January 1, 1954 -December 31, 1954
HIGHLAND PARK NEWS

ACCIDENTS

Jan.      '53 car crashes kill two, injure 128 others in HP. Jan 14, 1954, p. 3.
Feb.     Motorist injured as car overturns. Feb. 18, 1954, p. 3.
            Highland Parker Edward W. Peddle killed, another injured in crash. Feb.18,1954, p. 3.
            Highland Park teen-agers in auto crash. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
            Four hurt in freak accident. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 5.
Mar.     Out-of-towners hurt in accident. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 3.
May     Car caught by gates, struck by train. May 20, 1954,   p. 3.
            Evanston man is involved in 2 crashes. May 27, 1954,  p. 4.
 June    Minor accidents mar holiday weekend. June 3, 1954,  p. 5.
            HP man wounded in bar shooting is recuperating. June 17, 1954, p. 5.
            Edens Highway crash involves six passengers. June 24, 1954,  p. 3.
July      Firecracker blast seriously injures Mrs. Glenna Ruffolo. July 1, 1954, p. 3.
            Rash of motor accidents mars July 4 weekend. July 8, 1954,  p. 3.
            3-week-old girl critically injured in auto collision. July 8, 1954,  p. 4.
            Auto collision seriously injures 2 from Highwood. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
            Boy, 2-1/2, injured in 4-car accident. July 22, 1954,  p. 5.
Aug.    Three injured in crash on Edens Highway Monday. Aug. 12, 1954, p. 3.
            Skokie Highway crash follows 2-car collision. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 3.
            Mrs. C. H. Murdick injured in auto accident Aug. 4. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 5.
            Boy Scout camp counselor, Jerry Werhane, killed in auto accident. Aug. 12, 1954, p. 12.
Sept.    Four suffer injury in auto collision. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 3.
Nov.    Hospital releases HP accident victim Dale Burks. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3. 
            HP girl, Prudence Keogh, killed in auto crash in Wisconsin. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            Guido Tazioli burned severely in freak accident. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 5.
Dec.     Truck driver killed in Skokie Highway crash. Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 3.
            ‘400’ smashes auto at crossing in Highwood. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 3.

ADULT EDUCATION

            Adult education classes will start here October 4. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 31.
            Adult education at HPHS gets good turnout. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 5.  

AMERICAN RED CROSS

            Red Cross begins drive for $34,500 on March 1. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            Neighborhood canvass opens Red Cross drive. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Highland Park nears half way mark in Red Cross fund drive. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 5. 

ANIMALS

            Remind dog owners of city ordinance to keep pets at home. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 5.
            At police station it's dogs, dogs, dogs. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 4.
            Police give tickets for dog violations. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 5.
            Fails to answer ticket after killing neighbor's boxer. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 5.
            Dog bites boy, 3. July 22, 1954,  p. 5.
            Memo to a boy: the pup you found is another's pet. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 3.  

APPEL, VALLEE

            Vallee Appel named to new probing group: Hoover Commission. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 5.

ART/ARTISTS

            7 art teachers show work in HPHS exhibit. Mar. 18, 1954,  p. 9.
            'Avenue of Art' to begin May 10. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 7.
            Art League, C of C to sponsor 2nd Avenue of Art. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.
            List rules for contributors in Ave. of Art. May 6, 1954,  p. 4.
            Announce judges' choices in 'Avenue of Art' contest. May 20, 1954,  p. 3.
            Local artists win honors in recent outdoor art show. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 19.
            Mrs. Ben Migdal will appear in 3 ceramic exhibits. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 23.

ASSESSMENTS/TAX LISTS

            Delinquent special assessment and delinquent tax list, city of Highland Park. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 31.
            Delinquent tax list, town of Deerfield. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 33.
            Delinquent special assessments, Park District of Highland Park. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 36.
            Delinquent tax list, town of West Deerfield. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 36.

AUTOMOBILES

            Rotary sponsors procession of old-time autos. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 5.
            Jalopy, new car dramatize need for Blue Ballot. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 5.   

AUTHORS

            'Sunbonnet Babies' author Eulalie Osgood Grover turns out autobiography at 80. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 12.
            HP author John Bartlow Martin is feted by mystery writers. May 6, 1954, p. 31.
            Chicago novelist Dorothy Sparks to speak before suburban writers. July 22, 1954,  p. 4.
            Attorney by day, he's author of shows in leisure hours. Jack Pincus. Nov. 18, 1954, p. 33.

AUTOMOBILES

            Rotary sponsors procession of old-time autos. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 5.
            Jalopy, new car dramatize need for Blue Ballot. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 5.
            Rotary Club parade Saturday features ancient automobiles. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 5.

AUTOMOBILE DRIVING

            Dec. 15 named Safe Driving Day. Nov. 25, 1954,  p. 3.

AWARDS

            Design wins 2 awards for HP woman artist, Phoebe Moore. Mar. 18, 1954,  p. 5.
            William MacLean wins high school medal of honor. June 17, 1954, p. 48.
            Select service station man Warren Peterson as "friendliest". July 8, 1954, p. 5.  

BUSES

            Expect busline to begin soon in Deerfield. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 3.
            Bus applicants await decision of commission. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Resume Deerfield, Highland Park bus service. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
            Schedule for bus route. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 13.  
            Braeside School plans bus service beginning Nov. 22. Nov. 11, 1954, p. 5.

BUSINESS

Jan.      Predict $30 billion business for U.S. savings institutions. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 27.
            Ringer Realty cites cooperation as reason for good year in 1953.  Jan. 21, 1954, p. 28.
            Robert L. Johnson a subdivider since 1920 on North Shore. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 28.
            1st Nat'l Bank shows business increase in '53. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 30.
Feb.     HP stores are ready for Dollar Value Days event. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            First National Bank initiates employees profit-sharing plan. Feb. 18, 1954, p. 7.
            Earl Lewis to build new rug cleaning plant. Feb. 25, 1954,   p. 28.
Mar.     Phelps firm buys 'Doctors' Building'. Mar. 11, 1954,  p.10.
            Old Bock grocery store. Photo. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 78.
Apr.     Labor-management to be subject of Chamber talk. Apr. 8, 1954, p. 5.
            New corset shop opening May 1. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 40.
            Iredale announces Allied Van handled 125,000 jobs in '53. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 40.
June     Hi Neighbor! HP welcomes return of Friendly Days.     June 10, 1954,  p. 3.
            Merchants say 'Thanks' on Friendly Days.  June 17, 1954,  p. 3.
July      Select service station man Warren Peterson as "friendliest". July 8, 1954,  p. 5.
            Service station man is friendliest in town. July 15, 1954,  p. 3.
Sept.    'Party Design' firm turns hobby into thriving venture. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 11.
Nov.    George B. Niblocks buy Chestnut Court Book Shop, Inc. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 33.
            Special Holiday section: Christmas Preview. Nov. 15, 1954, after p. 18.
Dec.     Kleeburg heads HP Chamber of Commerce board. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 5.
            HP Chamber of Commerce warns against ‘sucker traps’ at Yuletide. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 5.  

CEMETERIES

            Braeside's Grace Cemetery - an antiquity among the 'new look'. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 44.

CENSUS

            Extra census for revenue cash gain will start here Wednesday. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 3.
            Are you a missing person? Call up and be counted. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 3.
            Census provides more residents, more revenue. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 5.
            Population climbs 21% in 4-1/2 years. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 3.

CHILD CARE/CHILDREN

            Joel Stein's space ship playhouse is strictly out of this world. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 11.
            Edgewood PTA studies problems of pre-teeners. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 4.

