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PENTERM FOR KILLER Slug, Rob Att'y Brewer 3 CENTS PER COPY LATEST NEWS VOL. II, NO. 18 136 NEGROES ARE NABBED HERE BY POLICE LAST FEB. Total Of All Races Jailed Is 495; No Arrests For Homicides Here Out of a total of 495 persons who became guests of the city during the month of February, 136 were of Negro extraction, according to a monthly report just released by the bureau of identification. There were no killings of Negroes by Negroes during the month past. In fact, there was only one assault and battery charge lodged against an Aframerican, while eight white Americans were held out of a total of 14 which included other nationalities. Only two cases of concealed weapons were reported. In accordance with the general custom, more people of color were picked up as suspects than for anything else. 32 being jailed on that ground alone. Drunkenness was second on the list with a total of 17 arrests and gambling third with a total of 15 Negroes. Some of the other charges and total arrests follow. Charges Negro White Tot. Misconduct 6 0 9 Perjury 1 0 1 Burglary 0 1 1 Pandering 0 0 1 Demented 2 2 4 Larceny 8 1 11 Prostitution 4 0 9 Rape 1 0 2 Robbery 0 0 7 Liquor Law 9 1 49 Suspect 32 19 118 Gambling 15 0 15 Drunk 17 10 79 THE WISEST CRACKS IN AMERICA MUST HELLO, EVERYBODY! Since President Hoover at his inauguration claimed that he was going to enforce prohibition, bootleggers have started getting six pints to the quart instead of the customary four. If there is ever a water shortage in the United States, bootleg whiskey will have to go. There’s probably more water in milk and whiskey than in two tons of wild-cat oil stock. Anyway, we won't believe probi- tion is here until we hear of funds be- ring raised to build a Home for Desti- tute Bootleggers. OF WHOM IS HE SPEAKING? Dear F. M. D.: Far be it from me to deal in personalities as my special field is poetry, but there are times when I feel as if it is necessary for me to take note of his things. To be specific, I believe spring is here as that there lawyer has changed his male zippers for spats and his fur head piece for a roll brim hat. —Marshmallows. PEOPLE USED TO COMMIT SUICIDE BY SHOOTING THEMSELVES WITH GUNS. NOWADAYS THEY MERELY MOVE TO CHICAGO. We have a man whom we should like to see given a place in President Hoover's cabinet. He is Joe Sniffletree of his, Minn. His life is a record of achievement. He started his business career as president of the Last National bank of his home town and after only a few months of service in that capacity had been promoted to the position of office boy. At the age of 35, he learned the fundamental success secret of modern business: never let work interfere with golf. It is such a man as this that we suggest for secretary of the treasury, even if Mellon has to be cut out entirely. LIMERICK There was an old man from Gantree So very, very skinny and so lean That when he was at rest His back touched his chest And sidewise he couldn't be seen. A SLIGHT MISTAKE Hot Stuff: Eye is done had an insult last week cause when one of my lodge brothers died eye went over to The GARY AMERICAN INDIANA'S GREATEST COLORED NEWSPAPER A. B. Whitlock Fifth ward councilman, who has just announced that he would be a candidate to succeed himself in the primary election on May 7. MANY APPLY AT FREE CLINIC OF ST. PAUL'S Its start held up one week because the board of directors was not known and applicants could not get permits from them, the St. Paul Baptist church free dental clinic, scheduled to start last Saturday in the offices of Dr. Leroy W. Bingham, 1548 Broadway, the dentist in charge, will be held Saturday at the same place from nine o'clock forenoon to one. his do-mi-cile with the in-ten-shun of con-so-ling the famly an as eye stood on on the porch waitin 4 sumbody to on the door a couple undertakers came there an looks at me an says, this crepe won't do, we is got 2 git sum knot so black. Eye didn't no at fust what they was talkin about then eyu sed-denly understands they is talkin bout me. Now eye knows eyes is dark but ain't no-bod-y gut no business mis-tak-in me 4 any crepe. As evah —Dirty Twelve. LOOKS FUNNY TO US Dear F. M. D.: Pass this on to Weary Willie will you before the boy friend learns about it and gives the Weary one plenty of sleep as he (the boy friend) is a long drink of water and weighs 220 pounds. I am a nice little girl and love my home. I am interested in only one man and am not to be tempted at all. No amount of money could buy my heart. —Dolores Del Pondo. P. S. Tell me, F. M. D., is Weary Willie good looking? Has he got any money and does he own a car? Not that it means anything but I am just curious, you understand. TO A FRIEND FAR AWAY I'd like to write you a letter every day but I wouldn't know what to say It's either raining or it isn't the cat has had kittens or it hasn't I might say I'm lonesome but you've heard that before and so until we have a western sunrise or the angel Gabriel serenades us I fear there'll be nothing much to write unless I say I'm lonesome and you've heard that before. —Sony Boy. WE WISH TO INFORM OUR READERS THAT MR. ROCKEFEL LER DID NOT SING "HAIL, HAIL THE GANG'S OIL HERE" TO MR STEWART AT WHITING A FEW NIGHTS AGO. Minute Biographies Sam Murpleberry—born in Family Wash., 1878—just elected to the house of representatives—plans to introduce a bill providing a bounty of three dollars a head for anybody dragged in (Continued on Page 2) First Baptist Play a Hit DE MOTTE FALLS BEFORE BLUES TO TUNE OF 31 TO 16 DE MOTTE FALLS BEFORE BLUES TO TUNE OF 31 TO 16 Pulaski Five Avenges Only Defeat Of Whole Season In One-Sided Game By RAYMOND HARPER. In a game that by contrast made the local boys seem almost unbeatable, the Pulaski Royal Blues romped over the visiting De Motte Independents at Froebel gymnasium, Thursday night, a white basket shooting aggregation from southern Indiana taking the thick end of a 31 to 16 score. This defeat of the visitors was ample vengeance for the 33 to 24 defeat handed the Royal Blues in November at De Motte, the only loss of a season in which Detroit A. C., Tuskegee, the Belvides of Chicago, and the Roosevelt Annex Wonders were met and sent back home with the little end of a final score. B. Bol, elongated center of the visitors, made the first score when the game was only a few minutes old. Almost immediately afterward Robinson of the Pulaski team snapped in a field goal, and after that the local team got in the lead and stayed. At the end of the first half, the score stood: Blues 17, De Motte 5. Mitchell High Point Man "Long Joe" Mitchell, Pulaski center, played a stellar role, making five field goals, with Robinson, his team mate at right forward, knocking in four. B. Bol of the visitors was high point man for his side, scoring eight points from field goals and an additional two by the free throw route. If the visitors played no better Thursday night than they did in November, the Royal Blues must have improved gigantically with time as they made the De Motte court five look like a bunch of amateurs. They were unable to find the basket and their team work was faulty. The two Bol brothers were easily the mainstays of both offense and defense, but the close guarding of Harris and Capt. Byrd caused them to tire and try desperate long shots at the basket. The game was too one-sided to be really interesting. It made the local aggregation, although good, seem much better than they probably are. But they are hard to beat, and if it were possible for them to play together for a few more seasons, they should turn out a team second to none in the country. Jazzin' The News (The week's news in verse) By F. MARSHALL DAVIS Gets prison term for killing, shot innocent man in fight Robbers waylay lawyer in street that's far from light J. E. Reddix, C. N. Green Of Gary Play Stellar Roles Although it was ten o'clock when the curtain rose on the first act of "A Sin Against Society" a play presented by the Pro-Busso club of Chicago and Gary, Tuesday evening at First Baptist church, those who attended felt rewarded for their attendance and patience, although several had to leave before the play started. It was later explained that an automobile mishap enroute brought about the delay. But the principals were none the worse for their unlucky beginning and displayed strong evidence of real talent in their performance. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1929 I FC Att Talented Singer A.N.P. Miss Abble Mitchell After many years of success as an actress, Miss Williams prepares to ascend to new heights as an operatic star. In a concert given in Chicago recently, she was highly praised by critics. A. B. WHITLOCK SEEKS COUNCIL RENOMINATION Fifth Ward Alderman Well Known Nationally; Has Enviable Record Arthur B. Whitlock, pioneer resident of Gary, today formally announced his candidacy on the Republican ticket for alderman of the fifth ward, at the city primary election, May 7. Mr. Whitlock is probably one of the best known men in Lake county and Northern Indiana. He was one of the first Negro business men to establish residence in the "Steel City," and was the first member of the race to be elected to the city council. His announcement today has been eagerly awaited by hundreds of his personal friends and supporters who are determined to nominate and elect him as alderman of the fifth ward, rather than to experiment in choosing a candidate for this honor. Many Republican leaders were merely awaiting Mr. Whitlock's announcement today before publicly declaring themselves for "Whitlock for councilman," and it is expected that interest in his campaign will rapidly gain momentum now until it reaches a sweeping climax on primary day. Recognized in all sections of the city as the ablest Negro representative in the council chamber, as well as the most courageous and fearless, Mr. Whitlock is depending upon his brilliant record in the council to win the support necessary to bring victory to him in the May elections. His record in the council has not been equaled in the number of honors bestowed upon him by his fellow members in the council, or in the number of individual contributions he has made to the welfare of the city and the well-being of residents of the South Side. Although there are only six committees in the city council, Mr. Whitlock is a member of three of them and is chairman of two of these. He is a (Continued on Page 4) aptist Pl By SADIE WALLACE The Plot The plot dealt with life among the four hundred of New York. Into this charmed circle a poor and obscure girl had been lifted by the process of money, education and the influence of her benefactor. There was the usual attendant grief and the usual fairy tale ending. Without the props of real scenery and other accessories to assist them the cast managed to get off "in high" with remarkable case. J. E. Reddix of Gary played the part of the rich savant and philosopher with a finish which would have done credit to a profes- ROBBERS WAYLAY LAWYER ON DARK STREET; ESCAPE ROBBERS WAYLAY LAWYER ON DARK STREET; ESCAPE Pockets Riffed Of Cash As He Falls Unconscious; No Clues Left L. H. Brewer, 2143 Broadway, prominent lawyer, was assaulted and robbed by two unknown assailants Tuesday evening near nine o'clock as he was walking along Jackson street, near 24th avenue, a half block from Roosevelt school. After the slugging and robbery, in which Mr. Brewer lost $17, he was able to go to the school where he washed his wounds and police were called. He was treated by Dr. Johnson and his injuries, while painful head lacerations, are not serious. He is expected to be able to resume his law practice within a few days. Mr. Brewer was taking a stroll when the attack occurred. His wife, a teacher at Roosevelt, was instructing night school and the lawyer had gone there after her to accompany her home. Finding that she was not quite ready to leave, he chose to walk around the block rather than sit down and wait. Deeply engrossed in thinking out the problems of an important lawsuit, he never noticed his assailants. The first blow, struck by a club or some blunt instrument, knocked him to the ground. Not having seen anyone near, he at first thought he was having a sudden nervous stroke. But the weapon descended again and he looked up to see a face peering into his and hands rilling his pockets. Helpless from the blows, he could offer no resistance. His assailants飞到 25th avenue and disappeared before the victim gathered strength enough to stagger to his feet and over to the school. Knowa No Motive Questioned as to whether he knew of any motive for the attack other than the apparent one of robbery, Mr. Brewer replied in the negative. He considers it to be merely an attack of footpads. The thugs are described as Negroes weighing about 160 pounds each and both approximately five feet six inches in height. Betty's Style Shop A Boon To Stouts Betty's Style Shop, located at 523 Broadway, and which has been open oonly since March 1, has already become a mecca for those women who seek the latest in fashion at reasonable prices. Particularly interested in the stre's merchandise are the "stylish stouts" and those who require half sizes to be perfectly fitted, as the store makes a specialty of satisfying their needs. The new shop carries a complete line of feminine wearing apparel. Dresses, coats, and millinery of every shade and size are on display, and yet the management has seen to it that each coat and hat is different from all others, there being no duplicates. Customers who trade here are assured of individuality and can rest assured that the frock they bought today will not be exactly matched by the one worn by a woman's dearest enemy. Probusso Club Drama "A Sin Against Society" Praised sional. C. N. Green also of Gary did the super-sensitive, proud and ultra-conventional young society man to a turn. Lack of space prevents specific mention of all, but Empress Krizer of Chicago who played opposite J. E. Reddix deserves mention for her brilliant characterization of the rich young ward and debutante. Albert E. Edwards delighted the audience with a vocal number between acts. Altogether the performance was well worth seeing. Gary Public Library 5th ave & Jefferson HOME EDITION PRICE THREE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE, FIVE CENTS Philanthropist A.N.P. JULIUS ROSENWALD Julius Rosenwald, Chicago mail order king and multi-millionaire, whose philanthropies have permitted Negroes in the south to go to school. Rosenwald money has erected scores of them. NEW MUSIC SCHOOL IS OPENED ON SOUTH SIDE Gary music-lovers have just received a delightful surprise in the announcement that a new school of music has just opened its doors to the public. This school, known as the McClenney School of Music, is being operated by Abram McClenney and his sister, Miss Esther McClenney, of Boston. Mr. McClenney, who graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, has given concerts in all the principal cities of the country, and for the past four years had a studio in Boston, which he is transferring here. Miss McClenney, who graduated from the American Institute of Music at Auburn-dale, Mass, has been teaching music in the junior high schools of St. Louis. Their studio, which will be one of the best equipped in the city, is located at 2184 Broadway. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Definite action upon the question of the presidency of Kittrell College, Kittrell, N.C. may be taken when the college trustees meet at the office of Dr. John R. Hawkins, Friday, March 9. Is the Jew To the (Copyright, 1929. by T Is the Jew a Friend To the Negro? (Copyright, 1929, by The Gary American, Inc.) By RABBI SIMON G. KRAMER I am assuming that the question, placed at the he column, though unfortunately provocative in tone, mea else than to bring forth an expression of the attitude o toward the Negro. Having come in contact during the five thousand ye existence with almost all the peoples and races, colors a civilizations and cultures that make up the history of hu the Jew has, of necessity, by tradition and by tried e learned the one great lesson of a long and eventful histo that of tolerance. Himself the victim of untold suffering and persec I am assuming that the question, placed at the head of this column, though unfortunately provocative in tone, means nothing else than to bring forth an expression of the attitude of the Jew toward the Negro. Having come in contact during the five thousand years of his existence with almost all the peoples and races, colors and creeds, civilizations and cultures that make up the history of human kind, the Jew has, of necessity, by tradition and by tried experience, learned the one great lesson of a long and eventful history, namely that of tolerance. Himself the victim of untold suffering and persecution, the Jew has always championed the cause of the downtrodden and the discriminated against, regardless of color or racial and social difference. It is for this reason that a special mete of sympathy goes out from the Jew to the Negro because of the immense difficulties that the colored race has to meet in its path toward a better economic and cultural adjustment. The large sums expended by Julius Rosenwald, the great Jewish philanthropist, for the establishment of schools and colleges for the Negro, are sufficient evidence of such sympathy. It is questionable, however, whether sympathy alone coupled even with financial aid, is desirable or desired by the Negro. The Jew looks upon the Negro also with watchful interest, and with hopeful expectancy. The Negro has made such rapid strides in such a comparatively short time toward winning for himself slowly but surely, a position of independence in the great milieu about him, that have aroused the admiration of all right thinking and liberal minded observers. In his struggle against immense odds increased by the handicaps of color and environment peculiar to his race, the Negro is not only rapidly coming into his own in labor, business, education and culture, but Negro influences are felt in modern American art, especially in music, in drama and in the dance, to an extent as yet little appreciated. It is this steady growth of the Negro that the Jew watches with great interest, and does his utmost to further to the end that every racial and religious group in America develop to its highest possible limits and contribute its finest and best toward the sum total of a richer and fuller American life. 2 TO 21 YEARS IS SENTENCEHANDED WAVIE WILLIAMS Shot Steel Mill Worker To Death In Drunken Brawl Last January Charged with the fatal shooting of Alonzo Ketidrew, a steel mill worker, during a fight in a house at 2253 Madison street, on Jan. 27, Wavie Williams, 32, of 1700 Madison street, was found guilty of manslaughter by Judge Martin Smith in Lake criminal court, Tuesday morning and sentenced to serve from two to twenty-one years in prison. Williams' conviction closed a sordid case in which the "innocent bystander" was the victim. Ketidrew, according to statements taken by police at the time of the killing, was merely in the room when the shooting started and in the rush to escape was shot. His body was discovered in the alley back of the house with a .25 caliber bullet wound in his head and one above his heart. Many theories were at first advanced concerning the killing, some saying that Ketidrew was slain as the result of a brawl over the affections of a woman and his body carried to the alley where it was discovered by cruising police. Officers, hurrying to the Madison street address when neighbors telephoned them, jailed everybody in the house. Acting on information, they hunted Williams, but he was not seen until the next day when he was captured after a foot race south side streets. A brother, Jenthrow Williams, also sought, was never taken in custody. Williams told police the shooting was the result of too much whiskey and cards. Four guests at the party of Minnie Taylor, 35, and John Allen, 27, were playing whist for drinks when Emmon Rogers, 28, of 1805 Delaware street, demonstrated a trick. Williams followed suit, betting $5 to Rogers' $4 that he could hold the pack behind his back and call off every card. When Williams won, his opponent refused to accept defeat and attempted to snatch up the money. Williams and his brother, Jenthra, seized their revolvers and started firing. Nine shots were fired by the two brothers; three by Wavie and six by Jenthrow, none of which took effect in Rogers. As the room was closely packed, Kentigrew was hit by the stray bullets before he was able to escape in the scuffle. He was killed by a .25 caliber pistol, which is the same kind Williams used. How a Friend Negro? The Gary American, Inc.) TON G. KRAMER question, placed at the head of this provocative in tone, means nothing session of the attitude of the Jew being the five thousand years of his apples and races, colors and creeds, take up the history of human kind, adition and by tried experience, long and eventful history, namely and suffering and persecution, the because of the downtrodden and the of color or racial and social dif Used CAR SPECIALS HUPMOBILE COACH A real bargain, wonderful mechanical condition. Late model. $365.00 HUDSON SEDAN An excellent family car. Runs like new. Your chance to pick up a real car at a bargain. $450.00 OLDSMOBILE COACH Cannot be beat for service and economy. Well equipped, Mechanically perfect. $385.00 Buick Motor Mart 21st and Broadway PAGE TWO CLEMENS PLANS SQUARE DEAL TO ALL IF ELECTED Justice Peace 11 Years, Enters Race for Nomination As City Judge Charles I. Clemens, dean of the justices of the peace in Calumet township, having held such a position since 1918, this week announced himself a candidate for the republican nomination of city judge in the May 7 primaries. Feeling that 11 years of successful and conscientious service as justice have given him a thorough knowledge of the things needed in the