The Hammond Times Indiana April 11, 1934 New Marriage Licenses Eugene ZENCKA and Ann RACHWALSKI both of Whiting Alex MARDOVIN and Barbara KOKAR both of Gary Burl CRAIG and Lorraine NOBERT both of Hammond James BATTLE and Carrie GLOVER both of East Chicago John CARNEY of Kentland, Ind. and Dorothy GRAY of Gary Dr. Eugene KAMM of Gary and Ann M. SCHNEIDER of Crown Point

The Hammond Times Indiana April 11, 1934 Crown Point Woman Complimented Mrs. Anna PINTER, who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, was the guest of honor at a delightful family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John MACHACEK in Gary on Tuesday noon. Mrs. MACHACEK, who is a daughter of Mrs. PINTER, served the birthday dinner, the menu being in keeping with this special occasion. A beautifully decorated birthday cake centered the table. Mrs. PINTER received some lovely gifts. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. WILSON Mrs. WHEELER of Lowell Mrs. Nicholas MINNINGER Mrs. Michael MINNINGER John MINNINGER of South Chicago Mrs. Peter BERLEON Mrs. Mayme COLLINS Mrs. Margaret LOTTES of Crown Point.

The Times Hammond, Indiana Feb. 12, 1923 Mrs. Gertrude SEBERGER, wife of Nicholas SEBERGER, died at her home in Griffith early today at the age of 72. She is survived by eight children: John Mrs. J. NAVERIUS? Mrs. C. FRANDSEN Jacob Nicholas William and Fred Mrs. G. J. GRANT. There are twenty two grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home at 9:30 Thursday morning to St. Michael's cemetery at Schererville, at ten o'clock, in charge of Undertaker Burns.

The Hammond Times Indiana Feb. 12, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. John MACHACEK of Gary were the guests of Mrs. MACHACEK'S mother, Mrs. Anna PINTER on Saturday and Sunday.

The Lake County Times Indiana Sept. 10, 1926 New Licenses John H. TRIBBLE and Lena MORGAN of Indiana Harbor Meredith BEDINGFIELD and Rosetta CAMPBELL of Indiana Harbor James LASZLO and Margaret LASZLO of Indiana Harbor Daniel KOKAT and Rose LIMATOVICH of Indiana Harbor Garfield RAYTON and Pattie DILLARD of Gary Lester N. PAGE of East Chicago and Elfrieda E. SONNEBERG of Chicago Valentine KLASS and Clara M. PRZYBYL of Hammond James F. DURKIN of Chicago and Winifred WALSH of Gary Anton MONTALKA and Lucille A. DEBOLD of Hammond

The Hammond Times Indiana July 9, 1937 Mrs. Anna PINTER of Crown Point passed away Monday. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. Mrs. PINTER is a sister of Mrs. Ed WHEELER and Mrs. George WILSON.

