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rwiN CITY El EAST CHICAGO INDIANA HARBOR Page Fourteen THE HAMMOND TIMES Wednesday, March 24, 1937. cud Church Services Mar Mm roach of Easter Spe A.pp i HELPS GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE Twin City Social News program was held last night at the W. B. Van Home residence in 142nd street and was an especially fine one for Mrs. Elsie Eaton Becker, talented artist of Chios CHRISTIANS TO JOIN IN G000 THREE INJURED IN TRAFFIC MISHAPS; POLICE ARREST 4 woman stricken on street; dies in nearby home Personals Clubs Notices Items Accepted Until 1 0 A.

M. Phones: East Chicago 2444 and 2445 '1u Si i PRESIDENT WORKS IN HIS SHIRTSLEEVES WARM SPRINGS, March 2. (U.P.) President Roosevelt worked in his shirt Rleevs on the veranda of "The Little White House" today, cleaning up his official mail so he could visit a nearby rural resettlement project this afternoon. One of Mr. Roosevelt's chief concerns is the Detroit automotive strike.

He has been in Indirect touch with the situation there through labor officials in Washington. The resettlement project the president plans to inspect as a government-financed attempt to rehabilitate 187 city relief families with farm backgrounds by establishing them on 25 to 60-acre farms. Tonight he will eat a belated "Thanksgiving dinner" with pa-tients of the Warm Springs Foun- dation to keep alive a custom he instituted years ago. Because he missed his traditional role last year as chief carver at the annual feast he will preside tonight at an Informal buffet supper. KILED BY TRAM Seized with a heart attack while on her way to shop, Mrs.

Robert Fredericks, 4423 Baring avenue, East Chicago, died this morning in the home of William Dickson, 4430 Magoun avenue. Mrs. Fredericks was stricken In front of the Congregational church at 145th and Magoun avenue, and was assisted by Dickson to his home, a short distance away. She died shortly after a physician arrived. Dr.

A. L. Zivich, deputy coroner, pronounced the woman dead and ordered the body removed to Fife's chapeL Mrs. Fredericks Is survived by her husband, Robert; and one son, Robert who is with the navy corps at San Diego, Calif. She was a member of St Mary's church.

Plan Skating Party Members of two clubs sponsored by Katherine House of Indiana Harbor will enjoy a roller skating party at Black Oak next Monday evening. The party will be given by the Pi Delta club in honor of Club Avalanche, the Katherine House sports organization. A new pin for members of Pi Delta has been designed by Charles Fields, it was also announced today. Thieves Steal Watch Thieves entered the home of John Roberts, 4438 Northcote avenue, last night and escaped with a watch and $1 in cash from the trousers of E. J.

Dickson, a roomer. Entrance was gained through the window of Dicksons' room. give A for Any firt constant time a MUNCIE, March 24. (U.P.) A man tentatively lndentified Harold Edstorm, South Bend, killed instantly late yesterday when struck by a Big Four passenger train. DIES OF INJURIES NOBLESVILLE, March 54.

(U.P.) Jack Sailors, 36, Wabash, died at Hamilton county hospital last night from injuries suffered In a head-on collision of two automobiles on U. S. Road 31 south of Carmel Sunday night ent to sing light opera selections. Before Mrs. Becker's vocal selections, Miss Mary Gerstbauer, chairman of the evening, gave a fine resume of the life and works of George Gershwin, Reginald Da Koven, Sigmund Romberg, Rudolph Friml and Victor Herbert The evening was made a well-rounded one by the ballet dancing of Miss Lauer, a student of the McNeil studios.

During the short business session an announcement was made that members will enjoy a theater party on May 5. Mrs. Charles Walsh is chairman of arrangements. Dainty Easter cakes and beverages were served by Mrs. Frank Rathburne, chairman; Mrs.

Frank Dixon and Miss Bess McAnley. The group is anticipating the next meeting for it will be a "kid party" at the Boy Scout hut on April 6. Misses Aulala Fiegle and Jean Tem-pleton are co-chairmen and urge all members to come dressed as children. JGRCLUB Miss Grayce Barron of West Chicago avenue planned an enjoyable evening for her club friend3 who came to her home Monday night. Bunco was the diversion with high scores held by Misses Ruth Weinberg and Alma A.

