Orville Redenbacher Recognition Day - Porter County, Indiana
Orville Redenbacher Recognition Day - Porter County, Indiana
Orville Redenbacher Recognition Day - Porter County, Indiana
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Schnurlein, Herb Steinbach, Paul Von<br />
Tobel, Chamber ofCommerce Staff-Barry<br />
Buzby and Barb Gast, and the festival<br />
chairman, Charles F. "Charlie" Bowman.<br />
Charlie has been a real driving force during<br />
the preparations for the Popcorn Festival.<br />
When things needed to happen, Charlie<br />
made them happen. With his strong leadership<br />
as chairman, the work of the rest of<br />
the people connected with the festival became<br />
a little easier.<br />
A long time associate of <strong>Orville</strong> <strong>Redenbacher</strong>,<br />
Charlie has 30 years experience in<br />
agricultural commodities. In 1951 he and<br />
<strong>Orville</strong> bought George F. Chester & Sons<br />
Inc. In 1958 it became Chester Hybrids,<br />
Inc. and in 1966 Chester Inc. Charlie is<br />
president, general manager and director of<br />
17<br />
Chester, Inc. A member of the Popcorn<br />
Institute, and more agricultural and civic<br />
organizations than we can list. Charlie has<br />
been active in every phase of community<br />
affairs. And for his activities during the<br />
preparations for the First Valparaiso Popcorn<br />
Festival, from all of us who worked<br />
with him - Well done Charlie. ..<br />
The basic purpose of the Chamber is<br />
building economic stability in the community<br />
and promoting Valparaiso to the benefit<br />
of the business community and the residents.<br />
We feel the members have done a<br />
truly outstanding job doing just that with<br />
this First Popcorn Festival. . . We hope<br />
you enjoy participating in the Festival<br />
and visiting Valparaiso.
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