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Abbreviations used:
HPH .......Highland Park Herald
HPN........Highland Park News
HPNL....Highland Park Newsletter
HPP........Highland Park Press
NSNL....North Shore Newsletter
SRN........Sheridan Road Newsletter
January 1, 1947-December 31, 1947
HIGHLAND PARK NEWS
ACCIDENTS
Accident Report Jan. 25-Feb. 1. Feb. 1, 1947. p. 7 These police reports appear weekly.
Feb. Red Cross says most accidents are preventable. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 17.
Red Cross combats high accident toll throughout nation. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 22.
33 attend course in traffic control and accident prevention. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 31.
Mar. Roger Pearce (16) killed, two others injured in train/car crash. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 32.
Water safety programs lower drowning toll. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 24.
May Accident series starts- photos of accident scenes presented as a safety education effort. May 15, 1947. p. 7.June
Chief proposes warning plan to combat accident increase. June 5, 1947. p. 3.
July North Shore train smashes Jeep at Central Ave. July 3, 1947. p. 9.
Youth (Eugene Finley) in 15th '47 teen accident. July 17, 1947. p. 3.
Child (Patricia Hawley) dies swimming at Ravinia Beach. July 31, 1947. p. 3.
Personal inquest (re: Hawley drowning) July 31, 1947. p. 4.
July and August are peak months for child traffic deaths. July 31, 1947. p. 21.
Aug. Ten are injured in two accidents on Skokie over the weekend. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 10.
Local couple, both blind, injured in fall down stairway. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 3.
Sept. Out of town drivers in two accidents here Labor Day afternoon. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 7.
North Shore conductor (W. Hiatt) dies after train accident. Sept. 25. 1947. p. 10.
Dec. Leonard Larson injured in freak accident. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 13.
ADOPTION
Miss Lee "adopts" Dutch boy through foster parents plan. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 15.
AIR MAIL
United Airlines proposes helicopter mail route here. June 12, 1947. p. 26.
New proposed helicopter routes. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 21.
Hearing on United's helicopter proposal in Washington, Sept. 8. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 21.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Jan. (Basil) O'Connor tells ARC 1939-1946 war aid (sic) story. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 27.
Feb. Arthur Rooney heads RC drive in Region VI. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 3.
Name district workers for local Red Cross fund drive. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 4.
Red Cross says most accidents are preventable. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 17.
Red Cross combats high accident toll throughout nation. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 22.
Speed up Red Cross program of emergency aid to servicemen. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 19.
Red Cross gave 161,000 veterans financial aid. Mar. 6, 1947. P. 20.
Red Cross audits declared open to public inspection. Mar. 20, 1947. P. 3.
Sept. Busy Mrs. Schaaf is praised for volunteer efforts. Sept. 18, 1947. P. 13.
Oct. Urge women to use free time for Red Cross Motor Corps. Oct. 9, 1947. P. 15.
Nov. Red Cross to make toys for confined children. Nov. 27, 1947. P. 23.
Dec. Charles Henkle heads Chicago RC drive. Dec. 25, 1947. P. 3.
ANIMALS
Six dogs found dead within week; suspect poisoning. Feb. 27, 1947. P. 7.
Vivisection. Feb. 27, 1947. P. 27.
Offer $200 reward for information on suspected poisoner. Mar. 13, 1947. P. 3.
Housing problems? Even squirrels have their troubles. May 15, 1947. P. 20.
Animal bites. July 3, 1947. P. 4.
Three in vicinity receive dog bites. July 31, 1947. P. 17.
Three children treated for dog bites during past week. Aug. 14, 1947. P. 10.
Large competition expected in Royal Oak Horse Show. Sept. 18, 1947. P. 10.
One rat bite. Oct. 9, 1947. P. 4.
ART/ARTISTS
Collection of 50 paintings on exhibit at Public Service. June 5, 1947. P. 17.
Alice Lozard exhibit of paintings in Winnetka. Nov. 6, 1947. P. 13.
ASTRONOMY
Astronomers at Northwestern end 16 year study. June 5, 1947. P. 29.
ATOMIC BOMB
Lt. Col. Craig to show films of atom bomb tests. Dec. 11, 1947. P. 3.
Lt. Col. Craig to show army film of Bikini tests. Dec. 18, 1947. P. 5.
AUTHORS
Highland Park authoress, Beatrice Steinman, wins Times award. July 31, 1947. P. 32.
North Shore authors to autograph works at Ravinia Book Fair (Aldis, Orton-Jones, Pearson) Nov. 6, 1947. P. 8
Book treatment of Indiana by local author John Bartlow Martin is published. Nov. 20, 1947. P. 26.
AWARDS
Young Highland Park hero (J. Michael Farrell) awarded Carnegie Medal for rescue. Jan. 30, 1947. P. 5.
Robert Patton receives honor award for wartime services. Mar. 13, 1947. P. 7.
Dr. Volwiler is chosen for national chemistry award. June 5, 1947. P. 8.
Dr. Clarence Balke is awarded metallurgical research honor. Dec. 4, 1947. P. 8.
BAHR, FRITZ
Fritz Bahr dies at Ridge Road home Tuesday afternoon. July 10, 1947. p. 8.
BALLET
Ballet to make debut with Ravinia Festival. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 5.
BEAUTY CONTESTS
"Monie" (Ramona May) to seek title of Miss America. May 8, 1947. p. 3.
Photo: "It's fun to be a model": Monie. May 15, 1947. p. 17.
BELL, ALEXANDER GRAHAM
March 3 will be Alexander Bell centennial. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 30.
BINDER, CARROLL
"Can we win the peace?" Jan. 2, 1947. p. 3.
In memory of war hero (Carroll Binder, Jr.) Feb. 6, 1947. p. 5.
BRIDGES
Engineer announces bridge construction to start in spring. Sept. 11, 1947. p.3.
BUS ROUTES
Feb. New bus route has Feb. 27 ICC hearing. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Bus question is up for settlement this month. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 4.
Mar. Chamber of Commerce hears revised bus proposal here Friday. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 10.
Apr. Last hearing Tuesday on proposed bus line. April 24, 1947. p. 11.
May Highland Park - Deerfield bus route in operation. May 22, 1947. p. 10.
Attackers damage new bus; union agitation is linked with night incident. May 29, 1947. p. 5.
Aug. Propose new bus line along North Shore. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 3.
City condemns some stops on bus line route. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 8.
Oct. ICC hearings on bus petitions open Thursday. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 3.
Nov. Petition out here to oppose busses. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Andrews may represent city as traffic expert at bus hearing. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 3
Witnesses say bus service is essential at Nov. 17. hearing. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 3.
City to obtain full record of bus proceedings. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 5.
Dec. Presents city's view of bus proposal. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 4.
BUSINESS
Jan. Lautman, Cuscaden named new bank directors Friday. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Automobile dealers elect officers. (Photo) Jan. 23, 1947. p. 12.
Feb Fire destroys Zengeler store early Tuesday. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Photo showing Zengeler fire damage. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 15.
Martin Victor Jr. buys retail fur business in Juneau. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 21.
The Terraces and annex are sold to business syndicate. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 12
Photo: Terraces and annex. Roger Williams & Judson Ave. Feb. 27, 1947. p12.
Alden Harris takes over Hecketsweiler's. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 21.
Apr. New Glencoe bank being organized. April 10, 1947. p. 24.
Singer Printing Company announces post-war program of expansion. April 24, 1947. p. 36.
May New Glencoe bank to open Saturday. May 15, 1947. p. 22.
Purchase property for dial telephone building. May 22, 1947. p. 10.
July Announce sale of coke plant. July 10, 1947. p. 8.
Local merchants donated 200 prizes for Legion carnival. July 17, 1947. p. 5.
Sept. New book shop opens here (Chestnut Court) Sept. 4, 1947. p. 10.
Peggy Gordon to open new fashion shop. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 21.
Edgar A. Stevens plan(sic) new Highland Park store. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 5.
Dec. Booklet tells 76 year epic of Vail men in insurance field. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 22.
CAMPS
Arden Shore Association. July 24, 1947. p. 4.
CHARITIES
1947 March of Dimes project is under way. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Thrift shop writes 'finis' to another year of good work. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 22.
