Lake County News Roundup Sparks Local Happenings
McClelland lodge meets Saturday. Wanatah plans a big Fourth celebration, Hobart sits out. Gary plans a $15 000 temple and labels Gary thirsty with 150 saloons. Jaquish funeral in Crown Point. Carlson to Sweden. E J E trains buy 17 locomotives for Kirk yards Gary. Crown Point debate on Parker murder ends with acquittal as insanity shown.
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Lake County Democrat
Gary
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway
Kirk
Lake county board of review starts readjustment of assessments
The Lake county board of review meets in Crown Point to revise township assessments. President W. E. Black presides with Secretary Charles A. Johnson and members Albert Maack, Walter Allman, and James Patterson of Gary. The session lasts 30 days.
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Lake County Board of Review
Crown Point
W. E. Black
Charles A. Johnson
Albert Maack
Walter Allman
James Patterson
Gary
Board of Review
United States Steel Subsidiaries Hold Meeting in Gary
The annual meeting of US Steel subsidiaries with main offices in Gary occurred in Gary. Officers were elected for the Indiana Steel company Gary Land company and Gary Heat Light and Water company. Indiana Steel is capitalized at 20 million dollars with assets about three times that, owning a modern steel plant leased to the Illinois Steel company led by President Buffington.
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United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Indiana Steel Company
Gary Land Company
Gary, Heat Light and Water Company
Illinois Steel Company
Buffington
Valpo Men Win Posts at Sons of Veterans Encampment
Joe Sego of Valpo was elected commander at the state encampment in South Bend. The Valpo delegation also secured Mrs. Cora E. McManiels of Valpo as president of the Ladies Auxiliary.
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Joe Sego
Valpo
Sons of Veterans
South Bend
Cora E. McManiels
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lake county postmasters receive salary increases
The following Lake county postmasters had their salaries raised: W. H. Gostlin Hammond from 3100 to 3200 dollars, J. W. Call Gary from 2500 to 2700, A. G. Lundquist Indiana Harbor from 2300 to 2400, Moses Spectre East Chicago from 2000 to 2300, Eugene Garley Crown Point from 1900 to 2000, and James Nedil Whiting from 1900 to 2000 dollars.
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Lake County
W. H. Gostlin
Hammond
J. W. Call
Gary
A. G. Lundquist
Indiana Harbor
Moses Spectre
East Chicago
Eugene Garley
Crown Point
Parker Cleared in Hammond Slaying Case
George Parker, charged with shooting and killing Mrs. Peter Patent, a Hammond tenant, was found not guilty by a Lake Superior Court jury after five minutes deliberation. Defense argued Parker's responsibility was impaired by drinking and raised insanity defenses.
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George Parker
Peter Patent
Hammond
Lake Superior
Parker
Dudley Buck Memorial Service Program At Methodist Church
Dudley Buck memorial service outline includes Anthem The Heavens Declare and a series of solos duets and choirs led by E K Heyser Choir and Rev W B Servies. The program lists Dudley Buck pieces from The Golden Legend and The American Music Master with performances by Miss Portmess Banks Mrs Werner and others. Community notices follow including local visits and society events.
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Dudley Buck
Methodist Church
Fannie Werner Dudley Buck
W. B. Servies
Israel
Barts
Sweet
Charity
Angie Rossini
Portmess
Banks
Werner Dudley Buck
Mr. Phillips
J. A. Parks
Werner, Servies
Davis
Portaness
Death of Eight-Year-Old Clarence Schreiber
Clarence Schreiber eight year old of South Hammond died Monday night at 5 30 due to tetanus from a foot bruise while running barefoot. He is the son of Mr and Mrs August Schreiber and nephew of Alwin Wild of Hobart.
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Clarence Schreiber
August Schreiber
South Hammond
Alwin Wild
Hobart
Down in Dixie War Drama At Strattan's Opera House
The O E S presented by Valpo amateurs drew a small crowd Monday night. Some scenes showed amateur handling while others were well performed. Hazel Neen Johnson as a southern heiress captivated with grace and expression and stood out as the star. The revival of wartime scenes offered thrilling and poignant moments with a mix of intrigue and romance.
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Down In Dixie
Strattan’s
Opera House
Valpo
Hazel Neen Johnson
Newman and Brahst Buy Jackson 35 Auto in Chicago
Paul Newman traveled to Chicago on Monday with Louis Brahst to obtain the Jackson 35 automobile which he then sold to Brahst. Brahst, a competent mechanic, recognizes a good car and notes the vehicle is a four cylinder, 35 horsepower model priced at 1250 dollars. Brahst is the brother of Mrs. John Green of this place.
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Paul Newman
Chicago
Louis Brahst
Mr. Brahst
John Green
Hobart Wins Third Rural Route Under Crumpacker Aid
Postmaster H. C. Linkhart secures the third rural mail route for Hobart via Congressman Crumpacker. The route, to start after July 1, will serve about 100 families and 400 to 500 people, with funds now ample for extensions. Linkhart is credited for persistent effort in advancing Hobart’s postal service.
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H. C. Linkhart
Hobart
Crumpacker
Wheeler
Linkhart
Valparaiso Law Class Commencement Set for June 22
The Valparaiso University law class holds its annual commencement at the University Auditorium on June 22 with seventy five graduates. The Alumni reception and banquet will follow at the law school.
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Valparaiso University
Brother Rivalry in Lake County Campaign
The Gavit brothers face each other in a split political scene with Frank Gavit of Whiting running as the Republican candidate for state senator while his brother Jon Gavit, Hammond city attorney, chairs the Democratic county SAC-ral committee and must lead a counter campaign.
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Lake County
Gavit Brothers
Frank
Whiting
Jons Gavit
Hammond
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