WW I Draft Registration Card B Chicago, Illinois BRAUSCH, Jacob age 28 4734 ? N. Chicago, Illinois Dob: Feb. 24, 1889 Natural born, Illinois Oiler in Steel Mill Wisconsin Steel Company, South Chicago Dependants: Wife and 2 children Blue eyes Lt. Brown hair Signed: June 5, 19 (either 17 or 18) ___________________________________________________________ WW II Draft Registration Card 1942 BRAUSCH, Jacob James age 52 6623 Alexander Avenue Hammond, Indiana Dob: Feb. 24, 1890 ( note difference of 1 year on dobs) Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois Person who will always know your address: Catherine BRAUSCH same address Employer: Pullman Standard

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana April 21, 1966 Obits Wheatsfield Mrs. Gust (Elizabeth) BERG, 81, died Wednesday in San Pierre Little Company of Mary Health Facilities after an illness of 12 years. She had been hospitalized for the past 5 years. Born March 21, 1885 in St. John, she was the daughter of Adam and Susan (KEILMAN) BOHLING. On June 23, 1920 she was married to Gust BERG. She was a resident of DeMotte for 23 years coming from Chicago. She was a member of the St. Cecelia Catholic church. Surviving are her husband and two sisters. Services will be Saturday at the St. Cecelia Catholic church with Rev. Frederick Perry officiating. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic cemetery, Evergreen Park, Ill. Todd funeral home.

The Lake County Times Indiana August 12, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. John JOURDAIN were hosts to a large party of relatives from Hammond Sunday. When all sat down to dinner, four generations were represented. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. N. JOURDAIN Miss M. JOURDAIN Mr. and Mrs. Jos. BOHLING Mr. and Mrs. E. BOHLING Mr. and Mrs. Albert BOHLING Joseph BOHLING Misses Emma BOHLING and Marie SCHERER. During the afternoon, which was pleasantly spent on the lawn, different groups of family pictures were taken. The guests left at 4:30 o'clock p.m. for their respective homes.

The Hammond Times Wednesday March 10, 1943 page 7 Government's Call Answered in Region Housewives Saving Fats! Out of the frying pan into the butcher shop seems to be the revised quotation used by patriotic Calumet region women. Answering the government's call for kitchen fats the women of the region are carefully saving all their cooking grease and taking it to the neighborhood butcher shops. They are heeding, however, the warning that fats which are satisfactory for seasoning or frying should be utilized instead of sold. Mrs. Carl PETERSON, 939 Sibley street, Hammond, said I save every scrap and have turned in about 20 pounds already. I started saving it as soon as I heard the government wanted it, and my son runs over to the butcher shop with it as quickly as I get it. I do save bacon grease to re-use though. Mrs. Arthur A. YEGGE, 52 Ruth street, Hammond, says she saves the grease from bacon for other frying, but that she definitely sells all other kitchen fats to the butcher. What unuseable grease I have the grocer gets, said Mrs. Harvey SEYBOLD, 12 West Webb street, Calumet City. and what can be used again I save. A Whiting restaurant owner, Mrs. Pearl CERNIAK, 2235 New York avenue, says she carefully saves every bit of grease that cannot be used again and takes it to her butcher. Mrs. Wesley C. GAULT, 239 West Warren street, Calumet City, said I don't have very much grease, but what I do have I certainly save and take to the butcher. After all, every ounce counts. I render out every bit of grease from every roast, Mrs. J. Ralston MILLER, 37 Waltham street, Hammond, told The Hammond Times. It usually means two pans to scour, but if it will help win the war it certainly is worth it. Housewives all over the country have been asked to seperate unuseable grease from garbage and either sell it to a meat dealer or place it in a pail beside the garbage can. _________________________________________________________________ Get today's hot entertainment gossip http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip?icid=T002MSN03A07001

The Hammond Times Indiana July 8, 1940 Obits Hammond's Hessville Section Named After Parents Of Deceased John HESS, 63, whose parents were honored by having the Hessville part of Hammond named after them, died early yesterday in his home in 6940 Kennedy Avenue. Death occurred after a long illness in the building where the deceased operated a post office and a grocery store. Before becoming ill, HESS was employed as a janitor at the Harding school. The deceased was born in Hessville, the youngest of 12 children of Joseph and Elizabeth HESS, who died in 1895. HESS was a bachelor. Survivors: Brothers: Julius and Albert HESS Sister: Miss Lydia HESS Services tomorrow in the Snyder chapel in Hammond. Rev. Paul Golterman officiating. Burial in the Elmwood cemetery.