administration of the city judicial department, Mr. Clemens is planning to base his campaign on his promise to enforce all laws to the best of his ability, and to decide all cases that come to his attention, if he is nominated and elected, solely on their merits without favor to or prejudice against anyone. Born In Indiana Mr. Clemens was born in Rochester, Ind., before Gary was even dreamed of, but he came to this city in 1913 and has lived here continuously since that time. He says that during his long residence here he has helped to a considerable extent in the making of Gary. He studied law at Rochester university, which has since become but a memory, after taking his early school work in the public schools of his home town. During the time he was obtaining his education and afterwards, he was engaged in teaching, and spent about 15 years in various schools of Fulton county as a teacher. Upon his arrival in Gary in 1913, Mr. Clemens was employed by the United States Steel corporation, and worked in the local mills for about four years. Then, in 1917, he entered into the practice of law in Gary, and has since been connected with the bar. The following year he was named to the office of justice of the peace, which he has held until the present time. A Regular Republican Mr. Clemens has always been a regular republican, and has been active in that party since his early youth. He has never held any other office than that of justice of the peace, and feels that he is now ready to enter the larger field of city court work. Through his wide work in fraternal and church circles, as well as in the realm of politics, he is well known to the residents of Gary and the county, and numbers among his friends some of the most influential men in political circles here. These friends assure him that his chances of obtaining the office he seeks are very good, and he has been assured of considerable support in his campaign. In addition to being a member of the Gary, Lake county, 10th District and state bar associations, he is also connected with many fraternal organizations, such as the Masonic orders, the Old Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and others. Justice Clemens is also a member of the First Baptist church here, and has long been one of the workers in that. During his activity here as juices of the peace, Mr. Clemens has been in contact with many colored folk and they are loud in their praise of his fairmindedness. He is considered by many Negroes to be an ideal man for the city judgeship. Christian Service School Graduates The semester of the Christian Service School of the St. Paul B. Y. P. U just closed and the graduation exercises of the large class of worthy seniors was conceded by those present to be one of the most brilliant events in church activities here or elsewhere Candidate For Judge BENNETT Charles Clemens, dean of the Calum met township justices of the peace, anounces his candidacy for election to the city judgeship in the April 7 primaries Mustard (Continued From Page 1) dead or alive, who sings "Sonny Boy"—plans to eliminate the evils of prohibition by doing away with the Volstead Act—another bill would require all influenza germs to be tagged, numbered, and given front and rear license plates so that health officials will be able to trace down the causes of flu epidemics. We're going to stop knocking on people's doors. The other day we went around to a flat building in Chicago looking for a friend of ours. We lost his apartment number but we remembered the address and so we went and knocked thrice on a first floor flat and said, "Is Sam here?" to the guy that come to the door. "Wait a minute," he told us and as we stood outside he left and returned with a bottle and a glass. "It'll cost you two bits," he said. "But honest," we replied "we're really looking for a guy named Sam." Then he gave us one of those withering glances and said "All right this time, but don't you ever knock three times on anybody else's door and ask for Sam, unless you mean business." The baccalaureate and commencement exercises have been the subject of much comment and praise. Along with the graduation of seniors comes the enrollment and organization of new classes, among which is the freshman class number two built up and organized by Mrs. I. C. Lux. Mrs. Lux is well known among Baptists, both as district, state and national worker. She also graduated with honor in the recent commencement and proceeded at once to build her own class. At the close of the enrollment period, freshman class number two had enrolled 30 eager enthusiastic students, many of whom are well known in the city and in church circles. The movements of this class will be watched with much interest by the entire school. The officers are as follows: president, Mrs. Mamie Thonmas; first vice president, Mrs. F. H. Watson; second vice president, Mrs. Bertha M. Smith; secretary, Mrs. F. B. Crowe; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ruth Reeves; treasurer, S. M. Jones; chaplain, Mrs. M. J. Young; statistician, George Bonds; marshal, Mrs. Gertrude Baker; chairman social committee, Mrs. Lena M. Allen; chairman sack committee, Mrs. M. B. Tolliver. D. S. Bowen is dean of the school; A. L. Hopkins, principal and the Rev. W. F. Lovelace, pastor. There are now five private telephone companies operating in Italy. WINIFRED HUNTER ENTERS RACE FOR CITY TREASURER WINIFRED HUNTER ENTERS RACE FOR CITY TREASURER Had Same Position in 1913; Well Qualified As Business Man For Treasurer Entering early into the race, Winifred D. Hunter, prominent Gary realtor, today announced his candidacy for city treasurer, subject to the will of the voters in the May primary. Believing that the job should be given to a man who has been experienced in the city's business sufficiently to perform the duties of the office in a capable and efficient manner, Mr Hunter, in announcing his candidacy, pointed to the enviable record he made as city treasurer in 1913 and to the fact that his experience makes him admirably qualified. Mr. Hunter was a member of the Gary board of public safety and resigned that position a short time ago to enter the race for treasurer. During his term of service on the safety board his work attracted considerable attention and made him one of the most well known men in official life of the city. Coming to Gary in 1907 when the city was hardly more than a village, he became identified with the First National bank of this city. This was before the institution erected its present building and before Broadway had entirely emerged from the sand that marked it in the early days. In the years that followed, he became, successively, cashier of the Northern State bank, treasurer of the City of Gary, and real estate dealer. He is a member of the Gary Commercial club and has taken an active part in the various divisions of local Y, M. C. A. work. Asked today to give a statement regarding his intention to ru nfor treasurer, Mr. Hunter declared that if nominated and elected he will give painstaking care to the duties of his office and will give it his personal attention. "I am sure that I will have a large following of friends among the colored people of the South Side," he said, "as I am well known among the people of the South Side and have been identified with them in many ways and have assisted