The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

September 11, 1926 WINNETKA TALK NEW TRIER PRINCIPAL STUDIES WEST SCHOOLS Lectures and Observes School Financial Problems in Cali- fornia Cities Frederick E. Clerk, superintendent of New Trier High school, who re- turned to the north shore this week, spent part of the summer visiting and inspecting high schools at Leland Stanford, the University of California, and the University of Washington. He was engaged from the middle of June until the middle of August, in study- ing educational methods in the western schools, and gave a series of lectiires at the University of California on "Educational Administration" during the summer session there. Mr. Clerk was chiefly interested in the problem of educational costs, and he made an exhaustive study of that subject when inspecting the high schools in California. Since high schools increase in California at a greater rate than in any other state, the costs are also increased, he states, and a study of how they meet their problems is therefore of value. A modification of those methods may be put in practice at New Trier with the object of reducing costs without de- preciating efficiency. Long Class Periods One of the interesting methods em- ployed in the western high schools is the sixty or seventy minute period, which makes it possible to do away with study halls entirely, Mr. Clerk explains. During the long period, both recitation and study can take place. This eliminates the study halls, thereby saving space which can be used for classrooms. N Another money-saving idea which Mr. Clerk noted was the plan of hav- ing student readers to assist the teachers in their clerical work. These students or graduates earn thirty cents an hour helping to correct papers and do other clerical work that frequently takes so much of the teacher's time and energy. Enjoys Vacation Spell Mr. Clerk announces that what he has observed will not necessarily be- come a part of the educational meth- ods at New Trier, but is merely being studied and considered with a view to improving conditions in the hight schools. Mr. Clerk arrived home, September 6, after his vacation at Puget Sound, which he spent in fishing and "rough- ing it," ready to take up his duties as superintendent when school opens on Monday, September 13. Reappoint Kingery as Member of Zoning Board At a meeting of the Winnetka Vil- lage council Tuesday evening, Village President John S. Miller announced the re-appointment of Robert Kingery, as member of the zoning board of ap- peals for an additional five years term, expiring in 1931. Mr. Kingery has resigned as chair- man of the board of appeals and Stan- ley P. Farwell has been appointed as chairman. The appointments were by the council. CIRCLE TO MEET The Oak Street circle will meet on Tuesday, September 14, at the home of Mrs. A. L. Adams, 926 Cherry street. Luncheon will be served at confirmed 1 o'clock. An interesting program will be given in charge of Mrs. A Ramsey. All members are urged to newcomers in their. them. come and to bring neighborhood wit Greet Teachers at Luncheon by Winnetka P. T. A. The first affair sponsored by the Parent-Teacher association of Win- netka, took place Wednesday, Septem- ber 8, at Skokie school, in the form of a luncheon for the ninety teachers in Winnetka's public schools. Summer vacation is hardly over, and children are just beginning to think of another year's work, but the Parent- Teacher organization is already at work. The luncheon is planned each year for the purpose of having the new teachers become acquainted with the former teachers, and announces the formal opening of the fall term. Forty Winnetka mothers generously gave their services to make the lun- cheon possible, which is an excellent way to bring the teachers and the parents of the children together. The social committee of the associa- tion consists of Mrs. Hobart Young, chairman, 708 Prospect avenue; Mrs. Austin Coleman, Greeley school chair- man; Mrs. Robert Brown, Hubbard Woods chairman; 806 Locust street, and Mrs. George Frazer, Horace Mann, chairman, 639 Lincoln avenue. A chairman for Skokie school has not yet been appointed. Handsome Frank Rayburn Surprises Fellow Cops There aren't very many things go- ing on in the village regarding which the Winnetka police department is not posted, but, Frank Rayburn of the motor cycle squal and Dan Cupid slipped one over on the entire force recently. Rayburn and Miss Marion Erkkila journeyed to Waukegan on September 1, and were married by E. Mason, jus- tice of the peace, and didn't say a word to Rayburn's fellow officers about it, either, until his announcement to them that he and Mrs. Rayburn were now at home in a cosy little apartment in North Evanston. Of course, it's all right, with the other guardians of the law, and they have been enjoying Rayburn's Havanas and have literally showered him with congratulations, but, as one of them confided, there is just a little feeling that Rayburn should have let them in on the secret before hand. Winnetka Tourists Pass Through Big Flood Area A. B. Krieg, building and electrical inspector, accompanied by his family, returned Tuesday from a weeks' vaca- tion spent in central and western Illi- nois. Mr. Krieg enjoyed some good fishing at Havana. They motored, and on the return trip, via Peoria, wit- nessed the recent flood devastations in that section of the state. BOOKS! Today's Want Ad Page tells what to do with your used books: WANTED TO BUY--BOOKS AND libraries. Write Minerva Book Store, 5310 University ; Ave., : Chicago, Ill 1 freee 4 COACH "SCOTTY" GONE Business World Lures Famous New Trier Soccer Coach; Leader in Sports Field Many Years The many followers of New Trier High school athletics will be interested to learn that John H. "Scotty" Pater- son has resigned from the Athletic de- partment of the school. Paterson joined the staff in 1913, acting in an advisory capacity to Chauncy Hyatt, who