January 1, 1953-December 31, 1953
HIGHLAND PARK NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS OF 1952-Jan. 1, 1953, p. 3-

HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953-Dec. 31, 1953, p. 3-

ACCIDENTS

Jan.      LF boy, John McAlvin, dies in crash on Edens Highway. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 3.
            Drunken gateman fails to lower gates Monday. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 3.
            Icy pavements cause several accidents here. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 5.
Feb.     Auto towed away in Skokie mishap. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 3.
            Winnetkans are hospitalized here after accident. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     St. John's pastor injured when car smashes into pole. Mar. 12, 1953. p. 3.
Apr.      HP resident dies after fatal auto accident Friday, Mrs. Mortimer Luster.  Apr. 16, 1953, p. 4.
             Hugo Vollath, 25, killed in Edens Hwy. accident. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 3.
June     Driver held for grand jury after leaving accident. June 2, 1953, p. 3.  
July      Three cars damaged in red light jam up. July 2, 1953, p. 4.
            2 boys injured by car Friday. July 2, 1953, p. 4.
            3 injured when car hits Central Avenue flagpole. July 9, 1953, p. 5.
            Two escape death when RR gates fail to close. July 30, 1953, p. 3.
Aug.    Great Lakes sailor killed in Edens Highway accident . Aug. 27, 1953, p. 5.
Sept.    Mrs. Edwin Cohen suffers fatal injuries in auto crash Sunday. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 6.
            John Dompke killed as auto overturns on Deerfield Road. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 3.
            James W. Stentz killed in plane crash in Albany, N.Y. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 3.
Oct.     Car collides with truck in fog on Skokie Highway. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 5
Nov.    Pedestrian has leg broken in accident of Skokie Highway. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 5.
            John H. Harmon is killed in auto accident. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 5.
Dec.     Chicagoan killed when car skids on icy highway. Dec. 3, 1953, p. 3
            Soldier injured in 4-car crash. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 4.
            Three hurt in crash on County Line Road. Dec. 17, 1953, p. 3.
            Couple injured in ambulance-car accident. Dec. 24, 1953, p. 3.
            Slick streets bring several auto mishaps. Dec. 31, 1953, p. 3.

ADULT EDUCATION

            Adult courses offered by 'Y' and high school. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 7.             

ALCOHOL

            Mayor urges clubs to abide by HP dry law. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 3.
            Mayor expresses satisfaction with dry law observance. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 3.

AMERICAN LEGION

            Historical room is planned for Legion Memorial Building. Photo. Feb. 19, 1953,  p. 5.
            Servicemen find touch of home in HP Club. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 32.
            American Legion plans testimonial for Korean vets. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 4.
            American Legion honors Korean vets. June 4, 1953,  p. 22.
            Legion sponsors 'Back to God' program here. June 18, 1953,  p. 5. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Feb.     Highland Park Red Cross girding for fund drive. Feb. 5, 1953,  p. 3.
            Raise Red Cross quota 15% due to blood collection need. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            Red Cross lists volunteer workers for Mar. 2 drive. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 3.
            Open drive for $37,400 Monday. Feb. 26, 1953,  p. 5.
Mar.     Red Cross drive under way; seek $37,400 in Highland Park. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            Expect to reach $37,400 goal in HP Red Cross drive soon. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 5.  
July      Raise $35,317 in Red Cross drive; fall short of quota. July 9, 1953, p. 3.
Oct.     Red Cross workers plead for electric sewing machines. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 5.

ANIMALS

            Alschulers mourn passing of their alligator - Aggie. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 5.

ARCHITECTS/ARCHITECTURE

            Alschuler, Simmonds homes featured in Herrick House walk. June 18, 1953, p. 10.
            The NEWS views  - photos of contemporary houses in the area. Aug. 6, 1953,  p. 26.

ART/ARTISTS

Jan.      Show work of HP artist William Savin at high school. Jan.  15, 1953, p. 7.
Feb.     Ceramics net prizes in annual art show. Feb. 26, 1953,  p. 13.
Mar.     $300 to be won in NS Avenue of Art. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 36.
            Invite entries now in Avenue of Art show. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 55.
Apr.     Highland Parker Mrs. Benjamin Stein is to enter hand-illumined manuscripts in show. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 33.
            Avenue of Art competition names jury. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 19.
            Special school exhibit to be part of Avenue of Art. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 5.
May     Is it Central Ave. or the Montmartre? May 14, 1953, p. 3.
            Artist Tom Wilder is Chamber's choice for citizen of the month. May 21, 1953, p. 4.
            Announce prize winners in Avenue of Art contest. May 28, 1953, p. 7. 

ASSESSMENTS

            West Deerfield assessor cautions: ‘Check assessment”. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 4.
            Reassessment roll for West Deerfield Township. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 20-23.
            Delinquent special assessment & tax list for Highland Park.  Oct. 1, 1953, p. 23--
            Assessment roll  - Town of West Deerfield. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 27—
            Assessment Roll – Town of Deerfield. Dec. 17, 1953, p. 31--

AUTHORS

            Highland Parker Mrs. R. Nowinson assists with veterans' writing project. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 23.
            Announce book by John Bartlow Martin to be out Monday-“Why Did They Kill?” Mar. 12, 1953, p. 32.
            Autographing party: Mrs. Donald Boynton: "Faith Builds A Chapel". Oct. 1, 1953, p. 40. Photo.
            H. Olson is author of book on travel: “Aboard and Abroad”. Dec. 10, 1953, p. 21. 

AWARDS

Jan.      French award  Croix de guerre  to Col. Arthur. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 5.
Feb.     Silver Star awarded to Norman Culver after 33-year delay. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Awarded Silver Star for World War I action.  N. Culver. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Four Eagle Scout awards go to Scout Troop 324. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 26.
            Two receive Eagle awards at Troop 31 Honor Court. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 32.
            Present 1953 DAR good citizenship awards. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 33.
June     Bronze Star awarded to Maj. Stuenkel. June 18, 1953, p. 25.
July      Honor Dr. Foa for work in diabetic field. July 9, 1953, p. 24.

BALABAN, HARRY

            Harry Balabans purchase home in Deere Park. July 30, 1953, p. 10.

BLOOD DONATIONS/DONORS

            HP Red Cross blood drive set for April 22 and 23. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 5.
            Read this first - then give a pint of lifesaving blood. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 5.
            Set up bloodmobile here next Wednesday, Thursday. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 5.
            Process 638 persons in bloodmobile unit visit here last week. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 3.
            Chicago Red Cross Defense Blood Drive ends. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 3.
            Blood bank substation opens here. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 3.  

BROWNELL, BAKER, Northwestern University professor

            Baker Brownell, philosopher, writer to retire from NU. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 10. 

BUSES

            ICC denies bus company’s bid for extended service. Jan. 22, 1953,  p. 4.
            Turn down NS Rwy. request for bus line to Waukegan. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 3.

BUSINESS

Feb.     Chamber to consider art show, lights. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 10.
            Contractors begin work on new H. P. Fell shoe store. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 25.
Mar.     Charles Grant is honored by HP Chamber. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            Savings and Loan is 3 time millionaire on 65th birthday. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 5.
Apr.     Remodel Fell Co. in honor of 40th year. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 9.
            Chamber of Commerce readies for June HP Friendly Days. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 27.
May     Bargains, contest, prizes to feature Friendly Days. May 14, 1953, p. 3.
June     Merchants say 'Thanks' on Friendly Days. June 4, 1953, p. 3.
            Friendly Days in Highland Park. Photos. June 11, 1953,  p. 34.
July      Break ground for new Sunset Food Mart. July 16, 1953, p. 41.
            Announce completion of new kennel. July 16, 1953, p. 41.
Oct.     HP Dividend Days are here. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 3.
Nov.    Highland Park Christmas Preview section follows p. 18. Nov. 26, 1953.

CAMPS

            Time to register for day camp at Sakajawega Lodge. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 26.
            Over 200 scouts attend camp in Pearson, Wis. July 23, 1953, p. 6.
            Scenes from Scout Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan. Photos. Aug. 13, 1953,  p . 10.  

CENSUS

            Census Bureau shows 16.1 pct. increase in population here. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 4.

CHARITIES

            Walter N. Heller named Heart Fund drive chairman. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 3.
            HP Heart Drive goes over top of $5200 goal. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 10.
            Heart Ass'n. puts money to work in 13 grants. July 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Mrs. H. B. Stair named Heart Drive chairman. Dec. 10, 1953,   p. 3.