$802 contributed during Highwood's March of Dimes. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 26.
Community Chest surveys work of member agencies. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 17.
Old, tight, worn? Drop unused shoes in the big barrel. May 29, 1947. p. 11.
Mayor Patton backs "Shoes for Europe" drive. June 12, 1947. p. 7.
Teen-agers will stage show for benefit of cancer drive. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
Highland Parkers gave 1000 pairs of shoes to aid Europe. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 3.
Inaugurate free community hospital bed home service. (Rebekah Lodge) Oct. 2, 1947. p. 11.
Photo: hospital bed service. Oct. 9, 1947. Cover.
Plan hospital bed benefit Saturday night. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 5.
CHILD CARE/CHILDREN
Baby Week was created by Infant Welfare 33 years ago. Photo on cover. Story on p. 4. April 24, 1947.
New Illinois state child labor law goes into effect. July 17, 1947. p. 28.
Moosehart youngsters make good children. July 24, 1947. p. 19.
July and August chief months for child traffic deaths. July 31, 1947. p. 21.
Ridge Farm Preventorium. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 4.
Highland Park-Ravinia Center, Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 4.
Alcyon to provide special child movies Saturday afternoon. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 5
CHURCHES /SYNAGOGUES
Jan. Two Methodist churches unite as "Wesley Methodist Church" Jan. 9, 1947, p. 3.
Mar Iowa professor to address new Jewish group ( North Suburban Synagogue Beth El). Mar. 20, 1947. p. 14.
Apr Churches celebrate Easter with many services. April 3, 1947. p. 5.
Italian mission to be held at St. James. April 24, 1947. p. 18.
May Rabbi Charles Shulman will deliver final sermon tomorrow. May 15, 1947. p3.
Inter-faith group to close year at annual luncheon. May 15, 1947. p. 21.
Inter-faith ideals stressed at final meet. May 29, 1947. p. 5.
June Rev. Mr. Laubenstein is re-appointed pastor at Bethany Church. June 5, 1947. p. 37.
Wesley Church will be assigned new minister in July. June 19, 1947. p. 30.
Rabbi Hertz becomes assistant at Chicago Sinai Congregation. June 19, 1947. p. 30.
Oct. Ministers' Assn. issues directory of local churches. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 8.
Bethany Church celebrates 65th anniversary. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 5.
Nov. Catholic women organize new parish council. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 30.
Church Federation Conference here this week. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 5.
Ministers plan union Thanksgiving service. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Dec. Observe 73rd anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 5.
First United Church is planning to add chimes to orgatron. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 30.
Rev. E. P. Skoner to join archdiocesan mission band. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 5.
Presbyterian choirs in new robes (photos). Dec. 25, 1947. p. 5.
Chimes played for first time at United Church. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 8.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Industrial pastor to address N.S.(sic) Civil Rights Committee. Jan. 16, 1947 p.5.
CLARK, GEN. MARK W.
Homecoming in Highland Park Sunday for Gen. Mark Clark. June 12, 1947. p. 3.
Gen. Clark renews acquaintance here. June 26, 1947. p. 15.
CLOCKS
"Old Faithful"-four-sided clock on bank building at Central and St. Johns. Cover photo. Dec. 11, 1947.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Jan. Great Lakes, Glenview Naval facilities opened to Scouts. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 5.
Organize Friends of Library Auxiliary at meeting Monday. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 5.
Name Mrs. T. Osborn chairman of YWCA fund campaign. Jan. 23, 1947. p27.
Social Service dons new title on Jan. 27. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Friends of Library elect 1st officers. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Scouts of the world-building for tomorrow. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 4.
Organize local committee of Planned Parenthood group. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 22.
Feb. Four Highland Park men are named Scout Council officers. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Scout Week emphasizes drama of Scouting, chief scout says. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 4.
Scout movement is centered around special needs of boys. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 6.
Legion auxiliary plans 39th anniversary party. Photo. Feb, 27, 1947. p. 5
Mar. Scenes at YWCA's Round-the-World festival. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 5.
Michigan Shores acquires property of old Shawnee. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 21.
Girl Scouting counts many achievements. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 4.
Apr. Legion Auxiliary to present Easter gifts at veteran hospitals. April 3, 1947. p.18
Applications being taken for Scout jamboree in France. April 3, 1947. p. 19.
Highland Park and Highwood Women unite for Poppy Day. April 10, 1947. p. 27.
May North Shore Scouters fete scoutmaster Robert Townley. May 8, 1947. p. 29.
June Rank N.S. Scout council with nation's best. June 5, 1947. p. 20.
July Young Women's Christian Association. July 17, 1947. p. 4.
Highland Park Girl Scouts. July 31, 1947. p. 4.
Raymond Sheahen receives top honors in Elk Lodge. July 31, 1947. p. 7.
Oct. Women voters participate in fund campaign. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 5.
Many events on calendar for Woman's Club fiftieth year. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 12.
Dec. 500 at Eastern Star installation service. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 7.
CREDIT
Sees wave of holiday credit buying here. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 3.
CRIME
Mrs. Kellner saves life of policeman in Chicago Saturday. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 19.
Arrest discharged soldier Friday. June 26, 1947. p. 28.
$5,000 burglary at Goldsmith home on Fourth of July. July 10, 1947. p. 3.
Michigan travelers are held up on Skokie highway. July 10, 1947. p. 19.
North Chicago man stabbed on St. Johns Ave. July 10, 1947. p. 19.
Prowler is reported. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 3.
Possible abduction of infant (Ann Moses) averted. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 3.
Laboratory tests in slugging reveal no clues (Moses case) Sept. 4, 1947. p. 3.
Chief follows clues, hunches to expose "Heroic Nurse" hoax. (Moses case) Sept. 11, 1947. p. 3.
Police investigate $2500 robbery at Fell's store Monday. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 5.
See possible link between 3 burglaries in Highland Park. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 10.
CROWS
Newcomer tops older hunter in record crow shoot. June 19, 1947. p. 24.
DEERFIELD, IL
Seek annexation of 55 Highland Park acres for Deerfield. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Deerfield Building and Loan assets hit million dollar mark. Feb. 27, 1947. p 13.
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
William Steele, supervisor 12 years, retiring. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 15.
Deerfield Town election, annual meeting Tuesday. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Township supervisor's report. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 22.
Record turnout for township election. April 3, 1947. p. 3.
Moroney tops Schneider by 1,000. April 3, 1947. p. 3.
Statement of funds--Town of West Deerfield. April 3, 1947. p. 29--
Deerfield Township judges, clerks named for next election. Nov. 20, 1947. p37.
DRIVEWAYS
The recipe for an ice-defying driveway. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 5.
EDUCATION
Effective education based upon living studies of subject. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 26.
ELECTIONS
Jan. File for city offices Jan. 6-21. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 3.
Robert F. Walker is endorsed for mayor at caucus. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 3.
To stand for mayor: Robert F. Walker (photo) Jan. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Predict rush of deadline filing Tuesday. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Nine declare candidacy for office. (Profiles included) Jan. 23, 1947. p. 3.
Feb. Deerfield Township election will be Tuesday, April 1. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 5.
Hold PTA caucus Sunday for District 108 election. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 24.
Caucus Board is organized in District 107. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 25.
Specimen Ballot. (Highland Park) Feb. 6, 1947. p. 26, p. 37.
Photo: Candidates for city offices, 1947. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 3.
Bond referendum, Primary, Tuesday; expect heavy vote on five bond issues. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Statement of City Council on proposed bond issues. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 3.
All bonds carry in referendum; close balloting on candidates in primary. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Moroney & Schneider run for supervisor. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Candidate of the week: Oliver I. Turner, photo. Feb. 27, 1947.
Precinct returns. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 8.
Mar. Candidate of the week: A. Gordon Humphrey. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Await decision of 8 write-in candidates. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Candidates of the week Clayton Lundquist, J.P. White. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 3.
Absentee vote to start; add 3 candidates. Gourley, Meierhoff, Schwartz, March 13, 1947. p. 3.
Candidates of week: E. J. Moroney, W. C. Heinrichs. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 3.
