Hello to Margaret (Keilman) Stewart. I'm so happy someone put something about the E&K Grill on this website! I worked there as a waitress when I was in high school (the 50s). It was a great place to work. Many of the customers were bachelor teachers or businessmen who always treated me as if they were my uncles, always respectful. Once in a while I would get a nickle tip with a warning not to put it in the juke box. I didn't but saved my money to buy my clothes because I come from a big family. The food at E&K was fabulous. Emma made the best pies and cakes in the world. What I wouldn't do for a slice of her warm apple pie right now. I wish I knew how to make roast beef they way she did; the gravy was the absolute best. Kenny worked the grill and french fryer if I remember correctly. Real home cooking at the E&K, something you don't get anymore at a diner. Would love to get in touch with you, Margaret. Sometimes we go to Arizona in the winter and it would be nice to sit down and talk.

My family left Hobart when I was 11 and I still miss Hobart and the carefree days of childhood exploration in a great little town. From the late 40's until we left in 1957, my parents owned the E&K Grill across from the Art Theater, and Hobart City Cab. Keilman family goes way back in Hobart, Dyer, St. John, Merriville. Love your website and old photos. Love to hear from anyone who remembers any of the Keilman family.

greetings!
lots of activity in Hobart, Lake Front Festival starting today. Farmers Market at 3rd and Main St. concert at the Band Shell at 7 pm and all weekend of vendors, music and games at the park.
Dam Duck race on Sunday 3 pm. Plastic Duck spilled over the Dam and prizes for first (as many prizes as have been accumulated) but first duck through the shoot winner gets $1000.00. AND you don't have to be present to win!!!!

The new Community Center is scheduled to be completed in Sept. 2010. look at todays Times nwi.com for an article.
Stay Safe,
Zeta Allen

Jackie, we're in for another hot, humid week here. Maybe September will bring some relief. You can't beat my area for beautiful fall weather. Even October is usually wonderful.

Hi Pat, its nasty hot here! Can hardly wait for winter. Is it snowing yet?

Jackie

I hope it isn't as hot in Hobart as it is in our part of Indiana. Hot and humid. Yuck.

We have said goodby to the old Roosevelt Gym and the addition to the north. That area will be used for parking for the remodeled 'old school buildings remaining which will be Hobarts' Municipal complex. Housing lots of activities. ie court, police, offices and community activities,too I think.
The new Community Center is well into construction at Festival Park, the old building was to damaged by current years flooding and it was not that good of construction to began with, 'old Izaak Walton Club House' when we were in school. Anyone remember????
Thank you all for your messages of comfort in our personal loss.
Sincerely, Zeta and Bob

I found these 3 articles at the NWI times website, about Zeta Wittman:

Zeta Wittman

And here is the times guestbook for Mrs. Wittman:

Mrs. Wittman Guestbook

Zeta, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We feel honored to have met your Mother.

With much sympathy,
Jackie and Frank

Thank you for the thoughtful words.
The site about the supercentenarians (over 110) is www.wikipedia.org
Yes, My mother made it, however,
Mother passed away June 23, 2010
at the age of 110 year 9 days.
nwitimes.com
A little more about Mother.

ZETA ALLEN

That's very neat news Zeta! Thanks for telling us that.

I have tried to find that website and can't. Can you give us all a link so we can see it?

Thanks!
Jackie

I am proud to be Zetas Grandaughter! She is such an inspiration to me. She is a strong women. I see that in her children... My Aunt Zeta is one of the most giving and caring people I know. She is as well as my Grandma are my my hero"s. To take care of her Mother with such Love is so wonderful. I hope that my genes are not that diluted and I can be as healthy as my Grandmother has been thru out her life.

The power of this site is world wide.
My mother, Zeta Wittman is now on the SUPERCENTENARIANS site. It refers to this site as it's source.

Thank you, Frank and Jackie for creating such a wonderful Web-site for Hobart, Indiana.

ZETA and BOB

Hi, Zeta! Your mother is 110 - what wonderful news! Thanks, too, for your memories about my family. My Grandfather was City Engineer, but I wasn't sure of the dates. My dad, Gurdon, Jr., died in a car accident when I was 10, so I don't know all of the places he worked. I appreciate the stories and write them down as you think of them. Happy summer in Hobart to everyone! Sandi

Happy Birthday Mrs. Wittman! And congrats on 110!

Hi Zeta and Bob, thanks for updating us on your mom and her birthday!

Jackie and Frank