CHURCHES  

Feb.     Rev. A. G. Masser elected head of ministerial group. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 4.
            Presbyterians and Jews in fifth annual exchange service. Feb. 18, 1954, p. 30.
            Service  honors Cantor Cohen. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 7.
Mar.     Beth El shows heavy growth since 1948.  Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 54.
            Church group worshipped jointly first two years. H.P. Baptist Church. Photo.   Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 56.
            Presbyterian Church dates back to 1871. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 58.
            First United Evangelical Church dates back to 1873. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 62.
            History of Church of the Immaculate Conception dates back to log cabin era. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 64.
            Trinity Church marks 80th year in Highland Park. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 66.
            Christian Science Church enters 52nd year here. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 67. 
            After 63 years Redeemer Lutherans plan new church. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 68.
            St. John's Church is result of 11 mergers since 34. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 70.
            Bethany Church has served the city since '82. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 70.
            School for Judaism is dedicated to Jewish-American integration. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 72.
Apr.     Family service tomorrow night at NS Temple. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 34.
            Young people to conduct model Seder. Apr. 8, 1954,  p. 7.
            Trinity Church set $5100 campaign goal. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 7.
May     Presbyterian Congregation holds 83rd annual meeting. May 6, 1954,  p. 27.
            Rev. Greenslade to be ordained May 29. May 13, 1954,  p. 7.
            Presby. Church 'adopts' its missionaries. May 13, 1954,  p. 24.
            NS Methodists  clear buildings of debt. May 27, 1954,  p. 9.
            Family is present at ordination ceremony for Harry C. Thiel. May 27, 1954, p. 26.
June     Beth El will have confirmation June 6. June 3, 1954, p. 12.
            NS Temple plans town meeting and supper. June 3, 1954,  p . 38.
            Rev. Mr. Lambert leaves NS Methodist pastorate July 1. June 3, 1954,  p. 38.
            To be installed as officers by synagogue N. Suburban Beth El. Photo. June 10, 1954,  p. 26.
            Rev. Masser joins Presbyterian staff. June 17, 1954,  p. 47
            N.S. Congregation Israel plans part in tercentenary. June 17, 1954,  p. 50.
            New pastors for Methodist churches to be announced. June 17, 1954,  p. 58.
            Lutherans approve plans for their new church in Deerfield.  June 24, 1954,  p. 5.
July      Darrel D. Sample is new pastor of Methodist Church. July 8, 1954,  p. 25.
            Rev. A. E. Anderson arrives to lead Evangelical Church. July 15, 1954,  p. 46.
            Church, Trinity Episcopal, acquires property through gift of $30,000. July 15,1954, p. 48.
            World Church assembly to open Aug. 15. July 29, 1954,  p. 3.
Aug.    Bardwell Smith is new Trinity Church curate. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 3.
            Beth El Synagogue lists schedule of holiday rites. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 19
Sept.    St. John's new pastor will assume duties September 15. Sept. 2, 1954, p. 3. 
            Religious school of Israel Temple reopens Sept. 25. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 24.
            Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church moving to Deerfield. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 5.
            School for Judaism starts registration for third season. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 27.
            Unitarian services resume; move from Deerfield to HP site. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 34.
            Episcopal Church to be consecrated in Deerfield Sun. Sept. 23, 1954, p. 3.
            Lutheran churches observe pastor's 25th anniversaries: wedding and years in ministry. Sept. 23, 1954,  p . 4.
Oct.     KAM Temple plans North Shore extension for children, adults. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 10.
            St. John's Church to install pastor: Rev. Edward Busse. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 5.
            Beth El launches $400,000 drive for auditorium.  Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 24.
Nov.    Reform Congregation holds 1st HP service tomorrow morning. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 7.
            Faiths gather in community program at Presbyterian Church Wed. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 9.
            Rabbi Siskin to give last sermon marking Jewish tercentenary. Nov. 25, 1954,  p. 26.
Dec.     Reform Congregation to meet bi-weekly at Lincoln School. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 36.
            HWD Zion Lutheran Church celebrates 80th anniversary. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 41.  
            Reform Congregation opens Sunday school. Dec. 9, 1954,  p. 20. 

CIVILIAN DEFENSE

            Alert HP-HWD residents for mock air raid Monday. June 10, 1954,  p. 5.
            Plan regular air raid siren blasts. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 3.
            Highland Parker Ellsworth L. Mills helps plan mass defense feeding. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 5.

CLARK, GEN. MARK

            Gen. Mark Clark to be N. S. Forum speaker Dec. 8.  Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 14.
            General Mark Clark will speak on U.S. policy in Asia. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 9.

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Jan.      Kiwanis ticket selling teams chart progress. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 5.
            Girl Scout Council holds annual parley. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 15.
Feb.     Post Emblem Club officers will be feted Wednesday. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 20.
            Boy Scout Week honors group's 44th birthday. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Women Voters plan miniature conclave. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 5.
Mar.     Northwood Country Club is 36 yrs. old. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 9.
            Bob-O-Link has members from throughout the nation. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 36.
            Back 58 years with Exmoor- a slice of Lorna Doone. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 38.
Apr.     YWCA, community hub, seeks new memberships. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 5.
May     Lions Club to celebrate its 25th anniversary Thursday. May 20, 1954, p. 3.
            Spring's sprung, sap's riz; here's where flowers is. May 20, 1954,  p. 12.
June     HP Lions Club celebrates its silver anniversary. June 3, 1954,  p. 4.
            HP Infant Welfare groups sponsor first performance at Tenthouse. June 10, 1954, p. 16.
            Boy Scout Troop 324 gives 55 awards. June 10, 1954,  p. 29.
July      Lecture team will begin North Shore Forum series. July 8, 1954,  p. 4.
            Women of Moose slate meeting; seat officer. July 15, 1954, p. 7. Photo: P. 26. 
Sept.    Fiction workshop opens fall term. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 14.
            Armed Services Club will celebrate its third anniversary. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 20.
Nov.    Men gardeners list nominees for offices. Photo: past officers. Nov. 11, 1954, p. 5.
Dec.     4 projects planned in December by Ravinia Woman's Club members. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 12.

COBB, DANIEL L.

            Daniel L. Cobb, ex-postmaster, is dead at 66.  Feb. 18, 1954, p. 5.

CONTESTS

Mar.     NEWS essay contest winners. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 3.
May     Rotary Club plans contest to name new book by Marvyn Wittelle. May 27, 1954, p. 4.
June     Rotary asks entries to name HP history. June 3, 1954,  p. 9.
            Select judges for book title contest. June 10, 1954,  p. 4.
            Extend deadline for naming HP history. June 17, 1954,  p. 53.
July      All aboard HP Vacation Express. Big free Colorado tour contest starts July 15. July 1, 1954, p. 3.
            This is the day; enter the big HP Vacation Express. July 15, 1954,  p. 3.
            Vacation Express ends soon; try to win today! July 22, 1954,  p. 3.
            Mail carrier is winner of HP Vacation Express. July 29, 1954, p. 3.
Aug.    Elmer Therrien is Vacation Express winner. Photo. Aug. 5, 1954, p. 3.
Sept.    Mrs. Otto Saphir wins contest to name HP history: Pioneer to Commuter. Sept. 30, 1954,   p. 9. 

COOKING

            Get your tickets early for NEWS 4th cooking school. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 3.
            2 new stoves top prizes at NEWS cooking school. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.
            Recipes, prizes and menus galore at cooking school. May 6, 1954, p. 3.
            Only 18 tickets left for NEWS cooking school. May 13, 1954,  p. 3.    
            Big cooking school opens tonight with recipes, prizes! May 20, 1954,  p.  3.
            Recipes.  May 20, 1954,   p. 22----

CRIME         

Jan.      Daylight thieves clean out freezer. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3.
            Arrest teen-agers in car stolen from Montana mayor. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 5.
Feb.     Light-fingered thief loots rubber glove and palms jewelry. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
Apr.     Steal $85 from safe at Ravinia School. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 5.
            4 HP youths face trial for fighting police. Apr. 8, 1954, p. 3.  
            Unidentified man passes bogus check. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 5.
            Cleaners lose $200 to thief. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 5.
            Another bogus check shows up at Highland Park. Apr. 22, 1954, p. 5.
May     Teen-agers to come to trial in county court. May 6, 1954,  p. 3.
            Sunset Food Mart loses over $5000 in burglary. May 27, 1954,  p. 3.
June     Auto theft report, story with a moral. June 3, 1954,  p. 4.
            Charge 2 boys with looting golf clubhouses. June 10, 1954,  p. 3.
            Charge HP man with embezzling $28,000 from firm. June 10, 1954,   p. 3.
            Money stolen from HP Com. Nursery. June 10, 1954,  p. 5.
            Arrest tavern heads in teen theft probe. June 17, 1954,  p. 3.
July      Plan hearing July 16 for HP man charged with stealing funds. July 12, 1954, p. 5. 
            Theft case continued. July 15, 1954,  p. 3.
            Assault hearing in tavern shooting case postponed to July 28. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
            Grand jury indicts Highland Parker on embezzlement charge. July 22, 1954,  p. 3
            Victim of beating is turned over to Indiana authorities. July 22, 1954,  p. 5.
            Pleads innocent to embezzling charge hearing today. July 29, 1954. p. 3.
Aug.    HP man's trial on embezzling charge set for September. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 3.
            Stolen goods cases delayed. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 4.
            Bertucci seeks $25,000 in tavern shooting. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 3.
            Police seek check casher, accomplice. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 3.
            Station burglarized twice in one week. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 5.
Sept.    Bartender assailant of Henry Bertucci held to grand jury. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 5
            Report burglary at grocery store. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 3.
            HP man's trial in embezzling charge set for Oct. 4. Sept. 23, 1954, p. 4.
            Indict assailant of Henry Bertucci on assault charge. Sept. 23, 1954, p. 5
Oct.     Police seek two in $50,000 burglary. (Leeds Jewelers) Oct. 14, 1954, p. 3.
            Roger S. McKee sentenced to 1-5 years for embezzlement. Oct. 14, 1954, p. 5.
            Bertucci assault case against bartender to be heard Nov. 15. Oct. 14, 1954, p. 9.
Nov.    Youth to answer reckless driving charge Saturday. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
Dec.     Two burglaries prove successful on busy weekend.  Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 5.
            Case against bartender continued until Jan. 21. Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 3.           

DEERFIELD, IL

            Expect bus line to begin soon in Deerfield. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 3
            Annual appropriation bill. July 22, 1954,  p. 28
            Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church moving to Deerfield. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 5. 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP

            Hold town meeting to adopt town budget. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 3.
            Town budget approved by public vote. Apr. 8, 1954, p. 3.
            Unofficial primary election returns. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 10.
            Annual financial statement. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 33.
            DTVA  (Deerfield Township Voters' Ass'n) to gaze into future of HP Wednesday. May 13, 1954,  p. 3.
            Joseph Scassellati is seated in board post. May 20, 1954,  p. 3.
            DTVA names officers for coming season. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 5.
            Deerfield Township votes solid Republican.   Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Unofficial election returns. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 10.

DOUGLAS, PAUL, U.S. Senator

            Sen. Douglas to address Democratic rally in Waukegan. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 5.
            HP supporters of Douglas to meet Monday. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 4. 
            'Citizens for Douglas' establish HP office. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 4.

EDISON, THOMAS ALVA

            World celebrates 75th anniversary of light. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 37.
            First practical lamp result of  countless trials, failures. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 37.

