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PALATINE ENTERPRISE VOLUME 63, NUMBER 21 ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTEH AT PALATINE. ILLINOIS FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1940 PALATINE, TWO SECTIONS--12 PAGES $2.00 PER YEAR 'Arlington Park Ready For Gala Opening Top Thoroughbreds To Race Here; More Room Provided Patrons Arlington Park, America's premier race course, is all set for the ntg opening Monday afternoon. President Allen and his assoel- 5 in the new organisation which hat) purchased the huge racing punt nave spared neither effort nor expense In having everything splc and span for the opening day. Many Improvements have been made for tho comfort of the pa- tfons, additional room has been provided for the race funs by the change in the position of the guard ndlg the horses have been brought closer to the "rail birds." The big establishment has been cleaned and scrubbed from top to bottom, the grounds have been pttiitied up and when the fans swarm through the gates for the Inaugural handicap and a fine supporting card on opening day, they will see the finest race course In America ready to greet them in all its glory. The many trees, shrubs and hedges have been grown to tho point where Arlington Park is truly a park and not merely a race track.

The i.OOO acres of natural beauty be at Its best from the blooming rose hedge along the homo stretch to the vistas of orchards and meadows In the distance, The long rows of stables in the Stest part of the grounds which during the racing season is a young elty in itself will be filled with tho cream of America's thorough breds from every section of. the country. Arlington Park and Washington park have joined in a racing program which during two months will give to tho horsemen over $000,000 in purses and this huge purse distribution will insure a wealth of good racing material which all goes to make up evenly balanced Holds, with limit entries and the keenest kind of competition. Arlington has long been tho most popular race course In the Chicago area and with the many new features and tho new policies of the new management its popularity for this season and in years to come seems bound to eclipse all previous records, President Allen has designate); i Sunday, the day before the opening as "open house" and has invited the public to come out to Arlington and inspect the big racing plant, look over the horses ant enjoy the 1.000 acres of Arlington's natural beauty, The huge "tote" will bo glvct a try out and two regular races will be run, with real race horses and real jockeys to make it a real istlc affair and not merely a "ghost race, Arlington Is Next Stop For King Horse OTTO GAARE, New president of i'aliitinu Liom club. Palatine Rural Fire League Gets Rating Is First Rural Department To Receive Honor In Illinois Rural residents, whose homes arc under the protection of the Palatine Ruial Fire Department will probably be pleased to leurn that the board of underwriters has given the department an Clnss A rating -the flist rural department to receive" that rating in the state of Illinois.

The high rating means lower insurance rates, especially now that an official fire district has bean established under the law. Chief Comfort and tho efficient fire department had lot to dp with the new classification. The investigators checked carefully the equipment and the timing of the firemen. Rural are rather new In this part of the state and the 1'alntine district was one of the first to be organised. Started as a volunteer district with op- tlonn 1 memboishtp, it has now developed Into unit i taxing power.

The new commissioners are Henry Moehtlnp, Fretl I'oiep and Louis I'ohtman. The 1040 tax is the first to bo collected. 1'art of the re- ceiots will be used to purchase tho present equipment from tho original subscriber, who in turn will receive a refund, Many of the country's leading "saddle bugs" will ride at Acting ton and the fans i nn op portunlty to see their favorite jockeys as well as their favnrito horses In action during the big meeting. Everything to a most successful season at Arlington Park this year. The regular Monday ladies days which proved so popular last year will be continued this season and with the outstanding "program of big stakes and the supporting cast worth ttnile purses for every rote, and the huge holiday and week-end offerings, bringing the best horses in the country to Arlington 1'ark.

it appears that the stage is tilt set foi a record breaking season and thnt a tecord inaugural crowd i be on hand Monday to join in that hair ratting made Cm shout ''they're off" which Is dinr rln roomings between 10.JO and Come On, Kids-The Water's Fine Arlington Heights swimming pool opens Saturday uttfrnoon ihero is, little mmv that can be s.utl. except--that the water is fine. There is no change in prices, but can be saved by purchasing a ticket which provides $3.50 in tor $4.00. The ticket are transferable and anybody CUP I them As announced in weekN papci, no charge is Tuesday and 1-ri- shout "they're to every iace fan. dock.

