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uke 9i'tJt fOO ljea'tJARE SAID TO BE THE HARDEST. BUT THE RECENT EXPANSIONOF CHESTERTON INDICATES THE VIGOR OF YOUTH TO BE PRES­ENT AND PROMISES TO CONTINUE TO FULFILL THE HOPE OFEARLY SETTLERS.uke 9i'tJt 38 ljea'tJCHESTERTON HAD NO BANK. TRADE WAS IN TIlE EARLY YEARSBY BARTER AND LATER WITH VARIOUS KINDS OF CURRENCY ASOUR COUNTRY WENT THROUGH GROWING PAINS OF TRANSITIONFROM FRONTIER TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.uke ..Next 62 ljea'tJHAS BEEN OUR FIRST 62 YEARS. WE ARE PLEASED TO HAVEGROWN WITH CHESTERTON DURING THIS PERIOD AND NOWFOR ITS CENTENNIAL WE PLEDGE CONTIN1JED COOPERATIO.JFOR THE COlVliVIUNITY IN ITS GROWTH. WE BELIEVE OUR TERRI­TORY LIKE OUR COU TRY IS YOUNG, VIGOROlS, Al D HAS A GLO­RIOUS FUTURE.CHESTERTON STATE BANKESTABLISHED 1890MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP.

Compliments ofURSCHEL FIELD AIRPORTVALPO AERIAL SERVICE/John J?ugePorter County ClerkValparaiso, Ind.NIXON FOUNDRYPETERSON'S GREENHOUSESFLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSCall 1342-JAluminum Castings a SpecialtyValparaisoPhone 3693tU. S. 20Chesterton, Ind.VALPARAISO COUNTRY CLUBJONES GARAGEPhone Chesterton 4440R. R. 3-Box 385-BAUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - WELDING - TIRE REPAIR24-Hour ServiceAccessories12 Miles East of Gary-U. S. 20-13 Miles West of• Michigan CityBRUNO'S TAVERNANDREW DEMOROTSKIPHONE 3425Liquor • Beer • WineCHOICE EXTRACTED HONEY1400 Broadway Phone 9258I 15 Hillstrom Ave.Chesterton, Indiana[ 4]

FIRST STATE BANK OF PORTERPORTER. INDIANA01 ~tl-ong J3ankIn a Pl-ogl-eJJive CommunityJOHN A. BESCHERERPresident and DirectorIALVIN HOKANSONVice-President and DirectorHERMAN G. KEMPFCashier and DirectorMOX G. RUGEDirectorWILLIAM P. GIVENSDirector•Ruth A. Morrical, Teller[5 ]

OMC;~CCHESTERTONON YOURONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARYWilbar ManufacturingCompany, Inc.SPECIALTY MANUFACTURERS FORONE QUARTER OF A CENTURY[ 6)

Chesterton, the largest town in PorterCounty, and located in Westchester Township,is a century old. In 1852 the WilliamThomas family platted the original downtownarea of 46 lots into a village whichthey named Calumet.Miss Frances Howe, descendant of JosephBailly, first white settler in these parts,gives the clue to the origin of Chesterton.In her book, "The Story of a French Homesteadin the Old Northwest," she describesit as "a small railroad community." Likethe neighboring town of Porter, it owed itsbeginnings to the coming of the railroad.The first railroad to enter WestchesterTownship was the Buffalo & Mississippi. Itwas built in 1849 and never ran any fartherthen Baillytown. Parts of it were builtfarther east by private contractors butwere never put to use.The Michigan Southern was the first railroadto come through Westchester Townshipand to reach Chicago. It was built in1852. Three days later came the MichiganCentral. These railroads meant the deathknell for such early settlements as CityWest, Coffee Creek, and Old Porter. In lateryears, as business activities centered hereon railroads in Porter and Chesterton,­FurnessviIle, Crocker, Crisman, McCool,WoodviIle, Burdick, and other promisinghamlets declined in population and activity.Chesterton and Porter became large railroadshipping centers. When Gary wasfounded in 1907 their lustre was alsodimmed.City West, after its brief glory of almostbecoming another Chicago in 1837, settleddown to becoming a thriving village andstagecoach stop on the Detroit-Chicagoroad. Residents of the county were usingCity West as a resort in 1876.Chesterton vvas the only railroad stationin Porter county between Michigan Cityand Chicago until 1872. Henry HagemanThe Story of Chestertonby Louis A. Menkein that year platted a village named afterhimself, which is now a part of the town ofPorter. Hageman became an important railwaycenter soon after the brickyards wereestablished. At one time, the MichiganCentral ran 24 trains a day through thetown.The Michigan and Southern Railwaybrought section hands to Chesterton. Theywere of Irish descent and the railroad assistedin building a church for them on thenorth side. It was St. Patrick's in 1857. Fewdescendants of the original Irish remain inthe Chesterton of today.RAILROAD PARKRailroad park in down town Chestertonis the former wood yard of the Michiganand Southern Ry. Farmers brought in thefuel to be used on the old wood-burninglocomotives. The piles of four-foot woodextended over a larger area than the parkhas now. The Thomas family gave the landfor the wood yard and depot as an inducementfor the railroad to have a station here.In 1879 the tract ceased to be used as astorage place for wood. For many years thetown of Chesterton has leased it as a park,and it used to be the scene for major communityevents.COFFEE CREEKThe first post office in Porter County wasestablished at Coffee Creek, east of MorganPark in 1833. Jesse Morgan, the Patriarchof the Morgan clan, came here that yearand remained postmaster till 1853. He hada stagehouse on the old Chicago road thatran through his farm.After Calumet was platted, the nameCoffee Creek was still used for the village."Coffee Creek (Calumet village) is a postvillage of Porter County on the MichiganSouthern and Northern Indiana railwaywith population of 500." (Indiana StateGazetteer and Business Directory, 1862­63).

FIRST SCHOOLAlexis Pravonzy, Chesterton's only earlyRussian, taught school at Coffee Creek forone term in 1833-34. It seems he also soldwhiskey to the Indians. He disposed of 11barrels of the firewater one winter and onlyone Indian lost his life. The Russian himselfeventually met his death from stabbingwith a cheese knife.In early years Calumet or Coffee Creekwas known as the Forest City. It is saidthat a squirrel could hop from branch tobranch of trees between Calumet and Valparaiso,vithout alighting.PLANK ROADCalumet Road in Chesterton used to beknown as Valparaiso Street, and beforethat as the Plank road. Wood was plentifuland made handy road material. A plank orcorduroy road was built between Calumetand Valparaiso on to City West and wasused about seven years until it began towear out. It was never rebuilt because bythat time the railroads were becoming thechief means of transportation.MAU-ME-NASSMau-Me-Nass, a PottavlTattomie squaw,shows as the first owner on many landdeeds in Chesterton. She received the landfrom the government through a treaty. Itpassed on to her father, Pier Moran, ahalf-breed, and eventually to the Thomasfamily. The "mother" of Chesterton istherefore an Indian squaw.FIRST MERCHANTSParts of residences and old wooden buildingsare all that remain of old Calumet.Among them are Eschenbach's hotel, a hotelearly in its latter history, and the ThomasWiesemanns' Resale Stand where Dr.Hiram Green had a drug store. He was acivil war veteran and a prominent citizenof early Chesterton. Horace Pratt, blacksmithfrom Calumet, was the first merchantThe Story of Chestertonto advertise in a ne,vspaper, the PracticalObserver, Valparaiso, 1854.The M. Smith & Son building probablyis the oldest mercantile location in Chesterton.The Thomases had a store there after1850. Calkins Brothers followed in the1870's. They also ran the sawmill, cooperage,and a washing machine factory. TheTaylor Brothers were the subsequent proprietorsof the store until it was damagedby fire in 1888.In 1862-63, among Calumet's businessestablishments, were two saloons, hotel, twostores; also a doctor, station and expressagent, four carpenters, and blacksmith(Indiana Gazetteer and Directory). Earlymerchants were L. B. Osborn, Jay Pinney,D. Hopkins and Martin Young. In 1868 J. B.Lundberg came to to"vn as a cabinet makerand built up a prosperous furniture andundertaking business. He was a very influentialcitizen of Svvedish descent, thefirst licensed embalmer in the state, andpresident of the first town board after theincorporation of 1899.UNDERGROUND RAILROADSchuyler Colfax, Indiana statesman andvice-president under General Grant afterthe Civil War, gave a speech in Calumet in1854. The underground railroad had a stationin Porter County at the site of Soule'srestaurant on U. S. 20. Henry Hageman, anelder of the Methodist Episcopal church inCalumet, also hid runaway slaves at hishouse. The Negroes had hiding places in thesand hills before escaping to Detroit andCanada.The young men of the township whowent to the Civil War took the train atSalem Crossing, nov" Otis, to southern Indianamilitary camps. It is estimated that onein four of Calumet's sons who fought inthat war lie buried in southern fields. Over100 veterans are buried in Westchestertownship cemeteries.

THE BOOMChesterton has several neighborhoodswith local names such as Stringtown, Pinney'sPark and Morgan. The largest isknown as the Boom and represents theefforts of several early citizens who attemptedwith the aid of outside capital todevelop Chesterton and Porter. Chesterton'sgreatest growth in modern times occm'redin this area, which is west of FifthStreet and extends to the town limits on23rd Street. A few years ago there were nohouses on Ninth Street. Now the area isnearly filled to Fifteenth Street. The part oftown west will be filled as soon as sewagefacilities are installed.Arthur Bowser, who made The Tribuneone of the most prominent weeklies inIndiana in the 40 years he was editor,served a term as state senator. He hadalways as his special concern, the bringingof progress to Chestei'ton and Porter. Hecentered his efforts on the Boom. Hevisualized Porter, because of its location,as the future city of Westchester township.It is still an important railroad center andhas plenty of acreage for factory sites.Four additions were platted on the Boom,owned by the Porter Home Investment Co.They are still known as additions to theTown of Porter, though at the time they\vere laid out Porter was not incorporated.He interested Chicago capital in his planand the real estate company brought outexcursion trains to the Boom on week-ends.Factories were encouraged to settle on theBoom. Porter Avenue was to be the mainstreet of the new city. Mr. Bowser felt soconfident about the scheme that he built anew Tribune building on the avenue andpublished the Porter Tribune.The new city would most likely have beena fact but for the panic of 1893. One by one,the factories closed and left town. The sellingof lots stopped. The dream city was nomore. In the next decade the investmentThe Story of Chestertoncompany reorganized but the glow of thedream had faded. It is estimated that morethan a million dollars went into this developmentof the Boom.An attempt to promote Mineral Springsas a watering place or spa also failed. \Venow have a road named Mineral Springsand an eating place called The Spa as remindersof the project. A race track of thesame name, promoted by Chicago gamblers,also failed after Governor Tom Marshall ofIndiana called out the state militia in 1912to close it down.SECOND INCORPORATION IN 1899Chesterton, after the Boom, still remainedthe important business center inNorth Porter County. The' Tribune wasagain published down town. Agitation forincorporation was strong in the decade before1899. The area was becoming lawlessand unsafe for Chesterton's citizens. Thedunes were a haven for criminals from theChicago area. County peace officers werenot able to keep order. Fights were frequent.Chesterton had a celebrated gunfightin 1884 in a saloon where Flannery's is nowlocated. It took place between several localmerchants and a telegraph constructiongang. In 1892 the Wabash railroad workerscame to town one Saturday night andfought with townspeople in the down townarea, until J. B. Lundberg quelled the disturbancewhen he shouted: "Stop in thename of the law." But Chesterton neverhurried. It was not until May, 1899, that itwas incorporated. Mr. Lundberg waschosen as president of the new town board.Mindful of the failure of the 1869 town, the1899 planners were careful to take inenough territory for raising the necessarytaxes.Incorporation was a shot in the arm forChesterton. Sidewalks were laid. Roadswere improved. The disastrous fire of 1902put in ashes the business district from