them on many occasions with their church-building programs. "Contact with the colored people of the South Side has convinced me that no place in the world can boast of as fine a group of citizens as we have on the South Side of Gary, and it is a O. M. RETAIN THAT SMARTNESS In time, even the best of suits begin to show the effects of usage. A thorough cleansing brings back their immaculacy and dapper fit. The well-groomed man renews his clothes as he does his linens. Send that suit out to be cleansed—the low cost is an inducement. PHONE GARY 7616 New York Fashion Shop 622 BROADWAY Thousands of beautiful new Spring COATS - DRESSES - ENSEMBLES Fur Scarfs - Millinery - Silk Hosiery Underwear - Sweaters at Attractively Low Prices for Our Opening Flowers for Souvenirs Saturday. See Gary's Most Beautiful Ladies' Store THE GARY AMERICAN For Treasurer CITY Winifred Hunter, former city treasurer in 1913, has just announced his candidacy for that post in the May primaries. pleasure to have had the experience of assisting them and working with them on numerous projects." Mr. Hunter resides at 720 West Sixth avenue. He is married and an owner of property in the city. CHILDREN'S HOME HAS NEW SUPERINTENDENT Miss Thelma Nixon, well known as a social and welfare worker, has accepted the post of superintendent of Lake County Children's Home, located at 2300 Jefferson street, taking up her duties there Tuesday morning. The newcomer fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Pancy Chavis, forced to leave because of ill health. Miss Nixon studied social work for three years at Ohio State university and then went to Washington where she completed her course under A. T Atwell, well known sociologist. Since that time she has done recreational work in Hamilton, Ohio, her home, and social work in Cincinnati. She comes here from Hamilton. Sales and Service Ford Universal Motor Co. 5th & Mass. 2008 Broadway All Phones 7674 New Gary's N COATS Fur So at A Flowers for Souve New Known for Style L. B. SNOWDEN IS IN RACE FOR CITY TREASURER HERE Has Made Enviable Record As City Comptroller; Is Finance Expert Lloyd B. Snowden, who resigned last month as city comptroller, formally announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for city treasurer today. Mr. Snowden retired from the city comptroller's office in order to enter the treasurer's race and his record as comptroller, his establishment of the state-approved system of account and increase in efficiency in that office, so closely akin to the treasurer's office, are counted on to give him substantial support in the coming primary. Mr. Snowden came to Gary in 1909 and was sales-manager for the Gary Heat, Light and Water company until 1917, when he entered the electrical business for himself. Having taken an active interest in civic affairs, he was elected councilman-at-large in 1922 and served the city during a period of both expansion and re-adjustment, getting first-hand facts on local government finances and taxation. Readjusted Finances While a councilman, Mr. Snowden studied city finances more especially with a view to eliminating the criticism then current, due large to delays and confusion of accounts. Being in accord with the administration's policy of clarifying this situation by introduction of modern business methods, Mr. Snowden at that time accepted the appointment as city cmproller, invited the cooperation of the state board of account and established a simple efficient system which has made possible quick, accurate audits of the city finances at any time and which shows the city's financial condition at all times. Mr. Snowden was president of the Gary Real Estate board in 1927, is now WHILE THEY LAST COMPLETE BATH ROOM OUTFITS Consisting of five foot bath tub, one apron wall lavatory, and one toilet. $53.75 HOOSIER PLUMBING CO. 1833 BROADWAY ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF McCLENNEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC PIANO VOICE CULTURE VIOLIN 2184 Broadway Phone 4700-J RADIOS---30% Off To clear our shelves for new stock, we are selling $65 Radios for $40. These sets comprise world's best radio sets long distance reception, volume, freedom from static, being the features we guarantee them to have. GARY HARDWARE CO. 1624 BROADWAY PHONE 2-6026 ONE Lloyd B. Snowden, former city comptroller, who resigned to enter the race for city treasurer. president of the Purdue Alumni association of Gary and has served in numerous other groups and organizations including the city central committee of the republican party in which he was precinct committeeman, active worker and chairman of various divisions of campaign activities. Well known as a realtor, Mr. Snowden is head of the firm bearing his name. He resides with his wife and daughter at the home, 501 Grand Boulevard, Miller. In the last fiscal year the German postal service sent more than a billion radio messages to foreign countries and received more than 900,000,000. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1929 DO WOMEN SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY ON THEIR DRESS? These Three Gary Men Say "No," Now Ain't That A Big Surprise By KURIOUS KATIE Do you think womens spend too much for clothing? Wm. Lane, Conch, 2636 Harrison st. No, I don't think they do. Mine doesn't. It takes lots of money for women to keep up, anyway. John A. Gray, barber, 1801 Washington st. Not if they want to keep in unison. I think the women of a class of society ought to be in unison when it comes to dress. Bert Watson, 2309 Broadway No, I don't think they spend enough. Ruth Scott, 1026 W. 17th st. No, they don't spend too much to be in style. But we do spend too much according to our incomes. If our incomes permitted it our expenses would not be so great but it is hard to keep presentable on our incomes. POLITICAL MEETING Croatian Hall, located at 2300 Washington street, will be the scene of a big political meeting next Thursday night, March 21. The public and all candidates are invited. The harbor of Hevre has been given a fire proof oil depot, vessels discharging their cargoes in a harbor the entrance to which is closed with gates. 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Decorations were artistic and beautiful; favors of green leaves with golden stars were given to the guests, and table cloths of green spread from which were served a delicious course of chicken salad with wafers and punch. At the conclusion of the contest, Aldermen A. B. Whitlock and W. Burrus and Deputy Luther Moore were presented and responded to a request for short talks. Winners of prizes were as follows: Mrs. F. W. Semmes, first prize, combination magazine and book rack; Mr. Bishop, first gentleman's prize, a smoking stand; Mrs. Corinne Cross, second lady's prize, a half dozen glasses; Atty. J. W. Robinson, second gentleman's prize, a smoking stand; Mrs. Daisy Garnett, third prize, a beautiful choker and eardrops to match; Mr. J. W. Hawkins, a picture. MANY GROUP ACTIVITIES Songs of Spring are in the air and one of the surest signs is the various group activities. The American Legion has a great number of tickets out from which some lucky numbers will draw a car, a radio, or a diamond ring, drawing to be made to the accompaniment of much whopee at some date in the near future. Likewise the firemen are selling tickets to draw on two cars. If any one of these groups approaches you with one of these tickets you will have the satisfaction of knowing that even if you don't win a car, you have donated to a good cause, anyway. Also the activities of various political organizations have delegated to themselves all the evenings from now until May 7, and some club in some house in every precinct for some candidate every night is to be found. It is to be hoped that more and more we are awakening to our civic duty, and if so we will keep in touch with these precinct meetings and attend some of them. Don't forget the dance to be given by the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority at Crystal Gardens Friday night. The Owls club will meet Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. F. 