EDITORIALS

Apr.     Democratic process? Ho hum! Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 4.
            Let's give spring a boost. Apr. 8, 1954,  p. 4.
May     Slow down! Kids move fast. May 6, 1954,  p. 4.
            Of mice and men. (council arguments on fluoridation) May 13, 1954, p. 4.
            Windmill tilting in 1954. (fluoridation) May 20, 1954,  p. 4.
June     The bogus bogeyman. (fluoridation) June 24, 1954,  p. 4.
July      Have a safe weekend. July 1, 1954,  p. 4.
            Let's pool our resources. July 8, 1954,  p. 4.
Aug.    Beach or dump? It's up to you. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 4.
Sept.    Vote 'yes' on the blue ballot. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 4.
            Wrangles, tangles…and angles. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 4.
Oct.     Blue Ballot questions. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 4.
            A chance for fair play. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 4.
Nov.    Let's face it. (Need for more police) Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Let George do it. (need for more police) Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            A step forward. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 4.
Dec.     Let's help ourselves. (city government) Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 3.
            Before violence, an outcry. (teen-agers at library) Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 4.
            A dollar more for ’54. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 4.
            Let’s turn over a new leaf. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 4.  

ELECTIONS

Jan.     GOP aspirants seek support for primary. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 3.
            GOP candidates file petitions for primary. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 3.
            List candidates for April 13 primary election nomination. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 5.
Feb.     Candidates file for precinct committee posts in primary. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Voters must be registered for April primaries. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 5.
Apr.     School board elections are slated April 10. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 5.
            Primary elections set for Tuesday. Apr. 8, 1954,   p. 3.
            Specimen ballots. Apr. 8, 1954,  p . 33.
            GOPs nominate McConnell, Murphy for state assembly. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 3.
Aug.    Voting in November? Register new voters, address changes now. Aug. 26, 1954, p. 3.
Oct.     We cast our ballots next Tuesday. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 3.
            Elect Millen city clerk, comptroller. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 3.
            Precinct map. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 12.
Nov.    Blue Ballot wins 24-1; Demos gain locally.    Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Unofficial election returns. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 10.
            Won’t be here December 4? Cast city mgr. ballot now. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
Dec.     Precinct map. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 5. 

FAMILIES

            Family Service enters 25th year of community work. Dec. 9, 1954,  p. 5.

FIRES

            Fire-gutted HP residence ordered down. July 8, 1954,  p. 3.
            Fire departments douse blaze at Loewenthal home. Sept. 9, 1954, p. 5.
            Fire destroys Max Bloomstein Jr. residence. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 3.
            Hwd. fire chief warns residents of winter dangers.  Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 25.

FLOWERS AND PLANTS

                Rare plant takes its annual fling most cereus-ly. Aug. 5, 1954, p. 3.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

            Local families welcome Scandinavian students into their homes. Aug. 26, 1954, p. 9.
            Visitor to study at eastern schools. Photo: Exchange student. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 3.

GARDENING/GARDENS

            Garden adds 'refreshment' to 3Rs at Lincoln School. (Clara Walton Memorial Garden)  May 27, 1954,  p. 23.
            Men Gardeners and Park Board to run Memorial Rose Garden.  June 3, 1954, p. 3.
            Bouquet of memories grows in Highland Park Rose Garden. June 3, 1954,  p. 5.
            Men gardeners invite entries in annual rose show Sunday. June 17, 1954,  p. 5.
            Garden Club donates plaques. July 1, 1954, p. 34.
            Garden Club slates gardeners' market sale for August 17. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 28.
            Men's Garden Club to hold annual show this weekend. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 5.
            Name top winners in annual show of Men's Garden Club. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 5.

GARNETT, JOSEPH B.

            Joseph B. Garnett, once mayor, dies after long illness. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 3.

GRAY, ELISHA

            Elisha Gray known not for successes but for 1 failure. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 85. 

HAUNTED HOUSES

            Look Ma  - no haunts. NEWS mutilates a spooky myth about house at Ravine Dr. and Forest Ave.  Jan. 7, 1954, p. 7.
            There are spirits in the bottom of their garden.  1407 Waverly. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 29.

HEALTH

            Near-tragedy inspires book on diabetic cooking fun. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 13.
            Heart Drive opens Feb. 14. Feb. 4, 1954,   p. 5.
            X-ray mobile unit will provide free chest studies here. Feb. 25, 1954, p. 3.
            Anti-cancer drive opens here today. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 3.
            Results of x-ray tests told. Apr. 29, 1954,  p . 4. 

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

    Mayors of Highland Park. History column: Mar. 11, 1954, p. 3.

Jan.      City council to consider plan for better traffic enforcement in HP. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3.
            NEWS plans special issue for city's 85th anniversary. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3.
            Citizens aid NEWS with city birthday issue. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 3.
Feb.     Council votes to oppose Shore Line abandonment. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Council OK's purchase of new truck for Fire Dept.  Feb. 25, 1954, p. 3.
Mar.     City to mark 85th birthday this week. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Chamber to observe city's anniversary at next Tuesday's meeting. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 5.
            Council votes pay raise, holiday revision for city. Mar. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            OK pay hike for city employees. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
Apr.     Form committee to back city mgr. government in HP. Apr. 15, 1954,  p. 3.
            Form steering committee for city mgr. government.  Apr. 29, 1954, p. 3.
May     City council tables fluoridation indefinitely. May 13, 1954, p. 3.
            City hires new building inspector: Wm. A. Rowland. May 27, 1954, p. 3.
            Council OKs water bill hike to provide sewer study. May 27, 1954,  p. 3.
July      Appropriations ordinance. July 1, 1954, p. 22.
            City council asks census to gain additional revenue. July 15, 1954,  p. 4.
            Council awards contracts for equipment, improvements. July 22, 1954,  p. 3.
            Council hears Judson Avenue committee plea. July 29, 1954,  p. 3.
Aug.    Annual appropriation bill. Aug. 5, 1954, p. 32. 
            HP council rejects all bids for addition to city garage. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 3.
            Community Chest receives street dance permission. (Other council items included in  this report) Aug. 26, 1954, p. 3.
            Army 'invades' city in mock field problem. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 5. Photos.
Sept.    Seek city manager govt. here; circulate petitions for referendum. Sept. 9, 1954, p. 3.     
            School board's dirt fill rejected by council. Sept. 16,1954, p. 3.
            File petitions seeking city manager government. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 3.
            Will rule on city mgt. petitions next Wednesday. Sept. 23, 1954,   p. 3.
            Herschell Snuggs, city clerk, accepts Pennsylvania post. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 3.
            Council accepts resignation of city clerk-city manager. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 3.
            Slate series of city manager discussions. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 3.
            Wrangles, tangles…and angles. (ed.) Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 4.
Oct.     City mgr. petition okayed. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 3.
            Council splits on vote to buy billing machine. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 5.
            We'll vote on city manager Dec. 4.  Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 3.
Nov.    Mail city mgr. information to HP residents this week. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3
            HP precinct workers meet to get out city manager vote. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Citizens for City Manager head  into stretch drive. Nov. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
            HP city council votes 125 new parking meters. Nov. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
Dec.     Population climbs 21% in 4-1/2 years. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 3.  
            HP votes Sat. on city manager. DVTA backs plan. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 3.
            City manager earns votes of former student mayors. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 4.
            Highland Park gets a city manager. Voters give proposition 20-1 vote. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 3.
            City to erect garage building costing $30, 621. Dec. 9, 1954,  p. 3.
            Serious problems arise as V. C. Musser departs. Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 3.
            Mayor invites civic leaders to discussion. Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 3.
            Mayor, civic leaders discuss city problems. Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 3.
            Council agrees to new zoning of city business districts. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 3.

HIGHLAND PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT

            HP building code available to public 1st time since 1919. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 3
            HP a leader among suburbs in new homes. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Home building drops; other construction zooms here in June. July 22, 1954,  p. 4.
            HP new building total about even with '53 figures. Oct. 7, 1954, p. A1 (after p. 26)

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY CHEST

            New agency added to Community Chest; $83,000 budget set. July 22, 1954,  p. 5.
            Chest president names members of committees. Aug. 5, 1954, p. 5.
            Community Chest tells work of 13 benefitting (sic) agencies. Aug. 12, 1954,  p . 5.
            Plan Highland Park street dance to precede Community Chest drive. Sept. 23, 1954, p. 5.
            Community Chest drive in HP has enthusiastic start. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 5.
            Community Chest  is three-quarters of way to goal. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 5.
            Urges last push to reach record $83,000 Chest goal. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3.    

HIGHLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

Jan.      Fire Dept. answers 463 alarms in '53. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3.
Feb.     Fire results in $20-25,000 loss to Wayne home. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 50.
            Council OK's purchase of new truck for Fire Dept. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
Mar.     Hand reels to aerial quint (sic) - that's our city fire department. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 73.
            Recollection of fire, parrots. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 79.
            Fire chief urges spring clean up of fire hazards. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 3.  
Apr.     Fire Dept. willing to check for fire hazards. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 33.
May     Fire Department asks: "How will your house burn?" May 6, 1954, p. 38.
June     Explosion and fire damage cement plant. June 3, 1954,  p. 3.
            $20,000 fire damages home of A. M. Bridell. June 10, 1954,  p. 3.
            Firemen to attend school next week. June 10, 1954,   p. 3.
July      Lt. Robinson has retired. July 8, 1954,  p. 3.
Aug.    Fire Dept. promotes Freberg to lieutenant. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 3.
Sept.    Fire departments douse blaze at Loewenthal home. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 5.
            Friends honor Paul Muzik for fire service. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 23.
Nov.    "…it's your red wagon." Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 5. 

