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The Guide toVALPARAISOv 1971!I
CITY SERVICES--QUICK REfERENCE LISTfor Emergency CallsJGrime Alert . 462-3222fire. 462-2131Police (City) . 462-2135Police (County) 462-2115Police (State). 926-1102fBI (Indianapolis) 317-639-3301City Hall Building InspectorCity Engineer Clerk-TreasurerMayor's Office. Parks and Recreation (53 1/2 franklin)Police (Personal calls) City Hall. .Sanitation Department (16 Indiana Ave.) Sewage Treatment Plant Water Department (Office--16 Indiana Ave.) Pumping Station flint LakeEmergency CallsTime-TemperatureRoad Conditions. PORTER COUNTY OffICESAssessor (Court House) .Auditor (Court House)Clerk (Court House). Coronor's Office (104 Roosevelt Rd.)County Extension Office (Court House) .County Home RR 6 (State Road 2). .Department of Public Welfare (210 Elm)Health Department (552 W. Lincolnway) Highway Department (State Road 2) .Highway Department Supervisor (Court House) H storical Museum (Court House) Jail (102 Indiana Ave.) . . Judge's Chambers Pivarnik, Alfred J. (Court House)Nixon, Russell A. (Court House) .Planning Commission (Court House)Probation Officer (Court House). . .Prosecuting Attorney's Office (51 franklin) Recorder (Court House) Superintendent of Schools .Surveyor (Court House) Treasurer (Court House). Veterans Affairs Office (Court House) Voter Registration (Court House) Weights and Measures, Department of (Court House) .UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OffICESAgriculture Stabilization Conservation (1206 Evans) Soil Conservation Service (1206 Evans) Army Recruiting Station (204 Lincolnway) National Lakeshore Headquarters Post Office (166 Lincolnway). Selective Service (53 Michigan). Social Security System (700 N. Calumet)Transportation, Department 4-0123926-1102 462-5906
fURE ORD1In this directory we hope you will find information about Valparaisoand Porter County helpful to you. The directory is intended to give youneeded information about the various phases of city life--schools, clubs,churches, government, business, recreation and cultural activities.We welcome new residents, and extend our appreciation and thanks tothe many citizens of this community who have helped Valparaiso to blendachievements of the past with a bright. look toward the future.We want to urge those of you who have not actively contributed to thecommunity to become involved--vote at local elections, be active in ourlocal organizations. May we also suggest another form of involvement youmay not have considered: Shop in Valparaiso.This could be a significant contribution to the community since thisrevenue derived from Sales Tax Income aids the city government in main taining a high level of municipal services.To what degree you are involved is up to you.But be involved!Since 1924EDGERTON'STRAVEL SERVICERecently Named One of the Top 42 Agencies in the NationAir - Rail - Tours - CruisesNo Service Charge122 East LincolnwayValparaiso, Indiana462-3672 or 462-40868 :30 - 5 :00 Monday - FridaySat. until NoonVALPARAISO GOVERNMENTRepresentative democracy is provided throughthe elected Mayor and seven-member Council who areresponsible for the legislation and policy-makingof the City government. The Council exerciseslegislated powers for the city, and must pass onall appropriations of funds for city government.MAYOR BRYCE BILLINGSHCHEZLEN
TAXATION2The state of Indiana has a 2 sales tax, and an Indiana adjusted grossincome tax of 2%. The real property tax which includes total city, school,county and state real property tax for 1971 payable in 1972 is SlO.09 per 100 of assessed valuation.Assessed value is established by state statute.Average assessment is one-third of the cash value.In Indiana there is alsoa personal property tax which is levied on items such as boats and farmequipment. These are assessed at one-third their average retail value.Thetax rate is the same as the real property tax rate.LOCATIONValparaiso is located 15 miles south of Lake Michigan and the new deepPort of Indiana, 55 miles southeast of Chicago, and 140 miles northwest ofIndianapolis--the state capitol. The City is on U. S. Route 30 and StateRoads 2 and 49. The Indiana Toll Road is 12 miles to the north.Valparaisois a governmental, cultural, and economic center of Indiana's fastest grow ing county--Porter.AREA AND POPULATIONThe City of Valparaiso encompasses approximately 7.5 square miles andhas a population of 20,020 people (1970).Valparaiso is a third class citywhich gives it a three-mile buffer zone and more tax money from the state.This became effective in 1971 since the population passed the 20,000 mark.The people in Valparaiso are largely American born with a substantial Germanancestry.As the seat of America's largest Lutheran University, there isalso a representation from other nations, other areas of America, and mi nority groups.
