Hebron

March 22, 1961: Hebron Club Looking For Site For Park

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on March 22, 1961.

Hebron Club Looking For Site For Park

VIEW HEBRON PARK SITE ー Hebron Junior Women’s club park committee inspect seven acre site, just south of Hebron city limits on Ind. 53, for possible establishment of a park for the town of Hebron. Members of committee at site, from left: Mrs. Herber…

VIEW HEBRON PARK SITE ー Hebron Junior Women’s club park committee inspect seven acre site, just south of Hebron city limits on Ind. 53, for possible establishment of a park for the town of Hebron. Members of committee at site, from left: Mrs. Herbert Wilson, chairman; Mrs. William Mullins and Mrs. Robert Thompson. Project plans include town’s first public swimming pool.

HEBRONーMembers of the Hebron Junior Woman’s club have been considering and viewing several sites for establishment of a public park.

Mrs. Herbert Wilson, chairman of the club’s park committee with Mrs. William Mullins and Mrs, Robert Thompson, inspected a seven-acre tract, just south of the Hebron city limits, on Ind. 53, Tuesday.

The club plans to purchase a site and aid the town in developing the tract as a swimming, recreational and picnic area.

Want Pool

“We have always wanted a swimming pool,” said Mrs. Wilson, “and this is the only way we are going to get one.”

Members of the committee indicated that drainage of the seven-acre-site will have to be tested. They also expressed anxiety over a ditch which splits the site.

Mrs. Wilson said it is the hope of the committee to secure financial aid for the project from other Hebron organizations and interested citizens.

A tentative promotional plan includes sale of “One-Inch Square Plots” to buyers.

Hebron currently has a small town park near the Methodist church.

March 19, 1981: Hebron K-9 team heeds Atlanta’s call

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on March 19, 1981.

Hebron K-9 team heeds Atlanta’s call

by Randy Shirey

HEBRON ー Atlanta’s call for help has been heard in Hebron.

Hebron police Lt. Charles Scott and his German shepherd Christie left today for the terror-stricken city which has experienced 20 known murders of black children in recent months.

Scott will be part of a volunteer Indiana team equipped with specially-trained evidence dogs. The dogs are taught to pick up foreign scents in natural settings.

The idea to send a state team originated with Pat Little, an Indianapolis dog trainer who heard Atlanta’s pitch for assistance three weeks ago on a television newscast. Christie and the 15 other dogs making the trip were originally trained by Little.

Little was unavailable for comment this morning, but her husband, Don, who helps her run the Edelheim Canine Academy, said the dogs’ unique abilities make them a valuable asset in investigations of murder.

“We’ll be involved with tracking and possibly search for evidence,” Scott said this morning. “Other details will have to be worked out when we get there.”

Scott will spend more than a week in Atlanta, all on his vacation time. Like the other 15 men making the trop. Scott will be paying his own way.

“It’s strictly a volunteer effort,” said Little. “At least one of the officers took out a loan.”

The group met this morning for the ride to Georgia.

Other northwest Indiana officers going to Atlanta are Ken O’Dean, Merrillville; Rick Lamere and Keith Hesner, Crown Point; and James Hall, Cedar Lake.

Hebron police Lt. Charles Scott and his dog Christie left today for Atlanta in an attempt to help solve the 20 known murders of black children there.

Hebron police Lt. Charles Scott and his dog Christie left today for Atlanta in an attempt to help solve the 20 known murders of black children there.

March 17, 1956: 92-Year-Old Hebron Man’s Hands Strong

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on March 17, 1956.

92-Year-Old Hebron Man’s Hands Strong

By ROLLIE BERNHART

I have just met Corando (that’s right) John. I am most thankful for the privilege.

Corando John at the age of 92 has more vitality and the will to live than most people have at much younger milestones.

Some say he is the oldest living resident in south Porter county. He was born in Posen, German, Nov. 17, 1863. He came to the United States 70 years ago, and  has lived and worked in various parts of Porter county for the past 50 years.

Although Corando’s box-like home in the Praireview section of Hebron is rotting away and badly in need of repair, the man residing within its walls needs little “repairs” of any kind.

A smallish bearded man, Corando weighs a trim 140 pounds, has remarkably good eyesight, excellent hearing, and a head of hair that is still black despite his years.

It’s the hands which are the attraction.

They are big and strong appearing; a strength which, at the age of 92, permits him to do jobs that are amazing.

Loads heavy Iron

While others at retirement age like to sit back and let the world go by, Corando digs sewer trenches and mows lawns in the summer; shoels snow, cuts firewood, and helps an area junk man load heavy machinery iron during the winter.

All of this for a man who calls himself “92-years young”!

Corando has a philosophy of life all his own, a philosophy which has made it possible for him to retain his strength and vitality through the years.

He simply refuses to become interested in the trials and tribulations of the world about him, and he places an unwavering and implicit faith in his best and constant “friend” ー the Bible.

“I see nobody in my home,” Corando said. “Maybe once in 10 years somebody, like yourself, comes in. But my friend, the Bible, is always with me.”

Then he proceeded to prove his point by quoting Scriptures from the Old and New Testaments, with a clarity of memory that was truly a revelation. And, make no mistake, he has an implicit faith and belief in everything quoted in the Bible.

He refuses to be balked by rising economies in the outside world.

For many years he has lived on an average of “six dollars per month” for food, by grinding his own wheat and purchasing a dollar’s worth of meat weekly.

“After all,” he said, “why should I pay the present price buy a bushel of wheat for two dollars and grind it myself?”

