Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 38, DeMotte, Jasper County, 19 August 1949 — Page 1

Kankakee Valley Post

VOLUME XIX

Dean Houston Shows Grand Champ Barrow

Marion Animal Gets Top Ribbon Of County Fair Show; Patricia Hite Shows Reserve Champion The Grand Champion Barrow of the 4-H pig club show at the Jasper County Fair yesterday was a 200 pound Duroc Jersey shown by Dean Houston of Marion township. The reserve Grand Champion was a 214 pound Chester White shown by Patricia Hite of Barkley township. The showmanship in the pig club was won by Dean Houston with Patricia Hite placing second and Norma Jo Hite placing third. Others selected by the committee to take part in the final showmanship contest were Harvey Jordan, Marvin Jordan, Ed Kohley, Harold Kohley, and Luann Unzicker. One ninety 4-H pigs shown in 121 entries. The show was judged by Forrest Johnson of the Purdue Animal Husbandry Department. The placings in the 4-H light weight barrow classes, pigs under 180 pounds were; Poland China, Richard Jordan, first; Harvey Jor- ! dan, second. Chester White, Jim Swin, first; Peggy Swing, second; Norma Hite, third and Firman Pettet, fourth. Hampshire, Luan-n Unzicker, first; Marvin Jordan, second; Wallace Laird, third; Mary Brandenburg, fourth; Andrew Zickmund, fifth; Denis Brandenburg, 6th, Frank Zickmund, 7th; Carol Unzicker, Bth; Alice Unzicker, 9th; and James Unzicker, 10th. Spotted Poland China. Harold Kohley, first; Bud Daugherty, 2nd; Bob Wuerthner, 3rd; Bonnie Wuerthner, 4th; Edward Kohley, sth; Rex Wuerthner, 6th; and Arlene Gerene, 7th. Duroc Jersey, Leßoy Torbet, Ist; Jim Schultz, 2nd; Donald Hughes, 3rd; Jim Ramey, 4th; Duane Houston, sth; Dallis List, 6th; Arlene Houston, 7th; and Jack Stevens, Bth. Berkshire, Jim Clarke, Ist and Gerald Spall, 2nd. In the heavy weight barrow classes, pigs over 180 pounds the placings were: Poland China, John Feleki, Ist. Chester White, Patricia Hite, Ist; Shirley Washburn, 2nd; and Allen Grube, 3rd. Hampshire, Georgian Wilkens, Ist; Dale Bricker, 2nd; Charles Peterson, 3rd; Marvin Jordan, 4th; and William Eder, sth. Spotted "Poland China, Harold Kohley, Ist; Edward Kohley, 2nd; and Bud Daugherty, 3rd. Duroc Jersey, ton', 2nd; Larry Fleming, 3rd; Bob Odom, 4th; Tom Korniak, 4th; Dick Gockran, 6th; Sam Raich, jr., 7th. The placings in the pen of 3 barrows class ((all breeds showingtdgether) were: Light weight, Harvey Jordan. Ist; Frank Zickmund, 2nd; Arlene Houston, 3rd; Jack Stevens, 4th; Bud Daugherty, sth; Dallas List, 6th; Jim Schultz, 7th; Edward Kohley, Bth; Bob Wuerthner, 9th, and Rex Wuerthner, 10th. Heavy weights: Dean Houston, Ist; Shirley Washburn, 2nd; John Feleki, 3rd; Allen Grube, 4th and Marvin Jordan, sth. The placings in the gilt classes were: Poland China, Dave Jordan, Ist; and Marcia Jordan, 2nd. Chesterwhite, Patricia Hite, Ist;

RESUSCITATOR USED FIRST TIME SUNDAY

The E. & J. Resuscitator, recently purchased by the local fire department was used for the first time Sunday, August 14, on Mr. Edward Wimmer of Chicago, who makes his summer home near the Kankakee river, northeast of De-1 Motte, where he and Mrs. Wimmer have a cottage. The effectiveness of the machine was proven by the rapid improvement of the ninty year old gentleman, who was suffering from a heart attack.