Bellak. Appointments of pink and green were attractively carried out at the one large table where refreshments were served. Doris Jayne La Chance of Chicago was a welcome guest of the evening. Miss Lillian Burke will be hostess next week. UNEMPLOYED MUST APPLY FOR CARDS Postmaster Frank S.

Dubczak has been asked again by the Social Security board in Washington to remind all unemployed persons to fill out an application for social security account numbers. Applications may be made at the postoffice at Chicago and Kennedy avenues any day from 9 a. m. to 12 o'clock noon. All persons to be hired must have a social security card and those seeking work can avoid delay by filling out blanks immediately.

Information in regard to lost cards or corrections may be secured by calling at the social security office in the postoffice. MANY PRIZES IN EASTER EGG HUNT East Chicago's "Easter Egg hunt which will be held in five parks Saturday morning will be for youngsters 5 to 13 years old. The hunt is being sponsored by the Department of Community Recreation with the cooperation of the Boy Scout organization. Only those 12 years old and under will be eligible for the several prizes which include baskets of eggs and theater passes. Girls on WPA and NYA projects will wrap the eggs Friday.

Boy (Hammond Times PhotoJ Marian Dunbar, East Chicago Girl scout, believes the old adage, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating," as she stands by while Attorney Melvin Spector samples one of the cookies he has purchased from her. The cookies are being delivered this week and orders will be taken until Saturday. Proceeds of the drive will help build the Girl Scout "little house." New Permanent Easter Beauty permanent looks lovely during it few week but the good permanent ia the one that hold its beauty. "Personality" Waves are like that joy for months to come. Next learn the complete satisfaction that "Personality" permanent wave can Three men, one a pedestrian, were injured in Twin City traffic accidents recorded by police during the last 24 hours.

Four motorists were arrested for traffic law violations. Most seriously injured was Martin Ryder, 23, of 4415 Homerlee avenue. His left collar bone was broken and his left leg injured when he ran into the side of a sedan driven by Wiley Berry, 28, of route No. 1, Hammond. The mishap occurred In Indianapolis boulevard at Riley road late yesterday afternoon.

Policeman Clarence Owens witnessed the accident Harry Rothstein, 38, of 4307 Baring avenue, escaped with minor injuries when his auto figured in a collision at Columbus drive and Tod avenue with a sedan driven by Ben Koch, 47, of 5235 State Line avenue, Hammond. After colliding with Koch, Rothstein's machine was crowded Into a truck driven by Gene Alpers, Chicago. Reckless driving charges were lodged against Peter Kirschner, 20, of 4805 McCook avenue, after his sedan crashed into a parked car at 3 a. m. today.

The accident took place in front of 4805 Indianapolis boulevard. The parked car was the property of Keith Spencer of 810 Jefferson street Gary. Kirschner was cut about the mouth. Motorcycle Officer Carl Olson yesterday nabbed two speeding truck drivers in Indianapolis boulevard. They were Ralph Sexton, 21, of 1934 Blossom road, Hammond, and Joe Till, 24, of Chicago.

Hyman Godfrey, 30, of 4339 W. 17th street Chicago, was booked for recskless driving following his arrest by Sergt George W. Dunbar in Indianapolis boulevard. E. C.

MAN DIES OF INJURIES IN PLANT ACCIDENT Michael Lasko, 27, of 5028 Alexander avenue, died of injuries suffered in an accident yesterday afternoon in the Metal and Thermit corporation plant in East Chicago where he was employed as a laborer Further details of the accident were unavailable. Company officials refused to divulge details this morning. Lasko is survived by his wife and two children Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services will probably be held Saturday. The body has been removed to Huber's funeral home. New Jaye Has It ments of yellow cala lilies and burning tapers.

The evening bridge rounds brought worth-while prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed. GAMMA ETA TAU DELTAS MEET AT TARLERS Mrs. Abe Tarler of Grand boule vard was hostess to Gamma chap ter members of Eta Tau Delta sorority last evening with Mrs.

Harry Tarler and Mrs. Bax Blumenfeld as her guests. During the short business meet ing Mrs. Al Echt of Chicago gave a report on the chapter recent par ty given for the orphans at the Daughters of Jacob Day and Night Nursery in Chicago. Three tables of bridge were In play with prizes going to Mrs.

