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x = £ > ST NORE « Wee REY July 9, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 3 -- -------- ESTIMATE WINNETKA'S POPULATION AT 11,000 Nationally Known Statistical House Gives Figures on Re- markable Suburban Growth Latest population estimates for the communities in the Chicago Metropoli- tan area indicate the continued remark- able growth of the villages of New Trier during the past year. These figures, compiled by S. W. Straus and company, nationally famous financial and statistical house, gives Winnetka an estimated population of 11,000; Kenilworth, 2,250; Wilmette 16,000; Glencoe, 5,175. Glenview is given 1,600. Chicago suburbs within a forty mile radius of the city have a population as of July 1 of 1,223,700, according to this survey of the suburban district. This is approximately a ten percent gain over the population of the same district a year ago which is estimated to have been 1,101,300. Last year the population of the greater metropolitan district was esti- mated privately at the conservative figure of 4,150,000, but the figure this vear is on a different basis. The most conservative private estimate obtain- able, however, places the population of the Chicago metropolitan area as 4,- 464,900 and the population of Chicago as 3,241,200. The estimates are based on the popu- lation figures furnished by public of- ficials such as the mayors or chairmen of the village boards, or estimates pre- pared by a check with banks, local suburban newspapers or business men in the respective towns. The totals in praciically every case have been veri- fied with a private check conducted by a leading public utility which in many cases has verified its own figures by an actual count of the number of families in the suburban towns. Of the suburban towns fifty-five sub- urbs reported, these towns and villages were taken as a base and checked against the public utility figures for the same communities. The Straus figures for the fifty-five suburban towns was 990,708 as of July 1 this year, while the estimated population for these same suburbs on July 1, 1926, was 906,474, showing a gain this year of approxi- mately ten percent. The public utility figures for approximately the same suburbs as of January 1, 1927, was 801,- 620, which corrected for July 1, 1927, would be 841,700 or about 50,000 less than the estimate compiled through the co-operation of public officials. Movement Out from City ~The survey: points out that it is prac- tically impossible to say what per- centage of the suburban growth has been caused through loss of population in the city, but it may be assumed that a considerable part of the suburban, growth .has been at the expense of - Chicago. It has been pointed out also as an interesting commentary on the local population estimate that the census figures (not post office figures) are less than the present private estimate. This is probably natural enough, but from confidential sources it has been learned that post office officials in Washington have been at a loss to understand why the city has been demanding so great a number of government mail recep- tacle locks, an amount far more than that determined upon the basis of gov- ernment expectancy of growth. The suburban movement is in part accounted for by the increasing desire of families to rear their children in the smaller communities, by improved highways and increased suburban transportation facilities, especially for example as is shown by the electrifica- tion of suburban service to the develop- ing of suburbs on the southern border of Chicago. : TOO COOL AT BEACH Membership Roll at Municipal Water- ing Place Good But Weather Man Makes Bathers Water Shy While the number of beach member- ships recorded by the Park board has been fair, due to the unfavorable weather which has been prevalent for the most part during the season, the attendance at the beach has been light. Only during the unusually hot weather which prevailed during the latter part of last week, has the number of swim- mers been up to the usual standard. Ten swimming events were run off on the morning of the Fourth; several hundred people attending and partici- pating. The events included plunges for distance, diving for form, distance swims, varied short races, and exhibi- tions. As has been the usual thing dur- ing previous years, the event was very successful and was well attended. The beach is in excellent condition; the sand being comparatively free from debris and several pieces of equipment having been installed for the use of the public. As was made possible last