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| Land Ordinance of 1785 1785, May 20 |
The Ordinance of 1785 established the process of land procurement by settlers in the new western lands. The land was surveyed and laid out in township and sections for purchase by settlers. The Ordinance helped raise money for the new United States since direct taxation was not legal at the time under the new Articles of Confederation. The system is still in use today.
Source: James H. Madison, Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2014), 30-31.
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| Northwest Ordinance passed by Congress 1787, Jul 13 |
 On July 13, 1787, Congress passed an ordinance—now called
the Northwest Ordinance—to govern approximately 265,000
square miles of the western land.The land was located north of the Ohio River, east of the MississippiRiver, and south of the Canadian border. It included present day Indiana. It nullified the Ordinance of 1784, which was never implemented, but included some of its ideas.
Source: Indiana Historical Bureau, "Governing the New Land," Indiana Historian, March 1, 1999, 5.
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| Outdoor relief established 1795 |
A law established "outdoor relief" in the Northwest territory. Outdoor relief is assistance provided to the poor in their normal place of residence. It provided for the appointment of two agents in each township.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 94.
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| Indiana Territory created 1800, Jul 4 |
 Indiana is designated a territory out of the what will become Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, parts of Minnesota and Michigan. Vincennes is made the seat of government at the organization of the territory.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 138.
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| First Indiana newspaper 1804 |
Elihu Stout founds the first newspaper within Indiana territory after arriving in Vincennes from central Kentucky.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 36.
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| Treaty of Ft. Wayne enacted 1809, Sep 30 |
 Governor William Henry Harrison signs land cession treaties with Indians or Native Americans, among other areas parts of the future Monroe County. The famous 10 o'clock line or "Old Indian Boundary" is the northern and eastern boundary.
Source: Russ F. Lockridge, Sr., The Story of Indiana (Oklahoma City, OK: Harlow Publishing Corp, 1951), 152-153. more...
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| Ketcham settles here 1810 |
 Col. John Ketcham settles in Monroe County, later establishing a flour and feed mill.
Source: Jim Helm, "Mrs. Anna Maners Ends 45 Year IU Career Today," Herald Telephone, February 27, 1970. more...
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| Indians fight the whites 1811 |
 22 white men are slain in a conflict with Native Americans or Indians on the banks of Clear Creek. The conflict takes place on the old Sharpless farm, a short distance from the Clear Creek train depot as they stood in 1900. Relatives of Dr. L. T. Lowder and Major Silas Grimes lost ancestors who fought the Indians. [Image from 1856 Plat Map shows a Sharpless parcel in Indian Creek Township, sec. 24 and Clear Creek Township, sec. 18, where Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve is located in 2018.]
Source: "Local Indian News - Last Battle of Uncas Fought Near Clear Creek," Bloomington Evening World, October 10, 1900.
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| Croghan's Kentucky Rangers get orders 1811, Aug 28 |
 Major Croghan, leading the Kentucky Rangers, orders non-commissioned officers and enlisted men to trek into Indiana Territory with guides David McHolland and John Ros Neagy (Native American). Men called for duty: Sergeant Thomas Frisbee and Corporal P. Lowther. Privates are T. Grimes, E. Ephriam Noel, C. Mallott, T. Buskirk, Asa Thornton, B. Woodward, and R. Taylor. After reaching Clear Creek, a battle takes place with Native Americans or Indians and 22 white men are killed. [Image of 1876 map Clear Creek Township, sec. 18, where Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve is in 2018.]
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| Rogers family arrives in town 1815 |
 Jonathan Rogers, born in Pennsylvania, moves to Bloomington with his wife Mary Rand, after they married in Kentucky. They soon built a house on N. Morton Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, where the old jail was once located on Railroad Street. Jonathan and his brother David were the first land owners of Bloomington. This family also built the Christian Church congregation. [Image from 1887 Sanborn Map.]
Source: Rogers Family by Lon D. Rogers, read to Monroe County Historical Society 1906, 4. map
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| McHolland settles down 1815 |
David McHolland becomes the first white settler in Monroe County, setting his residence in the northeast corner of Clear Creek Township near the place where Col. John Ketcham would also later settle down. McHolland was a famous hunter and supported his family with his rifle, killing many bears in order to survive. After a few years, the McHolland family moved to the northwestern part of the county.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 521. map
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| Woodward becomes settler 1816 |
Bartlett Woodward enters the county to build his residence in Clear Creek Township. Gaining prominence and respect, he becomes our first county commissioner in 1818.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 1884), 522.
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| First land sales in Bloomington 1816, Sep 26 |
George Ritchey, George Hedrick, David Rogers, and Joseph Taylor purchase the first tracts of land in what will become the city of Bloomington.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 452.
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| First settlers in Richland Township 1816 |
William Edmundson and his family are the first to stay through the winter in Richland Township. Squatting on the land, they begin to build their log home in October, 1816.
Source: Marion Jacobs, "Ellettsville A Village Grows Where Once a Wilderness Stood Untouched," The Journal, September 12, 1962, 1, 6.
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| Indiana becomes 19th state 1816, Dec 11 |
Indiana becomes the 19th state of the United States of America.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 12.
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| Benjamin Rogers is born 1817 |
Benjamin Franklin Rogers (1817-1874) is born in Bloomington and noted by his family as being the first white child born in town, somewhere near the courthouse square. His parents: Jonathan Rogers and Mary Rand, after arriving to town in 1815, later build a house on or near North Morton Street between 6th and 7th Streets.
Source: Rogers Family by Lon D. Rogers, read to Monroe County Historical Society 1906, 4. map
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| Pioneers encounter Native Americans 1817 |
The families of Armstrong, Headdy, Newton, Buskirk, Rogers, Thompson, Scott, Smart, Miller, Easlinger and others encounter along Clear Creek some native Indians, including those with the names of Captain Wolf, Little Duck Schooner, Joe Beaver, Big Boy, Joseph Williams, Blue Eagle, and Red Jacket.
Source: John Armstrong, "The Old Pioneer Gives The Courier An Interesting Sketch," Bloomington Courier, July 16, 1887.
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| Trading post established 1817 |
During fall and winter a trading post is established southeast of the present-day town of Ellettsville. Settlers of Richland Township use the post to exchange blankets, guns, knives, ammunition, and other goods for furs from Indians or Native Americans.
Source: Marion Jacobs, "Ellettsville A Village Grows Where Once a Wilderness Stood Untouched," The Journal, September 12, 1962, 1.
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| First grist mill in Richland Township 1817 |
George Parks begins operating the first grist mill in Richland Township. The hand mill, probably the first mill in Monroe county, is used by settlers to grind grain into flour.
Source: Marion Jacobs, "Ellettsville A Village Grows Where Once a Wilderness Stood Untouched," The Journal, September 12, 1962, 1.
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| Vernal Baptists meet 1817, Aug 14 |
Vernal Baptist Church meets and organizes south of Bloomington in what was then Orange County.
Source: L. W. Sanders, "Presented by Ind. Society DAR ," History of Vernal Baptist Church, January 1, 1875, 1.
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| First election held 1818 |
Monroe County's first election is held in the home of David Rogers in Bloomington Township, Section 33.
Source: Rogers Family by Lon D. Rogers, read to Monroe County Historical Society 1906, 11.
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| Crossroads Methodist church established 1818 |
The Cross Roads Methodist church is established by Reverend Daniel Anderson, a local Methodist minister.
Source: Gary R. Shiplett, The History of Cross Roads United Methodist Church: 1821-1971 Sesquicentennial Edition (1972), 4.
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| First Methodist class meets 1818 |
The Reverend Daniel Anderson organizes the first Methodist class in Bloomington and another class west of town.
Source: Archives of the First United Methodist Church: The Beginnings (Bloomington: United Methodist Church, 1983), 1.
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| Hardin petitions for road 1818 |
 The first petition to the Monroe County Commissioners for the construction of a road comes from William Hardin and others, who seek a path from Bloomington to Scott's Ferry on Salt Creek, and thence to the Lawrence County line. The commissioners approved the construction and so order it to be completed with the county paying for the entire project. The popular road - our oldest road - is later called Fairfax Road. [Image of Fairfax village from 1856 plat map.]
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 375. map
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| Monroe County Established 1818, Jan 14 |
Monroe County, named for President James Monroe, is formed by state statute to be effective 10 Apr 1818. Monroe is taken from Orange County.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 600.
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| First County Commissioners meeting 1818, Apr 10 |
The first recorded meeting of the Monroe County Commissioners is held at the dwelling house of Abner Blair. The court ordered 12 townships and the town of Bloomington be laid out. The area of the public square is defined and Benjamin Parks, agent of the county, is ordered to place a stone at each corner of the square. The county agent is also directed to advertise lots for sale in the town of Bloomington.
Source: Commissioners' Record Monroe County, Indiana: Volume A 1818-1824, Transcription (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Records Survey, 1940), December 31, 1969, 1-9.
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| Bloomington Township Established 1818, Apr 13 |
The Monroe County Commissioners establish the township of Bloomington named for the town of Bloomington.
Source: Commissioners' Record Monroe County, Indiana: Volume A 1818-1824, Transcription (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Records Survey, 1940), 2.
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| Clear Creek Township established. 1818, Apr 13 |
Clear Creek township in southern Monroe County is established by Monroe County Commissioners.
Source: Commissioners' Record Monroe County, Indiana: Volume A 1818-1824, Transcription (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Records Survey, 1940), 2.
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| Indian Creek Township Established 1818, Apr 13 |
Indian Creek township is established by the Monroe County Commissioners and is located in southwest and western Monroe County.
Source: Commissioners' Record Monroe County, Indiana: Volume A 1818-1824, Transcription (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Records Survey, 1940), 2.
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| Bean Blossom township is organized. 1818, Apr 13 |
Monroe County Commissioners organize the township of Bean Blossom located northwest and west of Bloomington.
Source: Commissioners' Record Monroe County, Indiana: Volume A 1818-1824, Transcription (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Records Survey, 1940), 2.
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| County orders whisky 1818, Apr 14 |
 Bartlett Woodward motions order for County Agent Benjamin Parks to procure a barrel of whiskey to have on hand at the sale of Bloomington lots, set for June 22nd.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 453. more...
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| First store opens in Bloomington 1818, Jun |
William Hardin opens the first store in Bloomington, selling primarily whiskey and notions.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 455.
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| Circuit Court holds inaugural term 1818, Jun |
President Judge Thomas H. Blake, along with associate judges Joseph Berry and Lewis Noel, conduct the first term for the circuit court in Monroe County in the house of Doner Blair.
Source: Mrs. Wesley Hayse, "Looking Back on Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone
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| Bloomington's first public land sales 1818, Jun |
The first public land sale or auction of lots in the new town of Bloomington takes place on June 22 & 23, with Henry Wampler, E. R. Maxwell, and Jonathan Nichols among the buyers.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 453.
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| Log Courthouse Completed 1818, Aug |
A double log cabin is completed as the new Monroe County courthouse. The courthouse was erected one half block south of the public square on what is now Walnut Street. (Image courtesy of 1883 Sanborn Map via IU Libraries) |
| Treaty of St. Mary's-New Purchase 1818, Oct 6 |
 The Indian tribes Potawatomi, Weas, Delawares, and the Miamis were represented in this treaty which saw 8 million acres of land in central Indiana be purchased by the government. The land in north and northeast Monroe County was open to sale after this treaty. Also known as the New Purchase.
Source: Russ F. Lockridge, Sr., The Story of Indiana (Oklahoma City, OK: Harlow Publishing Corp, 1951), 198.
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| School opens in log courthouse 1818, Nov |
The first known school in Monroe County opens in the courthouse this winter.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470.
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| Black men buy land 1818, Nov |
William Cooley and Aaron Wallace (both listed as "colored") buy lots at a public land sale in Bloomington Township. Other men buying lots include: Hoggatt, Bailey, Storm, Parsons, Harryman, Newton, Gibbs, Dickens, Chambers, Wright, Hamilton, Scott, Kello, Whitson, Armstrong, Holland, Rodenbaugh, Green, Rawlins, Nichols, Cox, Clements, Smith, Cutler, Parks, Moore, Chance, Lebo, Perishaw, Groves, Baugh, Hughes, Bailey, Whisenand, Graham, Ketchum, and Clark.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 454.
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| Dodd Family settles here 1819 |
Samuel Dodds arrives in Bloomington from Kentucky with his wife and eight children. He settles on a farm one mile from the court house and becomes a tanner. He later becomes one of the first trustees of Indiana University and the family grows to eleven children.
Source: Colby, Lydia, The genealogy and history of the families of Francis Dodds and Margaret Craig: of Spartanburg, South Carolina and of the Dodds families of Baltimore, Maryland, Bloomington, Indiana, Coles county, Illinois. (1929)
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| 20th Reg. Ind. Militia formed 1819 |
The 20th Regiment of Indiana Militia is organized, with John Storm commissioned Colonel. They are kept ready for outbreaks of violence by Indians. John Ketchum succeeds Storm as colonel in 1822.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 413.
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| Maxwells settle here 1819 |
 David H. Maxwell and his wife, the former Mary Dunn, arrive in Bloomington from Hanover about 1819 and occupy a house on the site of where the National Hotel was in 1892. He later became the postmaster for 8 years. Dr. Maxwell was a member of Indiana's first constitutional convention in 1816, and helped to write that document. Maxwell was a physician who served in the War of 1812.
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| Bid announced for courthouse 1819 |
A public notice is printed for the lowest bidder to come forward by the 10th of May to compete for the building of a brick court house, in the town of Bloomington. The dimension of which will be made known on the day. B. PARKS, Agent, Monroe County.
Source: Western Sun & General Advertiser, April 3, 1819. map
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| Brick Courthouse Work Begun 1819, Jun |
A contract with John Ketchum is signed for construction of a new permanent courthouse on the public square.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 383.
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| Log schoolhouse built 1819, Jul |
A log schoolhouse is built near Seventh Street and College Avenue.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470. map
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| Presbyterian home missionary established 1819, Sep 25 |
Missionary Isaac Reed organizes the Presbyterian church in Bloomington at the log cabin home of Dr. David H. Maxwell. Charter members include Col. and Mrs. John Ketcham, Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth Lucas, and Patsy Baugh. The first public service is the following day at the courthouse.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xviii.
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| First Presbyterian Church organized 1819, Sep 26 |
 The Presbyterian Church of Bloomington is organized by Rev. Isaac Reed at the original log courthouse.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 479. more...
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| Wright family arrives 1820 |
 The family of future Indiana Governor Joseph A. Wright (Democrat) arrives in Monroe County from Washington, Pennsylvania. He is the 10-year-old son of John and Rachel Seaman Wright. Joseph later works his way through college (Indiana Seminary) by gathering nuts, bearing and laying bricks, making fires, and repairing campus chimneys and archways. Photo is of Joseph A. Wright as governor.
Source: William Wesley Woollen, Biographical and Historical Sketches of Early Indiana (Indianapolis: Hammond & Co., 1883), 95. more...
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| Presbyterians establish Sunday school 1820 |
One year after the commencement of the church organization, with all of nine members, the First Presbyterian Church forms the first Sunday School in Bloomington, and the only one for several years.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Herald Telephone, May 17, 1947.
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| First public library founded 1820 |
The first public library in Bloomington is founded. Located in a log court house, the library is run by an all-male board.
Source: "Library Celebrating Birthday," Daily Herald Telephone, April 13, 1970.
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| State legislature chooses Monroe County for state seminary 1820, Jan 20 |
The state legislature passes an ordinance to locate two Indiana townships, one in Monroe County, for state seminaries.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 477. more...
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| Trustees meet to select Seminary site 1820, Jun 5 |
Four trustees meet in Bloomington to select a site for the State Seminary. They are unsuccessful due to the absence of members Charles Dewey and Jonathan Lindley.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 10.
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| First wedding in Richland Township 1820, Jul 28 |
The first wedding, officiated by William Edmundson, is performed in Richland Township near the present-day town of Ellettsville. The groom, William Rawlins, is the first teacher in the township, and the bride is Mary Sharp.
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| Land purchased for Mt. Tabor mill 1820, Oct 13 |
 John Burton purchases 160 acres of land from the Vincennes Land Office for what would become a saw and grist mill in Mt. Tabor in Bean Blossom Township. Businessmen who took over the mill later include Samuel Hartsock, Parks, Shelburn, Hite, Gideon Walker, Nathan Hill, Parks, and Egbert, Wampler & Co., W.J. Sparks, and others.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 490. map
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| Hunt for jail escapees continues 1820, Nov |
A notice for 30 dollar reward is printed in the Brookville, Indiana newspaper for the apprehension of jail escapees from Bloomington: John Hamilton and Ransom Hill. The jailed men got out while using a false key. The prisoners were doing time for breaking into the Chambers & Co. store. The notice is posted by A. Evans, Owen County Sheriff 12 Sept 1820.
Source: Brookville Enquirer, November 28, 1820.
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| Borland surveys for map 1820, Nov 7 |
 James Borland creates a survey and map of Seminary Square [Indiana University] and surrounding neighborhoods for officials.
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| First elders elected for church 1821 |
William Alexander and Samuel Dodds become the first elders of the Presbyerian Church. This same year Austin Seward accepts role as Sunday school teacher and it is held in his home.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xviii.
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| Monroe County given jurisdiction over new county 1821, Jan 9 |
Commissioners are given jurisdiction over a new county connected to Monroe County in the northwest corner by an act of the Indiana State Legislature. The new large county is named Wabash. It extends northward to the present day Carroll county and on a diagonal (Old Ten O'Clock Line) to the western state line. It is also known as the New Purchase.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 602.
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| New townships added to Wabash County 1821, May |
 Lambs, Raccoon, and Walnut Creek townships are added to the new Wabash County overseen by the Monroe County Commissioners. The new townships radiate out from the northwest corner of Monroe county north and westward.
Source: Commissioners' Record Monroe County, Indiana: Volume A 1818-1824, Transcription (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Records Survey, 1940), 183-184.
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| Seward & Company Opens 1821, Sep |
Austin Seward and family move from Kentucky to Bloomington and open a blacksmith shop on the southeast corner of what is now 7th and Walnut streets. The company is in business for 161 years. |
| Reformed Presbyterian Congregation organizes 1821, Oct 10 |
 Eight members, including elders John Moore and Isaac Faris, organize local Presbyterian church.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "Reformed Presbyterian Church Boasts Many Faithful Members ," Bloomington Telephone, April 30, 1938. more...
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| Committee reports state educational plan 1821, Dec |
A special committee, raised by the General Assembly, reports a general state educational plan to the assembly. This report reveals the interest in creating a state institution for higher education. The committee expresses hope for the future and for future funding of the education system.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 27.
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| Monroe County boundary change 1821, Dec 31 |
Land purchased under the the Indian Treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 opens a portion of the county north and east of the "Ten o'clock Line" which had been the original boundary. The added land is opened for settlement.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 602-603.
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| Rev. Proctor leads the church 1822 |
Splitting his time between the Presbyterian church in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Rev. David C. Proctor is named the first "regular" pastor, but does not stay in the position for a full year.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xviii.
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| First Ellettsville School 1822 |
The pioneer settlers of Richland Township, which will come to include the town of Ellettsville, establish a log cabin school house on C. H. 'Judge' McNeely's property. The site is on the future Association Street and will be used until 1827.
Source: "First Ellettsville School dates back to the fall of 1822," Ellettsville Journal, September 10, 1969.
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| Hebron Church organizes 1822 |
The Hebron Regular Baptist organizes near the Green County line in Indian Creek Township.
Source: Saturday Courier, July 25, 1885, Col. 3, 4.
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| Jurisdiction of Monroe over Wabash County Ends 1822, Jan 2 |
Monroe County's jurisdiction over Wabash County is repealed by an act of the State Legislature.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 602.
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| First State Seminary buildings let to contract 1822, Mar 22 |
 The Indiana State Seminary Board of Trustees let contracts for the first buildings on the Seminary lands. The contracts were let after the sale of some lands.
Source: Baynard Rush Hall edited by James Woodburn, The New Purchase: Seven and a half Years in the Far West (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1916), 70. more...
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| Masons form 1822, Jun 25 |
Freemasonry starts in Bloomington with a grant for a trial effort from the Grand Lodge of Indiana.
Source: John Macleod, "Masons Formed June 25, 1822," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Brick schoolhouse built 1823 |
The first brick schoolhouse in Monroe County is built.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470.
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| Seward moves to Bloomington 1823 |
Blacksmith Austin Seward, born in Virginia in 1797, moves to Bloomington by way of Kentucky, where his wife was from. He later establishes a blacksmith shop, which grows to other machine shops. These are supported by his sons and other young men. His employees or apprentices in his household in the 1850 Census: Austin Reeves, James Martin, William Clark, and James Alexander. Seward had four enterprises listed separately, including a foundry or casting place, a threshing operation, and plow shop.
Source: Warren E. Roberts, "Indiana Plane Makers ," Midwestern Folklore. Midwestern Journal of Language and Folklore., January 1, 1987, 18. more...
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| Committee investigates Dr. Wylie 1823, Feb 23 |
Five people are appointed to proceed to Bloomington to examine charges against Dr. Wylie, president of the Indiana State University.
Source: "Trouble in the Indiana University," The Sun (Baltimore, MD), February 23, 1839, 2.
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| Baynard Hall first professor and principal 1823, Nov |
Source: David Demarre Banta, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana Memorial Volume, 1921), 20-24.
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| Professor's House Completed 1824 |
Construction of Professor's House, the first building on Seminary Square campus is completed.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 12.
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| Joel A. Kirby arrives 1824 |
Joel A. Kirby and his wife settle in what will become Ellettsville. Eventually, they will be instrumental in establishing the first Methodist Church.
Source: "Ellettsville Methodist Goes Back to the 1820's," Hearld-Telephone, September 24, 1968, 8-9.
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| Poor asylums opened 1824 |
The first poor asylums are opened; within the next 25 years, every county opens a poor asylum.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 94.
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| Brandon establishes Bloomington newspaper 1824 |
Jesse Brandon and his brother become the second Indiana state printers in Bloomington. They print the acts of the General Assembly and other state documents in his weekly newspaper.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 36-37.
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| Act passed for public schools 1824, Jan 31 |
The Indiana state government, meeting in Corydon, pass an act to support public schools thus aiding the State Seminary
Source: Revised Laws of Indiana 1824, 379.
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| Baynard Rush Hall brings first piano 1824, Jul |
 The first principal of the new State Seminary purchases a piano made in New York and has it delivered to Louisville. Hall goes to Louisville and delivers it to Bloomington. It is said to be the first piano in the "New Purchase".
Source: Baynard Rush Hall edited by James Woodburn, The New Purchase: Seven and a half Years in the Far West (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1916), 260-3. more...
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| Hardin promotes the Rising Sun 1824, Oct 26 |
William Hardin takes out an ad in a Corydon newspaper, promoting his House of Entertainment called The Rising Sun, which is located at "his old stand in Bloomington, on south main street opposite the court-house...." The ad runs and is printed into late November.
Source: "Entertainment," Indiana Gazette, November 27, 1824.
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| "Indiana Gazette": first printing 1824, Oct 30 |
The "Indiana Gazette", moved from Corydon to Bloomington, is the first newspaper printed here.
Source: Donald Carmony, "Pioneer Press in Indiana," Indiana History Bulletin., October 1, 1954, 208-209.
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| First Baptist Church organizes 1824, Dec 2 |
The church is organized and meets in 1825 in the new structure at 4th and Madison in Bloomington.
Source: United Church Directories, First Baptist Church Directory: Bloomington, IN Founded 1925 (Galion, OH: United Church Directories, 1967), 3.
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| Woman takes reins at business 1824, Dec 28 |
Elizabeth Hardin places advertisement for her house of entertainment called The Rising Sun, located on the courthouse square, at "the old stand in Bloomington, on south main street immediately opposite the court-house, at the sign of the Rising Sun, as a House of Entertainment." The advertisement still runs in March of 1825.
Source: "Entertainment," Indiana Gazette, March 19, 1825.
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| Hall leads the Presbyterians 1825 |
 Baynard Hall, IU's first professor, becomes the pastor for the Presbyterian Church, which pays him in $150.00 in trade goods from the church. He takes an additional salary from the seminary of $250.00.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xviii. more...
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| Mt. Salem Methodists erect church 1825 |
The first church in Indian Creek Township is located in the Walker neighborhood and named Mt. Salem Church.
Source: Bennet P. Reed, "Methodists Built First Church in Indian Creek," Daily Telephone, August 14, 1956.