The Hammond Times Wednesday July 31, 1940 page 8 Personals Miiss PEARSON enjoys Michigan vacation. Miss Zola PEARSON has just returned from spending two weeks vacation at Kimball Lake, Newaygo, Mich., and Grand Rapids Michigan visiting her mother Mrs. Daisy MCGEE, a former resident of this city, and her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Arthur VOLK. Before she left she was entertained at a farewell beach party at Lake Michigan. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. V.D. GOULD, Mr. and Mrs M. MONROE, Mr. and Mrs. M_R__IT?. Tom GILLIS, Miss PEARSON and Mr. and Mrs. VOLK. Mr. and Mrs. William COMPBELL Jr., 505 Forsythe avenue, Calumet City, Ill., recently returned from a tour of Minnesota, Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Dr. Edward A. PEKAREK has returned to his home here after spending a few days as the guest of Dr. J. C. SCULLY at Menominee, Mich. Miss Mabel SONNTAG of the Southmoor apartment hotel is leaving tomorrow to join her sister and brother-in-law Dr. and Mrs. G. A. TAYLOR, and their daughter of Plainfield, Ill. for an interesting vacation in the west. They will motor to Seattle, Wash., by way of the northern route, stopping at Banff and Lake Louise in Canada and visiting several national parks. In California, they will travel down the coast to Los Angeles, where they will visit Miss SONNTAG's and Mrs. TAYLOR's brother, Joseph SONNTAG, formerly of this region, who now makes his home in the west. En route home the group will enjoy seeing the Carlsbad Caverns and other sights of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Louis SCHURGERS, 1528 Truman street, and their two daughters who live at home, and their eldest daughter, Mrs. Edward ROSENWINKEL III, 5635 Walter avenue, traveled by boat, air and automobile during their extensive vacation throught the New England states and Canada. On the way east the SCHURGERS family took the southern route, through 18 states up to Maine, and from there they traveled home through Canada. Their interesting itinerary gave them the opportunity to view Niagra Falls from both sides. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. PETERS, Forest avenue, arrived home yesterday after enjoying a week of "fly" fishing at Whispering Pines resort, near Spooner, Wis. Mrs. Frank A. LAUERMAN and children, Lawndale street, will leave the third week in August to spend their vacatin at Magician Lake mear Dowagiac, Mich. For the past several days, Mr. and Mrs. Otto KNOERZER, Forest avenue, were vacationing at Lake Winnebago and Fond du lac, Wis. They returned yesterday after a pleasant visit with Mrs. T. E. BELL and other members of the Hammond colony at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunter NEAD, Wildwood Road, are expected to return to their home on Saturday after a fishing trip to Canada. When Miss Bette BITTER left for her home in Quincy, Ill. today, she motored south with Miss Betsy SMITH of the Southmoor apartment hotel where she has been visiting for the past week. Miss SMITH will be Miss BITTER's guest through the coming weekend. Mrs. C. S. MATHUSA, Eaton street, has had as her guests for the past week, her son B. C. WINTERS and his wife of Youngstown, O. Mr. and Mrs. Earl PECKENPAUGH, 7235 Van Buren avenue, are spending the week in New York visiting Mrs. PECKENPAUGH's sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. H. BURMMAN. Miss Mary MATOVINA, 1127 Fields street, and Miss Lottie NEMIEC, 1112 Merrill street, are spending a week in Burlington, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar GAMMON, 6631? Harrison stree, are entertaining Mrs. GAMMONS's siter, Mrs. Albert BERRY and son, Walter TODD of Sholals, Ind. for the week. While here they will also visit Mrs. BERRY's daughter, Kathrina TODD, 933 - 177th place who is recovering from a recent appendectomy. Fred SPENCER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred SPENCER, 18 Warren street, visited his parents over the weekend and then returned to St. Louis, Mo., where he is employed in an airplane factory. Mr. and Mrs. Fred KOCH, Mason street, and Mr. and Mrs. P. T. CHARTIER, Sibley street, have returned from a pleasant vacation spent in Washington D.C. and Virginia. They were away for two weeks. Miss Dyhle? MCMILLEN has been taken to the summer home at Bass lake of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. MCMILLEN, Highland street, from LaPorte hospital where she was under observation for a week. Mr. and Mrs. David N. BURRUSS Jr., Forest avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. COLBY, Kenwood street, drove to Fairmount, Ind. yesterday for the funeral of Dr. E. S. JONES' mother who passed away on Sunday. Mrs. Mike BENKO, 5628 Waller avenue who is recuperating from a major operation in St. Margaret's hospital, is getting along nicely and is able to have visitors. Miss Viola CALLIS, 5039 Kent avenue, and Miss Mary Louise DAVIS, 5033? Hohman avenue, are spending a ten day vacation with friends and relatives in Loraine, Ohio. Guests of the William SMALLMAN's, 910 Drackert street, for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. CHILDERS and daughter, Nina Mae, of Garrett, Ind. When the CHILDERS returned home, Vera Bell SMALLMAN accompanied them to be their guest for the week. William DERNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. DERNER, 169th street, returned to his home Monday after two weeks officer training in Fort Knox, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. LIPSONN are now at home at 1109 Cleveland street after about seven months absence during which they were in Salisbury, Md., Rehoboth beach, Dela., and cities in Pennsylvania. Mrs. LIPSONN, the former Miss Ann DONIAK, accompanied Mr. LIPSONN who was traveling with an orchestra. They are both to be located in this region now. Mrs. William J. DUNCAN, 6936 Van Buren avenue, left this week with her sister, Mrs. Howard GILSDORFF, and Dr. and Mrs. F. P. HORAN of Evanston, Ill., for an interesting vacation in the east and Canada. Mrs. HORAN, who writes under the name of Kenneth HORAN, and her traveling companions are to be entertained in New York by Scribners publishers, and in Connecticut they will be the guests of Mignon EBERHART, well known writer of detective stories. Before they return here in about two weeks, the foursome plans to spend a week at the Seigniory club in Canada. _________________________________________________________________ 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 Lake County Times Monday January 14, 1907 DYER NEWS Andrew BAKER of Chicago was here yesterday. Nick BOECKER of St. John was a Dyer visitor yesterday. Frank SCHEIDT of St. John was here Saturday on business. Mrs. Mat HOFFMAN made a visiting trip to Hammond Sunday. Mat SCHOLL and Joseph REIPLENGER of Schererville were Dyer visitors yesterday. John KLEIN of Hammond visited his brother Peter KLEIN and family Sunday. Bernard OVERHAGE of Chicago was the guest of his parents here yesterday. Messrs. Tony and Charles KEILMAN made a short visiting trip to Chicago Heights yesterday. Miss Theresa HOFFMANN visited with her sister, Mrs. John Liesenfelt, in Hammond yesterday. M.A. KAMMER and family Val KEUL and Miss Margaret KEUL of Chicago were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore KAMMER Sunday. Saturday night a party was given by Mr. and Mrs. William BAILEY to their friends. A large number of people were present and had a good time. The evening was spent playing games, dancing, etc. _________________________________________________________________ Use your PC to make calls at very low rates https://voiceoam.pcs.v2s.live.com/partnerredirect.aspx

