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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

The Irving School L. T. l., VIII
meet tomorrow morning at half
past ten o'clock at the home of
Ruth Ham. 466 One Hundred Fiji
tieth street. The children will take
the car from there to Harrison
Park, where they will hold a pic
mic, when games. races and a pic
mic lunch will be enjoyed. A jolly
time is anticipated.
Mrs. C. A Garrett and daughter.
Mrs. E. a. Garrett. of Peoria. Illi-
nois. are the house guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. X. Stinson of South
Holman street. Mrs. Garrett is a
sister of Mrs. Stinson.
DR.. Robert J. Carroll of State
street has returned to his office aft
er having spent several weeks in
St Margaret's Hospital. suffering
from blood poisoning in his right
hand The doctor is rapidly recov-
ering.
The Hermits Club will entertain
this evening at a dancing party for
the members and their guests in
the club rooms. Music will be fur
nished by Colgrove and a most en-
joyable time is anticipa ted.
Miss katherine and Miss Alma
Filan of Elizabeth street returned
home last evening from New York.
where they spent the past few
weeks visiting friends and rela-
tives.
The directors of the Alice Club
will meet on Tuesday evening at
eight o'clock instead of this even
ing, at the Alice Club,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wolf of
Hyslop Place today are the proud
parents of a seven and a half pound
brown eyed baby girl. The baby is
the fourth child. but the first girl
to bless the household of the coun-
Gilman. Both mother and daughter
are getting along nicely.
-
Club was entertained on Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Al
bert Benzke of Augusta street
Cards were played and a dainty
luncheon was served Mrs. Allen
Pitarz will entertain the club on
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

Mrs. Frank Charles Deming will
be at home OH Friday afternoon at
one o'clock. when she will enter
tain at luncheon and bridge.
Mrs. Mary Hemstock of yalparai-
so is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ros-
coe Hemstock of Elizabeth street
for several days.
The Ladies Aid Society of St.
Paurs Lutheran Church entertain
ed at a coffee social yesterday aft
ernoon In the church parlors. There
was a large attendance and a pleas
ant time was enjoyed. A fine
luncheon was served during the
social hour by committee con-
sisting of Mrs. William zarndt. Mrs
William Doege, Mrs Emil Koch
Mrs. William Herbst Mrs. John
schmidt and Mrs. Alma Delor.
-
Mrs. Clayton d. Root of Crown
Point has issued cards for lunch
con and bridge in her home or
Friday, June the ninth.
Rev. Father Cornelius Smith. c
p. p. s.. who was ordained priest
on May twenty-fifth at Carthegena
Ohio, by Bishop chartrand of Indi'
annapolis, will come TO Hammond
this week 20 visit his brothers, Lee
3. Smith and Herbert J. Smith OF
Elizabeth street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

o. C. E. Matthies. who expect to
occupy 1t Immediately.
Mrs. Frank Berry McIlroy OF De-
troit street will entertain at lunch
con and bridge on Wednesday, June
the seventh.
Mr.. E. c. Perry. sen of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Perry Of Kenwood
Wayne, Indiana. where he will have
charge of the Wolff Plumbing and
Building Exhibition. He will be
gone for two or three weeks.
Mrs. Jack Fox most delightfully."-
entertained at a bridge luncheon
yesterday afternoon IN her home on
Detroit street. Six small tables
were most attractively appointed
with dainty favors and colorful
bouquets of cut flowers. and de-
licious course luncheon was served
Honors in bridge were made by Mrs
T. Edwin Bell. Carl Kaufman and
Mrs. Ben Wolf. An out-of- ivwr
guest for the afternoon was Mrs
NJ. A. Given of East Chicago.
-
Mrs. T. w. Oberlin of Hyslor
Place returned home last evening
from Mansfeld Ohio. where she was
the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Drummer for a. week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Leary and
daughter, Miss Mary. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Schultz attended the
comm encement exercises OF the
Washington Park Hospital Schoo
of Nurses, Chicago. last evening
when Miss Emma Schultz, a sister
of Mrs. Leary and Mr.. Schultz. was
graduated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

these graduates Is selI evident.
Mr.. Bomberser also spoke regard
ing the problems of the expansion
OF the schools. selection of the
teaching force, the distribution of
the money spent for repairs. inter
est. janitor services and teachers.
He also touched upon the ques-
ton of whether new buildings
should be covered by bonds or paid
from the current income but did not
advise any specific answer as the
program has to vary to suit the re-
quirenients from time to time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

the Vocational Department which
now numbers over 500 students and
is increasing rapidly. Effort is be-
ing made to give everyone inter
ested In this work an opportunity
to learn the fundamentals of a
trade so that they win understand
what they are undertaking when
they choose a life vocation and will
be better equipped to enter the oc-
cupation chosen. The effect OF this
upon the earning power of the
student and the value of this pre-
liminary training to employers OF
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

In connection with the medical
inspection now in vogue, Mr.. Bonn
berger stated that the cost of this
work was 81 per pupil per year
Eighty-nine per cent of the children
have some defect requiring atten-
ton such as bad eyesight. poor MI
triton. defective tonsils or aoc-
noids. In fact, fifty cases OF tuber-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

The Rotary Club went on record
as favoring an aggressive policy of
expansion and the development of
an efficient school system within
the limits of the resources of Ham
mond.
Mr.. Bomberger also presented the
following charts which represent
the sources of income of the schools
money and also the distribution of
expenses.
The first chart below represents
the sources of revenue. The rail-
roads paying 1853 per cent, the in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

dividual corporations of tho city
81 per cent, the banks 2 per cent.
and all other taxable resources,
most OF which represent the real
estate investments and homes, 6o.7
per cent. The second chart repre-
sents the distribution of the money:
Supplies 80 per cent, repairs and
maintenance 81 per cent. coal As
per cent. Institutes is per cent. in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

cular children were discovered. 1t
is hoped that by detecting these de-
fects. it will be possible to improve
the health of the children and also
increase their chances for success
full competition in business in after
life.
Probably the most striking devel-
opment of recent years has been in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

THE total taxable wealth OF Calu'
met township including the city o.
Gary reaches a total of $13s,15s, AIS
according to a lengthy and Interests
ing report issued by Calumet Town
ship assessor John F. McFadden- II
shows decrease of approximately
$4,000, 900 from last years assess.
49,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
Learn the
a B C,s of
Dress Making

Successful dress-making used
to be considered a "knack.
But that was before the Print
ed" Pattern was invented.
Now any woman can cut out
her own dress over a Printed
Pattern with utmost confidence
that it will turn out to have the
right effect. This improvement
in sewing is all in the simplicity
and accuracy that comes through
the printing" on Mccall pat
tern pieces.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

surance 3 per cent. janitors 7.s per
cent. miscellaneous 81 per cent,
tuition So ner cent.
This showing lis remarkable In
that 1t shows that 50 per cent OF
the money distributed Is directly
applied to the children of the city
through the teaching force. which
emphasizes the idea that the board
of education is endeavoring to stres,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

next Thursday at her home on
Augusta street.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles H Stewart
of Detroit street and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. H. Branch and Mr.. J. r. Robbins
of Chicago. who motored to Indi-
annapolis last Saturday to spend the
week with friends and attend the
races on Decoration Day. returned
last evening and report a nice trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

The History Department of the
Hammond woman's Club will have
its final social day Monday, June 5.
Fish dinner will be served at 1880
at Phil Smidt's restaurant. Ladies'
going. please call Mrs. ]. E. Leech.
Mrs. LeGrande T. Meyer or Mrs. n.
]. Austgen. 6-1-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

THE Gary. Municipal band VIII
give the first public concert OF the
season at East Side Park next Tues
day night The band also played
the first of aseries of fifteen concerts
during the summer season at Crown
Point last night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

THE condition of Laze Makish
who was shot by a woman when he
attempted to intrude in a. south side
home. is reported critical at the
Mercy hospital. Chances for his re-
coyery are slim
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