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| Blair moves to Bloomington 1825 |
James Blair arrives to Bloomington via Fayetteville, Tennessee and from the Chester District, North Carolina, leaving those places because of his stance against slavery and did not want to belong to a "pataroller" gang, which was a team of white men who would go to a meeting where there were blacks without passes from their masters to assemble. Mr. Blair was attached to the United Presbyterians because he believed these members of the Presbyterians should be allowed to vote.
Source: Hurley Goodall, Underground Railroad: The Invisible Road to Freedom Through Indiana (2000), 159.
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| Walker Chapel organizes in Indian Creek Twp. 1825 |
Church members meet in congregation members' homes before the Walker family establishes the chapel on Rockport Road in Indian Creek Township.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "Walkers Chapel in Southwest Part of County is Well-Named," Bloomington Telephone, November 5, 1938, 4.
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| Jackson Township established 1825, Mar |
A large township, named Jackson for Andrew Jackson the hero of the battle of New Orleans, is established in the Northeast corner of Monroe County.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'B\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1832), 17.
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| Indiana Seminary opens its doors 1825, Apr 3 |
 Begun in 1822, construction of the Seminary Building ended in 1824. It is reported in the Indiana "Gazette" and by Professor John Harney that the date of April 3, 1825 was the opening date for admitting ten boys. Among them is Joseph A. Wright, tenth governor of Indiana. The building was sold and razed in 1858.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 31.
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| Rev. Hall ordained 1825, Apr 13 |
Rev. Baynard R. Hall is ordained pastor with the Presbyterian church in Bloomington. Rev. Isaac Reed delivers the sermon.
Source: "Ordinations and Installations," The Christian Magazine, January 1, 1926, 32. more...
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| Prof. Hall is ordained 1825, Apr 13 |
 Mr. Barnard R. Hall is ordained in the Salem Presbytery in Bloomington. Held in the State Seminary. Rev. Isaac Reed preached the sermon and Rev. William W. Martin presided.
Rev. John M. Dickey gave the charge to the Congregation.
Source: "From the Indiana Journal.," Indiana Palladium, May 6, 1825. more...
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| Salt Creek township established 1825, May |
 Salt Creek township in eastern and southeastern Monroe county is established by the county commissioners. [Image from 1856 plat map.]
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'B\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1832), 19.
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| First use of cut Indiana limestone 1826 |
 The first recorded use of cut Indiana limestone is used for the foundation and sill of the second Monroe County Courthouse.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991. more...
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| Courthouse completed 1826 |
 The second county courthouse on the square in Bloomington is completed and occupied.
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| Laboyteaux arrives 1826 |
Asher Labertew or Laboyteaux (1799-1885) arrives in Monroe County as a tailor. Later he expands his trade into the mercantile business and after that work, retires to his farm north of the city limits at that time, north of 17th Street, living close to his daughter, Mrs. Morton Craig Hunter. His other daughter, Mrs. E.E. Sluss, also lives in Bloomington. According to his obituary, "He had no political aspirations, and held no political offices, but for many years was a trustee of the Monroe County Female Seminary."
Source: "Obituary," Bloomington Progress, September 25, 1885, 2. map
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| Blue Spring land bought 1826, Jan 2 |
A committee of William B. May, John A. Givens, and Jonathon Nichols purchases 60 acres of land from the United States government for the purpose of building the Blue Spring community. Blue Spring is meant to be a utopia community based after Robert Owen's New Harmony settlement, except with a more comprehensive governmental system.
Source: Richard Simons, "The End Of Utopia," The Indianapolis Star Magazine, May 3, 1953, 6-7.
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| Blue Spring grows 1826, Apr |
By mid-April the Blue Spring community constitution is signed by a total of 18 people. A three person committee made up of William B. May, Johnathon Nichols, and John A. Givens creates a government based on Robert Owen's New Harmony government, except that Blue Spring has eight committees and New Harmony's has five. The eight committees are: (1) Erection of buildings and general improvements, (2) Agriculture, (3) Manufacture and trades, (4) Commercial Transactions, (5) Management of Public Buildings, (6) Health Care, (7) Police and Fire protection, including repairing roads and lighting the square, and (8) Education and Recreation.
Source: Richard Simons, "The End Of Utopia," The Indianapolis Star Magazine, May 3, 1953, 6-7.
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| Richland Church of Christ founded 1826, Apr |
Thomas Nesbit from Kentucky comes to Indiana with his family and purchases land for a new church.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 19.
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| Blue Spring community constitution recorded 1826, Apr 10 |
Blue Spring community is established for the "promotion of science and industry adapting a system of society recommended to the world by Robert Owen." Blue Spring is located in Section 21 of Van Buren township near the small community of Harmony. Twenty seven members signed the constitution.
Source: Deed Book B: Monroe County, Indiana, 136-142.
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| First Christian buys lot on E. 5th 1826, May 22 |
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) buys Lot 167 on East 5th Street (Kirkwood Ave.) to build new church in Bloomington.
Source: Deed Book B: Monroe County, Indiana, B 076. map
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| Lot purchased for Christian church 1826, May 22 |
On May 22, 1826, George and Lucy Richey purchased Lot 167 for $61.00. It became the land on which the original crude log building was erected by twenty men of the congregation (where the Campbell house stands in 2016). After attempts to remodel the log building, records indicate that a more permanent new structure was built on the site of the old one in 1841.
Source: "First Christian Church" Website Our History, 1. map
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| Governor Ray presses Seminary claims 1826, Dec 8 |
In his annual message, Indiana state governor James B. Ray calls legislative attention to the Indiana State Seminary and presses for its claim as a university and financial backing for the institution.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 29.
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| First commercial quarry opens 1827 |
First commercial limestone quarry is opened by Richard Gilbert, 3/4 mi south of Stinesville, Monroe County.
Source: "Limestone Foundation For Stinesville," Joseph A Batchelor, An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry (Indiana University Bloomington school of business, 1944), July 6, 1955, 8.
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| James Farris arrives 1827 |
James Farris, pastor for the Reformed Presbyterian Church, moves to Monroe County. He serves as pastor for 28 years, until 1856. His descendants will one day operate the Farris Meat market.
Source: Mrs. Chas. H. Springer, Mrs. S. B. Rogers, "The Churches ," Bloomington World, July 3, 1896.
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| Blue Spring Community ends 1827 |
 The Blue Spring Community ends almost two years after it began. On January 2, 1826 a committee of William B. May, Jonathon Nichols, and John A. Givens purchased 60 acres for the community, which was to be based on the utopia community of Robert Owen, except that Blue Springs government system would be more comprehensive. However dissension quickly swept through the community after several men refused to do their work. The community is said to have ended after an argument among the women as to what color to dye the men's trousers. [Image from 1856 plat map showing Van Buren Township section 28.]
Source: Richard Simons, "The End Of Utopia," The Indianapolis Star Magazine, May 3, 1953, 6-7. map
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| Assembly creates Seminary examination board 1827, Jan 26 |
The General Assembly passes a law that allows for a board to examine the Indiana Seminary School. The board consists of twenty-four members, but only five are needed to meet in Bloomington to constitute a quorum. The board's duty is to examine records kept by the board of trustees, the rules adopted for the student government, and the students themselves as their studies progress.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 30.
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| Bloomington incorporated as town 1827, Mar 5 |
 Citizens of Bloomington meet at the courthouse to vote on incorporating the county seat as a town. The voice vote was 18 for and 3 against incorporation. Election of trustees would be subsequently held.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 1884), 463. more...
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| Governor and judge examine Seminary School 1827, Nov 1 |
James B. Ray, the governor of Indiana, and James Scott, a judge of the supreme court, visit the Indiana Seminary School. They examine each student on their branches of education. The reports made on this day allow the Indiana Seminary to be upgraded into a college.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 25.
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| Wright becomes librarian 1827, Dec 3 |
 Joseph A. Wright, future governor of Indiana, accepts the position of librarian for Monroe County Library (MCPL) at the age of 18. This is the first public office for Wright, who later becomes a lawyer.
Source: Martin D. Joachim, "Governor Joseph A. Wright, Librarian," Indiana magazine of history, September 1, 1982. more...
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| Smith builds his home 1828 |
 Thomas Smith, prominent Presbyterian, builds his home at 1326 Pickwick Place. His home is used to help slaves escape north as part of the Underground Railroad network.
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| Baptists hold class 1828 |
A Baptist class organizes in Clear Creek area in the Nichols neighborhood at the home of John Nichols.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 526.
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| Daniel Stoute House built 1828 |
 First house built of Indiana Limestone and oldest standing house in Monroe County. (Daniel Stoute house 3655 N. Maple Grove Rd).
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| Second professor hired 1828 |
 John Hopkins Harney, a recent graduate of the University of Miami in Oxford, Ohio, is selected as the second professor at the Indiana Seminary School after walking from Oxford to Bloomington. He enters into his duties at $250 per annum and teaches mathematics.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 20-22. more...
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| Monroe County Boundaries altered 1828, Jan 16 |
The state statute attached territory to Monroe County in what would become parts of Brown County. Jackson Township was included in this addition. Also the boundary between Monroe and Owen was changed to include a part of Bean Blossom township up to the White River.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 604.
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| Indiana Seminary becomes Indiana College 1828, Jan 24 |
Indiana College established from Indiana Seminary.
Source: Woodburn, James A. History of Indiana University Volume I, 1820-1902. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, 1940. p32
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| Mt. Tabor Established 1828, Apr 21 |
Mount Tabor, in Section 9 of Bean Blossom Township, is laid out with 66 lots available for sale. Irwin A. McCollough is the county surveyor who platted the land.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'C' (Bloomington: Monroe County, IN, 1831), 87.
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| Hall encourages Wylie to accept presidency 1828, May 7 |
Professor Hall of the Indiana College writes a letter on behalf of himself and Professor Harney to newly elected president Dr. Wylie. In this letter, he encourages Wylie to accept the role as president of the Board of Trustees and reveals that they had both recommended him to the board for election.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 43.
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| School land for Harmony purchased 1828, Sep 17 |
Joseph Berry conveys land to Adam Kern, trustee of Van Buren township, for school purposes.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 85.
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| Andrew Wylie elected president of Indiana College 1828, Oct 5 |
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 477. more...
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| Rev. Hall donates to Colonization Society 1829 |
A report of donations to the American Colonization Society, from July 23 to August 13, 1829, lists Bloomington resident Rev. Raymond R. Hall. He has donated $5.00.
Source: "Contributions," African Repository, August 1, 1829, 1.
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| Woodburn house built 1829 |
 Mr. Hardesty builds a small brick two-room house that later is purchased by Indiana University professor James A. and his wife, Caroline Woodburn. The Woodburn Family enlarges the house in 1858. The address is 519 N. College Avenue.
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| Irene C. Wylie is born 1829 |
The ninth child of Andrew and Margaret Wylie is born in Pennsylvania shortly before the Wylie family comes to Bloomington so that Andrew may serve as Indiana University's first president, then called Indiana College.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), vi.
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| Hall gives funds for colonization 1829 |
Rev. Baynard Rush Hall, of Bloomington, Indiana is listed as a financial supporter to the American Colonization Society, providing $5.00. The organization advocates a network and path to send free black Americans to Africa.
Source: "Contributions to the American Colonization Society, from 23 July to 13th August 1829," African Repository and Colonial Journal, January 1, 1829, 188. more...
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| Wylie accepts presidential position 1829, Mar 20 |
 In a letter to the board of trustees, Dr. Andrew Wylie writes his acceptance of the position of president after a long time of deliberation over the matter. Wylie is a prominent Presbyterian.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 47. more...
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| Washington Township Established 1829, Jul |
Washington township, named to honor George Washington, is established in northern Monroe County by ordinance of the county commissioners.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'B\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1832), 207.
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| Richland Township established 1829, Jul |
Richland township is established from Bean Blossom township.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'B\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1832), 207.
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| Wylie arrives in Bloomington 1829, Oct 9 |
 On this afternoon, Andrew Wylie and his family arrive in Bloomington by barouche so that he can take over as president of the Indiana College. Trustees, county officials, professional men, ordinary citizens, students, and military men come to escort the president into town. They have a grand feast to greet the president, followed by an official illumination of candles.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 51-52. more...
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| Inauguration held for Wylie 1829, Oct 29 |
The Indiana College holds an inauguration ceremony for the new president, Andrew Wylie. Dr. David H. Maxwell delivers a short address and presents Wylie with the College keys. Wylie gives a powerful and enlightening inaugural address that lasts around an hour.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 54-55.
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| Wylie's inaugural address published 1829, Nov 26 |
President Andrew Wylie's inaugural address is published in the "Indiana Journal." The editor praises Wylie's speech for its "simplicity, elegance, soundness, and strength."
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 55.
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| Complete curriculum announced 1829, Dec 3 |
A complete curriculum of studies offered by Indiana College is published in the "Indiana Journal" following the inauguration of Andrew Wylie.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 58.
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| Preparatory Department established 1830 |
Abolished in 1890
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| Henderson house built 1830 |
 The home where early Bloomington Joseph Henderson lived is built. The property, located at 748 S. Morton Street, belonged to resident Baynard Rush Hall and was later owned by IU Professor Henry Glassie.
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| IU reports enrollment of 50 1830 |
Indiana College has 50 students. The first class is set to graduate October 27. The institution is under the presidency of Rev A. Wylie, DD.
Source: Portsmouth Journal and Rockingham Gazette, October 30, 1830.
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| Maple Grove Church first meets 1830 |
Maple Grove Church (originally known as North Liberty Christian Church) organizes in Richland Township.
Source: D. C. Miller, "Newsman Finds History of Maple Grove Church," Bloomington World, November 26, 1949.
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| Cumberland Presbyterian Richland Township church organizes 1830 |
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Richland Township organizes in Section 4. The church was also called the Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 507.
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| First barber offer services 1830 |
Noilsey Baker (Notley Baker) ia a black barber and he advertises his skills to Monroe County.
Source: American Association of University Women, Monroe County Historical Homes Tour Program Guide: 150 Years in Indiana (1966), 19.
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| Bloomington population over 700 1830 |
There are over 700 inhabitants in the city of Bloomington.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 458.
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| Perry Township established 1830, May |
Perry township is established from the original Seminary township created for use as the State College lands. Perry is named for Oliver Perry, a naval hero in the War of 1812.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'B\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1832), 246.
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| Henry Clay invited to IU 1830, Sep 17 |
 Students at Indiana College in Bloomington send a letter to Hon. Henry Clay, asking that he provide their first commencement, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 27 October but Clay declines invitation.
Source: Ohio State Journal and Columbus Gazette, October 21, 1830. more...
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| First Indiana College degrees 1830, Sep 29 |
The first degrees from the college are conferred on James Wilson Dunn, Michael Hummer, James Sidney Rollins, and William Hamilton Stockwell. The information comes from 1829-30 catalogue calendar having commencement on the last Wednesday in September.
Source: Indiana Catalogue 1829-1830 Calendar
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| Brummett's Creek Church established 1830, Oct 9 |
The Little Union Baptist organize as Brummett's Creek Church. The church is established in the home of the James Brummett family.
Source: "Church Turns 175," Herald Times, October 1, 2005.
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| Slave emancipated 1830, Nov 2 |
Richard B. McCorkle emancipates a "certain colored person slave named Michael" by producing a deed record. McCorkle instructs the courts that Michael, age 22, was part of his inheritance upon the death of his father, William McCorkle, who was a resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Source: Monroe County (Ind.) Deed Book C (1830), 179-80.
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| Monroe County slave emancipated in 1830 1830, Nov 2 |
Richard B. McCorkle, living in Monroe County, emancipates a slave named Michael, who had been willed to McCorkle by his father, living in Tennessee at the time. Michael is 22 years old and accompanies McCorkle to Illinois in 1831.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'C' (Bloomington: Monroe County, IN, 1831), 179.
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| Liberty Church organizes 1831 |
John Burton, who laid out the town of Mt. Tabor, holds Methodist meetings in his home until the Liberty Methodist Church is built in Bean Blossom Township.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "History of Liberty Church of Bean Blossom Twp Outstanding," Bloomington Telephone, October 8, 1938, 4.
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| St. John Lutheran Church meets 1831 |
The St. John Lutheran congregation was founded by Rev. Philip Henkel in Stinesville. Later the church would be built south of Stinesville and be affectionately called Old Dutch Church.
Source: Sharon S. McCann, "Turning the Clock Back to 1835," Ellettsville Journal, February 17, 1982, A, 8.
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| Andy and Jenny agree to live together 1831, May 14 |
 John M. Young and IU Mathematics professor John M Harney sign as witnesses to a legal arrangement between Andrew "Andy" Ferguson and his love, Jane "Jenny" Ferguson. The black couple, who could not legally get married, agree to live together. Andrew agrees to behave properly and to not separate from her, allowing her to have his property upon death. [Image of Mr. Harney from IU Photo Archives.]
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 27, 1876, 3. more...
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| Redick Wylie is born 1831 |
Redick Wylie, the tenth child of I. U. President Andrew and his wife Margaret Wylie is born.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), vi.
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| Pering moves to Indiana 1832 |
Cornelius Pering emigrates from England to America in 1832 and later takes charge of the Monroe County Female Academy. He presides over the school until 1848, when at that time he decides to move to Louisville. Eventually, he returns to Europe.
Source: James H. Smart, The Indiana Schools and the Men Who Have Worked in Them (Indiana State Board of Education, 1876), 67. more...
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| Bryant School established with land purchase 1832, Jan 15 |
Jesse & Sally Cole sell land for $4 to Van Buren trustees in Section 28 near Blue Springs Settlement for school to be built.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Twp Monroe Cty, IN (1940), 62.
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| Reeves family sells land for school 1832, Sep 15 |
Joseph and Susanna Reeves and others sell land in Section 8 of Richland township for education purposes.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 'D' (1835), 63.
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| Dunn graduates from Indiana College 1832, Sep 26 |
General William McKee Dunn graduates from the Indiana College.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 59.
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| Harmony Church of Christ founded 1833 |
Harmony church members first meet near the early Van Buren Township community called Blue Springs.
Source: "Harmony Church Had Its Beginning Same Time as Indiana," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968, V, 10.
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| Joseph Mitchell builds house 1833 |
 Although he settled in Clear Creek Township in 1829, Joseph Mitchell builds his hall-and-parlor Federal brick house, incorporating his original log cabin. [Image from Monroe County GIS.]
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989), 60. map
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| South Union builds log church 1833 |
South Union Christian Church constructs a log building on Rockport Road south of Bloomington in Van Buren Township.
Source: "South Union Christian marking 150th year," Herald Telephone, May 28, 1983, 12.
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| Female Seminary established 1833, Jan 29 |
 The Indiana state legislature helps establish the Monroe County Female Seminary at 7th Street and College Avenue on the northeast corner.
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| Benton Township created from Jackson township 1833, May |
The new Benton township is created from Jackson township by a line "dividing the land and people as equally from north to south as maybe allowing the eastern part to retain the name of Jackson and calling the western half Benton." Thomas Hart Benton, the US senator from Missouri, is the new township's namesake.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'C\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1839), 111-112.
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| City hit with Cholera 1833, Aug 17 |
The Seminary has an outbreak of Cholera and students are forced to leave the campus. Judge McCullough is one of the victims.
Source: "[From Columbus, IN. Cronicle (sic)]," Indiana Palladium, August 24, 1833, 2.
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| Cholera breaks over city 1833, Sep |
It is reported in a Terre Haute newspaper that Bloomington has been recently been hit with a Cholera outbreak. It is announced that school break is extended a month and will session a month earlier than usual.
Source: "Indiana College," Wabash Courier, September 19, 1833.
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| Associate Reformed Presbyterian group organizes 1833, Sep 7 |
Reverend William Turner begins preaching at the Presbyterian church located on West 8th Street in Bloomington.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 23.
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| Anderson M. Wylie is born 1833 |
Anderson McElroy Wylie, the eleventh child of I. U. President Andrew Wylie and wife Margaret Ritchie Wylie, is born.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), vi.
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| Wylie joins the Episcopal Church 1834 |
 Andrew Wylie, first president of IU, joins the Episcopal Church after serving the Presbyterian Church for years.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xvii. more...
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| Hawley serves as minister 1834 |
Rev. Ransom Hawley begins his service to the Presbyterian Church as stated supply. After two years be becomes a full-time minister.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix.
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| Presbyterian Church organized 1834 |
Rev. James Templeton establishes the Associate Congregation of the United Presbyterian Church in Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 11, 1887.
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| Republican Christian Church founded 1834 |
Congregation meets on the Vincennes Road seven miles west of Bloomington.
Source: James Madison Mathes, "Evangelical Report," The Christian Record, April 1, 1850.
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| New Jane established 1835 |
The town of New Jane, named after the wife of its first white settler Alex Buchanan, is established. Later the village changes its name to Harrodsburg. Buchanan came to Indiana from Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Reliable businessmen over the years include W.R. McFadden, J.D. Urmey, Carmichael & Urmey, W.R. Kinser, J.W. Sears, U. N. Pearson, Simeon Pedigo, Joe Woodward, A.T. Smallwood, William Neeld, and Mr. and Mrs. Moses Field, who ran the Field House Hotel.
Source: "New Jane, Now Known as Harrodsburg. A Pleasant Little Place of Clever People and Live Business Men," Bloomington Telephone, August 11, 1883. map
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| Butcher School first in Salt Creek Township 1835 |
The Butcher School is a log structure near Salt Creek.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 274.
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| Strain family arrives in Clear Creek Township 1835 |
Joseph Strean (Strain), the son of an Irishman, arrives in Harrodsburg with his wife, Eleanor Martin. They eventually clear the land with their 13 children and later built a saw and grist mill on the Old Judah Branch, west of Bennett Lane. The mill provided cross ties for the New Albany and Salem Railroad and also flat boats to transport goods to New Orleans, Louisiana. His descendants use the spelling of the name as Strain.
Source: Robert H. Strain, Strean Strain Genealogy (Harrodsburg (Indiana): Robert H. Strain, 1991), 1.
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| Wylie house built 1835 |
 The Wylie House (307 East Second) built of brick on an Indiana Limestone foundation is constructed by Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University.
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| Wylie speaks on Lafayette 1835, Mar 9 |
 Andrew Wylie give a eulogy on Gen. Lafayette after receiving a request by the citizens and students in Bloomington.
Source: An eulogy on Lafayette by Andrew Wylie more...
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| William Wylie dies 1835, Mar 18 |
William Wylie, the second child of Andrew and Margaret Wylie, dies at age 19.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), vi.
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| Toddler found and adopted 1835, May |
A story about a lost mulatto boy being found in Bloomington is printed in an Ohio newspaper. The child, estimated to be between two or three years old, is found hanging on a bush, alive, in the vicinity of Bloomington, Indiana. The people who care for him call him "Moses Bush" and his new parent is Mrs. Moore.
Source: "A Foundling," Ohio State Journal and Columbus Gazette, May 9, 1835.
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| United Presbyterian Church reorganized 1836 |
The Associate Congregation of the United Presbyterian Church, organized in the fall of 1834 by Rev. James Templeton, is reorganized with 24 members, including 4 ruling elders: Samuel Wylie, Andrew Roddy, Robert Gourley, and John McKissock.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 11, 1887.
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| Tri-weekly mail services begin 1836 |
Bloomington begins receiving mail tri-weekly rather than once weekly. It is brought by John and Samuel Orchard, who carry the mail bags between Indianapolis and Leavenworth along the Ohio River.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 40.
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| Harrodsburg Church of Christ organizes 1836 |
The Church of Christ is organized with Burkey, Holmes, Graybell, Richardson, Butcher, Wright, and Ketchum families being the first members.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 526.
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| First College building completed 1836 |
Construction of the First College building starts in 1830 in Seminary Square. It is later destroyed by a fire in 1854.
Source: Theophilus A. Wylie, Indiana University: Its History From 1820, When Founded, to 1890 (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford, 1890), 48.
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| Monroe County Boundary With Brown County Change 1836, Feb 4 |
Monroe County's Jackson township in Northeast Monroe County is attached to the new Brown County.
Source: George Pence and Nellie C. Armstrong, Indiana Historical Collections Vol XIX: Indiana Boundaries (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford Printing Co., 1967), 606.
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| Jane M. Wylie is born 1836 |
Twelfth and last child of Andrew and Margaret Wylie is born.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), vi.
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| Female school profiled 1836, Jun |
Monroe County Female Seminary is profiled. Currently has more than 60 students, including some from other counties and states. "The error in female education now, is that too much attention is paid to what is ornamental; too little paid to that which is useful. The aim of Mr. Pering has been to combine both in his instruction and give to each that attention due to their relative and importance." With this appeal the writers ask for donation to be sent to the president of the Board of Trustees, Colonel Bowland.
