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_ ~ WINNETKA WEEKLY" A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community VOL. XIII, NO. 10 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1924 "PRICE FIVE CENTS RADIO TO HELP CHURCH JUBILEE News of the Congregational i Church Anniversary to Be Broadcast COMMITTEES AT WORK Women to Have Important Part in Plans The radio, newspapers and a series of personal invitations will carry the word of the Winnetka Congregational church's 50th anniversary celebration next October, according to plans mapped out this week by the various committees now diligently at work perfecting the myriad details of the prospective golden jubilee. Dr. J. O. Ely, chairman of the exec- utive committee in charge of arrange- ments for celebrating the 50th anni- versary of the church, presided over a meeting attended by chairmen and mem- bers of the various committees, and many other interested people, Sunday afternoon, May 11, in the Neighbor- hood room of Community House. About fifty men and women attended. Plans for the celebration are now be- ginning to assume tangible form and a temporary office to handle the work in- volved has been opened in the church library. Mrs. Marian H. Cazier has been named assistant secretary for the anniversary work. Need More Help In the general discussion it was brought out that the plans for the an- niversary contemplate an elaborate and distinctive program, which suggests at the present time urgent need for more assistance. The pageant and dinner committees in particular will be pleased to receive suggestions and assistance, it is stated. ~ Reports were heard from the follow- ing committees at Sunday's session: Historical committee, Mrs. Carrie B. Prouty; invitation, Merritt Starr; pub- licity, Charles Eastman, pageant, Mrs. B. F. Langworthy; anniversary dinner, Mrs. Ayres Boal; finance, E. J. Allse- brooke; Woman's society, Mrs. David S. Lazier; Men's class, Glenn C. Bull; Young People's society, Plianbet Rich- ards; church school, JoWe Ps Davies. Proving that the committees will be modern and up-to-date in every respect, announcement was made of the appoint- ment of a radio committee, with Judge Charles M. Thomson as chairman. Committee reports in general showed that the preliminary organization had been passed and that the development of plans was progressing favorably. Many Absent Members It was shown in the report of the invitation committee that the week of October 19-26 would be set aside as an- niversary and home-coming week. A fact of interest brought out in this re- port was that there are in the neighbor- hood of 200 absent members of the church, that is, people who have left the village, but retain their memberships, and approximately 200 former members. It is proposed that invitations be sent to all these people as well as to many other persons and organizations. In fact, it was the sense of the meeting that the invitations be as broad in scope as was feasible. The first invitation will go out this week, to be followed, prob- ably in a month, by another containing a tentative program, and a later invita- tion to go out in September containing a more definite program. Far-Reaching Publicity The publicity committee brought out plans for proposed publicity in cities and towns where residents receive invita tions. It is the idea that a story be prepared, probably in syndicated form, telling of the Winnetka Community church, Community House, and the splendid community spirit fostered there- by, and this be run by local newspapers with the item naming the residents who have received invitations to attend the 50th anniversary celebration. The Woman's society will play an important part in the celebration. It is contemplated that the society will prepare a room at Community House to be used as a general reception room, where tea will be served in the after- noon. The women will also conduct a volunteer sight-seeing service. This service will be in charge of Mrs. Fred- erick Thomas. Inspirational Talk g After committee reports, an informal discussion was participated in by Mrs. (Continued on Page 6) R. H./&dELL IS NEW C. OF C. PRESIDENT R. H. Schell, well known north shore dry goods merchant, was elected presi- dent of the Winnetka Chamber of Com- merce for the year 1924-25, at the an- nual election of officers held in con- junction with a dinner, at Community House on Wednesday evening, May 14. Other officers elected at this same meeting were as follows: H. W. Paul- son, first vice-president; Vic Killian, second vice-president; August Peters, third vice-president; I. J. Hayes, fourth vice-president; B. W. Blow, fifth vice- president. W. T. Wersted was