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Beginning with the earliest edition of the Highland Park News in 1874, several newspapers have been published for Highland Park. Click on a date range to search the index for local news articles and obituaries from these newspapers. Full text available on microfilm at the library. Full text of newspaper articles from 1874 - 1922 are also available online in our Newspaper Collection. Complete this form to request full text of an obituary if you’re unable to visit the library. Contact the Reference Department at hppla@hplibrary.org or 874.831.7031 for more information.
Abbreviations used:
HPH .......Highland Park Herald
HPN........Highland Park News
HPNL....Highland Park Newsletter
HPP........Highland Park Press
NSNL....North Shore Newsletter
SRN........Sheridan Road Newsletter
January 1, 1951-December 31, 1951
Note: Items followed by the initials: HPP are from the HIGHLAND PARK PRESS.
All other items are from the HIGHLAND PARK NEWS.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951
December 27, 1951, p. 3.
ACCIDENTS
Jan. Perfect traffic record in Highland Park marred by one. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Rule Karl Krueger death accidental. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3.
Icy roads blamed for motor accidents in H.P., Highwood. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3.
N. Shore train and British MG clash on Central. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 4.
Weather keeps HP accident rate above average. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 6.
Feb. Ice, snow cause motor accidents. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Car, truck clash on Sheridan Rd. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Mar. Search is intensified for missing transport in North Atlantic (local man, Maj. Lawrence Rafferty aboard) Mar. 29, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lionel James Lloyd found dead at home. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
Apr. Bernard Brown, son, die in auto crash near Key West, Fla. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 50.
HP man (K. Stark) dies of injuries received in NS train wreck. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3.
10 year old girl injured in auto-bike crash here. May 10, 1951, p. 7.
Ravinia teachers injured in 3-car Evanston smashup. May 24, 1951, p. 5.
June Mrs. Frank Strauss is recovering from serious injuries. June 7, 1951, p. 3.
Hold services for Capt. Moroney, killed in freak jet plane crash. June 14, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Park pilot , Edward J. Moroney, Jr., lost in jet crash. June 14, 1951, p. 1. HPP
July Several injured in two car crash on Skokie Blvd. July 5, 1951, p. 5.
Four injured in two-car smashup on Skokie Blvd. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
Two passengers are injured in Green Bay crash. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
Nancy Ann Bowman killed July 12 in fall from horse. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
Chicagoan injured seriously when car hits bridge. July 19, 1951, p. 5.
Aug. Rev. Platzer’s son injured in fall from moving car. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 4.
2 young ministers injured in plane crackup in Mendota. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3.
Rev. Roland Hosto, plane crash victim now on mend. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Condition of Donald Berkley, crash victim, reported fair. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Three recovering from auto smashup which killed two. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3.
Mrs. Seiler killed in auto collision. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 5.
Sept. Accident inquest to be held when witnesses recover. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 3.
Metal chunk from C&NW train breaks man's leg. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 3.
Four injured in smashup on Skokie. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 43.
Oct. North Shore, sedan collide on Central. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Rescue 2 from swamped dinghy. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Skokie crash kills woman. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 4.
Nov. Rule accidental death in Freberg auto crash. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Car crashes into side of house on Green Bay Rd. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Four die in weekend tragedies: overturned boat, two crashes claim four lives in area. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 3. Photo p. 7.
Three Highland Park women in auto accident Nov. 29, 1951, p. 3.
Dec. Jury decides dual drownings were accidental. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 3.
Commend J. D. Evans for heroism at train crossing. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 3.
William Krueger killed by train Christmas Eve. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 4.
Central Ave. gateman W. Sullivan suffers heart attack, stroke. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 4.
Dentist R. Hubeny dies after shoveling snow. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 4.
ADDRESSES
H.P. men in service address list. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 30.
Additional addresses for men in service. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 4.
Additional addresses for men in service. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 4.
ADULT EDUCATION
The sky's the limit in HP adult education program. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5. HPN
Adults enroll this week for night classes. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 9. HPN
AIRLINES
Air shuttle service to begin at Sky Harbor. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Park man , Hugh Riddle, heads new airway. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Air patrol, yacht club combine for air/sea rescue test. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Six airlines open new offices in Evanston. July 26, 1951, p. 2. HPP
ALASKA
Life in Alaska-sitka roses, rhododendrons and Kiwanians. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 5.
ALCOHOL
Formulate plans to stop teenage drinking here. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 5.
AMERICAN LEGION
Jan. Legion plans Service Center. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Legionnaires at work on new home. Photo. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Civic leaders meet to plan new HP Servicemen’s Center. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Reader of H.P. Press applauds Legion post. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Keating lauds plan for Service Center in new Legion building. Jan. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Naval station commander endorses Servicemen’s Center plan. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Feb. Legion building to open doors to servicemen. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mar. HP. Legion wins National Freedom Foundation award. Photo. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 3.
National USO leaders endorse plans for center in Legion Bldg. (sic) Mar. 8, 1951, p.1. HPP
Legion helps VFW raise funds for Highwood memorial. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 26.
National commander to speak at Legion Memorial Bldg. rites. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 9.
Apr. Inspect new Legion Memorial Building. Photo. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 3.
Nation Legion chaplain outlines plans for divine observance week. Apr. 5, 1951, p.1. HPP
Dedication planned by Legion. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 7. HPP
National Cmdr. to dedicate Legion Building. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
May National commander Erl Cocke to make Legion’s dedication address. May 3, 1951, p.1. HPP
Legion to dedicate $150,000 Memorial Building Sunday. May 3, 1951, p. 3.
At Legion Home dedication rites. Photos. May 10, 1951, p. 5.
Gilroy tells story of Legion Memorial. May 10, 1951, p. 5.
Legion commander urges furthering of ‘fog-lifting process’. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
American Legion, VFW plan worthy project May 19, Poppy Day. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
July Complete plans for (Servicemen’s) Center. July 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Legion Memorial to house various local projects. July 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Aug. Plan to open Service Men’s Center in H.P. Legion Memorial Building. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Sept. Mayor and town officials to be honored at Open House. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 1. HPP
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Red Cross launches emergency appeal for river flood victims. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 4.
ANIMALS
Await arrival of sextuplets on S. Linden Ave. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 14.
Commuters startled by canine commuter. May 10, 1951, p. 5.
Eight year old boy bags opossum on Cedar Ave. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Saturday tribute will pay tribute to HP terrier, Mickey, here. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 9.
Every dog has his day. Photo of Mickey. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 10.
ART/ARTISTS
Show work of Israeli artist at Beth El Sunday. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 4.
Chicago galleries will show work of late Rudolph Ingerle. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 25.
Four Highland Park artists chosen for advanced study. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Exhibit works of Peyraud in Woman's Club this month. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 14.
Ravinia art colony to lose Mrs. Elizabeth K. Peyraud. June 14, 1951, p. 14.
Israeli artist’s wood cut given to city. (Jacob Steinhardt) June 21, 1951, p. 9.
Highland Parker, Muriel Craig, designs cover for Ice Follies program. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 2. HPP
North Shore artists exhibit work. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Work of Alice Lazard on display at Mandel’s. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Nationally famed artist to exhibit in permanent series at high school. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 15.
Famous artists exhibit at HS. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 4.
HPHS goes to an art exhibit and learns which side is up. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 9.
Water color exhibit at Woman's Club a memorial to artist Frederic Dalrymple. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 15.
ASSESSMENTS
Reassessment roll, town of West Deerfield. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Reassessment roll of Town of Deerfield. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Delinquent special assessment list-Highland Park. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 31.
Delinquent tax list: Town of Deerfield. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 35.
Delinquent tax list: Town of West Deerfield. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 39.
ATTORNEYS
Highland Park attorney, Paul Behanna, appointed coordinator for bar association. May 17, 1951, p. 2. HPP
AUTHORS
Highland Park author, Marie Nowinson, luncheon speaker. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Marie L. Nowinson to discuss book at Writers’ lunch. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 10.
Highland Parker is author of book on dream job cruise. (J. Lemmon) Feb. 1, 1951, p. 5.
HP author, L. Rosenheim, to be feted at autograph tea next Wednesday. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 43.
Of ‘Pa Dick’ Sandwick and a book which wants writing. (Richard L. Sandwick) July 12, 1951, p. 12.
Book shop to honor Mrs. W. R. Neisser at autographing party. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 43.
Little readers await arrival here of Elizabeth O. Jones. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 5.
Famous author to speak before ORT group Nov. 13. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 13.
They meet their favorite illustrator: Elizabeth Orton Jones. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 28.
AUTOMOBILES
Drivers’ license may be renewed at state fair. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Miniature antique autos shown at fair. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
AWARDS
7 Scouts, 2 adult leaders of Troop 31 win Eagle badges. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 7.
H. P. Legion wins National Freedom Foundation award. Photo. Mar. 1, 1951, p.3.
BANKS
Financial report First National Bank of Highland Park. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Schinler leaves local post, accepts Glencoe post. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Schinler resigns from bank after 30 years service. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 36.
First National Bank announces changes in staff. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
BARKLEY, ALBAN W., U. S. vice-president.
Alben Barkley is Forum speaker next Wednesday. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 4.
The “veep” plays a flying visit to Highland Park. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
BLOOD BANKS/DONATIONS
May H. P. Hospital to participate in Cty. Blood Bank. May 3, 1951, p. 5.
Lake County Medical Society sets blood bank in operation. May 10, 1951, p. 3.
Society tells method used in obtaining blood for bank. May 17, 1951, p. 5.
Red Cross Defense Blood Program to open here Monday. May 17, 1951, p. 46.
Hospitals receive first shipments from blood bank. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
June Red Cross to set up blood donor booth. June 28, 1951, p. 5.
July Jacob Blumberg Blood Bank at quarter point of goal. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
Aug. 500th blood bank donor. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 27.
Nov. Bernard Brown blood bank to be dedicated. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Red Cross bloodmobile unit to seek contributions here. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 3. Photo.
Blood donors' requirements listed. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Dec Highland Parkers overpledge blood appeal. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 3.
BOYE, INGER, Librarian.
Mrs. Boye conducts library story hour. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP
BUSINESS
Jan. Lee Sheridan named director of Chgo. Title & Trust. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 4.
Vallee Appel again named president of First National. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 4.
New motor sales company, Glader & Tazioli grand opening Friday. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 31.
J. B. Garnett employees feted. Photo. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 20.
New Val-Lo-Will store opens here. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 34.
Feb. C of C names John D. Luce as executive secy. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
New business partnership: Marshall, Serto & Mumford. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 35.
John D. Luce to be new Chamber of Commerce secy. (sic) Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mar. Merchant unity brings accomplishment. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Retail sales helps offered in Chamber of Commerce course. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Parkers win honors in insurance field. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Apr. Purnell and Wilson marks silver anniversary. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 23.
Schinler resigns from bank after 30 years service. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 36.
Customer satisfaction through Chamber’s retail sales refresher. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
“Believe it or not” at Val-o-Will. (Wm. C. Grunow) Apr. 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP
May Carl Pasquesi owns Highwood’s first electric company. May 10, 1951, p. 34.
June Walgreen Drug Stores observe 50th anniversary. June 21, 1951, p. 35.
July Chamber assumes rent referral service. July 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Aug. A. R. Schramm wins executive post at Abbott Laboratories. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 26.
H.P. Savings and Loan opens doors of new home tomorrow. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 5.
Bernardi Pharmacy opens new soda fountain-food grill. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 25.
Oct. Fred Teverbaugh's specialty shop for boys to open soon. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 45.
New restaurant opens on Central Avenue. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 45.
Highwood paint and glass moves into new store. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 45.
Antiques, Interiors Shop is in new location here. Photo. Oct. 18,1951, p. 29.
Nov. Nelson Motor Sales to mark opening with choir, band. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 29.
Dec. Bruce Marlin Shoe Store opens here. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 20.
CAMPS
Say thanks to over 60 dads for Sakajawea improvement. June 21, 1951, p. 18.