Source: Bloomington Post, June 3, 1836, 3.
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| Fairfax Village platted and mapped 1836, Jun 25 |
 Zadoc and Mahala Long sell land to establish the villages of Fairfax and South Fairfax. The village is located in the Southeast quarter of Section 26 in Clear Creek Township. Fifty two lots are laid out and mapped. [Image from 1856 plat map.]
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'E' (Bloomington: Monroe County,IN, 1837), 212.
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| Doctors advertise 1836, Aug |
Doctors Foster & Ballard "Have associated themselves in the practice of Physic Surgery, and Midwifery, Together in adjoining Mr. Orchard Inn, where they may at any time be found during the day when not professionally engaged, and at night at their private residences. In addition to their stock of medicine now on hand, they expect in a few days, a new supply from Philadelphia and Louisville."
Source: Bloomington Post, August 5, 1836, 2. map
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| Tonsorial operator promotes skill 1836, Sep 16 |
A black barber runs an ad in the newspaper: "Notley Baker Begs leave to inform the public that he has removed his establishment, to the new and commodious building lately erected on Main Street, just below the Post Office, where he will be found at all times ready to apply the instruments of his calling to the head, and face of those gentlemen who may with their chins reaped, and their superfluous hair removed. Six cents for shaving, and twelve for cutting hair, will be the established price, throughout the whole year."
Source: Bloomington Post, September 16, 1836.
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| Newgene Platted as town 1836, Dec 16 |
Alexander Buchannon plats the town of Newgene later to become Harrodsburg in Section 29 of Clear Creek Township.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'E' (Bloomington: Monroe County,IN, 1837), 390.
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| Market house erected in Bloomington 1837 |
The old market house was erected for use as an alternative to grocers. The county board paid $200 and the city matched that amount to build the house.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 459.
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| Richland Platted and Renamed Ellettsville 1837, Feb 13 |
Richland is mapped and platted but renamed Ellettsville when the name of Richland has already been used as an Indiana post office. The town is renamed for Edward Ellett, an original settler and businessman.
Source: Commissioners Book F: Monroe County, Indiana, 117.
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| Van Buren township established 1837, Mar |
Van Buren township, named for President Martin Van Buren, is established in western Monroe County from Richland and Indian Creek townships.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'C\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1839), 275.
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| Female Seminary profiled 1837, Apr |
Mr. Pering, Principal of the Monroe County Female Seminary provides a brief history of the school's origin and progress. Since the organization of the Seminary, nearly 200 women have received instruction. "Each session is of 5 months duration, the summer commencing the first Monday in May; the winter, the first Monday in November. Recesses during the months of April and October. Boarding may be obtained, in respectable families, at from $1.50 to $2 per week. John Bowland, Pres. Wm. Alexander, Sec. B.T."
Source: Bloomington Post, April 21, 1837, 4.
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| Rev. McMillan writes to Woodburn 1837, Jun 1 |
Covenanter and Presbyterian minister Rev. Hugh McMillan writes to Dorrance Woodburn of Bloomington about his pleasure in learning that T.A. Wylie arrived to teach at Indiana Seminary. "I am glad he will answer the double purpose of serving the college and of ministering to the wants of the people." McMillan and Woodburn were supporters of the Underground Railroad.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, Woodburn History: Some Generations of a Family (1936), 52.
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| Request for poor farm 1838 |
Citizens of Monroe County ask county commissioners for a poor farm.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Mary Ann Oakes bound by overseers of the poor 1838 |
Mary Ann Oakes, a minor pauper, is bound to George W. Hardin of Monroe County by Jacob B. Lowe and Aquilla Rogers, overseers of the poor of Bloomington Township.
Source: Deed Book F: Monroe County, Indiana, 510.
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| First IU dorm completed 1838 |
The first boarding house and dormitory for and operated by Indiana University is built. It is attached to the professor's house.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 64.
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| Sluss elected sheriff 1838 |
Captain John M. Sluss, originally from Clark County in Kentucky, is elected sheriff and serves for two terms.
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 1, 1879, 3.
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| Simpson Chapel Church established 1838 |
Meetings held in the homes of Washington Township residents lead to the establishment of a Methodist Church.
Source: Ruby Williams, "Simpson Chapel Church Has Passed 130-Year Mark," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Medical aid required 1838 |
Overseers are now required to provide medical aid for poor people who need it.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 94.
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| Stanford Platted 1838, Jan 29 |
 Stanford in Section 32 of Van Buren township is laid out and mapped. Hardin A. Tarkington platted the town which contains 30 lots. [Image from 1856 plat map.]
Source: Deed Book F: Monroe County, Indiana, 484. map
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| Hemphill estate sale planned 1838, Feb 2 |
Public notice is given an estate sale will be held on Feb 23rd at the former residence of J. K. Hemphill, who recently died. "All those indebted to the estate of J. K. Hemphill dec'd are requested to come forward and make payment, as longer indulgance (sic) cannot be given." Settlements can also be arranged via Thomas W. McCalla, who plans to take over the business.
Source: "Public Sale," Bloomington Post, February 2, 1838.
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| Indiana College becomes Indiana University 1838, Feb 13 |
 Indiana State Legislative act adopted changing Indiana College to Indiana University.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 110.
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| Fire at doctor's office 1838, Feb 26 |
A fire started in the ashes of the doctor's office of Drs. Foster & Ballard. Other businesses impacted: "The Frame buildings owned by G. H. Johnson, Esq. and occupied by Mr. Jonathan Legg, as a store, and S. T. Hardesty, as a tailor shop.... The valuable Medical Library of Drs. F. & B. was burnt in their office, together with all the account books and notes of our County Library, they being in possession of Dr. Ballard as Treasurer. Mr. Hardesty saved his books and a few pieces of cloths." The fire spread to the dwelling house of Mrs. Batterton.... Citizens were able to save the two story brick hotel occupied by Mr. John Hyndman....the store of G. H. Johnson was saved. All his goods were carried into the streets.
Source: Bloomington Post, March 2, 1838, 3. map
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| Rice School to be built 1838, Mar 1 |
Thomas Given, minister, gives land in Section 5 of Van Buren township for a log schoolhouse to be built.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940)
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| Ellettsville Addition Platted & Mapped 1838, Apr 24 |
An additional 16 lots are added to the town of Ellettsville in Richland Township.
Source: Deed Book G: Monroe County, Indiana, 49.
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| Clear Creek Christian church begins construction 1838, Jul 15 |
Clear Creek Christian Church begins building. Originally called the Christian Union Church, it started with seventeen founding members.
Source: Clara Hittle, "Clear Creek Christian Church Began in 1839; Money Scarce, Vision Great," Daily Telephone
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| Hamilton Slough bound by overseers of the poor 1838, Sep 1 |
Hamilton Slough, a poor boy of Bloomington, is bound to Joseph Henderson by David Rogers and John Hight, overseers of the poor of Bloomington Township.
Source: Deed Book G: Monroe County, Indiana, 242.
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| Mershon leaves, Flurry moves in 1838, Oct |
W.J. Flurry runs an advertisement in the newspaper announcing he moved his tailor shop. The new location is at the same spot "the shop formerly occupied by Cornelius Mershon... on the north east corner of the public square..." He has "prepared to execute work in a fashionable and durable manner. The latest eastern fashions are regularly received." Bloomington Oct 12, 1838.
Source: "Removal. W. J. Flurry, Tailor. ," Bloomington Post, October 19, 1838, 3. map
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| Black merchant advertises 1838, Oct 12 |
Notley Baker, a black man, promotes his various businesses in a display advertisement. Concerning his barber shop, "he is so well prepared with instruments in such superior order, to extract that vile and uncouth excrescence from the Phiz of Gentlemen in such a masterly manner as to render it impossible to know that cold steel has ever passed over their Jugulars." His shop is located at the first door north of Mr. Orchard's hotel.
Source: "NOTICE," Bloomington Post, October 12, 1838.
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| Green County Line Chapel organized 1839 |
The Green County Chapel forms from families moving from Maryland in the 1830's.
Source: "Greene County Chapel," Courier-Tribune, August 30, 1968, 1, 6.
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| Wylie publishes treatise 1839 |
IU president Andrew Wylie publishes a small treatise titled "Sectarianism is Heresy." This is one of several essays and addresses published by Wylie.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 451.
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| Millen buys land 1839 |
 William Millen buys land in Bloomington Township, Section 34, and later builds a house. It is known as the Millen/Stallknecht House or Raintree House, 112 N. Bryan Street, and is later sold to Indiana University. He pays $1,600 for 160 acres. Millen came to Bloomington with other Covenanters. Some oral histories argue the house was used as part of the Underground Railroad system. Millen was a saw mill partner of William Fee, who was also from South Carolina.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Looking Back: Millen House "Guests" Varied," Herald Telephone, June 6, 1981. map
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| Wylie cleared of charges 1839, Apr |
Indiana College's board of directors throw their support behind Andrew Wylie with "a vote of thanks to him recorded, for his faithful agency in the affair." Wylie was defending himself against charges of duplicity, neglect of the by-laws, arbitrary and ungentlemanly conduct, and misrepresentation and falsehood.
Source: "Dr. Wylie's Acquittal ," Leavenworth Arena, April 18, 1839.
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| Emily Sexton bound by overseers of the poor 1839, May 6 |
Emily Sexton, 3 years old, to Lewis Moser by David Rogers and John Hight, overseers of the poor for Bloomington Township.
Source: Deed Book B: Monroe County, Indiana, 374.
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| Deaf school planned 1839, Oct |
John Washington works with the newspaper to announce his plans to petition the state legislature to open
a school for deaf mutes. "Mr. W. is himself a mute and has before taught with entire success. He comes well recommended as a gentleman and scholar."
Source: Bloomington Post, October 25, 1839, 2.
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| Trinity Episcopal holds first service 1840 |
Dr. Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana Seminary, leads an Episcopal service in the "Old College Chapel."
Source: Virginia Barnard, "First President of University Conducted Initial Episcopal Service in Bloomington," Bloomington Telephone, March 26, 1938, 6.
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| Mt Pleasant Church organizes 1840 |
Mt Pleasant Christian Church meets in homes in the Washington and Bean Blossom townships.
Source: "Mt Pleasant Christian Starts Back in 1840," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Harrodsburg's first school built 1840 |
A log house is constructed for use as the first school in Harrodsburg in Clear Creek Township.
Source: Ruth Seeley Heath, Years of Glory: History of Harrodsburg (1988), 54-55.
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| Moses Bush bound by overseers of the poor 1840, Jan 9 |
Moses Bush, a 5 years old mulatto, indentured to Benjamin Mathers by Hugh Campbell and James Mathers, overseers of the poor in Perry Township. In 1850 Census Moses is found living with Mathers, who owns property in Perry Township, section 28 and 29, near where Clear Creek Cemetery is located in 2016.
Source: Deed Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 46. map
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| Virginia Iron Works Advertises for Labourers 1840, Feb 21 |
The Virginia Iron Works, owned by Randolph Ross, advertises for workers at the new furnace in Indian Creek township on land owned by George Adams in Section 7.
Source: "Virginia Furnace Advertisement," Bloomington Post, February 21, 1840, 3.
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| Democrats meet 1840, Mar 6 |
Democrats assemble to nominate their candidate for the next legislature. The session is called to order by their chosen president William Poe. David Byers is chosen to be secretary. Frederick T. Butler addresses the meeting about the corruption of Whig policy in the state. On motion it is "RESOLVED that Reuben Tompkins, John Hanceford, John Wier, Samuel Harbison, Isaac Campbell, and Elijah S. Harrel be nominated as the democratic delegates of this township, to meet and compose a part of the County Convention to be held in Bloomington, on the 11th inst. for the purposes of nominating a democratic candidate for the next Legislature."
Source: "Democratic Meeting," Wabash Enquirer, April 22, 1840, 3.
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| First IU Lab building complete 1840, Apr 30 |
The first laboratory building for Indiana University is accepted and complete as reported by the Board of Trustees building committee.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 30 April 1840
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| Barber advertises in newspaper 1840, Sep 4 |
Notley Baker promotes his barbershop, located at the first door just north of the post office.
Source: Bloomington Post, September 4, 1840.
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| Celia Warner bound by overseers of the poor 1840, Nov 12 |
Celia Warner, a minor, indentured to John Hill by James P. Ellis and John Armstrong, overseers of the poor in Salt Creek Township.
Source: Deed Book H: Monroe County, Indiana
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| Revolutionary War Patriot gets land 1840, Dec |
Revolutionary soldier Peter Houston files for relief with the state legislature of Indiana and is granted land. He claims he was a private "in General Rutherford's Regiment of North Carolina Militia and also under Col. Brevard during the Battle of Ramsour's Mill and also while engaged in scouring the Country and Spying out the Situation of the Armies of the British and Tories, was robbed of 300 dollars....and his clothing, thus depriving him of every species of property, and encountering great dangers and difficulties in that glorious contest..." And the state grants [him] a portion of the refused lands lying East of the Indianapolis State Road leading from Indianapolis to Bloomington on the east side of Bean Blossom Creek in the County of Monroe..."
Source: Semi-Weekly Journal, December 4, 1840, 2.
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| Sewing club established 1841 |
The Presbyterian Church starts a sewing club with 41 members. Their goal is to provide social and religious interaction and "pecuniary means" for the church.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix.
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| Overseers of poor care for children 1841, Apr 25 |
Benjamin Wilson and John Orchard bound themselves in the amount of $200 to the overseers of the poor in Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Benjamin Wilson also swore to provide for the care of two children born to May Harmon and fathered by him.
Source: Deed Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 507.
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| Maxwell made Postmaster 1841, May 31 |
 David Hervey Maxwell, "The Father of IU," is made postmaster of Bloomington for the first time. He serves Bloomington as Postmaster from 1841-45 and 1849-52. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of IU.
Source: C. W. Cady, Indiana Annual Register and Pocket Manuel: Revised and Corrected for the Year 1846 (Indianapolis: Samuel Turner, 1846), 233. more...
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| Funds to care for mother. 1842 |
Quinton N. Cain is permitted funds for keeping his mother under his care.
Source: "Doings of 40 Years Ago," Old Bloomington, March 1, 1842.
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| Faris builds a home 1842 |
 Rev. James Faris or "Old Man Faris" builds his home at 2001 Hillside Drive. Born in South Carolina in 1779, the Reformed Presbyterian comes as a Covenanter. It is believed that the home was used to help slaves navigate the Underground Railroad.
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| Library committee created 1842, Apr 27 |
 At a meeting of the Monroe County Library Board of Trustees, a committee of J. Fee and C. Pering is created to confer with Mr. Tarkington about compensation for his services as Librarian. Image of painting by Cornelius Pering shows the courthouse library in 1846.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855 more...
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| Library committee created 1842, Apr 27 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Library Board of Trustees, a committee of Dr. Foster and Dr. Hamill is created in order to confer with the County Commissioners to arrange affairs and settle the claims on the library from the county.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| School of Law established 1842, May 31 |
The Indiana University School of Law is established. Its purpose is to be "nothing less than the building up of a law school that shall be inferior to none west of the mountains; one in which the students will be so well trained that he shall never in the attorney forget the scholar and the gentleman."
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 31 May 1842
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| Williamson Blankenship placed in poor farm 1842, Jul 11 |
Williamson Blankenship is placed under the care of John Stone at the poor farm.
Source: John Stone, "Doings of 40 Years Ago," Old Bloomington, March 1, 1842.
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| Martin serves as minister 1843 |
William W. (Father) Martin starts his time as minister of the Presbyterian Church and serves for two years, growing the membership to 85. He was known to be affiliated with the Old School Presbyterians.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA))
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| Bloomington Mechanics' Band forms 1843 |
The Bloomington Mechanics' Band is officially organized in 1843 by James Seward. The band plays until 1898, when many of its members join military bands like the 1st Indiana Regimental Band during the Spanish-American War.
Source: Walter F. Woodburn, Oscar H. Cravens, "The Bloomington Band as a Hometown Institution," The World Telephone, June 5, 1944.
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| Methodist Church is constructed 1843 |
 Due to the growing congregation in the First Methodist Church, the organization constructs a second building to hold services on the corner of Sixth and Madison Streets. Reverend Isaac Owens is selected as the first pastor.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone, May 17, 1947.
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| Hill School land purchased near Stanford 1843, Feb 15 |
Isaac & Elizabeth Hill sell land to Van Buren trustees in section 30 near Stanford.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 60.
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| Sherron Baptist Church formed 1843, Jun 10 |
Elections for trustees are held and a location for a building is sought.
Source: Monroe County, Deed Book I Monroe County (1843), 353.
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| Crazy Betty is placed in care 1844 |
Crazy Betty, a poor woman, is placed into the care of James Spencer at the poor farm.
Source: Pam Service, ""Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm"," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| James Spencer granted money for poor farm 1844 |
James Spencer was granted funds for keeping "Betsy, a pauper" under his care.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Stinesville Methodist elects trustees 1844, Jan 20 |
Joshua Jones, Barnard Arnold, and Peter Able are elected trustees at Stinesville Methodist Church.
Source: Monroe County, Deed Book I Monroe County (1843), 452.
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| Mt. Carmel Baptist organizes 1845 |
The Baptist church first meets in a log home near Stinesville.
Source: G. W. Terry, "History Stinesville Church," History of Stinesville Baptist Church
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| Popular preacher visits city 1845 |
 Henry Ward Beecher, a clergyman with the Congregationalist Church, visits Bloomington to make a speech on the Indiana University campus about moral intolerance.
Source: Henry Ward Beecher, A Dissuasive from Moral Intolerance: Delivered at Bloomington, Ind. Before the Philomathean Society of the Indiana University (Indianapolis, IN: S. V. B. Noel, 1845) more...
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| Beecher delivers speech 1845 |
Henry Ward Beecher comes to Bloomington to deliver an address at Indiana University. He presents his ideas before the Philomathean Society. The title is "A Dissuasive from Moral Intolerance." |
| Clear Creek Church constructs its first building 1845 |
 Clear Creek Christian Church builds its first official church with the help of various companies supplying materials and congregation members providing assistance with labor. The church is completed a few years later at a total estimated cost of less than $1,000. The church congregation at this time includes approximately 85 members.
Source: 150 Years In His Service 1838-1988 (1988)
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| Mentally ill facilities constructed 1845 |
The legislature authorizes the construction of the first of several facilities for the mentally ill, titled the Indiana Lunatic Asylum.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 95.
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| Gideon Walker begins fights for pension 1845 |
Revolutionary War soldier Gideon Walker submits claim. He continues to fight for his reward, submitting claims as part of the US Serial Set archives in 1846, 1848, 1850, and 1858. After he dies, his heirs continue to make the claim: "Gideon Walker is the champion back pay applicant. He appealed to congress in 1845 for pay for his services as a US soldier from 1792-1795, and his claim has been before congress since that time. Gideon has long been in his grave, but his heirs keep up the fight in his name."
Source: Indianapolis News, January 12, 1882, 2.
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| Ryors becomes pastor 1845 |
Alfred Ryors becomes pastor for the Presbyterian Church. He also serves as president of the Indiana College (IU) before moving to become president of Ohio University.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix.
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| Bloomington charter enacted 1845, Jan 13 |
 The General Assembly of the state of Indiana passes the charter, creating the town of Bloomington, establishing boundaries, and laying down governing laws of the town.
Source: Charter of the Town of Bloomington (1845)
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| Library board holds meeting 1845, Feb 11 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Library Board of Trustees, S.H. Buskirk creates a committee of Foster, Lawrence, and Fee for the purpose of examining the books of the library, finding damaged books, and rebinding or selling said damaged books, whichever they deem best. S.H. Buskirk also orders that the Treasurer report to the board the condition of the Library funds at the next meeting.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Library board holds meeting 1845, Feb 11 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Library Board of Trustees, it is ordered that the present bylaws be readopted and that Lewis Bollman, Daniel Lunderman, S.H. Buskirk, and John Tipton Rogers be allowed one year free use of the library for services rendered.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Palestine Platted 1845, Feb 17 |
Palestine in Section 3 of Indian Creek township is platted for Thomas Shipman as a town of 12 lots.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County Deed Book 'J' (Monroe County, 1852), 172.
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| Woman drowns herself 1845, Jun 20 |
When all the members of her family are gone, Mrs. Cornelius Pering drowns herself in a large cistern. They determine she was under a mental breakdown. Mrs. Pering's maiden name was Susannah Orchard and her uncles were John and Samuel Orchard, prominent stagecoach operators as well as inn keepers.
Source: "Suicide," Weekly Courier-Journal, June 25, 1845, 2.
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| Marion township created 1845, Aug |
Marion township is created from the northern part of Benton township in northeast Monroe County. The southern boundary of Marion is along the Bean Blossom creek.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Commissioners Book \'D\' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1846), 539.
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| John Acuff evaluates poor farm 1846 |
A report on the poor farm is made for the year 1846.
Source: Pam Service, ""Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm"," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| City merchants, doctors, lawyers listed 1846 |
The register lists prominent businessmen in Monroe County: Attorneys: Craven P. Hester, Paris C. Dunning, Jacob B. Lowe, Willis A. Gorman, John S. Watts, Samuel H. Buskirk, Henry Lanner, Lewis Ballmann, James Scott Hester. Physicians: William C. Foster, David H. Maxwell, James D. Maxwell, Joseph G. McPheeters, Robert C. Hamill, Hugh McQuiston, J. McHarris, William C. Smydth, David W. Shields. Principal Merchants: Joshua O. Howe, Joseph M Howe, Thomas McCalla, Asher Laberteau, John Campbell, Henry Woodward, George H. Johnston, and John Fee.
Source: C. W. Cady, Indiana Annual Register and Pocket Manuel: Revised and Corrected for the Year 1846 (Indianapolis: Samuel Turner, 1846), 126.
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| Ellettsville Methodists build church 1846 |
The first Ellettsville Methodist Church is built about 1 mile west of town on the Joel Kirby property.
Source: "First Meetings of Ellettsville Methodists Held in Log Cabin Home of Joel A Kirby," Bloomington Star Courier, January 9, 1953, B, 5.
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| Citizens request purchase of Acuff farm 1846 |
Prominent citizens recommend that the county purchase the John Acuff farm and make Acuff the superintendent of the poor.
Source: Pam Service, ""Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm"," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| John Acuff possible superintendent of poor 1846 |
Prominent citizens recommend that the county purchase the John Acuff farm and make Acuff the superintendent of the poor there. The site is five miles west of town on the road to Spencer.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Report of poor farm for 1846 1846 |
Report of the poor farm for the year 1846 prepared and submitted by John Acuff, superintendent.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Poor farm committee and superintendent 1846 |
The idea for a poor farm is revived. The county board purchases 160 acres from John Acuff, who agrees to act as superintendent of the new poor asylum.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Abandoning County Farm Radical Change for Monroe County," Herald Telephone, October 3, 1957.
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| Bloomington profiled 1846 |
A pocket annual and register publisher prints that Bloomington has a population of 1,300. The Board of Commissioners are Benjamin Neeld, Isaac Buskirk, George Finley. Also, William C. Tarkington (Auditor), Elias Abel (Treasurer), William D. Snodgrass (Assessor), James W. Spencer (School Commissioner for Bloomington), Samuel H. Buskirk (Recorder), Samuel Kirk (Coroner).
Source: C. W. Cady, Indiana Annual Register and Pocket Manuel: Revised and Corrected for the Year 1846 (Indianapolis: Samuel Turner, 1846), 126.
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| County buys Acuff Farm 1846 |
After Henry Farmer and Elias Abel visit eight farms, the county purchases 160 acres from John Acuff, who agrees to be superintendent to the new poor farm.
Source: Bennet P. Reed, ""Abandoning County Farm Radical Change for Monroe County"," Daily Telephone, October 3, 1957.
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| Stagecoach schedule posted 1846 |
Turner's manual for directory information prints the stagecoach schedule for the county: "The stagecoach from Indianapolis to Leavenworth passes through Bloomington three times a week; from Bloomington to Putnamville, thrice a week." Also published is the county population in 1840 was 10,143 and the city was 1,300. Governmental officials are listed as well as attorneys, physicians, merchants, and locations of post offices.
Source: C. W. Cady, Indiana Annual Register and Pocket Manuel: Revised and Corrected for the Year 1846 (Indianapolis: Samuel Turner, 1846) more...
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| US declares war 1846, May 1 |
US declares war against Mexico.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Abel family sells land for school 1846, May 6 |
Peter and Naomi Abel sell land in Bean Blossom township Section 4 for school to be built.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 'K' (1849), 154.
