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Beginning with the earliest edition of the Highland Park News in 1874, several newspapers have been published for Highland Park. Click on a date range to search the index for local news articles and obituaries from these newspapers. Full text available on microfilm at the library. Full text of newspaper articles from 1874 - 1922 are also available online in our Newspaper Collection.  Complete this form to request full text of an obituary if you’re unable to visit the library. Contact the Reference Department at hppla@hplibrary.org or 874.831.7031 for more information.

Abbreviations used:

HPH .......Highland Park Herald

HPN........Highland Park News

HPNL....Highland Park Newsletter

HPP........Highland Park Press

NSNL....North Shore Newsletter

SRN........Sheridan Road Newsletter

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January 1, 1955-December 31, 1955
ACCIDENTS

Jan.      New Year in HP opens with grim toll: 3 traffic deaths, 4 accidents. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            Reopen inquest into three highway deaths. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 5.
Feb.     Marshal Patten warns motorists on winter driving. Feb. 10, 1955,  p. 3.
            Streamliner '400' critically injures woman at Ravinia. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 10.
Mar.     Drunken driver in stolen auto hits pedestrian. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 34.
            '55 highway toll reaches 5 as two more die on Skokie. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 3.
Apr.     August Ruelli falls 15 feet from tree. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 39.
May     John Levy, 17, killed in car at Ravine Dr. May 26, 1955, p. 3.
            8-year-old boy breaks neck in 15-ft. fall. May 26, 1955, p. 5.
June     Highwood boy, 9, fatally injured in fall from tree. June 23, 1955, p. 5.
July      Police report 1 traffic accident on holiday weekend. July 7, 1955, p. 3.
            Loy Mullins Jr. injured when car splits after crash. July 21, 1955, p. 5.
Aug.    Loy Mullins Jr. making good progress after car accident. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 4.
            11 hurt in 3 car collision on Edens; police hold driver. Aug. 18., 1955, p. 7.
            Edens-Clavey Rd. crossing is scene of 6-car collision. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 4.
            Ceiling gives way at Sears store. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 5.
Sept.    John Williams, 38, killed when car hits tree in Nfld. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
            Chicagoan, 74, 6th auto victim on Skokie Blvd. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 4.
Oct.     4 cars collide on Skokie H'way. Oct. 6, 1955, p.3.
            Three suffer minor injuries in Edens crash. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            Smith to hear drunk driving case Saturday. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 5.
            Charges against driver in fatal crash diminished. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 3.
Nov.    Auto skids in drizzle injuring 3. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 10.
            John Laurie hurt in auto collision. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Crash claims 8th traffic victim here. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Truck causes 3 car accident. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 7.
Dec.     Driver hits car, crashes into building. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 3. 

ADDRESSES

            See: Street Numbers

ADULT EDUCATION

            YWCA, high school begin adult education program.   Sept. 22, 1955, p. 10.
            Registration for fall adult classes begins today at Recreation Center. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 10.

ANIMALS

            Dog bites continue; no action. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            3rd horse show is planned by Trinity men. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 26.
            Young horsemen prepare for show. May 26, 1955, p. 6.
            Beautiful weather brings crowd to Trinity horse show. May 26, 1955, p. 7.
            Raccoon family discovered when tree home cut down. June 23, 1955, p. 33.
            Boxer attacks boy, 4; impounded for observation. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 32.

ART/ARTISTS

            Art show at Temple next week. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 35.
            NS Art League spring classes now in progress. May 5, 1955, p. 4.
            Artists to exhibit wares at outdoor show this weekend. May 19, 1955, p. 4.
            NS Weavers Guild to hear Bill Carter. June 2, 1955, p. 34.
            HP residents to exhibit art in Chicago show. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 9.
            HP artists will exhibit at Lake Forest art fair. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 11.
            NS Art League announces fall schedule. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 20.

ASSESSMENT ROLLS

            Town of Deerfield assessment roll. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 21—
            Town of W. Deerfield assessment roll. Feb. 2, 1955, p. 29—
            Delinquent special assessment rolls. Oct. 6. 1955, p. 29--
            Delinquent tax list: Deerfield Township. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 33--
            Assessment roll for Deerfield Township. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 26-- .
            West Deerfield Township tax assessments. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 43.

ATTORNEYS

            Rename M. Singer to legal committee of Ill. State Bar. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 5.
            Bar Association honors Frisch. Aug. 18. 1955, p. 26.

AUTHORS

            Jewish author Dr. Israel Efros to address study group. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 5.
            Marguerite Henry to autograph books at Elm Place fair. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            Marguerite Henry to be guest star of Story Ladies. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 4. 

AUTOMOBILES/ AUTOMOBILE DRIVING

            SD (Safe Driving) Day set for Dec. 1. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Chief Patten lists safe driving tips. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 4.
            Judge Smith finds Mrs. Pink guilty of reckless driving. Nov. 24, 1955,p. 38.
            Safe Driving Day should be every day. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 4. 

AWARDS

            Chicago hospital honors Dr. Otto Saphir. July 7, 1955, p. 13.

BUSES

            North Shore discloses proposed bus service. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            Local bus line appears as (far) future possibility. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 3.

BUSINESS

Jan.      HP retail trade hits all-time high in Dec. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 5.
            First National Bank re-elects all directors, officers. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 7.
Feb.     Chamber to screen candidates. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Business men join league to discuss fair employment. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 36.
Apr.     Pontiac dealership bought by Carl Petersen. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 37.
            New Roger Pharmacy opens in Ravinia. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 37.
May     New bank coming to Highland Park. (Bank of Highland Park) May 5, 1955, p. 5.
            'Friendly Days' designated for June 16-18. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
            Garnett & Co. plans new expansion soon. May 26, 1955, p. 46.
June     Who’s friendliest person in Highland Park community? June 2, 1955, p. 3.
            Those 'Friendly Days' are here again. June 16, 1955, p. 3.
            HP retail buying up 17% in March to $2-1/2 million. June 23, 1955, p. 3.
            Pierre Andre opens Highland Park salon. June 23, 1955, p. 39.
            Grant & Grant open Ravinia shop. June 23, 1955, p. 39.
            Mutual Coal leases Vine Ave. station for office space. June 23, 1955, p. 39.
July      Open new A&P store today in Highland Park. July 7, 1955, p. 53.
            Bank plans gala opening July 15, 16. July 7, 1955, p. 58.
            HP Chamber of Commerce objects to city council plan to raise sales tax. July 14, 1955,  p. 3.
            New HP bank opens Friday. July 14, 1955, p. 3.
            Bank of Highland Park opens tomorrow. Profiles of administrator, description of services, facilities. July 14, 1955, p. 27.
            HP retail sales hit new peak. July 21, 1955, p. 3.
Sept.    Barbers to discuss haircut hike today. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            Hair cut hikes to go into effect Monday. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 4.
Oct.     Bank institutes service bureau. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 43.
            Minters new fashion center now open. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 10.
Nov.    New Garnett addition ready. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 10.
            New real estate firm opens in HP. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 10.
            Sunset Foods to give away pony. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 10.
            Special section : HP Christmas sales. Nov. 25, 1955, p. 20.
            Pony contest winners announced. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 31.
Dec.     Special Section- Deerfield Christmas sales. Dec. 1, 1955, after p. 30.
            Lakeside Glass & Paint opens in HP. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 58.  
            Minna Hart store opens on Central. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 58
            Grand opening at Highwood Radio offers everything for everyone. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 32.

CAMPS

            Boy Scout Council to expand 1956 Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan camp season. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 5.

CHARITIES

            HPHS girls volunteer aid in Easter Seal drive. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 7.
            Robert G. White appointed Community Chest chairman. June 23, 1955, p. 5.
            Next Thursday is final circus for Opps-Tots. July 7, 1955, p. 5.
            HP Community Chest OKs $83,000 budget for '55. July 28, 1955,  p. 5.
            Community Chest special gifts committee seeking pre-campaign donations. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 3.
            Community Chest conducts annual campaign Monday. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 5.
            Your dollars support --- List of  beneficiaries of Community Chest. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 6.
            Salvation Army asks aid here. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 4. 

CHILD CARE/CHILDREN

            Jr. League book tells parents how to amuse children. June 16, 1955, p. 14.
            Study groups to meet in fall on child problems. June 23, 1955, p. 32.
           Children's Aid group resumes monthly meet. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 4.
            'And a little child shall lead them' believes Unicef. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 4.  

