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INDIANA HARBOR EAST CHICAGO Page Eight THE HAMMOND TIMES Monday, October 21. 1940 UNION GUSHES WITH FEIK ON REPORT ORDER Teachers' Federation Objects To Classification as a Minority Group Mark Hungarian Reformed Church Birthday Homer Rohm president of the i East Chicago Local No. 511 of the i American Federation of Teachers. took exception to a bulletin issued! by Supt. Roy W.

Feik informing teachers that they will be required to flto reports during the two-day; convention of the Northwestern; Indiana Teachers' association be- cause of the protests of "a few teachers." The bulletin was sent to teachers after the board of education ruled that teachers may attend the convention Thursday and Friday or visit classrooms in other school systems. Fcik asked teachers to file a report In writing on the objectives and observations of the visits. 'Should Be Fres to Chose' "In this mfitter, the local contended that teachers should be as freo to choose their professional organizations as they are their churches, their fraternal tions and their political parties." ILLNESS FATAL Oi! Company Machinist Dies in Parramore Memorial Hospital The 'Heat Is On' If the FEW ON STRIKE, Heat Is Off--Dr. Niblick; Rohm declared. local is not interested in how many or how few belong to any organization so long as they I join of their own We 0 would oppose an edict requiring all teachers to belong to the same ctyirch; likewise, we to 5 forcing teachers into one organiza- 1 tion." Bulletin Flam 2 Rohm was the spokesman fat a 5 committee representing the "Twin City Teachers' union recently when it asked to permit teachers to do other work if they did not desire to attend the con; ventlon.

The bulletin, Rohm pointed out, A came so late that many teachers already had made plans for tho two days. "A large percentage of teachers 8 had paid this year's dues before a knowing that they would be allowed to visit' schools in lieu of the convention," said attending Rohm. I Police Seek Husbandvm I Complaint of His. Wife ''Twin City police today sought 4 Joseph Rydzewski, who was uused by his estranged wife of en-: tering her home at 3902 Euclid I avenue threatening her with a butcher'knife. Rydzewski said her husband broke down a door to enter tho house and later The parade of celebrants in the 50th anniversary Chicago was one observance of Hungarian Reformed churches is which the e- shown nearing the Roosevelt high school in East Chi- speeches, a mas cago yesterday where representatives of three states the program at i joined in special services for the occasion.

East Society in the News Julia Mlchcls Weds Edward Palchmcn In a double ring ceremony yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Holy Ghost, Greek Catholic church, Julia Michels and Joseph Edward Patchman were married by Father John Kostival. Michels, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michels, 4843 Carey street, and Mr. Patchmen, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Patchmen. 4835 Euclid street, were married in a churcn decorated with palms and white gladiolus and the St. Basil's choir provided the music. The bride, who was -given away by her Shiest brother, Nick Michels, wore white satin gown made princess style with a graceful gored skirt and carried white roses, mums and sweet peas.

Her cortege consisted of heir sister-m-law. Mrs. Mary Michels as matron of hoonr; Kathcrinc Hohos, maid of honor, and the Misses Julia Mi- secko, Helen Kipta, Ethel Chunlla and Mary Seschak. The maid and matron of honor wore colonial dressc-s of Gypsy coral -taffeta and carried red flowers and the other attendants wore dancing blue taffeta frocks and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Five-year-old Patsy Langyel, cousin of the groom, was flower girl and nhc bride's-five- year-old cousin, Johnny Taylor, was ring bearer.

Best man for the groom was Frank Cisko and his. ushers were the bride's brothers, John and Patchmen was wearing a black ensemble with matching accessories. Out of town guests present for the service were from Chicago. South Chicago and Whiting. The bride is a graduate of Washington high and is employed with the Wonder Bakery in Hammond.

Mr. Patchmen is also a graduate of Washington school is cm- ployed at Youngstown. Friends Dixons On Anniversary Between the hours of three to five in the afternoon and seven lo ten in the evening, Saturday, 250 friends and relatives called at the R. E. Cadman's home, 1106 Beacon street, to congratulate the D.

Dixons' of 1116 Beacon street, on their 45th wedding anniversary. In a house profusely decorated with baskets and bouquets of flowers sent by friends, the guests were served from a table from which tho Mesdames William Mrs. Cathrine 'Dixon, Edwin Wedgewood. George Clinton. Arthur Schuyler and Miss Lola Funkhouser, poured.