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| Sluss leaves for war 1846, Jun |
Captain John R. Sluss leaves for the Mexican War with the 3rd Regiment, Co. A.
Source: Monroe County Mexican War Participants May 1846-June 1847
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| Company A leaves for war 1846, Jun 15 |
Company A, 3rd Indiana Infantry Volunteers, is formed and leaves for the Mexican War. They fight at the battle of Buena Vista.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 414.
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| Presentation of Wilmot Proviso 1846, Aug |
Presentation of Wilmot Proviso states the prohibition of slavery in territory formerly belonging to Mexico, a wedge forms between Northern and Southern Democrats.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Company G, 4th Ind, leaves for war 1847, Jan |
Company G, 4th Indiana Infantry Volunteers, is formed and leaves for the Mexican War. It participates in battles during General Scott’s march from Vera Cruz to Mexico City.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 414.
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| Salt Creek Christian Church established 1847 |
The Salt Creek Christian Church is established in Salt Creek Township.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 540.
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| Hughes starts as minister 1847 |
The son-in-law of David Maxwell becomes the minister of the Presbyterian Church in Bloomington. Levi Hughes is chosen for this role and later organizes the First Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix.
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| Grist mill uses steam 1847 |
Major Hite (or Hight) builds a steam run grist mill operation in Bloomington; the first mill to use steam. The population for the town is about 1,300. Grocers in this era that may have benefitted from his product were run by Richard Hardesty, Aquilla Rogers, Jacob Young, JMC Hunter, Rogers & Payne, and Felix G. Hite (or Hight).
Source: Steam Was First Used in Grist Mill of 1847, Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Town outlaws dog ownership 1847, Mar 6 |
This ordinance, passed at the first town council, outlaws ownership of dogs and establishes a fine of 50 cents per dog per year if held within the boundaries of Bloomington. In August the ordinance was repealed after 103 frustrated residents petitioned the council.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 1884), 464.
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| Lawrence is mayor 1847, Mar 6 |
During the first meeting of the Bloomington town council John Lawrence was selected as the first mayor.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone, October 1, 1947.
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| Bethel Church established 1847, Apr 5 |
 The Bethel Methodist Church is established. The deed is recorded for building of the Methodist-Episcopal church on Bethel Lane.
Source: Book K Monroe County, IN Deeds (1847), 330-331.
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| Buena Vista (Benton Twp) established 1847, Jun 5 |
Buena Vista in the far east end of Section 9 in Benton Township is platted and mapped with 10 lots on land formerly owned by Isaac Cox. "The town is located on the Bloomington to Nashville, Columbus, Morgantown, and Martinsville Roads per Deed Book 'K'.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 'K' (1849), 390.
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| Fleenors Burg Platted 1847, Jun 5 |
Fleenors Burg, platted and mapped, was later to become Unionville on land owned formerly by Nicholas Fleenor Jr. Nashville Street and Morgan Street were the east-west thoroughfares. It is located in Benton Township in Section 9.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 'K' (1849), 389.
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| "Indiana Tribune" debuts 1847, Nov 27 |
This politically neutral paper is published by Elder James M. Mathes of the Christian Church and E. Goodwin.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314.
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| Phillips land purchased for school 1847, Nov 30 |
Soloman & Rebecah Phillips sell to Van Buren trustees land for school in Section 23.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book L (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1849), 269.
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| Women allowed to use library 1848 |
Women are permitted to use the public library on Wednesday mornings.
Source: "Library Celebrating Birthday," Daily Herald Telephone, April 13, 1970.
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| Unionville Church of Christ founded 1848 |
Perry M. Blankenship and circuit rider James M. Mathis hold a meeting on Young's Ridge near Unionville, establishing the Church of Christ.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 22.
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| Legg House built 1848 |
 The Legg Family Home is constructed; its modern address is 324 S. Henderson St.
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| Library allows women 1848, Jun 26 |
At a meeting of the library board it is decided that the "Indiana Tribune" will notify the public that the Library will be open on Wednesdays from 9AM to 12PM and will allow women to use the collection. The library will also be open on Saturdays to the usual members.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Browning elected Librarian 1848, Nov 20 |
At a meeting of the library board, Samuel H. Buskirk resigns as librarian and William F. Browning is appointed to replace him.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Newspaper changes name 1848, Nov 25 |
"Indiana Tribune" is changed to the "Indiana Tribune and Monroe Farmer". Half the paper becomes interested in agriculture.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314-315.
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| Hill appointed Librarian 1848, Dec 13 |
 At a library board meeting William F. Browning resigns as librarian and Addison Hill is appointed to replace him, as long as he can also use the library room as a Dentist's Shop.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855 more...
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| Women's club purchases lot for church 1849 |
The Presbyterian Church's Sewing Society purchases a lot on Walnut Street in Bloomington. The site is on the east side of the courthouse square and will be the future location of their church.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix.
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| Mt Gilead Christian church forms 1849 |
 The Mt. Gilead Christian Church is established. The home of Presley Mathers is the new church\'s meeting place.
Source: "Mt. Gilead Christian Was Formed at Home of Presley Mathers in 1849," Daily Herald Telephone
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| Buena Vista (Indian Creek Twp) Established 1849, Mar 5 |
Buena Vista town in Section 20 of Indian Creek Township is laid out and mapped with 10 lots.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book L (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1849), 417.
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| Wylie daughters have double wedding 1849, May 17 |
Irene C. Wylie marries Joseph Bell and Maggie Wylie marries Revered Samuel Martin in a double ceremony. The two Wylie sisters are the daughters of IU President Andrew Wylie. Monroe County Marriage Book B page 174
Source: Lee Ehman, Monroe County Marriage Records Index: 1818-1881 2nd Edition (Bloomington: Monroe County History, 2016), 9, 140.
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| City surveyed for railroad 1849, Jul 5 |
The people of Monroe County have railroad fever. A Republican representative of Spencer, Indiana speaks with Mr. Brooks, president of the railroad, and surveys Bloomington for a railroad. The extension of New Albany and Salem railroad from Bedford to Bloomington is estimated with the cost per mile being about $7,000.
Source: "New Albany And Salem Railroad," Indiana State Sentinel, July 5, 1849.
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| Stanford Baptists organize church 1849, Jul 19 |
First known as Bethany Baptist Church, the new Stanford Baptist is helped in its organization by the Vernal Baptist Church near Ellettsville.
Source: "Day-long services to highlight Stanford Baptist's 125th year," Daily Herald Telephone, July 1, 1974.
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| City assessed for railroad 1849, Aug 2 |
It is determined that, despite the hills, a very cheap, relatively straight, railroad can be made from Bloomington east to Columbus and will intersect with the Madison and Indianapolis Road. The city is also expected to be connected to the south by way of Bedford and the New Albany and Salem Road extension.
Source: Indiana State Sentinel, August 2, 1849.
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| Polk Township Established from Salt Creek Twp 1849, Sep |
Polk township is established from the Southeastern part of Salt Creek township by petition of residents of the new township.
Source: Monroe County Commissioners, Commissioner's Record Book 'E': 1846-1850 (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1850), 500-501.
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| Library board holds meeting 1849, Sep 22 |
At a library board meeting Johnson McCollough and William C. Tarkington are elected to replace John Lawrence and John Fee, both having left the county. Read is also authorized to purchase new books for the library from Cincinnati.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Gazetteer paints local demographics 1850 |
1850 Gazetteer of Indiana reports Bloomington is a town of 350 houses and has a population of 1643. "There are in the town 13 stores, 1 grocery, 2 drug stores, 3 excellent taverns, 9 lawyers, 10 physicians, and the Methodists, Baptists, Christian, Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Seceders, Covenanters, and Lutherans have each their houses of worship and preacher."
Source: "Early History In Bloomington," The World Telephone, January 3, 1944.
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| 120 Irish-born residents 1850 |
The 1850 census finds that 120 Monroe County residents were born in Ireland. The Irish immigrants make up less than 1 percent of the 11,286 counted by census takers.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Census-takers found 120 natives of Ireland in county in 1850," Herald Telephone, March 15, 1986.
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| Poor farm income 1850 |
The poor farm operates on a budget of $3,000 a year, with up to eight inmates.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Black family named McClerkin 1850 |
The United State Census records a black family living close to Sarah McCaw (age 74) and the Robert Service Family in Perry Township: William McClerkin (age 29) is a black farmer with Jennetta (age 23) [Jeannetta Crossen] and James H. (1 years old). Both William and Jennetta McClerkin are listed as being born in South Carolina, same as Sarah McCaw. [Note: There is a Rev. McClerkin and a Hannah McCaw who both appear in early oral history accounts of the Underground Railroad for this region.]
Source: Donald Matson, 1820, 1830, 1840, & 1850 census of Monroe County, Indiana: Taken from Microfilm (Ellettsville, Indiana: Donal Matson, 1979), 254.
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| M. E. Church preachers listed 1850 |
Describing businesses and organizations throughout the state, a section about the Methodist Episcopal Church, the most numerous religious denomination in Indiana, lists circuit riders needed in this region to preach the gospel. The Bloomington District includes: A. Robinson, J. McElroy,
B. F. Craig, L. Havens, Daniel McIntyre, J. H. Hamilton, S. Tincher, J. W. Powell, J. R. Odell, H. S. Dane, and Wm. Butt.
Source: The Indiana Gazetteer, or Topographical Dictionary of the State of Indiana (Indianapolis: E. Chamberlain, 1850), 70. more...
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| Wylie daughter goes to China 1850 |
Maggie, the daughter of I. U. President Andrew Wylie, goes to China with her husband Samuel Martin, both serving as missionaries.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), viii.
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| Cumberland Presbyterians hold meeting 1850 |
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church holds meetings at the schoolhouse in Harrodsburg for the first time.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 526.
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| Bloomington profiled in gazetteer 1850 |
 Monroe County has a population of 6,200. The town of Bloomington (population 1,643) has 350 houses (half brick) with 13 stores, 1 grocery, 2 drug stores, 3 taverns, 9 lawyers, and 10 physicians. The following denominations have houses of worship and preachers: Methodists, Baptists, Christians, Presbyterians, Reformed Presbyterians, Seceders, Covenanters, and Lutherans.
Source: The Indiana Gazetteer, or Topographical Dictionary of the State of Indiana (Indianapolis: E. Chamberlain, 1850), 166. more...
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| Census record for poor farm 1850 |
Census Record is made for the poor farm in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana.
Source:
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| Hotzman builds house 1850 |
 Augustus Holtzman builds his house at 322 East Fourth Street. According to the City Historic Preservation Commission, "He
owned a woolen mill nearby at what is now Third and Lincoln Streets. Before the end of the century, the house passed to W.D. Dill, who owned a mill on the West Side of Bloomington."
SOURCE: Ordinance 16-03 To Amend Title 8 of The Bloomington Municipal Code, Entitled "Historic Preservation and Protection to Establish a Historic District. March 29, 2016 Andy Ruff, President, City of Bloomington
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| Wylie grandchild born in China 1850, Apr 29 |
Maggie and Samuel Martin welcome their first child while they serve as missionaries in China. The child, named William Boone Martin, is born on a ship leaving Hong Kong and headed toward China. I. U. President Andrew Wylie is Maggie's father.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), 50-51.
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| "Indiana Tribune: becomes "The Reporter" 1850, May |
"The Indiana Tribune" is sold to James Hughes and James H. Hester who change the name to "The Reporter".
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Introduction of Compromise Legislation 1850, Sep |
Introduction of Compromise Legislation by Henry Clay to Congress. Legislation works out sectional conflict over slavery. Congress passes legislation and President Millard Fillmore signs it.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Indiana Constitutional Convention assembles 1850, Oct |
Indiana Constitutional Convention assembles.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Wayport Platted 1850, Nov 16 |
Wayport in Section 33 of Washington township is established and mapped out.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Deed Book N: Monroe County, IN (1851), 118.
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| Superintendent report to county commissioners 1850, Dec |
Robert Ray, superintendent of the poor asylum, submits his report to county commissioners, noting three residents.
Source: Commissioners Book F: Monroe County, Indiana, 161.
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| Indiana Governor & Compromise Legislation 1850, Dec |
Indiana Governor Joseph A. Wright pledges that Indiana will be faithful to the Compromise Legislation of 1850.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Hawkins marries barber's daughter 1850, Dec 8 |
Mr. Smith Hawkins, a black man from Washington, Indiana, marries the daughter of Knotley or Knolly Baker, Bloomington's first black barber. According to Monroe County Marriage Indices, the bride's name is Sarah Ann Baker. Mr. Hawkins helped Thomas Smith run the Underground Railroad network in Monroe County, as he escorted slaves on their way north.
Source: Henry Lester Smith, Ph.D., "The Underground Railroad in Monroe County," Indiana magazine of history, September 1, 1917, 291.
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| Library board holds meeting 1850, Dec 27 |
At a library board meeting Tarkington and Buskirk are appointed to procure an index books for the library.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Buskirk serves 1851 |
Samuel Hamilton Buskirk (1820 - 1879) serves as Monroe County prosecuting attorney. He served as the County Recorder from 1844 to 1945.
Source: Wendy L. Adams and Elizabeth R. Osborn, In Memoriam: Glimpses from Indiana's Legal Past: A publication of the Indiana Supreme Court's "Courts in the Classroom" Project (Indianapolis, Ind.: Indiana Supreme Court), 9.
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| Cholera spreads into town 1851 |
County citizens suffer through a cholera outbreak with a number of people dying. The county council purchases 200 bushels of fresh lime so that it can be scattered about town. Saloons are ordered closed until the scourge passes. Symptoms include the sudden onset of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 465.
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| Wesley Chapel Methodist established 1851 |
Bean Blossom Township Section 34 becomes home to Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Deed Book N: Monroe County, IN (1851), 353.
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| Urmey partners with Carmichael 1851 |
Josephus D. Urmey (J.D. Urmey) buys his brother's interest in their family stock of goods and plods on the mercantile business in Harrodsburg until 1857, when he begins partnering with Peter Carmichael.
Source: J. D. Urmey, presented to William N. Urmey by his father, J. D. Urmey (1824-1890, Indiana Room Genealogy Vertical Files.
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| Cholera epidemic hits Bloomington 1851 |
A multi-state cholera epidemic reaches Bloomington and results in the deaths of many and the temporary closure of drinking saloons. The town purchases two hundred bushels of lime to scatter throughout the streets to help combat the disease.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 386-387.
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| Indiana Constitutional Convention & constitution 1851, Feb |
Indiana Constitutional Convention adjourns and places new constitution to voters.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Dolan Established 1851, Apr |
Dolan in Bloomington township Section 2 is laid out and named for a pioneer miller John Dolan. Dolan is located along the Bean Blossom Creek.
Source: Dolan Historical Society, Our Little Village: A Compiliation of Stories about Dolan, Indiana (Bloomington: Dolan Historical Society, 1995), 10.
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| McPheeters and Orchard promote special children 1851, Jun |
Dr. J.G. McPheeters and John Orchard arrange for Mr. W. H. Churchman an exhibition of local deaf, dumb, and blind pupils in Bloomington on June 17 and 18. It is hoped that Churchman, the blind school superintendent for Indianapolis, will bring the blind school to Bloomington. Rev. G.C. Smith, Rev. Elijah Goodwin, William F. Browning, and Dr. Robert C. Hamill are also attached to the event.
Source: "Exhibition of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind [From the Bloomington Reporter]," Indiana State Sentinel, July 3, 1851, 4.
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| Salem Chapel Methodists elect trustees 1851, Sep 25 |
The Salem Chapel Methodist Church of Polk Township elects trustees.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Deed Book N: Monroe County, IN (1851), 278.
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| Women's Rights Association is formed 1851, Oct |
A group of Indiana women form a Women's Rights Association in Dublin, Wayne County, demanding rights for women.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Approval of new Indiana constitution 1851, Nov |
Approval of new Indiana state constitution; article in constitution excluding African Americans and providing funds to send African Americans to Liberia is given to voters, voters approve of this article.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Smithville Established 1851, Nov 7 |
 Smithville, located in Section 3 of Clear Creek Township and along the route of the new railroad, is laid out and mapped. Mansfield Bennett and George Smith organized the platting of Smithville. [Image from 1856 plat map.]
Source: Monroe County, IN, Deed Book N: Monroe County, IN (1851), 339. map
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| Andrew Wylie dies in office 1851, Nov 11 |
 After injuring himself in an accident while cutting firewood, Wylie contracts pneumonia and dies.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 452. more...
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| Alexander becomes minister 1852 |
The Presbyterian Church appoints Thomas Alexander as minister in one of the most interesting times for the congregation, as there were six different kinds of Presbyterian churches between 1821-1870.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA))
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| Breckenridge comes to Bloomington 1852 |
Former slave Edmund Breckenridge, a shoemaker, comes to Bloomington from Bedford, Indiana. He is the father of Elizabeth Breckenridge, who later becomes a domestic servant for the Theophilus and Rebecca Wylie Family. She begins working for the Wylies circa 1856, when she is just 13 years old.
Source: Bridget Edwards, "From the Curator of Education: Elizabeth Breckenridge & The Wylies," Bringing History Home: Wylie House Museum, January 1, 2009.
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| Hindustan Christian Church founded 1852 |
Originally, the old Separate Baptist Church, Stephen Bales sells to the Hindustan Christian Church trustees one acre of land in Section 13 near a cemetery. The cemetery becomes church property.
Source: Family Identity Book (1987), 18.
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| Wolfe begins selection of land 1852 |
A public notice is printed that Benjamin Wolfe, Esq. and a county agent in Monroe County is authorized to select 4166 acres of land, by virtue of congress, approved July 12, 1852, for the benefit of the State University.
Source: Daily Ohio Stateman, November 27, 1852.
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| Township trustees responsible for poor 1852 |
Township trustees are made responsible for poor relief.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 94.
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| Normal Department and Model School established 1852, Apr 15 |
A Normal Department and Model School "consisting of separate departments for males and females" is authorized at Indiana University. Professor Read, professor of didactics, is placed in charge.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 15 Apr 1852
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| Railroad loan negotiated 1852, Apr 17 |
The New Albany and Salem Railroad Company has negotiated a large loan of nearly two million three hundred thousand dollars in New York. Reports say the road is progressing very rapidly.
Source: Janesville Gazette, April 17, 1852.
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| Alfred Ryors named president 1852, Jun 3 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 452. more...
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| Common school fund is established 1852 |
The Indiana state legislature passes a law establishing common school funds, ending the tuition system.
Source: Fletcher Harper Swift, A History of Public Permanent School Funds in the United States 1795-1905 (New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1911), 261.
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| Indiana University recognized as the State University 1852, Jun 17 |
Legislative act adopted recognizing Indiana University as The University of the State.
Source: Theophilus A. Wylie, Indiana University: Its History From 1820, When Founded, to 1890 (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford, 1890), 76.
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| State representatives nominated 1852, Aug |
Free Soil Party nominates U.S. Representative George W. Julian of Centreville, Indiana, as vice presidential candidate.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Kahns arrive in Smithville 1852, Aug 20 |
The Kahn brothers Isaac, Samuel and Leon buy lot 29 in Smithville, Indiana. This business deal marks the first documented history of Jewish citizens in Monroe County.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 6.
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| Democrats gain more control 1852, Oct |
Democrat Joseph A. Wright becomes governor. Democrats nearly sweep congressional races, except for the Whigs winning one seat, and gain control of the General Assembly.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Railroad comes to Ellettsville 1853 |
 The Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad (later known as the Monon) first comes through Ellettsville. J.M. Campbell is the first railroad agent, and Edward Moberly serves as an a agent and the first telegrapher.
Source: Marion Jacobs, "Ellettsville A Village Grows Where Once a Wilderness Stood Untouched," The Journal, September 12, 1962, 1. map
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| Laird leads the Presbyterians 1853 |
Francis Laird becomes the pastor for the Presbyterian Church. A priest with the Episcopalian Church, Laird doesn't actually become a Presbyterian until 1864.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA))
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| Kirby School established 1853 |
Kirby School in Van Buren Township opens with 52 pupils.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Twp Monroe Cty, IN (1940), 71.
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| Free Soil League holds meeting 1853, Jan 1 |
Four delegates are appointed to the Free Soil Convention to be held in Indianapolis on the 12th. At the Monroe County Courthouse meeting the group elected are: Col. John Ketcham, Mr. Samuel Patten, William H. Curry, and James Robinson. The men produce several delcarations, including their determination that many Free Democratic voters "form an army for Liberty that cannot be conquered, as they contend for principles, and not for spoils."
Source: "Meeting at Bloomington, Indiana," The National Era, February 10, 1853.
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| Free Democratic Association is formed 1853 |
Indiana Free Soil Party forms the Free Democratic Association.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Firing squad 1853 |
Many men are starting to desert. To combat this problem, orders are given that a firing squad to be used on the deserter, to squash any notions of more deserting by other men. Company G. and others are ordered to watch as a deserter is executed. They place the casket behind the blindfolded man as twelve men stand a few feet in front of him, waiting to fire when orders are give. Once the deed is done, the commanding officers order the men back to their stations, clearly expecting them to understand the consequences of desertion. There were no known desertions in Company G.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Company G. Saw Action At Perryville, Ky.," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1863, 9.
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| Sarah Smith sells land to black farmer 1853, Jan 31 |
 Henry McCaw, an African American farmer, buys land from Sarah Smith in Bloomington Township, Section 36, Range 1WT9N. [Image from 1856 Plat Map].
Source: Patricia Mitchell, Lee Ehman, Deeds of Monroe County, Indiana 1850-1859: Index Book 3: 2nd Edition (Bloomington (Ind.): Monroe County Historical Society, 2011), 39. map
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| Law bars funding for African Americans 1853, Mar |
Indiana state government amends tax laws so that 'the property of negroes or mulattoes shall not be taxed for school purposes, nor shall [they] derive any of the benefits of the common schools of this State.'
Source: Laws of the State of Indiana 1853, 124.
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| First Jewish child born in Bloomington 1853, Apr 23 |
David Kahn, son of Samuel Kahn and his wife Gertrude, is born. David Kahn is the first Jewish child born in Bloomington.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 7.
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| Library board holds meeting 1853, May 16 |
At a library board meeting it is ordered that the secretary and librarian write a complete catalog of all books in the library and renumber them as well. It is also decided that former board members will be authorized to use the library for free as long as they follow the rules of the library.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| John Freeman case 1853, Jun |
A free slave from Georgia, by the name of John Freeman, moves to Indiana and ends up in jail when a man claims that Freeman is his runaway slave. The court case disproves this claim and creates a stir throughout the state against the Fugitive Slave Law.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Hindostan platted 1853, Jun 25 |
The town of Hindostan - later spelled as Hindustan - is laid out in Section 14 of Washington Township from land owned by Charles G. Corr.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'O' (1853), 452.
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| Independent Order of Odd Fellows instituted 1853, Aug 1 |
Cecilia Lodge No. 166 in Bloomington is established by Grand Master J. B. Anderson.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 319.
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| William M. Daily elected President 1853, Aug 3 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 458.
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| Railroad enters Bloomington 1853, Oct 11 |
The New Albany and Salem railroad is built into Bloomington. The railroad was finished through the county by the following summer. A celebration of opening was held on July 4, 1854 in New Albany.
Source: George W. Hilton, Monon Route (Berkeley, CA: Howell-North Books, 1978), 18.
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| "Religious Times"Newspaper launched 1853, Nov 11 |
 Edited by Eli P. Farmer, Harvey Murphy, and Jesse Brandon, the first issue of the religious and political centric paper, "The Religious Times" is issued. Farmer's page was often anti-Catholic in nature. [Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.]
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315. more...
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| South Union School to meet in meeting house 1853, Nov 16 |
South Union Meeting House trustees in Van Buren township grant privilege of having school taught in the church meeting house.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 68.
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| Friendship school land purchased 1853, Dec 3 |
Perry and Catherine Bales sell land to Salt Creek township in Section 15 near the small town of Friendship for school purposes.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'P' (1854), 36.
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| Stanford Methodist class organizes 1853, Dec 16 |
Trustees John Johnson, William Johnston, and William Bailey are appointed at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Stanford.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'O' (1853), 313.
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| Temperance convention 1854 |
Large temperance convention held in Indianapolis.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Centre School Built 1854 |
Centre School is built at 6th and Washington for white primary students.
Source: Michael Schroeder, "All-Black School site to be marked," Herald Times, February 11, 2005, D, 5.
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| Land for Dolan school sold 1854 |
Jonathan Branham sells to Trustees of Bloomington Township land to be used for school purposes near Robinson Road.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Deed Book 74 (Bloomington: Monroe, IN, 1959), 262.
