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pce * operating to provide effective _ through the "TALk." 1" 3 pana ~ MI antl: WW mraniw Va + LIC tka, WINNETKA WEEKL A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community Public Library, x3l. ~ LK VOL. XIV, NO. 11 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1925 TWENTY-FOU PRICE FIVE CENTS SKEETERS FLEE PANAMAN WILDS Former Home of Malaria Spreading Pests Now Is Mosquito-less WORK OF UNCLE SAM Winnetka Youth Describes Improved Conditions Want a mosquito-less summer? Then journey straighway to Panama. No, don't laugh, the former rendevous of the malaria-spreading insects, today finds the pest a rarity. In fact, the authorities there are offering bounties for their capture and few inhabitants have appeared to claim the awards. Panama is virtually mosquito-less and that fact is borne out by none other than Dan Kohlsaat, 341 Wood- land avenue, who is just now in the service of the government attached to Company E, Eleventh Engineers, Cor- ozal, Panama Canal Zone. Corporal Kohlsaat"s information, contained in the following letter re- ceived by WINNETKA TALK, is timely in view of the fact that various organiz- ations, local and otherwise, are co- ways and means of eradicating the mosquito and prevent, if possible, tre recurrence of last season's epidemic of stings. His letter reads: #'Although many miles from Win- netka I have managed to keep in touch with that town and its people I take great in- terest in following community affairs in general, and of late I have become especially interested in the controversy over appropriating funds for the quelling of the mosquito menace. Cites Panama's Problem "Having served for some time in Panama and the Canal Zone, 1 have come to see the mosquito problem in a new light. To the Panaman, mosquito prevention means not only health and comfort, but also lift. Until the ad- vent of American interests in Panama little had been done to down the plague which was holding the gh rate high, and which was also one of the principal causes for the French abandonment of the Canal project. "With the coming of the Americans, health officers immediately took up the fight against the pest. And they have been so successful in their work that now one may spend a lifetime in the Zone and never see a mosquito. Not satisfied with that, they have en- gaged in a project of education, in the way of prevention, among the outlying native villages. Due to this, one can rarely find a native hut, no matter how far back in the jungles, without its can of crude oil. Indeed, the mosquitos are so rare that the Panama govern- ment has offered a bounty for every one caught--and few have come to claim it. Wanted Eradication "Do the people of Winnetka like the mosquito? Do they find pleasure in its buzzing about their heads, and in its sting? The near-barbarian natives of the Panama jungles were not satis- fied with the mere reduction of the pests to a minimum--they wanted to- tal eradication. Can it be that en- lightened Winnetkans care less for their comfort and well-being than these cannibalistic San Blas Indians?" Country Day School Has Its May Day Wednesday The annual May Day frolic at the North Shore Country Day school will be held on the east campus Wednes- day, May 27, at 10:30 o'clock. Called to the festival of the May by heralds of the court, the whole school will assemble in costume for a procesion and will wind in and out along the paths until they group near the May Queen's throne. Singing, dancing, and games will follow the crowning of the May Queen. Everybody will eat of picnic lunches at 12:30 o'clock, a jolly time associated with the annual Field Day. This year May Day and Field Day will be com- bined, the Field Day athletic events beginning at 2 o'clock. Stunts are held at 1:30, after which the athletes will make ready for their Purple and White team rivalry, and an exciting after- noon including races, jumping, shot putting and discus throwing, culminat- ing in the anticipated baseball games between girls and mothers, boys and fathers. In casc of rain on Wednesday the May Day-Field Day events will be postponed to Monday, June 1. . RAIN FAILS TO STOP ISAAC WALTON FROLIC Undaunted by rain on Saturday, May 9, the Winnetka Chapter of the Isaac Walton league had its first meeting and outing since the founding of the chap- ter. Despite the wretched weather un- derfoot and overhead, 48 enthusiastic members and friends picnicked at Deer Grove park. There was singing, tramping in the woods, and much goodfellowship and shelter hospitably provided by the Prairie club. This was voted a most auspicious be- ginning to the activities of the chapter by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ely and son, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. Davies and son, with Eugene, Frank and Frederick Rummler, guests, Mr. and Mrs. J. White, and daughters Betty and Ruth, and guest Jean Snell, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woodward and son Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ferry, and children Allen and Doris with Mr. Montgomery, guest, Mr. and Mrs. Percival Hunter, Mrs. James A. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hammond with children, Jim and Mary, and Bobby Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs, Comee and sons, B. J. Kellum, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Norman K. Anderson and son, Owen, Mr. and Mrs. William Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Parker and Miss Mary Parker, Ned Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Atwood. URGE LAW FOR WOMEN JURORS Voters' League Gets Legis- lators' Views The bills providing for jury service for women are now of particular in- terest to the Illinois I.eague of Women Voters, as these bills are expected to be voted upon by the Illinois legis- lature very soon. Mrs. Walter Benson, president of the Winnetka league, in behalf of this cause, has written to representatives and senators from this district to learn their stand in the matter. From Howard Castle of Barrington, she received the following reply: "I am thoroughly in favor of passing the bills providing for the service of women on juries, as Miss Rockwood and Mrs, McCullough (who were in committee the "day the bills were heard) can tell you. I not only voted for a favorable report on the bill, but spoke in favor of them, and am pre- pared to do what I can to put through the Senate bills if they come to us." Rep. Lewis Springer of Wilmette re- plied evasively, declares Mrs. Benson, stating : "If a bill providing for jury service for women comes before the House, I shall be glad to give it my careful con- sideration." Rep. Martin Finneran and Sen. Frederick Roos did not reply. On behalf of the league Mrs. Benson is circulating a petition in the village asking for a state law for jury service for women. More than 100 names, men and women, have already been secured to this petition. When all those who care to have signed it, it will be forwarded to the represent- atives in this district, so that they can know the opinion of their constituents in this matter. Find Waiting Lists for Community House Camps The summer camps at Lake Hamlin for boys and girls of Winnetka which are under the direction of "Chief" J. W. F. Davies, have not only reached the full number that it is possible to take, but there is a waiting list in both the boys' and girls' camp. The camps are limited to about 30 each, in order that the special type of camp which Mr. Davies is working for, may be maintained. These camps are part of Community House exten- sion work. In the girls' camp, Mr. Davies will be asisted by Mrs. Eloise Wortley of Community House. The boys leave for camp Monday, June 22, and return Saturday, July 11. The girls leave for camp Monday, July 13, and return Saturday, August 1. "A Christian Sunday" Is Subject for Men's Class "A Christian Sunday" will be the subject of discussion at the Men's Sunday morning class in Community House on May 24. Rev. James Austin Richards, pastor of the Winnetka Con- gregational church, will be the speaker and the subject is in accord with the sermon he is to preach at the morning service of the church under the title. "The Simple Life." 900 PUPILS IN MAY FESTIVAL Children of Lower Grades to Present Novel Program at Park Thursday NOT AN EXHIBITION But Parents of Pupils are Invited to Attend Nine hundred pupils of the three lower grade schools of Winnetka, the Horace Mann, Greeley and Hubbard Woods schools, will assemble at Lake Front park Thursday, May 28, if the weather permits, for a May festival of dance and song. The program, which will be in charge of Mrs. P. B. Kohl- saat, supervisor of music in the Win- netka schools, will be as follows: Entrance of Children 1. Round--"Summer is a-coming in" (English--13th Century) Grades II-VI 2. Songs and dances by classes "Dance a little, partner" "Robin Redbreast" "Sing, Bluebird, sing" "Find a pin and pick it up" "Mother, may I go and swim?" 3. Songs and dances by second grade classes "Where are you maid?" "Did you ever see a lassie?" "Dancing in the orchard" Intersperse Song and Dance 4. Songs by third and fourth grades. first grade going my pretty Jackie Boy" /........ 