HIGHLAND  PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Feb.     City will hear HPHS report tonight. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 6.
            HS students elect mayor, commission to run city Feb. 17.  Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Caucus committee to name candidates for HPHS board. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 3.
            High school youths assume city reigns (sic) on student day. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 5.
Mar.     HPHS grows despite rocky 79 year history. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 48.
            HPHS teaches more than 7 arts and they're all lively. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 11
Apr.     High school makes room changes. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 4.
May     HPHS announce classes available in summer school. May 6, 1954,  p. 23.
            HPHS lets contract for core of building program. May 13, 1954,  p. 5.
            Break ground for first building in high school construction program. May 27, 1954,  p. 5.
            Announce changes in HPHS staff for coming year. May 27, 1954,  p. 29.
            Student carpenters to be graduated tonight at HPHS. May 27, 1954,  p. 31.
June     High school to graduate 239 youths. June 3, 1954,  p. 3.
            High school seeks public inspection of tentative budget. June 3, 1954,  p . 7.
            Scholarships, awards will be given at HS tonight. June 10, 1954,  p. 5.
Aug.    HPHS summer school ends tomorrow. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 3.
            New students must report for HPHS tests Monday. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 3.
            New high school building ready for fall term. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 3. Photo.
            School board's dirt fill rejected by council. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 3.
Dec.     School cornerstone to be laid Friday. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 7.
            Cornerstone ceremonies dedicate HPHS building. Dec. 9, 1954,  p. 3.
            HPHS Chest drive exceeds its goal. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 11.

HIGHLAND PARK HIGHLANDS

     See: Real Estate 

HIGHLAND  PARK HOSPITAL

Jan.      Highland Park Hospital giving routine chest x-rays to patients, employees. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 5.
            On hospital inspection tour. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 34.
 Feb.    HP Hospital has equipment to treat emergency cases. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Little coffee bar buys new microscope for HP Hospital. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 7.
            Woman's Auxiliary donates $12,500 to hospital project. Feb. 25, 1954, p. 4.
            HP Hospital receives $4000 bequest to aid construction program. Feb. 25, 1954, p. 9.
Mar.     Highland Park Hospital is true health center. History of hospital. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 5.
            Blue Cross tells of payments to local hospitals. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 4.
Apr.     Hospital installs auxiliary power unit. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 3.
            Radio-active isotope lab is established at HP Hospital. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 5.
            Set dedication of HP Hospital nurses' homes. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.
May     HP Hospital will dedicate nurses' homes Sunday. May 6, 1954, p. 3.
            Alcove Gift Shop to celebrate third birthday May 12. May 6, 1954, p. 9.
            HP Hospital reports gift of rocking bed. May 13, 1954,  p. 3.
            250 visitors inspect new nurses' homes. May 13, 1954,  p . 13.
July      Nurses' homes receive gifts. July 1, 1954,  p. 5.
            Air-cooling units given to hospital. July 8, 1954,  p . 4.
            Donate air conditioning units to hospital. Photo. July 15, 1954, p. 3.
            Bone bank established at HP Hospital. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
Sept.    Mothers' Aid gives check to hospital. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 7.
            Parking lot at HP Hospital being enlarged. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 3.
Oct.     Hospital offers parents-to-be free classes. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 24.
            Re-elect Edward A. Ravenscroft president of Hospital Foundation. Oct. 28, 1954, p. 5.   
Nov.    Hospital appoints medical officers, department heads. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Hospital report sums up 1954 as 'greatest year of service'. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 13.
Dec.     HP Hospital parking lot now in use. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 9. 

HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Jan.      New Year's is all quiet on  police front. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 5.
            Police chief gives six rules for winter auto safety. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 46.
            Joseph Zahnle joins HP police dept. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 3.
            Police visit council meeting to seek salary increase. Jan. 28, 1954,  p. 3.
Feb.     Understaffed, underpaid, cops' zeal undermined. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            At police station, it's dogs, dogs, dogs. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 4.
Mar.     Police take pay increase plea to council. Mar. 11, 1953,  p. 3.
            New officer puts HP police force at full strength. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 10.
            Men in blue in '32. Photo. May 11, 1954,  p. 79.
            Police department history shows valiant, comic incidents. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 90.
June     Police report cars lost and found. June 10, 1954,  p. 5.
July      Former police chief Martin Kopp returns for visit. July 22, 1954, p. 4.
Sept.    Murphy resigns from police force.  Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 4.
Oct.     This time they're 'taking' tickets. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 3.
            Alert police cooperation nabs burglar in flight. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 3.
Nov.    Two policemen request: 'Leaves or we regisn'. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Let's face it. (ed.) Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Let George do it. (ed.) Nov. 18, 1954, p. 3.
Dec.     HP regains full police strength: 19.  Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 3.  

HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mar.     Library tells story of city newspapers. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 18.
            HP Library has given 70 years of public service to the community. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 80. 
Apr.     Library keeps up with demands of our growing city. Apr. 8, 1954,   p. 5.
            High percentage of 'Best and Notable' books at library. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 34.
May     Library exhibits books of local authors in May. May 13, 1954,  p. 5.
            Library names Ohioan Joseph Pollock to head reader service. May 27, 1954,  p. 4.
June     Historical collection at library grows. June 3, 1954,  p. 14.
July      Public library receives relics from Indian mound. July 15, 1954, p. 7. 
            HP garden clubs decorate library with floral pieces. July 22, 1954,  p. 26.
Aug.    Public library has record collection for withdrawals. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 19.
            New charging machine speeds library service. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 5.
            Library's reading program helps solve kids' summer doldrums. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 9.
            Library board tells name of new cataloger. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 5.
Sept.    Public library sponsors three adult courses. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 5.
            Old year books, Ravinia programs, being sought by library. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 6.
Nov.    Friends of Library hold annual meeting, elect new officers. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Before violence, an outcry. (ed: teen-age behavior in the library) Dec. 16, 1954, p. 4.

HIGHWOOD, IL

June     Highwood appropriations bill for 1954-55 totals $179, 837.  June 3, 1954, p. 3.
            Memorial tribute viewed by many Highwood citizens. June 3, 1954,  p. 29.
            Highwood Legion Post to observe 25th anniversary. June 3, 1954,  p. 29.
            Annual appropriation bill. June 17, 1954,  p. 52---
            Summer program is being planned for Highwood children. June 17, 1954,  p. 58.
            City council passes annual appropriation bill Friday. June 17, 1954,  p. 60.
            Highwood Center will choose site for games party. June 17, 1954,  p. 60.
July      Highwood Fire Station gets new siren. July 1, 1954,  p. 29.
            HWD orders city vehicle tags for '55. July 15, 1954,  p. 45.
            Western Union seeks to close Highwood office. July 22, 1954,  p. 4.
            Highwood gets OK for improvements on Green Bay Road. July 22, 1954,  p. 5.
            Highwood Council discusses plans for new water mains. July 22, 1954,  p. 25.
            Hwd. tax levy remains at $45,000 for '54-'55. July 29, 1954,  p. 3.
            Council is asked to abandon alley to property owners. July 29, 1954,  p. 4.
            Will contest comes up in circuit court. (Richard Nordstrom) July 29, 1954, p. 4.
Aug.    Highwood Legion accepting bids for sale of home. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 4.
            Highwood city council awards Green Bay paving contract. Aug. 19, 1954, p. 3.
Sept.    Highwood will celebrate quiet Labor Day weekend. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 29.     
            Highwood raises pinball licenses from $100 to $200. Sept. 2, 1954, p. 29.
            Lutheran Church dedicates land for new chapel. Sept. 2, 1954, p. 29.
            Highwood honors fireman Paul Muzik for 23-year service. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 5.
            Highwood property owners ask discontinuance of alley. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 5.
            Highwood council vacates alley but reserves easement right. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 5.
Oct.     Highwood may gain $700 refund on fire insurance. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 3.
            Highwood hears paving project nearly finished. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 7.
            Recreation Center announces Hallowe'en weekend schedule. Oct. 28, 1954, p. 34.
            HWD Chest drive nears $2000. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 34.
Nov.    Firms contribute $644.30 to Highwood Chest drive. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 34.
            Mayor vs alderman as bells ring in Hwd.  Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
Dec.     Alderman Giambi quits Highwood city council.   Dec. 2, 1954, p. 41.
            HWD Zion Lutheran Church celebrates 80th anniversary.  Dec. 2, 1954, p. 41.
            Store owner tied, robbed by 3 in Hwd. Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 3.
            Highwood police chief accused in dog death. Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 5.

HIGHWOOD HOSPITAL

            Catholic nuns may manage Hwd. Hospital.  Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 25.

HISTORY

Feb.     Seek pictures of all oldtime HP residents. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
Mar.     City to mark 85th birthday this week. Mar. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            St. Johns into Highland Park. 100th anniversary of a name. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 3.
            Montage of photos on cover. Captions on p. 4. Mar. 11, 1954.
            Special issue: Mar. 11, 1954, in honor of 85th anniversary of Highland Park.
            Montage of photos on cover of Mar. 11th issue. Captions on page 4.
            The big train wreck (1908) cheery wave causes big train wreck. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 22.
            Questions on lawn tennis? Talk to John Carver, 1892 photo. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 28.
            Women's Club in 1892. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 27.
            Highland Park's oldest hotel. Photo. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 83.
            Memoirs of a city by a man who loved it as it was: Sidney Morris. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 86.
            Early days recalled by S. P. Loesch. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 89.
June     Students dig for red men's traces in HP. June 24, 1954,  p. 5.
July      Find relics of Indian civilization.  July 1, 1954,  p. 7.
            H.P. history to be subject of talk. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 5.

