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pre NR rt A] THIS ISSUE--Indian Hill's Interesting Golf Course--Page 19 WINNETKA "TALK Published weekly by Lloyd Hollister, Inc., 564 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, Illinois. Entered as second class matter March 8, 1912, at the post office at Winnetka, Illinois, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Subscription price $2.00 a year. VOL. XVI, NO. 18 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, JULY 9, 1927 PRICE FIVE CENTS TWENTY-EIGHT GIRLS TO LEAVE FOR SUMMER CAMP Group With Counsellors to En- train Monday Night for Indian Hill Camp Twenty-eight Winnetka girls will leave next Monday evening at 6 o'clock on a special train on the North Shore line for Milwaukee, where they will board the steamer Nevada for Ludington, Michigan and Chief J. W. F. Davies' Indian Hill camp. The group will be accompanied by seven counsellors and will take the place of the boys who have been at the camp for the past several weeks. At a meeting, held at Community House last Tuesday evening, plans were completed and organization per- fected for the camping period. The camp, as has been the custom for sev- eral seasons, will be under the direc- tion of Mr. Davies, assisted by Mrs. Eloise W. Wortley and the six other counsellors: Doris Ferry, Mildred Ol- sen, Joan Fahs, Dorothy Dickinson, Marcia Converse and Jessie West. Miss Fahs will also act as the camp nurse and Miss Olsen will give the examinations in life saving and award the Red Cross emblems to those pass- ing them, having been vested with the necessary authority by the National Red Cross. Regular Daily Program At the camp a regular program will be followed daily. The day will be started with setting-up exercises, which will be followed by the morning dip in the lake and flag raising. After breakfast, the tents will be placed in order and inspected by the camp lead- ers. A discussion period under the leadership of the various counsellors will then be held and courses in dif- ferent subjects, such as life saving, first aid, camp craft and leather work- ing, will be given. An informal dis- cussion of varied subjects is then con- ducted by Dr. Davies. Immediately preceding the noon meal, a work per- jod is held at which time the girls make articles or construct things for beautifying the camp. In the afternoon, following the rest period which always is observed after luncheon, a special program such as a hike or a trin to Lake Michigan for a swim or playing games is held. After dinner the girls sometimes play base- ball or take rides in the big war canoes on Lake Hamlin. At the evening vouncil fire, each group in turm does some stunt and stories are told by Dr. Davies. Sometimes visitors who chance to be in the vicinity of the camp give talks on subjects of special interest, such as astronomy, etc. The girls who will attend the camp are as follows: Alice Altachul, Jane Ashman, Elizabeth Boldenweck, Svlvia Boynton, Nancy Brown, Mary Alice Cochran, Virginia Dunlap, Virginia Early, Katherine French, Marearet French, June Heyda, Virginia John- son, Julia Keenan, Virginia Lang, Vir- ginia Lansing, Janet Marshall, Mary McFadzean, Mariorie McLaren, Mar- garet Meleney, Polly Miller, Rita Pot- ter, Tean Robinson, Emma Rummler Elizabeth Sanford, Helen Stults. Louise Wagner, Nelly Louise Weil and Jeanette Wright. OPEN BABY CLINIC First Session in Health Department at Village Hall Indicates Complete Suc- cess of Enterprise The opening session of the Win- netka Well Baby clinic, which was held last Thursday afternoon in the offices of the department of health in the Village Hall, was considered by those in charge as being entirely suc- cessful. A number of mothers and children were in attendance, demon- strating clearly that a keen interest in the project is prevalent among the residents of the village and giving promise that future sessions will be equally well attended. The clinic was under the direction of Dr. George F. Munns, who will be the attending clinician in all of the coming sessions, which are to be held every Thursday afternoon during the coming months. Dr. Munns was as- sisted by Miss Cora Queen, Village nurse, and Miss Mary Garretson. The clinic is being held in quarters which have been specially equipped for the purpose. Through the support of the Village board it has been possible to secure the proper type of scales, sterilizers, cabinets and instruments. Even the lavatory is of special de- sign; arrangements having been made whereby through the pressure of the knee, on a valve, the temperature of the water coming from the taps can be regulated at will without touching anything with the hands. Thus abso- lute sanitation is assured. It is hoped the mothers of Win- netka will feel absolutely free to take advantage of the clinic which has been arranged for the purpose of aiding them to make sure that their children have the proper chance for a full and normal growth free from handicap. Approve Another Link in Proposed Through Highway Greater Main street--a link in the proposed through highway to extend from McCormick boulevard in Evans- ton to the Glencoe north limits--came another step nearer realization this week when the Wilmette Village board voted in favor of an ordinance provid- ing for reconstruction of the present narrow and deplorably rough roadway into a 52-foot modern thoroughfare that will compare favorably with the best commercial streets in this vicinity. The ordinance, as enacted by the Wilmette board, accepts the proposi- tion made by the Cook county board of commissioners in which the sum of $100,000 was appropriated this year from the county highway funds to con- struct 40 feet of the total width of the proposed concrete pavement, leaving