CANDIDATES
Feb. Ray J. Sheahen withdraws as candidate for commissioner., Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Candidate for mayor finds he must decline. (Roy E. Jones) Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Candidates for mayor and commissioners, list, profiles. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Two candidates for office of city commissioner submit backgrounds. Feb. 22, 1951, p.1 HPP
Mar. (Edward) Moroney withdraws from mayoral race. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Edw. J. Moroney withdraws in mayoral race. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Candidates to speak at open meeting. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Plan candidates meeting here. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Park Dist. Board candidates, profiles. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3.
A. Gordon Humphrey, candidate for mayor, addresses Women Voters. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Apr. Humphrey unopposed in mayoralty race as Lewis states withdrawal. Apr. 5, 1951, p.1. HPP
Gordon Buchanan states qualifications for office of commissioner. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lewis withdraws as mayoral candidate. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 3.
These are the candidates for city election. Photos, profiles. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 3.
Voters’ Ass’n. picks candidates. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May Plan to introduce judicial candidates to League members. May 3, 1951, p. 7.
Jack Bairstow candidate for judge of county court. May 10, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Bairstow summarizes election issues. May 31, 1951, p. 1. HPP
July Orville E. Hodge G.O.P. candidate for governor. July 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
CEMETERIES
The Mooney Cemetery story and some spooky sidelights. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
CHARITIES
Jan. Final reports show Chest fund $1,000 over quota. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Churches join with Legion in drive for CARE Tide of Toys. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 4.
Com. Chest over top with $68,029 total. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 5.
At helm of March of Dimes campaign. Photo. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Salvation Army fund drive opens here this month. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Feb. Elect new officers of Community Chest. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Rummage sale to benefit underprivileged. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Red Cross campaign to begin Monday; goal: $33,500. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Mar. Red Cross campaign opens. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 4
Mrs. L. Behr to head women in CJA drive for 1951. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 5. .
Red Cross sets goal at $33,500. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Apr. H. P. men among sponsors of Evanston Hospital Fund. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 2. HPP
May Chest benefits many groups. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Poppy Day sale. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
American Legion, VFW plan worthy project May 19, Poppy Day. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
June Cancer contributions over $6000. June 14, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Name 3 local men to jobs in Chicago Community Fund. June 28, 1951, p. 4.
July Community Chest sets $73,000 as 1951 campaign goal; assigns beneficiaries and committee members. July 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
CHILD CARE/CHILDREN
Day nursery to be started February 1 at Recreation Center. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Child psychiatrist will speak at public library February 12. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 4. HPP
"How to Survive Junior" topic of Dr. Redl's talk Mar. 5. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 5.
Parents fined for leaving two young children in tavern. June 21, 1951, p. 5.
Moral integrity originates at home - it's contagious. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 8.
Hold open house Sunday for new HP Community Nursery. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 26.
CHURCH, MARGUERITE L., U.S. Representative.
Congresswoman Church supports Hoover plan. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Representative Church makes appointments to Annapolis. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Congresswoman Church at Presbyterian Church June 10. May 31, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Sponsors resolution by Republican members. July 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
CHURCHES/SYNAGOGUES
Jan. Temple and church to share services tomorrow and Sunday. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 7.
Ministerial Assn. presents course in religious education. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Ministerial Association sponsor leadership training course. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 4.
H. P. Baptist Church plans dedication ceremonies. Feb. 11, Jan. 25, 1951, p. 21.
Plan Jewish music month celebration at Glencoe Temple. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 22.
Feb. Highland Park Baptists plan dedication services Sunday, Feb. 11. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Highland Park Baptists dedicate new church next Sunday. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Philip L. Lipis is new spiritual head of Beth El Temple. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 4.
New officers named at Trinity Church. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 10.
Temple Services Friday to honor composer Block. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 20.
Baptists to dedicate their church Sunday. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 35.
Wesley Methodists plan historical pageant on family night. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Charles Monroe is named assistant at H.P. Baptist Church. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 9.
Art exhibit by Israeli artists. Photo. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 25.
Pageant to tell history of two local Methodist churches. Photo. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 31.
Mar. United Evangelical Church lists recent improvements. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP
First United Evangelical to rededicate church Sunday. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 19.
Couples Club at Congregation Israel. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Offer Easter Sunday message. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Special Easter services mark end of Holy Week observance. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 13.
Wesley Methodists plan building program for year 1951. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Fr. O’Connell edits new edition of Catholic Bible. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 15.
Drawing of proposed addition to Wesley Methodist Church. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 46.
Passover observance at Glencoe Temple. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Apr. New officers installed at Presbyterian Church. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Redeemer Lutherans plan celebration of 60th anniversary. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Congregation Israel alumni plan interfaith Seder. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 32.
Memorial tablet to be dedicated Sunday at Beth El. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 36.
$16,500 raised so far in fund drive at Wesley Methodist Church. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 36.
(Redeemer Lutheran) marks milestone Sunday, April 22. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Cong. (sic) Church voices tribute to MacArthur. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Union church service (Presbyterian & N.Shore Congregation Israel) Apr. 19,1951, p. l. HPP
Services for Passover at Congregation Israel. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Temple observes Passover rites. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Redeemer Lutheran Church plans 60th anniversary celebration. Photo. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 7
May Congregation honors church in 60th year. May 3, 1951, p. 22.
Break ground for Temple addition. May 17, 1951, p. 11.
Glencoe Temple marks 30th milestone Sunday June 3. May 24, 1951, p. 2. HPP
June First United vacation school. June 7, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Rev. Lauberstein (sic) is transferred to church in Joliet. June 7, 1951, p. 3.
Rev. Laubenstein (sic)leaves Bethany; Rev. A. P. Johnson is new minister. June 7, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Bethany Church welcomes new pastor: Rev. A. P. Johnson. June 14, 1951, p. 3.
Philip Lipis to be installed as Beth El’s spiritual leader. June 14, 1951, p. 35.
Highland Parkers are confirmed at Congregation Israel. June 21, 1951, p. 4.
Church members asked to vote on addition plans. (Wesley Methodist) June 21, 1951, p. 24.
Newly organized Interfaith Committee seeks enrollments. June 28, 1951, p. 18.
July Break ground for church addition – Wesley Methodist Church. July 12, 1951, p. 22.
North Shore Congregation Israel. Agenda report. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Aug. Berkeley Hillside Presbyterian Church has ground-breaking ceremony. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 27.
Hadassah stresses need for continuing medical program. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 13.
Suburban Beth El Synagogue plans high holiday service. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 22.
Sept. Cornerstone of Wesley Methodist addition to be laid Sunday. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Jewish leaders to speak before men of Beth El. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 8.
Saturday night marks NS debut of Selichos Service. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 13.
Rev. Lambert returns to N. Shore Methodist on Sunday. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 21.
Rev. Karl Roth to resume duties at St. John's Church. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 25.
Oct. Services next week to mark end of Jewish holidays. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 20.
Rev. Hosto returns to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran pulpit after long absence. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 35.
Nov. Rev. Platzer to serve church in Nyack, N.Y. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Pastor Platzer is honored at farewell party. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 7.
NS Methodist to mark 42nd year on Sunday. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 29.
Traditional Succoth booth to be built again at Wesley. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 22.
Tuxis youth leader wins praise of H. Park Presbyterian Church. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 29.
Dec. New sanctuary in St. John's Church to be dedicated Sunday. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 37.
Christmas week church services. Listings. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 20.
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
Outline plan for civilian defense in Highland Park. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
At civilian defense meeting. Photo. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Defense measures planned in case of atomic blast. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Rotary to hear civilian defense chief. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 9.
Boy Scouts told to 'Be Prepared' for mobilization. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
Civil defense air alert may be held soon. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 3.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Jan. Ravinia Woman’s Club to hear Dudley Crafts Watson. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 7.
Ravinia women hear world traveler-D.C. Watson. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 14.
3 Highland Parkers named to board of Jewish Federation. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 23.
Seek new members for Highland Park Service Mothers. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 26.
Service Mothers celebrate 10th birthday. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP
H.P. Girl Scouts change to new association type council. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 4.
Feb. Yacht Club to enjoy Swedish evening Saturday, Feb. 3. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3. HPP
City’s oldest group to celebrate Scout week. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP
North Shore writers’ group continues workshop. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Lions Club project, The American Home, lauded in magazine. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lions Club expresses appreciation for aid in club project. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 4. HPP
A salute to the Salvation Army. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Annual guest night Tues. February 20 at Woman’s Club. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Mar. Lions Club announces conditions of annual scholarship award. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Shore Leagues of Women Voters plan joint meeting in Glencoe. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 45.
Apr. Republican Women to hear noted economist. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Celebrate YWCA week here. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 22.
May Nineteen will represent women voters at convention. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
John Wehrheim heads Lions Club. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lake County Hoosiers meet May 21, to honor McCutcheon. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP
June North Shore Forum opens Oct. 23 on Town Meeting of the Air. June 28, 1951, p. 6.
July Install new officers of H.P. Lions Club. July 5, 1951, p. 3.
VFW, Legion Auxiliary units aid rehabilitation at Downey. July 19, 1951, p. 5.
Sept. 'Town Meeting' opens North Shore Forum. Sept. 20, 1951, p . 5.
HP armed Services Club opens. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 5.
Photos: Armed Services Club opening. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 7.
Oct. Highland Parker Andy Beck to try restoration of HP Archery Club (1879). Oct. 4, 1951, p. 26.
Lion's Club to sponsor play - Belvedere. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 8.
NS Forum opens here Oct. 23, with town meeting broadcast. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 3.
NS African violet society - or how the experts operate. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 9.
Hospital Auxiliary has 30th birthday party. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 17.
Nov. Girl Scout troops celebrate 5th year. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 5.
55 Girl Scouts hold camp reunion in Recreation Bldg. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 10.
Dec. Civil Air Patrol observes 10th birthday Dec. 9. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 10.
Youth Council formed by Woman's Club. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 3.
"Liberty - let's keep it" say Kiwanians in 1951. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 18.
Membership in N.S. area scout council hits the 5000 mark. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 25.
COMMUNISM
Mayor suggests city require non-red oaths. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
COMMUNITY CHEST
July Reactivated USO increases Community Chest goal to $73,000. July 5, 1951, p. 5.
Name three to aid community fund, USO combined drive. July 19, 1951, p. 4.
Aug. This is your community chest at work: Family Service. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 4.
Your community chest at work: Infant Welfare Society, YWCA. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 4.
Your community chest at work: Women’s Auxiliary, H. P. Hospital; Arden Shore Assoc. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 4.
Sept. Your community chest at work: Boy Scouts, Catholic Charities. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 4.
Your community chest at work: NU Settlement; H.P. Hospital. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 4
District chairmen named for 1951 chest campaign. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 3.
'Keep the light in window' for Chest Drive. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 3.
Oct. Special gifts provide aid to chest collection. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 7.
Chest workers collect 50% of fund quota. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Chest collections total $54,598.09, believe goal near. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 4.
Nov. Community Chest to complete '51 drive this week. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Dec. Chest drive $5400 short of goal. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 3.
CONSOLIDATION
See: Highland Park High School.
COOKING
H.P. News to sponsor cooking school; prizes and top recipes await students. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Everyone invited to NEWS free cooking school. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Expect capacity crowd at opening session of cooking school. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3.
Prize recipes. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 24—
Cooking and homemakers’ school attracts crowd. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 5.
Photographs of cooking school sessions. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 24--
CRIME
Feb. Moose Lodge loses $900 in burglary. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Police seek thief who snatched purse. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Police seek maid who disappeared when coat did. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Mar. Case of driver who sideswiped parked car is continued. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 5.
Burglars get coat, rings, liquor, but can’t open safe. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Police arrest boys from Milwaukee in stolen automobile. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Apr. Chicago man robbed at knife point here. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 50.
Police nab teen-aged thieves; list 14 larcenies committed. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 4.
Thieves still on job in Highland Park. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
May Police seek thief in $3000 robbery. May 10, 1951, p. 3.
Teen-aged gang hearings set for May 26. May 17, 1951, p. 4.
Thieves steal gas from parked trucks. May 24, 1951, p. 5.
June Four delinquents are taken under court supervision. June 7, 1951, p. 4.
Bikes stolen; park buildings damaged. June 14, 1951, p. 4.
Hub caps, purse taken from parked cars this week. June 14, 1951, p. 4.
Robbers fail in attempt to steal cigarette cargo. June 21, 1951, p. 3.
