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4 L p r A Rp bs ip i a \ - > INNET SECTION ONE --: PAGES ONE TO EIGHT KA WEEKLY Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk ALK . VOL."VII1, NO. 39. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1919 SIXTEEN PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS COMMUNITY HOUSE SEEKS NEW MEMBERS Director Davies and Members of the Board of Governcrs Send Out Letters and Application Blanks EXPLAIN MANY BENEFITS Show that Community House Has "Become a Village Institution Cov- ering many Needs Director of the Winnetka Com- munity House, Rev. J. W. F. Davies, has directed the distribution of circulars to residents of Winnetka requesting renewed interest in the work of Community House. The pur- pose of the campaign is to enlist new contributions to and members of the Community House. The letter reads in part as follows: In Ninth Year Dear Friends: Community House has well under way the work of its ninth year, since its organization in 1911. Gymnasium classes, group organizations and the various clubs have been formed, and others are materializing. . Community House is a Village in- stitution, its purpose being to provide a center for wholesome recreation for young and old, and a meeting place for all group activities. It has helped to make Winnetka what it is, and its continued service is indis- pensable to the welfare of the Vil- lage. Your co-operation is needed to maintain this enterprise. Community House 1s supported al- most entirely by annual voluntary subscriptions, contributors being en- titled to memberships by virtue of their support. Single memberships may be obtained at $2 each and en- title the holder to all the privileges extended by the various organizations of the house. Enclosed with the letters are mem- bership application blanks and con- tribution forms. The Governors of House are: William C. Boyden, Victor Elting, W.. B. Mcllvaine. S. Bowles. King, Community "Rev. J. W. F. Davies, director. EDWIN C. AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER | Edwin C. Austin, 1330 Sheridan road, was elected Saturday, Decem- ber 6, a member of the New Trier Township High School Board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Major E. J. Vattmann. In all precincts in Glencoe, Win netka and Kenilworth Mr. Austin was elected without opposition. In Wilmette he was second choice re- ceiving 58 votes as against 96 for J. R. Gathercoal. The ballot was as follows: Glencoe, Austin... ric cian ys Jens 32 Winnetka, "Austin... . co iv. 26 Kenilworth. Austin .i......c a0 53 Wilmette, Austin ..58, Gathercoal..9% According to election officials Mr. Gathercoal's petition was filed with the clerk of elections too late to| permit the name to be placed on the official ballot. SISTER OF WINNETKAN DIES AT LAKE FOREST Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Fowler Weed of Lake Forest, sister of Mrs. L. B. Sherman, 575 Sheridan road, were held from the home in Lake Forest, Tuesday, at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Weed died st her home in lake Forest, Sunday December 7. She is survived by the husband, Wil- liam F. Weed, her father, Bernard Fowler, a brother and four sisters. MASQUERADE DANCE The Evanston Bulla Bulla club will give its third annual masquerade dance on Tuesday evening, January 6, at Jones' hall, Wilmette. The dance is under the supervision of "Baumy" and the stirring strains of music will be furnished by Wulff's orchestra. AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE Two automobiles got tangled at Elm street and Lincoln avenue, Wed- nesday morning of this week. In the first place a machine, owned by Mrs. Percy Adler of Lincoln avehue, be- came stalled immediately east of the North Shore line tracks. Along came a man in another car and crashed right into the Adler machine. Both machines were slightly' damaged. Mrs. Adler had journeyed to a near- by garage to order her car towed in when the collision occurred. snowy, "wintry days Winnetka Teachers Get $1,200 Salary Minimum by Action of School Board Teachers' salaries in Winnetka were placed on a $1200 minimum bas- is by the Board of Education at its meeting Thursday evening. This minimum will go into effect beginning July 1, 1920, and will result in teach- ers who remain on the force receiving full salaries through the summer months. This action on the part of the Board of Education follows the action by the County Superintendent establishing a minimum throughout the county Winnetka went into the lead last spring by es- tablishing a $1000 minimum. Now that the whole of Cook county and many places outside of Cook county have come up to this minimum, Win- netka's opportunity to get the cream of teachers would be greatly dimin- ished, were it not for an increase in the salary rate. Glencoe has had a $1200 minimum this year and High- land Park $1350. : In recommending this action to the Board of Education Superintendent Washburne presented data gathered from a careful study 'of the actual expenses of teachers in Winnetka. This study revealed the fact that less than a quarter of the teachers in Winnetka were receiving a salary sufficient to carry them through the year. The minimum amount on which a single woman, boarding in Win- netka at the standard rate of $10 a week, can live is $1284 a year, ac- cording to this study. In establishing a $1200 minimum it is assumed that those teachers who are receiving the minimum salary will earn the differ- ence between this and the lowest amount on which they can live through the year by summer-school teaching or tutoring. The graduated scale of salary increases based upon experience, professional training, and efhciency will remain in force. At the same meeting the Board of Education confirmed the appoint- ment of Mrs. Thomas H. Ellison as a special assistant in the domestic science department. Mrs. Ellison will conduct classes for tuition at the Greeley school from 3 until 4 o'clock on Friday afternoons for little chil- dren, and from 4 until 5 o'clock for older ones. She may later open a class for older children at the Horace Mann school... Mrs. Ellison will be paid entirely from the tuition of pupils taking her special work, but will come under the general super- vision of the Public schools, which will duly accredit her work. Nearly sixteen per cent of the to- tal school taxes for the present year were reported to the Board of Edu- cation as non-collectable. This is an unprecedented amount, and will re- sult in throwing the Board over $12,000 further into debt. An investi- gation is being made to discover the cause for this large amount of non- collectable taxes, and if possible to remove the cause. It is hoped that when the 1919 taxes, based upon the new tax rate voted last June, begin to come in the deficit of the Board will gradually be cleared off. It is on the basis of the larger income which should begin next April that the teachers' salary minimum has been increased. A diploma issued by thé National Education association commending the Winnetka Public schools for high professional spirit and 100 per cent | enrollment of the teaching force in the National Education association was presented to the Board at its meeting. Mr. Calvin Fentress, elected to serve for the unexpired term of Mr. Edward Yeomans, and Mrs. John Olmsted, elected to serve for the un- expired term of Mrs. George Gor- don. took their places on the School Board for the first time at Thursday's meeting. "THE DAYS OF REAL SPORT" YES, THEY'VE FADED AWAY In the gool old days of real s L ) sport Justice C. T. Northup was wont, on ; é to hitch old dobbin to a stylish speeding sleigh and go skimming with--another-- bassenger--over the snowclad coun-| try sides. In this day of the motor car and scarcity of the equine species the iustice has found little use for that stylish sleigh so he has placed it on the market at a greatly reduced price. | Owners of prancing notice! steeds pleace BOY SCOUT PICTURES Today will see the "Arizona Cat- Claw" at the Community House under the direction of the Boy Scouts. Another episode of the "Carter Case" will be shown. Barbara Castleton and Irving Cummings will be featured in| next Saturday's movies the title of the release heing "The Heart of a Girl". It is a stirring political story. RENDER "MESSIAH" Of interest to many Winnetkans is the Christmas Community Messiah performance to be given at the First Methodist church, Evanston, Sunday evening, December 21, jointly by the Evé4nston Musical club and the Com- munity Music association of Evans- ton. ROSEWOOD CIRCLE MEETS The Rosewood circle met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. Johnson, 997 Vine street. . At the same time the East Willow street circle met at the home of Mrs. Mare Newman. 