The r. o. T. c. competitive drill
will be held at Gleason Park We'd
nesday afternoon, June z. The r.
o. T. c. of the Gary High Schools
will take part.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
MASONIC NOTICE

Garfield Lodge $50 F. &
A. NJ. will hold a stately ~ u
meeting Friday evening. EAeyKE
June End. opening at 1880 X~
o'clock. Business only.
FRED j. FUEHRMEYER. w. NJ.
81
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

GARY will send its volley ball ex-
perts to Chicago over the weekend
where they will take part in the
middle west volley ball tournament.
They EXPECT to come home with the
bacon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

Lincoln school in the north part of
Hammond. the estimated cost of
which is 100000. The estimated
cost of this building two years ago
was 100000. This indicates that
the decision of the school board 20
postpone this construction was
properly made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

GARY bank clearing for April
show an increase Of $4,000 over
March. according to the monthly
clearing report issued by the Gary
Clearing House Association today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

AT the weekly luncheon OF the
Gary Rotary Club at the Gary Com
mercial Club yesterday noon. Joe
Dlton, local coal dealer spoke on the
coal situation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
Gary,

A special meeting of the Gary City
Planning Commission was held at
the park board rooms last night. Mr.
Parsons. expert. from Chicago was
present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
W.E.Long Co.
"7he Peoples Store
State and Sohl SITS.
What s What
in Values?

In this column are some very
exceptional values. You will
note too that they are items
very muchwanted this season.
That's why we call you atten-
ton to them in this compact
way for your convenience.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

THIRTY NINE calls were made by
the Gary hre departments las
month. combining the fire loss in tn
entire city to a small figure OF 81.
SIS. The departments covered a dis
tance of 1914 miles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
19ct to Csc
OTHER
FABRICS

Indeed yes! The seasons es-
seatiaIs are all recognized in
this matchless array of new
textiles. Just about anything
you want from the everyday
prints to the perky tafetas SO
much in demand. Just read
these prices and think them
over:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
PLANO TUNING

Place your order now and have
your piano tuned for s1.00. Phone
Hammond 1855. So
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
Hammond
Musical College.

Piano, Voice. Violin. Expression.
Banjo. Ukelele. Mandolin. Guitar.
Cornet. Clarinet. Saxaphone. Cello.
Dancing 3-o5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

There will be no meeting of the
Lake County Fish and Game Assn,
on Monday evening.
s-2 ROT OLSEN. So
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
WE ARE HONEST

WE NIKE HONESI
but rob you of aches and pains
VIM. c. Guthzeit. Chiropractor, Ar
tennis bldg. 155 State st. Ham
mond. Ind, Lady Chiropractor as
sistant. Phone 7SS. o-l-zt
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
1--we LOCAL
NEWS lads"
WASSEY'S .PLEATING
SHOP
=, xTATE sTREET

81 STATE STREET
Hemstitch with Gold aud Silver
Thread, also match all colors. hut
ton Holes, Buttons Covered EN-
broiderfing. Brniding, BeAdinEs
Phone Hammond 446. S-I-tl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

that the highest efficiency in the
teaching corps must be maintained
in order to develop the schools to
the highest possible standard.
No other city in the Calumet dis
trict shows such a large per cent
paid for teaching force as COM
pared to the other miscellaneous ex-
penditures of the board.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
Eternal Cinghams :
Smarter than
EUer

You We worn gnghams as long
as you can remember-but still
they seem lovelier thaneverthis
season. Fresh and crisp In
patterns specially selected
makes you want more than one
frock. And all are convenient
~ priced-yard
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
Bomberger Explains Charts

Continued from page one,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02
HAPPER
SUTING

In all the glory of Summer S
gayer mood. The soft firm
quality, an assurance of a thor
oughly excellent service. and
the lovely tinted shades. makes
you glad that Summer is really
here-only
69c YARD
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-02

And Many Others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
RIVERS ASK JOINT
 RATES WITH RAILS
On Through Traffic-Bunn to Argue Case in New
 Orleans

