Monthly Archives: January 2015

Irvington’s Disney Prince — Bill Shirley

January 29, 2015 | by Al Hunter

Al Hunter is on vacation. This is a reprint of an article he wrote in 2008. During the World War II years on through the I Like Ike years in America, Irvington had it’s own representative in Tinseltown. Irvingtonian Bill Shirley made fifteen movies starting in 1941 starring with Hollywood … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 30-Feb. 6

January 29, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 3, 1915: Iron rings bearing the Iron Cross insignia and inscribed in German, “To the Old Fatherland, in order to show my loyalty in troublous times, I give gold for iron,” have been received by Joseph Keller, president of the Indiana branch of the … Read More

It’s Trivia Time Again

January 29, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

1. On February 6, 1971 Astronaut Alan Shepard hit the first golf ball on the moon. He then went to the clubhouse for a martini. 2. The first Soccer World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930 and attracted 30 countries. 3. Dick Button accomplished the first triple jump in … Read More

Ice, Ice Baby

January 29, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

I missed a call from my first bride, who had recorded 6 seconds of silence. My “old school” attitude toward 21st century cell phone etiquette is this: I do not return missed calls unless there is a message. In the meantime, I watched the news and saw cars sliding and … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 30-Feb. 6

January 29, 2015 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to Perry Township educator Kelly Wilber for receiving the Milken Education Award. The award is given by the Milken Family Foundation and along with national recognition, includes a $25,000 cash prize. Wilber is a 5th grade teacher at Southport Elementary in MSD Perry Township.  In addition, Wilber is … Read More