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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, 1961-December 31, 1961
HIGHLAND PARK NEWS
ACCIDENTS
New driver, John Caples, hurt in crash. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 22.
Driver hurt; cars OK. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 32.
Hit and run victim comes on crutches to enlist public. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 42A.
Nine people hurt in snow crashes. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Pedestrians hit on Clavey Road. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 4.
Fred O. Lindstrom dies in auto crash. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 5.
Teens race cars, crash three times. May 11, 1961, p. 3.
State accident toll shows local trend. May 18, 1961, p. 24.
School bus hit; two riders hurt. June 1, 1961, p. 12.
Three crashes on Skokie follow rain and slick roads. June 29, 1961, p. 4.
Motorcycle hits two girls hiking down beach road. Aug.24, 1961, p. 19.
Three crash, 5 hurt at highway crossing. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 20.
Steel scrap burns; gas meter leaks. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 34.
Capt. Ed Tonneson, formerly of Ravinia, dies in plane crash. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 36.
Navy wife hit pushing priest's car. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 4.
George Kleeburg hit by car while crossing street. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 1.
Say local drivers are picking on helpless targets. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Rear-end crashes reported on Skokie. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 3.
HPHS art teacher, wife hurt in crash; baby son killed. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 4.
Ten collisions reported during three day holiday. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 5.
Five hit from rear during one day. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 5.
ADULT EDUCATION
Dist. 113 offers evening adult education classes. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 24.
Register now for adult classes at high school. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 6.
AEROSPACE
Elm Place School offers aerospace workshops Nov. 6. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 4.
AIR RAIDS
Fallout shelters called wives' work. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 3.
ANIMALS
Neighborhood pets to be exempted from horse ban. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Horse explores Half Day Road. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 36.
Burglars feed dog; collect $11,808 in jewelry, mink. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 4.
Dogs bite six on weekend. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 3.
Five dog bite cases reported. May 11, 1961, p. 5.
K-9 Corps rejects Buster but Pilot Dogs want him. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 25.
ART/ARTISTS
Highland Park Arts Center looks to continuing success. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 26.
Suburban Art Ctr. to have exhibit of members' work. May 18, 1961, p. 24.
Suburban Fine Arts Center is showing members' work. June 22, 1961, p. 5.
Ravinia art show continues to delight pros, amateurs. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 17.
Suburban Art Fair opens Sunday. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 39.
City joins hands with Art Center. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 39.
What goes on at Art Center. Schedule. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 40.
Big weekend Art Festival a dream that came true. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 40.
Estimate 25,000 attend big arts festival here. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 5.
Exhibits by Midwest artists 25 year dream fulfilled. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 10.
80 artists will exhibit in Art Festival Nov. 4-5. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 28.
Merchants invite artists to show work in windows Jan. 19-27. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 5.
ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Town of Deerfield (Township) personal property. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 1, sec. 2.
Publish W. Deerfield Township assessment roll. Nov. 23, 1961. p. 27.
AUTHORS
Local author Jules Steinberg plans publication of new book on hypnosis. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 32. sec. 3.
Autographing party for Civil War book by Dr. Eisenschiml. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 43.
AUTOMOBILES
Only 20 percent of HP automobiles have city stickers. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 4.
Agency to handle city auto stickers. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 4.
City auto license deadline nears. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
No more notification on license numbers. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 1. sec. 3.
Big auto show begins tonight. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Here are lucky automobile show prize winners. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 3.
AWARDS
Clayton Sandel awarded Bronze Medal by Men's Garden Clubs of America. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 8.
BANKS
1960 best year for 1st National Bank shareholders. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 3.
Bank of HP reports record deposits to shareholder. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 3.
HP savings and loan resources continue steady growth. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 29.
Stockholders name officers for First National Bank. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 32.
Deerfield Savings & Loan assets now exceed $24 million. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 33.
First National has approval to issue stock dividend. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Bank building is first downtown in over twenty years. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 42.
Spectacular gain made by Bank of Highland Park. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 4.
Local groups open fire on proposed branch banking. May 11, 1961, p. 3.
Bank moves, opens under new roof. June 8, 1961, p. 3.
New bank building open house set for this weekend. July 13, 1961, p. 3.
Business corner is brightened by bank's plantings. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 4.
Bank of HP boosts interest rate on savings to 4%. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 3.
Authorize First National Bank to issue 4% certificate. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 3.
BOOKS
A day is set aside for good books. Photos of Great Books group. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 10.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Boy Scouts movement attracts almost half of eligible boys. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 26.
Boy Scouts, city to honor 25-year leaders Sunday. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 5.
BRAILLE
Encyclopedia in Braille given to blind children. May 18, 1961, p. 38.
BOYNTON, Mrs. Donald S.
King of Norway bestows St. Olav's medal upon Mrs. D. S. Boynton. May 11, 1961, p. 5.
BUSES
High school bus schedules for next year. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 24.
Deerfield High School bus service. Schedule. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 26.
BUSINESS
Shops plan come-back. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 5.
Businessmen, city vote Ridge Road out of referendum. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Highland Park gains 20 new businesses. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 28.
1960 best year for 1st National Bank shareholders. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 3.
Complete Walgreen restoration. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 9.
Open House notes 75th anniversary of Sears, Roebuck. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 39.
Aluminum supplier rolls sheet here. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 52.
Public Service Co. forms new area for North Shore. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 9. sec. 3.
Announce closing of Blumberg store. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 53.
Firms change hours for Wednesday and Friday evenings. May 18, 1961, p. 3.
Jewel Tea plans new food store on Central Ave. June 29, 1961, p. 4.
Begin new Ruby's, 2 clothing stores on burned corner. July 20, 1961, p. 3.
Silver Coin drive-in opens at 711 Central Ave. July 20, 1961, p. 30.
Local men part of group organizing new corporations. July 20,1961, p. 48.
Suburbia, shopping coexistence urged in budget message. July 27, 1961, p.3.
Local businessmen report business upswing in area. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 3.
Sunset Foods to open supermart in Northbrook Center. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 29.
Highland Park Chamber to present vital relations clinic here. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 4.
Business spread opposed at hearing on new restaurant. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 4.
Fell Shoe Store employees honor Milton Fell. Nov. 19, 1961, p. 5.
New store enters Crossroads Center. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 22.
CANDIDATES
Candidate profiles. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 10.
Candidates answer questions posed by Women's League. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 4.
Citizens given chance to quiz candidates at League meeting tonight. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Borowitz believes city appearance is council task. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 5.
Required dedication creeping socialism Vetter charges. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 5.
Candidates offer controversy at final League meeting. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 7.
Six candidates announced. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 4.
More hats in the ring. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 10.
CENSORSHIP
Censorship policy change advised by city's lawyers. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 5.
CHARITY
Edgewood pupils circle world with holiday gifts. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 5.
Community Chest only 8% short of current goal. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 3.
2 million women to join Mothers' March to support March of Dimes. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 10.
Community Chest falls short of 1960-61 goal. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Annual Red Cross drive underway in area. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 10.
Appeal for gifts signals start of 1961 Chest drive. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
Special gifts point to success in Community Chest drive. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 3.
City council organized to assist Community Chest. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 10.
Welfare Council approved by civic groups. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 10.
District chairmen working to make campaign success. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 3.
How Chest money will be spent. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 5.
Welfare Council's charity policing plan revised. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 27.
Increase shown in special gifts to Community Chest. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Lions' Candy Sale for blind schools starts Saturday. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 4.
'Desperate appeal' made to fill Chest quota. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 5.
CHILD CARE/CHILDREN
Introducing 'Crosspatch Bear'. (safety book) Mar. 9, 1961, p. 5.
District 107 to initiate program for mentally handicapped children. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 18.
Catholic Charities child care program services. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 10.
CHURCHES
To lay cornerstone Sunday; $200,000 addition to H.P. Presbyterian Church. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 5.
Temple Jeremiah to install Dr. Tarshish rabbi Jan. 15. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 28.
Lay cornerstone of Presbyterian Church. Photo. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 36.
World Day of Prayer will be held at First Presbyterian Church. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 30.
Name Dr. Gershon Lakeside's rabbi. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 7.
H.P. Presbyterian Church addition. Photo. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 32.
It's three score ten for Redeemer Church. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 34.
Lakeside Congregation plans rabbi's reception Sunday. May 4, 1961, p. 30.
Rev. Justin Miller to be installed as associate minister. May 25, 1961, p. 4.
Lake front site chosen by Temple Israel in Glencoe. May 25, 1961, p. 30.
