South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-03
NEED MORE MONEY TO
MAKE WORK EFFECTIVE
New Factory, Two Conventions,
Fall Show and Employment
of Farm Agent Listed BY
Manning.
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WHAT THE CHAMBER HAS
DONE DURING THE
PAST YEAR.


with total attendance Og 2.1O0.
Brought one factory 10 this city
and assisted in organization and I
extension Of three others.
Helped promote progressive
legislation for state and city.
Maintained City's interest in
proposed Erie Michigan canal
Extended social center activity =
to total ofeight buildings.
Complete building code which .
will be presented to city council.
Reduced passenger rates, i'm
proved schedules and won first :
victory in fight for reciprocal 3
switching Of freight cars.
Obtained appointment of John :
S. Bordner as county agricultural "
advisor.
Helped secure L. c. T. conven- :
ton for present year; co-Operat-
ed in entertainn int OF state w. c.
T. L. convention.
Promoted fall exposition.
Organized manufacturers and "
jobbers' bureau.
Added influence on national =
questions through referendum .
votes.
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L. G. Manning. retiring secretary
of the Chamber Of Commerce Satur-
day presented TO the president. direc-
tors and members Of the chamber a
general survey OF the work of the
body during the past year.
Pointing out the difficulty of cor
rectly guaging the work Of a particu-
lar period the secretary expresses the
belief that substantial progress has
been made In many directions, no Sc
rious mistakes made and no retro
grade steps taken. Some OF the ends
ip view reached into the future and
can only be judged by ultimate ac-
cOmpliShment, Manning points out.
A definite policy and plans of de-
velopment has been the good fortune
of the chamber in the opinion of the
secretary. The chief handicap has
peen the lack of funds which required
that many things be left undOne. Mr..
Manning says In his report, ito con-
duct a wholly efficient organization
in a city Of this size the annual rev.
en- Ees should be double those avail
able the past year and these revenues
should be provided as soon as possible
by the increase of regular mem berS
or by some new financial plan or grad
ed me mbersbip.
After pointing out the Importance
OF the chambers work for the city,
Mr.. Manning closes his report with a
farewell. as he sewers his connection
to become city controller. The chief
Of his regrets, he says. is that he has
been unable TO accomplish more. He
expresses gratitude for lhe "unfailing
courtesy and support Of officers and
members, and hopes 10 repay this
consideration by future service in its
work for South Bend.
Summary OF Report.
Here is a summary of the secre-
tary's report:
There have been 122 committee or
other meetings during the year, with a
total attendance Of about 2,1GO. Some
of the notable gatherings of the year
were the annual banquet, with zoo
present, the outing at Christian lake,
go present. and the recent Get Ac-
quainted" dinner of the manufacturers
and jobbers. 500 present. Henry
Bruere OF the New York Bureau of
Municipal Research and Carl Fisher of
Indianapolis. "A Lincoln Highway pro-
moter, were among the outside speak
ers.
The Industrial committee has cor
responded with more than 200 COM
panieS reported TO be seeking a new
location a few OF these are live
prospects and Will be followed up.
Many OF them, however. were con-
cerr., on their last legs financially,
seeking to avert disaster by moving.
The SeCretarT'S report iuQlc1leS lnal
there IS no reason for deviating from
the policy Of giving no bonuses but
suggests an industrial fund OF mod
crate size 10 be used advisedly for
moving expenses or free sites would ill
"A need. To date the Industrial COM
Inittee has brought factories 20 this
citv which have payrolls Of S125.00O
per year. The Modern Specialues
company was brought during the past
wear and assistance was given in the
organization and enlargement OF
other industries.
The legislative committee mas ac-
tfveIv promoted the following meas
nres. especially during the session Of
the legislature: Penal farm bill, spe-
ciaI school law for South Bend. bill
against fraudulent advertising and
Hughes highway bill.
The waterways committee has
looked after the interest of South
Bend IN the Erie Michigan canal pro-
fe.,t. endeavoring TO arouse the enthu-
siasm Rhich viii be necessary 10 OBJ
tain Tho canal since the actual survey
has beGun.
Social Welfare Work
the Social Welfare committee has
extended the civic centers 10 the Per
iev. Kaley and Studebaker schools.
making A total OF eight centers now
established. The attendance for the
year was 8 694 as against 2,S0S In the
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