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18Hebron's town flag was designed in 1984 by 13 year old leslie Morrow. Hers was selected from a field of 40 entries inthe flag-design contest. She received a $100 savings bond donated by 1st National Bank. The flag was sewn by localartist Peggy longawa.TABLE OF CONTENTSHebron's Flag ., 1History of Hebron & Boone Township 2 - 10Government Services ·············· . 11 - 22Stagecoach Inn 22Library 23Schools 24 - 28Churches ,···29 - 38Businesses 39 - 44Community . 0 rganlza . t' Ions . 45 - 54Today's Newsmakers 56 - 58Maps ·········59 - 60Bibliography 61Pictorial Long Ago 62 - 68Hebron's Architectural Heritage 69 - 83tl C£~A...~ on", "A~,.o -f.r "'..~ 'Z.% :.. ~c,) "Hebron Charter Centennial Page 1

The history of Hebron is intertwined with that ofBoone Township. For this reason, both will bementioned here. The land in Boone Township wasopened for settlement by virtue of a treaty betweenthe United States Government and thePottawattomie Indians in 1832. In the early springof 1835, Judge Jesse Johnson, first judge ofPorter County Probate Court, with his family becamethe first white settlers in Boone Township.He was closely followed by the Isaac Cornellfamily who settled on land east of Hebron. TheSimeon Bryant family followed, settling on landone and one half miles south of Hebron. Namesof families arriving from 1835-1837 includedAbsalom Morris, Solomon Dilley, James Dilley,John and Hugh Dinwiddie, John Moore, OrrisJewett, Barkley and John Oliver, Amos Andrews,E.W. Palmer, T.C. Sweney and David Dinwiddie.The first white native of Boone Township wasborn on April 16, 1837. She was Margaret J.Bryant, daughter of Simeon Bryant. The firstschool house was built of logs in 1837. During thistime, several worship groups were started. Oneof those groups was responsible for Hebron'sname. The Bethlehem Church of Associate ReformPresbyterians was organized on July 28th,1838, by a Rev. Hannan. The members of that congregationlater changed their name from Bethlehemto Hebron.Boone Township was at first a beautiful prairie,interspersed with fine groves. One of thesegroves covered the site of Hebron, and was abouttwo and one half miles in length by three-fourthsof a mile in width. About one-half mile south ofHebron was an Indian village which was named"Indian Town" by the white settlers. Hebron,orginally known as "The Corners", was locatedwhere it is because of the fact that two roadscrossed at its location. The first log house waserected by a Mr. Bagley in 1845. John Alyea laidout three one acre lots in 1844. later he built ablacksmith shop on one of these, one he sold toMr. Palmer and the other to Mr. McCune. The secondhouse was built in 1846 by Samuel Alyea andwas the first store.The first frame building was built in 1849 by Mr.McCune. In this building Mr. McCune establishedthe "Tavero" which was operated after him byTazwell Rice, Harvey Allen, and John Skelton.later it was sold to George Mosier and used fora dwelling. In 1936, it was owned by WilliamSchleman and used as a dwelling and station forice and dairy products by Mr. Clark. later it houseda shoe repair business and beauty parlor, a­Page2HISTORY OF HEBRON &BOONE TOWNSHIPmong other things. The first brick building wasbuilt by Daniel Sigler for a dwelling in the northpart of town in 1867. The second brick was builtby Sweeney & Son as a business block in 1875. Itcontained the town hall and was referred to asSweeney Hall.The Rev. Hannon referred to earlier was succeededin 1845 by Rev. Blain. Rev. Blain circulateda petition for a postoffice which was establishedwithin a year. He succeeded in getting the postoffice named after his congregation. The postoffice was called Hebron. In 1849, Mr. James hada tier of half-acre lots laid out on Section 14, on astreet sough and east of "The Corners". In 1852,the Sigler Brothers laid out a tier west of "TheCorners", on the south side of the street on Section15. A few years later they laid out a tiersouth of their first one. In 1864, the SiglerBrothers laid out a large plat of lots on Section 10,11, and 15. In 1855, Patrick's Addition on thesoutheast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section10 was established.In 1863, a new era in Hebron was establishedwith the construction of the Pittsburgh, Chicago,and St. louis Railroad, otherwise known as the"Panhandle". The Civil War, no doubt, served asan impetus for its completion. The railroad madeHebron the gateway to the Grand KankakeeMarsh huntinq area. An almost legendary accountin9.of that time and place was told by E.W.Irwin in his later years, and subsequently publish.ed in the lake County Star of Feb. 9th, 1934. Bythe turn of the century, three passenger trainsper day passed through Hebron on their way toChicago. It was possible to board in the morning,go to Chicago and return by evening after trans·acting whatever business one had in Chicago.Those days are gone forever since the trackshave been taken up for almost a decade.Commerce in Hebron grew rapidly after theCivil War. Merchants of that time included Fisher,Bryant, Dowd, Sigler, Morrow, Sweney, Brown,and Crawford. Other businessmen were GusWiggins, the blacksmith, John and Robert Wilson,the millers, David Hulbert, the creamery man,William Sweney, who ran a large hay pressingbarn, Harrison Folsom, the brick maker, andRobert Kenney, the tile maker. In 1882, JohnWilson was operating a steam powered flour millon the site of the present Hebron High School.During the 1870's, horses cost $100-200, ahouse rented for $5 to $6 per month, a house andlot sold for $1000, hogs sold for $4 per hundredweight, corn and oats were 30 cents a bushel,Continued on page3Hebron Charter Centennial

HISTORY OF HEBRON & BOONE TWP.Continued from page 2Hebron Charter Centennialbuckwheat was 75 cents per bushel, school teachersearned $35 per month and were voted on bythe district they taught in, and interest cost 8 to 10percent. Diseases of the time included scarlet fever,diptheria, small pox, and consumption.Significant events in the seventies included thehorse disease of November, 1872-as many as 800horses died in Chicago in one day. Oxen from theH~bron area were shipped to Chicago to fill thevoid. A great fire swept across the KankakeeMarsh to the southwest of Hebron in October of1872 on the same day as the Chicago fire. OnNovember 25th, 1890, a burglar broke into theBryant, Dowd, and Co. store, and in the processof trying to enter a safe, started a fire whichburned most of the west side of Main Street northof Sigler for one block.The rapid growth of the town following thebuilding of the railroad in 1863 caused some ofthe citizens to feel the need of incorporation. Thefirst attempt in 1874 was unsuccessful as weretwo subsequent attempts. Another attempt wasmade on October 2, 1886, but contrary to popularbelief, incorporation was not yet granted. ThePorter County Commissioners did order an electionon December 28th, 1889, for the purpose ofascertaining whether the voters resident inHebron would assent to incorporation. They did,and the Commissioners granted Hebron town statuson March 5th, 1890. A census taken on October2, 1886, showed a population of 663.Hebron's history would not be complete withoutmention of the draining of the Kankakee RiverValley during the period from 1890 to 1923. Theintroduction of the floating steam powereddredge and the rail running dredge did more tochange the character of the countryside aroundHebron than any other event except the comingof the railroad and automobile. Several ditcheswere dug near H~bron with these dredging machines.Whole families lived aboard these machinesas they slowly, but deliberately drainedthe marshes. The climax of the drainage effortwas the construction of the Marble Powers Ditchor the straightening of the Kankakee River. Anaccounting of this project by G. Warren Phillips inhis history of Hebron in 1936 is as follows: "By1917, the keystone of the structure (drainage system)was moving onto Boone Township. At thattime contractor R.H. McWilliams, Mattoon,Illinois, with his huge floating dredge and twoauxiliary dredges reached the eastern townshipline and moved slowly down the river, double cuttingthe great Marble Ditch ninety feet wide atthe bottom and ten feet deep. Superintending theforward movement of the giant aquatic monsterwas Clifton J. Hobbs (later president of theCitizens's Bank, Hebron). An army of woodcuttersmoved ahead cutting a strip of the dense timbertwo hundred feet wide. As the huge machinesmoved forward great sawlogs were seized by themammoth dippers, tossed like tooth picks to theside and buried by the mountain of dirt dug fromthe bottom of the ditch. Hundreds of thousandsof board feet of fine hardwood lumber were buriedas the price of progress in moving a millionyards of Kankakee Valley dirt. Three huge bargeseach carrying fifty tons of coal were pulled up anddown the river by tugs and furnished fuel for thesteam engines of the excavators. Some idea ofthe size of the project and the completeness ofthe mechanical equipment could be seen in thefact that on the big floating dredge drinking waterwas made by condensing equipment and icedby mechanical ice makers. A generator furnishedelectricity for lights so operations continued on a24 hour basis." Obviously, the Marble PowersDitch destroyed one of the greatest hunting areasin the world, but it also created thousands ofacres of farmland. Today, such a project wouldnot happen.About 1900, Albert Wilcox built the HebronOpera House on the northwest corner of what isnow Alyea and Main St. In 1912 the building burned.Also, in 1912, another fire burned off a largeportion of the business district. In December,1915, Dinsmore and Casebere opened the ElflandTheatre in the Masonic Building. It was the firstmovie house in Hebron. The power was furnishedby a gasoline engine operating a dynamo. TheHebron Water Company was formed in Januaryof 1914. Its directors were George W. Gidley, J.R.Wilson, and 010 E. Nichols. About the time thewater system was completed, Charles Alyea begansetting poles for the new electric system.World War I caused difficulty for the electric franchiseand it collapsed. In 1920, W.A. Biele and Co.of Chicago secured the franchise and completedthe electric system. Power was furnished by adynamo run by a fifty horsepower gasoline engine.The system was under the supervision ofEarl Hiatt, Allie Thatcher, and Edward Alyea. In1922, the Biele Company sold the system to theValparaiso Lighting company and that was thenmerged into the present Northern Indiana PublicService Company.On May 26, 1917, a Cyclone entered Hebron,causing widespread damage to the north side oftown. One twelve-year-old boy was killed and aContinued on page 4Page3

HISTORY OF HEBRON & BOONE TWPContinued from page 3man, E.B. Pratt, died one day later from injuriesreceived during the storm. he was hit by a pieceof lumber.At the time of the writing of the 1936 history,Hebron had a population of 690 persons. Onesentence at the conclusion of that history foretoldof changes in Hebron's future--"Of recent yearsthree has been a tendency for an increased numberof people working in the Calumet district toestablish residence here." That migration wasslowed by World War II and given impetus by thebaby boom after the war. Crest Knoll was the firstlarge subdivision added after the war. Appearingin 1957, it covered 22 acres on the northwest cornerof town. A short time later, Fairlane was addedon the southwest side.Taken July, 1911. Tallerfigure may be Robert S. KennyLocal poet wrote about Hebron, Robert S. Kennywho was a resident and owned Hebron ClayProducts Co.Myoid home town where I was bornAnd did most of my living',For that old town I'll toot my horn,My sonnets I'll be given'.I'll tell about the folks down thereWho smiled when I was cheerful,With whom no others can compare,Who wept when storms were fearful.Myoid home town is not so largeAs many others 'round us,But they, real friendship there dischargedAnd somehow always found us."Page4The past twenty years have again been markedby an influx of new residents and businesses fromthe cities of neighboring Lake County. The maturationof the baby boomers and the easy access tothe Calumet region provided by Interstate Highway65 helped speed the transition of Hebronfrom a farming community to a "bedroom" community.In the seventies, Ganz Subdivision tookover the development of the Frame subdivisionon the west side, followed by the largest housingdevelopment Hebron has yet seen, Park Placesubdivision, on the northwest side, providinghousing for several hundred people in the form ofsingle family dwellings and apartments. Severalsmaller housing developments were built aroundthe unincorporated areas of Boone Township.The Country Square Shopping Plaza was completedin 1980. Built on the eastern fringe of ParkPlace Subdivision, it created a new shopping districtto the detriment of the downtown area. Itsstores included Patz Supermarket, Ribordy Drugs(now Walgreens). Ben Franklin dime store,Dante's Restaurant, Fase's Appliances, a hardwarestore, and clothing store. Besides competingwith one another for buinsess, both the downtownarea and the Country Square Plaza werefaced with competition from the shopping mallsin Merrillville.Of late, downtown Hebron has seen a resurgenceof business activity. Two financial institutionsplaced branches here-Northern IndianaBank (now Gainer Bank) on South Main and SteelCity Savings (now First Federal) on North Main.They join First National Bank (formerly CitizensBank) which is located on west Sigler. A remodel·ed town hall, new fire station, post office, policestation, and library help the downtown area at·tract commercial traffic. Adding to that are anewspaper, a busy restaurant, two auto partsstores, a legal office, telephone company headquarters,and several other businesses.An economic downturn in the early 1980's drasticallycurtailed the housing boom, but the 1988and 1989, new housing was again appearing onthe northern edge of Park Place and along Boardwalk,just south of Country Square. In 1970,Hebron had 524 housing units. By 1980, therewere 942. As of 1988, the population of Hebronwas 2696.Hebron Charter Centennial

WAR YEARSAt first the war in Europe caused little furor inthe community of Hebron, but as the news camein about the Pearl Harbor incident, the town becamemore and more involved. One of the radioprograms, THIS IS LONDON, broadcast by EdwardR. Murrow and listened to widely in this area.,(which told of the city being in flames, of thebombing attacks, and of the thousands homeless)instilled concern in some of the citizens that possiblyour home town might be hit. Thus, the CivilDefense and Air Raid Warden programs were initiated.Some of the wardens to serve were LouisAlyea, Grover McClellan, Art Brewer, GlenNorton, Bryan Orr, Charles Hewitt, Jay Banter,Harry Ross, James Burtner, Ross Witters, DaveRosenthal, Perry Clark, Russel Batty, and FrankMoral. In the township they were Craig Stevens,Neil Buchanan, Charles Berdine, DeweyAnderson, Carl pfledderer, Glen Martin, GleenMcConkey, Floyd Wahl, Lloyd Asher, and MauriceAylesworth.This was one of the good things to come out ofthe great preparedness program. These personswere strictly volunteer and were trained in firstaid and personal and home defense. Actually,more than fifty persons in the Hebron area wereinvolved in the entire program.Another local group worked continually formany months; this was the Red Cross whosevolunters set up a workshop in the building adjoiningthe Country Kitchen. This unit was underthe supervision of the state and National RedCross.During these times, the people began to feelthe consequences of the many shortages createdby the war. Hardly anything cou1d be purchasedthat was not rationed. Gasoline rationing wasstarted, tires went off the market, and automobileand truck sales were frozen. After December7, 1941, overnight the auto-makers stopped theirassembly lines of cars and made plans for convertingto the production of tanks, gun carriers,and airplanes. New and used cars were no longeravailable, and even tires were strickly rationed.Old tires were gathered in the community fortheir rubber to be reclaimed. The tires made fromthe reclaimed rubber were of poor quality, andsoon a speed limit of thirty-five miles per hourwas set to conserve gas and tires. The pre-wartires were much in demand, and the federalgovernment took over control of all new tires inthe dealers' stock early in 1942. There were eighttire inspectors in Porter County and before a tirecould be bought, a need had to be substantiatedPage8at one of the places of inspection, then taken tothe county rationing office for approval. Duringone month of the war only eight tires were soldin the entire county. Retreads were also rationedand handled in the same manner.These shortages of tires, gasoline, and carscaused many transportation problems here.Many women and girls were called upon to workin the war production plants. One such plant thatsprang up near LaPorte, about thirty-five milesfrom Hebron, was the Kingsbury Ordinance Plantwhich manufactured shells of differing caliber.Separations of families, of course, were causedby boys away from home serving in the armedforces, but lonely periods were also experiencedby families working the different shifts at theKingsbury Plant. For example, one family recallsthe father working the day shift and the motheralways working the "swing shift." Many peoplefrom the Hebron area also worked in the Calumetdistrict making guns, tanks, plates, and parts ofhulls. Their transportation was provided by carpools and a bus service that ran from Wheatfieldto Gary providing three round trips a day haulingas many as fifty passengers each way.As in all communities, Hebron was left with agreat shortage of man power. Many high schoolsenior boys enlisted a few months before gradu·ating insuring their chances of getting, into abranch of their choice. During some periods thelabor force of Hebron, encompassing the men be·tween eighteen and forty-five years of age, wascut by seventy percent, due to enlistment andworking in the war plants; thus, farmers andsmall businesses were very short of help.For example, at one station in town eight of itsemployees were serving in the armed forceswhich left the business to be run by two girls andthree men (one of whom was seventy-five yearsof age). But, of course, the station had no stockof new tires, little gasoline, and no new or usedcars to sell; and this is when the business beganto adopt the one word motto, SERVICE.The young people still in school also felt thepinch of the war. Certain times were allocatedduring the school week for the selling of warstamps and contests were held to see which classwas the winner. Due to the paper shortagethroughout the nation, the class of 1945 was un·able to have its yearbook printed by a profes·sional firm, and the students ran their own an·nual off on the school mimeograph machine.Even in 1946 the students were still feeling theContinued on page 9Hebron Charter Centennio

WAR YEARS tONToContinued from page 8paper shortage, and were only able to obtainone-fourth of the crepe paper needed to decoratefor their prom which was almost called off do tothe shortage of coal needed to heat the buildingand the shortage of electricity.One of the most difficult jobs from late 1942until the end of the war was the one performedby Lee Buchanan, our local druggist. At the timehe was also the Western Union representativefor Boone Township, and this meant it was histask to deliver the telegrams whether their contentswere just ordinary business or telegramsstarting out, "We regret to inform you that..." Tosee Lee Buchanan going up the street with thefamiliar yellow paper brought a feeling of despairand dread to the community.Hebron's greatest sacrifice during the war wasthe lives of the young men that were given fortheir country. No history of the town could everbe complete without recording the lives of thesecourageous heroes.DONALD L. ALYEA 35896241-Before school wasout in 1943 Donald Alyea enlisted in the Army AirForce. He attended school in the Southwest andin Nevada before his squadron was formed inFlorida in 1944. He was assigned to the 15th AirForce in Italy in October and was based at FoggioAir Base. His squadron was credited for the finalraids on oil refineries in Polesti, Rumania. Thesquadron's final missions were directed at theEastern front in support of the Russian Armies.Sergeant Alyea was lost on his nineteenth missionwhich was directed on Munich, Germany, onDecember 10, 1944. He was officially declareddead on December 11, 1945.JOHN HALE BATES-The Roll of Honor of PurdueUniversity, No.3 Archives of Purdue, lists JohnHale Bates, as Radioman 2/c. He enlisted in theContinued on page 10GROUP OF OLD G.A.R. VETERANS(Grand Army of the Republic - Union forces during the Civil War)Back row: James Downs, Gideon Alyea, Jack Wilson, Martin Nichols, D.A. Mclinn, Fred Kern, Wm. Adams, LawrenceKing, Ben Tanner, Haynes Wood, George J. Essex, John Bryant.Front row: Harvey Gibbs, George Williams, A.Z. Green, John Stewart, Ben Shoup, Jim Hodgma, Martin Burns, JobBrooks, John McAlpin, John Morrow, Ben Gossit & Mron Sweet.Hebron Charter CentennialPage9

Continued from page 9WAR YEARS CONT.Navy in April and was assigned to the USS ENTER­PRISE in November, 1940. He was missing in acttionas of June 4, 1942, when a torpedo plane onwhich he was free guner and radio operator failedto return to the ENTERPRISE during the Battleof Midway. He was awarded posthumously theDistinguished Flying Cross.BYRON E. CASEY-Seaman 2nd Class, 7347114,was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Casey. He waskilled in action while serving in Pacific theaterand was buried at sea. He served on the USSBUNKERHllL. He was a graduate of the class of1941 of Hebron High School and entered the servicein the summer of 1942. The Indiana Archives,Indianapolis, lists his death, "Navy list of casualties,released July 4, 1945, killed in action."l T. VIRGIL MCALPIN-Who was a graduate ofthe class of 1933 of Hebron High School, died atthe age of twenty-eight of wounds of April 11,1945. He entered the service in April of 1941 andserved in the following: South Pacific, Australia,and New Caledonia. In May of 1942 he was madea sergeant, and in September 16, 1942, he wascommissioned a 2nd lieutenant. For twentysevenmonths he served as an intelligence officerin the Pacific. He contracted malaria and was returnedto the United States, and from there inNovember of 1944 he was sent to Europe. At thetime of his death in Europe he was serving withthe 317 80th Division.ROGER DUANE ROSEBERRY-Son of Mr. and Mrs.Duane Roseberry, was graduated from HebronHigh School in 1963 and from South Bend Collegeof Commerce in 1965. He entered the Army inOctober of 1965. He then served in Viet Nam fromJuly, 1966, until he was killed in action on March21, 1967, at the age of 22 and was awarded thePurple Heart and the Bronze Star.Citation: The above article first appeared in "ABiographical History of Porter Co." In 1976 compil.ed by the members of the 1975 Hebron NationalHonor Society.MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, MAY 1949Pictured: Hans Rosenbaum, Julian Knopf, Charles Fickle, William Anderson, Russ Shrider.Page 10Hebron Charter Centennial

COUNTYValparaiso, IN 4638389-4WHEREAS, the year 1990 marks the 100th year of the foundingof "The Town of Hebron". On May 10th, 1890 Hebron became incorporated.WHEREAS, This important milestone provides an opportunity tofocus our attention on the growth and progress of our county, andTHEREFORE, it is the desire of the Porter County Commissionersto publicly cOimnend and congratulate "The Town of Hebron" as theyenter into their Centennial Year.BE IT HEREBY KNOWN that the "Town of Hebr'on" has plans in 1990for commemorating this memorable event.Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Porter County,Indiana, on this n~~ day of b¥."\-r~k.J 1989 byUNANIMOUS VOTE. ~BOARD OF COHMISSIONERSPORTER COUNTY, INDIANA'Z-~L.._ LL:dWilliam R. CarmichaelAttest:Hebron Charter Centennial Page 11