HOLIDAYS

Apr.     Easter writings by various local clergymen appear in the April 15th issue.
May     Services will honor war dead Monday. May 29, 1954,  p. 3.
June     Laud war dead in Memorial Day services here. June 3, 1954,  p. 3.
            Hold Memorial Weekend rites here. June 10, 1954,  p. 3.
            Legion asks HP Flag Day participation. June 10, 1954,  p. 5.
            Council OKs plans for two July 4 fireworks shows. June 24, 1954,  p. 3.
July      Yacht Club plans annual fireworks display Sunday. July 1, 1954,  p. 3. 
Nov.     Group opens action here to put Christ back in Christmas. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 3.
            Thanksgiving thoughts by local clergy appear throughout the issue. Nov. 25, 1954.

HORSES

            Plans are under way for second annual Trinity Horse Show. May 13, 1954, p. 16.
            Trinity Horse Show promises to be gala all-day outing for families. May 27, 1954, p. 18.

HOSPITALS

            Mothers' Aid pledges $300,000 to Lying -in Hospital for research.   Oct. 7, 1954, p. 20.

HOUSES/ ESTATES

            Robert W. Patton home, 1896. Photo, history. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 14.
            Snites unearth original deed of early home. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 19. Photo.
            There are spirits in the bottom of their garden. 1407 Waverly. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 29.
            'Tower House' is Sheridan landmark. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 33.
            Nathan Ruekberg house built by Wm. Wright in 1875. 2785 Oak St. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 30.
            Hold tour of five gardens, homes to help sick children. June 24, 1954,  p. 25.

ISRAEL

            Israel's progress will be subject of future N. S. meetings. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 4.
            N.S. Israel bond campaign reaches $100,000 in sales. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 23.

LAKE COUNTY, IL

            GOP keeps firm hold in county’s official canvass. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 3.

LAKE MICHIGAN

            Beaches' official opening planned for tomorrow. June 17, 1954,  p. 3.
            Beaches open; Park District hires 6 guards. June 24, 1954,  p. 3.
            Park Board closes beaches after 11 p.m. July 1, 1954,  p. 5.
            Beach or dump? It’s up to you. (ed.) Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 4.

LAWS/LEGISLATION

            Launch information drive on Blue Ballot Reapportionment Amendment. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 3.
            Vote 'yes' on the Blue Ballot.  (ed.) Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 4.
            Blue Ballot activity is heightened. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 3.
            Blue Ballot questions. (ed.) Oct. 7, 1954,   p. 4.
            Jalopy, new car dramatize need for Blue Ballot.  Oct. 28, 1954, p. 5.

LAWSUITS

            Charge HP man with embezzling $25,000 from firm. June 10, 1954,  p. 3.
            Plan hearing July 16 for HP man charged with stealing funds. July 1, 1954, p. 5.
            Theft case continued. July 15, 1954, p. 3.
            Grand jury indicts Highland Parker on embezzlement charge. July 22, 1954, p. 3.
            Pleads innocent to embezzling charge; hearing today. July 29, 1954,  p. 3.
            HP man’s trial on embezzling charges set for Sept. Aug. 5, 1954, p. 3.
            Bertucci seeks $25,000 in tavern shooting. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 3.
            HP man’s trial on embezzling charges set for Oct. 4. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 4.
            Indict assailant of Henry Bertucci on assault charge. Sept. 23, 1954, p. 5.
            Roger S. McKee sentenced to 1-5 yrs. for embezzlement. Oct. 14, 1954, p. 5.
            Bertucci assault case against bartender to be heard Nov. 15. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 9.
            Case against bartender continued until Jan. 21. Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 3.
            2 HP lawyers win $225,000 injury case for girl, 6.  Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 5.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

            League of Women Voters organizes new service here. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 3.  

LEAMING, JOSEPH  F.

            Joseph F. Leaming, long time resident, dies at age of 96.  May 6, 1954,  p. 3. 

LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

            Lincoln expert debunks some well-known 'facts'. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 5.

LONG-TIME RESIDENTS

            Blasier, Delmer - Former vault guard to be 85 tomorrow. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 79.
            Moroneys are Highland Park pioneer family. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 46.
            Ralph, Wm.- Wm. Ralph stays young planning, planting a garden. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 54.
            Rectenwald, Wm.- Pioneer settler is 85. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 15.
            Ronan, Frank-  Frank Ronan has 85 years with city. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 7.
            Waite, Clara- Miss Clara Waite, lifelong resident, 85 this year. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 22.

MAYORS OF HIGHLAND PARK

            Frank P. Hawkins leads parade of 24 HP mayors. History. (column) Mar. 11, 1954, p. 3.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

            Blue Cross tells of payments to local hospitals. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 4. 

MISSING PERSONS

            Highland Parker Kenneth Bock missing since last Thursday. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3.
            Kenneth Bock still missing. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 4.
            Bock disappearance still a mystery. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.

MOSQUITOES

            What city can, can't do about pesky skeeters. June 10, 1954,  p. 3.

MUSIC

            Badura-Skoda to appear at HPHS Monday. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 5.
            Music Club hears program at home of Mrs. Boynton. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 15.
            3 HPHS students vie for honors in music contests. May 6, 1954,  p. 30.
            Suburban Singers, Flute and Fiddle Club perform Tuesday. June 17, 1954,   p. 4.
            Suburban Singers to entertain at Downey VA Hospital. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 4.
            Garino Festival Band to play in Armed Services Day program. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 25.
            Community Christmas concert to be  held Dec. 19 at Elm Place. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 10.
            HPHS will give annual Christmas concert Sunday. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 14.

NATIVE AMERICANS

            Trinity scouts host troop of Koshare Indians. June 24, 1954,  p. 4.
            Students dig for red men's traces in HP. June 24, 1954,  p. 5.
            Find relics of Indian civilization. July 1, 1954,  p. 7.
            Public library receives relics from Indian mound. July 15, 1954,  p. 7.

NEWSPAPERS

            Library tells story of city newspapers. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 18.
           NEWS wins top awards in state contest. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 3.

NORTH SHORE

            North Shore building records show reasonably steady gains. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. A1   Special section follows p. 26.
            Builder, Les Simon, launches extensive program of development. Oct. 7, 1954, p. A-4  

NORTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH ASS'N

            Mental Health unit seeks solutions to old age problems. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 9.
            N.S. Mental Health Association compiles list of ‘Child’ films. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 7.

NORTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

            Mental Health Clinic offers help anyone might need. Apr. 29, 1954, p. 5.
            Mental Health Clinic launches fund drive to maintain services. Apr. 29, 1954, p. 5.
            Mental Health fund drive in 2nd week; goal is $36,500. May 6, 1954, p. 3.
            Illinois observes mental health week. May 13, 1954,  p. 4.
            North Shore Mental Health Clinic open to visitors Saturday. May 20, 1954,   p. 5.
            Dr. Marian Toplin named Mental Health Clinic head. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 5.

NURSERY SCHOOLS

            Highland Park Nursery School has openings for afternoon sessions. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 13.
            Nursery school (Ravinia Nursery School) gains state license, praise. May 27, 1954, p. 29.
            Community Nursery slates opening of summer play group. June 3, 1954, p. 21.
            HP Community Nursery School is granted state license. July 1, 1954,  p. 33.
            HP Nursery School taking applications for September term. Aug. 19, 1954, p. 11.
            HP Nursery School urges enrollment of pre-school children. Aug. 26, 1954, p. 11.
            Plan course on nursery volunteer work. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 6. 
            State requirements. Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 27.

NURSES/NURSING

            Name Visiting Nurse Ass'n committees. Jan. 28, 1954,  p. 4.
            Visiting nurse makes 103 calls in January. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 5.
            Visiting nurse reports at monthly meeting.   Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
            Visiting nurse made 69 calls here in March. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 4.
            Doctors OK methods of visiting nurse. June 3, 1954,  p. 30.
            VNA receives $200 for cure of cancer cases. July 22, 1954,  p. 18.
            Employ part-time aide to help visiting nurse. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 4.
            Visiting Nurse Association elects officers, directors. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 3.    

OBITUARIES

* Indicates early settler or descendant thereof.