S. Weiner of Whiting, and Mrs. I. Shlensky of Chicago. When refreshments were served Mrs.

Edward Mormelstein of Horn erlee avenue invited members to come to her home in two weeks. BETA GAMMAS TO MEET TOMORROW Beta Gamma Upsilon sorority members are to bring tneir money for the inter-sororitv dance tickets to the regular meeting tomorrow night in the Woman's club rooms. Mrs. W. E.

Boyd is taking reservations. The hostess of tomorrow night's session is Mrs. Dave Williams. LOCAL EP WORTH LEAGUE SUNRISE SERVICE The East Chicago Epworth league is inviting members and friends to attend a six o'clock sunrise Easter service and breakfast at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Rowena Richerson is chairman of devotions and Mary Cheek has charge of breakfast arrangements.

For the occasion appropriate mu sic will be furnished by the club's enrmble. WAMPUS CLUB Mesdames Joseph Gordon, Ernest Gordon and Thomas Gilboe came away with, lovely -nzes when they and other Wampus club members were entertained last night by Mrs. Joseph Warmus of Catalpa street. The hostess used colorful holiday decorations for the refreshment service, with a lovely cake being the center of attraction. In two weeks Mrs.

Joseph Gordon of Deal street will entertain. COMETTE CLUB PLANS MAY DANCE Plans were formulated for a dance at the Elks' ballroom sometime in May when Comette club members met for a regular session Monday night In the Woman's club roomi. Later, hours were spent in pinochle and bunco games. Prize3 for high scores went to Mary Boze and Anne Harris in pinochle, and Jean Rozenski and Kay Petrucha for bunco. Refreshments were served by Rose Saprony, chairman, Mary Arcella, Betty Smith and Sue La Bounty.

The same committee will have charge of the April 12 session. VERHOVAY GIRLS ENJOY EASTER PARTY Monday night Verhovay club members came to the home of Helen Vischack in Whiting for their annual Easter party. Guests for the occasion were Mrs. N. Genisauski, L.

Stevens and A. Vischack. The pleasant time was spent in bunco with prizes going to Mrs. Genisauski, Bernice Gargas and Louise Keller. When the hostess, assisted by Mary Gieslack, served refreshments the four small tables were decorated in Easter colors of orchid and yellow.

WHITING FRIENDS FETE MRS. IL WEINSTEIN Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weinstein, wno nave recently moved into a new residence at 1112 West 148th street from Whiting, were pleasantly surprised Monday night when 35 members of the Whiting Jewish Ladies' Aid came to their home for a house warming. The affair was arranged by Mesdames Lester Appleman, Ben and Sidney Weiner, Lewis.

Goldstein and S. Gurewitz. The evening was spent in card games after which refreshments were served. Mr, and Mrs. Weinstein were pre sented with a very lovely gift.

HARBOR EVENING HOUR HAS MUSICALE Each season the Evening Hour department of the Indiana Harbor Woman's club includes a musicale in its schedule of events. This year's GRETA GANSIXGER TO WED E. GLENN JENNINGS THIS WEEK-END Greta Gansinger, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Gansinger, of 4117 Hemlock street, is busy this week gathering a trousseau and finishing her secretarial work at the Insurance Exchange in Chicago, for she and her fiance, E. Glenn Jennings, who have been engaged for may months, have decided to be married this week-end.

It Is indefi nite at this time whether the ceremony will take place here or in Pittsburgh, where the groom-to-be went last September of accept a position as superintendent of the Laughlin Steel mill's coal strip department. The Jennings family formerly re sided in Fir street, Indiana Harbor, but since Miss Gansinger's intended husband has located in Pittsburgh his mother has been residing with another son, Charles, of Hammond. Several parties have been plan ned for the popular Twin City miss by friends who wish to fete her before she goes east to make her future home. Miss Gansinger is a graduate of Washington high school. BIRTHS SL Catherine's nursery reports the birth of a son to Mrs.

