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April 23, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 13 RAILROADS DISCUSS SAFETY PRECAUTION Officials Meet in Chicago to Pon- der Methods of Cutting High- way Crossing Toll Possible means of reducing the num- ber of highway grade crossing* acci- dents which in 1926 took 2,492 lives and maimed 6,991 persons, was the principal subject of discussion at the seventh annual meeting of the safety section of the American Railway asso- ciation at the Palmer House in Chi- cago, beginning Tuesday, April 19. The meeting was attended by prom- inent safety men from all the rail- roads in the United States and Canada, and continued for three days. In view of the increase of nearly 300 fatalities in 1926 over the year be- fore, due to such accidents together with the constant increase in the num- ber of automobiles in use, this sub- ject is recognized as one of the fore- most problems that face the railroads today. In connection with and in addition to the methods already in force to provide greater safety at grade cross- ings and in order to create increased interest on the part of both the rail- roads and the public in the necessity for continued care being exercised at highway grade crossings, the railroads this year will conduct an intensive campaign in an effort to reduce the number of such accidents. Plans were discussed at the Chicago meet- ing for this campaign. As part of that campaign, the Amer- ican Railway association has already inaugurated an essay contest among college, high school and grammar school students with three cash prizes of $250 each to be awarded the authors of essays containing an outstanding readily available suggestion for pre- venting such accidents. The essays are limited to 250 words each and must stress the need for greater care in ap- proaching and passing over railroad crossings. The contest will end on June 1. The winning essavs will be selected by three persons of national Maria Is Moving Watch for Announcement FREE Delivery and installation Service On all Radio dry batteries. All calls in before 12:30 taken care of the same day. THE RADIO SERVICE SHOP Tel. 1840 18 Prouty Annex prominence who will act as judges and who will be announced later. In 1926 there were 5,921 highway grade crossing accidents compared with 5479 in 1925. In 1920, 4,226 acci- dents were reported. While the num- ber of grade crossing accidents has not increased as rapidly since 1920 as the number of automobile accidents on the highways, railroad officials believe a considerable proportion of the acci- dents at railroad crossings can be pre- vented if adequate precautions are taken at such places. While the entire elimination of grade crossings would be the ideal solution of the problem, this is both physically and financially impossible, it is said. Mrs. A. H. Wales of 385 Ridge ave- nue and her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Cut- ler of 749 Sherman avenue, Evanston, will entertain at bridge Saturday in honor of another daughter, Mus. George Bushnell of 827 Forest avenue, Evanston. There will be twenty guests. ---- Glen and John Bull, sons of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Bull of 500 Maple avenue, spent their spring vacation with their grandparents in Kokomo, Ind. for Comfort's Sake alone, overlooking their confining qual- ities entirely, FORMFIT BRA SSIERES merit your inspection. Look at the large Variety in our Brassiere Department today Prices ranging from 50c to $2.00 G.L.Zick& Co. The Store of Quality and Service. MEYER BANK BUILDING PHONE 930 WINNETKA Loans on Real Estate WE cordially invite you to consult with one of the Officers of this Bank regarding your problems of real estate financing. We have funds available for use as loans on the security of well-located real estate in Winnetka and vicinity. The current rate of six per cent will apply. Details of the transaction will be negotiated by our Loan Department. If you contemplate building, remodel- ing or expansion, come in and talk it over. There is no obligation. Banking Hours: 8 to 3; Saturdays 8 to 12:30 Monday Evenings 7 to 8 WINNETKA TRUST and SAVINGS BANK