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WHITING NEWS NOTES

Story of Welfare Work In Great War Toldin" Service With Fighting Men"

PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT AT TOMORROW "THE IMPOSSIBLE MRS. BELLEW,' Gloria Swanson. 12-29-1 STAR THEATRE TONIGHT 'RADIO KING," "SILVER SPURS"

and Comedy. Mrs. Boyd, of Porter, Ind., is the guest of Mrs. Henry Behrnes of Pennsylvania avenue. Mrs. John Glasheen and Mrs. John Caner were South Chicago visitors Thursday. Mrs. Katherine Hughes of White Oak avenue is stopping at the Beherns home on Pennsylvania avenue. The Duesenberg Vaudeville Company under the auspices of the Old Settlers have been royally entertained the last three weeks by Mrs. Harm. Mrs. Harr and Mrs. Cunningham. Miss Marion Clark left Wednesday evening for Ann Arbor, Michigan after spending Christmas with her parents on Laporte avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lauer of Atchison avenue entertained the Lauer family and Allen family at dinner Christmas. The Old Settlers will meet Tuesday evening at the Community Center. The Duesenberg Vaudeville Company who have been so highly recommended these past three weeks will be present and put on numbers that will attract, no doubt, the attention of managers on the big circuit. All members are requested to be present and can invite one person who is eligible to Join. Little Ralson Welsby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Welsby of Sheridan avenue is confined to his home

with a severe case of bronchitis. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nyland, of Superior avenue entertained at a family dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Exton of Ind. Blvd., is spending the holiday with relatives at Lincoln. Nebraska. Mrs. C. C. Ethridge of New York avenue entertained her mother from Chesterton Thursday. The Methodist Church Choir will meet for practice this evening at 7:30 sharp. Mr. Morton Trout of Pennsylvania

avenue who was severely burned about the hands and face at his

home a few weeks is able to be out again. Mrs. Trout who was more severely burned is still confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Clark and children returned to their home in Beoit, Wisconsin, after spending the Christmas holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Clark of Laporte avenue. Mr. Betsel of Ohio avenue, who has been confined to his home with illness is able to he out again. The Elks will have their annual Years entertainment and dance New Years eve., in their club rooms. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Muff it of Oliver street returned home Wednesday evening from Michigan where they were called on account of the death of Mr. Muffit's father who passed away Sunday evening and was buried Tuesday afternoon. Ray Calvin returned Wednesday evening from Champaign. Ill., where he spent Christmas with his parents The Whiting Christmas was an unusually fine and happy one, this year. It began with the donation, by Mrs. Gentry Cash, of forty jars of home-preserved fruit, for the sick and needy. The West Park school children brought donations for the less fortunate children. Their goods were wisely selected, and filled more than eight bushel baskets. Sixteen jars of canned fruit, forty glasses of jelly, thirty-nine cans of vegetables second-hand clothing, toys and books were given to six worthy families and to four sick children. The Whiting public school sent four baskets from two of the rooms. The Annual Tri-Kappa Party for the regular Whiting Relief and Aid Society beneficiaries, was held on Dec. 24th. Twenty mothers and 77 children were invited. The Princess theatre was engaged for a movie show, first. This lasted two hours, and from there, the group went to Slovensky Dom. Terrence Osborne delighted the youngsters by his singing of Christmas carols. Eats, ice cream, and home made cup cakes, with red candles on them were next. Santa appeared beside a tall and beautiful tree. He gave gifts to all. The younger boys received stuffed dogs who howled, when struck; the older boys, books, tops, Tinker-toys, the older girls, dolls which shut their eyes and had real hair; the younger girls, unbreakable dolls. The guests enjoyed a most happy afternoon. The Tri Kappas also purchased three dozen woolen caps, for distribution.

Whiting Advertisements Are Winners

Documented Record for American Contributors of the Millions Devoted to Soldiers' and Sailors' Welfare

By HUNT LEIGH AN accounting to the millions of American contributors of

A $167,118,181.25 for welfare work in the World War by the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association has just been made. "Service with Fighting Men," a report in two volumes of 1,300 pages, just issued, was prepared under the supervision of an editorial board of which William Howard Taft, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is chairman. In the foreword Chief Justice Taft refers to the work as "one of the greatest achievements of peace in all the history of human warfare." He also pays eloquent tribute to Dr. John R. Mott, General Secretary of the International Committee, Y. M. C. A., and of the National War Work Council, as one who "would seem to have been trained by Providence to do this. . . . Leaders in centers of influence the world over have a familiarity with his genius and capacity. . . . No man knew so well as he did, when we were brought into the war, the problem we would have to meet." A Study of Principle and -Philosophy

The editors present a thorough

study of the principle and philosophy

of all welfare work, in peace and

war, not only a record but a guide. Every important statement has been based on documentary evidence and every phase of program and effort presented with frankness and without self-glorification or excuse. A study of this history brings revelation of the magnitude and success of the American public's effort to serve not only its own soldiers

and sailors but those on many other fronts and millions of prisoners of

war. Because it was the largest of the welfare organizations, the service of the American Young Men's Christian Association provides the chief exhibit in this effort. As Chief Justice Taft states, this organization not only served between four and five millions of American soldiers and sailors at home and overseas, but, "alone among American welfare societies ministered to not less than nineteen millions of the soldiers of the Allied Armies and extended its helpful activities to over five millions

of prisoners of war."