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A Lenten service program will be rendered on Woman's day, Sunday, March 24, at Trinity M. E. church. Special music will be rendered. REV. MINGE TO SPEAK Rev. August Minge, Chicago Temple M. E. church will speak at Sunday morning service at Trinity M. E. church at 11 o'clock. The community Spanish class meets promptly Thursday evening at 7:30. All members are asked to come on time. TEACHER TAKES TRIP Miss Grayee Nicholas, popular Pulaski school teacher, left for Evansville and Indianapolis Monday on an urgent business trip. She will return Monday morning in time to resume her work at Pulaski. Mrs. C. D. Lowndes, 2320 Adams street, is indisposed at this writing. Hampton Griffity, well known mail carrier, has returned to his work after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Alma Moore, 1350 Broadway, is away on a motor trip to South Bend, Detroit and Niles, Michigan. 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"If the voters of the third ward see fit to send me to the city council as their representative, I will at all times vindicate the trust and admiration they will place in me by that act," he said. "I will be governed by the people, and I will not be guilty of agitating one race against another. My motto will be 'unity,' and my campaign will be directed against political slavery." Mr. Jones has received the endorsement of the Third Ward Political club which numbers over 300 members. Mrs. Keimer of Homer street, who has been so critically ill since October, is said to be improving. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kemp have returned from an extended visit to Tulsa, Okla., the home of Mrs. Kemp's parents. Mrs. Odia L. Wilkes of Rose street, Eastport, was called away last week to attend the funeral of her mother. , Gun Smith American and foreign made automatic evolvers. and sewing machines. We are pre- blue steel and brown, all of our ess. MACHINES AT $3.00 UP GARY, INDIANA Prices hed! 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PAGE THREE That a certain dentist, who is regarded as somewhat of a matrimonial prize, was seen at a band concert with a very young lady. It seems as though he is planning to get one from the cradle this time. That now the campaign is getting in full swing, the curb-stone politicians are shedding their overcoats and preparing for their usual debates and heated arguments. That a certain local matron, who has social ambitions; is in the habit of going to a popular billiard room after her husband, which fact causes quite a row in the family because the sons object to such tactics. That the tenants who occupy offices in the American building were doing business in their overcoats one day last week. We don't know who to blame, the furnace or the janitor. this March than any in recent years," Mrs. Smith stated. "If the rest of the month is no worse than the first 12 days, it will indeed be a record. January is thus far the month of the most deaths." Changes of weather were given as the reason for the high mortality. March, the first month of spring, brings a variety of weather ranging from hot to cold and from snow to hail. People change from heavy clothing to lightweight attire with the result that colds are easily contracted. Pneumonia and tuberculosis are the resultant diseases, and most of the March deaths are caused by them. C SPECIAL The Gary Ameri An independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Negro popula- tion of Northern Indiana and the community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the yer by The Gary American Publishing Company, In- corporated. Address all communications to The Gary American, American Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. Bou CHAUNCEY TOWNSEND, Executive Editor F. MARSHALL DAVIS, Managing Editor TELEPHONE GARY 2-3865 Members Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, Amer- ican Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Subscription price in Gary, $1.50 per year in advance. Single copies, three cents. Outside of Gary, $1.95 per year in advance. Single copies, five cents. No subscriptions accepted for less than one year, Ti our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to have rejected articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for that purpose. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1929, by The Gary American Pub- lishing Company, Incorporated, FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: J. V. Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, Telephone Franklin 2468. “ eae ie ” To Political Candidates —— In last week's issue of The Gary American, six candidates for offices in the city administration, announced their candidacies, sub- ject to the will of the people in the primary election of May 7. This is probably a record for one newspaper to carry in a sin- gle issue the announcements of half a dozen candidates for pros- pective office, but it reveals the high esteem in which men and women in public life hold The American as a medium of informa- tion and as a powerful and influential newspaper. To announce that you are going to run for public office is simply to make known the fact that you are a candidate for the office. And in making it known generally among most of the peo- ple, much depends upon the circulation of the newspaper thru which the announcement is made. ‘The Gary American, with its proved circulation of 8,000 copies weekly, is a guarantee to any candidate for public office that when he makes his announcement thru The American, he can rest assured that most afl the colored people of Gary will know he is running for the office. With more than three times the circulation of any other Negro paper in Indiana, is it at all surprising that the American carried the largest volume of display advertising in 1928 of any weekly newspaper in the “Steel City” and is recognized as the leading newspaper among Gary colored folk? Advertisers can teil it to the colored people of Gary thra The American—at one cost, without the added expense of duplication. a\n intelligent Negro, reading of the passage im the house of representatives two weeks ago of a bill to provide a $1,000,000 memorial to Negro achievement, doesn't know whether to rejoice or merely look wistful. Under its terms, the government is. to provide a site to cost $500,000 and the building is to cost not less than $500,000, To the browsing reader, it would seem as if the nation’s law- makers were waking up to the fact the black Americans