Gunmen captured after they seize, threaten bride. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Larceny score is three for week. June 28, 1951, p. 4.
Thieves take more lead cable, lift two car fenders. June 28, 1951, p. 6
July Burglars play safe; take safe with them. July 5, 1951, p. 3.
Vandals toss bricks, break windows in 4 houses and 1 store. July 5, 1951, p. 3.
Two Chicagoans released on bond, charged with larceny. July 19, 1951, p. 4.
Jewelry, silverware, other items taken in Clavey Ct. theft. July 26, 1951, p. 3.
Aug. Police seek ‘buyer’ who drove off in 1949 green sedan. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 3.
Thieves take loot valued at $250 from house, garage. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. Thieves take $840 from maid's room of Beuttas home. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5.
$109 larceny is reported to police. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 10.
Burglars take cash from Ravinia School. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 5.
List larcenies for past week in Highland Park. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 7.
Golfing vandals rob pro shop of money and clubs. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 5.
O. Stollmans report case of missing maid. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 8.
Nov. Thieves lift $2000 worth of silver here. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Coiffure shop is robbed of $308 in checks and cash. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Vandalism, theft of bicycle reported here. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Dec. Investigation on Ewell jewel theft continues. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 5.
Jury charges Byron Callen with 'reckless homicide'. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 5.
Three fur coats disappear from H. Park home. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 3.
DEERFIELD, IL
Reassessment roll Town of Deerfield. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Supervisor’s Report, Town of Deerfield. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 5. HPP
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Schedule annual Deerfield Township meeting on April 3. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Statement of funds: Town of West Deerfield. May 3, 1951, p. 28.
DIRKSEN, SENATOR EVERETT
Senator Dirksen to speak in HP on November 15, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Pk. GOP invites voters to meet Dirksen. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 5.
DRAFT
See also: Selective Service.
20 year olds to get draft notices now. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Draft board makes inroads on city employees. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Draft board calls for four Lake County men during July. July 12, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Thirty-eight from Lake County to be inducted in August. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
New selective service regulations. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
DRIVERS’ LICENSES
Drivers’ licenses may be renewed at state fair. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 3. HPP
DURBAHN, WALTER, Industrial Arts instructor and TV personality
Walter Durbahn to judge national finals contest. (Industrial Arts projects) Aug. 2, 1951, p. 2. HPP
EDITORIALS
Peace and quiet return. (to District 108) Oct. 11, 1951, p. 4.
That's where our money goes. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 4.
What's your blood count? Nov. 22, 1951, p. 4.
A Thanksgiving prayer. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 4.
ELECTIONS
Jan. Slate township elections for next April 3. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3.
A. Gordon Humphrey is lone mayoralty candidate; 10 file for 4 city commissioner posts. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Feb. Can’t cut out primaries, say city officials. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
City primary election is Tuesday. Feb. 22, 1951, p . 3.
Mar. Voting light in city primary; several write-ins added. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Park Board elections set for April 3. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Humphrey, Gieser lead voting in primaries. Sheahen, Schultz lose in race for Commissioner. Mar. 1, 1951, p . 3.
Township elections set for April 3. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 3.
No new entries in township or park elections. Mar. 3, 1951, p. 3.
Primary election results. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Park Board elections to be held April 3. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
(Edward) Moroney withdraws from mayoral race. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Notice of election (Park District) Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Election Tuesday, April 3. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Apr. Results-Tuesday’s elections; Moroney remains township supervisor. Apr. 5, 1951, p.1. HPP
Vote raise for twp (sic) supervisor. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City will hold school elections Sat., April 14. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Weeks defeats Anspach for Park Bd. Commissioner. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 3.
Eggert Carlson is victor in twp. race for Jus. of Peace. (sic) Apr.5, 1951, p. 3.
Seek all-out vote for city election on Tuesday. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 3.
Polling places, precinct map. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 4.
Humphrey pulls 2995 votes of 3641 total; Bauer, Gieser, Schramm, Meehan win race. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3.
Election results table. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 4.
School board election attract few votes. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 5.
Unofficial returns for Highland Park’s general municipal election. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Five school districts select May 19 as special election date. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Voters validate educational tax rate of $l.125. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
May Judicial elections to be held next Monday, June 4th. May 31, 1951, p. 1. HPP
June Schaefer, 4 GOPs victorious in district judicial contests. June 7, 1951, p. 3.
EMPLOYMENT
Jobs open at Great Lakes. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Dog-sitting new occupation in Deerfield. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Jobs open at Hines Hospital. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3. HPP
EVENTS
Home Show opens Friday night. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 1. HPP
FAMILIES/FAMILY LIFE
Hold first member group meeting of HP Family Service. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Mrs. Robert F. Winch named new head of Family Services. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 5.
Santa's deputies help make Christmas a family affair. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 5.
FATHERS/ FATHERHOOD
Meet Fred Leeds-typical H.P. father-1951 model. June 14, 1951, p. 3.
FEATURES
H.P. Hospital services for the week. Paging varies.
Hello, world. Birth notices. Paging varies.
Highwood Hi-Lights. Paging varies.
Happenings of Highland Parkers. Paging varies.
Girl Scout News. Paging varies.
High School Hall Marks. Paging varies.
Sports pages. Paging varies.
With Fred & Red, local news items. Paging varies
TownTalk, society items. Paging varies.
Mostly for Women social events. Paging varies
Newcomers to Highland Park-list appears in “This Week in Highland Park column. Usually on p. 4 each week in HPP.
“Look Who’s Here” – list of births – column usually on p. 4 each week in HPP.
“Hi School Jinx” column usually on p. 5 each week in HPP.
“Up to Now” front page column by Bill Thomas. HPP
“Let’s take a look” p. 2. Contains theater reviews. HPP
FIRES
Highwood firemen help Fort Sheridan crew fight blaze. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Origin of $3,000 fire undetermined. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
The “Commodore” (restaurant) destroyed by fire. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Chris Adams’ home destroyed by fire. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
FIREWORKS
Boy and Girl Scouts pledge assistance in anti-fireworks campaign. June 21, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Chief Patten warns residents fireworks sale is forbidden. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Huge fireworks display at Lake County Fair. July 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
FLOWERS AND PLANTS
NS African Violet Society- or how the experts operate. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 9.
FORT SHERIDAN, IL
Illinois Bell streamlines telephone service at Ft. Sheridan. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
GARDENING/GARDENS
Issue final call for rose growers to exhibit Sunday. June 21, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Park Memorial Rose Garden. Cover photo. June 21, 1951.
How do your floribundas (roses)grow? June 28, 1951, p. 9.
Many choice blooms exhibited in Sunday’s rose show. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Local rose garden part of program to ‘beautify America”. July 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Growers ready green thumbs for annual HP Garden Show. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 3.
Vie for golden loving cups in 12th annual Garden Show. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
Annual Garden Show awards gold cups to seven champs. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 5.
GRAY, ELISHA
The story of Elisha Gray - and a little matter of priority. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 24.
GREAT LAKES HOSPITAL
Great Lakes Hospital – where boys have man-sized morale. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 12.
GRUNOW, WILLIAM C., Inventor, innovator.
“Believe it or not” at Val-o-Will. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP
HEALTH
Weeds, garbage and housing keep health inspectors busy. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 33.
Council schedules public hearing on city health hazard. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 7.
Mobile x-ray unit to test adult residents next week. Oct. 18, 1951. P. 5.
Plan educational program on N.S. Health Clinic. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 5.
Offer chest x-rays to adult residents today, tomorrow. Oct. 25, 1951. P. 7.
HEALTH CARE
City seeks to join health service. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3.
HESLER, JAMES
Hold services for James Hesler, 83, lifetime resident. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Jan. Humphrey (A. Gordon) to run for mayor. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Feb. Elm Place children interview Mayor Patton on local laws. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Young citizens will serve as city officials for a day. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mayor Bob Shepard of H.P. High takes over town on Thursday. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Letter from Commissioner Candidates. (re: Office of city manager) Feb. 8, 1951, p.1. HPP
Council gets request for two Poppy Days; 1 one-way street. Feb. 15, 1951 , p.3.
City pays high price for cold weather. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
H.P. League of Women Voters endorses city manager plan. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
HPHS students hold cheerful celebration of 'City Day'. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 4.
Mar. City manager plan clarified by Women Voters. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Council seeks fact on central housing shortage, Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3.
League tells why it endorses council manager plan for H.P. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 4.
Draft board makes inroads on city employees. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Apr. Cities fight super govt. idea. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 3.
Engineering firm makes report on sanitary sewers. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 31.
City hears reports on Water Works Dept. in informal session. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
City council holds routine meeting. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 50.
City seeks to join health service. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3.
May New commissioners will take office next Monday night. May 3, 1951, p. 3.
Gourley (Lyle) ends 28 years’ service. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Rent controls remain in force; posts assigned council members. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City employees get pay boost. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City employees get raise; council ‘opens’ meetings. May 17, 1951, p. 3.
New city attorney- Thomas Compere. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
H. L. Woolhiser discusses city manager plan. May 24, 1951, p. 13.
Highland Park Council members make city appointments. May 31, 1951, p. 1. HPP
June Highland Park Council awards downtown parking lot contract. June 14, 1951, p. 5.
Annual appropriation bill. June 28, 1951, p. 5. HPP
New city council rescinds action of its predecessor. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Mayor, council name appointees to city board. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Advertise for bids on parking lot meters. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
High. (sic) Park joins cities fighting Chicago expansion. June 28, 1951, p. 5.
July Council notes. July 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City council lists discussion topics. July 12, 1951, p. 4.
City council invited to meet League of Voters. July 12, 1951, p. 5.
City council faces full agenda for consideration. July 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City OK’s parking meter bid in routine meeting. July 26, 1951, p. 3.
Council discusses satisfactory method of displaying (U.N.) flag. July 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Aug. New city code planned for Highland Park. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3.
Broken boundary (Western Ave.) is ‘Tale of Two Cities”. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3.
Council repeats invitation. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 4.
Businessmen ask city council to cool off ‘hot rods’. Aug. 30, 1951, p.3.
Sept. City council requests stop signs in routine meeting. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. End longtime rat menace. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 5.
City to return $60 overpayment to tax collector. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 5.
HP safety record earns listing in state book. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 3.
City receives new flag pole for UN flag. Oct. 18, 1951, [. 3.
Mayor, council to appear at Briergate (sic) ‘Town Hall’. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 7.
HP council turns down Western Ave. petition. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 3
24 apply to HP council for city manager post. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 3
City sets 1 year plan for public improvements. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK ARMED SERVICES CLUB
See: American Legion, Service Men’s Center
HIGHLAND PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Jan. December report of Building Committee. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Report 11 building permits issued in December. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3.
Feb. Report 29 bldg. Permits in January. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Mar. February Building report. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Report 18 Bldg. permits in February. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Building Department report, March, 1951. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 4.
Apr. Building Report for month of March. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Building Report for month of March. (sic) Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May Building Department Report for April. May 10, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Issue nine permits for April Building in partial reports. May 10, 1951, p. 3.
June Issue 35 permits for May building in H. P. June 7, 1951, p. 3.
Report of Building Department June 7, 1951, p. 10. HPP
July Issue 27 permits for June building in Highland Park. July 12, 1951, p. 5.
June report of Building Department. July 12, 1951, p.1. HPP
Report of Building Department for July. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Aug. Issue 26 permits for July building in Highland Park. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 3.
Sept. Blame shortages, world affairs for building drop. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. Slow processing cuts building total for Sept. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 44.
Nov. Building permits show increases during October. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Dec. Ice, snow send building permits down for month. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire chief Hennig gives statistics for last year – 1950. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
George Berube serves with HP Fire Dept. in place of Ray Mann. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
HP Fire Dept. reports several fires within a week. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Fire Department has a busy week: 19 calls. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 4.
Inhalator squad revives soldier. June 14, 1951, p. 5.
Inhalator squad of HP Fire Department revives 3 persons. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 5.
Tax payers spend $37,500 on grass fires. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 5.
Leaf fire ignites garage, destroys car and contents. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Fire causes $6000 loss. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Jan. High school PTA to hear report on school situations. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3. HPP
High school parents to hear report on ‘State of the School’. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3.