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HEBRON TOWN GOVERNMENTThe local government is made of a Town Boardof Trustees, or now in 1990 called a Town Council.There are 3 Town Councilmen, each electedfrom one of three wards within the Town limitsand one Clerk Treasurer elected at large.Histroy reveals the following names as towntrustees:1890 L. P. Scott, B.F. Nichols and G.W. Maxwell1893 William E. Sweeney1896 William E. Sweeney, John Foster, and A.W.Blanchard1898 William E. Sweeney, John Foster and A.W.Blanchard1899 E. F. Yoher, GeorgeW. Gidley and J. R. Wilson1901 Hoynes P. Wood, & Walter P. Stevens1902 H. P. Wood, Marion Hilsworth and WalterStevens1912 B. F. Nichols, Sherman Alyea & Ira V. Frye1918 W. C. Thompson, L. Humeau, and T. C. Scott1919 W. C. Thompson resigned, A. W. Blanchardappointed1919 L. Humeau, T. C. Scott, and A. W. Blanchard1921 J. P. Wood deceased, B. F. Nichols appointed,he resigned and A. W. Blanchard appointed1924 Roy P. Rathburn, Edward Alyea, &' CharlesF. Simpson1924 E. Alyea resigned, J. A. Richardson appointed1925 Andrea Crawford, John DeCook and RayRathburn1926 John De Cook resigned, Charles Phillipsappointed1928 Roscoe P. Blood, Ray Rathburn and ClarenceNoel1930 Clarence Noel resigned1930 R. P. Blood, Ray Rathburn & B. Gidley1930 B. Gidley deceased, Joseph A. Richardsonappointed1935 Leland K. Buchanan, H. H. Albertson, & GlennNorton1936 Leland K. Buchanan, Glenn Norton & Guy H.Albertson1946 Bruce Douglas replaced Guy H. Albertson whoresigned1948 Roland Thompson, Noble Aylesworth, andMaurice Wilson1956 George Timson, Herbert Rosenthal & WayneFry1958 Maurice Wilson replaced George Timson whoresigned1959 John H. Evans replaces MauriceWilson whoresigned1960 Dave Parent appointed for Herbert Rosenthalwho died1963 Edward Klemz appointed to replace JohnEvans who resigned1964 Edward Klemz, Russell Shrider, & RobertMcintire1968 Noble H. Aylesworth, Robert Nethery andArnie Kaldahl1972 Wayne Fry, James Spurr and Paul Stalbaum1976 Paul Stalbaum, Robert Hoernig and RichardBell1980 Robert Earl, Wilfred Wagner and EdwardHerbert1984 Ray Bales, John Buczkowski and WilliamKaczmarski1988 Fred Siminski, Milton Schroader, & RichardBellHistory revels the following for Clerk Treasurer:18901893-18991901-19091910-19111912-19151916-191719171918-19211921-19241924-19251930-1934193419351935194819551968197219721976198019841988R.S.KennyW. J. IrvinJob BrooksRay RathburnLyell S. BryantG. E. HendersonJ. P. WoodMelone FoltaGeorge W. GidleyMayme V. Nolan-John R. ChildsLyell Bryant-Glen NortonC. E. Comeaux appointedLyell S. BryantElla Henderson appointed to replaceBryant, deceasedBruce RathburnElmer Bricker appointed to replaceRathburn who resignedMaurice J. DyeCharles GrubeMarcella J. Mason appointed to replaceGrube who resignedMarcella J. MasonDonna F. TaberDonna F. TaberLaurie FryHebron Charter Centennial Page 13

Town Hall. Hebron, Ind.TOWN HALLThe Town Hall has sat at many different sites in the Town of was located behind Stagecoach Inn, east of Main Street.Hebron. Photo shows the Town Hall in the early 1900's In 1983 when the Fire Department built a new building onwhen it sat at the east of the present Town Hall.Washington Street the Town Board remodeled the old fire­In 1955 when the Fire Department built a new building at station into a Town Hall with meeting room and offices for106 E. Sigler it made available space for town meetings. the Town Clerk and water & sewer department clerks. ThisThe offices of the Town Clerk and water & sewer clerks sits directly in front of the Water Plant on 106 E. Siglerwere in the same building as the Police Department which Street.The Town Hall has sat at many different sitesPage 14Hebron Charter Centennial

In 1845, Rev Blain circulated a petition for apost office, which was established within theyear. Rev. Blain became the first post master,serving two years. Prior to this it was necessaryfor the people to go to laPorte for mail service ordo business with the land office there. Mail wascarried in those days by horseback or on foot.The post office occupied a building on MainStreet until 1978, when a modern building wasbuilt on 107 N. Washington Street.Until 1963 a train catch-it pouch was used totransfer mail eastward in the early afternoon.Local men contracted for this job of hanging thepouch at the depot and receiving a throw-offpouch from the Chicago, Richmond, and Cincinnatitrain No. 71. George Carr and JamesMcLuckies held this job over the eight years ofservice.One thing that has remained the same duringthe last forty years, is that the Star trucks stilltake mail twice daily to Gary where it is workedor flown to O'Hare or trucked to surroundingtowns. Starting in January 1975, the Hebron postmarkwas not on all mail leaving town. Mail depositedlate in the day is sent to Gary uncancelled.There it is cancelled and sorted on a LSM lettersorting machine, which was put into operationin 1974. These changes have come about sincethe Postal Department became a private business.The routes have expanded greatly since 1937,it has five rural routes, employes three clerks,five rural carriers, five rural carrier relief and oneHEBRON POST OFFICEPostmaster. Approximately 5100 people are servicedthrough this office.Hebron Postmasters have been:1846 Rev. Blain1848-50 Mr. MorrisJohn HoffmanAmos AndrewsJ. E. BryantLoron PomeroyCharles CarmenOscar BairdEmma BuchananMatthew WilsonElery Nichols1892-96 George Gidley1896-04 Neil Morrow1904-12 James Carson1912-20 Herman Doyle1920-32 Art Marsden1932-39 Victor Gidley1039-40 Ella Henderson-acting Postmaster1940-45 Grover Wilson1945-49 Alden Blood-acting Postmaster1949-68 Oliver Weddle1968-70 Kenneth Antrim-officer in charge1970-87 Kathryn Wiltfang-officer in charge1987-88 Linda Silvero-officer in charge1988-89 Willie Warren-Retired October 89Herman Wilson-officer in chargeHebron Charter Centennial Page 15

HEBRON MUNICIPAL WATER ANDSEWAGE SYSTEMSThe Hebron Water Company was formed inJanuary of 1914 and the directors, George W.Gridley, J.R. Wilson, and 010 E. Nichols perfectedplans for the selling of $23,500 worth of stockto finance the venture. The Town was to purchasethe shares over a period of many years from theoriginal investors. By April 30, 1914/ the well forthe new system had reached a depth of 198 feetwhen the state chemist pronounced the water unfitfor human use because of excessive iron andsulpher content. Another well was sunk and plentifulwater of good quality, save for its hardness,was struck at a much shallower depth. Mainswere laid in the business and residential districtsand the system was ready for use. In 1932, coppertubing was used for the first time for servicelines. In 1934, the drilling of a new well in thepublic square at the present site of the ScoutCabin and United Methodist Church was authorized.That well served to supplement the mainwell. The water system in 1936 was cared for byWilliam Antrim, town marshall, and his assistant,Minor Sweney.The most outstanding feature of the water systemwas the inexpensive water rates. Meterswere checked on a quarterly basis, and the averagebill in 1936 was $1.50 per quarter. At thistime homes were still using archaic water facilities;a cold water tap at the kitchen sink, veryfew appliances for heating water, no indoor waterclosets, and no tubs with hot and cold water. Asthe community began to feel the first signs ofprosperity since the depression, new demandswere made on the water system. As it is withmany public facilities, much talk and many yearswere needed to bring improvements and theywould have been impossible without an influxof new money gained by taxation or a bond issue.The revenue from the existing water sales at therates set by the ICC did little more than pay existingexpenses. In 1940/ the water rate was raisedto $1.50 per month. little was done to the systemthrough the 1950/s except for a few hundred feetof new water mains and some new hydrants.In 1962/ a progressive town board, consistingof Wayne Fry, Dave Parent, and Jack Evans contactedan engineer, R.J. Noble of Charles Coleand Sons Company; and the water improvementplan became a reality. A new water plant withc1orination for protection, filters for iron removal,softeners, another well, a one hundred thousandgallon storage tank, new water mains, and re-Page 16As the water tower appeared until 1987 - next paintingshould again include the Hebron Hawks. Located on theEast side of Main Street behind the Hebron Police Depart.ment.placement of old minimum-size street pipes werejust a few of the improvements which were implementedby contracts with Cole Engineers,Construction Co., and Knapp Construction Co.Cost of the improvements was $200,000/ whichContinued on page 17Hebron Charter Centennial

HEBRON MUNICIPAL WATER ANDSEWAGE SYSTEMSContinued from page 16was paid by a thirty year bond issue. With thegrowth of Hebron to the north, it was necessaryto add a second water storage tower north ofPark Place when that subdivision began to grow.The Town Board faced a sewage problem in1969. Under the direction of the Indiana WaterPollution Control Board, it began the constructionof a sewage collection and treatment system. Totalcost was approximately $847,000 or which$302,000 was federally funded. The project engineerswere Clyde Williams and Aoosc., Inc. andthe project took a little over two years to complete.Nine miles of sewers were laid in townstreets and alleys. The treatment plant was locatedon eight acres located south of the Penn CentralRailroad right of way along Cobb's Creek. In1981, the treatment plant underwent an improvementproject to provide better lab facilities andan upgrade in plant design. The cost totaled$273,699, of which the Town paid $68,426. Theproject was completed in 1983. The latest improvementto the treatment plant was in 1986. Itinvolved the replacement of the trickling filterdome and internal distributor mechanism at anapproximate cost of $81 ,000. All engineering andsome of the construction was provided by inhousepersonnel.The Hebron Wastewater Treatment system willWater Plant - 106 E. Sigler behind the Town Hall.continue to grow with the population of Hebron.The Town Board and the personnel entrusted withthe task of monitoring and maintaining the systemare mandated by the federal and state governmentsto provide a safe and healthy environment.In light of new regulations, as well as anincreasing population, the Town of Hebron willcontinue to accomplish these tasks. Sewer superintendentshave been as follows: 1969-1980Charles E. Stineburg, 1980-1986 Michael O'Brien,1986-Present, Michael H. Novae.Wastewater Treatment Plant - St. Rd. 8 and southeast.Hebron Charter CentennialPagel?

H. Ray Lockhart, ChiefRadio Dispatchers, seated: Vivian Olson and Edith Conover.Standing: Jennie Crase, Jean Shaffer, Kenneth Perry and louise Viet.Tony Fonce, Lt.Page 18Patrolman and Specials, front row: Clyde Wolfe, Glen Harbaugh, Mike Boling,Randy Komisarcik, Robert Marine, and Ralph Campen.Second row: Edward McCoy, Rick Owens, Roy Hibbard, and Bernard Doyle.Those missing are: Geno Manago, Patrolman and dispatchers, Vernon Marreland Maurice Dye.HEBRON POLICE DEPARTMENTH.R. Wood was appointed Hebron's first Townmarshall on May 10, 1890. His salary was $65.00a year, $120.00 per year for lighting and caringfor the street lamps plus $1.50 per day whenneeded to supervise road work.On October 19, 1896 the Marshall was giventhe priviledge to appoint a deputy.In the early 1900's the first jail was erected. Itwas located on the west side of the Water Departmentoffice on E. Sigler Street.The first official police car was purchased inthe early 1950's. Until then the town Marshall patrolledthe streets in their own cars.After a wave of crime in 1952 of 3 burglaries,the town swore in their first group of volunteercitizens as special police.The Town Board hired H. Ray lockhart on December1, 1977 as Chief of Police. He had 2 deputymarshalls, Kenneth Ardire and Jack Beach.At that time the department had 2 cars, 2 mobileradios, 1 portable radio and a telephone in eachcar. The only communication with the officer inhis car was through telephone. If he couldn't bereached then you would call the Porter CountySheriff's Department to communicate with the of·ficer.Through the efforts of Chief lockhart, Federalgrant money and CETA program, they acquired acommunication system in the police departmentand hired dispatchers. In 1979 they acquired 1more car then started to build up to 5 cars and 1back up car, 5 full time officers, 8 volunteer offi·cers, 2 full-time and 3 volunteer dispatchers.As of January 1, 1990 the Hebron Police Depart-Continued on page 19Hebron Charter Centennial

HEBRON POLICE DEPARTMENTContinued from page 18ment personnel are as follows:Chief-H. Ray lockhart; It.-Tony Fonce; Patrolmen­Ralph Campen, Roy Hibbard & Randy Komisarcik.Specials are: Bob Marine, Geno Manigo, ClydeWolfe, Rick Owens, Bernard Doyle, Ed McCoy,Glen Harbaugh and Mike Boling. Dispatcher­Secretary-Jean Shaffer; Dispatcher-KennethPerry, Vivian Olson and Edith Conover. VolunteerDispatchers-Vernon Marrel, Jennie Crase, louiseViet and Maurice Dye.Their duties are to serve and protect the citizensof the Town of Hebron. Uphold all town ordinancesand the laws of the State & FederalGovernment.Town Marshalls from 1890 are:1890 H. R. Wood1893 Benjamin Shoup1897 J.W. Robertson1912 Doc Rice1915 William Antrim1916 O.G. Berdine1932 William Antrim1933-34 Minor Sweeney1935 John Hollendsworth1950 Cyril H. FickleHomer MartinBruce BornholtJoe Bestlerleslie Mussall1952-62 Miles Starkey1962-75 Max Hessling1976 Jon Rosenbaum1977-90 H. Ray lockhartIn the early history of the township, fire fightingwas done with an old chemical cart which waspropelled to the scene of the fire by willing andbrawny members of the volunteer fire department.In 1915 the department went modern andpurchased its first self-propelled piece of equipment,a Ford fire truck complete with hose andchemical tank.The fire station was at 104 S. Main Street whereWeimer's Automotive is located, until 1955. ATown Hall-Fire Department was built next to thewater pumping station at 106 E. Sigler Street.HEBRON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTThis building was the home of the fire departmentuntil 1983. A new fire station was built at 190North Washington Street. The building has 3times the space of the old building including aroom for the apparatus, a radio room and 5 baysfor a fire engin~.Today the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department,incorporated, boasts the following equipment: a1989 Ford Grass Truck (200 gallons), a 1968 A­merican Darley pumper rated at 1000 gallons perminute; a 1976 Chevy 1500 gallon tanker; a 1977Continued on page 20Hebron Charter Centennial Page 19

HEBRON FIRE DEPARTMENTThe present roster of firemen is as follows:Front row: Bob Steffel, Lieutenant; Bob Mason, Cap,tain; DaveWilson, Assistant Chief; Richard Bell, Chief; Mike Steffel,Captain; Russ Franzman Jr., Lieutenant.Second row: Rick Gideon, Bob Mcintire, Jeff Gideon, Tom Fry,Mark Uzelac, Rodney Townsend and Mark Fry.Third row: Jim Sherman, Joe Swiatkowski, Don Brawner, JohnGalloway, Tom Zacek, Bob Hoernig, Mark Passine, Scott Parishand Tom Rust.Not pictured: Jerry Dye, Greg Steffel and Tony Terrana.Continued from page 19Ford 2000 gallon tanker; a 1980 Chevy one tonvan that is used as a equipment truck and a 1923Ford Chemical truck, an antique that is used forparades. The grass buggy, the 2 tankers and theequipment truck were bought by the firemen,who raised the funds by various drives an publicdonations.For many years the firemen were alerted solelyby means of the first siren located on top of thestation. But in 1960 a telephone system in thehomes of the firemen was installed. When theservices of the men are needed, a citizen merelycalls the fire number and it automatically connectedwith eighteen fire phones. The system in1975 was further updated by "pagers" which areportable one-way radios carried by the person.The Fire Department is funded by the Town ofHebron and Boone Township. They carry a mutualaid agreement with Porter, Pleasant, and KeenerTownships and have a contract to furnish fire serviceto portions of Winfield and Eagle CreekTownship.The department is a member of the IndianaVolunteer Fireman's Association.Fire Chiefs:1936-41 Chief-Charles B. lightfoot,Assistant-Monte MorrowDriver-John Cross1941-57 Chief-Monte Morrow1957-72 Chief-Charles Stineburg1972-79 Chief-Donald FryAssistant-Leland K. Buchanan1979-85 Chief-Allen StembelAssistant-Richard Bell1986 Chief-Richard Be"Assistant Chief-Mike Steffel1987 Chief-Richard BellAssistant Chief-Dave Wilson1988 Chief-Richard BellAssistant Chief-Bob Mason1989-90 Chief-Richard BellAssistant Chief-Dave WilsonPage 20Hebron Charter Centennial

'.RETIRED FIREMENFloyd Blanchard, Lynn McAplin, Roy Childs, HarrisonWilson, J.D. McAplin, Joe Richardson, John Aylesworth,c.J. Noel, W.E. Thaney, Leland Irin, Bill DeCook, FrankFelder, H.A. Marsden, Clate McAplin, lyle Bryant, RoyRathburn, elate Henson, Pete Morrow, Ross Price, ArtSimpson, Bill Nichols, Mel Morrow, Roy Smith, Guy Sweney,Fred Dilley, Charles B. liQhtfoot, John Cross, W.R. Osby,Claude Comeaux, Bernard Douglas, Neil Sweney, HowardDinsmore, B. L. Carpenter, J. N. Osby, Ben Garvey,Maurice Wilson, Bill Antrim, Harold Dinsmore, Harrylawrence, Herb Rosenthal, Walter Johnson, Vernon Burns,HEBRON CEMETERIESDeath found its way into the little community in1837 for the first time when Harriet Dinwiddie, ayoung girl, died. The second death was of Mrs.Orris Jewett, wift of the blacksmith, in 1838. Soonoher arrival here the settlers had chosen a sitefor a cemetery just across the road east from thepresent Hebron cemetery, but when it becamenecessary to dig a grave for the Dinwiddie girl,this location was found to be so wet that thegrave filled with water. The site was changed tothe present Western part of the cemetery wherethe little girl was laid to rest. In this part of thepresent Hebron Cemetery and the Cornell Cemetery,three and a half miles east of town, is thefinal resting place of most of the early builders ofthis community. The first burial in the CornellCemetery found was that of Van Kirk Cornell, oneyear old son of Isaac and Priscilla Cornell, whoMiles Starkey, John DeKock, Charles Antrim, J. C. McAplin,Charles Stineburg, Russ Franzman, Sr., Perry Clark, BarneyRyan, Dave Parent, Russ Shrider, Bob Osby, Jim Douglas,Chuck Osby, Chub Beveridge, Harold Schroder, Lee little,Jerry Starkey, Donald G. Fry, Charles "Ki" Wagner, LeRoyUrbas, leland Buchanan, Kenneth Patz, Eugene Garvey,Dick Johnson, Millard Clark, Ronald Patz, Dave Walker,Don Clinton, Don Lazorik, Donald R. Fry, Mike Wagoner,Jerry Wilson, Dick Steffel, Cmig Patz, and Jeff Patz.Honorary Firemen: Lester Fry and louis Alyea.diedonJune21, 1838. Moses Jones, R.W.V.Visiting the early sections of the two cemeteries,one is sure to notice the large numbers ofgraves of children in early childhood and of womenbetween the ages of twenty and thirty. Movingover to the newer sections of the cemetery,the contrast becomes very evident. The hardshipof child bearing and the diseases of childhoodtook a terrific toll in those early days. The tremendousreduction in the number of graves ofthese two groups since the turn of the century issplendid evidence of the progress the science ofmedicine has made and the increase in the standardof living achieved by the average person.The Hebron cemetery now consists of fourteenacres. The oldest section is maintained by taxsupport of Boone Township and the remainingsections by a perpetual care fund which was institutedby Robert McGinley and l.K. Buchanan.Faithful care-takers of the cemetery thru theContinued on page 22Hebron Charter Centennial Page 21

Continued from page 21years have been Mr. Lorenzo Norris, Mr. HowardWilliamson, Mr. Joe Martin and the present caretakerMr. Kit Kinne.The Hebron Cemetery is under the supervisionof a board of trustees, which when L.K. Buchananwas president, Mr. Robert McGinley, treasurer,and Mrs. Lois buchanan, acting secretary, manyof the improvements in the grounds and financeswere made. Mr. Buchanan served for almost 40years as president, and Mr. Ginley for more than30 years as treasurer. The present board is:HEBRON CEMETERIES CONT.Judith Burns, Secretary, Suzanne Fickle, Treasurer,and members Harold Haberlin, Wm. Mullins,and Wm. Sheetz.Another cemetery is located one mile north ofHebron on Route 2 at Windwoods Farm. Thereare 15 tombstones one reading Eliza Diddlecomb,died August 20, 1855.Legend has it that a wagon train passingthrough stopped here because they had scarletfever. Most died and were buried on the hill behindBates hill now called Windwoods Farm.The Stagecoach Inn, located on the east side ofMain St., has been a constantly visible reminderof Hebron's history. Its building style is that of a"Saltbox," so named because its shape is reminicentof saltboxes that were used in Colonial NewEngland households.Built in 1849 by a man named James McCune,it was originally used as a way-station along thestagecoach route between Detroit and St. Louis.After the coming of the railroads to this area in1863, the inn continued to serve as a resting placefor travelers, as well as for sportsmen who cameto hunt and fish along the Kankakee River.Around the turn of the century the building waspurchased by a man named Mosier, who convertedit to both residential and business use. At varioustimes it has housec a beauty shop, post officeand a dairy.In the 1960's, the Stagecoach Inn was purchasedby Louis Alyea. He had the goal of preservingthe inn "both as a historical museum and as amemorial to Hebronites who gave their lives indefense of their country." The building was preservedas such from the "pay, compensation, andPage 22127 N. Mainlife insurance" of his son, Sgt. Donald L. Alyea(1925-44), who was killed during the SecondWorld War, while on his 20th bombing mission.The inn began to be filled over the years withartifacts and photos which document the historyof Hebron and its settlers. All were either donatedby the townspeople, or collected by LouisAlyea.In August, 1970, the restored building openedits doors to the public, and has since served as amuseum and gathering place for local organizations,as well as for many private receptions andbanquets. Citizens continued to donate theirlong-treasured items to the museum, and volunteerskept up its maintenence.By 1987, Louis Alyea, now 85 years old, expresseda wish to retire, and suggested that anothergroup or organization take over the responsibilityof the management of the Stagecoach Inn.After his death in 1988, the heirs to his estate beganthe process of transferring ownership of theinn to the Park Board, with the condition that itcontinue to be maintained as a museum and communitygathering place. This was formally doneonApriI4,1990.Hebron Charter Centennial