INDEXPage3Area and Population 2At torneys 19Business Listings (Alphabetical and Cat8gorical)30Bus, Train, and Airline Schedules26Chamber of Commerce .22Churches.20City Map.17City Park Location Map .13City Service Reference List.Inside front coverClimate . 4Downtown Store Location Map11Elected Officials. 24EMERGENCY NUMBERS. .Inside front coverfire and Police Department Information.9foreword.1History 4Hospital Information.24Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.15Industrial Information 28Locetion.2Orgenizations 19Park and Recreation Information 12Parking Lot Location Map11Points of Interest and Map of Porter County 25Polling Places.21Porter County Historical Museum 9Port of Indiana 22 Post Office Hours and Information23Public Library Hours and Information27Radio, Newspapers, and TV 23Schools .5Selective Service System Office 22Social Security Office 27Taxation.2Valparaiso Driver's License Bureau Branch.21Valparaiso Government1Valparaiso Technical Institute8Valparaiso �··See "Buzz" NuppnauatVALPO LIQUOR STORE462-88191401 E. LincolnwayFor VALPO'S finest and most complete selections of Beer, Wine, Liquor, CordialsNew this year will be a complete assortment of CHEESES and an expansion ofour IMPORTED WINES selection. Let us supply the kegs and tapping equip ment for your next party.AND INTRODUCINGBuzz's Valpo School Retailersforfor all of your sportswear and party favor needs
rCLlt-1ATE4The climate is mild, but has four well-defined seasons. The meanannual temperature is 49.2 degrees fahrenheit.The average annual rain fall is 36.5 inches. Summers see extensive use of aree beaches, parks, andoutdoor activities. inter permits skiing, tobogganing, and ice skatingactivities.HISTORYThe site of the present city of Valparaiso was included in the purchaseof the land of the Potawatomi Indians by the U.S. government in 1832. Thefirst settler in the area was a french-Canadian, Joseph Bailley, who in 1622established a thriving fur trading post on the shore of Lake Michigan about12 miles north of the site of the future city.In 1836, Porter County was formed, including the territory now compris ing both Porter and Lake Counties, with Portersville as the county seat.In 1837, at the suggestion of local residents, the Indiana General Assemblychanged the name of the county seat to Valparaiso, which means "Vale ofParadise" in Spanish.Porter County was named in honor of Commodore David Porter of theUnited States Navy, whose famous battle during the War of 1812, while incommand of the "Essex," was fought near the harbor of Valparaiso, Chile.Therefore, Valparaiso was considered an appropriate name for the countyseat of Porter County.Valparaiso was incorporated as a town in 1850, with 520 residents, andreceived its charter as a city in 1865. Valparaiso early became a leaderin the field of education.In 1876, it had the largest normal school inAmerica, with an enrollment of 1,100. The name of the school was changedto Valparaiso University, and in 1925, it was purchased by the LutheranUniversity Association. The student body has grown to over 4,600 students.TemporaryCHILD CARE CENTERbyThe HOUR. DAYWEEK-END or WEEKR.R. 2 Smoke Rd., Box 37Valparaiso, Ind. 46383VALPO BIKE & LOCK SHOPKEYS MADEBIKES REPAIRED20 North Franklin St.462·604112 Jefferson after Jan. 15. 1972
EDUCATION5Valparaiso public schools arehighly rated and fully accredited.A ratio of one teacher to 24 pupilsassures your children of more indi vidualized instruction and attention.Presently Valparaiso has nine gradeschools, two junior high schools,and one high school. A new 9.5 mil lion dollar high school is underconstruction and completion is ex pected by the summer of 1972. Thenew high school will have a capacityThomas Jefferson Elementary choolof 2,UUO students.More than 48% of Valparaiso's teachingstaff holds a Master's degree or the equiv alent thereof, and 95% are recognized ascareer teachers. These advantages are onereason why more than 40% of Valparaiso'shigh school graduates go on to higher edu cation in colleges and universities acrossthe nation.Due to a progressive programCOMPLETEofmeetingoureducational needs as theyREAL ESTATE SERVICEarise, the majority of school buildings areMember of Multiple Listing Servicemodern and well equipped.Member of National Computer Servicefor those interested in private educa tion,Lutheran and Catholic elementary par VALPOGARYLochialschools are located in Valparaiso.462-5218882- 14Valparaiso residents are also fortun 451 W. Lincolnwayate to have excellent schools for the hand (corner