Monthly Archives: May 2016

Indiana State Museum 200 Objects Exhibit Revisited

May 12, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Last week, I wrote an article detailing the excellent exhibit at the Indiana State Museum called “200 Objects.” It tells the story of the great state of Indiana through objects associated with the Hoosier state. It will be on display now through January 29, 2017 and you should venture down … Read More

This n’ That, Part 2

May 12, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Here is some more of the heterogeneous stuff that floats around in my mind: Scam alert! I had a call supposedly from someone at Microsoft. “We’re concerned about your computer.” “I do not discuss my computer with strangers.” “But ma’am, I’m not a stranger, I’m from Microsoft,” he said with … Read More

100 Years Ago: May 13-19

May 12, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, May 17, 1916: Steps were taken last evening to organize a Birth Control League for Indiana. Nearly 200 women meeting in the Hotel English signified their intentions to become members of the league, and to do everything to aid in tearing aside the curtain of … Read More

This and That

May 12, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

Colts Happenings The Colts rookie mini camp started this last weekend. Only second round draft choice, safety T. J. Green of Clemson, and third round pick La’Raven Clark offensive tackle from Texas Tech remain unsigned. Among the rookie free agents the Colts are looking at is Notre Dame’s 2016 season’s … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 13-19

May 12, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, May 17, 1916: The University Club Company, made up of ninety-one college-bred men representing the best of the professional and business life of Indianapolis, appeared for its first instruction in military drill at the Armory, 410 N. Capital Av. U. S. Army Captain John J. … Read More