Twin City News The Hammond Times Monday July 8, 1935 Social and Personal News of East Chicago GARDEN PARTY ENJOYED The members of the Women's World League for Hungary enjoyed a lovely garden party Sunday afternoon which was held at the home of Mrs. William FUZY, of Forest Avenue, Hammond. During the afternoon a short business meeting was held at which time the members discussed plans for a private picnic to be held at Washington Park on August 4th. In the evening members were joined by their husbands and guests for a delicious buffet supper, after which cards were played. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ann VARADY, Mr. Julius KRAYNAK and Mrs. Nick BALOG. Mrs. Julius KRAYNAK was general chairman of the party and she was assisted by Mesdames Frank BOKORY, Michael ROHN, Steve SIMKO, Thomas KOCSIS, Alex GAUL, Charles SABO, Mrs. Mary KOTVASZ and Miss Mary BOZE. cheryl BALOG wenberg

I am new to this list and researching in Indiana. Can anyone tell me if there are city directories available for Hamond, Indiana from 1912-1916? Thank you...

SHARLIKE, Julanne Daughter of Susan (SZENDI) and Louis SAKO Julanne "Jay" SHARLIKE, 94 of Gainesville, formerly of Interlachen, died Sat. Feb. 1, 2003 at Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Interlachen for 32 years having moved from East Chicago, Indiana. She was a homemaker who loved gardening and taking care of her yard. She also enjoyed helping her late sister, Pearl Grow, with her chickens. She was preceded in death by her husband; John SHARLIKE. Surviving are a son: Jack Bruce SHARLIKE, Palatka; adopted daughter who was a loving caretaker of 16 years; Dorothy HAAS, Interlachen; and a nephew by marriage; Jackie LEE and spouse Rita SHARLIKE, Colombus Ohio. SHARLIKES life, a video tribute will be shown during the service. Masters Funeral Home of Interlachen is in charge of arrangements. cheryl BALOG wenberg

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WWI Draft Card Registration KISELA, Charles Hobart, Indiana DOB July 27, 1895 Natural Born Chicago, Illinois Occupation: Car Inspector Pennsylvania R.R. Co. Hobart, Indiana Single Short Slender build Blue eyes Light brown hair Signed: June 5, 1917 cheryl BALOG wenberg

WWI Draft Card Registration KUNDRAT, Nicholas Ellsworth 401 John Street Whiting, Indiana Age 18 DOB Sept. 23, 1899 Natural Born Occupation: Clerk Standard Oil Company, Whiting, Indiana Nearest relative: Mrs. Helen KUNDRAT same address Short Medium build brown eyes brown hair Signed: Sept. 12, 1918 cheryl BALOG wenberg

WWI Draft card registration KUNDRAT, George 95 Company House Hammond, In. Age 26 DOB April 7, 1891 Born: ?illok Austria Employed: Inland Steel, Hammond, Indiana Medium height medium build Blue eyes Dark hair Signed June 5, 1917 cheryl BALOG wenberg

WW I Draft Card Registration KUNDRAT, George 401 John Whiting, Indiana Age 44 DOB April 15, 1874 Naturalized Citizen Occupation: Stillman Standard Oil, Whiting, In. Nearest relative: Mrs. Helen KUNDRAT same address Medium height Medium build grey eyes brown hair

The Hammond Times Monday March 14, 1938 JOSEPH KUNDRAT 71 Dies Whiting, Funeral services for JOSEPH KUNDRAT age 71 of 2207 New York Avenue, who died at his home Saturday night following an illness, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday from Holy Ghost Greek Catholic Church in Indiana Harbor. Reverand Andrew Kertes will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond. KUNDRAT a resident of Whiting 45 years and a pensioned employee of the Whiting Refinery, Standard Oil Company of Indiana, where he was employed 35 years as a stillman in the acid works. Survived by: Wife: Anna KUNDRAT Son: John KUNDRAT Son: George KUNDRAT Son: Andrew KUNDRAT Son: Steve KUNDRAT Daughter: Mrs. MARY FEDOR of Hammond Daughter: Mrs. HERMINIA HARVIN of Hammond Daughter: Mrs. ANNE DUGAN of Whiting Daughter: EMMA KUNDRAT of Whiting Brother: George KUNDRAT of Whiting Sister: Mrs. MARY HANUSIN of Whiting The deceased was a member of the National Slovak Society and the Greek Catholic Union. cheryl BALOG wenberg

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The Hammond Times Indiana July 10, 1935 Social and Personal News of East Chicago, Indiana ENTERTAIN FOR NIECE Mr. and Mrs. Louis SAKO, Sr. of 4736 Kennedy Avenue, entertained at a lovely dinner party Tuesday evening, for their niece, Mrs. Bela L. NAGY, and daughter Ethel, of Los Angeles, Calif., in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth's NAGY'S 17th wedding anniversary. Following the dinner an informatl evening was enjoyed. Guests included: KOPCHA (KOPCSO) , Elizabeth, mother of the honored guest. KOPCHA (KOPCSO) , Michael , brother of Elizabeth NAGY. SAKO, LOUIS (SUSIE) JR. CHESNEY, Michael Jr. Mr. and Mrs. SHARLIKE, John and Julie GYEMONT, Margaret cheryl BALOG wenberg