On an urgent call for his services, O. l.. Bum, manager of the Birming ham Traffic bureau. left yesterday afternoon for New Orleans, where to- day he will present data and argu- mont before & representative of the interstate commerce commission in support of the plea for through Joint rates with rail carriers for the inland waterways.
 The Mississippi- Warrior division of inland waterway transportation has pctitioned the interstate commerce commis ssion to force rail carriers to issue through bills of lading in con junction with the river carriers as they do with other rail carriers. The commission has sent it's examiner to Now Orleans to hear this appeal.
 The Warrior and Mississippi river transportation interests claim the right to be treated as rail carriers on the matter of through traffic in- stead of being bottled up in a re- stricted territory. The issue is re- garded as one vital to the water ways.
 Henry T. DeBardeleben will also attend the New Orleans hearing, and Theo Brent, general manager of the Mississippi Warrior system. will be there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
S5OO,OOO ISSUE 0F ADDITIONAL STOCK
 BY WATER WORKS
Total of s1,2oo,ooo, Whose Proceeds Have Entered and Will Go Into Further
 Improvements

Stockholders of the Birnnin gham Water Works company today author ized the issuing of $500, 900 additional of s per cent preferred cumulative stock
 This brings total of that stock to S1 200. 900. there having been an issue of s700 900 of 1t last year.
 Numbers of holders of preferred stock present at yesterdays meeting expressed intention of adding to holdings.
 The S70o.ooo of stock issued last additional s5OO.Oo0 will so in the same direction, much of the work be- ing under way.
 An official of the company said to- day that placing of meters on new residence and storehouses construct cd this year showed a 20 per cent increase over last year and water consumption Is increas ng in propor- tion.
 Most marked increase in consump- tion recently has been by the in- dustrial plants" said gentleman connected with the company. When q plant like Alice furnace. for in stance goes in, that means lot more of water used
 The new stock will he offered tho Birmingham public in partial pay ments or all cash as was done last year. The first issue was. absorbed almost entirely in the district and the company expects to dispose or the additional stock here.
 The total securities of the company including the new issue, will amount to ss.O29.ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
CANDIDATES FOR
 LEGISLATURE FEW
Only Four Candidates An- nounced-M. H, McDoWell
 Urged to Enter Race

Scarcity of announced candidates from this county for the state iegis- lature has been the subject of muck local comment in the past few days with corresponding amount of spec ulation as to who will enter the field.
 So far only four candidates for the seven places to be filled have made official declaration of their candi- dacy-Nat Barker, Pinckney Scott, L.. K. Bowen and Joseph T. Collins. There were two qualified for the race for state senator, but with the with drawal of F. D. McArthur yesterday. IT. U. Sims is the only candidate so far.
 It is stated that friends of M. H. Mcdowell of Ensley are urging him to enter the race for tho legislature, contending that he is eminently qual- flied in every particular for the place. He Is a business man of wide experi- ehce. has always taken an active part in civic affairs and served as alder man of Greater Birmingham and in other civic capacities.
 It is stated that owing to the many important constructive measures that will come before the next legislature 1t is important to send a strong busi- ness delegation from this county to the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
MANY ATTENDING
 REVIVAL SERVICES

Large crowds are attending the evangelistic services being held nightly at the Fifth Avenue Presbyte- rian church and conducted by Dr. J.. M. Broadly. the pestor. A number of conversions have resulted.
 Last night pr. Broadly spoke on the Name of Christ" He said that the name Is exalted above all, that 1t never changes while nations, philo- sophies and public officials come and go and that 1t is victorious, even over death. He will speak tonight at 7.3O o'clock on Sacrificing Less For Christ" The services will continue through Sunday night.
 Tonight at 6:So o'clock the men of the church will give banquet to the young men in appreciation of their efforts with the basketball team. Re- treatments will be served and all young men are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
HELLENIC SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
 IS LIMITED TO 500