CHURCHES

Feb.     Aaron S. Bauer appointed Brotherhood Week chairman. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Presbyterian- NS Congregation Israel exchange services tomorrow, Feb. 27. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 7.
            Beth-El Men's Club to hear three views on Jewish life. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 11.
Mar.     Dr. Edgar Siskin's silver anniversary to be celebrated. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 18.
            More classrooms, church planned for HP parish. Mar. 10, 1955,  p. 58.
            Local church and synagogue histories given in Mar. 10, 1955 issue, pp. 58-73, 76-85.
            Church observes Youth Sunday. HP Presbyterian Church. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 27.
            Biblical scholar M. J. Smith winds up series at Beth El Monday. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 21.
Apr.     New HP Temple receives Torah. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 20.
            Rabbinical assembly of America to meet in Highland Park May 2. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 33.
            Rabbis to convene 4 days; hear Sen. Kefauver. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 5.
May     Lakeside Temple greets new rabbi, R. E. Singer. May 12, 1955, p. 7.
            Rabbinical assembly convenes. May 12, 1955,  p. 50.
            New Reform Temple starts Sisterhood. May 19, 1955, p. 14.
June     Temple Israel brings regular sessions to end. June 2, 1955, p. 5.
            Lakeside Congregation reaches membership goal. June 16, 1955, p. 48.
            Lay cornerstone of Zion Lutheran Church. Photo. June 30,1955, p. 3.
            Father Peter West sings his 1st Mass here at Catholic church. June 30, 1955, p. 10.
            Rev. John Harris gives 1st sermon. June 30, 1955, p. 31.
            Reform Temple plans expanded religious school. June 30, 1955, p. 35.
July      Father Burns given new parish; farewell party Sunday night. July 7, 1955, p. 5. 
            Plan organization meeting for new Jewish synagogue. July 7, 1955, p. 13.
            Parish bids farewell to Father Burns. July 21, 1955, p. 5.
Aug.    Catholic Daughters of America hold national meeting here. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 5.
            Reform Temple selects cantor. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 7.
            New Lutheran church plan. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 40.
            Presbyterians given carillon bell system. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 34.
            Special high holiday services scheduled by Beth El Temple. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 7.
            Name Mrs. C. Albert head of Temple School. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 7.
Sept.    Lutheran Church calls Indiana pastor to Deerfield parish. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 14.
            Tickets available for Reform Temple holiday services. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 42.
            Carl Wennerstrom to give series of Unitarian sermons. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 4.
            Presbyterian Church to dedicate bell system Sunday.  Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            North Shore Methodists will dedicate Glencoe Church. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 5.
            Pastor Berggen to be installed next Thursday. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 20.
Oct.     Temple to resume Friday night rites. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 27.
            HP Presbyterian Church lists church school staff. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 39.
            Bethany Church tithing festival to be celebrated. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 9.
            Churches sponsor Billy Graham film Oct. 20, 1955, p. 34.
            Sabbath Booklet to be dedicated at Temple Israel. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 34.
Nov.    Temple Israel to begin seminar of Jewish studies. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 7.
            HP Reform Temple plans Hebrew School. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9.
            Religious groups unite for annual Thanksgiving rites. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 18.
            Hold classes in Judaism for adults. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Beth El to hold ground breaking ceremonies Sun. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 6.
Dec.     Ground breaking ceremony at Beth El. Photo. Dec. 8, 1955, p, 5.
            NS Temple plans to dedicate new museum tomorrow. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 43.
            Zion Lutherans hold first service in new church. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 57.
            Churches list Christmas rites. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 5.
            Dean Harris’ son ordained priest in Catholic church. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 36.

CIVIL DEFENSE

            They scan the skies; ground corps now operates new quarters. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 10.
            Scouts solve CD (Civil Defense) problem. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 41.

CIVIL LIBERTIES

            'Freedom Agenda' programs to discuss civil liberties. June 30, 1955, p. 5.
            League names host list for freedom discussions. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            Leading citizens endorse Freedom Agenda program. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            Freedom Agenda groups begin sessions Monday. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 7.           

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Feb.     Red Cross campaign opens March 1. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Citizen Group moving slowly but steadily. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Boy Scout Troop 31 holds dinner, court of honor. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 10.        
            ORT women celebrate diamond jubilee. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 12.
Mar.     ORT-Day luncheon Tuesday to mark diamond jubilee. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 13.
            Citizens Group gets official start tonight. Mar. 11, 1955, p. 5.
            Highland Park Women to perform Wed. at Music Club meeting. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 15.
 Apr.    Jaycee chapter to be organized in Highland Park. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 3.
            YWCA opens new member drive Sunday. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 13.
            ORT women mark diamond jubilee. Apr. 14, 1955, p. 28.
             Picchietti heads 1st Jaycee slate as 8 take office. May 5, 1955, p. 5.
             HP Jaycees to charter next Thursday. May 26, 1955, p. 3.
June     Cub Scout Pack 31 holds annual awards banquet. June 23, 1955, p. 30.
Sept.    HP Rotary Club to help select Rotary fellow. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 5.
             NS Hadassah to celebrate anniversary. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 21.
             Gold Star Mothers chapter to be 1 year old. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 3.
Dec.     ORT women plan new psychological leadership study. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 18.
            HP Woman’s Club starts year with full schedule. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 23. 

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

            Judge Campbell to emcee Barat building dedication. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 5.
            Dedicate Conrad Hilton building at Barat. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 11.

CONTESTS

Feb.     Pick jury for essay, art contest- H.P. 86th anniversary. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
Mar.     Last call for art, essay entries in anniversary issue contest. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Announce winners in student contest, commercial display. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 4.
June     Waitress named 'friendliest person'. June 30, 1955, p. 5.
July      Pike's Peak is high spot of gay Vacation Express. July 7, 1955, p. 3.
            All aboard, Vacation Express. July 14, 1955, p. 3.
            Mrs. John Jefferson wins tour contest. July 28, 1955,  p. 3.
Aug.    Mrs. Jefferson is contest winner. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            Jaycees seeking Dairy Princess contest entries. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 28. 
            29th annual NEWS football contest begins next week. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3. 

COOKING

            2 new stoves top prizes at NEWS cooking school. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 3.
            Hurry! only 6 days left to obtain tickets for NEWS cooking school. May 5, 1955, p. 3.
            Recipes from cooking school. May 12, 1955, p. 16--
            No one loses at NEWS cooking school. May 19, 1955, p. 5.
            'Round the World a la Carte' recipes from the collection of Carolyn and Herbert  Anspach. Column appears each week beginning in July. Paging varies. 

CRIME

Feb.     Silver Dollar (tavern) loses 529 of same. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 5.
Mar.     Calif. police arrest suspect in HP burglary. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Ask crime commission, gambling investigation. Mar. 27, 1955, p. 5.
May     Chamber secretary warns about baby shoe rackets. May 5, 1955, p. 32.
            Tries new way to build Olds. May 12, 1955, p. 3.
June     Looter leaves 'prints' in $10,000 HP burglary. June 2, 1955, p. 3.
            Thief drops wire cutter, loses chance. June 2, 1955, p. 3.
            $375 stolen from billfold, busboy reports. June 9, 1955, p. 3.
            Burglars remove safe, $436 in cash from Western Union. June 16, 1955, p. 4.
            Just fishin', boys find stolen safe. June 30, 1955, p. 3.
July      Police connect twin burglaries. July 7, 1955, p. 7.
Aug.    Home burglarized, 2nd such ‘job’ here. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            Zesto Products stand burglarized. Aug. 3. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 3.
            Clerk hands robber $360 at gun point. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 3.
            Cops and robbers. (ed.) Aug. 25, 1955, p. 4.
            Jail suspect in attempted store break in. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 5.
Sept.    FBI trailing Highwood boy in jail break. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 7.
            Fred Inbau to do crime code survey. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 26.
            4 more burglaries reported to police over last weekend. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 5.
            E.E. Burwell home burglarized Sunday. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
Oct.     Western Union office easy prey for resolute gunman. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            Police trace hit and run to local man. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            Car larcenies linked by police. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 5.
Nov.    Masked gunmen get $4100 at Bob-o-Link Country Club. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 3. 
            Boy admits car theft spree here. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            Find 2 youths in stolen car. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            Clavey Ct. home burglarized Sat. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 6.
            Burglars break into York home. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 5.
Dec.     Soldier suspect in fatal shooting of Highland Parker. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Pick up two boys driving stolen auto on Skokie Valley Rd. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            Ravinia theft Thursday noon nets $1800. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            GI Sgt. John Nall to answer murder charge. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            Murder trial set for February. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            Break down door in car theft. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3.
            United Parcel station robbed. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3. 

DEERE PARK, Subdivision

            Deere Park Assn. reports almost total membership. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 26.

DEERFIELD, IL

            Plan commission to hear two requests for zoning changes. July 7, 1955, p. 27.
            Garden Club of Deerfield announces awards at recent Garden-Home Show. July 7,1955, p. 28.
            Get acquainted with Deerfield. Brief history. July 7, 1955, p. 36.
            Remember the Deerfield High School bus? Story and Photo. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 15.
            John Warton asks zoning variance on Deerfield lot. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 17.
            Mrs. R. E. Jordan welcomes 39 new families to Deerfield. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 17.

DEERFIELD/ W. DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP

Feb.     West Dfld. Township must move library. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            DTVA (Deerfield Twp. Voters' Assoc.) polls city election candidates. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Township election registration open until next Tuesday. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Town meeting April 5 to follow election. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Deerfield Township elections Tuesday, meeting follows. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 4.
Apr.     All candidates elected in light township vote. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 5.
            W. Deerfield Twp. voters OK library. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 5.
            Financial statement for W. Deerfield Twp. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 34. 
May     LF resident files suit hitting township library. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
June     DTVA hears township defense, elects officers. June 2, 1955, p. 5
July      Public hearing at town hall on township zoning. July 7, 1955, p. 27.
            Briefs due in township library case. July 14, 1955, p. 4.
Aug.    Legal opinion bounces JPs from town board. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 5.
Dec.     W. Deerfield Township tax assessments. Dec. 15. 1955, p. 43.

DISASTERS

            Red Cross appoints two area disaster coordinators. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 25.

