Hammond Merchants Name Officers and Adopt Platform
Hammond Merchants Association members elected officers for 1930 at their first annual meeting and adopted a progressive platform aimed at boosting business and delivering value to customers. The new slate includes President Al Kaufmann and Vice President Davye Semco, with Clarence Minas presiding in Veach’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Merchants Association
Hammond
Big Benauet
North Side
Tish House
al Kaufmann
Davye Semco
Hyman Schneider
Irving Chayken
Richard Brusch
Clarence Minas
Berry Veach
Veach
Temperature readings from Hammond bank building
The thermometer at First Trust and Savings Bank in Hammond reported 30 degrees above zero at 7 30 a m and at noon. Clouds covered the sky at noon with sunrise at 6 59 a m and sunset at 5 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust and Savings Bank
Hammond
Gary Wives Sue Husbands for Divorces
Two Gary wives filed suits for divorce in Hammond Superior Court today against husbands whose affections have turned to other women. Betty Lertzman claims cruel treatment and cites love missiles. Anna Mrak seeks divorce and alimony claiming late hours and another wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Hammond Superior Court
Riverside Park Planned Along Little Calumet in Hammond
Park commissioners announce the sale of an $84 000 bond issue to acquire about 40 acres paralleling the Little Calumet river in Hammond 12th ward The Riverside Park site will be bought from Mundo and Bere farms with a title transfer before week’s end George Geyer is reappointed to the park board by Mayor Schonert The land option covers 39 acres with frontage along Calumet and Columbia avenues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Calumet
12Th Ward
Hammond
Park Commissioners
Riverside Park
Fletcher Trust and Savings Bank of Indianapolis
Park Board
Geyer
George Geyer
Charles O. Schonert
Park Department
Harry F. Glair
James Malo
A. M. Turner
Calumet River
Calumet Avenue
Columbia Avenue
Mundo
Bere
Sixth oil refinery eyed for Hammond East Chicago district
An unnamed nationally important company plans a site survey in the Hammond East Chicago area to locate a sixth refinery in Lake County. Engineers will assess lands taxes and costs as decisions may come within months. Standard Oil of Indiana proposes expanding capital stock and a May annual meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Hammond
Chicago
North Township
Lake County
Standard
Sinclair
Shell
Empire
Bartles-McGuire
Hammond-Whiting
Standard Oil
Whiting
Empire Refining Company
Standard Oil of Indiana
Board of Directors
Edward G. Seubert
Tax Sale Next Monday in Hammond City
Delinquent taxes and assessments totaling about a quarter million dollars will be offered at the semi annual tax sale in Hammond City hall. More than 4 000 properties are listed for the first 1930 sale with an August/September follow up. The average delinquent tax is 50 dollars. The sale begins at 10 o clock in the court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Henry Heckler
Heckler
Gary Railways declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock
The Gary Railways board declares a regular quarterly dividend of 1.80 dollars per share on the outstanding Class A preferred stock. Payment is set for March 1, 1980, to stockholders of record February 20, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Gary Railways Company
High School Exam Draws Quirky Answers in Pueblo
In Pueblo Colorado on February 3 a high school exam elicited humorous responses. One student claimed to kill a butterfly by pinching borax while other answers proposed a misnamed Al Smith as a scientist and Julius Shakespeare as the author of Julius Caesar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
U.P
al Smith
Julius Caesar
Julius Shakespeare
Swanson Demands Swift Action Over Chicago Violence
State's Attorney John A. Swanson pressed Police Commissioner William F. Russell for immediate drastic steps to curb a four day wave of gang murders and bombings in Chicago. Swanson sought a clear report on what is being done and why if any action is lacking.
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Chicago
U.P
John A. Swanson
William F. Russell
Swanson
Russell
Ruth Threatens Retirement Over Salary Demands
Babe Ruth reportedly told associates he might retire if his pay requirements were not met. Edward G. Barrow of the New York Yankees said Ruth's decision is his own and held no new word from Ruth or formal plans, noting no direct communication had been received.
