Monthly Archives: September 2021

Jared Carter Featured by Marion Co. Historical Society

September 30, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Ray E. Brown, Jr. will give an overview of poet Jared Carter’s life and works, and illustrate his remarks with historic and biographical photographs. Carter, originally from the central Indiana town of Elwood, Wendell Willkie’s home town, has been an Indianapolis resident since 1969, and the recipient of … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 1-7

September 30, 2021 | by Weekly View

• Arts for Lawrence will present The Laramie Project, based on the true story of Matthew Shepherd and his death in Laramie Wyoming. Produced by the Tectonic Theatre Project, the troupe gives a searing portrayal of the events leading up to the young man’s murder. The play will be presented … Read More

100 Years Ago: Oct. 1-7

September 30, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, October 5, 1921: The practice of school boys “flagging” passing automobiles for rides to and from school has resulted in many complaints, and motorcycle police stationed near public schools will be instructed to discourage the practice. Monroe E. Noblet, secretary of the Hoosier Motor Club, … Read More

Get Off My Lawn

September 30, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

“When did you get to be a ‘Get off my lawn’ person?” My eldest child professed confusion about some things that I had told her, behaviors of mine that mystified her. She should not have been confused: Her father was a well-established “Keeper of the Community, Watcher of the World.” … Read More

Witch Marks

September 30, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in October 2010. In the spirit of the approaching Halloween season, I’d like to share a story with you that combines many of the elements that pique my curiosity and fuel my passion for history and folklore. Recently, transplanted British antique dealer and collector Rick McMullen … Read More