Monthly Archives: February 2013

Buck Jones’ Last Stand: Part 2

February 14, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Last week I told you about Vincennes, Indiana native Buck Jones. One of the best known cowboy stars in Hollywood history, Buck died tragically in a nightclub fire during World War II. Not just any fire, but the Cocoanut Grove inferno in Boston, Massachusetts; the worst nightclub disaster in world … Read More

The Civil War: 150th Anniversary, Feb. 1863

February 14, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

Note:  2013 continues the 150th anniversary of the greatest conflict in which Americans were ever engaged – the Civil War.  This is the twenty-sixth in a series of articles providing a month by month synopsis from the pages of  The Indianapolis Daily Journal of Hoosier reactions to national events. February … Read More

Lance, Say It Ain’t So

February 14, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

Lance Armstrong seemed to be a true American hero. He was the greatest road racing cyclist the U.S. ever produced. As a youngster in Texas he was a competitive swimmer and a triathlon champion before age 19. As a result of his triathlon success, he joined the Motorola Racing team … Read More

One Man’s Trash . . .

February 14, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Long considered a venue for low income families or people who were “down on their luck,” the once lowly resale (or second hand) shop is attracting an enthusiastic following of customers from all income brackets. Two main factors can be credited for the increase in resale sales. One, in a … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 15-22

February 14, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 19, 1913:  Thirteen Indiana newspaper women from different parts of the state met yesterday at the Ayres tea room and organized the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana. Officers of the club are:  Hester A. Moffett, Elwood Record, president; Blanche C. Foster, The Indianapolis News, … Read More