American public Mr. Taft suggests "whether in all time a human society has ever brought its helpful ministry to such vast numbers of men over such wide areas, under such varying conditions, and in so short a time." Within four days after America entered the war, the National War.

Work Council was organized, made

up of leading citizens of the

nation in all professions and in

dustries. Because of the organiza-

tion immediately at its command it became the one agency which was

pinned down to definite responsibili-

ties in every area of the war. The history is not confined, therefore, to

service with the American Army

alone; it follows the Allied forces to

Egypt and Mespotamia to Russia and

Italy and East Africa; it gathers in

its course the groups of American

welfare men who served with the

French Army, who shared in the Si-

berian Odyssey of the Czechoslovaks.

and who entered Jerusalem with Allenby's troops. It touches on the re

construction of Poland and the fundamental welfare problems American Association men are still help-

ing to work out in Roumania and

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Because of this service by the Greece and throughout southeastern

Europe. It is, in short, a world story

of American idealism in action. Since more than 26,000 workers, men and women, were in this service at home and abroad, few communities of the country are without those who had a direct part in the work. Out of the more than 12,000 who served overseas, only 750 were regular peacetime Association secretaries. The volumes constitute an accounting on

their part and of their leaders of this greatest of all welfare undertakings, conducted on the basis of the sacrificial contributions of the American public as a whole. Their work was performed, as Marshall Foch describes it, "beneath the shadow of the finest of ideals, the great principle of humanity -unselfish service." Many of them laid down their lives for this principle. Among them was William Sloane, president of the National War Work Council, to whoso memory this history is dedicated. ''Service with Fighting Men" seeks

to present a full and honest account of the experience of the immediate

past. Because of its candor and completeness, it should also serve as a guide for present and future.

On Christmas Eve., the Girl Scouts accompanied by Santa Claus called at the homes of three children, who have suffered injuries to their backs. Candy and nuts were given to the little folks: songs were sung and stories told. 'Gifts of night gowns, dolls, hair bows, toys and oranges were sent by the Beta Gamma Sorority. These visits were a great Joy to the little shut-ins. The Scouts also dressed dolls, and helped with the Nursery party. They assisted in the serving of Mr. Fetterhoff'a party. On Christmas Eve.," the Beta Gamma Sorority." taking a truck with them, gave trees, with their trimmings, to six families. The truck was loaded with hose, mittens, night gowns, caps, fruit, nuts, and some toys. At one home, this was the first Christmas tree; "since mother died." The girls made personal visits in each home, helping trim the tree. They report 'lots of fun." The Elks gave their usual treat of Christmas baskets. Each basket contained a chicken, cocoa, milk, bread, corn, tomatoes, nuts, candy, cake apples and oranges. The baskets were unusually good unusually heavy, and were appreciated by the widows. Mr. Fetterhoff's party, the second annual affair, was begun at the Dom, by the playing of games, led by Miss Farr, of the Girl Scouts. Dinner, a real Christmas feed, and cooked by Mrs. Finley and her assistants was served at the Church of Christ basement. Roast goose, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberries, pickles and pink lemonade were served. Santa appeared to give bags of candy. About 75 children enjoyed the feast. Mr. Grady's free matinee will be held at the Star theatre Saturday afternoon, Dec. 30th, at 3 p. m. Any children who cannot afford this pleasure often, will be given free tickets. Miss Beal has a few extra tickets for this movie.

Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson, their daughter Mrs. Frank McNeill, and husband of Roberts avenue, had dinner in Chicago on Christmas day and attended a theatre in Chicago in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hultgren of Roberts avenue entertained relatives from Chicago on Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jallas of Marathon, N. Y., have been visiting their sons V. R. Mitchell and W. K. Mitchell for the past two weeks. Mr. Jallas returning to New York but his wife will remain with her sons a while longer. Mrs. A. Bogovltch of Roberts avenue had as her guests on Christmas day her two brothers William and Walter Krause of South Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Eggers of Lake avenue were in Chicago on business Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Mitchell of

Roberts avenue are entertaining the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert

Miller, of Monticello, Ind.,

holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Miller motored to Chicago on Tuesday where they visited for the day. Mrs. Frank Spoars of 116th street who has not been very well is feeling much better at this time. Mrs. August Schmittle of Superior avenue visited her sister Mrs. J. Launer of Chicago on Wednesday. Miss Anna Leo of Reese avenue, was reported on the sick list.