CHILD CARE/CHILDREN

            Announce plans for Children's Theatre (sic) series. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 10.
            Children's Theater (sic) slates 'Rapunzel' story Saturday. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 6.
            Report cards versus parent conferences. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 10.

CHURCH, MARGUERITE STITT, U. S. Senator

            Republican Woman’s Club to hear Marguerite Stitt Church. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 5.
            League Women, guests to hear Congr. (sic) Church. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 4. 

CHURCHES/SYNAGOGUES

Jan.      The Rev. Harris is new pastor of St. John’s. Jan. 1, 1953,  p. 3.
            Reform Judaism is subject of rabbi’s sermon. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 30.
            Glencoe Temple plan (sic) Jewish music month. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 30.
Feb.     'Living Link' projects slated for St. John's Church in 1953. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 38.
            Churches plan observance of World Day of Prayer Feb. 20. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 23.
            Rabbi, minister exchange pulpits for fourth year. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 25.
            Dedicate Rebecca Crown room at N.S. Congregation. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 26.
            Presbyterian Church, N.S. Temple join in fellowship rites. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 30.
            Presbyterians observe annual Youth Sunday. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 12.
Mar.     Bethany Sanctuary to be rededicated at Sunday service. Photo. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 7
            HP Presbyterian youth to attend Interfaith Seder. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 12.
            Temple plans model seders for students. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 26.
Apr.     Rev. James Gleason celebrates 25 years as a priest Sunday. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 5.
            St. John's adopts a three-year program of improvements. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 5.
            Ordination rites for Henry S. Date set for May 10. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 30.
May     Sculpture dedication ceremony to be held Sunday at NS Temple. May 7, 1953,   p. 34.
            Henry S. Date ordained Sunday by Chicago Presbytery. May 14, 1953, p. 19.
            Rev. Austin Green to be ordained into priesthood Tuesday. May 21, 1953, p. 7.
June     Christian Science Church building new reading room. June 11, 1953, p. 5.  
July      School for Judaism makes plans as it enters second year. July 2, 1953, p. 26.
            St. John's Parish to vote on church relocation Monday. July 16, 1953, p. 38.
            Building addition doubles church school space for Presbyterian Church. July 30, 1953, p. 30.
Aug.    NS Congregation to hold holiday rites at New Trier. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 30.
            George Oerke new assistant minister at Glencoe Church. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 30.
Sept.    Catholic Church boundary lines are established. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 4.
            North Suburban Synagogue Beth El to dedicate school. Photo. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 5.
            Jewish new year marked by Beth El congregation. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 34.
            Observe Yom Kippur at NS Congregation. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 8,
Oct.     St. John's Church hears quarterly status reports. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 30.                       
            Construction of new Episcopal church to start. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 3.
            Adult education series continues at the synagogue. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 4.
            Christian Science Reading Room to open  Monday. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 5.
Nov.    New Christian Science Reading Room opens. Photo. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Thanksgiving prayers by various local ministers appear in Nov. 26 issue.
Dec.     Redeemer Lutherans purchase 5-acre tract for new edifice. Dec. 17, 1953, p. 3.
            Christmas homilies by various clergy appear in Dec. 31 issue. 

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Jan.      N. Shore Scout Council reports rapid increase. Jan. 22, 1953,  p. 5.
            Girl Scout units merge in new Moraine Council, Inc. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 4.
            League of Women Voters plans miniature convention Feb. 18. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 3.
            HP Rotary to mark silver anniversary. Photos. Jan. 29, 1953,  p. 6.
Feb.     Boy Scouts observe birthday week here. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Julia Whitney selected to attend all-scout camp. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 27.
            Rotary marks 25th birthday. Photos. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 5.
Mar.     Tell plans for refurbishing YW building. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Camera Club meets with Friends of the Library. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 22.
            Girl Scouts celebrate their 41st anniversary. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 34.
Apr.     HP League of Women Voters to celebrate 25th year. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 5.
            Annual YWCA week to be marked here. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 5.
            YW to open membership drive Sunday. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 5.
July      Boy Scouts to board train Saturday for jamboree. July 9, 1953, p. 20.
            Board of new Hadassah Division meets at club. July 23, 1953, p. 6. Photo p. 12.
            Women of Moose schedule next meeting Aug. 5. July 23, 1953,  p. 8.
Aug.    Civil Air Patrol slates meeting at Ft. Sheridan. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 3.
            Rotary to honor E. Knox, District Governor. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 5.
Oct.     Austin Kiplinger to speak before HP Women's Club. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 13.
            Parley here to attract 600 Rotarians. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 20.
            Northern Illinois Rotarians in convention at Moraine. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 3.
Nov.    Elks present flag to city of Highland Park. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 3.
            YWCA schedules annual meeting next Thursday. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 4.
Dec.     Lions Club launches statewide program to aid the blind. Dec. 3, 1953, p. 32.

COBB, DANIEL

            New appointee uncertain as mail chief quits. Mar. 17, 1953, p. 3.
            Daniel Cobb to be honored by postal employees Saturday. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 4.

COMMUNISM

            Communism on the wane, Velde tells GOP women. May 21, 1953, p. 5.

CONTESTS

            All aboard HP Vacation Express. July 9, 1953,  p. 3.
            Vacation Express ends soon; try to win today!  July 16, 1953, p. 3.
            Mrs. W. T. Jones wins Vacation Express contest. July 23, 1953, p. 3. 

COOKING

Feb.     Eddie Doucette of TV  to conduct NEWS cooking school. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 3.
            Plan night cooking session in response to coupon quiz. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     TV chef to preside at NEWS school. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            Scores of gifts to be won at cooking school. Mar. 12, 1953, p.3.
            Free NEWS cooking school starts next Thursday night. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 3.
            Call all cooks - men and women - come to cooking school tonight. Mar. 26, 1993,  p. 3.
            Recipes : Mar. 26, 1953, pp. 22--
Apr.     1800 jam NEWS cooking school to see TV chef. Apr. 2, 1953,  p. 3.
            NEWS cooking school grand prize winners. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 6.
            Photos - p. 18-19.

CORNERSTONES

            Lucky the feature writer in 2053 who dips into this box - Edgewood School   cornerstone. May 21, 1953,  p. 5.  

CRIME

Jan.      Three robbers take jewelry in dinner hour theft here. Jan. 22, 1953,  p. 3.
Feb.     Police apprehend fraudulent check-passer in Glencoe. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 4.
            Check-passer bound over to Grand Jury at hearing Saturday. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Speeder fined, faces two more court charges. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 5.
Mar.     Cab driver fined for speeding .Mar. 19, 1953, p. 9.
            HP police nab teenagers with stolen automobile. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 57.
May     Thief loots two cars and caddy shop at Exmoor. May 21, 1953,  p. 4.
            Stolen car recovered by Winnetka police. May 21, 1953,  p. 4.
June     Adhesive company employee has 'sticky' fingers. June 4, 1953, p. 5.
            Prowlers break into library and Legion buildings Sunday a.m. June 18, 1953, p. 3.
 July     Hit and run driver damages car Monday. July 2, 1953, p. 3.
Sept.    Teenager fined for attempting to purchase beer. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 4.
Oct.     Money taken from safe at West Ridge School. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 6.
Nov.    Hit and run driver sought by police. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            Safe crackers rob legion home again. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 3.
            Drill holes in door, steal $94, cigars. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 3.
Dec.     Reckless driver forfeits $55 bond. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 4.
            Thieves strike three times over weekend. Dec. 17, 1953,  p. 3. 

DAIRIES

            Dairy companies eliminate Sunday stops February 1. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 3.
            Santi Dairy drivers. Photo. History of business. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 33.

DANCE

            Ballet Theatre will come to Highland Park. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 22. 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP'

Feb.     DTVA to sponsor Nello Ori for Justice of the Peace post. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Deerfield Township voters back second JP candidate. Feb. 19, 1953,  p. 3.
Mar.     List final candidates for township election. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            Introduce candidates at DTVA meeting. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Justice of the peace should have legal training: DTVA. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Twp. meeting to be April 7 in HP library. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 5.
            Twp. supervisor urges citizen participation in election. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 3.
Apr.     5 oppose Citizens Party in township election Tues. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Polling places, Apr. 2, 1953, p. 3-4
            DTVA opposes club improvement; approves school plan. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Township Citizens Party wins with huge majority. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Approve $95,725 budget at annual town meeting. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 8.
            Supervisor's report. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 29-
            Statement of funds. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 30.
Sept.    Melvin C. Mullins resigns constable's post on Tuesday. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 4.
Dec.     Deerfield Township voters map committee organization. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 3. 