Krieger's saloon, (now Towne Bar) on theeast side of Calumet south to what is nowEricson's Standard service. The businesshouses were 'vvooden and burned easily. Butnew brick buildings replaced them andbrought modernity and beauty to our businessdistrict.In 1911, The Tribune could boast thatincorporation had brought many modernimprovements to town; electricity; improvedroads and sidewalks; interurbantransportation to nearby cities and towns.Chesterton had two telephone exchanges:the Northwest Indiana in the Smith building;the Portage Home in the Johnsonbuilding. A sleet storm ruined the latter,mostly rural subscribers. The former wasfinally amalgamated with Indiana AssociatedTelephone in 1937.GARY IS BUILTThe city of Gary was established in 1907on the shores of Lake Michigan in LakeCounty, as an ideal place to make steel. Asearly as 1911, the Lake County Star saidthat Gary would soon rival Chesterton inpopulation and that our town would become-the main residential section of the new city.This may now not seem a startling predictionbut in 1911 it was news to many whowere accustomed to regard Chesterton asthe most important trade center betweenChicago and Michigan City. After WorIdWar I, Chesterton had a shortage of houses.This was nothing new. Almost every yearof the files of The Tribune shows a similarshortage. People have always wanted tolive in Chesterton. The Chesterton RuralLoan and Savings Association came intoexistence in 1920 to meet the housing shortage.Morgan Park began to fill up with newresidences. The water system was improved.Sewer systems were installed. The new highschool was built in 1922. A WPA sewercame in 1938, known as the 8th street sewer.The 1929 depression hit Chesterton as itdid other towns. Factories closed. TheThe Story of ChestertonChesterton State Bank was one of the fewbanks in Northern Indiana whose doorsnever closed. Warren R. Canright boughtThe Chesterton Tribune in 1928, and hashad it ever since.Calumet Road was paved and became partof new state road 49 which ended on thebeach of Lake Michigan three miles northin the new Indiana Dunes State Park.Broadway was paved and lengthened.Outside of town, highways 12 and 20were built to the north and U. S. 6 to thesouth. In 1921 the Chesterton library beganas a township project and branch of theGary library.The Wilbar Mfg. Co. came to Chestertonin 1930 and is still here, having survived afire in 1949.With the coming of WorId War II Chestertonwas helping win the war. Men andwomen in service put the town in nationalheadlines.New organizations were set up and becamevery popular. The Retail Merchants'Association, started in the 1930's, year byyear became more active. The Lions Clubstarted in 1933. A Chamber of Commercewhich was begun in the 1920's did not takehold.After WorId War II, Chesterton re-capturedsome of its old time prestige. Twodress factories, a plastic sign factory, severalmachine parts factories, new garagesand stores were established. The factorieshave a combined payroll of about 500.Since 1946, the number of rural routeshas been increased from two to three.House to house postal delivery was begunin 1948. Westchester township has grownto more than 6,000 population.Chesterton in 1960 may be the largestcommunity in Porter county if the presenttrend in increase continues. Chesterton'spopulation is now estimated at 3,500.Rppr1:ntcd from C.M.R.A. Directory

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Compliments ofSTATE PARK BEAUTY SALONSPECIALISTS IN HAIR CUTTING ANDPERMANENT WAVING134 Calumet Rd. Chesterton Tel. Chesterton 4884Congratulations, ChestertonSIMON BROS. JEWELERS662 Broadway Gary, IndianaCHESTERTON FEED & SUPPLYR. H. BELLMANARCADY FEEDSA Feed and Feeding Program for Every Farm NeedChesterton Phone 5882HARVIL MOTORSCROSLEY CARS AND SERVICETelephone 318Valparaiso, IndianaSCHAFER'S FOOD SHOP112 W. Indiana AvenueOpen Sundays and Evenings for Your ConveniencePhone 7442Around the Corner from MarathonComplimentsofMOX G. RUGEChurches, Schools and Book StoresShow the Progress and Culture of a Town.Headquarters for Centennial SouvenirsComplimentsofDUNES PARK BOOK STOREVERNON L.BEACHDUNELAND FURNITURE300 Lincoln Ave., Porter Phone 4731COMPLIMENTS OF ...Easy WashersPerfectionFrigidairesShoes annd ClothingBRISCOE ELECTRIC204 Lincolnway Valparaiso, IndianaIMHOF'S PHARMACYREGISTERED PHARMACISTSPorter, IndianaRUTH JAMESON, REAL ESTATEPHONE 9205145 Calumet Road Chesterton, IndianaLOUIS T. AHRENDTBuilderDunes Highway-Chesterton Phone 8265MARGARET LOUISE ARNDTeacher-PIANO AND VOICEBox 326, Route 2 Chesterton, Ind. Phone 8296MOORE'S STANDARD SERVICEATLAS TIRES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIESJunction 2 and 49Valparaiso, Ind.Compliments ofRANDLER'S BARBECUEU. S. Highway 20 Chesterton 8858[ 13 l

Best Wishesfromlfalterw.Ne,~sonDemocraticCandidateforCountyCommissioner(South District)Phone 1632-M-4Repairing. Towing. ServiceGAS OIL TIRESKIBBLE'S MOBIL SERVICERESTAURANT24-Hour ServiceJunction U. S. 6-49Valparaiso, Ind."W) ",::ill f.eip )'011 (mild for tf)' pr 'S lit 111 i tl. ' fllwrand keep Y01/ 'i.;;i11TI1 fOTeveT."Michigan CityGranite WorksPerpetuate the MemoryAs Lincoln once said,"It will not long be remembered what is saidor done here," but many of the buildings inour community will yet be standing when ourchildren and our children's children celebratethe second centennial in 2052.We Are Proud to Have Had a Part inBuilding Our CommunityPORTER LUMBER & COAL CO.Dealers inCEMETERY MEMORIALS ANDBUILDING STONEAgentJ. C. FISHER415 West Morgan Phone 4094r 14 ]

OUR SINCLAIR LlTHOLINE LUBRICATION IS AUTO INSURANCE . .Insurance Against the High Cost of Burned-out Bearing Surfaces of All Kinds, Due to Lack of Grease or Dirty Oil.YOUNG'S SERVICE STATIONDEALER IN SINCLAIR PRODUCTS CHARLES YOUNG, Prop. N. Calumet Road and Grant Ave.CHESTERTONCongratulations to CkeJte'ttonon Jler tOOth J1irthJayHOMESERVICE STORES[ 15)

"75oday's CjJhotographs are l(9omorr07JJ)s 7!Jreasures"Chesterton's Only Apartment Building, Built 1946-1948.John Collyn SaicUaSaidla Enterprises:SAIDLA APARTMENTSA 12-Family Unit.SAIDLA STUDIOSWeddings, Commercial, Photo Finishing, Portraits and Specialistsof Children and Babies.ATLAS ROLLER RINKPorter County's Largest Recreation Center.RADIO AND TELEVISION CLINICPorter County's Largest and Most Modern ElectronicsLaboratory.HALLICRAFTERS TELEVISIONS AND RADIO SALESLargest Display of Televisions in Porter County.ATLAS SUPPLY COMPANYComplete Stocks of General Electric Electronic Tubes and Salesand Service for Mitchell Room Air Conditioners.EMPLOYEES OF THREE OR MORE YEARS' SENIORITYMary M. Wagner, 13 Years. Photographer and Technician.Joseph A. Wagner, II Years. Rink Manager and TV Assistant.Evelyn (Chee CheeJ Houston, 3 Years. Retouching Artist.Bought the old China Factory Buildings on West Broadway and Moved his ATLAS MFG. CO. toChesterton from LaPorte, Ind. in 1939.880 Indiana Avenue Chesterton, Indiana Phones 3015 and 9203[ 16]

CONGRATULATIONSand Best Wishes for the NextHundred YearsQUALlTY-"AT PRICES YOU LIKE TO PAY"FRED STERNYOUNG MEN'S STORE609 Franklin 609Corner 8th and FranklinMichigan City, IndianaNICK'S CONOCO SERVICEU. S. Highway 12One Mile West of BaileytownLUBRICATION• •WASHING• •24-HOUR TOWING SERVICEOld Brass, Copper, Silver, Iron ArticlesOld Glass, China. Lamps, Pottery, Furniture{2 { Second St. Chesterton, Ind.CITY RADIO & TELEVISION, INC.Sales and Service1113 Franklin St. Michigan City. Ind.Tourist Accommodations Tel. Ch. 8696SOULES RESTAURANTSTEAKS, CHICKEN AND FISH DINNERSCrisman Road at U. S. 209 Miles East of 5th and Broadway Route IPhone Wheeler I33R3Gary, IndianaTHE JUNIOR SHOPINFANTS' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES AND CLOTHINGSPECIALIZING IN CHILDREN'S APPARELFROM HEAVEN TO SCHOLARJ 55 Lincolnway PHONE 1132 Valparaiso, IndianaB & D SHELL SERVICEPHONE 7454PORTER, INDIANAUniversal Batteries -Fuel PumpsLife Saver TiresMinor RepairssunON'S PHOTO·ARTFINE PORTRAIT AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY901 E. Lincolnway Valparaiso, Indiana Telephone 1011MATTIE McCOMBOffice Supplies. Books· StationeryPHONE 8-8866620 Franklin St. Michigan City. Indiana[ 17]

SMITH MOTORSSINCE 1911PONTIAC SALES and SERVICEHistory Made and in the Mal{ingFrom buggies and bicycles of other generations, the automobileindustry grew-its product the pride of a new century.We've proudly shared in its progress since 1911, when this businesswas founded by Harry R. Smith. At intervals the brothers,Charles H. and Fred B. Smith, were also interested in the business.Our first franchise was with Buick, and through the yearsFord and Chevrolet were included.Advancement marked the addition of Pontiac in 1933, andtoday in Chesterton we represent exclusively this one fine productof a great industry-its sales, service, and opportunity.DunesLUDlberandSupply Co.Phone 4980Whatever type of home you want-mansion or friendlyCape Cot.!-modern functional or rambling ranch style-we stand ready to help you build it. We can supplythe plans, materials, and know-how that will save youmoney. Come in and discuss your plans with us soon.U. S. No. 12 at Tremontr 18]

CongratulationsJustusAuto Body and Paint ShopCHESTERTON REAL ESTATE102 Brown Avenue Chesterton, Ind.FLORENCE H. SMITHREALTORSNAOMI H. PHILLIPSPHONE 9280Victor Bagby, Sale:;manWaverly Rd. at U. S. 20 Branch at I 15 12 S. Calumet Rd.PHONES 5115, 9209, 8128, 8715ComplimentsCrane and Bulldozer Work.. of ..Excavating, Land Clearing, Earth Moving, Trenchir.g,Ditching, Hedge Pulling, Fence Row Cleaningand Steel ErectingBrownie Tot andGiFt Shop•WE HAULSand - Gravel - Clay - Cinders and Black DirtFor Free EstimatesI 19 BroadwayChesterton, IndianaCHARLES LORENZ & SONExcavating ContractorsDial 6835, Chesterton1115 W. Broadway[ 19]

OFFICERSCleon Trowe, SecretaryJohn C. Read, TreasurerRalph C. J. Anderson,President of Town BoardThe ChestertonMILAN J. MORGAN. ChairmanFINANCE DIVISION SPECTACLE TICKET DIVISION PUBLICITY DIVISIOl\John C. Head, Chairman Bert Vawter, Chairman 'Warren R. Canri,ght, ChairmanUndencriting CommitteeIrwin C. Studtmann, ChairmanMelvin E. SmedmanEdward L. MorganNovelties CommitteeEverett Hubbard, ChaimlanThomas ~farshallSisters of the Swish Committeelvlrs. 'Valdo Proffitt, ChairmanMrs. Jackie BabbittMrs. Howard AmelingMrs. Lconard JacksonMiss Ruth OcobockBrothers of the Brush CommitteeElmer Beck, ChairmanChcsterton FiremenCOllcessions Committee:Bert Vawter, ChairmanRoy Brooks11.eginald Pomroy1l.obert SiglerHistorical Program CommitteeMrs. John C. Read, ChairmanDelta Thcta Tau SororityOfficial l-lat CommitteeRobert Morgan, ChairmanHarry RayDecorations CommitteeMrs. Ann Carter, ChairmanArlene SpechtJohn GorehamA. LunbergHans VetterVirginia CurtisRichard SnyderSPECTACLE TICKET DIVISIONAdvance Ticket CommitteeNorris Leigh, Chairman. Irs. Marjorie BushMrs. Dorothy CramptonLions Clllb MembersReserved Seat CommitteeDr. Hugh E. Cassidy, ChairmanArthur KingClarence :'vlillerGate and Ushers CommitteeElmer Dunbar, ChairmanLoren BetzEvar EdquistRaymond D. Edman..HISTORICAL DIVISIONLouis Menke, ChairmanMrs. Charles SmithMrs. Naomi PhillipsRoscoe DilleHoward JohnsonNorris Coambs-•PUBLICITY DIVISIONPress CommitteeMrs. James :'vlarshall, ChairmanMrs. James LongEdward ~1anningJohn DruryHoger AxfordJames Marshall~fary Eileen CauffmanDistributive CommitteeBen Larson, ChairmanBoy ScoutsRadio and Communications CommitteeRoger Axford, ChairmanRichard OlsonSpeakers CommitteeRalph C. J. Anderson, ChairmanHoward JohnsonPromotional CommitteeChestcr L. Stemp, ChairmanSam NewtonJames MarshallPrizes CommitteeJohn M. Pickett, ChairmanRichard M. SmithPhillip AndersonSPECTACLE DIVISIONCast CommitteeYlary Eileen Cauffman, Chairman~1rs. Chester StokesRichard Cauffman~Irs. Alex Pall~[rs. Elliott JohnsonCostume and Make-Up Committee~Irs. Myrick Crampton, ChairmanLucille "Varren~[argaret Johnston~Iary WalIinJean ProffittEvelyn WalIinOlive BushPat HarvilPat Dille[20 ]