Lincolnway & Campbell)icapped and mentally retarded.The specialeducationclasseshaverecentlybeen placedValparaisounder the newly-instituted county programCiiJashburnreaLTORS13for handicapped children. This will now give thesestudents more available instruction and better equip ped facilities.Valparaiso has two of its own institutions ofhigher learning--Valparaiso University and ValparaisoTechnical Institute. There is also easy access toPurdue University--Westville and Calumet campuses(10 min.), Indiana University Extension (20 min.),and St. Joseph's ollege--Northwest Campus (20 min.). FIRST NATIONALIBANKVALPARAISO, INDIANAVALPARAISO UNIVER5ITYValparaiso is noted as the home of ValparaisoUniversity which was founded in 1859. The presentadministration, the Lutheran University Association,has operated the school since 1925. The UniversityImmanuel Lutheran SchoolPORTAGE, INDIANAOPftAnNGCON1'INUOUSLYSINCE 1819- - FDIC
6Valparaiso University Chapelhas a daytime enrollment of over 4,000.Valparaiso University is accredited by the North Central Association ofColleges and Secondary Schools, the American Bar Association, the Council ofMedical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association for Pre medical education, the Indiana State Board of Education and the EngineersCouncil for Professional Development.Meeting all standard requirements for accreditation, the University isa member of the Association of American olleges, the American Council onEducation, the Lutheran Education Association, the Association of AmericanLaw Schools, the Council of Social Work Education, and the American Associa tion of University omen.The University is broken down into seven units:the College of Artsand Sciences, Christ College, the College of Engineering, the School of Law,the College of Business Administration, the College of Nursing, and theGraduate Division. Seven degrees are granted in the College of Arts andSciences, and three in the College of Engineering.Approximately 450 courses are taught with majors available in overSIEVERSNuppnau Insurance AgencyHartford Group - Great AmericanSt Paul Fire & MarineAmerican States - RelianceCOMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICEPAUL J. NUPPNAUFilled Promptly And AccuratelyFirst National Bank Bldg VaJpo, . 462-4334Residence Valpo462-1365Over One Million "New"Prescriptions FilledWe Give S & H Green StampsABDOMINAL SUPPORTSTRUSSES - SUPPORT HOSECONVALESCENT AIDSSERVING PORTER COUNTYFOR OVER 70 YEARS'Five RegisteredPharmacists To Serve YouSHAUER'SPremier TheatreDowntown ValparaisoFor InformationBoth TheatresPhone 462·3012FREE DELIVERY]SHAUER'S462-43814ger Drive In Theatre[109 L1NCOLNWAY - VAlPA "IS . J5 Miles North of Valparaiso on St. Rd. 49
1,- INVEST IN HAPPINESS vi . T1 (C1JMOTHER'SDAYKEEPSAKE & ART CARVED"JEWELRYFOR ALLOCCASIONS"A HOME OF YOUR OWN.un-»1111111 . --:&:BIRTHDAY WEDDINGANNIVERSARY\-. 1462-72061110 L1NCOLNWAY - VALPARAISOMERCURY DRIVE-IN CLEANERS"Clean Clothes Wear Longer"Plant - 356 West Lincolnway462-6533thirty fields.The University also has co-operative agreements with severalleading professional schools.Valparaiso University has two overseas cen ters--one in Cambridge, England, and the other in Reutlingen, Germany.These centers offer students a chance to broaden their experience throughextensive travel, personal contact and day-by-day living in a different cul tural environment.Valparaiso University and the Lutheran Deaconess Association cooperatein the education of women as deaconesses for the Church. Deaconess Ministryis a notable opportunity for the kind of woman who is seeking for a way toinvest her life in service to God and people.Deaconess Ministry is manythings.It is an attitude, a relationship, a commitment, a specific voca tion.It is ministry to people in parishes, institutional missions, univer sities and colleges, welfare agencies and foreign missions.Deaconess Ministry is made possible through the Lutheran DeaconessAssociation. The Deaconess Association is made up of individuals, organi zations, and congregations who support the program through voluntary contri butions. The Association has a Board of Directors together with an Execu tive Director and Director of Development who assume the responsibilitiesfor the educational program, placement of graduates, student recruitment,public relations and fund-raising.The Board certifies the graduating dea coness to the church for placement. final decision on the placement is madeby the Council of Presidents of The Lutheran Church - Missouri 5ynod.
