Monthly Archives: August 2018

Vintage, Retro, or What?

August 2, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

When I first started visiting antique shops in the early 1990s they were filled with 100 year old furniture and pricey collectibles. For the most part they were frequented by the affluent and, to be quite frank, I felt a little out of place. By the end of the 90s … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 3-9

August 2, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, August 7: The Marion County commissioners will mark all main roads in the county this fall with signs, at intervals, to designate the distance and direction to Indianapolis. Safety rails will be placed on dangerous embankments, and signage will be placed to designate the Marion … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Aug. 3-9

August 2, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, August 6: Last night a throng of 60,000 lined Meridian St. from North St. south and around Monument Circle to watch the Service Flag parade of mothers and fathers and wives of Indianapolis soldiers. The Indianapolis Military Band led the 8,000 participants which included men … Read More

Tuesdays With Myah

August 2, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

When I attended my 25th high school reunion, the reunion committee had organized, among other festivities, a banquet and boat ride. As I danced the night away on the boat ride, I remember thinking that I had attended high school with some really old people. At the banquet, awards were … Read More