Hebron composed of M.E. Dinsmore-President,Mrs. Carrie F. Nichols-Vice President, Miss NettieBryant-Secretary, O.E. Nichols, Jessie Bryant, J.T.Buchanan and Miss Elizabeth Patton, purchasedthe library site, a corner house and lot, for$13,000. Mr. Dinsmore, president of the board,mortgaged ~is home for the payment of the sameuntil such a time as the board had funds to take itover.HEBRON PUBLIC LIBRARY201 West SiglerThere is probably no institution in Boone Townshipof which the people are more proud thantheir public library. The beautiful little building,its carefully selected books and its efficient servicehas made it valued by almost every memberof the community. It owes its existence to boththe vision and dedication of its citizens, and tothe generosity of Andrew Carnegie.The leadership for the organization of public libraryin Hebron came through a social and culturalclub of the community, the Fortnightly Club. InFebruary of 1917 this group, under the chairmanshipof Mrs. Myrtle Childs, began the movementfor the establishment of a public library. A committeewas appointed to communicate with smalltown libraries for the purpose of obtaining informationon the establishment of the same. It alsogot in touch with the State Library commissionthrough which a copy of the state library lawswas obtained and many points on method of procedure.The first step was to obtain a petition bearingthe signature of at least fifty freeholders, eachpledging a subscription of $2.98, which was theresult of a requirement of the library law of thestate, determined on the basis of assessed valuationof Hebron and Boone Township. Along withthe signatures, there were solicited subscriptionswhich in the end totaled more than $1 ,000.In September of 1917, the first library board ofThe next step was an application for a Carnegiedonation sufficient to erect a suitable librarybuilding. After much red tape the secretary ofthe Carnegie Corporation, Mr. Bertran, granted adonation of $7,500.00. But even by adding $2,500from local funds the $10,000. was inadequate. Anadditional $2,500 was given by the corporationwhen the board complied with the request to securethe co-operation for library purposes ofEagle Creek Township of Lake County, and increaseits guaranteed annual expenditure to$1,250.Building of the library was deferred until 1921.In the meantime the library had been operated in~he house occupying the site which had been purchasedfor the new building. Mrs. Carrie Nicholswas chosen as first Librarian at $10.00 a month.Her successor was Mrs. Nettie Thaney.The library was finally dedicated on April 18,1922. Dedication ceremonies included day andevening tours, stories for children, and music providedby a local orchestra.The architect was Wilson B. Parker of Indianapolis.The building has 2 floors and contains 2,430sq. ft. The building of Neo-Classical design hasserved as the library to a growing community. Asthe community has grown so has the library's collection,and the way in which space has been utilized.The children's library reading area wasmoved to the basement in 1979 and named afterJessie Spindler for her long years of service tothe library.Circulation and patrons have increased--from1643 books and 547 borrowers in 1922, to 16,381books (does not include periodicals and other material)and over 3000 borrowers in 1986. Hours ofoperation have increased as well, from 16 in 1922to 27 in 1986.Librarians: 1918-1920 Carrie F. Nichols;1920-1940 Mrs. W.E. Thaney; 1940-1974 Mrs.Raymond (Jessie) Spindler; 1974-1985 Mrs.Oswald (Phyllis) Sanders; 1985-present MaryJane Roller, Assistant Librarian, Darlene Riggs.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 23

SCHOOLSHebron High School, Hebron. Indiana.BOONE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLSSince the earliest days of settlement of Hebronand Boone Township some type of education wasoffered its citizens. Several schools had been establishedby the 1840's; classes in reading, writing,and arithmetic were taught in cabins, homesand churches throughout the township.In 1853 an attempt was made by voters of thetownship to assess a tax for support of free townshipschools. The attempt failed, but the followingyear taxpayers voted in support of providinga modest, though inadequate amounts to the 6district schools already in existence.In 1872 a "handsome brick" school building waserected in Hebron on the west side of Adams St.(across from the Scout Cabin), at a cost of $5000.Originally 4 rooms, the building was expanded in1897. It now had 6 rooms, two of which were occupiedby the high school students, and a library.This building served unt:1 1914. During the years1886-88, the work of dividing the students intogrades was completed by H.H. Loring.The first commencement exercises were heldin 1890 for the graduating class of 6 girls and 2boys. They were Ora Bryant, Nettie Carson,Charles Childs, Helen Green, Sadie McAlpin,Virgil Nichols, Mary Patton and Bertha Rice.The township began making efforts at consolidatingthe Hebron and 6 district schools in 1902,a task which was finally completed in 1936. ThisPage 24was made practical by what was termed in 1936as "the improvement in transportation, makingpossible convenient and economical hauling ofpupils into Hebron"--namely, the motorizedschool bus.In 1914, due to increasing ')nrollment and ageingfacilities, bonds were issued for constructionof a new school building, which was constructedon the same site as the old one. It contained 11classrooms, combination auditorium and gym,and lab/shop room.As the number of students and buildings expanded,so did the curriculum, from the bare minimumof basics of the 19th century to more expandedcourse offerings. By the 1930's the schoolsystem was offering instruction in manual arts,sciences, health & physical education, homeeconomics, typing, business and music.Again in the late 1920's, the school found itselfovercrowded and its facilities outdated. Thebuilding now held some 300 students from grades1 through 12.Although badly needed, the new school wasnot begun until 1938 because of the economichardship of the Depression. In 1939, the presentschool building, funded as a WPA project, openedits doors. Located 307 So. Main, it consistedContinued on page 25Hebron Charter Centennial

Hebron Public School, Hebron, Ind, I-HIR1914-19391939Continued from page 24of 46 rooms and could accomodate 500 students.Since its construction, this building has expandedto meet the growing population of BooneTownship. The post-WWII baby boom meant thefirst new addition--in 1960 the first elementaryschool wing opened its doors. Additional wingswere added throughout the next 2 decades. Asecond and third elementary school wings wereadded in 1963 and 1968. This solved the problemof over-crowding at the grade school level, butthe entire student body of the Jr. High/HighSchool was still crowded into the old WPA build-Continued on page 26Hebron Charter Centennial Page 25

Another Winning TeamBasketball team of 1929-30. Played 17 games and won 17 but lost to Chesterton at the Porter County tournament. Mrs.C. Warren (Ruth) Phillips was the coach.1st row, I. to r.: Kathryn Beeker Foust, Coach Ruth Bicket Phillips, Lottie Lowman Johnson.2nd row: Harriet Nichols Kaldahl, Evelyn Albertson Henders. Charlotte Norton Rigg, Moe Anderson Williams, NollieWilson Sweney, Esther Anderson Pierce, Helen Sparling Develin, Edna Thompson Williams and Signe Johnson Pols.OLD HERITAGE INNHebron, IN 46341996·9010Page 28Hebron Charter Centennial

HEBRON CHURCH COMMUNITYHISTORY OF ST. HELEN'S CHURCH302 N. MadisonIn the 1870's the Hebron Catholics were servedby clergy from St. Paul's Church, Valparaiso. Thepriest would travel to Hebron on horsebac~.tovisit and to baptize. Among those early familieswere the Co~nors, the Nolans and the Ryans.There are descendants of the Nolan and Ryanfamilies attending St. Helen's Church today.By the mid 1890's the Hebron Catholics wereserved by priests from St. Mary's Church of CrownPoint. In the early 1920's, a priest accompanied byone altar boy would come by train once a monthto Hebron. He would teach catechism. Therewould be an evening service at the ho~e ofBernard Ryan and his sister, Julia. Very early thenext morning, the priest would say Mass at theRyan home.By the mid 1920's, the Hebron Catholics weretransferred to St. Mary's Church in Kouts werethey remained until they were able to establishtheir own church, St. Helen's, in Hebron in 1946.On Sunday, September 29, 1946, the parish ofSt. Helen's Catholic Church opened it doors. The. building (located at 108 N. Jefferson) had formerlybeen occupied by the Presbyterians and theCatholics of Hebron had attended services at St.Mary's Church in Kouts where Father Kondzielawas the pastor.When the Presbyterians decided to sell theirbuilding, Father Kondziela began the work of acquiringit. The Rev. W.O. Williams, the PresbyterianMinister residing in Hebron, was a tremendoushelp. At this time Dr. Roscoe Blood andAlden Blood pledged almost enough money forthe purchase of the building itself with the understandingthat the church would be named St.Helen, in memory of their deceased wives, bothof whom were named Helen.In October, 1946 St. Helen's Church was dedicatedwith 300 people attending. Father Kondzielabecame the mission pastor of St. Helen's. He administeredthe first baptism to Rebecca JosephineGenovese on October 6, 1946, and performed thefirst marriage, between Julia Yankauskas andClarence Gesse on November 16,1946.It was during Reverend Ambrose E. Switzer'spastorate that the Edward Berdine house adjacentto the church was bought to be used as a rectory.On June 11, 1954, the mortgage of theparish was burned.The priests who have served at St. Helen'schurch have been:Father Kondziela 1946-1947Father Ambrose E. Switzer 1947-1954Father Chester Zurawiec 1954-1956Father Walter S. Mastey 1956-1958Father James Stapleton 1958-1959Father Joseph A. Klinker 1959-1964Monsignor John Charlebois-administratorReverend John Burke-administratorFather Abends-administrator assistantFather Julian Jercha-administratorReverend John Bargielski-administratorFather Charles Doyle-administrator assistantReverend Joseph P. Casey 1967-1975Reverend Ambrose McGinnity 1975-1977Reverend Matthew K ish 1977-1987Reverend Derrick Dudash 1987­In November of 1957, St. Helen's Parish purchasedten acres of land about a block and halfnorthwest of the church. Father Waite Masteyand the parishioners had in mind the constructionof a new Church, Hall and Rectory at sorne futuredate. Continued on page 30Hebron Charter Centennial Page 29

ST. HELEN'S CHURCH CONT.Continued from page 29On July 26, 1976 the parishioners decided tobuild a new hall which was completed in 1978 underFather Matthew Kish and dedicated Oct. 29,1978. The hall has been an asset to the Hebroncommunity. Also during Father Kish's years, St.Helen's Rectory was completed in 1987.In 1987, Father Kish left St. Helen's and FatherDerrick Dudash became the pastor. The need fora larger church had become apparent. In July1987 the old church was sold to the Church of Godof Prophecy. Pledges were made and fund raiserswere held. Less than 2 years later, the new St.Helen's Church was dedicated on July 9, 1989 byBishop Norbert F. Gaughan.On June 17, 1989 the first wedding was in thenew St. Helen's Church when Jean Loehmer andTracy Overla pledged their vows before FatherDudash. At 4 p.m. that same day the First Masswas said by Father Dudash.On July 1, 1989 the first baptism took place inthe new church when Ryker Alan Stalbaum,whose parents are Timothy and Adrienne(Yovanoff) Stalbaum was baptized by FatherDudash.At the present time, St. Helen's has 280 familiesin its congregation.St. Helen's has been fortunate in having threemembers of its congregation become priests.Father Joseph Hren, son of Mr. and Mrs. JohnHren (now deceased) was ordained June 5, 1947.Father Hren is a member of the Dominican Orderand is a teacher at Fenwick High School in OakPark, IL. Father David Yankauskas, son ofBenedict and Virginia Yankauskas was ordainedDec. 31, 1988 at Our Lady of Consolation Churchin Merrillville. Father David's brother FatherPeter Yankauskas, was ordained Dec. 9, 1989 atSt. Helen's Church. Both of these priests aremembors of the Oblate of the Virgin Mary Orderand are serving an assignment of three yearsnear Buenos Aires, Argentina.The people of St. Helen's begin the 1990's on anote of optimism and thankfulness. Both the realizationof a long cherished dream of a new churchand the recent ordinations of two dedicatedyoung priests are causes for joy and thanksgiving.HEBRON CHRISTIAN CHURCH HISTORY202 E. SiglerThe Christian Church of Hebron, organized onSeptember 12, 1877, in Sweeney's Hall, hasgrown from 32 to the present membership of 250.The Missionary Society of the Christian Churchwas organized by Brother H. Williams who wasPage 30the minister from 1926-1929, and the missionarywork has steadily grown through the years untilat the present time twenty-five percent of thechurch's total budget goes to missions. BrotherHebron Charter Centennial

HEBRON CHRISTIAN CHURCH CONY.Continued from page 30lawrence layman was the minister from 1939­1941 leavina the local ministry to serve for manymissionary in the Kiamichi Mountains for manyyears. He is currently working as an evangelist.Many Bible College students have been aided bythe church. Phil Choate has gone into the Christianministry, ministering with the Calumet DeafMissions in Munster, IN; John Wineland is currentlystudying for his P.H.D. to teach in a ChristianCollege or Seminary; Doug Marlow for manyyears worked at ladoga Christian Children'sHome; and Steve Marlow is presently in his internshipin Christian pyschology in Danville, IL.The church also contributes regularly to a numberof the New Testament Colleges; the Chicago DistrictEvangelistic Association in their work of financingand establishing new churches in theChicago area; the lake Region Christian AssemblyCamp; Christian Television Mission; PamRampke serving with the Cookson Hills Children'sChristian Home; Calumet Deaf Mission; GoodNew Productions, Int'I. headed by Ziden Nutt; RaySchuh ministering in New York; WilliamDelaughter in Zimbabwe, Africa, and IndianaChristian Children's Home.The first house of worship for this congregationwas built in 1878 at a cost of $1,200 and remodeledin 1910. Extensive work was done in the Twentiesand Forties. In 1959 more work was done,moving the church back twenty feet, excavatinga full basement, new foundation, and redOing theauditorium. While this work was taking place, thecongregation met in the high school auditoriumfor the services. Prior to the arrival of BrotherRussell Tague and his family, the parsonage receiveda renovation with the installation of newcarpeting, painting and adding closets, and enlargingthe kitchen. In the mid-1980's the churchunderwent further remodeling with the replacementof the theater seats in the sanctuary withcushioned pews, new carpeting and the pulpitarea reconstructed. The classrooms and fellowshiphall also received renovation with the replacementof the curtain dividers with wooden dividers,carpeting and panelling.The following list contains the names of thebrethren who have served as ministers from 1936to the present time:1936-1937 Grant Blackwood1937 Mr. Sayers1938-1941 lawrence layman1942- 1943 Arthur Brewer1943-1947 D.L. Waterworth1948 Wallace Jones1949-1956 logan Dunham1956-1958 Earl Shaw1958- 1965 Robert Tinsky1965-1966 James Hardin1966-1969 John Carter1969-1972 Harold Clapp1972-1977 Richard Winson1977-1981 Byron Black1981 Russel TagueHebron Charter Centennial Page 31

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH202 W. ChurchThe United Methodist Church was involved inthe history of Hebron at its beginning. The firstMethodist circuit rider started coming to theHebron area in 1835. holding meetings atAbsolom Morris and Simeon Bryant. The sitesouth of present day Hebron where those firstmeetings were held was called "Indian Town".The first circuit rider to come to Indian Town wasReverend Stephen Jones. During this time therewas a steady increase in members resulting fromthe services which were held south of Hebron inthe first school house to be built in that section. In1837, a formal Methodist Episcopal society wasorganized at Hebron by the Reverent JacobColclasier. Even after this organization the servicescontinued to be held in the log schoolhouse, which was fourteen feet square and withoutwindows.The next big advance in the Hebron MethodistChurch was the erection of the first church buildingin 1844, when Reverend Warren Griffith waspastor and Reverend Chas. M. Holliday was PresidingElder. The site of this building was half amile south of Hebron on a little sand knoll, slightlywest of the present highway. The building wassixteen by twenty feet and built of unhewn logs.Among the family names of these times appearthe following: Morris, Dilley, Bryant, Gidley,Alyea, Doty, McAlpin, Berdine, Sampson,Herrick, and Sweney.The year 1859 marked the erection of the secondchurch building on a site donated by Eli andPage 32D.T. Sigler to "John Gidley, John Gidley, Jr. Wm.H. Doyle, Edw. Allbright, and John Cornish, astrustees of the Methodist Church". That siteserves as the location of the present day churchbuilding. The 1859 one room frame buildingmeasured fifty-six by thirty-two feet and cost onethousand dollars. Daniel Merris was the builderand amon!=! his helpers were Wm. Fisher, JoelGilson and Thomas Rockwell. After the buildingceased to be used for worship purposes in 1890,it was purchased by the Ladies Aid Society for$200 and moved to the southwest corner of thechurch property and used as a community center.In 1896, it was sold to the Bryant, Dowd, and Co.for $100 and moved two blocks to a site on WestSigler where it was used as a warehouse and implementstore.Some time between 1872 and 1875 the firstmusical instrument was introduced in church services.This was a melodeon owned by Aunt CurryBaker and lent to the Sunday School.The organistswere Mrs. Kitty Bryant and Miss Anna Stineburg.The first organ for the Church was purchased in1875 at a cost of $75. For twenty years after itsdedication the Church had no bell. In 1867 or 68 abell was presented by Dr. J.K. Blackstone. He isreported to have said that he saw bells on churchesin other places and felt Hebron could do aswell. He paid $90 for a bell which is still in serviceContinued on page 33Hebron Charter Centennial

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CONT.Continued from page 32today on the present building.In 1890, the charge reported 329 members anda Sunday School enrollment of 246. A new churchseemed necessary and one was erected at a costof $3000. It consisted on an auditorium fifty six bythirty-two feet, with a large connecting SundaySchool room and a vestibule under the tower. Thebuilding committee for that project was as follows:Harvey W. Bryant, Joseph Burgess, TimothySerjeant, J. E. Bryant, Isaac Gilson, and Chas. F.Leeka. The builder was John Wilson and his helperswere Joshua Essex, George Meeks, Wm.Wilson, Dave Miller, and I.V. Fry.The Church was again becoming overcrowdedand in 1928 ground was broken by Mrs. EmmaBryant and Joseph Ensley Henderson. Work wasstarted on July 31 under the supervision of I.V.Fry, who was assisted by his son Chuck Fry. Theresult was a remodeled and enlarged buildingcosting $17,500.Membership in the Church in 1930 totaled 268active members. In 1934, there were 359, growingto a total of 492 by 1935. Membership declinedto 297 in 1940. By 1953, under the pastorship of W.Ray Kuhn, church membership had grown to 558.Again, the church was added onto, getting athree floor, $36,000 addition in 1956. Members ofthe building committee were as follows: CecilThurner, Walter Johnson, John DeKock, andRobert McGinley. Architectural plans were donatedby Arvid Carlson, and the general contractorwas Charles Fry. Masonry construction wasperformed by Malcolm Dinsmore with volunteerassistance from many members. CharlesStineburg did the plumbing, heating, and electricalwork.The Church celebrated 150 years in Hebron in1985, during the pastorship of Lorin Clemenz,who held the pastorship at Hebron longer thanany pastor before him. He served from 1977-87.During the church's bicentenial, a large quilt wasconstructed. Every family in the church provideda square which was sewn on the quilt. That quilthangs in the fellowship hall. Another project thatyear was undertaken by Arne Kaldahl with assistancefrom his sister Ingrid Garvey and others.Many of the old family stained glass windowswere resurrected from the attic and installed inthe fellowship hall windows. Some new windowswere added also.Our current pastor is Terry Rhine and ourchurch membership totals 376. Expansion of thechurch building has recently been considered butthat pOSSibility is now on hold.Indiana conducted the service attended by eightyonepersons. Services were held at the ScoutCabin until Thanksgiving Day, November 28,1974, when a communion service, was held in theHebron United Methodist Church. A service washeld at the Methodist Church every week whilethe new church was built.The board of Trustees at that time were GeorgeRust, Merrillville, IN; Robert Stars and AdelbertDutcher, DeMotte, IN and Ken Patz, JeffMatanich, Dan Schultz and Marvin Schultz all ofHebron, IN.ST. MICHAEL EVANGELICALLUTHERAN CHURCH U.A.C.Sigler St. &County Line RdOn July 22, 1974 the St. Michael EvangelicalLutheran Church was formulated to engage apart-time minister and to find a place to worship.The first worship services were held at theScout Cabin on October 6, 1974. Reverend HugoGoetz, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church, Gary,The church was formed with the help of the CalumetLutheran Mission Association and is affiliatedwith the Indiana Districk of the LutheranChurch, Missouri Synod.In 1977 a new church was build on County Lineand Sigler Street and the mortage was burnt in1988. Pastor Frank Hill served as part-time pastoruntil 1979 when Pastor William R. Timmer wascalled to serve full time.A new organ and the George Rust Memorialbell tower were dedicated in April 1986.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 33