EDITORIALS

Jan.      With those who know their dentists best, it’s fluorides six to one. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 4.
            Spring board to pleasure. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 4.
Feb.     Make  your voice heard. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 9.
            Face to face - we'll be there. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 4.
Mar.     HP puts hope in future as city marks birthday. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Consider the source. (fluoridation, water) Mar. 17, 1955, p. 4.
            Fluorides: fearsome or fabulous? Mar. 24, 1955, p. 4.
May     Open meetings, open minds. (HP city council) May 19, 1955, p. 4.
Aug.    Your money’s worth. (taxes) Aug. 4, 1955, p. 4.
            Cops and robbers. (crime) Aug. 25, 1955, p. 4.
Sept.    A crucial decision. (Dist. 108) Sept. 22, 1955, p. 4.
Oct.     Help plan your own future. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 3.
            Tricks or treats. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 4.
Nov.    Dedicated to you. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 4.
            How should we zone? Nov. 17, 1955, p. 4.
Dec.     Give the kids their chance. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 4.
            Where there’s smoke it may be your fault. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            It’s everybody’s job. (city plan) Dec. 15, 1955, p. 4.  

ELECTIONS

Jan.      Council mayoralty races beginning to take shape. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            Cushman unopposed. Humphrey out. 12 seek council. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 3.
Feb.     Chamber tests candidates. 13 describe qualifications. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            School districts name candidates for April elections. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Primary election Tuesday. City council race offers most interest. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            DTVA polls city election candidates. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Precinct map.    Feb. 24, 1955, p. 4.
Mar.     Gieser paces all council candidates. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Deadline near for Venturi's choice to run.  Mar. 10, 1955,  p. 3.
            Sheahen will decline spot on ballot. Humphrey next.  Mar. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Who's the candidate? Weary game ends today. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 3.
            List election polling sites for Tuesday. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 5.
Apr.     Meehan to oppose Cushman for mayor. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 3.
            Record-breaking vote.  Results. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 3,4.
Dec.     T. J. Moran in GOP race for state’s attorney post. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 7.
            GOP Rep. Murphy set to run for re-election. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 4.

ETHIOPIA

            Former Highland Parker J. Cuffy leads Ethiopian expedition for IU. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 5.

FAMILIES

            Family Service slates annual meet Tuesday. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Family Services of HP reports to community. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 11. 

FASHION

            Back to school clothes. Special section.   Aug. 25, 1955, pp. 21—
            NEWS and area merchants feature spotlight values with fall fashion preview.
            Special section. Sept. 15, 1955, pp. 13--

FIRES

            $200,000 fire destroys NS warehouse and cars. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 5.
            Numerous grass fires reported. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 5.
            Plans for fire prevention week include special campaign here. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 4
            Smell of smoke may mean fire – don’t let fatalities rise higher. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 4.
            Where there’s smoke it may be your fault. (ed.) Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            Holiday dampened here as fires hit 3 homes. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 3. 

FIREWORKS

            NS Yacht Club fireworks show open to public. June 30, 1955, p. 4.
            Fireworks illegal in Highland Park. June 30, 1955, p. 4.

FISCHER, MARIE THERESE

            Mrs. Fischer, city's oldest resident, dies. June 9, 1955, p. 3.

FLUORIDES/FLUORIDATION

       See: Water

FOREIGN RELATIONS

            Discussion group on world politics will begin winter term Jan. 17. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 5.
            Leon Feldman will lead forums on world politics. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 20.

FRAUD

            Warn residents of swindling photographers. July 21, 1955, p. 9.
            Re-warn residents of photo rackets. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 5.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

            Jacob Scher heads committee probing news suppression. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 5. 

GARDENING/GARDENS

            Special Section. Apr. 14, 1955,  p. 29---
            8th annual Rose Show June 26. June 16, 1955, p. 4.
            Rose growers will vie for prizes next Sunday. June 23, 1955, p. 5.
            Garden Guild to landscape Nurses' Homes. July 7, 1955, p. 4.

GOLDWATER, BARRY, U.S. Senator

            Ariz. senator addresses Women's Republican Club. May 26, 1955, p. 5.

HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

            Heinz Adam, Hadley School instructor moves here. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 25.

HEALTH

            Chest x-ray unit here for two days starting tomorrow. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 6.
            HP Cancer fund up slightly to $7500. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 5.
            Mental illness is nation's number one health problem Apr. 7, 1955, p. 37.
            Aids in heart research study. June 30, 1955, p. 5. 
            Law may require chest x-rays of school employees, teachers.  July 21, 1955, p. 39.

HEROES

            Credit sea scout Thomas Fudala with saving life of accident victim. July 21, 1955, p. 7.
            Officer Dalziel is knight errant to 3 year-old. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 4.
            Frank Perin’s quick action saves worker. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 5. 

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Jan.      City council hears reports on projects. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            Civic leaders, mayor to meet again tonight. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            HP city council accepts $10,259 bid for signals. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 5.
            Council promises chamber action on city street lights. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 3.
Feb.     Council fills 3 vacancies; city invests $200,000. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            It's coming! Highland Park's biggest, best anniversary. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            HP birthday March 11. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            HP students invade city hall (for a day). Feb. 24, 1955, p. 5.
Mar.     City plan encompasses problems of the future. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            City manager selection tops 1955 problems. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Corporation counsel leads city legal dept. Thomas H. Compere. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 6.
            Phillip Cole knows city - top to bottom. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 7.
            houses built here in '54. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 40.
Apr.     Home owners association protests new subdivision. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 3.
            Cushman, Smith, fluoridation win handily. Election results. Apr. 21, 1955,  p. 3, 4.
            V.C. Musser resigns. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 3.
May     New HP council takes office. May 5, 1955, p. 3.
            New administration opens HP city council meetings. May 12, 1955, p. 3.
            (Arthur) Bogeaus' fate unanswered. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
            Council seeks increase in HP minimum lot size. May 26, 1955, p. 5.
June    Council sets hearing with Arthur Bogeaus.  June 2, 1955, p. 5.  
            Highland Park has small-town heart in big-city frame.   June 9, 1955,  p. 3.
            Council hears Bogeaus' case. Former mayor asks speedy end of issue.  June 9, 1955, p. 3.
            HP names city manager.  June 16, 1955, p. 3.
            City asks bids to fill usual needs. June 16, 1955, p. 4.
            HP city council approves sealcoating of 18 streets with 'dustless' materials. June 30,  1955, p. 3.
            West residents ask city's help on downspouts. June 30, 1955, p. 5.
            Annual appropriation bill. June 30, 1955, p. 26.
July      HP C. of C. objects to city council's plan to raise sales tax. July 14, 1955,  p. 3.
            City council approves Ravinia Medical Building alley plans. July 14, 1955, p. 5. 
            Appropriation bill for 1955. July 14, 1955,  p. 40.
            City sales levy okayed by HP council Monday. July 21, 1955, p. 3.
            HP Chamber will go along with tax boost. July 21, 1955, p. 3.
            Annual appropriation bill. July 21, 1955,  p. 36.
            City faces total tax levy of $829,905.60. July 28, 1955, p. 3.
            Welcome city's first manager.    July 28, 1955, p. 3.
Aug.    City declines C&NW lease. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 3.
            City prohibits parking near beaches; lists 14 streets as urgent.  Aug. 18, 1955, p. 3.
Sept.    City plans pay raises. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Highland Park buys home for city manager. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3       
            Snyder fires Rowland. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            City loses 'Huber Lot'; lease renewal left dangling; auto firm in. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 3.
            City finds parking lot to replace recent loss. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
Oct.     City manager appoints 2: building chief, ass’t engineer. Oct. 13, 1955,  p. 3.
            Chest workers collect nearly half of goal. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 5.
            City manager will address Home Owners. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            Plan commissioner to hold public hearing next week on revision of city plan. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            Hold city plan hearing tonight. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 3.
            Help plan your own future. (ed.) Oct. 27, 1955, p. 3.
Nov.    Edward Hart promoted; public works posts created by city mgr. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            It’s SRO to hear city plan revision. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Home Owners Association will hear report on progress. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Snyder changes city hall hours. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            HP Chest drive raises $72,000. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            League workshop topic is city’s ‘growing pains’. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            Council accepts one bid, turns down another. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 5.
Dec.     Unsubdivided areas headed for upgrading. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            City council proposes public hearing on show home offices. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            Air city plan changes. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3.
            HP council OK’s pre-fab chimney in isolated case. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 3. 

HIGHLAND PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT

            Wm. Rowland holds sway - and a little swing - in city's building dept. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 87.
            379 houses built here in '54. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 40.
            Judge orders city to issue bldg. permit. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 7.
            City to appeal building order. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 4.
            Construction here rises 87% in June. July 21, 1955, p. 3.
            New look in Building Department. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 3.
            Snyder fires Rowland. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            HP building shows rise during 1955.  Special Section.. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 12.  
            Building Dept. reports show Oct. increase. Nov. 10, 1955,  p. 3.
            City issues 33 permits for homes. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.

HIGHLAND PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION

            List speakers for citizens meeting Thurs. Apr. 28, 1955,  p. 3.
            Civic Association to elect at mass meeting tonight. May 5, 1955, p. 3.
            HP Civic Association organizes. May 12, 1955, p. 3.
            William Hutchinson elected president of civic group. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
            Civic Group appoints 2 committees. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 35.
            Civic Ass'n plans welcome for city mgr. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            HP Civic Ass’n holding membership drive. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Civic Ass’n tells plans for December 15 panel discussion on city plan. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Civic Association to air city plan at open meeting. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            Citizens panel to probe city plan tonight. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            Air city plan changes. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3.

