Monthly Archives: October 2016

Something From the Oven

October 6, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

She is one of the most recognizable women of the 20th century. For decades we have trusted in her skills and sought her advise. Her books have sold millions of copies world-wide and at the peek of her popularity she made Fortune Magazine’s list of “The Most Admired Women in … Read More

I am “The People”

October 6, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In March of this year, after the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Senator Mitch McConnell said that he believed that the senate should “(g)ive the people a voice in the filling of this vacancy.” … Read More

More Stories From the Home Front

October 6, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

When we knocked down the kitchen ceiling that was ready to tumble down heavy chunks of plaster filled the air with dust and grit. It took several days to clean the house. Then we carried in heavy sheets of plasterboard. “We must be very careful not to knock the corners … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Oct. 7-13

October 6, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, October 10, 1916: Plans by the Federal Government to establish a free labor bureau in Indianapolis for women and young girls were approved today by several of the city’s clubwomen and women interested in the work of the Y. M. C. A. Pledges of support … Read More

John Lennon and Number 9

October 6, 2016 | by Al Hunter

October has arrived in Irvington. In my never-ending struggle to find something spooky to write about during the Halloween season, I’ve decided to lay some numerology on y’all. This Sunday will be October the ninth. Unless that happens to be your birthday or anniversary, it probably won’t mean much to … Read More