Monthly Archives: August 2021

Vintage Children’s Furniture: It’s Adorable, but is it Safe?

August 5, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

With the ongoing love affair between the public and all things vintage it was only a matter of time until the kitschy designs of mid-century America found their way into children’s rooms. Quaint, charming and often provoking sentiment, the children’s furniture from the 1970s and 80s can add a touch … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 6-12

August 5, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, August 9, 1921: More than 5,000 loyal South siders gathered for a lawn festival at Garfield Park last night beneath the moonlight and the dazzling gleam of electric arcs, entering whole-heartedly into the carnival spirit. Japanese lanterns and red, white, and blue electric lights transformed … Read More

Clark Gable in Indiana

August 5, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column originally appeared in August 2010. It was 50 years ago that the “King of Hollywood,” Clark Gable died. They called him the king for good reason. Women swooned at his masculine screen presence and men viewed him as a man’s man. Best remembered as Rhett Butler in Gone … Read More

New Olympics Bring in New Gold

August 5, 2021 | by Ethel Winslow

Steve is feeling under the weather, so Ethel is reporting. Thirteen year old girls on skateboards defying gravity. A mad scramble up a climbing wall. Synchronized diving. A dressage horse dancing to rave music. The Olympic Games in Tokyo has been a wild ride of sporting excellence, and has (hopefully) … Read More