Emmanuel Baptist Church, an independent fundamentalchurch, was started on October 10,1972, by thirty-four charter members who met atthe Hebron High School for an organizationalmeeting. The group then began holding servicesin the Hebron School building, then the PorterCrossroads building and in the Stage Coach Innbefore moving to their permanent home.On September 15, 1974, the congregationmoved into their new building which is erectedsouth of Hebron on Highway 231. The land wasEMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH885 S. State Road 231donated by John & Beverly IntVeld and the build·ing was under the direction of a committee composedof John IntVeld, Lee Duck, WalterStockman and Wayne Lee.The first pastor to serve was Thomas Forrester.Then in 1974 Howard Dillabaugh became their inteimpastor and then became their full time pas·tor. In 1981 to 1985 Boucher Sturdy served as pastorand from 1985 Greg Hon is the full time pastor.HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH312 No. MadisonThe Hebron Baptist Church was started early in but on Thanksgiving Day the tent was taken down1955 through the work of a man from Merrillville, and services were held in the new building.Mr. Albert Mickelos. The church first met in a Th t f th h h h . b. . e pas ors 0 e c urc ave een:h ome and as t h e congr.egatlon .grew,. s~rvlCes Reverend Dan Shatz 1955-1957moved to the Old Amencan Legion buddl~g .on Reverend A\bertson '957-'960Hwy. 2 and subsequently purchased the budding R d D K' 1960 1965. h everen on nse ­and held serVices t ere. ' R everen d L es t er B ur k ey 1965 ­1982On August 2,1973, the c hurc·h moved to Its pre- R d M k M'kl 1982 1984I . , h 'd f C K II bd' everen ar I os ­sent ocatlon In t e east Sl eo rest no su 1-. . , h' d .ReverendR' h d K'!' 1984 (' t P t )IC ar I Ian - In erm as orVISion, At first t e services were hel In a tent,Page 34Hebron Charter Centennial

The Hebron Assembly of God Church was startedin 1952 by the Reverend Gerald Dewlen, andservices were first held on North Main Street in aremodeled garage.With the growth of the congregation under theleadership of Reverend Don Brown and the ReverendElmer Marrone, a large building was soonneeded and in 1957 property in Crest Knoll Subdivisionwas purchased from Mr. Virgil King fora church site.During the years of 1957 and 1958, a newchurch forty feet wide and seventy feet long wasconstructed under the direction of ReverendKelso Allen.Families instrumental in the formation of theHEBRON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH515 Park Rd and Hwy 231church were: Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Kaysen, Mr. &Mrs. James Hullihan Mr. & Mrs. Mearl Cavinder,Mr. & Mrs. Elroy Hershmea, Mr. '& Mrs. LeonCraig, Mr. & Mrs. Neils Lawrence, and Ms. OpalCavinder.Other pastors have been:1963- 1965 Reverend Eugene Dayka1966-1967 Reverend Danny Cuffle1967-1973 Reverend Howard Haberle1973-1978 Reveend Walter Hamelick1978-1979 Reverend Richard 01 iver1979-1981 Reverend Jerry Grimes1981- Reverend Larry E. ConcusThe Assembly of God Church has the motto of"You're never a stranger and a guest only once."Hebron Charter CentennialTHE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY108 North JeffersonThe Church of God of Prophecy, a woodenframed country church with beautiful stainedglass windows and a bell tower rising above theentryway, is situated on the corner of Jeffersonand Alyea streets in Hebron. The building wasconstructed in 1879.The Church, with World Headquarters in Cleve­'Iand, Tennessee, began in Hebron as a MissionChurch on October 5, 1975. It operated as a mission,holding services at the local Scout Cabin andfor a short time at the Stagecoach Inn, until it wasorganized in 1977.Rev. Marge Taulbee was appointed as the pastorof the Mission by the State Overseer. In Augustof 1976, Rev. Rick Wood became pastor ofContinued on page 36Page 35

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECYContinued from page 35the Mission. The Church was organized duringRev. Wood's pastorate by Rev. W. R. Passmore onJune 26, 1977. Rev. Marge Taulbee pastored theChurch for one year before Rev. GeorgeKozaites became pastor in August of 1978.As the congregation grew, property was purchasedtwo miles south of Hebron on Highway231. A parsonage with a full basement was builton the property. The basement was finished andequiped with Sunday School rooms so that servicescould be held there until the Sanctuarycould be built. Rev. Glen Skiver was then appointedand served the congregation three years. InAugust of 1985, Rev. M. Wayne Vanover, the presentpastor, was appointed.In the faII of 1987, the Church sold the propertysouth of town and purchased the building formerlyknown as St. Helens. A special Dedication andMortgage Burning service was held, December13, 1987.We welcome the community to join our congregationin worship. Sunday School for all ages beginsat 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.Children's Church is provided for children ages2-11. Mid-week Bible Study and Youth Servicesare held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS687 W. 650 S.On February 22, 1981, the Valparaiso Ward ofthe Church decided that it was time to divide itsmembership into more small, local areas. At thattime, the Hebron Branch was formed. A buildinghad to be found quickly for meetings to be held.For lack of something better, and considering thesmall membership, the Pizza Cellar was rentedand on March 1, 1981, the first meeting was heldwith Bishop Bill Tuttle at the helm. In July of 1982,a new facility was required as the branch grew.lyle Stoelting, the new Branch President, foundand helped us move to the Indian Trail Grange.As the growth continued, it became possible toconsider building our own chapel. Ron and JoyceGorringe of Naperville, Il., donated the land forthe building on 650 S. in Hebron. On a breezyNov. day, 1984, ground was broken for the newbuilding. Due to a mild winter, construction wascompleted in early August, 1985. Prior to our firstmeeting in the new facility, over 2,000 hours ofvolunteer labor went into landscaping and preparationof the new building.The first meeting was held on September 1,1985. Since that time, membership has grown tojust under 300 in Hebron and the surroundingareas. Visitors are always welcome to attend anymeeting. At this time, the Branch is headed byGlen Wade, of Hebron, John lindemer of CrownPoint, and lyman Tracy of Crown Point. The membershiptakes in a large area of Porte Co., part ofJasper Co., and part of lake Co~Page 36Hebron Charter Centennial

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENENorth Main StreetThe denomination which is called the Church ofthe Nazarene emerged from the AmericanHoliness Movement of the 19th century. It wasformed in Pilot Point, Texas in 1908 after severalsmaller "holiness" denominations merged. TheHebron Church of the Nazarene was started in1982 by Rev. Roger Outler and his wife Lynette inthe home of Charles & Linda Beavers. Soon thereafterit was moved into the former "The HitchingPost Mall" at 131 N. Main. Three families comprisedthe congregation at that time: The Beaversfamily, the Larry Richmond Family, and the DirkSandberg Family.In November 1982 the church moved into the"Pizza Cellar",or the basement of Osby's Waterat113 N. Main. It was there that many more familiesbegan attending. After the presiding eccesiasticalauthorities recognized the fact that this churchhad a potential for growth and ministry, it wasofficially granted recognition as a church on Oct.23,1983.Pastor Outler left for Illinois, and a new pastor,Rev. D.C. Pugh came to minister. In the spring of1987 he left for Indianapolis. Dr. John Wright succeededhim. Under the leadership of PastorWright, the church bought a ranch style home onnorth main street. It was converted into a houseof worship, complete with a fellowship hall, kitchen,nursery and three Sunday School classrooms. In the summer of 1988 Dr. Wright left tobegin a teaching assignment at Notre Dame in­South Bend, Indiana. He was succeeded by Rev.Paul Litten II. The church has an average attendanceof 32, but has the potential for twice thatmany. The potential for ministry is also great.The Church of the Nazarene is very similar indoctrine to Methodism. However, our denominationaluniqueness is found in our emphasis on thedoctrine of holiness. We encourage and expectour members to live, as we say in churchly language,'holy lives and to seek a holy heart'. Bythat we mean to say that our members should dotheir best to exemplify a Christlikeness in all thatthey say and do. We believe that the means tothis end is found not only in a daily personal effort,but also through a conversion like crisis inwhich the Holy Spirit imparts to the Christian thenecessary power to live up to this end.RANGE LINE CHURCH18221 Clay St.The organization of the Range Line Churchcame about as the outgrowth of a small SundaySchool, which met originally in the home of a dedicatedand devout Christian, Mrs. William Bigger.As this group outgrew the home, they startedmeeting in the one room school house knownthen as the Range Line School, which was locatedabout a mile south of the present church building.The Presbyterian Board of National Missionsbecame interested, and provided preaching servicesfor a period of years, conducted by Rev. I.M.Hauser. Finally, in response to a petition signedby 73 petitioners, the formal organization of thecongregation took place on June 21, 1921. Thismeeting was under the auspices· of the LogansportPresbytery, with Rev. Hauser as the organiz-Continued on page 38Hebron Charter Centennial Page 37

RANGE LINE CHURCH CONT.Continued from page 37ing minister. He served about a year thereafter.Then, for a period of years, the pulpit was suppliedby ministerial students who came out onweek-ends from what was then known asMcCormick Seminary in Chicago. Each wouldserve about a year. With such intermittent leadershipand other circumstances, the church had astruggle to keep up interest and membership.Attendance and finances dropped to an all timelow in the thirties and early forties. But for theloyalty and dedication of a few members, thechurch would have closed its doors at that time.Then, in 1942, Rev. W.D. Williams, a retiredPresbyterian minister, came on the scene. Hepractically donated his services, and he gavemore than his services. He gave hope and inspirationto a dying congregation. Under his leadership,the Sunday School grew to such proportions(90-100) that additional class rooms were needed.In 1947, a wing was built on to the original oneroom school house. In a few years, the congregationwas bursting its seams.In 1951, a new idea was born in the minds ofsome of the members, a new church building! Agift of land from the J.M. Pearce family settledthe question of a building site. However, it hadbeen decided by the congregation, that theyPage 38would like to have a full time pastor living on thefield. Hence, they would need a place for him tolive. The decision was made to build a mansefirst, which was completed in 1953. Rev. OtisMcMullen became the first full time minister. Inthe meantime, work was begun on the newchurch building. The laying of the cornerstonewas in 1954.On Feb. 13, 1955, the closing services wereheld in the building which had served as a meetingplace for the Church and Sunday School formore than forty years. The first regular serviceswere held in the new building on Feb. 20, 1955,with a formal dedication service on April 24,1955. The burning of the mortgage took place onApriI28,1957.The church has continued to operate with fulltime pastors since 1953 with a full program ofactivities being carried on for youth and adults.The church has, from time to time, made its facil·ities available to other community groups, suchas 4H Clubs and Extension Homemakers. Currently,a group of Alcoholics Anonymous uses thebuilding for their weekly meetings.The Range Line Presbyterian Church is the onlychurch of any denomination in the township.However, it draws it's membership from a muchwider area and looks forward to meeting thechallenge of serving the needs of the people inthese changing times.Hebron Charter Centennial

BUSINESSESBack view of the Porter County Herald in the early 1950's,PORTER COUNTY HERALDIII No. MainHebron's newspaper, which was first published A partial list of other employees of the PORTERin 1878 and had the title of the NEWS PRESS, had COUNTY HERALD during the Mason ownershipbeen published under different names. Since 1900 included: Bernard Martin, Russell Franzman, Donthere have appeared the HEBRON NEWS, THE Fickle, Terry Yeagley, Gene Robey, Elsie Corwin,HEBRON HERALD and the present PORTER Marty Mcintire, Helen Woolridge, Velma DierkingCOUNTY HERALD.and Edith Viant.In 1936 the editor of the PORTER COUNTY The employees also included: GeraldineHERALD was Mr. Martin Tornquist, who, in 1941, Cornell, Donna (Murphy) Wagner, Sharonbuilt the modern building on Main Street and (Murphy) Casbon, Joe Neeley, Harry Corwin,moved the newspaper offices into it. The news- Steve Kimmel, Cindy (Mason) Kimmel, Ronniepaper is presently housed in this same office Hough, Robert Mason, Bobbie Jean (Hough)building, although in 1952 a large addition was Clinton, Elaine Douglas, Marcella Mason, Robertbuilt on the east end.Thompson and Allan Hoagland.Under Mr. Tornquist's editorship there were Also included were: Richard Patrick, Anntwo part time employees, Majorie (Faxon) Riggs, (Milenki) Mikalowski, Carol Rae (Pratt) Pieffer,three days a week, and George Garver, two days Bob McGill, Wimberly McGill, Kate (Anderson)a week. The PORTER COUNTY HERALD was then DeFries, Jeanne Martin, Mary Ann Schultz, Darryla four page weekly newspaper with 580 subscrib- Schultz, Myra B. Miller, Nita Van Der Zee and Berters. Mr. Tornquist also did a small amount of Mason, Jr.commercial printing.In addition, the employees included: DickOn July 12, 1948, Maurice and Catherine Mason Schumacker, Donna Hayes, Vicky (Fickle) Fisel,purchased the building and business. At that time Teresa (Hessling) Cervik, Patti Mcintire, Reneethe subscription list grew to two thousand and Richardson, Ed Pawlak, William Rhodes, Johnthe paper consisted of twelve to sixteen pages Harmon and Wilma Knopf.weekly. Mr. and Mrs. Mason both worked at the On September 2, 1948, the Masons announcednewspaper office during their ownership. Continued on page 40Hebron Charter Centennial Page 39

PORTER COUNTY HERALD CONY.Continued from page 39the first 'letters to the Editor" policy. This featurewas used and praised by many of its subscribers.It was the first time readers views had been publishedin the PORTER COUNTY HERALD.The newspaper also used its columns to promotecivic projects and, in conjunction with theHebron Commercial Club, was able to secure newstreet signs for Hebron. The first one was erectedon December 30, 1948.On July 14, 1950, the owners of this newspaperpublished the first edition of the KOUTS TIMESand retained ownership of this weekly newspaper.It grew to a subscription list of more than onethousand and averaged ten to twelve pagesweekly.Another community project spearheaded bythe newspaper was a local Blood Typing Program.Prior to the completion of this project, the hospitalwould call for blood donors of a certain typeblood and two or three car loads of people wouldhave to go to the hospital in order to find two orthree donors of the proper type. In cooperationwith a group of local organizations, Mr. Masonsecured the services of Gary Clinical Laboratoryowned by Mr. Jennens.On Saturday, February 4, 1950, a FREE bloodtyping program was held at the Hebron School.The program was a huge success. From 3 o'clockto 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock 402 localpeople had their blood typed. In fact, Mr. Jennensdidn't anticipate such a response and had to goback to his office for more supplies.Following the typing program Jennens saidthat, "Hebron and vicinity can now boast the largestand most complete list of voluntary bloodtypesin this area". He went on to say, "Thatstatement includes hospitals".Lists of blood types were compiled with namesand phone numbers. The "Master List" stayed inthe safe at the PORTER COUNTY HERALD officeand copies were put on file at the drug store, funeralhome and the office of Dr. Kleinman. The listwas used continuously for more than twentyyears.Another first was the May 11, 1950, issue. Itwas completely written and edited by a group ofstudents from Hebron High School. Mr. Mason followedthis policy once a year for a number ofyears.Probably one of the biggest community projectsundertaken by Mason and the PORTER COUNTYHERALD was to secure the widening of four (4)Page40one-lane bridges between Hebron and Kouts.On January 11, 1951, using the editorial colmnsof the newspaper and securing the cooperationof the Kouts Chamber of Commerce and theHebron Commercial Club, Mr. Mason was ableto convince the Indiana State Highway Commissionto not only widen the bridges but, also, toimprove the highway.Upon learning in 1955 that the town had notbeen conducting regular Town Board elections,the newspaper championed a Town Board electionon November 8, 1955. It was the first townelection in many years. Prior to that, if a memberof the Town Board quit or died, the other membersappointed a replacement member.In 1962, the newspaper changed its publicationprocess and became one of the first weekly newspapersin the State of Indiana to start publishingby the offset method of printing. This was a completelydifferent process that required an outlayof a considerable amount of money for the newequipment.Besides changing the printing process of thenewspaper, the owners also added new offsetprinting presses and related equipment to theircommercial printing. They were now able to offertheir customers both letterpress and offset printing.The newspapers belong to the Hoosier StatePress Association, the Indiana Democratic EditorialAssociation, and the National Newspaper Association.Mr. Mason is a past president of theIndiana Democratic Editorial Association and hasbeen an active member of the HSPA.The PORTER COUNTY HERALD promoted communityprojects, current and future, and kept intouch with the past by publishing numerous articlesregarding Hebron's past history on variousoccasions. Several columns were published in thenewspaper at various times, both humorous andinformative, including: Headin' for the PostOffice; Birthday Notes; Those in Service; Long,Long Ago; Exchange Desk; Recipes; and T 'N T,which was written by Mr. Mason for many yearsand became a favorite feature of many subscribers,including "Ding-a-ling".After 50 years in the newspaper business and32 years of ownership of the PORTER COUNTYHERALD, the Masons decided to retire. OnJanuary 1, 1980, they sold the PORTER COUNTYHERALD and KOUTS TIMES businesses to theVidette-Messenger of Valparaiso. They retainedownership of the newspaper buildings.In November of 1985, the Vidette MessengerPublishing Company sold its businesses, includingthe HERALD and TIMES, to Thomson Newspspers,Inc.Hebron Charter Centennial

NORTHWESTERN INDIANATELEPHONE COMPANY205 No. WashingtonAlexander Graham Bell never dreamed of theimpact that his invention would have on society,or the demand that it would make on the peoplewho make it their business to bring this service tothe public. Northwestern Indiana TelephoneCompany, Inc. drew its first breath on January1, 1939 when the Hebron Telephone Companywas purchased by George Mussman and his son,Robert Mussman. Shortly thereafter in 1944 thefamily acquired the DeMotte/Roselawn TelephoneCompany and changed the name toNorthwestern Indiana Telephone Company. In1952 the Hebron Telephone Company andNorthwestern Indiana Telephone Companymerged into the beginning of what today is serving8200 customers and five exchanges: Roselawn,Mt. Ayr, DeMotte, Lakes of the Four Seasonsand Hebron.During the early years the main switchboardwas located in a residence on Main Street inHebron where state-of-the-art communicationsconsisted of switchboard operators and ring codecommunications for the parties on the line. Aspeople began to move to the country and technologychanged, Northwestern Indiana TelephoneCompany rose to meet this challenge asearly as 1955. As well as bringing one of the firstHEBRON CITIZENS BANKFI RST NATIONAL BANK11 WEST SIGLERThe Hebron Branch of the First National Bank,Valparaiso, was until they merged in 1975, theHebron Citizens Bank, which first opened forbusiness in September, 1889, as a private bank,has undergone tremendous growth since 1936.The bank was admitted to membership in theFederal Reserve System in 1937 and given a permanentcharter in 1947.In 1955 the bank was still located on Main andSigler Streets: and since the building was onlytwenty feet wide and offered little operatingspace, the directors purchased the Cross propertyat the corner of Sigler and Washington Streetsfor the purpose of constructing a new bank building.An open house celebrating the completion ofthe facility was held on May 20, 1956 and a secondopen house was held on September of 1956to celebrate the banks seventy-five years of continuousservice to the Hebron Community.The bank has been indeed fortunate in beingHebron Charter Centennialrotary dial systems into parts of Lake and PorterCounty, Northwestern moved into its thenmodern switching center and business office at301 N. Washington. Over the next 20 years thissingle story red brick structure was to witnessother technological changes such as direct dialinglong distance and touch tone calling to only mentiona few.To handle the evergrowing migration to the suburbs,the Hebron exchange began to expand tothe point where a new switching office was requiredand Northwestern was again required tomeet a new challenge. In 1970, Lakes of the FourSeasons switching office was built to offer improvedservice to this new community along withLake Eliza and rural Porter County residents. Thiswas only the begining because soon to follow in1976 was the need to expand the Hebron businessoffice and switch facilities to its present structureat 205 N. Washington Street. In 1979, the DeMotteexchange was divided to form the new Roselawnexchange.By the 80's it became apparent that the communicationsindustry was going to have to braceitself for the most dramatic changes in prices,services and policies since the CommunicationsAct of 1934. January 1, 1984 the telephone industrywas deregulated, and Northwestern onceagain fell back on its best resources, its employees,to begin planning how it would provide communicationsand services to its customers intothe 90's and beyond.able to remain open and to serve the communitycontinuously for a period of eight-five years. Duringthe serious depression in the 1930's the depositorsremained loyal to the bank and agreednot to make substatial withdrawls. The directorsborrowed money from the Reconstruction FinanceCorporation in order to continue operations, andin 1941 the loan was paid in full.Since the merger in 1975, the branch has enjoyeda steady growth and several internal improvements:the accounts have been computerized,two more drive-ups have been added, and alsoadditional facilities in the basement. Deposits atHebron have grown to$29,407,000 as of August,1989.The superior investments, trust and other facilitiesof the parent have made for better service toits patrons, as is shown by the fact that FirstNational Bank, Valparaiso is now the largest independentbank in Porter County, in 1989, celebratingits hundredth year in business.Patrick J. McGinley-ManagerSuzanne Fickle-Assistant Vice PresidentPage41

Citizen's Bank, corner of Main Street & Sigler til 1956 when Bank moved to the corner of Washington & Sigler to amodern building.Pcge42Hebron Charter Centennial

The Citizen's Bank, now First National Bank located on corner of West Sigler and Washington, built in 1956.FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANKOF INDIANA201 No. MainFirst known by the name "Steel City SavingsBank", this bank opened its doors in 1974. Theproperty on which the building stands was purchasedfrom the Regan family.Its name was changed in 1976 to First Federal.The branch manager is Marcia Johnson.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 43

