Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 84, Hammond, Lake County, 28 September 1921 — Page 5
Wednesday, Sept. 28. 1921.
THE TIMES. PAGE FIVE
Personal and Social News
SEVEN STATES ENDORSE HER CANDIDACY la there a. woman diplomatist? Is there a woman in the United States with the necessary qualifications and experience to serve as a delegate to the disarmament conference? That is a qustion that has attracted the attention of newspapers throughout the country. Friends of Miss lima
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will entertain the club at her homo In
Chicago on Saturday evening, October
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BIXA 3t WEST.
West of Michigan, declare that she
is fully capable of serving on the
conference and her candidacy has teen endorsed by seven other states, accord
ing: to dispatches. Miss West has made the followin statement:
"I appreciate th fact that my friends are recommending me to the President as eligible to serve as a member on the committee which he. is appointing: to
confer with representatives of other
nations of the world on the question of limitation of armaments. If he
finds that my experience would be of
any value to the country at this time it -would fce a very great honor and
privilege, to awva, I sincerely hope,
However, that ell will bear in mind that this fs a matter for President Hardlns to decide. "We all have unbounded confidence in his Judgment and stand ready to support his conclusions. We appreciate the constructive effort which ha is making to And a working basta at the forthcoming conference for a solution of this jrreat problem. BIN" A. M. BEST.
The Epworth Leagues of the Calumet t?nion will meet at the Whiting M. B. church Thursday evening-, September 29th. The Woman's Guild of St. Faul's Episcopal church will meet or tho first session of the year tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in the guild room. At the afternoon an-J evening sessions of the county convention of the
W. C. T. U.. held yesterday in tho Klrst M. B. church of East Chicago, a large attendance took advantage, of hearing a splendid program . The following officers were elected: President. Mrs. Chester Johnson, Gary; vice president, Mrs. R. A. Grindle. Whiting; treasurer. Mrs. James Thompson, East Chicago: recording secretary, Mrs. Stanley Bush, Gary; corresponding secretary. Mrs. A. R. Graves, Hammond. In the evening, the association presented Mrs. Graves with a very beautiful life-size portrait of Frances E. Willard. as a token of their appreciation of her splendid work la their behalf for the past six years.
The rnemhers of the Alpha Rha Via Club met last evening at the home of
the Mlssea Taussig on Webb street. Several games of bunco were played.
honors going to Miss Else Berger, Miss
Med a Peitsch and Miss Agnes Kush-
nick. Several flash-lights were taken
of the party and the young ladles made rlans .for a pdro and bunco
party to ba given shortly. Prettily
appointed luncheon was served to
twelve members. Miss Mabel Kitting
John W. Werkowski of West Hammond has left for a two weeks' vacation In his new Ford sedan. He wjll tour Michigan and parts of Wisconsiu. Mr. Werkowski is trl-foreman of the B. &. O. railroad thop at Blue Island. The board of directors of the League of Women Voters held a meeting in the court house last evening. A regular meeting is to be held on Tuesday evening, October 4th, in the same room. Announcement of the speakers and subjects to be discussed will be made later. Mrs. Jacob Wolf entertained the St. John's Social Club last evening at hr home on Ash street. The evening was spent socially and nuiMc wis ti.joyeil. Dainty refreshments were served :o twenty-two guests.
Mrs. John KingwiU of Chicago and her daughter Mrs. Spiers of Ios Angeles, a bride of a few weeks, were the guests of Mrs. C. G. KingwiU at Ruth street today. Admirers of Miss Kafia Clark will be glad to take advantage of the opportunity of Hearing her sing next Sunday morning at the 11 o'clock service at the l-'irst M. E. church. Mrs. E. Gard and Mrs. M. Highland very delightfully entertained at a farewell party last evening in hon-r of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown at the home of Mrs. Highland on Sibley street.. Cards, music and dancing were greatly enjoyed, after which the guests presented Mr. and Mrs. Brown with an exquisitely cut crystal vase and a large box of choice candy. The hostesses served a delicious course luncheon to the guests.
feather toque. She wore a oorsage of by Fred J. Haxelton in the Gary Lake roses and lilies of the valley. Rev. Dr. Superior court for $140 alleged to be
reaa tne services. ouowing i iue on a promissory note.
an inrormal reception, tha bride ana groom left by motor for a short honeymoon, their destination unknown. They will be at home after November first to their many friends In their attractive new bungalow on Van Buren street. Mrs. Cleveland is one of Hammond's
most popular young women, and until recently was employed as bookkeeper in the Hammond Pure Ice Company. Mr. Cleveland Is chemist at the Sinclair Refining Company, where his work is greatly appreciated. Both young people are well known here, and their many friends wish them abundant happiness and success.
