Monthly Archives: May 2015

Applause!: May 15-22

May 14, 2015 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations and a big thank you to all the great people who made Discover Irvington such a huge success on May 9. The Blues Fest at 5547 Project on Bonna Ave. was wildly successful and the merchants and restaurants did steady business. Best yet, the weather was great (until … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: May 15-22

May 14, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, May 19, 1915: The Butler College examinations honor system will be replaced by a system called “student control” if a new constitution is agreed to by a vote of the student body. A special committee studied 123 collegiate student councils before making the proposed articles. … Read More

A Warning

May 14, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Steven Hilbert said, “This is not a dress rehearsal.” Bill says that the problem is that people want things to be the way they used to be. If it were possible, I’d hit the reset button. However, we can relive our lives only through memories and photos. Thinking too often … Read More

Alternative Shopping

May 14, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Refurbish, recycle, repurpose — in record number people are finding ways to make the old, new again. This trend towards preserving things from the past has spurred a whole new way of shopping. No longer do buyers head for the national-chain furniture stores and shopping malls. They are gearing their … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May15-22

May 14, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, May 18, 1915: National Peace Day will be celebrated in Indianapolis today with various exercises and entertainments arranged by the Indiana branch of the Woman’s Peace Party. The program begins this morning with the raising of four blue and white peace flags at the Soldiers’ … Read More