Evangelical Church $93,000 addition gets go ahead. May 25, 1961, p. 30.
Unitarians move into new home. May 25, 1961, p. 30.
Trinity Lutheran's ground breaking June 4. June 1, 1961, p. 24.
Beth El ground breaking June 11. June 1, 1961, p. 24.
United church merger joins two local congregations. July 13, 1961, p. 34.
Why people of all faiths seek religious affiliations. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 30.
Jehovah's Witness congregation notes first anniversary. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 32.
Solel to erect own building in Highland Park. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 4.
Rabbi Gershon to be welcomed at service on Oct. 8. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 28.
Church, Park Board seek same land on Clavey Road. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 18.
Three sacred Torahs to be presented to Beth El Temple. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 31.
Highland Park Presbyterians will dedicate new chapel. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 28.
North Shore Unitarian Church dedicated. Photo. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 20.
H. P. Presbyterian church dedicates new chapel. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 28.
Deerfield Church notes centennial: Bethlehem Church. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 28.
Children's chapel to be dedicated by Presbyterians. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 49.
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Civil Air Patrol notes 20th year. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 44.
CIVIL DEFENSE
Mock air raid will find some almost ready. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 20.
Civil defense aids to get workout in Friday's blast. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 3.
Schools prepare CD shelters. May 11, 1961, p. 3.
Studies principles of construction of fallout shelters. July 6, 1961, p. 5.
New civil defense interest stirs look at Highland Park. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 5.
Sirens will sound for civil defense alert Saturday. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 54.
Shoppers deplete civil defense lists at The Crossroads. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 10.
Fallout shelters exempt from building permits. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 4.
Col. Houghtaling resigns CD post. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 5.
October building boom includes ten fallout shelters. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 38.
Col. Alfred Pursall accepts CD post. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Civil defense and Col. Pursall. (ed.) Dec. 7, 1961, p. 10.
Fallout shelter program opposed by area profs. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 66.
Let contract for fallout shelter survey in state. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 4.
CLUBS
Men's Garden Club readies for spring. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 8.
HP Jaycees plan survey to study needs of city. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 4.
Old Elm Civic Assn. to elect officers tonight. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 13.
Men's Garden Club arranges greenhouse tour for Feb. 26. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 32.
Garden Clubs aid beautification of Highland Park. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 9. sec. 3.
Civic Association meeting May 18 to name officers, discuss school situation. May 4, 1961, p. 5.
Masonic Temple dedicated. May 25, 1961, p. 5. Photo.
Legionnaires come to town. June 22, 1961, p. 3.
Men's Garden Club wins plaque for its many projects. July 6, 1961, p. 3.
Kiwanis gather in Toronto for big international meet. July 6, 1961, p. 7.
Men's Garden Club plans many new features for annual show. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 20.
Plan 'Golden Review' for 50th Ravinia Woman's Club year. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 14.
Girl Scouts local history. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 32.
"Y" is gathering place for activities for young and old. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 34.
Men's Garden Club to sponsor program by John Nash Ott. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 17.
Civic Association meeting Wednesday night. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Civic Association opens drive for 1962 members. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 4.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Two-year college for area studied by school group. May 4, 1961, p. 22.
School men plan to survey area for jr. college. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 4.
Committees named to study aspects of regional college. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 23.
Regional college advantages cited. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 45.
City area growth in survey for regional college. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 53.
Cite four reasons prompting survey for area college. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 19.
COMMUTERS/COMMUTING
Commuters offered hourly trains. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Commuters offered one flash ticket for bus and train. Nov. 19, 1961, p. 5.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
Realignment of district concerns three-county area. Mar. 16, 1961, p. H22.
CONTESTS
Football contest starts today. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 3.
Thanksgiving windows offer chance to win nice prizes. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Name winners in Thanksgiving windows contest. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Preparations for Ad-Craft contest. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 44.
Ad-Craft entries appear in this issue. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 3.
COULSON, ROBERT
Coulson announces candidacy for Congress post. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 4.
CRIME
Cash box taken from Larson's safe. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Neighbors battle; 4 charge assault. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 5.
Sailors admit many thefts apparently unreported to police. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 29.
'Borrows' $40 on dollar diamond. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Nab burglar suspect in Sunoco station. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 4.
3 purses stolen at public library, Feb. 16, 1961, p. 51.
Soldiers nabbed with stolen car. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 5.
University students admit burglaries. June 15, 1961, p. 7.
Student pair face two burglar trials. June 22, 1961, p. 4.
Chicago runaways wreck stolen car. July 6, 1961, p. 3.
Teen tries brandy, jailed for knifing. July 27, 1961, p. 3.
Two seen in theft of outboard motor. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 29.
Lifeguard's boat stolen from beach. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 23.
Cash box empty; three men nabbed. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 9.
Man shot lives; police wait interview chance. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 3.
CUSHMAN, ROBERT, Mayor: Highland Park
Mayor Cushman home from hospital. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 5.
DEERFIELD, IL
Landmark is moved to new Deerfield site. July 20, 1961, p. 10.
Award contracts to complete work at Deerfield H. S. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 54.
Paint, glass store opens in Commons. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 22.
Deerfield cloverleaf gets go ahead. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Township aspirants quizzed on several county problems. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 10.
Two parties offer township slates. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Citizens Township slate sweep. Election returns. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 3.
Pass budget, levy in long session of town meeting. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 3.
Township supervisor's statement. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 40.
Delinquent tax list. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 34.
Assessment roll. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 30.
Publish W. Deerfield Township assessment roll this issue. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 3.
EARHART, HARRY, Township assessor.
Township assessor Harry Earhart dies. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 5.
EDITORIALS
Explanation and invitation. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 10.
A golden anniversary: Infant Welfare Society. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 10.
The NEWS recommends. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 10.
The NEWS likes. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 10.
Heart Sunday. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 10.
Out of step. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 10.
Our irresponsible cops. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 10.
Traffic lights or clobbered citizens. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 10.
How dry is dry? Nov. 16, 1961, p. 10.
Sanity prevails. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 10.
Self-appointed censor. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 10.
It's YOUR Community Chest. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 10.
Snyder - appointed censor. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 10.
Wait until spring. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 10.
Indian sign. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 10.
Numbering system. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 10.
Civil defense and Col. Pursall. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 10.
ELECTIONS
Hutchinson to run for re-election to city council. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Democrats to pick justice, constable. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 8.
4 are candidates for city council. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 3.
Six petitions out for city council. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Name Singer, Tarrel for GOP and Demo caucuses. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Five candidates return petitions for city council. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 3.
Women Voters set candidate meetings for four elections. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 4.
Horowitz reveals his plan as council candidate. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 10.
Candidates face question barrage next Thursday. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Candidates air views at meeting tonight. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 4.
Referendum, primary set Tuesday. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 3.
Bond issues carry landslide. Election returns. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Ballot contests increase school election turnout. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 7.
Hutchinson, Arenberg, Kaye elected. Election returns. Apr. 20, 1961, p. .3
Geraci seeks park ballot recount. Apr. 27, 1961, p.3.
Up-coming voters urged to register. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 5.
ENVIRONMENT
Conservation Council plans series of conferences on North Shore area planning. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 23.
FALLOUT SHELTERS
See: Civil Defense
FAMILIES/FAMILY LIFE
Family Service sets record in February counseling help. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 44.
Description of service offered. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 44.
Family Service annual meeting set for November 27. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 16.
Family Service reports increase in referrals in annual report. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 9.
FIRES
Most fire alarms just smoke scares. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 7.
Lots of smoke but none burns. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Fire inspection law proposed. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Professional arts building burns in early morning. Feb. 26, 1961, p. 4.
Bed, grass, hi-fi, gas, garbage burn. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Boy saves three from fire started by little brother. June 15, 1961, p. 5.
Rebuilding fire damage. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 3.
FLOODS
Metropolitan plan agency to help map floods here. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 46.
Propose flood plain stoppage. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Flood plain delay irks sub-divider. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 51.
Flood plain plan opposed. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Floods- causes, cures debated. Mar. 23, 1961,p. 3.
Flood plain ordinance draws ire of candidates. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 5.
New councilwoman votes to consider flood plain bill. May 4, 1961, p. 3.
Flood hazard map project to include Lake County. July 6, 1961, p. 4.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Welcome new AFS students. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 24.
Name four local students for AFS summer program. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 5.
FOREST PRESERVE
Debate proposal to acquire site for forest preserve. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 4. Map.