Centennial, Inc.GEORGE T. BUSH, Co-ChairmanBOAHD OF DIRECTORSJohn C. ReadBert Vawter\Varren CanrightLeslie PrattVic NashThomas KaneArthur NickelHalph C. J. AndersonLouis MenkeSPECTACLE DIVISIOl SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISJOl HOSPITALITY DIVISIONLeslie Pratt, Chairman Vjc Nash, ChaiT/nan Arthur Nickel, C7wirmanCOilS/ ruct iOIl Colllm ineeAlgot Pearson, ChairmanChester PearsonOwen BabcockPaul SwensonElliott JohnsonClarence HolmScenario and Title CommitteeLouis ~lenke, ChairmanRalph C. ]. AndersonSpectacle .Uusic 'CommitteeClarence De ~lass, ChairmanAlyce ~'Ic:\'amarraLoren BctzProperties CommilleeRobert Anderson, ChairmanLeonard JacksonHenry Radiger, Jr.-SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISIONParade CommilleeTom Kane, ChairmanH. LafvingLoren BetzVern VedelllIistorical \Villllol(/ DivisionJames Dold, ChairmanE. P. HubbardCentennial Ball Committee~'lrs. Donald Johnston, ChairmanBeta Gamma Upsilon SororityFirelwrks CommitteeKenneth Rucker, ChairmanRoy SherwoodGeorge ~'!arquardtFreedom of Religion andAmericanism DayDr. C. B. Bryant, ChairmanHev. Halph G. HoffmannHev. A. E. GivensYoung America Day'VaIter 'Varren, ChairmanEvar EdquistPhyllis Canright~lrs. Frank LindHay EdmanLucille 'VarrenPioneer and Homecoming DayH. A. Flynn, ChairmanMrs. Sadie SettlemireMrs. Hattie HighwoodHarry R. SmithMrs. Chris JohnsenMrs. Oral SmithMiss Etta OsbornMrs. Mildred HeevesMrs. 'Varren L. DillinghamMrs. Edna MohnssenMrs. Guido OddiRoss DilleLadies'DayMrs. Vadim Doekim, ChairmanMrs. Charles Hageman, Co-ChairmanChesterton 'Voman's ClubHoyal Neighbors of AmericaMerchants' DayCharles Young, ChairmanRobert AmelingEdwin HarringtonHobert ZoborowskiCharles PearsonMrs. Wilks'Valter BauerE. P. HubbardDonald SlontHay AndersonMiss Sadie AtkinsonJoseph CallahanElmer LongClaude BrunkRobert PetersDon EvansKenneth HuckerCOI;emor's DayVic ='Jash, ChairmanKenneth HuckerJames DoldElmer DunbarFarmers' Day'Villiam Thompson, ChairmanRudy Bellman'Vayne DietzJohn Tofte, Jr.'Vilton SwansonOliver Johnson'Vallare HanrahanIrvin PopeJack MorthlandRod HhodaHOSPITALITY DIVISIONHomecoming CommitteeF. ~1. Goldsborough, ChairmanH. A. FlynnHousing Committee~·lrs. Kenneth Hucker, ChairmanRuth BellmanNina SheetzLouis MenkeTraffic Safety CommitteeTom \\'eisemann, ChairmanAlvin HjelmLawrence DeKokerPorter PoliceBe\'erly Shores PoliceChesterton FiremenRed CrossTransportation CommitteeC. H. Harvil, ChairmanFred HarvilGeorge Harvil[ 21]

1898 1952M. Stnith & SonLARGEST AND OLDEST DRY GOODS AND GENERAL STOREin North Porter CountyESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR OF 1898 BY MYRON B. SMITH AND HARRY R. SMITHThis store is located at the corner of Broadway and CalumetRoad on the site of the William Thomas (pioneerlstore building which burned in 1887, was replaced by thepresent building and was later purchased by M. Smith &Son.As of this date, Harry R. Smith is the oldest business manin Chesterton owning and conducting the same business.Myron B. Smith, the senior member of the firm, was a sonof George B. and Caroline Baird Smith, who came fromWayne County, Ohio, to Porter County, Ind., in the year1858. George B. Smith was the owner and operator of theForest Mill in Jackson Twp. during the '70's and with hissons, Dorman and Myron, as late as 1888. This mill furnishedflour and grist mill . products to C~esterton, Valparaisoand the surrounding country.The lines of merchandise carried by M. Smith & Son havebeen wide and varied, from the huckster wagon days tothe present time. Dry goods, clothing, groceries, chinaware,rugs, sewing machines, pianos, automobiles and accessories,real esta~e, and the building of homes.M. Smith & SonSAME NAME-FAMILY-OWNERSHIP-AND LOCATION[ 22]

Congratulations,CHESTERTON CENTENNIALTown and Country Shoe Salon524 Franklin St. Michigan City. Ind."Michigan City's Only Exclusivef;Vol1lcn's Shoe Salon"Becks Jewelry CompanyGIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS51 I Franklin Street Michigan City. Indiana'kJ~SHOPSPAULDING HOTEL BUILDINGTHE TOWN SHOPDresses • Coats • MillinerySUITS AND ACCESSORIES813 Franklin St. Michigan City, Ind.Congratulations and Best WishesBEST JEWELERSFor Friendly CreditMichigan City. IndianaHeadquarters for Book and Art Supplies503 Franklin StreetSpaulding HotelSHOES for EveryoneON THE CORNERRestaurant - Cocktail Lounge - EntertainmentPHONE 3-321110th and FranklinMichigan City. Ind.628 Franklin St. Michigan City, Ind.[ 23)

You Are Invited to VisitMY ART STUDIOFrances Milam JensenClasses for Children and AdultsAll Mediums508 E. Morgan Phone 5282INMAN'S RECREATIONBowling at Its BestValparaiso, Indiana Phone 256Congratulations!VIRGIL A. GASSOWAY, AgentJOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.PENNSY ELEVATORGrain, Feeds, Hay.and StrawGRINDING AND MIXINGPhone 3241Chesterton, Ind.Phone 1241Valparaiso, IndianaCONGRATULATIONSE. J. BASLER COMPANYPlant-Chesterton, Ind.Screw Machine ProductsERWIN J. BASLERComplimentsofLINKIMER'SThe Friendly Store231 South La Salle Street Chicago 4, III.Phone RAndolph 6-0988Valparaiso,IndianaCONGRATULATlONSandBEST WISHESOn Your CentennialSEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. in Michigan Cityappreciate the opportunity of serving youat all times.Schwinn Bikes and RepairingAdmiral Refrigerators ABC WashersSeiberling TiresKEENE TIRE SERVICEVALPARAISO, INDIANA63 Lincolnway Phone 201r 24]

Cities and TransportationGrow Together!YOU CAN'T STOP PROGRESS. Since its birthin the prairie 100 years ag-o, Chesterton has movedforward with the intense will and vigor of itspeople. Yet the history of its development has aclose parallel in nearly every city across this vastnation--for each is served in its growth and itsprogress by the transportation of the times. Nowealth enters a city, none of its products leavefor their destination, and none of its citizens canslln ive in comfort for any time, without an efficientmode of transportation.THE STORY OF TRANSPORTATION in Americais as colorful and exciting as the history ofChesterton itself. New regions and great spaceshave seen the conquest of the venerable ConestogaWagon, the canal, and the railroad. Yet theadvent of trucking introduced the most rapidand far-reaching- industrial expansion Il1 America'slifetime. For trucking has carried lifelinesinto communities of every size, everywhereandevery day.CHESTERTON IS FORTUNATE that the servicesof this modern, flexible and unfailing transportationsystem have been available throughoutalmost half of its 100 years. The importance ofthis service is shown in the fact that every productentering or leaving the city is at some time handledby Motor Transport. As Chesterton continuesto grow, so will this service. The growth ofa city and its transportation are inseparable.WE BELIEVE that Chesterton's second 100 yearswill show even greater progress than the first.And we know that Motor Transport will be ofgreater service with every advance.You Can't Stop Progress!World's Largest Builders of Truck-TrailersFRUEHAUF TRAILER COMPANYDetroit 32, Michiqan[ 25]

that Keeps '4ou 90'"9.~JREGULAR24.geGALLONETHYL25.geGALLONPremium GasolineNow is the time to give your car a real fall tonic! Stopand ask your Deep Rock man for the mightiest modernmotor fuel your car ever used.Deep Rock Jet-A-Way is all the things you ever wantedin a livelier, surer-starting premium gasoline. Stepped-up,faster-acting, cat-cracked power PLUS-a gasoline yourcar will really GO for.Extra driving mileage, too, and the pleasure of motoringto the sweet, smooth tune of a gasoline designed fortoday's engines.Fill up today with Jet-A-Way!When your dash dial shows LO' GAUGE say HI DEEP ROCK! Make the all-important stop thatkeeps you go;ng. You'll drive away "sold" on the finer petroleum products and services offeredby your independent Deep Rock man.YOUR INDEPENDENTDEEP ROCK DEALER:bual ServiceON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF U. S. 20 AT PORTER ROAD[26 J

MaNLEY SA.ND COMPA.NY"INDUSTRIAL SANDS"forFoundries· Glass • Special UsesGary, IndianaSIMON MOTOR SALES & SERVICEChrysler • PlymouthTUXEDO RENTALS,salbergjMen's WearHATS908 Linc:olnway, East Telephone 348I LincolnwayVALPARAISO, INDIANAVALPARAISO, INDIANASHOESCLOTHINGr27]

R. & R.Trucking ServiceInc/ianaConstructionMaterialCompanyTransit Mix Concrete . ExcavatingBulldozingLumber and Building MaterialsPhones 746 - 1001On Route No. 49-P. O. Box 49VALPARAISO, INDIANAValparaiso Phone 1062uaJd'l MEATSFLOWERS IGA SUPER MARKETValparaisoAnimal HospitalDR. B. MEYEROWITZComplete Food ServiceIIIIHighway 49 at Wolf's CornersOpen Daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Opposite Fair GroundsValparaiso, Ind.Hours: 12 P.M. to 5 P.M.; 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M.Except Sunday and Thursday Evenings[ 28]

Congratulations and Best WishesTO THE TOWN OFCHESTERTONON ITS HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESSNorthern I,.dianaPublic Service CODlpanyEDWIN PEARSON INSURANCE AGENCYFor 28 Years Your Home BakeryWE SELL INSURANCE~Insurance Is Our Business-We Represent OnlyOld Line Stock Companies.WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY CAKESA SpecialtyBeautiful to Look at and Good to EatWE GIVE SERVICE-We Believe It's the Service That Counts. Edwin C..Pearson, recently graduated from Aetna Casualty &Surety Sales Course, is now affiliated with us, and weare in a position to give improv.ed service.EDWIN PEARSON EDWIN C. PEARSONPhone 6181 Phone 7504PIES CAKES COOKIESBREAD COFFEE CAKE ROLLSMrs. Young)s BakeryPhone 4892 CHESTERTON I I I Broadway[ 29]

JOHN ZEHNER TRUCKING SERVICESHON FURNITURE, INC."BETTER FURNITURE FOR HAPPIER HOMES"21st ST., CHESTERTON, IND.• STONE • BLACK DIRT• SLAG • FILL DIRT• CINDERS • CLAYSupply Yard Located on 15th St. BetweenPhone 2-2462P. M. & M. C. TracksFranklin-at-the-BridgeMichigan CityBulldozing and ExcavatingTELEPHONE 4483VERNIER CHINA COMPANYDomestic - ImportedFINE CHINA AND GLASSWAREChesterton Dairy CelebratesA quarter of a century serving the community. from its Modern Milk Plant.The dairy was started in Smith's old mill building onCalumet Road, one of the early landmarks of Chesterton.Then in 1933 a new modern plant was built on Broadwayat 6th St. Brunk's Ice Cream was first manufacturedwith salt and ice. As business grew, new equipment andhardening rooms were added, until in 1952 we have amodern milk and ice cream plant.We join with all good citizens in celebrating the centennial.On U. S. 20 I Mile East of 43 in Porter CountyBRUNK'S CHESTERTON DAIRYBROADWAY AT 6th STREET[30 ]

