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WIENINETRA TATE Published weekly by Lloyd Hollister, Ine., March 8, 1912, at the post office at Winnetka, 564 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, Illinois. Illinois, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Entered as second class matcer Subscription price $2.00 a year. VOL. IX, NO. 4 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FEBRUARY 11, 1928 PRICE FIVE CENTS COUNCIL DEFERS VOTE ON ZONING AMENDMENT Zoning Commission Submits Rec- ommendation; Expect Council Action in Two Weeks Final action by the Winnetka Vil- lage Council on the proposed amend- ment to the Village Zoning ordinance reducing the number of families per- missible to the acre in "C" commercial zoned areas, has again been deferred, until February 21. The council, at its meeting Tues- day evening, received a supplemental report from the Zoning commission in which the latter body again recom- mended the number be reduced from 72 to 36, and to which Robert Kingery, a member of the commission, again dis- sented, favoring, instead, 48 for the central part of Winnetka and Hubbard Woods and 30 for the Indian Hill sec- tion. These latter figures, likewise, were favored by Jacob L. Crane, Jr., of Chicago, the zoning expert whose coun- sel and advice the commission con- sulted in its deliberations. Would Curb Occupied Area The commission's report further sug- gests that a reduction be made in the occupied lot area from 90 percent to 60 percent for inside lots and 70 per- cent for corner lots. Business and apartment buildings could still be three stories in height, but apartments would be restricted to a minimum of three rooms and bath and occupancy of any apartment would be limited to one family. In a recent report to the council by the Zoning commission, the number 36 was embodied. The former body re- ferred the matter back to the com- mission with instructions that still further reductions be made. Plan Further Consideration Although all members were present Tuesday evening, except Trustee D. F. McPherson, the council postponed final action for two weeks. It had, but a short time before, received the com- mission's recommendation and also those of Mr. Kingery and Mr. Crane, and had not had sufficient time for the careful consideration which the coun- cil is giving to all phases of this par- ticular subject. Winnetka C. of C. Seeks More Vice-presidents The vice-presidents of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce believe in in- creasing the population of the village. First Vice-president Bob Doepel, a short time ago reported an increase in the family. Then Second Vice-presi- dent Harold Hill did likewise. Now Third Vice-president Vic Killian comes along with a similar report, and the Chamber of Commerce February News Letter pertinently inquires, "Why not be a Vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce ?" What Should a Service of Worship Include? The Young Men's class of Win- netka Congregational church at its meeting Sunday morning at 10 o'clock will consider, "What should a service of worship include? Should it con- tain the few elements all desire or include something for everybody?" These and similar questions raised last Sunday will form the basis of dis- cussion by the class tomorrow. NEXT WEEK IN WINNETKA February 11--New Trier High school, 8, play. February 13--Community House, 6:30, Chamber of Commerce din- ner. February 14--Community House, 4-7:15-9, motion pictures. February 15-- Community House, 8:15, Community Drama club-play, "The Lion and the Mouse." February 16--New Trier High school, 5:30, Girls' club banquet. Community House, 8:15, Commu- nity Drama club play, "The Lion and the Mouse." February 17 -- Community House, 12:15, Rotary club luncheon. Community House, 4-7:15-9, mo- tion pictures. New Trier High school, 7:30, bas- ketball, Morton at New Trier. Skokie school, 8:15, play. February 18 -- Community House, 8, Young People's club dance. Skokie school, 8:15, play. Police Business Only So-So, Says Chief's Report Of the fifteen arrests made by the Winnetka police during the month of January, six were on charges of drunk- enness and disorderly conduct, in all of which cases fines were assessed, according to the report of Chief of Police W. M. Peterson submitted to the Village Council Tuesday evening. In the absence of Trustee D. F. McPherson, chairman of the Police committee, the report was read by: President Henry F. Tenney. Three of the arrests were for speed- ing ; three for displaying ficticious li- censes; one for violation of parking laws; one for using obscene language and one was a "fugitive" turned over to the Evanston police. Three burglaries were reported, of the "prowler" type. One automobile was stolen and two stolen cars were recovered. The value of stolen property was $1,373. That of stolen property recovered, $2,050. There were nine accidents during the month, but no death resulted. Three children, reported lost, were found and returned to their parents. Nineteen places of business, supposed to