Monthly Archives: December 2022

Applause!: Dec. 16-22

December 15, 2022 | by Weekly View

• Irvington lost a good guy recently when we lost Bruce Gable. For years, Bruce organized the Benton House reading of “A Christmas Carol” and he was very involved with activities in the community where he was born and raised. He was honored with a Founders Award from the Irvington … Read More

John Dillinger’s Tutor: The Baron

December 15, 2022 | by Al Hunter

Herman “Baron” Lamm may be the most famous Prohibition Era gangster you’ve never heard of. If not for Lamm, you may never have heard of John Dillinger either. Herman Karl Lamm was born in Kassel, Germany on April 19, 1890. Lamm joined the Prussian Army as a young man, but … Read More

Trains of Thought

December 15, 2022 | by CJ Woods III

The Eiteljorg Museum invited media members to a preview of “Jingle Rails,” its annual exhibit of miniature railroad trains. Paula Nicewanger, the Creative Director of this publication, invited me to attend with her, knowing my history with trains. When I lived within a few blocks of the train tracks that … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 16-22

December 15, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, December 20, 1922:  Santa Claus will begin work early and stay on the job overtime in Indianapolis this Christmas season. Community Christmas entertainments, with a tree and with candy and presents for all the children, will be held at each of the thirty-one fire stations … Read More

Ringing in the Christmas Spirit

December 15, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Since early Roman times bells have adorned many a horse, not only adding to the beauty of the steed, but to a more practical purpose, warning pedestrians to step aside. Horse bells have been believed to bring good luck, protect against disease, ward off evil and were often used to … Read More