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Newspaper
Gary Evening Times
Location
Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1933
Page
11
Massachusetts Congressman William Connery Jr of Lynn urges capital and labor boards to set a minimum wage and regulate hours to prevent wage declines with shorter work weeks. He argues some factories can cut hours without cutting pay, and cautions against forcing businesses out of operation while seeking wage stability amid economic shifts.
Majyor John W. Jarancwakh and allies, elected to office, issue a statement thanking voters and pledging to run an efficient administration. They commit to lowering taxes, reducing the 1922 municipal budget, decreasing water rates, and cutting the automobile vehicle tax. Signers include City Clerk Frank Angel and City Treasurer Herbert A. Lamprell, among aldermen. Anton Skiwilerts, third ward alderman, ran as an independent and was the sole non affiliated victor.
Marriage licenses granted here include Theodore Sopkewak of Gary and Miss van Gabrysiak of Chicago. Barry Vrary of Taarsing Hl and Miss Vivian Mack of Calumet City listed as parties to licenses.
Otto Knoerser, chairman of the Old Settlers day feature for Tram monds Golden Anniversary, calls all early residents to a meeting next Monday at 7 10 PM in a Holman avenue room near Muenish couch to plan events.
New Hammond Chamber of Commerce officers were installed at a formal dinner in the chamber auditorium. T. G. Johnson of the Chicago and Calumet District Transit Co. becomes president, succeeding Timothy P. Galvin. Other officers include Dr. Robert R. Gillis as vice president Paul Sprague as second vice president Theodores Moor as treasurer and Edward C. Hackett remaining secretary manager.
Former Circuit Court Judge E Miles Norton of Brown Point will be principal speaker at a Hammond Tin Lincoln club social. Alderman C C McVey, city chairman, will preside as Republicans from Lake County gather to energize support for next year’s municipal election with card games and musical numbers. The event starts promptly at 9 20 p m and invites all Republicans to attend.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon for Grace Pale Wil 64 former publisher of the Ghigo County News in Ribing Sun Indiana. The notice lists her as a longtime figure in local journalism and recalls her leadership at the Ghigo County News during her tenure.
Michigan discussions over a $2 beer tax collide with a fatal accident as Burns, 40, from an itinerant background, and other officials are named in a chaotic scene. The April 20 report notes heated exchanges and a narrow passage of the bill by the state house amid confusion and political maneuvering.
Hammond officials announce a planned Week of June 35 events for the citys fiftieth anniversary. A pageant with up to 600 participants, parades and band concerts are planned with a homecoming for former residents. Mayor Schenert urges broad participation and asks residents to help locate former Hammond residents for invitations.
Hammond residents received word from Charles Nagdeman of the Hammond Currency committee that the status of the Hammond Trade Dollar remains unchanged despite the United States moving off the gold standard. He urged residents to focus on circulating money locally to strengthen the community’s capital and purchasing power.
Marlene Dietrich, German actress, plans to depart soon for Germany from Mollwood, announcing secrecy around her trip. She denies being targeted by more extortion letters threatening her daughter Maria Steker, but says an armed guard to New York could be considered.
Actor Conrad Newell attended the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences meeting as Nagel and the board issued statements signaling formal dissension within the organization.
Governors of Ohio Indiana Illinois and Michigan will be invited to attend the Lake Wa Waatee gathering. Indiana Democrat Editorial association says Sen. Frederick Van Nuys will speak.
Springfield April 24 The Illinois house passed the administration beer control bill proposing a state license fee for retailers a 2 cent a gallon tax on breweries a 200 bond for down state towns and bonding for brewers and manufacturers plus a 500 bond for dealers The measure adds to the retail sales tax but the Senate opposed a 60 state fee for retailers and objected to no local option The senate expected to delay passage for many amendments and the dry faction pressed for changes to limit municipal fees in Chicago and Cook County
Calumet City voters discuss falliffs of Kam vad i Forsecker Finderan group aiding defeat of Mayor Jaranowski. Kamradt wins by about 215 votes over Jaranowski after last minute campaigns and denials of alliances. Felsecker claimed no pact with Finnerans but reports persisted.
Optimism in the steel industry grows as Follansbee West Virginia plant operates near full capacity with about 900 workers. The Steubenville works report 65 percent capacity, while officials from Weirton and Wheeling note improvements. In Youngstown, steel buying in the first half of April rises, per Franklin Parneil of the Youngstown Bean and Table company.