elected secretary,» and Gustaf Nelson, re-elected treasurer, It was the consensus of the entire organization that unusual credit was due the retiring president, Earl Wein- stock, for his efficient leadership during the first and doubtless the most exacting year of the existence of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Weinstock, at Wednesday's meeting, has given a wealth of his time to the supervision of Chamber of Commerce affairs during the organization period and it has been largely through his efforts, and those of Secretary Raymond Kloepfer, Treas- urer Gustaf Nelson and members of the executive committee that the Cham- ber of Commerce has found a firm foot- ing and is already counted among the most important civic organizations of the village. In addition to sponsoring numerous local forward-looking movements, the Chamber of Commerce has taken the .nitiative in the campaign to secure a federal building for Winnetka to sup- plant the present quite inadequate head- quarters of the postoffice. WOMEN ARRANGE GARDEN MARKET Annual Event Is Scheduled for Muy 24 The Garden club of Winnetka will hold its annual Garden market on the Village common Saturday, May 24, when, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning and 5 o'clcok in the afternoon, there will be on display a beautiful array of flowers, plants, garden accessories and vegetables for the householders and amateur gar- deners of the village. Co-operation of all villagers inter- ested in gardening is sought in order- ing plants and garden appertenances through the Garden market. The local nurserymen, including Henry Ig, Clarence Hubbard who specializes in iris and peonies; Frank Borovicka and Frank Mueller of Hubbard Woods' George H. Edwards and Stachel who] will have an exhibit of his famous Holland tulips. Mrs. Hathaway Watson is general chairman of the Garden market, with Mrs. Frederick Scott and Mrs. John Hardin serving as co-chairmen. Mrs. Harry Barnum is to be chair- man of the booth for perennials, Mrs. George Forrest in charge of the an- nuals, Mrs. Walter Wallace presiding over- the vegetables, and Mrs. Mon- tague Ferry chairman of the garden hats and accessories booth. Mrs. Whitman will take care of the ice cream cone sales, while little Mar- guerite Watson and Florence Riddle will supervise the grab bag. An important feature of the market will be the luncheon which every resi- dent of the village is urged to enjoy. Under the direction of Mrs. Marcus Richards, the women will offer speci- alties vin salads and sandwiches and the inevitable hot dogs, ice cream, cake and coffee. This season's Garden market is de- signed to be a gay and festive oc- casion. It will abound in colors, with red and yellow striped awnings protecting the booths and red umbrellas shading the fruit stands. Men's Class Plans Trip to Buena Memorial Church Members of the Men's Sunday Morning class at the Winnetka Con- gregational church are planning to attend the Andrew Stevenson class at Buena Memorial Presbyterian church, Chicago, at the regular class hour, Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The class at the Buena church is said to be one of the most famous organ- izations of its kind in the United States. Those members of the Winnetka class who will find it impossible to go to Chicago, will meet at the customary class hour in Community House when Prof, William A. Hadley will discuss the subject, "The Literature of King Solomon." it was brought out ROTARY AWAITS CHARTER NIGHT Winnetka Club to Receive Document at Ceremonies Next Thursday EXPECT MANY PEOPLE Rotary International Has Nearly 1700 Clubs Winnetka Rotary club has com- pleted elaborate arrangements for the celebration of its Charter Night, Thursday, May 22, in the dining hall of New Trier Township. High school. The ceremonies will start with a dinner at 6:30. Under the general supervision of President Frederick Edson Clerk and the Charter Night committee, plans call for the attendance of some 150 visiting Rotarians from within the 40th district of Rotary International, comprising the northern part of the state. Special music will be furnished for the occasion by the New Trier High band. Special representatives of Rotary International will be on hand to pres- ent the charter and start the "baby club" on the way to its responsibil- ities. The Wilmette Rotary club voted at its luncheon this week to bring a 100 percent attendance to the charter ceremonies. More Than 1670 Clubs Rotary International, the world wide organization of which the Rotary club organized in Winnetka becomes a member on the granting of its char- ter by the International board of di- rectors, embraces a membership of more than 1670 