Gary Plans World's Finest Inland Harbor by U S Steel
U S Steel seeks congressional permission to build half mile long lake slips at Gary into a vast inland harbor. The plan includes dredging hundreds of acres, steel and concrete docks, electric cranes, and a twenty five foot depth to handle larger lake freighters. The project aims to create the finest fresh water harbor, with railroad tracks along the slips for efficient transfer of steel, ore and cargo.
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Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gumnacker
Interstate Commerce Committee
Steel
Indiana
Steel Corporation
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Crumpacker
Steel Company
Narrow Escape From Fire In Paul Newman Store
Paul Newman narrowly escaped serious burns after a defective gasoline fire pot ignited a blaze in his store last week. He worked with vigor to extinguish the flames using two chemical extinguishers and removed the pot from the building, saving the stock from heavy loss.
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Paul Newman
Paul
Mr. Newman
Alumni Officers Elected and May Banquet Planned
An alumni meeting was held in the high school room Friday evening. Officers elected include President Oliver Bullock, Vice-President Lillie Rose, Secretary Emily Bracken, and Treasurer Etta Bullock. The banquet is set for May 26. Commencement exercises are May 24 and class day May 28.
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Oliver Bullock
Lillie Rose
Emily Bracken
Etta Bullock
Married Couples Dance Set for May 14 in Ainsworth Hall
A married people's dance postponed from April 16 will be held Saturday evening May 14 in Ainsworth hall. Everyone is welcome and a 2 good time is assured with refreshments served.
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Ainsworth Hall
Dance at L Starsiak's Place in New Chicago Saturday
A Saturday evening event invites all residents to a dance at L Starsiak's home in New Chicago on May 21. The notice specifies an open invitation for community enjoyment.
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New Chicago
L. Starsiak’s
Notable Local Visitors and Town Notes in Hobart
A roundup of residents and visitors with Chicago and Gary connections, including Father Hoff, Miss Ura Halstead, Jake Ittle, Dr. F H Werner, Andrew Melin, W H Makutchan, and attorney Fetterer. Reports cover court matters, repairs to the Odd Fellows building, Memorial Day plans, medical incidents, and pension vouchers totaling 1,672 for local veterans.
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Father Hoff
Chicago
Ura Halstead
Gary
William Scharbach
Jake Ittle
F. H. Werner
Andrew Melin
W. H. Makutchan
Roller Bearing Co
Fetterer
Hammond
Superior Court
R. R. Peddicord
Crown Point
Wm. Wilson
Odd Fellows Building
Anderson
Hobert
R. R. Deddicord
Misa Lille Meren
Mss
Dallas Palmer
Geo. Dommons
Mierriffville
Maus
Jay Halstead
W. H. Mathews
Squire Mathews
Local notices and social updates from Hobart and Gary
Thompson and Beltzhover and J J Wood advertise showy window displays for Toasted Corn Flakes. J F Vordermark of Gary, Tippecanoe Securities Co., visited on political matters. Miss Kate Wallace of Evansville died from a cocklebur choking incident. Bids awarded for Griffith school building at 9340 to Cole Hodgett. May Stratton dance at Stratton’s Opera House drew about 30 couples with Beach’s orchestra. Wm Scharbach reports brisk lumber trade for Hobart Miller Knox Fraternity and Englehart buildings. Wealthy landowner Richard Huncheon died in Laporte. estate valued at 150000 to Catholic institutions. Edward Wolfe of Rushville attended McClelland lodge F and AM, complimenting officers. M W Cowlen, formerly Hobart, now Nebraska, recalls Gettysburg battle.
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Kate Wallace
Evansville
Ind
Griffith
Gary
Cole & Hodgett
Stratton
Beach
Hobart
Miller
Wm. Scharbach
Knox
Fraternity
Englehart
Scharbach
Richard Huncheon
Indiana
Laporte
Edward Wolfe
Rushville
McClelland Lodge
Wolfe
Halley Comet Ball Planned by W H Colts Club at Rus sells Hall
The W H Colts baseball club announces a Halley Comet ball at Rus sells hall Griffith on Wednesday evening May 18. Music will be provided and refreshments served. Prizes include cigars for gentlemen and chocolates for ladies. Admission 60 cents a couple. Manager Wm Halfmen invites all to attend.
