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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
BOARD RECEIVES
MANY PETITIONS
Resolutions Ordered and Bids
Asked at Session of
Board of Works.

Petitions received by interested
property owners all but one OF
which resolutions were ordered and
bids OF contractors for proposed new
street improvements occupied he
major portion of Tuesdays meeting
OF the Board of Public Works. No
new work was contemplated in reso-
utions ordered.
A plat of the c. r. Smith second
addition, comprising lots 81 TO 2SS,
bounded by Johnson and WILDER SITS.
and Humboldt ST. and ElwoOd av.,
was approved. The approval was
taken at Monday nights meeting OF
the city planning commission.
Bids were received from contrac-
tors on the proposed pavement Of
Sycamore St, from LaSalle to Col
fax avs, Michigan St, from the 3.
line Of Donmoyer av. TO the City
limits: Donald St. from Miami st
to Leer ST.; College St, from Lincoln
way W. TO Vassar av.: Irvington st.
from Michigan to Fellows St; an
alley between Cottage Grove and
COlfax avs. in Keefer's addition;
Portage ct. from Ashland 10 PORT
age avs; grade. curb and walk on
Catalpa av. from Bruce to Calvert
SITS; Wdlber St. from LOngley to
Linden avs. Taylor St. from In
diana av. TO the Indiana and Terre
Haute railroad tracks, and for pipe
sewer on Stanfield St. from Howard
TO St. Vincent sts.; Rush St, from
Haney av. TO a point AZ feet south
of the first alley s. OF Haney av.
Bids were also received for water
connections on Main St, from La
Sale to Colfax avs. contemplated
by the widening of Main ST.
Petitions for new improvements
were received for pavement on w.
Hyne st. from Walnut to Stude-
baker sts.; pipe sewer and pave
ment of the first alley W. OF Scott
ST.. between Colfax and LaSalle avs;
and a pipe sewer on SSbley St. from
BroolCfeld TO WILDER SIS.
A remonstrance from affected
property owners was received against
the pavement OF Donald st. from
Miami TO Leer St. AMI by the board
placed on file. A petition asking
the oiling OF Ernsperger st, from
Bowman st. north to the Lake Shore
tracks was also filed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
Miss Josephine Decker
Features Radio Program

Miss Josephine Decker. Well
known South Bend singer, delighted
radio fans with her short program
OF songs broadcasted last night from
the local station. WBAQ. at the
NJ. c. A
The program was as follows:
II You Would Love Me .....
.. Miss Josephine Decker
At Dawning Miss Josephine Decker
Prelude ......P Piano Selection
Miss Maude Weber
Songs Ny Mother Taught Ne $50.
......... Miss Josephine Decker
800. Rose Trio Of Oliver Theater
TOnight's program Will include Sc
lections by the Snappy Five orches-
ira and a talk by A. Il. Theilans
on "Y. NJ. c. A. Activities at Camp
Eberhart."
Volrey Reinbold will feature
Thursdays program and David
Georges. vocalist Of South Bend. Will
sing Friday night News Times bull
lctins are broadcasted in connection
with every program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
OFFICER CHARGED
WITH MISCONDUCT
BY POLICE CHIEF
Wesolek Suspended After
wild Party Charges To
Face Safety Board.

The axe welded against members
OF the police department for acts
unbecoming an officer fell upon Of
icer William J. Wesolek Tuesday
when CHIEF OF Police Laurence ].
Lane requested him TO turn in his
resignation. or face trial
Serious charges have come 10 the
attention Of the chief. which. upon
investigation. have been substanti-
ated sufficiently 20 prove Wesolek's
conduct as that not tolerated by the
department according 10 Chief Lane.
The officer IS charged with conduct
ing an open house" at his home.
321 w. Marion ST. permitting late
night parties in which women have
participated
viii Face Board.
The chiefs course was TO suspend
the officer. Wesolek. however. de-
clined 70 resign. declaring that he
would contest the chiefs action be-
fore the board OF public safety
In a report submitted 20 the chief.
allegations charge that on the morn
ing OF May 13. between and
o'clock several automobiles we're
drawn up In front OF Wesolek's
home; loud noises could be heard
emanating from the windows and
appearances indicated that wild
party was in progress. Within this
time three or four of the occupants
were seen TO precipitate themselves
in front of the house and two OF
the number engaged in a istic en-
counter
The charges against Wesolek are
also said 10 include improper rela-
ttonship. Wesolek Is said TO be a
divorce. The charges are said 10
have originated from complaints by
the officers Deighbors.
Chief Lane. while declaring him
self willing TO defend his action OF
suspending Wesolek before the safety
board stated that it was unnneces-
sary for him to make any apologies.
The improper conduct rule deliv-
cred to all members OF the depart
ment with his inception into office
the first of the year applied in this
particular instance.
Served Ten Years.
Members were warned that II
their social life would be such as
would be unbecoming public ser
want. an officer of the law. they
would be removed" declared Lane.
They were told TO govern their con-
duct accordingly Where member
does not wish 70 conform TO this
rule, he provokes a disrespect for
law by others Improper conduct 10y
mlssal."
Wesolek has been a member OF
the police force for 10 years. having
been appointed Feb. t. 1912. He
was at first assigned 10 the motor
cycle squad but for the most time
has been travelling beat. Recently
he has been patroling on the east
side Of the river
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
See Extension OF
Street Car Lines
to Meet Demands
Transportation Facilities Soon
to BE Extended in North
west Part of City.