FORT SHERIDAN, IL
Change of command. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 50.
Command to Maj. Gen. John T. Honeycutt. July 13, 1961, p. 5.
Clare McKee, head post gardener for 24 years, retires. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 38.
GAMBLING
McClory's pinball legislation faces bitter house fight. May 25, 1961. p. 44.
GARBAGE
Should city trucks collect Highland Park garbage? Apr. 6, 1961, p. 48.
What's the truth about garbage costs? Apr. 27, 1961, p. 5.
GARDENING/GARDENS
Annual Rose Show scheduled for this coming weekend. June 22, 1961, p. 35.
American Gardeners plan garden and vegetable show. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 41.
Men's Garden Show success in exhibits, attendance. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 8.
GIRLS SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Girl Scouts celebrating important centennial. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 12. sec. 3.
Girl Scouts-history of local groups. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 32.
HEALTH
Report 631 cases of contagious disease. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 4.
Mumps popular. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 26.
TB mobile unit offers x-rays to high schoolers. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 42.
Mumps spread. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 4.
County health department adds staff nurse. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 7. sec. 3.
Health department reports rise in German measles. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 24.
Mobile x-ray unit to be in Highland Park. May 25, 1961, p. 9.
TB unit to be in area in early June. June 1, 1961, p. 3.
Over 1200 receive free chest x-rays. June 8, 1961, p. 3.
Planning session to consider health and sanitation. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 10.
Map member drive for Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 34.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Council wrestles with variety of civic problems. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 3.
Central Ave. tree fund; beautification group sets 2nd year goal. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Settle city referendum details. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 3.
Tree fund reaches one-fourth of goal. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 3.
Smokeless disposal of tree-trimmings at HP garbage landfill. Photos. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 3.
Construction totals top 1958. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 29.
City to promote street bond vote. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
HP Jaycees plan survey to study needs of the city. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 4.
City opposes state police duty limit. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 4.
The city bond issue…what will it buy? Feb. 16, 1961, p. 5.
Students planning to 'take over' city offices in March. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 8.
City council talks of bridges, bonds and building plans. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 9.
City council cool to zoning plan for public land. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 3.
City rejects two business signs. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 3.
City seeks bids on tractor. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 4.
Students take over city for a day. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 25.
Candidate asks NEWS- is safety building really necessary? Mar. 23, 1961, p. 3.
District map of Highland Park. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 31.
Mock city council discusses garbage, police-fire merger. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 45.
City budget slates $100,000 street maintenance work. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 3.
Big digger, budget, railroad, accordions are council topics. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 3.
Seek closer coordination of city, county agencies-Arenberg. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 4.
City joins lobby for combination police-fire department. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 4.
Canvass of votes shows no change in council seats. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 5.
Pool pedestrians to cost $15,000. June 8, 1961, p. 5.
City and park board agree on five-year beach lease. July 6, 1961, p. 3.
City appropriations drop $2 million. July 13, 1961, p. 3.
Citizens complain of useless sewer, air conditioner. July 13, 1961, p. 4.
Annual appropriation bill. July 20, 1961, p. 28.
City budget shows street program. July 27, 1961, p. 3.
Eager architects, sewer contractor greet city council. July 27, 1961, p. 3.
Few fail to buy city auto stickers. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 3.
Council blocks marine gas pumps, Park Board delays boat beach lease. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 3.
Kerner's signature makes bonds legal. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
City joins hands with Art Center. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 40.
City sells bonds at 3 1/3%. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 3.
Hutchinson resigns council seat. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 3.
Vetter's petition to replace Hutchinson gets no action. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 3.
City councilman chosen. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 3.
City, county dispute court money. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 1.
Park, school land plans completed for official map. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
City tables hotel, propane permits. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 3.
Plan city wide-open meeting next Wed. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Appeal Board kills Ravinia apartments approved by city. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 3.
30-year employees honored. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 27.
City council asked for factory delay, apt. rezoning. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Public land map near completion. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 3.
Reserved land hearing scheduled; city map may be first within new law. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 3.
New stop signs, parking ban OK'd by city council. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 29.
Ruby's windows must come down city council rules. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 3.
Parking lot permit, civil service board discussed by city. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 3.
Cushman asked where state can get enough money. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 4.
HIGHLAND PARK BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Department reports one house. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 24.
Start five homes; wreck one in HP. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 40. sec. 3.
New home permits set 2-year record. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 4.
HP home building 50% over 1960. May 4, 1961, p. 56.
13 new homes started in May. June 8, 1961, p. 39.
Building permits drop but value increased in June. July 13, 1961, p. 18.
July building drop cuts year's gain. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 5.
Busy August noted by Building Department. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
Another big month of local building boosts 1961 total. Dec. 6, 1961, p. 9.
HIGHLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firemen rescue teen-age party from beach ice., Feb. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Fire department photo. Mar. 16, 1961, Cover.
Fire department begins use of decals for special case buildings. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 2.
Old house burns on County Line. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 9.
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
See: Schools-District 113.
HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL
Dr. George Wendel named hospital chief of staff. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Hospital's honor volunteers of the year. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 38.
Hospital adopts group insurance plan to provide safe environment for all. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 14. sec. 3.
A boy's bright dream grows from our hospital. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 32. sec. 3.
Hospital volunteers plan nurses aid classes soon. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 14.
Hospital plans career day for local HS students. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 26.
Silent machine: ultra-sound generator added to therapy dept. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 31.
Expansion. Photos. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 8.
Premature infant care facility. Photo. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 24.
HP Hospital names two new staffers. May 4, 1961, p. 20.
Honor 160 volunteers tonight at hospital awards dinner. May 18, 1961, p. 4.
Plan August dedication of hospital's new south wing. May 25, 1961, p. 45.
Hospital needs workers to staff new wing. June 15, 1961, p. 20.
Hospital trustees attend institute. July 6, 1961, p. 4.
Expand hospital's therapy units. July 27, 1961, p. 22.
To dedicate enlarged hospital Aug. 20. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 3.
Supplement, including history of hospital. Aug. 17, 1961, after p. 26.
"Great Community Hospital" dedicates its newest wing. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 5.
G. Ballenger tells guests how our hospital has grown. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 43.
Someone spilled a secret so everyone knows about tribute to Dr. Canmann. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 7.
Disaster cart at hospital ready for instant service. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 23.
Blood bank services. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 34B.
HP Hospital, heart council plan Boyd lecture. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 5.
Show proceeds net $1,042 for hospital wing landscaping. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 26.
H.P. Hospital anesthesiology department report. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 37.
Hospital board approves medical executive group. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 7.
Rotary tag days net $1735.87 for hospital fund. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 7.
Studies procedures at our hospital. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 28.
Hospital honors Dr. John Begler. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Hospital sponsor lecture series for HS students. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 41.
Hospital honors employees, elects officers at meeting. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 5.
Disaster plan diagram. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 41.
"Rooming in" maternity option. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 22.
Film crew does documentary on HP Hospital. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 10.
Hospital has just one baby over Yule holiday. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 10.
Hospital use told by Chicago Council. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 33.
HIGHLAND PARK PLAN COMMISSION
Plan Commission votes on thirteen recommendations. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 35.
City council cool to zoning plan for public land. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Plan Commission votes to rehear Manus, McDaniels. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 9.
Appeal board OKs studio, septic, carport, old house. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 46.
Avoid action that could take city to court - Arenberg. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 4.
Planners envision housing clusters in park setting. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 29.
What's cluster planning? May 4, 1961, p. 10.
Plan Commission eyes new mapping power. July 20, 1961, p. 51.
Expert testifies Ravinia can take apartment traffic. July 27, 1961, p. 3.
Park, school land plans completed for official map. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Play school, clinic hearings held by plan commission. Dec. 21, 1961, p., 30B.
HIGHLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Policeman fired; another hired. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Schedule exams for new police. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 38.
Choose squad cars. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 3.
City opposes state police duty limit. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 4.
Police Youth Club dads to sponsor annual exhibition. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 7.
Policemen leaving for better pay. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 10A.
Police-fire merger may be stopped by Springfield bill. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Local policeman F. Hamm wins scholarship. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 20.
Police exam influence charged. May 18, 1961, p. 3.
Police lieutenants sworn in Friday. May 25, 1961, p. 62.
Policemen support Bonamarte lawsuit. June 8, 1961, p. 5.
Police patrolmen's association formed. June 22, 1961, p. 4.
Bonamarte elected police unit head. July 27, 1961, p. 8.
Police school new, guest tells grads. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 22.
