Monthly Archives: March 2019

World War I 100 Years Ago: March 22-28

March 21, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, March 22, 1919: Letters from veterans organizations in Ft. Wayne and Anderson were read at the meeting of the World War Veterans of Marion County last night suggesting affiliation with Marion County veterans for the purpose of forming a state organization. A reorganization plan was … Read More

Collectible Telephones

March 21, 2019 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The shape, size and functionality of the telephone has changed dramatically since Alexander Graham Bell first patented it in 1876. Perhaps it is the diversity of this invention through the decades that makes is so sought after by collectors. Collectible phones come in many forms. Wall mount, push button, candlestick … Read More

Spring is Really Here

March 21, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

One of the surest signs of the of the arrival of spring is the arrival of March Madness. Last Sunday was Selection Sunday as all the brackets were filled for all four of the regional tournament sites. Altogether, 68 teams will start the elimination process. I seriously believe that most … Read More

A Musical Approach

March 21, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

“He was a furious, even romantic, typist, prone to crescendos, diminuendos, dense and barbed arpeggios …” The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Michael Chabon. My youngest granddaughter was sitting on my lap when a song by Michael Franti and Spearhead came on my iPod; as she listened to the … Read More

This Week’s Issue: March 15-21

March 14, 2019 | by Weekly View

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