transportation facilities in me
northwest part OF the city through
Marquette park are TO be extended
in The immediate future If the pres
snt plans under consideration RIA
ter.alize. Is tho general opinion OF
residents OF that section.
The extension of the street car
lines on Portage av. 10 Riverview
cen etery this fall is practically as
sured. The great growth ard ex-
pansion Of the city in that direction
has made this step necessary. The
street car company promised the
city. II is said. that this move would
be made within two years after the
war.
The plans now being considered,
Il is believed. will include a further
extension OF the line west from the
cemetery over TO Olive st. and back
down Olive ST 70 Lincoln way W..
completing what will be known as
the Portage and Olive st. loop. II
these plans go through. transporta-
ton will be afforded the entire sec
ton OF the new Marquette park ad-
ditiOn where It Is believed. Judging
from the amount OF building in prog
ress, several thousand persons will
be living within a short time.
In addition 10 this there are plans
under consideration for the building
OF a new school house in this sec
ton. At present children living be
yond the car line now have 20 walk
mile to school At the Muessel
school With these two movements
completed the expansion of South
Bend out Portage av. is certain TO be
remarkably fast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
Close of Second Day Sees
Many Changes in Standing
of Good Will Candidates
Miss Helen Gregory First Enter in Contest Goes Into Lead
by Slight Observation-Disclosures Enthusiastic Race
Gets Well Under Way.

nal warning 10 issue to every entry.
That is against delaying real
work" until their rivals have
amassed a commanding lead. The
present slight advantage OF the
leaders can easily be reduced if any
OF those farther down in the race
will but turn their every effort
toward doing IT,
Work" Biggest Factor
All that is required of any con-
testant 10 become a formidable fac
tor in the race is just "work~@and
who wouldn's expend a little effort
brain power and energy to become
an honored member of a delegation
of 90 girls, from as many cities,
which will be taken on a personally
conducted tour of France and the
places sacred in the memory Of
World war.
But further words about the trir
and the work of the American
Committee for Devastated France,
which is sponsoring the tour, are
unnecessa ry-everyOne knows all
about it's ideals and its motives.
What is needed now is to awaken
every candidate TO the fact that she
has as good a chance 70 be a
member of this delegation as any
one of her twenty-odd rivals. Dis
couragement is the first sign Of
defeat in any thing-be It the bat
tie of life or a contest of this kind
and 1t is against this that the
Good Will Editor is warning South
Bend Girls and women.
The warning may be unnecessary
present indications are that t Is
but timely. nevertheless.
Follow Two Slogans
Winners of the other in other
cities now awaiting the beginning Of
the tour in late summer, have at
tributed their victory TO two slo-
gans which they followed TO the let
ter throughout. Paramount Of
these. Of course. is Get Votes"
The other is DO not be disheart-
ened by the temporary advantage
OF rivals"
The votes are sold at the rate Of
ten cents each, the proceeds being
used TO further the rehabilitation
work OF the Committee. A cause
such as this. with the added incent-
i've of the trip, should have every
single girl spending her every wax
ing moment, either procuring votes
or thinking of some manner-dif-
ferent from the otheus-in which
she can procure them. This latter
is vital because originality is going
TO be a dominant factor in the ul-
innate winners campaign. This
has been proved in contests now
completed in other cities
A display Of effort and the above
qualities by those girls farther down
in the race yesterday will entirely
alter the standing when It is next
computed. Get Votes! Get them IN
early. Work hard, Keep working!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
CITIZENS INVITED
TO ATTEND DINNER
MEETING MONDAY
Special Speakers to Talk in
Interest of Local Expan-
sion Plans.