vear through the sale of tickets, two guards and a matron are being main- tained at Lake Front park and a guard at Elder lane park. The bathhouse at the Lake Front park has also been en- larged and improved. The sale of season tickets is still go- ing on to a modified degree, accord- ing to Sanborn Hale, treasurer of the Park board, and when the weather be- gins to warm up, as it is certain to do in the near future, it is expected that the number of memberships will be greatly increased. Greatest Interest in History Being Accorded Playfield The greatest genuine community in- "erect ever to be accorded the Skokie Playfield is in evidence this year, ac- cording to Sanborn Hale, treasurer of the Winnetka Park board. There are a larger number of Winnetkans play- ing on the course than ever before and a more hearty spirit of fellowship among the players is resulting in an eaually increased amount of pleasure derived from its use. . The course ic inthe best shan. it has ever been and the events which are|® being arranged weekly under the direc- tion of the tournament committee of which Elmer Nelson is chairman, are rapidly. gaining in favor with the sport- ing circles of the village. Over a hun- dred contestants were entered "in the first tourney which was held early in June, and in each succeeding tourna- ment the entry list has shown an in- creased number of participants. The growing popularity of the course is attributed to several things. In the first place the condition of the course is exceptionally good in comparison with other community courses near Chicago. Then the cost of playing is low, making it possible for practically all residents of the village to make use of it. Still more memberships in the Play- field association are desired, according to Mr. Hale. A program of expansion which will place the Playfield on a nar with any of the better courses has been arranged but its success de- nends entirely upon the support given the Park board by the residents of the village. Information may be had for the asking at any time from Mr. Hale at the State bank and an apoli- cation for membership accompanied by the proper fee will bring anyone a full membership in the association. Holiday Traffic Accidents Give Cops Busy Time A series of accidents, which resulted in injuries to several persons, kept the Winnetka police busy over the Fourth of July week-end. Miss Helen Evans, 14, of 842 Cherry street was cut and bruised when she darted out from behind cars traveling west on Elm street, at Arbor Vitae, and was struck by a machine belonging to G. A. Radell, 1201 Washington boulevard, Chicago. The child was taken to her home where her injuries were treated. The entrance to Indian Hill Goli club, on Ridge road, was the scene of a collision Wednesday afternoon be- tween a truck belonging to the Stop and Shop company of Chicago and a sedan driven by Mrs. Adie Stoker of 28 Myrtle street. Mrs. Stoker suffer- ed lacerations and bruises. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Stoker, suffered from shock and severe bruises. Both women were taken to the St. Francis hospital for treatment and were attended by Dr. Lester E. Mee of Wilmette. Tony Bonamo, 3111 Wentworth avenue, Chicago, driver of the truck, was uninjured. Both ma- chines were badly wrecked. A triple collision on Sheridan road near Humboldt avenue resulted in damage to all three cars. Peter Lan- nert of 2021 Roscoe street, Chicago, traveling south on Sheridan, struck the south-bound car of John Kemper, 7450 Sheridan road, Chicago. The car was driven by a chauffeur. Lannert lost control of his car immediately after striking the Kemper car and careened in the nearby car of W. D. Morris of 548 Deming place, Chicago. A sedan driven and owned by A. C. Monkman of 752 Sunset road, going north on Sheridan road at Winnetka avenue Wednesday afternoon, collided with a car driven by John Jacobs of Milwaukee. Miss Dorothy Jacobs, 9, sustained a fractured rib and received medical attention from Dr. O. E. Andres of 462 Winnetka avenue. Both cars were badly damaged. The car of Harry McAvoy of 93% Sherman avenue, Evanston, was badly damaged in an accident at Sheridan and Humboldt Saturday morning, July 2. when it was struck by a machine driven by R. C. Butzow of 1236 Hinman avenue, Evanston. According to the police, Mr. McAvoy was attempting to cut in and out of traffic when the ac- cident occurred. Donald Devine, a passenger, was slightly injured. Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Cecil Troxel of LaFayette, Ind. was driving south on Center street and was struck by a car driven by Mrs. F. P. Hixon of 415 Rosemary road, Lake Forest, which was going north on Cen- ter street, near Cherry street. The Troxel machine was damaged. $ 3 Enrollment Approaches 700 - . at New Trier This Summer The total enrollment at New Trier High school this summer is 681 stu- dents, according to Wesley I. Brown, principal of the summer session. There was a total registration of 770 students, but only 692 are in attendance, of which number 11 have withdrawn. Mr. Brown states that figures show there are one half the number of pu- nils in summer school that there were in the regular school vear. He also states that a great many of the stu- dents attend of their own volition, and enjoy the summer school session. PLEASURE CLUB DANCE The Scandinavian Pleasure club will give its monthly dance Saturday eve- ning, July 9, in Odd Fellows hall, Wil- mette. Music will be furnished by Harold Anderson's orchestra. WINNETKA'S FORTIETH JULY 4TH BEST EVER Celebration Comprising Program of Varied Activity Interests Throngs of Villagers Features of the fortieth annual Fourth of July celebration at Win- netka were the water sports held at the beach in the morning, golf events, children's parade, band concert, athletic events, and a street dance. About 500 people witnessed the celebration at the beach, while more than 2,500 villagers assembled at the Village Common to witness and participate in the events of the afternoon. The cost of the en- tertainment, which was held under the auspices of the Village, is estimated at $3,000, and the celebration was the best ever staged in the community. The children's parade was partici- pated in by 1,000 children, dressed in striking attire and carrying flags. The afternoon program opened with a band concert at 2 o'clock by Borino's Elite hand, followed by athletic events of all inds. Water Sports Summary Results of the water sports were as follows : Plunge for distance, boys under 16-- First, A, Alshuler (32 feet); second, B. Thompson ; third, W. Brandl. Plunge for distance, girls under 16-- First, R. Beardsley (30 feet); second, H. Gerlach; third, A. Beardsley. 25-yard swim, boys under 12--First, Billy Paulsen; second, W. Duncan; third, Bud Thackery. % 20-yard swim, girls under 12--First, Louise Newman; second, Joy Stover; third, H. Boal. 50-yard swim, boys 12 and over-- First, A. L. Alschuler; second, W. Brandl; third, Bill Thrall. 40-yard swim, girls 12 and over-- First, M. Robertson; second, Nancy Wilder ; third, H. Wilcox. 100-yard swim, boys, open--First, R. Heinman:; second, B. Thompson; third, A. Horsman. 20-yard breast stroke, girls, open-- First, Nancy Wilder; second, Joy Stover; third, Hen Boal. Diving for form, open, four dives, standing front, backward, one optional, and running front --- First, Gordon Delay, 37 points; second, R. Heinman, 36 points; third, H. Gerlach, 33 points. Distance swim, open, boys and girls-- Girls, first, Nancy Wilder; second, Helen Gerlach; third, Florence Nelson; boys, first, George Veeder; second, Ben Phyllis : third, Ballard Bradley. Frank Whitney was starter of the beach events, Frank A. Windes was an- nouncer, and R. H. Wallace custodian of prizes. Judges were James W. Allen, John Dewar, Jr.. and Walter J. Etzbach. Athletic Events The athletic events on the afternoon program were preceded by a band con- cert and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner followed by the read- ing of the Declaration of Independence by Charles H. Matz. The children's parade started at 2:45, and the athletic events took place at 3 o'clock. : The -athletic events started with the 50 yard dash for boys from six to eight years old, inclusive. This was won by Tames McFadzean, Jr. with S. Wat- rous finishing second and Thomas Gal- lagher third. : Other results were as follows: 50-yard dash, for girls, six to eight years old--1, Elizabeth Benson; 2, Jean Grasett; 3, Babbett Klein. 30-yard dash, for children, three and under--1, John Weinstock; 2, Betty Smith; 3, Dickey O'Brien. 40-yard dash, children four and five year old--1, Dorothy White; 2, Bobby Gallagher; 3, Margaret Hedman. : 40-yard sack race, (open for girls)--I1, Peggy McFadden; 2, Betty Braun; 3, Mary Leslie. 50-yard dash for boys, nine and ten vears old--1, George Laing: 2, Buster Meyers; 3, Richard Bubbett. 50-yard dash for girls, nine to 11 vears old--1, Jean Gallagher; 2, Clara Kristoff ; 3, Jane Edwards. 50-yard, three-legged race, 16 and over, open--First, E. Flynn and P. Runnfelt; second, E. Belmont and John McFadzean ; third, P. Mills and B. An- derson. 50-yard dash for boys 11 to 13--TFirst, Bob Chapman; second, Lewis Kranich; (Continued on page 6) le