There are two hand grinders attached to a chair in the house. One has long since been worn out by constant usage. The smaller one he still uses to grind the wheat, which he cats as mush.

Falls On Teeth

He does not attribute his longevity to lack of smoking or chewing. Humorously, on the question of imbibing intoxicating beverages. Corando said, “Drink, well yes, if you would get it for me as a gift… otherwise, no.”

He has never been organically ill.

The only time in his lifetime that he was hospitalized occurred when he fell from a hay mow on a farm where he was a hired hand. “I landed on my false teeth which were in my back pocket. The imbedded “teeth” had to be removed at the hospital,” Corando said smilingly.

With this humorous retort, I closed my notebook and started to leave. Here was a man, 92 years old, left alone since his wife’s death 20 years ago, existing on only the most meager of sustenance; living in a shack with no running water or sanitary facilities; reading by lamplight at night; and having to chop his own wood (a huge pile outside about seven feet high) to provide warmth and for cooking… yet he could still smile… and mean it.

Then, as if in answer to the puzzlement in my mind, Corando summed it all up by saying, “I seek to live the way God wants me to… that’s who I read the Bible.”

A rare privilege to have met this remarkable man.

Active Despite His Advanced YearsCORANDO JOHN, 92, Hebron, shovels snow from doorstep in top photoーhe also cut and piled wood at rightーand in lower picture he grinds wheat for mush diet.(Chet Dyniewski Photo)

Active Despite His Advanced Years

CORANDO JOHN, 92, Hebron, shovels snow from doorstep in top photoーhe also cut and piled wood at rightーand in lower picture he grinds wheat for mush diet.

(Chet Dyniewski Photo)

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March 13, 1961: HEBRON SCIENCE FAIR’S TOP WINNERS

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on March 13, 1961.

HEBRON SCIENCE FAIR’S TOP WINNERS

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Judges in Hebron’s Fourth Annual Science fair Saturday, awarded top senior division honors to David Piepho, 17-year old senior, and junior division title to seventh grader Allen Larsen. Left photo, Piepho explains ‘Fetal Pig Dissection’ to Oscar Fitzgerald, Valparaiso. Top junior entry, ‘Uses of Electricity,’ right photo, attracted interested 12-year olds Donald Yoeman and Darryl Parent. Larsen is at the extreme right. Both exhibits will be entered in competition in the annual Northwest Regional Science fair at Valparaiso University next month. More than 170 science entries were on display Saturday. Judges were: Dr. Kermit Carlson, Valparaiso university; Melford Crisman, principal Columbia school; and Glen Ellis and Roger Williams, Valparaiso High school. Phillip Lawson, Hebron science instructor, was fair committee chairman.

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on March 13, 1961.

Eades Will Be Science Fair Judge

Gets Appointment To Panel For National Event

Dr. Ralph C. Eades, 203 Jefferson, has been notified that he has been chosen as one of the judges for the 12th annual National Science Fair to be held at Kansas City, Mo., May 9 to 12.

The doctor, a leading promoter of Science Fairs for several years, was named to the judging panel by Joseph Kraus, co-ordinator of the National Science Fairs, with headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The fair is endorsed and supported by the Indiana Academy of Science, and the Indiana Medical societies.

Gains Society Support

Dr. Eades was instrumental in obtaining the support of the medical societies in Porter, Stark and LaPorte counties for the regional fair which is held in the local area.

He noted that the Porter County Medical Society, headed by Dr. Theodore Makovsky as president, voted at its February meeting to contribute $400 toward the forthcoming Regional Science fair which will be held at Valparaiso university on March 24-26.

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The two top winners of the fair will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to the National fair, where they may present their exhibits in national competition.

Teachers, Too

In addition, two all-expenses trips will be awarded to their teacher-sponsors.

Dr. Eades stated the local medical society was gratified at the increased interest in the fair from year to year.

“It has been shown through surveys conducted during the past ten years that many of the top winners continue their career in the medical profession and its related fields,” Dr. Eades said.

Feb. 25, 1961: RIVER NO HARBINGER OF SPRING

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on February 25, 1961.

RIVER NO HARBINGER OF SPRING

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Large tree limb and other debris, top photo, began to gather around concrete supports of Ind. 53 bridge spanning unusually peaceful (for this time of year) Kankakee river south of Hebron Friday afternoon. In contrast, bottom photo, phony spring ended abruptly several hours later when snow and sleet hit Valparaiso and Porter county. Vehicle belonging to Jack Ohlfest, Summit drive, appears to be groaning under the weight of ‘Spring’ onslaught.

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Feb. 3, 1956: Rooster Rides While Hog Sups

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on February 3, 1956.

Rooster Rides While Hog Sups

TWO-YEAR OLD Rhode Island Red rooster shown perched on the back of the crossbred heavyweight hog, is the constant companion of the swine of the farm of Michael Dyniewski, RFD 1, Hebron. The rooster not only sits atop one of the hogs during feeding times, but also goes into the hog house for his nightly snooze. 

(Chet Dyniewski Photo)

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Jan. 25, 1951: Hebron Store Modernized Virgil King Plans Formal Opening On This Saturday

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.

Jan. 3, 1931: Mystery Fire Stirs Hebron

Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on January 3, 1931.

MYSTERY FIRE STIRS HEBRON

HEBRON, Jan. 3ーTHis town was agog with excitement last night when it was learned that a barn on the William Alyea farm, four miles east of here, was destroyed Friday noon by fire, resulting from an explosion. According to reports the place had been leased to a foreigner last fall. Following the blast a man was seen running from the place, and the next minute flames burst out from every part of the barn. Remains of what some declared to have been a still were found in the ruins.