Announcement was made yesterday
by Chairman Warde L. Mack of the
campaign executive committee Of
the Chamber of Commerce that the
final meeting of the preparatory
period of the campaign would be
Greater South Bend" dinner and
meeting next Monday night at
the Y. NJ. c. a. gym. The great
crowd al the Citizens meeting at the
Chamber OF Commerce Monday night
and the high grade oil speaking gives
much encouragement TO the cam
paign leaders to make the final cam
paign meeting the largest in point
Of size ever given by the Chamber
of Commerce.
A set program of three speakers,
with music and entertainment dur
ing the dinner service, is being ar
ranged so that adjournment can be
taken by $50 O'Clock. Two noted
speakers, Allen d. Albert. former in
ternational president Of Rotary. and
DR.. Frank Jaynes of Chicago, civic
evangelist. win be the out OF town
speakers. One local speaker Will
complete the program. Arthur L.
Hubbard. chairman OF the advisory
committee of $50. will be chairman.
Albert Civic Leader.
Invitations for this function have
been mailed from the Chamber of
Commerce campaign headquarters
1t will be a subscription affair,
plates being $50 and the in
vitations are for both men and wom-
en-. The dinner will be served at
$50 o'clock.
Mr. Albert, one OF the out Of
town guests. is noted as a civic lead
er, authority. and author. Because
OF his work in MINNEAPOLIS and his
ability as an orator. he was made
president of international Rotary.
Since his retirement as president. he
has been engaged in civic work in
many OF the leading cities Of the
nation. He is the author OF a series
of articles on American cities that
have appeared in the most promi-
nent magazines.
DR.. Jaynes. the other out Of town
guest, is an inspirational type of
speaker. He was once A citizen OF
Wabash. Ind, and was president OF
the Chamber OF Commerce there.
Because Of the great demand made
on him for addresses, he entered into
the work Of advising cities as a pro-
fession
A special dinner committee OF ar
engagements and RECEPTION has been
appointed for this affair and IS
made up Of the following: Arthur
L. Hubbard. A. r. Erskine. Rev
James Burns. Jacob Woolverton.
Bishop John Hazen White. John c.
Ellsworth. Marvin Campbell. ]. c.
BirdseT. w. @ Crabill. Judge Walter
Funk. F. c. Miller. J. NJ. Stephenson.
John Haughtor. Mayor Eli F. see
brit and A Frank Ely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
LOCAL MEN WILL
FACE TRIAL TO-DAY
St. Joseph Man Also to An
swer to Charge of Robbing
Etna Green Store.

Special % The News-T ines
WARSAW. Ind. May 1s.-George
Mccormack and william SchUize.
both OF South Bend. and James e.
uson Of =. Joseph. Mich. VIII face
trial in circuit court here Wednes-
day on a charge OF robbing the
Hamlln general store at Etna Green
on the morning Of April u.
The case, originally set for Non
day morning. was continued bg
Judge L. W Royse when Atty. John
Prystalski OF Chicago. employed %
Aurora. III. relatives Of Mccormack.
asked for time IN which 70 prspars
his case. The three men VIII so %
trial together. o. X. Compton OF
EIkhart. and Charles Gage OF Liso-
nier. will also be questioned in re
gard 20 the robbery.
The Ave men are alleged 20 have
stolen goods valued al $1,000 from
the Hamlln store at Etna Green.
They were arrested shortly after ths
robbery and all Of the loot wa re-
covered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17