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL

            Community Nursery School announces 8 week session. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 7.
            Nursery school board schedules annual meeting. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 7.

HIGHLAND PARK FAMILY SERVICE

            HP Family Service adds 2 counselors to staff. May 26, 1955, p. 6.   
            New members of Family Service staff. June 9, 1955, p. 24.
            Family Service slates annual meet Tuesday. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Family Services of HP reports to community. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 11.
            Family Service Board  members elected at meeting. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 37. 

HIGHLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

            Fire chiefs offer hints for spring cleaning. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 5.
            Fire causes $1000 damage to residence in Sherwood Forest. May 26, 1955,  p. 3.
            HP firemen answer 2 fast calls Monday. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 5. 

HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL  - District 113.

Feb.     HPHS board schedules open caucus meeting. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            High school bus service cut back to former limits. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 5.
Mar.     HPHS building program progressing. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 5.
Apr.     HPHS students to give Pulitzer prize play 'Our Town' Sat. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 10.
            Finishing their own housing project. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 30.
May     25th annual music festival at HPHS tomorrow night. May 5, 1955, p. 5.
            High school house nears completion. May 19, 1955, p. 2. Photo p. 38
June     284 diplomas to be awarded by high school. June 2, 1955, p. 3.
            24 carpenters to be given diplomas Fri. June 2, 1955, p. 5. 
            HPHS builders to sell 3-bedroom home. Photo. June 2, 1955, p. 33.
            65th commencement rites at HPHS Tuesday night. Photo on cover. June 9, 1955, p. 3.
            HPHS students awarded scholarships at assembly. June 16, 1955,  p . 21.
Aug.    Administrative change made in HS staff. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 3.
            HPHS expands faculty by adding 14 teachers. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 3.
            HPHS plans bus transportation to aid students. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 4.
Sept.    HPHS reports 1390 students. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 33.
            HPHS puts Dfld. land on market. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 5.
Oct.     Dist. 113 financial statement. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 27.
            HPHS slates dedication Nov. 13. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 3.
            HPHS dedication to be Nov. 13 in new gymnasium. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Dedicate HPHS Sunday, Dr. Miller, NU president will speak. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Aerial photo of new building on cover. Nov. 10, 1955
            Dedicated to you. (ed.) Nov. 10, 1955, p. 4.
            HPHS schedules visiting nights. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            Special Section : Highland Park High School. Nov. 10, 1955,  p. 27—47.
            Community turns out to dedicate high school. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            HPHS  PTA will sponsor visiting nights. Nov. 17, 1955,  p. 10.
            HPHS Christmas concert set for Sunday afternoon. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 24.
            6 HS students among contest semi-finalists. (National Merit Scholarships)  Dec. 22, 1955, p. 4.

HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL

Jan.      HP Hospital’s first ’55 baby arrives Jan. 2. Jan. 6, 1955,  p. 3.
            HP Hospital’s bone bank serves Lake County area. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            13 complete course in baby care. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 29.
            Patients at HP Hospital are talking to the walls. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 5.
Mar.     Hospital adds new isotope for treatment. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 13.
            HP Hospital examines its future. Mar. 10, 1955,  p. 88.
Apr.     Delmer Blasier leaves $2500 to HP Hospital. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 5.
            Hospital visitors find warm welcome in new coffee bar. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 22.
            Cite work of hospital volunteers. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 21.
May     HP Hospital to hold open house Sunday. May 5, 1955, p. 5.
            Volunteers promenade. May 5, 1955, p. 30. 
            Hospital offers baby-sitters for visitors at open house. May 12, 1955, p. 4.
            150 attend HP Hospital open house. May 19, 1955, p. 5.
            HP Hospital volunteers to receive service awards. May 19, 1955, p. 15.
            Patients to dine a la carte in new HP Hospital plan. May 26, 1955, p. 1l.
Aug.    HP Hospital to participate in research. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 31.
Oct.     4 factors combine for success at hospital Alcove Gift Shop. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 17.
Nov.    Hospital group re-elects Edward A. Ravenscroft. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 5.            
            Newly capped women in white. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 31.
Dec.     Hospitals to receive Ford funds. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3. 

HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mar.     Highland Park Police insure living in safety. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 30.
            First police car is delivered. Historic photo. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 31.
Sept.    City appoints David Dalziel police officer. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            Patten, Connolly declared not guilty in $100,000 trial. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 3.
Oct.     Police seek phony FBI agent in area. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 5.
            City authorizes purchase of 2 police patrol cars. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 5.
Nov.    Annual police benefit dance Nov. 18. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            Police dance to be held Friday night. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            Officer Dalziel is knight errant to 3 year old. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 4.
            Chief Patten will retire Dec. 31. Nov. 24, 1955. p. 5.
Dec.     Edith Sutherland to become HP’s first policewoman. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 5. 

HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Feb.     Library lists new additions to teen corner. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 51.
Mar.     Library offers 7 LP albums, Friends' gifts. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Library equals books plus. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 74.
            Mrs. Inger Boye translates 'Pysen', tale for children. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 13.
            Library to take action on books long overdue. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 5.
Apr.     Library receives record album gift. Apr. 14, 1955, p. 22.
            Library releases 10 new music albums. Apr. 14, 1955, p. 27.
            Public library offers 14 new scores of music. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 28.
May     Librarians feted by local staff. May 26, 1955, p. 4.
June     Library circulation gains heavily over past years. June 2, 1955, p. 31.
July      Music lovers look, listen and learn at public library. July 21, 1955, p. 33.
Aug.    HP Library’s newest books include two of local interest. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 4.
            Public library issues Pocketbook editions. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 38.
            Name Ruth Nelson as staff member at public library. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 39.
Sept.    HP librarian plans program for young 'Summer Readers'. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 5.
            Great Books study begins next week in HP library. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 5.
Oct.     Projector given to HP library. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            Children’s story hours resumed. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 32.
            Life adjustment booklets released by public library. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 45.
            Friends of Library board holds annual meeting ; H.W. Tribolet elected president. Nov. 3,  1955, p. 13.
            Library staff attends 3 day state convention. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 22.
            Know Your Library month now in progress. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 32.
Dec.     HP library combines Hanukkah, Christmas in programs for public. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 4. 

HIGHWOOD, IL

Jan.      Highwood bans juke boxes after threats of violence. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 5.
Feb.     Highwood police seeking ‘job security’ on ballot. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Highwood council votes to install parking meters. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            Final allotment of Chest funds made to 5 Highwood agencies. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 29.
            Highwood aldermen file for re-election. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 3.
Mar.     10 Hwd. candidates run for 3 seats on city council. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Firemen call twice at home, business of Highwood man. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Hwd. board ousts four from ballot. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            Highwood solves juke box puzzle, lifts 2-month ban. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            4 candidates seek Highwood write-in vote. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood joins plan for railway. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 3.
Apr.     Highwood Center alters schedules. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 39.
            Frantonius will testify before ICC. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 3.
            4 re-elected in Highwood; fire, police article approved; Remitti wins partial term.  Apr. 21, 1955, p.  5.
            Highwood Council to study parking meter installation. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 5.
May     Hwd. mayor swears in new city aldermen. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
June     Highwood council okays police, fire commission. June 2, 1955, p. 5.
            Highwood drops out of NS fight. June 16, 1955,  p. 3.
            HP retail buying up 17% in March to $2-1/2 million. Highwood figures given also.  June 23, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood boy, 9, fatally injured in fall from tree. June 23, 1955, p. 5.
            Highwood budget up 10% in year. June 30, 1955, p. 3.
July      Highwood council postpones action on 3% sales tax. July 14, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood okays city sales tax. July 21, 1955, p. 4.
            Question need for life guard for Highwood. July 28, 1955, p. 4.
Aug.    Highwood council plans street improvement. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 3.
Sept.    FBI trailing Highwood boy in jail break. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 7.
            Schedule special census for Highwood next month. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood starts early toward $6000 goal for community chest. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 37.
            Hwd. Fire Dept. dedication. Photos. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 37.
            Hwd. city council files parking meter ordinance. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 4.
Oct.     Fire chief Reno Giangiorgi urges home hazards check. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 47.
            Hwd. city councilmen probe pinball question. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood fetes Reno Giangiorgi, volunteer chief. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 5.
Nov.    City council sets CD (Civil Defense) week for Highwood. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Youngsters choose ideas to use for window scenes of Hallowe’en. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 41.
            Tax brings city $1598 Highwood council learns. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 5.
Dec.     Charles Portilia, former Highwood mayor, dies Fri. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3.   
            Council ups vehicle tax in Hwd. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Council sets new curfew for Highwood youngsters. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            ‘Put Christ back in Christmas’ Hwd. group asks. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 4.
            Highwood Savings & Loan Association opens office today. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 64.

HIGHWOOD HOSPITAL

            Hospital plans million dollar building project. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 10.
            Hospitals to receive Ford funds. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 3.

