Monthly Archives: September 2013

Voice From the Past

September 12, 2013 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh.” — The Old Testament, “Ecclesiastes” My Indiana roots run deep. My mother’s people were pioneers who settled near what is now Michigantown, a few miles from Frankfort. I’ve written often about the Kellys’ Old Home Place that was venerated by my grandfather’s … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 13-20

September 12, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, September 18, 1913:  The Emerson Civic League completed its organization last evening. Earlier twenty residents and property holders residing in Emerson Heights met to consider various problems of interest to those living in that locality. First under consideration will be an effort to persuade the … Read More

Applause: Sept. 13-20

September 12, 2013 | by Weekly View

• The award-winning White River Sound Chorus is looking  for women who love to sing and entertain while making new friends. They are holding a Guest Night on Sept. 17at a convenient location on the northeast side of Indy. The fun begins at 7 p.m.  Please call Shar at (317) … Read More

The “Games” Have Begun

September 12, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

A week ago Thursday night, the NFL opened the regular season in a spectacular manner. The kickoff game for the 2013 regular season featured the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens meeting the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos in Mile High Stadium. Both teams figure to contend for the AFC title … Read More

The Strange Saga of Gram Parsons, Part 1

September 12, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Gram Parsons is perhaps the most influential rock star you’ve never heard of. Parsons has become something of a cult figure in the music business. He never hit it big, and few outside a small circle remember him now. Music critics say he was one of the pioneers behind the … Read More