MERRILLVILLE

The M. E. Ladies are putting in a new cook stove in Merrill hall. The next thing on the program here will be the Farmer's Institute. The Little McCraw boy is improv-

ing slowly. Ruth Manis spent Christmas with

over the her parent Mrs. Hoover and daugh-

KIDDIE KAPERS

ROBERTSDALE

PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT AND TOMORROW "THE IMPOSSIBLE MRS. BELLEW," Gloria Swanson, 12-29-1 Mrs. Arthur Hendrickson of Lake avenue entertained on last Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Carl Eichner of Hammond. Mrs. Eichner was formerly Miss Margaret Horn who "had been living at the former's home until recently, when the young lady announced that she

had been married for the past two months, which was very much of a surprise to her friends, plates were set for eighteen guests who enjoyed a most delightful evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. Deal, Mr. and Mrs. W. Radlof, of Chicago, visited Mrs. Martha Radio and children of Indiana Blvd.. Christmas day, little Bertha Radlof returned home with them to spend several days of her vacation. John Lemr of Crown Point was a business visitor in Whiting and Robertsdale yesterday. Charles Newell, who, with his wife, and son have been visiting with Mrs. Newell's mother, Mrs. Sutherland, over Christmas, left for his borne In Kokomo, Ind., yesterday. Mrs. Newell and son are expecting to remain for a while longer. Mr. Domke and grand-daughter. Mis Mildred Domke, of Chicago, visited the former's daughter Mrs. W, Rohrdanse and family of Roberts avenue. Mrs. Bertha Stiller of Indianapolis Blvd., who has been ailing for several days is recovering very nice ly. Mr. and Mrs. D. Callahan and son, of Hammond visited at the E. L. Tucker home on Pearl street Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blohm of Myrtle avenue entertained several friends and relatives from the East Side on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Emma Moore of Superior avenue entertained her boys and their families at dinner on Christmas day.

By Bill Bailey

We followed this old band today,

And many streets we crossed ; I wish we'd gone straight to school, For now I guess we're lost.

ToY

oung Men and Women

Where were you January, 1922? Where will you be January, 1923? Are you better prepared for a successful life career than you were a year ago? If you "just drifted" during the year now closing, are you going to drift another year? Many young men and women decided that question a year ago, took a course in our school, and are now out in good positions, with unlimited opportunities ahead of them. THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT you could get is a scholarship in our school. Speak to your parents about it.

MID-WINTER TERM

Opens Tuesday, January 2nd Call at the college for information. If unable to call, write or phone.

Hammond Business College

First National Bank Bldg.

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ter, niece of Mr. Manis. They also spent Christmas at the Manis home, all from Hammond and all of their children from Gary. Mrs. Ema Merton from Valparaiso spent Wednesday with her sister and family Mrs. Myiel Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Staltz and Mabel Staltz from Teckney, Ill., is spending her vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Staltz. Mr. J. F. Staltz made a business trip to Chicago last Wednesday. M. Dick Sykse of Gary was a caller in town last Wednesday.

MONROE HAS

A MYSTERY FIREBUG

MONROE, Mich. Dec. 29.- City, county and state authorities Wednesday night threw their allied forces into the battle of wits against the mysterious firebug who for four weeks has menaced much public and private property and caused damage exceeding $60,000. Canny and clever as the criminal may be, they believe they will have him under arrest within twenty-four hours. So far he has proven the better man, carefully covering his tracks so that the clues were either absent or so meager they could not be followed. Citizens of every age and vocation, bankers, pastors, mill workers and even the women have united to aid in every way in the capture. Specific and deadly instructions have been given by the authorized officials in the hunt. "Shoot on sight any person caught setting fire to any building," Mayor James Gilmore has ordered. Extra rounds of ammunition have been distributed and they are prepared to answer with lead any argument offered by the terrorist. So great is the fear on the part of some that torch lights are kept burning through the night, both for their own protection and to aid the city night patrols which comb the streets for traces of the incendiary.

LOUISVILLE DETECTIVES PICK OUT FLAWS IN FAIR DIVORCEE'S STORY OF SLAYING

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ing coffee. But unfortunately Thomas' knowledge of chemistry is very limited. The loose powder reduced nothing more than a hisses and a spluttering blue flash which aroused the suspicions of the mother-in-law. She immediately set about ing his hand in the-affair, and son-in-law found himself summ before the police, where he is under arrest for his practical His wife is heaping more coals his head by psing the powder cident as grounds for divorce.

rs. Olive Jones and her daughter, photographed in Mrs. Jones' home, where she declares she shot O. L. Black a suitor, in self-defense Louisville police attempting to dispel the mystery surrounding the killing of O. L. Black in the home of Mrs. Olive Jones, a divorcee, pretty and young, declare that they have uncovered an odd "triangle" angle to the case. Mrs. Jones, who gave herself up to police, declares that she shot Black in self-defense and then maintained a twelve-hour vigil over the body before calling authorities. Police say Black was a suitor and that Mrs. Jones had made plans for a remarriage to her divorced husband, C. H. Jones. They declare they have discovered evidence contradicting Mrs. Jones' self-defense story.