JOSEPH H. AMELING & CO.ESTABLISHED 1893Lumber «» Coal Building MaterialsPHONE 2500CHESTERTONINDIANACompliments•• of ••IMATCHING ZEPHVR AWNINGSand DOOR HOODS~YEAR ROUND COMFORTC-3V DOOR HOOD~~C·3 DOOR HOODAND BEAUTYZephyr Door Hoods protect entrances and door·ways in wet weather. prevent hallways and interiorsfrom "tracking." FHA terms. Call orwrite today for free literature. showing alltypes of Zephyr Awnings and Door Hoods.Pearson's Mobilgas201 s. CALUMETCHESTERTON, INDIANA• • •Your Friendly Mobilgas DealerPhones 8495 and 8675Chesterton, Indiana[31 ]

HARRINGTON'SMARKETPurveyors ofQUALITY MEATS and POULTRYEdwin D. Harringtonlone F. HarringtonCBest C@ishes on %ur1DOth CBirthday .'.' .'* * *GARY STORE813 Broadway522 Franklin StreetMICHIGAN CITY'S FINEST FASHION STORE[ 32)

THE VAIL JEWELRY STOREFRED MOLTZ, ProprietorRUGGLES PONTIAC SALES1868 - 1952"THE DEALER THAT DEALS"Phone 48Valparaiso, IndianaI I East Lincolnway1300 East Lincolnway Valparaiso, IndianaJOHNSTON'S SPORTSVALPARAISO, INDIANABOWMAN MOTORSDeSoto-Plymouth Sales & ServiceFishing and Hunting EquipmentMartin Outboard MotorsBoatsEast Lincolnway Telephone 269VALPARAISO, INDIANACompliments.. of ..FREEMAN'S IGA SUPER MARKETAND LOCKER PLANTCompliments fromTHE DUNESWHITE HOUSEFamous Chicken, Steaks and Lobster TailsE. Lincolnway VALPARAISO, IND. Phone 71Intersection 12 and 20Gary, IndianaVALPARAISODry Cleaning WO!l"ksLicensed Master CleanersCompiimentsofJOHNSON BROTHERSJohnson'5 BedCh13-15 Washington St. Phone 10545 Years on the Lake Front[34 ]

(1Tornl1a~nl£n~grRUGE & SONSFresh MeatsWHOLESALERS AND RETAILERSWe Specialize inDeep Fre~ze OrdersPhone: Chesterton 6900STORE HOURS:Monday-8 AM. to 6 P.M.Tuesday-8 AM. to 6 P.M.Wednesday-8 AM. to 8 P.M.Thursday-8 AM. to 12 NoonFriday-8 AM. to 8 P.M.Saturday-8 AM. to 6 P.M.[ 35 ]

ComplimentsofFor Good Food and BeerCITY WEST INNFOR ROOMS-TREMONT HOTELFRANK'S MARATHON SERVICEAt Tremont-Old 49 and U. S. 12I THINK-The First Hundred YearsAre the HardestCongratulationsandBest WishesCompliments ofPRATT ELECTRIC COMPANYDUNESIDE INNELMER ISAACSONTremontE. D. CRUMPACKERReal EstateWarm Air Furnaces and Sheet Metal WorkR. R. I CHESTERTON Tel. 8735Compliments.. of ..CHESTERTON AUTO PARTSJOE SEVICKBroadway and Waverly Phone 3944~RsakeD I A M 0 N D 'R I N G S, ~Keepsake DiamondsHamilton WatchesElgin WatchesJONES JEWELRY STOREFORREST M. JONESI 10 LincolnwayValparaiso, Indiana[3(1]

CHESTERTON BOARD OF REALTORSserving all of north Porter CountySecond Century Opens with a Board of RealtorsTo the citizens of this great town we pledge our unremitting vigilancein the preservation of private property rights anq the furtherdevelopment of Chesterton as an attractive community of homes,business and industry.ACTIVE MEMBERSAnn CarterDavid CarterDoris DickeyRuth JamesonLeo JohnstonAdolph LundbergNaomi PhillipsFlorence SmithIrwin StudtmannHerman WagnerAFFILIATE MEMBERSMarion BrummittGeorge BushWarren CanrightHoward ClarkGus JohnsonJohn ReadMox RugeEarl SmithClarence WoodEngelbert ZimmermanCONGRATULATIONSCHESTERTONON 100 YEARSOF GROWTH AND PROGRESSCHICAGOSOUTH SHOREAND SOUTH BENDRAILROAD[37 ]

Congratulations, CHESTERTONFURNESSVILLE GROCERYFRUIT AND PLANT STAND..Francoma PotteryCongratulationsOn Your IOOth BirthdayRepublican Candidate for Treasurerof Porter Countyo(.eJ(og J3. ChumlegVALPARAISO HATCHERYCHICKS - SUPPLIESFEEDS - MILLING SERVICEDEWEY H. MANNANREAL ESTATEINSURANCEPROPERTY MANAGEMENTPhone 33 Valparaiso, Indiana East LincolnwayComplimentsP. HOKANSON AND SONEverything Good to EatMODERN FOOD STOREPorter, Ind.McQUISTON SHELL SERVICESouth CalumetChesterton515 Broadway-Suite 212-214 Telephone Gary 7321GARY, INDIANA-acksonJEWELER.•• OPTICIANGOOD WILLis the disposition of a pleased customer toreturn to the place where he has beenwell treated.Your Good Will Is Our First andOnly ConsiderationJACKSON JEWELERS & OPTICIANS644 Broadway Phone Gary 2-9397GARY, INDIANAACentennial Means Pictures!r;et '1OUIJ,EXTRA PRINTSFLASH BULBSFILM AND CAMERASatGARY OFFICE & EQUIPMENT COMPANY25 West 6th GARY Phone 6286"EXPERT ONE DAY PHOTOFINISHING"[ 38]

((~ e et ,~'towtng Wt nCkeJte'tton "~1927 1952707 PhoneJ 2155 PhoneJGENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF INDIANA. INC.CONGRATULATIONS FROMProudly PresentingA Century of FIRSTS for Standard OilI ST WITH HOME-OWNED STATIONSI ST TO INAUGURATE THE CLEAN REST ROOMI ST WITH DEALERS' SALES CLINICI ST WITH CREDIT CARD SYSTEMI ST WITH DETERGENT MOTOR OILSI ST WITH CATALYTIC METHOD OF MAKING GASI ST IN SALES IN THE STATE OF INDIANAStandard Oil was the first filling station in Chesterton and led in establishing that secure relationshipwith the petroleum-using public that is the richest heritage of our independentlyownedStandard Oil Service Station. al'!ld our proudest achievement.[39 ]

AXEL JOHNSON RESTAURANTFISH - SHRIMP - STEAK DINNERSSANDWICHESBEER - WINEFINE FOODChicken - Steak - Shrimp - FishKitchen Opens Daily at 6:00 P. M.Wagner RoadPorter, Ind.THE PINE TAP ROOM102 N. Calumet Road Chesterton, Ind.IDrrmnut lJuuTap Room - RestaurantUNDER NEW MANAGEMENTJoe BeamCHESTERTON WASHERETTE422 Lincoln Avenue at 5th StreetDINNERS - LUNCHES - SANDWICHESCOLD BEER TO TAKE OUT(I n Ca ns or Bottles)N. E. Corner U. S. Highway 12-01d 49OPEN DAILYMon., Wed .. Thur.-8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.Tues. and Fri.-8:00 A.M. until 8:00 PMSat.-8:00 A.M. until 12:00 NoonSELF SERVICE-PICK·UP & DELIVERY SERVICEPHONE 6500METALIZING SERVICE50 I Indiana AvenueChesterton, IndianaTHE FINEST IN PLATED BABY SHOESGen. rv1grs.: Robert Marshall, Lester SievertChesterton 5825 Gary 83341When in Chesterton Stop in atTASTE-RITE RESTAURANT15th AND BROADWAYOUR SPECIALTIESEdna Wilks, Prop.DINNERSTenderloins Hamburgers Pies ChiliCompliments.. of ..OLD HI-BRIDGE EVERGREEN NURSERYBEN KUBECKTOWNE BAR115 S. Calumet Road Chesterton, Ind.PHONE 2841N. Calumet Road Phone Chesterton 4842[ 40 J

SHOP AT SEARS AND SAVEChesterton history records several disastrousfires, the worst destroying the east side ofCalumet Road from Indiana Avenue to theNew York Central Railroad in 1902.Phone Orders - Call 1155Stop Loss Due to Fire, Wind, Hail and Theft.BE SURE ... INSURE WITHSEAR~ROEBUCK AND CO.,VALPARAISO, INDIANAREAL ESTATEIrwin C. StudtmannInsurance Agency107'12 Broadway, 2nd FloorPhone 3933Gunnison HomesCheslerlor.MORTGAGE LOANSCHESTER L. STEMPStructural and Design EngineerGeorge Fuller and George Robinson-March 27, 1934"WE HIT OUR 100th LONG AGO"107'/2 BroadwayPHONE 5615Chesterton, IndianaWhen Chesterton was 82 yearsold we sold our 100th car of coal.Now past our I,OOOth car of coal,we wish to congratulate Chestertonon its completion of 100 yearsof wonderful progress and solidgrowth.VEDELL COAL & SUPPLY YARD[41 ]

VALPARAISO FURNITURE CO.FURNITURE AND FLOOR COVERINGSTWENTY YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICESatisfied Customers - Quality WorkBRICK - BLOCK - STONEPhone 42874 Washington St.WAMPLER BROTHERSMasonry ContractorsVALPARAISO, INDIANAPost Office Box 565CHESTERTON, INDIANAPhone 2180HOTEL LEMBKEWITKOSKI'S SINCLAIR SERVICEA Good Cafeteriafor Over 25 YearsVALPARAISOFor Parties and Banquets-Phone 350CORNER U. S. 6-CAMPBElL ROADR. R. I Valparaiso. IndianaHANNELL POTTERYFURNESSVILLEChesterton 8162CongratulationsHAND-MADE POTTERYPRESSCO CASTING & MANUFACTURINGCORPORATIONCRESCENT WOODS LUMBER CO.U. S. Highway 20EFFIE AND POOLE HARRISON, OwnersLINDERMAN NURSERYTrees, Shrubs and EvergreensROUGH CUT SAWMILL LUMBER and LONG LENGTHFIR AND SPRUCE UP TO 30 FEETPhones Chesterton 8808 and 8159One Mile West of Road 49 on Route 6PHONE 8586[ 42]

£est C(Q)e Clorget . ..The pioneers of Chesterton through the years made many sacrificesto give us a peaceful and beautiful town. May we and each futuregeneration contribute something to preserve it for the200th anniversary.YOURS FOR SERVICE IN HIGHEST QUALITY GROCERIES. MEATSAND PRODUCE AT EVERYDAY LOW PRICES.Smedmants I.G.A. Super Market206 CALUMET ROAD PHONE 2580Home Laundry Equipment Radios TelevisionRefrigerators Freezers Ranges, Gas and ElectricElectrical AppliancesCasbon Bros. Electric CompanyBartz Implement SupplyMINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE FARM MACHINERYTelephone 85Everything ElectricalGehl Forage HarvestersConde MilkersPortable Elevator123 East Lincolnway Valparaiso, IndianaE. Lincolnway Phone 529-R Valparaiso, Ind.r43]

SMITH - NUPPNAUBuildersBuilding MaterialsReady Mixed ConcreteTelephone: 98ValparaisoJ:.ee :bickeY3 GROCERYKnow Your Lumber Number-Chesterton 8849:botiJ :bickeYJ REALTORNotary PublicPortage Lumber andSupplyPHONE 8753STATE ROAD 149R. R. No.3f 44]

VALPARAISO PLUMBING CO.Shop at thePlumbing and HeatingHome Appliance CenterChestertonLiquorStoreAnd Make Us Both Happy210 E. Lincolnway Phone 25VALPARAISO, INDIANAPHONE 6415Compliments.. of ..Valpo·Beverages Co.A Complete Drug StoreHEWARD'S DRUG STOREGreeting Cards - Gifts - Gift Wrappingsl,,-ll__ll_l)WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORSPRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDEDREGISTERED PHARMACIST ON DUTYAT ALL TIMES256 Indiana Ave. VALPARAISO, IND. Phone 299Dial 3025Chesterton, Ind.[ 45]

