WWI Draft Records KAPUSTA, John 110 Wabash Avnue Hammond, Indiana Age 33 DOB June 18, 1885 Non Declarant Alien Citizen or Subject of: Poland subject to Russia Occupation: Heater Standard Steel Car Foundry Hammond, Indiana Nearest relative: Anna KAPUSTA same address Tall Medium build Brown eyes Brown hair Signed Sept. 12, 1918 _________________________________________________ KAPUSTA, Mike 95 Dearborn Street Hammond, Indiana Age 30 DOB Sept. 28, 1887 Poland Austria Citizen of Austria Occupation: Blacksmith helper Ill. Car and Mfg Co. Hammond Single Medium height medium weight Hazel eyes Light brown hair Signed June 5, 1917

THE HAMMOND TIMES Tuesday Nov. 16, 1937 Holy Trinity Church plans 30th Jubliee Trustees of the Holy Trinity Hungarian Church of East Chicago, Indiana announced plans for the thirty-year jubilee celebration of the Church to be held Sunday Nov. 28 with special services and a banquet. The only Hungarian Catholic Church in North Township, it boasts a membership of more than 800 families in East Chicago, Indiana Harbor, Hammond, Whiting and Hessville. In 30 years, the Holy Trinity parishioners have established a large Church building, school and clubrooms at 148th Street and Alexander Ave. In connection with the jubilee celebration, the trustees are preparing for publication an album containing the history and progress of the parish and community during the last 30 years. Present pastors of the Church are the Rev. Joseph SIPOS and his assistant, the Rev. Ralph HOFFMAN. They will assist the church trustees in arranging the November program. East Chicago trustees are: Thomas A. KOCHIS, Joseph KONKOLY, James BAYUS, John REMAK, Julius VINCZE, William SZABO, John TENKELY, Peter BUJTAS, Andrew OESKAJ, Andrew PASZTOR and Joseph JAGADICS. Sr. Indiana Harbor trustees are: Joseph BARTOK, Michael KISH and Andrew ONDA. Whiting trustees are: Steve VRABELY, Joseph GACSKO and Steve KOVACH. Hammond trustees are: Steve SIMON and Frank TOTH cheryl BALOG wenberg coronado, ca. If anyone knows where I might purchase a copy of this album (if it still exists) please let me know.

THE HAMMOND TIMES Indiana July 10, 1935 Entertain for niece Mr. and Mrs. (Susie SZENDI) Louis SAKO Sr. of 4736 Kennedy Avenue entertained at a lovely dinner party for their niece Mrs. Elizabeth (Bela) NAGY and daughter Ethel of Los Angeles, California in honor of Mrs. NAGY'S 17th wedding anniversary. Following the dinner an informal evening was enjoyed. Guests included: Mother of the honored guest Mrs. Elizabeth (SZENDI) KOPCHA / KOPCSO and son Michael Mr. and Mrs. Louis SAKO Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth (KOPCHA / KOPCSO) Michael CHESNEY Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Julie (SAKO) John SHARLIKE Miss Margaret GYEMONT cheryl BALOG wenberg coronado, ca. Mr. and Mrs.

THE HAMMOND TIMES Sunday Sept. 12, 1937 "Bits about town folks" Mr. and Mrs. Louis SAKO Sr. of Kennedy Avenue, accompanied by Joseph SZANYI and Mrs. Joseph KONKOLY have returned from Toledo, Ohio where they visited for several days with the parents of Rev. Tibor TOTH. Upon arriving home the SAKO'S found their daughter, Mrs. F.H. GROW of Charleston, W. Va. and her sister in law Mrs. F. D. GROW here to spend a few days. cheryl BALOG wenberg

