The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-07-24

Mr. Fixit-There is a vacant lot
at 1910 Gent avenue and the
neighborhOod IS using it for a pri-
vate dump. Could this get cleaned
up?
The board Of health has ordered the
lot cleared and further dumping is pro-
hihitcd.
Mr. Fixit-Numerous requests
have been sent in. asking that help
be obtained to get weeds cut on
vacant lots throughout the city.
Fred Grossart of the street commits
sioner's Office. has all requests on file
and they viii he handled as quickly as
possible after July /. when the appro-
priation for this work becomes avail
able.
Mr.. Fixit-T'he street car tracks
that have been abandoned on
Northwestern avenue are in terrible
condition. VIII you please help the
motoring public?
Inspection will he made both BY the
street commissioners office and the city
engineer and repairs will be ordered.
Mr.. Fixit-Please see what can be
done about smoothing out the cross
ing of the Pennsylvania and the B.
/ & o. railroads at Southeastern ave-
nue.. There are loose boards and
protruding spikes in evidence which
are capable of causing considerable
damage.
Work has been started and new
crossing will be laid.
Mr. Fixit-NumerouS requests
have been made for the oiling of
unimproved alleys.
No alley ever has been oiled nv the
CITY. II Is impossible TO drive the large
oil LAYER through them and no appro-
priation has been made for this pur-
pose.
Mr. Fixit-ScoreS OF complaints
have been made about uncovered
garbage cans and insanitary condi-
tons III alleys and yards.
These have been turned over to George
TAYLOR. inspector for the health board.
Arrests have been made where the own
ers have failed to comply with a warn
ing.
Mr.. Fixit-WiIl you see what can
be done about having Cameron
street oiled Clouds of dust roll in
our houses every time an auto
passes. Last summer. the street
commissioner put us off and it
4 seems to be the same this year. We
will be very grateful if you can
help us.
The complaint has been turned over
TO The street commissioners Office, ana
action will be taken soon.
Mr.. Fixit-South Traub avenue
has not been scraped or oiled for
several years. Can you get some
action. please?
The seraper is in the vicinity and viii
work ii soon.
Mr.. Fixit-Will you please have
the city take care of a tree between
the sidewalk and the curb at 1924
North Olney street. The roots are
raising the sidewalk.
Carter Temple. Of the city Yards. has
been directed TO inspect and make
necessary repairs.
Mr.. FiXit-There is a gap in the
street car tracks az Sanders and
South East streets and the track is
Sunken. causing my radio TO sput-
ter every time a street car passes.
VIII you please see what you can
/ do?
This complaint has been reported to
both the street car company and the
street commissioners office. Repairs
win be made.
Mr. Fixit-Fifteenth street be-
tween Central and Park avenue is
in bad condition. Wish you would
investigate and see what can be
done.
John Barry. inspector Of improved
streets. will make an inspection and
have this block street repaired.
Mr.. FlXit-Letters were received
complaining of odors at a South
East street address.
These complaints have been handled bv
George TAYLOR. inspector for the city
health board. who ordered removal of
the nuisance