Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 22, 1976.
Street Sign For Hallie
“Hallie St.” and “Edge Ave.” were name plates on a street sign presented Wednesday to retired Clerk-Treasurer Hallie B. Edge, who was honored at a recognition dinner attended by 136 persons in the university union.
The street sign, mounted on a short pole, was a gift from the street department, which couldn’t be represented at the program because its employees were busy with snow removal operations.
Mrs. Edge also received a vacation gift certificate, and Mrs. Laura Hoyt, retired deputy clerk who also was honored, received a wall clock. The two women served together in the clerk’s office 19½ years.
Among the persons paying tribute to Mrs. Edge were Atty. Quentin Blachly, emcee and a nephew of the honoree; president Phil Coote of the Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Elden Kuehl and County Court Judge Bryce Billings, former mayor.
Mrs. Edge and Mrs. Hoyt were made honorary police officers and deputy sheriffs and Hallie was presented with a firefighter’s hat.
Program arrangements were by Walt Campbell, Fred Kruger, Norma Banschback, and Bette Smith.
Entertaining were a group from the Valparaiso High School Carolers.