THE HAMMOND TIMES August 15, 1937 Helen CHILLA weds Joseph YANCICH One of the largest and most elaborate weddings of the year took place yesterday morning when Miss Helen CHILLA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph CHILLA Sr. of Cleveland Avenue became the bride of Joseph G. YANCICH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter YANCICH of Lake Avenue. The ceremony took place at the St. John Catholic Church where the Rev. Isadore Stadtherr performed the ceremony. Solemn High Mass was sung with the Rev. Stadtherr officiating, assisted by Rev. Clement Milnarovich of Indiana Harbor and Rev. I. Stepunchik of Gary. The male choir of the church sang the Mass accompanied by Prof. J.L. Pavelka, Joseph J. CHILLA, Jr. brother of the bride sang the Ave Maria. Serving as ushers were Benedict CHILLA, Louis WALSKO, Steve MATLON, Michael KANDALEC and James DUBECK. Steve TUSKAN was chosen by the groom as the best man. Three of the bride's sisters were included in the bridal party. Mrs. A. N. WITKO of Gary, as matron of honor, Miss Anne CHILLA as Maid of Honor, Miss Clara CHILLA a bridesmaid. Miss Anne PUNCHO, Miss Mary KRALY and Miss Mary YANCICH, the groom's sister also served as bridesmaids. cheryl BALOG wenberg

WWI Draft Registration Card HLEBASKO, George 119 Forsythe Whiting, Indiana Age 37 DOB August 24 ? Austria Occupation: Fireman ? Standard Whiting Nearest relative: Mary HLEBASKO same address Medium height medium build Brown eyes Dark hair cheryl BALOG wenberg

THE HAMMOND TIMES Wednesday March 30, 1938 PICK PLUCIENNIK AS POLISH HEAD Casimir PLUCIENNIK 4734 Ash Avenue, Hammond, was elected president of Joseph Hsudski ? Circle 9 Chapter of the polish League of the Sea Organization, at a meeting held at Bien's hall last night. Other officers elected are: PIECUCH, Frank Vice President PIATEK, Mrs. Sophie Also Vice President PALUCH, George Treasurer SLUZEWSKI, Stephen Secretary LELITO, Edward Adjutant and marshal. The Club is a newly organized one and has 50 members. cheryl BALOG wenberg

Thank you to those who responded in regards to how and where to obtain a marriage certificate. Martha S.

The Hammond Times Indiana July 22, 1941 JOHN BARNA Age 65 A heart attack caused the death today of John BARNA of 4748 McCook Avenue, a resident of East Chicago for 35 years. Survivors: Son: John BARNA Son: Michael BARNA Son: Steve BARNA Son: Joseph BARNA Son: Frank BARNA Son: Alexander BARNA Daughter: Mrs. Elizabeth KAMINSKY of Whiting, In. Daughter: Mrs. Catherine BOZORMENIE of East Chicago, In. Daughter: Mrs. Anna BALOG of East Chicago, In. cheryl BALOG wenberg san diego

Hello. I am new to the list and already have a question. I have started to research my great aunt and uncle. I found in Ancestry.com a marriage listing for a Josef Sobczyk and Honorata Czoplanka on 8/28/1911. I wish to order this marriage certificate but it does not state from where to order it from and when I try to find where from Lake County to order it from, it states that they only have marriages from 1958. Also, there is nothing stated that I have found in regards to standard fees, genealogy search fee, or an order form or the requirements to order it. Can someone please tell me how to order this certificate and from where? Thank you for your time. Martha S.

In a message dated 3/4/04 12:54:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Watch your posture! > > The Hammond Times Friday Nov. 29, 1935 > > POSTURE DRIVE TO BE CONDUCTED BY HAMMOND > HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS > > The Girls Athletic Club of Hammond High is planning to carry out > a drive starting next week. The committee in charge consists of > > VERNA ATKINSON Chairman > > Virginia FIELDS, Marjorie SOHL and Margaret BEIDERWIEDEN. > > Other G.A.C. members will do their part to see that the drive is > carried out by personnally admonishing slump shouldered students > in Hammond High. > > > cheryl BALOG wenberg LOL ... I know Marjorie Sohl!! She is a wonderful lady (I'm assuming she is still alive). I met her back when I was still living in Hammond. I was the Editor of the Historical Society's newsletter for a few years and she was so helpful and sweet. Mechele