Investigate me, Schmieg asks; haven't hurt morale, police chief denies. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 3.
Police department investigation OK'd by city council. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 5.
Police Association calls Youth Club compulsory duty. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 4.
Board of Inquiry meeting frequently. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
Police quit Youth Club; parents sue for $2500. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
City alters defense in Bonamarte suit. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
Youth Club ruled out of lawsuit. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 3.
Police Association to send delegates to 2 conventions. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 4.
Police quiz reports stalemate. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 4.
Patrolmen's group hits 'vapid' report by Board of Inquiry. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 4.
Our irresponsible cops. (ed.) Nov. 9, 1961, p. 10.
Out of step. (ed.) Nov. 9, 1961, p. 10.
Patrolmen's group replies to Board of Inquiry report. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 4.
Police raft finds no one to rescue. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 46.
Patrolmen's group wins 2nd round of Youth Club suit. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 3.
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Local library has all notable book titles on shelves. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 50.
Library to show top news photos of year. June 8, 1961, p. 31.
Reading grows amid library construction. July 20, 1961, p. 4.
'Ultra' landscaping planned by Garden Guild for library. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 9.
Begin Great Books meetings in week at HP Library. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 8.
Civil War told in history mobile coming to library. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 5.
Library addition nearly completed; open house slated. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 5.
Friends of the Library, Garden Guild plan to landscape wing. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Art work displayed. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Formal opening of library's addition set for next Sunday. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Exploring universe, topic of discussion series at library. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 27.
ILA honor Mrs. Kuhns. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 5.
HIGHWOOD, IL
Highwood postmaster plans to retire after nearly thirty years. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 4.
Referendum starts rumors of Highwood school split. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 4.
Sereno Leoni named acting postmaster for Highwood. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Sewer maintenance program proposed by Highwood man. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Nine run as slate in Highwood race. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 10.
Highwood aldermen raise issue over employee politics. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 10.
Highwood to offer police magistrate $3700 salary. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 48.
Highwood firemen want new helmets. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Leo Mordini heads Civic Improvements slate. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 47.
Former treasurer of Highwood dies, Louis J. Crovetti. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 4.
Highwood vehicle stickers deadline is March 31. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood council approves $387 for fire helmets. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Specimen ballot., Apr. 13, 1961, p. 8.
Record turnout re-elects Highwood Peoples ticket. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood council to meet tonight. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 6.
Highwood council expects fire hats to last 30 years. May 4, 1961, p. 56.
Highwood installs 4 new aldermen at busy meeting. May 18, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood aldermen commend Zanotti's public works job. May 25, 1961, p. 17.
Highwood to buy all new furniture for city courtroom. June 8, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood aldermen plan street oiling, billboard rental. June 22, 1961, p. 5.
Race fight draws crowd in Highwood. July 13, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood council, railroaders agree to improve stations. July 13, 1961, p. 4.
Highwood seeks firemen applicants. July 20, 1961, p. 5.
Annual appropriation bill. July 20, 1961, p. 48.
Nab two fleeing Highwood garage, seek 3rd burglar. July 27, 1961, p. 4.
Highwood aldermen license ice sale. July 27, 1961, p. 9.
Highwood aldermen learn of junkyard, rats, paving delay. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 5.
Highwood aldermen rush paving work on Palmer, North. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 10.
Highwood aldermen say state forces waste of taxes. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
Leaders wanted for Community Service fund in Highwood. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood council to reserve parking for school busses. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 4.
Highwood aldermen award truck bid. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 5.
Community Service fund for Highwood dropped this year. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Highwood offers old city hall to highest bidder. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 4.
Gloria Lind, opera star of Highwood, in key show role. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 7.
Highwood aldermen argue sewer flow, parking problem. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 3.
HISTORY
Museum displays Civil War exhibits. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 41.
Landmark is moved to new Deerfield site. July 20, 1961, p. 10.
H.P. Hospital Dedication Supplement. Aug. 17, 1961, after p. 26.
HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day rite planned by Highwood, Highland Park vets. May 25, 1961, p. 3.
Biggest Fourth parade in city's history shaping up. June 1, 1961, p. 3.
Let's spend the Fourth at home. June 29, 1961, p. 3.
Special Christmas section after p. 34. Nov. 23, 1961.
Santa Claus will ride city's DUKW in parade Saturday; Nov. 30, 1961, p. 3.
JUSTICE OF PEACE
Justice of peace, constable to serve in three townships. Mar. 30, 1961, p. H7.
LAKE COUNTY, IL
County live births hit new record. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 5.
Lake County seeks finance executive. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Full time resident doctor named for Lake County home. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 12.
Lodge's book gift brings thanks of county officials. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 52.
Township aspirants quizzed on several county problems. Mar. 23, 1961, p. H10.
Two parties offer township slates. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Sam Smith takes NEWS on tour of county home. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 35.
Name Louis Kahn to Lake County Commission. June 22, 1961, p. 4.
Flood hazard map to include Lake County. July 6, 1961, p. 4.
Lake County Fair to open July 26, July 13, 1961, p. 54.
County board may put annual report in tax bill mail. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 9.
County's inspection plan assures pollution-free water. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 43.
Back to school health program offered by county. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 5.
City, county dispute court money. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 1.
Redistricting bill includes Lake County. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Lake County board told bribes offered to halt landfill. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 26.
Court problems discussed in special seminar. Dec.14, 1961, p. 5.
LAKE MICHIGAN
Beach problems to be discussed. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Seek Ravine Dr. land for Park District beach. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 5.
Says city needs permanent lake front committee. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 4.
Ravine Dr. beach, boat dock sought from Park Board. May 11, 1961, p. 3.
City beach land - 60 feet or 600 offered for park. May 25, 1961, p. 3.
Boat beach lease is delayed. June 15, 1961, p. 3.
Beach fences planned by riparian owner. June 22, 1961, p. 3.
Board rejects lease clauses. June 29, 1961, p. 3.
City and Park Board agree on five-year beach lease. July 6, 1961, p. 3.
Sign beach lease; OK compromise doctors' parking. July 13, 1961, p. 3.
Army asked if beach fence legal. July 20, 1961, p. 3.
Council blocks marine gas pumps; Park Board delays boat beach lease. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 3.
Yacht basin plans hinted. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
Boat beach growth forseen (sic) by parks. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 4.
Marina study committee named. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 5.
Intake mapped by do-it-yourselfers. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 5.
LAKEWOOD FARMS, Wauconda, IL
Roxworthy sells million dollar property. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 24.
MCCLORY, ROBERT, Illinois State Senator
McClory named to 5 committees of state Senate. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 25.
New congressman for area predicted by Sen. McClory. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 1.
Senator McClory will address Champaign League. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 4.
McClory presides over GOP caucus on Congress seats. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 8.
Seeks nomination for Congress in 12th district. Nov. 30. 1961, p. 9.
MAPS
Park, school land plans completed for official map. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Public land map near completion. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 3.
Reserved land hearing scheduled; city map may be first within new law. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 3.
MUSIC
Concert series ends with Schwarzkopf. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 20.
All school musical festival to be presented on Saturday. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 9.
Announce artists for this year's concert series. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 9.
Moss family: traveling musicians. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 28.
Community Concert workers launch ticket campaign. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 9.
Fiddlers to mark 30th birthday in concert Oct. 22. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 44.
Baritone Robert Merrill opens concert series next Thursday. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 6.
Beaux Arts trio performs Dec. 11. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 42.
NEWSPAPERS
Pioneer to build new offset plant. May 4, 1961, p. 56.
Break ground for Pioneer plant. May 18, 1961, p. 17.
Break ground for Pioneer's offset printing plant. June 1, 1961, p. 5.
Here's how it happened--erroneous identification in news reports. June 15, 1961, p. 5.
NORTH SHORE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION -Josslyn Clinic
History, description of services. Sept.. 28, 1961, p. 38.
Letter clarifies NS Mental Health group's coverage. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 40.
Add staff members to Josslyn Clinic. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 22.
NS Mental Health to offer study course on youth. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 38.
Study course on youth will open next Thursday. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 26.
NURSERY SCHOOLS
H. P. Community Nursery School prepares for start of year. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 4.
Two new teachers named to staff of nursery school. Aug., 31, 1961, p. 29.
To study Ravinia Nursery School at educators' meeting. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 7.
Mrs. Martha Struve, director, H.P. Com. Nursery School. Profile. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 43.
Tell true function of nursery schools. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 10.