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| Linthicum Methodist church opens 1854 |
The Linthicum Methodist Church is located in Section 34 of Indiana Creek Township.
Source: Hotline, "Reader Looking for church information," Herald Times, February 22, 2012, Front, 6.
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| Honey Creek log school built 1854 |
Land donated by Ezekiel Hendrickson to Marion Township becomes home to a log school along Honey Creek.
Source: US Dept of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places-Nomination Form: Form No. 10-300 (Washington, DC: US Government, 1978), 3.
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| Carter School land purchased 1854 |
The Carter School land is sold to Salt Creek Township by Allen and Mary Carter.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'P' (1854), 254.
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| Harrodsburg Methodist Society forms 1854 |
Harrodsburg Methodist Society is formed as part of the Stanford Circuit under the Bedford District.
Source: "New Harrodsburg Methodist Church to be Consecrated Sunday," Daily Herald Telephone, April 30, 1966.
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| "Bloomington Newsletter" begins publication 1854, Jan 28 |
Newsletter begins publication, a Democratic party newspaper published by J. C. and A. B. Carlton.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| First Know Nothing lodge formed 1854, Feb |
Formation of First Know Nothing lodge in Lawrenceburg following collapse of Whig Party and amid rise of anti-Catholicism in Indiana.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Myers School land purchased 1854, Feb 27 |
Allen and Mary Carter sell land in Section 3 of Salt Creek township for school purposes.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'P' (1854), 214.
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| First college building burns 1854, Apr 11 |
The one Indiana University building, including the library, burns and is completely destroyed. The citizens of Bloomington pledge $10,000, and the state gives a loan of $6,000 plus other allocations, to rebuild. The university reopens for the 1856-57 school year.
Source: Theophilus A. Wylie, Indiana University: Its History From 1820, When Founded, to 1890 (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford, 1890), 65.
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| Payne land purchased for school 1854, May 26 |
William and Jemima Payne sell Bloomington Township trustees land for school purposes on Whisnand Road in northern Bloomington Township.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'P' (1854), 238.
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| McCrea girl marries Mr. Seward 1854, Jun |
Miss McCrea, born in South Carolina on Oct 10, 1828, marries James Seward in Bloomington. She came to Indiana with her father's family, first residing during the remainder of her single life in the northern part of Lawrence County. She was the daughter of Colonel John McCrea. "Col. McCrea's house was a noted stopping place for all travelers. The stage coach [stagecoach] which ran from this place to Louisville, and usually well filled with passengers, always availed themselves of the accommodations to be found there." At the ages of 15-17 "she attended school in this place, under Prof. Perring, and also Mrs. McPhearson." After her wedding, "with the exception of the first few months, her home has been in the same house in which she died. Her character in this community and in every place where she was well known, needs no comment."
Source: "Death of Mrs. James Seward," Bloomington Progress, December 29, 1886, 3.
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| Newspaper "Religious Times" becomes "Western Times" 1854, Jun 23 |
The "Religious Times" newspaper becomes The "Western Times".
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Convention protests Kansas-Nebraska Act 1854, Jul |
A Convention protesting Kansas-Nebraska Act is held in Indianapolis, attracting anti-Nebraska Democrats, former Whigs, Know Nothings, and Free Soilers. Groups agree on the name of People's Party and call for the restoration of Missouri Compromise of 1820.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Railroad strike settled 1854, Aug 2 |
The railroad engineer strike of the the New Albany and Salem Railroad has been settled. There will no longer be detention of passengers or freight.
Source: Weekly Wisconsin, August 2, 1854.
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| Vigilante burn house of ill fame 1854, Oct |
A newspaper prints vigilante activity in Polk Township. "First, the house of some ladies of easy virtue was burned, and the inmates, among who was Cassandra Harvey, known to some of our readers, was badly treated. The 'ladies' commenced a prosecution before a Justice, against the offenders, in which they were encouraged by Wiley Davar, one of their friends. Wherat (sic) the "Regulators,' as they style themselves, became exceedingly irate; and a few days ago they took him out and whipped him 'til he was almost flayed alive."
Source: Bloomington Newsletter, October 28, 1854.
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| Indiana People's Party gains control 1854, Oct |
The new Indiana People's Party wins large majorities in various Indiana elections, sweeps state offices, wins nine of eleven congressional seats, and gains control of state House of Representatives.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| School to be taught in home owned by Marion Blair 1854, Dec 5 |
Blair, who lives in Section 18 in Van Buren township, will be employed as the teacher.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 74.
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| Gang saw comes to stone district 1855 |
First steam-driven gang saw installed in Indiana stone district at Watts-Biddle quarry.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Hunter acquitted of beatings 1855 |
Educator David E. Hunter is acquitted of severely beating two children.
Source: Hunter, Dennis E. Hunter, D.E. Diary Vol. 1. Lilly Library.
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| Ellettsville builds frame Schoolhouse 1855 |
Prior to the new frame school built at Oak and Sale Streets log cabins were used for schools in the Ellettsville area.
Source: Mary Curry, "Ellettsville School Marks Centennial Year," The Journal, January 1, 1955, front. map
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| Carlton School Established 1855 |
Carlton School is built as a wooden frame structure in Washington Township on Bottom Road nine miles north of Bloomington.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 391.
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| Reverend Bryan arrives 1855 |
1855 Rev. John Bryan took over as pastor for United Presbyterian Congregation or Associate Presbyterians. The church was without a pastor from 1843-1855. Rev. Bryan turned down a call to lead one of the strongest churches to accept the job here in Bloomington. He was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania in 1811. Rev. Bryan would later die at the age of 76 at his home on E. 2nd Street in 1887. The reverend was the father of IU President William Lowe Bryan.
Source: "The Death of Rev. Bryan," Bloomington Telephone, October 11, 1887, 4.
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| Orchard Hotel established 1855 |
 Samuel M. Orchard buys the Orchard House, a hotel located on a lot owned by his family, including his brother John. The hotel is located across from the railroad depot and a popular stop and is also run by his wife, the former Miss Martha C. McPheeters. [Image from the 1883 Sanborn map.]
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 586. map
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| John Wylie dies 1855, Feb 28 |
John Wylie, son of I. U. President Andrew Wylie, dies of consumption while living on the Sandwich Islands, specifically, the island of Kauye.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), 158.
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| Harbison school land purchased 1855, Feb 28 |
Samuel and Mary Harbison sell a lot and a house to the trustees of Richland Township. The land is southeast of Ellettsville, near Harts Trace Road.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'S' (1858), 288.
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| Mail schedule announced 1855, Mar 17 |
The mail arrivals and departures from Bloomington have been announced as follows: from New Albany, by railroad arriving at 9:32 a.m. and departing north immediately, from Michigan City, by railroad, arriving at 10:25 a.m. and departing South at 10:45 a.m., from Columbus, by two-horse hack, arrives every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at noon and departs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10 a.m., from Bloomfield, by hack when necessary, arrives every Tuesday and Saturday, at 4 p.m. and departs every Monday and Friday, at 8 a.m., from Indianapolis, via Martinsville, by two-horse hack arrives every Tuesday and Friday at noon and departs same day at 1 p.m., from Point Commerce, via White Hall, horse-back, arrives every Thursday at 1 p.m. and departs same day at 1:30 p.m.
Source: "The Mails," Bloomington Newsletter, March 17, 1855.
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| Stinesville Platted 1855, Apr 5 |
Stinesville is laid out and mapped after the growth of the limestone business in this Bean Blossom Township location. The town is laid out from land owned by Eusebius Stine.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'P' (1854), 537.
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| Men outted as "Know Nothing" members 1855, May 26 |
"The Bloomington Newsletter", a local newspaper, prints a list of 204 names, stating they are members of the "Know Nothing" party. The editor notes, "Those who have withdrawn from the Order, or who wish to make explanations, can have an opportunity of so doing through the columns of our paper." Several of those listed become outraged and the newspaper later claims they have received death threats.
Source: "List of Know Nothings," Bloomington Newsletter, May 26, 1855, 2.
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| Know Nothing Explanations 1855, Jun 2 |
The "Bloomington Newsletter", a local Democratic newspaper, which previously published a list of Know Nothings, now publishes letters from people on the list, who respond to the claim on being members of the secret society.
Source: "Explanations &c," Bloomington Newsletter, June 2, 1855.
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| Women's college founded 1855, Sep 20 |
The Bloomington Women's College opens for their first fall term. Barred from entering Indiana University or the State Seminary, limited to only the new female seminary, educators and students pushed for another women's college to be opened in the city. Various course schedules are offered at the college upon its opening, fees ranging from $3 to $8 with courses such as reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, history, and philosophy, as well as several electives as the college grew.
Source: "Girls Weren't Allowed At IU, So Female College Was Started," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 1.
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| Female College and Academy meets 1855, Sep 20 |
The Bloomington Female College and Academy first meets in the Methodist Church.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 475.
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| First Monroe County Fair 1855, Oct 10 |
The Monroe County Agricultural Society holds its first annual fair.
Source: John Fancher, "First Farm Society Fair was in 1855," Herald Telephone, September 2, 1975.
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| Jane Ferguson dies 1855, Oct 17 |
Jane "Aunt Jinny" Ferguson, a black woman, dies in Bloomington, at roughly the age of 70. The wife of Revolutionary War Veteran Andrew "Andy" Ferguson, she was born in Maryland.
Source: Bloomington Newsletter, October 20, 1855.
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| Judge Dunn moves to dismiss 1855, Nov |
A Bedford newspaper prints an update to the lawsuit between Joseph Strean (Joseph Strain) vs. Chambers, which has been active for several years with great expense to both parties from Harrodsburg. Judge Hughes having been counsel in the case, with the consent of parties, appointed Mr. Cooper, of New Albany, as Judge, pro tem. "Mr. Dunn moves the Court dismiss the cause for the want of jurisdiction.
The cause of action is an alleged deprivation of riparian rights by the defendants' constructing a mill dam on Clear Creek."
Source: "Monroe Circuit Court," The White River Standard, November 15, 1855, 2. map
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| African-American Revolutionary War soldier dies 1856 |
Andrew Ferguson, a private in a Virginia Revolutionary War unit, dies of old age in Bloomington.
Source: C.H. Stone, "A Colored Patriot," Courier-Tribune, February 21, 1896.
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| "Bloomington Newsletter" is sold 1856 |
"Newsletter" is sold to Howard Coe, who changes the title to the "Republican."
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| Presbyterians welcome Minister Hawes 1856 |
Rev. Lowman Prince Hawes (1825-1861) leads the Presbyterian Church. He serves as minister for one year. He travels extensively and leads other churches, including the Presbyterian Church in Madison, Indiana.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA))
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| J.D. Showers comes to Bloomington 1856 |
 J.D. Showers arrives in Bloomington. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1841. He takes up the trade of cabinet making and establishes the Showers Brothers Company in 1862.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 609. more...
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| Wilford becomes governor 1856, Oct |
Democrat Ashbel P. Wilford becomes governor, narrowly defeating People's Party candidate Oliver P. Morton. Democrats win state offices, regain four congressional seats and control of the lower house of the General Assembly.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Chapel Hill Platted 1856, Oct 10 |
David Miller and John Smith have the town of Chapel Hill platted and mapped in Section 31 of Polk township. Chapel Hill has 27 lots for sale. Chapel Hill is located on the Bloomington to Salem road.
Source: Deed Book Q: Monroe County, IN (1856), 490.
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| Chapel Hill Methodist Church deeded 1856, Nov 14 |
The Chapel Hill Methodist Church is organized and a building built in Polk Township.
Source: Deed Book Q: Monroe County, IN (1856), 584.
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| Bedford fears for blacks in Bloomington 1856, Nov 28 |
An opinion piece is written in the Bedford newspaper about the "organized band of negro stealers" working the railroad cars and coaches, trying to find black fugitives. The gang works along the rail lines between New Albany and Bloomington. The newspapers accuse the slave catchers of being too lazy to get a real job and are not welcome in Bedford.
Source: "Negro Stealing," Bedford Independent, December 2, 1856.
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| Second college building dedicated 1856, Nov 30 |
 Second College building constructed after fire in 1854(used for Preparatory Department, 1885-90; sold to Bloomington School Board for use as a high school, 1897). Later known as the Seminary building at Bloomington High School. Razed in 1965.
Source: Theophilus Wylie Diaries 1832-1892 (transcribed by Eliz. Greene), 585.
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| Friendship Baptist church founded 1857 |
The Friendship Baptist Church is organized by Rev. Benjamin Whitington in a log school house and is located on ground by the side of the Friendship Cemetery.
Source: Nellie B. Winslow, "Friendship Church Marks 100 Historical Years," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, June 19, 1967, 15.
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| Shook arrives in Ellettsville 1857 |
 George Shook, one of the first settlers in Ellettsville, arrives in town. He was born in Bean Blossom Township in 1830. Later, perhaps in the 1870s, he builds the I-house at 709 Main Street in Ellettsville. He was a manufacturer of buggies as a partner in the Shook and Faulkner Wagon Factory on Vine Street. He was also known as being early in the fight against the use and trade of liquor and a well-known Presbyterian and gifted carpenter. [Image of house from GIS.]
Source: David Horn, "If These Walls Could Talk," The Herald Times, October 13, 2018. map
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| Presbyterian Church needs minister 1857 |
 Because they have no regular minister, the Presbyterian Church allows Professor Elisha Ballantine and T. A. Wylie to serve as ministers. [Image of Ballentine from IU Archives.}
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix. more...
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| Professor Cole arrives 1857 |
 E.P. Cole moves to Bloomington to take over as headmaster for the Monroe County Female Seminary.
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| Fryes' Church class meets 1857 |
The leading members of Fryes' Church start with the Rader, Robins, Frye, and Gladden families. It is organized in Benton Twp.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 584.
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| African Americans meet in Indianapolis 1857 |
A group of Indiana African Americans meets in Indianapolis to appeal to Indiana General Assembly to rescind restrictions on testimony in state courts.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Tuley & McCrea promotes new location 1857, Feb |
 The Tuley and McCrea store takes out an advertisement to promote "that they have removed to the large brick block formerly occupied by A. Helton & Son, North West corner of the Public Square, where, having increased facilities for doing a large business, they are resolved to please their customers in style, quality and price of Goods desired. We are at all times selling at New Albany prices." The ad was taken out February 6 and still running in April.
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| Library adopts new bylaws 1857, Apr |
At a meeting of the library board, it is announced that the library board will be adopting a new set of bylaws written by Tarkington and Buskirk.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Library adopts new bylaws 1857, Apr |
A new set of library board bylaws are adopted at the board meeting. The bylaws consist of seven new bylaws including; library patrons will pay 25 cents per quarter and can obtain books weekly, no patrons can keep a book longer than 3 weeks under a fine of 10 cents per week until the book is returned and will not be able to receive any more books, and transient individuals can not obtain books without first depositing a security equal to the value of the book being borrowed or by a "responsible person" becoming their security in writing for the value of the book being borrowed.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Library board holds meeting 1857, Apr 3 |
At a meeting of the library board, James Hughes is appointed as a trustee replacing Tanner, who has left the county. Tarkington is elected Secretary of the board. The librarian is asked to have the window shutters repaired.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Library committee created 1857, Apr 3 |
At a library board meeting a committee of Tarkington and Buskirk are appointed to rewrite the bylaws for the librarian.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Library committee created 1857, Apr 3 |
At a meeting of the library board Read, Foster, and Hamill are appointed to a committee to create a list of books the library should purchase and to report said list at the next meeting.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Library board holds meeting 1857, Apr 19 |
At a library board meeting Milton A. McPhetridge is elected President, Robert Acuff is elected treasurer, and Paris M. McPhetridge is appointed librarian. A new set of seven library board bylaws is adopted.
Source: Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County Public Library Meeting Minutes, 1821-1855
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| Old Settlers Society is created 1857, Apr 26 |
The Old Settler's Society is organized for the "old gray-headed fathers and pioneers of Monroe County." The goal of this organization is to bring all the fathers and pioneers of Monroe County together and "enjoying a social repast with each other and in their own way entertain the meeting by narration of anecdotes." Some of the main stories to be anticipated are the "hardships and perilous scenes" during the early settling of the country. To be considered an "old settler," a man had to be 50 years old, and he had to reside in the county for at least 30 years. This organization will get together on a yearly basis to retell stories of our county's founding.
Source: John Fancher, "Old Settlers' Society Organized in 1857," Herald Telephone, September 8, 1975.
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| Old Settler's Society Meets 1857, Apr 26 |
Membership in the Old Settler's Society is limited to 30 year residents of Monroe County with the member being at least 50 years of age. Col. John Ketchum was one of the founders of the society.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 397.
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| T rail laid 1857, May 7 |
The New Albany and Salem Railroad is now laid with T rail from New Albany to Michigan City. Thanks to the the new rail, passengers will enjoy a smoother, easier ride and the train will run with more regularity, making better time.
Source: The Fort Wayne Daily Times, May 7, 1857.
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| Man lynched by mob 1857, Jun 26 |
News of a lynching in Monroe County reached Barre, MA, and an account is published. On Friday night, May 29th, "the 'Regulators,' numbering about 40 persons," broke down the door of Mr. E. Bingham and then tied him to a tree and beat him until he sank down. Edward Bingham or Edmund Bingham, about 51 years old, died a few hours after he was found by his friends. They buried him in Greene County.
Source: "Horrible Affair in Monroe County, Indiana," Barre Gazette, June 26, 1857, 2.
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| Friendship Platted 1857, Sep 28 |
James Fleenor maps and lays out 18 lots for the town of Friendship located in Section 21 of Salt Creek Township.
Source: Deed Book R: Monroe County, IN (1858), 210.
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| Stanford School #4 established 1857, Oct 17 |
William and Ellen Freese sell land to Van Buren Township for a new school. The school is located in Section 32 near Stanford.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 63.
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| First priest visits county 1858 |
Rev. Patrick J. R.Murphy, who lives in Mount Pleasant, becomes the first priest to visit Monroe County. While visiting Bloomington, Father Murphy is appointed on the Board of Trustees of Indiana University and takes a very great interest in the education of the people.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Mitchell School established with land gift 1858 |
John Mitchell donates one half-acre in Clear Creek Township for school purposes.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 145.
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| Bloomington has population of 2,500 1858 |
 A state business directory prints the population of Bloomington as 2,500 and profiles the business offerings, including a display advertisement for McCollough Grocery Store. McCollough & Son is owned by Johnson McCollough and Wm. H. McCollough. As commission merchants, "Embracing coffee, sugar, spice, teas, molasses, crackers, fish, flour, meal, fruit." The store is located on the west side of the public square in Bloomington.
Source: G. W. Hawes' Indiana State gazetteer and business directory: Hawes, George W; Sutherland, James. (1858) more...
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| "The Presage" newspaper is launched 1858 |
John B. Borland starts a newspaper called "The Presage" as a Democratic Party paper.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both original and microfilm (Bloomington: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Priest joins IU Board of Trustees 1858 |
Rev. Patrick J. R. Murphy, the first Catholic priest to visit Monroe County, is appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Indiana Seminary. By the end of the year another priest steps in to lead St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Louis Meyron, former officer in the Napoleon Bonaparte's army, takes over for Father Murphy for this region.
Source: "Catholics First Came in 1850," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968, VI, 2.
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| City government dissolved 1858, Jan |
Bloomington citizen's held a vote to dissolve the city as a corporation. They were motivated by unfair taxes and poor road conditions.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 1884), 465,466.
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| Presage begins publication 1858 |
The newspaper "The Presage" begins publication in the summer as a Democratic party newspaper; by December publisher John B. Borland moved the paper to Bedford, Indiana.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| Ellettsville profiled 1858 |
A state business directory provides list of businesses in Ellettsville: 1 baker, 3 blacksmiths, 4 boot and shoe makers, 4 carpenters, 1 cabinet maker, 3 ministers, 5 general stores, 1 express office, 1 dress maker, 1 steam grist mill, 1 steam saw mill, 1 grocery, 1 lumber dealer, 1 magistrate, 4 doctors, 2 jewelry and watch dealers, 1 cooper, 1 tanner and currier, 1 tailor and clothier, 2 shingle makers, 2 churches (Methodist and Presbyterian) and 1 school with an attendance of 35 pupils. Population 500.
Source: G. W. Hawes' Indiana State gazetteer and business directory: Hawes, George W; Sutherland, James. (1858) more...
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| Wylie daughter returns from China 1858 |
Maggie Wylie Martin and her husband Samuel return from a missionary trip to China. Maggie is the daughter of IU President Andrew Wylie. Maggie and Samuel return with their two children, both born in China.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994), viii.
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| City has two female schools 1858 |
A state gazetteer and business directory lists two seminaries for women. One is Monroe County Female College, with A. D. Lynch as the principal. The other school is Monroe County Female Academy, operated by E. P. Cole, principal.
Source: G. W. Hawes' Indiana State gazetteer and business directory: Hawes, George W; Sutherland, James. (1858)
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| Oliphant land purchased for school 1858, Mar 22 |
Indian Creek trustees purchase land for a school from Thomas and Nancy Oliphant on what is now Thacker Road.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'S' (1858), 132.
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| Lot 187 sold to town trustees 1858, Apr 16 |
Martha Goodwin sells lot 187 to Bloomington city trustees for $221.50. This lot would become the location of the Colored School.
Source: Deed of sale, Center School file, Monroe County Historical Society
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| Smithville Methodist Church elects trustees 1858, May 25 |
 Perry Gaither, Daniel Ketchum, and Haslet Barrett are elected trustees of new Smithville church.
Source: Deed Book R: Monroe County, IN (1858), 423.
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| Leonard School to be built 1858, Jul 21 |
Joseph Bunger and John Dinsmore sign a contract to build a schoolhouse on land owned by Bunger in Section 14 of Van Buren township.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 81.
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| Ellettsville Baptists organize 1858, Aug 17 |
 A meeting in Ellettsville votes to be recognized as a new church.
Source: "Ellettsville Proud of Her Four Churches," The Ellettsville Farm, August 25, 1927, A, 1,9.
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| Teague School Land purchased 1858, Aug 21 |
Jacob & Eliza Teague sell land to the Indian Creek township trustees for school usage.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'S' (1858), 138.
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| Pleasant Valley Methodists vote to start church 1858, Sep 20 |
The Pleasant Valley Methodist Trustees form. The trustees elect and record to open new church in Polk Township.
Source: Deed Book R: Monroe County, IN (1858), 489.
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| "Olive Branch" begins publication 1858, Nov |
"The Olive Branch", a temperance newspaper, which began publication in the 1850s, is moved to Indianapolis.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| Bloomington incorporated a new 1859 |
After the municipal government of Bloomington was dissolved the people decided to reincorporate the town under state law. Since that time the incorporation has been uninterrupted.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 1884), 466.
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| Hopkins leads the Presbyterians 1859 |
T. M. Hopkins begins his service as minister for the Presbyterian Church, eventually growing its membership to 117 and overseeing the building of the new church on Walnut Street. He also allows for publication of some of his sermons.
Source: Between Then and Now: 1819-1969: 150 Years of Presbyterians in Perspective First United Presbyterian Church, USA (Bloomington, Indiana: The United Presbyterian Church (USA)), xix.
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| Smithville Christian Church founded 1859 |
Henry and Elizabeth Burkhart, William Leonard, William Burkhart, and John Hornbaker are elected trustees.
Source: "Smithville Church Sets Centennial," Daily Herald Telephone, May 27, 1959, Front, 1.
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| Theophilus Wylie becomes interim President 1859, Jan 27 |
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Margaret Ritchie Wylie dies 1859, Feb 16 |
Margaret Ritchie Wylie, widow of I. U. President Andrew Wylie, passes away in February of 1859.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 1 1829-1859 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 1994)
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| Physician appointed for poor farm 1859, Jun |
Dr. Alexander M. Murphy is appointed physician to care for individuals at the poor house and in the county jail. He is to be paid $8 a year for his service.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 22.
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| Poor farm superintendent is paid 1859, Jun |
The superintendent of the poor farm, Jona Brinson, is paid $15 for his services.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 23.
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| Superintendent services 1859, Jun |
Jona (sic) Brinson is paid $15 for his services as superintendent of the poor farm.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 23.
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| School Land purchased for Kirby School 1859, Jul 6 |
Benjamin F. Williams sells land to Van Buren trustees in Section 11 for a school.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 71.
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| Lathrop elected IU President 1859, Jul 13 |
Source: Theophilus A. Wylie, Indiana University: Its History From 1820, When Founded, to 1890 (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford, 1890), 70. more...