            Allen, Mrs. Willard S., Mar. 18, 1954, p. 46.
            Anderson, Charles Edward, carpenter. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 50.
            Athanos, Gust, restaurateur. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 46
            Baldauf, Arthur J.  June 17, 1954, p. 10.
            Barnet, Margaret, homemaker. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 46.
            Beard, Mary, homemaker. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 42.
            Beers, Emily S., homemaker. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 38.
            Benjamin, Julius, founder: Benjamin Bros. Hotel Supply Co. Apr. 8, 1954, p. 54.
            Bernardini, Primo, gardener. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 39.
            Blasier, Delmer Marcus, traveling salesman. June 17, 1954, p. 10.
            Blasier, Rose, homemaker, poultry raiser. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 92.
            Baughman, Mrs. Reuel, homemaker. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 34.
            Behrens, Mrs. Henry, homemaker. Sept. 16, 1954,  p. 42.
            Boughman, Mrs. Richard H., homemaker. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 34.
            Branigar, Richard, attorney, real estate man. July 29, 1954, p. 30..
            Bray, Robert J., May 20, 1954,  p. 62.
            Brody, Mrs. Joseph, homemaker. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 42.
            Brown, Shelby, war casualty. Mar. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            Butler, Jonnetta T., homemaker.   May 27, 1954,  p. 42.
            Cameron, Robert C., employee: Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Nov. 18, 1954, p. 46.
            Caringella, Joseph, construction worker. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 34.
            Carlson, David, stationary engineer. June 10, 1954,  p. 9. 
            Castellani, Frank, gardener. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 34.
            Castelli, Pillegrino, gardener. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 34.
            Childs, Alfred F., jet engine technician. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 34.
            Clingman, Mattie, homemaker.  Apr. 29, 1954, p. 46.
            Coale, Henry Kelso, realtor, employee Chicago, N.Shore,  Milwaukee RR. Aug. 26, 1954, p. 7.   
            Cobb, Daniel L., former postmaster Highland Park. Feb. 18, 1954, p. 5.
            Cook, Theodore Alfred, Capt. USAF reserve. Aug. 26, 1954, p. 7.
            Cooley, James T., furniture salesman.  May 27, 1954,  p. 34.
            Corsetti, Amelio, construction worker. Nov. 18, 1954, p. 46.
            Corso, Mrs. Antonio, homemaker. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 42. 
            Costanzini, Mrs. Joseph, homemaker. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 38.
            Coughlin, William, Ft. Sheridan employee. Dec. 2, 1954,  p. 42.
            Creigh, Frederick Tuttle. Mar. 4, 1954,  p. 34.
            Cullen, Harry, coachman for Mayor Patton, HP. Streets Dept. employee.  Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 42.
            DeMenza, Salvatore, North Shore Railroad employee. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 10.
            Dennis, Mrs. James F., homemaker. Nov. 25, 1954,  p. 34.
            Detmer, Howard F., partner: Dempsey-Detmer Investment Bankers. Apr. 29, 1954, p. 38.
            Deuchler, Philip, roofing division mgr. Celotex Corp. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 39.
            DeVenanzo, Severino, plumbing contractor. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 10.
            Dewey, Mrs. John Matthew, homemaker. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 34.
            Dillon, Elizabeth, homemaker. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 34.
            Dodson, Cyril B., retired British military officer. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 38.
            Donner, Charles A., Lake County sheriff's office employee. Aug. 19, 1954, p. 38.
            Eckert, Charles, taxi dispatcher. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 42.
            Epstein, Anna, former v.p.: Grayslake Gelatine Co. Apr. 29, 1954, p. 38.
            Ernst, William John, tool designer. June 3, 1954,  p.  38.  
            Esdale, Mrs. Thomas, homemaker. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 39.
            Evans, Arthur E., co-founder: Highland Park News. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 38.
            Fenton, Mrs. Irvin R., journalist. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 26.
            Fisher, Sophie, restaurant worker. Dec. 16, 1954,  p. 54.
            FitzGerald, Miss Mary Cecile. Feb. 18, 1954, p. 38.   *
            Flint, Miss Henrietta. July 22, 1954,  p. 7.
            Fox, Jane. Feb. 18, 1954, p. 38.
            Fucik, Agnes M., homemaker. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 38.
            Fucik, Edward James, v.p. Fitzsimons & Connell Dredge & Pier. Oct. 7, 1954, p. 49.
            Gallagher, Miss Nellie, May 27, 1954,   p. 42.
            Garnett, Joseph B., former mayor: Highland Park. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 3.
            Garrity, William A., grocer. July 15, 1954,  p. 54. *
            George, Mrs. Arthur A., homemaker. Jan. 28, 1954,  p. 33.
            Gerking, Wilhelmina, (Minnie) homemaker. July 22, 1954,  p. 7.
            Getz, Elizabeth, pianist. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 34.
            Gherardini, Clara, homemaker. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 46.
            Ghini, Vincent, WWII veteran. July 15, 1954, p. 54. 
            Giese, George L., auto mechanic at Ft. Sheridan. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 92.
            Glader, George, employee: Bowman Dairy. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 49.
            Goodman, Lydia, homemaker. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 10.
            Graff, Thomas W., president: Filmcote Co. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 7.
            Greenberg, Roy C., president: Laminite Plastics. Dec. 23, 1954, p. 7.
            Greene, George G., teacher.  Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 34.
            Hamilton, Dr. Baker, dentist, Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 3.
            Hansen, Edith, beautician. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 5.  
            Hansmann, Elwood, patent lawyer. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 45.
            Harper, Blanche C., homemaker. Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 42.
            Harris, Gertrude Alvina, homemaker. July 22, 1954,  p. 5.
            Harrison, Mrs. William, homemaker. May 20, 1954, p. 62.
            Harsh, Clara, music teacher. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 38.
            Holland, Arnold B., active in merchandise exchange. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 50.   
            Holmsted, Egil  K., Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 34.
            Hoyt, William S., plumber. Mar. 25, 1954, p. 31.
            Hughes, Mrs. George, homemaker. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 46.
            Jennings, Miss Myra Ellen.  Jan. 7, 1954, p. 38.
            Johnson, Mrs. Harry S., homemaker. May 27, 1954,  p. 34.
            Johnson, John S., gardener. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 38.
            Johnson, Peter, former sexton: HP Presbyterian Church. Oct. 7, 1954, p. 49.
            Kampe. Josephine B., homemaker. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 42.
            Kelly, John Savage, author. Sept. 9, 1954, p. 34. *
            Keogh, Prudence, auto accident victim. Nov. 18, 1954, p. 3.
            Kettner, Elizabeth F., homemaker. Jan. 28, 1954,  p. 33
            Kirby, George A., Ft. Sheridan employee. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 38.
            Kohn, Walter C., owner: Walko, Inc. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 34.
            Kovich, Christopher N., infant. Dec. 23, 1954, p. 7.
            Kraatz, William J., poultry salesman. May 6, 1954, p. 6.
            Kramer, Albert J., employee: International Harvester Corp. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 34.
            Krueger, Amelia F., homemaker. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 42.
            Krueger, Emma B., homemaker. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 34.
            Krueger, Walter J., school custodian. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 50.
            Lamb, Louise R., homemaker. Dec. 23, 1954, p. 7.
            Larson, Oscar, partner in H.P. Ice Company and Larson's Garage. Mar. 25, 1954, p. 31.
            Leaming, Joseph F., alderman, school board member. May 6, 1954, p. 3.
            Lichtwalt, Mrs. Frank Sr., homemaker. Jan. 14, 1954,  p. 34.
            Lind, Mrs. Stanley, homemaker.   Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 46.
            Linden, Rev. Herbert, pastor: Zion Lutheran Church, Highwood. May 27, 1954, p. 3.
            Lindquist, John A., executive: Packing House By-Products. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 42.
            McCabe, Elizabeth, governess. July 29, 1954, p. 30.
            McCord, Downer, attorney. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 42.
            McLaughlin, Mary McClory, homemaker. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 46.
            McLeran, William Wells, painter. Jan. 7, 1954,  p. 38.
            Mack, John M. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 34.
            Mann, James Patrick, infant. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 42.
            Mann, Joseph L., traveling salesman. June 10, 1954,  p. 9.
            Martin, James L., investment banker. May 27, 1954,  p. 5.
            Melchiorre, August V., landscape gardener. June 24, 1954,  p. 6.
            Millen, Geroge M. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 46.
            Minorini, Amabile, homemaker. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 49.
            Moore, Elaine, child. Apr. 15, 1954, p. 46.
            Moroney, Esther, homemaker. June 24, 1954,  p. 6. 
            Morrison, Mrs. James C., sec/treasurer Visiting Nurses Ass'n. Feb. 25, 1954, p. 34.
            Natenberg, Arnold: president, founder: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. Aug. 5,1954,  p. 50.
            Neff, Isabelle G., homemaker. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 31.
            Nelson, Agnes W., homemaker. Apr. 29, 1954, p. 38.  
            O'Connell, Joseph J. Jr., school principal. May 27, 1954,  p. 34.
            Ohlwein, Mrs. Adam, homemaker. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 7.
            Olson, Axel, construction engineer. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 10.
            Olson, Martin Nels, landscape gardener. Aug. 12, 1954, p. 9.
            Olson, Roy Albert, contractor. June 24, 1954,  p. 6. 
            Osborn, Howard L., owner: Ozzie's Service Station. May 20, 1954,  p. 4.
            Peabody, Mrs. Orren S., homemaker. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 38.
            Pearce, Mrs. William, homemaker. Mar. 18, 1954, p. 46. 
            Peddle, Edward W.  Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 3.
            Perlman, Elias, real estate developer. Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 42.
            Pflaezer, Mrs. David, homemaker. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 49.
            Pickering, Mrs. Robert Hull, homemaker. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 34.
            Quattrini, Dan, construction business operator. Oct. 28, 1954,  p. 10.
            Rankin, Mrs. Leslie A., homemaker. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 49.
            Rankin, Robert Leslie, child. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 38.
            Ratcliffe, Jean C., homemaker. May 6, 1954, p. 6.
            Ratner, Eliot, child. Nov. 18, 1954, p. 46.
            Rectenwald, William. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 46. *
            Rhinesmith, John William, NW railroad executive. May 6, 1954, p. 46.
            Rico, Antonio, cabinet maker. May 27, 1954,  p. 42.
            Ringdahl, Anna, homemaker.  May 13, 1954,  p. 42.
            Risjord, Mrs. Norman C., registered nurse, anesthetist. July 1, 1954, p. 33.
            Robinson,  Anna D., homemaker. Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 42. 
            Roggiani, Pio, pool room owner/operator. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 34.
            Rose, Dr. John, optometrist. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 92.
            Rudolph, Jacob, Glencoe police chief. July 15, 1954,  p. 54.
            Rudolph, Rose Margaret. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 34. 
            Russell, Mrs. Thomas, homemaker. Mar. 25, 1954, p. 31.
            Ruwitch, Thelma F., homemaker. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 34. 
            Santi, Bruno, foreman: Highwood Street Dept. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 42.
            Sarrett, Lew, poet, teacher. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 5.
            Schwartz, Mrs. Edward, homemaker. May 13, 1954,   p. 42
            Sellery, Elizabeth, founder: Ravinia Woman's Club. July 29, 1954,  p. 30.
            Shaw, Augustus, guard: Kleinschmidt Labs. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 38. 
            Shelton, Albert, civil engineer. May 27, 1954,  p. 34.  
            Shuman, George J., butcher. Apr. 8, 1954,  p. 54.
            Siegele, Mrs. Joseph N., homemaker. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 42.
            Sills, Marcia Sue, infant. May 20, 1954,  p. 62.
            Solomon, Nathan, U.S. Treasury Dept. employee. July 22, 1954,  p. 7. 
            Spani, Joseph, gardener. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 42.
            Stein, Mrs. Phillip, homemaker. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 49.
            Stine, Betty Marks, homemaker. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 28. 
            Studeny, Mrs. Josef, homemaker. June 10, 1954,  p. 9.
            Teets, Harry, civil engineer at Ft. Sheridan. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 38.
            Templeton, Frank H., employee: Gillis Lumber Co. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 54.
            Thorson, Mrs. Charles B., homemaker. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 34. 
            Tomei, Mrs. Luigi, homemaker. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 38.
            Truax, Evva  Egan, local historian.  Mar. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Tuggle, Robert B., telephone technician, U.S. Army Signal Corps. Nov. 11, 1954, p. 38.
            Warren, Lillian, homemaker. July 29, 1954,  p. 30.
            Weisfuss, George T., manager for Oscar Mayer  & Co. June 3, 1954,  p. 38.
            Werhane, Jerry, 15, auto accident victim. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 12.
            Wetherton, Alma, nurse. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 28.
            Wierbza, Jack. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 54.
            Wilson, Albert E., attorney, asst. dean: John Marshall Law School. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 38.
            Wilson, Clarence V., employee: Photopress, Inc. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 42.
            Wolf, Sally H., homemaker. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 9.
            Wollner, Moritz, upholstery store owner. July 22, 1954,  p. 7.
            Wrenn, Philip W., manufacturer, banker, broker. Dec. 2, 1954, p. 10.
            Wrenn, Edwin. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 34. *
            Zahnle, Mrs. James, homemaker. Apr. 8, 1954,  p. 54.
            Zimmer, Roy B., carpenter, contractor. Apr. 29, 1954, p. 46.