The Times Hammond, Indiana Wednesday October 18, 1922 page 6 DOUBLE WEDDING A beautifully impressive wedding took place yesterday morning when Father BERG said the nuptial mass for Miss Bertha SPANNAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton SPANNAN of May street, and William M. JULLIAN; and also for Miss Johanna KRIETER of Crown Point and Peter SPANNAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton SPANNAN of May street. The double wedding took place in St. Joseph's church at nine o'clock. Professor GRAMBO and Hermina CHERNIK gave the specially lovely music which was sung throughout the wedding. The brides were attended by Miss Martha LAUERMAN and Miss Clara KRIETER, becomingly gowned in delicate green and lavender satin frocks with hats to match, while the grooms were attended by Joseph SPANNAN and Edward KRIETER. Miss Genevieve TRAMM and Miss Laurine DERUICK made sweet flower girls with their baskets of flowers as they came down the aisle, and Master John KRIETER, charged with the task of carrying the four rings upon a lovely pillow, did so most ceremoniously. The brides dressed alike in their exquisite gowns of white satin francois, with their veils becomingly entrain embroidered and touched with lilies of the valley, looked lovely as they entered. Their corsages were fashioned of bride's roses and valley lilies to complete their costumes. Following the wedding a splendid dinner was served at the SPANNAN home on May street. and following that the young couples went East on their honeymoon, Mrs. JULIAN wearing a becoming suit of blue tricotine and Mrs. SPANNAN wearing a chic brown serge. Mrs. SPANNAN has been popular in Crown Point circles for a number of years and Mrs. JULIAN is well known in Hammond. Upon their return the SPANNANs will live in their new home at 856? Erie street, while the JULLIANs will live in their apartment all in readiness for them at 429 May street. _________________________________________________________________ Use your PC to make calls at very low rates https://voiceoam.pcs.v2s.live.com/partnerredirect.aspx

The Lake County Times Indiana June 6, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Walter WOLF of Indiana Avenue entertained a number of friends at an aluminum shower in honor of Miss Marie ERB of Schererville whose marriage to George KEILMAN of St. John will take place on June 10th. The evening was very enjoyably spent with music and games, after which a two course luncheon was served. Miss ERB received many beautiful and useful gifts. The guests included: Cecilia KEILMAN Anastasia GETLER Celia STARK Elenora HILBRICH Ruth GILBY Isabella HILBRICH Julia MILLER Marie SPANIER Mrs. Katie HILBRICH Mrs. George KEILMAN Mr. and Mrs. Roy WEAVER Mr. and Mrs. Ben MILLER Mr. and Mrs. Anthony SCHMAL and daughter Irene.

The Hammond Times Indiana Nov. 30, 1961 Joseph Steve MONYOK, 56, of 6726 Osborn Street, Hammond, died Wednesday in St. Catherine's. He was employed by Universal Atlas Cement Company, for the past 12 years. Services will be held Saturday in the Virgil Huber Funeral Home, Hammond. Rev. Joseph Sipos will sing the funeral mass in the Holy Trinity Hungarian church, East Chicago. Mr. MONYOK was a resident of Hammond for 12 years. He leaves: Wife: Barbara Daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth VASILAK of Whiting Mrs. Mary STAROSCSAK of Highland Son: Joseph of Hammond Sisters: Mrs. Margaret TOTH Mrs. Helen SZITA Mrs. Julia SOLTESZ Brother: George, all in Slovakia Burial in St. John cemetery, Hammond.

The Lake County Times Indiana Jan. 21, 1907 The funeral services of the late Eli NICHOLAS was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, the Rev. Dunning Idle, regular pastor, officiating. Mr. NICHOLS was born in Lancastor, O., and at his death was a few months past 89 years of age. His wife died in 1863. Mr. NICHOLS was the fifth child of a family of fourteen born to Mr. and Mrs. John NICHOLS. His life which was a long and useful one, was spent in Ohio and Indiana. By occupation he was a farmer. When he was about seventeen years of age he joined the Methodist church. He was a true father and husband and a most worthy citizen. Of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Eli NICHOLS, six are living as follows: Mesdames WEBB and PURDY, of Lowell Benjamin of Hebron Charlie of Tracey, Minn. Walter of Lowell Sisters: Mary NICHOLS Catherine HERMON (HERMAN?) Brothers: George and Perry of Ohio Samuel of Lowell