LANSING

Mr. Henry Busch and family and Ph. Bell left last Friday for Fresno, California. r. Busch and family expect to make their future home out there, but Mr. Bell just left to visit relatives and friends but expects to return later on unless he might change his mind when he gets there. Mr. Wm. Terpstra who has been on the sick list for a while is out and around again.

The marriage of Miss Anna Dockweiler, second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dockweiler, Sr. and Mr. George Lorenz, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lorenz, Sr., will take place Saturday evening. Dec. 30th at seven o'clock in the Oak Glen Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Abraham had the pleasure of having their son Martin and Mrs. Abraham's parents and brother Mr. and Mrs. Frank and son George from Belvidere, Ill., spend the holidays with them. Mr. Louis Schultz who has been sick is able to work again. Peter Molnaar Jr., is visiting at home, the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Molnaar at Lansing.

LAFORTE Mrs. Fred Batchelder, wife of a local grocer, is in serious condition following an attack upon her by her husband. Batchelder, while under influence of liquor, it is said, struck her in the head with a large bowl. Batchelder left the city following the occurrence.

TRIES TO BLOW-UP HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW Frenchman Puts Black Powder in Kitchen Stove, but Lands in the Jail.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE PARIS, Dec. 29. Nobody loves a mother-in-law. Monsieur Thomas, a Parisian, who has mother-in-law troubles all his own, thought his star of hope had dawned when he began reading about the frequent explosions of stoves burning anthracite coal. Bright and early one morning he decended to the kitchen and poured a bag of gunpowder into the range before the good old lady had a chance to start the fire for morn-

CRAZED WITH LIQUOR MAN DEFIES DEPUTIES

Officials Use Three Macchine Guns to Force Worker to Leave His Home. INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE STUEBENVILLE, Ohio, Dec. Joseph Jones, a Follansbee, W. mill worker, is under arrest following a two-hour battle with ten Sheriffs' deputies and policemen, which he seriously wounded Deputy Sheriff Harry Jones, of Brooke c ty, W. Va., officials used three machine guns in an effort to force Jones to leave his home. He was finally arrested after being badly wounded. Jones' arrest followed the sw ing out of a warrant by his charging him with forcing her the point of a revolver, to deed property, valued at $30,000, to The man. crazed with liquor.

ricaded himself in his home and fled officers to arrest him. The machine guns were placed on a side near the Jones home. J answered the volleys from the chine guns with revolver fire. WARSAW. Dec. Iceboat race

being held on the lakes of Kosci

county for the first time in his The largest of the craft is o by Robert Hayden, who rece brought the boat here from Ma kuckee lake.

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The Bootlegger's

Ways and Big Profits

Bad

ts

The lazy and dreamy old Nassau that in other days traded in sponges and tropical fruits, is to-day a busy commercial center. The sponge-baths are now used as the small craft of the smugglers to reach the South Atlantic coast of the United States, while vessels of all sizes that range from sea-going tugs to a converted Spanish battle-cruiser, carry the cargoes of rum to New York and the New England coast. In the bar-rooms, at the dining-tables, in the lobbies and on the porches of the hotels and boarding-houses at Nassau, the capital city of the Bahama Islands, the bootleggers and whisky smugglers "talk of their plans, tell of their profits and laugh at Uncle Sam." There, according to Frank K. Dolan, who went to the Bahamas to study the rum-runners's methods for the New York Daily News, "a man is either 'right' or 'queer.' " If a stranger is suspected of being "queer" thought to be a revenue officer, a detective, or some one likely to interfere with the rum-smugglers' operations "he is curtly told to leave town, and in some instances blackjacked and beaten. In THE LITERARY DIGEST this week, December 30th, there is an informative and interesting account of the methods and operations of the whisky smugglers. Among many other news-features of timely interest are:

American Gold to Save Europe Again? Now Comes a "People's Bloc" American Blood and Oil England's Unemployment Plague Niagara Not So Valuable Death's Revelation of a New Author Baptists Enforcing the Golden Rule

Many Interesting Illustrations

Our Transportation Strangling Snags In the Way of a Loan to Germany Austria's New Start In Life How Paper Barrels Are Made Radio Eliminating Sea Distances What Now Replaces Opera and Ballet In Russia Tim Healy and His Ready Tongue Including Humorous Cartoons

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