The first meeting of the Hellenic American association under the new administration was held yesterday afternoon at the club rooms with an attendance of 250 members. Nickolas Davis, recently elected president, pre- sided.
 Resolutions were passed indorsing the action of the membership com mitte in staging drive for new mem bers to continue until the first of April. The membership of tho club will be limited to 500.
 A resolution unanimously passed donating $50 to the American Legion Chow House, for aid to the unemploy- ed ex-soldiers.
 4 new office is being added to the club rooms where some one will be stationed to aid the Greeks in filling out their American citizenship papers. It was announced that on April picnic would be given under the aus piceS of the society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
PLATOON SCHOOL SYSTEM
Miss Anderson Talks to Principals
 of Public Schools

The Platoon School System" one that has been adopted by practically every large school in the east and middle west, explained to the princi- pals of the Birmingham schools yesterday at conference held in the Administration building of the city school system, by Miss Marie Ander- son, of Chicago.
 The, plan provides for the develop ment of the physical as well as the mental side of the child and em- phasizes organized and supervised study. Miss Anderson explained that the system could be gradually intro duced in the Birmingham schools without. disrupting the work.
 It was pointed out at the meeting that the South Highland school has adopted this plan to degree and that it has worked out successfully.
 Miss Anderson will today make tour of the city schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
THEFTs REPORTED

The office of N. l.. Pierce. prohibi- tion director for Alabama was entered and robbed of two revolvers, some time during Sunday. The office is located in the Federal building The police are Investigating the theft
 pr. l.. F. Jackson, American Cast Iron Pipe company, Acipco, reported to the police yesterday. that valua- ble set of doctors instruments, had been stolen from Lis car while parked in front of the Masonic Temple sun- day night.
 Mrs. H. E. Paris. 3121 Twelfth ave- nue. north, reported to the police yes- terday, that a sneak thief had entered her home sometime yesterday and robbed her of a valuable card case and contents. According to the re- port. nothing else was missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
DICKSON TALKS0N
 AUDITORIUM PLAN
At Civic Forum Commissioner States Building Must Meet
 Requirements

"TheI Auditorinnfs WAS the subject of an address by City Commissioner W. E. Dickson yesterday afternoon at the Civic Forum luncheon held at the Hillman hotel at 1 o'clock. MT. Dickson told of the recent tour of in- spection of the auditoriums located in the large cities in the middle west and his impression of the desirability of one of the type located in those cities in Birmingham.
 Jerome Tucker presided. and called attention to the fact that the audi torium question was one of the fore most issues in Birmingham and that it was the desire of the members of the Civic Association to gain their information direct, accordingly MT. Dickson was invited to speak.
 MT. Dickson outlined the general plan of the auditoriums located in Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis and Indianapolis and stated that a com posite of these auditoriums might be successful
 ''The people may rest assured" said Mr. Dickson. Chat the city commis- sion has no idea of spending the money on a building which might prove financial and artistic fail ure."
 I. A. vanHoose. former mayor of Birmingham. outlined his plan of a civic center at Smiths park and what might be derived from it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-21
TRIALS OF SEVEN
 PERSONSSTARTED
Defendants Charged With Wrecking Turner Home
 Near Turkey Creek

Trials of seven men indicted by the grand jury in cases connected with the wreeking of the home of Lee Turner in the Turkey creek section, between Mt. Pinson and Bradford, began yesterday in criminal court.
 A raid conducted by deputy sheriffs sometime ago resulted in the arrest of three men. Turner was said to have been accused of informing the officers. An attack was made on his home and practically all his house. hold property was destroyed.
 George Williams arrested in the raid, but not accused in the house assault. was the first case taken tp yesterday before Judge William E. Fort. He was charged with distii- ling. The jury found him not guilty. He was arrested near the still which was destroyed, but claimed that he was cutting wood and knew nothing of the still. The day was consumed in drawing juries and in the trial of Williams.
 The case of Price Taylor, charged with assault and battery with a weapon, carrying a concealed pistol and using abusive language, was passed when called before Judge H. P. Heflin. He later made bond in the sum of $500 in each case.
 Others arrested at the same time on alias warrants are: Simon Brooks, Clarence Brooks, Phillips Brooks, Linton Terrill and John Cherry. Trial of the cases will be continued today
 More than a hundred witnesses and spectators from the Turkey creek section crowded the courthouse yes terday for the trial. Included in this number was the family of Turner.