Lutherans In Convention at River Forest June Pastors and delegates of 206 Lutheran churches of tho Missouri Synod, will meet for thoir twenty sixth convention of the Northern Ulinots District from Monday to Friday. Sessions will bo held in the aymnasium of the Lutheran Norm- Si School at fiivor Forest. The Rev. Ernest Lamma of Oak Park Is the president of this district and will preside at the meetings. An impressive seivlco to Inaugurate the contention will be conducted Monday at ID a.

m. In the beautiful Grace Lutheran Church at Klvar Forest. Other divine services nro the education service on Tuesday. 11 the memorial service In honor of deceased pastors and on Wednesday. 2'30 the 1 vouth service on Wednesday, 8 p.

and the Pastoral service on Thursday, 11 a. m. The youth service Is of special Interest. Hundreds of young church leaders an workers of tho Chicago area wilt meet to attend this worship. Pastor Henry Blanke o( Chicago, well known pulpit orator, wilt preach the sermon.

Lutheran young people of this territory will represented with large groups from the various parishes. Pastor H. and Mr. CJeo. Meyer are delegates of ht.

church, the ftwulty of tho school, Messrs. 0. Kolb, fheo. Preuss. K.

L. Busse, H. C. Lnndeck attBlld th convention. Judge Denies Wolf gram Motion To Quash Two G.

Indictments Arthur Wolfgrnm, Des Pluines must stand trial on June 28 on chowM of leaving tho scene of an accident and reckless driviig, Judge Bolton ruled last Friday motnuis, when motion to quusr the Indictments ngamst Wolfgram argued by his attorney Frank Ztvleskl. Wolfgram had been charged with the two charges following his acquittal by the coroner's jury in Des Plaines after il was alleged hU car hit and Mr. and Mrs. William Ellwitz on April 13 at River road and Van Bureau street. Attorney Zalcski had Hied a mo tion to quash the indictments of the grand jury the week previous but Judge Bolton denied the motion and sot Wolfgram's trial date as June 28.

Arlington Heights will add a new modern meat market to its growing business community next week when the Arlington Provision Company opens at 13 West Campbel street, formerly occupied by the Royal Blue store. Work is now In progress on remodeling and the installation of fixtures and refrigerators. The new market Is in charge of Ray Wit- teitbrink who ow ns and operates the DBS Provision Company 01 Center Dus Plniiios. Further de Palatine Legion Festival To Open lext Wednesday Celebration To Run For Five Days At Dean's Field The annual summer festival of he Palatine post of the American jegion will open Wednesday, June 26, for a five day run, closing on Sunday, June 30. The festival will be held on the opular amusement grounds in )eans field opposite the high school and the boys promise not only the usual carnival features, but many new and entertaining stunts.

The annual amusement celebra- ion of the Legion is one of the ligh lights of Palatine's summer season and the profits from their annual festival are used by the Le- fion boys in their many charitable u-ojects throughout the year. The Legion has a way of going about its charitable good deeds a manner which has no fuss and Hurry about it, but which accomplishes many fine results. And it is from the 'funds raised at these festivals that the boys raise the money to carry on their community activities. The public always Igives a fine response to the annual' Legion cele- jrations and with warm weather here and the season for out-door activities at hand, the boys are Frances Buesching Becomes Bride Don Thompson In Qarden Wedding Des Plaines Man Electrocuted In Own Home John Bolhnger, 771 Laurel st. Des Plaines, was electrocuted Saturday afternoon while working al a work-bench in the basement of his home.

The Des Plaines fire department attempted to revive him iuth a pulmotor, but were unsuccessful. Mr. Bolhnger had worked many years for the Curtiss Candy com' pany and has played in Mel Borchardt's orchestra during the ev- ijngs. He had been using one machines on his work bench whfen accidentally electrocuted. jjuiwral rites were held Tuesday from the Oehler chapel.

an inquest held by the coron er's office Monday morning at thi Oehler Home for Funerals th jury voted it was an accident, but reCom mended that the snnder bo inspect ed and also the wring in the base ment. According to testimony given bj Mr. Bollmger's brother Lynn, who was in the basement with him, John was sanding the- top of the new work table and was on top the table He was walking backwards with thi sander and the back of his necl came in contact with an overheat water pipe. As he did this, Lynn said, his muscles stiffened and he seemed unable to let go of the sand er's handles. He finally did breal loose and then collapsed upon the table.

The flowers nodded their approval, the birds sang, avd the aun lent its blessing last Satin day afternoon at the garden wedding ol Miss Frances Buasching, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Buescli- ing of Lake Zurich to Mr. Don Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs.

L. Thompson, of Palatine. The spacious LaKe Zurich garden of Mrs. Howe was an ideal setting for the ceremony where Rev. Kretssmann, pastor of the Barrington Lutheran church, surroumlsd by garden flowers spoke the words that united this popular couple.