HPHS students to take over city hall Feb. 15. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 7.
Feb. Expect school split ruling by March 15. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 5.
Young citizens will serve as city officials for a day. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
High school PTA will present well-known psychologist, F. Redl, Monday. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1 HPP
Mayor Bob Shepard of HP High School takes over town on Thursday. Feb. 8, 1951, p . 4.
HPHS students hold cheerful celebration of 'City Day'. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 4.
9 students comprise HPHS library board. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 29.
HPHS students earn art honors in Wieboldt exposition. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 30.
Mar. Study administrative tax effects of consolidation. Mar. 1, 1951, p . 4.
Homemaking at HPHS is groundwork for gracious living. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 26.
Highland Park loses school split case. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 43.
Apr. Lake Forest High wins separation case; board may appeal. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
District 113 meets tonight to discuss HS split decision. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 3.
High school board election set for Saturday, April 14,. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 5.
High school board votes to appeal withdrawal case. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1, HPP
HPHS to take split fight to Supreme Court. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 3.
LF high school board issues statement on split action. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 4.
Irl (sic) H. Marshall elected president of school board. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3.
Marshall becomes head of high school board. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May 400 in school event: band, orchestra, chorus in music festival. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
National magazine to feature house built by students. May 3, 1951, p. 20.
High school freshmen construct model town. May 10, 1951, p. 5.
Spring music festival to be presented Saturday. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Oak Terrace PTA board discusses consolidation. May 10, 1951, p. 11.
Split suit appeal to be filed within 10 days: R. Cushman. May 17, 1951, p. 4.
June Handsome house (Industrial arts project) June 7, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Class of 1951 officers. Cover photo. June 7, 1951.
Barbara Scott awarded honor medal; 22 win scholarships.(Class of 1951) June 14, 1951, p. 5.
Students who participated in building high school home. Photo. June 14, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Students who participated in building high school home. Photo. June 21, 1951, p. 6. HPP
July High school trades home purchased by instructor. July 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
High school split decision fair and just. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
HP high school seeks to enlarge its parking lot. July 12, 1951, p. 4.
Attorneys to file appeal notice on Lake Forest split ruling. July 19, 1951, p. 3.
High school split to be appealed in Ill. Supreme Court. July 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
High school split notice is filed. July 26, 1951, p. 4.
Aug. Notice of special election. Aug. 9, & Aug. 16, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Call special election on District 113 tax rate. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3.
HPHS tax increase to be discussed at voters’ meeting. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3.
Tax increase needed for operation, maintenance of HPHS-Board of Ed. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 4.
95 feet of extra parking space provided for HPHS. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 4.
Vote on tax increase Aug. 31. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Open letter. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Tax referendum discussed 2 ways at Voters League meeting. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 3.
Add 8 new teachers to staff of Highland Park High School. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4.
High school fall term starts Sept. 4. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Tax referendum for high school to be voted on Friday , Aug. 31. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Eight new teachers on faculty list. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Vote on high school tax tomorrow. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3.
Vote high school issue Friday. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Deerfield Township Voters Association endorses referendum. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Sept. Voters favor HS tax rate increase 2 to 1. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 3.
Black topping goes on HPHS parking space. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 3.
Oct. PTA consolidation committees submit preliminary reports. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5.
HPHS homecoming highlights. Photos. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 14.
HP principal plans steps to improve prep grid squad. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 7.
Nov. HPHS goes to an art exhibit and learns which side is up. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 9.
HPHS students to present 17 act show Friday night. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Dec. Build 'lung' at high school for HP Hospital use. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 3.
Building trade boys start another house. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 7.
HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL
Feb. Lake County Medical Society to meet at Highland Park Hospital. Jan. 4, 1951, p.1. HPP
Ask volunteers to work in hospital. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Apr. 10 nurses’ aides will be capped at the HP Hospital. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 4.
HP Hospital to get mental health clinic. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Mental health clinic floor plan. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Mental clinic planned for Highland Park Hospital. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Appoint Dr. Irene Josselyn medical head of N. S. Clinic. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 5.
Nurses’ aides are capped at HP Hospital. Photo. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 15.
Highland Park Hospital invites public to open house May 13. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
North Shore Mental Health Clinic is endorsed by medical societies. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
Board reports increase in patients this month. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May H.P. Hospital tops admittance record with 252 patients. May 3, 1951, p. 4.
H.P. Hospital to participate in Cty. Blood Bank. May 3, 1951, p. 5.
Highland Park Hospital “Open House” a success. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Hospital open house attracts hundred. May 17, 1951, p. 7.
Tell urgent need for $63,000 in H.P. Hospital fund drive. May 24, 1951, p. 5.
Hospital Building Fund committee urgently needs your contribution. May 24, 1951, p.1. HPP
Prompt action saves baby’s life at Highland Park Hospital. May 31, 1951, p. 1. HPP
June H.P. Hospital appoints administrative resident. June 7, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Appoint N.U. man, Peter Alexander, to administrative job at hospital. June 7, 1951, p. 3.
Hospital Auxiliary’s ‘Alcove’ will open Saturday morning. June 7, 1951, p . 15.
Aug. Staff and board of H.P. Hospital aim for polio care here. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Let contracts for work on hospital wing. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 5.
HP Hospital sends out appeal for Red Cross aides. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 13.
Rodde reports on changes to be made in H. Park Hospital. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Start work to finish Highland Park Hospital. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Portable ventilator presented to hospital. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Sept. Auxiliary presents portable incubator to H. Park Hospital. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 3.
Report to the community on building program. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 3.
Oct. Highland Park Hospital names Dr. Douglas Boyd chief of staff. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Hospital medical staff elects new officer. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Nov. Physical therapist joins staff at H. Park Hospital. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Nurses’ Aides complete First Aid course. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 5.
HP Hospital elects new officers. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Home nursing class to open next Tuesday. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 4.
Dec. Build 'lung' at high school for HP Hospital use. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 3.
HIGHLAND PARK NURSERY SCHOOL
Jan. Organize nursery school here in Recreation Center. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 8.
Feb. HP public responds to proposed community nursery. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 4.
Community nursery school opens at H. P. Recreation Center. Feb. 15, 1951, p.1. HPP
Toys needed for Highland Park Community Nursery School. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mar. H. P. Nursery School officers and board elected. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
H.P. Nursery elects officers, board. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 3.
It takes all kinds of people to make a community nursery. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 7.
First day at new nursery attracts 20 pre-schoolers. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 34.
May Nursery benefit picture nets satisfactory sum. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
HP Nursery nets good profit in film benefit. May 3, 1951, p. 16.
Nursery School to offer summer care. May 24, 1951, p. 11.
June HP Nursery to open on June 20 for summer session. June 7, 1951, p. 30.
HIGHLAND PARK PARK DISTRICT
Director of Recreation appointed for Center. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
John McCarthy named recreation head. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
City owns 13 local parks. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Tells finances of H.P. Park District. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
'Keep our parks clean’ Park District urges. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 32.
Earl Hodgen selected as assistant director of Recreation Center. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Earl Hodgen is new assistant director of recreation here. May 3, 1951, p. 4.
Inman, Weeks new park board members. July 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Playground recreation department sponsors competitive program. July 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Park Board seeks tax rate change in Sat. election. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Map of voting places. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 4.
HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Feb. Two H.P. policemen leave March 10 for Air Force duty. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Mar. Will anyone apply? (ed.) Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
June HP Police Dept. appoints two new patrolmen. (Ronzani, Marshall) June 14, 1951, p. 3.
Donald Ronzani new city police. June 21, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Officer Nizzi to retire from force. June 28, 1951, p. 4.
July Patrolman Nizzi to retire from Police Dept. Aug. 4. July 12, 1951, p. 4.
Aug. Crime prevention officer to address local Moose Lodge. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Officer Campbell shot at, slugged on Clavey Road. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 3.
Patrolman Campbell wins skirmish with death. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Oct. Police deny they closed restaurant. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5.
Certify appointment of 2 new patrolmen to HP police force. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 5.
HP police present gold star to widow of E. J. Moroney. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Nov. City council gets bid on squad car in routine meeting. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jan. Friends of Library announce four outstanding spring programs. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Friends of Library announce Open House events for spring. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 5.
Mrs. Boye conducts story hour. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Feb. H.P. Library displays bookplates designed for local residents. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 12
Once upon a time…story time at HPPL. Photo: Inger Boye and children. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 13.
Highland Park represented at Library Association. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Science Fiction at city library. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Mar. Library offers books on career women. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Plaque installed in library honors R. F. Ingerle. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 7.
Library offers list of civil defense information here. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 9.
Late artist Rudolph Ingerle honored by library trustees. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Apr. Library Friends to sponsor course on ‘Enjoying Music”. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 32.
Expanded service is theme of regional library meeting. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3. HPP
May Friends of Library will elect executive board Tuesday. May 24, 1951, p. 1. HPP
List new reference books available at H.P. library. May 24, 1951, p. 26.
June H. G. Schick heads Friends of Library. June 7, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Summer reading at city library. June 7, 1951, p. 8. HPP
Photography exhibit at city library. June 14, 1951, p. 1. HPP
July Library people here attend anniversary conference of ALA. July 12, 1951, p. 4
2nd yr. group of Great Books meets to plan season. July 26, 1951, p. 13.
Aug. Summer reading on the increase, library statistics indicate. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 38.
Sept. Great Books group registers newcomers for 1st year class. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 27.
Honor Miss Cora Hendee. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 5.
Display chess sets at library. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 12.
Oct. Public invited to attend library program tonight. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5.
Win summer reading passports. Photo: Inger Boye with winners. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5.
From reading room to library – a story of 67 years’ growth. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 10.
Great Books class opens. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Nov. Photograph. Nov. 29, 1951. Cover.
Dec. List books suitable for Christmas shopper's list. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 14.
Exhibit madonna paintings at public library. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 11.
HIGHLAND PARK SERVICEMEN’S CENTER/ARMED SERVICE CLUB
H.P. Servicemen’s Center to open weekend of Sept. 15-16. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
Armed Services Club to open doors with party September 15. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 11.
Invite civic, military leaders to attend Service Center opening. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 5.
Community welcomes servicemen, women to new center Saturday. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 3.
HP Community Chest gives $1000 to Armed Services Club. Nov. 8, 1951, p . 3.
HIGHWOOD, IL
Jan. Highwood begins March of Dimes campaign. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood parking council gets parking problem to solve. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Name Frank Menuno recreation director of Highwood Center. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood firemen help Fort Sheridan crew fight blaze. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood Fire Dept. seeks blood donors. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 5.
Feb. Automatic rail gates may be installed soon in Highwood. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood residents to welcome new Center director. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 5.
Soldier's family needs housing, Highwood Legion told. Feb. 25, 1951, p. 4.
Highwood polio drive extended. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 26.
John Meyers, Highwood's, first mayor, observes 92nd birthday. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 24.
Highwood will elect 4 aldermen in April. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mar. Council candidates file unopposed for Highwood elections. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Legion helps VFW raise funds for Highwood memorial. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 26.
Mayor Musatto resigns over ‘lost control’ of Highwood. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood polling headquarters are set for elections. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Dominic Baraconi appointed collector. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood council busy with babies, parking problems. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Second side turns up in Highwood-Nudi battle. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 50.
Apr. Offer $1000 for return of stolen evidence in suit. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 5.
John Frantonius takes post as acting mayor of Highwood. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Frantonius succeeds Mussatto as mayor of Highwood. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Highwood candidates pledge loyalty to John Frantonius. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Highwood council votes to raise city liquor fees. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 9.
Highwood election Tuesday, April 17. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Highwood tavern owners protest license raise. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood liquor board wins Nudi tavern dispute. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood sets mayoral election for June 25. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May Mayor Frantonius names Highwood city employees. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Highwood council seeks information on shipment of slot machine parts. May 10, 1951, p. 4.
Speeding driver ends wild race in Highwood cell. May 10, 1951, p. 34.
Gates up; train travels through Highwood crossing. May 17, 1951, p. 3.
Arthur Englund ends 25 years with Highwood volunteers. May 15, 1951, p. 41.
John Frantonius lone candidate for mayoral post. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood citizens group fails to rouse rent control battle. May 24, 1951, p. 4.