The Hammond Times Indiana Obituaries Friday Feb. 14, 1936 JOSEPH SABO Age 43 of 4815 Alexander Avenue. An Inland Steel employee for the last 14 years. Mr. SABO'S death was attributed to double pneumonia, after SABO collapsed on the floor at his home. He had been ill for 2 days when death occurred. Unconscious when rushed to the hospital, he died without regaining consciousness. An active member of the Holy Trinity Church, Mr. SABO was employed as a carpenter at the Inland Steel plant. Survivors: Wife: Julia SABO in Europe Brother: John SABO of East Chicago, Indiana Brother: Frank SABO of Milwaukee Sister: Mrs. Elizabeth GAZDIK of East Chicago Sister: Mrs. Barbara SIMKO of East Chicago Fifes Funeral Home. Holy Trinity Hungarian Church with Rev. Sipos attending. Elmwood Cemetery. cheryl BALOG wenberg

The Hammond Times Tuesday Nov. 26, 1935 Harbor Business Woman Passes on MRS. JOSEPHINE POLK Age 51 proprietor of the Alder Poultry Store in Indiana Harbor, died yesterday noon in her home at 3736 Alder Street. Death was attributed to pneumonia. She had been ill only a short time. Well known business woman in the city, the deceased came to Indiana Harbor 21 years ago. Surviving are: Husband: Alphonse POLK Daughter: Mrs. Lottie KAMINSKI of South Haven, Michigan. Daughter: Mrs. Eleanor PAUNOVICH Daughter: Mrs. John KUNDRAT Daughter: Martha POLK Daughter: Wanda POLK Son: Edward POLK Another son residing in Europe is also left to mourn. Funeral Services will be held on Friday morning from St. John Cantius Church with a solemn requim high mass. Burial will be in the Holy Cross cemetery. cheryl BALOG wenberg (This was my grandmother)

THE HAMMOND TIMES TWIN CITY SOCIAL NEWS Friday, February 18, 1938 TWIN CITY SOCIAL NEWS MARTHA POLK MARRIES WILLIAM BALOG Yesterday afternoon unbeknown to the most of their friends, Martha Polk and William Balog slipped away to Crown Point and were quietly married at 1:30 O'clock. With the couple at the time, were the grooms sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Crontz, who stood up for the reading of the vows; the brides sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. John Kundrat, with whom she has been making her home at 3701 Alder Street; the brides brother, Edward and her brother in law, Steven Ponovich. For her marriage the pretty bride wore a smart green suit furred in red fox, which shade she carried out in her accessories. Her corsage was of sweet peas. Mrs. Crontz had a chic ensemble of beige and brown. Returning to East Chicago the couple received blessings from the brides father, Alfonse Polk and the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Balog of 4836 Melville Avenue. Later in the evening 25 relatives enjoyed a wedding dinner at the Balog home. The newlyweds have left for a weeks honeymoon in Michigan and upon returning will reside with the grooms parents. Mr. Balog is employed at Lever Brothers, having attended Washington High School. His bride has been a popular local telephone operator. She attended Washington High School. submitted by: cheryl BALOG wenberg (these are my parents)

WWI Draft Card Registration DEPA, John 217 Co House ? Hammond, Indiana Age 23 DOB June 24, 1893 ?????? Austria Citizen of Austria Occupation: Duekor ?? Standard Steel Car Co. Hammond, Indiana Single Blue eyes Light hair Signed June 5, 1916 _______________________________________________________ DEPA, John 547 Pre??? Avenue South Hammond Indiana Age 37 DOB Nov. 12, 1881 Austria Occupation: Riveter Standard Steel Car Co. Nearest relative: Nellie DEPA same address Medium height medium build grey eyes brown hair Signed on Sept. 1918 cheryl BALOG wenberg

I checked the Indiana Vitals and it does not show a marriage. I know they missed a lot of names, so it does not necessarily mean that they were not married there. cheryl BALOG wenberg ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Wise To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:34 AM Subject: [INLAKE] Shields Marriage I understand Crownpoint, IN in Lake Co. was the marriage mill. I am looking for the marriage of James Shields to Theresa Rinehart around 1910. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Jan in S.E. TX ==== INLAKE Mailing List ==== Check out Firstmom's Genealogy Resources & Records! Over 2100 categorized (and up-to-date) genealogy links! http://members.tripod.com/~KHuish/ ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

I understand Crownpoint, IN in Lake Co. was the marriage mill. I am looking for the marriage of James Shields to Theresa Rinehart around 1910. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Jan in S.E. TX

WWI Draft Card Registration SOMODI, Joseph 4839 Alexander East Chicago, Indiana Age 37 DOB May 16, 1881 Hungary Occupation: Chemical Worker Grasselle ? Chemical Co. Kennedy Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana Nearest relative: Susie SOMODI same address Tall Slender Brown eyes Brown hair cheryl BALOG wenberg

WWI Draft Card Registration BARTOK, Steve age 18 DOB July 6, 1900 Austria Hungary 501 Francis Street Joliet, Illinois Occupation: Laborer Employer: American Steel ?? East Chicago, Indiana Nearest Relative: Mike BARTOK same address Medium height medium build Brown eyes Dark brown hair Signed on Sept. 12, 1918 Local Board for the City of East Chicago, Indiana cheryl BALOG wenberg

Holy Name Cemetery 11000 W. 133rd Ave., Cedar Lake Hanover Township Lake County, Indiana Section SW 2 LORSCHEIDER, Peter b. 8-1-1874 d. 2-3-1901 LORSCHEIDER, Nikolaus T. b. 12-6-1848 d. 4-8-1884 35 yr,4m, 2 d LORSCHEIDER, John I. b. 2-9-1873 d. 3-29-1933 LORSCHEIDER, Lena M. his wife b. 1-18-1890 d. LORSCHEIDER, Elizabeth dau of N.T. & F.A. b. 3-31-1876 d. 4-29-1880 4y, 28d LORSCHEIDER, Frances A. b. 6-7-1854 d. 9-14-1917 LORSCHEIDER, Catharina wife of Johann b. 11-25-1847 d. 9-24-1870 cheryl BALOG wenberg