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WINNETKA TFALX Published weekly by Lloyd Hollister, Inec., 564 Lincoln March 8, 1912, at the post office at Winnetka, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Ave., Winnetka, Illinois. Entered as second class matter Subscription price $2.00 a year. VOL. XVI, NO. 1 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, MARCH 12, 1927 PRICE FIVE CENTS RELIEF AND AID IN ANNUAL FUND APPEAL Need of Funds for Local Welfare Work Constantly on Increase, Report Shows By Relief Worker (For Winnetka Relief and Aid) Once more the Winnetka Relief and Aid society wishes to direct your atten- tion to its work, which is your work. For twenty-one years, this organiza- tion has worked so efficiently and so unostentatiously that many people do not know that Winnetka has any poor. As was pointed out last year, this so- ciety started when there were only 2,500 people in the village, and now there are over 10,000. The society spent $100 that first year and during 1926 it has spent $5,063.25. As the vil- lage has grown, so has its needs and so has the work of this organization and there has been no other relief or- ganization to take care of local con- ditions. Meet Many Problems The board has met each month ars listened to the reports from the dif- ferent committees and from its nurse, Miss Garretson. The various problems and recommendations have been dis- cussed and acted upon. All of which just means that we have tried to make every dollar given us cover more ground than the ordinary dollar and a half, so that no one in Winnetka should have to do without needed fuel, food or medical attention. This has been no easy matter to accomplish this past year because we have had more demands than ever before and, as we have not received a proportionate in- crease in our revenue, we have had to dip into our slender reserve to make ends meet. When you receive our year book, we ask you all to read the reports of the various committees so that you can see for yourselves how varied have been our activites. We hope those who have given will feel that their money has been well spent and we ask a dona- tion from every family in Winnetka. Although we are hoping that those who are able will increase the amount of their contributions, the small donations also will be gratefully received, for we feel that this work should be supported by all Winnetka because it benefits all Winnetka. C. of C. Has Dinner, Meeting Next Monday The March meeting of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Assembly room at Community House, Monday evening, March 14, preceded by a dinner which will be served at 7 o'clock. During the din- ner hour a special entertainment by the Dixie Duo will be given. There are a number of important matters to come before the Chamber at this session, the officers are desirous that there be a good attendance of the members. NORTH SHORE WINS The first team of the North Shore Country Day schoo! defeated the How- ard basketball team, Friday of last week, 21 to 15. The North Shore sec- ond team was defeated by Howasd, 22 to 10. bi Park Bond Issue Becomes Subject of Heated Debate The proposition to issue bonds in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of that part of "No Man's Land" lying west of Sheridan road, for park pur- poses, prompted renewed interest this week with both proponents and oppo- nents of the issue to be balloted upon at the April 5 Township election get- ting down to more intensive campaign- ing among the citizens of New Trier. The New Trier Taxpayers' league, Robert H. Wallace of Winnetka, chair- man, came forth with the emphatic statement that it "finds the new $500,- 000 bond issue unwise," and an added extravagant tax burden. This position was substantiated by the league in a detailed consideration of the proposed bond issue containing pointed argu- ments against the proposition. The group of citizens favoring the bond issue were also busy and, through their principal spokesman, Arthur Bonnet, of Kenilworth, were setting forth their most convincing arguments. Of principal interest was a debate before the Wilmette Chamber of Com- merce on Monday with Mr. Bonnet and Mr. Wallace, upholding their re- spective standards. Masons Will Hear How Local Village Business Is Done The Masons of this vicinity will be favored, on Tuesday, March 15, with a talk by Village Manager H. I. Wool- hiser, who will discuss the subject, "The Management of a Village." "There has been a remarkable growth in Winnetka in the past ten years," reads a comment on next Tues- day's topic, "during which period Mr. Woolhiser has served faithfully and exceeding well. When one considers that our population has jumped from about 5000 to more than 10,000 during his management, one can grasp, at least partially, what a duty the Village Manager has to perform. During that time there has been wonderful pro- cress in municipal improvements and advancement." "Mr. Woolhiser's ability in this po- sition," the comment continues, "is well fortified by his previous experience as a consulting engineer in public utility work. He is a graduate of the College of Engineering of the University of Wisconsin. His interest in Masonic work dates back to college days when he was active in the Acacia fraternity. Next month the superintendent of Winnetka's public schools, Carleton W. Washburne, will address the lodge members on "Individual Education." CAUCUS MARCH 14! The 1927 Winnetka Village Cau- cus will be held Monday evening, March 14, at 8 o'clock in Matz hall, C~inunity House. Rumors cur- rent this week to the effect