NOSEK, FRANK
Civil Service chief Frank Nosek is victim of cancer. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 4.
NURSES
Mrs. Kellner makes 106 December calls. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 8.
Visiting nurse makes 95 calls, travels 478 miles in a month. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 28.
'Letter to Julie' explains VNA program. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 26.
OBITUARIES- See separate listing.
PARKING
Seeks program to improve parking situation in city. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 5.
Parking meter revenues drop. May 4, 1961, p. 3.
Doctors' parking plea heard by SRO crowd. May 4, 1961, p. 4.
Committee split over Ravinia doctors' parking. June 1, 1961, p. 3.
To ban parking east of Sheridan. June 8, 1961, p. 3.
Planners approve Ravinia parking; McDaniels zoning. June 22, 1961, p. 4.
New city parking lot OK'd. July 13, 1961, p. 7.
One vote allows doctors to park. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 3.
Park and shop lot to omit stamps. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
Parking fund may borrow $1/2 million for station land. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 6.
Indian sign. (ed.) Dec. 21, 1961, p. 10.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Parks Day turns Rec Center into exhibition hall. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Everyone uses our Rec Center. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 34.
Park Board candidate seeks smaller parks, 9-hole golf course. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 4.
First park site in annexed area given by schools. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 8.
Mooney Park plan nearly complete. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 3.
Kaye to lobby for park-recreation merger legislation. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 5.
Karger seeks more use of Foley pond. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 5.
Geraci seeks park ballot recount. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 3.
Visiting park men to see the pools they read about. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 3.
Park Board may hold referendum; committee to report future land needs. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 3.
Karger, Geraci tied in part recount; 10 precincts to go. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 3.
Church, Park Board seek same land on Clavey Road. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 18.
Park Board asks for $480,000. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Park recount done but decision rests on 300 ballots. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 4.
Parks reveal stop-and-sock plan. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Park vote recount not yet finished. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Park referendum committee to meet with board Dec. 7. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 5.
Park referendum to be discussed by Women Voters. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 4.
Citizens group forms to promote park referendum. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 42.
POPULATION
County live births hit new record. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 5.
PUBLIC LAND
Borowitz urges ordinance for public dedication of portion of lands. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 5.
Public land map like motherhood unopposed. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 4.
RACISM
Race fight draws crowd in Highwood. July 13, 1961, p. 3.
RAILROADS
Commuters offered hourly trains. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 3.
Susquehanna plot to junk railway charged by Pierce. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 5.
Braeside underpass favored by all if money available. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 7.
Investigators slate third public quiz of Susquehanna. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 3.
New RR station rumored at meeting of chamber, city. May 11, 1961, p. 70.
Railroad station land sought. May 25, 1961, p. 3.
Highwood council, railroaders agree to improve station. July 13, 1961, p. 4.
North Shore blurb is ad in reverse. July 20, 1961, p. 5.
Sen. Douglas asks federal aid for North Shore RR. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 5.
North Shore Line invites newsmen to hear defense. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 3.
Roadcap blasts North Shore Line's 'poor mouth' plea. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 22.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL
Ravinia sets June 27 for festival opening. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 5.
Ravinia plans to install new sound for '61 season. May 25, 1961, p. 5.
Ravinia reveals special programs for season. June 15, 1961, p. 7.
Ravinia extends Hendl’s contract as director. July 13, 1961, p. 5.
Ravinia offers fine artists for third week. July 13, 1961, p. 5.
For your pleasure, Ravinia presents - Photos of performing artists. July 13, 1961, p. 10.
Ravinia Festival set near-record attendance figure. Nov. 19, 1961, p. 5.
Ludgin succeeds Julien Collins as Ravinia head. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 8.
REAL ESTATE
Special Section
Home building total tops last years; Deerfield leads all suburbs in August. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 1.
REDISTRICTING
Redistricting of schools report by Women's League. May 18, 1961, p. 10.
A word from you will help build 13th district. June 8, 1961, p. 10.
Redistricting bill includes Lake County. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
RIVERWOODS, IL
Riverwoods planning another art show displayed in homes. July 20, 1961, p. 5.
Riverwoods plans another show displayed in homes. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 10.
ROADS AND STREETS
Businessman, city vote Ridge Road out of referendum. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 5.
Home owners set public meeting on street bonds. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Civic Association OKs street bonds; HPHOA doesn't. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 4.
State, Highwood agree to improve Waukegan Av. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 9.
City to promote street bond vote. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
The city bond issue- what would it buy? Feb. 16, 1961, p. 5.
City budget slates $100,000 street maintenance work. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 3.
Consider bypass route to toll road. June 15, 1961, p. 5.
Paving bids high, pool bridge out, cloverleaf approved. July 13, 1961, p. 3.
City budget shows street program. July 27, 1961, p. 3.
Six highway crossings reprieved. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
Park Lane to yield. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
Save crossovers, mayor asks Kerner. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 3.
Bonds for bridges, Public Safety Bldg. on sale Sept. 18. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 3.
Deerfield cloverleaf gets go-ahead. Sept. 7, 1961, p. 3.
Cloverleaf bridge builder named. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 3.
Governor asked to reopen crossovers on Highway 41. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 3.
Mort Singer rebuts state highway suit to reroute ditch. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 4.
Speed limits set; NW sector zoned by city ordinance. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 5.
Skokie ditch wins its day in court with cloverleaf. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 19.
Cloverleaf contractor starts work. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Jan. 26, goal set by highway department for Deerfield Rd. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 5.
SAFETY
Safety Building ideas: architect sketches. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 10.
Plaster pools, too, must be fenced. .July 20, 1961, p. 35.
Firemen start study of school safety. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 3.
Safety council task force outlines campaign of action. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 4.
City safety effort praised but more recommended. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 4.
Warning flares set beside stalled car earn driver award. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 5.
Speed limits set; NW sector zoned by city ordinances. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 5.
New board named for safety council. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Citizen volunteers to address Safety Council session. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 3.
Public Safety Bldg. bids are all under architects' figure. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 53.
Public Safety Bldg. contracts awarded. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Vegetable stand on County Line called traffic peril. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 38.
Pre-holiday alert now in effect. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 3.
SALVATION ARMY
Salvation Army works daily helping our local people. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Highland Parker Vallee O. Appel establishes fund for scholarships. June 22, 1961, p. 5.
PTA scholarships for high school graduates are announced. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 33.
SCHOOLS
Immaculate Conception Catholic School. History. Photo. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 30. sec. 3.
School elections will be held next Saturday afternoon. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 3.
Transporting students of two high schools is a big project. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 41.
Both high schools offer driver training course. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 20.
HP Home Owners to discuss school consolidation at annual meeting May 2. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 3.
Photo: Edgewood class in Washington D.C. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 42.
Schools prepare CD shelters. May 11, 1961, p. 3.
Redistricting of schools report by Women League. May 18, 1961, p. 10.
Should schools consolidate? Answers from study. May 25, 1961, p. 10.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 107
District 107 group offers Hanson as board candidate. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 4.
District 107 to initiate program for mentally handicapped children. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 18.
Dr. Donner named president of Dist. 107 board. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 55.
District 107 to stress science in grades four through eight. June 1, 1961, p. 5.
District 107 workshop opens today for teaching staff. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 10.
New faces in District 107. Photos of teachers. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 10.
Math coordinator added to staff in District 107. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 50.
Caucus committee in District 107 seeks candidates. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 5.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 108
District 108 caucus organizes to name board nominees. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 14.
To open classroom in District 108 for handicapped. May 4, 1961, p. 58.
School board OK's $2 million budget; sells some bonds. June 29, 1961, p. 4.
Dist. 108 greets staffers, opens new Sherwood School. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 50.
District 108 Board to report plans, activities, progress to PTA members. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 5.
West Ridge School menageries beat books for learning. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 10.
School board tells citizens some of its many problems. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 10.
Public invited to open house in new District 108 schools. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 10.
District 108 now has citizens advisory group. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 4.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 109
Seek candidates for school board of District 109. Feb. 15, 1961, p. 36.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 111
Northwood addition public meeting set Wed. night. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 5.
School District 111 to vote on junior high addition. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 4-5.
Northwood School referendum wins by narrow margin. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Work to start on Northwood School addition at once. June 1, 1961, p. 4.
Wayne Thomas honored by class of '61. June 22, 1961, p. 5.
District 111 adds two staff members. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 5.
Expanded program to be offered in District 111. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 5.
Holiday concert to be given by District 111. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 5.