The bank is one of 39 offices with a total as-sests of $1,357,405,074. It has been listed as oneof the top safest banks in Indiana.The bank is one of 39 offices with total assets of$1,357,405,074. It has been listed as one of thetop safest banks in Indiana.In 1976 Northern Indiana Bank & Trust branchedinto the Hebron area with a building at 507 S.Main Street. Banking center Managers were DanGrass, jim Bunning, Mark Baird, Gladys Mooreand Loretta Fleming.In 1987 the bank was bought by Gainer Bankwith june Steffel as their Bank Center Manager.ELECTRICThe modern NIPSCO operation of 1990 is a farcry from the electrical system found in Hebronafter the World War I.It is interesting to note that in 1919 the electricalcompany was located on Indiana Routes 8 &231 where the public service company still has atransformer bank. The building was made of hollow,square tiles, covered approximately 2000square feed and was easily accessible to rail servicewhich shipped in fuel oil by tank cars directlyto the power plant.Because of a minimum of voltage, street lightswere used only from dark until 10 o'clock; and allelectrical service was discontinued after midnight.Everyone was notified at 11 :50 p.m. by twoshort cuts in the power that power would be shutoff in ten minutes. This "big plant" was run fromdark to midnight. and the stand-by rig operatedfrom 6 a.m. to dusk. Because of this rather limitedservice, electric power was limited to the incorporatedlimits of the town. In 1921 electricaldemands grew and a really big plant was shippedin from an abandoned coal mine in southernIllinois. It was 150 H.P. three cylinder Fairbanksdirect connected engine and generator. At thistime the franchise was owned by the MontereyHeat, Light and Power Company.With the addition of electrical service to thePage 44GAINER BANK507 So. Maintowns of Kouts, and Boone Grove, the equipmentbecame overtaxed and difficult and expensive tomaintain, and finally the Valparaiso Light Companyin 1922 brought the franchise. Soon theValparaiso Company was taken over by the growingNorthern Indiana Public Service Company.The chief enginner in Hebron from its beginningto its end was Ed Alyea who retired from NIPSCOin 1959. He was ably assisted by Earl Hiatt wholived across from the plant and who helped oper·ate, maintain and improve the equipment untilhis retirement.During the 1930's all electricity supplied toHebron, Kouts, and Boone Grove areas was gen·erated in East Chicago. The transmission voltagewas 3 phase at 13,200 volts and was transmittedon the line that was built in 1922 and 1923. It isinteresting to note that the route of this line isstill used today, but the line has been completelyrebuilt, it is not the same voltage, nor does it supplythe towns as it once did. Hebron is supplieswith 69,900 volts at the Hebron substation orLiberty Park Substation at Crown Point. The electricgenerating stations located at the following:Mitchell Generating Station in Gary, BaillyGenerating Station in Michigan City and SchafferGenerating Station in Wheatfield, Indiana.Station in Michigan City and Schaffer GeneratingStation in Wheatfield, Indiana.Hebron Charter Centennial

ORGAN IZATIONSHEBRON FORTN IGHTLYCLUBThe Hebron Fortnightly Club is one of the oldestclubs in Hebron. It was organized in 1911 as a socialand personal improvement club. In 1937 it becameaffiliated with the General Federation ofWomen's Club.One of the greatest contributions of the organizationoccurred in September 1917 when the clubladies purchased the present site of the HebronPublic Library for $1300.00. On September 14,1917 the club received $7500.00 from the CarnegieCorporation for the establishment of the library.From 1957 to 1967 Viva Childs, a long timemember of the club, played an important roll inthe Federation as she progressed from the Presidentof the 10th District to President of the IndianaFederation of Clubs.Through the years the club has supported numerouscivic projects. It has raised funds for theVernon Childs Memorial Park, supports the libraryand at present offers an annual $200.00scholarship each spring to a college student.Present officers are: Sally Allen and FaithKovach who share the office of President; BeverlyDePra, Vice President; Joan Bell, Secretary andJo Foster, Treasurer.HISTORY OF THE HEBRON JAYCEESThe Hebron Jaycees are a non-profit organizationwhose goal is to improve personal growthand to develop leadership training in each memberwhile providing solutions to community problems.Jaycees are involved in programs of nationaland international interest, as well as programsto meet specific local community needs.On February 26, 1966, Harry Brown was installedas the first President of the Hebron Jaycees.The charter members were:Harry BrownNorman LoveJames PhillipsWilliam IhnatRoger WilsonLarry SaylorRichard Burkhalter John HunterTheodore Fitzgerald Byron GarlockLarry CramerDick JohnsonDon KennedyGary KerseyJohn RossJohn PressKenneth HoughJames MorrowRoger AsherHerbert McMahonRobert WilliamsonDuring the past 24 years the Hebron Jayceeshave produced many new and creative ways toserve their community. A highlight of their accomplishmentsincludes:1967 Hired and paid the salary of an adult schoolcrossing guard.1975 1983 Coordination and supervision of BoysBaseball Program.1976 Restoration of the Public Library steps.1977 Construction of 20'x30' Park Shelter near theUnited Methodist Church.1980 Installed the Community Information Sign onMain Street.198b Constructed a 40'x60' addition to the existingCommunity Center.***·A Generated $50,000 plus through benefits toassist local families during their time ofserious financial need.Presently their annual projects include:Wayne Fry Memorial Scholarship4th of July Parade Co-ordinatorProvide the weekly meeting site for seniors.Furnish the distribution site for food commoditiesSponsor a program to supply food and toys toneedy families at Christmas.Host a Children's Christmas Party.Co-ordinate the Children's Easter Egg Hunt.The Hebron Jaycees also sponsor programsthat help to improve specific areas of their individualmember's lives--Family life, Financial Planningand Personal, Leadership and Time Dynamics.Through the years, they have found thatthe most important aspect of the Hebron Jayceesis people - and friends. As Jaycees, they believethey can make a difference for a brighter tomorrow.As the Hebron Jaycees celebrate their 25th anniversary,they are proud to help the Town ofHebron celebrate their Centennial. They are lookingforward to enjoying many more years in partenshipwith this great community working forthe future, together.1989-90 Officers are:Michael Andrews-PresidentJim Shelhart-Management V.P.Linda Mattingly-I.D.V.P.Darcy Devries-C.D.V.P.JoEllen Shelhart-SecretaryLarry Gibson-TreasurerChris Campolatarra-State DirectorPast Presidents of the Hebron Jaycees:1966-67 Harry Brown1967-68 Gordon Roeske1968-69 John BryantContinued on page 46Hebron Charter Centennial Page 45

HEBRON JAYCEESPAST PRESIDENTSContinued from page 451969-70 John Blank1970-71 Dove Hickman1971-72 Bob Mason1972-73 Dick Bell1973-74 Don Fry1974-75 Richard Stalbaum1975-76 Bob Hoernig1976-77 Ray Bales1977-78 Marvin Tanner1978-79 Mark Griffey1979-80 Bob Steffel1980-81 Owen Betz1981-82 Clinton Patrick1982-83 Tom Hardesty1983-84 Gary Hofferth1984-85 Fred Siminski1985-86 Bud Schroader1986-87 Gary Davis1987-88 Thom Rumford1988-89 Karen Bell1989-90 Mike Andrews1990-91 Jim ShelhartHEBRON CHAPTER NO. 119ORDER OF THE EASTERN STARThe Hebron chapter No. 119 Order of the EasternStar was the first chapter to be organized inthe county followed by chapters organized inValparaiso and Chesterton. The Hebron Chapterwas constitued on April 28, 1892, they had thirtycharter members. The first worthy matron wasCarrie Hubbard and the first worthy patron wasGeorge C. Gregg.The original name of the chapter was theSpencer Baker Chapter, but this was changed in1935 to the Hebron Chapter No. 119.In 1955, Virgil O. King was grand worthyPatron.The present membership is one hundred seventyand the meetings are held in the Masonic Temple,110 N. Main, Hebron, on the second andfourth Tuesday of each month except April andDecember have only one meeting. There are nomeetings in July or August.One of the main philanthropical projects is thefinancial support given to the Masonic Home inFranklin, Indiana.Officers in 1989-90 are Worthy Matron, LouiseLuchene and Worthy patron, Don Luchene.Page 46MASONIC LODGEThe Hebron Lodge No. 502 and AcceptedMasons was constituted in May, 1875, and hasgrown to its present membership of over twohundred members. Membership is made by petitionof males, age 21 or over and of good moralcharacter.The lodge practices under the Grand Lodge ofthe State of Indiana whose main principles includebrotherly love, relief, and truth.The principal charity of the lodge is the MasonicHome located at Franklin, Indiana, and the hospital.The Hebron Lodge had a rededication of theMasonic Temple on 110 N. Main Street of Hebronon June 14, 1975, the one-hundredth anniversaryof Progress in Hebron.The Lodge meets the first Monday of eachmonth and is governed by Worshipful Master andhis elected and appointed officers.The first Master in 1936 was 010 E. Nichols.In 1990 August H. Amburgey is the Master.MARGARET BRYANT-BLACKSTONE D.A.R.A group of ladies from Hebron and Lowell metNovember 22, 1928 at the Connor Bryant farm onRoad No.2 south-west of Hebron to organize twoD.A.R. Chapters. These two have since beenknown as the "Twin Chapters".The local chapter was named for the first whitegirl born in Boone Township, Margaret JaneBryant. She later married Dr. John Blackstone.The chapter meets the second Tuesday in theStage Coach Inn. There are approximately fortymembers. To be eligible the applicant must be adirect decendant of a Revolutionary War Veteran.Those assisting in the organization of the localchapter were Miss Nettie I. Bryant, Mrs. HenryHogan, Mrs. Harry Folsom and Mrs. GilesAylesworth. The latter suggested the name of thechapter.Each of the 2983 chapters located in the fiftystates, governed by the national Society ofWashington, D.C. assists in Americanism, IndianaSchools, Conservation, Good Citizens, D.A.R.schools and many other projects.The chapter placed a Bronze marker commemoratingthe birth place of Margaret Jane BryantBlackstone on November 12, 1985. The birthplacewas the former George Bryant farm two milessouth of Hebron.Hebron Charter Centennial

V.F.W. POST 2251·HEBRONOn April 13, 1983 fifteen local veterans gatheredin the American Legion Hall to form a Veteransof Foreign Wars post. V.F.W. posts are madeup of dedicated Americans who have served theircountry in combat areas during war times.The object of this post was, and is, to fosterfraternal, patriotic, historical and educationalcauses. It is the post's goal to promote allegianceto the United States government; to perpetuatethe memory and history of all (not just V.F.W.members) who served honorably in our ArmedForces; and to strengthen comradeship among itsmembers.In August, 1983 the post honored one ofHebron's war heroes who gave his life over Germanyduring World War II, by adopting the postname Don Alyea Memorial.Over the past seven years Post 2251 has madeannual donations to the Childrens' Home sponsoredby the national Veterans of Foreign Wars; ithas helped financially a small number of Veteransor local residents finding themselves in anemergency position.The post has prepared and delivered food basketsfor needy families in this area at Christmas.It has contributed generously to various causespromoted by our high school students. It has givenflags to Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and toWebelos to use during their ceremonies. The posthas sponsored local softball and T-ball teams.The post has appeared in Hebron parades withfloats and color guard. Members of this grouphave made countless hospital visits and participatedin memorial services outside the Hebronarea.Presently the post is working toward constructionof a memorial for all veterans. This memorialwill be situated in down-town Hebron and will beturned over to town of Hebron during its Centennialcelebration.Officers for 1990 are:Commander, Wilfred Wagner, Sr.; Vice Commander,Evert Bach; Vice Commander, HarryHermansen; Quartermaster, Cliff Sheets; Adjutant,Donald Beel; Chaplain, andrew Charters;Service Officer, Thomas Rose; Trustee 3 year­Thaddeus Piekarz; 2 year trustee, Pete Sopko;1 year trustee, Theodore Lasayko.MOTHERS OF WORLD WAR II UNIT 126In 1950 Mrs. Margaret Johnson and a fewmothers met in September to discuss formationof the Mothers of World War II. Membership inthis organization was a way of reminding thepeople of World War II, the call to service andthe resulting sacrifices. The first officer for 1950was Mrs. Anna Johnson.During the war years the philanthropic workof the club 'were centered on helping servicemen.The club received gift lists from veterans whowere hospitalized in the Crown Point Sanitarium.The members saw that each of these men receiveda special gift at Christmas. They hemme9towels for Porter Memorial Hospital and theMarion Hospital, cut and sewed carpet rags, sewedquilt blocks for the Knighststown Home, madesurgical wrappings, gave monetary gifts to veteranhospitals polio funds, cancer fund and to thefamilies of veterans. They made bibs for veteranswho were severely handicapped and hospitalized,sewing lap robes for nursing homes.The members met on the first Wednesday ofeach month in their homes, then in the schoolcafeteria, K. of P. Lodge Hall, the basement ofthe library and then at the Stagecoach Inn.They supported the veterans hospitals untilthey were unable to continue the service and disbandedon February 21, 1980.HEBRON LIONS CLUBThe Hebron Lions Club, which is a member ofLions International, was organized in Septemberof 1948. The numerous projects of the club includedbuilding the cinder track at the local schoolbuying the curtains for the stage in the auditorium.Mr. Wayne Eikenberry was the first president.Funds for projects were raised by annual minstrelshows which are still remembered.In the 1950's the club disbanded, but was againrevived in April of 1969 with 34 members. Eachyear the Lions have as their three main projects:Leaderdog school, cancer and sight. The lionshave donated money to the cancer equipment atIndiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Theyhave collected glasses for the sight program,bought and maintained playground equipmentfor the park in the Crestknoll Subdivision andhave participated in the foreign exchange programsponsored by Lions International. In 1970Miss Gwen Birkey, a Hebron student representedthe Hebron Lions Club as an exchange student toLima, Peru, where she lived with a Peruvianfamily during the summer and became acquaintedwith South American culture. In 1973 a fifteenyear old youth, Jose Zirena, from lima, Peru becamea guest of the Hebron Lions Club. He livedwith families of the Lions Club and graduatedContinued on page 48Hebron Charter Centennial Page 47

HEBRON LIONS CLUB CONT.Continued from page 47from Hebron High School. The members have alsodonated money for the Childs Park, the basketballscoreboard, and the Fire Department's grassbuggy.The focus of the lions Club has shifted slightly.Although they still support the leader dog program,cancer and sight, the club now aims it's effortson "our Community". Almost 100% of themoney raised through numerous projects is spentin Hebron.The current fund raising projects of the lionsare the Semi-annual Pancake Breakfast, Semi-annualCandy Day road block, Annual Holidaymeat raffle and other money raising events.Local needs, such as eye glasses and hearingaids for the needy, money to help families withcatastrophic illnesses, drug and alcohol abuseprograms through "Lions Quest", teaching theteachers in our schools to help children to "JustSAY NO". They have a very good inventory ofhospital equipment such as wheel chairs, crutches,walkers hospital beds, canes and electricallycontrolled recliner to lift people out of the chair.All of these items are loaned free of charge tothe people of Hebron.The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays atthe Old Heritage Inn at 8:00 p.m.Officers for 1990 are President, AI McKeny, 1stV.P., Ray Bales, 2nd V.P., Don Brawner, Secretary,Joe Lazorik, Treasurer, Mary Tanner, TailTwister, Mickey Yelachich, Lion Tamer, JesseHoshaw, directors, Willis Werner, Ron RosenbaurPaul Stalbaum & Dick Gideon.WRONG WAY SQUARESThe Wrong Way Squares, one of the newestclubs in Hebron was formed in 1972 by Mr. & Mrs.Neal Wilson and Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Hofferth.The club dances on the 2nd Saturday at 8:00 to10:00 p.m. at the Hebron School Septemberthrough May.Dance lessons are given every fall to prospectivemembers. Square dancing is an inexpensiveand enjoyable family activity. It is a good way tohave fun and meet nice people. The club is affiliatedwith the Northern Indiana Callers and DancersAssociation and the Indiana Dancers Association.Officers for 1990 are: President-Ken & DeloresMiller; Vice President-Tom & Ruth Joyce; Secretary-JoanVanaman; Treasurer-Don & Sue Bell;and Historian-Ed & Betty Klemz.Page4eSOUTH COUNTY BELLSThe South County Bells Home DemonstrationClub, which is affiliated with the National HomeDemonstration Club, was organized in this areain January, 1954.Homemaking lessons are given at the countylevel by Purdue or leoal personnel, then presentedto the local clubs. Homemaking is the main interestof the group.Three projects of the homemakers are workingwith the bloodmobile, baking birthday cakes forthe men and women at the Porter County Homeand collecting food for the food pantry in Hebron.The group meets on the second Monday of themonth in the homes of the members. At the presenttime there are approximately seventeenmembers.Officers for 1990 are President: BeverelyRobey, Vice President-Elsie Rampke, Treasurer,Lois Curry and Secretary-Fern Martin.BOONE TOWNSHIPEXTENSION HOMEMAKERSOn March 12, 1935, ten ladies met at the AylesworthSchool house to form a Home EconomicsClub. Mrs. Mildred Douglas of the club. The followingmembers were elected as officers: President-OllieWadsworth, Vice President-NettieAylesworth, Secretary-Mable Carpenter, Treasurer-CoraJennings.It was decided to meet the forth Wednesday ofthe month and to have a penny collection. Thefirst collection netted the club 6 cents.In 1938 the group joined the State Home EconomicsAssociation and in 1943 it became part ofthe annual meeting held at Purdue. University.The club, also during that year, was honored tohave Mrs. Mable Carpenter as the County President.Through the years the Club has made donationsto Riley Children's Hospital, Red Cross, LelaGoddis Home at Purdue University, Heart Fundand the Cancer Society. Members take turns bakingcakes each month f.or residents of the PorterCounty Home. The current monetary collectioneach month is used to help a special family orperson.In spring of 1985, an anniversary party was enjoyedby all. Mrs. Evelyn Rosenthall has been amember since 1950, making her the longest membership.The club has elected to bestow, theContinued on page 49Hebron Charter Centennial

BOONE TWP. HOMEMAKERSContinued from page 48honor of Honorary Members to Mrs. Anna Buck,Mrs. Florence Cornell and Mrs. Edith Viant sincethey are no longer able to participate in club activities.Meetings are now held at the Stage Coach Inn.Present officers are: President-Gertrude Walker,Vice President-Sylvia Gray, Secretary-JeanDinsmore, Treasurer-Mary Swim.SEN lOR CITIZEN'S CLUBHebron Charter CentennialAccording to the secretary's records the SeniorCitizen's Club of Hebron had their organizationin the sixties. A meeting in 1968 was held in thehome of Vernice Hough. Helen Nichols organizedthe group. Later meetings were held in the fellowshiproom of the Hebron United MethodistChurch. Mrs. Hough served as chairman until1983.Early directors were Jane Harrington of the RetiredSenior Volunteer Program in Valparaiso. Alsoserving were: Marianne Holmer, Lynn Dunker,Jane Harrington, Director of the Porter CountySenior Citizen's Center, Jane Newman and thepresent director, Lois Arnold.The Hebron Club evolved from the RetiredSenior volunteer Program of Porter County.A Spring Recognition Luncheon was held onMarch 18, 1977 at the United Methodist Church.Any man or woman sixty years of age or overcould join the RSVP if they were willing to helpothers. Funded partly by ACTION, RSVP is sponsoredlocally by the Porter Council on Aging andAged, a Porter County United Way memberagency.During the seventies and early eighties, theHebron Jayshees, with the help from the Jaycees,served many delicious meals to the club members.They provided three full meals during theyears for the Seniors-oat Easter time, a picnic inthe summer and a Christmas dinner. Later twoJayshees each month purchased, prepared andbrought a meat dish to the Senior Center.On October 1, 1982 the last meeting was heldin the church. From then on the group met in theJaycee Hall in the Country Square Mall in Hebronfor their monthly potluck dinner. They now meetin the new community center where the memberscan relax and enjoy each other's company.Club members enjoyed numerous activities.There were many potluck dinners, special Christmasand Easter celebrations, interesting programsput on by students from the Hebron School,films and slide shows of people's travels, talkson many subjects by different guest speakers,informative talks on health and safety and legislativeissues, nutrition, Social Security Programs,Visiting nurses services, geriatric programs, freeblood pressure screening, tax service, shoppingtrips to Chicago and other interesting places.Lois Arnold of the Porter County Council on Aginghas been the director since 1983. The clubmeets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the CommunityCenter, 611 N. Main. Attendance variesfrom fifteen to twenty-five persons. The firstWednesday of the month is for birthday celebrations,with a cake donated by Patz Grocery Storeand ice cream from Dairy Queen, and a carnationpresented by Dan's Floral Shop for those with abirthday. Second Wednesdays is a potluck dinnerand the visiting nurse conducts tests. The thirdWednesdays is for business of the club and thelast monthly meeting for social time.AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARYWILSON BATES UNIT NO. 190The Wilson-Bates No. 190 of the Hebron AmericanLegion Auxiliary was first chartered underthe name of the Wilson Unit No. 190 in honor ofIrving Wilson, the first Hebron area soldier whogave his life for his country in World War I.The date of the original charter was March 6,1924. It was October 6, 1944 that the name WilsonUnit became known as the Wilson-Bates Unit No.190 and added Bates name in honor of John HaleBates, the first Hebron area soldier to lose hislife in World War II.This unit is a member of the second district ofthe State of Indiana. The membership consists ofmothers, wives, daughters, sisters and granddaughtersof members of the American Legion,men who have served in the Armed Forces of theUnited States during and of the following periods:April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955August 5, 1965 to August 15, 1973Names of the original members listed on thecharter were: Ann Wood, Ina McDaniel, RhodaFry, Elizabeth Kemp, Minnie Alyea, MabelMarsden, Carrie Fry, Violet Fry, Claire Kleinman,Annette Kleinman, Mabel Wheeler, LaurettaWilson, Core Norris, Mae Skinkle, Gaynelle Lord,Esther Wahl and Anna Marsden. It is also listedthat Lauretta Wilson was a Gold Star Mother andContinued on page 50Page 49