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| Theophilus Wylie moves into Wylie home 1859, Oct 21 |
 The Theophilus Wylie family moves into the Wylie House in Bloomington. T. A. Wylie pays the heirs of Andrew Wylie $4000 for the house and 25 acres. Theophilus is the half-cousin of IU President Andrew Wylie.
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| Census shows black farmer McCaw 1860 |
 Black farmer Henry McCaw, (age 49) is recorded living on his land in section 36 of Bloomington Township, near the road to Nashville, IN. Mr. McCaw was born in South Carolina. Also in the household is his wife Hannah Breckenridge McCaw and her children: Lavinia (age 13), Mary Ann (age 5), and Sarah M (age 1). Neighbors include William R. Curry and the David Hunter family. [Image map from the 1856 Monroe County Plat Map.]
Source: 1860 United States Census (Free Schedule), Bloomington, Monroe County, IN. map
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| Night Watchers begin patrolling 1860 |
"Night Watchers" begin patrolling the city during the night when the marshal is off duty. Continue to serve the city through the mid 1890's.
Source:
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| "Indiana Farmer" newspaper begins publication 1860 |
"Indiana Farmer and Mechanic" is a short-lived, agricultural newspaper published during the Civil War.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| State convention 1860 |
State Democratic convention nominates Thomas A. Hendricks as gubernatorial candidate. Rival Republican candidates for the gubernatorial nomination Henry S. Lane and Oliver P. Morton strike a deal to run together for governor and lieutenant governor respec
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Williams Quarry Opens 1860 |
James S. Williams quarry opens, 3/4 mile west of Stinesville.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Slavery is a big Issue 1860, Feb 2 |
Bloomington adopts the "Border State Resolutions," which include a recommendation to repeal the Personal Liberty Bills, a request to prohibit the Constitution from interfering with slavery in the South, and an approval of the 36°30' line proposal.
Source: John Fancher, "Slavery Big Local Issue in 1860," Herald Telephone, September 29, 1975.
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| Citizens debate sectional strife 1860, Feb 2 |
During a mass meeting on the town square, Northern and Southern advocates make arguments for and against toleration of slavery, enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law, and reserving the Union at any cost. Former Governor Paris Dunning urges a nonpartisan, moderate resolution. There is strong sentiment to avoid coercive measures with the South.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 104-5.
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| Citizens debate sectional strife 1860, Feb 2 |
During a mass meeting on the town square, Northern and Southern advocates make arguments for and against toleration of slavery, enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law, and preserving the Union at any cost.
Source: Clark, Thomas D. Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer. Vol. 1. The Early Years. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1970. Pp. 104-5.
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| Census, Richland Township, Monroe County poor farm 1860 |
Census Record is made for various households, including the poor farm in Richland Township.
Source:
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| Union Church of Primitive Baptists formed 1860, Jul |
Union Church, located off Rock East Road in Indian Creek Township and formed by members of the Hebron church of Greene County, meets every Saturday.
Source: "History Union Church of Primitive Baptists," Union Church of Primitive Baptists, 2.
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| Nutt new IU President 1860, Jul 1 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 463-465. more...
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| Felsenthals warrant land to bishop 1860, Sep 3 |
Marcus Felsenthal and his wife Binda convey and warrant to Maurice de St. Palais, Bishop of Vincennes (Knox County) property for the use and benefit of St. Patrick's Church in Bloomington. The real estate is for lots 73 and 74.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Henry S. Lane becomes governor 1860, Oct |
Republican Party candidate Henry S. Lane becomes governor over Democrat Hendricks. Republicans retain seven congressional seats and regain control of both houses of the General Assembly.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Lincoln becomes president 1860, Nov |
Abraham Lincoln becomes president, taking a majority of the Indiana vote.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Poor farm superintendent gives report 1860, Dec |
William Williams, superintendent of the Poor Farm, indicated to the Board of Commissioners that the following persons were residents of the farm: Mary Rowan and Mary Heffren and child. Williams noted, additionally, that he had made many repairs to the fences on the poor farm property and asked that he be compensated at a price they deemed fair. In consequence of his request, he was paid $1 for each 100 new rail and $.5 for resetting old rails with a sum total of $10.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 190.
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| Interesting events of Co. G. 1861 |
In December of 1861, at Calhoun, Kentucky, Company G. is struck with illness, as the camp is invaded by camp fever. The illness spread rapidly, as the cold and muddy camp was a perfect incubator for a disease to be uncontrollable. The first death happened in the beginning of December. The victims are listed; Corporal Benjamin F. Taylor, Willis Mathers, Robert A. Harbison, Miller M. Sutphin, Benjamin H. Whisenand, and Samuel E. Wylie. The men were transported back to Bloomington for burial.
Company G.'s first casualty was Richard Elkins, who is shot through the head, immediate death followed thereafter.
Company G. fought at the Battle of Shiloh
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Co. G Hit By Fever Epidemic," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954, 9.
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| Morton becomes governor 1861 |
Henry S. Lane sworn in as governor and Oliver P. Morton as lieutenant governor. Indiana General Assembly selects Lane as U.S. senator, Morton becomes Governor.
Source: "Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents," Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne, Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents (Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009)
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| New Prospect Mission Baptist holds revival 1861 |
New Prospect Church, also known as Muddy Fork Baptist Church, holds a revival in the community of Dolan.
Source: New Prospect Baptist Church, Our Little Village: A Compilation of Stories from Dolan, Indiana (2012), 35.
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| Quarry operations suspended 1861 |
Erving and Glover quarries suspend operations with the outbreak of the Civil War.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Harrodsburg pork house built 1861 |
Joseph Urmey and his partner, Peter Carmichael, build a pork packing house in the fall, processing annually: 2,000-3,000 hogs and 5,000-20,000 bushels of grain from Harrodsburg. They also trade in live stock. Urmey later goes into busines with M. K. McFadden.
Source: J. D. Urmey, presented to William N. Urmey by his father, J. D. Urmey (1824-1890, Indiana Room Genealogy Vertical Files.
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| Lincoln speaks in Indianapolis 1861, Feb |
While en route to Washington, D.C., Abraham Lincoln stops to speak in Indianapolis.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne, Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents (Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009)
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| Lincoln calls for volunteers 1861, Apr |
Lincoln calls for 75,000 volunteers for three months. Indiana raises 6,000 volunteers, who assemble and organize in Indianapolis.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| General Assembly meets 1861, Apr |
Indiana General Assembly convenes in special session, authorizing war loan of two million dollars for military appropriations.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Meeting held after fort attacked 1861, Apr 15 |
After the attack on Fort Sumter, a large meeting on the town square in Bloomington expresses favorable attitudes toward putting down the rebellion quickly and at all costs. Some opposition is heard to resolutions to this end.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 415-16.
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| First company of soldiers organized 1861, Apr 20 |
During a large meeting at the Bloomington court house, the first county company of volunteer soldiers is organized and officers chosen. After drilling for three weeks, they move to Camp Vigo in Terre Haute.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 416-17.
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| Lincoln requests Indiana regiments 1861, May |
Lincoln requests four Indiana regiments for three years or duration of war.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne, Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents (Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009)
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| Indiana state militia organize 1861, May |
General Assembly reorganizes state militia as Indiana Legion, authorizing six additional regiments for twelve months' service.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne, Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents (Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009)
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| Departure of three-month volunteers 1861, May |
Three-month volunteers depart for western Virginia.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Poor farm plan to sell 1861, Jun |
James Small and Robert C. Foster were commissioned to sell the poor farm at public auction on the first Saturday in August.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 252.
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| Poor farm at public auction 1861, Jun |
James Small and Robert C. Foster are commissioned to sell the poor farm at public auction on the first Saturday in August.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 252.
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| Kelley's Company K organizes 1861, Jun 7 |
Captain Kelley's men become Company K of the 14th Regiment and are mustered in.
Source: Goodspeed, Weston A. 'History of Monroe County.' In Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana, edited by Charles Blanchard, 417, Chicago: F.A. Battey and Co. Publishers. 1884.
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| Southern sympathizers run out of town 1861, Jul 1 |
During a drill of the Hoosier Greys militia, a man criticizes the troops and the war. He is attacked and beaten, and run out of town.
Source: G. R. Tredway, Democratic Opposition to the Lincoln Administration in Indiana (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Bureau, 1973), 74.
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| 20th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Jul 22 |
The 20th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, John Wheeler commanding, is mustered into service in Lafayette. Company C includes Monroe County volunteers. The regiment fights in the east, including the battles of the Peninsula, Rappahannock, Gettysburg, Rapidan & Petersburg. The regiment also took part in the pursuit of General Lee to Appomattox. It lost more than half of its 1,400 soldiers during the war.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 13, 19.
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| 23rd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Jul 23 |
The 23rd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, J. W. McMillian commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company B includes Monroe County volunteers. The company is re-designated the 1st Heavy Artillery in February, 1863.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 9.
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| Lincoln's war policy endorsed 1861, Aug |
Former democratic governor Joseph A. Wright returns from Europe and endorses Lincoln's war policy.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Marlin asked to leave for politics 1861, Aug |
Hugh Marlin is reportedly asked to leave Bloomington due to his political convictions, supporting the secessionists in the South. "The truth of the matter is, that Marlin has promised the people of Bloomington, not only to refrain from talking treason, but to stay upon his farm during the war. The Bloomington Republican [newspaper] approves this plan and says 'it is better to make a good citizen out of him than to hang him.'"
Source: Evansville Daily Journal, August 10, 1861.
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| Finley School Land Purchased 1861, Aug 3 |
Thomas & Jane Smith sell land to Perry Township trustees for $50 for school use.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'T' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1862), 339.
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| Secession sympathizers disturb peace 1861, Aug 7 |
Sympathizers with the Confederate cause voice violent speech in several Monroe County locations causing disturbances of the peace.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 105.
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| Sympathizers disturb peace 1861, Aug 7 |
Sympathizers with the secession and the Confederate government use violent speech in several Monroe County locations, causing disturbances of the peace.
Source: Clark, Thomas D. Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer. Vol. 1. The Early Years. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1970. P. 105.
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| 22nd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Aug 15 |
The 22nd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Jeff C. Davis commanding, is mustered into service in Lafayette. Company I includes Monroe County volunteers. The regiment lost 1/3 of its nearly 2,000 soldiers in the war.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 13, 19.
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| Confusing times in Bloomington 1861, Aug 23 |
The year is 1861, the beginning of the Civil War. Like most cities, Bloomington is trying to decide which side to fight for; the the north or the south. Both southern sympathizers and northern patrons descend on Bloomington, holding rallies to convince the citizens of Bloomington for their cause. Not surprisingly many fights and riots broke out in such turmoil times. Eventually the city, with the amount of loyal union supporters, decided to fight the south. Company G. was quickly formed after, with one hundred and forty men volunteering to fight the cause. After the formation of Company G., the company soon leaves for Terre Haute for Camp Vigo, where the men and boys quickly learn about the hardships of army life.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Co. G County's Contribution To Civil War," Daily Herald-Telephone, August 23, 1954, 12.
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| 39th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Aug 29 |
The 39th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Thomas J. Harrison commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company M includes Monroe County volunteers. The regiment lost 9 officers killed, and 300 were prisoners. They captured 1,500 enemy soldiers.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 9.
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| Deckard family sells land for school 1861, Aug 30 |
Peter and Catherine Deckard sell land for a school, to be named for them, to Polk Township.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'T' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1862), 447.
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| 11th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Aug 31 |
The 11th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Lewis Wallace commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company F includes Monroe County volunteers. The regiment marched more than 9,000 miles in the course of the war.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 9.
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| Grocery store requires cash 1861, Aug 31 |
 Grocery store merchant John McCrea promotes in the local newspaper Bloomington Republican that he will only accept cash for payment of goods.
Source: Bloomington Republican, September 9, 1861. more...
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| Violation of Kentucky's 'neutrality' 1861, Sep |
Confederate forces seize Columbus, Kentucky, violating Kentucky's 'neutrality.' Federal forces enter Kentucky.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Poor farm sold 1861, Sep |
The poor farm is sold to William Hanna. Hanna agrees to care for the residents of the farm.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 287.
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| Cox Family murdered 1861, Sep |
Several members of the John B. Cox family are found butchered with cuts to their bodies in Unionville. At least two, including Mrs. Cox die in the attack. The men, brought to trial, were acquitted. Mr. Cox was thought to be a possible assailant in the crimes during a fit of insanity.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 535. more...
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| 50th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Sep 12 |
The 50th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Cyrus L. Dunham commanding, is mustered into service in Seymour. Company D includes Monroe County volunteers. They were later consolidated with the 50th.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 20.
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| 31st Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Sep 15 |
The 31st Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Charles Calhoun commanding, is mustered into service in Terre Haute. Company G includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west, including battles of Corinth, and Atlanta.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 19.
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| 38th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1861, Sep 16 |
The 38th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Benjamin F. Scribner commanding, is mustered into service in New Albany. Company H includes Monroe County volunteers. The regiment lost nearly 40% of their 1,500 soldiers.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 13, 19.
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| Indiana women support war 1861, Oct |
Governor Morton appeals to patriotic women of Indiana to supply clothing and blankets for troops.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Colonel Cruft tests men 1861, Oct |
After being sworn in, the men of Company G. travel to Evansville, Indiana to set up camp. Once settled, Colonel Cruft decides to play a joke on his men, by giving a false alarm that Confederates are attacking. At midnight, Colonel Cruft and a few other soldiers begin firing and creating noise. The troops, believing they are under attack, roused quickly prepared for battle. However, they soon realize there is no attack and that they have been tested. Colonel Cruft is pleased by how fast his men moved quickly to face the enemy.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Company G. Of Bloomington Was Sworn Into U.S. Army Sept. 5, 1861," Daily Herald-Telephone, September 4, 1954, 14.
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| Union mass meeting held 1861, Oct 12 |
A large mass meeting of Union supporters is held at the court house. Former governor Paris Dunning speaks in favor of pursing the war and urges volunteers, while Judge James Hughes denounced the rebellion.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 420.
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| Seward cannon sent to war 1861, Nov 1 |
 Wallace Hight, who supervises its manufacture at the Seward foundry in Bloomington, takes a brass six-pounder cannon, drawn by six horses, to Indianapolis to be used in the war with the 9th Battery.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 420. more...
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| Indiana volunteers sign up 1861, Dec |
By December, Indiana supplies 61,000 volunteers, exceeding its quota of 39,000.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Poor farm conditions reported 1862 |
A 168-acre farm in the lowlands is purchased from Samuel Smith. The dank swamps are infested with mosquitoes. Inmates became ill; county physicians condemn the environment as unhealthy.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Abandoning County Farm Radical Change for Monroe County," Herald Telephone, October 3, 1957.
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| First Ellettsville quarry opens 1862 |
First Ellettsville limestone quarry is opened by John Matthews.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Adkins fined for attack 1862 |
Isaac "Ike" Adkins is fined for striking Adam Stater over a dispute about a rain trough. Adkins claims it belongs to him as it was on a farm that he bought from Stater. Stater dies three weeks later from the the blow and Adkins is fined $500. The article about the incident reports that before the Civil War, Adkins caught slaves who were using the Underground Railroad and who were "pounced upon by Adkins and carried across the Ohio River in irons."
Source: Bloomington Progress, November 10, 1880.
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| Democratic convention held at Indianapolis 1862 |
Democrats enunciate policy positions that will be significant in their election victories in October.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| County buys Smith farm for Poor 1862 |
A farm of 168 acres is bought by the county from Samuel A. Smith, who is also made the farm's superintendent.
Source: Bob Cole, ""Poor Farm Site of New County Park"," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972.
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| Second poor farm established 1862 |
In 1862, a farm of 168 acres is purchased by the county from Samuel A. Smith, who is made the new poor farm's superintendent.
Source: Bob Cole, "Poor Farm Site of New County Park," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972.
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| Relief Society sends material to camps 1862 |
To aid Civil War soldiers from Monroe county the Bloomington Relief Society, Stanford Relief Society, and the Female Seminary send clothing, food, and hospital stores.
Source: "Entire county joined in Civil War relief," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, September 24, 1963, XI, 4.
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| A. W. Rogers elected sheriff 1862 |
Aquilla W. Rogers, of Bloomington, is elected sheriff.
Source: "Death of A. W. Rogers," Bloomington Telephone, April 18, 1890, 1.
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| Phillips family sells land for school 1862, Jan 12 |
Samuel and Martha Phillips sell one acre of land to Perry Township for $45 to be used as school property.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'T' (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1862), 529.
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| 52nd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Feb 2 |
The 52nd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, James M. Smith commanding, is mustered into service in Rushville. Companies B & E includes Monroe County volunteers. They fought mostly in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 20.
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| 59th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Feb 11 |
The 59th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Jesse J. Alexander commanding, is mustered into service in New Albany. Companies B, D, E & I includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the battles of Corinth, Vicksburg, Atlanta and Sherman’s March.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 20.
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| IU student in sea battle 1862, Mar 9 |
An Indiana University student, W.C.L. Taylor, is an amphibious soldier aboard the Union navy ironclad Monitor when it engages the Confederate ironclad Merrimac in Hampton Roads, off the Virginia coast.
Source: Clark, Thomas D. Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer. Vol. 1. The Early Years. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1970. P. 107.
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| 60th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Mar 21 |
 The 60th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Richard Owen commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Owen is the state geologist and an I.U. professor. They fight in the west, participating in the battle of Vicksburg.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22. more...
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| Soldiers clean up Shiloh 1862, Apr |
Company G. fights alongside the 31st Regiment. At first it looks like the Confederates are winning the battle, but union forces stay strong and push forward on enemy territory. After the bloody battle, Company G. plays an important role of cleaning the field.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "CO. G. IN NATTLE OF PITTSBURG LANDING," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| David Van Buskirk captured 1862, May 25 |
David Van Buskirk of Bean Blossom Township, the tallest man in the Union army, joined Company F, 27th Indiana Volunteers. He is captured during the battle of Winchester. He is taken to Libby prison, where Confederate president Jefferson Davis came to see him.
Source: Richard C. Datzman, "The Tallest Union Soldier in the Civil War," Indiana History Bulletin, March 1, 1974, 32-36.
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| Newburgh, Indiana is captured 1862, Jul |
Rebel guerilla raid on Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana, results in capture of town and seizure of military stores. Governor Morton organizes a retaliatory effort to catch and punish guerillas in western Kentucky.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| The 55th IN Volunteer Regiment musters 1862, Jul 20 |
Members of Monroe County volunteer with the 55th Volunteer Regiment of Indiana for a 3 month tour of duty. The 55th guards prisoners at Camp Morton along with assisting against Morgan's raid into southern Indiana. The Battle of Richmond Kentucky is also part of their service.
Source: Indiana Digital State Archives: Military Records Civil War more...
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| Battle of Richmond, Kentucky 1862, Aug |
Battle of Richmond, Kentucky; Confederate victory. Capture of several raw Indiana regiments.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Confederate armies invade Kentucky 1862, Aug |
Confederate armies under Generals Edmund Kirby Smith and Braxton Bragg invade Kentucky from Eastern Tennessee.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 65th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Aug 18 |
 The 65th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, John W. Foster commanding, is mustered into service in Evansville. Company A includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the battles of Atlanta and Wilmington.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 20. more...
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| 82nd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Aug 30 |
 The 82nd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Morton C. Hunter, from Bloomington and Indiana University, commanding, is mustered into service in Madison. Companies D, F & I includes Monroe County volunteers. I.U.’s Matthew M. Campbell is the chaplain. They fight in battles at Chattanooga, Atlanta, and are part of Sherman's March.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 21.
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| Munfordville, Kentucky surrenders 1862, Sep |
Garrison of Munfordville, Kentucky by Indiana troops results in its surrender to Bragg's overwhelming forces.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Troops threaten Cincinnati and Louisville 1862, Sep |
Rebel troops threaten Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky; Governor Morton organizes Indiana troops to defend the cities.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 20th Ind. Lt. Artillery Battery musters in 1862, Sep 19 |
The 20th Indiana Light Artillery Battery, Frank A Rose commanding, is mustered into service. The battery includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 23.
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| 97th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Sep 20 |
The 97th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, R.F. Catterson commanding, is mustered into service in Madison. Companies C, E & G includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the battles of Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Sherman’s March.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 21.
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| Draft occurs in Indiana 1862, Oct |
Draft occurs in Indiana. Draft riot in Hartford City, Blackford County, causing destruction of enrollment records, resulting in troops occupying the county and superintending draft. Troops position at polling places in county to arrest rioters.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| State elections in Indiana 1862, Oct |
State elections in Indiana; Democrats win majority of seats in General Assembly and U.S. congressional seats.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| First draft of the war is held 1862, Oct 6 |
The first draft for the war is held, but Monroe County meets its quota for the draft through volunteers. At the time the county already has 1,039 volunteers serving, plus 1,828 militia.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 424.
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| 93rd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Oct 31 |
The 93rd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, DeWitt C. Thomas commanding, is mustered into service in Madison. Company F includes Monroe County volunteers. The regiment marched over 7,000 miles in the course of the war.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 10.
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| 54th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1862, Nov 16 |
The 54th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Fielding Mansfield commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company A includes Monroe County volunteers. They serve in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 20.
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| A man and his horse 1862, Nov 18 |
It is November 18, 1862, Captain McCalla of Company G. is made Major. Fitting in his new rank, Major McCalla decides he needs a good, trusty stead. Gaining permission from his superiors, Major McCalla takes a train to Bloomington. He was to return to camp in ten days with his horse. Upon leaving, Major McCalla's peers grow angry and envious. These men convince themselves that the Major was not coming back, that he was a deserter. The peers took their troubles to the Regional Headquarters, Bridge Division Corps and Department Headquarters. The headquarters believed the men. On November 25th, 1862 Major McCalla was asked to leave the union army. Many of the soldiers from Company G. were outraged by these turn of events.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Company G. Saw Action At Perryville, Ky.," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954, 9.
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| 10th Cavalry 125th Regiment established 1863 |
Recruiting for the 10th cavalry commences, with all recruits residing in Indiana's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts.
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| Deserters flee 1863 |
Troops attempting to arrest deserters in Morgan County receive gunfire by men on horseback.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Harrodsburg profiled 1863 |
The Gazetteer for Indiana lists cities and towns with merchants. Harrodsburg has a population 150. "A post village of Monroe County, on Clear Creek Carmichael & Urmey, Pork Packers, and Dealers in Dry Goods & Groceries. All kinds of country produce bought and sold." |
| Channeling Machine is invented 1863 |
George J. Wardwell of Rutland, Vermont, invents the channeling machine, which will help limestone industry.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Parsonage built 1863 |
 A home for the minister of the Methodist Church is built at 417 West Sixth Street in Bloomington and it is later known as the Brakefield House. [Image from Monroe County GIS.]
Source: Karen S. Craig and Diana M. Hawes, Bloomington Discovered (Bloomington, Indiana: Discovery Press, 1980), 13. map
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| Mass meeting of disloyalists 1863, Jan 24 |
Judge Eckles of Greencastle, Indiana, addresses at the Monroe County court house, a large meeting of persons against the war. He urges cessation of the conflict, and blames it on the Republican Party and the Abolitionists. Fights break out during the gathering.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 426.
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| Republicans of General Assembly bolt 1863, Feb |
Most Republican members of General Assembly leave Indianapolis for Madison, Indiana, denying quorum necessary for legislative business.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Roberts Chapel Methodist builds church 1863, Feb 17 |
Roberts Chapel organizes originally as Methodist Episcopal Church of Lawrence and Monroe counties.
Source: Monroe County Deed Book U, 268.
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| Union loyalists hold mass meeting 1863, Feb 24 |
A month after an Anti-war rally Union supporters listen to speeches and pass resolutions in favor of the war and denouncing the disloyal elements among the population. A week later a similar meeting is held.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 427.
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| Department of the Ohio created 1863, Mar |
Lincoln appoints General Burnside commander of the Department of the Ohio, encompassing Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and parts of Kentucky.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Deserters arrested in Rush County 1863, Mar |
Troops to arrest deserters in Rush County.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| General Assembly 1863, Mar |
General Assembly adjourns without passing a state appropriations bill necessary to fund state government.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Confederate prisoners urged to flee 1863, Mar |
When a Monon train, full of Confederate soldier prisoners, arrives at the Bloomington station, pro-southern Butternuts board the train and urge them to escape. All prisoners turn down the anti-Union protesters.
Source: "Many in Monroe County have come from South," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, September 24, 1968, XI, 6.