"Meet Your Candidate " Wednesday-city, township office-seekers at Town Meeting. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Will hold school township trustee election April 12, Mar. 20, 1947. p. 15.
Polling place list. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 4.
Apr. Moroney tops Schneider by 1,000. Apr. 3, 1947. p. 3
Candidates of week: Henry C. Hansen & Sidney M. Schwartz. April 3, 1947. p.3
To elect 6 of 12 candidates to city offices. April 10, 1947. p. 3.
Patton elected by 265 plurality. April 17, 1947. p. 3.
May Steps can be taken to remove Highland Park election chaos. May 8, 1947. p. 4.
Nov. Deerfield Township judges, clerk named for next election. Nov. 27, 1947. p.37.
EMERGENCIES
How to locate a doctor in an emergency. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
EMPLOYMENT
Citizen's committee votes to affiliate with FEP (Fair Employment Practices) April 10, 1947. p. 40.
Announce exams for Federal service jobs. July 24, 1947. p. 7.
'Fair Employment' topic for Women Voters. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 4.
ENVIRONMENT
If you have "burn-it-up" fever every spring, read this. April 17, 1947. p. 4.
Find inshore waters contaminated. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Rotary student, Francesco Ponce de Leon from Uruguay, to address local club. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 50.
FAMILIES & FAMILY LIFE
Family Service of Highland Park. July 10, 1947. p. 3.
More attention is being given to small family needs. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 14.
FAMILY REUNIONS
Family reunited after 30 years (Santi/Picchietti) Oct. 30., 1947. p. 18.
FEATURES
Fred and Red local items column appears weekly.
Highland Park Public Library appears weekly.
An accident report is printed weekly, using information from the H.P. Police Department.
A report on the activities at Highland Park Hospital, births, operations, emergencies, etc., appears weekly.
A series of photos of accidents begins in May of 1947 with the purpose of educating for safe driving.
FERRIS WHEEL
The fascinating ferris wheel. July 3, 1947. p. 4.
FIRES
395 fires here and only two false alarms in 1946. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 21.
Fire destroys Zengeler store early Tuesday. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Photo showing damage to Zengeler building. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 15.
Spark sets fire to gasoline after car knocks over pump. July 3, 1947. p. 3.
Firemen battle $30,000 blaze at Nathan home Friday. July 17, 1947. p. 7.
Children flee fire last week at Ridge Farm. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 21.
Letter of thanks for Ridge Farm fire aid. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 4.
FIREWORKS
Will invoke laws against use and sale of fireworks. June 19, 1947. p. 10.
FLORSHEIM, HAROLD M.
Harold M. Florsheim named director of veteran's foundation. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 19.
FLOWERS & PLANTS
To demonstrate arrangements at National Flower Show Wednesday. (Mrs. Clara Weinberg) (Photo) Mar. 13, 1947. p. 8.
FORT SHERIDAN
Mar. To close center at Ft. Sheridan this month. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 20.
Apr. Col. Newton G. Bush takes charge at Ft. Sheridan. April 24, 1947. p. 32.
June Open six week ROTC course at Fort Sheridan. June 19, 1947. p. 21.
Safety measure for anti-aircraft firing in July. June 26, 1947. p. 21.
Hold first military police ROTC camp at Fort Sheridan. June 26, 1947. p.26.
July Mayor Patton attends Ft. Sheridan & Glenview ceremonies. July 10, 1947. p. 7.
Outstanding men among ROTC cadets at Ft. Sheridan. July 10, 1947. p. 23.
Anti-aircraft firing at Fort July 21-25. July 17, 1947. p. 21.
Fort Sheridan cadets parade in formal retreat. July 24, 1947. p. 23.
Nov. Ft. Sheridan personnel sends contributions to H. P. Community Chest. Nov.13, 1947, p. 5.
FREEDOM TRAIN
Harry Sellery Jr. seeks to bring 'Freedom Train' here. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 4.
GAMBLING
Oct. Gambling in our county. (ed.) Oct. 30, 1947. p. 4.
Nov. Reporters try to puzzle out proceedings at hearing on plea for special grand jury. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Citizens organize against gambling. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 3.
Hundreds back gambling probe appeal. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Gambling not the question. (ed.) Nov. 20, 1947. p. 4.
Interest grows in gambling probe. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 3.
The state anti-gambling laws. (ed.) Nov. 27, 1947. p. 4.
Dec. Petition is put in cold storage. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 3.
The grand jury can be "greatest single force" for decent local government. (ed.) Dec. 4, 1947. p. 4.
County Board earmarks $7500 for gambling investigation. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 3.
Gaming probe in full swing. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 3.
Open letter. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 3.
GARDENS & GARDENING
Garden clubs here to exhibit in 1947 "Fashion in Flowers" Mar. 20, 1947. p13
Men's Garden Club will hold first barbeque at Rosebrae. June 19, 1947. p. 11.
Highland Park rose garden blooms with unusual beauty. July 10, 1947. p. 20.
Ravinia Park to be setting of Symphony of Flowers. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
Annual North Shore Garden Club Show Tuesday. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 5.
"Symphony of Flowers" tops shows of other years (awards list) Sept. 4, 1947. p. 5.
GARNETT, JOSEPH B. - Mayor
Testimonial for J.B. Garnett. June 5, 1947. p. 4.
GLENVIEW NAVAL AIR STATION
Parachute experiment being made over Glenview air field. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 8.
Issue dress blues to Glenview marines. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 25.
Mayor Patton attends Ft. Sheridan & Glenview ceremonies. July 10, 1947. p. 7.
HALF DAY INN
Shows landmark painting here. (Brief history of building) June 26, 1947. p.23.
HEALTH
Vaccination against smallpox if needed, is recommended. April 24, 1947. p. 4.
Dr. Proxmire will head Lake County TB Association. May 29, 1947. p. 35.
County cancer center opens at Waukegan. June 26, 1947. p. 24.
Health officer warns city of bathing risks. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3
City will test lake water for rest of season. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 3.
No new polio cases. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 14.
Lake County receives $5225 more to care for polio cases. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 16.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Jan. City plan for coordinating council. Jan. 2, 1947. p. 3.
Civil Service Commission reorganizes under F.N. Bord. Jan. 2, 1947. p. 3.
New zoning hearing set for Jan. 21. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 3.
Here's the key to the new zoning map. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 4.
December building report. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 19.
Feb. Seek annexation of 55 Highland Park acres for Deerfield. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Statement of city council on proposed bond issues. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 3.
$30,727 city's share of '46 state gasoline tax. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 14.
Mar. Voters to decide Deerfield Park sale April 1. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Two and one half times better illumination for city streets. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 7.
Apr. Authorities cite community needs in panel discussion. April 3, 1947. p. 16.
Commissioner Turner calls conference to discuss snow-plowing. April 3, 1947. p. 16.
City and local industry get together on snow removal plan. April 10, 1947. p14.
Council adopts official city plan Monday. April 17, 1947. p. 3.
New commissioners form a well-balanced council. April 17, 1947. p. 5.
May Mayor Patton, commissioners take office. May 8, 1947. p. 3.
Council considers means to increase city salaries. May 15, 1947. p. 3.
On contemplated increase in city salaries. (ed.) May 15, 1947. p. 4.
City salary increases in effect May 1. May 22, 1947. p. 3.
Coordinating group elects three new members to Board. May 29, 1947. p3.
July Accept joint bid of Chicago firms on handling of bonds. July 3, 1947. p. 3.
Begin long range sewer program. July 10, 1947. p. 3.
Here she is folks! This here's Tidy Tilly. July 10, 1947. p. 4.
Annual Appropriation Bill, 1947. July 24, 1947. p. 19.
Aug. City Council in newspaper business. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
City will test lake water for rest of season. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 3.
Street repair & maintenance policy adopted. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 3.
Local beaches found 'safe' in city tests. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 3.
Sept. Mayor Patton initiates move to solve sanitary problems with other Shore communities. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 3.
Our North Shore sewage woes. (ed.) Sept. 25, 1947. p. 4.
Oct. Patton-Andrews rift over policy. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Nov. Tidy Tilly to clean up city. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 3.
VFW commander calls for revisions in building code. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Dec. First official city plan has been published. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 3.