YOU CAN ENJOY CULLIGANSOFT WATER SERVICEThere's no equipment to buy,no work for you to do whenyou have Culligan Soft Wateron a service basis! We installour portable water softener inyour home-and we take careof it. You simply turn the tap~for all the silky soft water you\\ need. As with your tele­..~ phone, you receive asmall monthly bill forthe service alone. That'sall there is to it.As low as $2.75 per monthfor the average family........ . .............. .Don't wait to enjoy the benefits of softwater living - it will bring your family newcomforts, conveniences and savings allthrough the house. Talk it over today with•YOU CAN BUY YOUR OWN-CUl-MATIC WATER SOFTENERUnlike other companies whosell water softeners and thenlet the owners worry abouttaking proper care of them,Culligan offers a unique"Owner-Service Plan." Withthis Plan, you own the softener,butitisdesignedforinterchangewith our Service unitso that the Cul-matic can, onoccasion, be professionallysterilized and rejuvenated atour plant. Call us for details.. ..............Culligan Soft Water Servicethe waterconditioning experts in yourcom­ Phone 205munity-at CULLIGAN SOFT WATER53 Michigan St., ValparaisoSERVICE headquarters.COMPLIMENTSOFSHELL AMERICANPETROLEUM CO.Kokomo, IndianaFor Prompt Efficient Service In Chesterton See ....Distributors ofShell Products&~Jr IB3~(Q)CClK\~OOllJrmrCommission Salesmanand~&~lD)&lklk OO~@lUJll~Jr(Q)MYour Neighborhood Dealer(( (=> •». "c)e"VtCe Ou" (J.Ju~tne~jr46]

Phone 1010Ambulance ServiceFOSTER LUMBERiykpn 1J1uttrral Bump-eandJULIAN W. DYKESCONSTRUCTION COMPANY-e-55 Jefferson Street Valparaiso, IndianaComplimentsofSINGER SEWING CENTERRumpt!! :bumptyDrive Inn Restaurant & Service StationE. E. BUSSE##########################4Phone 644Corner of u. s. 20and Old u. s. 49I Mile Northof Chesterton53 Franklin Valparaiso, Ind.[ 47]

Compliments ofRESTAURANT_____ At Fifth Avenue and Massachusetts Street_Gary, IndianaPROTECT AMERICAr/(e-elect$enator William t. Jenner[ 48)

1852 1952PORTER HARDWARECHESTERTON FURNITUREOwned and Operated by George K. LowryNOT THE OLDEST-BUT THE BESTCompletely Serving the Needs of the Porter-Chesterton Trading AreaNationally Advertised Brands ofFURNITURE MAYTAG APPLIANCES PHllGAS BOnlE GAS SERVICEWEll DRilLING PLUMBING HEATINGAnd the Thousands of Other Items Carried in Stockby a Progressive Hardware and Furniture Store1852 1952Electrical ContractingElectrical AppliancesPlay Golf atWAUHOB PARK GOLF COURSE,.,.,,.,.,.,,.,,..1111l1l11111111111ll11111l1111111l111111111111111111111l111l1111llllllllll1llUIlillillIIlllllllllIlillillIlllillillIIlIIlIlll'111111111111111111111111111111111"THE SPORTIEST COURSE IN NORTHERN INDIANA"VAN NESS ELECTRIC CO."For 52 Years"111I1ll11IUlIIIIIIII.1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllill5 Miles South of Chesterton on Route 49ANTHONY SELLA, Mgr.Telephone 1750-J270 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Ind. Phone 157r 49]

~hestertonRural Loan &Savings Association.' ~. .~ .. '.."., ." ." .': ; :. ".".,..': .' ~ .-." .' ~ \ .. :', ....1.:........;.., '.. . . . ~ '.' . ': . -,... " . , :': ~., • • .... • •••• ': ~ •••. • ":"60 '-.: • • I:"'.:.: :".' ......... '. . "." ..... . ..: ..... . -'.. ' .'.. ,', :'," .",:'." .. ".. '. . ,:.~ ......:-: ... ~-" :" ',:. "."':', ".::':,:' .Loans on HomesSavings AccountsSafety Deposii Boxes[501

CHESTERTON CENTENNIAL, Inc.PRESENTS"CROSSROADS OF THE CONTINENT"JOHN B. ROGERS, ProductionCkeJtetton Uown PathCHESTERTON, INDIANAcAuguJt 19 tlnough 23) 1952LARRY WILLIS, DirectorTHE PROGRAMEPISODE ICalumet CavalcadeAmerican Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars colorguards advance the colors. Fraternal orders of Chesterton,the American Indian, Miss Columbia, Girl Scouts, and BoyScouts gather to welcome Miss Chesterton Centennial, whoarrives with her court for the coronation ceremony.EPISODE IIGalilee Land of the Indiana DesertOur history would not be complete without first showingthe inhabitants who roamed this land of ours, referred tofrom earliest times as the Indiana desert because of itssand dunes.Indians and missionaries re-enact scene at Galilee (nowin Dunes State Park), so called because it reminded themissionaries of the Lake of Galilee where Christ appearedsome time after the ResUlTection.Smoking of the peace-pipe-the Calumet.In the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, William HenryHarrison bested the famous Indian chief, Tecumseh. Andthen in 1816, Congress declal'ed Indiana a member of theUnion. By 1835, Porter County came into being by decreeof the Indiana State Legislature and was set up in 1836.Ancl in this great county, the seed was planted whichflowered into the town of Chesterton.Joseph Bailly made his way down to New Orleans withfur trading posts. He raised a family and set up residenceon a high bluff above the then navigable Calumet River.Later he became known as a missionary to the red men.He bought land along the lake and laid out land for a town.EPISODE IVAnd They Began to ArriveThe towns of Coffee Creek and City West begin. Severalwell known families of that day are mentioned. They arrivein their covered wagons and begin their new home in thewilderness.EPISODE IIIThe Spirit of '76 and the Trader,Joseph de Messein BaillyThe unconquerable spirit of '76 brought about numerousresults among them Congress organizing the territorynorthwest of the Ohio River.EPISODE VThe Embryo of Chesterton Is PlantedSurveying of the land is carried on and the Thomasfamily gave the railroad a tract of land for depot purposes.It is known as Railroad Park. The town was known for atime as Thomas' Mill, then Calumet.r 51]

THE PROGRAMEPISODE VIThe Iron Horse, Harbinger of ProsperityPeople gather from all the neighboring communities forthe arrival of the first train in Calumet. The MichiganSouthern and the Michigan Central were great rivals inthose days.The railroad brought the Irish to Calumet as laborers.The Swedes settled mostly in Baillytown.The Thomas family all took an interest in the town, andseveral enterprises were sponsored by them.EPISODE VIIOne Sunday MorningThe churches in the community were begun in the 1850's,some being built as late as 1891. Baillytown had the firstchapel..EPISODE VIII"Readin', Ritin', and Rithmetic"Miss Caroline Coats is the teacher. A new school is goingto be built at the cost of $465. History of the town schoolsand their organization is told. Education in the county wasmade higher by the establishing of the Northern IndianaNormal School in 1873.EPISODE XIThe Great Conflagration of 1902In 1902 a fire bug visited Chesterton and the fir'e made aclean sweep of several downtown buildings.On June 8, 1902, the town board asked that a fire departmentbe organized.EPISODE XIIMethodist Men's Aid ShowA real affair running two days with all the folks turningout in Moroney's hall after waiting through weeks ofseCl'et rehearsals.EPISODE XIIIBikes, Bustles and MustachesSeveral of the young men formed a debating team. Thscene is re-enacted. A Fourth of July picnic is acted outwith a bathing beauty contest.The Roaring Twenties come and go, and then comes thWall Street crash.EPISODE XIVCitizens of TomorrowBands do an intricate drill and citizens of tomorrowparade in review,EPISODE XVIwo JimaTableau of the Iwo Jima flag raising.EPISODE IXEPISODE XVIThe War Between the StatesTransportation Through the YearsWhen Fort Sumter was fired upon, the citizens Several modes of transpol,tation are presented hom thegathered at the court house in Valparaiso and one hundred Indian drag right up to the airplane.~1I1d thirty men signed up to fight for the Union.EPISODE XWhen Johnny Comes MarchinCJ HomeThe boys in blue came back to Calumet. A party isgiven for the returning heroes.On October 5, 1869, Calumet was incorporated, only tobe disincorporated in 1878. The second incorporation tookplace in 1899. The lone result of the first incorporation wasthe name of the town being changed to Chesterton. Manywanted the name of Coffee Creek back, the first namefor the area.John Gondring began the brick yards in Porter.EPISODE XVIIThe Great Wheel of ProgressA tableau with Miss Columbia and Miss ChestertonCentennial, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and others.EPISODE XVIIIMass SinCJing by Entire Cast andPaCJeant ChoirEPISODE XIXMammoth Fireworks Display[52 ]

This exciting Centennial Celebration in which we are now engagedis the successful climax to months of preparation and planning byliterally hundreds of your friends and neighbors.In our initial thoughts we established two primary aims for thisCentennial Celebration. First-this must be (I,n undertaking in which everysegment of ChesteTton paTticipates. A Centennial conducted by that samehandful of fine, civic minded people who spearhead every campaign andcivic venture could not be successful; the active participation of all thecitizens in our community, either in the planning and development or asspectators, was a prerequisite to a successful celebration.Second-the entire pTog1'wm must be entertaining. Entertainingnot only to the hundreds of thousands who have viewed the parade, theCrossroads of the Continent, and the rest but also to the several hundredfolks who have so enthusiastically participated in the operation of theCentennial.These goals have been attained and we only regret that it willbe many years before another Centennial occurs and Chesterton can againjoin together in isuch a pleasant undertaking.We wish to extend our warmest appreciation to the Divisionand Committee Chairmen, to the many Committee members amI membersof the Crossroads of the Continent cast and to Larry Wills of the John B.Rogers Company who have earned the appreciation of all Chestertonians fortheir outstanding contribution to this great Centennial.MILAN J. MORGANClwinnan[ 53)

Congratulations Neighborson yourIOOth AnniversaryGary National BankMain Office504 BROADWAY, GARY, IND.Eight Convenient Offices Located inGary - Hobart - Dyer - GriffithMember Federal Reserve SystemMember Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationECONOMY CLEANERSVALPARAISO'S ONLY COMPLETECLEANSING SERVICEAMERICANJ:aunJ"tg & :/)"tg Cleaning Co.PHONE 364LAUNDRY - DRY CLEANING - RUG CLEANINGFUR STORAGE - PILLOW RENOVATINGPhone Valpo 1556-58 Lafayette St.357112 South Franklin Avenue Valparaiso, IndianaVALPARAISO, INDIANAr54]

"ROCKEY" OLDSMOBILE 98 AND 88 GIVE MORE HORSEPOWER PER DOLLARTHAN ANY OTHER CARS!Make a Date with the 98 or 88VERN'S MOTOR SALES403 S. Calumet Road Chesterton, IndianaGOD gave our founding-fathers Courage, Vision, Faith,and Strength iGOD give us the light to follow in their footsteps.Only in this way shall Chesterton, and all the little Chesterton's whichmake America, be preserved for our children.BEN FRANK[INlOCAllY OWNED _ NATIONALLY KNOWN[ 55]

·We Don't Claim to Be a Hundred!!!WEAREPROUDOFbutOURRECORDOFOVER50 Years of Insurance Service to This CommunityandWITHYOURCONTINUEDPATRONAGEWe Will Continue to Serve!!!JEFFREY and MORGAN, Agents"WHEN YOU THINK OF INSURANCE •••• THINK OF US"r56]

COMPLIMENTS OFTAVERNp. J. Flannery D. W. SiontFAMILY GROCERY116 Porter AvenueCHESTERTON, INDIANALANTZREG. u. S. PAT. OFF.CONGRATULATES CHESTERTONon itsCENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONFor many years, Lantz Manufacturing Company, Inc., of Valparaiso, hasenjoyed the friendship and patronage of many farmers in the ChestertonTerritory. We extend our best wishes to our "good neighbor" on its 100thAnniversary.THE lANTZ KUTTER-KOLTER... the original two-bladed coulter ... 14 yearson the market. Comes equipped with a 16/1, 17" or18" cQulter blade. Improved disc blade permitshigher plowing speeds. Proved in plowing contestsand b'l thouSdilds of users.THE NEW lANTZMODEL B COULTERhas several eflgineerj~g refinements. It's lighter, butstronger; more easly Installed and has greater aclap­tab;lity to plows with I:mited clearance. Uses 16" and17" blcJdes. Exclusive ... crOSS-over scissor ac~;on.Store Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Saturday and Sunday-7:30 A.M.-9:30 P. M.Friday-7:30 A. M.-6:00 P. M.lANTZ OriginalFlexible-GrappleHAY FORKAmerica's finest hay fork.Giant size lifts up to 12bales or takes off a load ofloose hay in three bites.lANTZ SICKLE GRINDERGrids sickle bars from one to seven feetlong. Handy, speedy, accurate. Poweredwith electric motor or gasoline engine.•• •Call us or write for literatureLANTZ MFG. CO., Inc.VALPARAISO, INDIANAr57)