DOUGLAS, PAUL,  U.S. Senator

            Sen. Douglas to speak here. May 14, 1953, p. 3.
            'Let ethics and prudence guide us,' Douglas. May 21, 1953, p. 3.

DRAFT

            Highland Parkers among 23 youths drafted recently. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 3.

EDITORIALS

            The king can do no wrong. (arbitrary city council procedures) May 7, 1953, p. 4.
            The council solves a problem. (open meetings) July 2, 1953, p. 4.
            Danger signals. Aug. 6, 1953,  p. 4.
            Another step towards safety. (RR crossing gates)  Aug. 13, 1953, p. 4.
            The people's right to know. (Tenthouse case) Sept. 17, 1953, p. 3. 

ELECTIONS

            School board elections to be Saturday. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Light vote reflects little interest in school elections. Apr. 26, 1953, p. 3.
            Robert J. Milton enters 8th District Senatorial race. Dec. 17, 1953,  p . 3.

FAMILIES/FAMILY LIFE

            Martha Winch delineates agency case work. (H.P. Family Service Com.)  Nov. 5, 1953, p. 5.

FIRES

            Fire causes heavy damage to Blue Goose Market. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Trash fires keep HP firemen busy; blaze sweeps RR station. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 9.
            Fire causes heavy damage to home of Mrs. James Duffy. June 11, 1953, p. 3.
            Fire starts in car on St. John's avenue. July 30, 1953, p. 9.
            Chief Hennig warns about brush fires. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            Report 7 fire calls. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 4.
            Fire department called to save Christmas mail. Dec. 31, 1953,  p. 5.  

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

            International visitors honored by Kiwanis. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 9. Photo.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

            Panel asks observance of freedom of information. May 21, 1953, p. 3.

GAMBLING

            Police confiscate slot machines in Moose Hall Monday. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 3.
            Attorney objects to tactics used in gambling case. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 3.
            Moose trial to be heard before JP Shetzley May 1. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 4.
            Moose trial delayed again; set for Friday.  May 7, 1953, p. 3.
            Moose acquitted in slot machine gambling charge. May 14, 1953, p. 3.

GARDENS/GARDENING

            Invite amateur rose-growers to exhibit in show. June 18, 1953, p. 5.
            Their roses merit garden show awards: C. Sandel, D. Pagenta. July 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Men's Garden Club to hold annual show. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 4.
            Garden Club seeks entries for annual show. Aug. 13, 1953,  p. 3.
            List rules for 14th annual HP Men's Garden Club exhibit. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 5.
            Park board considers bid for Ravinia Rose Garden. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 5.
            Requiem for a rose garden - sold to the highest bidder. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 6.

GILROY, EDWIN L., Civic Leader

            More than 300 to honor Edw. Gilroy Tuesday night. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 5.
            Pay tribute to civic leader. Nov. 26, 1953,  p. 27.  Photo.    

GRANT, CHARLES S.

            Charles Grant is honored by HP Chamber. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            Chamber honors Charles F. Grant. Photo. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 5.

GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING STATION

            Sea Scout Ship 43 engages in Great Lakes Navy Cruise. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 12.

HENDEE, CORA

            Miss Cora Hendee, head librarian enters retirement. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Jan.      Commissioner denounces illegal use of property. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 3.
            Council approves clamp down on ticket ignorers. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 3.
            Mayor urges clubs to abide by HP dry law.  Jan. 15, 1953, p. 3.
Feb.     Council postpones decision on fluoridation of water. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Council accepts claim for fire damaged equipment. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 4.
Mar.     City heads to take back seat for students' one-day rule. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Council hears report on condition of city streets. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Town meeting to be held at Lincoln School. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 6.
            Women Voters' League presents council in town meeting tonight. Mar. 19, 1953,   p. 5.
            City council lets bids on traffic signals, paving. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 4.
Apr.     City council learns daily- 'everyone has problems'. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 3.
            Council creates new city dept. (Dept. of Public Works) in surprise move.  Apr. 30, 1953, p. 3.
May     City will seek no more funds says council. May 7, 1953, p. 3.
            Plan discussion of new city department. May 7, 1953, p. 3.
            The king can do no wrong. (ed. re: arbitrary council procedures) May 7, 1953,  p. 4.
            Mayor gives explanation of city council's actions. May 14, 1953, p. 3.
            Firemen refused wage hike by city council. May 14, 1953, p. 4.
            Annual appropriation bill for 1953-4. May 21, 1953, p. 33-
            Petitioners ask repeal of law creating new city department. May 28, 1953, p. 3.
June     Mayor calls public meeting to discuss new city department. June 4, 1953, p. 3.  
            Vote unanimous study, revision of ordinance. June 11, 1953, p. 3.
            Ordinance committee holds first meeting. June 18, 1953, p. 3.
July      Public works passes; name Musser head. July 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Text of Public Works Dept. ordinance. July 9, 1953,  p. 22.
            High school, city council schedule meeting tonight. July 23, 1953, p. 3.
            Council, Board resolve differences so HPHS construction can begin; city to  vacate St., Johns after culvert built, July 30, 1953, p. 3.
            Recommendation of house survey approved by council. July 30, 1953,  p. 3.
Aug.    City tax levy for 1953. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 32--
            Nine city employees get salary raise to $3600.  Aug. 13, 1953,  p. 3.
Oct.     City authorities to study Tenthouse permit request. Oct. 1, 1953,  p 3.
            New street lighting for business district to be studied by city council. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 5.
            City seeks to boost vehicle taxes in 1953. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 3.
Nov.    Council OK's increase in vehicle tax. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Oppose resubdivision of Krenn and Dato subdivision. Nov. 26, 1953, p. 3.            

HIGHLAND PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT

            January Bldg. permits sag to a mere 10. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 4.
            Charge HP man with violating the building code. Mar. 26, 1953,  p. 8.
            Building Dept. reports steady home increase. May 7, 1953, p. 7.
            Issue record number of permits to speculators. July 9, 1953,  p. 45.
            Building permits continue to show phenomenal growth. Aug. 13, 1953,  p. 5.
            Issue permits for 19 single family homes. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 3.
            See $10 million total building valuation here. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            HP Building sets record this year. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 3.  

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY CHEST

            Name Alan Kidd president of 1953 Community Chest. July 23, 1953,  p. 3.
            Name committees for 1953 Community Chest campaign. Aug. 6, 1953,  p. 5.
            $76,000 goal announced for city's 1953 Chest Drive. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 4.
            Chairman enumerates Community Chest accomplishments. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 5.
            Red Feather Volunteers to canvass city Sunday. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 5.
            Special gifts yield $30,000 in Community Chest campaign. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 3.
            Chest drive passes half way mark. Oct. 15, 1953,  p. 3.
            HP Community Chest  goal still short $11, 300. Nov. 5, 1953,  p. 3.

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL

            Enroll now for H.P. Community Nursery School. Sept. 19, 1953,  p. 5.

HIGHLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

            Firemen refused wage hike by city council. May 14, 1953, p. 4.
            Police, firemen can look forward to higher wages. July 2, 1953,  p. 3. 

HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Feb.     They'll take over our city government reins March 11. Photo. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 5.
            Public to hear HPHS building plans March 2. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 5.
Mar.     HPHS building referendum is April 11. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            City heads to take back seat for students’ one-day rule. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Public invited to high school caucus meeting. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 8.
            Moraine hotel available for high school dances. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 6.
            HPHS board outlines its proposed building plans. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 3.
            List caucus candidates for boards of Districts 108, 113. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 5.
            Preliminary sketch shows scope of HPHS building project. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 10.
            The high school story. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 5.
Apr.     Tour high school buildings April 19. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 5.
            HPHS remembered by residents of Italian village. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 28.
Apr.     Vote Saturday on building program for HP high building. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Tour high school buildings tonight. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 5.
            Record vote approves HPHS building program. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 3.
            Start work for building plan for HPHS. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 42.
May     City, Dist. 113, reach $30,000 compromise. May 14, 1953, p. 5.
            HPHS announces extensive 1953 summer program. May 14, 1953,  p. 32. 
            Ronald Bartoli is president of HPHS senior class of '54. May 14, 1953, p. 39.
            Open bids on purchase of high school bonds tonight. May 21, 1953, p. 4.
            Board of education announces sale of high school bonds. May 28, 1953, p. 7.
            High school house number 9 open for inspection Friday. May 28, 1953, p. 13.
June     John P. Gould named honor medal winner, class of '53. June 11, 1953, p. 5.
July      HPHS building program awaits council action. July 9, 1953, p. 3.
            High school, city council schedule meeting tonight. July 23, 1953, p. 3.
            Council, board resolve differences so HPHS construction can begin; city to vacate St. Johns after culvert built. July 30, 1953,  p. 3.
Aug.    High school board formally agrees to proceed with plans. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 3.
            High school building program starts today. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 5.
            HPHS building program begins. Photo. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 3.
Oct.     Francis D. Weeks replaces James Quiggs on HPHS board. Oct. 29, 1953. p. 3.
Dec.     HPHS students attend traffic safety meeting. Dec. 3, 1953,  p . 10.
            HPHS to present annual Christmas concert Sunday. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 12.

HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL

Jan.      Hospital service on Girl Scout agenda. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 38.
            HP Hospital has new dietitian. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 11.
Feb.     Hospital given rare piece of equipment. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     Public hearing to be held to decide hospital housing. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 3.
Apr.     Geoff Ceperly memorial given to HP Hospital. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 20.
            Local TV stars to appear at HP Hospital open house. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 3.
May     HP Hospital visitors to see modern plant in operation. May 7, 1953, p. 3.
            Highland Parkers merit awards for hospital service. May 14, 1953, p. 13.
            Seek $350,000 to construct new nurses' home. May 21, 1953, p. 3.
            Record crowd in inspection tour. May 28, 1953,  p. 5.
June     Architect's plan for new hospital homes. June 4, 1953,  p. 46.
            Honor service volunteers at ceremonies in HP Hospital. June 4, 1953, p. 58.
            Cite hospital workers. Photos. June 18, 1953, p. 5.
July      Hospital announces appointment of new staff radiologist: Dr. John Grotts.  July 2, 1953, p. 5.
             I. Anna Jontz director of hospital nurses. July 9, 1953,  p. 5.
            Alcove workshoppers waist high in White Christmas. July 16, 1953,  p. 14.
            HP Hospital a progressive institution, history shows. July 30, 1953,  p. 4
Aug.    Hospital opens pediatrics department. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 5.
Sept.    Highland Park Hospital a Red Feather agency. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 5.
Oct.     Dr. Russell Sugden named chief of staff at HP Hospital. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 4.
            Approve construction program at annual hospital meeting. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 4.
Nov.    Ask contributions to hospital housing program in progress. Nov. 5, 1953,   p. 4.
             Study beginnings of hospital addition. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            3704 patients used hospital in 1953, annual report shows. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            Executive committee of HP Hospital medical staff. Photo. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 3.
Dec.     Yule to be bright for HP Hospital’s shut-in patients. Dec. 24, 1953,  p. 5.

HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Feb.     Quick action saves life of month-old baby. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     Pistol team shoots for 13th place in Chicago area match. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 4.
July      Police, firemen can look forward to higher wages. July 2, 1953,  p. 3.
            Who loves a cop? Why other cops, of course! July 9, 1953, p. 5.
            Harry Rogan retires from police force. July 16, 1953,  p. 3
Aug.    Tenthouse asks injunction to stop police 'conspiracy'. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 3.
            Tenthouse on tenterhooks as divided opinions clash. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 3.
            Letter from police explaining Tenthouse situation. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 4.
            Letter from Tenthouse crew. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 4.
Sept.    Bring two $50,000 suits for false arrest against Patten. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 3.
            R. Lange promoted to police sergeant. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 5.
            Tenthouse, city settle differences. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.
Dec.     Patrolman Murphy on leave; force short 2 men. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 3.
            NS police complete refresher course in law enforcement. Dec. 31, 1953, p. 3.  

HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Jan.      Library sums up reading tastes of the HP public. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 25.
            Books on gardening circulating early at public library. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 26.
Feb.     Library offers aid to new workers in parliamentary law. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 9.
            T.S. Eliot first editions shown at library. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 5.
Mar.     Photo: Cora Hendee, librarian. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 13.
            How-to-do-it books for spring home repairs at public library. Mar.12, 1953, p. 23.
            World politics to be offered again at public library. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 41.
Apr.     New reference books refresh HP library. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 21.
            Library custodian John Tether resigns after 26 years of service. Apr. 23, 1953,  p. 36.
June     Friends of the library give new flag pole, flag a private gift. June 11, 1953,  p. 3.
            Invite patrons to hear new record player at library. June 18, 1953, p. 23.
            Small fry reading interest increases despite summer heat. July 16, 1953,  p. 27.
Aug.    Add new books on education, religion to library shelves. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 30.
Sept.    Miss Cora Hendee, head librarian, enters retirement.   Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.
            World Politics course opens Tuesday night. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 9.
Oct.     Miss Bartlett, new librarian assumes post. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 3.
            Reception planned for new librarian. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 6.
            Donate oil paintings to library. Photo p. 3, story p. 36. Oct. 22, 1953.
            Great Books group to meet Monday in Public Library. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 4.
            Harold G. Schick re-elected president of Library Friends. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 5.
            Introduce Miss Martha Bartlett, librarian. Photo. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 5.
Dec.     Add books on geriatrics to library shelves. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 32.
            Kids under Kliegs at public library. Dec. 10, 1953, p. 36. 

HIGHWOOD, IL

            Friendship Day will stress history of Highwood. May 14, 1953,  p. 42.
            Annual appropriation statement. July 2, 1953,  p. 22.
            Former Highwood mayor Raymond Roth dies. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 5.
            Highwood marks 66th birthday this weekend. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 5.
            When Highwood was young. Special Section on history of Highwood follows p. 16. Sept. 3, 1953.

HIGHWOOD HOSPITAL

            Three physicians added to staff of Highwood Hospital. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 5.

HISTORY

            Santi Dairy drivers. Photo. History of business. Aug. 27, 1953,  p. 33.
            Special Section: When Highwood was young. Follows p. 16. Sept. 3, 1953.
            Highwood marks 66th birthday this weekend. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 5.
            Highland Park house - 1871. Photo: O'Brien house at Sheridan and Vine. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 3.
            Letter recalls Chicago fire. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 4. 

HOLIDAYS

            Services to honor war dead. May 28, 1953, p. 3.
            True meaning of Christmas is stressed by local group. Dec. 24, 1953,  p. 3.  

HOUSING

            Home construction drops in ’52; alterations up. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 3.
            Mass building in process for middle incomes. Mar. 12, 1953,  p. 4.
            High school house number 9 open for inspection Friday. May 28, 1953, p. 13

HUNTING

            Assembly enacts new game code for hunters. Aug. 27, 1953,  p. 28.

ILLINOIS

            Significant roll calls 68th Ill. General Assembly. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 4.

ISRAEL

            Salo Baron is final lecturer in Forum series. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 5.
            Sell Israel bonds as admission to Menuhin concert. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 7.
            Israeli social worker to be feted at teas. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 4.
            North Shore Hadassah will discuss Israeli youth resettlement. Dec. 31, 1953, p.14.

KOREAN WAR

            Send white gifts to Korea. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 5.
            Two Korean vets return home this week for discharge. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Elm Place teacher reminds soldiers (in Korea) of happier days. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 9.

LAKE COUNTY, IL

            County board to request tax rate increase in special election. Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 3.
            Civic League OK's county tax increase. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 3.
            Explain need to increase county's general fund tax. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 3.
            Vote Tuesday on county tax referendum. Sept. 24, 1953,  p. 3.
            Report on operation of new Lake County jury commission. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.
            Defeat county tax increase in light vote. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 3. 

LAKE MICHIGAN

            Public beaches are open this weekend. June 18, 1953,  p. 3.
            Sea Scout Ship 43 engages in Great Lake Navy Cruise. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 12.

LANDFILL

            Luncheon at the landfill -  or where did the dump go? Nov. 26, 1953, p. 3.

LAWSUITS

            Name Capt. Lempinen, Judge Henry Hansen in $650,000 suit. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 3.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

            'Community looks at itself' is mental conference theme. Oct. 8, 1953,  p. 5.
            NS Mental Health announces their next meeting date. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 6.
            NSMH Ass'n to hear St. Louis mental health head. Nov. 26, 1953, p. 3.
            Mrs. Bettman new head of Mental Health. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 5.

MODEL RAILROADS

            Daily local right on time; Yule trains notwithstanding. Roger Deatherage’s model train setup. Dec. 24, 1953,  p. 9.

MOSQUITOES

            Abatement district stages its annual war on mosquitoes. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 3.  

