Moments in Time, Nov. 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 20, 1919 — Three new Maxwell touring cars arrive minus a majority of their working parts. Thieves had removed tires, ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 19, 1919 — A man who lodged at the police station last night was found to be insane and an escaped lunatic. He will ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 18, 1919 — Darkness settled over the city last night. Street and store lighting was curtailed to the lowest degree ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 16
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 16, 1919 — Two Michigan City couples climbing Waterford Hill at a low speed in their automobile turn to miss a racing ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 14, 1919 — A factory watchman from Hammond calls on a widow he wants to marry. However, she does not want to marry ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 13, 1919 — There are 15 or 16 cases of smallpox in the city. Children seem to be the target as they make up the majority ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 12
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 12, 1919 — La Porte’s next campaign is sales of Red Cross Christmas Seals to fight the “White Plague.” The ... Continue Reading →
A little snow isn’t enough to stop veterans, who braved so much more in their day
WNLP photos by Mike Kellems
Weather-wise, it was an ominous morning. But patriotism prevailed at the La Porte Civic Auditorium Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at the city’s annual tribute ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, Nov. 11
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
Nov. 11, 1919 — Propped up in bed, President Wilson watches from a White House window the first celebration of the end ... Continue Reading →
Ruth Sabin’s 130-year heritage continues with new community fund
The Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to announce that the Ruth Sabin Home Board of Trustees has made a gift of $100,000 to start the Ruth Sabin Community Fund. This new ... Continue Reading →