HIGHLAND PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Department issues annual report for last year. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 19.
Outlook bright for March, Building Department reports. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 7.
March building report. April 3, 1947. p. 50.
April building report. May 8, 1947. p. 33.
Building report for May. June 12, 1947. p. 23.
Building report for July. Aug. 7. 1947. p. 14.
Building report for August. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 17.
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY CENTER.
Present Community Center lacks needed gym facilities. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
A daily story - crowds of youngsters at Community Center. Photos. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 5.
Sunset Park is ideal site for new Community Center. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 5.
Community Center bond issue should not mean tax increase, Photo. Feb. 20, 1947, p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY CHEST
Your Community Fund dollars at work. July 10, 1947. p. 3.
Y.W.C.A. July 17, 1947. p. 4.
Name chairmen for Community Chest campaign. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
Ridge Farm Preventorium. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 4.
Name business district heads for chest drive. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 3.
1947 Chest quota: $60,100. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 3.
Collect $18,235 in early stage of Chest drive. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 3.
Community Chest gifts at 60% of goal. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 5.
Chest gifts at 83% of quota. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Chest drive goes over the top. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 5.
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
Form community concert association this week. July 31, 1947. p. 3.
Four are added as directors of new music association. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
Concerts association to open membership drive. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 7.
1600 memberships for concert series are sold out in early days of campaign. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 3.
HIGHLAND PARK COORDINATING COUNCIL
(George) Hartman heads Coordinating Council here. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 3.
HIGHLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Photo: 1913 fire engine. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Hook and ladder wagon is tired old lady at 34. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 5.
Most redoubtable fire prevention efforts this year, chief says. Feb. 20, 1947. p20.
Fire chief urges local participation in cleanup week. April 3, 1947. p. 22.
Fire Chief Hennig says fire losses are increasing here. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 22.
HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL
Feb. Highland Park Hospital issues 1946 annual report. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 3.
Weekly report from hospital. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 7. Lists number of births, surgeries, etc. Reports appear weekly.
Mar. Hospital fund campaign will open May 1. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 3.
School poster contest for hospital drive under way. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Apr. Name district chairmen for hospital building fund drive. Apr. 3, 1947. p. 3.
Frank Selfridge answers questions about hospital. April 3, 1947. p. 26.
Local hospital drive kick-off rally April 30. April 24, 1947. p. 5.
May Special gifts to Hospital Fund total $400,000. 132 contribute $1000 or more for hospital. May 15, 1947. p. 3.
Collect $457,000 in hospital drive, E. A. Menke reports. May 22, 1947. p. 3.
June Does H.P. Hospital need expansion? June 5, 1947. p. 5.
Hospital fund drive still far from goal. June 5, 1947. p. 5.
H.P. Hospital staff elects new officers. June 12, 1947. p. 3.
Modernized obstetrics division in plan stage. June 12, 1947. p. 5.
Two little girls sell flowers to aid hospital. June 19, 1947. p. 4.
To reconstruct hospital service departments. June 19, 1947. p. 5.
Work will start at hospital by end of 1947. Floor plans. June 26, 1947. p. 5.
July We've done it again! Hospital fund over the top. July 10, 1947. p. 4.
Break ground for first of hospital improvements. July 24, 1947. p. 3.
Aug. Plans to open hospital clinic by end of year. Sketch. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 11.
Highland Park Hospital Foundation. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 4.
Oct. Hospital board elects trustees. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Dec. Dr. Rosenbaum seeks federal grant to expand clinic plan. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 9.
HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Accident report issued weekly.
Feb. Police Department issues annual report of activities. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 13.
July Youths keep local police busy during past week. July 24, 1947. p. 10.
Police stop car stolen from Chicago parking lot. July 24, 1947. p. 15.
Sept. Dog bites, thefts, Pan-American incident, on police records. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 17.
Clarence Engdahl leaves police force after 20 years. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 4.
Appoint Edward Patten new captain of police force. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 3.
Oct. Police Chief Rex Andrews resigns. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 3.
It tolls for thee (ed. re: inequities in Police Dept.) Oct. 9, 1947. p. 4.
Patton-Andrews rift over policy. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 3.
Proof of the pudding - will the public have indigestion? (ed.) Oct. 16, 1947. p.4
Police want chief of their own. (ed.) Oct. 23, 1947. p. 4.
Rex Andrew to assume Traffic Institute post Oct. 27. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 10.
Dec. Applications being received for police chief post. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 3.
Driver shot by police during hectic pursuit. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 3.
From Police Files. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 10.
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
There is a weekly column: Highland Park Public Library.
Jan. Organize Friends of Library Auxiliary at meeting Monday. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 5.
Friends of Library elect first officers. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Feb. Library tax increase on April ballot. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Photo: Library reading room. Cover. Mar. 6, 1947.
Mar. Friends of Library membership drive will start in April. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 3.
About this beautiful library of yours. (ed.) Mar. 20, 1947. p. 4.
The library is a friend to all. (ed.) Mar. 27, 1947. p. 4.
Apr. Friends of Library start membership campaign. April 3, 1947. p. 3.
Friends of Library membership drive wins public aid. April 10, 1947. p. 10.
July Highland Parkers give $3700 in fund drive to aid library. July 3, 1947. p. 5.
Create memorial fund in honor of early settler Mary Hall Jennings. (former librarian at H.P. Public Library). July 10, 1947. p. 4.
Sept. Request for selected books is made by Friends of the Library. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 23.
Oct. Friends of Library to elect additional members to board. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 4.
Friends of the Library will hold open house October 19,. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 11.
Highland Park to inspect its library at Open House Sunday. Oct. 9, 1947. p.11.
Admire library's new record player. (photo) Oct. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Nov. Public library to close every Friday for lack of help. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 11.
There's a job waiting for you at library. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 4.
Dec. Unusual Christmas exhibit on display at public library. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 8.
HIGHWOOD, IL
Mar. 10 candidates for 4 alderman(sic) post in Highwood. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 10.
1947 Red Cross drive opens in Highwood this week. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 49.
Apr. A community center for Highwood. April 3, 1947. p. 8. (ed.)
Plan public rally in Highwood tomorrow for community center. April 10, 1947. p. 15.
Highwood vote 1,437-126 for U.S.O. purchase. April 17, 1947. p. 3.
Somenzi & Son forms new partnership. April 17, 1947. p. 34.
Two veterans, (D. Perry & W. Christensen) open retail business in Highwood. April 17, 1947. p. 40.
Highwood council to discuss $30,000 bond issue. April 24, 1947. p. 3.
May Highwood citizens to honor Wayne A. Thomas, Oak Terrace principal, at dinner. May 8, 1947. p. 8.
More than 400 take part in tribute to Highwood educator, Wayne Thomas. May 15, 1947. p. 14.
Issues concerning Highwood U.S.O. are explained at meet. May 29, 1947. p. 3.
June Mass meeting Tuesday on Highwood Center financing. June 5, 1947. p. 16.
Highwood VFW to sponsor first council carnival. June 5, 1947. p. 31.
Annual flag day to be observed Sat. June 14. June 5, 1947. p. 40.
Bond issue passes 284-31 in Highwood. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
Five directors elected for Highwood Community Center. June 26, 1947. p. 10.
Highwood Council makes bid for state highway funds. June 26, 1947. p. 26.
July Highwood Community Center elects officers at meeting. July 24, 1947. p. 32.
Aug. Appoint recreation directors in Highland Park & Highwood. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 3.
Sept. Highwood Center to be dedicated at opening Sept. 24. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 3.
Gala opening in new Highwood Center Sunday. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 3.
Two thousand at opening of Highwood Community Center. Sept. 18, 1947. p7.
Oct. Director reports 1493 visited Highwood Center in first week. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 5.
Dec. Highwood women tell Unico Club of work of Father Bartoli. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 40.
Hold formal dedication of new Highwood Legion home. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 19.
HISTORY
Create memorial fund in honor of early settler, Mary Hall Jennings. July 10, 1947. p. 4.
HOBBIES
Hobby Show exhibits- Photos. May 8, 1947. p. 5.
HOLIDAYS
Legion plans Memorial Day parade here. May 15, 1947. p. 3.