HISTORY     

            March 10th issue is in honor of Highland Park's 86th anniversary.
Mar.     Chest holds treasure of city's history. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 26.
            Thomas S. Duffy recalls those leisurely, muddy days. Photos. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 27.
            Claim paint store is oldest in Highland Park. (Brands) Mar. 20, 1955, p. 36.
            Indian trail trees. Photos. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 40.
            John Kinzie Clark, hunter, trapper.  Mar. 10, 1955, p. 42.
            H.P. Woman's Club party. Photo, c1903. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 44.
            Railroad men's home. Photo,  c1895. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 46.
            Highland Park Day parade. Photos: c1888, 1911. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 48.
            Highland Park business district. Photo, c1900. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 52.
            Highland Park Station c1860 (sic). Photo. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 54.
            Local church and synagogue histories. Mar. 10, 1955, pp. 58-73 &  76-85.
            Lady Elgin saga is retold for residents 90 and under. Mar, 10, 1955, p. 50.
            Work begun in 1916 on Larson building. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 52.
June     Mrs. Fischer, city's oldest resident, dies. June 9, 1955, p. 3.
July      Get acquainted with Deerfield. Concise history. July 7, 1955, p. 36.
Aug.    Do you remember the Deerfield High School bus? Aug. 25, 1955, p. 15.
Oct.     Records reveal difficult history of Realty Board. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 8. Special Section.

HOBBIES

            E. D. Buchanan’s cat collection on exhibition. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 26.

HOLIDAYS

            Trick-or-treaters plan constructive Hallowe’en. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 5.
            Tricks or treats? (ed.) Oct. 27, 1955, p. 4.
            Essays on Thanksgiving by local clergy appear throughout this issue. Nov. 24, 1955.
            Put Christ back in Christmas HP group urges. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 43.
            ‘Put Christ back in Christmas’ Hwd. group asks. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 4.
            Chiefs Hennig, Giangiorgi list holiday precautions. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 4.
            Essays on Christmas by local clergy appear throughout the issue. Dec. 22, 1955.

HOSPITALS

            Highland Parkers to assist Jewish hospital campaign. Oct. 13, 1955,  p. 40.
            Highland Parkers aid Chicago Hosp. with fund drive. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 24. 

HOUSES/ESTATES

            Garden walk will present French provincial home here. (Gate house to David Adler estate) May 19, 1955, p. 12.

HUNTING

            Hunt if you must, but not in city – police chief warns. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 5.

ISRAEL

            Hadassah chapter to mark Israel's Independence Day., Apr. 21, 1955, p. 7.
            Hadassah to hear Israel consul general speak next month. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 5.

KOREA

            Elm Place students send gifts to Korea, get smiles of thanks. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 5.

LADY ELGIN - Shipwreck in Lake Michigan

            Lady Elgin saga is retold for residents 90 and under. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 50.

LAKE COUNTY, IL

            County Board considers pay raise in juror’s pay. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            Query precinct 8 residents in county bipartisan poll. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 5.
            County Board OK’s budget, tax levy. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 5.

LAWSUITS

            Case against Chicago bartender postponed again, to Feb. 28. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 5.
            LF resident files suit hitting township library. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
           Mrs. Rubinello sues for $40,000 damages. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 38. 

LEWIS, FLETCHER, former mayor - Highland Park

            Fletcher Lewis dies, services are today at Episcopal Church.  Mar. 17, 1955, p. 3.

MEEHAN, JAMES E. - City councilman Highland Park

            Meehan ends council term assailing late legislation. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 3.

MISSING PERSONS

            Missing boy: Peter Certik. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 12.

MOSQUITOES

            On guard against the enemy. July 14, 1955,  p. 3. 

MUSIC

Jan.      Two Highland Park students will play in Chicago Youth Orchestra. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 5.
Feb.     District 108 pupils to hear second in symphony series. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 9.
Mar.     Louis Armstrong to give concert here March 20. Mar. 3, 1955,  p. 9.
Apr.     Pianist Sadia Bloom will play for club meeting Wednesday. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 19.
May     HPHS graduate Newman Hoffmann hears 1st playing of his symphony. May 12, 1955,  p. 50.
            Flute, Fiddle Club; Suburban Singers, plan music finale. May 19, 1955, p. 36.
June     2 HP residents compose march to be heard on radio Saturday. June 30, 1955, p. 13.
Aug.    Community Concert Association opens 1955-56 membership drive.   Aug. 18, 1955,   p. 20.
            Fine Arts Quartet to perform in new Winnetka concert series. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 36.
Nov.    Shaw Chorale sings here tomorrow. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 6.
            Maestro Moss pens score for experimental theater. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 11.
Dec.     HPHS concert plans include some surprises. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            Fiddlers’ music to greet Santa. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 5.
            Open 6th annual contest for Michaels Music Award . Dec. 29, 1955, p. 5.

MUSSER, V. C., Director: HP Department of Public Works

            Musser ends retirement; city asks former employee to continue 38 year service. June 23, 1955, p. 3.

NEWSPAPERS

            It's coming! Highland Park's biggest, best anniversary. NEWS plans special issue.  Feb. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Anniversary copy brings fun for all. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Special issue in honor of city's 86th anniversary. Mar. 10, 1955. Discusses  history.
            Newspapers form new press group: Suburban League Press and Radio Assoc. Dec. 15,  1955, p. 5. 

NORTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

            Mental Health Clinic opens new office. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Mental illness is nation's number one health problem. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 37.
            Clinic to benefit from drive during Mental Health Week. May 5, 1955, p. 5.
            Mental Health Clinic to host public at open house Sunday. May 12, 1955, p. 5.
            Mental Health Clinic expands area services. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 5.
            Clinic will meet Tuesday evening in HP Hospital. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 10. 

NORTHMOOR -Subdivision

            Denounce Northmoor subdivision. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 3.
            Organize group to protect proposed housing project. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 3.
            Homeowner Association protests new subdivision. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 3.
            Home owners group nominates tonight. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 3.
            Planners set (Arthur) Bogeaus' plat action tonight. May 12, 1955, p. 3.
            Bogeaus' fate unanswered. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
            Council sets hearing with Bogeaus. June 2, 1955, p. 5.
            Council hears Bogeaus' case. June 9, 1955,  p. 3.
            Bogeaus' plat draws comment. June 16, 1955,  p . 5. 

NURSES/NURSING

            Up visiting nurse fees to meet rising deficit. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 5.
            Visiting nurse group reports visit increase. May 5, 1955, p. 4.
            Visiting Nurse board meets with Nat'l. unit. June 16, 1955,  p. 40.  
            VNA discusses added service in townships. June 23, 1955,  p. 4.
            Visiting nurse cites typical case in her line of duty. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 31.
            Visiting nurse services now available to all shore towns. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 10. 

OBITUARIES

* Indicates early settler or descendant thereof.

