Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Dec. 4, 1913 – Fred and Charles Struss receive the contract for the erection of the new factory and office buildings for the American Three Way Prism Company to be located on Factory Street in LaPorte.
Dec. 4, 1963 – LaPorte stores will remain open on Thursday afternoons during the Christmas season starting tomorrow.
Dec. 4, 1988 – The Walther League Chorus holds its annual Christmas concert at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium.
Dec. 4, 2003 — LaPorte Mayor-elect Leigh Morris is raring to go after outlining a provisional plan for his first 100 days in office.