South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-03

from the east 20 the west end Of the
city so a. 20 allow the fire depart
ment 20 cover the entire territory
south Of the New York Central
tracks without crossing the railroad
We have petitioned and there is
now pending a proposition. 20 in
crease the license fee charged ped
dlers and transcieut merchants. We
petltioned the Board Of Public
Works. and with their cooperation,
have succeeded in having a plan
adopted. which Will provide A drive
way on south side Of the street car
tracks on Mishawaka av. from Cal
houn 20 Logan SITS. thus eliminating
one Of the city's most dangerous
crossings.
We have Joined with the other
cities and with the city administra-
ton in opposing an increase in tele-
phone rates.
We cooperated with the other
Chambers Of Commerce in compil-
ing and securing information as 10
the rates Of public utilities all
through the state and have on file
a very comprehensive record show
ing the charges in all the cities OF
the state for electricity for light and
power, for water. gas and telephone.
We beg to remind you Of the gen
eral melting held on the 14th day OF
March 1922. al which the members
of the Beard Of Education OF the
city OF Mishawaka presented 10 the
Chamber Of Comerce their plan for
the enlargement Of the schools of
the city of Mishawaka, and take
pride in saving that we believe that
the fact that the School Board sub
mitted this proposition 10 us indi-
Gates the standing Of our organiza-
ton IN the city. At this point we
want 20 make record OF the fact
that since our organization, We have
received most cordial support and
cooperation with the city admins
tration. both past and present.
We erected two large signs adver-
Using Mishawaka, and $50 smaller
ones We purchased and have on
display I'm the lobby of the Misha-
waka hotel for the benefit of tour
lists and our citizens a large wall
map showing all automobile roads
in this part of the country.
We have a committee acting with
similar committees appointed by the
cities Of South Bend. Elkhart, Co
shen, Valparaiso and Laporte. work
ing for the improvement of high
ways connecting Mishawaka.
We had the United States Rubber
Co rewrite a large sign east OF
: Mishawaka. so that said sign ad-
vertises MishuwaKa instead OF South
Bend
We purchased ten Memorial Trees
which were placed on Lincoln High
way. between Osceola and Misha-
waka
We aided and recommended a
physical culture club for business
men.
We appointed a committee who
met with and conferred with city
officials on a recreational work plan.
We have a committee meeting
with the South Bend committee
with reference To the erection OF a
new county hospital.
We have pending with the New
York Central Railroad Company a
petition seeking to have the rail-
way station kept open day and
night
We have a committee 10 whom Is
referred all matters of soliciting ad-
vertising. and have distributed
among our members display cards,
calling attention to the rule of this
organization prohibiting members
from contributing to advertising
propositions not endorsed by the
+ Chamber of Commerce.
Advertising Schemes Featured.
II would astonish you II we were
I in a position 10 tell you the number
of these advertising schemes which
have been discouraged by your
/ Chamber OF Commerce. and we be-
1 lieve the members Of this Chamber
of Commerce have been saved sew.
eraI thousand dollars during the
past year
The Chamber Of Commerce fos-
tered a big "DoIlar-Day Sale" and
the merchants unanimously report
ed 20 US that It was the most sue
cessful dollar day sale ever con-
Quoted in the city OF Mishawaka.
We conducted a most successful
Halloween Party last fall. which
was done without expense 70 the
Chamber Of Commerce.
During the operation OF our en-
rloyment bureau we secured many
positions for applicants for work
during the period Of slack work,
and at the present there IS not a
single application for employment
on file.
Your Chamber Of Commerce is
now represented by a membership
IN the State Chamber Of Commerce,
and your secretary - a member OF
the States Secretary Association.
We got splendid cooperation from
both OF these organizations.
We feel proud OF the financial
showing made by our organization
As disclosed by the report OF the
treasurer.
We want 70 take this opportunity
Of expressing our gratitude 20 the
members Of the Board Of Directors.
and 10 the entire membership OF the
association, for the willingness TO
serve. and the hearty cooperation
shown by them during this. the first
year OF our organization. and assure
you that II there IS anything about
this report 20 show that the organ
ization has been a success. we want
20 give credit for whatever success
Il shows. 70 this hearty spirit OF CO.
operation and willingness TO serve
displayed by all Of the members Of
the organization.
We have now reached the end OF
the year OF our election. and beg 20
call YOUR attention 10 the report OF