had more than done their bit in building the United States from. thirteen colonies to a mighty nation. It wonld seem that at last the Negro’s contribution to American civilization, the part he played in fight- ing her battles, would be realized and just honor given him for it. Says the bill, “this memorial will be as a tribute to the Negroes’ contribution to the achievements of America.” If a tribute is desired, we have several practical suggestions to offer — suggestions which, if followed out, would be constantly in the minds of all Negroes in America and which they could all sense without taking a trip to Washington to see. That august body of lawmakers could have passed a bill sup- porting the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution. ‘Two southern representatives, Taylor of Tennessee and Thatcher of Kentucky, were leaders in the fight to have the memorial bill passed. Surely they'd be willing to back the constitution in their home states, They could also use the $1,000,000 to finance a campaign for Fewer and Less Horrible Lynchings. But if a memorial is desired, why not make it useful as well as ornamental by constructing a building to house a new school of journalism, let ts say, at Howard university? Trained newspaper folk are sorely needed by the Aframericans, and with the leading Negro college turning journalists out in addition to the usual monotonous majority of doctors, dentists, and lawyers, the black man would be in a better position to intelligently demand ack- nowledgement. But perhaps the congressmen fear that would make us too powerful. The measure passed by a vote of 248 to 86. As we look at these figures and the comparative ease with which the measure was passed, we can't help but remember that Howard has been treated like a black step-child by congress, its Caucasian mama, It has often taken every available resource to get congress to ap- propriate enough money to care for an educational institution that was practical as well as beautiful _ And we might add that the million dollar memorial is a good Negro vote trap. The republicans can point with pride to it in na- tional elections and prevent many from defecting to the democrat- ic ticket But let us not judge too harshly, We should be willing to ae- cept any honors thrust upon us. Too long have we stood unrecog- nized and unsung while the Caucasian was feted as a hero. Per- haps this memorial will be only the beginning, and the future may see tributes of greater practical value. Contrary to general custom and popular impression, two Cau- casians at least are aping the Negro. Suits against railroads, theatres and restaurants by Aframericans for jim crow tactics are common occurences. But last week a white woman of Memphis suddenly got the desire to sue but gave it a slightly different twist when she filed ior $2,000 against the Memphis Street Railway company for not jim crowing. She claims that a colored woman sat down beside her and that the conductor refused to make her move, even when male passengers protested, The second suit, one for $10,000 damages against the same company, was filed by a white man who claims that he, seated across from her, “requested” the Negro woman to move and she did so, cursing him and slashing him across the cheek with a knife. As far as we have been able to learn, the white woman did not mention to what extent she was contaminated, if at all. She did not mention whether her clothes were ruined by contact with a black person of her same sex, or how much lye and scouring powders were used up before she had regained her white purity. But anyway, we know now what one southern woman values herself above a Negro of the same sex. It remains for the courts to decide if she has over-evaluated herself. It would be easy to prophecy the court's decision if the defendants were people of color—we can even imagine the court awarding her the damages and giving a sound reprimand for not asking more. But with the defendants a powerful white corporation, it is possible that she may return from court empty-handed. And we concede that it would be a sad blow for southern white woman to learn that she had not been damaged by sitting next to an Aframerican, The man’s case does not interest us so much. He probably paid the price of butting in, although we are always opposed to displays of violence. But to merit $10,000, he should have been knifed, kicked, and chased up an alley. And that would sound strange for Memphis. There's money to be made out of such cases should the rail- way company lose and establish a precedent. A conductor, a Negro, and a Caucasian in cahoots have possibilities for a fortune, A court win, a three way split, and everybody should be happy. So, if the participants have good common sense, even segregation or lack of it could be capitalized on in the Nordic and prejudiced PAGE FOUR A Million For A Memorial Jim Crow Reversed © general custom and popular impre st are aping the Negro. Suits ag staurants by Aframericans for jim « ences. But last week a white wom he desire to sue but gave it a slightly for $2,000 against the Memphis ot jim crowing. She claims that a le her and that the conductor refuse BROADWAY THEATER... BROADWAY AT 17th AVENUE SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - SUNDAY, MARCH 17 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM JACK HOLT in “AVALANCHE” EDITH THORNTON in “LITTLE FIREBRAND” OUR GANG COMEDY “UNCLE TOM’S UNCLE” MONDAY and TUESDAY - MARCH 18-19 FREE SILVERWARE TO THE LADIES ALL-STAR CAST in “THE GOOD-BYE KISS” Aesop's Fable—Review—Comedy, His New Stenographer WEDNESDAY ONLY - - - MARCH 20 Prize Night—$10 in Cash Free to the Lucky Persons MARY BRIAN in “SOME ONE TO LOVE” LATEST NEWS RADIOGRAMS THURS., FRI, SAT. - - MARCH 21-22-23 CLARA BOW in “WINGS” Greatest Motion Picture Ever Made. Comedy and News NEXT WEEK—“THE FLYING FLEET” For City Treasurer Floyd Stickney EXPERIENCED IN THE CITY’S BUSINESS — EFFICIENT AND DEPENDABLE DELANEY WRITES ON MUD SLINGING VERSUS EXPOSURE | What is the difference? Shoule mud slinging be indulged in, in a po- litical campaign? It is strange how many people attend political meetings to hear the evil which one person speaks of another, There are mans people who seem to enjoy it and whe seek it with eagerness and delight and who live in it and on it as maggot: do in rotten putrifying carcasses. ‘There are certain political candidate and stump speakers who search for and gobble up the corruption of the community and revel in it as vultures do in filth. You ask then—what is to be done about the false, deceitful, dishonest vicious criminal, unqualified candidate who impose themselves upon the peo- ple asking for public position and seck- ing to gain it by deception? You ask, must they be allowed to ge on in his course unchallenged and un- exposed? I answer, No. Big Difference Remember there is a great difference between mud slinging and exposure. It is perfectly all right to expose @ crook- ed, unjust person who seeks to take advantage of the public and deceive the people. It is the duty of every pub lie spirited citizen to participate in such an exposure with a sense of pride ‘The process is like that of a skill fal surgeon cutting away the diseased, defected and disordered members gt the body and giving opportunity. for longer life and to revive