With IJeJt WiJheJ VO cAll !IPORTER COUNTYDEMOCRATIC PARTYHEALTHHEARTHANDSHAPPINESSSECURITY - PROSPERITY - FREEDOMLet's Keep This Nation the Greatest on Earth!14t'tll111uutral ltInmtLAKE ELIZA RESORTINDIANA'S FINEST RESORTBathing - Boating - FishingCottages for Rent and SaleDancing - Riding Horses - Lots for SaleExcellent Picnic Grounds53 MonroePHONE 1658W3Phone 208Valparaiso, IndianaMaurice and Thos. FitzgeraldValparaiso, Indiana[ 58]

Complimentsof* Pool-oI"'noIJ & CO.*WHOLESALERSOperators of Candy and CigaretteVending Machines and PhonographsPhone 393Valparaiso. Ind.Compliments ofCourtesyofWILSON SHELTER CANTEENIndiana Dunes State Park, Tremont EntranceYourFriendlyROYAL BLUE STORESANDWICHES, COFFEE, ICE CREAM, GROCERIES,SOFT DRINKS, SOUVENIRSCHESTERTON, INDIANAMrs. A. B. Guernsey, Manager1852 1952r59)

Cong'tatulationJ toCHESTERTONukiJ Centennial lJea'tCongressIDa,.CHABLESA.HALLECKCongratulationsCHESTERTON HEATINGandBest WishesOIL - GAS - COAL FURNACESCOMAV'SJEWELERSGary, IndianaGUTTERS - DOWNSPOUTSWalter (Gus) Carlson, OwnerMorgans Hardware-Downstairsr 60 l

g"owingwithCHESTERTON!OUR SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOURI OOth YEAR ... WE'VE ENJOYED SERVING YOUFOR 67 OF THEM, AND LOOK FORWARD TOTHE COMING YEARS OF MUTUAL GROWTHAND SERVICE.Yowen4tine4 JVALPARAISOM. M. STEPHENS & SONLIVESTOCK DEALERSHOME PACKERSCUSTOM SLAUGHTERING AND WHOLESALE BEEFFOR LOCKERSRt. 2, Box 220Chesterton, Ind.Phone 8301[ 61 ]

ALGOT W. PEARSONContractor, Roof TrussesYour Electrical RequirementsAre Best Met byPhone Ches. 5015MAPLES ELECTRIC SHOP15th and Broadway-Chesterton10 I 0 Broadway Phone 6375STUDEBAKER SALESAND SERVICEJOHNSON BROS.Auto Body ServiceCars and TrucksBig Dents or Small . .. We Fix Them AllCARL HARVIL9th and Broadway Phone 6371Dial 2685, Chesterton421 BroadwayCHESTERTON, INDIANA[ 62)

CJJiamonds CWatches fJewelr!J ~ilverwareOLSEN&!Jewelry eo.EBANNSixth and Franklin StreetsMichigan City, IndianaVALPARAISOIMPLEMENT COMPANYNEW AND USED FARM MACHINERY'-.O. L. ALLANSONU9vothing but Insurance~)MASSEY-HARRIS SALES & SERVICEVALPARAISO, INDIANATractors - Combines - Farm ImplementsPhone 607JValparaiso, IndianaPhones: Office 900 - Res. 90912 N. Franklin Ave.[ 63]

C. W. BARTHOLOMEW & SONESCHENBACH'SHOTEL AND RESTAURANT102 Monroe Street Phone 138VALPARAISO, INDIANAA GOOD PLACE TO EATHome Made Pies20 I Broadway Phone Chesterton 2812CHESTERTON, INDIANAVALPO TRUCK & EQUIPMENTSuccess to the CentennialVIRGINIA SCHOOL OF DANCINGLa Porte Road-3 Blocks East of HospitalG.M.C. TRUCKSCASE MACHINERY521 South Park DriveCHESTERTON, INDIANABob WhiteValpo 290Teacher: VIRGINIA JOHNSONIROBBIESIUsed Car SalesTrailer· Rentals1207 Calumet Avenue Phone 580VALPARAISO, INDIANAFor the Best in Watches, Clocks,Diamonds, Jewelry and SilverwareGEORGE BROWN JEWELER205 BroadwayCHESTERTON, INDIANAFine Watch Repairing a SpecialtyBEN HIRSCH TIRE & SUPPLYARONTHEATRE"Distributors of Bardahl"Cor. Calumet and Harrison Sts.VALPARAISO, INDIANAPhone 140Presenting the Finest inMotion Picture Entertainmentr 64 1

With Our Type of Domestic Sheet Metal Work and Automatic Home HeatingKINNESHEET METALHighway 49 at WOLF ROADVALPARAISO, INDIANAPHONE 35STAMBAUGHMOTORS, INC...............Beach Plumbing &Well Companyv. E. Beach & SonLINCOLNMERCURY.................Plumbing and HeatingEast Lincolnway Phone Valparaiso 1140OIL BURNERS - STOKERS - WATER SYSTEMSVALPARAISO, INDIANA12 E. Jefferson Street Telephone 55[ 65)

Randolph Box and I~abel Co.FOLDING BOXES AND LABELS-843 West Van Buren StreetChicago 7, Illinois-L. T. Rountree, President; George R. Bennett, Sec'y-Treas.I N G M AN · SFine TailoringC LEA N E R SFly to EUROPEAND RETURN FOR ONLY- $497.80from Chicago"SEND YOUR MUSS TO RUSS"I'For business or pleasure, new "Air Tourist,,1rates make a trip to Europe possible on aneconomy budget. Don't delay your holidayabroad. Come in today for full details-ourLtravel advice is always FREE.-.JPHONE 450153 S. Washington St. Valparaiso, IndianaGARY TRAVEL BUREAULAND-SEA-AIR-TRAVEL SERVICE FREEGary Bus Station Phone 3-031 I Open 24 Hours[ 66)

~.,.THENNOWIQ-GREER MOTOR SERVICEDIAL 6060CHESTERTON, INDIANAPROMPTEFFICIENTGRIEGER'S' CLOTHING STOREMICHIGAN CITY'S LARGEST STORE FOR MENWe wonder what the next 100 years will bring.Whatever it will be. GRIEGER'S will always have the latestin style and best in quality.Service to the Community Since 1891BASSETT,THE FLORISTDrive as Though Your Life Depends on It-IT DOESFor your motoring pleasure in all 48States, MEXICO and CANADA, DE­PEND on your membership in theCHICAGO MOTOR CLUB and its26 SERVICES.Greenhouses and Store on State Route 49Fine Flowers ... Expertly ArrangedINSURANCE. AUTOMOBILE FINANCESERVICEfor NEW and USED cars, also repair workRESERVATION SERVICE - HOTELS - CABINSRAILROAD - STEAMSHIP and AIR FLIGHTSChesterton, IndianaTelephone 5400GEORGE A. ANDERSONAsst. District Manager(Member 36 Years)501 S. CALUMET ROAD CHESTERTON, INDIANAPhone: Chesterton 5314(No Obligation to Learn of Our Services)[ 67)

Two modern gals, Mary Wagner and Mrs. Carl Radiger, in front of one of theold Bailly fur storage buildings.AN OLD BAILLY BUILDINGThe modern history of Porter Countybegan in 1822 \-vith the settling on the LittleCalumet River about a mile west of Porterof Joseph Bailly, a Canadian fur trader.Bailly built a fur trading post there anddetermined to spend the rest of his daysin Porter County. Rememberances todayof Bailly are his old homestead, the BaillyCemetery, and the name Baillytown orBaileytown attached to an adjacent area.The homestead is situated across from theGary Goodfellow camp, formerly Baillyproperty.Bailly was licensed as an American furtrader by Governor Harrison in 1814, havingpreviously been held prisoner in Detroitas a British subject during the War of 1812.He was the head fur trader of the Calumetregion and was known from Quebec to New[ 68]Orleans, having a post at Baton Rouge.He built a considerable post in our countyon the north bank of the Little Calumetand at the confluence of the Sac Trail andthe Pottawattomie Trail. At his post wereeight to ten cabins, used for homestead,trading post, store, quarters for servants,guests, and Indians, and for warehouses.Bailly's post for the ten years up to theBlack Hawk war was the only stop exceptWhite Pigeon, Michigan, between FortDearborn and Detroit. Travelers, soldiers,government men, missionaries, and Indiansmade it a port of call. Bailly ran a sloop onLake Michigan to haul his goods and had adock at Miller, then called Bailly's Harbor.He planned to build a town there some daybecause of the excellent harbor but it nevermaterialized, nor did Baillytown, whichwas on his estate of over 2,000 acres; this

was platted but he died before it could bedeveloped. He had a hostelry for travelerslocated nearer the lake than the homestead.The first military road between Fort Dearbornand Detroit established in 1831 ranneal' his home.Mr. Bailly died in December, 1835. In thecourse of the years the homestead, throughlitigation and selling off, dwindled down toseveral hundred acres. The estate passed toFrances Howe, when her mother died in1891 at the age of 78. Frances never mar­Old Bailly Homestead Building[69 ]ried and until her death in San Franciscoin 1916 divided her time between living inBaillytown and traveling, especially inEurope. She remodeled the buildings on theestate so considerably that no building remainsentirely in its original state. Thehomestead she renovated in imitation of aFrench chateau. For many years Franceswas a familiar figure in Porter and Chesterton.She wrote several books, amongthem "The Story of a French Homesteadin the Old North\vest."

Serving This CommunitySINCE 1909THENNOWHoover CleanersBryant Gas HeatersKelvinator and PhilcoRefrigeratorsBendix Washers and DriersYoungstown KitchensSpeed Queen WashersRCA TelevisionMotorola TelevisionRaytheon TelevisionRoper Gas StovesBlack & Decker Power ToolsFishing TackleJewel PaintDutch Boy PaintGifts and PrizesDinnerwareGarden ToolsToysPower Lawn MowersLight FixturesBuilders' HardwareG.E. ClocksOur 43rd YearMorgans HardwareBENNETT B. MORGAN, Mgr.S. ROBERT MORGAN, Asst. Mgr.133-135 S: Calumet Road Phone 4912CHESTERTON, INDIANAriO J

COMPLIMENTSNickel~s Drug StoreEstablished Sept. 1st, 190547 YEARS DRUG STORE SERVICE INCHESTERTON%ur REXALL c3tore ~ince 1913MILNE MOTORS~INC.455 W. Lincolnway Telephone I 125VALPARAISO, IND.STUDEBAKERSales and ServiceLifetime Concrete Septic Tanksand Grease TrapsCOMMANDER· V.8CHAMPIONThree Miles South of 6 on Highway 49Rural Route 5 VALPARAISO Phone 1769W2r71]

THEINDIANA STEEL PRODUCTSCOMPANY(I ncorporated)COMPLIMENTSOFCHAS. H. SMITHPioneer Makers of Permanent MagnetsMen's Wear• • •VALPARAISO, INDIANA123 Calumet Road Chesterton, IndianaPorter County Implement Co.INCORPORATEDJOHN DEEREWestinghouse. Maytag • Tappan AppliancesSales and Service~. General Farm HardwareVALPARAISO, INDIANA "SWEDE" L1SCHER, Mgr. PHONE 1140r72]

~DESTERTON~ INDIANA•• The Gateway to th,e Dunes ~~CONGRATULATIONSto a Worthy Town for a Worthy CenturyPhone 2882MARY'S BEAUTY SHOPPERMANENTS - COLD WAVESSHAMPOOS, SETS, HOT OILS, ETC.Operator, Mary RayJ. G. JOHNSONReal Estateand InsuranceChesterton, IndianaBABE'S LUNCHu. s. 20 and 149Lunches, Dinners and SandwichesGAS AND TIRE SERVICECompliments.. of ..EDWARDS BARBECUEu. S. 20-0ne Mile East of 49Open 24 Hours DailyChesterton 8513CHERRY PIE OUR SPECIALTYr7:31

A progressive century has passed andN ow we look forward to theN ext of continued progress.Cautiously, as we hope forA brighter future, we show ourRespect to those who built thisT own. Would that they could hear theEverlasting, sincere congratulationsResounding from every resident.REAL ESTATEPhone ChestertonPhone ChicagoOffice 9210OfficeHome 8524 Delaware 7-0683[ 74)

OLD TIME CHESTERTONAn old view of Indiana Ave., showing the Methodist Church, Grade schooland St. Patrick's Church.A factory of early Chesterton, the Sal-Mount, located west of 15th Streetnear the E. J. & E.[ 75)

OLD TIME CHESTERTONBroadway of the early days, looking toward the stoplight. Gone now, buggiesand hitch posts.VA1.P.\Rt\I~() STREET, LOOld1\G !\ORTH, Cf!T(STERTOX, 1:\0. 1 1 110(0 hy Scmonr. :\nhur E. \"kk(-I, PublisherCalumet Road presents quite a contrast to this peaceful scene of early days.r 761

