Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 25, 1951.
Hebron Store Modernized
Virgil King Plans Formal Opening On This Saturday
By MRS. MAURICE DYE
HEBRON, Jan. 25ーKing’s 5-$1 store of Hebron will have its formal opening Saturday, Jan. 27, following a month of extensive remodeling. This store is located in the Masonic building and will boast the latest in modern equipment.
It has been decorated in white, deep cream, chocolate brown and flooring of cinnabar asphalt tile. The latest type fluorescent slim-line lighting fixtures will be in use, as will a master-luxe cold cathode most modern self-service blond oak stainless steel candy case. The wall cases and counters, custom made by a Nebraska firm, have been installed providing one-third more display space. A new lifetime porcelain sign with gold leaf lettering has also been installed.
Flavors will be presented to the first 500 women attending the event Saturday.
Cosy Collins of Chicago has been aiding in general arrangements for the past two weeks, living Hebron at Hiatt’s Cabins.
Local Contractors
All work has been done by local contractors. Clerks Joan King, Catharine Witters, Hildreth Buchanan and Evelyn Aiken have been employed throughout the remodeling program.
Virgil King, proprietor, began his business in Hebron in April, 1934, being in the Bagley building one year. At the time, he and one clerk served the customers. The clerk was Ann Homeirer of Crown Point, who became Mrs. King in June, 1934. Now the Kings have from seven to 10 employees. Mrs. King has been associated with the store continuously and takes charge of all office and secretarial cuties and in rush times aids in clerking.
In 1938 King opened a branch store in DeMotte which was moved to Medaryville the following year and is now managed by Harvey VanDeman, formerly of Knox.
King has been president of the Commercial club and served as chairman of numerous drives. Both he and his wife are active in Eastern Star work serving in innumerable offices. King has served in various capacities with the Masons. In 1942 they built the home in which they now live.