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W. H. Colt’s Baseball Club
Russell’s Hall
Griffith
Wm. Halfmen
Mgr
Van Horne Nominated in Gary Joint Republican Caucus
On the third ballot at the Gary convention W B Van Horne of Indiana Harbor won the joint Lake and Newton counties seat for representative. Final Newton votes favored Lyons as Moe failed to unite opposing delegates while Frank N Gavit and District Chairman Hickey spoke in support of Beveridge Crumpacker.
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Gary
W. B. van Horne
Indiana Harbor
Lake
Newton Counties
van Horne
Moe
Lyons
Ingwald Moe
Newton County
FP. R. Senaar, Jr
W. W. Gilman
Arthur Schutz
Hammond
Jones
Hembroff
Schlieker
East Chicago
Gilman
Schaaf
Lake County
Granger
Cedar Creek
Frank N. Gavit
Beveridge
Crumpacker
Hickey
Last Hobart M W A Dance Set For May 28
The Hobart Camp No 5202 M W of A invites with Sterling orchestra performing at the I O O F hall Hobart on Saturday evening May 28. Admission 75 cents with ladies free. Committee members include Wm M Tyler Louis Tree and J B Johnson.
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Hobart Camp
I. 0
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services
The church lists services and activities led by Pastor V. B. Servies. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. preaching, 2:30 p.m. preaching, 6:45 p.m. Junior League, 7:30 p.m. Epworth League, midweek prayer Thursday 7:30 p.m.
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Epworth
V. B. Servies
Sunday Mass Schedule Promises Welcome Services
The notice lists a schedule of religious services including Low Mass at 7 45 a m High Mass at 10 a m Sunday School at 2 30 p m and Vespers with Benediction at 3 p m. Father Wm Hoff is identified as the pastor and invites everyone to attend.
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Wm. Hoff
Sunday Schedule At First Baptist Church
At 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Preaching Service and 7 30 p m Preaching Service conducted by Pastor A A Brown the church announces services.
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A. A. Brown
Church Schedule and Org Meeting Noted
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m mark the worship. Epworth League at 7 p m and another preaching service at 7 30 p m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 o clock led by Otto A Johnson.
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Epworth League
Otto A. Johnson
Unitarian Sunday Schedule Given
The notice lists Unitarian services at 10 30 a m Sunday School and a Christian Indians of Portage Two Sunday School at 9 45 a m with an 11 a m preaching service and 7 30 p m preaching service All are welcome.
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Unitarian
Christian Ind
Portage Two
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Earle
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A. J. Swanson
Main Street
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U. S. Steel Corporation
Mission of
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Mike
Ainsworth
L. E. Barnes
G. Norton
South Main Street
Henry Fasel
Friedrich
Attorney Fetterer
Odd Fellows Hall
Mabel Reynolds
Harry Parker
Tom Michelsen
Charles Niksch
Ruth Nitehman
John Jacobs
Elsie Dowell
Wm. Jahnke
Albert Johnson
Servies
John
Eva Deutsche
John Foley
Ruth Rifenburge
Bessie Seoffern
South Bend
Ruth Nitchmen
Baughton
Amos Cooper
Henry Cooper
George E. Small
Nannetta Mutgeacker
Wheeler
J. M. Gelston
Gilbert Bullock
U. S. Navy
Bullock
Lake County Star
Brother Wheeler
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Pension Department
Emerson School
Gary, Indiana
W. A. Wirt
Halley
M. W. of
A. Dance
Methodist
Catholic
EK. F. Scheddell
Jackson Automobiles
Ason Model
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General Hardware and Sporting Goods
Hobart, Indiana
W. H. Gardner
Walter G. Black
Hobart Bakery
Siegfried Baumer
Mainstreet
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