Monthly Archives: September 2019

Connections

September 19, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

“So, it says here that you have a history of cancer, right?” The doctor paused to listen for my brother’s answer, and I restrained myself from answering for him. It was late  in July, and I had traveled from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to help my brother with his medical … Read More

Joy Ride: The American Pedal Car

September 19, 2019 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

One of my prized possessions as a kid was a NellyBelle Willys CJ-2A Jeep pedal car. Dad had won it for me in a drawing at the grand opening of our new Marsh Supermarket in June of 1954 and being an avid Roy Rogers fan I instantly fell in love … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 20-26

September 19, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, September 25, 1919: Highway Transport Day will be celebrated in Indianapolis this afternoon with a parade of 200 motorized industrial trucks through the downtown district to demonstrate the vast field of activities which has been successfully taken over by gasoline powered vehicles. One hundred Indianapolis … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Sept. 13-19

September 12, 2019 | by Weekly View

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Benton House Tour of Homes Features Timeless Craftsmanship

September 12, 2019 | by Ethel Winslow

The architecture in Irvington and surrounding area is as diverse as they people who call the area home. The Benton House, built in 1873, is the Second Empire home of Butler University’s president for many years is stately, semi-formal, and always elegant. Just down the street is the Bona Thompson … Read More