Memorial Parade Friday; many groups will unite in annual tribute. May 29, 1947. p. 3.
Annual flag day to be observed. June 6, 1947. p. 40.
Legion carnival starts tonight. July 3, 1947. p. 3.
HOME HEALTH CARE
Inaugurate free community hospital bed home service. (Rebekah Lodge) Oct. 2, 1947. p. 11.
Hospital bed service. Photo. Oct. 9, 1947. Cover.
HOSPITALS
Dr. William H. Rosenbaum plans $250,000 hospital-clinic here. July 17, 1947. p. 8.
HOUSES/ESTATES
Firemen battle $30,000 blaze at Nathan home Friday. July 17, 1947. p. 7.
HOUSING
Apartment to be completed here January 1. (323 Central) April 10, 1947. p. 18.
Start construction on 10 homes in Sherwood Forest. June 26, 1947. p. 23.
Where will I live? (editorial: housing shortage) Sept. 11, 1947. p. 4.
Fast moving home project nears completion. (Sherwood Forest) Sept. 18, 1947 p. 18.
Waukegan rent office continues despite economy restrictions. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 22.
ISRAEL
Christian Palestine committee draws up resolution. June 5., 1947. p. 18.
JENNINGS, MARY HALL
Create memorial fund in honor of early settler. July 10, 1947. p. 4.
LAKE COUNTY, IL
Apr. Home repair plans in County provide huge job for 1947. April 3, 1947. p. 16.
May Dr. Proxmire will head Lake County TB Association. May 29, 1947. p. 35.
June Recreation equipment needed at Lake County TB sanitarium. June 26, 1947. p. 4.
County cancer center opens at Waukegan. June 26, 1947. p. 24.
July Predicts added buying power in County through building. July 17, 1947. p. 19.
County canning center taking appointments for home canners. July 31, 1947. p. 18.
Sept. $40, 829 realized in county sale of tax delinquent property. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 17.
Lake County gasoline tax allotments show substantial increase. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 28.
County treasurer predicts biggest tax receipts in history. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 22.
Delinquent tax drive started in Lake County. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 20.
Oct. Dollar volume sales in county more than double pre-war period. Oct. 23, 1947 p. 6.
Gambling in our county (ed.) Oct. 30, 1947. p. 4.
Nov. Reporters try to puzzle out proceedings at hearing on plea for special grand jury. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 3.
LAKE MICHIGAN
Shore yachtsmen to reorganize club and repair clubhouse. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
Eleven named to serve on Yacht Club committee. July 10, 1947. p. 10.
Yacht Club buys navy motor craft for rescue work here. July 17, 1947. p. 15.
Yacht Club requests continued better Coast Guard protection. July 24, 1947. p3.
Child dies swimming at Ravinia beach. July 31, 1947. p. 3.
Coast Guard chief assures HP (sic) protection. July 31, 1947. p. 14.
Find inshore waters contaminated. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
Health officer warns city of bathing risks. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
Local beaches found 'safe' in city tests. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 3.
60 water plant men gather for meeting here. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 3.
Ravine Drive beach is reopened after sewer is corrected. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 4.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
New Illinois state child labor law goes into effect. July 17, 1947. p. 28.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Highland Park League nears 20th year with 458 members. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 5.
Civic improvement is vital study of local women voters. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 5.
MAGIC & MAGICIANS
This is Tarbell route for blindfold drive Saturday. April 3, 1947. p. 7.
Drives Highland Park blind. April 10, 1947. p. 8.
A blindfolded driver and no gas in the tank- what a ride. April 10, 1947. p. 9.
Every magic show features a rabbit; even Tarbell has one. April 10, 1947. p. 25.
MAPS
City of Highland Park, Ill. Jan. 9, 1947. P. 5.
MILLARD, EVERETT
Local man invents safety ski binding. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 19.
MOSQUITOES
Mosquitoes--abatement. June 19, 1947. p. 4.
MUSIC
Arvid Magnuson publishes volume of piano music. April 10, 1947. p. 22.
Twelfth season of music will open at Ravinia Park July 1. May 22, 1947 p. 3.
Form community concert association this week. July 31, 1947. p. 3.
"Satchmo" (Louis Armstrong) is coming to town Sunday. High school's agog. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 7.
Jennie Tourel opens concert series. Nov. 13, 1947. p. 3.
Fine Arts Quartet will open chamber music series Sunday. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 9.
Erica Morini , violinist, gives performance here tomorrow. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 5.
NEWSPAPERS
Award Highland Park News trophy for '47 Scout coverage. May 8, 1947. p. 5.
The News receives a trophy. Photo. May 15, 1947. p. 15.
Increased newsstand price now in effect. June 5, 1947. p. 3.
The bitter and the better in the community press. (ed.) June 19, 1947. p. 4.
City Council in newspaper business. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
NORDSTROM, MRS. LYLAH
Shows landmark painting here. (Half Day Inn) June 26, 1947. p. 23.
OBEE, WILLIAM
Downtown flags at half-mast Tuesday for William Obee. May 8, 1947. p. 3.
OBITUARIES
* Indicates early settlers, pioneer families.
Alexander, Franklin. April 3, 1947. p. 14.
Allen, Frank. June 26, 1947. p. 35.
Allman, George. Jan. 2, 1947. p. 3.
Antes, William. May 22, 1947. p. 18.
Arcuse, Anthony. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 41.
Bahr, Fritz. July 10, 1947. p. 8.
Bailey, Mrs. Margaret. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 20.
Bard, Helen (George) Mar. 13, 1947. p. 7.
Barker, Mattie E. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 37.
Bartlett, Eleanor (Carroll) June 26, 1947. p. 15.
Benson, Alfred. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 6.
Bertolucci, Jennie. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 41.
Bliemehl, Edward. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 9.
Blomdahl, John A. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 34.-18-
Bock, Herbert, Aug. 28, 1947. p. 10.
Bonnetti, Christine. July17, 1947. p. 31.
Bradford, James. April 24, 1947. p. 16.
Brehm, Evelyn (Roy) Jan. 23, 1947. p. 21.
Bunnell, Kate C. May 29, 1947. p. 34.
Burkhardt, Emily (Fred) Aug. 7, 1947. p. 20.
Cahn, Frederick C., Jan. 23, 1947. p. 9.
Cameron, Mrs. Ann Judson. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 29.
Cameron, Mildred (Benjamin) Jan. 30, 1947. p. 6.
Carlsen, Mrs. Lena. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 34.
Christensen, John C. April 3, 1947. p. 20.
Christman, Victor. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 38.
Clare, Nora, Sept. 25, 1947. p. 36.
Coale, Ronald. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 10
Cody, Hearst. July 3, 1947. p. 8.
Coleman, Arthur. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 38.
Cord, Fay. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 5.
Corsini, Donna. (Infant) April 17, 1947. p. 42.
Cortesi, William. July 31. 1947. p. 36.
Crowley, John E. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 29.
Davies, Margaret (Rowland) April 10, 1947. p. 9.
Dean, Mrs. Edward. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 26.
Dexter, Shelby T. May 15, 1947. p. 35.
Diamond, Lottie L. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 9.
Diest, Raymond J. Feb. 17, 1947. p. 9.
Dodson, Helen Louise, Dec. 11, 1947. p. 44.
Dolinar, Anthony. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 34.
Donahue, A. Jordan. Aug. 28, 1947. p.10.
Duffy, Agnes (Joseph) Aug. 21, 1947. p. 10.
Duffy, Augusta (William) July 24, 1947. p. 33.
Ehlen, Mrs. Lena. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 41.
Emory, William H. May 29, 1947. p. 34.
Esdale, Katherine (Charles) July 24, 1947. p. 33.
Euler, John G., Sept. 25, 1947. p. 36.
Fabbri, Angelo. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 20.
Fiore, Lawrence (Infant) April 17, 1947. p. 27.
Fischer, Alice (Edwin) July 24, 1947. p. 33.
Frada, Mrs. Johanna. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 38.
Friedman, James. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 10.
Froelich, Lester. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 10.
Gaede, Joseph. May 8, 1947. p. 4.
Gantor, Alice (John) May 29, 1947. p. 37.