516 Willow street. Mrs. Sylvan Hirschberg was assist- ing hostess. MORE PROGRAMS The supply of beautiful souvenir programs presented to Winnetka veterans of the World war at the Welcome Home reception at Com- munity House two weeks ago, has not been exhausted. Service men who did not receive their programs are re- quested to apply at Community House offices at any time to obtain a program free of charge. ert PREPARING FOR PLAYLET The Holy Name society of the Sac- red Heart church several playlets to be held the latter part of this month. The Holy Name society of Sacred Heart church will hold its n.eeting to be held next Tuesday. is preparing for annual election of officers at its monthly HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES SUNDAY P. M. The annual Christmas festivities at New Trier Township High school will be held at the High school Sun- day at 4:30 o'clock. The entertainment will be in the nature of a concert participated in by the two Glee clubs of the school-- boys and girls-- the New Trier band, 'and the children of the public | schools of Wilmette, Kenilworth, {and Glencoe. All residents of the north shore |are invited to attend the festivities. 'YOU MAY HELP RELIEF AND AID ON CHRISTMAS Toys, books, ornaments and of course, the practical things in the {way of clothing and shoes, are espe- | cially needed this time of the year. Send everything you can spare to | Miss Kate Dwyer, 858 Elm street, where they will be sold for the bene- fit of the Winnetka Relief and Aid society, 6r phone Mrs. Lawrence Stein, Winnetka 170, to have pack- ages called for. | i | i | | TRIANGLE CLUB DANCE The Triangle club will give a dance at the Winnetka Woman's club, Tuesday evening, December 16, at 8 o'clock. The club orchestra will furnish the music. ce A A A READ THIS! For the information of pres- ent and prospective subscribers to the Winnetka Weekly Talk the management cf the publica- tion announces that on and af- | ter January 1, 1920, the annual EE | i | | i WE ly Talk will be increased by one dollar making the subscrip- I], tion price of the publication | two dollars per annum as against the present rate of one dollar per annum. : The management of The Weekly Talk had wished to maintain the original rate of one dollar per annum but the ccnstantly increasing cost of publication has necessitated an advance in the subscription |. | price. i Subscribers whe desire to re- new their subscriptions and others who wish to enter their names on the subscription list are to have the advantage of the original price by payment of subscription in advance be- fore January 1, 1920. A TRA | subscription rate of The Week- h : | bn REAL ESTATE FIRM GPENS NEW SUB-DIVISION HERE McGuire and Orr Offer Winnetka Residents Initial Opportunity To Purchase Lots McGuire and Orr, Real estate operators of the north shore this week announced the opening of the "Winnetka Heights" subdivision. The sub-division as described by the rep- resentatives of the real estate firm is bounded by Fig street on the north, Locust street on the east, Pine street on the south and Rosewood avenue on the west. Ely street, Starr road and Locust street are to be opened and the street improvements put in as soon as the Village authorities award the contracts, according to the firm mem- bers, are now in process. The prop- erty has already been surveyed and the streets marked. Iron stakes have been driven at the corners of each lot. The opening of the new sub-di- vision, according to McGuire and Orr representatives, is in line with the effort to co-operate in every possible way to help maintain Winnetka the "high-class suburban community it has always been". Winnetka res- idents, it is said, will be offered the first opportunity to purchase lots in this territory before they are opened to the general public. The location of the new sub-di- vision is within easy distance from both the Winnetka and Hubbard Woods railway stations, near the new Municipal Golf links and with- in a very short distance of the pro- posed new school location. CHRIST CHURCH MEMBERS CONDUCT BIG CAMPAIGN Meeting at Parish House Sunday Dis- played Enthusiasm of Members; Returns in Sunday One of the most enthusiastic gath- erings ever held of the people of Christ church took place in the Parish house Sunday. It inaugurated the Nation-wide campaign of the Episcopal church in Winnetka." Some 150. men and women met for the supper and for a discussion of the methods and objectives of the cam- paign. 