PARKING

Jan.      City must decide on use of streets for parking or driving. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 3.
Feb.     How long do You need for parking in business area? Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 3. 
            Questionnaire. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 4.    
            Questionnaire shows HP is short 1,225 parking spots. Feb. 18, 1954,  p. 5.
            Parking survey will continue until Saturday. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
Mar.     Survey shows more parking space needed. Mar. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
Apr.     City hires traffic firm to make parking study. Apr. 15, 1954,  p. 3.
July      Survey shows city's parking needs. July 1, 1954,  p . 3.
            C. of C. vows battle in parallel parking proposal. July 15, 1954, p. 3.
            City returns parking area to William Pearl. July 29, 1954,  p. 3.
Aug.    Final report recommends shift to parallel parking. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 3.  
            Community Chest receives street dance permission. (Council discussion of parking question included in this report.) Aug. 26, 1954, p. 3.
Sept.    C. of C. gets state okay to keep diagonal parking. Sept. 16, 1954, p. 3.
            Council action assures city best-dressed parking meters. Sept. 23, 1954, p. 5.
Oct.     City council seeks added off-street parking space. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 5.
Nov.    Installation of new parking meters is under way here. Nov. 18, 1954,  p . 5.
            HP city council votes 125 new parking meter. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 3.  

PARKS AND RECREATION

            Something for everyone - that's Recreation Dept. aim. Mar. 11, 1954,  p . 81.
            Plan artificial ice skating rink for North Shore. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 4.
            Recreation Dept. announces plans for summer play. June 3, 1954.  p. 28.
            Discuss plans for new public swimming pool. June 10, 1954,   p. 5.
            Let's pool our resources. (ed.) July 8, 1954,  p. 4.
            Community swimming pool. Promotional pages. July 8, 1954, pp. 19--
            Contributions start rolling in for new pool. July 15, 1954,   p. 5.
            Recreation Center will provide varied programs. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 15.
            Improvements are under way in three parks. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 3.
            Sidney Frisch appointed to HP recreation board. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 5.
            Plan campaign to raise funds for public pool. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 3.
            Young people will frolic at Center New Year’s Eve. Dec. 23, 1954, p. 3.
            Pool fund drive begins tomorrow. Dec. 30, 1954, p. 3. 

PHYSICIANS

            Horse 'n buggy doctor is jet propelled at age 82. Dr. H. B. Roberts. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 32.
            Medical Society will honor two octogenarians: H.B. Roberts, G. H. West. Apr. 15, 1954,  p. 5. 
            Honored by colleagues: Roberts, West. Photo. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 5.
            Fete county’s oldest practicing physician on 83rd birthday. Dr. H.B. Roberts.  Nov. 4, 1954, p. 12.

POLIO

            Slight victory against polio in March of Dimes campaign. Jan. 7, 1954,  p. 5.
            Plead for more in 1954 March of Dimes campaign. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 5.
            Emergency drive for polio fund opens Monday. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 3.
            Report first 1954 polio cases here; launch fund drive. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 3.
            Kids' charity work raises polio funds. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 26.
            Report season's third polio case in Highland Park. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 3.  
            City nurse reports fourth polio victim. Sept. 9, 1954,  p. 3.
            Mrs. J. C. Hayes suffers polio attack. Sept. 30, 1954,  p. 10. 
            Polio foundation may offer vaccine to Lake County children in spring. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 4.

POLITICAL PARTIES

            GOP rally will bring hopefuls before public. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 3.
            Establish GOP headquarters in Highland Park. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 5.
            Demos sponsor several meetings in HP this week. Oct. 14, 1954,  p. 4.
            GOP keeps firm h old on county’s official canvass. Nov. 11, 1954,   p. 3. 

POLLOCK, JOSEPH M.

            Library names Ohioan to head reader service.  May 27, 1954,  p. 4. 

PREJUDICE

            Youth leaders plan talks to fight prejudice. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 5.

RAILROADS

Feb.     NS Line again asks to abandon Shore route. Feb. 4, 1954, p. 3.
            Council votes to oppose Shore Line abandonment. Feb. 11, 1954,  p . 3.
Mar.     Highland Park crack train in 1881. Photo. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 46.
Apr.     NW will start crossing gates work shortly. Apr. 1, 1954, p. 3.
            North Western RR schedules new stop. Apr. 8, 1954,   p. 7.
            Installation work on NW crossing gates to start in 2 weeks. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.
May     Snafu slows up work start on crossing gates. May 20, 1954,  p. 3.
June     Start installation of automatic gates at Central Ave. Monday. June 10, 1954,  p. 5.
July      Council approves signals at dangerous crossings. July 1, 1954,  p. 3.
            Automatic gates will be installed at three crossings here soon. July 22, 1954,  p. 3.
            End testimony in Shore Line route abandonment plan. July 22, 1954,  p. 3.
Sept.    Materials shortages delay installation of automatic RR gates. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 3.
Nov.    Two commissions weigh Shore Line abandonment plea. Nov. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            Auto crashes into railroad crossing gate. Nov. 25, 1954, p. 3.
Dec.     ‘400’ crashes into railroad crossing in Highwood. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 3.    

RAVINIA PARK

            The Ravinia Park story-44 years of music under the stars. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 42.
            Ballet Theatre will give pre-season series at Ravinia. June 3, 1954,  p. 9.
            Ravinia Park opens tonight with Ballet Theater program. June 24, 1954,  p. 5.
            Three soloists featured at Ravinia contests this week. July 1, 1954,  p. 5.
            Monteux, Fiedler share Ravinia podium this week. July 29, 1954,  p. 5. 

REAL ESTATE

            Highland Park man, Ralph Stolkin, buys Florida town - Lake Park - and  adjacent property. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 30.
            Manilow to open model homes for inspection in November.  H.P. Highlands. Oct. 7, 1954, p. B-8. Special Real Estate section after p. 26.

RECTENWALD, WILLIAM

            Wm. Rectenwald dead at 85. Member of early settler family., Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 46.

RESCUES

            Three telephone employees cited for heroic rescue. July 15, 1954, p. 5.
            Dario Bonetti shot attempting to protect boy.  July 22, 1954,  p. 3.
            Dario Bonetti returns to work after operation. Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 5. 

ROADS AND STREETS

            City must decide on use of streets for parking or driving. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 3.
            South St. Johns was 1912 thorn in civic side. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 46.
            West Park Avenue bumpy? Fixing it takes time. June 3, 1954,  p. 3.
            City drops Sheridan Rd. resurfacing for present. June 17, 1954,  p . 3.
            Start re-paving using new funds from car stickers. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 3.
            City, residents give views on Ridge Rd. ruts. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 3.
            State officials attend meeting on toll road. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 3.   

ROOSEVELT, ELEANOR

            Eleanor Roosevelt to address forum in Glencoe Temple. Jan. 7, 1954,  p. 5.

SARRETT, LEW

            Lew Sarrett, poet-teacher, dies. Aug. 26, 1954,  p . 3.