The bride was given away by her father. Tie groom was attended by his brother, Jack Thompson. The bndal attendants were her sisters, Dorothy who was flower girl and Ella who served her sister as bridesmaid. grandmothers Mrs, Buesching and Mrs. Meyer were among the small family group that witnessed the ceremony.

Following the ceremony a dinner was served at the Country Cousin tea room Miss Uuesching 1 Is employed in the Barrington telephone exchange and Mr. Thompson al Herders, Chicago. They will reside in Barrington. 'All-American' Boy And Girl Of Palatine Awarded Legion At the close of 'the school year Palatine Post N-. 690 made its annual medal award to the outstanding boy and girl of the 8th grade in both the public school and the Lutheran school.

The awards were made by Dean Smith, chairman of the medal award committee of the local post to the following: Public school: Lois Walter, Har- vev Oltendorf. Lutheran Sander, Arnold Linnemann. Palatine Contributes $87.50 To Red Cross War Relief Fund Funds received from Palatine people for the Red Cross war relief fund has not yet reached $100. Subscriptions can still be made but the need ib urgent and thohc who huve not yet contributed, are asked to mail them al once to Mrs Henry Fay, local chairman. World War Volume Presented To Libraries Of Local Legion Post Palatine Post No.

690 is presenting to the high school library and the Palatine public library reference on the history of the American Expeditionary Foice to France in 1917 and 1918. These books are published by the United States government and are a factual record of the American Army engagements. The books also contain a graphic description of inonuments and graveyards containing the bodies of soldiers Wiled in combat. The books contain data which can not be found outside the official govern lecords and bhould be extremely useful to the public interested in obtaining actual facls concerning the 'American Auny moid dining the World War. Damage Placed Above $250,000 In Park Ridge Fire Damage estimated at $250,000 was caused early Wednes day by a fire which swept thru wai chouse owned by the Edwari Hmps Lumber company at 10 North Cumberland Prl Ridge.

The blaze apparently start ed in a box oar standirg near th building. Arthur Mohnng, ware house manager, who estimated th damage, said the warehouse wa filled with doors, window sashes moulding, hardware, and othe specialties. The building, a brie' and frame structure, was tw stones high and covered about 50 000 square feet. Fire companie Chicago, Des Plaines, an Niles were called to help fight th blaze. Celebrate 52nd, 60th Wedding Anniversaries looking forward to a Ibig turn, out and a successful celebration.

the i Ibic Lions Club Playground Opens Monday The summer playground sponsored by the Palatine Lions. club will open Monday at the grade and high school fields. The play session for the younger children will be conducted by Eleanor Stembnnck five days a week at the grade school playground. The three hour, period will start at nine in the morning and will include all children, between the ages of 5 Miss Steinbrinck has announced that additional equipment will be added to the present supply in the form of sand box, teeter-totter, and Mr. and Mrs.

H. F. Bruhns Mr. and Mis. H.

F. Bruhns, Algonquin, road, were hosts Saturday evening to 150 relatives and friends honor of their 52nd wedding anniversary. Dancing was held in the barn to music by two orchestras, one oi which was composed of Jimmy and Freddie Roesner, grand sons, who play the concertina and guitar. A big supper was served near midnight. Mr.

and Mrs. Bruhns, nee Haemker, are 72 and 73 years old. Both were born in this vicinity and they have resided on the same farm since their marriage June 14, 1888. They are the parents of six children, all of whom were with them Saturday evening. The children are: Mrs.

Louis Rohde, Mrs. Alfred Harz, Mrs. Elmer Plote, Mrs. Henry Roesner, Herman and Bert, all residents of Palatine. Cousins from Iowa arrived Sunday, just one day late for the celebration, but they are remaining the present week.

They are: Mr. and Mrs 'Juoms Schiedman and Mrs. Hannah Tiost, of Fort Dodge. The latter was bridesmaid at tho or- ig nal wedding. Other guests are: Mr.

and Mrs. John Schiedman and son oi Bellwood. These guests had dinner Thuisday at the Elmer Plote home. Granddaughter Is Married Same Day Miss Elsie Bruhns, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.

H. F. Bruhns, became the bride of Erwin Wm- kelman the same afternoon that her grandparents celebrated their wedding anniversary. The ceremony was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Bruhns, parents of the bride, at 4:30 o'clock. Rev. Goebel of Des Plaines officiated. The bride was attired with white net and finger tip veil and carried a bridal bouquet. She was attended by Ellen Winkelman, sister of I the groom, who was dressed in pink and carried a colonial bouquet, and Ruth Bruhns, sister of the bride, who wore blue organdy and likewise carried a colonial bouquet.

