Monthly Archives: December 2021

Revisiting “A Christmas Carol” at the IRT

December 9, 2021 | by Ethel Winslow

The beloved Indiana Repertory Theater’s annual production of A Christmas Carol is a tradition for many in the city. The familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s change of heart after being visited by three ghosts is timeless, and appropriate during the season of giving. And like many traditions, the pandemic has … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 10-16

December 9, 2021 | by Weekly View

• Thank you to the Irvington elves who decorated the lampposts along East Washington St.! The Stanleys, Dave & Ann Skirvin, Betty & Maddie McGrath, Allie Barnes, Elaine Lewis, Terry Lockward, Kathleen Porter, David Durban, and Sylvia Zimmerman did a great job. George Thomas florists, Irvington Community Schools, Jockamo’s Pizza, … Read More

It’s Beginning

December 9, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

My roommate/daughter brought home a blow-up, LED-lit snowman, having already wrestled the Christmas decorations from the various places where she had stored them. She told her daughter that they were going to decorate, and Myah got excited, not understanding the magnitude of the occasion. As for me, I was already … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 10-16

December 9, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, December 14, 1921: Declaring some police officers, in making their daily reports, write in a hand that no one could read and misspell simple words, Mayor-elect Lew Shank announced the appointment of Georgia Murphy who will conduct classes for officers who need training in spelling, … Read More

A Fisher-Price Christmas

December 9, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The Fisher-Price Toy Company was founded in 1931 by Herman Fisher, Irving Price, and Helen M. Schelle. While none of the three had much experience in the field of toy manufacturing, they shared a vision to produce a line of toys that would stimulate the creativity of a child. As … Read More