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| Carrington becomes commander 1863, Mar |
Brigadier General Henry B. Carrington becomes commander of the new military district of Indiana.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Riots in Brown and Hendricks counties 1863, Apr |
Riots in Brown and Hendricks counties.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Orders issued for Indiana 1863, Apr |
Burnside replaces Carrington with Brigadier General Milo S. Hascall as commander of military district of Indiana. Hascall announces his General Orders 9, reiterating Burnside's General Orders 38 specifically for Indiana.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Announcement of General Orders 1863, Apr |
Burnside announces General Orders 38, announcing military arrests for persons in Department of the Ohio who speak or publish criticism of the Lincoln administration's war policies or express sympathy for the rebellion.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Attack on Vicksburg citadel 1863, Apr |
Major General Ulysses S. Grant crosses Mississippi River south of Vicksburg, Mississippi to attack Vicksburg citadel from the south and east.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Sutherland harbors a black man 1863, Apr 18 |
Newspaper "Republican" calls out the illegal activity of Alexander Sutherland, who was fined $10.00 for bringing a "contraband" (African American) to Indiana. The paper writes, "Good enough for you, Aleck. We have niggers enough here now, and we hope all who violate the laws by bringing them into the State will be compelled to pay the penalty." Sutherland served as a merchant of goods while in the 59th Regiment.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 427.
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| Siege in Vicksburg 1863, May |
Federal forces under Grant surround Vicksburg and begin a siege.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Riots in Greensburg and Fort Wayne 1863, May |
Riots in Greensburg and Fort Wayne.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Morton deposes Burnside and Hascall 1863, May |
Governor Oliver P. Morton travels to Washington to confer with federal officials to depose Burnside and Hascall.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Democratic mass meeting in Indianapolis 1863, May |
Democratic mass meeting in Indianapolis attracts thousands of Democrats, who have weapons; positioning of troops around city during meeting. Disturbances between meeting attendees and soldiers occurs. Democrats leaving by train shoot off their guns.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia 1863, May |
Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia; Confederate victory.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Banishment of Ohio Democrat Vallandigham 1863, May |
Arrest of Ohio Democrat and leading antiwar critic of the Lincoln administration Clement L. Vallandigham in Dayton by order of General Burnside for speeches critical of war policy, resulting in trial by military commission and banishment to Confederacy.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Arrest of Indiana newspaper editors 1863, May |
Hascall arrests Indiana newspaper editors and orders their newspapers temporarily suspended for violating his General Orders 9.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Tullahoma Campaign 1863, Jun |
Major General William S. Rosecrans, commander of the Army of the Cumberland, begins his advance into southern and eastern Tennessee, the Tullahoma Campaign, to outmaneuver Confederate Braxton Bragg.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Discharge of Hascall 1863, Jun |
Discharge of Hascall from command of District of Indiana by Burnside under pressure from Governor Morton. Brigadier General Orlando B. Wilcox replaces Hascall.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Draft resistance 1863, Jun |
Draft resistance in Sullivan, Rush, Johnson, Boone, Fulton, Jay, Monroe, Putnam, Greene, and other counties. Ambush of draft enrollment officers resulting in shooting death in Sullivan and Rush counties. Troops position at various points to arrest resist
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Hines' rebel cavalry 1863, Jun |
Small force of rebel cavalry under Captain Thomas H. Hines crosses Ohio River and marauds through several southern Indiana counties. Indiana Legion troops chase them down, killing and capturing most before they can recross the river.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Interference with the draft 1863, Jun 11 |
Governor Morton issues a proclamation threatening penalties for interfering with the Conscription Law and other acts. This is in response to interference with arrest of army deserters, and destruction of draft enrollment books.
Source: Thornbrough, Enma Lou. Indiana in the Civil War Era, 1850-1880. Vol. 3. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Bureau & Historical Society, 1965. Pp. 200-1.
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| Interference with Civil War draft 1863, Jun 11 |
Governor Morton issues a proclamation threatening penalties for interfering with the Conscription Law and other acts. This is in response to interference with the arrest of army deserters and destruction of draft enrollment books. These actions occurred in Monroe County and other places.
Source: Thornbrough, Emma Lou, Indiana in the Civil War Era, 1850-1880. (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1965), 200-201.
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| Indian Creek Twp draft resistance 1863, Jun 19 |
Drafting Indian Creek men into the army is resisted by interference with the process. Eighty armed Butternuts, pro-South sympathizers, destroy draft papers. Militia are called, and the leaders arrested.
Source: Terrell, W.H.H. Indiana in the War of the Rebellion: Report to the Adjutant General. Vol. 1. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Bureau, 1960. P. 360.
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| Indian Creek township draft resistance 1863, Jun 19 |
Drafting Indian Creek men into the army is resisted by interference with the process. Eighty armed "Butternuts", pro South sympathizers, destroy draft papers. The Militia is called and the leaders arrested.
Source: Terrell, W. H. H., Indiana in the War of the Rebellion: Report to the Adjutant General (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Bureau, 1960), 360.
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| Civil War divides county 1863, Jun 19 |
Monroe County citizens are divided as to whether President Lincoln's war to preserve the Union is justified.
Source: John Fancher, "Civil War Divided Monroe County," Herald Telephone, October 6, 1975.
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| War Department calls for troops 1863, Jul |
War Department calls for troops to serve for six months' enlistment.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Morgan's Raid into Indiana 1863, Jul |
Morgan's Raid into Indiana. State rallies en masse to repel invasion. Indiana troops and pursuing federal cavalry chase Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry across southern Indiana eastward into Ohio. Morgan's forces eventually disintegrates.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Confederacy territory cut in half 1863, Jul |
Confederate forces at Vicksburg surrender to Grant; Union forces now control the full length of the Mississippi River, thus cutting the confederacy in half.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 1863, Jul |
Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, between Army of the Potomac and Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Union victory ends Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Volunteers oppose Morgan's Raid 1863, Jul 8 |
In response to Morgan's Raid in southern Indiana, Monroe County men volunteered in four companies, 110th, 111th, and 112th Indiana Volunteers – called the "Minutemen." In all, 65,000 volunteered within 48 hours of Governor Morton's call for troops.
Source: Rose, Melissa. Indiana and the Civil War. Mooresville, IN: Mooresville Park & Recreation District, 1994. P. 10.
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| Volunteers sign up to oppose Morgan's raid 1863, Jul 8 |
In response to Confederate General Morgan's raid into southern Indiana, Monroe county men sign up in three companies, the 110th, 111th, and 112th Indiana Volunteers called the "Minutemen". In all, 65,000 volunteered within 48 hours of Governor Morton's call for troops. They were not needed and were disbanded.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 10.
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| Bloomington sends troops 1863, Jul 31 |
Bloomington enlists approximately 75 men, who report to Indianapolis to serve in the Union Army.
Source:
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| Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia 1863, Sep |
Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia; Confederate victory. Bragg counterattacks Rosecran's army, forcing it to retreat to Chattanooga. Bragg besieges the federal army in the city.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Graded schools established 1863, Sep |
D. Eckley Hunter, Superintendent of Schools, implements graded schools. The first is on South College Avenue; others are established in local churches.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470.
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| 117th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1863, Sep 17 |
The 117th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Thomas J. Brady commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company I includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| Plan to reenlist veterans written 1863, Oct |
Governor Morton suggests to War Department a plan to encourage veterans to reenlist; the plan is put into effect by the army after its acception and some modifications.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| War Department calls for troops 1863, Oct |
War Department calls for 300,000 troops.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Burnside's army 1863, Nov |
Partial surrounding of Burnside's army by rebel forces at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 11th Ind. Cav. Reg. musters in 1863, Nov 10 |
The 11th Indiana Cavalry Regiment, Robert R. Stewart commanding, is mustered into service. Company A includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| Confederates end siege 1863, Dec |
General William T. Sherman and forces sent to relief of Burnside at Knoxville; Confederates end siege and retreat into Virginia.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 120th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1863, Dec 1 |
The 120th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Richard F. Barter commanding, is mustered into service in Columbus. Company H includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west, including the battle of Atlanta.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| 13th Ind. Cav. Reg. musters in 1863, Dec 23 |
The 13th Indiana Cavalry Regiment, Gilbert M.L. Johnson commanding, is mustered into service. Company H includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| 10th Ind. Cav. Reg. musters in 1863, Dec 30 |
The 10th Indiana Cavalry Regiment, Thomas N. Pace commanding, is mustered into service. Company I includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| A. W. Rogers re-elected Sheriff 1864 |
Aquilla W. Rogers, of Bloomington, is re-elected sheriff. He was initially elected in 1862.
Source: "Death of A. W. Rogers," Bloomington Telephone, April 18, 1890, 1.
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| Kostenbader Quarry opens 1864 |
John Kostenbader quarry opens, 1 1/2 miles north of Ellettsville.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Mongin becomes visiting pastor 1864 |
Rev. Charles J. Mongin of Crawdfordsville becomes the visiting pastor at St. Charles Catholic Church.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Matthews establishes mill 1864 |
 John Matthews, the father of Indiana limestone, establishes four gang saw mill.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Woolen Mill constructed 1864 |
 A woolen mill is built in Harrodsburg. The building was also used as a factory for handles, washing machines, and even an opera house. [Photo by Frank Hohenberger and used courtesy of Lilly Library, Indiana University.]
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989), 61. more...
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| Last draft and bounties 1864, Jan 15 |
The last draft call of the war involved bounties offered to volunteers. The County Board appropriated $500 per volunteer, and there were larger bounties, up to $1,000, offered by recruiters for veterans of the war.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 432-33.
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| War Department calls for troops 1864, Feb |
War Department calls in February and March for an additional 400,000 troops.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Sherman campaigns against rebels 1864, Feb |
General William T. Sherman campaigns through Mississippi, destroying rebel infrastructure and supplies.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Republican (Union) state convention 1864, Feb |
Republican (Union) state convention in Indianapolis endorses Abraham Lincoln and Oliver P. Morton for president and governor, respectively.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 129th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, Mar 1 |
The 129th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Charles Case commanding, is mustered into service. Company F includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west, including the battle of Atlanta.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| 124th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, Mar 10 |
The 124th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, James Burgess commanding, is mustered into service in Richmond. Company H includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west, including the battle of Atlanta.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| Plan to raise troops announced 1864, Apr |
Governor Morton and Governor John Brough of Ohio devise plan to raise troops for one hundred days' enlistment; Indiana's quota to be 20,000. Only 7,000 raise.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 133rd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, May 17 |
The 133rd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Robert N. Hudson commanding, is mustered into service in Richmond. Company I includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| 137th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, May 26 |
 The 137th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Ed. J. Robinson commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company K includes Monroe County volunteers, as does Company F which includes local George Grundy Dunn, Jr. They serve in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| Temporary truce 1864, Jun |
A temporary truce is called, so both sides can recuperate. Both union and confederates a like mingled as this temporary truce was put into action.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Company G. Found Keneshaw Mt. Fight Better," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| 139th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, Jun 5 |
The 139th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, George Humphrey commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company K includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the west.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| War Department calls for troops 1864, Jul |
War Department calls for an additional 500,000 troops.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Publication of Sons of Liberty organization 1864, Jul |
Governor Morton authorizes publication of an expose of the secret Sons of Liberty organization in Indiana in the Indianapolis Daily Journal.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Sherman partially besieges Atlanta 1864, Jul |
Sherman reaches outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia; He partially besieges Atlanta.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Lots purchased for St. Charles 1864, Jul 4 |
 The Catholics purchase from the Baptist congregation a church on the southeast corner of Fourth and Madison Streets from for $600. Today John Waldron makes good on the remaining balance.
(image provided by the 1898 Sanborn Maps)
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934) map
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| Catholics celebrate first Mass in church 1864, Jul 19 |
 St. Patrick's Catholic Church sells two lots on west Fourth Street bought previously, to buy for $600 the Baptist church on the S.E. corner of Fourth and Madison. Church is later called St. Charles.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934), 22.
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| Joint debates around state 1864, Aug |
Governor Morton and Joseph McDonald begin series of joint debates around the state.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Butternut supporters shot 1864, Sep 11 |
At Simpson's Chapel, near Wayport, opponents of the war wear butternut breastpins, and are shot and wounded by soldiers on leave from the war.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 436. map
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| State elections in Indiana 1864, Oct |
State elections in Indiana result in large Republican victories; election of Morton as governor and Conrad Baker as lieutenant governor; Republicans win control of both Assembly chambers and majority of congressional races.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Second conspiracy trial 1864, Oct |
A second conspiracy trial begins against Lambdin Milligan, William Bowles, Andrew Humphries, and Stephen Horsey. All are guilty and condemn to death, except Humphries.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Deserter shot and killed 1864, Oct 8 |
A Union army deserter named Sherrill is shot and killed at the Orchard House in Bloomington when he tries to escape his captors.
Source: "Civil War feelings ran high in Monroe County," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, March 17, 1997, C, 1. map
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| Soldier's picnic 1864, Oct 8 |
A picnic for soldiers home on leave or discharged from the service is held in Bloomington. People from all over the county attend. Speeches and music marked the festive event.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 437.
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| Company G in pursuit 1864, Oct 10 |
To protect their location, Company G. when traveling on dirt roads at night, were not allowed any lights. To not lose each other, each man would hold onto the man in front of him.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Co. G Joined In Pursuit of General Hood's Troops," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| New recruits 1864, Oct 10 |
Leaving the deep south behind, Company G. heads north. While at Camp Pulaski, Company G. receives new recruits. Sixteen drafted men who had never seen battle. This was amusing to the veterans. One new enlisted man believed he could have a day off to write a letter. However, his superior was opposed to this idea and set the new soldier straight.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Co. G Joined in Pursuit of General Hood's Troops," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| 140th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, Oct 24 |
The 140th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Thomas J. Brady commanding, is mustered into service. Company F includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight at Wilmington, North Carolina among other places.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| 142nd Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1864, Nov 3 |
The 142nd Indiana Volunteer Regiment, J. M. Comparet commanding, is mustered into service. Company H includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in Tennessee.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| Soldiers' families given relief 1864, Dec 1 |
The Board of County Commissioners appropriate $1,000 for relief of families of soldiers. Other charitable groups, including the Christian Commission, Ladies' Society, and First Methodist Church, carry out fund-raising events for this purpose.
Source: "Entire county joined in Civil War relief," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, September 24, 1963.
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| Life of a soldier 1864, Dec 15 |
For the men of Company G, The Battle of Nashville was a hard won victory. Many were without shoes, clothes, and weapons, forcing the men to sometimes fight with their bare hands. But despite their ragtag appearance, they prevailed against the confederates.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Company G. Figured Prominently In The Battle of Nashville," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| Battles of Company G. 1864, Dec 15 |
The men of Company G saw may battles, including Fort Donnelson, Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamuauga, Rescacca, Atlanta, Franklin, and Nashville.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Company G. Figured Prominently In The Battle of Nashville," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| General Thomas 1864, Dec 16 |
Union General Thomas is having many difficulties leading an attack against the Confederates. Soon his superiors start questioning his command. Both General Grant and President Lincoln believe General Thomas is being to slow to strike against the Confederates. After another inactive week, President Lincoln calls upon General John A. Logan to replace General Thomas. General Logan quickly traveled to Tennessee to replace General Logan. However, the suspension was called off when the news of the Confederates defeat at The Battle of Nashville by General Thomas reached President Lincoln.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Co. G Joined In Pursuit of General Hood's Troops," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| IU faculty petition for prisoner's release 1864, Dec 24 |
The Indiana University president and several faculty members petition Governor Morton to use his influence with the federal government to arrange a prisoner exchange to free an IU student, Lt. John Hood, 80th Illinois volunteers. He was captured by the Confederates in 1862.
Source: Clark, Thomas D., Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer. Historical Documents Since 1816. (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1977), 198-9.
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| Faculty petition for prisoner's release 1864, Dec 24 |
The Indiana University president and several faculty members petition Governor Morton to use his influence with the federal government to arrange a prisoner exchange to free an I.U. student, Lt. John Hood, 80th Illinois Volunteers.
Source: Clark, Thomas D. Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer. Vol. 4. Historical Documents Since 1816. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1977. Pp. 198-9.
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| Ellettsville Church gets new building 1865 |
Ellettsville Church receives a new house of worship. R.J. Williams rebuilds the Ellettsville Church in 1865, which lasted until 1898, when it was decided to build a larger church in a new location.
Source: "Ellettsville Church Gorws," Daily Telephone, September 24, 1968, 6, 9.
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| County sells poor farm 1865 |
The county sells the poor farm to John F. May, who succeeds Smith as superintendent.
Source: Bob Cole, ""Poor Farm Site of New County Park"," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972.
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| Col. Ketcham dies 1865 |
 John Ketcham, born in 1872, dies. Known to many as one of the first old settlers, he wore many hats beyond his residence in Harrodsburg: US Ranger, miller, building contractor, including overseeing the construction of the first courthouse. He served as state house representative and trustee for Indiana Seminary (IU) during the time when they built Seminary Hall and the house for the first professor. His memoir, "Reminiscences of Col. John Ketcham: Of Monroe County, Indiana" is published in 1866. [Image courtesy of Indiana University Archives.]
Source: Laurel Sparks, Around and About Seminary Square: Part 1, Revised and Expanded (2009) more...
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| 145th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1865, Feb 16 |
The 145th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, Will A. Adams commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Company I includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in Georgia.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| President member of State Board of Education 1865, Mar 6 |
With revised state law the IU president is made a member ex officio of the State Board of Education.
Source: Indiana State Revised Acts 1865 , ch. 1, § 15 3 , p.3 3, 33.
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| IU acquires land for college 1865, Mar 6 |
Indiana University receives a grant of land totaling 390,000 acres and valued at $212,238.50. The agricultural college initially is planned to reside in Bloomington, but a last minute donation of $150,000 by John Purdue, a one hundred acre donation from the citizens of Chauncey, and a $50,000 donation from Tippecanoe County bested the offer made by IU and changes the location of the college to Lafayette.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone, June 23, 1947.
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| 146th Ind. Vol. Reg. musters in 1865, Mar 9 |
The 146th Indiana Volunteer Regiment, John A. Platter commanding, is mustered into service in Indianapolis. Companies A, F & H includes Monroe County volunteers. They fight in the east.
Source: Rose, Melissa, Indiana and the Civil War (Mooresville: Mooresville Parks & Rec, 1994), 22.
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| Bratney supports Presbyterian missions 1865, Mar 16 |
James Bratney writes his will. In addition to his wife and grandsons he bequests to the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, PA) and The Home Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America.
Source: Ruth M. Slevin, Monroe County, Indiana Will Records, 1818-1904: Books 1 through 5., 19. more...
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| Lee surrenders his army 1865, Apr |
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Johnston surrenders his army 1865, Apr |
General Joseph E. Johnston surrenders his army in North Carolina two weeks after Lee's surrender.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Bloomington celebrates the end of war 1865, Apr 4 |
Upon hearing of General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant, Bloomington celebrates with a bonfire in the public square.
Source:
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| Capture of Richmond celebrated 1865, Apr 4 |
Word is received of the capture of Richmond, Virginia, capital of the Confederacy. Bloomington citizens celebrate long into the night on the town square with a bonfire, volleys of musketry, and patriotic music. The celebration continues on April 7.
Source: "Mammoth celebration held," Bloomington Evening World, January 16, 1922, A, 1.
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| Bloomington mourns President Lincoln 1865, Apr 17 |
After news of President Lincoln's death, Bloomington churches hold memorial services, and a large crowd assembles at the court house to honor his memory. Former Governor Dunning, I.U. President Nutt, and others, gave memorials.
Source: "Mammoth celebration held," Bloomington Evening World, January 16, 1922, A, 1.
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| Rev. Hopkins delivers speech on Lincoln 1865, Apr 19 |
 Reverend T. M. Hopkins gives an address at the First Presbyterian Church about the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Some Bloomington residents requested a copy of the discourse. Those members were: Daniel Kirkwood, Richard Owen, John Orchard, William Roddy, Joseph Bunger, and S.M. Wylie. Hopkins said Lincoln was a "true friend of the people, of the poor, of the slave."
Source: A Discourse on the Death of Abraham Lincoln more...
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| Conviction of conspirators 1865, May |
Death sentence on Lambdin Milligan and William Bowles; Stephen Horsey receives life imprisonment.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| Conspirators file suit demanding release 1865, May |
Conspirators file suit demanding release because they desire conviction by a civilian grand jury.
Source: Nation, Richard F, and Stephen E. Towne. Indiana's War: The Civil War in Documents. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2009. Print.
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| 4th of July celebration 1865, Jul 4 |
The end of the war is celebrated on the 4th of July with a reception and dinner for soldiers home from the war. Townships send processions with music and banners. A procession of over a mile long marches to the college campus.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 18884), 440.
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| 10th Cavalry mustered out of service 1865, Sep 7 |
The tenth cavalry of Indiana, after finishing the war in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is mustered out of service.
Source:
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| Homebound 1865, Dec 9 |
The men of company G arrive home. Many Bloomington residents greeted the veterans with open arms. Twenty eight men came home that have been with Company G since the beginning, when the war broke out in 1861.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Co. G. Looks Homeward In April, 1865," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 1, 1954.
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| Population estimated 1866 |
The population of Bloomington is estimated at 14,000. More about the town from a state directory: Circuit Court is held on the 5th Mondays of April and October and held for two weeks. D.R. Eckels is the judge and Michael Malott is the prosecutor. The Common Please Court is held at the courthouse on the first Mondays of April, August, and December and held for two weeks. Oliver Glessner is the Judge. K.M. Hord is the Prosecutor. County Officers: Milton M. McPhetridge, Auditor. George Sheeks, Clerk. Pleasant S. D. Mitchell, Treasurer. Pleasant R. Richardson is the recorder. A. W. Rogers is the Sheriff. The commissioners are: George Eller, David Barrow, C.F. Dodds. The County Surveyor is William Alexander.
Source: M. V. B. Cowen, Compiler, Indiana State Gazetteer and Shipper's Guide for 1866-67: V. 1 (Lafayette: Rosser, Spring & Cowen, 1866)
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| Perry Brothers Quarry Opens 1866 |
Perry Brothers quarry opens, 1/2 mile north of Ellettsville.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Perry Brothers Establish Mill 1866 |
Perry Brothers establish a four gang saw mill.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Needham Quarry Opens 1866 |
James Needham quarry opens in Salem.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Businesses listed in directory 1866 |
 Buskirk and Smith Hunter promote their attorney office as well as their private bank, located on the North side of the public square in Bloomington. Henderson, Dinsmore & Company promote their work as cabinet makers and undertakers. They also promote their lumber dealing and manufacturing for sash, doors, and blinds. Other trades and businesses are listed, including saloons, physicians, and wagon makers.
Source: M. V. B. Cowen, Compiler, Indiana State Gazetteer and Shipper's Guide for 1866-67: V. 1 (Lafayette: Rosser, Spring & Cowen, 1866) more...
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| Pete Wilson arrives in city 1866 |
 Former slave Alfred "Pete" Wilson arrives in Bloomington from Kentucky. He later works for Showers Brothers Furniture Factory.
Source: Employees of the Showers Brothers Company, ""Pete" Wilson," Shop Notes, March 6, 1920, 3. more...
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| Aquilla Rogers builds home 1866 |
 Located at 401 S. High Street (2018), Sheriff Aquilla W. Rogers builds his home.
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| Commissioners vote to sell poor farm 1866 |
County commissioners vote to sell the farm. They then purchase six lots of ten acres each from Peter Bolenbacher on West Second Street Pike.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Abandoning County Farm Radical Change for Monroe County," Herald Telephone, October 3, 1957.
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| Kahn's Clothing established 1866 |
Isaac Kahn with assistance from his cousin Moses establishes a ready to wear clothing shop on the public square. Kahn's (pronounced "Cans" in Bloomington)was to become a long lived business in downtown Bloomington.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 462.
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| Hall and Harrison establish mill 1866 |
Nathan Hall and Davis Harrison establish six gang saw mill.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Woolen mill built in Harrodsburg 1866, Apr |
News of a finely constructed woolen mill, recently built, and located in Harrodsburg, reaches the newspapers in Richmond, Indiana.
Source: Richmond Palladium, April 19, 1866.
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| Waldron charged with public nuisance 1866, Apr |
 John Waldron is charged with unlawfully erecting and keeping public nuisance with his tannery.
Source: Monroe County Circuit Court Document, April Term (Bloomington (Ind.): Monroe County (Ind.) Court, 1866) more...
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| Merrick runs for office 1866, May 1 |
James Merrick, a black man, runs for elected office: "Friends and Fellow Citizens: I take this method of informing you (as I am not in the habit of making stump speeches) that I am a candidate at the coming election, to be held in Bloomington, on the next Monday for town marshall, as a free soil candidate."