The wedding march was played by Lucille Harz. Janet Frey was flower girl. The gentlemen attendants were Ray Dunteman and Elmer Bruhns. A wedding dinner was served to 45 guests after which an open house reception was held for the bridal party. Mr.

and Mrs. Winkelman will reside in "Des. Plaines. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Freise Ffw couples have the opportun- ty of celebrating their sixtieth wedding anniversary and the Freise family of Palatine had ntended to celebrate that event lit a big way, but the sudden illness of one member limited the celebra- to only the members of the mmediate family who called at the Jenry Freise home, Plum Grove who before her marriage was So- )hie Fasse, were born Schaum- mrg and since their retirement 'rom their farm, homestead in L910, have resided in Palatine. They are the parents of five children, three sons, Henry and Louis of Palatine, Frank of Waukegan; two daughters, Mrs. August Grever, Palatine and Mrs. Huldah Busche, Elgin. There are 27 grand children and 17 great grand children.

Mr. Freise can boast that he has never had a doctor as his physical aliments have been few. He will be 8S years old Dec. 1st Mrs. Freise also in excellent health.

She will be 80 years old Dec. 28th. Palatine Fire Fighters Called To Greater Palatine The Palatine fire departmen was called to the Dave Prochask home on Baldwin road Friday afl ernoon to extinguish a fast-spreac ing blaze. Tho fire had evidently started in a small room in the rear of the dwelling and quickly spread to the front of the house. The firemen were called and promptly put out the flames.

A great part of the household furnishings were destroyed. Mr. Prochaska wishes to take this opportunity to express his appreciation of the work of the fire department and friends who helped extinguish the blaze. Elk Grove Democrats To Hold Picnic July 7 Elk Grove Township Regular Democratic organization will hold its annual picnic in the Elk Grove Forest Preserve, Higgins road, west of the elks Sunday, July 7. There will be the usual ball game between the village and the country.

Prizes will be awarded at 6 o'clock. Elk Grove Township Democratic Hill will be re-dedicated. badminton, baseball, ball equipment. All urged to attend. The playground schedule for the others, calls for the high school athletic field between the hours of 6 and 9 in the evening A Softball league is now being formed which will be played in addition to badminton, volleyball, croquet, and horseshoes.

All those inteiested in Softball are asked to enroll immediately at Urhammer's store in order that the teams may be fornred Closing Service Daily Vacation Church School The public is invited to the closing service of the Palatine Interdenominational church school, which will be held Friday evening, June 21st, at the Methodist church at 7:30. This will be in the form of a worship service to which the various departments will make the following contributions: Call to worship by the Junior Department. Scripture Beading by the Intermediates. Special Song by the Beginners. A Prayer Litany by the Primary Department.

Certificates will be presented to those who have attended the school lor five days and have done satisfactory work in their projects and study, including growth in Christian living. An exhibit of handwork and projects carried out in the school will be on display in the basement of the church during the reception following the worship service. Up to the present date the enrollment of thef school includes 165 pupils with the highest attendance for any one day listed as 144. Appreciation is extended to the following superintendents a teachers, who have given of their time and talent to serve this community project: Beginners' Department Mrs. Theodore Potter.

Teachers, Mrs. Charles Malody, Mrs. Edward Scheibach, Mrs. Leslie Freye, Miss Dons Holsman, Mrs. Ray Schmidt.

Primary Department Rev Theodore Potter. Teachers, Mrs. Roy Anderson, Mrs. Everett Rogers, Mrs. Earl Lihme, Miss Charlotte Snyder.

Junior Department Rev. W. F. Huebner. Teachers, Mrs.

Hrbert Meyer, Mrs. Wesley Comfort. Mrs. W. P.

Slover, Mrs. August Stelling. Intermediate Department Rev. Donald Landwer. Teachers, Mrs.

Fred Oswald. Miss Mercie Heise, Alfred Herstrum, Mrs. C. F. Sommerheld.

Funeral Services Held a bdsket For Wife of Former children are Funeral services were held in Ghana, 111., Friday, June 14, for Mrs. George S. Young, wife of a pioneer Methodist minister of Rock River conference, who was pastor of the Palatine Methodist church, 35 years ago. Service was in the Chana Methodist church, Rev. W.

S. Eston. officiating. Interment was in the family lot at Chapel Hill. Six nephews served as pall bearers and songs were by a nephew and a niece, Raymond and Dorothy Canfield.

Ida Young, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Huh, pioneer residents of Ogle county, Illinois, was born July 28, 1855 in Pine Rock township. She was united marriage to Mr. Homan Morgan May 19, 1876.

