Jan. 20, 1941: DRUNKENNESS NO. 1 CAUSE FOR ARRESTS Eleven Caught Driving While Intoxicated by Local Police In 1940.

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 20, 1941.

DRUNKENNESS NO. 1 CAUSE FOR ARRESTS

Eleven Caught Driving While Intoxicated by Local Police In 1940.

Drunkenness caused Valparaiso police the greatest trouble during 1940, according to the annual report of Charles H. Gilliland, chief of the city police department.

A total of 232 arrests were made during the year of which 95, or 40 percent, were the result of imbibing too much liquor. Eighty-four arrests were for drunkenness, and eleven for drunk driving.

Recklessness Second

Reckless drivers occupied second place in the list with 54 arrests, while miscellaneous numbered 46. Nineteen persons were picked up for breaking and entering and on warrants; five for grand larceny, seven for stealing automobiles: three for contributing to the delinquency of minors and three for rape.

Tickets and warnings for violations of the two-hour parking and improper parking provisions of the new parking provisions of the new parking ordinance were given to 1,675 persons.

Find Lost Children

The report also shows the police answered 3,635 calls; reported 521 street lights out; gave lodging at city jail to 1,616 persons; found 203 doors of business houses open; answered 51 fire calls; acted as escorts at 61 funerals; provided escorts for money guards on 457 occasions; exterminated 118 dogs and cats; found 40 lost children; investigated or received reports on 469 motor accidents; recovered lost and stolen property in the amount of $6,419.50.

At the beginning of the school year in September a policeman was assigned to the Central school to see that automobiles observed stop signs at this point. Arrangements have been made for the holding of a police school beginning Jan. 24 to be held for 10 weeks with a representative of the Indiana State Safety committee in charge. Chief Gilliland has recommended the installation of a 100-watt transmitter to insure better service.

Jan. 20, 1931: HOW MANY BASEMENT BREWERS HAS INDIANA? IT’S A POINT THAT STIRS TAXING INTEREST

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 20, 1931.

HOW MANY BASEMENT BREWERS HAS INDIANA? IT’S A POINT THAT STIRS TAXING INTEREST

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20ー(UP)ー Extent of “basement breweries” in Indiana homes, where malt is used for making “cellar beer,” is one of the things the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives is seeking to determine.

Such information is needed in their deliberations on a proposed tax on malt syrup and wort, commonly referred to as unfermented beer.

M.J. Donnelly, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, representing the malt manufacturers, appeared before the committee, but said he had no information on the quantity of beer being made annually in Hoosier homes. He did say, however, that in Detroit alone, more beer now is being made in private homes than was manufactured by breweries throughout Michigan in pre-prohibition days.

Donnelly said the malt manufacturers are ready to cooperate with the general assembly in declaring a tax on malt and other luxuries but warned against a tax that would be high enough to encourage bootlegging the product. He advocated a tax of two cents on each pound, which he said would yield the state about $150,000 per annum.

The committee was also warned by Donnelly against making their measure class legislation, thereby making it unconstitutional as malt is used extensively by bakers. This was the point on which Michigan’s law was held unconstitutional two weeks ago, he said.

Donnelly said the law proposed in a bill introduced by Fred S. Galloway, democrat, Indianapolis, and William J. Black, democrat, Anderson, was patterned after the Michigan law and was built on dangerous legal grounds, inasmuch as no provision was made for excluding bakers. He also said that the proposed tax of five cents per pound was too high, as it would encourage bootlegging.

Louisiana passed a high tax on malt, he said, but was forced to reduce it low enough to make the bootlegging of malt unprofitable.

Jan. 19, 1971: Annual PCC Banquet

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 19, 1971.

Annual PCC Banquet

“The day of the ‘tramp’ athlete is over,” Bob King, Purdue University, stated Monday night when he addressed the 4th annual Porter County Conference tournament banquet at the V.U. Student Union.

King, a native of Lebanon and a graduate of Butler University, is now employed as a recruiter of athletes for Purdue University.

Introduced by Myron C. Knauff, master-of-ceremonies King pointed out to the players, cheerleaders, coaches, principals, trustees and guests in attendance that the athlete of today must also be a student.

“Competition on the playing court or field is very difficult now,” King stated. “It is also difficult in the classroom,” he added.

He admonished the athletes and cheerleaders to prepare themselves for college or future adult life by putting out in their high school studies. “Take those extra classes in English and math; don’t miss the speech class; take typing; learn all you can about the spoken word,” he stated.

King said that his duties as a recruiter takes him to high schools throughout the nation. “In some of the schools I visit there are bars on the windows and you have a police escort when you walk down the halls,” King remarked. “The persons in this room should all be proud to live in an area such as Porter County.”

“As a recruiter, I must learn a lot from year to year,” King said. “And I must learn from the young men I interview,” I must be able to speak the language of the players,” he added.

He asked the athletes to respect their coaches and teachers. “A coach wears a lot of hats,” King stated. “He actually becomes involved in all phases of the lives of every player on his squad.”
Participating schools at the banquet were Boone Grove, Hebron, Kouts, Morgan, Washington, and Wheeler.

Knauff, former Hebron principal, assistant to the superintendent of the Valparaiso Community Schools, recognized the patrons, donors and news media.

Knauff remarked that the Porter County Conference had lost two outstanding coaches and friends in the past year in the death of Melvin Taylor and Evar Edquist.

Head coaches were introduced by Wheeler Principal Charles Kennedy and the trustees by Calvin B. Wilis, county superintendent of schools.

John Starks, Morgan Principal, was the tourney chairman. Morgan will be the sponsoring school for the 48th annual tourney that opens Thursday night at Boucher gym.

Co-chairman of the banquet committee were Clarence Hattabaugh, Union Township, and John Blastick, Morgan Township. Other members of the committee were Marshall Mohler, Washington; Lawrence Ludington, Porter; Willis Werner Boone; and Merle Schoon, Pleasant.

Fourth annual Porter County Conference banquet was held Monday night at V.U. Student Union. Pictured are, from left, Calvin B. Willis, county superintendent of schools; Myron C. Knauff, master-of-ceremonies: Bob King, Purdue, featured speaker; and John Starks, Morgan principal and chairman of 1971 Porter County tournament.

Jan. 19, 1931: CHESTERTON W.C.T.U. AND VALPARAISO VISITORS JOIN IN CELEBRATING THE DRY LAW

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 19, 1931.

CHESTERTON W.C.T.U. AND VALPARAISO VISITORS JOIN IN CELEBRATING THE DRY LAW

(By Mrs. Effie Earle)

It was family night for the Chesterton W.C.T.U. (Woman’s Christian Temperance Union) on last Friday night and it was victory night as well, the 11th anniversary of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. So five women from Valparaiso went over to Chesterton to join in the celebration. Fathers, mothers, children grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, sat down to long tables at 6:30 p.m. dinner in the dining room of the Swedish Methodist church, with Mrs. Glowe presiding.

After the dinner four talks were given, that one would be willing to go a long way to hear. Rev. Bagby, of the Methodist church spoke on Temperance Education. He thinks that it was the nation-wide temperance education in homes, in schools, in churches, that prompted this generation to write the 18th Amendment into the constitution. This education afterward, that has brought about the hue and cry for annulment, and that now we must push this temperance education anew, do the work over again, because we failed in the follow-up work.

Rev. Seaberg of the Swedish Methodist church had for his subject, “How Citizens May Cooperate in Law Enforcement.” He enlarged upon two phases: first, that of beginning at home, and being a good citizen, a law abiding citizen; and, second, the use of the ballot box. Do not fail to vote at primary and general elections, and then stand back of your officers.

Rev. Palmer of the Evangelical church of Porter, spoke on “Observance and Enforcement”, which was a continuation of the last topic. The story he told was a splendid illustration, and carried a rebuke to the American citizen. Told briefly, it was of a noted talented German who came to New York professionally for a short time. He was dined each evening by kindred Americans who attempted to wine him as well as dine him. Each time his glass was left untasted, though each time a different wine was served hoping to tempt him. At last the hostess obtained some wine imported from Germany, but this met with the same result. So they made bold to inquire the reason of the guest’s refusal. Said the German, “The United States has a prohibition law. While I am in the United States I shall obey her laws.”

The last speaker of the evening was Dr. Carlson and his subject “Then and Now.” Dr. Carlson said as there was no time limit on “Then” he would go back to Abraham. He said there were three glaring sins which had been outlawed by the white race: first, human sacrifice; second, slavery; and third, intoxicating liquor. That it had taken years of evolution to do each, and that even at the present there were places on the earth where human sacrifice and slavery was still practiced, and that as long as the world stood these three, inhuman sins would still persist; that the first two were so near disappearing that they have ceased to be glaring, but that the third must still be pushed farther and farther into the discard by the white race which holds the torch of civilization.

