Stories tagged with "World War II"

Lantern Road school to honor veterans by Tania E. Lopez

FISHERS — Lantern Road Elementary School students will honor veterans on Friday during a special program that includes film, songs and a skit. Patriotic songs and a... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Fishers

Wishard to get $6M grant if initiative passes by Erika Smith

The Wishard Foundation said today it has received a $6 million grant to upgrade the Indianapolis hospital, but only if today’s referendum passes. The grant would come from... – Nov 03, 2009 at 8:57 AM in Business

Spooky fun awaits Irvington festival visitors by Bill Mccleery

63rd event ends Saturday: includes parade, run, music and more Expect to hear a few ghost tales on the Eastside this weekend when a tradition dating to the 1920s continues with the... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Raymond A. Cannon by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Raymond A. “PeeWee” Cannon, 88, Noblesville, died Oct. 28, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mr. Cannon was retired from Firestone... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Bernard John Murphy by indystar

SHERIDAN — Bernard John Murphy, 83, Sheridan, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Mr. Murphy retired in 1988 after 25 years as a patent agent with... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

15 of 18 of Carmel exchange students from Germany are girls by Mark Ambrogi

Carmel High School’s annual student exchange program with a German high school has gone smoothly. “We’ve haven’t had any tears yet,” said Carmel High... – Oct 20, 2009 at 2:09 PM in Communities

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1867, the U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. In 1892 , the first long-distance telephone line between New York and Chicago was officially opened... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Downturn cited for soaring deficit by indystar

It’s highest percentage of economy since WWII; Obama vows to cut deficit once recession ends WASHINGTON — The federal budget deficit has surged to an all-time high of... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Vern William Harvey by indystar

CICERO — Vern William Harvey, 88, Cicero, died Oct. 15, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mr. Harvey was a mechanic at Firestone Rubber Products for 36 years,... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Merchant Marine vets see proposed stipend as long-overdue recognition by Will Higgins

Many dangers, few rewards for Merchant Marine When the troops came home from World War II, they got not only parades, but perks: They went to college on the GI Bill, and they... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:18 AM in Communities

Civilian therapists urged to get training in veterans' needs by Will Higgins

Knowledge is vital for civilians practicing in small towns, official says A top Indiana National Guard mental health professional reached out Thursday to civilian mental health... – Oct 09, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Health & Fitness

Ryan Homes taking over C.P. Morgan neighborhoods by indystar

Ryan Homes has entered the Indianapolis market through the acquisition of more than 800 unimproved lots originally owned by C.P. Morgan, according to several real estate blogs.... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:10 PM in Business

USS Indianapolis memorial advocate dies at 84 by Tom Spalding

Michael Kuryla Jr., one of 317 survivors of the World War II sinking of the USS Indianapolis who later joined veterans of the tragedy to build a memorial along the Downtown Canal,... – Oct 07, 2009 at 9:36 AM in News

Walter T. Mellinger by indystar

TAMPA, Fla. — Walter T. “Whitey” Mellinger, 84, Tampa, and formerly Fishers, died Oct. 5, 2009. Mr. Mellinger was self-employed as an excavating contractor,... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Resist the battle cries by indystar

At a White House dinner with a group of historians at the beginning of the summer, Robert Dallek, a shrewd student of both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, offered a... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Historically, banks built with distinctive style by indystar

Ahundred years ago, most of the working population of Indianapolis was employed in offices, factories, stores or wholesale businesses in Downtown. Nearly all of the banks were in... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Dale E. Eller by indystar

ARCADIA — Dale E. Eller, 88, Arcadia, died Sept. 24, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mr. Eller worked for Norwood Manufacturing of Noblesville for eight years.... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Janet McGinn by indystar

ARCADIA — Janet McGinn, 83, Arcadia, died Sept. 26, 2009, at Witham Hospital, Lebanon. Mrs. McGinn was a surgical nurse and surgery supervisor at Tipton County Memorial... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Russell C. Rainwater by indystar

ARCADIA — Russell C. Rainwater, 87, Arcadia, died Sept. 27, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mr. Rainwater was a brick mason working on many large business, school,... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

For 90 years, Mondays brought science discussions over lunch by Gretchen Becker

Every Monday for 90 years, a group of people with scientific backgrounds has met in Indianapolis for lunch. The Scientech Club formed in 1918 with 104 charter members with science... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield