Monthly Archives: June 2016

Applause!: June 3-9

June 2, 2016 | by Weekly View

• On May 29, a driver plowed into the Maximum Grow store at 6117 E. Washington St,, destroying the west side of the building. On May 30, the Heidelberg Haus on Pendleton Pike was damaged by another driver. We are glad no one was injured in both accidents and hope … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 3-9

June 2, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, June 9, 1916: The Indiana Centennial historical motion picture Indiana has been officially endorsed by Indiana Historical Commission members after they viewed a private showing of the film in the Senate Chamber at the State House. The seven reel film shows in an unusual way the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 3-9

June 2, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, June 6, 1916: A large crowd was on hand when The Friends of Irish Freedom held their first meeting last evening at Morrison Hall, 52½ Monument Place, in the interest of the Irish Relief Day Fund. The gathering followed the regular meeting of the Ancient … Read More

Sunbonnet Babies

June 2, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Regaled in song and verse and immortalized on everything from plates to quilts, the Sunbonnet Babies reign as one of the most charming figures in the world of collectible antiques. Sunbonnet figures first appeared in 1884 as a redwork pattern in Eva Marie Niles’ book Fancy Work Creations. These early … Read More

What’s in Your Cupboard?

June 2, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Before I begin this, here’s another scam: Bill hung up when a voice said, “There is a warrant for your arrest.” That was several days ago, and no police officer has shown up. I received threatening calls that the Internal Revenue service was after us. Folks, do be careful! My … Read More