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New York
I.N.S
Babe Ruth
Edward G. Barrow
New York Yankees
Ruth
Barrow
Former President Taft Reported Very Sick Man
Washington February 4 William Howard Taft the former president and chief justice of the Supreme Court returned to the capital in an exhausted weak condition from Asheville North Carolina where he sought strength His physician Dr Francis Hagner said Mr Taft is a very sick man Taft resigned as chief justice sending the letter to President Hoover yesterday He was carried from the Pullman to an automobile with Mrs Taft and nurse Miss Gertrude Manifold nearby onlookers noted his dazed appearance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S.N.S
William Howard Taft
Union Station
Francis Hagner
United States
U. S. Supreme Court
Mr. Taft
Taft
Asheville
N. C
Hos
Rate Experts to Report on Gary Power Rate Fight
Gary council moves to form a three member committee to assist in the rate reduction fight against the Gary Heet Light and Water Co. President Otto Gray will study potential personnel, following a motion by Samuel Cullison of American Bridge Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Heet Light and Water Co
Gary
Otto Gray
Gary Council
Samuel Cullison
American Bridge Co
Steel Corporation
Gray
Indiana World’s Fair Commission Holds First 1933 Meeting
Governor Harry G. Leslie prepares for the Indiana commission’s first 1933 Chicago World’s Fair meeting at the state capital. Perry McCart named to replace the late Jerry Magivan, with A. M. Turner and Kohn Moorman reappointed to the prison board and Sanford M. Keltner named to the State Normal School trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Bureau
State Capital
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry G. Leslie
Indiana Commission
Perry McCart
West Baden Springs
West Baden
Jerry Magivan
Peru
American Circus Corporation
A. M. Turner
Hammond
Kohn Moorman
Knox
State Prison Board
Moorman
Fou
Sanford M. Keltner
Anderson
State Normal School
Hammond Man Speaker to Address Indianapolis Dinner
Harry F. Atwood of Chicago president of the Constitution Educational Association and John B. Maling of Hammond will speak at the twenty sixth annual dinner of the Associated Employers of Indianapolis Tuesday night at the Columbia club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harry F. Atwood
Chicago
The
Constitution Educational Association Inc
John B. Maling
Hammond
Associated Employers of Indianapolis, Inc
Columbia Club
Bandits Grab $12000 From Riverton Bank Robbery
Four bandits armed with drawn guns entered the Riverton State bank in Riverton Illinois forcing four employees to lie on the floor and they gathered about $12 000 in currency before fleeing in a high powered automobile. Police in Taylorville are guarding the highway as the getaway car is believed headed that direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Ill
I.N.S
Riverton State Bank
Taylorville
Honey coats touted as warm weather alternative
Dr H E Barnhard of Indianapolis told delegates at the American Honey Institute convention that eating honey can help keep warmth inside. He argued that "overcoats only hold in the heat the body gives off" and that a honey coat inside is as effective as a woolen coat outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwatereesr
U.P
H. EB. Barnhard
Indianapolis
American Honey Institute
Institute
Barnhard
Three Hammond Couples Granted Divorces by Judges
In Hammond Superior Court this morning three divorces were granted. Ida May Lloyd of 12 Detroit Street is separated from Ora Lloyd on non support and cruel treatment, married April 14 1927 in Chicago Heights. Carl Buse of Summer Street obtained a default decree from May Buse, married December 23 1922, now living on May Street. John Bellamy of Logan Street secured a default decree from Helena Bellamy after she failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Lloyd
Detroit Street
Hammond
Ora
Cleveland
Walter Hammond
Chicago Heights
Carl Buse
Summer Street
May
Buse
May Street
E. W. Johnson
Reiter
John Bellamy
Logan Street
Helena
Harold Hammond
Suit to Mandate Fifield Accept Gary Bank Papers
A suit filed in Indianapolis seeks to compel Secretary of State Otto G. Fifield to file the incorporation papers of Citizens State Bank of Gary. The petition alleges repeated refusals since the bank's organization last April, violating state banking law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Otto G. Fifield
Citizens State Bank of
Gary
Fifield
Grant Sues for Divorce and Custody in Hammond
Mrs. Cora Grant of 428 Ash Street Hammond sues Harold Grant for divorce claiming affair with other women. They married May 29 1923 separated December 8 1929 and have three children. She asks for $15 weekly support and custody of the children during proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Grant
Ash Street
Hammond
Harold
Grant
Boston Restaurant Company Inc Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Gary based Boston Restaurant company Inc name George Theoharis Orestis Kehagias and James Theoharis as initial directors. Plan calls for 600 shares at 50 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U.P
Boston Restaurant Company, Inc
Gary
George Theoharis
Orestis Kehagias
James Theoharis
Woman breaks leg in fall on icy Hammond steps
Mrs. Lee V. Cannon of 1639 Van Buren street Hammond suffered a double fracture of her left leg yesterday morning after slipping on icy steps at the home of Mrs. James Jones, 1629 Van Buren street. The injury was found below the knee at St Margaret's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee V. Cannon