The Lake County Times Thursday April 22, 1920 DYER Arthur E. EVANS made a business trip to Schneider, Ind. on Monday morning. Miss Agnes KAHLER entertained some of her friends at the home of Dr. J. ANDREWS on Monday night. They spent the evening playing Five Hundred. William SEVERIN moved his household goods and family to Chicago Heights, Ill., where he will make his future home. Margaret DUMBSKY and her brother John were Chicago shoppers yesterday. Mrs. G. GROSCHE of Milwaukee is visiting her mother at the home of Wm. FREDERICKS. Peter MINNINGER and Chas. KEILMAN made a business trip to Hammond on Wednesday morning. An entertainment will be given Friday night at the Cat's Corner School at eight p.m. April 28. Everybody welcome. Sylvia HILBRICH is visiting for several days with Mr. and Mrs. Peter KEILMAN. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. EILLOTT was christened on Sunday afternoon and named Viola Caroline. Miss Margaret KEILMAN OF St. John was seen on the streets of Dyer today. Mrs. Chas. KEILMAN left for Chicago Tuesday afternoon accompanied by her children, her brothers Math. AUSTGEN of this place and John AUSTGEN of Hammond. She met her sister Mrs. Chas. STRUDEMAN and children at the Dearborn station where they took the California Limited at 7:30 p.m. for Los Angeles, California. They will visit with their sister Mrs. John SONTAG of Los Angeles. _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000002msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.windowsonecare.com/?sc_cid=msn_hotmail

The Hammond Times Indiana July 17, 1940 William HOEPPNER, aged 49? years passed away early Tuesday at his home near Merrillville after a short illness. He has been a resident of this vicinity since he was a small boy. Survivors: Wife: Minnie Sons: Milton, Wilbert and Elwood Sisters: Mrs. Mary HALLER of Hobart Mrs. Emma HIRTH Mrs. Gustie WALK Mrs. Anna SCHROEDER, all of Chicago Services Friday at the home and the Evangelical Lutheran church here with Rev. Carl Henrichs of Valparaiso officiating. Burial in the Hobart cemetery.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Dec. 30, 1938 Porter Man 86, To Hold Open House Albert Lorenzo BANCROFT, who moved to north Porter county 77 years ago, will celebrate his 86th birthday anniversary on New Year's day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vettie? BOHRER, in Porter, Open House will be held Sunday and his many friends are cordially invited to call. Mr. BANCROFT was born in New York state on Dec. 29, 1852, the oldest son of William and Mary BANCROFT. With his parents he moved to north Porter county in 1861, where he has since resided with exception of two years spent in Nebraska. On July 22, 1877, he was married to Eliza COLE. To this union were born seven children, four of whom are still living. Mrs. BANCROFT died on April 8, 1931. Since that time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. BOHRER. When a young man Mr. BANCROFT was employed as a wood chopper and in saw mills throughout the county. Over the long span of his life he has watched the development of the county from mud and plank roads to gravel and concrete highways, the projection of a number of railroads and the construction of industrial projects. He relates many interesting stories of pioneer life, including a turkey drive on foot to Chicago in which he joined with the others. When the participants reached Chicago to market their fowls, the turkeys numbered 5000.

The Hammond Times Sunday February 21, 1943 19 CITIZEN PAPERS ISSUED Judge John J. WALLACE of Calumet City issued naturalization certificates to 19 local residents. Those admitted to citizenship were Mary BAYER, Joseph PREIDIS, Stefania KANDRA, Gustave TABERT, Victory Bud SEKULA, Victoria Veronica KICKOT, Sophia JANIK, Marciana GRIGONIS, Isabelle CLEMENT, Bronislawa ZENDZIAN, Elin Linnea BERGMAN, Wanda Cecelia WYTRZYMALSKI, Claude BOYD, Tekla SESTEKAUCKAS, Anna KRISTL, Antonia MADISON, Ludwika JARZEMBOWSKI, Macaline ORLOFF, and Natalia FRANCZEK. Gertrude CIEPLUCHA, city court clerk pro tem. said that all aliens are urged to attend naturalization classes on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. to prepare for the September hearing. _________________________________________________________________ Add a Yahoo! contact to Windows Live Messenger for a chance to win a free trip! http://www.imagine-windowslive.com/minisites/yahoo/default.aspx?locale=en-us&hmtagline

