The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-31
ATHLECTIC
PARK GETS
BIG BOOST
Mayor Brown Speaks for Pro-
jeCt and His Words
Prove Effective.


Another long step toward the ere
tion Of Hammond's memorial 70 its
soldiers and sailors. VINO fought ir
the world war. was taken saturds.
evening wien tbs city council voted q,
grant the petition og 500 citizenn
which was filed several weeks ago.
The special session OF the councif
had been called as public meeting
IN which demonstrators could apppa3
and voice their objections TO the plan
proposed OF having the memorial taac
the form Of an athletic ana recreation
park
No one appeared to register oByss
tions. but disasreeabie scrap de-
veloped. which marrsd the evening
somewhat.
Alderman Bruce exrressed tae
opinion that the matter should not gs
passed on at that time by the counc
out that il should be held over until
next fall and let the people take Il
referendum vote on Il at the city cleo
ton. It was explained taat befor.
tho matter could be taken before tins
voters IL would nrst be necessary for
the council TO vote it down or for the
signers OF the petition to ask foF
referendum.
Heckleman objected because thcr3
was no resolution presented, duly
signed and sealed by the American
Legion. stating that part Of tie eN-
service men desired such memorial.
Haman announced he would vote
against il because Il looked 10 him as
though the boosters were trying to
bulldoze the aldermen into supporting
the plan.
Dreesen's only statement was TO ask
now many OF the soldiers and sailors
were tax payers. witch aroused cen
siderable racket.
Luthman said nothing until time tc
vote and then registered No
Alderman Martin made the motion
to grant tho petition and 70 order
the erection OF tho memorial ss pro-
vided by statute. Ills. motion was
seconded by Alderman Reilley.
Mr.. Martin in supporting tho propo-
siton said that he considered it
good move not only because II would
make an excellent exhibition OF tile
pu5lic's appreciation of the work of
the former soldiers. but because y
would NH a great need on the part
of the city Tor an athletic and recrea-
t!on park lie said that the ciG
THOufQ not stop ittfts DAL hl.dhG lI tUt
first Of a series OF recreation centers
in Hammond. Vacant property should
he acquired now. he said. even II the
improvements could not be made until
wears later.
Mayor Brown put in the good word
hich aided wonderfully when he said
that he believed the expenditure Of
$3.50, 900 was not going to break the
city While It would probabl. neees
state some changes IN plans in order
to solve the city's financial problems
he said he believed that the big pro
gram which the city officials have laid
out will not be interfered with by this
bond issue.
i've found that whatever a city
has must be paid for by taxation" he
said and as Hammond lackr a lof
Of things which She should have rad
long ago the sooner she starts pa
ing for them the sooner she will hsre
them"
Not word Of direct opposition to
tho memorial plan was spoken and
much Of the hot remarks that were
passed between aldermen and others
were merely the result Of personal
feelings
When the vote was taken nine voted
for and four against tho motion, three
being absent. Those voting ives"
were: Aldermen l. C. Smith ITEh-
land. Cline. Reilley VOORHEES,. Eeissig
Martin. Bruce and Stociler. Those op-
posed were Hecklemsn. Haman, Luth-
man and Dreesen Skufakiss, keeier
and Floyd Smith were absent
An ordinance will be brought IN next
authorizing the construction OF the
memorial and the appointment %
Board Of five trustees. The counc'l
Viii name three or the trustees and
Judge Norton OF the circuit court viii
name two.