have been locked at closing time. were found "open" by the vigilant Cops, who, just to round out a full month of detail, shot six dogs. Here- after, these poor, deserted canines, will be electrocuted in Winnetka. Prepare Observance of Lent, Beginning Feb. 22 Plans are well under way at the Win- netka Congregational church for the observance of Lent, which begins on February 22 this year. There is to be a series of talks on great religious literature, most of it current. The Rev. James Austin Richards and the Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin will preach a series of sermons on the essence of the Christian religion, making clear the central things of the religious life. These sermons are to be given Sun- day mornings, and at Vespers Mr. Goodwin will preach a series of ser- mons dealing with the lives of some great disciples of Jesus. On Tuesday mornings Mr. Richards will give talks on the religious life with special refer- ence to current ideas on psychology. Missioner Dr. Karl Morgan Block, rector of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, St. Louis, Mo., begins a "Preaching Missions" in Christ church, Winnetka, Sunday, January 12. Spe- cial meetings and services are to be held under his direction throughout next week. Dr. Block is particularly interested in work with young people. He is one of the younger generation of Episcopal leaders and a brilliant preacher who has gained favorable recognition throughout the Episcopal denomination. MINIATURE IN EXHIBIT A miniature portrait on ivory of Tohn S. Miller, Jr., son of the John S. Millers of 700 Rosewood avenue, is on exhibition at the Art institute dur- ing the Chicago Artists' exhibit. It is the work of Kate Bacon Bond of 839 Ash street. Do You Know? 1 How many schools of North- western University are located on McKinlock Campus? 2 Was the year 1900 a leap year? 3 In shipping measure, how much is a register ton? Texas is the largest state in area, what is the next largest? 4 5 'What Democratic candidate ran against Coolidge in 1924? 'When was the first Chicago Daylight Ordinance passed? On what date will Easter Sun- day fall this year? 7 The answers to these questions will be found in the classified columns. MANY NEW FACES IN "LION AND THE MOUSE" Unusually Interesting Cast Re- cruited for Community Drama Production Feb. 15-16 There will be many new faces on the stage at the Winnetka Community House on the nights of Wednesday and Thursday, February 15 and 16, when the Community Players present "The Lion and the Mouse." It being the policy of the Community Drama club to use as many as possible of those who show interest in acting during the year, a play was chosen calling for an exceptionally large cast. It will afford many newcomers the opportunity to break into the activities of this popular community enterprise. The part of the "Lion," John Burkett Ryder, a big man of business whose influence reaches even into the United States senate, will be played by Bur- ton Atwood, Jr. "The Mouse," Shirley Rossmore, the daughter of a man his conspiracies have disgraced, and the part taken by many prominent act- resses when this play was at the height of its popularity, will be por- trayed by Mrs. Howard Bowers. Carl Johnson Is Hero Frank Bailey has been cast as Judge Rossmore, the victim of Ryder's trust, around whose impeachment by the Senate the action of the play centers. As Jefferson Ryder, son of the "Lion," Carl Johnson will have an opportunity to handle a big part--that of the hero in the play. ; The following is a list of the remain- ing characters in "The Lion and the Mouse" and the players who will represent them: Eudocia, Mrs. John Ritchie; Rev. Pontifex Deetle, D. B. Middleton; Jane Deetle, Miss Frances Ellison; Mrs. Rossman, Mrs. William A. McKinney : Miss Nesbit, Mrs. John Marshall; Ex-Judge Stott, James Dem- ing; Hon. Fitzroy Bagley, Ralph Varney; Senator Roberts, Mr. Jame- son; Kate Roberts, Miss Myrtle Ness; Mrs. John Jacob Ryder, Mrs. David Graff; Jorgens, Mr. Harold Weld; Expressman, Jack Anderson. Timely Production "The Lion and the Mouse" is being produced under the direction of Mrs. R. F. Feagans, and Mrs. Louis Sher- man is doing the stage settings. The play is particularly timely right now, when the influence of big business in government is a nation-wide topic of discussion and will probably be a lead- ing issue in the coming presidential election. Chickenpox, Mumps Lead January Disease Record Chickenpox and mumps, numerically, comprised the principal part of the Jan- uary report of Dr. H. A. Orvis, Win- netka health officer, to the Village coun- cil at its meeting last Tuesday evening. There were 43 cases of the former and 10 of the latter. Only three other cases of communi- cable diseases were reported, but they are of a much more serious nature, one each nf scarlet fever, typhoid and pneumonia. Dr. Orvis reported he has been unable to trace the source of the typhoid in- fection. Four baby clinics were held during the month. Of the forty-one babies in at} "endance, only three were referred to physicians.