SCHOOLS-DISTRICT 113-Highland Park High School. Deerfield High School
HP High School language lab. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 42.
Dist. 113 caucus to pick two from slate of nine. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 23.
Debaters in training for state meet, TV. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 42.
Foreign Exchange students to present program for High School PTA. Jan 26, 1961, p. 42.
Caucus sponsors Tibbetts, Knoll for high school board. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 9.
Check worth of HS courses in talks with recent grads. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 38.
HP debaters second in weekend contest. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 15.
In Legion Oratory contest, Robert Wolfe division winner. Mar. 2, 1961, p. 15.
Student-teacher exchange day is new HS project. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 24.
Announce schedules for Dist. 113 summer school. May 18, 1961, p. 22.
Inspection of Dist. 113 budget urged. June 29, 1961, p. 3.
High school budget goes unread. Public ignores plan to spend $3 million. July 20, 1961, p. 3.
High school plans placement tests for new students. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 5.
Contracts are let to complete work on Deerfield High. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 43.
High school bus schedules for next year. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 24.
Deerfield High School bus service. Schedule. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 26.
Activity tickets again offered to HS students. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 20.
District 113 enrollment nears three thousand. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 4.
HPHS seniors plan annual work day for funds. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 10.
Dist. 113 seeks to hike tax rate for education. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 3.
High schools face student flood. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 10.
"No-Acs" system described to upper classmen. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 55.
High school referendum: what effect on taxes? Oct. 19, 1961, p. 5.
High school referendum: what do teachers cost? Oct. 26, 1961, p. 6.
Commend students for performance in merit tests. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 22.
High school students get course in "How to study". Nov. 2, 1961, p. 24.
High school referendum: what can teachers do? Nov. 2, 1961, p. 49.
High school referendum: where to cast a vote. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 8.
Three-way study of chemistry is challenge to students in HPHS. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 10.
High school vote set for Saturday: tax raise to meet coming pupil flood. Nov. 19, 1961, p. 3.
High school tax hike loses 2-1. Board plan to hold another referendum. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 3.
HPHS English Department answers parents on required reading. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 20.
High school board awaits new referendum demand. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 51.
Referendum faces high school riff. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 3.
Wait until spring. (ed.) Dec. 21, 1961, p. 10.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Rudy Mueller plans painting classes for senior center. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 38.
Civic work and music for members of senior center. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 40.
She also is 92 - Mrs. Caroline Sheahen. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 3.
Plan program on highway safety for senior citizens. May 11, 1961, p. 46.
Mrs. August Benson, 73-year resident of Highland Park turns 93. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 4.
Highland Park Women giving many hours to Senior Center. Oct. 19, 1961, p. 10.
NS Committee on Older Adults to hear about housing for oldsters. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 18.
Mrs. Mary Seaverns Mabbatt celebrates 100th birthday. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 37.
Rental plan for older adults now seeks applicants. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 7.
Senior citizens discuss hearing aid problems. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 8.
SEWERS
Sewers don't leak, engineer reports. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Manilow races sewer deadline. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 17.
May drop Warbler from sewer job. in HP woodlands. May 25, 1961, p. 5.
Eager architects, sewer contractors greet city council. July 27, 1961, p. 3.
City also settles Warbler pond. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 3.
Warbler sewer finally depleted. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 3.
SCHMIEG, ANTHONY, H. P. Police Chief.
Investigate me, Schmieg says. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 3.
SHEAHEN, CAROLINE
She also is 91. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 3.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education classes opening in 23 districts. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 35.
Suburban schools offer classes for special education. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 38.
SPORTS
National Junior Pairs title won by local skaters: Ronald and Vivian Joseph. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 48.
Youth basketball commission formed to promote teams for players of high school age. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 44.
Area swimmers here for weekend district tourney. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 45.
Yachtsmen plan 8-day cruise in Door County. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 54.
Weinert sets record for two-mile run. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 44.
World’s title fight telecast Monday at Lake Forest. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 44.
SWIMMING POOLS
Visiting park men to see the pools they read about. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 3.
TAXATION/TAXES
Motor fuel taxes- will they stretch? Feb. 23, 1961, p. 5.
Tax rate up; school income down. June 1, 1961, p. 3.
Chamber of Commerce on new tax law applications. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 4.
Delinquent tax list for Deerfield Township. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 34.
Tax discussion is slated for planning meet. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 4.
Tax abatements total 100,000. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 3.
TEACHERS
Two District 107 retiring teachers are honored. July 6, 1961, p. 49.
Death of teacher recalls her work in District 107. Edna Grenoble. July 20, 1961, p. 7.
Both high schools plan in-service teacher programs. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 42.
Language teachers meet to exchange ideas, problems. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 8.
Area school teachers to attend inter-district meet Oct. 2. Sept. 28, 1961, p. 12.
TEENAGERS
Teens hold benefit. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 10.
Firemen rescue teen-age party from beach ice. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 3.
REAL heart of our city: our wonderful youth. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Some advice for teens planning summer work. June 1, 1961, p. 18.
TELEPHONES
Line busy?--that figures says HP telephone manager. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 32.
New system at Moraine-on-the-Lake Hotel. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 35.
Telephone Co. plans open house for all residents. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 5.
Telephone Company plans unusual 3-day open house. Sept. 21, 1961, p. 8.
Start seven-figure telephone numbers here next week. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 29.
TELEVISION
World’s title fight telecast Monday at Lake Forest. Nov. 30, 1961, p. 7.
THEATER
TV personalities at Tenthouse in 'For Love or Money'. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 30.
Highland Parker’s comedy opens on Broadway tonight. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 4.
Repertory group plans theatre season here. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 16.
TRAFFIC
Crosswalk rules, double yellow line to be enforced. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 4.
Row of stoplights under study. Apr. 13, 1961, p. 3.
Stoplight study involves psychology of drivers. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 30.
Highland Park gets national mention for traffic safety. June 8, 1961s, p. 10.
Our city awarded top honors for traffic record. June 29, 1961, p. 3.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus from Evanston not likely soon. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 10.
Transporting students of two high schools is a big project. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 41.
High school bus schedules for next year. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 24.
Deerfield High School bus service. Schedule. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 26.
TREES
Central Ave. tree fund; beautification group sets 2nd year goal. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 3.
Beautification group picks tree species for Central Avenue. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Beautification trees in pre-sale display. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 4.
Park district now offering trees at near bargain prices. Mar. 30, 1961, p. 4.
City beautification group to start putting trees on Central Ave. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 3. Photo on cover.
Photo: Beautification group. May 4, 1961, p. 3.
Dave Fritz says nails don't cure Dutch elm disease. May 4, 1961, p. 56.
Elm tree tests resumed by parks. June 15, 1961, p. 12.
Elm survey finds 23 dead, 28 sick. July 27, 1961, p. 5.
U.S. ARMY
U. S. Army reservists assist police with pistol range. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 20.
U. S. POST OFFICE
Tell post office plan to battle smut. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 10.
Ask users to check rural mail boxes. May 11, 1961, p. 32.
May have cheaper air parcel post rates. June 1. 1961, p. 20.
Postmaster Sheahen warns citizens on chain (letter) schemes. June 22, 1961, p. 30.
Rates for some postal services revised July 1. June 29, 1961, p. 5.
If your mail was a little slow, maybe this is why. Dec. 21, 1961, p. 4.
VANDALISM
Windows broken. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 3.
Half-dozen houses shelled at midnight. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 49.,
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Mrs. Kellner makes 106 December calls. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 8.
Visiting nurse makes 95 calls, travels 478 miles in a month. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 28.
'Letter to Julie' explains VNA program. Mar. 9, 1961, p. 26.
VNA gets station wagon to be used by nurse. May 11, 1961, p. 4.
Visiting nurse goes 656 miles in April. May 18, 1961, p. 24.
227 calls made by visiting nurse during July. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 26.
Services of visiting nurse are needed every year. Oct. 5, 1961, p. 12.
VNA’s tenth year noted this month. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 3.
Everyone invited to attend VNA annual meeting. Nov. 9, 1961, p. 22.
WATER
City to dedicate new water plant. Feb. 16, 1961, p. 3.
Water plant wing to be dedicated. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 3.
Unexpected test proves water plant ready for summer. Apr. 20, 1961, p. 5.
Health department working on water pollution control. July 20, 1961, p. 33.
July water use sets all-time high. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 3.
Crusted pipe found four fathoms deep. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 4.
County's inspection program assures pollution-free water. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 43.
