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a= -- w A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK VOL. XIII, NO. 11 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1924 TWENTY-FOUR PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS ROTARY CLUB GETS CHARTER 200 Rotarians Gather Winnetka Club Induction Ceremony at MEETING GREAT RALLY John Castro Represents Gov- ernor Rompel . More than 200 Rotarians, represent- ing more than ten clubs in the 40th District of Rotary International the northern section of Illinois--gathered in the dining hall of New Trier Town. ship high school, Thursday evening to participate in the festivities and cere- monies attendant upon the formal pre- sentation of a charter to the newly constituted Winnetka Club of Rotary International. With Chesley R. Perry, secretary of Rotary International, and a resident of Glencoe, as chairman of the charter meeting--the honor having been trans- ferred to him by Thomas M. Brude, of Winnetka and a member of the Chicago Rotary club, who has been active in the organization of the local club--the meeting rapidly developed into an astoundingly enthusiastic rally. Talks and Songs There were talks in great number and songs in variety to top off the "feed" and get the newest "babes in Rotary" safely directed on their way to applying in Winnetka the Rotary principles of "Service Before Self" and the Rotary code of ethics based on the motto, "He Profits Most Who Serves Best." Formal presentation of the charter was made by John Castro, special rep- resentative of District Governor Henry Edward Rompel, who was unable to attend, who made a stirring address setting forth the obligations of Rotary and exhorting the new club to lend itself unselfishly to the service of the community and every interest look- ing toward community betterment and the perpetuation of ethical standards in business. The acceptance address was made by Frederick Edson Clerk, principal of New Trier high school and pres- ident of Winnetka Rotary club. Talks were given by various mem- bers of the Chicago Rotary club and representatives of Evanston, Wau- kegan, Oak Park and Wilmette clubs, the speaking roster including among others, George Batten, George F.Tom- linson, and Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd. Carberry Directs Sing Singing was directed by the incom- parable Fred Carberry of Milwaukee, a nationally famous song leader and director of community sings; a Ro- tarian and best known in this vicinity for the tremendously successful com- munity sings conducted on Sunday evenings during the summer months at the Municipal Pier, Chicago. Joe Hahn, well known pianist and com- munity sing accompanist, was at the piano. The evening's activities were launch- ed by an out-door concert by the New Trier high school band which again favored during the program of the dinner. As a reward for its service the band .later was presented with a silver-nobbed baton, the gift of the Wilmette and Winnetka clubs. In the course of the evening the Winnetka club was presented with a beautiful silk American flag, the gift of the Wilmette club. Presentation was made by Lloyd Hollister. Winnetka Rotary club was organ- ized early in April and is numbered among 1807 clubs distributed in towns and cities in 27 countries of the civil- (Continued on page 8) GOING TO PRESS EARLY Because of Memorial Day, the issue of WinNETKA TALK of May 30 will go to press one day earlier than usual. For that reason all mews and advertising matter for next week's issue must be in the of- fices at 1222 Central avenue not latter than Wednesday noon, May 28, to insure publi- cation in the current issue. -- WINNETKA TALK will ap- preciate the cooperation of its readers and advertisers in this regard. THE NATION'S REVERENCE { My Wi AI al VA a) it a ii = " em A \ oA BS oS, BL : bt A. TAIN 2 ¥ bd 4 N , MR N : A FR 2/4 all LA @ NN X SUNDAY EVENING CLUB ORGANIZES 60 Persons Attend Initial Meet at Winnetka The first meeting of the Sunday Eve- ning club was held on May 18 and was a great success. Sixty persons were present and all seemed interested and enthusiastic. Supper was served in the attractive new camp fire room where the new mem- bers had the opportunity to become ac- quainted with each other. After supper Mrs. Ayres Boal and Mr. Dodds spoke for the organization committee and told why they felt there was need for such a club. They emphasized the rapid growth of Winnetka and. the difficulty found by new comers in = getting ac- quainted here. The meeting then organized as a club and the following officers were elected : David Lasier, president; Miss Dorothy Scharf, vice president; Miss Julia Har- vey, secretary, and George Barbery, treasurer. Will Davies and Dr. George Eisenbrand were elected co-chairmen of the program committee; Miss Helen Beals, chairman of the social committee : Miss Louisa May Greeley, chairman of the invitation committee, and Miss Mary S. King, chairman of the publicity com- mittee. It was decided that the club is to be non-sectarian in character and that for the present no definite purpose, beyond a social one, will be determined. The meetings , are to be held every Sunday evening in the Camp Fire room of Com- munity House at 6 o'clock. There will be a supper and social hour first; fol- lowed by a program of some sort--a speaker, music, or the reading of a play. The club is open to all young, unmar- ried people over high. school age; it offers a most cordial invitation to all those in- terested, to come to the next meeting, tomorrow night, and bring a friend. Those who can come are urged to notify David Lasier, telephone, Winnetka 250. FINAL MIDWEEK SERVICE The midweek service for conference and prayer at the Winnetka Con- gregational church, Wednesday eve- ning, May 28, will be the closing one for the season, it is announced. LOUISE HOMER FIRST IN ARTIST-RECITALS The MacDowell club of Winnetka has secured Louise Homer for the Artist-Recital series. She will give the opening concert the latter part of next October. Homer made her debut in France, which was followed by most success- ful appearances throughout Europe. For several seasons she has sung in the leading contralto roles for the Metropolitan Opera company. She has long been acknowledged by concert audiences throughout the country as one of the greatest artists, native or foreign. She possesses in high degree personal charm and graciousness, to- gether with the art of program-build- ing so essential to a successful recital. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., the wife of Sidney Homer, the well-known Amer- ican compaser, and formerly her teacher, Homer is distinctly an Amer- ican product. Aside from her rare qualities as an artist, Louise Homer personifies what Americans are pleas- ed to look upon as their highest type of womanhood. She has been voted one of the twelve most famous women of America. At the Lake this summer you'll want a ROWBOAT! A canoe, too? FOR SALE--ROWBOAT SUIT- able for Evinrude motor; also motor Towne canoe. Tel. Wil- mette 645. WANT ADS make a happy vacation HAPPIER GLEE CLUBS T0 OFFER CONCERT Skokie School Groups to be Heard June 1 The Boys' and Girls' Glee clubs and the Skokie School orchestra will give a free concert at the Jane Kuppenheimer Me- morial hall, Skokie school, Sunday after- noon, June 1, at 4 o'clock. All parents and friends are invited to be present. In the past this has been an eighth grade chorus, but the annual event has been changed for this year, and the three organizations will at this time make their first appearances. The Program The program will consist of the fol- lowing renditions: "What Tongue can Tell Thy Greatness, Lord?" "Creations Hymn Sei vin ivivas Glee club ensemble Negro Spirituals "Deep River" "Nobody Knows the Trouble I See" Boys' Glee club "The Heavens are Telling"..... Haydn "Ballet Music" (Orpheus) Gluck "The British Grenadiers" PRE SIE ST English Folk Song Orchestra "The Recruit': .c.. pe Horatio Parker Ferrer Luensman "Who is Sylvia?" "Wanderer's Evening Song" EIR RA SI NN Bl 4 Rubenstein "Aubade" L000, John Ireland Girls' Glee club "Spring's Messenger" ..... Schumann "Song of the Birds" ...... Rubenstein "Spring's Greetings" .....us.oeen Koch Glee Club ensemble The concert promises to be one of the outstanding musical events of the school year and it is anticipated that it will attract a record attendance. HIGHWAY HEARING JUNE 3 The village board of local improve- ments announces that the public hearing on the traffic highway question has been 4 continued to the evening of Tuesday, June 3, at 8 o'clock, at the Village hall. All interested persons are urged to at- tend this meeting and enter into the dis- cussion. LEGION DIRECTS MEMORIAL PLANS Winnetka Post Calls Vil- lagers to Observances at Commons, Friday SPRAGUE IS SPEAKER amber of Commerce Band imp ressive gig: In Concert 3 TT i. Winnetka Post, No. 10, of the Amer- ican legion has completed plans for af it is believed will be the most Memorial Day program ever witnessed in the village. With arrangements in charge of the legion, Thomas J. Lynch, commander and general chairman of the day, Winnetka will begin its community observances at 2:30 o'clock when the Winnetka Chambre of Commerce band will open the formal program with a concert, Assembly will be sounded promptly at 3 o'clock, with the singing of "America," the Chamber of Commerce band accompanying. The chairmanship of the Memorial Day program has, as in previous years, been accorded to Alfred E. Mc- Cordic, father of Lieut. Fletcher Ladd McCordic, Winnetka Gold Star hero, who lost his life, March 1, 1919, in an airplane accident while attached to the Army of Occupation in Germany. Col. Sprague, Speaker Speaker of the day, as previously announced in Winnetka Talk, will Be Col. A. A. Sprague, distinguished World war veteran, and at present Chicago commissioner of public works and candidate for the Tlnited. States senator from Illlinois. Col. Sprague, those in charge of the program have announced, has declined invitations to speak in Chicago and Cincinnati in order to appear in Winnetka on Me- morial Day. He is a brilliant orator and one of the outstanding civic lead- ers in the Middle West. An innovation in the observances this year will be the "Taps and Echo" ritual conforming preciously with the prescribed military burial. Clarence Weil, a Winnetka Boy Scout, will blow "Taps" and the "Echo" will be sounded from a point on Sheridan road by I. J. Trenary of Oak Park, Ill A firing squad recruited from the Winnetka Post of the American Legion will give the salute. Memorial Day Program The Memorial Day program has been announced as follows: Chairman, Alfred E. McCordic, Gold Star Father. CONCErt i van isanvmtsnie sive 2-3 o'clock Chamber of Commece Band. HAMerica" . i. aise inn The Assembly Invocation--Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, chaplain, Winnetka Post, American Legion. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" Rr SOAR NR Se The Assembly Address. i........:s Col. A. A. Sprague h | Winnetka Post, American Legion.... Past Commangler, J. M. Dickinson, Jr. Roll Call : CE rad Commander Thomas J. Lynch Phe BANSWET. .. . i vari ivienviis sium'sh sie Past Commander Harold W. Snell Taps....... Clarence Weil, Boy Scout Troop 1. The Echo va aaa 1." J. Trenary, Oak Park, Iii. Salute a ....American Legion Firing Squad Raising Colors and "Star Spangled Banner." Post Meets at Center Members of Winnetka Post, Amer- ican Legion, will assemble at legion ° headquarters in Community House promptly at 2:30 o'clock. Parade will be formed on Lincoln avenue at Com- munity House led by Winnetka's Civil war veterans and with a drum and buele corps, the legion members and a firing squad in the line, and will proceed directly to the village com- mon where the community observances are to be held. Aside from the community program, the outstanding activity of the legion next week will be the decoration of the graves of Winnetka soldiers. Rep- resentatives of the local post will travel to points as far distant as 150 miles from the village to mark graves of Winnetka Gold Star men. One man will journey to Oconomowoc, Wis., to place a marker, wreath and legion col- ors on the grave of Sergt. Charles (Continued on page 8)