June Highwood Center commission sets annual election. June 7, 1951, p. 4.
Health Dept. lauds condition of the Highwood waterworks. June 7, 1951, p. 4.
Police staff wins spotlight at Highwood council meeting. June 21, 1951, p. 3.
Ralph Pottker named to board of Highwood Com. Center. June 21, 1951, p. 28.
Appropriation bill: 1951-1952. June 21, 1951, p. 37.
Highwood’s mayoral election June 26. June 21, 1951, p. 1. HPP
John Frantonius wins special election in Highwood. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Liquor Commission orders Frolic Club closed for week. June 28, 1951, p. 5.
John Frantonius, Highwood’s new mayor. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
July John Frantonius takes oath of office as Highwood mayor. July 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
John Frantonius takes oath as new mayor of Highwood. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
Present scroll to former Mayor Mussato. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood junior law enforcers. July 19, 1951, p. 26.
Unpaved Western Ave. poses new problem for Highwood city council. July 26, 1951, p. 3.
House on fire? Shed your fears. Here come Highwood’s volunteers. July 26, 1951, p. 25.
Aug. Alert and friendly Highwood police serve 4,000 residents. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 19.
Do’s and don’ts of chopping hedges told to Hwd (sic) council. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 3.
Tax dollar travelogue – or where that green stuff goes. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 23. Charts.
New tax levy wins “Quick” approval of Highwood council. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood approves new tax levy. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Street sweeper adds $9000 to Highwood’s cleaning bill. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 25.
Broken boundary (Western Ave.) is a ‘Tale of Two Cities”. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3.
HIGHWOOD HOSPITAL AND CLINIC
Lack of nurses hinders opening of obstetrics dept. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Manfredini baby is first at new Highwood Hospital. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 24.
Highwood Hospital Auxiliary chooses officers. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Committee members at Highwood Hospital announced. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Dr. Philip Lewin to address auxiliary of Highwood Hosp. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood Hospital to hold open house. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Highwood Hospital Auxiliary sponsors open house. May 17, 1951, p. 41.
Highwood Hospital, Clinic offer service to this area. June 28, 1951, p. 5.
Hgwd (sic) Hospital opens new polio section this week. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 5.
HISTORY
Photo, 1916, showing horse-drawn snowplows on Green Bay Rd. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Pageant to tell history of two local Methodist churches. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 31.
Hold services for James Hesler, 83, lifetime resident. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5.
The Mooney Cemetery story and some spooky sidelights. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
Highland Parker Andy Beck to try restoration of HP Archery Club. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 26.
At 95, she looks back on the Civil War and Lincoln. (Mrs. Fred Fisher) Oct. 11, 1951, p. 7.
From reading room to library, a story of 67 years’ growth. (Highland Park Public Library) Oct. 11, 1951, p. 10.
HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day services May 30. May 24, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Services to honor war dead Wednesday. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
Memorial Day highlights. June 7, 1951, p. 5.
Thoughts for Independence Day by Gen. Wilbur Wright. June 28, 1951, p. 4.
Legion, VFW to celebrate Armistice Day. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Holiday spirit arrives with Santa's igloo. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 3.
The night before Christmas and how are your nerves? Dec. 20, 1951, p. 3.
Diesel trains and Toni dolls tops on their Christmas lists. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 5.
'Tis the season to be jolly -- children's essays on Christmas. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 26.
HOUSES
Lions Club project: the “American Home” lauded in magazine. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
HOUSING
Chicago vets form cooperative to build homes here. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 30.
Cannot rule on de-control, only on shortage. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Chamber assumes rent referral service here. July 5, 1951, p. 5.
Building trade boys start another house. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 7.
HUMAN RELATIONS
Inter-faith group presents relations expert. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Ravinia School cited for constructive program in group relations. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
HUMPHREY, A. GORDON, Mayor, Highland Park
A. Gordon Humphrey is lone mayoralty candidate. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
A. Gordon Humphrey to talk at Hilander on city manager. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 31
Hilanders hear city govt. talk by A. Gordon Humphrey. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 5.
Mayor-elect Humphrey expresses appreciation to city’s voters. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Humphrey pulls 2995 votes out of 3641. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3.
Humphrey takes office. May 7. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
INGERLE, RUDOLPH, artist
Chicago galleries will show work of late Rudolph Ingerle. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 25.
Plaque installed in library honors R. F., Ingerle. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 7.
Late artist honored by library trustees. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3. HPP
INSECTS
Take care, Jap beetle, all is not gold that you know what… July 19, 1951, p. 5.
JENSEN, JENS
Jens Jensen, 91, noted architect dies. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 3
KEFAUVER, SENATOR ESTES
‘Big-time criminals can be licked’ Kefauver tells attys. (sic) Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3.
KOREAN WAR
Jan. Pfc. Frank Hennig is wing chaplain aide in Korean airlift. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 5.
Capt. Warren Dean serves with air force in Korea. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 5.
Pvt. Shelby Brown reported missing on Korean front. Jan. 18, 1951, p . 3.
Sgt. D. Dever stationed in Pusan. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 35.
Feb. 1950 HPHS graduates with Korea airlift 437th wing. Photo. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 5.
Wins infantryman's badge for ground combat . (M.Sgt. Charles Gordon) Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Mar. Maj. Donald Diaz reported missing on Korean front. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Operation frugal (sic) of top importance at Korean airbase. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Apr. Wounded in Korea: back in action. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
In Korea: Cpl. Harry Fontana. Photo. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 19.
May Award Purple Heart to Highland Park soldier in Korea. Sgt. D. Deaver. May 10, 1951, p. 3.
Sgt. Stupey to join family here soon. May 10, 1951, p. 3.
Welcome first Korean vets. May 17, 1951, p. 5.
Ens. Pollack serves aboard destroyer in Korean action. May 17, 1951, p. 29.
Highwood marine Robt. Carlson in Korea with First Air Wing. May 24, 1951, p. 32.
June Plan organization for families of Korean War vets. June 14, 1951, p. 3.
Pfc. Primo Zanni killed in action in Korea on June 2. June 21, 1951, p. 3.
Highwood man, Pfc. Primo Zanni, Korea casualty. June 21, 1951, p. 1. HPP
July Capt. James McGarity returns from Korea. July 26, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Aug. Army pfc (sic) William Stehley wounded in Korea, improves. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lt. Anthony serves in Korea with the Naval Air Force. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 9.
Sgt. Ronald Bailey wins commendation ribbon in Korea. Aug. 9 , 1951, p. 24.
Slightly wounded in Korea, Pvt. Bart Moran Jr. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Sept. Korean children rescue wounded H. Park soldier. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. Cpl. Robert Stilwell wounded in Korean combat Sept. 16. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 6.
Pvt. Knudson serves with First Cavalry in Korea. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 42.
LAKE COUNTY, IL
County Civic League will meet Jan. 18. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lake County fair to have ‘real country’ flavor. July 12, 1951, p. 6. HPP
LAKE FOREST, IL
Lake Forest wins separation case; board may appeal. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
High school board (Highland Park) votes to appeal withdrawal case. Apr. 12, 1951, p.1 HPP
LAKE MICHIGAN
Air patrol, yacht club combine for air sea rescue test. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Yacht clubbers to stage Fourth fireworks show and sail. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Swimming season is on at Rosewood and Central beaches. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
An air-sea rescue test to be staged off H. Park beach. June 28, 1951, p. 4.
Yacht club stages mock air/sea rescue. July 5,1 951, p. 1. HPP
Beaches open for summer season. July 5,1951, p. 1. HPP
Former resident escapes drowning in beach mishap. (Catherine Drew) July 12, 1951, p. 4.
Lake reaches unusual high. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Air-sea rescue practice. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 5.
Rising lake level nears all-time record of 1929. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
LARSON, ALBERT, Local businessman
Happy birthday, Albert Larson. Feb. 22, 1951, p . 5.
LAWSUITS
Carbonargi is victor in $2000 balance of contract suit. July 19, 1951, p. 3.
J. Deiblers win broken lease suit. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 5.
MACARTHUR, GENERAL DOUGLAS
MacArthur’s visit brief as Mayor Patton heads welcoming group. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
General will stop here for two minutes. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3.
Record crowd turns out to greet party of Gen. MacArthur. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City welcomes Gen. MacArthur. Photos. May 3, 1951, p. 5.
MacArthur Day prize pictures. May 24, 1951, p. 5.
MCCLORY, ROBERT, U.S. Representative
Rep. McClory halts “anti-U.N.” resolve. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP
MAIMANN, MATT E.
Veteran mail carrier retires. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 5.
MAPS
New maps of Highland Park. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3. HPP
New city maps available. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 4.
MENTAL HEALTH/NORTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
See also: Highland Park Hospital.
Apr. Dr. Irene Josselyn medical head of North Shore Clinic. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 2. HPP
North Shore Clinic endorsed by medical societies. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
May Mental health group to raise funds for clinic. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mental health group plans fund drive. May 3, 1951, p. 3.
Mental health group has fund raising meeting. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
June North Shore drive for health clinic. June 7, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Seek $10,000 in mental health clinic campaign. June 7, 1951, p. 4.
July How a mental health clinic opened new horizons for Joe. July 26, 1951, p. 5.
Sept. Mental Health Clinic opens doors Monday. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. Mental Health Clinic now in complete working order. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 11.
Nov. N. Shore Mental Health Clinic announces additions to staff. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 5.
Mental Health group to meet on December 4. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 4.
Mental Health Clinic to show 'Clinic Team at Work' Dec. 4. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 5.
Dec. Mental health cases exceed expected load. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 6.
MOONEY, JOHN, Early settler.
The Mooney Cemetery story and some spooky sidelights. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 5.
MORAINE HOTEL
Seek to buy Moraine Hotel for use as Baptist seminary. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 3.
MORONEY, CAPT. EDWARD
Hold services for Capt. Moroney, killed in freak jet plane crash. June 14, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Park pilot Edward J. Moroney Jr. lost in jet crash. June 14, 1951, p. 1. HPP
MUSIC
Jan. Szymon Goldberg, violinist, in concert here on Jan. 30. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 5.
Start contest for second year Michaels award. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 5.
Music club to hear piano, violin music, songs, on Jan. 24. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 7.
Famous violinist to appear at high school. (Szymon Goldberg) Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Feb. Second annual competition of Michaels Memorial award. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Louis Sudler, businessman baritone, to appear in concert here. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 4.
Community Concerts select Louis Sudler in 4th attraction. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mar. Virginia Nahigian, harpist, to play for Woman's Club. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 9.
The Fiddle and Flute will noodle and tootle once again. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 12.
Community Concerts to present famous pianist. (Artur Rubenstein) Mar. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May Michaels Award prelim audition winners told. May 10, 1951, p. 9.
June Marilyn Meyer is victor in Michaels music award 1951. June 7, 1951, p. 4.
Sept. Cleveland Symphony Orchestra will open series Nov. 18. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Plans being made for fifth series of H.P. Community concerts. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Five world-famous artists booked for concert series. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 3.
Concert group starts drive for members. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 5.
Pupils of famed cellist Hans Hess have become players. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 7.
Concert Assn. plans membership drive. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 5.
Nov. Cleveland Symphony to open series here next Sunday. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 3.
NEW RESIDENTS
Highland Park’s new residents outnumber those moving away. Lists. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 23.
NEWSPAPERS/PERIODICALS
Public invited to hear Clem Lane, Chicago Daily News editor. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 26.
NEWS cited by Illinois Press Association. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 3.
NIXON, RICHARD M., U. S. Senator
Senator Nixon will speak to Republican Women Feb. 23. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
NURSES/NURSING
Steering committee studies need for visiting nurses. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 8.
OBITUARIES
*Indicates early settlers or descendants.