When is a pond a wider ditch? Dec. 7, 1961, p. 3.
YOUTH
Local man aids in seeking jobs for rehabilitated youths. July 20, 1961, p. 41.
HP delinquents tripled in year, court cases show. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 5.
ZONING
Country club asks change of zoning on unused acres. May 25, 1961, p. 52.
Board of appeals tests city order to reunite lots. June 1, 1961, p. 19.
Planners approve Ravinia parking; McDaniels zoning. June 22, 1961, p. 4.
Zoning Board set petitions over to July 19, northwest rezoning pros and cons heard by zoning panel. July 6, 1961, p. 3.
Overhang shaved; paper subdivision hearing continued. July 27, 1961, p. 5.
New map may show public schools in golf courses. Aug. 3, 1961, p. 4.
Find one 'C' lot west of McDaniels. Aug. 10, 1961, p. 3.
Witness sketches ten legal lots on Saichek land. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 3.
Two-family zoning explained to panel by old residents. Aug. 17, 1961, p. 18.
McDaniels rezoning ordinance to come. Aug. 24, 1961, p. 3.
Commission asks study of two-family zoning. Aug. 31, 1961, p. 4.
Lot recombination appeal rejected at zoning hearing. Sept. 14, 1961, p. 3.
Appeal Board must decide size, ownership of 2 lots. Oct. 12, 1961, p. 2.
Apartment plea set for Oct. 30 by Board of Appeals. Oct. 26, 1961, p. 4.
Appeal Board kills Ravinia apartments approved by city. Nov. 2, 1961, p. 3.
Appeal Board asks city legal advice on Groveland lot. Nov. 16, 1961, p. 4.
Green Bay zoning not recommended. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 3.
Neighbors oppose Hickory rezoning. Nov. 23, 1961, p. 4.
Braeside fights apartment zoning on Pierce Road. Dec. 7, 1961, p. 3.
A lot to eat called hardship by Appeal Board. Dec. 14, 1961, p. 5.
Highland Park Newspaper Index 1961 - Obituaries
Abrahams, Louis, Feb. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Abrams, Thomas, real estate dealer. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 40.
Anderson, Mrs. Natalie, homemaker. Oct. 26, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Andriotti, Peter, Highwood policeman. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 50.
Appelman, Harry L., Apr. 13, 1961, p. H66-D58.
Baker, Mrs. Clarida, homemaker. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Barth, Mary Lou, youth. Nov. 16, 1961, p. H6-D10.
Beaumann, Stephen, children's camp owner. Dec. 14, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Bischoff, Ernest F., maintenance man, Lake Forest College. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 38.
Blair, A. LeRoy, executive: Cudahy Packing Co. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 50.
Board, Mrs. Rebecca, first white child born in Wilmette. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 38. *
Bobb, Mrs. May, homemaker. Oct. 12, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Bournique, Mrs. Stella, homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 38.
Bramlage, William H. Fansteel employee. Mar. 30, 1961, p. H 62-D54.
Brand, Irving, member of Brand Paints, early local business. Sept.21, 1961, p. H51-D43.
Brand, Mrs. R. S., homemaker. Mar. 16, 1961, p. H 14-D22.
Breakwell, Allyn G. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H54-D46.
Brons, Wilbur J., bureau chief: N.Y. Journal of Commerce. Apr. 6, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Brown, Mrs. W. R., homemaker. Aug. 10, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Buellesbach, Mrs. Ray, homemaker. Nov. 16, 1961, p. H6-D10.
Carlson, Hal A., Illinois Bell Telephone employee. Oct. 19, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Carter, Alva J., vice-president Carter Motor Co. Oct. 19, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Caselli, Samuel. Sept. 21, 1961, p. H51-D43.
Casserman, Eric G. Jr. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Christensen, Mrs. A. (Annie) homemaker. Nov. 30, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Clark, Mrs. Henson, piano instructor, teacher. Apr. 6, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Conway, Carroll, tavern owner. Oct. 12, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Coppi, Ettore. Sept. 7, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Crain, Charles B., investment banker. Dec. 21, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Cuffey, Margaret, homemaker. Aug. 24, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Cuscaden, Mrs. Fred, homemaker. Apr. 13, 1961, p. H66-D58.
Dannemark, Everett. Aug. 10, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Davies, Elmor. Aug. 10, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Davis, John, partner: Davie & Maurine Electric Co. May 11, 1961, p. H6-D14.
Dawson, James. Sept. 28, 1961, p. H59-D51.
DeGrazio, Eugene. Aug. 17, 1961, p. H88-D16.
DeSanto, Dominick. Aug. 17, 1961, p. H50B-D42B.
Dinelli, Paul. July 27, 1961, p. H50-D42.
Dobrath, Mrs. Otto, homemaker. Aug. 24, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Drew, Frank, construction worker. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Donofrio, Mrs. Mary, homemaker. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 6.
Edwards, Joseph H., operated messenger service. Aug. 3, 1961, p. H54-D46.
Epstein, Mrs. Bernard, speech therapist. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 50.
Erickson, Mrs. Earl, homemaker. June 8, 1961, p. 30.
Esmiz, Mrs.Vandla, (sic)homemaker. Nov. 2, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Ettlinger, Mrs. Ralph Sr., hospital volunteer. May 4, 1961, p. 5.
Fabbri, Sisto. Sept. 21, 1961, p. H51-D43.
Farley, J. Frank, manager: Berkshire Knitting Mills. Oct. 26, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Fay, John Charles, printer. June 29, 1961, p. H57-D49.
Feis, Mrs. Hannah, homemaker. May 18, 1961, p. H58-D50.
Fischel, Mrs. Norah, homemaker. Nov. 2, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Fletcher, Kenneth, law student. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H12-D20.
Frank, Nick. July 27, 1961, p. H50-D42.
Frase. John G. Oct. 12, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Frye, Mrs. Esther, homemaker. July 27, 1961, p. H50-D42.
Gage, Leslie R., sports editor. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Gaines, Homer A., Chicago Tribune pressman. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 27.
Gamlin, Howard, carpenter/contractor. Dec. 21, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Gherardini, Raymond. Aug. 24, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Goodhart, Hal J., plastics salesman. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Goss, Mrs. Gertrude, homemaker. June 15, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Grenoble, Miss Edna, teacher. July 13, 1961, p. H45-D37 & July 20, p. H7-D15.
Gsell, Mrs. Frances (Earl) homemaker. July 27, 1961, p. H50-D42.
Hall, Mrs. Edna C., homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H47-D39.
Halpern, Mrs. Ida, homemaker. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Hampton, Frederick, ComEd inspector. July 6, 1961, p. H43-D35.
Hansen, Mrs. John C., homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 9.
Harris, Edwin D., Western Union assigner. May 11, 1961, p. H6-D14.
Hawley, Mrs. Florence V. homemaker. June 15, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Hawley, Dr. Wilder, dentist. Sept. 7, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Hayes, Mrs. Marian, Highland Park city clerk. Oct. 19, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Hazard, Miss Carolyn, bookshop associate. Oct. 19, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Heath, Olive. Sept. 7, 1961, p. H50-D.
Henner, Michael, youth. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Herchenroder, Rose, homemaker. Apr. 6, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Hess, Leo R., cattle buyer. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Hey, Mrs. Mary E., homemaker. Apr. 6, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Heymann, Walter, vice-president: Northern Advertising, Inc. Oct. 12, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Hjelte, Osborne, asst. manager: Chandler’s Book Store. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 40.
Horton, Ella F., homemaker. Dec. 7, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Huber, Mrs. Elizabeth, homemaker. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 6.
Igou, Elmer H., N. Shore railroad employee. Dec. 14, 1961, p H9-D17.
Innes, John O., vice-president: John I. Hay Co., river transportation company. Nov. 30, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Innocenzi, Mrs. Joseph, homemaker. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Iverson, Oscar, railroad conductor. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Jacobson, Mrs. Frances A., homemaker. Aug. 17, 1961, p. H8-D16
Jerrems, Alexander, real estate manager: Sears. July 13, 1961, p. H45-D37.
Jones, Claburn (sic) E., executive: Brach Candy Co. Nov. 30, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Jorgensen, Mrs. Paul, homemaker. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Karlin, Mrs. Jack, homemaker. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Kerber, Herbert E., insurance broker. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Kerr, David, machinist. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 27.
Kidd, Mrs. Harriett M., homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 9.
Kiehl, Urban S., railroad conductor. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 27.