3 i The church canvass of the Village has continued throughout the week and the informal reports received to ate have been most encouraging. The final reports of the campaign teams will be made at a similar meeting to be held in the Parish house tomorrow evening. POLICE CO-OPERATE TO RECOVER AUTOMOBILES "Railroaders" selected Friday even- ing, December 5, as the time ard the Winnetka: Woman's club as the scene of their activities. The came into the Village from Wilmette where they had pilfered da automobile. Casting eyes upon a beautiful coupe parked near the Woman's club they | decided upon a hurried trade, left the Wilmette car and sped away with the coupe which happened to be the property of John Nash Ott, 4 Indian Hill road. The Wilmeit> machine was recovered by Chisf Peterson's forces and the Winnztka cdr was found abandoned by the Wilmette police. They simply traded. | COMMUNITY CHRISTMA Preliminary plans for the annual ! Community Christmas celebration give evidence of a splendid program lon the Village Commons on Christ- | mas Eve. There will be a huge Christmas tree about which will he grouped the school children who will entertain with Christmas carols. In the event of inclement weather "it is expected the festivities will be held at the Winnetka Woman's club. RIFLE SQUAD Winnetka now possesses a highly efficient © rifle squad. It consists Coppers Hanselman and Ottone who are equipped with high power rifles and a side-car-motorcycle with which to answer hurry up burglar calls. SKATING POND The skating pond at Skokie school is being put in condition this week and will. be ready for use soon, weather permitting. "A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS" "A Damsel in Distress" will be the feature film at the Community House next Friday. It will feature June Caprice and Creighton Hale. R. W. HARDENBURGH HEADS LEGION POST Members of Winnetka Post of Am- erican Legion Held First Annual Election of Officers last Tuesday CANDIDATES WITHDRAW Race Is Between Hardenburgh and Boal When Others Quit the Ballot Raymond W. Hardenburgh, Tues- day evening, Dece A mber .9, was elect- ey commander of the Winnetka Ps gf ithe American Legion over Ayres oal, the other candidate for the im- portant position. Originally there ha candidates for the rr i mander. At the meeting Tuesday evening, however, Hoyt N. McClain and Herve Badgerow withdrew from the list at a time when the members ad requested additional names be placed on the ballot. i y J M. Dickinson the only eandidate or Vice commander was named to assume the duties of that office. i Other Officer Selected Harold L. Clark was ele - retary and Noble Hale ed Seer urer of the local post. They were lone candidates on the ballot for the respective offices. The candidates for the various offices were selected recently by a nominating committee The officers elected at the Tuesday evening meeting represent the per- manent leaders of the organization. They will assume office to replace the temporary officials chosen upon &#- ganization of the Post several months ago. DO'S AND DON'TS FROM UNCLE SAM'S POSTAL DEPARTMENT Some "do's" and don'ts" for the people of Winnetka to follow during the Christmas rush in regard to mail and parcel post: DO mail Christmas cards early in order to avoid congestion of parcel post. Tlirst class mail is given pre- ference in handling the mails so it is desirable to avoid as much trouble as possible when the "the big ones" begin to pour in. ) DO wrap packages well as they re- ceive more handling during the rush season than the thin paper and thread in which they are. usually wrapped and held together can with- stand.and still remain. intact. DON'T fail to put a two-cent stamp on an envelope containing a postal card bearing writing as such mail is considered first "class. DON'T fz2il to mail all parcels and first class mail EARLY. This season promises to be the biggest the postal service has ever. witnessed and you can assure yourself of better service if you do your mailing early. In- formation from a reliable source is to the effect that some of the mail trains will be taken off while the coal shortage continues. Another Treason for mailing early. | WANT HOME-MADE CANDIES . FOR HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS Director Otis of Red Cross 'head- quarters at the Fort Sheridan hos- pital has issued an'urgent request to the women .. of Winnetka: to make candies and cookies for Christmas for the bed patients at the hospital. The home-made confections are to be mailed direct addressed to Mr. Otis, Red: Cross headquarters, Fort Sheridan, III. It is requested the parcels be mailed. so as. to reach the Fort on the day before Christmas. BROTHER OF WINNETKA MAN DIES SUDDENLY IN CHICAGO Funeral services for George R. Dean, brother of: Arthur R. Dean, 441 Willow street, who died suddenly at the Henrotin hospital, Chicago, on Wednesday, were held today at 2 o'clock at St. Chrysostom's church, Chicago. Mr. Dean is survived by the widow, Mrs. - Emily Washburne Dean. He was well known in Winnetka. BREAKS ARM Frederick B. Thomas is carrying an arm in a sling the result of an at- tempt to 'crank a balking machine. The accident occurred Saturday Saturday evening near the Winnetka Woman's club. Mr. Thomas had at- tended the Holiday Fete at the club house, i |