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Newspaper
Gary Evening Times
Location
Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1933
Page
14
Whiting reports a Young Men's Republican meeting at city hall at 7 20 pm to discuss important business. Alderman John Wargo will preside as poppy sales by veterans aid disabled families and a Pageant of Brides event at the Community Center draws interest.
Police arrested Stanley Veronski 27 of Chicago after he allegedly drove 60 mph on 1st Street at state line. Sergeant Eimer Howerton and Officer Danial Moynihan filed the speeding charge. bail set at 25 dollars. he is to appear in Whiting court this afternoon.
Whiting April 24. Managers met to open the 1933 Junior American Legion Baseball schedule. George Rogers Clark Cubs face the Aces at Whiting Park this afternoon at 4. Tomorrow Public School No 2 meets Clark Sox. Wednesday Public School No 1 plays Immaculate Conception. Thursday Royals vs Pickups. About 120 boys signed up. two Whit ing Post 30 teams will represent in the national tele series with a selection on June 15.
Whiting Scouts plan a Lincoln Trail hike starting April 25 at 5 PM. Transportation by Harry Walker of Whiting Ice and Coal. Troop No. led by A F Wilson will trek to New Salem Park then undertake a 13 mile Lincoln journey begun by Abraham Lincoln. They stay overnight in Springfield and return to Decatur for church and a forest bird hike before concluding the trip.
Whiting set to observe Poppy Day Friday the 19th with memorial poppies to honor World War II and World War I dead. Mrs. Robert Savage of the American Legion auxiliary announces co operation by local organizations and individuals to distribute poppies in the city.
The Lake County grand jury is to indict Mrs Harmon on first degree murder charges over the death of Brant Hammond. Coroner reports say arsenic poisoning suspected as boy suffered chronic stomach issues since last November after Mrs Harmon insured his father. Witnesses allege disputes involving Willian Fox and disputed care arrangements prior to the boy’s hospital death.
A bank robbery ends with bandits fleeing in a car after threatening victims. Cashier Conley fires a warning shot as the bandit car speeds away. Hayward is forced into the back seat while two assailants sit in front and threaten further violence. The loot remains undisclosed.
Rembere of the Caroline club will enjoy a pleasant meeting at the Parthenon theater on Tuesday afternoon Mrs Wilburt Minch of 424 Florence street will entertain for the friends of the Kenwanne club at her home on Tuesday evening Ruthe Nicholas of Jackson avenue will host the Upsilon Tau club meeting Tuesday evening The Single Deck Pinochle club met Saturday with Jr and Mrs Frank Seliger of Detroit avenida Mrs M Pels Lao Smith Leo Smith and George Radford were high in pinochle games About midnight the hostess served refreshments Two weeks hence Mr and Mrs Clair Strokman will entertain for Northente avenue society No further text.
Crown Point reports on Tri Kappa sorority activities in Indianapolis with banquet and tea by Mrs. Paul McNutt, plus local visits and illnesses. Students and staff from Crown Point High travel to Grand Rapids for the national conference of high school orchestra and band. honors awarded, and church league activities noted.
A series of social events and church activities are described. Mary Mega hosts friends on May 1. the Happy Aces club meets with Mildred Watters. Dora May Knauts hosts May 6 with several hostesses and servers. St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid held a game hour and served a luncheon. First Baptist Church notes pledge cards and a procession after morning worship. six people joined at the end, 24 baptized in the evening. Gospel team reports conversions and continued Bible use across services.
Mr and Mrs Earl Howard of Remington Ind announce the birth of a son born April 24 at St Margaret s hospital. The baby weighs pounds and 4 ounces and is named Richard Earl. Mr Howard has a brother De Howard of Mammond. St Margaret s hospital also reports births to Todd Kro s Calumet City a daughter April 22 A L Flacher Jefferson avenues a son April 23 and Ned Yager Avenue D Hegowisch a daughter April 23
The Calumet City Jr Woman's Club will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o clock at Mrs Sam Browe s home 13 W Warren St. Officers election and spring dance plans for Hammond Woman s club May 20th are on the agenda. Members to contribute to the FALTER pantry and social entertainment follows hosted by Mrs Brown and others.
Public Parties led by Mrs G Pepin and Laona Krieger Wil host a public buyce and pinochle event Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln club rooms. Play begins at 2 29 oclock with attractive awards for high scores at close. The Revurity Benefits association will sponsor a second party Thursday evening Apr 25 at the Lincoln club rooms 5139 Hohman street with dancing and prizes for top scores. Public invited.