He denied the statement that there is more drinking since the 18th Amendment, using facts, figures and illustrations. Altogether this was a most enjoyable and profitable meeting.

Jan. 18, 1971: Chesterton Skating Rink Dedicated Cut Ribbon For Rink

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 18, 1971.

Chesterton Skating Rink Dedicated

Cut Ribbon For Rink

CHESTERTON ー Ninety persons, mostly skaters, were present Saturday afternoon for the formal dedication by town officials of a new ice skating rink in Coffee Creek Park.

Ribbon at the official opening of the rink was cut by Robert Wilson, Town Board president, during the brief ceremonies at 2 p.m. The opening of the new winter sport facility was accentuated by falling snow.

Wilson, in his dedication speech, said, “In behalf of the Town Board and citizens of Chesterton, I wish to thank the Park Board and park supervisor for the fine job they have done.

“It’s very gratifying to have people doing for others out of the goodness of their hearts,” Wilson added. He also thanked the Chesterton Volunteer Fire Department and donors who made the rink possible.

At the rink opening, besides Wilson, were Don Lowery, Park Board president; Glen Markley, Robert Hammond and Don Ayres, Park Board members; Robert Waskom, park superintendent; and Charles Young, liaison member from the Town Board to the Park Board.

Robert Moore, Purdue North Central student, will be rink supervisor.

Supervisors at the rink opening day were Mrs. Tom Roberts and Mrs. Ronald Gustafson, Delta Theta Tau Sorority members.

Donating materials or services for the rink were Robert Dunn of South Shore Electric, Chesterton Lions Club, Northern Indiana Public Service Co., Everett Tidaback of Standard Oil Co., Robert Greer, Dunes Lumber Co., John Zehner, Charles Wallin, Sievert Bodin and the Fire Department.

The rink is lighted and a shelter has been provided for skaters. Ample parking space is available.

Cutting of ribbon Saturday afternoon by Robert Wilson, president of Chesterton Town Board, second from left, marked formal dedication of new ice skating rink in Coffee Creek Park. Participating in rink dedication ceremony were, from Robert Waskom, park superintendent; Wilson; Don Lowery, president of Park Board; and Charles Young, liaison member from Town Board to Park Board. (Chesterton Tribune Photo)

Jan. 18, 1936: ‘BRONCHO JOHN’ INDIAN WARS VET TO GET AID Veteran of Frontier Days, Now 77, To Be Rewarded by U.S. If Halleck’s Plans Succeed. THRILLING DAYS IN WEST ARE RECALLED

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 18, 1936.

‘BRONCHO JOHN’ INDIAN WARS VET TO GET AID

Veteran of Frontier Days, Now 77, To Be Rewarded by U.S. If Halleck’s Plans Succeed.

THRILLING DAYS IN WEST ARE RECALLED

Through efforts of Congressman Charles Halleck, of Second Indiana district, and Edmund Freund, of Valparaiso, republican chairman of second district, John H. Sullivan, known to hundreds of Valparaiso citizens as “Broncho John,” is going to get some measure of reward for valiant service rendered as an Indian fighter in the western frontier days, the Spanish-American war and Philippine troubles.

Back in 1929, Mr. Sullivan received a pension of $20 per month through the passage of a special bill in congress. Now Congressman Halleck is endeavored to obtain an increase in pension and ranking as an enlisted man for the veteran fighter now nearing the age of seventy-seven years.

Sometime ago, Attorney Freund obtained a life membership in Valparaiso Lodge of Elks for Mr. Sullivan in recognition of his services on the field of battle.

John H. Sullivan was born in 1859 in Wyoming. He made his debut as an Indian scout when twelve years of age. In 1871 he made his first trip with two Oregon horses to Fort Laramie, Texas, then south to San Antonio. The next year he went up the trail with a herd of 5,000 cattle, fighting many battles with white outlaw bands. Two hundred and fifty miles of the journey was spent in warding off attacks of Commache Indians.

Shortly after the Custer massacre at Little Big Horn river, Montana, he acted as scout courier for General Carr, of the fifth cavalry. The friendship resulting from this meeting ripened with the passing years, and was a pleasant memory in the lives of both men.