The Dixons' received many gifts to remember the happy occasion. Lillian Shourek Given Shower Miss Lillian Shourek, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Shourek 4421 Homerlce avenue, was giver a bridal shower last night by hei mother at the Holy Ghost churc Stanley Dobosz. 32.

a machinist at the Standard Oi! company and a life long resident of East Chicago died yesterday in the Parramore Memorial hospital in Crown sioner. Point after a long illness. He lived at T19 West 151st street. Surviving arc two brothers. John and Frank, and two sisters, Frances Kramer.

Detroit, and Mrs. Stella Labonc. East Chicago. His wife, the former Rose Stanek. died two years ago.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a. m. in the Mysliwy-Lssniak chapel and at 10 o'clock in St. Stanislaus church i with Rev. Julian Skrzypinski officiating.

The body lies in the united stales cn apel. In addition to Dr. James S. Xiblick. city health commissioner, today reminded property owners that a city requires them to-furnish heat at a minimum temperature of SS degrees Fahrenheit for every room.

Tenants have complained to the health department about imprcp- erly heated homes, he said. Dr. Xiblick urged all property owners to comply witii the city ordinance-1 Those failing to comply with the ordinance are subject to fines not exceeding SIM for each violation; according the health CLEANER SAYS TDOBERTSDALE mittafl 1SWX Working rupted. Says the Owner Of Plant Mr. Paul Hamrovteh of Lake avenue, is enjoying his vacation jjreJtinK acquainted with his new IV 0 bcrn on Wednesday.

Oct. 8. WOt The habv two I-ucile BOY, 16, ADMITS 6 PURSE THEFTS The slrike of employes at the Twin City Cleaners and Dyers in Indians Harbor has not disrupted working; schedule of the plant. i Meyer Rothstein. who operates the i plan: with his brother.

said today. "Most of our workers are satisfied and are willing to work." he 10. and Pauline Joan. Both mother and sou, who was named Paul Andrews are welL Twenty" friends of Mrs. Hmurovich, friends from Chicago.

Hammond and East Chicago gave Mrs. Nnsurovich a stork surprise after was born. The en- the afternoon at a i refreshments i. The" baby received Mr. and, Mrs.

Edward Loeffel of Warwick avenue and their Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kohl! of Hasi- 11 cxi iviau mend Bioiortjd to Stsirwrf ROCK.

insisted. "Only a few employes have spe nt the day on Sun- I day sightseeing. Mrs. Chris Etier of Davis president of Clark-Franklm i PTA recently aUended school cf i instruction presided over by (Hammond Times Photo) drove away in an automobile. Michael Michels and Julius Sako and John Gergacz.

After the ceremony, a reception for 300 guests was held at Sabo hall. When the newlyweds left for a short trip to Mrs. street, Indiana Harbor. When the bride left, she and matching wore a black suit ccessories. Mrs.

Hannah DeBriae, 72 A long illness ended yesterday afternoon with the death of Mrs. Hannah DeBriae, 72. of 721 West i 144th street. East Chicago. Born' evea)ed a confession to Indt- in Coal City.

Mrs. DeBriae Ill- was town guests East Chicago for 40 years was Mrs John Kluga of Otis, Ind. Har w-aiked out. Rothstein assorted he is willing to i sign a contract with the Laundry sCeaners nnd Dye House i International union. Local No.

i5. if i employes want such an agree- atlani, Crunmal Career ends When m. said very other plants have signed contracts with Ihe union. Jack Edwards, union secretary, announced pickets will continue to parade in front of the plant at 3517 Parrish avenue until the management makes the next move. He said tho union called the -strike to obtain salary increases, shorter hours and belter working conditions.

Edwards said workers desire third vice of xs president PTA Woman's Screams Attract Cruising Police Car A Washington high school sophomore's career as a purse thief was Jan. 10. 1S69. a Harbor police today. a resident of i Tne js-vcar-old youth is in jail.

the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, The deceased was a member of the Methodist church and activeTn i Chicago, and a granddaughter. Mr. Maynor was graduated from Helen. Her son is a clerk for Hammond Technical Vocational high school in 1931 and formerly resided in Hammond, where he has a host of friends. He is employed at the Continental Roll and Steel foundry in East Chicago.

Mrs. Maynor, who was graduated from Washington high school in 1934 was feted at pre-nuptial parties arranged by Mrs. R. T. Moe.