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY CONT.Continued from page 49listed as Honor Roll was Irving Wilson.The first meeting was held April 22, 1924 inconjunction with the American Legion. Ester Wahlacted as temporary chariman. The first Officerswere: President-Anna Wood, Vice President-CoraNorris, Secretary-Elizabeth Kemp, Treasurer­Mabel Wheeler. Also listed were the names ofIna McDaniel and Maude Sherwood, quite possiblethey acted in the capacity of Board of Directors.Since the inception of this patriotic organizationit has been a service organization -- mainlyan organization to help the veterans of all warsand to render service to the community. Over theyears they have sponsored children at theKnightstown Soldiers' and Sailors' ChildrensHome at Knightstown, Indiana and have supportedvarious causes of the Veteran's Home and hospitalsin Indiana. They sponsor parties at theLafayette Veterans' Home and also at the PorterCounty Home in Valparaiso, Indiana.The Auxiliary has been supportive of theAmerican Legion and it projects. For many yearsthe American Legion has held Memorial Servicesin honor of their fallen comrades of war at theHebron Cemetery on Memorial Day Parade, placingindividual American Flags on each veteransgravesite. (The Memorial Day Parade is no longerheld).For many years the Auxiliary sponsored theannual Hebron Community Christmas food boxproject for the needy, sponsored a high schooljunior girl for a week at Girls State -- a week ofgovernmental training & fellowship, and hashelped those in need and distress. This is an organizationof which the members can be veryproud.Present officers are: President-Betty Klemz,1st Vice President-Mae Voss, 2nd President­Virginia Keeling, 3rd Vice President-HelenWoolridge, Secretary-Kathryn Wiltfang, Treasurer-CatherineHaun, Chaplin-Ethelyn Harrington,and Sargeant at arms-Majorie Creekmur.HEBRON COMMERCIAL CLUBPage 50The Hebron Commercial Club, which was organizedin 1937, meets on the second Tuesdayof each month. This group, which is dedicatedto the promotion of business and general welfareof the community now has declined to a membershipof eight. The forerunner of this club was theMen's Club, organized in 1927, whose main projectwas decorating the town Christmas Tree andproviding treats for the children. This project,assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, was carriedon until the last few years when so few childrencame, it was dropped.In 1939 the Men's Club adopted a constitutionand became the Commerical Club. The chartermembers of the organization were: HaroldDinsmore, Louis Alyea, David Root, RolandRoland Thompson, Noble Aylesworth, Virgil O.King, Harry Mockler, Walter Johnson, WarrenPhillips, Herb Rosenthal, Rush H~ghes, LeeBuchanan, Monte Morrow, Earl Hiatt, RobertMcGinley, Perry Clark, Vernon Childs, JohnDekock, Franklin Petry, and Ray Fry.The projects of this organization have benefitedthe town in many ways. The Commercial Clubwas instrumental along with other organizationsin starting the Scout Cabin and supported it financiallywith funds raised by its annual Chicken barb-quedinner until all its construction debts werepaid. For many years the club sponsored a Halloweenparty for the youngsters. Also, it was responsiblefor the first street signs placed aroundthe town. The members bought and maintainedthe decorations during the Christmas season untilin 1985, because of lack of manpower, the jobwas taken over by the Town.The club as an organization, and its membersas individuals, were instrumental in initiatingmany local improvements. The club still meetsregularly, mainly as a social club.AYLESWORTH CLUBLate in September, 1912, the women east oftown, in what is called Aylesworth, gathered atthe home of Mrs. Emry Dye to honor her with ababy shower. It was such an enjoyable event thatit was decided to meet at the Lillian Aylesworthhome two weeks later to make plans to form aclub. At that meeting Mrs. Sadie Aylesworth actedas chairman and officers were elected. Meetingswere held every two weeks at membershomes until 1923.That year a building used by the gravel roadmen,located on railroad property, was offered tothe club for $50.00. The women bought it andmoved it to a plot of land that was rented fromGus Johnson for a dollar a year. In 1927 an additionwas built on the north side for a kitchen bythe husbands. The club purchased the property in1960 and the clubhouse was completely rebuiltin 1970.Seventy-seven years later the AylesworthContinued on pageS!Hebron Charter Centennial

AYLESWORTH CLUB CONT.Continued from page 50Neighborhood Club is still active and holdingmeetings at members homes during the wintermonths & at the clubhouse on 705 West in thewarmer months. They meet on the first Thursdayof each month. Four yearly meetings are designatedcarry-in birthday luncheons. Games areenjoyed by all including any children attendingand prizes are awarded.The longtime honorary' members still attendingare: Edna Gilson, Ada Albertson, FrancesThatcher, Lora Bales and Lillian Graeber. Othermembers who are directly related to the originalcharter members are: Mary Jane Aylesworth,Beverly Hallberg, Edith (Gilson) Young, Cheryle(Aylesworth) Gratz and Dolores Aylesworth.Those holding longtime memberships are ElsieRampke, Ruth Babiak, Fern Martin and EdnidHefner. Newest members are Marjorie Madisonand Sally Hyre.Being established for so many years has developeda closeness among the members, sincemost live within an area of one to four miles fromthe clubhouse.It is the clubs wish they can continue on in thetradition of the founders and celebrate theirl00th anniversary in 2012.MODERN PRISCILLA SEWING CLUBAway back in 1937 two energetic young ladiesdecided they would like to organize a club, themain purpose to engage in the task of sewing fortheir families, mending and embroidering, etc.Of course there was a little visiting on the sidefor the members/too. Those two ladies were Mrs.Evelyn (Albertson) Henderson and Mrs. Louise(Young) Albertson, who were sisters-in-law.Louise is now deceased.In the fifty years that have passed since thattime many yards of thread have been sewn intobridal outfits, young matron's wardrobes, babyclothes, teen-age fads, articles for grandchildren,Christmas and birthday gifts, projects for churchbazaars and even some braided rugs were madefor the member's homes.The group met every two weeks and later metmonthly. Christmas and birthdays were celebratedwith special dinners. In the summer trips weremade to the beach which included the children.Other excursions included trips to Chicago totheatre parties. Overnight trips were made toNashville and Huntington, Indiana.The former club in town was called the "PriscillaClub" so the newly formed club was namedthe "Modern Priscilla Club" and later was justcalled the "Sewing Club". As many as twenty-sixwomen have been members at one time.There were no former rules to govern the club.A committee of two or three members made therules and plans needed. Only married womenwere asked to join. A fee of fifty cents was paidyearly, a practice that existed for many years untilfinally it was raised to one dollar.As port of the fortieth anniversary celebrationthe group traveled to Stevensville, Michigan andhod lunch at the Win Schuler restaurant.The club was in existence for fifty-two yearsand finally came to an end in 1989. The only membersleft at this time were Evelyn Henderson,Wilma Petry, Dorothy Hewitt and Harriet Kaldahl.THE HEBRON JUNIOR WOMENS CLUBThe Hebron Junior Womens Club was organizedin 1952 and became affiliated with the GeneralFederation of Womens Club in 1953. The club wasorganized and sponsored by Mrs. Viva Childs, anactive clubwoman for 25 years.The object of the club was the association ofyoung women for their mutual benefit, the homeand the community.The club met monthly, excluding July andAugust, usually at the K of P Hall or at a membershome. In later years they met at the Stage CoachInn. A monthly newsletter, the Projectile, wassent to all the members. Several members held10th District and State offices during its organization.During the 4th of July, members entered theparade with floats built by its members, served asparade chairman and donated cakes and pies andworked at the food booths.The club worked with other organizations intown on mutual projects; Chicken BBQ and CakeWalks for the Scout Cabin building Fund with theLions Club, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce,and American Legion Auxilary; annualHalloween party with Commercial Club which hadan attendance of over 300.Some of the more popular activities and fundraisers were Mother Daughter Banquets, StyleShows and Musicals. the Musical held in 1957 wascalled "Flapper Follies: with a roaring 20's theme.Some style shows featured a card party or featuredfashions from the past 1900-1940'sSome of the projects of the club were to provideContinued on page 52Hebron Charter Centennial Page 51

HEBRON JUNIOR WOMENS CLUB CONT.Continued from page 51supplies to patients in Psychiatric Units at PorterMemorial Hospital; adopted a ward at BeattyHospital and refreshments for parties, Christmasgifts and much needed toiletries. They served asroom mothers for Vale Day School for retardedchildren, bingo parties at the Porter CountyHome, birthday cakes for Christian Haven BoysHome and assisted with the March of Dimes canvassingduring "Mothers March" and participatedin a 15 mile "Walk for Mankind", recruiting twoBoy Scouts to walk. They were Matt Hren and PhilCooley.Club members sold nuts, candy and held manydifferent raffles, rummage sales and bake sales.Members made clothes for a "Velvet Doll" raffle,which any little girl would have traded her bracesfor.Another major recipient of the Junior womensClub endeavers was the Hebron Public library. Anewly remodeled Childrens room received newcarpeting and a round table with matching chairsfrom the Club. Members served on the libraryboard also.Playground equipment for Crest Knoll Subdivisionand park new the Scout Cabin was donatedby the Club.One of the most enjoyable annual meetingswas a Progressive dinner, with appetizers, salad,main course and dessert being served at differenthomes. This usually took about 3 hours and gavethe hostesses an opportunity to use their bestlinens, china and crystal. At times the hostesseswould use a particular theme and dress accordingly.Each year the club appointed a scrapbookchairman. The scrapbooks were judged at CountyDistrict and State Conventions. The Scrapbookwas then presented to the outgoing president asa pleasant reminder of their "year".Many interesting programs were given includingDrug Abuse, Womens' lib, Patriotism, Gardening,Ecology, Doll Making, World travels byindividual members and special projects.The first president was Mrs. Russell Franzmanin 1952-53. And when the club disbanded in 1972,Mrs. George Elsner was president.HEBRON BOY SCOUTSThe Hebron Boy Scout troop was establishedsometime just before 1918. Under their firstPage 52Scoutmaster, Tom Scott, a 7th and 8th gradeteacher, the boys held their meetings at the oldHigh School on Adams St. The troop had 32 boys,divided into 4 groups according to age. Imitatingsoldiers, they trained in military drill, usingbroom handles. They also learned first aid andother skills that would be helpful should the boysbe called to war. The Scouts' uniforms weremodeled on that of the American soldier; theyconsisted of leggings, boots, and wool campaignhats.New boys were intiated at age 12. As two localmen, Ira Fry and Martin Fisher recall, they couldhardly wait to reach that age. According to SamCooley the initiation "ceremony" was quite differentthan today's. An initiate was set into a "hotseat", a chair with some water in it, to which anelectric charge was added.The boys also wrote letters to Art Marsden, aHebronite serving in France during the first WorldWar.Sometime in the 1920's the troop died out, butwas revived and reorganized as Troop 35 in 1929.The two most active leaders during this time wereArt Marsden, Scoutmaster, and louis Alyea, bothof whom were members of American legionWilson Post 190, which sponsored the troop. Activitiescentered around camping, hiking and communityservice. Campouts were held at variouslocations, including Treatemus Mill, along theKankakee River, or at the dunes of lake Michigan.Field trips taken included one to the World'sFair in Chicago in 1934 and 1935. There were alsotrips to Culver Military Academy for rifle meets.In the late 1940's the troop was renamed No.26. harry Stockman, a former member of Troop35 under Art Marsden, became the Scoutmaster.He succeeded Franklin Petry, who had servedsince the mid 1930's, and Neil Hough.During his service as Scoutmaster, Stockmanand other supporters of the Boy Scouts built theScout Cabin.In 1948, a regional camp for Scouts, CampTopenebe, was founded. Troop 26 had the honorof being the first to plant pine seedlings at thecamp, hauled by Mr. Hough in his station wagon.Sponsor at this time for the Troop was theHebron Commercial Club, which served in thiscapacity until 1983, when sponsorship was turnedover to the Jaycees.In 1965, the regional No.9 was added to 26 toform the present Troop No. 926. Further organizationalchanges: Troop No. 926 became a memberof the Northern Indiana Council in 1973,which had been created by the merger of theContinued on page 53Hebron Charter Centennial

HEBRON BOY SCOUTS CONT.Continued from page 52Michigan City Potowatami Council with that ofSouth Bend.Today, the Troop has about 24 boys, who participatein programs of camping, community serviceand other activities. Don Ensign has beenScoutmaster since 1986, when he reorganized thetroop.CUB SCOUTSThe Hebron Cub Scout Pack No. 926 was startedin 1954 and is celebrating its 35th continuousyear. It is a member of the Northwest IndianaCouncil of Boy Scouts and the National Organizationof Scouting. The original sponsor was theHebron's Lions Club. It was then sponsored by theAmerican Legion Post No. 190 and is now sponsoredby the Hebron's Lions Club. The boys are dividedinto dens according to their school gradeand meet once a week. Once a month there is ageneral meeting of all the dens where the boysare recognized for their individual achievements.All boys in the 2nd thru 5th grades are invited tojoin. A few years ago, Cub Scouting started a neworganization for 1st graders and an adult partnercalled "Tiger Cubs". They meet once a month asa group and their monthly activities are gearedaround the Tiger Cub Motto, "Search, Discoverand Share". The Tigers are invited to the monthlypack meetings and all other pack events. TheHebron Cub Scout Pack No. 926 had 46 boys thisyear.GIRL SCOUTSThe Girl Scouts, which belongs to the nationalorganization, have been active in Hebron andBoone Township since the latter part of the 20's.For many years the meetings of the group wereheld in the basement of the Hebron Library, andin the homes of the different leaders, but in 1956the girls were invited to use the Scout Cabin.The Girl Scouts have a bigger troop as they enterthe 1990's. There are now over 150 girls involvedwith the scouting program. Six years ago,the Girl Scouts added a new program called theDaisys. The Daisys consists of girls entering intokindergarden. 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade Brownie Troop,and also a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Junior troop, a7th and 8th grade Cadette Troop and also a 11 thand 12th grade Senior troop. For the last fiveyears Hebron has been at the top in registeringgirls for the Council, no small acheivement for asmall town.Over the years, they have done quite a fewthings: Pancake breakfasts, Father-DaughterDances, Father-Daughter Bowling, Mother­Daughter Teas, a Style Show, a Spaghetti Supperto raise money to participate in the parade inChicago.The biggest event for the Girl Scouts is marchingin the parade in Chicago. They are also involvedwith bloodmobile, collecting toys and food forthe needy, Christmas caroling, studying way~ tohelp our environment around us, having HalloweenParties, hayrides, Christmas play days, GirlScout Week, building a float for the 4th of JulyParade, going to day camp at Meadowbrook andhaving neighborhood encampments at Red Mill.Occasionally compiling a cookbook gives thetroop means to carry out many of their projects.Girl Scouting is alive and well in Hebron,thanks to the girls and adults who live by the GirlScout promise and laws.SCOUT CABIN205 Adams StreetIn August of 1948, the scout cabin was constructed.The property was given to Hebron for apark by the Sigler family. The family made restrictionson the limitations of the buildings onthe property, care and upkeep, allowing onlywide rubber tire wagons in the park. The part atone time was surrounded by large wooden postswith iron rings in them for teams, wagons andbuggies.The only fountain in the town sat at this siteand so many people were not happy when thisfountain built in 1914 by Clifton Hobbs was torndown.The fireplace was built first before the cabin,even though the carpenters said it could not bedone that way. In panneling the walls they came'/3 short of having enough knotty pine, so thesouth end of the cobin was finished in cherrywood. Those who had a part in constructing thecabin were Harry Stockman, Craig Stevens,Chuck Fry and Russell Hoagland. After constructionbegan, the project was stopped because theyhad not gotten permission to build, so after a tripto the Town Board, construction began.The financing for the cabin came from manydonations and fund raising projects. But the majorityof the money came from a loan by LouisAlyea from the Donald Alyea Fund which waslater repaid by the Commercial Club.In October 1956, a committee was formed ofContinued on page 54Hebron Charter Centennial Page 53

Continued from page 53SCOUT CABIN CONY.Dave Parent, Louis Alyea, Mary Powers, DaleKnarr, Ed Klemz and Darlene Bradley to designan 16x30 addition on the north end of the cabin;In April of 1956, Louis Alyea made an out of thepocket loan of $2000.00 to help pay the bills todate and keep the project going. This was laterrepaid by having Chicken BBQ's and other funraisers put on by the Commercial Club.In 1957 the scouts placed bricks at the entranceto the building. These bricks came from the oldschool house which at one time stood across thestreet from the scout cabin.In May of 1977 a fire broke out in the kitchenarea in the north west part of the cabin. Repairswere done by the Les Osburn Construction Company,Wilfong builders, Country Side Builders andlocal help.In September of 1989, the park where the scoutcabin sits was renamed after Louis Alyea and isto be known as the "Louis Alyea Memorial Park".A ceremony was held with the children of Louispresent and a dedication ceremony was held forthis worthy man.HEBRON LITTLE LEAGUEIn 1989 Hebron became a sanctioned LittleLeague for the first time, but summer baseballhas been in Hebron for many years. Previouslythe Hebron Summer Recreation Program organizedbaseball and softball. It was the hard workand dedication of the individuals that made theprogram what it is today.The Hebron Little League is a non-profit organizationthat takes year around planning in orderto provide the children an opportunity to have funplaying baseball or softball during the summermonths; to learn the fundamentals of baseball orsoftball, to cultivate the talents of each child; andto experience playing ball in an atmosphere ofminor competition and good sportsmanship.­In 1990 the organization will serve 382 childrenconsisting of 29 teams, 17 boy teams and 12 girlteams. The boys and girls participating will rangein ages of 6 to 15, with four levels of play, T-ball,minors, majors and seniors.With the business sponsoring these teams andthe support and cooperation of those who give somuch of their time to this organization the summerprogram will continue for many years forthe youth of Hebron.President-Dave Peeler, Girls Little League SoftballVice President-Pam Dailey, Boys LittleLeague Vice President-Ed Hamilton, Girls SeniorLeague Softball Vice President-Bill Spargo, BoysSenior League Vice President-Mike Toosevich,Secretary-Diane Karshner, Treasurer-MikeVandercar, Player Agent-Ed Lonstreth, Umpirein-Chief-PeteMartinez, Fred Siminski.Page 54Hebron Charter Centennial

MEMORIES...HEBRON SERVICES IN 1880---------...,Hebron in 1880 may have been a small communitybut is was certainly very self-sufficient.Like other small towns of that time, a "smalltown" did not necessarily have a shortage of servicesor businesses. In fact, many larger citiestoday probably do not offer the variety of businessesthat were available in Hebron and othertowns 100 years ago. .In Hebron, a roster of businesses, professionsand services in 1880 would include:One four-room schoolhouseFive churchesFour blacksmith shops with two forges eachTwo wagon shopsOne carpenter shopFour general storesTwo grocery storesTwo drug storesTwo hardware storesTwo butcher shopsThree barber shopsTwo hotelsFive doctorsTwo shoemakersTwo tinsmithsOne lumberyardTwo grain warehousesTwo hay barns with pressesTwo saloonsOne bakeryOne restaurantOne brickyardOne tile millOne grist and saw millTwo livery stablesThree milliner shopsThree dressmaker shopsOne cooper shopOne veterinarianOne broom makerOne tailorFive hay press gangs-----------HEBRON SERVICES IN 1990---------:----,A roster of business, professions and services for1990 are:1 Resale shop1 Mobile Home Park 1 Post office3 Subdivisions2 Antique dealers11 Churches2 Refinishing furniture shops1 Grocery Store1 Bowling alley3 Restaurants2 Car washes1 School1 Travel agency1 Appliance Store2 Doctors4 Fast Food Stores3 Lawyers1 Variety Store1 Truck hauling2 Barbershops1 Industrial park3 Insurance Companies 54 Apartments3 Tax Services1 Drug store1 Small engine service 1 Dress shop2 Craft & Art stores 2 Taverns2 Automotive services 3 Gas stations1 C B sales2 Hardwares1 Excavating2 Video stores1 Landscaping Co.2 Florist1 Telephone Co.5 Beauty shops1 Shopper1 Newspaper2 Realties1 Water softner service3 Used car services5 Automotive repairs3 Machine-tool sales3 Banks1 Laundermat1 Liquor store1 Funeral home2 Photography shops1 Farm impliment4 Construction contractors1 TV service1 Trucking firm2 Optometrist2 Dentists2 Auctioneer2 Oil distributorsHebron Charter Centennial Page 55

TODAY'S NEWSMAKERSSusan graduated from Hebron High School in1977. Her honors:Miss Indiana Teenager-1976 (Miss Photogenic)3rd runner up to Miss Teen USA-1976Indiana's All American Girl-1978Purdue Grand Prix Queen-1979; Also on cover ofPurdue calendar-1980Miss Indiana-1980Contestant in Miss USA Pageant-1980Guest of Korean Government to Seoul Korea toMiss Universe Pageant-1980Indiana Rose Queen-19822nd Runner up to Mrs. Indiana (also Mrs. Photogenic& Congeniality)SUSAN OSBY (BRYCHELL)She was recently chosen by Miss Universe, Inc.to independently produce the Miss Indiana TeenUSA Pageant, which is the Official Preliminary tothe nationally televised Miss Teen USA Pageant.Along with producing the pageant, which is heldin Indianapolis, she is responsible for completelygrooming the Indiana representative for the nationalcompetition and traveling with her.Susan is married to Richard Brychell, Presidentof Pharma-Card, Inc. and lives in Valparaiso.Page 56Hebron Charter Centennial

-- ----=.T..=....::OD:..:...:A:..:.....Y'.=....s~NEWSMAKr-E_R_S --........JOHN SCHROEDERJohn Schroeder (June 1990 graduate) has acceptedan appointment to the U.S. Air ForceAcademy. John is the son of Paul and SharonSchroeder of 208 W. Sigler, Hebron.RANDY KOMISARCIKRandy graduated from Hebron High School in1986.Randy started body building in 1980 at the ageof 12. He entered his first contest at age 15. Hishonors:3rd place--Smos Body Building Contest 19831st place--Mr. Teenage South Bend, short class19841st place--Jr. Mid-West 19851st place--Mr. Teenage, South Bend, over-all 19861st place--Mr. Teenage Indiana 19872nd place--Teenage America 1987Indiana AAU President's Award--TeenagePhysique 1987In 1991 Randy plans to enter the Jr. Americaand Mr. Indiana contests.Presently Randy works for the Hebron PoliceDepartment as a patrolman.John's high academic achievements are shownby his straight A average throughout high school,selection to the National Honor Society, and hisinvolvement to the National Honor Society, andhis involvement on the Indiana Teams for AcademicCompetition, the Hoosier Academic Spellbowland the Hoosier Academic Superbowl. Hewas in cross country and basketball.He exhibited leadership as Student Body Presidentat Hebron High School in 1988-1989, and asan officer in the following organizations: ScienceClub, Spanish Club, and United Methodist youth.He was selected as a delegate to the HughO'Brien Youth Foundation in 1988 and as a JuniorCounselor the next year. John participated intrack, cross country and basketball for four yearseach and was all conference in the 1988 and 1989cross country teams that qualified for semistate.He was the point guard on the 1989-90 basketballteam that finished 24-1 and won the sectionals.He is an outstanding member of our community.Hebron Charter CentennialPageS?