The Lake County Times Tuesday July 2, 1918 A great letter has been received from Joseph Austgen in France by his people in Schererville. Joe is in the trenches but says, "Don't you worry mother. It isn't near as bad in the trenches as you think. The word trench sounds worse than it really is and the people think it is. I'm having a great time." That's the way to talk. The Lake County Times September 14, 1918 France July 14, 1918 >From Joseph Austgen: Dear Friend, Your most welcome letter of May 20 received and was very glad indeed of hearing from you. I surely was surprised to hear from you because it was the first letter you have written to me. I am well and enjoying the best of health, hoping that these few lines will find you the same. Understand that Claude and a few other of the town boys enlisted. What branch of service did Claude get into? Where is Jack Schweitzer at present? Please give him my best when you write to him again. How is everybody else at Schererville? Please give the girls and boys my regards and tell them to drop me a few lines for I am very anxious to hear from anybody of the "Dramatic club". Well, George, at the present time, I am in a very active front, where there is fighting going on at all times and thousands of shells going through the air. Sure some 4th of July celebration. I suppose you have read all about us over here, what we are doing with Kaiser Bill. Gee, I certainly could tell you a lot of stuff I have seen since I left home. Will close this time with the best wishes to you and all. Answer soon. JOSEPH A. AUSTGEN Co. C 1st Field Signal Batt. Amr. E.V., via New York City The Lake County Times Saturday October 26, 1918 Letters from Soldiers The following letter was recieved by Frank R. Schilling from his cousin Jos. A. Austgen from somewhere in France at the front: September 9, 1918 Dear Cousin Frank, Your most welcome letter of July 26th at hand. I was indeed greatly surprised to hear from you because I seldom receive a letter from any of the boys around home. Was glad to hear that you are well and happy, am glad that I can say the same of myself. At present I am laying in a "pup tent" trying to write you these few lines, so you will have to excuse me if you cannot read my writing and other faults. Well, Frank, I have seen quite a little fighting since I am in France, and we surely made it pretty hot for the darn Kaiser while we were after him. Was in the drive which the Americans and the French made sometime ago, and my experiences were sure great during the drive. Certainly could tell you a lot of what I have seen and heard there. Well, Frank, I think it will not be long when I will see the firing line again. You state in you letter that there will be a bumper crop this year. That is very good news to me. Have seen quite a little of France lately, and the crops looked very good. How is everybody getting along in the burg? Please give the boys and girls my best regards. As I have no more news for today, I will close with best wishes. I remain, CPL. JOS. A. AUSTGEN Co. C, 1st Field Signal Batt., A.E.F., via New York The Lake County Times Tuesday November 26, 1918 WELL KNOWN LAKE CO. BOY DIES THERE Corp. Jos. Austgen, Nephew of Police Chief, Dead of Wounds Received The dread war department telegram with its fateful message - dead from wounds received in action - came to one of Lake County's best known families last night and spread sorrow over several communities- Hammond, Gary, Schererville and Many other places where Corporal Joseph A. Austgen was known. Corporal Austgen 22 years old was a nephew of Chief of Police Peter Austgen of Hammond, a brother of Mrs. Earl Kane of Gary and son of Mrs. Theresa Austgen of Schererville. The young hero was one of the first Lake county boys to volunteer in the fight against Prussian autocracy. He was at the time of his enlistment living in Hammond at the home of Mrs. M--? Scherer 14 Condit? street and was employed in the Gibson railroad yards. He was one of the finest boys I ever knew and I feel like a bereaved father said Thomas A. Brown who lived with him and mourned his loss today. Three brothers, George, John and William and a sister Marie all of Schererville are heartbroken. The last word had from Corporal Austgen was in October when a letter announced he was at that time in a rest camp and had been over the top several times. The war department's message stated that he was wounded on October 9 at the time of Pershing's great offensive, and died of later wounds received in action. You can stop sending The Times to him said a relative. He won't want it now and how he did enjoy it. _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 19, 1934 Charles DENING, age 68 years, a life long resident of Porter County, died this morning at his apartment, 257 West Indiana Avenue, of a heart attack. Mr. DENING, who was a painter by trade, had worked all day Monday painting in the country and was enjoying fairly good health prior to being stricken. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. Mabel WEER Mrs. Maude NEDDERMAN, both of South Bend Sisters: Mrs. Cora CHAMBERS of Benton Harbor, Mich. Mrs. David MANN of Indianapolis Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 19, 1934 Death Claims John RIDDLE, G.A.R. Member John RIDDLE, age 87 years, former Porter county resident, and a veteran of the Civil War, dieed this morning at the Methodist hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been in critical condition for more than a week. His wife and children were at his bedside when death came. Mr. RIDDLE, for many years resided on a farm in Porter Township, southwest of Valparaiso. During the last twelve years or more he had lived in Fort Wayne. On Memorial Day Sunday, previous to Decoration Day, Mr. RIDDLE participated in the Memorial Sunday rites of his comrades of Walter's G.A.R. Post, in Hebron and also at the Salem cemetery, west of Hebron. He was feeling in excellent health at the time. After a short visit here with relatives and friends he returned to Fort Wayne to take part in Memorial Day rites in that city. Survivors: Widow: ? Daughters: Mrs. Mannie ALBE of Valparaiso Mrs. Perry SAWYER of Boone, Iowa Mrs. Lutitia PATTON of Fort Wayne Sons: William RIDDLE of Fenton, Mich. John RIDDLE of Harvey, Ill. A. G. RIDDLE of Valparaiso Services Thursday and the body will be brought to Valparaiso for burial in the Salem cemetery, west of Hebron.