health, the strength and usefulness. To sling mud is a criminal act of which any decent person should be ashamed, but to expose a vicious, un- worthy, unqualified, candidate, — who seeks to deceive the people is a virtue which any citizen should justly and proudly seek POLITICAL MEETING Croatian Hall, located at 2300 Wash- ington street, will be the scene of a big political meeting next Thursday night March 21, The public and all candi- is are invited. HATED WORK: FLED JAIL BATON ROUGE, La—Jim January convict, who escaped from a state penal camp Tuesday, walked into the penitentiary office here and surrender- ed. He said he left the camp “because I didn’t like the work there,” and asked to be transferred to another camp, and not be punished for rimning THE GARY AMERICAN S|A. B. WHITLOCK SEEKS}:- ac | COUNCIL RENOMINATION F Fifth Ward Alderman Well} iE} Known Nationally; Has [2% Enviable Record lie ys (Goel haed fibcn Page 1) fF member of the committee on commit- tees, which selects all the other com- mittees in the council, a member of the public improvement committee which passes upon public improve- ments, and a member of the investi- gating committee, being chairman and acting chairman respectively of the last two committees. The fact that he is a member of these committees, is chairman of two of them and is being pointed to as convincing testimony to the efficiency of the man and to the esteem in which he is held by member of the council. Mr. Whitlock is affiliated with every forward movement in the city, being a member of practically every civic and business organization. He is a mem- ber of Trinity M. E. church, and has served on the trustee board of that in stitution. He is also a member of the Gary Noonday Business club and sev- eral other organizations. Trae to. Ge choice of his” political (gin >) fi | ie eal “| aA i ; ba a 0 ey Uy A y ae pe Roosevelt Said: “My first pair of spec- tacles literally opened up a new world to me.” Like Roosevelt you too may Tesdiginsses. Oily an ex= amination will tell you. iced oee Team cox you nothing to receive this service. See or call DR. W. G. REGEL 692 Broadway WITH SIMON BROS. : | Heoce: DIRECTOR \ | OF GARY FIRMS WHO GUARANTEE | PRODUCTS AND SERVICE | faith, Mr. Whitlock has been an ardent Republican ail his life and has been an active worker in the interest of the Republican party in the city, county, state and nation. From election judge to precinct com- mitteeman, and from poll inspector to assistant state chairman of the Repub- lican State committee, he has worked for 27 years in the interest of his po- litical faith. Supporters of Mr. Whitlock said this week that his long residence in Gary his proven ability as an efficient ex. ecutive and as an honest, hard-work. ing official make him the logical can- didate for the important office to whict he aspires. They believe he is thor oughly worthy of this public trust anc are pointing to his record in support ing their belief. OPENS NEW LAW OFFICE. Louis L, Sperling, pioneer Gary at- torney, has moved his offices from Seventeenth and Broadway, Gary, to suite two, room one of the American building at Broadway and Nineteenth street, he announced today In his new quarters, Lawyer Sper- ling is in the same suite with Attorney F. L. Anderson, well known Gary at torney, and there has been some talk of a possible partnership of the two, but this fact could not be established at a late hour today. READ THE AMERICAN. De eS = ‘ OF GA | xo : = ‘RODIN OHH HH GT Sanitary Beauty Shoppe MRS. J. W. ROBINSON, Prop. 1917 Washington Street Phone 21646 Gary, Ind. S. I. PRINCE SHOE REPAIR SHOP Best Material - Good Workmanship at 23 West 22nd Avenue Russell & Russell REALTORS 2201 BROADWAY Phone 2-2458 Gary, Ind. YOU ARE INVITED To The 25th Ave. Smoke Shop ROBERT WATSON, Prop. 20 W. 25th Ave. Gary, Ind. Phone 2.2247 13 E. 9th Ave. THE LITTLE SHOPPE OF COURTSEY AND SERVICE POLLY’S BEAUTY SHOPPE GARY, INDIANA COPELAND’S MUSIC SHOP All the Latest Records Pianos and Other Instruments Tuned and Repaired 27 WEST 17th AVENUE Phone 2-2747 Gary, Indiana | EAGLE CLEANERS and DYERS Satisfaction Guaranteed 18 W. 25th Ave. Gary, Ind. CALUMET HARDWARE AND PAINT COMPANY Hardware and Building Supplies for Every Need 1829 Broadway Phone 22012 GARY, INDIANA BUILDING CONTRACTOR LUTHER MOORE 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. THOMPSON'S CLEANERS CLEANING : PRESSING REPAIRING Ladies Work a Specialty 28 East 18th Avenue Phone Gary 2-3397__ GARY, IND. MOOR and BOLDEN THE TAILORS Cleaning - Pressing - Repairing 1704 DELAWARE STREET Phone 2-3291 GARY, IND. Palace Barber Shop CLEM HILL, Prop. 1616 Washington Street | ; Gary, Indiana COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a candi- date on the Republican ticket for nom- ination for councilman-at-large at the Primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. H. A. GREEN. CITY TREASURER EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a_candi- date on the Republican ticket for the nomination for city treasurer at the Primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929 FLOYD STICKNEY. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please ‘announce to the voters of Gary that Twill be a candidate for councilman-at-large, subject to the de- icision of the Republican Primary Elec- ition, May 7, 1929. LOUIS C. CHRISTOPHER. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the yoters of Gary that I will be a candidate for ‘councilman-at-large, subject to the de- ‘cision of the Republican Primary Elec- ition, May 7, 1929, DAVID (“DAVIE”) GRAND. | COUNCIL—FIFTH WARD [Please GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be @ candidate on the | Republican ticket for xomination for councilman of the Fifth ward at the primary election, Tuesday, May 7, 1929, A. B. WHITLOCK (XXMNEREMK LMM KAMAN NNER RD EN RY FIRMS WHO GUAR RODUCTS AND SERVI gXRRXEXRNRRXRER ERE KERR Watch This Space Next Week Watch This Space Next Week Your Guarantee of Health Fresh Country Meats Dressed Fowls CURTIS GROCERY AND MARKET 2209 Broadway GARY, IND. job of printing done in a i printing in a hurry, bring it to The Gary American. We'll get it out at the time promised you and in a way to please you. Handbills, Business Cards, Calling Cards and Invitations a Specialty. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1929 EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City, Judge, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May , 1929, CHARLES 1 CLEMENS. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Judge subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. J. H. DALY. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election of May 7, 1929. LLOYD B. SNOWDEN. COUNCIL—THIRD WARD EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please “announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for Councilman from the Third Ward, sub- ject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929, CHARLES (“C, B.") JONES, EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. WINIFRED D. HUNTER. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a eanaidate fee oie Judge subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. CASSIUS M. GREENLEE, SORIA 20 MH AIH) HOH HA {82H RMA HAHEI EE |. YOLANDE’s BEAUTY SHOPPE YOLANDE SMILEY, Prop. 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