DEMOTTE UNIT 440 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TO INSTALL OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUEING YEAR

DeMotte Unit 440 American Legion Auxiliary will hold installation of officers for the ensuing year Tuesday evening, August 23, at 8 o’clock DST., in the high school gym. Installing officers will be 2nd district president elect, Mrs. AL. fred Korth of Roselawn, Ind. Unit officers to be installed are Mrs. James Coberly, president; Mrs. Francis Harrington sr., 2nd vice president; Mrs. Fred L. Boissey, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. Melva Barker sr., Historian; Mrs. Earl Schwanke, Chaplain; and Mrs. Sadie Stellingwerf, Sgt. at Arms. Invitation is extended to all unit 440 members, our neighboring units and the ladies of our community who, although they are not members of our organization, f have proved friends indeed in our work of Christian endeavor. Refreshments will be served following the installation. Come and enjoy a social hour with us. Rev. and Mrs. Moor are making a trip through the Western states with their daughter and family. Rev. and Mrs. James Benes and sons of Hagamon, New York, are here visiting relatives and friends for a few -weeks.

Norma Jo Hite, 2nd; Jim Swing, 3rd; Carolyn Washburn, 4th*; David Flinn, sth; and Frank Zimmer, 6th. Hampshire, Dale Bricker, Ist; Wm Unzicker, 2nd; Luann Unzicker, 3rd; Marvin Jordan. 4th; Carol Unzicker, sth; Shirley: Willkens, 6th; Darrel Crawford, 7th; Mary Brandenburg, Bth; Dennis Brandenburg, 9th; James Yeoman, 10th; and Robert Peterson , -IFth. Spotted Poland China, Edward Kohley, Ist; Harold Kohley, 2nd; Rex Wuerthner, 3rd; Bob Wuerthner, 4th; James Seibert, sth; Arlene Geren, 6th; Joyce Daugherty, 7th; and Bud, Daugherty, Bth. Duroc Jersey | (Feb. Ist to March 14) Dean Houston, Ist; Duane Houston, 2nd; Arlene Houston, 3rd; Melvin Weltzin, 4th; Jackie List. sth; and Lloyd Herr, 6th. Duroc ;Jersey (after March 15) Melvin Sanders, Ist; Orville Hickman. 2nd; Larry Fleming, 3rd; Jim Schultz, 4th; and Bill Hershman. sth. Berkshire, Albert Spall, Ist; Jim Clark, 2nd; and Donna Stotler, 3rd. I In the breeding litter class, all I breeds showing together, the plac- | ings were: Norma Hite, Ist; Wm. (Unzicker, 2nd; Luann Unzicker, Marcia Jordan, 4th; Rex I Wuerthner, sth; Carol Unzicker, ;6th; Arlene Geren. 7th; Harold Kohley, Bth; and Bud Daugherty 9th. Tn the Market "Litter class, all breeds showing together, the placI ings were: Patricia Hite, ls|; Harold Kohley, 2nd; Duane Houston, 3rd; and Arlene Geren, 4th.