After the death of Mr. Morgan. she became the wife of Rev. Geo S. Young in March, 1897.

As the of a Methodist minister, the succeeding yeais were spent in Chicago, Roscoe, Palatine, Van Brockland, Byron and Lynden. Following the death of Rev Young in January, 1918, Mrs Young returned to the community of her girlhood and made her home with her sister in Chana. Since an accident last January, she had been confined to her bed and under the caie of a nurse. Fortunately, she expei ienced little suffering during the many months preceding her death, which occurred Wednesdaj afternoon, June 12, 1940, aged 8 years, 10 months, 14 days. Mrs.

Young was a minister's helpmate in every sense of the word, always ready to help in any of the various church societies am oiten serving as president. She was particularly interested in for eign missionary work and often contributed in accordance With her means to various missions, etc. Shi took as much interest in the an nual conferences of the church as did Rev. Young and to the end her days was a devoted Christian. Possessed with a natural love poetry and possessing a fine mem ory, she was able to repeat manj poems in their entirety.

Upon returning to Chana, Mrs Young helped in the organization of Pine Rock Woman's club an a number of years had charge of the public library established that club. Mrs. Young left a brother, Rev Richard Hull, Waterloo, Iowa; om sister, Mrs. Emma Canfield; i daughter, Mrs. Stuart Paddock of Palatine, three grandclul dren; one great grandchild and many nephews and nieces.

Palatine, last Sunday. Both Mr. Freise and his wife, Miss Katherme Wiggins Raymond M. Zyc Wed In Candlelight Service Miss Kathen tie Wiggins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur W. Wiggins of Lake Geneva, and Raymond M. Zyc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kasper Zyc, of Palatine, were married Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist church of Lake Geneva.

Lighted white tapers and flowers decorated the altar where the was solemnized by the Rev. John Walker, pastor of the Methodist church. The bude was beautiful in sheer white marquisette with lace trimming. Her short veil fell from a halo of lace and orange blossoms and she carried an arm bouquet of sweetheart roses, sweet peas and daisies. Mr, Wiggins gave his daughter in marriage.

Miss Edna Wiggins, sisti'r of the was maid of honor. She wore Blue embroidered organza and a Headdress to match and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses, daisies and forget-me-nots Miss Esther Zyc of Oak Park as bridesmaid, wore pink embroidered organza, a flower ornament in her hair and carried deep pink roses, daisies and forget-me-nots. Mr. Prank Irons of Palatine was best man and Mr. George Smith of Lake Forest, Mr.

Donald Wiggins of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr. John Malsch of Lake Geneva, served as ushers. Seated in the front pews were the families of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs. Wiggins wore a dusty pink gown With navy blue accessories and pink and blue sweet peas.

Mrs. Zo chose a white model and a corsage like that of Mrs. Wiggins. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors. Mr.

and Mrs. Zyc will be at home in Palatine upon their return from the west. Harry J. Plonsky, Palatine, 111., student at the University of Wisconsin, leceived the degree of master of science (economic entomol- Dies To Talk At Elmhurst On '5th The low down on subversive ac- tuities in the United States will be given when Martin F. Dies, Democratic congressman from Texas, speaks before a large audience Elmhurst Mondaj evening, June 24, at eight o'clock in the YorK Con munuy high school.

The lecture is being sponsored by T. H. B. Post 187, American Legion, Elmhurst. Only because Congressman Dies will be in Chicago on a speaking engagement June 24 was the Legion post able to secure him for an Elmhurst lecture.

All proceeds ovei and above expenses will be turned over to the Community Chest for the Red Cross. "On a conservative estimate, Dies has earned himself approximately one million enemies by his persistent Wesley Pnce writes in the May American magazine in "We Investigate Dies." "These include," he says, "every last Communist, Fascist and Nazi in the United States, an assortment of fellow tiaveleis and subversive shirts of various hues and thousands of average, progressne- minded citizens who regard Dies as the bulwark of American reaction." Among Dies' contributions to the cause of exposing fifth columnists is the famous Browder case in. which he that had used forged passports. The German-American bund leader- Fritz Kuhn was brought to public gaze, the American League for Peace and Democracy "folded up," the investigation of several Fascist organizations led to their downfall and the Department of Justice is now "clamping" down on subversive activities--spurred on by Dies, according to Price. Tickets for the lecture may be obtained from your local Legion commander, by writing any member of the Elmhurst committee consisting of Dr.

Stephen F. French, ogy) at the 87th annual commence- Charles KInnane and James S.v- ment exeicises of the university kora, or they may be purchased at Monday morning. the door on the night ot ths lecture..