the balance, or 12 foot strip of the roadway, to be paved by special assess- ment procedure. RETURNS TO TULSA B. F. Don of Tulsa, Okla., left Win- netka Tuesday after spending a week with his sister, Mrs. Joseph B. Coambs of 142 Church road. Mr. Coambs entertained twenty-four guests at dinner at Sunset Ridge Saturday evening. and Mrs. | Burnhams Pass Half-Way Stage in Mumps Siege "Still mumping," is the word which comes from the home of the Alfred Newton Burnham family at 1407 Tow- er road, this week as the siege con- tinues. The health department quar- antine sign, which has already seen more service than any self-respecting health department sign should be ex- pected to experience, is being kept up two weeks longer in consequence of the expanded state of the jaws of little six-year-old Ann Burnham. The only bright spot in the future for the isolated family is the fact that the half-way mark has been passed, with four members of the family, Mrs. Burnham, Willis, Florence, and Ann, on the "taken" side of the house, so that there are only three more left to have the mumps. Carol-Lou reports that she is enjoy- ing her summer-session work which is interrupted regularly with enforced two-week vacations. There is even some doubt now about the immunity of the pater familias, who on June 15 took such pride in entertaining 250 members of the Prairie club in his back yard while Mrs. Burnham was inarticulate and securely held in quar- antine in the house. Assistant Glencoe Manager and Wife Very Badly Burned James A. Williams, assistant village manager of Glencoe, and his wife are reported to be in a critical condition at the Highland Park hospital as a result of severe burns received when a quantity of naphtha exploded in the basement of their home Friday after- noon, July 2, at about 5 o'clock. At the time of the accident, Mrs. Williams was cleaning clothing and Mr. Williams was painting in the basement of their home at 418 Wood- lawn avenue. In some unknown man- ner the naphtha became ignited and exploded, enveloping Mrs. Williams and the basement about her in a burst of fire. Mr. Williams rushed to her aid and smothered the flames on her clothing in a sheet of canvas. In se doing, however, he sustained very deep and painful burns about the face and hands. Both of the injured people were rushed to the Highland Park hospital where little hope was at first entertained for Mrs. Williams' re- covery. She rallied, however, and seemed to be getting better until Thursday evening of this week, when it was reported that her condition had changed for the worse. Mr. Williams is also said to be in a critical condi- tion. Both the Glencoe and Winnetka fire departments were summoned by neighbors and speedily laid hose and hrought the blaze under control. The damage to the home was confined en- tirely to the basement, the exact ex- tent of the loss being undetermined at this time. ON VACATION H. L. Woolhiser, Winnetka Village manager, and his family, left Winnetka | Es Thursday morning for a vacation. They plan to spend two weeks in Alms, Wis. WINNETKA DAY GREAT FROLIC FOR EVERYONE Merry-Go-Round and "African Dip" Features Added to 1927 Edition of Community Fete Everybody in Winnetka is looking forward eagerly to the big community holiday, known as Winnetka day, which has been set for Thursday, Au- gust 4. Winnetka day is sponsored by the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, and every effort is being made by the large committee of local business men m charge to make this year's celebration the biggest and best that has ever been held. The plans include fun and amusement for young and old. Two parades will be held--one for automobiles and floats and the other for the children on bicycles, etc. The afternoon program will consist of a multitude of races and games for all ages--and every contest will have a big prize, the contributions of our local merchants. Merry-Go-Round, Too The children will be especially in- terested in knowing that a real, merry- go-round will be one of the features of the day's program. The famous "African Dip" will be an- other feature of the day. This fun- maker consists of a colored boy perched over a tank of water on a "perch" that breaks in two whenever anyone hits a target with a baseball. It's a lot of fun for all concerned (in- cluding the colored boy) and will add immensely to the day's completeness. Dance in Evening A large dance floor will be provided for what will probably be the biggest open air dance ever held in the vil- lage. With the big floor and good mysic the evening's program should prove attractive to a great many Win- netka people. Everything considered, Winnetka day is going to be a big occasion. The pro- gram includes fun for young and old. Helen Tilroe Winner in Playfield Women's Event Miss Helen Tilroe won first prize in the tournament held Tuesday, "Ladies' day," at Skokie Playfield. Second place was won by Mrs. R. Tohnson, and Mrs. Frank B. Farnsworth and Mrs. Viela R. Smith tied for third place. Miss Tilroe shot 97, Mrs. Johnson, 98, and the third-place winners shot 99. Every Tuesday will be Ladies' day at the Playfield, and tournaments will be held every other Tuesday. All women who are members of the association are asked to turn in scores for three consecutive games of 18 holes. These are to be turned in before the next tournament, July 19, so that the handi- cap may be figured. 0. E. S. TO MEET The regular stated meeting of the Winnetka chapter number 940 of the Order of Eastern Star will be held Monday evening, July 11, at 7:30. After a short meeting, a birthday party will be held with a very lovely musical program and refreshments. Sister ther C. Martin will be Acting Worthy Matron. All Eastern Star members are cordially invited.