Garrity, Elizabeth Zahnle (Daniel) Mar. 13, 1947. p. 31.*
Gartside, William H., Sept. 18, 1947. p. 8.
George, Greene. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 4.-19-
Gerken, John H. April 24, 1947. p. 3.
Giambi, Josephine. July 3, 1947. p. 8.
Greuel, Mrs. Gustave. June 26, 1947. p. 27.
Gullicksen, Sophie D. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 36.
Guyot, William. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 36.
Hallstrom, Sven. July 10, 1947. p. 22.
Hawley, Patricia Carol. July 31, 1947. p. 3.
Herzman, Harry, Jan. 16, 1947. p. 6.
Hill, Mrs. Alfred. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 9.
Hill, Alfred. April 3, 1947. p. 20.
Hoke, Dewey. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 36.
Holm, Henrietta C., Oct. 16, 1947. p. 37.
Huhn, Harold. April 3, 1947. p. 41. and April 10, 1947. p. 9.
Hungerford, L. Phillips. June 26, 1947. p. 27.
Johnson, Victor. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 41.
Keating, Myrtle (James) June 12, 1947. p. 29.
Kilian, Lt. John D. June 5, 1947. p. 19.
Kirby, Anna. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 6.
Kline, Henry. May 15, 1947. p. 21.
Krueger, Elizabeth (Gustave) June 12, 1947. p. 29.
Laing, Hattie. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 10.
Lamb, Nicholas. June 26, 1947. p. 24.
LaShelle, George R. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 20.
Lawrentz, Marie. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 44.
Leichsenring, Caroline. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 41.
Leonardi, Marie (Sante) Feb. 13, 1947. p. 38.
Lodford, Clara Rossi. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 38.
Lowry, Major Keith. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 10.
Ludwig, Katherine (Herman) Aug. 14, 1947. p. 34.
McAllister, Sydney G. Pres. International Harvester. Jan. 2, 1947. p. 3.
McCraren, Elizabeth. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 36.*
McCraren, Maria. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 9. *
MacDonald, Andrew. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 20.
McGovern, Elizabeth. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 9.
McLain, Albert. June 5, 1947. p. 37.
Macneil, Agnes. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 20.
McWhinney, Curtis. June 12, 1947. p. 26.
Magnuson, John. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 14.
Mahen, Frank J., Oct. 9, 1947. p. 7.
Manasse, Edwin. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 9.
Merrill, Claude. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 44.
Meyers, Morris M. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 21.
Minarini, Battista. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 38.
Mitchell, Mrs. Robert. July 10, 1947. p. 22.
Monfardini, Louis. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 36.
Morren, Mrs. Mary. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 7.
Murison, Annie, Jan. 9, 1947. p. 9.
Musser, Addie (Frank) July 31, 1947. p. 36.
Muzik, Catherine. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 26.
Noll, Wilhelm. June 26, 1947. p. 21.
Nussbaum, William. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 10.
Obee, William. May 8, 1947. p. 3. *
Olson, Andrew W. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 9.
Ori, Sante. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 6.
Pearce, Roger. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 32.
Pearce, William. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 20.
Peddle, Joseph J., Oct. 30, 1947. p. 20.
Peterson, Gustav H. June 5, 1947. p. 28.
Perin, Mrs. Frank. April 3, 1947. p. 20.
Pini, Joseph. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 36.
Porter, Harry. June 12, 1947. p. 29.
Poston, Minnie (Edmond) April 24, 1947. p. 18.
Rectenwald, Charlotte. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 44.
Richter, Marie, Jan. 16, 1947. p. 7.
Ritchie, Mary (Hugh) June 12, 1947. p. 33.
Roslund, Rudolph. April 3, 1947. p. 20.
Runkel, Eleanor (Alfred) April 10, 1947. p. 23.
Russell, Lillian. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 10.
Sanders, David T., Sept. 25, 1947. p. 36.
Sanford, James. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 20.
Scheemaecker, Maurice. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 7.
Schendorf, Winfield. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 6.
Schlichting, Amelia Scheskie. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 8.
Schramm, Margaret. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 41.
Schreiber, Philip. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 25.
Schultz, Alvina P., Sept. 25, 1947. p. 36.
Singer, S. Alfred ("Dad") Oct. 9, 1947. p. 10.
Six, Calvin M. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 6.
Sleeman, Elizabeth. April 17, 1947. p. 42.
Smith, Catherine. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 6.
Smith, George. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 41.
Sweeney, Delia (John) Jan. 16, 1947. p. 6.
Swickard, Emma (Charles) Mar. 6, 1947. p. 34. & Mar. 13, 1947. p. 34.
Sybeson, William H. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 38.
Ugolini, Angelo. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 41.
Valiquet, Albert J. May 15, 1947. p. 14.
Villanova, Bortolo. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 24.
Viti, James. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 6.
Warmington, John, Sept. 11, 1947. p. 32.
Waterman, Mary. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 10.
Watson, Margaret, Sept. 4, 1947. p. 10.
Weaver, Ansie. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 38.
Zimmerman, Clay H. July 3, 1947. p. 8.
Zink, Mrs. Julia Sisk. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 37.
PARKING
New committee organized to analyze parking difficulties. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 3.
New parking committee has its work cut out. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 4.
Committee asks installation of parking meters. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 5.
Approve parking meters for city. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 3.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Feb. Present Community Center lacks needed gym facilities. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Mar. Launch drive to rebuild Elm Place Morgan playground. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Elm Place officials endorse Morgan Playground project. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 16.
Announce Park District election Tuesday, April 1. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 3.
What every Elm Place parent should know about Morgan Playground project. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 4.
Voters to decide Deerfield Park sale on April 1. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Plan playground, recreation program for Easter vacation. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 3.
Apr. Elect Steele, Inman to Park Board. April 3, 1947. p. 3.
Free throw, ping pong, checker tournament for Easter week. April 3, 1947. p11.
May Mr. "X" (George Scheuchenpflug) resigns as director of city's recreation program. May 15, 1947. p. 3.
'47 playground program will open June 9; Bert Leech to direct plan. May 22, 1947. p. 5.
June Nine weeks of playground activities to start Tuesday. June 5, 1947. p. 10.
Highland Park summer activities. Chart. June 12, 1947. p. 3 & p. 27.
Aug. Appoint recreation directors in Highland Park & Highwood. Aug. 21, 1947. p3
Will head civic recreation program (Howard F. Copp) Aug. 28, 1947. p. 3.
Oct. Howard Copp takes over new duties as recreation director. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 3.
Dec. School gyms remain open for vacation recreation program. Dec. 11, 1947. p49.
PATTON, DR. WILLIAM W.
Brother of mayor appointed to new education post. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 18.
RACISM
N.S. citizens group to hear talk on fight against racism. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 18.
Teachers tell of efforts to banish racial intolerance. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 22.
RADIO
Highland Park in WEAW FM range. Moraine sponsors broadcast. Jan. 30, 1947. p. 13.
Flying Carruths try the airwaves. (WEAW) April 10, 1947. p. 18.
Highland Park business men take to the air on WNMP. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 21.
RAILROADS
Feb. New North Shore station will be completed in April. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 6.
June Safety survey undertaken at Beech crossing. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
New N. Shore station will open here Saturday. June 19, 1947. p. 8.
Col. Dwight L. Smith new general manager of North Shore Line. June 26, 1947. p. 11.
July Will remove train whistles and roars from Ravinia music. July 3, 1947. p3.
Aug. North Shore denies Highland Park plea. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 3.
Sept. Asserts North Shore line can afford safety. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 3.
May we venture a third opinion? (ed.) Sept. 11, 1947. p. 4.
City blocks North Shore fare increase. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 4.
They want Beech Street station and want it safe. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 5.
North Shore bows to city requests. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 3.
Oct. Gates go up and down at Lincoln crossing. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 4
Passenger's eye view (running times and fares--railroads vs buses) Oct. 23, 1947. p. 3.
Nov. North Western and North Shore fares hiked November 1. Nov. 6, 1947. p.3.
North Western adds 26 new coaches to "400" fleet. Nov., 6, 1947. p. 37.
RAVINIA PARK
During the summer concert season, weekly columns: Know Your Orchestra appear, giving profiles of various instrumentalists.