The more than a score of candi-
dates. now competing in South
Bends Good VIII Contest. which
Will result in one Of their number
winning the coveted trip to France
in late summer. yesterday completed
their second days campaign with
undated enthusiasm. The end OF
the day also saw the standing of the
candidates considerably altered, but
this is expected to be a daily occur
renee as the contest gets well under
way.
However. first place for day
means a great deal to every one Of
the contenders. even at this early
date in the race. In the first place,
occupying that position has proved
to be no little incentive. as II Is an
inherent characteristic to dislike 20
relinquish that which has already
been attained. Then. too. a candi-
dates friends will also exert every
effort TO keep their favorite in that
position, once she has reached II.
The greatest strides yesterday
were made by Miss Helen Gregory,
who evidently Is a strong believer in
doing things early" Miss Gregory
was the first local girl to enter the
contest. and now occupies the cOvet-
ed first place position after two days
of ingenious and concentrated effort.
Tomorrow may tell another
story" several OF her friendly rivals
said last night
Others Close Behind
Closely trailing Miss Gregory last
night were Miss Louise Contate. a
former resident OF France. and Mrs.
l. A s. Wood both of whom made
marked advances.
Friends OF Miss COntate are conf
dent she will, again see her native
land as a member of the delegation.
She IS at present a close second. Miss
Gregory leading by a small margin
OF y votes Miss Contate is direct
ing her campaign from the Living
ston store. where she is employed
and promises many surprises ere the
contest has progressed many days.
Mrs Wood. who during the war
was a Red Cross ambulance driver
az Fort sheridan, Ill. was another
who enjoyed a big day" Tuesday.
Mrs Wood finished the day in third
place. Because OF her ingenuity and
originality she looms as one or the
most formidable entrants IN the con-
test. She further displayed origin
Atty yesterday by procuring a dOna-
ton OF roses and carnations from
the South Bend Floral Company.
These she is selling and utilizing the
proceeds 10 convert II into votes
Y Yesterdays efforts placed Mrs.
Wood but little more than a hun
dred votes from the lead.
OF the high school girls IN the
race. Miss Margaret Mcknight was
the most active yesterday. but her
rivals say this is only temporary as
they too are beginning work.
The Good Will Editor has a sig
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
Elkhdrt Youth. of Uedlthy
Family, Giuen Sentence for
Violation of Liquor LGiUS

Special 20 The News Times.
ELKHART. Ind. May IS. -
stephen Ely, Jr.. who declared az the
time Of his arrest for violation Of the
liquor laws on March Il that he sold
practically all Of his 'moonshine"
IN South Bend. was found guilty by
a jury in superior court late Tues
day. He was sentenced 10 four
months on the penal farm and fined
$3.50
Judge c. 4. Farahaugh of South
Rend assisted IN the defense OF the
youth. who Vas arrested with his
uncle and tenants OF a farm on
which federal officers discovered a
S.ill hidden in a dense woods.
The uncle. Stephen Ely. reputed TO
be very wealthy. and Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Horvath. the tenants. Will go
on trial wednesday on similar
charges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
100000 WILL Be
SPENT IN BUILDING
WhitcOmb and Keller Plan
Erection Of l8 New Houses
Within Short Time.

An extensi house-building pro-
ject, which calls for the erection Of
is new homes in the Vassar park
and Edgewater place sections of the
city. at a cost of 500 600, was an
nounced last night by Whitcamb and
Keller, local real estate dealers.
The new houses. which are being
built for sale, will be two-story
buildings costing between 81. 600 and
SIS 900. They Will be frame. stucco
and brick. and several viii be in
colonial design. The more expensive
OF the group viii be erected in Edge
water place.
OF the dozen 20 be built in the
Vassar park district. particularly on
Blaine av.. nearly half have already
been sold. An extraordinary de-
mand for homes in that section Of
the city exists according to real es-
tate men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
~. d. Senior Ball
Here 7 onight to
Be a Gala Event
Ball TO Mark Beginning of
Crowded Program Ending
With Commencement.

The greatest Notre Dame dance
ever held. is what the general com
mittee promises for the senior ball
which will be given al the oliver
Hotel tonight In the first place Il
Will be the largest. for at least 125
couples will be present. This seems
a large attendance in view of the
fact that only seniors and a few
alumni are invited In the second
place. the committee has planned
&c make more extensive and elabor-
ate decorations than have ever been
made in the past. Interior decora-
tors have been secured from Chi
cago 10 arrange the Rotary room
and the Mezzanine floor of the hotel
In the finest fashion. Tsham Jones
famous Chicago orchestra will furn-
ish the music. A midnight dinner
will interrupt the dance: the dane
ing 10 begin at o'clock and con-
tinue until 8.
The ball Will mark the culmina-
ton OF the senior activities which
began during the winter with the
Hard Times" dance and the ap-
pearance of the Novelty Knights 4"
and viii be. at the same time. the
beginning of the graduating exer-
cises. The entertainment VIII be
continued Thursday night by a Glee
Club concert in the Oliver theater.
and by a dance afterwards. which
will be given by the Glee Club in
honor OF the senior class. a dance
Will also be held Friday night for
the seniors. For the first time in
several years, there will be no ath-
letic attractions on Cartier Field. as
the baseball team will be away, and
the track squad leaves tomorrow
morning for Urbana.
Plan Since October.
Since October. three committees.
working under a general chairman.
James Murtaugh, have been plan
ming for the event. These commit
tees include John Higgins. John
Hart and Mark Foote on finance,
Worth Clark, Robert Gallagher and
Eugene Kennedy on arrangements.
Vincent Pater, Frank Bloemer and
George Fisher on entertainment.
Joseph Rhom'berg, class president
has also aided IN the work
No grand march will be held. II
is planned TO hold six dances be
tween the hours of and u. and
six more after the midnight dinner.
The Oriental rooms or the Nez-
canine floor, IN addition TO the Ro-
tary room, will be arranged for
dancing in order to avoid conges-
ton. The favors will he distributed
early in the evening.
AS many of the out Of town guests
arrived yesterday. and many more
were expected this morning, a Tea
Dansant has been arranged for their
entertainment before the ball. This
will be given from 10 In the cafe
OF the oliver with Harry Denny's
orchestra furnishing the music.
The chaperons for the ball in
clude Mr.. and Mrs. A r. Erskine,
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. O'Brien,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Studebaker. Mr.
and Mrs. Miles O'Brien. Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Ellsworth, Mr. and
Mrs. John Weber. Mr.. and Mrs. K.
X. Rockne. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Vurpillat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
Men in Dinner
Meeting at 'Y" Tuesday