Adams, Louise, homemaker. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Jan. 4, 1951, p. 26. HPN
Augard, John J., Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Axelby, Flora W., homemaker. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Axline, Elizabeth, staff member Garnett’s Dept. Store. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP & Feb. 1, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Azzi, Margaret, homemaker. June 28, 1951, p. 6. HPP & June 28,1951, p. 38, HPN
Bailey, Elizabeth, homemaker. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Jan. 11, 1951, p. 30 HPN
Barnstad, Emil, barber. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Barnested, Frederick, barber. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Bartoli, Dominic, restaurateur. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Baruffi, Dominic J., contractor. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Becker, Agnes, homemaker. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Sept. 13, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Bernardoni, Gicomo, maintenance man, Great Lakes. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Bess, Mary, homemaker. May 31, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Betterman, Valentine V., sales representative. July 12, 1951, p. 34. HPN.
Bowman, Nancy Ann. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP & July 19, p. 3. HPN
Boyd, Charles, railroad conductor. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Bradford, Alan Koepke. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 6, HPP
Brown, Bernard, v.p. Goldblatt Bros. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Brown, George Herald, Marshall Field executive. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 19, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Brown, Stanton, child. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Bubolz, Othilia Amelia, homemaker. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 15, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Buchter, Marc & Margaret, twin infants. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Buhai, Katherine Ann, infant. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 29.
Burgess, Elizabeth, homemaker. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Cain, Annie Mae, homemaker. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 10. HPP & Jan. 18, 1951, p. 35. HPN
Caldwell, Joseph M. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Capitani, Cieto. July 5, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Carrier, Millie T., homemaker. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Casel, Selma M., homemaker. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 12, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Clampitt, Gertrude, homemaker, Feb. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Cleary, Mansfield Ralph, stock broker. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Aug. 30, 1951, p. 10. HPN
Coakley, Grace D., homemaker. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 29, 1951, p. 51. HPN
Coleman, William C. driver, Bowman Dairy Co., Mar. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 15, 1951, p. 38, HPN
Cooley, Mrs. Norvell, homemaker. June 14, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Cottrell, Grace M., homemaker. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 1, 1951, p. 28 HPN
Covington, Karen, child, polio victim. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Davie, Elinore E., homemaker. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Aug. 23, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Decker, Andrew, plumber. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP
DeMarco, Frank, cement finisher. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Aug. 2, 1951, p. 27. HPN
DeSanto, Mrs. Ralph, homemaker. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 35. HPN
Dewyer, John. May 10, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Diambri, Frank, maintenance man. June 28, 1951, p. 6. HPP & June 28, 1951, p. 38 HPN
Dickinson, Linnea J., homemaker. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 5, 1951, p. 32. HPN
DiGenova, Vincent, gardener. July 5, 1951, p. 4. HPP & July 5, 1951, p. 30 HPN
Dostalek, Antoine G. gardener. May 17, 1951, p, 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Douaire, Emily, homemaker. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP & July 26, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Drack, Paul, electrical engineer. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Dwyer, John, logger. May 10, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Eichler, Edward John, carpenter. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 6. HPP
English, Olive, nurse. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 5, 1951, p. 32. HPN
Erskine, John A., engineer. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Fagan, Rose Ann. May 24, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 24, 1951, p. 46. HPN *
Ferrall, Michael, child. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Fathauer, Margaret, homemaker. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 15, 1951, p. 38. HPN.
Feldman, Richard, handyman. May 31, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Fini, Louis, stone mason. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Fischer, Gertrude, homemaker. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Freberg, George E., manager: National Tea Co. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Friedman, Stella, homemaker. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Galloway, Thomas E., Nov. 29, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Gannon, Joseph P., railroad mechanic. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Gherardini, Fred, gardener. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 22, 1951, p. 35. HPN
Giese, Fred, taxi driver. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Greco, Carmela, homemaker. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 22, 1951, p. 35. HPN
Greig, Julia Lloyd, homemaker. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Aug. 9, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Griffith, Celine W., vocalist, teacher. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Aug. 23, 1951, p.38. HPN
Griffith, Eva Duncan, homemaker. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Grossman, Clara M., homemaker. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Aug. 30, 1951, p.10. HPN
Gualandri, Della, homemaker. April 26, 1951, p. 42.HPN
Hagenbarth, Lawrence, comptroller. June 7, 1951, p. 10, HPP & June 7, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Harder, Peter C., bricklayer. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Hartmann, Hugo, chairman: Hartmann Trunk Co., Nov. 1, 1951, p. 31. HPN
Hastings, Rolland T. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Hayward, Mrs. Harold A., homemaker. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Hegenbarth, Lawrence, Fansteel Corp. comptroller, June 7, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Henderson, Lt. Frank, pilot. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 10. HPP & Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Herbst, Dr. Robert, surgeon. May 24, 1951, p. 1. HPP & May 24, 1951, p. 3. HPN
Hesler, James G., farmer. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5, HPN *
Hoest, Isabella Cray, descendant of Deerfield settlers: Garrity family. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 37. *
Holmberg, John, carpenter. May 10, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 10, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Howard, Mabel C., homemaker. June 14, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Hurst, Marion, photographer. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Huestis, Elcana, alderman, city marshal, Highwood. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Hutter, Josephine, homemaker. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Jensen, Jens, landscape architect. October 4, 1951, p. 3. HPN
Johnson, Florence M. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 38.
Johnson, Harry S., Jan. 4, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Jan. 4, 1951, p. 26. HPN
Johnson, Selma, owner: Johnson Bakery, Lake Forest. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 26, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Johnston, George B., Nov. 29, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Johnston, Samuel P., builder, realtor. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 15, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Kilkenny, Mary, homemaker. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Kline, Edward L. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP & July 26, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Knaak, Theodore, druggist. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Knight, Orray Taft, engineer. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Kohlsaat, Philimon B., educator. May 10, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Krueger, William, plasterer, bricklayer. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 27. HPN
Krumbach, George L., mill owner. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 4. HPN
Kuhn, Paul R., advertising executive. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 28. HPN
Lahey, Thomas E., foreman, WWII vet. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p.4. HPN
Lambrecht, Margaret, homemaker. May 3, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 3, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Landi, Americo A., owner: Landi Paint Co. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Larson, Edwin Elmer, conductor, Milwaukee RR. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP & Feb. 1, 1951, p. 30, HPN
Leuer, Florence Ann. WAVE veteran, research asst. U.N. World Health Org. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 10. HPP & Jan. 18, 1951, p. 35. HPN
Leuschner, Lydia, bakery clerk. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Lloyd, Lionel James, gardener. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 29, 1951, p. 5. HPN
Loesch, Mrs. Simon P., homemaker. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Lorimer, Gordon, carpenter. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 22, 1951, p. 35. HPN
McClure, William Frank, advertising executive, founder: North Shore Sunday Evening Club. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 6. HPP
McCracken, Mrs. John A., homemaker, Aug. 9, 1951, p. 34. HPN
McCrory, Mrs. Martha, homemaker. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
MacMillan, William Watson, Feb. 1. 1951, p. 2. HPP
McPherson, Emma, homemaker. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Mahen, James, engineer. May 3, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 3, 1951, p. 38, HPN
Mansfield-Jones, Mary, homemaker. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Martin, Ella D. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Melohn, William C., financial consultant. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5. HPN
Meyer, Charles F., Manager: Duffy & Duffy Cleaners. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 31. HPN
Mielenz, Lillian M., homemaker. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Milham, Hanna, homemaker. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP & July 19, 1951, p. 38, HPN
Miller, Rev. Henry Clay. June 14, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Moline, Amanda L., homemaker. May 24, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 24, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Mooney, Thomas, farmer, pioneer family member. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 6. HPP * Mar. 1, 1951, p. 28. HPN
Moras, Anna S., homemaker. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 19, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Moroney, Capt. Edward. June 14, 1951, p. 3. HPN & June 14, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Mueller, Philip, carpenter. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Aug. 16, 1951, p. 8. HPN
Nustra, Assunta, homemaker. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 15, 1951, p. 34. HPN
O’Connell, Dr. John P. dentist. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP & July 19, 1951, p. 38, HPN
O’Connor, Margaret. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Ohman, Lillian, homemaker. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 22, 1951, p. 35. HPN
Olesen, Alma , author, quilt-maker, hobbyist. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Aug. 16, 1951, p. 8. HPN
Olson, Lester, publisher-printer, June 21, 1951, p. 1. HPP & June 21, 1951, p. 5. HPN
Oppenheimer, Alfred, clothing store owner. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Paggioli, Adolph. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Parenti, Tony, driver for Santi Dairy. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 15, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Pasquesi, Luigi. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP & July 26, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Patterson, Florence George, homemaker. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Pease, Clara, homemaker. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Pease, Katherine M., music teacher. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Aug. 23, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Pepe, Dominic. June 28, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Phillips, Sarah G., homemaker. June 28, 1951, p. 6. HPP & June 28, 1951, p. 38, HPN
Picchietti, Luigi, maintenance man. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Pitzer, Catherine, homemaker. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Poggioli, Adolph. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Pranzini, Mary, homemaker. July 5, 1951, p. 4, HPP & July 5, 1951, p. 30 HPN
Proxmire, Adele, homemaker. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Radich, John, plumber. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 22, 1951, p. 42.HPN
Redlich, Joseph C., photographer. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 29. HPN
Reichert, Mrs. William, homemaker. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Reilly, Harold, Ft. Sheridan foreman. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 26, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Reinhardt, Peter, WWII pilot. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Reimers, Lois, beautician. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Rhinehart, John C., plasterer. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 5, 1951, p. 32. HPN
Correction of HPN Rhinehart obit: Apr. 12, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Rice, Mrs. William, homemaker. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Richardson, Christine, homemaker. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Riskind, David S., attorney. June 21, 1951, p. 6. HPP & June 21, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Rogan, Mary Wall, homemaker. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 15, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Rodgers, Charles L. mechanical engineer. June 28, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Rogers, Charles, mechanical engineer. June 28, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Rogers, Frances H. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 6.HPP
Ronzani, Antone. July 5, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Rostad, Ella, missionary. May 17, 1951, p. 28. HPN
Roth, Jacob, painter-decorator. May 10, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 10, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Rovandi, Ernest, maintenance man. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 1, 1951, p. 28 HPN
Rudolph, Minnie G., homemaker. July 5, 1951, p. 4. HPP & July 5, 1951, p. 30, HPN
Saielli, Sesta, gardener. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Saiello, Sesta, gardener. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 51. HPN
Schicht, Charles, air conditioning company executive. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP & July 19, 1951, p. 38, HPN.
Searles, Villard, artist. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 31. HPN
Seiler, Christine, homemaker. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 4. HPP & Aug. 30, 1951, p. 5. HPN
Seiler, William M., electrician. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 5, 1951, p. 32. HPN
Shebesta, Delia L., homemaker. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP & July 19, 1951, p. 7, HPN.
Sienerth, Anna, homemaker. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Silvestrini, Nello, tavern owner. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Simon, Aimee M., founder: N.S. Congregation Israel. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Simonson, Knute, Feb. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Sinnott, Annie, homemaker. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Skala, Orba L., homemaker. May 24, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 24, 1951, p. 46. HPN.
Smith, Minnie, homemaker. May 31, 1951, p. 4. HPP
Soenksen, Christian A., auto mechanic. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
Solignani, Battista, railroad maintenance man. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Spangler, Earl K., manager: dental supply company. June 21, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Stackler, Esther, child. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Stark, Kenneth L., N. Shore railroad employee. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Steenson, Henry Leland, tobacco dealer. July 5, 1951, p. 30. HPN
Stewart, Kittie, homemaker. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Stroud, Helen U., homemaker. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Feb. 8, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Stuart, Dorothy C., homemaker. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 31. HPN
Suhn, Rev. William pastor: Redeemer Evangelical-Lutheran Church. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 5, HPN
Tapper, Jean S., homemaker. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Temple, Mrs. Herbert, homemaker. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Tondi, Ethel, homemaker. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Trumbull, Donald S., attorney, Sept. 20, 1951, p. 3. HPN
Tucker, Tillie May, homemaker. June 28, 1951, p. 6. HPP & June 28, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Urban, Pfc. Norman. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 37. HPN
VanSteenderen, Dr. F. C. L., prof. emeritus, Lake Forest College. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Vanni, Sante. May 3, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 3, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Vercoe, John B., vice-president: Rosehill Cemetery. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 50. HPN
Walton, Anne E., homemaker. July 12, 1951, p. 34. HPN
Wechter, Magdalena, homemaker. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Wanzer, Howard, president: Wanzer Dairy Co. June 7, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Weinberg, Jacob, furniture salesman. May 10, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Wettstone, Karl C., Chicago manager: Packard Motors. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 9. HPN
Whitworth, Sarah, founder: H.P. Art Club. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Mar. 8, 1951, p. 38 HPN
Wickham, Everett, proprietor refrigeration service. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 6. HPP & Apr. 12,1951, p. 50. HPN
Wildt, Anna C., homemaker. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 42. HPN
Wilson, Lillie, homemaker. June 7, 1951, p. 10. HPP & June 7, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Wingham, Helen, homemaker. June 7, 1951, p. 10. HPP & June 7, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Wood, Edward C., business executive. June 7, 1951, p. 38. HPN
Workman, Elizabeth, homemaker. May 17, 1951, p. 6. HPP & May 17, 1951, p. 46. HPN
Zanni, Pfc. Primo, June 21, 1951, p. 3. HPN
Ziccarelli, Carmin, barber. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 50. HPN
OLSON, LESTER S.