DEMOTTE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1949

Mathew Schmidt Of Wheatfield Dies Sunday

Death Comes After Eight-Year Illness; Native of Hungary, He ' Came To U. S. As Young Man I Mathew Schmidt of Wheatfield died at Jasper county hospital at 8:40 o’clock Sunday night following a short hospitalization. He had been ill for eight years, but it was not until recently his illnesses reached a critical stage and he was removed to the hospital. Mr. Schmidt was born in Hungary March 17, 1885, a son of Paul and Katherine (Henning) [ Schmidt. During his early life he came to the United States and settled in Chicago where he lived until moving to Wheatfield three years ago to lead a retired life. • For many years he was employed in Chicago as a janitor. Mr. Schmidt was married in Chicago to Theresa Donnek, who died in 1941. Surviving are the following children and step-children. William Baron of Chicago, Katherine Baron of Germany, Anna Schmidt of Chicago, Mrs. Elizabeth Dass of Des Plaines, 111., and Joseph [ Donis of Wheatfield. Also suri viving is a brother, Nicholas Schmidt of Wheatfield. The funeral services were held from Sorrowful Mother church of Wheatfield at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning, with the Rev. Fr. i Donald Hardebeck in charge. InI terment was at Rose Hill cemetery in Chicago. Todd’s -Funeral Home was in charge. =>

MRS. STEVENSON LEASES DUVALL RESTAURANT

Mrs. Orrie Stevenson has leased the Duvall restaurant from Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Duvall and took over it’s operation last week on Monday, August 8. Mrs. Stevenson is familiar with the business of serving wholesome and tasty food to the public, having been connected with both DeMotte eating houses at different intervals for a number of years. If you have any doubt about her cooking ability Just try she food at Stevensons. The Duvalls, we understand are planning a vacation in Oregon.

NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. DECLARES STOCK DIVIDEND

Hammond, Indiana, Augl9. The board of directors of Northern Indiana Public Service Company has declared a dividend of 30 cents per share on the common stock, it was announced today by Dean H. Mitchell, president. The dividend is payable September 20, 1940, to shareholders of record at the close of business September 3, 1949. Mr. Mitchell said that the board of directors aslo declared a dividend of 22’2 cents per share on the 4’? per cent cumulative preference stock of the company, payable September 30, 1949, to shareholders of record at the close of business September 15, 1949, A combined birthday part/ was held for Michele and Gary, children of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth DeFries last Friday. Their birthdays are just a few days apart. Mechele was two and Gai y one year old Jerry Ramp entertained her bridge club last Friday evening. Prizes were won by Fay Curtin, Sue Evans, Charlotte. Kouovsky and Doris Zeck.

CAMELLIA PLAGA AND CARL DOHERTY OF WHEATFIELD ARE MARRIED

Miss Camellia Plaga, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Plaga and Carl Doherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Doberty were united in holy wedlock on August 6th at 4 p.m. The Rev. W. D Archibald performed the double ring ceremony in the DeMotte Methodist church. The church was decorated with candlebra and white gladioli. Mrs. Leona Lauritis played bridal airs before the ceremony. Margaret Plaga, cousin of the bride sang “I Love Thee,” “Because,” and “Ava Maria.” The bride, given in marriage by her father was beautiful in a white slipper satin gown fashioned with a hoop skirt and bustle. The bodice and sleeves were imported chantilly lace with silk marquisette yoke having off-the-shoulder effect, with long sleeves coming to points over the wrists. The skirt ended in a long train. The bride’s head-dress was an embroidered silk net crown with seed pearl, which was worn by her mother at her wedding, with orange blossoms and floor length veil trimmed in lace. The only jewerly she wore was a single strand of pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and gladioli. The bride’s sister, Aurelia Plaga. served as maid of honor wealing a pastel shade pink taffeta gown with silk marquisette over the skirt. She carried a bouquet of dubbonetgadioli. The —groom’* sister, Mary Hileman served ax bridesmaid. Her gown was blue taffeta and her bouquet was of pink gladioli. Other bridesmaids weie Mary Yerion and Kathleen Seegars, both schoolmates of the bride. Mary wore pink taffeta. Her bouquet was of blue-orchid gladioli. Kathleen wore green georgette and carried yellow gladioli. Ring bearer was David Rainford, dressed in a tuxedo, and carrying the rings on a white satin pillow. Flower gill was Stacia Hileman, dressed in pale yellow wearing a little bonnet. She carried a basket of petals which she di opped on the white bridal carpet. The bridegroom wore a black tuXedo and white rose boutenierre. William Hileman of Centerville, Ind., served as best man. Ushers were Charles Limbrey and John Bi yam' both of Centerville. All male attendants wore white carnation boutenierres.. —Mrs. John-1 'laga mother -of the bi ide, was dressed in a lace beige dress and wore a corsage of I low roses. Following the ceremony a wed--1 ding dinner was served in the I church parlor. A four tier wedding j cake served a- the center-piece. A program followed with Mrs. ' Henry Bandeau acting as toastj muster. Punch was served and i everyone sang. “Let Me Call: You I Sweetheart.” The program is. as follows: .Pia.no 010 by John Bryj an saxaphone -010. Aurelia Plaga; 1 readings, Marian Postma; piana i solo, Betty Hershman; trombone solo Kathleen Seegars, vocal solo, I Margaret Plaga; piano solo, Mrs. Leona Lauriti-; one act play enI titled, “Enteitaining the Sistei s i Beau” was given. • Characters j jweie Mrs. Seegars, Willie Hendrix. Esthej- Yerion, and Aurelia; Plaga. _The new Mrs. Doherty was a member of the Wheatfield 1949 graduating class and Carb is the j I school band 1 The newly-weds are.on a week’s] honeymoon trip and upon returning will reside with, her parents. Grandmothers of the bridal couple, Mrs. Dola Stewart of