Special to The Times Crown Point Ind April 20 Jaye Ferguson home demonstration agent county leader of 4-H club work travels the county visiting Ainsworth Merrillville Hobart East Lincoln Lowell Eagle Creek Shelby Crown Point and aims to reach more areas She seeks leaders for girls 10 to 14 eligible for 4-H plus and invites interested women to contact Miss Ferguson at Crown Point or by phone Crown Point 390 for details
Suelbyville Indiana April 20 Marry Michaels seventy of Frantefort died at Major Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile collision on state road 29 near here on April 3. Pneumonia hastened his death.
Sam Goldberg a Hammond businessman awaiting trial for alleged federal prohibition law violation faced a court warning on a separate matter. Judge Virgil Whitaker discharged him with a warning for repairing his home without a permit, while informing other homeowners to secure permits first. Goldberg remains free on 3000 bond after bond reduction amid federal scheduling notes.
Two men, Walter James Morrison and Herman Leonard Kordick, are charged with burglarizing Gen Hunt's Calumet City home on Douglas Avenue. Morrison was arrested by Hammond officers and handed to Calumet City Police. Kordick was nabbed in railroad yards by city detectives. Stolen items include ties, suits, hats, blankets, shirts, shoes, a clock, jewelry box, a ring, rug, and glasses.
Two Marmond men and a West Chicagoan are noted for recent U S patent office grants. Henry F Kieckhafer of Hammond received a patent on a canter locating device with one claim. Vanvervyeer Voorhees of Hammond, assigned to Standard Oil, earned a hydrogen production method patent with two claims. Benjamin Burrell of East Chicago obtained a patent on an acresty satilyped pipeline with six unique features.
A collage of brief items mentions Hammond traffic reports light this week, Roy Fate at a Kiwanis luncheon, Downing helping the White Sox open their home season, Herman Harris as a scout organizer, Hazel Race dissatisfied with weather seeking golf suitable conditions, Judge Stachowick’s sleep hopes after campaigns, tax law explanations by Joha Rothrock in Crown Point, Anton Sewiertz eyeing council duties and future repeal talk, Edward Brodner’s reported secret marriage, Tack Holliday’s Calumet summer placement near Wicker Park.
A Hammond chamber drive seeks public donations to fund a six month push to attract visitors to Hammond as World’s Fair HQs. Plans include many highway billboards, directional signs, and three information booths run by trained staff to guide visitors to sights and homes. A Thursday meeting at 2 15 pm invites solicitors to back the effort and secure insurance for the campaign.
Hammond American Legion Post 18 in Missouri has acquired a burial plot in Kimwood Cemetery named The American Legion Rest. Eligible are World War veterans residing in Indiana's First District honorably discharged. For details contact Commander Tom Lewis or Americanization Officer Gregory Bataz. Dedication set for Decoration Day. Gregory Baltas arranging ceremonies.
1400 spectators packed the Hammond High auditorium for the annual Scout entertainment. The strong turnout exceeded the hall capacity while scouts and the Tech band performed as volunteers. Executive J. K. Scott thanked supporters for aiding the fundraising show.
Clarence Stewart, 58, was arrested by Kosciusko and Elkhart county authorities while asleep at his uncle's home near Syracuse on April 20. He and his brother Slinton had escaped from Michigan City's state prison Sunday and were serving one to ten years for larceny.
Indianapolis April 20 The Barnes Coach Co seeks authority to operate a passenger bus service between Jeffersonville and New Albany. The firm asks the Public Service Commission not to act while Public Service Co of Indiana continues traction service between the two cities.
Washington April 20 a house labor committee voted to begin consideration of the administration five day week minimum wage bill. Chairman Connery said action would be speeded to report to the house at the earliest moment. The panel will summon business leaders linked to industrial growth including Henry Ford Gerald Swope Alfred Sloan Franklin Hobbs and Henry Harriman as witnesses along with government officials and labor representatives. The plan would give the labor department power to control production set wage boards and establish a five day eight hour standard with possible 40 year terms for some industries.
A robbery at the Lighthouse filling station in Guthria and Clincage involved white bandits in a Ford coach. Attendant Robert Wattersfield was forced into the car, and cash was taken. He was later freed near Chicago and Cline Avenue as the robbers headed toward Gary.