Well known printer and publisher dies; resident of city 30 years. June 21, 1951, p. 1. HPP
PARKING
City parking meters pay off. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Begin long-term plan to provide HP parking space. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
No private parking rights granted in public area, city. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Work to begin soon on city’s big parking lot. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 3.
Form committee to study off-street parking. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3
Highland Park council awards downtown parking lot contract. June 14, 1951, p. 5.
HP high school seeks to enlarge its parking lot. July 12, 1951, p. 4.
Good news for shoppers. July 19, 1951, p. 3. Photo.
City OK’s parking meter bid in routine meeting. July 26, 1951, p. 3.
Parking lot open with 60 free stalls and 30 metered. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 3.
PARKS AND RECREATION
See also: Highland Park Park District
Jan. Day nursery to be started Feb. 1 at Recreation Center. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Organize nursery school here in Recreation Center. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 9.
Feb. HP public responds to proposed community nursery. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 4.
Mar. Tell story of HP parks. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 4.
John McCarthy named recreation head. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
City owns 13 local parks. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
City Park Board maintains 4 skating rinks. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 4.
Tells finances of HP Park District. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 5.
May Earl Hodgen is new assistant director of recreation here. May 3, 1951, p. 4.
Note increase in kids’ vandalism in local parks. May 10, 1951, p. 4.
June Darwin Inman is new Park Bd. President. June 28, 1951, p. 13.
July City’s six playgrounds. July 19, 1951, p. 10.
Oct. Planning for our city parks. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 3.
Planning for our city parks, part 2. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 5.
Park Board seeks tax rate change in Sat. election. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Highland Park Recreation Center plans varied activity. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 4.
PARKS OF HIGHLAND PARK
Series, by Francis Weeks, Park Commissioner appears each week, paging varies.
Sunset Park. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Tell story of HP parks. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 4.
Central Park. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Park Board maintains skating rinks. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Finances of Park District. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Neatness in our parks. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 3. HPP
‘Keep our parks clean’ Park District urges. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 32.
Vandalism in our parks. May 10, 1951, p.1. HPP
Planning for our city parks. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 3.
Planning for our city parks, part 2.. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 5.
PATTON, ROBERT F., Mayor, Highland Park
Mayor Patton reviews past four years of administration. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Statement on retiring. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 4.
PHILOSOPHY
Great modern philosophers subject of Ravinia series. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 6.
PIGEONS
The Vander Bloomen brothers: pigeoneers par excellence. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 21.
POLIO
July 2 young matrons are first polio victims in Highland Park. July 12, 1951, p. 3.
No new polio cases reported in H. Park this week. July 19, 1951, p. 3.
Two cases of polio reported in Highland Park. July 19, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Aug. Highland Park’s 5th polio case reported. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 3.
Polio fatal to nine-year-old (Karen Covington). Aug. 2, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Reports of improvement in polio cases in Highland Park. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Staff and board of H.P. Hospital aim for polio care here. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Report 6th case of polio in city. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 8
Polio cases total 9, now termed epidemic. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4.
One new polio case this week. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 5.
Denies county polio chapter’s claim of local epidemic. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 5.
VFW post sets up polio fund. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 9.
Polio strikes again. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3. HPP
Sept. Hgwd (sic) Hospital opens new polio section this week. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. Mrs. Robert Watrous is 11th polio case. Oct. 18, 1952, p. 3.
Nov. Ann Oppenheimer, 3, is new HP polio case. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 4.
POLITICAL PARTIES
Name Highland Parkers to Dist. GOP committee. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 5.
PUBLIC FINANCE
Supervisor’s Report Town of Deerfield. Apr. 5, 1951. P. 5. HPP
Statement of funds: Town of West Deerfield. May 3, 1951, p. 28.
PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
See: Utilities.
RADIO
Public Service Co. establishes two-way radio system. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 2. HPP
HP man's letter to be aired on Voice of America. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 5.
RAFFERTY, Maj. Lawrence.
Lawrence Rafferty among missing in transport wreck. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3.
Missing. Photo: Maj. L. Rafferty. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 5.
RAILROADS
ICC gives reasons for refusing plea to quit Shore Line. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 5.
North Shore Railway requests abandonment- bus rehearings. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Shore Line files petition with ICC to grant rehearing. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Gates up; train travels through Highwood crossing. May 17, 1951, p. 3.
Car gets stuck in tracks; man flags down train. June 28, 1951, p. 5.
C&NW Ry. seeks permission to drop 8 trains. July 5,1 951, p. 3.
North Shore line wants another fare increase. July 5, 1951, p. 3.
ICC gives NW Ry. right to cut off eight sub. trains. (sic) Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5.
Roger Williams automatic gate to cost $14,000., Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3.
Hearing on Shore Line fares to be resumed Wednesday. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 8.
Shore Line hearing on higher rates is on docket tomorrow. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
N.Western train stops at Braeside just for commuter! Nov. 8, 1951, p. 5.
Hear petition for Clavey Rd. crossing gate. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 4.
North Shore raises commuter tickets to round trip level. Dec. 27, 1951, p. 4.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL
Ravinia Park programs arranged. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Kick-off luncheon of Ravinia Festival committee. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Ravinia Festival opens June 26. June 14, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Increase parking space for new Ravinia Festival season. June 14, 1951, p. 4.
William Steinberg to open Ravinia Festival Tuesday. June 21, 1951, p. 5.
William Steinberg to conduct as Ravinia Festival begins 16th season. June 21, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Ravinia opens under baton of William Steinberg. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
New guest artists at Ravinia. July 5, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Solomon, Rabin are current Ravinia Festival artist. July 5, 1951, p. 5.
Monteux conducts at Ravinia. July 12, 1951, p. 5.
READING
Braeside mothers hear PTCA panel on remedial reading. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 14.
PTA to hear about new developmental reading program. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 19.
New adult reading speed course here is first in U.S. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 26.
RENT CONTROL
Council sets March 26 for rent de-control. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Council seeks facts on rental housing shortage. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Council schedules two meetings, one hearing for Monday. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Public hearing airs facts on rent unit shortage. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 3.
Rent shortages here ‘not great enough for control': Council. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 3.
Rents not to be decontrolled at once, says director. May 3, 1951, p. 5.
Rent control still on here. May 10, 1951, p. 3.
Rent controls remain in force. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Highwood citizens group fails to rouse rent control battle. May 24, 1951, p. 4.
Rent controls in force for city. June 28, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Rent controls are restored in Highland Park. June 28, 1951, p. 3.
Chamber assumes rent referral service here. July 5, 1951, p. 5.
Federal rent controls stay. July 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
REUNIONS
Chance remark unites friends after 32 years- Mrs. Annie Porterfield & Mrs. Jut Van Beers Wilhelm. Nov. 8, 1951, p. 20.
'To Grandmother's house we go' is theme of many reunions this year. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 12.
ROADS /STREETS
Woodlands to get paved roads in special assessment. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
Summer improvements to U.S. 41. Diagram. July 12, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Boundaries of Western Avenue under discussion. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Highland Park Woodlands Road project clears last legal hurdle. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Woodlands roads project given go ahead by court. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 3.
Hear petition for Clavey Rd. crossing gates. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 4.
SAFETY
Ravinia PTA Board urges more traffic safety precautions. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Lions Club announces conditions of annual scholarship award. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Lions tell of third annual scholarship presentation. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 4.
Honorary scholarships go to Ralph Wanger, Malcolm Nelson. May 17, 1951, p. 5.
H. Park Music Club offers scholarship for music students. May 31, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Donald Keller wins Lions scholarship. June 7, 1951, p . 4.
Barbara Scott awarded medal; 22 win scholarships. HPHS 1951 class. June 14, 1951, p. 5.
Music Club awards $250 scholarship to Sandra Schwartz. July 12, 1951, p. 2. HPP
SCHOOLS
Jan. PTA to study need for sex education in public schools. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 13.
Feb. Students of Braeside, Lincoln present annual amateur hours. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 9.
Ravinia school is commended by N. Shore Citizen's Comm. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 4.
Mar. Industrial Arts program at Elm Place advances in 1950. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 12.
Apr. Green Bay School children publish their own newspaper. Apr. 12, 1951. P. 29
Schools set special election to validate present tax rates. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 3.
Five school districts select May 19 as special election date. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May Schools stress importance of May 19 election. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Hold school referendum on May 19. May 3, 1951, p. 5.
Elm Place school band active in school functions. May 10, 1951, p. 2. HPP
More information on special referendum on Saturday. May 17, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May 19 election to decide schools’ educational tax rate. May 17, 1951, p. 3.
Voters validate educational tax rate of $1.125. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
Hold graduations next week. May 31, 1951. P. 1. HPP
June City grammar schools graduate 239 students. June 7, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Graduation glimpses -Highland Park and Highwood schools. Photos. . June 21, 1951, p . 14-
July Anticipate revised plan for Dist. 108 Intermediate School. July 5, 1951, p. 3.
Aug. School registration Sept. 5th. Aug.9, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Schools to reopen Sept. 5, list changes in personnel. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 3.
How 1950 tax dollar is spent in Highland Park and neighboring school districts. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. Charts.
Sept. PTA schedules year’s opener for next week. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 5.
Oct. PTA consolidation committees submit preliminary reports. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 5.
Student drivers to register cars at high school. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 8.
Braeside’s sixth graders in novel educational experiment. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 10.
Nov. Braeside sixth graders charm a public relations conclave. Nov. 29, 1951, p. 13.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 107
District 107 caucus committee holds meeting. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
District 107 caucus seeks candidates to fill three place. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 5.
Ravinia School cited for constructive program in group relations. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP
School board candidates nominated in District 107. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
School District 107 caucus committee picks candidates. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Industrial Arts at Elm Place School. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP
District 107 will hold school board election Saturday. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Four candidates file for Dist. 107 vacancies. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Successful candidates in Dist. 107. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 5.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 108
Jan. Caucus session for 108 school board is Feb. 4. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Intermediate school issue looms anew in Dist. 108. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 5.
Nominations taken for candidates for District 108 board until Feb. 11, Jan. 25, 1951, p.1. HPP
Feb. Dist. 108 caucus to accept nominations through Sunday. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 3.
Caucus committee of District 108 accepts nominations for board. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 6. HPP
Candidates chosen for school board of District 108. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Apr. School board election in Dist. 108 is April 14. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 5.
Districts 108, 113 will elect new board members. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Winners in Dist. 108 election. Apr. 19, 1951, p. 5.
July Anticipate revised plan for Dist. 108 Intermediate School. July 5, 1951, p. 3.
Aug. District 108 Intermediate School comes up for vote October 6. Aug. 23, 1951. p. 3.
Sept. Open letter to Board of Education District 108. Sept. 13, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Citizens Com. backs school board in vote. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 3.
Cushman, Wilson to explain school needs. Sept. 20, 1951, p. 3.
League asks debate on school question. Sept. 27, 1951. p. 3.
Throng to hear board report on school building program. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 3.
Citizens’ Committee reports increased support in 108. Sept. 27, 1951, p. 3.
Oct. Expect big school vote Saturday. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 3.
“Vote No” District Voters League urges. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 3.
Charts did not present full story: Cushman. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 3
Map showing voting places. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 4.