The Deaconess Education Program is located on the campus of ValparaisoUniversity.It is a five-year program--four years of academic work and oneyear of internship. Students graduate with a major in theology.Upon graduation Deaconesses become members of the Lutheran DeaconessConference. This Conference, in turn, has membership in the North AmericanDeaconess Conference, an interdenominational organization of Deaconesses inthe United States and Canada. The Lutheran Deaconess Conference is also amember of the international organization of Deaconesses called the DIAKONIA.Currently the graduates of Deaconess Ministry at Valparaiso Universityserve in more than half of the states in the United States, in Canada, HongKong, Japan, New Guinea, and India.The motto of Deaconess Ministry is "faith and Service in Christ."VALPARAISO TECHNICAL INSTITUTEValparaiso Technical Institute is nestled in a woodland area near thewestern city limits of Valparaiso. The campus provides an ideal setting forintellectual growth and cultural enrichment.VTI has an enrollment of ap proximately 350 students. The schooloffers specialized training in automa tion, computers, missile guidance andcontrol systems, television, industri al electronics, communications, andbroadcasts. The Institute has a smallfriendly campus with large lawns andwooded areas. Campus life is variedwith many interesting extracurricularactivities and social events. Dinner TheatreCocktail LoungeBanquet RoomsBowling LanesDining RoomsHoliday InnU.S. 30 West - Valparaiso, Ind. 46383Phone 219-462-0563
9MANOR MOTELU. S. Hwy. 30 at Ind. 49IValparaiso, IndianaAir Conditioned. Steam Heat. Tile Showers. FreeContinental Breakfast. Free T.V. Opposite ValparaisoUniversity Campus. Within walking distance of ex cellent restaurants.Phon. 462-740 IHOME IMPROVEMENTSIDING & REMODELLINGSPECIALISTSPRODUCTS BY USS5 PM1 AMFRI & SAT 5 PM· 2 A M."WE CATER TO PIZZA PARTIES"WEDELIVERWEDELIVER60'1% L1NCOLNWAYVALPARAISO. INDIANAPHONE 462·5676City HallfIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTSValparaiso is well protected by very efficient, full time fire andpolice departments. The police department has 31 full time law enforcementofficers, six part time officers, two crossing guards, one meter enforcementofficer, and four detectives. Their equipment includes seven police cars,two of which have radar units, and two motorcycles.All of the vehicles areradio equipped.The fire department has two fire stations. There are 28 firefightersand a fire chief. All of the men have fire phones in their homes.The fireequipment includes three pumpers, a combination pumper-ladder truck, a grassfire fighting truck, a tanker, an emergency vehicle, and a snorkel. Thesnorkel has a 75 foot beam. Good equipment and well-trained firemen andpolicemen are determining factors for Valparaiso residents' low insurancerates.PORTER COUNTY HISTORILAL MUSEUMThe Porter County Historical Museum is located on the top floor of theCourt House. The Museum contains items of interest from Valparaiso andPorter County. The Museum is open on Tuesday, ednesday, and friday from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Admission is free of charge.North Side Daisy Car Wash 1607 N. CalumetValparaiso, Ind.Gas & Service(oX462-0616 III-':'STANDARD m ALLANSONJack's Standard4INOIANAINSURANCEAVENUE I VALPARAISO.INDIANA46383 I AREA219INC.46a' Kl61501 N. CalumetValparaiso, Ind.7 AM - 10PMU-Haul Trailers462-9242Russell HarterDon Driver
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lOCATION Of DOWNTOWN STORES LISTED IN THIS DIRECTORY11coccco o[J\c.t:.CD.-tIIIItIII0 ZC[J\CCOJ.4(/)IIIIII[J\J.400u. -J.t:. Chicago27JeffersIon 1511 1///314///'"lINCOl NWAYIndian aMonroev: 2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.6 24 2 ?O 29 12 33; 26.1. 14 133 13 5Eourtl6House///2817L7 ,,/17, 1.'18 3410 2if 19'i22 98 2-S30////Parking LotaAllanson InsuranceBinder's JewelryCasbon ElectricClaudon and AndersonEdgerton Travelfalvey's Store for Men and Boysfirst National BankGearhart's InteriorsGil DrugsHarvey'sIndiana Home ImprovementJo Ann'sJones Jewelrylafemme CoiffeursLembke Motor InnLowenstines' Department StoreMiller 33.34.Nealey's Men's StoreNelson Piano and OrganNorthern Indiana BankOffice Supply, ValparaisoOxford ShopParamount ShoesPenney'sPremier TheaterRecord MartRiggs Real EstateSearsSievers DrugsTwo Cousins Salon of BeautyValpo Bike and Lock ShopValpo Camera ShopWestern Au uYoung fashions
PAINTSHARDWAREREALTORPhone 462-497274 S. WashingtonValparaiso, Ind.304 LincolnwayValparaiso, IndianaPhone 462-5061PARK AND RECREATION INfORMATIUNThe overall objective of the Valparaiso Park District is to providepublic park and recreational programs and facilities for the citizens of theCity of Valparaiso.It is governed by a bi-partisan board of four memberswho are appointed by the Mayor for a period of four years.All serve with out pay and most serve more than one term.The park system in Valparaiso had its origin in 1918 when frederickKirchhoff, a man of vision and foresight, willed his property on RooseveltRoad along with the balance of his estate to the City of Valparaiso, withthe understanding that the property always be maintained as a public park.for 20 years little was done to develop a park and recreation program.In1938 the Junior Chamber of Commerce took action and established a CommunityRecreation Council which operated for five years.
Valparaiso is located 15 miles south of Lake Michigan and the new deep Port of Indiana, 55 miles southeast of Chicago, and 140 miles northwest of Indianapolis--the state capitol. The City is on U. S. Route 30 and State Roads 2 and 49. T
