Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Apr 1935, p. 59

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FelIow Citizens: Arl2 95 In justice to myseif and the Har- niony convention that lias honored me by nominating me as candidate for reelection as Village clerk of Wii- mette, -and also for the:ý reason that the opposition group lias not placed a candidate on its ticket against me, 1I.dêeem it only fair. that 1 inform the ciizens of Wilmette and the Har- mony convention. through WILMExTMr LIPE that 1 arn. d e e ply grateful especially to the chairman and memn- bers of the nominating committet who have worked*longand earniestiy' to- secure candidates for the variousý offices in order- that we may, if pos- sible, eliminate factional contests, and in so doing inspire other citizens to become candidates and serve the people of .the village, thereby helping to make this village of homes a better place in which'to live. 1 fully subscribe and heartily agree to the principles set forth ini the platform of the HarMony convention, and when elected promise to abide by them. I arn especially interested in securing adoption of the civil service 'act regarding the police and fire departments in order that both may be taken out of politics, there- by assuring the members of just and fair play. I also wish to inforrn ail citizens that when elected Village clerk I will at ail times be at the service of the trollead y tnem tnrough the afore- tnentionedý agencies. When a blind lessee of a - overnment stand ictired fromi its operation another blind opera- tor would le chosen fiom the waiting list to succeed, him. Private. sale and tjransfer would. be proh ibited. Ade- quaàte saf-eguards are proy-ided tw pre- vent these stands from becoming a pub- lit nuisance.: This plan is vastly preferable, 'to charity., The.blind, will prefer 'occu- pation to idIeness; earned incomie to a, dole., The taxpayers will be savýed, cons iderable. money if1 an estimated 20,000 blind can be remnoved from re- lief rolîs and given the opportunity to- earn livings for themselves. The success of the measure depends upen the energy and ambition of the blind theinseives. Al they asic for is the opx>rtunity. A similar plan lias wokdsuccesslully in Canaaa., The nieasure is wiclely supported by established agencies -for the .blind, by The Daugliters of America, The Na- tional Rehabilitation Association Inc., The Federated Churches of Greater Cleveland, American Federation of Labor, American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Progressive Political league, The Temple Sister- hood, and many other agencies and in- dividuals. "KIL vi i K! Camnp , Opeus SOONL" BOYS AND GIRLS -#n't wattfor iumiwtv weafiow 1. bring the thrills of camp life. Camp moiens funtltIfmoins hippy days of healthful activities in the open - swimming, riding, Sun bathing-î tbousand tbings that develop sturdy bodies, k.,,. minds, character and personatity. Parents are glad, too., For themn, camp moins freedom from worry and nerve strain entertain restless, active Nicholas P. Miller. S. O.S. One of the. most practical and cou- strucètive steps taken ini behaîf of the blind was the meent introduction in Congreas of the Randolph bill, H. R. This bill,. a happy novelty in the welter -of "relief" bis now before Connzress provides foi the oueration by For further information, telephone The ,Hadiey Correspondence School fer the Blind, Winnetka. 805. -Alfred Allen, IExeculime Secretary, Hadley Correspondére School for the Blind. 0-Ki-Hi is a camp for both boys end girls from iges 5 to K4 Iocated in the pleasant woodinds west cf the Skokie, ini Northbroolc. Within 15 to 20 minutes of îny North Shore village, yet. 0-Ki-Hi is. Nature if ber best. 1he camp was founded on an ideat-the hippy, whol.som.e development of childrens bodies, minds and emotions by moins of carefully supervised play, under the guidance of competent teachers and eaders. Vaut boy and girl deserve a summer Nam e.. . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . Street................. .............................. City . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Telephone . . . . . . . . .. . .

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