In the Apache war Broncho John had many thrilling experiences. He took part in many of the battles and skirmishes in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona, and was present when Lieutenant Smith, with many soldiers and citizens, was killed in 1881. In one of the uprisings of this war Mr. Sullivan saved a family of twelve after forty Indians had them surrounded. For this heroic act the citizens of Deming, N.M., presented him with a medal. He also made a historical ride from Fort Bayard, N.M., to Prescott, Ariz., with dispatches to Territorial Governor Trandall for reinforcements against the Indians. This journey was 1,000 miles over mountain ranges and deserts, and was made entirely at night on his pony.

Mr. Sullivan also participated in the Sioux wars, being present at the battle of Wounded Knee, December 29, 1890.

In the Spanish-American War, Mr. Sullivan served … for the Fourth Army Corps with General Coppinger, and directed the transportation of this army to the relief of General Shafter. He also served with the Seventh Army Corps with General Fitzhugh Lee. He directed the move of this army from Jacksonville, Fla., to Cuba. He was master of transportation, embarkation and disembarkation of these two big successful armies. His excellent work in moving the men, animals and supplies for the army during the war, won him commendation of men high in military circles and also praise from President McKinley.

During the troubles in the Philippines in 1899, 1900, and 1901, he made three round trips to the islands from Washington, D.C. on expert duty. On March 4, 1909, Mr. Sullivan was appointed and served as aide-de-camp on the staff of Major-General J.F. Bell, commander of the United States army and was grand marshal at the inauguration of President Taft.

When Buffalo Bill organized his wild west show in 1883, Mr. Sullivan was the premier broncho buster and buffalo rider of the show. He was the only man who could fight and conquer a wild buffalo bull. He was also a crack pistol shot and traveled with Dr. Carver and Captain Bogardus, regarded as the best pistol shots in the world.

Jan. 17, 1951: First Receipts From Meter Boxes Are Being Tabulated

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 17, 1951.

First Receipts From Meter Boxes Are Being Tabulated

First coin collection for the more than 300 parking meters now in operation in the business district was made today and was to be counted this afternoon.

City Clerk-Treasurer E.J. Cotterman will be in charge of counting the pennies and nickels which will be done in the First State Bank. Beginning of this duty will mark a return to work for Cotterman who was taken ill six months ago, since which time Mrs. Howard Moltz, deputy clerk-treasurer, has been in charge of the office in city hall.

A counting-sorting-packaging machine and a two-wheel collector unit were given to the city by the Karpark corporation.

Police Chief Vernon Reibly reported that a number of motorists have inserted dimes in the meters and complained that the meters were not working properly. Reibly explained that the meters take only pennies and nickels, and that the time indicator will not register when dimes are inserted. Surveys taken in other cities have revealed that meters of the penny-nickel variety yield about four times as many pennies as five-cent pieces.

Mayor Elden Kuehl commented today that from his observations he believes the meters “have helped the parking situation a lot.”

City officials have not indicated as yet when regular enforcement will go into effect. City police issued 175 warning tickets Monday and Tuesday, the first two days of the trial period for the meters.

In addition to the 67 meters which are still to be placed in dirt bases, several others have not been put into operation as yet in locations where the standards must be made fast to the ceilings of basements which run under the walks, Chief Reibly explained.

Jan. 16, 1941: Campus Will Take Poll In Uhlan Issue

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 16, 1941.

Campus Will Take Poll In Uhlan Issue

A poll of the student body at Valparaiso University will be taken Friday to determine whether or not the school’s yearbook and athletic teams should drop the name of “Uhlan.”

This morning, following chapel exercises, a forum was held during which spokesmen for both the affirmative and negative sides of the question presented arguments. The cases were presented by law students.

In favor of changing the name, Earl Dawald, senior, argued that “Uhlan” is not in keeping with the ideals of a Christian institution, that the name was in bad repute because of the acts of vandalism committed by the Uhlans in the first world war, and that a name more in keeping with the purposes and ideals of Valparaiso University could be found.

The negative side of the question was propounded by Lee Rose, another senior law student. His approach to the problem was that if the name were changed, the university would be admitting guilt when there was no guilt, and that the change would denote fear on the part of the university students. “You are afraid that someone might say we were connected with subversive activities,” he declared.

The two lawyers kept the students entertained with their arguments for 15 minutes. As time was limited, no rebuttal speeches were made. The “Torch,” student newspaper, will carry pro and con arguments in tonight’s issue, and the matter will be left to the students.