TODAY'S NEWSMAKERSHERB ELLENSONHerb Ellenson entered his first corn huskingcontest in 1931. Then twenty-two years old, livingon a farm in Boone Township, south of the Aylesworthelevator, he competed against eight otherPorter County farmers.The first contest he won was in 1934. ThisPorter County contest was held on a farm just onehalf mile from his own home. Only the sixteenhighest Indiana scores were allowed in the statecompetition at that time, so no one from PorterCounty was entered.In 1938 Ellenson moved to Lake County, stillwith a Hebron address on Highway 2, and wonthe first sanctioned corn husking contest everheld in Lake County. He advanced to the statecontest and finished in sixth place.Contests were discontinued in 1941 because ofWorld War II. However, interest in the sport ofhand corn husking was revived just prior to 1978by the newly-organized National CornhuskersAssociation.A newspaper clipping sent to Ellenson by aPage 58friend revived his personal interest. In October of1987, Herb competed in the Indiana/Ohio contestheld in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. His class was theGolden Agers (men over seventy-five). Ellensonwon the spot as Indiana's champion and advanc~ed to the Nationals in Marshall, Missouri. Heattended this meet with several friends and finishedfourth in the national competition.In 1988 at Hagerstown, Indiana, Ellenson againwon the Indiana Golden Agers competition, ad·vancing to the National contest held in Fairview,Illinois. Herb became National Corn HuskingChampion on October 23, 1988.October, 1989, found Ellenson defending hisstate title at North Manchester, Indiana, and winningagain as Iniana State Champion. He thencompeted in the National contest at Brandon,South Dakota, on October 22, finishing as firstrunner-up to a contestant from Iowa. This occurredjust one month after Herb celebrated hiseightieth birthday.Hebron Charter Centennial

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HISTORY COMMITTEEBack row: John Bryant, Jr. Terry Bailey, Corliss FedornackWilfred Wagner, Charles Stineburg.Front row: Alice Komisarcik, Donna (Wagner) Taber, MaryDeYoung, Marie Stineburg, Marcella Mason.Not pictured: Bill Mullins and A. Koby.STEERING COMMITTEEBack row: Bob Mason, William Kaczmarski, MiltonSchroader, Wilfred Wagner, John Spinks, Mary DeYoungCorliss Fedornock, Donald Brawner.Front row: Alice Komisarcik, Donna (Wagner) Taber,Marcella Mason, Evelyn Wilson, Don Ensign, Fred Siminski.Not pictured: Marv Tanner, Butch Klemz & Norma Hullihan.BIBLIOGRAPHYSources used in the compilation of this book- A Biographical History of Porter County, IN, 1976 -Photos submitted by:-History of Hebron & Boone Township, 1936 John Bryant Donna (Wagner) Taber-History of Hebron & Boone Township, 1936-1976 Chuck Stineburg Marcella Mason-Porter County HeraldCorliss FedornockAlso stories and memories of numerous Contemporary photos taken by Terry BaileyHebronites.-Cover Design by Joe BeierFor future researchers who will write the nextbook· the working papers of the Charter CentennialHistory Committee have been preserved andcan be found at the Stagecoach Inn.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 61

HEBRON'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE1. Margaret Ross home404 North Jefferson2.404 North Main3.520 South Mainbuilt in 1876Page 62Hebron Charter Centennial

4. 423 South Main5. 104 West Churchold Sigler Home6. D.J. Auto Clinic & Gas StopS.E. corner, Main Siglermural painted by HHS Art Classin the early 1970's.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 63

7. Old Applegate homeS.E. corner of Alyea & Jefferson8. Wm. Antrim home307 West Casey9.420 South MainPage 64Hebron Charter Centennial

10. Steinke Funeral HomeCorner of 231 and Washington11. 309 Jefferson"The Purple House"12. N.E. corner of Church & Adamsbuilt by Vernon ChildsHebron Charter Centennial Page 65

13. United Methodist Church Parsonage305 West Siglerbuilt in 1915This was taken about 1887-1890 after home was built. Home of Merritt Conner Bryant and his wife Effie Wilson Bryant,who is standing in front of home. Is located at 423 S. Main.Page 66Hebron Charter Centennial

Old Presbyterian Parsonage, at 106 Jefferson.Formerly the M.E. Dinsmore home, S.W. corner South & Adams.Hebron Charter CentennialPage 67

"Little" Presbyterian Church, altered to the former AltaWilson home. This is located at the corner of Church &Church &Adams, 108 S. Adams.Mr. & Mrs. Peter Morrow & son, Monte and Mr. & Mrs. James Carson. The James Carson home, 105 W. Church Street, inthe early 1900's. Home was remodeled and lived in by Mr. & Mrs. Glen Norton.Page 68Hebron Charter Centennial

PICTORIAL LONG AGOMARGARET BRYANT-BLACKSTONEMargaret Bryant-Blackstone, daughter of Simeon Elizabeth(McCauley) Bryant, the first white child born in Boone Twp.,April 16, 1837 and the third of seven children, six of whomwere born in a log cabin 13,4 miles south of Hebron. Shemarried Dr. John King Blackstone, February 11, 1858. Fivechildren were born, one dying in infancy.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 69

SIMEON BRYANT HOUSESouth St. Rd. 2, between 900 S. and 1000 S. now leveled,DAR marker now at this site.This second marker, on same site, indicates "Huakiki" orold "'ndian Town."Page 70Hebron Charter Centennial

THE ROSS HOMEDistruction of the 1917 Tornado-North Jefferson-The Ross Home in back ground now 404 N. Jefferson.BATES HOTElDamage to the Bates Hotel (now Heritage Inn) from the 1917 Tornado.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 71

LAST LOG HOUSElog cabin pictured abouve in front of local brickyard was the last one in Hebron to be torn down. Before removal in1940's the cabin was used as workshop and as children's play area. It was originally the Methodist Church, Miss Folsomsaid. ttlis was in the area near 514 S. Main.OLD CRAWFORD HOMEHouse known as the Old Crawford Home, at 404 N. Main. This picture shows the destruction from the 1917 tornado.Page 72Hebron Charter Centennial

:J:s­o:::ln5::1lḌ.nlD::::li::::l::::l2:"1:1QcolD-...IWTHE OPERA HOUSEThe Opera House--Main Street Auto Sales now located at this spot. Northwest corner of Alyea & Main Street.

Mr. David Wilson and 3 of 20 Clydsdale Horses imported from Scotland.Picture taken in front of Bryant, Dowd & Co. General Store,now the Amodeo Floral Warehouse, 103 N. Main.Page 74Migrants passing through town, heading east on Rt. 8--early 1900's.Hebron Charter Centennial

::I:(l)., 0­o:;,()o .,~(l)-.,()(1):l(1) -:l:lQ""ClQPHARMACYShown (in white shirt) Alden (Dinger) Blood, attending the duties of a clerk in the family pharmacy, along with hislO father (in front of the heating stove, right). Dr. R.P. Blood. The doctor had offices upstairs and also operated the drug(1)store for years, assisted by his son, Alden. Notice the soda bar stools at the front right, a fixture in the drugstore during~ the late 1920's and early 1930's. The soda fountain was noted for its marvelous ice cream concoctions.

West side of Main Street, as it appeared in the late 1800's. The bonk building is at the extreme left (now the empty lotjust south of Amodeo's Florist Warehouse). Standing in front are William Fisher, his wife, and daughter, Ida.Page 76Main Street looking North, same location, 1990.Hebron Charter Centennial

Main Street looking south in the early 1900's.Main Street looking south in 1990.Hebron Charter CentennialPage 77

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':. - "~t:~--"""'''''''..~-",*--""'---"1913-Fire Station and Blacksmith Shop, Show Building, Millinery. Southwest Main Street. Area of 104 South Main was awood building containing Millinery Shop, and Dinsmore's Garage.1990-Same location. From left to right: Weimer's Auto Repair, Artisan Center, and Main St. Auto Parts.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 79

Before women received the right to vote, these suffragettes take the opportunity to gain community support. Phototaken at corner of Washington & Church Streets.The Dr. & Mrs. Ross Wilson home in the late 1800's, 103 E. Sigler.Page 80Hebron Charter Centennial

SENATOR WILLIAM BROWNWilliam Brown was born March 5, 1863, Eagle Creek Township, lake County, Indiana, of Scottish ancestry. Moved toHebron, Porter County. Attended common schools. He was a teacher, traveling salesman; drainage contractor, 1903;farmer, realtor; merchant, co-owner of Brown Brothers grocery and general merchandise store. Was a member of theHebron library Board.Became Senator in 1919 for Porter, Newton, Jasper, lake, Pulaski counties. Mr. Brown was admittedly an outstandingmember of the state legislature.He was one of the Fathers of the Dunes State Park, u Porter County great dune region in the north of the county whichwas selected as the location of a state park by the passage of a bill in the Indianan State legislature in the session of1923. The bill, a compromise generally satisfactorily to the citizens of lake and Porter Counties, was submitted to theState by Will Brown of Hebron, senator of lake and Porter Counties.On August 8, 1938, Senator William Brown was seriously injured in an automobile accident, and died August 18,1938,in Rensselaer, Indiana.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 81

HEBRON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONThe big celebration in the community is the 4th of July. For many years minor celebrations had been held, but in )952all club banded together to plan for one large event on the national holiday. It was estimated in 1974,10,000 peoplecame to see the fireworks and the days events.The agenda started with a parade at 10:00 up Main Street with as many as eighty entrees that are judged and awardedprizes. This was followed by the flag raising ceremony and the turtle derby at the school grounds.During the afternoon there were rides and games for kids, professtional entertainment, helicopter rides, baseballgames, a midway with food stands and game booths for all ages.Money raised from this project has been used to buy more equipment for the enlargement of the celebration, to builda large storage shed, to build the refreshment stand at the ball park, and to buy equipment for the Boone Township FireDepartment.Both men and women serve on the committees for the celebration.Pines III Apartments on south side of Boardwalk, completed Scene of the Country Square Plaza Shopping Center in 1990­in 1987.North Main Street.Page 82Hebron Charter Centennial

Outho~se at Depot. Chuck Steinburg and Cyril Fickle.This picture and cutline taken from the August 11, 1960 issue in the Porter County Herald Newspaper.The end of an era came to Hebron Monday night when Charles Stineburg, phil loomis, and C.H. Fickle removed aremnant of the past. Shown in the picture above, the men eliminated the last public outdoor toilet facilities in Hebron.The building, which was owned by Pennsylvania Railroad, was moved out to a farm and lake site northeast of town.Children parade south on Main Street, to promote Vacation Bible School, sponsored by Hebron Christian Church, 1952.Hebron Charter Centennial Page 83

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J. ROY CHILDS1880-1964lifetime ResidentGERTRUDE CHILDS WILSONlifetime ResidentMYRTLE GIDLEY CHILDS1881-196360 Year ResidentDONALD &DORIS WILSONBARBARA & RICHARD REEDCURTIS D. WILSONJ&0 LIQUOR108 N. MAIN ST.HEBRON, INDIANAWHAT'S NEW?CONSIGNMENT SHOPMICKI & FRANK BEAVER, OWNERS110 N. MAIN STREETHEBRON, INDIANATHE CENTURY OLD TOWN THAT'S STILL GROWING1990GLORIA'SHAIRITAGE ALOMen & Women's Hairstyling996-4661Gloria Plesac. Owner996-5501119 North Main(Downtown)Hebron, IndianaJIW1Main Street HardwarePhone: 996·2660Hebron, IN131 N. Main StreetMonday-Friday 8-8, Saturday 8-5 & Sunday 8-2"We Toke Pride in Your Satisfaction"Complete Auto & Truck RepairMulti-Mile TiresOJ's AUTO CLINICState Rd. 8 and 231Hebron, IN 46341Dave JungelsBusiness ProprietorShop (219) 996-2155Gas (219) 996-9085Page8Hebron Charter Centennial

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PORTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL814 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 465-4600Porter Memorial Hospital is a 353 bed acute care facility located in the heart of Porter County. Porter Memorial Hospital is totallycommitted to providing high quality patient care, medical education and community service.Services include complete Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatric, Neonatal Intensive Care, Intensive/Coronary Care, Cardiovascular(Open Heart) Surgical Care and Emergency and Trauma services. The hospital also offers complete professional support services.The hospital owns and operates four satellite facilities. An urgent care center, Westchester Convenience Center, in Chesterton, aMedical Surgical Center in Portage, the DeMone Medical Center in DeMotte, and a Mammography Clinic in Valparaiso.Porter Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and is licensed bytbe Indiana State Board of Health.EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: 465-4700 PMH-EMS AMBULANCE: 464-9661 or 926-6126PORTER MEMORIAL HOSPITALTHANK-YOU HEBRONPage 88w.s. Darley &Co.2000 Anson DriveMelrose Park, IL 60160-1087Hebron Charter Centennial

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MARION GALLOWAY, Owner Since 1940...4NAPA~~®*Serving the Hebron area since 1973.,'. ...... "'. ~.'.j ....\ .' ..• r ....:1'Our Selection And Service Will Make Your Gift Giving A PleasureMartinHJinde~~EWELER,INC.Jewelry • Watches • GiftsHebron Auto Su pply Corner of franklin (?J LincolnwBy - (219) 462-5931131 North MainP.O. Box 487Hebron, IN 46341-0487(219) 996-5211.Mon. - Thurs., 9:30-5:30 • Fri. 9:30-8:00 • Sat. 9:30-5:00We Accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express~,, '\, ..-'"",Complete Mechanical RepairForeign and DomesticWEIMER'SAUTOMOTIVEHeli-Arc Welding996-2251.~ FAMILY TRADITION OF QUALITY SINCE 1936""A FAMilY TRADITION OF QUALITY SINCE 1936"HEINOLD FEEDS, INC.P.O. BOX 377Kouts, Indiana 46347219-766-2234 IN104 S. Main St.LES WEIMER Hebron, IN 46341 Toll Free 800-223-4281Page90Hebron Charter Centennial

MAlNSTREE-TAUTO PARTS, INC.100 South Main StreetHebron, IN 463412 9·996·4900~------, ~~FOOD r,MARTOpen 7 Days A Week5 a.m.-ll p.m. M-S6:30 a.m.-ll p.m. SundaysRenting Video Tapes­Deli: Specials WeeklySelling Lottery TicketsCharge it The Easy WayWith Unocal Creditor MasterCard-Visa-Discover[B~EALlOR'MeCal 's Real EstateAppraisals - Home / Farm / CommercialWarren MeCa IBrokerlIFA Designated AppraiserLIFE, HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS.J~PIOfISSIOIIAl"_.IKIAGIIITOsburn Insurance Agency, Inc.MARY OSBURNBUS: (219) 996-4810RES: (219) 996-4809 54 Park Place DriveFAX: (219) 996-4820 Hebron, IN 46341PHONE (219) 696·7708322 E. COMMERCIAL AVENUElOWEll, INDIANA 46356Hebron Charter Centennial Page 91

CONGRAT LATIONS HEBRONON YOURCHARTER CENTENNIALTheMaurice MasonFamilyWas the Owner and Publisher of thePORTECOUNTY HERALD(The Only Newspaper in the World dedicated to Hebron, Indiana)FOR NEARLYTHIRTY-TWO YEARSWe are proud and honored to have been an integral partof the growth of this great town.And, we are deeply grateful for the tremendous supportof the people of this wonderful com munity.Page 92JlJa«d2c 1p/~~"Maurice and Catherine MasonMARCELLA MASON-~~CYNTHIA (MASON) KIMMEL1/~./?}c?k!7LROBERT MASONSTEVE KIMMEL1tuiJj.fl-~ '){Vrn~ ~ j-r-~'h 'T­HEATHER KIMMELBRENT KIMMELHebron Charter Centennial

In operation since 1939, and ranked among the top 100 of1300 independenttelephone companies across the country, is proud to joinHebron in celebrating 100 years ofprogress.Northwestern IndianaTelephone Company1'-.11_~Ic:We believe that progress takes commitment, the kind of commitment that has held thiscommunity together for 100 years. We too, feel this commitment! When you call upon NITCOfor service you are calling on people who live in and around your community. We understandour customers needs. That's why when you hear about;"COMMUNICATIONS BACKED BY COMMITMENT, IIthat's a statement we believe in, that's a statement we live by, that'sNorthwestern Indiana Telephone CompanyHebron Charter Centennial Page 93

Congratula ionsHEBRONfromPETRY, FITZGERALD &SHANAHAN

SELF-SERVICE DIESELCONVENIENCE FOOD STORE1·65 &Rt. 2 219-696-7010HEBRON, INDIANA 219-696-0670Phone Hebron 996-3511"Your Family Hair Care Salon"HEBRON AUTOHAUSROSA'S HAIR DESIGNSGel &NailsUsed Cars, Trucks & Vans(219) 996-2411Wed. thru Sat.withThurs. & Fri. Evenings103 W. SiglerHebron, IN 46341NICK ABBOTTOwner609 S. Main St.Hebron, IN 46341(219) 996-7784Hebron Charter Centennial Page 95

CONGRATULATIONSHEBRONON YOURCE TEN IAL Y AChen T~Sun, M.D.Donald Roberts; D. .S.Page 96Hebron Charter Centennial

CONGRATULATIONS HEBRONJOHN MORROW & BROS.1082 SOUTH, STATE ROAD 231HEBRON, IN 46341~ Jerry'sBody Shop"Complete Auto Rebuilding & Refinishing"24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICEJERRY WILSONR12&231Hebron, IN 46341PHONESDays(219)996·5121Nights (219) 996·4720,q~q~V::"'.P.~ "'01'....i'IIattU' 0,,­i?( ~1iiii :~\\fEEDS' c: 18~ ~~~ ~~~p

In The Hiilside Shopping CenterComfortable FurnitureJ&HTIRE&AUTO SERVICEServing the people ofHebron 20 years.Furniture and Re-UpholsteryEstablished in 1970 by Harry Brown & Jim SteffelPurchased by Lee Meiss in 1981527 N. Halleck St.WALTER J. ROORDA P.O. Box 50DeMotte, IN 46310Phone 219/987-2623Featuring several brands of Tires and offeringAlignment-Wheel balance-BrakesTune Up-Exhaust-Shock Absorberslocated on U.S. Hwy 231996-2611CONGRATULA ONSTown of HEBRON Inc.100 YearsHEBRONPage 98Hebron Charter Centennial

"""~...."""~....""" ~....arti's PaceatRamsey's Landing996-3363...,..~...."""~....""" ~....KENEDY BROS.EXCAVATING, INC.BasementsCrawl SpacesDON KENNEDY900 SouthP.o. Box 441HEBRON, IN 46341-0441PH. 219-996-4152Septic SystemsSewer linesWater linesTOM KENNEDYCONGRATULATIONSHEBRONINGRAM OIL COMPANYMOBIL OIL PRODUCTSDuane Ingram, Owner996-2600To capture those"Moments to Remember"call Terry Baileyat 996-3862My prints are guaranteed for a lifetimeBAILEYPHOTOGRAPHY206 N. JeffersonHebron, IN 46341Hebron Charter CentennialPage 99

==K THEEDWARD A. KIRKC MPANIESCorporate Offices3313 East 83rd Place Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 942-0044FAX (219) 942-0506CONGRATULATIONSHEB ONBricker's Barber Shop44 Years in Hebron996-6861 103 W. SiglerCONGRATULA IONSMarie's Beauty Shoppe211 W. Bates1939·1990 Hebron, IN 46341ecky's ~Wedding SpecialitiesFRESH & SILK FLOWERSWEDDING & ALL OCCASION CAKES693 W. 900 S. REBECCA KELLERHEBRON, IN 46341 (219) 996-4093BALESSALES & SERVICE912 s. st. Rd. 2P.O. Box 424Hebron. IN 46341(219) 996-2742•[~I-i~ IIIQthCacleCMarie Stineburg 996-2552• SERVICE & REPAIR ALL MAKES OF EQUIPMENT• PARTS & SERVICE• CUB CADET LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENTPage 100Hebron Charter Centennial

CONGRATULATIONS HEBRONA Community of Family and Friends!Steinke Funeral Homes"Our Families Helping Yours"Steinke Funeral Home Todd-Steinke Funeral Home Steinke Funeral Home Steinke Funeral Home403 N. Front St. 621 Halleck St. 303 N. Washington Sf. K.V. Chapel, SR 10&CR400WRensselaer, IN 47978 DeMotte, IN 46310 Hebron, IN 46341 Wheatfield, IN 46392(219) 866-5151 (219) 987-2323 (219) 996-2821 (219) 956-4211CARGILL, INC.P.O. Box 430Kouts, Indiana 46347766-3451CARGILL, INC.812 S. 250 w.Hebron, Indiana 46341996-2500*Grain *Feed *Seed *Fertilizer *Chemicals*"CONGRATULATIONS HEBRON"THE CELEBRATION BEGINSHebron Carter Centennial Page 101