SCHOOLS

Jan.      Music School asks permit to build on Country Day grounds. Jan. 7, 1954,  p. 15.
Mar.     Parochial school's story is one of faith over disaster. Immaculate Conception School.   Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 53.
Apr.     Voters will elect school board members Saturday. Apr. 8, 1954,  p. 3.
            School board candidates all win offices. Apr. 15, 1954,  p. 3.
May     West Ridge PTA explores ways to keep classes small. May 13, 1954,  p. 5.
            Public grade schools to graduate 221. May 27, 1954,  p. 5.
June     39 pupils to be graduated from Catholic school. June 10, 1954,  p. 22.
Aug.    Annual financial statement of Township School Treasurer. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 12.
Nov.    Circulate petitions here for more school funds. Nov. 18, 1954,  p. 5.
Dec.     5 families here share in school funding program (N. Shore Country Day School)  Dec. 23, 1954, p. 9.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 107

            School District 107 caucus group to meet Monday. Feb. 11, 1954, p. 5.
            School District 107 caucus nominates 2 men: J. Ross, D. Harris. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 5.
            From a little log house to Dist. 107, a progress report. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 50.
            Dist. 107 teachers return for pre-school meetings. Aug. 19, 1954,  p. 5. 
            Green Bay School will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Oct. 7, 1954, p. 35.
            At Green Bay School's anniversary.  Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 5.
            Braeside School plans bus service beginning Nov. 22. Nov. 11, 1954, p. 5.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 108

            Plan Dist. 108 school census in February. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3
            District 108 caucus groups to nominate board members. Jan. 28, 1954,  p. 5.
            District 108 names candidates to fill school board jobs. Mar. 4, 1954,  p. 3.
            School District 108 history goes back to 1 room in 1860. Mar. 11, 1954, p. 49.
            Dist. 108 ponders plea to meet standards. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
            New teachers will greet District 108 pupils this fall. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 5.
            Edgewood forced to issue report cards, drop parent conferences. Oct. 21, 1954, p. 5.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 109

            School Dist. 109 to hold vote Sat. May 6, 1954,   p. 3.
            Voters approve sale of Dist. 109 lots. May 13, 1954,  p. 5.   

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 111

            District 111 caucus endorses Crews and Cummings. Feb. 25, 1954, p. 4.
            District 111 given 10-acre tract of land. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
            District 111 school board makes survey. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 44.
            Oak Terrace opens Sept. 7; name faculty additions. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 25.
            School Dist. 111 ponders big expansion problems. Oct. 14, 1954, p. 29.  

SENIOR CITIZENS

            Discuss planned home for elderly NS residents. Apr. 22, 1954,  p. 4.

SEWAGE SYSTEMS

            City seeks state OK on plans for septic tank tests. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.

            Council OKs water bill hike to provide sewer study. May 27, 1954,  p. 3. 

SMITH, JESSE LOWE

            'Sentimental Journey' is planned by teachers. Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 6.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

            Real Estate and Home Section. Oct. 7, 1954, after p. 26.

SPEECH/SPEECH DISORDERS

            Column: Speaking of Speech appears each week. Paging varies.

SPORTS

            Pitcher Virgil Trucks bats 1.000 with convalescent youngster Mavor Hedberg.  Aug. 5, 1954, p. 5.

STREET LIGHTS

            Petition seeks new lights in business district.  Mar. 18, 1954,  p. 3.

STUPEY CABIN

            Photo. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 38.

TAXATION/TAXES

      See also: Assessments.

            HP merchants pay nearly $500,000 in retail taxes. Jan. 7, 1954, p. 4.
            Higher tax bills coming soon; boosts due to OK of bond issues. June 10, 1954,  p. 3.
            JPs crack down on Highland Park tax delinquents. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 3.  

TEACHERS

            Latin teacher Alice Anderson wins grant, will study ancient Greece. May 6, 1954, p. 5.
            Former teachers hold reunion. (Elm Place and Green Bay Schools) May 6, 1954, p. 29.
            Art teachers give Wellington Grays farewell party. May 20, 1954,  p. 5.

TEENAGERS

            'Acteenuate' the positive: series of essays written for the NEWS by HPHS students.  Topics and paging vary.
            Arrest teen-agers in car stolen from Montana mayor. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 5. 
            Teen-agers' problems under consideration at PTA meet tonight. Mar. 4, 1954, p. 4.
            4 HP youths face trial for fighting police. Apr. 8, 1954, p. 3.
            Teen-agers to come to trial in county court. May 6, 1954,  p. 3. 
            Edgewood PTA studies problems of pre-teeners. Nov. 18, 1954, p. 4.
            Before violence, an outcry. (ed.: teen-ager behavior at library) Dec. 16, 1954, p. 4.

TELEPHONES

            Telephone Co. manager cites growth. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 50.
            Illinois Bell seeks new rate boost. Feb. 25, 1954,  p. 5.
            Three telephone workers cited for heroic rescue. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
            Start installing long distance dial equipment. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 5.
            Telephone Co. says 'Y'all come' to open house. Oct. 21, 1954,  p. 3.
            2000 residents attend telephone open house. Nov. 15, 1954, p. 5. 

TENTHOUSE THEATRE

            City council grants zoning permit allowing Tenthouse to operate on new site. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 3.
            Tenthouse Theatre opens June 11 with 'The Fourposter'.  Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 28.
            'Home at Seven' ends Tenthouse's summer season. Sept. 2, 1954,, p. 9.

THEATER

            "Rumpelstiltskin" to appear Saturday on stage at Tothouse. Aug. 5, 1954, p. 28.
            Music Theater gives Kerns' "Show Boat". Aug. 12, 1954,  p. 4.
            Final production at Music Theater. Aug. 26, 1954,  p. 28. 

TRAFFIC

            City council to consider plan for better traffic enforcement in HP. Jan. 14, 1954, p. 3.
            Traffic safety analysis heard by city groups. Dec. 16, 1954, p. 3.
            Council approves traffic lights. Dec. 23, 1954,  p. 5.

TREES

            Find 1st case of Dutch Elm disease here; remove tree. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 3.

TRUAX, EVVA EGAN

            Evva Egan Truax, city historian, is dead at 76. Mar. 4, 1954,  p. 3.

U. S. ARMY

            Army 'invades' city in mock field problem. Aug. 25, 1954,  p. 5. Photos.

U. S. POST OFFICE

            Mails must go through -- but what we must go through. Feb. 11, 1954,  p. 3.
            Postal workers seek pay increase. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 9.
            Post office will occupy new site sometime in Aug. June 24, 1954,  p. 3.
            Set dedication of post office for October 12. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 45.
            New post office open for business. Sept. 2, 1954,  p. 4.
            Service Clubs will dedicate post office. Sept. 23, 1954,  p. 3.
            Parade opens new post office ceremonies. Sept. 30, 1954, p. 3.
            Dedicate post office in rites Wednesday. Oct. 7, 1954,  p. 5.
            Ceremonies dedicate new post office. Oct. 21, 1954, p. 3.
            Post office to keep long hours for Yule week. Dec. 9, 1954, p. 3.     

UTILITIES

            Public Service raises rates here Monday. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 8.
            Electric companies to take leading part in atomic power plant development. Oct. 21, 1954, p. 35.

WAR CASUALTIES

            Shelby Brown died in Korea; official word. Mar. 18, 1954,  p. 3.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

            Tilly isn’t tidy anymore. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 3.

WATER

            City's water works keeps pace with increased demand. Mar. 11, 1954,  p. 11.
            City council tables fluoridation indefinitely. Aug. 13, 1954.  p. 3.
            Of mice and men. (ed.) May 13, 1954,  p. 4.
            Windmill tilting in 1954. (ed.)  May 20, 1954,  p. 4.
            Council OKs water bill hike to provide sewer study. May 27, 1954,  p. 3.
            The bogus bogeyman. (ed.) June 24, 1954,  p. 4.
            No water shortage in Highland Park despite great use. Aug. 5, 1954,  p. 45.
            Vets groups to poll city on fluoridation. Sept. 2, 1954, p. 3.
            Ballots go out to 500 HP residents on fluoride issue. Nov. 11, 1954,  p. 3.     

WEATHER

            Wintry weather snarls traffic on city streets. Jan. 21, 1954, p. 5.
            Ice and fog cause auto mishaps here. Jan. 28, 1954,  p. 3.
            Snow and ice cause small accidents. Feb. 4, 1954,  p. 6.
            Weather potpourri keeps spring waiting in wings. Apr. 1, 1954,  p. 5.

WILBUR, BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM

            Gen. Wilbur to talk on Africa. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 3.
            City's newest author is Brig. Gen. William H. Wilbur. Mar. 25, 1954,  p. 5
            Gen. Wilbur book club guest. Nov. 4, 1954, p. 13.

ZONING

            Jan. 15 brings court hearing on zone case. Jan. 7, 1954,  p. 3.
            Building, zoning codes make junk yard mess. Jan. 7, 1954,  p. 3.
            Judge dismisses petition for housing zone changes. Jan. 21, 1954,  p. 3.
            City council grants zoning permit allowing Tenthouse to operate on new site. Jan. 28, 1954, p. 3.
            Seek zone change to erect duplexes in Braeside area. Apr. 29, 1954,  p. 3.
            Judson Avenue rezoning plan stirs protests. June 24, 1954,  p. 3.
            Judson Avenue to fight zoning changes. July 15, 1954,  p. 5.
            Judson Avenue residents defend zoning ordinance. Sept. 16, 1954,   p. 3.   
            City confirms seven-member zoning board.  Dec. 16, 1954, p. 3.
            Council agrees to new zoning of city’s business districts. Dec. 30, 1954,  p. 3.