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 24, 1959 Chesterton Mrs. Elmer BLANCHARD Mrs. Eldan L. BLANCHARD, 65, MR 3, Chesterton, died in Porter Memorial hospital Tuesday after a long illness. She was born in Liberty township Oct. 26, 1893, and lived in this area all of her life. She was the daughter of George and Emma (CARLSON) COLE. She was married in Crown Point Sept. 14, 1916 to Elmer BLANCHARD. Services Friday in the White funeral home. Burial in the Chesterton cemetery. Survivors: Daughter: Mrs. Norbert (Eileen) KASHAK of Chesterton Sisters: Mrs. Iva DEHAVEN of Indianapolis Mrs. Ida SMITH of East Gary Brothers: Clyde COLE of Chesterton Hubert COLE of Gary

The Lake County Times Tuesday October 23, 1906 Dyer News George JAEGER made a business trip to Hammond yesterday. Adam KAISER is seriously ill. Dr. SEIDLER is attending him. It is reported that Nick SCHMITT and Henry MOLLER are sick with typhoid fever. Mrs. Nick HILBRICH of Hammond is spending a few days with relatives here in Dyer. Mrs. Mary KEILMAN of Chicago Heights is visiting with her son Joseph and family. Quite a few non-catholics attended services in our catholic church yesterday evening. An English sermon was preached by Father JANSEN of Hobart. Mrs. Peter LAUERMANN of St. John is visiting with relatives here for a few days. _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, music store, museum and more…then map the best route! http://local.live.com?FORM=MGA001

The Vidette-Messenger Indiana Feb. 4, 1966 Obits Chesterton Mrs. Victoria Mc GROARTY, 92, RFD 1, Chesterton, died Thursday at the Porter Memoria hospital. She had suffered a fractured hip in a fall about three weeks ago. She was born in Poznan, Germany, Dec. 17, 1873. Mrs. McGroarty has resided in the Chesterton area for 40 years, coming from Whiting. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth AINSLEE, Chesterton Mrs. Martha KASHAK, Whiting Mrs. Claire KROEGER, Ukiah, Calif. Mrs. Margaret FRALEY, Hoopeston, Ill. Mrs. Frances MROZINSKI, Rolling Prairie Sons: Carl of Maywood, Calif. Edward, Chesterton Joe L., Munster Twenty nine grandchildren; sixty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Services Saturday at St. Patrick's catholic church with Rev. Ralph G. Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. White funeral home.

