The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-03-17
Get New EQUIPMENT.


The Manual Training school of Whit
ing have received their new equip
ment of machines. which, added to
| the present equipment, gives Whiting
the distinction of having the best man
ual training school n this section of the
state
The machines purchased by the board
of education in the present lot are as
follows: A large iron lathe, a drill
press and an emery stone. The iron
lathe is the finest make, and the price
was $500
! The manual training supervisor. Geo.
NJ Baum, will have only the advanced
class in manual training work on this
lathe, there being only three qualified
at present. The students who will be
given this privilege are Warren Beau
bien, Joseph Pecny and Harry Timm.
Each student viii turn out a wood
lathe. and if possible, make make a
motor to run the lathe, the maker hav-
| ing the privilege of purchasing his
handiwork, which will be very artistic
in every way.
{ The students Of the local schools have
| all the facilities required for a first
class manual training course, and in
addition to being very proud of the
fact are grateful to the board Of edu-
cation for their liberality IN purchasing
the equipment, which gives them such
advantages.
Hon. John J. Poulton of South Chi
cago will be a very busy man tonight,
as he plans to deliver two fine orations,
each in different towns. The first ora
ton is to be delivered at the A. o. II.
entertainment in East Chicago. after
which he will come to Whiting to con-
clude the A. 0. H. program here in
what promises to be an excellent flow
of grafton.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Mike Harmon, nee Elizabeth Schaaf, Of
Ohio avenue viii be pleased to learn
that they are the proud parents of 70
pound daughter. which was born yes
| terday. Alderman Dick Schaaf of Ham
mond is wearing smile that won't
come off, for he is now a grandpa.
Miss Lillian Evens of South Chicago
was the guest Of Mr.. and vbgkqjH
was the guest of Mr. William Great
rake and sister, Miss Addie Greatrak Ike,
at their home in oliver street on Sun
day.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Wilson of Clarke
street daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Parker most
delightfully."- entertained Sunday at their
home in Sheridan avenue The affair
was in honor Of the anniversary of Mr..
Parker's birthday, and also the birth
day of Miss Rinna B. Bonham.
An elaborate six-course dinner was
served between the courses, toasts were
given by those present and after the
dinner guessing contests were a feat
ure
Those present at the function were:
Mr. and Mrs Walter Parker, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Parker, Mr.. and Mrs Dave
Paskwietz, Miss Rinna B. Bonham, Miss
Grace Smith, Miss Enola Baker and
Miss Josie Roberts.
Mrs. Charles Muller and daughter,
Miss Vaieria Muller. were in Chicago
yesterday.
Mesdames G. ]. Bader and James Gill
We're in Chicago Monday.
Saint Patrick's day this year is bring
ing more social affairs and celebra-
lions than any one day in Whiting for
some time. In GoebeFs Opera House
this evening viii be the entertainment
given by the A. o. H for the benefit
of Sacred Heart church. In Mettiers
hall will be the dance given by the
Modern Woodmen and in the Owls
headquarters at One Hundred and Nine
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
will be dancing party given by this
social organization.
In the domestic science dining room
the junior and seniors girls served an
elaborate St. Patrfcks dinner to the
members Of the board Of education and
the high school faculty at noon to-
day
Among the several private parties to
be given will be at the Humphrey home
in Laporte avenue, when Claude Hum
phreys viii entertain the members OF
the senior class
The members of the Plymouth clut
are also preparing for a large attend
ance at their dinner in the Congre-
gational church parlors.
Louis Koch Of schrage avenue. who