2% English "My. Garden" .......... .. English "Oh how lovely is the evening!" . Round--""Oh how lovely is the eve- ning !" "Lovely May" .. Bohemian 5. Dances by third and fourth grades. "Beaux oi Oak Hiil English . Songs by fifth and sixth grades. "Hark, Hark the Lark" ... Schubert "The Little Dustman" ..German "On a Merry Morning in May". ... 2 RES Lithuanian "Fairy Dance" .. Swedish 7. Song by the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. "Come, lassies and lads" Maypole dance by the sixth grades. Not an Exhibition The {festival was produced with the cooperation of the playgrounds and music departments of the various schools and consists of songs and dances learned by the children during the year as a regular part of their work. It was planned for the children themselves, and is not an exhibition, although parents may attend if they wish, it was announced. [= .. English fifth and Village Workman Hurt When Kicked by Horse Joe Schmidt, 973 Willow road, a vil- lage employe, was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon at the site of the new Administration building when a horse which he was hitching to a wagon became frightened and reared, striking him with its hoofs. Schmidt's jaw was fractured in two places and his shonlders and collar bone broken. He was taken to the Evanston hospital, where it is said that he would recover. --1 Big Bargains You'll want some of these things. FOR SALE -- ELECTRIC cooker, gift, tag never off, half price; chair, $4; gas range, $8; baby stroller, $2; electric grill, $3; Morris chair, $8; cur- tain stretchers, $1; ash sifter, $1.50; electric stove, $4; wringer, $2. Phone Wil. 1615. OUR WANT ADS will show you how to MAKE MONEY WANT AD DEAD LINE THURSDAY NOON INDIAN HILL TO HOLD YEAR'S FINAL MEETING Members of the Indian Hill Im- provement association will hold their final meeting of the current season Monday evening, May 24, in the New Trier High school mess hall. The meeting will be the occasion of the annual election of officers. Since it is the last session of the year a record attendance is anticipated. The business portion of the program is expected to include the reports of the achievements of the year now drawing to a close. Among these is the highly successful membership drive which brought the membership of the organization beyond the 500 mark. The Association also succeeded in securing much needed improvements in train service and better facilities at the In- dian Hill stations. The outstandingg social event of the season was the "Jollies of 1925" musical production which provedd an unqualified success from every viewpoint. Monday evening's entertainment features will include seelctions by the New Trier Trio which gave such a splendid program before the associa- tion several months ago. W. A. Snyd- er, tenor, will also add his talents to the program. There will be dancing and refreshments following the enter- tainment. GARDEN MARKET BECKONS TODAY Village Common Is Scene of Annual Bargaining Perfect early sunimer weather is all the Winnetka Garden club needs for its annual Garden Market today to in- sure as complete a success as has been experienced in previous seasons. Mem- bers of the club were to be up bright and early so that the market could be in-full swing-at 10° o'cluck, the official opening hour. The market this year is in charge of Mrs. William P. Sidley, president of the club, who will be assisted by many of the leading women in the commun- ity. Mrs. John Hardin and Mrs. Stephen Foster are co-chairmen of the market. Proceeds from the sales of the many flowers, shrubs, garden ac- cessories and incidentals will provide a fund to defray the cost of the win- ter J given before the club. Marcus Richards will be found in re of the luncheon, to be served from 12 o'clock until the close of the market. Assisting her will be Mrs. Godirey Atkin and Mrs. James Prin- diville. Mrs. Harry Barnum will preside over the activities surounding the nursey- men's exhibits. The Children's booth, containing popcorn, candies, ice cream, balloon: and other attractive commodities, will be under supervision of Mrs. Richard Walsh. Mrs. George Forrest and Mrs. Wil- loughby Walling have been assigned to direct the sales at the plant booth, while Mrs. Cornelia Lynde is given charge of the accessories stand. The market will continue from 10 o'clock until early afternoon. Amateur gardeners are urged by members of the club to attend the market since there will be things of interest to every owner of a home garden plot. Ww. M. Hoyt Returns to Winnetka for Summer W. M. Hoyt, 550 Sheridan road, has returned from his winter home at Green Cove Springs, Florida. He an- nounces his intention of remaining in Winnetka until the early fall when he