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Newspaper
Gary Evening Times
Location
Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1933
Page
10
James Richards, 49, father of five, leaped from his Tod Avenue porch with rope around his neck but fell short of the beam. Neighbors cut the rope, he was treated at St Catherine's hospital, and police say despondency over unemployment and his children's future drove the act.
Ras Frances Martin, evangelist of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church of the Nebraska conference, opened a one day revival at St Mark's Church at 4939 Deodar Street. Public invited to hear Rev Martin each evening.
Washington report profiles Senator Olmer Thomas a Oklahoma Democrat dubbed the Little Father of Inflation He championed inflation policies until his White House intro to the administration program His backstory covers a farm in Indiana late career moves and a shift from politics to Washington cab driving with a brief wry anecdote about a former Republican associate now driving a cab for Rossevels era context.
A pair of break ins last night at 1212 Beacon damaged the Harely residence. Thieves took a five dollar book of fair tickets and a collection of old coins valued at six fifty in cash, along with some money left for sights.
Twin City members of the Smaak Waiton league plan a 8 o clock meeting Tuesday May 2 at Long's hall over Millikan's Sport shop in Hammond. Speaker Gal Johnson editor of Outdoor America will address the gathering and a program of hunting and fishing films and tides will be shown.
V F W Post 1257 will meet weekly at permanent headquarters in the Verdon ballroom renamed from M R ballroom. Meetings will be every Tuesday night starting tomorrow with initiation of candidates and news from national headquarters and Washington read at the gathering.
East Chicago social column notes guests and residents at St Catherine's hospital with updates on surgeries illnesses and recoveries. It also covers joint rehearsals for a music festival and various local club parties and upcoming dances at Memorial hall and Elks club.
East Chicago Tri Kappa members held a four day convention with reports from officers and committees. A pageant The Romance of the Bridal Dress Through the Ages was staged by Mrs Minna Schmidt, with 33 Tri Kappas modeling gowns. Lorna Doone Jackson performed Friday night in the Riley room. Governor McNutt and wife led the grand march at the dinner and ball. Catherine Turney Garten spoke on two book reviews Saturday morning. A 30-piece painting collection was displayed in the convention hall. The event closed with a governor’s mansion tea Saturday afternoon and Mrs McNutt hosted. Schafer was re-elected grand president.
Rose Hlolasky of 5020 Alexander avenue sustained bruises to head and body after a vehicle struck her on Kennedy avenue near the Grand Calumet river while walking with a group. Donald Smith of 65 Stats street Hammond was blinded by headlights and failed to see the pedestrians. The girl received medical attention and was taken home.
Knights of Pythian members from all East Chicago districts are asked to attend a district meeting at Hammond lodge tonight at 7. The Indiana grand chancellor and other grand lodge officers will be present to discuss important matters.
Public invited to evening services at East Chicago Church of the Nazarene 511 160th Street. Speakers include Rev T W Willingham president of Olivet College and Rev J W Montgomery district superintendent with special musical by the Monroe Brothers. Farmers Alliance founded 1878 in Texas for cooperation against cattle thieves.
The Moose Booster club district conference on April 23 in Hammond East Chicago Whiting Gary and Gary area members, led by Senior Regent Mary Brown, concluded with a banquet and spirited toasts. District officers and attendees praised service, with Hast Chicago winning attendance honors and future conferences named.
The Northside Democratic clan will meet tonight at the headquarters located at 143rd and Ted Avenue. The site is not active as a political HQ but serves as a community center for members to unite during afternoons and evenings.
A Newell car overturned at the dangerous 141st street and Kennedy avenue junction in Hammond. The vehicle was demolished in the accident, but no injuries were reported.
Indiana youths Richard Beamer and Junior Gerhart are recommended for Carnegie Hero Fund awards for risking their lives Sept 14 to rescue two men from a capsized boat on Take Maxinkuckee. The rescue followed long waves and two hours of peril as the men clung to a capsized craft.
In Springfield Ui on April 24 N.S. Probate Court Clerk Clark L. Bird forwards a receipt for 5.45 to Hubert Le Williams of Detroit Michigan. The funds relate to unsettled estate matters of Abraham Lincoln. A collision involving George H. Rundle was noted as a near accident.
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