Ed Hanson, of 516 Liberty street. BITS ABOUT TOWN FOLKS Latest reports from Miss Maude Stephens, of Aldis avenue, who-went to Tuscon, several weeks ago for her health, indicate that she is somewhat improved at this time. While-there she is visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Stephens. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Callaghan and Mrs. E. A. Fulton, of St.

Louis, Mo, were house-guests at the H. Boatman residence in 4023 Deal street for the past several days. Kenneth Ansley, of Grand boule vard, left yesterday on a business trip to Greensburg, and Win chester, Ky. He will return to the Twin City the end of the week. The condition of Mrs.

Harry Boyd, who has been seriously ill at her home in 3006 Oak street, Marks, for the past three months, is slight ly improved at this writing. Mrs. H. E. McCrum, of 3310 AK dis avenue, had as her dinner guests last night Mr.

and Mrs. D. W. Dupes and Mrs. Nellie Hughes.

Mrs. W. R. Matthews underwent a tonsilectomy last week-end and is now convalescing at her home and getting along nicely. Henrv Zientara.

a student at Morgan Park Military acamedy in Chicaeo. is eniovmg a 10 days- spring vacation period with his par ents in 3426 Grand boulevard. Mrs. LeRoy Blumenthal, of In dianapolis boulevard underwent an appendectomy at St. Catherine's hospital Sunday.

She is getting along as well as can be expected at this time. The condition of Mrs. Joseph Todd, of 151st street is very grave, St. Catherine's hospital attendants report. Mrs.

Catherine Saunders, of Grand boulevard, is confined to St. Catherine's hospital for treatment. Mr. Frank Callahan, of Fir street is confined to Billings Memorial hospital in Chicago with pneumonia. His condition was not much improved this morning, since he was taken there last week-end.

E. B. LANMANS HOLD DINNER PARTY At this time of the year when the weather is ideal for sociabilities many local hostesses are entertain ing their friends at Informal par ties. Mr. and Mrs.

E. B. Lanman of Aldis avenue, who welcomed twelve guests for dinner and bridge the past week-end, held another such party last night. The one table where friends were seated for dinner at 6:30 was festively decorated in holiday appoint- preach a sermon on the death of Jesus at a special service to be held at 7:45 p. m.

Friday in the Grace English Lutheran church at 905 Chicago avenue. Communion services are scheduled for today and tomorrow morning in the Church of the Good Shepherd, the Rev. W. E. Hoffen-bacher, rector, said today.

Good Friday services will be held from noon until 3 p. m. Personality Beauty Studio. 4621 Indianapolis East Chicago. Phone E.

819 Todny Scouts will act as guards Saturday morning before and during the hunt. OVERCOME BY GAS; MAN REYIYED BY INHALATOR SQUAD Overcome by gas from a kitchen stove which was turned on accidentally, Alex Bartzis, 45, 3732 Deodar street was revived by the in-halator squad of the Indiana Harbor fire department at 7 o'clock this morning. Bartzis was in bed at the time Joseph Jushta, living at the same address, found the room filled with gas. He called Indiana Harbor police, who notified the fire department The Inhalator squad that revived Bartzis after 40 minutes was composed of Jack Nagey, Joe Gazdik and Joe Czuba. Mondo is an African myth spirit which rules hunting.

you. 2 and up They Are Alluring These FRIDAY RITES Friday Worship Services to Be Held from Noon Until 3 P. M. Holy Week in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor will be commemorated with special services, De fining tonight in churches repre sented In and co-operating with the East Chicago Ministers' associa tion. Pastors of several churches today predicted record attendance at services marking the approach of Easter and the close of Lenten period.

Friday, from noon until 3 p. all East Chicago business will cease by official proclamation to permit employed persons to attend worship periods in churches of virtually every denomination. PROCLAMATION "Whereas, March 28, 1937, is Good Friday and the custom of Good Friday religious observance is growing through the United States, and. "Whereas. Good Friday will be observed by appropriate religious services by people of all Christian denominations, "Now, therefore, as Mayor of the City of East Chicago, call upon the people of our city to join in this observance by attending Good Friday worship wherever possible and call upon the executives of stores, firms and industrial plants to grant to such of their employes as may desire the privilege of attending religious services on Good Friday from noon until 3 o'clock.