van Buren Street
Hammond
James Jones
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Liner George Washington Passengers Injured in Severe Seas
The United States liner George Washington arrived at Hoboken after a three day delay as the most violent seas in years caused injuries to fifteen crew and passengers onboard. The ship reported nine injuries among the crew during the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
United States
George Washington
Hoboken
Oakland minister confesses to three 1921 robberies
James Tolan, an ordained minister, surrendered to police in Oakland and admitted committing three robberies in Los Angeles in 1921. He said he served a prison sentence in Washington state for Seattle robberies and identified affiliations with several church groups in Indiana Tennessee and Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
I.N.S
James Tolan
Los Angeles
Washington State
Seattle
Tolan
Th Methodist Evangelical Association
Despondent East Chicago Woman Tries Self Harm
Mrs. Nettie Moore aged 46 of 4723 Magoun Avenue East Chicago attempted suicide by cutting her throat in a moment of despondency. She cut twice before her husband found her and she is now recovering at St Catherine's hospital with medical aid and sympathetic support from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lertzman
Washington Street
Gary
Maurice
Walgreen
Nettie Moore
Magoun Avenue
Chicago
J. Moore
St. Catherine's Hospital
U S Files Suits for Collection of Liquor Taxes
The government sues East Chicago operator George Luchich for 2042.19 and Porter county road house owner Edward Goedert for 2374.58 over delinquent liquor taxes penalties and unlawful sale. A separate request seeks permission to sell an old Ford truck and 30 bags of corn sugar seized Dec 28 from a barn area near Valparaiso as part of the case. The sugar and auto were linked to concealment by Paul Chico and James Palazzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Coedert
Goedert
Porter County
Sager’s Road
Valparaiso
U. S
John Barnhart
Campbell Street Road
Ind
Paul Chico
James Palazzo
Continued Cold Takes Heavy Toll on Livestock in Lawton
Lawton Oklahoma reports severe cold causing major losses to cattle owners. One farmer counted 22 head of cattle dead amid the ongoing freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
U.P
Ex-Bailiff Dismissed by Whiting Safety Board
Whiting. Feb 4 Police Officer Andrew Wawrzyniak long time bailiff of the Whiting City Court was dismissed from the Whiting police force by the Board of Safety at its meeting. No reasons were released though it is said the action was automatic after Paul Jancek was appointed bailiff by City Judge Charles Peres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Andrew Wawrzyniak
Whiting City Comet
Whiting Board of Safety
James Nejd
al Gondon
Mike Hannon
Safety Board
Wawrzyniak
Paul Jancek
Charles 58. Peres
Clay C. Collins
Collins
T. Joseph Sullivan
Calumet Rys Elect New Directors
Calumet Railways Inc. held its first meeting to elect a nine member board with equal representation from East Chicago Whiting and Hammond. Directors named include F A Lorenz Jr Charles H True J W W Fetterhoff Joy E Green Carl Kaufmann Howard J Gescheidler W Chase Moise DellPlain Samuel Insull Jr. Minority holders Chase DellPlain and Insull Jr. are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Chicago
Whiting
Hammond
Calumet Railways, Inc
F. A. Lorenz, Jr
Ebast Chicago
Charles H. True
J. W W. Fetterhoff
Joy E. Green
Carl Kaufmann
Howard J. Gescheidler
Hammond, Co
W. Chase
Gary
Moisé DellPlain
Samuel Insull, Jr
Chase
DellPlain
Insull, Jr
LIEPES PROPOSES GAS PIPING TO JASPER SANDS
Richard Lieber director of the state conservation commission outlined a plan to renovate exhausted Jasper county gas sands by capturing gas from Lake county steel mills and piping it into the old Jasper Gas field. He said the Jasper sands are perfect reservoirs and storage would require forcing gas into the sands and a second line for a gauge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Jasper County
Lake County
Jasper
Richard Lieber
State Conservation Commission
Lieber
Hale
Four New Deaths From Meningitis Reported in Indiana
United Press notes renewed precautions after a weekend toll of four meningitis deaths across three localities. Victims include Miss Mary Doane near Williams, Edwin Merrill Fields 28 of Linton, Picard Bryant 17 of Connersville, and Vivian Bentley 8 of Indianapolis. One new case in Jeffersonville and two in Indianapolis were also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indiana
Mary Doane
Williams
Edwin Merrill Fields
Linton
Picard Bryant
Connersville
Vivian Bentley
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
East Chicago Man Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
James T. McFatridge of 4811 Euclid Avenue East Chicago filed voluntary bankruptcy schedules with the Hammond U S district court deputy clerk. He lists assets at 362 dollars and unsecured claims of 1 581 56 against debts of 1 591 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. McFatridge
Euclid Avenue
East
Chicago
U. S. District Court of
Hammond
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Better Business Bureau
Hammond Merchant Associat
AL Kaurfmann
Anna Mrak
Taney
George
Mrak
Stiles and
Reynolds
Twelfth Ward
Little Calumet River
Charles E. Hughes
Citizen’s Committee
Bandits
Gary Cafe
Onan
U.S
George Luchich
Oliver AM. Loomis
Calumet Rys
Liepes
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