Come meet the prohibitionists and “Hoosiers and Their Hooch” at the museum
Learn about the years of prohibition and the wily bootleggers who dodged the law when the LaPorte County History Society Museum hosts a traveling exhibit, “Hoosiers and Their Hooch: ... Continue Reading →
February 21
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
1920
The American farmer enters the political arena. A committee of seven, representing over 30 farm organizations, begins “weeding ... Continue Reading →
February 20
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
1920
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North pole, dies after an illness of several weeks. An operation for blood ... Continue Reading →
February 19
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
1920
Forty thousand persons in Vienna are stricken with influenza. The lack of fuel is said to be mainly responsible. Cars have ... Continue Reading →
February 18
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
1920
Dr. Grace Homan, who has returned from a special course of work in the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minn., has again opened ... Continue Reading →
February 17
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
1920
More than 2200 pupils are packed into school rooms built for less than 1800. An addition to Maple school by September and ... Continue Reading →
A bit of history on this special day …
Valentine’s Day is known for cards, chocolates and flowers. But for WNLP readers who also appreciate knowing a little history behind this special day, History.com offers this ... Continue Reading →
In memory of Ned Kalb, sponsors seek nominations for leadership award
Nominations are now being sought for the 9th Annual Ned E. Kalb Community Leadership Award. The award was established in 2011, following the passing of Mr. Kalb, a true leader ... Continue Reading →
February 14
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
1920
Thomas H. Boyd, the county’s pioneer druggist, passes away at his home, 1009 Indiana avenue, death resulting from diseases ... Continue Reading →
February 13
Compiled by Mary Hedge, La Porte County Public Library
1920
France is threatening Germany with a blockade unless Germany takes steps to deliver coal promised to France under the terms ... Continue Reading →