            Anderson,  Mrs. John, homemaker. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 66.
            Antes, Mrs. Albert, homemaker. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9.
            Aronson, Jerome B., president: Banthrico Industries and Chicago Architectural  Bronze Co. June 23, 1955, p. 6.
            Astrinsky, Mrs. Benjamin, homemaker. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 6.
            Bahnsen, Julius, construction worker. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 66.
            Ballocchi, Modesto, machine operator - Great Lakes Naval Station. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 9.
            Barnette, Isabelle, homemaker. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Bedini, Fulio, Abbott Laboratories employee. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Benson, Mrs. Grant D., homemaker. July 21, 1955, p. 50.
            Berkson, Maurice J. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 9.
            Bernardi, Mrs. Marvin, homemaker. July 7, 1955, p. 9.
            Berry, Meyer, founder: Berry and Benson, Inc.  Aug. 11, 1955, p. 7.
            Bingham, John K., youth. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 50.
            Black, Robert S., chemist. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 40.
            Bock, Mrs. Robert, homemaker. June 30, 1955, p. 9.
            Boehm, Maybelle Hawkins, descendant: F. Hawkins, first mayor, Highland Park.  Apr. 21, 1955, p. 50. *
            Bowman, Ann W., homemaker. May 12, 1955, p. 9.
            Boynton, Frederick P., owner: Boynton & Co., one of founders of Exmoor Country Club.  Jan. 27, 1955, p. 66.   *
            Brand, Mrs. Bert, homemaker. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 10.
            Brandt, Byron, carpenter. Sept. 22, 1955,p. 28.
            Brandonisio, Michael, lumber truck driver. July 28, 1955, p. 6.
            Brown, Adelaid, teacher. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 9.
            Buck, John E., N. Shore Line conductor. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Burleigh, Mrs. Ralph McKenzie, homemaker. July 28, 1955, p. 9.
            Byrne, Mrs. Harry, homemaker. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 9.
            Cabonargi, Joseph. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 5. community activist. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 5.
            Carani, Battista John, stone worker. June 16, 1955,  p. 70.
            Carlson, John  A. July 7, 1955, p. 39.
            Carlson, John Emil, carpenter. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9.
            Carter, Helen, homemaker. June 16, 1955, p. 70.
            Carter, Rose, homemaker. June 16, 1955, p. 70.
            Chamberlin, Mrs. Henry, homemaker. May 5, 1955, p. 36.
            Chester, Dr. Allen E., research director: Poor & Co. Dec.1, 1955, p. 9.
            Chester, Ann, HPHS teacher. July 7, 1955, p. 9.
            Chinlund, Mrs. Victor, homemaker. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 6.
            Church, Mrs. Charles W., homemaker. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Church, Mrs. Merton, homemaker. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 28.
            Cimmarusti, Michael, construction worker. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 34. 
            Corrado, Mrs. William J., homemaker. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 46.
            Cox, Eugene G., machine shop superintendent: American Brass Co.  Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Crandall, Mrs. Eugene, homemaker. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9. 
            Deffenbaugh, Mrs. Walter I., homemaker. July 7, 1955, p. 52.
            Dehmlow, Edward August, grocery clerk. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 54.
            DeLage, Mrs. Wilfred, homemaker. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 50.
            Dillon, Edith Newell, homemaker. June 16, 1955, p. 70.
            Drake, William, Public Service employee. July 28, 1955, p. 9.
            Dresher, Mrs. Ernest, homemaker. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 42.
            Dvortez, Nathan, draftsman. July 21, 1955, p. 50.
            Engwick, Mrs. Elizabeth, homemaker. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 34.
            Fabbri, Salustio, construction worker. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 10.
            Fagen, Ida E., homemaker. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 70.
            Favelli, Peno, contractor. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 28.
            Ferrari, Lazzaro, plumber. July 21, 1955, p. 50.
            Fischer, Marie Therese, oldest resident. June 9, 1955, p. 3. *
            Florsheim, Ivan P. Sr. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 7.
            Ford, George, WWI veteran. Feb. 20. 1955, p. 3.
            Franklin, Claude H., carpenter. June 2, 1955, p. 9.
            Fraulini, Silvio, coal miner. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 10.
            Friddell, John E., clothing designer, former teacher. May 19, 1955, p. 7.
            Friebele, Harry, painter/decorator. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 28.
            Friebele, Mrs. Harry J., homemaker. May 19, 1955, p. 7.
            Froelich, Mrs. John, homemaker. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 50.
            Gallagher, W. Fred.    Dec. 22, 1955, p. 9.
            Goldberg, Anna, homemaker. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Griese, Fred, terra cotta worker. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 50.
            Hansen, Mrs. Chris, homemaker. July 21, 1955, p. 34.
            Hart, Edwin Philip, executive: Eversharp, Inc. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9. 
            Hawkins, Richard W., realtor, son of Frank Hawkins, first mayor of Highland Park.  Mar. 24, 1955, p. 38 *
            Haws, Victoria, homemaker. May 5, 1955, p. 36
            Heck, Mrs. William J., homemaker. July 21, 1955, p. 34.
            Heller, Arthur O., businessman. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 9. 
            Helm, Oscar C., partner: Helm, Saunders & Piper, china & glass distributors. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 34.
            Herring, Mrs. Paul R., homemaker. July 21, 1955,  p. 34.
            Hesler, Mrs. James, homemaker. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 9.
            Hill, Mrs. Alvin, homemaker. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9.
            Hoerman, Carl, architect, landscape artist. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Humphreys, Mrs. Harry, homemaker. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Innocenzi, Pasquale (Pat) grocer.  Oct. 20, 1955, p. 7.
            Irons, Ella Caroline, descendant of Alfred St. Peter, early settler. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 7. *
            Jacks, Dr. Robert R., physician. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Jefferson, Bartholomew, gardener. June 23, 1955, p. 6. 
            Jensen, Leif. June 30, 1955, p. 9.
            Johnson, Margaret Garrity, homemaker. May 5, 1955, p. 46. 
            Johnston, Mrs. Dorothy, homemaker. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 42
            Kaufman, Henry J., sales representative. June 23, 1955, p. 6.
            Kearney, John J., CNS & Milwaukee RR freight superintendent. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 9.
            Kilkenny, Frank, laborer. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 7.
            Kinalt, Fannie, homemaker. May 5, 1955, p. 36.
            Kline, Wilson L., attorney. May 26, 1955, p. 10.
            Knudson, Mrs. Ernest,  HP post office employee. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Larson, Ethel, bookkeeper. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 34.
            Larson, Naphie, brick mason. Feb. 20, 1955, p. 42.
            Lawrentz, George Albert, tinsmith. July 21, 1955, p. 50.
            Lawrentz, Mrs. Otto H., homemaker. June 23, 1955,  p. 6.
            Leler, Robert Harris, employee: Television Programs of America. Jan. 10, 1955, p. 40.
            Lenzini, John, brick layer. May 5, 1955, p. 36.
            Levy, John, 17, accident victim. May 26, 1955, p. 3. 
            Lewis, Fletcher, former mayor, Highland Park. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Loeb, Viola Klein, pianist. June 23, 1955, p. 6.
            Lolli, Domenic. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 7.
            Lomax, Charles W., Founder: Commerce Mfg. Co., Jan. 13, 1955, p. 9.
            Luedemann, George H., salesman. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 54.
            McCormick, Mrs. D. Dean, homemaker. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 50.
            Maerklin, Mrs. Gustave, homemaker. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 9.
            Mahoney, Mrs. Bartholomew, homemaker. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 9. 
            Malmquist, Elmer J., employee: Pfanstiehl Corp. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 46.
            Marchi, Pietro Paolo, owner: House of Marchi, export/import dealer. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 9.
            Marquette, Toni Irene, infant. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 54. 
            Mayo, Mrs. Nelson S., homemaker. July 7, 1955, p. 9.
            Menoni, Victor, gardener. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 70.
            Meservey, M/Sgt. William E. June 23, 1955,  p. 6.
            Meyer, Mrs. Sidney A., homemaker. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 6.
            Mitchell, Edith A., homemaker. May 12, 1955, p. 9.
            Montgomery, Mrs. J. Murray, homemaker. Oct. 20, 1955,  p. 7.
            Morris, Thomas, employee: 1st National Bank of Chicago. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 66.
            Nannini, Denise Mary, infant. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 7.
            Neild, James R., machinist. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 66.
            Nelson, Florence, cook. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 36.
            O'Connor, Ida P., homemaker. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 34.
            Patton, Robert F., former mayor, Highland Park. Jan. 27, 1955,  p. 3.
            Pearson, Alice Jane, child. June 9, 1955, p. 7.
            Pearson, Julius F., manager: Braun Bros. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 38.
            Peterson, Arnold, businessman. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 9
            Peterson, Mrs. John, homemaker. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 9.
            Peterson, Warren A. Sr., president: Peterson Products. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 7.
            Plant, Mrs. William, asst. to Deerfield Twp. supervisor W.W.Steele. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 9.
            Poelman, Dirk. construction worker. May 26, 1955,  p. 10.
            Portilia, Charles, former mayor Highwood, IL. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Quinn, James B., commercial photographer. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 9.
            Radonsky, Capt. Frank, U.S. Army, retired. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 31.
            Renigers, Jekab, M.D. June 9, 1955, p. 7.
            Ressinger, Paul Martin, designer. May 12, 1955, p. 9. 
            Rhinesmith, Clara C., homemaker. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 50.
            Richburg, Mrs. Welton, homemaker. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 70.
            Ruehl, William, HP businessman. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Santi, Ernest J., July 14, 1955, p. 9.
            Santi, Maria, homemaker. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 46.
            Santi, Mrs. Caesar, homemaker. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 54.
            Scassellati, Mrs. Frank, homemaker. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 9.
            Schemmel, Louis, Sunset Valley Golf Club dining room mgr. May 5, 1955, p. 46
            Schoenlank, Louis. June 30, 1955, p. 9.
            Seney, John Edward, retired chauffeur, WWI veteran. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 54.
            Siljestrom, Mae E., HP Hospital office worker. May 12, 1955, p. 9. *
            Severson, Henry N. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 40.
            Starr, Otis, railroad gateman. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 28.
            Svendsen, Miss Catherine. May 19, 1955, p. 7.
            Smith, Barber, Highwood post office messenger. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Sorenson, Lars Peder, carpenter, cabinet-maker. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 46.
            Sorenson, Svend K., railroad employee, WWI vet. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 38.
            Souther, Mrs. Milton E., homemaker. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 34.
            Speed, Dr. Kellogg, surgeon. July 7, 1955, p. 3.
            Stewart, Florence E., superintendent: Chicago Convalescent Home. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 9.
            Toto, Nicholas, gardener. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 7.
            Trasboorg, Anita, homemaker. Setp.22, 1955, p. 28.
            Turek, Mrs. Charles, homemaker. July 28, 1955, p. 9. 
            Turpin, Edgar A. May 26, 1955, p. 10.
            Ugolini, Mrs. Antonio, homemaker. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 7. 
            Ugolini, Mrs. Marco, homemaker. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 38.
            Vannozzi, Primo, cement finisher, WWI vet. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 9.
            Vignocchi, Joseph, July  14, 1955, p. 9, & July 21, p. 49, & July 28, p. 9. 
            Webb, August, retired seaman. May 19, 1955, p.  7.
            Weiner, Mrs. Matthew, homemaker. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 9.
            Wenneberg, Mrs. Charles, homemaker. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 9.
            Wessling, Sadie, employee: Garnett Co. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 7.
            Wheeler, Malcolm L. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 38.
            Williams, John, vice president: Nugent & Williams Studios, Inc. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
            Williams, Stalham, ad executive. May 5, 1955, p. 46.
            Wols, Charles. July 21, 1955, p. 34.
            York, Lila. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 9.   
            Zahnle, Martin John. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 10.

PARKING

            City installs parking meters east of North Western depot. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            City prohibits parking near beaches; lists 14 streets as urgent. Aug. 18, 1955,  p. 3.
            City loses 'Huber Lot'; lease renewal left dangling; auto firm in. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 3.
            City finds parking lot to replace recent loss. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
            City  negotiates for additional parking areas. Oct. 17, 1955, p. 3.  