Mrs. V. Schulte will entertain the
Immanuel Sewing Circle No. 2 on
Thursday at her home, 730 Wood st
A large attendance is expected.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mauck recent
Iy attended the Mauck family reunion
at Valley Forge Park. The Jewish Ladies' Aid Society m
yesterday afternoon for the first meet
lng of the year at the home of Mrs. I
I. Modjeska on Park place. A large attendance heard an excellent address
by Rev. Dr. Rappaport on "Progress.
The hostess served dainty refresh
ments. after which the next meeting
was decided to be held the first Wed
nesday in November at the home oi
Mrs. J. Fox on Ietroit street.
Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Warber delight
fully entertained a number of friends
at their home on Elizabeth street last
evening. The guests enjoyed cards
and music and a real good time, after
which the hostess served a light
luncheon to fourteen guests.
The Rooster Club is giving a sta
dinner this evening at the Country
Club. Reservations promise quits party.
Mrs. Jackson-Riggs of Jonesvllle,
Mich., has been the house guest of Mr.
and Mrs. D. A. Johnson of Chicago avenue .for several days. Mrs. Riggs
lived In Hamond several years ago
and had a large circle of acquaint ances here. She will leave tomorrow
for Michigan City, Ind., where she will visit a short time before returning tj
her home.
LIVE LOCAL NEWS "ADS"
Wassey's Pleating Shop EMBROIDERING, STAMPISC. HEMSTITCHING. BUTTON HOLE. BUTTON COVERING, BRAIDING, BUCHING, FANCY STITCHING. St SATIS STREET, PHONE UAH. aiO.N I 444.
Sewing Machine Bargains! Singer 64 as good as new, $30 cash. 1 New Home satarg, $2 5. 2 New Horn shuttle. $20 cash. 1 New Mlnesota, model A, $27. 10 Singer, White, New Home dropheads in the best of condition, from $10 to $18. 1 New Home, electric, new, $35. 1 Wilson electric, new, $30. Come In and see the new White
Wonder Electric machine. F. C. MILLER. 1S9 State St. Phone 179J The Cottage next to Am. T. & S. Bank.
The history committee of the Hammond Woman's Club will entertain at a one o'clock luncheon at the Country
Club next Monday, October 3. The members will be hostesses to guests and call this event the Guest Pay Luncheon of the year. Reservations
must be made by Saturday noon and
can be phoned to either Mrs. Leech.
Mrs. Sherby or Mrs. L. T. Meyer.
Mrs. Clyde Bowman will entertain Golden Rod Camp of Royal Neighbors
and their friends at a pedro party to
morrow afternoon at her home, 205
Truman avenue. A good time is assured and a large attendance desired.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dean of South
ITohman street are completing prepa
rations for moving to East Chicago
very soon. They have taken an apart
ment on Baring avenue and expect to
occupy it shortly.
The Misses Wilma and Cella Bieker will entertain this evening at the!r
home on Douglas avenue.
NOTICE
There will b a Republican meeting
at the Auditorium Theatre, Calumet and Hoffman street, Thursday, September 29th, at 8 p. m. This is a first ward meeting and everybody is urged to turn out. 9-28-2
NOTICE The Eleventh Ward Brown Club will hold a meeting, Thursday. September 29th, in the new Auditorium of the Lafayette school at 8 o'clock p. m. Good speakers. Everybody invited. 9-28-2
The ladles of the Saengerbund Fidelia will give their next dance at Heln's Hall, 300 W. State SI., Saturday. Oct. 1. Tickets, gentlemen 50c, ladles 25c. 9-2S-30
Don't forget-'' to attend the dance given by the ladies of the Fidelia, Sattirday. Oct. 1st, at their hall. 300 W. State" St. 9-28-2
Liberty Camp of Royal Neighbors
wll be entertained at pedro tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. Mellon and Mrs. Kramer. The function will be given at Mrs. Mellon'a home, 827 Walter st., and a cordial invitation is extended t members and their friends. Word has been received from Col. LeGrand T. Meyer telling of the splendid time he is having in California. He is on the Catalina Islands, Just outside of Los Angeles, and spends the day catching tivia fish and sharks. He says the flowers are especially beuatiful now, and the temperature idea!. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laederach entertained the Hammond colony at dinner recently in his honor at their homo In Los Angeles. A pleasing birthday party was given last Monday evening in honor of Miss
Kdith Hepworth at her home on Logan street. The evening was delightfully Kp.nt playing games, after which the hostess served a dainty luncheon to twelve guests. J?T?s Edith was the recipient of a number of iieautlful gifts. I1IX-CLEVKLAND WEDDING. Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock Miss Wllhemlna HIx, daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. D. Franklin Hix, became the bride of Curtis Cleveland in her father's home in Hyde Park. The services were very simple, owing to the ab
sence of the hride's mother, and only the immediate families and intimate friends were in attendance. The house was beautifully decorated with tail wicker vases of fall flowers, and ths ceremony was performed In front of the flre-placK banked with white roses and Terns. Miss Adele Dunbar, accompanied by Miss Gladys Younger, very sweetly Bang "O Promise Me" and "I Love Tou Truly." Each wore a corsage of tiny sweetheart rosea. The bride theTi entered on her fathers arm, and was met at the altar by the groom. She looked charming in a handsome suit of navy bine duvetyi trimmed with beaver, and a smart
LI'TTEIUPaS DRKl WEDDING. A very pretty wedding was solemniz:d Saturday evening at half past eeven o'clock when Miss Freida Lutter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lutter. became the bride of Otto C. Fandrel. son cf Mr. and Mrs. William Fandrel. The ceremony took place in St. John's Lutheran church of West HimmoDd, the Rev. Gotthold Elbert reading the service. Mr. Ed He'wanger played Lohengrin's Wedding March at the organ very beautifully, as the gioom and his best man, Fred Guehrlng entered the church. The ushers. Carl M. Lutter ar.d Fred Fandrei preceded the bridesmaid.-, Miss
Ionian Iloeppner and Miss Lillian
fandrel, who wore beautiful white
eatin crepe frocks. Little. Miss An
nene jjnintr of Do. ton. in a smart
white taffetta dress, carried an im
mense , cushion of white stttn with
clusters of satin rose buds at the ends
-miss Caroline Lutter, the maid of
honor, looked charming In a rich white
canton crepe gown. The bride follow
ea. on her father's arm. She looked
lovely in an exquisite white Duchess satin gown, trimmed with rare lace and pearls. Her tulle veil was hold
by a coronet of lace, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses and
valley lilies.
A daintily appointed bridal luncheon
was served at the bride s homo on Oar
neia avenue. The rooms were prettily decorated, and a grat many beautiful wedding gifts were on display. The young couple are very well known
here, and their many friends extend to
tnem tnelr heartiest congratulations
and best wishes.
Miss Harriet Dixon very delightfully entertained the E. L. and II. Club at
her home on State street Last evening.
The guests enjoyed music and game
and during a social hour, the hostess
servtd light refreshments to the six
members. The art committee of the Hammond Woman's Club held the first meetln of the season 1921-22 on Monday afternoon at the home, of Mrs. W. A. Kenney of Ruth street. Mrs. Streeter, chairman, presided at the meeting and made appropriate remarks on the work for the coming year. In behalf of the committee, Mrs. Streeter presented Mrs. Kenney with several tokens of friend, ship, the day marking her birthday anniversary. The following program was well rendered, and greatly enjoyed by all present: Roll call with quotations from Lorado Taft. "Our Impressions of the Field Museum" by the committee. Current Art Topics Establishment of Pantheon of American Artists in New York. How to see old paintings as if they were new. Modernism of the oldest art In the world. An art war in New Tork City. A cabinet officer for art. Current exhibitions at the Art Institute. Mrs. E. S. Monroe.
ATTEMPT TO SELL FAKE LIQUOR PERMITS Gary police authorities are conducting a city wide search today for two men one of them colored and both woarlng stars, who have been traveling the south iltie foreign settlements and offering "moonshine" sale permits for $300. They ftatexl that if the boot legger had one of thcie permits he would not be molested.
MAN FALLS; FRACTURES SKULL Believed to have slipped and fallen while in an intoxicated condition, and Etriklng his haj against the stairs of a concrete basement areawa.y. Joe Verlch, 2573 Madison street, was removed to the Mercy hospital yesterday suffering from a fractured skull. Unconscious he was unable to tell how the accident happened.
There was a large attendance, and during the social hour refreshments were served by the hostess. On Sunday afternoon and evening Miss Rose Feddeler entertained a party of friends at her home on Indi
ana avenue in honor of her mother's birthday. Music and games were en-
joyea. including several very good
cornet selectlona by Mias Hazel Spar1 1 . e
nrircta,-nems were served to
the Misses Gene Davis, Florence
Brown. Hazel Sparling, Emma Word. Lillian Doell, Lillian 'and EHxabcth Nurenberg of Llford, Illinois, and Lya and Lydia Oberloh of Chicago, and Arthur and Ora Sicelof. Theodore Kleme, Ed Oberloh of Milford. Illinois. Louis Brell and George Erlcson of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. George PhilHps, Mrs. Walter Hayes, Mr. and Mrs.
Nathan O. Smith. Mrs. Donalrl spoo
ling. Mr. and Mrs. John Hep,ve,h and Mrs. T. Feddeler. A .N NO f NCEMENT. Everybody is invited to attend tHe
big dance given by the K. of C. Ease Ball team Friday eve.. Sept. 30th. t
K. of C. Hall. Tickets, soo .
, V J tJ I 1 - 9-26-5 AT THE PARTHENON "Peaceful Valley." the well known
Sol Smith Rusell success, which has a record of 6.207 stage performances, has at last been transferred to the. screen
with Charles Ray, the popular cinema.
ftar, playing the leading role la his favorite part of a "hick."
The production, which was adant-
ed by Isabel Johnston, from the stage
piay Dy Edward E. Kidder, will ft the attraction at the Parthenon theatre
commencing Thursday. It Is Mr. Ray's second release through Associated First
national Pictures' as ah Independent
producer.
Jerome Storm directed the produc
tion of "Peaceful Valley," and promin
ent in the cast supporting Charles Ray
-narry Meyers. Lincoln Stedman
Walter Perkins. William Courtriirht
Vincent C. Hamilton. Jesse Herrlna-
Ann May, Lydia Knott, Charlotte Pierce Melba Lorraine and Ida Lewis.
RUSH WORK ON WEST FIFTH AVE. Contractors engaged in the task of laying the new concrete roadway on West Fifth avenue are rushing the job to completion according to workmne. It is hoped to have the north strip com pletcd and open for traffic by the time cold weather sets in. The General construction company who are putting In the new 11th avenue pavement from Grant ctreet to Clark Road stated today that the north strip had been completed.
E. CHICAGO'S GREAT SALE Tomorrow the Twin City's greatest Do71ar Day will start off oa a three (lay campaign, ending up on Saturday night. There'll be bargains- and then more bargains, for the merchanij have really tried themselves in getting up worth while items and combinations of items that will attract trade from all over the region, it is predicted. The Times carries the advertising today announcing the program of each store for the Dollar Days.
LOWELL LADY PUBLISHES BOOK LOWELL, Ind., Sept. 2S. Mrs. L. W. Ragon of Lowell has written a book entitled "A Flower Garden." The book is very prettily bound and is unique in that each flower in the book reprerents a person either living or dead. Tho ale of the book has been very good. Mrs. Ragon has received some very flattering comments on the work from business men snd women, college
graduates and University heads. The
book will make a valuable addition to any library, also a dainty gift. One feature that many of the readers is.
that It can be read many times' and it
reveals something new and interesting
to the reader each time.
ine dook has :ben placed on sale in
Hammond with Miss Gertrude M. Stewart, 626'i Hohman -street, where all who wish to buy a copy may do so.
Two More Buildings To Be Greeted at a Cost of $17,000.00 At a cost og $10,000, U. Binkanski has started construction of a building at 1801 Massachusetts street. The new building will be a two story frame and fiat structure. A two story brick flat 'building Is being constructed by Phillip Ronoski, at 1748 Delaware street. The structure will cost $7,000.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
LOST Fiteh fur neck piece this morn
ing, irom j-cimbac ave. to btate st. Finder return to 29 Rimbach are., Ha.m-
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SUES ON $300.00 PROMISSORY NOTE L. Harry Warrimer was made defendont in a suit filed in the Gary Lake Superior court by (Ben Raich. Raich
charges that the defendant Is indebt
ed to him in the sum of $300 on ac
count of a promissory note for that
amount.
tUH REN r Modern front furn. loom
46 Carroll st.. phone 370-W Hem-
mona. 9:28
In Memoriam
ORGANIZE AN ORDER OF FROGS Gary now has another fraternal or
ganization, "The Order of Frogs." Officers for the ensuing year were elected at a meeting held on Monday evening.