Kiesgen, Earl. July 20, 1961, p. HD8-D16
Klauber, Charles F., Mar. 16, 1961, p. H 14-D22.
Klein, Elizabeth. Aug. 3, 1961, p. H54-D46.
Koller, William, farmer, descendant of pioneer family. Mar. 16, 1961, p. 5. *
Kuhn, William. Sept. 21, 1961, p. H51-D43.
Lace, Edwin A., pressman: Chicago American. July 6, 1961, p. H43-D35.
Laegeler, Mrs. Lester, homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H12-D20.
Lamont, Mrs. Abigail, homemaker. July 20, 1961, p. HD8-D16.
Lange, Mrs. Meta, homemaker. Nov. 30, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Langill, Mrs. Elroy, homemaker. Nov. 2, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Leask, Harry L., electrical engineer. Sept. 7, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Levin, Mrs. Catherine, homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H47-D39.
Lindgren, Mrs. Philip, homemaker. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Lindstrom, August. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Loeb, Ernest G., president: Chicago Aerial Industries. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 27.
McDonald, William D., advertising executive. Dec. 21, 1961, p. H7-D15.
McKean, Mrs. Elizabeth, homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 37.
McLean, Leo A. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 62.
Machnik, Gilbert, gunshot victim. June 29, 1961, p. H57-D49.
Marchetti, Silvio, landscape gardener. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 40.
Marcus, Max. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H54-D46.
Meintzer, Mrs. Reba, homemaker. Dec. 7, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Meyer, Mrs. Elizabeth, homemaker. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 50.
Meyers, Raymond J., People’s Gas building manager. June 8, 1961, p. 30.
Millard, William D., accountant. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 6.
Mitchell, Dr. George, dentist. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Mitnick, J. Jud, construction engineer. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Morelli, Mrs. Bruna, homemaker. May 18, 1961, p. H58-D50.
Morris, Sidney D., Jan. 5, 1961, p. 40.
Morrison, Donald T., real estate appraiser. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Mrazek, Mrs. Jean. Sept. 7, 1961, p. H50-D.
Nannini, Angelo. Dec. 14, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Nasek, Frank J. attorney, civil service chief. Oct. 26, 1961, p. H4-D12.
Nash, Genevera, civil service employee. Dec. 28, 1961, p. 7.
Neil, Mrs. William, homemaker. Aug. 24, 1961, p. H9-9D17.
Niccioli, Mrs. Angelina, homemaker. Nov. 23, 1961, p. H51-D43.
Niccioli, Louis, Highwood tavern operator. June 29, 1961, p. H57-D49.
Nolan, Miss Catherine, dressmaker. Mar. 30, 1961, p. H62-D54.
O’Connor, Mrs. John W., homemaker. Jan. 16, 1961, p. 6.
Ohlwein, Edward T. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 5.
Olsen, Alfred, auditor. Apr. 13, 1961, p H66-D58.
Olson, Carl Otto. June 8, 1961, p. 30.
Olson, Mrs. Edgar, homemaker. Oct. 19, 1961, p. H9-D17.
O’Neill, Mrs. Edward, homemaker. Apr. 6, 1961, p. 4.
Parker, Harry H., accountant. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Pasquesi, Sante, builder. July 6, 1961, p. H43-D35.
Passini, Mrs. Maria, homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Peck, Franklin K. Oct. 19, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Pedrucci, Mrs. Maria, homemaker. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Perry, Mrs. Elizabeth, homemaker. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 6.
Pinsley, Mrs. Sylvia, homemaker. Jan. 26, 1961, p. 9.
Platte, Mrs. Hedwig, homemaker. Dec. 7, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Potts, Mrs. Adelaide, homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Price, Milton. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Purdy, Mrs. Earl, homemaker. Apr. 6, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Quinn, Francis P., vice-president: American Steel Foundry Co. Aug. 10, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Rasmussen, Charles B., attorney. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H47-D39.
Rectenwald, Miss, M. Jan. 5, 1961, p. 40.
Reinier, Mrs. T. Joe, homemaker. Sept. 28, 1961, p. H59-D51.
Reuter, Mrs. Minnie, homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H12-D20.
Rieke, Mrs. Jennie Clark. homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Riley, Frank H., artist. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H8-D16
Ronzani, Don, cement contractor. Nov. 16, 1961, p. H6-D10.Roscoe, Mrs. George, homemaker. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.Rossi, Joseph. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 50.
Santi, John, co-founder: Santi Brothers Dairy. Nov. 9, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Scheinfield, Rosalie, social worker. Aug. 24, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Scher, Jacob, Northwestern journalism professor. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Schramm, Victor M. telephone company employee. Apr. 6, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Schreier, Konrad. Nov. 30, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Schwingel, John F., Bowman Dairy salesman. Jan. 12, 1961, p. 50.
Sheridan, Mrs. Ida, homemaker. Mar. 16, 1961, p. H14-D22.
Shuck, William T. barbershop owner. Dec. 14, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Shulman, Mrs. Bennett, homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Shuman, Ivy. Sept. 21, 1961, p. H4-D12.
Sklar, Richard S., youth. Nov. 16, 1961, p. H6-D10.
Steinberg, Sidney F. Aug. 17, 1961, p. H40B-D42B.
Stevens, Mrs. Hattie, homemaker. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Stopper, Mrs. Barbara, homemaker. Oct. 12, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Strettar, Mrs. Jennie, homemaker. Feb. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Stryker, Mrs. Blanche, homemaker. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Stupey, Mrs. Gertrude, homemaker. July 27, 1961, p. H50-D42.
Stupey, Robert. Nov. 2, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Sturtevant, Frank M., textile broker. July 20, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Swan, Oscar, electrician. Aug. 17, 1961, p. H50B-D42B.
Swanson, Hilmer, painter. Aug. 10, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Taylor, Miss Helen, music teacher. Feb. 2, 1961, p. 62.
Therrien, Mrs. Mary, homemaker. Mar. 16, 1961, p. H14-D22.
Thomas, Robert K., Allis-Chalmers employee. Aug. 24, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Tomei, Peter Jr. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Tonsing, Mrs. Orlin, homemaker. June 15, 1961, p. H48-D40.
Turner, Alfred, stock broker. Dec. 14, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Tyson, S. Ken. Sept. 14, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Urist, Carl H., attorney, law professor: John Marshall Law School. Apr. 27, 1961, p. 27.
Vendig, Mrs. Leia, homemaker. Mar. 16, 1961, p. H14-D22.
Vetter, Arthur, owner: Vetter Electrical Service. Feb. 9, 1961, p. 5. *
Wagner, Mrs. Fannie, homemaker. Sept.14, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Walsh, W. Clarence, Underwriters Lab. employee. Aug. 10, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Warburton, Mrs. Lenora, homemaker. Nov. 9, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Ward, Mrs. Cecile, homemaker. Aug, 3, 1961, p. H54-D46.
Waters, Miss Kathleen, nurse. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Watkins, Frederick, electrical engineer, active in Presbyterian Church of H.P. Oct. 5, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Weil, Mrs. Hattie, homemaker. July 13, 1961, p. H45-D37.
Weiss, Trevor D., insurance broker. June 22, 1961, p. H6-D14.
Wellman, Mrs. Lester, board member: Salvation Army. Nov. 16, 1961, p. H8-D16.
West, Dr. George, eldest physician in the area. Oct. 12, 1961, p. H8-D16. *
Whaler, Mrs. India, homemaker. July 20, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Whitman, Ray, managing editor: Evanston Review, journalist. Nov. 2, 1961, p. H7-D15.
Williams, George J. Oct. 26, 1961, p. H9-D17.
Willard, Mary Frances, renowned teacher. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H5-D35.
Willis, George W., golf course maintenance man. Nov. 30, 1961, p.H48-D40.
Witt, Mrs. Mabel M., homemaker. Mar. 23, 1961, p. 37.
Wolf, Mrs. Elva, homemaker. Aug. 31, 1961, p. H47-D39.
Woll, William C. M. June 22, 1961, p. H6-D14.
Yager, Dr. Francis M., dentist. July 6, 1961, p. H43-D35.
Younger, Mrs. Nancy, homemaker. Nov. 16, 1961, p. H6-D10 & Nov. 23, p. H51-D43.
Zangs, Mrs. Grace L., homemaker. May 25, 1961, p. H9-D-17.
Zinglar, Daniel G., youth. Oct. 26, 1961, p. H8-D16.
Zingler, Mrs. Conrad, homemaker. Aug. 3, 1961, p. H54-D46.
