After a couple of month's delay, the La Porte County (IN) genealogical Society celebrated a "Ruby" anniversary.
In January of 1984, a group of people were invited by Fern Eddy Schultz and Holly Jenks to meet for the purpose of forming a La Porte County genealogical society. The group organized and did all of the things required, and by June of that year were publishing a newsletter and meeting regularly.
Allowing a few months for the word to spread, the society gathered 65 charter members. By 1985, they boasted over 100 members.
On Tuesday evening, March 12th, 2024, the local members and two guests filled the meeting room at the La Porte County Public Library Main Branch to celebrate 40 years of mutual help and education. Two of the charter members were present to receive commemorative certificates. Cake and soft drinks were shared, and Patricia Gruse Harris, one of the charter members, reminded us of the early days.
