The Hammond Times Indiana Sept. 8, 1937 2 Enter Adoption Pleas For Babies Two petitions for adoption were filed in Hammond Superior Court today by City Judge Charles Perel of Whiting. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence STRATTON of Highland, seek legal custody of Walter Don STAMAGE, 6 months old, who was born in Michigan City to Mr. STRATTON'S niece. Mr. and Mrs. Max BLOHM, 1712 Davis Avenue, Hammond, seek adoption of Betty Louise ANDERSON, 2 years old, from custody of an institution.