The Women of the First Baptist church and The Trinity Ladies Aid plan Tuesday and Wednesday meetings at 2 o'clock. The Preyer Band will host a talk titled The Secret of a Happy Life led by Mrs. MT Binder at the church.
Salvation Army headquarters announces a week of activities. Tuesday 6 30 p m Boys Cadet class meets 7 45 p m Salvation service. Wednesday 3 90 p m Ladies Home League under Mrs H Alligon secretary 7 00 p m Vorai octet rehearses with Envoy M Hantton. Fleet and second patrols practice. Thursday 6 79 p m Cadet meet 7 45 p m Salvation service by Captain FE Ghis 4 09 m Rehearsal of chorus brigade. Friday 7 34 p m Junior Band practice 7 00 p m Senior Band rehearsal. Saturday 2 00 p m Band of Love meeting for girls 8 14 3 50 p m Follow Peoples open air meeting at Tohman and Sibley.
Social calendar notices urge all items to be in by 10 o clock Monday for weekly publication. Submit by 10:30 for day-of appearance if possible. Readers are advised to leave contact numbers for editors when unavailable.
A dense list of local organizations in Hammond and surrounding areas announces meetings luncheons and social events. Highlights include the Hammond Woman's Club evening gathering Miz Conroy hosting at Dlolesberger Place and multiple charity and scholastic functions across churches schools and community centers.
The Mothers Study Club of Morton School meets Tuesday at 2 PM with Mrs. Carl Spenrer in charge. The Irving School Mothers Chorus gathers Tuesday at 2 PM in the auditorium under Mrs Mildred Harder. At Woodrow Wilson School last Thursday, Mrs Frank Beccue became club president with Mrs Ray Metvar as vice president, Mrs Gee Lewry as secretary and Mrs Laster Thune as treasurer. a social hour followed.
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon on April 23 discussed Christian Science views on mortality and immortality, citing I Corinthians 15 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy about perfection, sin, and spiritual humanity. Hjalmar Schacht named Germany’s representative for the Washington world problems talks, with the cabinet to set departure date.
Lola Wella, 20, beauty and personality contest winner and Bloomington nursing student, disappeared Feb 27 and was found in the Chillicothe river. An autopsy showed drowning not the cause. a coroner's jury convened as Mae Lockerbitt, the girl’s escort, testified after Kenneth Wells reported a lovers’ quarrel.
In New Fork area markets, the dollar turned up with major European currencies rising. The British pound jumped to 8.88 per dollar, francs and guilders climbed, liré and marks posted gains, and Scandinavian currencies followed the pound higher. The Canadian dollar and Japanese yen also gained modestly.
United Press reports monetary stability as Roosevelt and MacDonald plan currency restoration discussions with experts. Herriot prepares to press for currency stabilization as the Senate weighs the administration plan to curb inflation. The treasury offers a $510 million three year note issue at 7 percent to bolster confidence in financial policies.
Plymouth Indiana April 24 The Marshall county grand jury will meet to examine the case of Hart Cudney 23 once described as a model boy who allegedly confessed to beating his father Lafayette Cudney 69 to death with an iron bar. Sanity questions arose as he showed indifference and claimed no motive. He first stated chicken thieves killed his father but later allegedly confessed.
Heavy profit taking on the bulges cut early sharp rises in wheat on the board of trade at Chicago. Inflation talk dominated and routine news had little effect. Winnipeg wheat showed strength but profit taking limited gains. Wheat finished 1% to 2% higher, corn 0 to 1% higher, oats steady to small gains, and provisions strong. Commission houses bought near the close, absorbing offerings from profit-casting longs.
The report notes profit taking in early sessions with mixed gains in New York and Chicago markets. Bonds rise while equities show volatility. wheat and corn hold modest advances. Chicago livestock reports hogs and cattle firm with steady sheep and higher cotton futures. Liberty bonds and Treasury notes move, with key grain and stock listings from major firms and exchanges.
New York April 14 The stock market absorbed profit taking as trading quieted and prices drifted. Early gains drew speculative buying with large openings, then volumes eased near the close as tickers stayed in step with the market. U S Steel and American Telephone shows momentum but drifted back as selling pressure appeared.
Chicago Stocks report a partial list with May Commonwealth and radio and television shares noted. The fragment lists swift and company items with minimal detail and no clear totals or outcomes.
Chicago market report lists receipts and prices for eggs butter poultry cheese potatoes with steady tone. Egg receipts 128 cases extra fat and firsts. butter mixed grade prices. poultry receipts 18 trucks including fowls ducks geese and turkeys with assorted bids. cheese notes twins longhorns. potatoes on track with 347 car arrivals and 920 car shipments, old stock and rural trading described.
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