The Hammond Times Monday January 13, 1936 page 14 NEW MARRIAGE LICENSES Joseph HENSON, and Ruby I. NEVILLE, of Hammond Floyd KEYS, and Barbara ADAMS, of Gary Alexander MANKA, of Calumet City, Ill., and Mary PALMEY, of Hammond Charles W. MACENSKI, and Olga LECYK, of Hammond Harold HAINE of Gary, and Mildred HOTCHER, of Hammond Clarence J. WEISER, of Cicero, Ill., and Bernice SHOPTOUGH of Hammond Lawrence J. LAUERMAN, of Hammond, and Isabelle E. BEANBLOSSOM, of Calumet City Robert WULF, and Virginia T. GRUZELLA?, of Hammond _________________________________________________________________ Try the next generation of search with Windows Live Search today! http://imagine-windowslive.com/minisites/searchlaunch/?locale=en-us&source=hmtagline

The Hammond Times Tuesday April 16, 1940 page 11 Dyer May 1 would have marked the 63rd anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John GOVERT, who have been life-long residents here, had not death intervened on Sunday evening to remove from our midst the wife and mother of this remarkable family. Her death came at 5 p.m. Sunday after a prolonged illness. She was the mother of nine surviving children, 39 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Besides her immediate family, she is survived by four brothers, Frank REITMAN of Dyer, John and Tony REITMAN of St. John, and Henry REITMAN of Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna OVERHAGE of Dyer, and Mrs. Catherine BENZ of Chicago. The Christian Mothers' sodality will meet at the home for prayer at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Roy HELMER spent Saturday afternoon in Chicago where they visited his brother Ed HELMER, who is recuperating from injuries he sustained in an accident on the elevated lines some time ago. He has been discharged from the hospital and is now able to sit in a wheel chair part of the time. Miss Tillie SCHWEINFURTH of Chicago spent the weekend here as the guest of Miss Tillie SCHEIDT. American beauty roses formed an attractive centerpiece at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph HERRMAN on Sunday, when they served a brithday dinner in honor of Mrs. HERRMAN'S mother, Mrs. Elizabeth LAUERMAN, who will celebrate her 79th birthday on Wednesday next. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert LAUERMAN and daughter, Virginia, of Chicago joined in the festivities, but the Alex LAUERMANs of Crown Point were unable to attend because of illness. The John THIELs had as their dinner guests on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Peter THIEL and son Dan, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew THIEL and daughters Phyllis and Lois, of St. John, as well as Mrs. Henry SCHULTE and daughter, Rosemary, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer MILLER and son Dick. The dinner was given in honor of their son, Ronald who had received his first communion on Sunday morning. Bob HOLSAPPLE had the misfortune of contracting scarlet fever several days ago, with result that the Joe HOFFMAN home is under quarantine, and the other members of the family are banished therefrom. The Andrew KAHLERs had as their guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. KEILMAN of Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence WEHNER and small son of Gary. John BERENS and his sister, Mrs. Mary SCHNEIDER, visited with Matt NEUDORF of Merrilville, who is ill, on Sunday. Reports from the bedside of Joe KAHLER, popular townsman, are to the effect that he is in very serious condition. Patricia TERRY, young daughter of the Wilfred TERRYs, had been quite ill with the flu during the past week, but is somewhat better at the current time. Guests at the home of Henry DRANGMEISTER on Sunday in honor of Mary Jane's first communion day were Mr. and Mrs. Walter DRANGMEISTER and family of Calumet city, and Mr. and Mrs. Al KLEIN and son Peter, and Mrs. Margaret DUMBSKY and son Joe. _________________________________________________________________ Get today's hot entertainment gossip http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip?icid=T002MSN03A07001

The Hammond Times Friday December 24, 1937 St. John Miss Germaine SMITH and her brother left for their home in Iowa to spend the Christmas holidays. Genevieve GERLACH from Hammond was the weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George GERLACH. Mr. and Mrs. William SCHMALL and son Dickie, from Hammond were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. John STARK Sr. The burial of Miss Elizabeth LAUERMAN from Chicago took place in the St. John cemetery here Tuesday. The Rosary society held their regular meeting on Monday evening. After the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed. Prizes in bunco were awarded to Mrs. Laura HELD, Mrs. Frank HERMAN, Mrs. Peter THIELEN, and booby by Mrs. Adolph SCHERER. Mr. and Mrs. Victor BRICKMAN, nephew of Mrs. Helen HERO, left for their home in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. William BONEY and children from Schererville visited with Albert HELD on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John KLEIN from Chicago visited at the homes of Ben KLEIN and Joseph SCHEIDT on Tuesday. _________________________________________________________________ Try the next generation of search with Windows Live Search today! http://imagine-windowslive.com/minisites/searchlaunch/?locale=en-us&source=hmtagline