The South Bend Automotive
Trades association enjoyed a dinner
and social meeting last night al the
y N. G. A. General problems con
fronting the dealer IN South Bend
and in the state were gone over al a
round table discussion which follow
ed the dinner. The next meeting
viii be held Tuesday evening az the
Chamber OF Commerce a. 1880 O'Clock
All members are requested 10 ps
present al this time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
HEARD BY THE SERGEANT.

Practically every possible ques-
ton imaginable, liable 10 arise
during the day or night. is ulti-
mately referred 70 the police sta
ton 10 be solved Parking regu-
laticns, reference 20 the cheapest
price gasoline dispenser, informa-
ton concerning lost children,
where IS the fire and the like are
only a few OF the problems 10 be
settled by the desk man.
Numerous humorous questions
and answers arise from such con-
versations, but Desk Sergt. Mar
tin Zgodzinski was voted the blue
ribbon prize on the following:
Female Voice on the phone
Have you any oaroolic acid?"
Desk Sergea nt-'This Is the
police station"
Female Voice-''Wouldn't that
kill you"
Desk Sergeant-"Yes. 1 guess IL
would. n you take enough OF tt"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
Lederer Named President
OfLaSGILe Hotel Com pdrly

Herbert J. Lederer was elected
president Of the LaSalie Hotel Co.
at a meeting OF the company Tues
day afternoon Other officers elect
ed were Jacob Hoffman. vice-presi-
dent; Vitus @. Jones, secretary; and
Louis Allardt. treasurer.
According 10 Mr.. Jones, the new
hotel, which is now nearing com
pletion at the southwest corner OF
LaSalle av. and Michigan St, VIII be
entirely finished and ready to open
for business by July ].
OF every 100 applications for pat
ents in Great Britain nearly 20 are
put forward by German inventors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
Hamilton Fined S25 on
Lazy Husband' Charge

Upon evidence showing that his
wife lived in sOrdid squalor. support
ing her five children by farming
them out 20 various members Of the
neighborhood Lorenzo J. Hamilton
was fined S25 and costs In the circuit
court yesterday afternoon The
trial lasted two days and the iury's
verdict on the lazy husband act pro-
vided a minimum penalty. Cor the
statute governing such cases pro-
vfdes a maximum OF $500 fine and
six months in jail.
The jury gave no jail term.
One Of the peculiar aspects OF the
case was that the wife and children
left Mishawaka the same day as
Hamilton's arrest. They went 10
coal mining town. Gatliff Ky. and
have remained there ever since
They were not present at the trial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17
TtUO Homes Entered During
Day BY House Breakers

Daylight house breakers. using
"jimmies" 10 gain an entrance. en-
tered two homes yesterday morning
and afternoon. but were unable 10
obtain anything OF value.
L. G. Shenefield, 1l95 5. Michigan
St, reported 10 the police last night
that thieves had entered his home
sometime during the morning or
afternoon by jimmying the rear door,
but he found that nothing was miss
ing.
At the home of Mrs. Helen Boyer,
1911 Marietta ST. the front door was
jimmied and the house entered
sometime between 10 O'Clock and p
o'clock. while she was away slsp-
ping. Nothing was taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17

Mary Desecka charges that her
husband Anthony. frequently quar-
relied with her. often rebuked her,
ard told her ne did not love her.
She nled suit for divorce Tuesday
morning in Superior court No. in
which she seeks $4,000 aumony.
the custody Of the two children and
an allowance for their support.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-17

Airmsn. flying against the wind.
even at considerable attitudes fire.
quently complain q getting dust IN
Gheir eyes