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of September: 25, 1926 WINNETKA TALK UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE RULES SHOW INEQUALITY Carleton W. Wazhburne of Win- netka Schools Points Out Dif- ficulties Facing Entrants The people of Illinois who read of the large number of students entering the University of Illinois probably have the impression that these young peo- ple come from homes equally distrib- uted over the state, says Carleton W. Washburne, superintendent of the Winnetka schools. People know that the university is supported by taxes raised by the several counties in pro- portion to their assessed valuation, and this fact suggests the idea that the students are distributed in much the same way. But the Illinois State Teachers' association has found that the attendance varies from either popu- lation or support, and that the youth of some counties have much better op- portunity to attend the university than do the youth of other counties. High school education is a prere- quisite to entering the university. Therefore, the chances of young peo- ple to enter the university are af- * fected by their opportunities to get high school education. But there are great inequalities in high school op- portunities in Illinois. For instance, Kane, Edwards, Ford, McHenry, De- Kalb and Hancock counties have 21 or 22 per cent of their entire school enrollment in their high schools, while Pope, Wayne, Hardin, Williamson and Hamilton counties have only 4 to 9 per cent of their enrollment in their high schools. But even if young people attend high school there may be a difference in the quality of the education and a re- sultant difference in their chances to enter the university. If the schools come up to certain standards they are accredited by the university and their graduates may enter without any other credentials of qualification than their high school diplomas. High schools that are not up to these stand- ards are not accredited, and their graduates are required to take entrance examinations, which are difficult for graduates from such schools to pass. In a certain group of twenty-five counties high schools are numerous and fifty-eight per cent of them are accredited. In twenty-five other coun- ties less able to support education, there are fewer high schools in pro- portion to population and only 38 per cent of their schools are accredited. The doors of the university are sup- posed to be open to all young people on equal terms, but in reality they are closed to those who are cut off from high school education. Therefore, if the state university is actually to function as a state institution equally available to all the youth of the state, high school opportunites must be made more equally available to the youth of the state. The Dorcas society will meet at 8 o'clock Tuesday, September 28, in the home of Mrs. A. Petersen, 893 Willow road, Winnetka. All members are urged to come and bring friends. Miss Ragnhild Punswick will assist the hostess. ag Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward Butler and family, 315 Poplar street, have return- ed to the village after spending part of their summer in Wisconsin and part in Michigan. They went to Minocqua, Wis., for three weeks, followed by a fortnight's stay at Bay View, Mich. nin Robert S. Fish of Hollywood, Cal, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Belter of 1079 Elm street this week. high ! An "American" Guarantee H! GH standard of workmanship insures each cleaning and pressing job, which includes our personal supervision until the garment is delivered. A phone call means instant service--delivery the same day for pressing. 541 Chestnut Street AMERICAN DRY CLEANING CO. Elsie Le Comte Phone Winn. 410 Permanent $15 Wave Even the most discriminating women may feel assured of satis- faction. Our waves last. Alice Beauty Shop 522 Linden Street Winnetka 800 -- Phones -- Wilmette 235 Winter Comfort OWisthe time to en- gage a cozy, com- fortable apart- ment at The Li- brary Plaza Hotel where you can en- joy a winter of ease and comfort. Come and see our one and two room kitchenette apart- ments today. Wibrary Plaza ~ Orrington Avenue at Church Street Phone University 8000 726 Elm Street ""The Home of the Well Groomed Car" WINNETKA wheels, frame and fenders. It will look like a brand new car! With our washing machine we can cleanse your car quickly, thoroughly, and carefully. At the same time by a new device we can repaint the Your car will look new all over! RICHARDSON'S GARAGE Winnetka 25