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Feb. 25, 1967 Chesterton Mrs. Lewis (Hattie M.) REGLEIN, 82, 305 South Calumet Road, died early this morning in her home. Born in Germany, March 3 1884 she was the daughter of August and Wilhelmina GROSSE. She was married to Lewis REGLEIN, who preceded her in death in 1942. A resident of Chesterton for 60 years, she was a member of the Methodist church and the Phoebe Rebekah Lodge. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. Charles (Leona) GRANAT Mrs. Harry (Thelma) WILSON, both of Chesterton Sisters: Mrs. Rita PARRISH Mrs. Helen MCLEE, both of Detroit Half-brothers: Lewis and Paul MANTHEY, both of Michigan City. Services Monday at Carl Edmonds funeral home with Rev. William Hughes officiating. Burial in the Chesterton cemetery.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana August 19, 1949 William KNEIFEL Family Holds Reunion Dinner The reunion was held Sunday at the Medaryville game preserve. Dinner was served at 12:30. Those present were Messers and Mesdames: William KNEIFEL, Sr. Fred KNEIFEL and family Allen HALL Alvin KLEMM and family Arthur KNEIFEL and family William LIPPERT and daughter, Kouts Sam HALL, Medaryville Elmer HALL and family Ellis PULLINS and family Robert KNEIFEL and family Llyod WHITE and family Alva WHITE Joseph WHITE Mr. and Mrs. Howard WHITE and family Mr. and Mrs. KNEIFEL Jr. of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Lambert KNEIFEL and family of Wanatah were unable to be there because of illness. The afternoon was spent in visiting. Afterward, ice cream and cake were served. There will be another reunion next year. cheryl BALOG wenberg

The Hammond Times Wednesday February 10, 1937 page 34 Evelyn LAUERMAN is Wed to Chicagoan in Church Service Several Attendants Precede Couple to Altar in Wedding of Elegance According to an account that has just reached the Hammond Times, Miss Evelyn LAUERMAN, a former Hammond girl, had an elaborate wedding on Jan. 27 when she became the bride of William Dalton BRADY at St. Bernard's church in Chicago. On the arm of her father, the bride approached the altar in a gown of white taffeta, made fashionably with puffed sleeves and draped skirt. Her fingertip length veil fell from a crown topped with clusters of pearls and she carried a prayer book from which fell a shower of freesia. The young couple exchanged the nuptial vows before the Rev. James Ryan with Marian Winters SCHERER and Wallace LAUERMAN as their attendants at the altar. Miss Lorraine LAUERMAN, 13 year old sister of the bride, was a dainty maid of honor dressed in a pale aqua taffeta frock with a matching tiara. She carried a Colonial bouquet of assorted early spring flowers as she approached the altar. Delicate peach taffeta fashioned the puff sleeved, full-skirted dress of Miss SCHERER, who served as bridesmaid. A peach tiara and Colonial bouquet similiar to the maid of honor's completed her costume. Tiny Virginia Ann LAUERMAN, dark-haired six-year-old sister of the bride, was a charming flower girl in her long pink taffeta frock. She carried a Colonial bouquet in harmony with the picturesqueness of the attire of the other attendants who preceded the bride down the church aisle. The bride's mother was clad in navy blue crepe with a matching turban and on her shoulder there was a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Charles BRADY, mother of the groom, was attired in black lace and also wore gardenias. Immediately after the wedding, a breakfast was served to 25 guests at the "Rowan-Trees" hotel where a huge wedding cake was cut by the bride. Later, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. LAUERMAN, the bride's parents, held open house at their home in Chicago for 100 guests, many of whom were former Hammond friends. The new Mrs. BRADY attended All Saints grade school and graduated from the Hammond high school. She is an active member of Gamma Epsilon Phi sorority and has been employed by Johnson and Harwood company in Chicago as a buyer. Mr. BRADY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BRADY, of Champlain avenue, Chicago, is a graduate of the De La Salle institute and is employed by the Washington Park IGA market. The newlyweds are at home at the Yale Manor apartments in 6616 South Yale avenue, Chicago. _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, music store, museum and more…then map the best route! http://local.live.com?FORM=MGA001

The Hammond Times Indiana Oct. 3, 1968 Obits Lottie B. EINSPAHR, age 86, of Lowell, passed away Oct. 2 at Our Lady of Mercy hospital, Dyer. Survivors: Son: Frank of Grant Park, Ill. Daughter: Mrs. Mabelle KENNEY of Hebron Brother: Orville HAYDEN of Lowell Services Saturday at the Sheets funeral home, Lowell with Rev. David Horne officiating. Burial in the Lowell cemetery. She was a member of the Indian Trail Grange, Order of Eastern Star, Royal Neighbors of America.