A freight engine derailment on April 26, 1941, at the Calumet Road crossing caused quite a stir in Chesterton. Curious onlookers came from miles around to survey the damage caused when a carload of hogs overturned and several freight cars were...
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Students Participate in Veterans History Project; Town To Buy Dump Truck; Save Items for Rummage Sale
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Community Fest to be Sept. 23; Annual Patriot Day Planned for Sep. 10; Plan Commission Coninues Study of Sign Ordinance; Do you have all your ducks in a row??.....; Music at the...
Water skiing; People; Rivers; Ohio River; Regattas; Steamboats
Onlookers watch as a daring young lady tries her hand at waterskiing on the Ohio River. This was probably an exhibition as the riverfront is crowded with people watching. Our best guess is that this took place during the Madison Regatta. The...