MUSIC

Jan.      Isaac Stern to appear here in concert. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 5.
            4th Michaels Music Award tryouts set. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 5.
Feb.     Singers take up cantata by Bach. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 8.
            String ensemble will perform Feb. 25. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 19.
Mar.     Offer advance sale of tickets to concert fans. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 12.
            High-schoolers here dance to alumni of big name bands. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 12.
Apr.     Noted artists to perform here in music series. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 30.
            HP and Hwd (sic) students of the accordion to give concert. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 7.
            HP Music Club's benefit concert set for May 15. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 13.
May     Select 33 in early Michaels Memorial music auditions. May 7, 1953, p. 24.
            Jazz enthusiasts awaiting Goodman-Armstrong concert. May 14, 1953, p. 4.  
            Kyle, Cobb, Haak soloists May 24. May 14, 1953, p. 39.
Aug.    Garino Band triumphs in State contest. Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 4.
Sept.    Garino Band wins honors at State Fair. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 26.
            Local concert series begins Oct. 15. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 5.
Oct.     Concert series starts Oct. 15 at high school. Oct. 8, 1953,  p. 3.
            Opera star Irmgard Seefried to open concert series tonight. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 8.
            Virtuosi di Roma to appear in Community Concert Nov. 3. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 3.
Nov.    Give Butz viola to 'Fiddle' Club. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            Yehudi Menuhin to give benefit concert. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 5.
Dec.     Sell Israel bonds as admission to Menuhin concert. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 7. 

NATIVE AMERICANS

            Worm digger's eerie find recalls red-skin days here. July 9, 1953,  p. 14.

NORTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

            Mental Health group slates open meetings. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 5.
            Mental Health group begins fund drive. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 7.
            Sunday open house to mark Mental Health Week. Apr. 30, 1953,   p. 4.
            North Shore Mental Health Assn. seeks to raise $35,000 for Clinic. May 7, 1953,  p. 5.
            Mental Health fund campaign is short of $35,000 goal. June 4, 1953,  p. 5.
            Add two to staff of Mental Health Clinic. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 20.

NORTH SHORE SANITARY DISTRICT

     See also: Sewer Systems

            Harry Earhart to succeed Mr. Oliver as district trustee. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 5.
            Women Voters to have program on Sanitary Dist. May 14, 1953, p. 3.
            Set June 30 for North Shore Sanitary District referendum here. Jun 4, 1953, p. 4.
            Citizens' Group warns against disease peril. June 11, 1953,  p. 3.
            Civic organizations urge passage of bond issue. June 18, 1953, p. 3.
            Sanitary District bond issue is passed 2 to 1. July 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Sanitary District awards bonds. Dec. 24, 1953,  p . 3.

NURSES/NURSING

Jan.      VNA board hears case load report by Miss Lewis. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 3.
Feb.     Visiting nurse offers services to home patients. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            Visiting nurse offers home care to those in need. Feb. 19, 1953,  p. 8.
May     Visiting nurse reports on cases for April. May 28, 1953, p. 4.
June     Visiting Nurse Ass'n. to receive financial aid on cancer cases. June 18, 1953, p. 5.
July      Cancer Society and Visiting Nurse Ass'n. announce joint plan. July 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Visiting nurse reports 8 new cases in June. July 23, 1953,  p. 3.
Aug.    Visiting Nurse Ass'n. is one year old. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 5.
Sept.    Name John R. Allen president of Nurse Ass'n,. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3. Oct.
            Robert I. Logan named to Visiting Nurse Ass'n. board. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 10.
Dec.     Elect heads of Visiting Nurse Ass’n. Dec. 10, 1953, p. 3.

OBITUARIES

            *   Indicates early settler or descendant thereof.

