Monthly Archives: September 2018

“When in doubt always wear red” — Sophia Loren

September 27, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

A pair of 1940s sensible shoes with a 70s midi-skirt.  High wasted skirts with over-the-knee boots. Polka dot shirts with bell-bottom pants. Retro fashion is here to stay, and why not? What other form of styling allows you to live on a budget and recycle while expressing your own unique … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

September 27, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, September 29: Negotiations toward unifying the two Indianapolis telephone companies have begun in response to the order from the director of telegraph and telephones, U. S. Postmaster General Albert Burleson. The Central Union Telephone Co has made a formal proposal to purchase the Indianapolis Telephone … Read More

The Greatest Comeback in Sports History?

September 27, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

Eldrick Tont Woods, “Tiger” to you and me, won the 2018 PGA championship in a legendary comeback. The 42 year old former golfing phenomenon had been told that he was “washed up” and that he would never win again. In 1997 Tiger stormed in to the professional golf world like … Read More

The Battle of Pogue’s Run

September 27, 2018 | by Al Hunter

Al Hunter is on a research trip. This column originally appeared in the March 8, 2013 issue. Quick, name the Northern-most battle fought on Union soil during the American Civil War? Gettysburg? Nope, but here’s a hint…it was fought in Indiana. Corydon? Nope. It was in Indianapolis…the Battle of Pogue’s … Read More

A Matter of Time

September 27, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

A manager of a small business recently told me that she was waiting for an employee to start his shift. “He’s scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m., and he always walks through the door at exactly the time he’s supposed to start,” she said. I looked at her for a … Read More