The Hammond Times Indiana Oct. 17, 1935 Whiting Mrs. Catherine KASHAK, 65 years old, mother of Leo KASHAK and sister of Mrs. Peter LISS, of Whiting, died yesterday at her home, 8337 Brandon Avenue, South Chicago. She was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Rosary society of St. Adalbert church and the Third Order of St. Francis. Survivors besides the above: Son: Chester of Detroit Daughters: Mrs. Joseph WEGNER Mrs. Fred SPISAK, both of South Chicago Services will be held Saturday at the funeral chapel at 2031 Indianapolis Blvd and later at St. Adalbert church. Rev. John Chylewski will officiate. Burial in the Holy Cross cemetery, Calumet City.

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 28, 1951 Obits George J. MARKUS, age 22, 820? Roosevelt Drive, Whiting, died in action in Korea, Sept. 11, 1951, while serving with the U. S. Marine Corps. Services Monday Dec. 31, at the Baran chapel, Whiting, and St. John's church with Rev. John Lefko officiating. Burial in the St. John cemetery, Hammond. Survivors: Parents: Mr. and Mrs. George MARKUS Sr. Sisters: Judy and Margaret Maternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Valentine DZURILLA, all of Whiting.

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 28, 1951 Obits Maude LANGBEEN, age 64, of 2417 Cline Avenue, Black Oak, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, suddenly at her home. Services Monday at the Oexmann funeral home with Rev. Paul Schaeffer officiating. Burial in the Elmwood cemetery. Survivors: Husband: Edward Daughters: Mrs. Julia ROPP Dolly O'CONNOR of Florida Mrs. Helen KOOL of Lansing, Ill. Son: Howard HITT Step-son: James LANGBEEN Step-daughter: Irene HUDSON Brothers: Enoch SPANGLER of Michigan John SPANGLER of Springfield, O.

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 28, 1951 Obits Katy HORVATH, age 69, of 9337 Cline Avenue, Highland, passed away Friday Dec. 28. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burns funeral home. Survivors: Husband: Andrew Sr. Sons: William of Highland Andrew Jr. of Hammond Daughter: Velma CSIKOS of Highland Sister: Fannie BAGAMERY of Dyer Brother: Louis BODIE of Hammond

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 28, 1951 Obits PACK, Carrie (PACKOWSKI) age 68, 4303 Ivy Street, Indiana Harbor, passed away Dec. 25, in St. Catherine's hospital following a lingering illness. Services Saturday from the Prusiecki home, Indiana Harbor and at Our Lords Resurrection church with Rev. John Szlagowski officiating. Internment at the PACK mausoleum at the Calvary cemetery, East Gary. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. Mae HERSCHBERGER of Indiana Harbor Mrs. Sally CONNOR of Evansville, Ind. Brothers: Frank POLISKI of Calumet City Mike SMOGOLECKI of Indiana Harbor Sisters: Mrs. Alice STAWICKI of Chicago Mrs. Hattie DIPINIAK of Indiana Harbor

The Hammond Times Indiana Dec. 28, 1951 Obits John BRASS, Sr., age 75, of 4725 McCook Avenue, East Chicago, passed away Wed. Dec. 26 at the Methodist hospital, Gary, following a short illness. Services Saturday at the Huber Funeral Home and the Holy Trinity Hungarian church, with Rev. Joseph Sipos officiating. Burial in the St. John cemetery, Hammond. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Lodge. He was a retired carpenter contractor. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. Mary KOZACIK Mrs. Frank NEMETH of East Chicago Mrs. Thomas PETRUSIC of Chicago, Ill. Sons: John BRASS Jr. of Chicago Julius BRASS of Hammond Sister: Mrs. Esther PATAI of Chicago He was a resident of East Chicago for 41 years.