            Adamson, Katherine, homemaker. July 9, 1953, p. 50.
            Allen, Clara, homemaker. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 9.
            Allen, Isabella, homemaker. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 38. 
            Allinson, Alice Dow, homemaker. social settlement worker. May 28, 1953, p. 26.
            Anderson, Anna E., homemaker. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Arcangelo, Carol, child. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Baker, Althea, homemaker. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 33.
            Baron, Eva W., homemaker. June 18, 1953, p. 42.  
            Barone, Andrew, railroad section foreman. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Bell, John S., alderman,  HP Library board member. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 6.
            Berg, Ellen B., homemaker. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 33.
            Berkson, Maurice, attorney. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 50.
            Berube, Francis H., carpenter. May 14, 1953, p. 5.
            Bliss, Mrs. George, homemaker. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 42.
            Blomdahl, Fay, beautician. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 10.
            Botker, Fred, Sanitary District supervisor. July 30, 1953, p. 38.
            Brandt, Lillian, homemaker. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 9.
            Brewer, Thomas H., carpenter. July 23, 1953, p. 24.
            Briggs, Mrs. Joseph H., homemaker. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 50.
            Broten, Inger, early settler in Highwood. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Brown, Walter Leonard, grocer, waterworks employee. Dec. 31, 1953,  p. 18.
            Burke, Daniel A. Jr., sales representative. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 33.
            Butz, Theodore, businessman. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 3. 
            Calkins, Kathleen B., homemaker. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 6.
            Carr, Donald, polio victim. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 5.
            Carr, Dorothy M., nursery school manager. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 7.
            Casper, Sophia, homemaker. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 46.
            Clark, Charles J., carpenter. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 42.
            Clark, Ruth, descendant of Virginia Revolutionary War soldier. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.
            Cohen, Mrs. Edwin, homemaker. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 6.
            Cole, Laura Ann, homemaker. May 21, 1953,  p. 28.
            Daily, Thalbert, owner-operator: Daily's Ready to Wear. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 42. 
            DeBona, Amelia, homemaker. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 38.
            deBooy, Josephine. July 30, 1953, p. 38.
            Decker, Theodore H., plumber, contractor. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 42.
            Deibler, Joseph B., owner: auto agency. Oct. 1, 1953,  p. 46.
            Dingee, Mrs. Charles, homemaker. Dec. 3, 1953, p. 50. 
            Ditmer, Elizabeth, homemaker. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Ditmer, Lila H., children's nurse. Oct. 15, 1953,  p. 6.
            Dixon, Robert Sr., maintenance man. Sept. 24, 1953,  p. 46.
            Dompke, John. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 3.
            Dorick, William, heating dept. supervisor, N.S. Gas. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 50.
            Engelhard, Alice G., homemaker. July 30, 1953, p. 38.
            Engstrom,  Axel. July 9, 1953, p. 50. 
            Enjaian, Anna, homemaker. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Epstein, Harry, founder: Grayslake Gelatine Co. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 9.
            Erickson, John T., carpenter. Oct. 1, 1953,  p. 46. 
            Finch, John, World War I veteran. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 33.
            Flannigan, John J. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Foreman, Mrs. Harold E., homemaker. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 42.
            Fox, Gordon H., insurance broker. May 28, 1953,  p. 26.
            Francoeur, J. Alfred, investment broker. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 7.
            Freberg, Hulda, homemaker. May 14, 1953, p. 6.
            Free, William D., C&NW Railroad employee. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 7.
            Gaffney, Mary E., homemaker. July 30, 1953,  p. 38.
            Gates, Clifford, painter, decorator. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Gerken, Ella M., homemaker. May 21, 1953, p. 28.
            Gillespie, John W., Sept. 17, 1953,  p. 38.
            Gilroy, Catherine S., homemaker, club woman. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 3.
            Giorgi, Adelmo. May 28, 1953,  p. 26.
            Glen, Catherine C., homemaker. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 42.
            Glen, Thomas J., carpenter. May 14, 1953, p. 5.
            Goelitz, Anna, executive: Goelitz Confectionary Co. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 42.
            Golden, Frank M., employee of N. Shore railroad, golf, baseball player.  Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.
            Gourley, Mrs. John, widow of lumberyard owner. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 3.
            Greco, Salvatore, gardener. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 42.
            Green, Anna M., homemaker. Dec. 17, 1953, p. 62.
            Haak, Emma, homemaker. May 14, 1953, p. 6.     
            Hadley, Col. Edwin M., industrialist, author, lecturer, executive. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 10.
            Haggarty, Eugene. June 18, 1953, p. 42.
            Hall, Mary Ellen, homemaker. May 28, 1953,  p. 26.
            Harmon, John H. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 3. 
            Haro, Wilbert, filling station employee. July 30, 1953, p. 38.
            Harrison, Carol Ann, child. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 9.
            Harrison, Dorothy G., homemaker. June 11, 1953, p. 42.
            Hartmann, Mrs. Hugo, homemaker. May 14, 1953, p. 6.
            Harza, Leroy Francis, president: Harza Engineering Co., Nov. 26, 1953, p. 34.
            Heed, James T., Abbott Laboratories employee. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 42. 
            Hodges, Mrs. Maurice K., homemaker. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 7.
            Hollands, Elizabeth, homemaker. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 7.
            Householder, Mrs. Chester, homemaker. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 6.
            Huber, Herbert O., realtor, city water department employee. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Hulburd, Anna K., homemaker, club woman. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 50.
            Ives, Kenneth G., lithographer. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Johnson, Lizzie L., Sept. 10, 1953,  p. 34.
            Joseph, Louis, president: Joseph Salon Shoes. Aug. 27, 1953,  p. 38.
            Kail, Flora, homemaker. July 2, 1953, p. 26.
            Keech, Orren. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 46.
            Keefe, John, railroad executive. Aug. 6, 1953,  p. 46.
            Kozak, Mrs. Rude E., homemaker. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 6.
            Krishack, Anna, homemaker. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.
            Krishack, Joseph P., printer. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.
            Krueger, Elizabeth M., homemaker. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 7.
            Kuhn, Anna Stack, descendant of early Deerfield settlers. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.*
            Kutzer, Velda, homemaker. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 42.
            Ladurini, Pietro, gardener. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 6.
            Lambert, Carolina, homemaker. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.
            Lamson, Theresa S. homemaker. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 34.
            Larson, Cpl. Robert, Korean war casualty. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 5 & Apr. 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Lehr, Robert W. Nov. 26, 1953, p. 34. 
            Lenzini, Angela, homemaker. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 9.
            Leonardi, Peter, floral designer. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 7.
            Lockwood, Glen J., employee of N. Shore Gas. Co. July 23, 1953, p. 24.
            Loewenthal, Richard J., v.p.: Loewenthal Securities, community activist. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 30.
            Lubke, Elizabeth, homemaker. July 30, 1953,  p. 38.
            Lundin, Adoph E., owner: Lundin Textile Co. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 9.
            Lustig, Sophie, homemaker. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 46.
            McCaffrey, Julia A., stenographer. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 7.
            McFadden, George, railroad employee. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 46.
            MacFarlane, Charles M., meat packing company executive, Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 34.
            McHugh, Mrs. Edmund, homemaker. Dec. 10, 1953, p. 50.
            Malchioni, Albert, gardener. Oct. 8, 1953,  p. 38. .
            Mason, Florence P., homemaker. May 21, 1953,  p. 28.
            Mason, George Allen Sr., attorney. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 46.  
            Meierhoff, Walter E., sec’y. HP Building & Loan Assn. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 3.
            Merrett, Anne M., social service worker, homemaker. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 42.
            Mills, Mary Gayle, teacher. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 42.
            Ming, Mrs. Alfred V., homemaker. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 42.
            Moffitt, James T., pharmaceutical sales representative. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 46.
            Mordini, Mrs. Enis, homemaker. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 50.
            Montague, Edward, building tradesman. June 18, 1953,  p. 42.
            Murphy, Anna L., homemaker. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 38.
            Nardini, Angelo, gardener. Nov. 26, 1953, p. 34. s
            Nelson, Mary Weis, homemaker. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 22.
            Newell, Mrs. Clinton, homemaker. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 46.
            Oetzel, Mrs. Emil, homemaker. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 41.
            Olson, Julia, homemaker. May 7, 1953, p. 42.
            Oppenheimer, Harry D., packing company executive. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 42.
            Orsinni, Fidele, painter. Oct. 8, 1953,   p. 38.
            Pasquesi, Angelo, landscape gardener. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 7.
            Passini, Joseph, factory foreman. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 10.
            Peddle, Stanley P., plastering contractor. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Perry, Hope, homemaker. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 34.
            Pertz, Harry G., HPHS teacher. May 28, 1953, p. 32. & June 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Phillips, Ray L., painter/decorator. May 21, 1953,  p. 28.
            Piacenti, Dominic, native of Italy. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 38.
            Pocock,  Miss Rebekah N. May 7,1953, p. 8.
            Poetzinger, Floyd A., sales consultant. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Porter, Mrs. Frederick D., teacher, educator. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 46.
            Purnell, John R., owner of auto sales agency. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 7.
            Redfield, Dollie J., homemaker. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 38.
            Remitti, John, railroad employee. May 7, 1953,  p. 42.
            Ritter, Charles F., brick yard superintendent: Illinois Brick Co. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 38.
            Roach, Patrick J., Highwood city employee. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Rogers, Emma, homemaker. May 28, 1953,  p. 4.
            Ross, Charles. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 46.
            Ross, Paul B., owner interior decorating studio. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Roth, Raymond, former mayor: Highwood, Il Aug. 13, 1953, p. 5.
            Rudolph, Mrs. Edward, homemaker. July 30, 1953,  p. 38.
            Ruffalo, Sarafino. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 34. 
            Santi, Gesue, native of Modena, Italy. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 42.
            Schreiber, Elizabeth, homemaker. Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 34.
            Scornavacco, Antonetta, homemaker. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 30.
            Sernesi, Tullio, jeweler. June 11, 1953, p. 42.
            Shallawitz, Katherine, homemaker, phone co. supervisor. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 42.
            Sheridan Mary C., homemaker. July 30, 1953, p. 38. 
            Sherwin, Lorena P., wife of former Presbyterian pastor here.  Jan. 8, 1953, p. 3.
            Shipley/Shirley, Mrs. Harry, homemaker. Name spelled two ways. Dec. 3, 1953, p. 50.
            Silver, Samuel, jeweler. May 21, 1953,  p. 28.
            Simon, Julian L., retail shoe business. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 42. 
            Singer, Esther K., homemaker. July 2, 1953, p. 34.
            Skidmore, Elmer T., businessman, treasurer: H.P. recreation board. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 3.
            Smock, Lemuel H. Jan. 22, 1953,  p. 6.
            Sorg, Julius, asst. vice-president: 1st Nat'l. Bank of Chicago. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 9.
            Stentz, James W., Sept. 17, 1953,   p. 3.
            Stewart, Peter M.,  greenskeeper. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 38.
            Struve, Theodore F., restaurant worker. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 10.
            Tauber, Douglas A., child. July 9, 1953, p. 50.
            Taylor, Sarah, homemaker. July 9, 1953, p. 50. 
            Thomson, Bess, homemaker. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Tronson, Miss Nicholena. Dec. 10, 1953, p. 50.
            Vollath, Hugo, ad copywriter. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 3.   
            Weis, Nicholas, WW I veteran. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 34.
            Williams, Alfred, painter. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 33.
            Wilson, Lillian, homemaker. June 18, 1953,  p. 42.
            Winker, Metta F., homemaker. May 7, 1953, p. 42.
            Wulfsohn, Samuel, Berkshire Paper Co. executive. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 46.
            Wyman, Guy. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 29.
            Yena, Helen B, beauty salon owner. July 9, 1953, p. 50.
            Young, Mrs. Harry H., homemaker. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 46.

PAINT

            C of C warns against use of 'Mastic' paints. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 4.

PARKING

            Police chief warns overnight parkers. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 3.
            Citizens protest parking limitations to council. Dec. 17, 1953,  p. 3.  

PARKS AND RECREATION

Jan.     Let’s go to the Recreation Center.  Photos. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 12.
Mar.     Parks, beaches are important assets of city. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            List improvements planned for Park District properties. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 4.
            Improve park properties without average tax increase. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 4.
Apr.     Park District asks public OK for $300,000. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 3.
            $300,000 Park Bd. request fails to pass. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Ask recount of Park District vote. Apr. 23, 1953,  p. 3.
May     Recount shows voters OK'd Pk. bond issue. May 14, 1953, p. 3.
June     Park District gets gift of seven acres. June 18, 1953, p. 3.
Oct.     Create 10 acre playground recreation area on Ridge Rd. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 3.
            Park board considers bid for Ravinia Rose Garden. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 5.
            Requiem for a rose garden - sold to the highest bidder. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 6.
            Continental Ill. awarded Pk. Dist. bonds. Oct. 29, 1953,  p. 4.  

PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTOGRAPHY

            How to take a picture of a baby - photographer Constance Barrington.  Feb. 12, 1953, p. 10. 

POLIO

Jan.      Polio patients’ Christmas party. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 18.
            Dearth of  block workers a threat to March of Dimes. Jan. 8, 1953,   p.5.
            Set polio goal at $25,000.  Jan. 15, 1953, p. 5.
Feb.     Polio donations total $10,450. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     Collect $20,505 in polio campaign. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 5.
Apr.     Highland Parker aids polio victims. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 28.
May     City's first polio case recovers. May 16, 1953, p. 3
July      Polio people flock to spare pool for Tuesday therapy. July 30, 1953, p. 5.
            No new polio cases in HP; Deerfield reports 2 this week. July 30, 1953, p. 10.
Aug.    Polio foundation lists precautions for polio season. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 4.
            Four-year-old girl stricken with polio. Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 3.
Sept.    Seventh polio case in Highland Park reported Aug. 28. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 3.
            Polio takes life of Donald Carr; first '53 death. Sept. 10, 1953,  p. 5.
            Polio count goes up to 11; 2 adults, teenager struck. Sept. 17, 1953,  p. 3.
Nov.    2 HP children stricken with polio. Nov. 12, 1953,   p. 5.
Dec.     Seek $35,000 and workers in polio’s ‘Year of Decision’. Dec. 17, 1953,  p. 4.
            Polio patients hold party at swimming pool. Dec. 24, 1953, p. 4.

