ceremonies are to be observed Tuesday evening, Decem- ber 11, in the temple. Dally Residence Scene of Blaze on Thursday The Winnetka Fire department ar- rived at the home of Norman E. Dally, 1031 Oak street, just in time to ex- 'inguish what gave promise of a ser- ious fire on Thursday morning, De- cember 6. : The call came into the department :t about 9 o'clock in the morning and when the firemen arrived at the scene yf the blaze the attic and roof of the house were in flames. The fire was ander control in a very short time and the blaze confined to the upper story of the dwelling. It was thourht the fire was caused cy a defective chimney. THE HERO MEMORIAL The question of establishing a fitting memorial for Winnetka's war heroes has been brought to the attention of readers in recent issues of Winnetka Talk. °° Mrs. Carrie B. Prouty, executive secretary of the Community coun- cil, which had in charge the matter of adopting plans for a memorial, has an interesting letter in+ an- other column of this issue which should be read by every person in- terested in the proposition to give Winnetka a Hero Memorial. 0 apg, -- CLUB ARRANGES CHRISTMAS PLAY Christmas play, it is a gift of the play- : 1 \