3012 Catalpa street. Indiana Harbor, and Mrs. A. J. Kott, 225 Carroll street, Hammond.

facins further questioning by police eonl Ml Rothstein contended Surviving are a son, Harold. East and a uven court sentence. Hii iimuc was not divulged. He was captured by a police squad after snatching a purse from Mrs Estclle Komendat of SS32 Ivy she was walking in 140th his employes arc present conditions. -satisfied with Rothstein accused the union of calling the strike even without notifying workers.

charged men, ularly truck drivers, desire LI 1C 1 i H.3 i i I i the home department of the church. i between Euclid avenue, and rcturn to work but are stopped Women's Club to' Hear Phillip Speak At the Indiana Harbor Women's club opening dinner to be held at Woodmar Country club -Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, Phillip Maxwell, member of the Chicago Tribune editorial staff, and director of the annual Chicagoland music festival, will be guest speaker. He will bring Miss Irma Cooper, winner of the last festival, with him who will give a short musical recital. Program arrangements are being made by the past president. Members of telephone committee are still taking reservations.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. William X. Whear Wednesday at 2 p. rn. in Fife's chapel.

Burial will be in Ridge cemetery. Gary. Alex Netos, 48 Cancer caused the death Saturday of Alex Netos, 48. of 1119 West 144th street. East Chicago, in St.

Catherine's hospital. A resident of this city for 15 years, Netos was a former employe of the International Lead company and was employed as cook during the last two years. The only survivor is a brother, Nick, who also lives in East Chicago. Netos was a member ot the Aristotle and was bom in Greece. Burial in Ridge Lawn cemetery will follow funeral services at 1 p.

m. tomorrow in Fife's chapel with Rev. George Metsis of St. George Greek Orthodox church officiating. The body lies in the chapel.

EAST CHICAGO Greets WENDELL L. I I Tues. Oct. 22nd at 3:45 p. m.

Open Air Meeting Corner of Michigan Ave. at Guthrie Street East Chicago, Indiana Hear the Republican Nominee for President United States EVERYBODY WELCOME East Chicago Republican City Central Committee hall. The 50 guests were served refreshments and games played. On Nov. 10 in a 4 o'clock ceremony at Holy Ghost Catholic church, Miss "Shourelt will marry Sylvester Jonas, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Jonas of Calumet City. Clara Latoski-Tcd Maynor Wed In Simple Ceremony Miss Clara Latoski, daughter of Mrs. Anna Latoski, 3920 Deal street, Indiana Harbor, and Ted Maynor, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Walter May- 3824 Main street. Indiana Harbor, were united in marriage by Rev. George E. Francis in an 11 o'clock service Saturday morning in the Indiana Harbor Methodist church. The bride, tall and blonde, wore a gown of white taffeta trimmed with white velvet.

Her colonial type of headdress' was trimmed with seed pearls. Her corsage was of white roses and baby white 'mifms. As her only attendant, her sister, Miss Helen Latoski. wore an old rose taffeta gown and wore a corsage of pink roses and yellow baby 'mums." Mr. Maynor chose Robert Calinski as his-best man.

Tiunchen for members of the immediate families was held in the bride's home. Mr. and Mrs. Maynor left for a brief honeymoon and will be home to friends at their apartment in 3715 Drummond Meetings Mrs. Fred Sitwell.

Beacon street. will entertain the No Name club tomorrow evening at her home at o'clock. of the Delta Theta Tau sorority will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. David Johns, Beacon street, at 8 o'clock. There will be a regular meeting of the Mary Rebekah lodge members 407 tonight at the Odd Fellows' hall at 8 o'clock.

At this time the Past Noble Grands will be honored. Mrs. Charles Lowe, past noble grand, will be guest and Mrs. Emil Johnson is chairman for the evening. Members of the Women association of the Congregational church will have a program and meeting at the home of Mrs.

Cyril Haugh, 4202 Parrish avenue on Wednesday at 2:15 o'clock. The opening meeting of the afternoon study group of the East Chicago Women's club will be held in the library tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. R. S.

Robinson will be chairman and Mrs. Frank Whitmore, librarian, will be the guest speaker. LESSONS IN Technique In Short Story Public Spelkiac Entertainment for Occuions Tor CU1 I. H. 3047 Mercury Play Producers 3700 MAIN ST.

INDIANA HARBOR by union pickets. Police have been stationed near the plant in anticipation of demonstrations. Edwards, however, said he has instructed the picket in a peaceful and orderly manner. The union will not tolerate violence of any kind, he warned Ivy street, last Friday night. Her screams attracted a cruising police squad and Sergt.