POLITICAL PARTIES

            Name HP women heads of GOP Club committees. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 5.
            Democratic Club to take part in Stevenson rally. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 5.
            Sen. E. M. Dirksen to talk to GOP women Thursday. Oct. 8, 1953,  p. 8.
            GOP open house Sunday honors Sen. Dirksen. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 3. 

RACE RELATIONS

            Citizens’ committee launches study of race relations. Jan. 15, 1953,  p. 34.
            Discuss segregation at Citizens' meeting next Tuesday night. May 14, 1953, p. 3.

RAILROADS

Feb.     ICC grants raise in railroad fares. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     RR gates at Roger Williams approved by ICC. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 5.
July      Win suit to retain original RR crews to end of the line. July 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Seek to revamp N. Shore Line administration. July 16, 1953, p. 3.
            Two escape death after RR gates fail to close. July 30, 1953, p. 3.
Aug.    NW railroad, ICC conduct investigation. Aug. 6, 1953.  p. 3.
            RR crossings to have automatic gates. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 3.
            Another step toward safety. (ed.) Aug. 13, 1953, p. 4.
Oct.     Death lurks at Elm Pl. as city awaits gates. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 3.
            NW starts work on automatic gates at Roger Williams Ave. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 3.
Nov.    Turn down NS Rwy. request for bus line to Waukegan. Nov. 5, 1953, p. 3.
Dec.     Gateman looks at calendar, forgets to lower gates. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 8.
            Automatic gates OK’d at Central, Elm crossing. Dec. 31, 1953,  p. 3.

RAVINIA

            Park board considers bid for Ravinia Rose Garden. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 5.
            Requiem for a rose garden - sold to the highest bidder. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 

RAVINIA FESTIVAL

            Announce new price structure, physical changes for Ravinia. May 7, 1953, p. 36.
            Margaret Harshaw, Serkin to be opening Ravinia soloists. June 2, 1953, p. 4.
            Eugene Ormandy is Ravinia conductor in opening week. July 2, 1953, p. 5.
            'Midsummer Night's Dream' on Ravinia program tonight. July 9, 1953, p. 5.
            Klemperer to replace Solti on Ravinia podium tonight. July 16, 1953, p. 5.
            Steinberg to conduct at Ravinia during 5th week. July 23, 1953,  p. 5.
            Horszowski, Hungarian Quartet concludes 1953 Ravinia season. Aug. 13, 1953, p. 9.
            Ravinia guarantors get refund checks. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 4

RENT CONTROLS

            County board recommends decontrol. Jan. 8, 1953, p. 3.
            City still awaits word from capitol to lift rent lids. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 3.

ROADS AND STREETS

Mar.     Council hears report on condition of city streets. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 5.
Apr.     West Park Ave. has uncertain gravel future.  Apr. 23, 1953, p. 3.
            Green Bay Road decision to be reached today. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 3.
            Green Bay Road to be widened; city wins trial. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 4.
June     Await council decision on St. John's Pl. June 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Council discusses proposed vacation of St. John's Place. June 11, 1953, p. 4.
            Consider bids for repaving Green Bay Rd. June 18, 1953, p. 5.
July      Public hearing scheduled Tuesday on St. John's Place. July 16, 1953, p. 3.
            Streets in the news.  Photos. July 23, 1953, p. 3.
Sept.    Authorize Park Ave. paving at council meet. Sept. 17, 1953,  p. 3.
Oct.     New street lighting for business district studied. Oct. 15, 1953,  p. 5.
            Green Bay Road paving project is completed. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 3.
            Commissioner Lacy maps contemplated street improvements. Oct. 29, 1953, p. 3.
            Adequate traffic signals asked for Green Bay Road. Photo. Nov. 5, 1953,  p. 3.

SCHOLARSHIPS

            HP Lions announce annual scholarship plan for 1953-54. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 8.
            High school seniors to receive NS Art League scholarships. May 14, 1953, p. 31.
            League scholarships. May 14, 1953,  p. 31.
            Rotary Club will present scholarship for foreign study. Sept. 10, 1953,  p. 8.
            Fete Evans scholarship winners at annual dinner. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 36.

SCHOOLS

Jan.      Ravinia PTA OK’s federal aid to education. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     Break ground soon for new Immaculate Conception Schl.(sic) Mar. 12, 1953, p. 3.
Apr.     School legislation to be discussed at  Glencoe meeting. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 4.
            From Braeside to Washington- a spring vacation spree. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 5.
            Special school exhibit to be part of Avenue of Art. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 5.
May     Begin work on new Catholic school bldg. May 14, 1953, p. 5. 
            Edgewood School nearing completion. May 21, 1953, p. 37.
            Edgewood School to have gravel road finished by fall. May 28, 1953,  p. 4.
June     'Pomp and Circumstance’ echoes at Ravinia for the last time. June 4, 1953, p. 12.
Sept.    Edgewood School opens on time despite a host of headaches. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 3.
            Four families ask to change school boundaries. Sept. 10, 1953,  p. 7.
            Deny petition to change HP school boundary. Oct. 15, 1953,  p. 4.
            Service to others is aim of student council project. Oct. 22, 1953, p. 5.
            Edgewood invites community to open house Sunday. Nov. 12, 1953, p. 11--

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 107

            Meet to discuss candidates for Dist. 107 board. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 6.
            7 new teachers join staff of grade school District 107. Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 4.
            Dr. Robert Topp to address 107 educational workshop. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 5.
            Dist. 107 staff teaches, trains at  universities. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 6.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 108

Feb.     Dist. 108 workshop in search of talent, hobbyists, travelers. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 4.
            District 108 caucus slates Mar. 1 meeting. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 5.
            See September completion of Edgewood Intermediate School. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 3.
            School caucus slates meeting in Dist. 108. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 3. 
Mar.     Dist. 108 caucus sets deadline for bd. sic) nominations. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            List caucus candidates for boards of Districts 108, 113. Mar. 19, 1953, p. 5.
July      Add 16 teachers to District 108 staff. July 23, 1953,  p. 5.
Aug.    New teachers announced for School District 108. Aug. 27, 1953,  p. 7.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 109

            Deerfield Dist. forms caucus to pick board. July 9, 1953,  p. 5.

SCHOOLS- DISTRICT 111

            Oak Terrace studies methods of picking school board candidates. Jan.1, 1953, p.5.
            District 111 endorses caucus to pick candidates. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 5.
            Feb. 16 is last date to file for District 111 board. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 9.
            111 caucus announces candidates. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 4.
            Fed. Gov't. to pay Dist. 111 $39,100 tuition. June 11, 1953,  p. 6.

SENIOR CITIZENS

            Birthdays still an event for Mrs. John Gourley. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 25.
            Senior citizens meet at Golden Circle party. Photos. Aug. 6, 1953,  p. 3..

SEWER SYSTEMS

     See also: North Shore Sanitary District.

            Briergaters to hear talk on sanitation. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            $7,000,000 sewage disposal plan is OK’d. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            $7 million sewerage plan is described by Dist. engineer. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 3.
            Women Voters to have program on Sanitary Dist. May 14, 1953, p. 3.
            Citizens' Group warns against disease peril. June 11, 1953,  p. 3.
            Civic organizations urge passage of bond issue. June 18, 1953, p. 3.
            Sanitary District bond issue is passed 2 to 1. July 2, 1953, p. 3.  

SHEAHEN, GREGORY M.

            G. M. Sheahen appointed new HP postmaster. Apr. 2, 1953,   p. 3. 

SIDEWALKS

            Contributions will pay for Woodbridge walk. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Would you like to take a walk? Photo of bad sidewalk. Feb. 26, 1953, p. 3.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

            Highwood History. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 16-
            Highland Park Christmas Preview. Nov. 26, 1953, p. 18-

SPEECH/SPEECH DISORDERS

            The story of Kirk Sorenson --  a modern day Demosthenes. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 10.
            A regular column on speech problems appears each week. Paging varies.