"Signed. "ANDREW ROONET, "Mayor." Seven 25 minute periods of worship, congregational singing, special music, Bible reading, brief messages and devotions will be held in East Chicago churches cooperating with the East Chicago Ministers association, Friday from 12 o'clock noon until 3 p.m. In East Chicago the services will b-held In the First Methodist church at Chicago and Baring avenues. Speakers will include the Reverends Tibor Toth of the Reformed Hungarian church; Perry D. Avery of the First Congregational church; Frank Bonander of the Evangelical Lutheran church; William N.

Whear of the Methodist church; Arpad Bakay of the Reformed church of Gary; L. T. Lewis of the Antioch Baptist church and Major E. Williams of the Salvation Army. Services In Indiana Harbor will held In the First Christian church in Grand boulevard.

Speakers will be the Reverends F. Clarence Van Buren of St. Mark's A. M. E.

Zion church; G. M. Reid of the Baptist church; Orville P. Manker of the Methodist Episcopal; LeRoy Mitchell of the Zion Baptist church; A. A.

Bolden of the Christian church; Irvine Acheson of the United Presbyterian church; and L. R. Robertson, director of Katherine House. The seven periods of these services wi'l follow the themes suggested by the Seven Words of Christ from the Cross. The worship periods will begin with congregational singing at 12:05 p.

m. and every 25 minutes thereafter throughout th three hour service. The Rev. Martin Carlson, pastor of the Bethel Lutheran church of Gary, will speak on the subject, "'The Cross, a Power," at the special noonday service tomorrow in St. Paul's English Lutheran church at Chicago and Northcote avenues.

Mrs. Lillian Abbett will sing several selections. The Rev. Bertil Edquist of Chesterton spoke at the service at noon today. His subject was, "The Way to Golgotha." Mrs.

Albert Wahl-gren was the soloist. This is the sixth season that these services have been held at the church. Request have been made each year to continue the services, which are being held this year from 12:05 to 12:35 p. m. A special Candle-light Communion service will be held in the First Congregational church Friday eve ning at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev.

Perry D. Avery announced today. During the service special selections will be presented by the choir under the direction of Edward Tritt. A special selection will be presented by Mrs. Harian H.

Mc-Creedy, a concert soloist, who is 'the sister of H. B. Hutchinson of East Chicago. The Reverend Avery will follow with a short talk and the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. The auditorium is to be lighted only by candles, adding to the impressiveness of the service.

Special musical selections are being planned by the choir for Easter Sunday. Plans are being made to decorate the church attractively with flowers. The rite of baptism will be administered to several infants and a large group of young people and adults are to be received into the fellowship of the church. The Reverend Avery will deliver the Easter message. The Rev.

G. M. Reid of the Indiana Harbor Baptist church announces a service at 7:45 o'clock tonight, a communion service at the same hour Thursday night, and a special Good Friday service at 7:45 o'clock. Candidates for baptism on Easter Sunday are asked to meet with the pastor and deacon after any of the evening service. The Rev.

Gustav Mietke will EASTER HAT; Vn no POLICE HOLD TWO IN CUTTING FRAY J. D. Henderson, 4843 McCock avenue and Shield Junkion, 4944 Alexander avenue, were being held today by East Chicago police on open charges following a cutting fray in the alley In the rear of 4823 McCook avenue at 12:30 a. m. today.

Junkion received a cut In his right shoulder in the fray. Both men are locked In the city jaiL 7 It's East Chicago, Ind. Smartly EASTER lJWE'8 4722 They fairly throb with color, bretons, brims, pill boxes. They arc here in every lovely shade, soft as the mist of the morning, and we promise you a big variety to choose from. Let Jaye help you lead the Easter parade in Lake county.

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It's as easy as that! For color variety use different colors of wool. Pillows, scarfs, spreads, and many smaller accessories can be made from this pattern. Pattern 1430 contains a transfer pattern of a basket lO'i by 114 inches two motifs 82 by 1 5 inches and two and two revere motifs 3 14 ty inches, color suggestions, illustrations of all stitches used, detailed quilting directions, and material requirements. Send 1 0 cents in stamps or coin (coin is referred) for this pattern QQ (TiQC TODAY Come In BUDGET PLAN FOR RELIABLE PEOPLE Convenient No Extra Cost A. M.

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