Monthly Archives: February 2015

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 13-20

February 12, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 18, 1915: Yesterday was “Bundle Day” in Indianapolis. More than 6,000 bundles of old clothes, shoes and wearing apparel of every description were collected from homes throughout the city by more than 160 volunteers traveling in twenty-six flag bedecked automobiles and trucks of the … Read More

So costly a sacrifice: Lincoln and Loss

February 12, 2015 | by Al Hunter

In this, the 150th anniversary year of the culmination of the American Civil War, you have a rare opportunity to take a walk through the dark side of the conflict and its aftermath. The Indiana State Museum has created a splendid display titled “So costly a sacrifice: Lincoln and Loss” … Read More

Grab Your Checkered Flag – It’s Time to Start Your Engines

February 12, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

Sprint Cup As the frozen winds of February blow across the tundra of Indiana, it’s hard to believe that the Daytona 500 will be run in two weeks and the 2015 automobile racing season will begin in the United States. Actually the first Daytona race was the 24 Hour Rolex … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 13-20

February 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

• Eastsiders Betty Summer Nuggs and her husband Ryan are in the running for the DreamPlanGo Hawaii Honeymoon of a Lifetime Contest. Betty and Ryan are both hard-working people who volunteer in the community, and for just this once, they are asking for something just for the two of them. … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Feb. 13-20

February 12, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, February 13, 1915: Indianapolis school children did not participate in the collection yesterday of money to be turned over to the Red Cross for use in relief work in Europe. All other schools in the state did respond to a circular issued by Charles A. … Read More