clubs in twenty-seven countries with individual memberships of more than one hundred thousand Rotarians. The governing board of this organization consists of nine men elected annually during an interna- tional convention. The president and seven directors are chosen by the delegates to the convention. Of the seven directors the delegates from clubs in the United States and from all countries save Great Britain and Canada, choose five. The delegates from the British isles choose one and the delegates from Canada choose one. The new board meets immediately after the election and elects an eighth director, usually from some section or country in which Rotary is strongly represented, but which the exigencies of the annual election have failed to represent on the board. Three vice presidents are also elected by the board from the directors chosen. The secretary is also chosen at this meet- ing of the board. The secretary is, under the constitution of Rotary In- ternational, the active managing ot- ficer of the organization. Chesley R. Perry of Chicago and Glencoe, was chosen for this office when the orig- inal association of Rotary clubs was formed in this country in 1910, and has filled thet office ever since, being re-elected annually by each board. National Headquarters Here The secretary's office is located in Chicago. The work which is carried on there is completely systematized into departments organized for ren- dering efficient and individual service to all Rotary clubs. Constant contact (Continued on Page 6) Bring Up Your Children In a REAL HOME! Note the fine points of the home described below. BIGGEST BARGAIN IN WIN- netka. Owner leaving town will sacrifice his cozy 7 rm. home for $2,500 under market value. 30 ft. living room, large fireplace, 4 bedrooms, double garage, large lot, fruit and shade trees, excellent neighborhood, near schools and transportation. Price for quick sale only $13,500. Terms. Phone Winn. 1226. HOMELESS PEOPLE Find Homes in OUR WANT ADS. YOU ARE INVITED TO SUNDAY CLUB MEETING "Are you to be one of the charter members of the Young People's Sunday Evening club now being formed at Com- munity House?" That is the question put by sponsors of the recently inaugurated movement among the young people in the Winnetka Congregational church. "If you are to be one of the charter members," continues a communication, "do not fail to be on hand Sunday eve- ning, May 18, at 6 o'clock for an infor- mal supper in Camp Fire room of Com- munity House, which is to be followed by a chat on just what a Sunday Eve- ning club in Winnetka should be and how it should function to best serve the needs of the village?" The idea of a Sunday Evening club for young people originated with a group in the Congregational church but has rapidly spread along broad non-sectarian lines, it is announced, so that anyone not already affiliated with a similar organi- zation may join this group which bids fair to serve the community in a capac- ity never before essayed by any other local enterprise. "The eyes of a great many community leaders in this country are focused on Winnetka for such things as its schools, its churches, its Community House and its broad and democratic outlook," con- cludes the challenge, "so let Winnetka not fail in this new venture. Help us with your sympathy, friendliness and en- thusiasm in making this first meeting an indication of what the future gath- erings will mean to this unique Sun- day Evening club." LEADERS BACK Y. W. CAMPAIGN Winnetka Women Listed Among Drive Speakers Even a fire scare from a small blaze in the cafeteria below, at one of their pep luncheons, failed to discourage the three hundred women, who are help- ing the Young Womens Christian as- sociation in it annual canvass in progress May 12-22. They marched in orderly fashion down to the street, and when the excitement subsided, marched back and reported $70,000 to- ward the $183,000 goal. Captains of the teams that are working through- out Chicago and its suburbs have been meeting at the central branch, 59 E. Monroe street, every noon this week to report the progress their teams are making. The canvass will continue until Thursday of next week. "In presenting the case of the Y. W. C. A. to the business man, we workers must sell it as a business proposition --an organization for business girls," said Mrs. Annie Peaks Kenney, head of the home economics department of the Illinois Merchants Trust com- pany, as she addressed the luncheon on Wednesday. "In every girl's life comes a time when she is called on suddenly to make a decision--a de- cision that will influence the rest of her life. If she has had early train- ing, good influences surrounding