Watch your posture! The Hammond Times Friday Nov. 29, 1935 POSTURE DRIVE TO BE CONDUCTED BY HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS The Girls Athletic Club of Hammond High is planning to carry out a drive starting next week. The committee in charge consists of VERNA ATKINSON Chairman Virginia FIELDS, Marjorie SOHL and Margaret BEIDERWIEDEN. Other G.A.C. members will do their part to see that the drive is carried out by personnally admonishing slump shouldered students in Hammond High. cheryl BALOG wenberg

I thought this might help some folks in fleshing out their family histories. At the least it is fun! Happy Hunting Janet from Sarasota, FL Age Gauge You have to try it and see what happens. Boy, do I feel old and young at the same time!!!! Put your birth date in the pop up window after you click on the below link. What happens is pretty interesting. It's also amazing how quickly it computes!! Click here: www.frontiernet.net/~cdm/age1.html _____

WWI Draft Card Registration BILEN, STEVE Hammond, Indiana Age 33 DOB January 7, 1885 Austria - Croatia Occupation: Laborer New York Central Nearest relative: Rosa BILEN same address Short height medium build Brown eyes Red hair Left hand slightly crippled

WWI Draft Card Registration HORVATH, LOUIE Kennedy Avenue Hessville Hammond, Indiana Age 43 DOB August 23, 1875 Austria Occupation: Machinist S.S. Car Company, Hammond, Indiana Nearest relative: Mary HORVATH (wife) same address Medium height medium build Brown eyes Brown hair Signed: Sept. 12, 1918

WWI Draft Card Registration BACH, WILLIAM GOTTLIEB 3 Hobart, Lake County, Indiana Age 36 DOB April 6, 1882 Occupation: Farmer self Nearest relative: Mrs. Tracy BACH same address Tall Medium build Signed: Sept. 12, 1918 cheryl BALOG wenberg

If there is someone out there that has the Elmwood Cemetery Book, I would love it if you could check for a John CSOMOR. Thank you very much, cheryl BALOG wenberg

WWI Draft Card Registration SIMKO, Steve 505 Chicago East Chicago, Indiana Age 23 DOB August 12, 1893 Natural born East Chicago, In. Occupation: Garage Manager East Chicago, In. Dependants: Mother Single Medium height Medium Build Brown eyes brown hair Signed: June 5, 1917

I am researching the BIESEN family that settled in Whiting, Indiana in the late 19th century and would like to correspond with anyone else who might be researching the same. I have a lot of information on descendents of Joseph and John BIESEN and am trying to get as close as possible to a complete tree. If you are researching this family also, please let me know. Thanks. Brian Millsap [email protected]

The Hammond Times Sunday October 31, 1937 Twin City Social Social News Anne FUZY, Fiance Steal Wedding March Talented and charming Anne FUZY, who has kept the board of education crowd where she has reigned supreme as Superintendent Felk's secretary under the impression she would marry John Stanley PEARSON of Chicago stole a slight march on friends when she became Mr. Pearason's bride during a very quiet service in Muskegon, Michigan on Friday Afternoon. Although no reception followed the wedding the FUZY clan was pacified for only last Sunday the entire families of the couple attended the bride's sister and husband, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley FODOR, at which time they had an opportunity to offer best wishes. Miss FUZY has moved in so many circles as a talented singer, a former president of Pi Sigma Phi sorority, a member of several musical and Hungarian organizations in the city, an artist student of Rudolph Magnus of Chicago. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW FUZY. Upon returning the couple will reside at the Fuzy residence in 4856 Melville Avenue for the time being. Mr. Pearson is the son of Mrs. Matilde PEARSON of Chicago. cheryl BALOG wenberg