PARKS & RECREATION

            Leaders assigned to 6 playgrounds. June 16, 1955, p. 31.
            City Day Camp offers activities galore. July 28, 1955,   p. 5.
            Teens jam Recreation Center summer series. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 13.
            Recreation Center winter sports now being organized. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 10.  

PATENTS

            Rule HP resident is originator of  'contour'  sheet. (Mrs. Edward Kromer).  Mar. 24, 1955, p. 11. 

PATTON, ROBERT F., Former mayor: Highland Park, IL

            Ex-mayor Robert F. Patton dies; funeral rites today. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 3.
            City council orders flags at half mast. Jan. 17, 1955, p. 3.

PHYSICIANS

            Dr. Jules Last named consultant at Vet  (Veteran’s Administration) Hospital. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 5.
            Italian government cites Dr. Daro for his work. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 5.

POLIO

Jan.      Full scale polio drive opens in H.P. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            Cartoon. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 4.
            Mothers’ March to close drive for polio fund. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 3.
Apr.     Thank you, Dr. Salk, but ouch!. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 5.
May     Arrest polio shots for children here until safety settled. May 12, 1955, p. 3.
            Polio society clears vaccine in county. May 19, 1955, p. 3.
            2nd shots halted until U.S. decides Salk vaccine merit. May 26, 1955,  p. 5.
            First polio case is mild. May 26, 1955,  p. 10.
June     Polio predicament still at stalemate. June 9, 1955,  p. 4.
July      Robert Pasquesi Jr. victim of spinal polio. July 28, 1955, p. 3.
            Children raise record $1300 for polio fund. July 28, 1955, p. 5.
Aug.    Opps Tots Circus raises $1300 for polio fund. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 22.
            Local circus net polio fund  $l.15.  (Tots’ project) Aug. 11, 1955, p. 28.
            Patients treated for polio here. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 5.
Sept.    No new HP cases of polio reported. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3.
Oct.     Polio strikes 2 HP women. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            HP polio patients show improvement. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 3.
Nov.    Parents OK required for polio booster shot. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            HP Hospital to inoculate 1222 children next week. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 5.
Dec.     List ‘Four Big Reasons’ for 1956 polio drive. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 5. 

PONDS

            Briergate group demands city fence 'Denzel's Pond'. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            On filling ponds. (Letter to city council) Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.   

PUBLIC FINANCE

            Financial statement: Deerfield Township. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 34. 

RABIES

            Rabies scare threatens residents' peace of mind. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Dog bites continue; no action. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 3.

RAILROADS

Jan.      CNS & M Ry. wins right to abandon Shore Line. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 3.           
            North Shore discloses proposed bus service. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            Railroad acts to install automatic crossing gates. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 3.
Feb.     Streamliner '400' critically injures woman at Ravinia.  Feb. 24, 1955, p. 10.
Mar.     Highwood joins plan for railway. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 3.
May     Shore Line abandonment OK'd; suburbs may fight. May 26, 1955, p. 3.
June     CNS&M tells plans to sell property if Shore Line is abandoned. June 9, 1955, p. 3.
            Senate group vetoes transit bill; rejects NS communities' plan to operate railway. June 16, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood drops out of NS fight. June 16, 1955, p. 3.
July      State bill okays CTA use of Shore Line trackage. July 7, 1955, p. 3.
            C&NW may set up shuttle service on North Shore. July 14, 1955, p. 3.
            Monday marks end of Shore Line; North Western lists additional trains. July 21, 1955,  p. 3.
            Transit authority orders survey of defunct line. July 28, 1955, p. 4.
Aug.    North Western makes added stops. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 3.
            City declines C&NW lease. Aug. 11, 1955,  p. 3.
            $200,000 fire destroys NS warehouse and cars. Aug. 18, 1955, p.  5.
Dec.     First National buys former NS Ry. station. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3.   

RAVINIA

            Ravinia home owners protest parking lot. Feb. 10, 1955, p. 3.
            Property owners block parking lot in Ravinia. Feb. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            City council approves Ravinia Medical Building alley plan. July 14, 1955, p. 5. 

RAVINIA FESTIVAL

            Ballet Theatre to open Ravinia season June 20. Mar. 31, 1955,  p. 5
            Ballet to open Ravinia Festival season June 20. May 26, 1955, p. 5.
            Brubeck, Monteux share spotlight at Ravinia Park. July 7, 1955, p. 5.
            Monteux conducts last Ravinia program tonight. July 21, 1955, p. 13.

REAL ESTATE

            Paul Phelps, Inc. predicts stabilized real estate market. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 9.
            Benj. Piersen Realty maintains offices in HP, Deerfield. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 9.
            Denounce Northmoor subdivision. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 3.
            Special Section. Oct. 6, 1955, after p. 26.
            Suburban home building report. Special section p. 1. Oct. 6, 1955.

REUNIONS

            Johnston family reunion.  Photo. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 17.

ROADS AND STREETS

Jan.      HP women invited to study sessions on tri-state road. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 5.
Mar.     Council asks paving plans for Ridge Rd. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Ridge Road plans gain momentum; overpass due. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 5.
June     HP city council approves sealcoating of 18 streets with 'dustless' material. June 30, 1955,  p. 3.
            Petition clears assessment path. June 30, 1955,  p. 3.
Aug.    Deerfield Rd. dream may come true. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 3.
            High school board asks Vine Ave. improvements. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 5.
Sept.    Council and high school agree on street changes. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Clavey Road paving bids to receive action today. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3.
Nov.     City mgr. recommends paving of Ridge, Park. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Legislators to discuss toll road. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 3.
Dec.     Park Avenue hearing set for public Dec.10.  Dec.1, 1955, p. 3. 
            Majority Park Ave. residents oppose paving on 3 counts. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 4.

SAFETY

            Cite work of Ravinia crossing guards. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 15.
            City marshal urges motorists to watch for school children. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3.
            Safety contest to be sponsored by Moose Lodge. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 5.
            To and from school in safety. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 5.
            Jaycees launch safety campaign today. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 5.  
            HP Safety Council cites education as main aim. Nov. 10, 1955, p. 4.
            HPHS senior Donald Terry wins Safety Contest. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 5.
            Icy roads cost you know what. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Ask HP residents to attend Safety Council meet tonight. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            New HP Safety Council hears Harry Porter, Jr. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 5.
            Chiefs Hennig, Giangiorgi list holiday precautions. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 4.

SCHOOLS

Mar.     Site chosen for Catholic high school. Mar. 11, 1955, p. 18A.
            2 Highland Park Press, TV experts aid Braeside head on education panel. Mar. 17, 1955,  p.7.
Apr.     Cite work of Ravinia crossing guards. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 15.
            Grade, high school polls to be  held at same places. Apr.7, 1955, p. 3.
            Elections Saturday for grade school education boards. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 5.
June     Public schools graduate 291. June 2, 1955, p. 3.
            Green Bay PTA project featured by magazine. June 2, 1955,  p. 7.
            School problems object of study by civic group. June 9, 1955,  p. 3.
            Congratulations '55 graduates! Photo page. June 23, 1955,  p. 22.
July      Law may require chest x-rays of school employees, teachers. July 21, 1955, p. 39.
            Wilmot School District 110 class of 1955. Photo. July 7, 1955, p. 30.
            Bannockburn grade school class of 1955. Photo. July 7, 1955, p. 32.
            Holy Cross grade school class of 1955. Photo. July 7, 1955, p. 34.   
Sept.    Schools complete schedules for first week of classes. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Temple Israel school slates registration. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 5.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 107

Jan.      Dist. 107 school board calls meeting Jan. 27 to air proposed expansion program.  Jan. 13, 1955, p. 5.
            District 107 meets tonight on plans for new building. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 3.
Feb.     District 107 reveals plans for expansion. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            Seek nominations for District 107 board positions. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            East side school population growing faster than west. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 5.
Mar.     District 107 announces kindergarten age limits. Mar. 3, 1955,  p. 5.
            District 107 announces expansion time table. Mar. 3, 1955, p. 5.
            Plans for future of District 107 hinge on Saturday's election. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 11.
Aug.    Delay opening of new unit in District 107.  Aug. 25, 1955, p. 3.
            Educational workshop being held by Dist. 107. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 33.
Oct.     Financial statement. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 28. 

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 108

Jan.      Commission ruling threatens Dist. 108 with school aid loss. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 3.
Feb.     District 208 caucus committee to hold school bd. nominations. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 3.
Mar.     Candidates announced for District 108 election. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            District 108 certain to expand. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 18A.
            PTAs of District 108 start citizens' investigation group. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 3.
Apr.     School Board 108 elects president. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 3.
June     Workshop planned for youngsters of District 108.  June 23, 1955, p. 25.
July      Board, parents group discuss expansion building program. July 7, 1955, p. 7.   
            School district to inform citizens of building needs. July 28, 1955,  p. 3.
Aug.    HP School District 108 employs 22 new teachers. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 7.
            School District 108 board outlines referendum plan. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 34.
Sept.    Explain tax referendum up for vote. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            District 108 will vote on school needs Saturday. Sept. 22, 1955, p. 3.
            A crucial decision. (ed.) Sept. 22, 1955, p. 4.
            District 108 voters okay school expansion plan. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
Oct.     October concerts will start series for District 108. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 9.
            Financial statement. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 38.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 109

Jan.      School board caucus sets first meeting for district Jan. 17. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            District 109 caucus seeking candidates. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 5.
Sept.    Dfld. School District 109 to hold referendum Sept. 24. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 15.
            Dist. 109 votes to enlarge 2 Dfld. schools. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 4.
Oct.     District 109 PTA to hear talk on ‘Next 10 Years’. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 5.

SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 111

Jan.      School District 111 asks Federal aid in building school. Jan. 27, 1955, p. 5.
Feb.     District 111 caucus committee presents school board slate. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 6.
Mar.     Washington okays $130,000 in aid to School District 111. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 5.
            School District 111 to fill board posts in April 9 election. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 5.
July      Oak Terrace overcrowded, board president tells club. July 14, 1955, p. 5.
            Builder pledges fund for new school budget. July 21, 1955, p. 3. 
Aug.    Urge District 111 voters to attend school rally here. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            School District 111 votes Saturday. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 5.
            Highwood voters reject school expansion. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 3. 
            Oak Terrace adds 2 grade sections in 3rd, 4th years. Aug. 25, 1955,  p. 9.
Sept.    Oak Terrace School reaches full capacity. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 5.
Oct.     Overcrowding becomes worse at Oak Terrace. Oct. 6, 1955, p. 50.
            Oak Terrace board member answer referendum foes. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 3.
            Annual financial statement. Oct. 20, 1955. p. 36.
Nov.    Dist 111 voters get new school. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 3.
Dec.     Vote Sat. on Oak Terrace referendum; Frantonius OK’s new proposal. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 3. 
            Give the kids their chance. (ed.) Dec. 1, 1955, p. 4.
            Voters OK Oak Terrace Bldg. plans. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.

SCHOOLS – DISTRICT 112

            Tour highlights Green Bay Road School dedication.  Nov. 10, 1955, p. 5.

SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 113

     See: Highland Park High School.

            Financial statement. Oct. 13, 1955, p. 27-

SENIOR CITIZENS

            2 Highland Parkers donate their time to visiting shut-ins. Feb. 24, 1955, p. 11.
            Mrs. Juhrend is 90 years old. July 7, 1955, p. 4.
            Senior citizens recount interesting experiences at Golden Circle meet. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 9.
            Adults only, please. Program: Aging Is Everybody’s Business.  Nov. 24, 1955, p. 31.
            Older adult parley set for Saturday. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 10.

SNYDER, RALPH W., City manager: Highland Park

            Ralph W. Snyder, new city manager, well-recommended. June 23, 1955,  p. 3.
            Welcome city's first manager. July 28, 1955, p. 3. Photo.
            Highland Park buys home for city manager. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Snyder fires Rowland. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 3.
            Jaycees to hear City Mgr. Snyder at meeting tonight. Sept. 15, 1955, p. 4.
            Snyder cites leaf burning and burglaries. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.
            Reception honors the Ralph Snyders. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 3.

SPEED, DR. KELLOGG, Surgeon

            Kellogg Speed, noted surgeon, dies Saturday. July 7, 1955, p. 3.

SPORTS

            HPHS football team. Photo on cover. Sept. 8, 1955.
            Jaycees ask help in Olympic drive. Dec. 15, 1955, p. 4. 

STREET NUMBERS

            Neighbor, is your number up? (ed.) May 12, 1955, p. 4.

SUNSET TERRACE, Subdivision

            Sutton Laing elected Sunset group head. June 2, 1955, p. 39. Photo: p. 26.

SWIMMING POOLS

Jan.      Pool fund drive opens next week. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            All divisions of pool fund campaign begin solicitation. Jan. 13, 1955, p. 5.
            Pool drive group plans meetings here and in Hwd. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 40.
            Springboard to pleasure. (ed.) Jan. 27, 1955, p. 4.
Feb.     Sunset pool fund reaches $17,206. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 3.

TAXATION/TAXES

Mar.     How your 'tax pie' is divided. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            Should HP have a bigger piece of the pie. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 5.
            How HP divides its slice of 'tax pie'. Mar. 10, 1955, p. 5.
Apr.      Merchants oppose move to boost Illinois sales tax. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 3.
July      HP Chamber of Commerce objects to city council's plan to raise sales tax. July 14, 1955, p. 3.
            Highwood council postpones 3% sales tax. July 14, 1955, p. 3.
            City's sales levy okayed by HP council Monday. July 21, 1955, p. 3.
            City faces tax levy of $819,905.60. July 28, 1955, p. 3.

TAXICABS

            Snyder meets with attorneys on cab fares. Aug. 11, 1955, p. 3.

TEEN-AGERS

            Deerfield teen-agers caught drinking beer. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            Charge teens with Nelson Motors theft. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3.             

TELEPHONES

            New phone books out tomorrow. Apr. 7, 1955,  p. 4.
            H-1-2 users begin dialing distant cities. June 2, 1955, p. 3.
            Mayors launch long-distance dialing. June 16, 1955, p. 3.
            Phone official E. M. Knox to retire. Aug. 25, 1955, p. 10.
            Add six towns to direct-dial phone service. Sept. 29, 1955, p. 4.
            Telephone prefix will be changed early in spring. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 5.

TELEVISION

            TV Channel 11 announces tentative program plans. July 21, 1955, p. 5.

THAILAND

            Sherwin Rodgers entertain prince from Thailand. May 12, 1955, p. 5.

THEATER

            Tenthouse Theater changes its face. May 19, 1955, p. 35.
            'Ginger' comedy opens Tenthouse season. June 2, 1955,  p. 11.
            'South Pacific' tickets selling rapidly. June 2, 1955, p. 12.
            Music theater opens June 10. June 2, 1955,  p. 36.
            Tenthouse offers 'Picnic' next. July 7, 1955, p. 58.
            'Guys and Dolls' opens tomorrow at Music Theatre. July 7, 1955, p. 58
            Mimi Benzell stars at Music Theatre. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 23.
            'Private Lives' will be final Tenthouse play. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 7.

TRAFFIC

            One traffic fatality in Highland Park in '54, none for Hwd. Jan. 6, 1955, p. 3.
            Coroner’s jury asks city council to study Skokie intersections. Feb. 3, 1955, p. 4.

TRANSPORTATION

            State bill OKs CTA use of Shore Line trackage. July 7, 1955, p. 3.
            Transit authority orders survey of defunct line. July 28, 1955,  p. 4
            Vets offer new transit plan, combining rail, road artery. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            Highland Parker praises CTA Wilmette express. Dec. 29, 1955, p. 5.

TREES

            Edward Hart attends tree disease meet. (Dutch elm disease) Nov. 17, 1955, p. 5.
            Thief of distinction hews big evergreen. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 5. 

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE

            Requirement waived for 2 positions with post office. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 4.
            Post office offers extra window hours for holiday service. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 5.
            Combination mail service offered by post offices. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 31.
            Post office busy in holiday rush. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 3.

UTILITIES

            North Shore Gas Co. gets 1000 gas heat permits. Apr. 28, 1955, p. 35.
            Utility (ComEd) tells administrative staff changes. Oct. 20, 1955, p. 5. 

WATER

Jan.      Fluoridation favored, 6-1. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 3.
            With those who know their dentists best, it’s fluorides six to one. Jan. 20, 1955, p. 4.         
Mar.     Fluoridation will be issue on April ballot. Mar. 11, 1955, p. 3.
            April balloting carries weight in fluoride fight. Mar. 17, 1955, p. 3.
            Fluorides: fearsome or fabulous? (ed.) Mar. 24, 1955, p. 4.
            More pros and cons on fluoridation issue. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 4.
            Lions to hear talk on fluorides today. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 9.
            More pros and cons on fluoride issue. Mar. 31, 1955, p. 5.
Apr.     Final pros and cons on fluoridation issues. Apr. 7, 1955,  p. 3.
            Fluorides OK'd by 1,047 cities, says committee. Apr. 7, 1955, p. 3.
            Fluoridation wins handily. Apr. 21, 1955, p. 3.
July      Request sprinkling curb; city copes with low water level. July 28, 1955, p. 3.
Aug.    New water storage plant authorized by HP city council. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            Sprinkling schedule. Aug. 4, 1955, p. 3.
            Water conservation measures are still necessary: Snyder. Aug. 18, 1955, p. 42.
Sept.    Ban on sprinkling is still in effect to conserve water. Sept. 1, 1955, p. 3.
            Water emergency ban relaxed. Sept. 8, 1955, p. 3.
Nov.    City will get fluoridation next month. Nov. 3, 1955, p. 3.
            George Prindle (West Shore Water Producers sec’y) honored by associates. Nov. 24, 1955, p. 5.
Dec.     HP water main breaks Monday. Dec. 1, 1955, p. 5.

WILBUR, GEN. WILLIAM H.

            Gen. Wilbur will address Legion here. Nov. 17, 1955, p. 31.
            DAR chapter gives Gen. Wilbur award of merit. Dec. 22, 1955, p. 26.

WOMEN

            Edith Sutherland to become HP’s first policewoman. Dec. 15, 1955,  p. 5.  

ZONING

            Judson Avenue hearings testimony has ended (?)  (sic) Mar. 24, 1955.  p. 3.
            Council seeks increase in HP minimum lot size. May 26, 1955, p. 5.
            Appeal board sets hearing November 15. Oct. 27, 1955, p. 5.
            How should we zone? (ed.) Nov. 17, 1955, p. 4.
            Unsubdivided areas headed for upgrading. Dec. 8, 1955, p. 3.