Voters approve intermediate school. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 3.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 111
Oak Terrace completes building program. Photos. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 18.
School plans open house to show its new improvements. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 18.
Oak Terrace will show improvements at school tonight. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 34.
List candidates for Dist. 111 school board. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 113
See: Highland Park High School
District 113 to elect board members. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
SELECTIVE SERVICE
See also: Draft
New selective service regulations. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
SELLERY, HARRY A.
Vet leader takes capital war job. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Vet leader takes capital war job. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 5.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Tri-club brings cheer to aged at Maryhaven. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Group singing part of Golden Circle programs. Photo. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 32.
Golden Circle Club to hold next meeting at Railroad Men’s Home. June 21, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Golden Circle holds 1st birthday part at Railroad Home. July 5, 1951, p. 4.
Who said life begins at 40? Golden Circle can do better. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5.
At 95, she looks back on Civil War and Lincoln. (Mrs. Fred Fisher) Oct. 11, 1951, p. 7.
Mrs. Garbolet still baseball fan at 95. Nov. 22, 1951, p. 15.
SERVICEMEN’S CENTER
See also: American Legion, Highland Park Servicemen’s Center, Armed Services Club
Civic leaders meet to plan new H.P. Servicemen’s Center. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Keating lauds plan for Service Center in new Legion Bldg. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Capable management assures success of Servicemen’s Center. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Community is invited to join Servicemen's Center workers. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Receive immediate response to Service Center Fund drive. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 5.
SEWER SYSTEMS
Engineering firm makes report on sanitary sewers. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 31.
Planning commission gets report on sewage disposal. May 31, 1951, p. 3.
Plan for project of North Shore Sanitary District. May 3, 1951, p. 27.
SKOKIE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
End long time rat menace. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 5.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Help available on Social Security problems. May 3, 1951, p. 1. HPP
SPORTS
City skating races slated tomorrow night at Sunset Park. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 22.
Magazine tells why Melchiorre is a cage star. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 22.
Curling: who shot the winning stone? Photo. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 24.
Michael Field qualifies for Nat’l. Tennis Tourney. June 21, 1951, p. 7.
Melchiorre among 5 who confess ‘fixing’ games. July 26, 1951, p. 3
HP principal plans steps to improve prep grid squad. Oct. 25, 1951, p. 7.
STREET NAMES/NUMBERS
Jan. Home owners receive new house numbers. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Residents slow to return applications for street numbers. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3.
The new number nuisance, or what’s our address today? Jan. 18, 1951, p. 5.
Feb. Tell county clerk new street address, HP voters reminded. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
New Highland Park street names. List. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 4.
Voters asked to report new street, house numbers. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Score on street numbers: 2,000 assigned so far. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 3.
Mar. Residents propose numbering system for S. Deere Park Drive. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 3.
Council votes to change County Line to Sheridan. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 4.
Two streets change names. Mar. 29, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Apr. The mystery of the little gay green signs. Apr. 5, 1951. P. 5.
Attention, citizens! Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
City Council discusses street numbering plan. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 1. HPP
May Gay green signs hit the news again. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
June New Highland Park street names. List. June 21, 1951, p. 4.
TAXES
May 19 elections to decide schools’ educational tax rate. May 17, 1951, p. 3.
Voters validate educational tax rate of $1.125. May 24, 1951, p. 3.
Deerfield Township collector Sheahen mails tax bills; due Sept. 1. July 26, 1951, p.1. HPP
Tax bills go into mail this week. July 26, 1951, p. 3.
How 1950 tax dollar is spent in Highland Park and neighboring school districts. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 4. Charts.
City to return $60 overpayment to tax collector. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 5.
TEENAGERS
Teenagers discuss their problems. Photo. Oct. 4, 1951, p. 27.
Ask closer party chaperonage to ward off teen drinking. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 3.
HPHS homecoming highlights. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 14.
Formulate plans to stop teenage drinking here. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 5.
Teenage problems to be discussed at Temple forum. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 27.
Youth Council formed by Woman's Club. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 3.
TELEPHONES
Telephone company increases rates on coin telephones. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Telephone company asks new rates in Illinois. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Illinois Bell asks increase for basic telephone service. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 3.
Telephone centers to handle calls from Fort and Great Lakes. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 5.
Illinois Bell streamlines telephone service at Ft. Sheridan. Mar. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Survey of dialing habits show why our calls go awry. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 5.
Ill. Bell has million owners. May 24, 1951, p. 34.
‘Number Please?’ - 150 at telephone operators’ party. Oct. 11, 1951, p. 12.
TELEVISION
Familiar faces come and go on Gail Compton’s pet show. Mar. 22, 1951, p. 14.
THEATER
Tenthouse permit granted at routine council meeting. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 3.
Music Theater sets sail with ‘Show Boat’ Sunday, June 17. May 24, 1951, p. 9.
‘Peg O’My Heart’ next Tenthouse show. June 14, 1951, p. 40.
'Corn is Green' to be next Tenthouse play. June 28, 1951, p. 18.
‘The Fourposter’ at Chevy Chase stars the Hume Cronyns. July 12, 1951, p. 28.
‘Payment Deferred’ opens at the Tenthouse. July 12, 1951, p. 29.
Woman’s Club will sponsor Tenthouse play, Wednesday, July 25. July 19, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Community players announce 1951-1952 program. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 1. HPP
TRAFFIC
Ravinia PTA Board urges more traffic safety precautions. Apr. 26, 1951, p. 5.
June program on traffic courts is planned for city. May 14, 1951, p. 29.
W. Ridge School is asked to review traffic report. July 26, 1951, p. 4.
Businessmen ask city council to cool off ‘hot rods’. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 3.
City hires guard for Central and Green Bay crossing. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 4.
Braeside PTCA discusses traffic, safety problems. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 26.
Cut traffic deaths: Mayor Humphrey. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 3.
UNITED NATIONS, U. N.
Women Voters continue analysis of U.N. roll (sic) in current crisis. Jan. 18, 1951, p.1. HPP.
AVC policy huddle to study U.N. plan. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 2. HPP.
Rep. McClory halts “anti-U.N.’ resolve. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 2. HPP
League of Voters discusses flying U.N. flag here. July 26, 1951, p. 4.
City receives new flagpole for U.N. flag. Oct. 18, 1951, p. 3.
U. S. ARMY
Three local soldiers with Infantry Reg. in Okinawa. July 5, 1951, p. 4.
Promoted to captain on Korean war front. July 12, 1951, p. 5.
Albert Dickinson in medical battalion at Korean front. July 12, 1951, p . 5.
Dorman Anderson trains in ROTC infantry course. July 12, 1951, p. 15.
Capt. McGarity, home from Korea, given bronze star. July 19, 1951, p. 3.
Decorated for meritorious service: Capt. Charles Gordon. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 4.
Decorated for meritorious service: Maj. Arden S. Freer. Aug. 9, 1951, p. 24.
Maj. Warren Dean given command of squadron in Japan. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 5.
News of the Armed Forces. Notes on current news. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 2. HPP
News of the Armed Forces. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Douglas L. Dever is bronze star medal winner for heroism. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 4.
Marco Santi cited for gallantry in Korean encounter. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 4.
It's a merry Christmas for Korean vet. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 5.
U.S. CONGRESS
Congresswoman Church supports Hoover plan. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 2. HPP
U. S. POST OFFICE
Veteran mail carrier retires- Matt E. Maiman. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 5.
Trucks replace trains hauling mail from Chicago. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 8.
Put streamlined postal money order systems in effect. July 5, 1951, p. 4.
Forgotten post card is delivered after 13-year delay. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5.
HP mail delivery to be stepped up, blame street re-naming for slow down. Nov. 22,1951, p 3.
Post office to deliver parcels on Christmas Day. Dec. 20, 1951, p. 5.
UTILITIES
Public Service Co. reports promotion of four executives. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 27.
Public Service Co. establishes two-way radio system. Feb. 8, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Public Service Company offers special service for camp personnel. Feb. 15, 1951, p. 1. HPP
To pay Public Service bills bi-monthly. June 21, 1951, p. 5. HPP
Public Service Co. announces recent promotions. July 12, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Public Service Co. adopts bi-monthly plan of billing. July 26, 1951, p. 5. HPP.
Public Service to exhibit farm show at fair. July 26, 1951, p. 6. HPP
ICC approves bi-monthly gas, electric bills. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 10.
VANDALISM
Rudolph and friend are dragged down from Central Ave. perch. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 26.
Ravinia PTA to hear talk on problems of small fry vandalism. Apr. 5, 1951, p. 8.
Note increase in kids’ vandalism in local parks. May 10, 1951, p. 4.
VETERANS
AVC policy huddle to study UN plan. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 2. HPP.
Disabled veterans to open leather shop in VFW building. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 22.
Veterans open leather craft shop in VFW building. Mar.1, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Town manager plan will be AVC topic. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Vets want Eisenhower to aid in fog-lift. May 10, 1951, p . 5.
Memorial Day services May 30. May 24, 1951, p. 1. HPP
AVC poll finds us pro Mac, pro ally. June 14, 1951, p. 2. HPP
Plan organization for families of Korean War vets. June 14, 1951, p. 3.
Veterans of Foreign Wars vote to create benefit fund. Aug. 30, 1951, p. 1. HPP
VOLUNTEERS
Ask volunteers to work in hospital. Feb. 22, 1951, p. 3.
VOLWILER, DR. ERNEST H.
Dr. Volwiler will receive NU award. Nov. 15, 1951, p. 4.
Institute of Chemists cites Dr. Volwiler. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 12.
WAR CASUALTIES
Wounded in Korea – Harold E. Swinea. July 5, 1951, p. 5.
Pfc. Wm. Stehley recovering from serious wounds. July 26, 1951, p. 5.
Pvt. Bart Moran wounded in Korea. Aug. 16, 1951, p. 3.
Pvt. Bart Moran hospitalized at Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 23, 1951, p. 3.
WATER
City hears reports on Water Works Dept. in informal session. Apr. 12, 1951, p. 5.
Local officials to attend water producers’ meet. Aug. 2, 1951, p. 5.
Lawn sprinkling during day being prohibited. Aug. 23, 1951, p. 10
Authority reports local hard water affects skin health adversely. Sept. 6, 1951, p. 25.
WATSON, DUDLEY CRAFTS
Dudley Crafts Watson guest speaker at Ravinia Woman’s Club. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Ravinia Woman’s club to hear Dudley Crafts Watson. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 7.
Ravinia women hear world traveler. Jan. 18, 1951, p. 14.
WAUKEGAN, IL
Public invited to Waukegan statue dedication. May 17, 1951, p. 5. HPP
WILBUR, BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM H.
General Wilbur will serve as warden of Cook County Jail. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Gen. Wilbur picked for warden’s post. Jan. 11, 1951, p. 3.
Gen. Wilbur named head of new Servicemen’s Center. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Gen. Wilbur appointed by mayor to organize H.P. Servicemen’s Center. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Gen. Wilbur resigns Cook County warden post. May 10, 1951, p. 1. HPP
Gen. Wilbur resigns post as Warden of Cook County Jail. May 17, 1951, p. 5.
Wilbur reports on Cook County Jail conditions. June 14, 1951, p. 4.
Thoughts on Independence Day, by Gen. Wilbur. June 28, 1951, p. 4.
Gen. Wilbur to speak at Men’s Club Meeting. Nov. 1, 1951, p. 3.
Conditions in England and Germany told by Gen. Wilbur. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 4.
WILBUR, LT. WILLIAM H.
Posthumous award given Lt. Wilbur for war heroism. Jan. 25, 1951, p. 4.
Posthumous honors awarded late Lt. William H. Wilbur. Feb. 1, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Distinguished Service Cross given posthumously to Lt. Wilbur. Dec. 6, 1951, p. 3.
WINCH FAMILY
Winch sociologists circle Jan. 2, a major Wednesday. Dec. 13, 1951, p. 5.
ZONING
Major changes may result in city zoning ordinance. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 1. HPP.
Plan public hearings on zone changes. Jan. 4, 1951, p. 3.
Hearing on zoning set for Mar. 13. Mar. 1, 1951, p. 5.
Zoning committee sets March 13 for public hearings. Mar. 8, 1951, p. 1. HPP