OLD TIME CHESTERTONEast view of the China Factory, an early factory here. The main building is still in use.Former site of Ameling's Lumber Yard on the south edge of town, now theWilbar plant on Park Avenue.[ 77]

OLD TIME CHESTERTONBeach parties are ever popular, even in the days when the State Park arealooked like this.Chesterton's near north side in the Thompson Dairy vicinity presents a different viewin this early photo.1781

OLD TIME CHESTERTONSome of the cast of the Men's Aid Show out drumming up business.Dear in the hearts of many of our Swedish people is the Burstrom Chapel in Baillytown.[ i9)

OLD TIME CHESTERTONlooking south on old Valparaiso Street, now Calumet Road, near the town hall."CROSSROADS OF THE CONTINENT" Old time pictures furnished by Arthur E.Since time immemorial the area along Nickel, Harry R. Smith and Mrs. E. L.the southern shore of Lake Michigan was Morgan.used as one of the crossroads of the world.Travelers from the dawn of time wishingto go east or west or north Or south throughthis region could walk with comparativeease on the hard sand of the shore, especiallyclose to the water, or use the water Photos used with Bailly homestead storyroute.taken by John C. Saidla, official centennialMound builders, prehistoric Eskimos, the photographer, who also took many of ournorsemen who by tradition went inland as publicity pictures.far as Minnesota used the shore. Othertraveling was, of course, by water, usingthe lake or inland streams and portages,the Calumet River, and the Kankakee River,in our Porter County, to complete the ideaof real crossroads.Indian trails and buffalo trails were usedfor foot travel and were the basis of laterAdvertising sales byland roads.Delta Theta Tau Sorority[801

Congratulation3CHESTERTONon !Jour tOOth oInniver3ar!J/Though we honor the past. we look to thefuture with the assurance that Chestertonwill grow and prosper even more in itssecond century. Strategically .locatedand armed with foresight. the Chestertonof 2052 cannot fail to be a leading community.JAMES BRUCEPorterf 81]

SponJo'tJ to't CkeJterton CentennialCURTIS WALLPAPER & PAINT, Valparaiso, Ind.UPHAUS FURNITURE STORE, Valparaiso, Ind.VALPARAISO MONUMENT CO.DUNES MIDWAY GARAGEH. E. LAFVING, PlumbingPORTER GARAGEALED P. DAVIES, Jackson Twp. Sheep and Sheep DogsTILDEN'S FEED AND SUPPLIESMARSHALL F. FRENCHJOHN ALVA JONESMR. P. A. CANADANELSON FIELDTHE PANTRY, Tremont-James Neary, New ManagerPALACE HAT SHOPTEXACO BLUE BIRD SERVICEPLUMMER SERVICE STATION, U. S. 20[82 ]

SIEVERS DRUG COMPANYuke /?exall $toreDEPENDABLE PRESCRIPTION SERVICEPorter County's Largest and Most Complete Drug, Paint and Wallpaper StoreMARK W. STEPHENS CO.Follis Tractor SalesE. LincolnwayVALPARAISO, INDIANAALLIS-CHALMERS AND NEW IDEAFARM IMPLEMENTSPhone 1375-e-HOTPOINT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES-e-TELEVISIONSALES & SERVICEDAN FOLLIS, OwnerRes. Phone I647-R IValparaiso Phone 696Dearborn Combines, Corn Pickersand EquipmentNew Holland Balers and Equipment[83 J

The oFFicers and members of thePorter CountyR,epubliean Committee*UPON* the*Proudly Salutes You/uke CitizenJ 01CHESTERTONTHE CELEBRATION OF YOURCOMMUNITY'S OBSERVANCE OF ITS* tOOth dnnive"tJary* Your*OFFICERS:The Republican Party feels that it has much in common with yourproud community, for while you are celebrating Chesterton's Centennial,Republican Party will be observing its ninety-eighth anniversary.Chesterton was two years old when our great party was founded. Yourcommunity, like the Republican Party, was founded and continues to growbecause of the sound principles nurtured in the bosom of both.community has earned the respect of our great State and Countybecause of your steadfast desires to keep your community clean, to administeryour municipal problems in a fearless and honorable manner and tobe aggressive and foresighted in the continued expansion of this rich areaof Porter County.And, so it is that our Party, the Republican Party, extends to all ofyou the heartiest fecilitations on this memorable occasion.PORTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE*******Robert L. Bibler, ChairmanMrs. Edwin Harrington, Vice ChairmanHarry C. Logan, TreasurerMrs. Alma Dolhover, Secretary*[84 I

---------------------------------------------------~If the first hundred years are the hardest, weare now over the hump. Let us all face the nexthundred years with confidence and smiles. Welike Chesterton very much, and like to supplysome of your needs in Groceries, Meat andDry Goods, including Safety Pins, Diapers andLadies' Playtex Girdles.Thank You.---------------------------------------------------~IH. F. CARLSONPHONE 2355ComplimentJ 01 . ..LONG'S AUTO SUPPLY108 North Calumet Road Chesterton, IndianaPHONE 5772ORES-WELL CLEANERSHosiery - Lingerie - Gifts.- Infants' Wear105 Porter Ave. Chesterton, Ind.PHONE 7600THE PHILLEY GIFT & TOT SHOPPhone 255115 E. LincolnwayVALPARAISO, INDIANAL. & M. BOOT SHOPHOME OF GOOD SHOESSTEVENSON'SJewelersDIAMONDS SILVER WATCHES129 S. Calumet Road Chesterton, IndianaI 19 Lincolnway, EastVALPARAISO, INDIANATelephone 346Compliments.. of ..CLARENCE D. WOOD119 Broadway Chesterton, IndianaCustom-Built KitchensCUSHMAN'S KITCHEN SPECIALTIESWALL COVERING AND FLOOR COVERINGCONTRACTORSPROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR PORTERCOUNTY, INDIANA12 Indiana Avenue Phone 1253'VALPARAISO, INDIANAr 85']

VETTER'SDECORATINGSERVICE1927 - 1952congl-atulationstochestertollonitsWe are happy to have contributedtwenty-five years of continuedservice toward beautifyingour town.lOOth•annIversaryyourA&P761 S. Calumet Rd. Phone 3972FOOD STOREr86)

WE SALUTE YOUResidents of ChestertonON THE100th Birthdayof Your TownYou are a strong, loyal, vigorous and industrious community in northern Portercounty, and you have set a fast pace through the years-in physical growth, in the devotionof your citizens to civic advancement. You may be justly proud of your achievementsin things cultural, educational and social.IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY, TOO!.... on July 5 The Vidette-Messenger began its 26th continuous year of publicationas an afternoon daily newspaper. It was established in 1927 from a consolidationof The Daily Vidette, founded in 1842, and The Evening Messenger, founded in 1871.In this period of 25 years our newspaper, published for all the people of Portercounty, has made great strides, too.Our circulation has nearly doubled as has our staff that serves you, and our planthas been greatly enlarged. That we have been able to do so is almost 'entirely to thecredit of our large family of loyal readers and advertisers.Just as the folks in Chesterton will continue to strive for a better community, soshall we work to improve our facilities the better to serve the entire county.Cong'latulationJ - CkeJte'ltonThe Vidette - Messenger""A DAILY NEWSPAPER FOR ALL PORTER COUNTY""[ 87)

~E gratefully acknowledge thewonderful cooperation shown by thecitizens of Chesterton and the surroundingcommunities during thepreparation for our CENTENNIALCELEBRATION. We offer our thanksto these many people who gave sogenerously of their time and talent.We thank the individuals and firmswho advertise in this program.CENTENNIALCENTRALCOMMITTEEr88)

COMPLIMENTS OFA. M. MARQUARDT,DistributorDairy ProductsIce Crealllr 89]

MRS. JOHNSON'S CHICKEN DINNERSPECIALIZING IN CHICKENAlso Steaks and Sea FoodsRooms for Private PartiesU. S. 6 & Campbell Rd. Phone Valparaiso 1708-M ILINDERMAN & CASSIDYBuilding ContractorsNEW CENTURY HOMESGARAGESCEMENT WORKPLUMBINGHEATING137 South Calumet RoadPhone 6340ANDERSON & SON ORCHARDSLUNDBERG & ANDERSONBuilders and RealtorsRoute 6-2'/2 Miles East of 49ADOLPH F. LUNDBERGPhone 1600-R3Phone 6285ROBERT E. ANDERSONChesterton, IndianaCongratulations ...BRADLEY BROTHERSLADUNA CAFEMachinistsU. S. 12 East of TremontRAYMOND EDMANLathing and Plastering ContractorTake Advantage of Years of ExperienceWhen You Think of PlasteringEstablished 1885418 S. 4th St. CHESTERTON Phone 2702Remember-LEE'S RADIO & TElEVISION SERVICEWhen Your TV or Radio Needs AttentionDial 8456QUICKFAIRSERVICECHARGES[90 ]

State Park nrugsWHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEETWISHES TO CONGRATULATETH E TOWN OF CH ESTERTONON ITS loath BIRTHDAYCome in ""d Spend Some Ti,lie With lJs105 BRO..i\DWA Y CHESTERTON~ IND.We Wish to Extend Our Best Wishes to Chestertonfor Its Continued Existence and May It Continuefor Another Century.COMPLIMENTSFrom the Members ofPARAMOUNT TOOL ANDMFG. CO.August H. Breitbarth, A. R. Breitbarth, Adolph Jankowski, MiguelUgalde, Jay Ellis, Donald Homan, Charles Barber, Robert Beehler,Raymond Losinieeki, Edwin Olson, William Bowman, Elmer Clark,Harwood Weimer, Paul Ketterman, Bartle Bitterman, Harry Beehler,Virginia Curtis, Gerald Dewlen, Wilhelm Tholen.OFTHE HOMEWATER COMPANY[ 91 ]

ARNOLD A. MAYER915 Franklin Street Michigan City. IndianalPENNEY'SALWAYS FIRST QUALITYMichigan CityComplete Home FurnishingsWm. G. Windle, OwnerPHONE 1471107-I I East Lincolnway Valparaiso, IndianaDRESS SHOPDISTINCTIVE WOMEN'S APPARELPhone 6445 CHESTERTON 215 BroadwayCongratulations on Your CentennialEYII/BIIIIECelebration and Thank You forYour Patronage.HIRSCH'SDEPT. STOREA. C. NICKEL402 West MorganChesterton, IndianaKORN'STV AND APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICERCA VICTOR - PHILCO - TV AND RADIOSWHIRLPOOL Automatic Washers and DryersFRIGIDAIRE Electrical Appliances160 I Franklin St. Michigan City, IndianaHOTEL WILSON(9n £ake :A[ichiganPORTER BEACHCHESTERTON, INDIANAr92]

FLYNN.LUNDBERG·JOHNSON1872 80 YEARS OF FUNERAL SERVICE 1952CHESTERTON Hal A. Flynn-Elmer T. Johnson INDIANA--.,..... ~We Are Pleased to Participate in Chesterton's CentennialCelebrationE. P. Hubbard Chevrolet Sales305 N. Calumet Road Chesterton, Indiana[93 ]

COMPLIMENTS.. OF ..ANDREW T. LOWERAgencyBARTELS HARDWARE115 BROADWAYSTATE FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES324 S. Calumet RoadAUTO LIFE FIRE80% Collision Coverage70 Years of Hardware Supplyand Service to the CommunityCOMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICEPhone 2315Phone 6431SPEND YOUR FREE TIMEDuring theChesterton CentennialRELAXING on the Cool Shores of Lake Michiganat Indiana Dunes State Park5 Miles North on Highway 49Compliments.. of ..R. C. Anderson GroceryOscar M. Pipes, OperatorChester E. Artley, Mgr.104 N. Calumet Road Phone 2864[94] .

