Monthly Archives: December 2022

Cast Iron Banks

December 8, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared in December 2011. The origin of the cast iron bank can be traced back to 1793, shortly after the first copper penny was minted in the U.S. Iron banks became an instant collectable of affluent children and their parents, but sadly many of these early banks … Read More

12 Days of Irvington

December 8, 2022 | by CJ Woods III

On the first day of Irvington, my neighbors sent to me: A Barred Owl in a fir tree. On the second day of Irvington my neighbors sent to me: 2 Doodle dogs and a Barred Owl in a fir tree. On the third day of Irvington my neighbors sent to … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 9-15

December 8, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, December 13, 1922:  Despite vigorous protest by a large delegation of colored citizens against the establishment of a separate high school for colored pupils, the Indianapolis board of school commissioners voted unanimously last night to include such a building in the high school construction program. … Read More

A Jumping Jack for Christmas

December 8, 2022 | by Al Hunter

It is December first in the Hunter household and I can now officially declare that we are ready for Christmas. My wife and I have spent the last week erecting, placing, fluffing, and decorating thirteen Christmas trees. Yes, thirteen. Our children are grown, our pets have crossed over the Rainbow … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Dec. 2-8

December 1, 2022 | by Weekly View

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