Monthly Archives: May 2017

The First 500 Festival Parade in 1957….60 Years Ago

May 25, 2017 | by Steve Nicewanger

May 1957, the first 500 Parade marched, the day before the 1957 500 Mile Race. That is 60 years ago exactly! The idea of a city celebration of the race had been floating around since 1946, but in 1954 some city leaders and businessmen started serious planning to get the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 26-June 1

May 25, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, June 1: Anti-conscription agitation in Indianapolis today became the object of investigation by the United States Marshal and agents of the Secret Service and the Department of Justice. Many reports of anti-draft activities were investigated during the day, but no arrests were made. A wary … Read More

Top Garage Sale Picks For 2017

May 25, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Ready to hit the garage sales but not quite certain what to watch for? On any given Saturday the yards and garages of Indiana are full of treasures just waiting to be discovered. So, what makes the difference between a great find and a “what was I thinking”? Here are … Read More

Rose Mary’s Words of Wisdom Upon Growing Old, Part 4

May 25, 2017 | by Rose Mary Clarke

One of my friends had always wanted to see India’s Taj Mahal. She didn’t want to attempt it on her own as she’s my age, so she paid the expenses of an acquaintance to accompany her. Her friend grew up in India, speaks the language and knows about the food. … Read More

100 Years Ago: May 26-June 1

May 25, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, May 31: Tests recently made, at the request of the state board of accounts, by Purdue University on samples of road oils and road surfacing materials for which contracts have been let by the Marion County Commissioners for work on county roads indicate the oils … Read More