WENDELL S. THURISER, J ., OWNERP.o. BOX 303124 NORTH MAIN STREETHEBRON, INDIANA 46341TELEPHONE (219) 996-3031For Year-Round ServiceDistrict Office:208 E. LincolnwayValparaiso, IN 46383(219) 462-4921H&R BLOCK®Page 102COUNTRY-SIDEBUILDERS751 W. 900 S.Hebron, IN 46341996-3575The people who do it right.CONGRATULATIONS HEBRONON YOUR CHARTER CENTENNIAL_Ben franklin.Belllrllllilill StoresRONDOl VARIETY INC.814 Co. Sq. PlazaHebron, IN 46341(219) 996-5757313 N. Halleck St.DeMotte, IN 46310(219) 987-5757Hebron Charter Centennial

PATl'S MARKET, INC.800 Country Square PlazaHebron, India 046341996-2241HAPPY OOth BIRTHDAYHEBROFROM ALL OF US AT PATZ'SWESTERN UN ION SERVICELOTTERY SALESHebron Charter Centennial Page 103

OUTHP.O. BOX 486Hebron, IndianaMLS 219-988-4257COUNTYAppraisalsServices Available:Property Management\Relocation ServiceBROKERBurl JudyREALTORSA FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE COMPANY... ~~_ L -1lII1I1I1fiF;~~~~~e~~THE DEERFIELD3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths2256 Total Heated Square FeetNOW OFFERSCHOOSE FROM 4 WAYS TO BUILD:1) LOG PACKAGE: You purchase logs,accessories, ceiling beams, girders, porchposts, porch beams, ,porch rafters, windows,grilles, screens, and exterior doors, Build ityourself and save'Page 104For more information on BrentwoodLog Homes Call:219-988-4257219-996-3994219-464-4266....M._......... •••• _.._----­BRENTWOODBRENlWOaJ LOO l-UMES, INC.2) DRY-IN: We er~t the log walls, sub flooring,rafters, 4" x 8" ceiling beams, ·roof deck, loadbearing stud walls, porches, exterior doors,'.vindows, and gable ends. You provide thefoundation, shingles, and fireplace.3) llJRN-KEY: You furnish the lot, tell us whatyou want, arrange your financing, and webuild the entire home and turn the keys overto you when completed. All of this is done ata reasonable square foot price (Available inlimited areas).4) VARIATION: You tell us wha~ you want us todo, and you do the rest.Hebron Charter Centennial

COMPLETEAuto BodyTOLLEY'SCarburetor &Ignition Service, Inc.Tune-ups, Shocks, Brakes, & Service.....--~Engine Rebuilding~Domestic Autos OnlyElectronic Fuel Injection124 N. Main St. Hebron, IN 46341·0476P.O. Box 476 (219) 996·6160 614 S. Main Phone:Hebron, IN 46341219-996-6554IA SeasonsVacation CenterP.O. Box 815305 W. Casey St.Hebron, IN 46341Office Phone219/996-51 ()()ROBERT F. MORETHAgentSTATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES305 WEST CASEY-POST OFFICE BOX 815HEBRON, IN 46341STATE FARMAOFF.: (219) 996-5200(219) 988-2424RES.: (219)988-2244INSURANCE@HAPPY IOOthAuthorized Rep.For ~ ....SOLAR ~~~~ADDITIONS, Inc."For Living. For Growing. and Energy"Midwest Solar AdditionsPhone:LINDA & PATRICK WALLACE (219) 996.7214837 S. 800 W.• Hebron, IN 46341~ WILTFANGBUILDERS INC.110 West Wilson StreetHebron, IN 46341NEW HOMESREMODELINGDAVE WllTFANG-PresidentHebron Charter CentennialQ =..s w--.v~~PHONE: 996-7131RES.: 996-7314HOUSE OF WHEELSQUALITY PRE-DRIVEN CARS & TRUCKS124 N. MAIN ST.P.O. 438HEBRON, IN 46341 219-996-6149HAPPY IOOth"DON'T CUSS, CAll GUS"Able Tool & Die, Inc.Phone 219-996-2371616 S. Main St. GUS SCHWANKEHEBRON, IN 46341PresidentPage 105

Sowards-Fisel, Inc.Lynn Fisel, C.P.A.123 N. Main StreetHebron, I 46341996-3500Compliments of:HEBRON, INDIANAHOURSTELEPHONMON-FRI 8 a.m.-9 p.m.SAT 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 996 2900SUN & HOl 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ­**HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEBRON**Smile!****4- tar VideoCountry Square PlazaHebron, IN 46341Store Hours:Mon.-Thurs. - 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 996-2489Fri. & Sat. - 10 a.m.-l0 p.m.Sun. Noon - 8 p.m.Happy Birthday Hebron!HAPPY BIRTHDAYWineland Tax ServiceTax ConsultantNotary Public603 East Sigler St.Hebron, IN 46341Marjorie Wineland996-5161(Est. 1970)Smile Hebron: It's your BirthdayMichael C. Tavenner, Jr., D.D.S.56 Park Place DriveHebron, INTotal Fanlily DentistryPage 106I996-3311Hebron Carter Centennial

HAPPY BIRTHDAYHEBRON100 Years and Still Growing....----your Town Council--~Milton "Bud" SchroaderRichard "Dick" BellFred M. Siminskilaurie l. Fry-Clerk Treasurer• HEATING• AIR CONDITIONING• REFRIGERATION• SHEET METAL WORKRaJw~:~rtFREE .ESTIMATES996·4439785 S 400 W HEBRON.'~ aiR comFoRti!.J CORPoRation575 W. 84th DriveMerrillville, IN 46410(219) 769·8970Offers you... --------------------------.• Air Conditioning • Ventilation • Industrial Sheet Metal• Process Piping • Heating Maintenance Contracts• Refrigeration • Design/Build • Emergency ServiceServing Your Industrial andCommercial Needs Since1935Hebron Charter Centennial Page 107

Compliments of11RUSS' PRINT SHOP..THE HEBROoNeADVERTISE(219) 996-3142P.o. BOX 2 - HEBRON~DHn.._co.&INC.IIQUALITY BUILTTO LASTII.--.-c:.>,'~Farm Fans, Inc.Superior Mfg. Co.G.S.1.Screw ConveyorWestfield IndustriesSweet Mfg.MEL SCHUlnSalesmanDENNIS STEINHIlBERSalesman714 West State Road 2- Hebron, In 46341PHON E 219-996-4500HoneyvilleKongskilde~.David Mfg. Co.D.M.1.Mix-MillChantlandAmerica's TOTAL HARDWARE® Store~outhC untyRoger and Donna Burkholder: Owners826N. MainHebron, IN 46341219-996-6006We Deliver407 South Main StreetHebron INHours:Mon. - Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.'Sunday 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 996-2424Page 108Hebron Charter Centennial

Serving the Community since 1972Landscaping/ Maintenance IncHEBRON, IN 46341IBREALTOR• DESIGN• INSTALLATION• MAINTENANCE219-996-7992CONGRATULATIONSHEBRONOn Your 100th BirthdayFrom108 South Main StreetHebron, Indiana 46341996-6032HAPPY 100 hBIRTHDAY FromD!!'!!!~S816 COUNTRY SQUARE HEBRON, INDIANA 46341(219) 996-5800Mon-Wed - 7 to 9Thur-Sat - 7 to 10Sun - 7 to 9HEBRON PARKS DE T.Don, Thorn, Iris, MikeFAMILY RESTAURANT490 S. COLLEGE AVENUERENSSELAER, INDIANA 47978(219) 866·7153Hebron Charter Centennial Page 109

J JOBBOX40 FT STORAGE TRAILERSCONTAINERS &OOFFICESRENT OR BUYLOW RATESBBEXCELLENT GROUNDLEVEL STORAGEON YOUR SITEOXTMSERVING NORTHERNINDIANAPLEASE CALL1-800-237-9674DI.(IEGliDE TRAILER lE ....S1NG CORPQRATlO""The ValueDifference.Excellent productsand great people.~~FOCFARMfRSINSURANCfGROUPt~-~-615 N. MainHebron, Indiana 46341~BANKFARMERSINSURANCEGROUPTed PankiewiclAgentBus. (219) 996-4633Res. (219) 988-4655Auto Fire Life CommercialCONGRATULATIONHEBROSARKEY ELECTRIClicensed BondedInsuredRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALPHONE P.O. Box 645219-996-6227 Hebron, IN 46341Page 110Hebron Charter Centennial

SERVING YOUR FAMILYFOR GENERATIONSII(. iI =r=­ -S/N([ ·1889 fiRST NA TlONAL BANI'i Of V4LPrlKHSOPRIDE IN SERVICE.DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCEFIRST NATIONAL BANKVALPARAISO• VALPARAISO• PORTAGE• CHESTERTON• HEBRON• KOUTSHebron Charter Centennial Page 111

WHOSURA.sSOC\A"TES, \NC.6917 Hohman AvenueHammond, IN 46324rDAN'SHEBRO FLORISTDAN SMITH105 W. Sigler St.Owner Hebron, IN 46341(219) 931-2472 PHONE: 219-996-2131For the Personal Touchin Promotion Specialties* RESIDENTIAL * COMMERCIAL * INDUSTRIALHEBRON PLUMBING&HEATING--: ,'1l352 S. 700 W. ~"],~} Tom HarrisonKEN & DORIS PATlCONNIERONCRAIGJEFFHebron, IN 46341 ~ ~ (219) 988-4177 »...(........ ~~,·~c........ 'to ~.~_,he Bowling Alley, Inc. ". __Hebron IN 996-7271 ,.' o.~_.•8ILBI••.~ ­, _.: - ~ •• _·0 :.=: - -0.-. . . 0 .Interested in LeagueBowling, please ca II.HAPPy tOOTH,_"_.~.~MATBRIAL IIIC.DeMotte, IndianaMen -Women - Youth 987-2781•.-."''\.':-l... ~)-:BOY 0 TROOp A'-'926Page 112Hebron Charter Centennial

LARGE FLOOR DISPLAYMANY MODELS TO SERVEANY PRICE RANGEAUTHORIZED SALES& SERVICE FOR• GENERAL ElECTRIC• SPEED QUEEN• TAPPAN• KITCHENAID• AMANA• PURITAN WATER• CONDITIONERS• HOOVER VACUUM• CLEANERS• FRIGIDAIREmMAYfAG•[CROWN POINTJ663-6642DEMOTTE PLAZA­987-2461987-2462COUNTRY SQUAREPLAZA·HEBRON996-2431988-2431[RENSSELAER]866-5941Best Wishes,HebronIf it's worth insuring,it's worth insuringwith us.'1I~J ANTON.. ~ nsura-ce155 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton, IN 46304(219) 926-8681MICHAEL R. ANTON, JR.ROBERT J. ANTONAUTO •HOME • BUSINESS~ LIFE., Meridian InsuranceBALES SALES &SERVICE(219) 996-2742912 S. St. Rd. 2P.O. Box 424Hebron, IN 46341SERVICE & REPAIRALL MAKES OF EQUIPMENTPARTS & SERVICECUB CADET LAWN &GARDEN EQUIPMENTHebron Charter Centennial Page J 13

HEBRON JAYCEE'S25 YEARS STRONGWISHES HEBRONA HAPPY 100THBIRTHDAY4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION---PRESENTS: --­A 5 DAY FESTIVAL WITH - PARADE, CARNIVAL, GAMES,ARTS & CRAFTS, FIREWORKS, SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT.STARRING - DAVE CARLSON, THE MARSHAL TUCKER BAND,CHICAGO RAMBLERS, VIRGIL KANE, EXACT CHANGE, IZ BANDTRES HOMBRES, NHRA CAR SHOW, INNOCENT EYES,SHADOWS OF KNIGHT, SMALLTIME DAVE, & MORE FUN!!!!!!!JAYCEE'SYOUNG MEN & WOMEN 21- 39MEETINGS 2ND &4THWED. EVERY MONTH AT8:00P.M.HELD AT THE HEBRON COMMUNITY CENTER.Page 114Hebron Charter Centennial

ACTIVE FIREMENDick Bell-ChiefDave Wilson-Assistant ChiefBob Mason-CaptainMike Steffel-CaptainBob Steffel-lt.Rusty Franzman-lt.John GallowayRodney TownsendJoe SwiatkowskiBob HoernigRick GideonJim ShermanMark PassineTony TerranaJerry DyeScott ParishTom RustMark UzelacJeff GideonTom ZacekDon BrawnerMark FryTom FryGreg SteffelBob McintireJoe RichardsonJohn AylesworthHoward Dinsmorec.J. NoelW.E. Thaneyleland IrvinBill DeCookFrank FelderWalter JohnsonVernon BurnsH.A. MarsdenClate McAlpinB.l. Carpenterlyle BryantJim OsbyMel MorrowBill OsbyJ.D. McAlpinDave ParentFloyd Blanchardlynn McAlpinJim Douglas1990 Top-Mount Pumper, fully enclosed command center.RETIRED FIREMENPerry ClarkHarold DinsmoreHarry LawrenceRoss PricePete MorrowClate HensonRoy RathburnMiles StarkeyBarney RyanClaude ComeauxGuy SweneyBill AntrimBernard DouglasRoy SmithNeil SweneyRoy ChildsFred DilleyJerry StarkeyJohn CrossBill NicholsHarrison WilsonArt SimpsonLester Fry (Honorary)Chub BeveridgeLeonard EilerChuck OsbyHarold SchroederLee LittleKen PatzDave WalkerDick SteffelJeff PatzDon LazorikJohn DeKockCharles AntrimCharles LightfootLouis Alyea (Honorary)Ben GarveyRuss Franzman Sr.Chuck StineburgMike WagonerDick JohnsonDonald R. FryAI StembelJ.e. McAlpinMaurice WilsonCharles "Ki" WagnerRuss ShriderBob OsbyDonald G. Frylee BuchananLeroy UrbasTom AlyeaRon PatzDon ClintonJerry WilsonCraig PatzHerb RosenthalEd KlemzMonte MorrowMillard ClarkPaul PettitHebron Charter Centennial Page 115

WE SERVEWE SERVEnCONGRATULATIONS HEBRON"THE HEBRON LIONS CLUB HAS PROUDLY SERVED THISCOMMUNITY FOR 37 OF IT'S 100 CHARTERED YEARS.WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANKTHE WARM AND CARING PEOPLE OF HEBRON FOR THEIRCONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR EFFORTS TO SERVE THECOMMUNITY. WITHOUT GREAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU OUR TOWNCOULD NOT HAVE ACHIEVED THIS MILESTONE IN HISTORY.THE LIONS CLUB WANTS TO REMIND EVERYONE INHEBRON THAT WE STILL "LOAN" HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT,SUCH AS HOSPITAL BEDS, WHEELCHAIRS, CRUTCHES,WALKERS, POTTY CHAIRS AND ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIRS TOTHE RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY."IF YOU NEED HELP CALL A HEBRON LION"PRESIDENT, AL McKENY 996-6855 GINO BERTIG 996-90101ST VICE PRES, RAY BALES 996-6452 TOM FRY 996-52822ND VICE PRES, DONALD BRAWNER 996-3153 GARY HOFFERTH 996-7763SECRETARY, JOE DON LAZORIK 996-6484 TOM HULLIHAN 996-2307TREASURER, MARV TANNER 996-3191 FRANK MUNOZ 996-5315TAIL TWISTER, MICKEY YELACHICH 996-7762 DON ROSENBAUMLION TAMER, C.A. JESSE HOSHAW 996-9010 DICK STEINHILBERLLOYD ADAMS 996-3093 ED ZACEK 996-3801RUSS FRANZMAN 996-5412 JOHN CERVIC 996-4761DICK GIDEON 996-4056 EMERY GANT 996-3722FRITZ HUETTNER996-5133 ED HOWEJOHN MEDWETZ 996-9040 PAUL JOHNSON 988-2382CLINTON PATRICK 996-7455 SCOTT NELSON 996-6356PAUL STALBAUM 996-4712 HERB RICH 996-9010WILLIS WERNER 996-6421 JACK WEGLARZ 996-4034ED ZOLPER 996-7914 RON ZINN 996-7375ANNUAL PROJECTSPANCAKE BREAKFAST - SPRING & FALLCANDY DAYSPORK CHOP SUPPER/STEAK FRYANNUAL MEAT RAFFLEBENEFACTORSDIABETES, PORTER CO. CANCER SOCIETY, VISION CARE,SPEECH & HEARING AND LOCAL INDIVIDUALS, SUBSTANCEABUSE.WE SERVEWE SERVEPage 116Hebron Charter Centennial

Marie & Charles StineburgHerbert and Evelyn WilsonHebron Fal11ily SponsorsRoger & Mary DeYoung & FamilyRudy & Alice KomisarcikGeorge & Corliss Fedornock & FamilyKenneth & Becky (Stineburg) Ermer& FamilyPhilip StineburgKevin-Kellie-Randy-Kathi KomisarcikJoe & Kellie WillichRoy & Kate PatrickBud & Cindy SchroaderJim DoyleMaurice & Catherine MasonMarcella MasonRobert MasonStephen & Cynthia (Mason) KimmelHeather & BrentFranklin & Wilma PetryRobert F. PetryJo Ellyn PetersGwenyth M. CavanaughCharlotte Doyle DeKockJohn & Theresa VivianMary H. Powers & SonsRichard & Wilma BloodMike & Shirley CampolattaraCathy, Chris, & DianeDella May & William NolanBeth & landis ReganMichael, Daniel & Martin ReganThomas & Kimberly MetzgerFrank, Barb, & Eric HartmannGloria and Jason StrikerHarold and Edna PoiseIWilliam & Mary AntrimThe Donald Clinton FamilyNeil and Vera HoughWilliam and Jean Shaffer, Scott, Mark,Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Henderson, Barry & PamelaEmerson and Violet Cumminslowell and Marge CreekmurMr. & Mrs. Erling KaldahlMr. & Mrs. John H. Spinks & FamilyCarl & Alice (Mullins) FinstadPhyllis & Oswald SandersFrank J. TomashefskiFrank C. TomashefskiGaill. TomashefskiRay and Joyce BalesDawn WiseDarrell WiseThe Ed Hren FamilyThe Dave Walker FamilyMr. and Mrs. Robert McintireDon and Phyllis BalesSam & Ruby Cooley, Donald, Philip,Thomas, Deborah(Mr.) Charles (dec) & Dorothy HewittJoan l. Hewitt BellVirgil (deceased) & Norma Hullihan & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Wm. Mullins & FamilyIngrid & Eugene GarveyMr. & Mrs. Mark & Eydie Passine & FamilyFred & Jeanette Siminski & FamilyMike and Sharon Andrews and EliseStanley, Shirley & Nancy PeteGarry and Tobi Fisher and JessicaMr. &Mrs. H. Ray lockhart &DaleDave and Tina Wiltfang, Christopher,Diana (deceased), Adam &JennaAaron and Ebba HolstMr. & Mrs. Charles Grube, Peter and JudyGerald & Patricia GagratzMr. & Mrs. Albert DePra and KidsDon & Terri Ensign, Shawn & JilennaArthur & Mary GilsonHebron Charter Centennial Page 117

Chester & Edna GilsonRobert L. & Edith (Gilson) YoungAlex and Cathy BrownThe John Buczkowski FamilyHebron FaDlily SponsorsDallas & Lillian ShearerSuzanne FicklePerry & Lisa CampolattaraLeroy & Helen MerryDr. (deceased) and Mrs. Jean C. Evans Glenn E. & Norma L. HoaglandDon &Judy Kennedy Neil E. &Alan W.Tammy Kennedy, Brittney & Kayla Mary Jane and Jack Aylesworth & FamilyKit &Sheila Kinne, Troy &SethBill and Sharon WiegandPaul & Kelly Szymanski, Danyel & Derek Thomas & Joan BellGregg and Pamla Evans, Billy-David Mr. & Mrs. Tim Parker & TimLouis & Anna Buck FamilyMr. & Mrs. Benson NagelRobert & Betty Torbeson FamilyLarry and Maxine Pass, Robert,Dorothy Bowman (Mrs. Fred Bowman) Jeff and DianeJim and Judy BolingerDon and Marge Harder, Shawn SingletonPaul and Doris StalbaumVernon and Birdie, Betty, August andChris StalbaumJudith BurnsMr. & Mrs. Lyle StoeltingMr. & Mrs. Clayton Stonehouse,Anna, Gretchen, John, DieterCarol & CraigTimothy, Rosemary, Bridget Sullivan Steven & Deborah Bennett and ElizabethCokol, Timothy, Michael NelsonBen & Ann TomaszewskiRobert and Carol SchulteSam & Mary VirgoThe Charles Anderson FamilyEugene and Eileen WrightThe Willard DeFries FamilyLarry & Carlette HorvathMr. &Mrs. Randy Massena, JoElla, Richie Dr. &Mrs. James and Robyn RiceDelbert & Virginia WatkinsSarah and Kitty RiceHelen WoolridgeMr. & Mrs. Timothy F. Gross,AI & Sheila LahaieTimothy Jr. & KyleTheodore and Patricia Urbanski Mr. & Mrs. Edward Harlow, Ryann and AmyDon and Sue BellRev. John & Clara CraneMichael & Dolores (Haberlin) Aylesworth Mr. & Mrs. Alan StockusOwen, John & PhilipMr. & Mrs. Jerry McDaniel, Nichole & JeffreyMilan & Romana ParobekMalcolm and Jeanette DinsmoreMr. & Mrs. Floyd & Ruby HibbsMr. & Mrs. Henry VossRuth &Arnold ClaussenHoward and Marge DillaboughLeona, Patrick, StockmanHorace J. AlbertsonDon and Carol Roy, Apryl, Jared, Heather Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Wahl, Barbara, Jeanne,Fred and Lorene FaselMichael and JanetJon and Mary Pearson,The James Britton FamilyShannon, Shane, Michael, and Donny Bill & Bernice WilkeningPage 118Hebron Charter Centennial

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