her, she will have little difficulty in choos- ing right. The girl at home has her parents to advise her. In a city where thousands of girls live away from home and work in the stores, offices and factories, the Y. W. C. A. supplies this influence. The thirteen Chicago centers of activity, with their oppor- tunities for play, education, exercise and friendships, give the girls a natural and happy outlet for their energy and high spirits." Other speakers scheduled for the meetings are: William P. Sidley, of Winnetka; Marquis Eaton, Frank Loomis, Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber, of Winnetka; Dr. A".G. McCarthey and Mrs. Charles Folds. Indian Hill Ready for Opening Memorial Day Indian Hill Golf c¢lub has arranged its men's golf schedule for the 1924 season. This schedule, prepared un- der supervision of Rush C. Butler, chairman of the Golf and Events com- mittee, shows many interesting events. The season will open officially with the Decoration Day tournament, the winner of which will be given the Memorial trophy. Beginning with this event of May 30 the schedule an- novnces that there will follow a series covering every Saturday up to and in- cluding September 6. The most im- portant events are those of Fourth of July and Labor Day. Joe MacMorran is Indian Hill's professional. It is expected that this summer's season will be the most popular in the club's history. FORM P.T. A. AT NEW TRIER Clarence T. MacNeille Is Named President of New Association ORGANIZED ON MAY 9 Procedure is Climax to Par- ents' Night Clarence T. MacNeille, of Glencoe, last Friday was elected president of the New Trier Township High School Parent-Teacher association at an orginization meeting held at the secondary school in connection with the second annual Parents' Night. Organization of the association fol- lowed a report by a previously ap- pointed organization committee com- prising E. L. Scheidenhelm, of Wil- mette; A. R. Hulbert, of Kenilworth; Mrs. ]. M. Olmsted, of Winnetka, and Mrs. Douglas H. Carnell, of Glencoe. Elected to serve as officers with Mr. MacNeille were Mrs. James Porter, of Winnetka, vice president, and Mrs. Edgar Stevens, of Kenilworth, secre- tary-treasurer. Name Section Chairmen The organization consists of four sections with a chairman for each section, according to Frederick Edson Clerk, "superintendent of New Trier high school. The senior section, con- sisting of parents having children in the senior class, will be presided over by Mrs. George Gordon, of Winnetka, as chairman; the junior section by Mrs. Arthur Deibold, of Wilmette, and the sophomore section by Mrs. George Pope, of Glencoe. The chairman, of the freshmen section will not be selected until the first meeting of the association, next autumn. This method provides a 'comprehensive organization scheme for the Parent-Teacher associ- ation, and one which insures effective work, Mr. Clerk asserts. , Friday's Parents' night proved a suc- cess beyond the fondest hopes of the school authorities, Superintendent Clerk declared when informing Wil- Mette Life that the attendance indi- cated from 60 to 70 percent of the households represented in the school population. Children Remain Home Students were absent from the class- rooms, having been granted a day's vacation, and the parents were invited to go through the class sessions in their stead. The school day was trans- ferred to the early evening hours and in each room the parents were given brief talks regarding the school work 'by the instructors. At the conclusion of the "class work," the parents met in the audi- torium, where Superintendent Clerk spoke concerning the general curri- culum and plans of the school and en- tered a plea for cooperation. The Parent-Teacher association was organized and officers elected at the conclusion of Mr. Clerk's address. BOYS MAKE CLAVILUX Willard Dent, Alfred Osgood and Roger Hill, pupils in Greeley school, have constructed a clavilux light organ and Thursday morning of this week entertained the children of the school with several compositions. PLEASE READ THIS! Do Not Call Winnetka 388 when you wish to reach Winnetka Talk! Winnetka Talk phone num- bers are Winnetka 2000 or Winnetka 2001. In view of the fact that Winnetka 388 was formerly the Talk phone number, many calls are still directed to that number which has since been given to a private residence in the village. It is obviously annoying for a family to re- ceive repeated calls (six to ten daily has been the average) that are meant for Winnetka Talk. This family has been long-suffering and kind, but human endurance has its limits, as most of us can attest. When calling Winnetka Talk please say Winnetka 2000. Thank You!