Monthly Archives: February 2015

Super Bowl XLIX : An Ending for the Ages

February 5, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

Okay, quick now. 1. Who coined the term “Super Bowl”? 2. Who scored the first touchdown in a Super Bowl? 3. Who has the longest run from scrimmage in a SB game? 4. Who caught the most touchdown passes in a SB game? 5. Who threw the most touchdown passes … Read More

Life in the Trenches: Who Will be in Charge?

February 5, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Dylan Thomas “Of course I’m happy here. If you make your mind up to be happy, you will be happy.” Helen Ernstes after selling her Irvington home and … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 6-13

February 5, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, February 9, 1915: The “jitney” bus has arrived. This automobile express service made its debut yesterday when Richard Rogers, at the behest of a group of local men, established a route on Illinois Street between Union Station and Thirty-fourth St. Rogers is using a five … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 6-13

February 5, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, February 9, 1915: Nearly 4,000 Indianapolis citizens gathered in a mass meeting last night at Tomlinson Hall to denounce the neutrality policy of the Wilson Administration. Held under the auspices of the American Neutrality League, speakers called upon the United States to observe “real neutrality” … Read More