James Stull with Policemen Carl Olsen and Peter Ruffalo. nabbed the high school student as he fled down an The youth admitted that during the last two weeks he robbed five other women of their pucscs. His total loot of S52 was spent, he said, for movies, candy and ice cream. His earlier victims were: Mrs Hazel Huttle of 3820 Elm street, Mrs. M.

A. Oleska of 3934 Elm street, Mrs, Frances Tourkoias of 3406 Elm street. Mrs. M. T.

mcct prices offered by outside so pickets. Rothstein attributed the reduction in wages of employes in clean Ing plants to the slashing of prices. He said Chicago firms have in- vat.ed Indiana territory nnd it is impossibla for plants in this state to continue in business unless they OI o4Utj Ejim niceL Landstiffer of 3736 Euclid avenue. ljcilors and Mrs. Maurice E.

Crites of 1804 --142nd street, wife of the former Lake superior court judge. Mrs. James R. Wright of Calumet avenue. I on Friday for few dsys 1 visit with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur McNamo Madison, Wis. Mrs. Robert Saylor of Lincoln venue is getting along as well as an be expected at the St, Catherne's hospital where she underwent appendectomy last Friday The Robert Akers family of avenue, enjoyed the last vwk-end with relatives in Grand Rapids, Mich, The regular meeting of Golden Star Rebekah lodge will be held he temple on Monday evening. AH.

members are urged to be present. Mildred, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sweetnam of Atchlson avenue, who underwent an appendectomy at the St. Catherine's hospital inTEnst Chicago oiv was reported to be Ketunj? along satisfactorily, Mrs.

Louis Krase -of avenue, will be hostess to the Evening 500 club at her home on Tuesday evening. Bill bbcrmiller of Shcr.dau ttvej nue, spent the last week-end he guest of his sister Alice, who attends Wesley Teachers' college at Bolingeen. Ky. On Saturday they attended the Tennessee Teck foot- URGES STORES TO SHOWJLAGS Indiana Harbor merchants were asked today by Dr. M.

A. Johnson, president of the McKinley Republican club, to display American flags for the visit tomorrow in the Twin City of Wendell L. Willkie. Rcpublica'n nominee for president. Dr.

Johnson said the visit of a presidential candidate to East Chicago should be considered a civic achievement and urged merchants particularly those in Main and Guthrie street and Michigan avenue to display the flag. Merchants, it was learned, were hesitant about decorating windows because of their MAGYAR CHURCH MARKS JUBILEE ADAMS TO BE TOASTMASTER Russell Adams, vice president of the Indiana Council of Teachers unions, and an instructor in Lew Over 1,000 persons attended services yesterday in East Chicago when goldcit anniversary Hungarian Evangelical Reformed churches brated. America was cele- A banquet in the First Magyar Reformed church hall followed and was attended by Dr. Zoltan Baranyi, counsul-general of Hungar- Rev. Joseph Kecskemethy, pastor of the First Magyar church, greeted visitors at outdoor services early in the morning.

The group then moved to the city hall where they were greeted by Mayor Frank Migas. Union services in which pastors from six other cities participated, were held in Roosevelt night at the dinner in Tiobel's restaurant where teachers will hear Irving Kuenzli, secretary of the American Federation of Teachers. Howard B. Hutchinson of East Chicago, general chairman, announced a delegation from the Indianapolis Teachers' by J. C.

Hargcrj president, wil attend the dinner. The program will he 35 minutes long in order to allow those attend ing the dinner to return to Eas Chicago for the evening session the Northwestern Indiana Teachers association convention in Rooso velt auditorium. on the choices between Willkie and President Roosevelt. Clymer, Mr. and son and Bits About Town Folks Mr.

and Mrs. George 2619 Cleveland avenue, had as their dinner guests yesterday, Mr. Clymer's niece and family, Mrs. John Nygren and friend. Miss Shirley Ann Jennings, all of Rockford, Dl.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Forbes were in Crawfordsville.

the past week-end where they attended the homecoming festivities and foot- hall game between Butler univer- ence to assume a INJURED OCT. 12, SWITCHMAN DIES Mrs. Jonn JNygren ana sun aim John Gallas. a switchman at the daughter. Burdette and Mabel and Sinclair Refining company, died to- i Ann lidcnitfll of 111- day in SL Margaret's hospital of injuries suffered Oct.