SUMMER JOBS

            Students shed campus clothes for heavy duty dungarees. July 2, 1953,  p. 18.

STREET LIGHTING

            C of C suggests new lights for business district. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 3.

TAXES

Jan.      HPHS students assigned those March 15 blues. Jan. 22, 1953,  p. 3.
Feb.     Act to collect delinquent tax before March 2. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 5.   
            Issue last call for delinquent property taxes. Feb. 26, 1953,   p. 3.
Mar.     31 support city tax increase at town meeting. Mar. 26, 1953, p. 5.
Apr.     1000 tardy taxpayers to get summons. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 3.
July      Collector to send annual tax bills. July 16, 1953,  p. 5.
            1 percent penalty to be applied to tax bills Sept. 1. Aug. 6, 1953, p. 3.
Aug.    August deadline for paying taxes-penalty on Sept. 1. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 3.
            County board to request tax rate increase in  Sept. election. Aug. 20, 1953,  p. 3.
            Civic League OK’s county tax increase. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 3.
Sept.    City, schools, churches exempted from 2% sales tax. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 8.
            Civic League reports on tax increase. Sept. 10, 1953, p. 3.
            Explain need to increase county’s general fund tax. Sept. 17, 1953, p. 3.
            Vote Tuesday on county tax referendum. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.
            DTVA supports tax referendum. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.
            Why Civic League is backing tax rate increase. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 5.
Oct.     Defeat county tax increase in light vote. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 3.  

TEACHERS

            Elizabeth Bredin cited for service in human relations. Feb. 19, 1953, p. 32.
            HP educators nominated for IEA office. Mar. 12, 1953, p. 42.
            Bid farewell to Green Bay's Miss Turpin, Miss Wheelock. May 28, 1953, p. 12.
            Walter Durbahn, Percy Slocum to retire from HPHS. June 4, 1953,  p. 8. 

TEENAGERS

            Group seeks social outlet for teenagers. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 5.
            Plan parties for Trinity young people this week. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 7.
            March 17 is date of next Moose dance for teenagers. Feb. 5, 1953, p. 8.
            Summer theaters offer reduced rates to local teen-agers. July 9, 1953, p. 4.
            Teen-agers fined $50 for throwing firecrackers. July 9, 1953,  p. 5.
            Teen-age 'collectors' placed on probation. July 30, 1953,  p. 3.
            First Moose party for teen-agers is Saturday night. Oct. 8, 1953, p. 10.
            Nightclub opens here for teen-agers. Oct. 22, 1953,  p. 29.
            Student activities committee – a pattern for today’s teens. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 11.
            This is today’s teen, tomorrow’s citizen. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 5. 

TELEPHONES

            Inaugurate new service on phone calls to Wilmette. Apr. 16, 1953,  p. 4.
            List phone co. rate increases as of April 16.  Apr. 23, 1953, p. 5.
            Telephone Co. to add 1500 miles of cable in HP. May 28, 1953, p. 4.
            Add 11 exchanges to telephone dial systems in area. July 30, 1953,  p. 3.
            Long distance dialing will begin shortly. Dec. 10, 1953,  p. 5.  

TELEVISION

            Highwood Radio lends TV sets to schools for Ike inauguration. Jan. 22, 1953, p. 34.
            Inside ‘Walt’s Workshop’ Friday night’s TV favorite. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 12.
            Meet to organize Channel 11 chapter for Highland Park. Apr. 30, 1953, p. 3.
            Launch drive for TV educational channel. May 7, 1953,  p. 5.
            Classes replace coat hangers in all new TV Channel 11. May 14, 1953, p. 5.
            Extend deadline for Channel 11 drive. June 4, 1953,  p. 5.
            Ding Dong School favorites make debut in book form. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 12.
            Call educational TV potent medium for speedy learning. Sept. 24, 1953,  p. 22.
            Area to see sample Channel 11 program Sunday afternoon. Oct. 15, 1953, p. 5.

TENTHOUSE THEATER

            Tenthouse asks injunction to stop police ‘conspiracy’. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 3.
            Tenthouse on tenterhooks as divided opinions clash. Aug. 27, 1953,  p. 3.
            Letter from 16 police officers re: Tenthouse situation. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 4.
            Letter from Tenthouse crew re: Tenthouse situation. Aug. 27, 1953, p. 4.
            Bring two $50,000 suits for false arrest against Patten. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 3.
            Tenthouse counsel replies. Sept. 3, 1953,  p. 4.
            Tenthouse, city settle differences. Sept. 24, 1953, p. 3.
            City authorities to study Tenthouse permit request. Oct. 1, 1953, p. 3.
            Call public hearing on Tenthouse permit Tuesday. Nov. 19, 1953,  p. 3.
            Residents debate theater location at public hearing. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 5. 

THEATER

            'Apple of His Eye' is comedy bill at Tenthouse next Tues. July 9, 1953, p. 44.
            Anita Loos comedy opens Tuesday at the Music Theater. July 9, 1953, p. 44.
            'On Borrowed Time' Showcase Theatre play for next week. July 9, 1953, p. 50.
            Chevy Chase gives 'Legend of Sarah' starting Tuesday. July 9, 1953, p. 50.
            Tenthouse asks injunction to stop police  'conspiracy'. Aug. 20, 1953, p. 3.  

TITANIC

            Mrs. Larson recalls another April 15, back in 1912. Apr. 16, 1953, p. 36.

TRAFFIC

            Former traffic chairman suggests safety improvements. Nov. 12, 1953,  p. 50.
            HP Traffic Commission makes two safety recommendations. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 4.
            HPHS students attend traffic safety meeting. Dec. 3, 1953,  p . 10. 

U. S. POST OFFICE

Jan.      New post office in Ravinia  open for business. Jan. 8, 1953,  p. 3
            Ravinia post office in new quarters. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 3.
Mar.     Deadline for post office building bids to be April 5. Mar. 5, 1953, p. 4.
            New appointee uncertain as mail chief quits. Mar. 17, 1953,  p. 3.
            G. M. Sheahen appointed new postmaster. Apr. 2, 1953, p. 3.
            Daniel Cobb to be honored by postal employees Saturday. Apr. 23, 1953, p. 4.
Oct.     Gregory Sheahen endorsed for postmastership. Oct. 1, 1953,  p. 3.
           PO observes Nat’l. Letter Writing Week. Oct. 8, 1953,  p. 3.
Nov.    Fred R. Moon retires after 48 years at HP post office. Nov. 5, 1953,  p. 12.
            Postal employees in competitive exam. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 4.
            Post Office gives competitive exam. Photo. Nov. 26, 1953,  p. 28.
Dec.     Highland Park postmen deal with heaviest mail ever. Dec. 24, 1953,  p. 3. 

VETERANS

            Vets will sample opinions in poll. Sept. 24, 1953,  p. 5.

VOLUNTEERS

            Red Cross asks for volunteers at VA hospital. Sept. 24, 1953,  p. 7.
            Red Cross seeks water therapy volunteer aids. Nov. 26, 1953,  p. 3.

WAR CASUALTIES

            Military rites for Cpl. Robert Larson. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 3.
            Glen G. Harris is seriously injured by mortar fire. Apr. 9, 1953, p. 4.
            List local war dead from WW I , WW II and Korea. May 28, 1953, p. 3.
            2nd Lt. Robert Kral reported missing in action by the Army. July 9, 1953, p. 4.

WATER

            Council postpones decision on fluoridation of water. Feb. 12, 1953, p. 3.
            HP water works keeps pace with summer demand. Aug. 6, 1953,  p. 3.
            Long, hot summer, ditto fall break HP water record. Nov. 5, 1953,  p. 5.

WINTER

            Winter snow law goes into effect here early Tues. Nov. 26, 1953,  p. 5.  

WOOD, GENERAL ROBERT E.

            Legion honors Gen. R. Wood next Tuesday. Jan. 15, 1953, p. 4.

ZONING

            Commissioner denounces illegal use of property. Jan. 1, 1953, p. 3.
            Commissioner says ‘no’ to zone exception. Jan. 29, 1953, p. 3.
            Recommendation of house survey approved by council. July 30, 1953,  p. 3.
            Citizens Group formed for a modern zoning code. Sept. 3, 1953, p. 3.
            Zoning committee seeks to amend present city code. Sept. 10, 1953,  p. 3.
            Call public hearing on Tenthouse permit Tuesday. Nov. 19, 1953, p. 3.
            Oppose resubdivision of Krenn and Dato subdivision. Nov. 26, 1953, p. 3.
            Three HP residents balk zone ordinance change. Dec. 3, 1953,  p. 3.