will return to Green Cove Springs. Mr. Hoyt's wife died this past winter and in a letter to his friends he thanks them for their letters of sympathy. "I want my friends to know how deeply I appreciate the many letters of sy mpathy I have received from them since my dear wife's death," the letter says. "She was indeed a dear devoted wife, mother and friend." Mr. Hoyt will be 88 years old on July 26 of this year. He has been a resid ent of Winn-tl-a for many years, ithcugh he has al:o established homes in Florida and Vermont. H. W. Snell Resigns as Member of Appeal Board Iiarold W. Snell, 1205 Scott avenue, recigned from his position on the zon- ing board of appeals at the meeting of the Village council held Tuesday evening. Mr. Snell i5 moving out of the village. Stanley P. Farwell, pres- ident of the Hubbard Woods Improve- mert association, was appointed to fill his place. LEGION CALLS TO HONOR DEAD Plan Impressive Memorial Service on Village Com- mon Next Saturday VETS IN PROCESSION Legion to Decorate Graves of Fallen Heroes Impressive ceremonies, conducted by the Winnetka Post of the American Leg'on will mark the observance of Memorial Day in the village next Sat- urday. They will take place on the Village Common at Oak and Maple streets and will begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The chairman of the Memorial Day program will be Alfred E. McCordic, a gold star father. The program at the common will be- gin at 2 o'clock with a band concert by the Chamber of Commerce band. This will continue until the Legionnaires ar- rive. They are to assemble at the Com- munity House in uniform at 2:30 o'clock sharp, when they will parade to the Common, arriving at 3 o'clock. Veterans in Procession The parade will be led by Civil war veterans, folowed by Spanish-Amer- ican war veterans. After this will come the drum and bugle corps followed by the firing squad and, finally, by the members of the post. The parade is scheduled to reach the commons at the close of the band concert. Following the concert the assem- blage will sing 'America' and Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, chaplain of the Win- netka post will deliver the invocation. The "Battle Hymn of the Republic" will then be sung, followed by an ad- dress by the principal speaker of the day, who has not been definitely de- cided upen .as yet. - "ra "Taps" Impressive Ceremony Judge Advocate Edward R. Lewis of the Winnetka post will then speak in behalf of the post. Next will be the most impressive part of the program. Commander Thomas J. Lynch will read the roll call and will be answered by Past Commander J.. M. Dickinson, Jr. After this there will be a salute by the American Legion. firing squad and taps will be sounded from the band- stand, and echoed by a bugler sta- tioned four blocks away. This extra bugler will probably be Clarence Weil of Boy Scout Troop No. 1. Then all faces will turn to the East for one minute of silent tribute to the boys who "went West", after which "The Star Spangled Banner" will be sung by the assemblage and Rev. James Austin Richards will pronounce the benediction. The program will then close with selections by the Chamber of Commerce band. Decorate Many Graves Members of the Legion will be en- gaged all morning ia placing wreaths on the graves of fellow comrades and at the base of memorial trees on the Common. Dr. Harold J. Lynn is in charge of this part of the day's activ- ities. The Legionnaires will go in automobiles to the various cemeteries in the vicinity, from Calvary in Chicago to 'Waukegan. About a dozen ceme- teries will be visited. Legion members are reminded to be on hand at the Community House at 2:30 o'clock sharp to form the parade. The spacious Commons will accom- odate a crowd of unlimited numbers and it is expected that the atendance at these exercises this year will be rec- ord-breaking. The American legion has conducted the Decoration Day ex- ercises for the past few years, and the ceremonies have always been voted an unqualified success. CHOIR GIVES CAMP BENEFIT The Boys' choir of Christ church will give its annual concert for the benefit of its summer camp fund Friday even- ing, June 5, at the home of Mrs. Mans- field Jones, 878 Tower road. All the proceeds are directed into the fund which provides an encampment in the Northwoods for boys. DEADLINE ADVANCED In view of Memorial Day, Saturday, May 30, and the con- sequent closing of the Win= NETKA TALK offices in obser- vance of the holiday, all ad- vertising and news matter for the issue of TaLk of May 30 must be in our offices not latter than Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock. Sm pr --------r" EB