12 when he was caught between two freight cars at the East Chicago plant. He Hved at 4236 Olcott avenue. Gallas suffered a broken back, fractured ribs and a fractured 1 auditorium latter in the morning. I A massed choir of 150 voices sang East Chicago is one of four cities in which the golden anniversary of the church was celebrated this year. Rev.

Keckemethy also said the First Magyar church celebrated its 33rd anniversary at the same Pastors from Hammond, Whiting Gary, Chicago, Joliet, Flint and Kalamazoo. and East Chicago participated in the ceremonies. Speakers at the union services included Dr. Timothy Lehmanr president of Elmhurst college, and Rev. Barnavas Dienes, president of ball game Between i fractured rios auu sity and Wabash college.

They were pe i is. according to Dr. Stanley H. a.i 4-Ha TV ertft I TJemmrvnrf COT- sity ana waoasn college. jLiivy A pelvis, accoraing tu ui- the guests of their son, James, who skrentnj'.

Hammond deputy cor- is a junior this year and a member i one r. Br. Skrentny said the inques: of the Lambda Chi fraternity. Manj' peasants in the He de France cut their corn with old- fashioned scythes this year. See Wednesday's Paper ior the Announcement of the Opening of Your "Dream House" BARKER'S Arrest 3 Motorists in East Chicago and Harbor Motorists arrested for traffic law violations in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor yesterday included: Joseph Prestomer.

3344 Michi- Igan avenue, no driver's license: Steve Mazrines. 26, of 3S23 Carey i street, driving without proper lights, and YTOliam R- Lynch, 50, of Chicago, speeding. Police reported two minor accidents in which none was hurt. oner. mil be held Saturday.

The deceased was married and resided with his wife, Anna. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The oody was removed to the morgue at 907 West Chicago avenue. the Hungarian synod. Cutler to Talk on 'Rats' East Chicago club mem- ers tomorrow nton will hear Lloyd Cutler, Crown toint, on the subject of "rats" their weekly luncheon meeting, Russell F.

Robinson, president, announced today The meeting will held in the Indiana Harbor Ci-ristian church hall. FURNITURE SAM GOODMAN. 3722 MAIN ST. Phone Indiana Harbor 3174 PARLOR MIRRORS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED WE TAKE PUNISHMENT Your whole parlor muile may look haggard and worn when an YOU need to hare the cushions refilled, with new Marshall oaiU md new felt AH work guaranteed. This Wecfc Cushions SO O4 BefiSed only Umfn Phone lad.Har.226 RUDY'S UPHOLSTERING SHOP 3803 Main St.

Ind. Harbor Hurts Ankle in Fall Steve -Dema. 40. of street. Gflry.

suffered 510-- 28th possibl fractur eof an ankle last nigh a fall in front of 3520 Deodar street Twin City police took the man to St. Catherine's hospital. Radloff of MyrlftO avenue, who for the past two weeun has been confined to her home on account of Illness is slowly recover- The lOU-GlrFs club, will meet on Wednesday evening of this week at a the home of Miss Lucile Dunkirk ot9 119th street- Pinna for their an- i nual Halloween party will be, completed at this time. Mrs. Frank Bnrr of 114th street waa a delightful hostess to the members of her Pinochle club on last Thursday afternoon.

Mary Louise Willis of Atchlson avenue has recovered from a few days' illness and was expecting to return to school today. There is a new disease In war-ridden Europe, the "blnckout head-' ache." It is not imaginary, but affects people who are shortsighted have astlgmaUnm. In the blackouts, their glasses do not help them. DAYS 'TIL ELECTION Vote at You With --But VOTE! EAST CHICAGO JUNIOR CHAMBER Of COMMERCE a Are "EXTRA SAVINGS PROFITS Smile? Housewives, business women -youTI find that placing your here will add to your enjoyment of life! For money invested with us earns an attractive return ertra to buy you little luxuries that mean to much happineM and contentment. Make up your mind now to visit our offices and open an account that offers you more profits more fun yet gives you a high decree pf tafety for your funds.

CURRENT RATE OF DIVIDEND FIRST FEDERAL SAVIHBS LOAN ASSOCIATION EAST CHICAGO CALUMET BUILDING Canwr'of Chicago Arcane and Indianapolis Boulevard tKDIANA HAKiOl 21 If ItOAOWAY fact West of Main.

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