at that time was coaching the school's soccer team. The winning of the Suburban league championship and Cook County championship in that season brought Paterson to the atten- tion of the school authorities, and, in 1915, he was offered a position as as- sistant to Director "Duke" Childs, of the athletic department. Since that time, eleven years ago, Coach Paterson has played an impor- tant part in placing New Trier on the athletic map in this locality, bringing to the school leading honors in feather- weight basketball, track, swimming, and an almost unbroken line of soccer victories. As long as he was interested in high school athletics he remained loyal to New Trier, refusing offers from other schools, industrial organi- zations, and several Eastern seats of learning. Coach Paterson assisted greatly in placing soccer on the list of activities among the girls of Northwestern uni- versity, for several years has held an executive position on the Illinois State Football association, and for two years, has been the leader and secretary of the State Trial board. A very attractive offer has lured him into the business world, and Coach Paterson is now, and will be, con- nected with the E. S. Wisdom compa- ny, well known real estate organiza- tion, with offices in Winnetka and on South La Salle street. Paterson's many friends will wish him success in his new venture. New Trier P. T. A. to Outline Year's Work Frederick E. Clerk, superintendent of New Trier High school, announces that the first Parent-Teacher associa- tion meeting of the school will be held in late September or early October, when plans for the current year will be discussed. The meetings held during the year will be similar to those held last year. There will probably be one at which the parents of all classes will attend school in place of their children, one at which the parents of the freshmen and sophomores will meet with their children, and a like one of juniors and seniors and their parents. The officers of the Parent-Teacher association are: president, E. J. Hicks, Kenilworth; vice-president, Mrs. W. C. Hughes, Glencoe; secretary, Mrs. C. D. Brandriff, Glencoe; chairman of senior section, Mrs. E. E. Stults, Win- netka; junior, Mrs. George H. Patti- son, Wilmette; sophomores, Charles M. Holmes, Kenilworth. The chair- man of the freshman group will be appointed by the others. Winnetka Eastern Star Holds Its Advance Night Winnetka chapter, No. 942, Order Fastern Star, will observe its annual Advance Night Monday evening, Sep- tember 13, at 7:30 o'clock, at the Ma- sonic temple, with the line officers advancing to the next station higher. The present associate matron, Mrs. Mabel A. Whipple, will preside in the East, and the appointive offices will be filled with visitihg associate -matrons. Initiatory work will feature, after which there will be a social hour and the serving of refreshments. TUSSOCK MOTH INFESTS TREES, LYNCH REPORTS Village Forester Urges Residents to Eradicate Pest That Eats at Elm and Ash Trees The tussock moth, the avowed en- emy of shade trees, the elm and ash particularly, is on the north shore in large numbers this fall, and if he is not treated roughly now, will do seri- ous damage to these trees next year. The red spiders too, have made their appearance in some places, on the evergreens. Thomas J. Lynch, the tree surgeon and village forester of Winnetka, says this is the first time in the past five or six years that the tussock moth has been noticeable on trees in this vicinity. The pests are lodged mostly on the elms, Mr. Lynch says, but, due to the fact that there will soon be frost, he does not advocate spraying except where the worms are found in large numbers. Arsenate of lead, which is a stomach poison, should be used as the tussock moth does its damage by chewing the foliage. The spiders should be sprayed with nicotine sul- phate, one level teaspoonful to a gal- lon of water. The tussock moth may be detected by the cocoons which are found on the trunks or branches of the trees. The worm, or caterpillar itself, is easily recognized, due to the large amount of damage it does to the foliage. Wherever the tussock moth cocoons are found they should be removed and burned and the trees sprayed early next spring, says Mr. Lynch. Council Grants Permits for Two Improvements Permits were granted 'by the Win- netka Village council at its meeting Tuesday evening, on recommendation of the streets, drainage and forestry committee, to Vernon Welch for the construction of 'a sewer and water main by private contract in Fig street, east of Laurel avenue, and to William B. Hale for the construction of an 18-foot pavement in Mt. Pleasant road from Chestnut street west for one and one-half blocks. The improvements are to be installed according to plans and specifications under the supervision of the village engineers, Windes and Marsh. Plan Testimonial Banquet for William P. MacCracken A testimonial banquet in honor of William P. MacCracken, of Winnetka, recently appointed assistant secretary of commerce in charge of commercial aviation, is to be given by his friends at the Hotel La Salle Thursday eve- ning, September 30. Invitations are to be extended to members of the Ameri- can Bar association, the Chicago Bar association, Aviation post of the American legion, Psi Upsilon {frater- nity and leaders of the aviation indus- try in the United States. Richard Houren, Soccer Star, Goes to Notre Dame Richard Houren, a son of G. M. Houren, chief of the Winnetka fire department, will leave Monday to en- ter Notre Dame university. Houren, who is a graduate of New Trier High school, was a member of the unde- feated soccer. -team there for three vears, and will seek further laurels in this game and on the track at Notre Dame. Hal Hudson, of 58 Warwick road, who is also returning to Notre Dame next week, made the Freshman swimming squad last season and is contemplating further honors in this sport this season.