Monthly Archives: May 2020

“Bathtubs Over Broadway” Available Via Heartland Film at Home

May 7, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Watch the winner of the 27th Heartland International Film Festival Humor & Humanity Award and take part in a live Q&A on Friday, May 8. Bathtubs Over Broadway is available to rent for $12 via the Heartland Film at Home program, with half the proceeds benefitting Heartland Film … Read More

Post Office Offers Guidance on Hold Mail Service

May 7, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The U.S. Postal Service Hold Mail service is designed for customers who plan on being away from their home or business for up to 30 days. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Postal Service suspended the 30-day time frame and extended all Hold Mail requests until May … Read More

The Red Stripe Iron Lung Legend

May 7, 2020 | by Al Hunter

Last month the General Motors Kokomo plant began mass production of the Ventec Life Systems V+Pro critical care ventilator under contract to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The announcement stirred up memories of World War II plant production in places like Indianapolis, Anderson, Marion, Muncie, Fort Wayne … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: May 8-14

May 7, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, May 11, 1920: Ten thousand children in forty-eight Indianapolis public schools are now receiving a mid-morning lunch of a half-pint of milk and two Graham crackers through the work of Indianapolis School Lunch Association. For children who can afford to pay, the lunch costs 4 … Read More

The Flying Lady

May 7, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The year was 1912. The Girl Scouts of America was founded, Woodrow Wilson was elected President, the “unsinkable” Titanic failed to live up to it’s name and the first hood ornament appeared on American made cars. The early hood ornaments, or mascots as they were commonly called, were cast in … Read More