Church officers in East Hammond discuss a banquet to honor Rev Father Stephen Sapayda of East Chicago who has officiated at St Marys Orthodox church services. Evans hall hosted services Tuesday with Father Sapayda in charge as officials express deep appreciation.
A burglar broke into the Lake County Daley at 6604 Claude Ave Hammond last night by smashing a window to the office and obtained only $1. Police revealed the incident today.
Bridge experts from many midwest cities gathered in Indianapolis for the seventh annual inter club bridge tournament. The three day event is hosted by the Indianapolis Athletic Club with teams from Fort Wayne Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Louisville Detroit and Centralia entering the competition.
Captain Paul Nelson will lecture at the Salvation Army auditorium 598 Late Street Hammond tonight on Joshua the Courageous Leader. The sermon series began with Adam and covers Bible characters, tracing leadership and history. Attendance has been strong and a large crowd is expected tonight.
Winners from the Hammond Day slogan contest were awarded prizes ranging from 2 to 10 dollars. Prizes honored top entries from Galumet region residents with list of 24 recipients including Ervst Vera Prior and Vida Ricts among many Hammond addresses. Next tier includes ten more winners from Hammond and nearby towns with East Chicago Whiting Calumet City Crown Point and Gary listed in participant addresses.
Hammond police seek a woman who passed a fraudulent 24 dollar check at Long Lahor Co dress shop 5253 Hohman avenue Hammond for a dress and received 14 dollars in change. The woman gave the name Mrs Georgs Lynch 68 Freeland avenue Calwat City but no such address exists. The bad check was drawn on Georges Byneh from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Branch 740 Chicago Ill police found Branch 740 listed in Kingsbury New York.
An automobile owned by Ralph Pierce of Highland Ind was stolen from a Sibley Street area lot in Hammond. Indiana license 728 579 1939. Mrs J Rypen reported $20 missing from her home. Police investigated two minor thefts and noted further reports: concrete blocks stolen from 1652 Indianapolis Boulevard and a bike taken from John Beekman at 28 Glengate Avenue yesterday.
Crown Point Indiana April 2 County Agent L E Cutler reports from R L McElvern regional manager U S Crop Production Loan Office that farmers wishing to secure crop loans must file applications by midnight April 28. Applications should not be held if waivers or necessary information are missing and must be sent in before midnight May 1 with papers obtained later. Farmers should visit the county agent's office in Crown Point on Monday or Thursday April 24 or 27.
Hammond Zeta Delta chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa will host a social affair at the Hammond Woman's rink Friday evening with Gary Michigan City Blue Island and LaPorte chapters expected to attend. Arrangements aim for at least 150 attendees and several new members will be pledged from eligible young men at the dance. The ballroom will feature the fraternity colors. The national sergeant at arms is to attend as distinguished guest.
Berlin April 26 Prince Wilhelm eldest son of the former crown prince became engaged to marry a commoner without the knowledge of the kaiser or his parents Major Von Nueidner said Wilhelm informed neither the kaiser nor the family of his intent His engagement is to Fraulein Dorothea Von Salviati of Bonn, a member of the aristocracy but not the old German nobility The move sparks questions of succession and potential for the crown to shift from the Hohenlohe line.
Frances B Slickty of Griffith wed Worrest Bailey Scott at Epworth Memorial church South Bend last Friday noon in a family gathering. Rev J J Hatley officiated with Mrs Sars Paul and other relatives present. The couple plans to live at 2982 Oak Avenue East Chicago after a wedding dinner at the Batley home.
District Governor Chas. Gate announces a Gary district meeting of the Sheet Metal and Warm Air Contractors Association at Robertadale Indiana on May 8. A 6:30 dinner will precede a general meeting with talks on air conditioning led by J. D. Wilder and E. C. Carter. Open to members and non members including manufacturers and engineers. No organizational business will be transacted.
Rothschild and Hirsch begin a weekly feature in The Times called Headlines of Yesterday. The ad invites readers to recall past notable headlines, offering one dollar in merchandise weekly for the best suggested headline. Further details available in tonight's Rothschild and Hirsch advertisement.
An issued legal opinion from General Philip Jols states that poor relief bonds issued since a $1.50 tax levy law are valid. The opinion confirms the act permitting bond issuance is constitutional and no obstacle exists to fixing a tax levy sufficient to retire the bonds. The ruling anticipates the sale of poor relief bonds.
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