Twelfth season of music will open at Ravinia Park July 1, May 22, 1947. p. 3.
Speed preparations for July 1 opening of Ravinia Festival. June 12, 1947. p15.
Eugene Ormandy takes baton for Ravinia opening concert. June 19, 1947. p. 7.
Opening night at Ravinia July 1. June 26, 1947. p. 3.
Will remove train whistles and roars from Ravinia music. July 3, 1947. p. 3.
READING
Natural method of introducing words is used at Braeside. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 15.
Child's early life prepares him for reading. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 5.
RENT CONTROL
Waukegan office continues rent control administration. July 10, 1947. p. 21.
RIDGE FARM PREVENTORIUM
Ridge Farm Preventorium (description of youth facility activities). Aug. 7, 1947. p. 4.
Children flee fire at Ridge Farm. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 21.
Letter of thanks for Ridge Farm fire aid. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 4.
RIVER WOODS
Open 305 acre River Woods subdivision near Deerfield. April 17, 1947. p. 23
ROTHSCHILD, MAURICE L.
Create Rothschild scholarships at Northwestern University. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 3.
SAFETY
June Safety survey undertaken at Beech crossing. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
July Special safety care for month of July is urged. July 3, 1947. p. 4.
Stop lights won't cure it (careless driving) (ed.) July 17, 1947. p. 3.
Petition requests safety measures on Green Bay Road. July 17, 1947. p. 3.
Owners urged to cut weeds on corner lots. July 17, 1947. p. 29.
Personal inquest (essay re: drowning at Ravinia beach) July 31, 1947. p. 4.
Coast Guard chief assures HP (sic) protection. July 31, 1947. p. 14.
Oct. Tells of death trap here (traffic) Oct. 2, 1947. p. 4.
A man's world? Now it's women crossing guards. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 3.
Gates go up and down at Lincoln crossing. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 4.
Reorganize safety patrol at Elm Place School. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 2.
Schools back city search for crossing guard employees. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 23.
Nov. Bike clinic is part of Lincoln safety program. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 17.
Dec. Fire Chief Hennig gives five suggestions for Yule safety. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 5.
SCHOOL FINANCE
Annual financial statement of township school treasurer. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 20
.SCHOOLS
Jan, Photo: West Ridge School. Jan. 2, 1947. Cover.
N.S. Country Day School opens $250,000 campaign. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 15.
Feb. Elm Place parents, teachers, hear talk on 7-8 year olds. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 11.
Mar. Launch drive to rebuild Elm Place Morgan Playground. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Laboratory-classroom: techniques in science. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 5.
Elm Place officials endorse Morgan Playground project. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 16.
What every Elm Place parent should know about Morgan Playground project. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 4.
250 study Industrial Arts courses at high school. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 5.
HPHS trades classes erect complete buildings, 8 structures built since 1925. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 5.
Seek increased taxing power for high school district. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 10.
Apr. Why high school district needs added taxing power. April 3, 1947. p. 17.
"Home Ec" student prepared to manage own home. April 10, 1947. p. 5.
High school district in need of money to retain teachers. April 10, 1947. p. 10.
Elect Philip Speidel, increase high school board taxing power. Apr. 17, 1947. p3
Propose 50% increase in state assistance to public schools. April 17, 1947. p. 26.
H.P.H.S. athletic program ranks with nation's best. April 24, 1947. p. 5.
May Art courses reveal student's creative talents. May 8, 1947. p. 5.
June Five schools award 170 diplomas. 229 graduate at high school. June 5, 1947. p3.
Elm Place pupils send scrap books to schools abroad. June 19, 1947. p. 28.
Aug. Education workshop to open at Elm Place School Monday. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 5.
Educators call philosophy of teaching vital. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 5.
Pupils report to grade schools September 8. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 5.
Sept. Pupils return to classrooms next week as vacation ends. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 3.
Enrollment in District 107 slightly lower than last year. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 4.
Special election in District 111 Sept. 27. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 4.
Oct. Schools back city search for crossing guard employees. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 23.
Nov. Bike clinic is part of Lincoln safety program. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 17.
Crafts, hobbies in curriculum at West Ridge. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 5.
Louis Behr Memorial Book Corner given to Ravinia School. Nov. 17, 1947. p. 7.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 107.
Record state of health reported in District 107. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 29.
Caucus Board is organized in District 107. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 25.
District 107 caucus names School Board selections. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 5.
Enrollment in District 107 slightly lower than last year. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 4.
Lighting science benefits pupils in District 107. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 15.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 108
Feb. Referendum on tax rate in 108, March 1. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Hold PTA caucus Sunday for District 108 election. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 24.
School Board Dist. 108 finds increased salaries necessary. Feb. 13, 1947. p13.
Will explain 108 referendum at two meetings next week. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 17.
Urge full vote Saturday on District 108 tax referendum. Feb. 17, 1947. p. 5.
Petitions out on PTA caucus candidates. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 13.
AVC urges affirmative vote in District 108 referendum. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 19. (American Veteran's Committee)
Mar. 108 residents give approval 800 to 20 to tax increase. Mar. 6. 1947. p. 3.
Orchestra to give annual concert at Braeside. Mar. 20, 1947. p. 22.
Photo: District 108 orchestra. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 18.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Mayor Patton initiates move to solve sanitary problems with other Shore communities. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 3.
Our North Shore sewage woes. (ed.) Sept. 25, 1947. p. 4.
SLOGANS
Famous words that became a Highland Park tradition. May 8, 1947. p. 3.
Mrs. Carl Bingham originates Tidy Tilly in slogan contest for cleanup campaign. May 29, 1947. p. 3.
Here she is, folks! This here's Tidy Tilly. July 10, 1947. p. 4.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Holiday season workers need social security numbers. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 26.
SPORTS
Local man, Everett Millard, invents safety ski binding. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 19.
Three local boxers win championships in Kenosha bouts. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 3. Photo.
But in the good old days 'twas fun. (Basketball history) Mar. 6, 1947. p. 18.
Boy's Boxing Club is crowned champion of tenth district. April 17, 1947. p. 10
Boxing Club champions end season with banquet Saturday. April 24, 1947. p. 3
Pros will give free tennis lessons at Sunset courts. July 3, 1947. p. 8.
Registration for popular boy's boxing club to open. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 8.
Action and thrills in grade school-six man football. Oct. 23, 1999. p. 7.
STASSEN, HAROLD
Harold Stassen in address on " Future Republican Policy" Nov. 20, 1947. p. 3.
Stassen lashes administration's foreign policy. Nov. 27, 1947. p. 5.
STEELE, WILLIAM
William Steele, supervisor (Deerfield Township) for 12 years, retiring. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 15.
Resolution honoring William Steele. April 24, 1947. p. 4.
STREETS & ROADS
Street repair and maintenance policy adopted. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 3.
Engineer announces bridge construction to start in spring. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 3.
SWIMMING
274 learn about swimming in high school pool this summer. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 15.
TAFT, SENATOR ROBERT A.
Sen. Taft in Highland Park next Thursday. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 3.
Reception for Sen. Taft at City Hall today. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 3.
Sen. Taft presents flag to city. Oct. 16, 1947. p. 3.
TAXES & TAXATION
Referendum on tax rate in 108, March 1. Feb. 6, 1947. p. 3.
Seek increased taxing power for high school district. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 10.
Discuss problem of tax delinquents at Waukegan meeting. April 24, 1947 p. 42.
Tax bills are received; 30-40% higher. Comparison table is shown. May 22, 1947. p. 5.
Assessor gives data on taxes. June 12, 1947. p. 4.
Survey shows school costs are main factor in '46 tax increase, July 17, 1947. p23
Congressman Church raps tax laws in speech before House. July 24, 1947. p. 5.
Tax objectors must file formal pleas with County clerk. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 18.
County treasurer predicts biggest tax receipts in history. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 22
TEACHERS
Highwood citizens to honor Wayne A. Thomas, Oak Terrace principal, at dinner. May 8, 1947. p. 8.
More than 400 take part in tribute to Highwood educator, Wayne Thomas. May 15, 1947. p. 14.
Teachers study techniques in School District 107 workshop. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 11.
