Hello LaPorte listers. I am still trying to find information about a
picture postcard featuring "The Sodbusters" WRAF, LaPorte, Indiana. I
was given the name and number of Ken Coe, and after calling that number,
I discovered it to be the radio station in town. It took several
attempts to get through and when I did, I was put on hold. I waited
forever, and with it being a long distance call, I hung up. Someone was
filling in for Ken Coe, so I go back to you for help. The postcard I
have is of the ORIGINAL Sodbusters, organized and created by my
Grandfather Ralph Smith, Sr., and my GreatUncle Paul Smith, brothers
that came to LaPorte in 1917 from Jackson County. My father Ralph Smith,
Jr., remembers his Dad telling him all about their group. I know they
played at WLS in Chicago. This picture postcard dates in the 1920's. My
Father was born in 1927 in LaPorte. I have made a copy of this
postcard, and wonder if some kind soul would send me their snail mail
address, so that I can send in a copy of this picture to be put on the
LaPorte site, so that my Grandfather and GreatUncle will live on. Maybe
some one of you out there will remember hearing them play on the radio
and recognize the other members of their group. I would like to name
these gentlemen. I didn't have the honour on knowing my Grandfather, but
did my GreatUncle until his death of cancer in 1966. The day Uncle Paul
couldn't play his banjo any more was the day the light went out of
LaPorte for me. Thank you all, Marty Smith Wells, Pierceton, Indiana