Monthly Archives: June 2015

Applause! June 5-12

• Local band Shelby County Sinners, featuring Shelby Kelley, Mo Foster, and Eric Grimmitt recently signed with Manta Ray Records. Congratulations! • The Brookside Neighborhood Association will hold a meeting on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Nehemiah Bible Church at 11th and Oxford. Residents are encouraged to come out … Read More

Hair Stories

The woes of hair — or lack thereof — are shared by many. I was blessed — cursed? — with naturally curly hair that Vicki inherited. However, she has a section in the front that’s straight. She mentioned that she might get a little perm in that one section. I … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago This Week: June 5-12

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, June 9, 1915: L. S. Ayres & Co head Fred M. Ayres announced his department store is the first in the United States to receive an allotment of beautiful rare Belgian laces from the Belgian Relief Fund. Exquisite collars and dainty edgings – laces by … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 5-12

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, June 7, 1915: Boy Scout Troop 19 gave a program last night at Downey Avenue Christian Church that included signaling, fire building, and cooking. Church and community members had an opportunity to see what their boys have been doing in scout work and sample pancakes … Read More