$26,000 More In Taxes Needed For Next Year

Predict 21c-24c Levy Increase To Care For Additional Expenses The county tax budget to be ; published this week will show I among its huddle of figures a I proposed rate of 65c for the coming year, an increase of 24c per hundred taxable property over the : current rate of 41c, County Auditor Curtis Rardin revealed today as he recited a list of extra j expenses that must be met itt 1 1950 by the county’s taxpayers. The proposed budget shows an expansion of $26,000 over the one adopted last year for taxing pur- ; poses this year. Various new i miscellaneous items from here , there when stacked make up this | $26,000. | To that may be added a proj posed $17,000 for additional ap- | propriations needed to carry on ] routine business. Add to that an additional $2,250 for increase in the salaries of the circuit court judge and county surveyor ai*l (then pad the total with $15,000 I increase in the working balance j over that of a year ago and you r wiH find a grand total of $60,250, lor an Increase of approximately I 20 per cent over the current rate. The $17,000 additional appropriation is for expenditures' related to the re-assessment of property. There is an item of $3,000 expenses for the county treasurer’s office accruing from an act of the last legislature which prescribes the county treasurer must mail tax statements.

MRS. BOISSY ELECTED 4TH ALTERNATE TO NATIONAL A.L.A. CONVENTION

At the American Legion Auxiliary State convention held in Indianapolis recently eleven delegates at large were elected out of fifty potential candidates nominated. Mrs. Fred Boissy, pres - dent of DeMotte Unit 140 ‘was elected Ith alternate to the National American Legion Auxiliary Conyention, which will be held in Philadelphia, August 26 to SeptemG T 1. ~ Members of the DeMotte unit: irnd of the community should ba proud, of this honor bestowed -<it the unit president. This is indeed an honor for Mis. Boissy and Unit 4-10.

LOCAL FIRM GETS JAMESWAY DEALERSHIP

Arrangements have been cor.i pleted whereby. Meclhei ts Hate - j cry will handle the nationally known Jamesway line of Poultry & Barn equipment in the DeMotta area. Sir.ee 1906 the James Mf_. Co., with branches in Ft. Atkinson. Wis.. Elmira. N. Y.. and ' Ooakland. Cal., has specialized in the planning equipping, and ven- | tilating of farm buildings. In addition to selling and servicing Jamesway equipment, ' Mvlchert’s Hatchery will be in position to offer planning help to the dairy, poultry, and livestock farmers in this territory.

Waldron, Ind, and Mrs. T. Pilarski of Duluth'. Minn., attended the ceremony. Mrs. R. Pilarski of (North Carolina was also present.

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