John Pringle, president; Dr. Wells,
sergeant at arms; Enos Bayrer, vicepresident; Thomas Galaslnl, secretary
and treasurer; Ziggle Miller, out guard
Edward Webster, keeper of frog: Floyd Saxon, physical director; A. C. Burton foreign representative; Hanry Beck, the official hopper; Dr. Hurtt, medical advisor. A. C. Burton talked on the Russian situation.
The Frogs announce that they will
hold a frog banquet at the Gary Hotel
on Monday night, of next week.
Mary Basney GehrKO, passed away Sept. 26. 1918. Ask us, do we miss her It's such a lonely place. Off we think we hear her footsteps Or see her f-mlllng face. Around her grave we linger Where the sun is setting low Thinking of the home that's lonely Without the darling we treasured so. She was too pure for this world. Too beautiful to stay So the angels came and bore Our precious mother and daughter away. Daughters Margaret and Dorothy Gehrke. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Basney. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Baeney. 9-28
WILL RELATE
HIS EXPERIENCES Members of the Gary Real Estate
Mxchange will Isten to an interesting experience undergone by Robert R.
Cenek well known Gary home builder,
who has Just returned from an Inter
esting four months trip in northern Alaska and Siberia, at the noon day luncheon at the Gary Commercial Club today.
Card of Thanks f
The Centenary M. E. church wishes
to thank the grocers, fruit stores and Hammond and Gerard Dairy, Detrich Batkerv. also all who patronized us
and helped in any way at our dinner and supper last Thursday, September
22nd. which proved to be a wonderful success. 9:28
CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our thanks to the friends, neighbors and relatives for their assistance and kindness in the death of our darling baby. For the beautiful floral offerings and to those who donated their autos, also do we wish to thank Rev. Steffy for his comforting words of sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. John Toung and daughter. 9-28-1
NICK SLADE IS IN AGAIN Nick Siade proprietor of the West Gary Cafe at Ninth avenue and Clark Road is in again. Following hi.- arrest for violating the state liquor law in the past on several occasions a warrant was sworn out by Mrs. siade this morning charging him with assault and battery. ' Th caso will be heard in the police court before Judge Dunn.
Charges Abandonment; Husband Wants Divorce In a suit filed in the ary Lake Superior court Jacob Brahovich charges that his wife Dora abandoned him on May I, 1014. and returned to Europe. Plaintiff asks for an absolute divorce.
GARY NEWS
Leg Amputated as
Result of Accident:
Now Wants $5,000.00. Erma Bacus was made defendant in a suit filed in the Gary Lake Superior court by James Blair, who alleges that on th 2Sth day of July, 1921. the defendant drove an auto truck over the curb on Broadway and on the sidewalk hitting tho plaintiff and crushing his foo so ibadly that it had to be amputated six inches below the knee.
SUES ON NOTE John Belehik and Harr.ir E. Hodson, were made defendants in a suit filed
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Now is the Time to Build The Building Contractors Association of the Calumet District wish to announce to the public in general that after a long and tedious controversy with organized labor in general, it has failed to impress on them their duty to lower their wages, and raise their standard of efficiency of production equal in proportion to the present cost of living. This applies to all trades excepting the bricklayers and electricians, they are working under the Landis scale, and are on the job and are producing like all true Americans ought to do. We therefore announce to all that contemplate building to send us their plans or call us on the phone Hammond 3298. We will convince you that we pay $1.00 per hour the independent contractor pays $1.25 per hour. Give us a trial in competition. The following are: BIDS ON HUBER BUILDING Opened Sept 26, 1921 Frank G. Wall. $44.601.00 $1.25 per hour. Roy C. Clark. $43,387.84$ 1 .25 per hour. Herman Anderson, $41,648.00 $1.25 per hour. Highland & Yarbrough. $39.352.00 $1.25 per hour. Mike Liss, $38.418.00 $1.25 per hour. John E. Rahn. $37.232.00 $1.25 per hour. H. B. Obey. $36,500.00-$ 1.25 per hour. McCIay & Brady. $32.555.00 $1.00 per hour. Gohroan & Myers. $3 1 ,900.00$ 1 .00 per hour. Building Trades Employers' Assn