that the caucus had been postponed had no basis in fact, according to the com- mittee on arrangements for the cau- cus. LOCAL PASTOR RESIGNS Rev. A. E. Rohrbach Announces De- cision to Leave First Scandinavian Evangelical Church May 31 Rev. A. E. Rohrbach, who several months ago was called to the pastorate of the First Scandinavian Evangelical church, of Winnetka, has tendered his resignation to take effect May 31. No definite announcement as to his plans beyond that date is made at this time. Mr. Rohrbach, who has demonstrated a profound interest in the welfare of the Scandinavian people of the north shore, announces that he is at present conducting a confirmation class among his people, and asserts he fully realizes the great importance and possibilities afforded him and hopes, at a near fu- ture date, these interests will be taken care of even in a more efficient way than heretofore. Mr. Rohrbach's resignation was pre- sented in the following communica- tion to his congregation : "After a period of five months, dur- ing which I have had the joy of min- istering the Word of God to you, I feel the time has come for me to tender my resignation as pastor of your church. "In doing this, I desire to acknowl- edge gratefully the kindness received and the co-operation shown by mem- bers and friends of the church. It will always remain a source of satisfaction to know that God has been pleased to bless the ministry of His word. "According to the mutual agreement of a three-months notice, this rela- tionship of pastor and church will ter- minate on May 31, 1927." Buccaneers' Club Elects Officers and Plans Season The Buccaneers' club, who have now enjoyed five years's existence on their floating club house, "The Port of Miss- ing Men," in the Wilmette harbor, have selected the following officers and chairmen of committees for this year: President, Lincoln Norcott Hall; vice-president, Arthur M. Barrett; sec- retary, Francis A. Lackner; treasurer, Harold Benington; chairman, House committee, George S. Parker; chair- man, entertainment committee, Warren Crawford; chairman, membership com- mittee, Arthur M. Barrett. All of these men are residents of Winnetka, with the exception of Mr. Hall, the president, and Mr. Bening- ton, the treasurer, who reside in Chi- cage. The club ship has wintered well and will be put into commission with her fleet of small sailing boats some time in May, and the new officers report they are making plans that will insure a full and enjoyable use of the club during the coming summer. hh The restaurant will be maintained as before and a series of dances, card parties and other entertainments given during the coming season. The Buccaneers' club has established itself as one of the most attractive spots during the summer months when the Wilmette harbor is filled with boats and is a scene of much aquatic activ- ity of all kinds. SUMMON CITIZENS TO CAUCUS NEXT MONDAY Committee Appointed a Year Ago Issues Formal Invitation to Meeting at Matz Hall An open letter addressed to all the citizens of Winnetka, bearing the sig- natures of Ralph M. Snyder, chair- man, and A. E. Bryson, secretary, of the committee appointed a year ago to make arrangements for the 1927 caucus, extends a cordial invitation to attend the session of the Village cau- cus Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, in Matz hall, Community House. This meeting, the letter explains, is called for the purpose of considering nominations for the offices of the Vil- lage of Winnetka to be filled at the annua! Village election in April. List Offices to be Officers to be elected are numerated as follows: Village president, 2 year term Three village trustees, 2 year term Village treasurer, 1 year term Village marshal and collector, 1 year term . Police magistrate, 4 year term Two Library trustees, 3 year term One Library trustee to fill vacancy One Park board member, 6 year term There will also be elected at this an- nual meeting a committee to make ar- rangements for the succeeding annual meeting in 1928, the letter announces. "It has been the custom for a good many years to bring together repre- sentative residents from al! parts of the Village who wish to maintain a non-political administration of all Vil- lage affairs by able and disinterested officers," the letter states. ; "The president of the Village, John S. Miller, will review the more out- standing activities of the Village ad- ministration and tell you of some of the future plans for the community. "You are not only urged to be pres- ent but requested to bring with you any of your friends and neighbors, par- ticularly new residents. It is desired to have a wide and personal interest tak- en in the administrative affairs of the Village and the officers elected to carry them out." Rev. Richards to Begin Lenten Lectures Tuesday In accordance with his custom of several years, Rev. James Austin Rich- ards is giving a series of Lenten lec- tures, Tuesday mornings in the Neigh- borhood room of Community House. The topics for the series of four lectures beginning next Tuesday, March 15, are: March 15--"The Youth of Paul--Sin- cerity and Hunger." March 22 "The Remaking of Paul-- Experience." March 20--"The Work of Paul--Ser- vice." April 5--"The Mind of Paul--Christ." Those who have heard the previous course on the Gospel of John, or any of his earlier lectures, know that in this new series on Paul, they may ex- pect not only the results of careful scholarship, but the reverent appre- ciation of the religious values of this subject. The lectures, as always, are free to the entire community. NRE LE AN Rr ol og