Tmde lYlark"SEEI( AND YE SHALL FIND"The Old Original Indian Medicine Man's Wonderful Remedies NowHandled By "Jack" Johnstone, Indian Medicine CompanyAll remedies are barks, roots, herbs, berries and seeds.Don't be without your medicine. Send back the label or the correctname of medicine needed, and we will ship it to you at once.If I help you tell your friends; if not tell me. During my absence tellmy assistants your ailments and knowing my remedies they can helpyou.Take Rt. 12 to (old 49) 45 miles from Chicago, 17 miles fromGary, going east. Coming west 9 miles from Michigan City on Northwestcorner at Tremont, Ind. For your convenience this winter takethe South Shore; get off at Tremont, going east. Coming west, takethe South Shore from South Bend to Tremont.FOR ALL CORRESPONDENCE CALL OR WRITE$. :b. John~toneR. R. 2, Box 169 Chesterton 4455 Chesterton, IndianaOPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 9 A. M. TO 5:30 P. M.[ 95]

Compliments of the Gang atNATIONAL TEA CO., ValparaisoHARRY WHITE, Manager15th and BroadwayEVANS SERVICEDEALER IN SINCLAIR PRODUCTSChesterton, IndianaGaryCompliments ofCORONET SHOPFine Women's ApparelValparaisoPAULSON 66 SERVICEGREASING, WASHING AND POLISHING9th and BroadwayChesterton, Ind.ANGELO'S WAFFLE SHOPOpen Day and Night101 I E. Lincolnway Valparaiso, Ind. Tel. 9111BEVERLY HILL GROCERYRoute 6-3 Miles East of 49Phone Valpo 1600-JIHY.WAY GRILLEast LincolnwayOPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT TUESDAYG. R. TEAGARDENFURNITURE UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRINGFree Esti matesLargest Selection in Northern Porter County106 Chesterton Blvd. Chesterton, Ind. Phone 9217Compliments ofI 18 Grant StreetED'S BARBER SHOPChesterton, IndianaABATEX DRESS MANUFACTURING CO.CONTRACTORS AND MANUFACTURERSOF WOMEN'S WEAR3rd and GrantChesterton, Ind.E. G. LINDQUISTShoe RepairsBEST QUALITY LACES AND POLISH107 Second StreetJOHNSON'S SERVICE STATION101 N. CalumetHIGH IN QUALITY-LOW IN COSTProprietor-E. L. CleekPhone 5771MRS. FIEFFER'S HOME CAFECorner 14th and BroadwayHOME-COOKED FOODOpen Every Day from 5:30 A.M. to I P.M.DEL MONTE RESTAURANTU. S. 12-1 Mile East of TremontOpen 6:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.HOMEMADE BISCUITS & PIE-COMPLETE DINNERSDEKOKER'S KORNERHAMBURGERS, COFFEE, MILK, POP, ETC.PORTER GROCERY622 W. Morgan (Across from High School)KIRCHE'SSHERMAN RD.[96 ]

PLUMBING AND HEATING,.,.Installation and RepairsRALPH GREENEOne-fourth Mile North of Chesterton on Road 49 Phone 6600Our Sincere CongratulationsTO THE GOOD PEOPLE OFCIIESTERTONCELEBRATING100 YEARS OF GROWTH1852 • 1952We are proud to say that we are a part of you-your progress hasbeen our progress.---YOUR C& DEALER--­CALUMET GARAGECalumet Road and Lincoln AvenueELMER E. BECK, Prop. T Phone 4030[ 97]

· . the cars that put you first..ComplimentsofLINCOLNandMERCURYgingham Innu. S. Highway 20Phone Michigan City 2-2855MODERN MOTEL - LUNCH - GASOLINE"Remember Nick Nastoff, YOllr Friend"STEEL CITY LlNCOLN·MERCURY. INC.401 East Fifth AvenueGary, Indiana Phone 7456PHONE 1183RPEOPLESPLUMBING OF VALPOCongratulations ...CHESTERTONon Completion of Your First Century1014 East Lincolnway Valparaiso, Ind.GOOD LUCK. CHESTERTONon the Centuries to ComePEOPLES PLUMBING & SUPPLY CO.Plumbing Supplies - Pipe - Soil PipeAngle Iron - Sheet Iron - Channel Iron - I-BeamsFittings - Iron Plates and Building Material2367 Massachusetts St. Gary, IndianaHAYES MOTOR SALES401 N. Calumet Road Chesterton, Indiana[ 98)

CongratulationsChestertonon your100th BirthdayMr. and Mrs.Fred Edmondsand Family'l£~mou~!11J1uurral lIomrWe appreciate the honor of having been able to serve the peopleof Chesterton for over a tenth of a century..~~.~••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.............................~[ 99]

Bottled Under Authority ofThe Coca-Cola Company byCoca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.Michigan City, Ind.THOMPSON'S DAIRYPASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTSMilk, Coffee Cream, Whipping Cream, ChocolateMilk, Buttermilk, Skim Milk, HomogenizedMilk, Half and Half.24-HOUR TOWINGLight and Heavy DutyMOBILGASBUTTER EGGS COTTAGE CHEESE ICEFOUNTAIN SERVICEMalteds, Sundaes, Deluxe Sundaes, Sodas,Sandwiches, Coffee.PACKAGED ICE CREAMGallons-Half Gallons-Quarts-PintsFountain Open9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.Phone3085SERVICEU. S. No. 12 and Waverly RoadDial 4823 (If no answer, 8575).. .. ..GROCERIES - FRESH MEATS - VEGETABLES221 North Calumet RoadCHESTERTON, INDIANAWeDeliver[ 100 1

CONGRATULATIONSPENGASPennant Gas & Fuel, Inc.Gary, IndianaBottled Gas for Domestic. Commercial and Industrial UsesBulk Plant and Office. 890 Chase Street[ 101 ]

Pto!eJJwnal :/)iteclotyCompliments ofRYAN, CHESTER & CLIFFORD, LAWYERSValparaiso, IndianaDR. HUGH E. CASSIDY, OptometristTelephone. 6800123 West Indiana AvenueChesterton, IndianaJOSEPH. P. GRIFFIN, M.D.Chesterton, IndianaCARL M. DAVIS, M.D.202 Indiana AvenueValparaiso, IndianaDR. H. W. RUGE, DentistOver Morgan's Hardware StoreChesterton, IndianaPhone 4911WM. C. ROBERTSON, M.D.THOMAS C. HALL, M.D.Chesterton, IndianaTHEODORE MAKORSKY, M.D.808 LincolnwayValparaiso, IndianaR. M. CAMPBELL, D.D.S.Rooms 103-104Chesterton, Indiana119 BroadwayDRS. JULIA AND FOGARTYOsteopathic PhysiciansTel. 8-8991 Michigan City, Ind. 532 Pine StreetDR. R .0. JOHNSON, D.D.S.65 Franklin AvenueValparaiso, IndianaE. J. DeGRAGIA, M.D.810 La Porte AvenueValparaiso, IndianaGEORGE T. BUSHAttorney at LawI 19 S. Second St. Chesterton, Ind. Telephone 2345ALYCE MARTIN McNAMARAVoice and PianoWagner Road, PorterPhone Chesterton 8559MOX G. RUGELawyerChesterton, Indiana[ 102)

Warsaw Che:rnical Co., Inc.Warsaw, IndianaNorthwestern Indiana RepresentativeWAYNE F. DIETZ, Chesterton, Ind.Manufacturers or Distributors ofSanitation, Cleaning and Bar Supplies, Automatic Fly and InsectControls, D Con Roach Prufe, Rid-Ex, Ready Mix for Rodents, MousePrufe for Mice, Septic Tank Purge, Floor Waxes, Velva-Sheen.Milwaukee Speedsweep and SpeedwashBrushesWe congratulate Chesterton on its 100thbirthday and hope the next 100 years will behappy and prosperous ones for the community.PORTER COUNTY FARM BUREAUCOOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC.Famous for Fun and FoodRoosevelt RoadPhone 430VALPARAISO, IND.--- AIR-CONDITIONED --­Wheeler-No. I McCool-I 34-J2 Malden-I 621-R IWhen in need of supplies for the farm, or have grain tomarket, call one of the above phone numbers.®lb ~tylt linnCarrie HaydenDick BatchelorBuy for Less and Sell for More.Phone 120 VALPARAISO, IND. 5 Lincolnway[ 103]

RESTAURANTCOCKTAIL LOUNGEPorter, Indianaon U.S. 20Phone: Chesterton 4950H. L. DAY[ 104]

• The Store of the 19th Century(Joseph Bailly Trading Post)THE STORE OFTHE 20th CENTU Y(VAWTER'S, SUPER MARKETJ•We are justly proud of the growth of our store. We realize, ofcourse, that this growth was possible only through the support ofour many good friends in Chesterton. For this loyal support throughthe years we sincerely thank you. Since we opened our store here,our goal has been to bring to this community the kind of store youcan be proud of-,a store where you can enjoy doing your shopping.We feel we are well on our way toward achieving this goal in thenext century.Vawter's ..New Super Market801·807 Broadway Plenty of Free Parking Space

Chesterton Centennial Queen1 fIRUTH YVONNE VEDELL

-HEDULE OF EVE~TSAll events in Chesterton Park unless otherwise indicatedSUNDAY. AUGUST 17. 1952Fr edom of Relig"on nd Am ricanism DayDr. C. B. Bryant, Rev. A. E. Givens and Rev. Ralph HoffmannChairmenMorning-Homecoming planned by the individual churches atthe regular worship hour.3:00 p.m.-Open house planned by each individual church.7:00 p.m.·-Community service at Chesterton ParleORDER OF SERVICEInvocationHymnScripturePrayerHymnChoir Number (!Y'ixE'd choir from all churches)Introduction of speakerAddress............ .Dr. P. B. Smith, La Porte, Ind.Choir numberBenedictionMONDAY. AUGU~T 18Young Ameri a DayWalLer Varre:1, C::a'rman9:00 a.n.-Viewing of histo.ical displays in business windows.9:00 a.m.-Reg·stration deadline for field events.10:00 a.m.-On Wheels parade.10:45 a.m.-Field eventsDONNA VAN VELD of Hebron12:00 Nron-Panca1ce De r y sponsored by Boy Scouts. Queen for a Day, Wednesday, August 20th.12:00 Noon-Midway officially opens.1:30 p.m.-Bike Rodeo. Registrations must be in by Aug. 13.Rf'gister at Chesterton Park.4:00 p.m.-Lo~1"r distance balloon race sponsored by park boardMidway open from 12 Noon to Midnight daily.TUESDAY. AUGUST 19Pioneer and Homecoming DayHallard A. Flynn, Chairman9:00 a.m.-Viewing of historical displays in business windows.11:00 a.m. to 12 m.-Registration of visitors.12:00 m. to 2:00 D.m.-Old time basket picnic dinner. Coffee and•soft drinks furnished by Central Committee.2:30 p.m.-EarlY family histories.Afternoon-Awarding of prizes: Oldest visitor or resident;visiter or resident, traveling longest distanceto Centennial; visitor or resident having livedin Chesterton longest; visitors, having beenaway from Chesterton longest; oldest marriedcouple; youngest married coupae; oldest singlelady; oldest singe man; youngest single girl;youngest single boy.6:00 p.m.-Centennial Parade.8: 15 p.m.-Premier showing historical pageant.CROSSROADS OF THE CONTINENT.10:00 p.m.-Gigantic fireworks display.Midway open from 12 Noon to Midnight daily.WILMA JEAN Y01JNG of WheelerQueen for a Day Tuesday, August 19th.WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 20Ladies' DayMrs. Vadim Dockim, Mrs. Charles Hageman, Co-chairmen.9:00 a.m.-Viewing of historical displays in business windows.10:00 to 11 :00 a.m.-Bridge and pinochle contests; also firstaid demonstrations.11:00 a.m.-Baking contest by Home Ec Clubs.12:00 to 1:30 p.m.-Box lunch. Everyone invited to come andbring a lunch.

SC EDULE OF EV·TSAll events in Chesterton Park unless otherwise indicated1 00 to 2:00 p.m.-Finals of bridge and pinochle contests.1 30 p.m.-School of Dance program.2 00 p.m.-Ladies' Kitchen Band performance. Sextette ofBethlehem Lutheran Church.3:00 p.m.-Sisters of the Swish Style Show. Judging of theSisters of the Swish.4:00 p.m.--Mother and Daughter Cotton Parade.4:30 p.m.-Beta Gamma tableaux by Beta Gamma Upsilon.7:45 p.m.-Ladies' Kitchen Band and tl1e Sextette.8:15 p.m.-Second performance of pageant.CROSSROADS OF THE CONTINE:'JT.10:00 p.m.-Gigantic fireworks display.Midway open from 12 Noon to Midnight daily.THURSDAY, AUGUST 21M~l'~chan:ts'DayCharles Young, Chairman9:00 a.m.-Viewing of histcric"l displays in business windows.11 :00 a.m.·-Merchants barbecue.Barbecue supervi~ed by nationally knownMichael Joseph, who has a famous reputationfor open air barbecuing. Ticlzets may be obtainedat 50c from any Chesterton RetailMerchant.1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.-Preliminary of Horseshoe PitchingContest.1:30 p.m.-Contests such as sack race (three !ee:). !':troller race,bike race. nail driving contest, ice cream eatingcontest, whittling contest, and egg throwingcontest.3:00 p.m.-Portage Township Band.4:00 p.m.-Tug-of-War between mer

THE QUEEN AND HER COURT-Front row, left to right: Carole Bishop, Evdyn Munn, third place winner, Queen Ruth, Dolores Glawe, second r,lace win:1cr,Joanne Groff. Rear row: Wilma Jean Young, Nancy Sabinske, Gladys Jackson, Lavonne Johnson, Carole Sederberg