District 107 teachers attend county institute for further study. Sept. 4, 1947. p. 8
Photo: new teachers at Elm Place School. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 15.
(Dist.) 108 workshops keep teachers abreast of practical curriculums. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 8.
TEENAGERS
Teenagers will stage show for benefit of cancer drive. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
Reason to be proud of the rising generation. (ed.) June 19, 1947. p.4.
TELEPHONES
Jan. New auto phone will aid Red Cross crews. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 25.
Feb. March 3 will be Alexander Bell centennial. Feb. 27, 1947. p. 30.
Mar Now you can call home while speeding along a highway. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 26.
Apr. Only urgent calls taken as strike goes on. April 10, 1947. p. 3.
May Purchase property here for dial telephone building. May 22, 1947. p. 10.
June No dividend for telephone stockholder. June 5, 1947. p. 26.
Finish distribution of new telephone directory here. June 19, 1947. p. 17.
July New telephone rate increases become effective July 6. July 3, 1947. p. 3.
Oct. Too late to bar telephone rate increase. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Dec. New telephone rates in effect here. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 5.
THEATER
Summer theatres gain ground in the laggard Middle West. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 15.
Highland Parker Jack Pincus writes new play for community players. Aug. 21, 1947. p. 8.
THRIFT SHOP
Photo: Interior of shop on Sheridan Road. Feb. 20, 1947. Cover.
Thrift Shop board plans 25th annual white elephant tea. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 5.
Treasurer reports sales of $11, 616 during past year. May 15, 1947. p. 9.
TRAFFIC
Plan traffic warning system. May 29, 1947. p. 3.
New stop lights at Skokie secured by traffic commission. June 12, 1947. p. 3.
Mayor appoints David Pasquesi to traffic commission. July 24, 1947. p. 3
July and August peak months for child traffic deaths. July 31. 1947. p. 21.
Trucks using roads in increasing volume. July 31, 1947. p. 25.
New committee organized to analyze parking difficulties. Sept. 18, 1947. p. 3.
Tells of death trap here (intersection Sheridan , Dean and Cedar) Oct. 2, 1947. p. 4.
A man's world? Now it's women crossing guards. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 3.
Warn of heavy Illinois Yule traffic toll; 37 deaths predicted. Dec. 25, 1947. p20.
TREMAINE, MAJOR JAY EUGENE
War record of late Maj. Tremaine to be entered in Memorial. April 24, 1947 p. 21.
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT- UFO
"Flying disks" over Highland Park, night watchman reports. July 10, 1947. p. 3.
UNIONS
Attackers damage new bus; union agitation linked with night action. May 29, 1947. p. 5.
U. S. COAST GUARD
Yacht Club requests continued better Coast Guard protection. July 24, 1947. p3
Coast Guard chief assures HP (sic) protection. July 31, 1947. p. 14.
U. S. NAVY
Local men 17-40 can join civilian Naval Reserve. May 22, 1947. p. 23.
Announce test for Annapolis appointment. June 12, 1947. p. 18.
U.S. POST OFFICE
Postmaster asks bids on mail messenger route. July 10, 1947. p. 23.
Santa Claus puts his stamp of approval on air mailed gifts. Dec. 11, 1947. p. 10.
U.S.O.
Why Highwood U.S.O. writes 'finis' to wartime job. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 4.
Highwood vote 1,437-126 for U.S.O. purchase. April 17, 1947. p. 3.
Issues concerning Highwood U.S.O. are explained at meet. May 29, 1947. p3.
UTILITIES
Believe conversion to natural gas will be effected in May. April 17, 1947. p. 7.
Natural gas will reach H.P. within several days. June 5, 1947. p. 4.
VETERANS
Feb. Eye witness accounts of war tops GI reading at Hines. Feb. 13, 1947. p. 25.
Red Cross urges veterans to apply for terminal leave pay. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 12.
Highland Parker is on the roll of honor in Washington Cathedral. (Capt. Chas. A. Mayer) Feb. 20, 1947. p. 21.
Mar. Red Cross gave 161,000 veterans financial aid. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 20.
Warning to Navy veterans. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 10.
Ray Suzzi advises Navy veterans to get overseas records. Mar. 13, 1947. p. 29.
How Highwood Navy vets can get forms for overseas service. Mar. 20, 1947 p. 27.
Home builders plan ultra modern small home for veterans. Mar. 27, 1947. p20
Authorize Army enlistment for some disabled vets. Mar. 27, 1947. p. 40.
June Rep. Kelsey writes AVC he will oppose Blomstrand Bill. June 19, 1947. p. 24.
VFW spokesmen press for increase in subsistence pay. June 19, 1947. p. 28.
Deadline June 30 for re-enlistment of disabled vets. June 19, 1947. p. 28.
July Apply for some veteran benefits before Aug. 1. July 24, 1947. p. 17.
Plea for unity of veterans. July 24, 1947. p. 18.
Aug. Harold M. Florsheim named director of veteran's foundation. Aug. 28, 1947. p. 19.
Sept. Hundreds converge on local bank to cash terminal leave bonds. Sept. 11, 1947. p. 19.
Oct. Aid to prospective veteran homeowners is offered by AVC. Oct. 3, 1947. p. 37.
Nov. Legion women help provide new drug for asthmatic vets. Nov. 6, 1947. p. 20.
Dec. Will entertain Downey vets at "Y". Dec. 18, 1947. p. 5.
Legion Post 501 offers insurance aid to veterans. Dec. 18, 1947. p. 24.
Highland Park men named to lead AVC program in 1948. Dec. 25, 1947. p. 3.
WALKER, ROBERT F.
To stand for mayor. (Photo) Jan. 16, 1947. p. 3.
WAR DEAD
Prepare for arrival of overseas deceased. July 31, 1947. p. 22.
Service mothers plan memorial drinking fountain in city. Oct. 2, 1947. p. 5.
VFW offers burial services for war dead returned home. Oct. 9, 1947. p. 30.
Marine (Sgt. G.W. Bowden) returned here for final rites: services Saturday. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 9.
Legion post plans funeral honors for returned war heroes. Oct. 23, 1947. p. 16.
Two more war dead will be returned. Oct. 30, 1947. p. 3.
Remains of fallen hero (Cpl. S. Canarini) to be returned to Highwood Friday. Nov. 20, 1947. p. 9.
Plan military rites in Highwood for returned hero, A.S. Wolak. Dec. 4, 1947. p. 28.
WATER
Photo: Water Plant in winter. Caption gives some pumping statistics. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 16.
Find inshore waters contaminated. Aug. 7, 1947. p. 3.
City will test lake water for rest of season. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 3.
WAUKEGAN, IL
Waukegan office continues rent control administration. July 10, 1947. p. 21.
Elaborate patriotic festival planned in Waukegan Aug. 24. July 24, 1947. p. 22.
WINTER
Chief Andrews asks motorists to beware of winter hazards. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 21.
Photo: Central & First Sts. in heavy snow. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 5.
Street department works 24 hours daily during recent storm. Jan. 16, 1947. p26
Winter at the Water Plant. Photo. Feb. 20, 1947. p. 16.
Commissioner Turner calls conference to discuss snow plowing. April 3, 1947. p. 16.
City and local industry get together on snow removal plan. April 10, 1947. p14
YACHTS/YACHTING
Shore yachtsmen to reorganize club and repair clubhouse. June 19, 1947. p. 3.
Eleven are named to serve on Yacht Club committee. July 10, 1947. p. 10.
Milton Stein's 'Naiad' first in Yacht Club's opening race. Aug. 14, 1947. p. 10.
Yacht Club men prepare plans for better launching system. Sept. 11, 1947. p 16.
Autumn sailing luring local yachtsmen to lake. Sept. 25, 1947. p. 13.
ZONING
New zoning hearing set for Jan. 21. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 3
Here's key to the new zoning map. Jan. 9, 1947. p. 4.
Zoning- local topic of the hour. Jan. 16, 1947. Photo. Cover.
New zoning ordinance articles. Jan. 16, 1947. p. 4.
Zoning group hear requests-work again. Jan. 23, 1947. p. 3.
Prepare zoning ordinance for distribution. Mar. 6, 1947. p. 3.