Source: Indianapolis Daily Herald, May 12, 1866.
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| Ellettsville votes to Incorporate 1866, Jun 16 |
Ellettsville votes to incorporate in an election ordered by the county board.
Source: Ranee Brown-Mounce, "Past town councils had much to do with begining of Ellettsville," Ellettsville Journal, March 3, 1999.
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| Bloomington population over 2,100 1866, Aug |
The inhabitants of Bloomington number 2,118.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470.
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| Hubbard school land purchased 1866, Aug 27 |
The Hubbard family of Marion Township sells land to the township to be used as a school.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book 'W' (1866), 562.
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| Ellettsville Incorporates 1866, Sep |
After a successful June 16th election earlier in the year, the town of Ellettsville is formally incorporated by the County Board.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 505.
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| Waldron indicted for nuisance 1866, Oct 31 |
 Tanner John Waldron is charged with keeping great quantities of noxious and offensive liquid matter scum.
Source: Monroe County Court, Monroe County Circuit Court Document, October Term (Bloomington (Ind.): Monroe County (Ind.) Courts, 1866) more...
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| Showers satisfies court by selling shop 1866, Dec 1 |
Charles C. Showers satisfies a court ruling by selling a shop of which he is joint owner.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, pg 229.
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| Baseball team formed 1867 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 117-118.
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| Former slave starts job at Showers 1867 |
 Thomas Jefferson Drake, known years later as "Uncle Jeff," moves to Bloomington from Jefferson County, KY, traveling with his former master and friend, Mr. Seeden, and begins working for Showers Brothers. A Civil War veteran, Uncle Jeff would work for Showers for at least 50 years, and he is later profiled by the company's employee newsletter, "Shop Note.". Uncle Jeff believes he was born about 1840.
Source: ""Uncle Jeff"," Shop Notes, August 11, 1917, 6. more...
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| "Indiana Student" established 1867, Feb 22 |
The "Indiana Student" (later the "Indiana Daily Student") is established as a collegiate newspaper. The newspaper suspends publication in 1875 but resumes in 1872.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314.
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| Committee evaluates poor farm for commissioners 1867, Mar |
The committee appointed to evaluate the poor farm submits its report to the commissioners. The report cites poor sanitary, working, and living conditions.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 269.
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| Poor farm annual report 1867, Mar 8 |
The poor farm is visited by county commissioners, who conduct their annual inspection.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 269.
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| Annual appropriations begin for IU 1867, Mar 8 |
The Indiana legislature enacts annual appropriations for Indiana University
Source: IU Chronology, Libraries.edu, 1867. more...
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| Poor asylum specifications are made 1867, Apr |
Extensive specifications for the work to be done for the county poor asylum located one mile west of Bloomington was provided to the commissioners. The walls were to be 18” thick, of stone, and were to be 8’ high between floors. There were to be two steps to each door. The four outside walls were to be of brick and 22’ high. There were to be four chimneys to rise above the roof and glass windows.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 285.
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| IU pursues Land Grant agricultural school 1867, Apr 9 |
Land grant act of July 2, 1862 makes it possible for States to sell donated land for the benefit of agriculture and mechanical arts. The IU board of trustees try to secure the school for Bloomington losing out at the last to John Purdue, the town of Chauncey,(later West Lafayette), and the county of Tippecanoe making Purdue a reality.
Source: Theophilus A. Wylie, Indiana University: Its History From 1820, When Founded, to 1890 (Indianapolis: Wm. B. Burford, 1890), 74.
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| Bids on construction of poor asylum 1867, May |
Bids on the construction of the new county poor asylum are accepted. Samuel Smith’s bid of $5,800, the lowest, is accepted.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 293.
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| Samuel Smith wins bid constructing poor asylum 1867, May |
Samuel Smith submits the lowest bid.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 293.
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| Rail agent murdered 1867, May 1 |
Railroad agent and telegraph operator James S. Johns is found dead this morning upon a morning train's arrival into Gosport from Cincinnati on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago line. It is believed that Johns was killed around 9 p.m. last night, last seen at 8:30 p.m. Johns was struck in the back of the head with some sort of blunt instrument. Newspapers describe the injuries in gruesome detail. $260 was stolen from the train depot's safe. Willis McMinniway has been implicated after the $260 and blood stained clothes are found buried in his yard. McMinniway was on seemingly friendly terms with Johns before the murder, often assisting him in loading freight. Another man has also been arrested and implicated as an accomplice. Judge Eckles of Bloomington will preside over the trial. Prisoners are being held in Spencer under heavy guard to avoid lynching.
Source: "Murder Of A (LNA&C) Telegraph Operator," New York Times, May 4, 1867.
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| "The Progress" publishes first issue 1867, May 11 |
"The Progress" (later "Republican Progress") publishes its first issue as a continuation of "The Republican".
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| "The Progress" newspaper published 1867, May 11 |
"The Progress" (also Republican Progress) newspaper is first issued by William A. Gabe as a continuation of The Republican. Twice the newspaper's plant is destroyed by fire.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| The "Progress" is founded 1867, May 11 |
The newspaper "Progress" (later "Republican Progress"), a continuation of the "Republican", is founded today by William A. Gabe.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both original and microfilm (Bloomington: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Locomotive engineer dies 1867, May 24 |
William A. May, a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has died in his Bloomington residence at the age of 30. May is believed to have died from consumption (tuberculosis). A large number of rail men are expected to attend his funeral to honor their fellow brother. May was employed by the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad and was one of their most faithful employees in the area.
Source: Bloomington Progress, June 6, 1867, Obituaries.
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| John F. May, superintendent of poor farm 1867, Jun |
John F. May, superintendent of the poor farm, is paid $584.62.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 372.
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| Building superintendent of new county asylum 1867, Jun |
Jackson Misner is appointed building superintendent of the new county asylum.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 316.
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| Poor farm superintendent is paid 1867, Jun |
Superintendent of the poor farm, John F. May, is paid $584.62 for his role there.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 316.
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| Superintendent appointed to build asylum 1867, Jun |
Jackson Misner is appointed as building superintendent of the new poor asylum.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 316.
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| Indian Remains Found 1867, Jul |
Men working on a cellar in Polk Township find a chamber with six foot ceilings and 18 x 22 ft room with 12 skeletons. The remains appear to be Native American, "each with a tomahawk and arrow heads at their sides, ear rings and bracelets of solid silver lying where they dropped, and piles of what appeared to have been furs in the center of the platform, each pile crumbling to dust as soon as exposed to the light. A number of tools, made of copper and hardened equal to the best cast steel."
Source: Macon Weekly Telegraph, July 12, 1867, 5.
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| Trains collide 1867, Jul 24 |
A southbound mail train and north bound pay train collided this afternoon attempting to pass each other on the same track. The collision occurred three or four miles south of Bedford, Indiana caused by slow timing on the part of the pay train. James M. Shrock, a baggageman, was bruised and a passenger named Hooper suffered a sprain to his ankle. No one was fatally injured. Both locomotive engines are battered but likely to be repaired easily in the next few days. Despite yet another collison on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago line the company has decided to take a look on the bright side calling their lines the safest in Indiana, and certainly in Monroe County, due to their lack of fatal injuries despite such accidents.
Source: "Railroad Collision," Bloomington Progress, August 1, 1867.
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| Murder trial continues 1867, Aug 15 |
Willis McMinniway's plea for change of venue, in the case of his murder of rail agent and telegraph operator James S. Johns, has been denied. Johns was employed by the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad and was well-liked in his community of Gosport. With the venue change overruled by Judge Eckles of Bloomington, a fair jury will be selected in Owen County, where the crime took place, by selecting men from areas of the county farthest from the scene of the murder. The counsel for the prosecution are Hon. P.C. Dunning, William Montgomery, Esq., and Mr. Broadwell, the prosecuting attorney. Judge Eckles has appointed Hon. S.H. Buskirk for the defense. There is little doubt that McMinniway will be found guilty with a verdict of the death penalty expected to follow.
Source: "The Gosport Murder," Bloomington Progress, August 15, 1867.
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| Murderer sentenced 1867, Aug 22 |
Willis McMinniway, implicated in the murder of rail agent and telgraph operator James S. Johns, has been found guilty and given a life sentence. The ruling has caused upset in several counties as it was hoped McMinniway would receive the sentence of capital punishment. Newspaper reports show a strong bias against McMinniway speaking about the lack of justice served by his sentencing.
Source: "Murderer Sentenced," Bloomington Progress, August 22, 1867.
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| Newspaper reports boring times 1867, Aug 29 |
The "Bloomington Progress" reports boredom by staff. With a headline of "Dull", editors write: "Will scarce express the condition of Bloomington just now. No suicides, murders, marriages or accidents to tell of. So dull, in fact, that it is impossible to collect the few dollars due us -- at least we've presented bills to a number of promising individuals, without profiting us a cent. Da - bless such businessmen."
Source: "Dull," Bloomington Progress, August 29, 1867.
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| First woman I.U. student 1867, Sep |
 The first woman student, Sarah Parke Morrison, is admitted to Indiana University. By 1871 there were 32 women. They were admitted by the same criteria, and studied for the same degrees, as men. Morrison became an Adjunct Professor of English Literature. Morrison Hall in the Wells Quadrangle is named for her.
Source: Thornbrough, Emma Lou. Indiana in the Civil War Era, 1850-1880. Vol. 3. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Bureau & Historical Society, 1965. Pp. 507-08. more...
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| Freight conductor dies 1867, Oct 16 |
A freight conductor, named Hohn, who has been employed on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad for over 10 years, fell beneath a train of eleven cars, with which he was making a running switch, in Ellettsville this morning. The entire train passed over his left arm and a portion of his foot, gashing his body. An amputation was performed upon his arm but Hohn has died this evening due to other internal injuries he sustained.
Source: Bloomington Progress, October 24, 1867.
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| Woodward dies in accident 1867, Nov |
The Newspaper "New Albany Commercial" shares its story in the Terre Haute papers about Harrodsburg, where E. T. Woodward, of the woolen factory there (Illiphant & Woodward) was struck in the head by a stone thrown by Chesley McLaughlan as the two were trying to subdue a mad bull that was causing damage. The accident killed Woodward, who died the next day from the injury.
Source: Daily Wabash Express, November 2, 1867.
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| Paupers of Monroe County move 1867, Dec |
County commissioners order that poor farm residents, unable to move into an unfinished new building at a new site, be relocated to the property of Samuel A. Smith, where they would be cared for at a rate of $2.00 per week per resident.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 399.
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| Rev. Showers marries black couple 1867, Dec 1 |
Charles Christopher Showers, also known as C. C. Showers, acting as a minister of God, marries a young black couple, Isaac Tyler and Mary McCaw, the daughter of Henry and Hannah McCaw. Rev. Showers is with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: Copied by Mrs. G. Kent Carter, Bloomington Chapter, DAR, Marriage Records, Book V. Monroe County, Indiana: September 1867 - November 1874 (Indiana Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1979), 3.
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| Bid on position of superintendent of poor asylum 1867, Dec |
Michael Gabbert and John H. Neill bid on a one-year term as superintendent of the poor asylum. Gabbert, the lower bidder, is chosen.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 399.
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| Samuel A. Smith houses poor farm patrons 1867, Dec |
County commissioners order that patrons of the poor farm be moved to the property of Samuel A. Smith due to construction at the poor farm.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 399.
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| Superintendent of county asylum 1867, Dec |
John F. May, superintendent of the “county asylum,” is paid $657.19.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 372.
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| Bids for superintendent of poor farm accepted 1867, Dec |
Michael Gabbert and John H. Neil bid on the one-year position of superintendent of the poor farm.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 399.
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| Poor farm superintendent is paid 1867, Dec |
John F. May, superintendent of the county asylum is paid $657.19 for boarding its inmates.
Source: Commissioners Records, Book 1: Monroe County, Indiana, 372.
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| Moffitt supports Presbyterian missions 1867, Dec 11 |
John Moffitt writes his last will. He provides for his wife, daughters and sons, incl. James E., who is in the midst of completing his theological studies. He bequests money to go to the United Presbyterian Church of N. America, its Foreign Missions, and its Home Missions.
Source: Ruth M. Slevin, Monroe County, Indiana Will Records, 1818-1904: Books 1 through 5., 146. more...
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| Watts-Biddle Quarry closes 1868 |
Watts-Biddle quarry closes, partially due to its location being 4 miles from the nearest railroad.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Mr. Curry moves to Kansas 1868 |
 The Samuel Curry Family moves to Kansas, after living for a time near where James Moore lived in 1929, near the Covenanter Cemetery. The patriarch, attached to the Reformed Presbyterian Church, was "the grandfather of W. S. Curry of the local Buick agency; of Zwingle Curry, farmer of this locality; of Mrs. Margaret G. Craig, South Woodlawn Avenue; and Mrs. I. G. McClintock, Nashville Road; and of one grandson at
Franklin." [Image from 1856 Plat Map, Perry Township, Sec 2 and 11 near Moores Pike.]
Source: "200 Currys at Reunion in Kansas," Bloomington Telephone, September 2, 1929, 2. map
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| Parsonage built 1868 |
The parsonage is built on the St. Charles Catholic church lot.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934) map
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| Mattie Fuller indentured 1868 |
 12-year-old Martha "Mattie" Susan Pierce becomes bound to Dr. John J. Durand, a physician, and his wife. Perry Township Trustee William H. Turner sets forth terms that Mattie is to be taught "to read, to do sums of math if possible, and to be provided with a home, food, and clothing." Mattie marries Mr. Jacobs when she is 14 years old. Later, she marries Mr. Fuller. Image courtesy of IU Mathers Museum Image ID 1988-12-0008.
Source: "Mattie Fuller Passes Away This Morning," Bloomington Telephone, August 23, 1940, 1.
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| Opera House is built 1868 |
 The Old Opera house is built at 103-105 W. Kirkwood on the south side of the square. Later the building would be purchased by the Waldron family and commercial businesses such as Bloomington Hardware would locate there.
(Image from the 1898 Sanborn Map.)
Source: City of Bloomington Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington: City of Bloomington, 2004), 50. map
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| "Democrat" begins publication 1868 |
"Democrat" begins publication, a newspaper introduced by Thomas C. Purcell. In 1872 the printing office is destroyed by fire.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| Showers Brothers is established 1868 |
 Two sons of C. C. Showers, a circuit-riding minister, woodworker, and coffin maker, establish Showers Brothers. The original founders - W. N. Showers and J. D. Showers - are later joined by another brother: C. H. Showers. The three sons of C. C. learned the wooden furniture craft from their father's shop and partnership, Showers, Hendrix & Kimberly.
Source: Dale Dillon, Thoughts Concerning the 60th Anniversary of Showers Brothers Company (1928), 6. more...
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| Handy family sells land for school 1868, Feb 4 |
Joseph & Eliza Handy sell land to Perry Township trustees for $40 in section 26 for school usage.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Monroe County Deed Book Y (Bloomington: Monroe Coutny, 1869), 037.
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| Rail depot fire caused by lightning 1868, May 6 |
Around 3 a.m. the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad depot in Bloomington was discovered to be in flames. The flames spread quickly despite firefighters efforts. The contents of the depot were a total loss with the exception of the safe. Fortunately, no cars were in the depot at the time of the fire. The cost of the damages have not yet been ascertained. The fire is believed to have been started by a strong storm that started last night around 6 p.m. lasting for over 12 hours. The depot at Bloomington was the best and most valuable between Cincinnati and Lafayette and is a great loss to the company and the city of Bloomington.
Source: "Destructive Conflagration-Railroad Depot At Bloomington Burned, Fire Communicated by Lightning," Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, May 6, 1868.
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| Ladies Altar Society organized 1868, Nov |
The Ladies Alter Society at St. Charles Catholic Church is organized shortly after the arrival of resident Priest Henry Kessing.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Rev. Kessing arrives 1868, Nov 4 |
Reverend Henry H. Kessing becomes the first resident priest at St. Charles Catholic Church.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934), 25.
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| Kessing become first resident priest 1868, Nov 4 |
Reverend Henry H. Kessing, newly ordained, becomes the first resident Catholic priest in Bloomington.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Poor asylum superintendent is recommended 1868, Dec |
County commissioners recommend that Michael Gabbert continue as superintendent of the poor farm.
Source: Commissioners' Records: Book J: Monroe County, Indiana, 38.
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| John F. May receives poor farm from county 1869, Jan |
The county gives John F. May the title to the property of the poor farm.
Source: Commissioners' Records: Book J, 48.
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| Schools open to African-Americans 1869 |
The Indiana General Assembly passes into law a requirement that school authorities create public schools for African-Americans.
Source: Indiana History Bulletin: Centennial of Emancipation, 1863-1963 (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Bureau, 1963), 4.
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| Rev. Moore builds home 1869 |
 A mid-Victorian home is built by the Reverend Ambrose Moore. This house is later occupied by William Rawles, the first dean of the IU School of Business; the address is 529 N. College. In 1952 it is purchased by Bloomington natives Edwin and Mary Ellen Farmer, who eventually open the brick home as The Farmer House Museum.
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| Dodd & Stephenson promote store in Harrodsburg 1869 |
Drug store partners promote their business in a local newspaper by saying, "The Citizens of Polk, Indian Creek, Clear Creek and other townships contiguous to Harrodsburg, will do well to recollect that Messrs. Dodd & Stephenson have opened a Drug Store in that town, where all articles usually found in an establishment of that kind, such as Tobaccos, Liquors, Drugs, Paints, Oils, Lamps, etc. can be found in profusion. Prescriptions carefully compounded by Dr. Dodds."
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 19, 1869.
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| Sharp and Hight Quarry Opens 1869 |
Sharp and Hight quarry opens in Ellettsville.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Mt. Ebal Methodist Church organized 1869 |
 The Indiana Methodist Conference organizes a class in the Mt. Ebal neighborhood schoolhouse.
Source: "First Congregation in Mt. Ebal Methodist Church Met at School House in 1869," Bloomington Star Courier, March 27, 1953, B, 5.
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| County ready to sell poor farm 1869, Jan |
John F. May is notified that the county is prepared to sell the poor farm to him.
Source: Commissioners' Records: Book J: Monroe County, Indiana, 48.
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| Schweitzer Quarry Opens 1869 |
Bernhardt Schweitzer quarry opens, 1/2 mile southwest of Spencer.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Ervin supports Presbyterian missions 1869, Feb 27 |
 Charles Ervin instructs in his will that, after estate is given to his wife and grandchildren, bequests should be made to the Theological Seminary and Foreign Mission Fund of the the Presbyterian Church. In 1856 Ervin owned several parcels, including Perry Sec. 15,16,22,23. [Image source: 1856 Plat Map for Monroe County.]
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| Commissioners order full report of poor asylum 1869, Mar |
Michael Gabbert, superintendent of the poor asylum, is ordered by county commissioners to make a full report of all the asylum's activities, and to purchase a house for use by the farm. Pleasant Fossett, John T. Eller and Gilbert K. Perry, township trustees, are appointed to do an independent inspection and also provide a report to the commissioners.
Source:
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| Harrodsburg Drug Store Opens 1869, May |
The Dodd & Stephenson drug store opens in Harrodsburg
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 19, 1869, 3.
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| Black residents join lodge 1869, May 24 |
William R. Sheppard, Grand Dragon of the WCT organized a Lodge of Good Templars, No. 582, in Bloomington. Officers installed are other black residents: M. L. Redex, Samuel Adams, James R. Merrick, Anna Cooper, John Rocester, Phoebe Brittain, Phoebe Smith, A.J.H. Crawford, Diana Merrick, Ed Cooper, Bart Smith, Lizzie Brown, Sallie Merrick, and James Merrick.
Source: Bloomington Progress, June 16, 1869, 3.
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| Fee welcomes new business partners 1869, Jun 2 |
The store held by Wm. O. Fee announces a change in ownership with the addition of J. Frank Fee and M. P. Harbison. The firm now goes by the name of Wm O. Fee & Company. For the past 20 years, William Fee has been doing business in Bloomington."Messrs. Fee & Harbison are well known in this community, having been engaged in the Grocery and Provision business for several years, and both gentlemen have a host of warm personal and business friends, who will be pleased to trade with them again."
Source: "New Firm," Bloomington Progress, June 2, 1869.
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| New rail agents appointed 1869, Jun 10 |
Robert Jennings of New Albany, David Freeman of Ladoga, and Mr. Mahan of Bloomington are appointed by the Postmaster General as route agents on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad between Fort Wayne and Lafayette. These men will assume their new positions in a few days.
Source: Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, June 10, 1869.
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| Contest held for lawn mowers 1869, Jun 16 |
William O. Fee, William Buskirk, and Aquilla Rogers act as judges in a competition for grass mowers, held on the land of Alexander Sutherland. No 1. or first place goes to "The Hubbard" By R. W. Gray. No. 2 The Hoosier Excelsior by Allen & Co. No. 3 "The Buckeye" by James Small, well-known in Monroe County as it has been sold by Small. No. 4 The Climax (M. W. Helton) his reportedly of an unusual construction. No. 5 The Champion. (Seward & Co.) No. 6 The Seiberling Excelsior (Stuart & Co). No. The McCormick (M. W. Helton) No. 7. The McCormick (M. W. Helton).
Source: "Prize Mowing Match: Seven Machines are entered for the Contest: The Champion and Buckeye Victorious," Bloomington Progress, June 20, 1869.
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| First woman graduate from Indiana University 1869, Jul 1 |
Sarah Parke Morrison becomes the first woman to graduate from Indiana University. She receives a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Source: Indiana University Bulletin Vol. XV No. 12: Register of Graduates (Bloomington: University Office, 1917), 26.
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| New rail lines considered 1869, Jul 21 |
Directors of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Company contemplate the construction of branch road from Bloomington to the coal and iron mines just west of the city. As soon as this is done, a road is also expected to be built from the mines to Indianapolis. This line will benefit both Bloomington and Indianapolis as rolling mills, foundries, and more mines are established, saving money rather than importing from Brazil.
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 21, 1869.
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| City prepares for total eclipse 1869, Aug |
 A newspaper publishes an account for how the city prepares for the total solar eclipse on August 7th. "An inhabitant of the Salt Creek hills came to town last Saturday, and having heard so much of the Eclipse, he stopped in the Court House yard, placed his eye to the tube of the octagonal structure, which at present lies upon its side in the northwest corner, and looked long and anxiously through what the 'rock beaters' told him was a telescope, expecting momentarily to see the great obscuration. After wearying his patience, and skinning his nose against a nail, he left town, curing the Eclipse as an infernal Republican electioneering dodge."
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| Brakeman dies in accident 1869, Aug 4 |
Benjamin Puett, a brakeman on a freight train for the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, dies after falling under the train while attempting to detach several cars while in motion. The rail cars Puett was trying to detach passed over him and badly mangled him. His body is returned to his mother in Bloomington as funeral arrangements are made.
Source: Terre Haute Weekly Express, August 4, 1869.
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| Baseball match scheduled 1869, Aug 25 |
The newspaper promotes "A Match Game of Base Ball [baseball] will be played on the first afternoon of the Fair - Tuesday, August 31, 1869 - between the clubs of Bedford and Bloomington."
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 25, 1869, 2.
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| Hendrixs and Showers buy lots 1869, Sep |
G. W. Bryan sells the undivided half of Bloomington in-lots 163 and 164 for $4,500.00. The new owners are: Mary E. Hendrix and E. Showers.
Source: "Transfers of Real Estate," Bloomington Progress, September 8, 1869, 3. map
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| Hogs in demand 1869, Nov |
Alex Sutherland, who runs a flat boat, offers nine cents gross for hogs. It is reported that John Blakely now has 800 head of hogs (250lbs each) and waits for higher pork prices.
Source: Bloomington Progress, November 24, 1869.
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| Barber advertises 1869, Nov |
James Merrick, a black barber, takes out an ad to promote that he "still carries on the business of a Barber and Hair Dresser, at his well-known stand, on South College Avenue. Shampooing, Hair Cutting, and Dyeing, done in the highest style of The Tonsorial Art. My customers always find a competent workman in the Shop, ready to attend to all calls."
Source: "Barber Shop," Bloomington Progress, November 17, 1869, 4.
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| Stipp buys land 1870 |
John Stipp buys at least three parcels: 354 acres in Perry Township from John Blakely for $17,000, some land from
Eleanor Kutch in both Clear Creek and Indiana Creek Townships for $400, and 195 acres in Clear Creek and Indian Creek from Isham Eddington for $400.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 4, 1870, 3.
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| R. A. Fulk elected sheriff 1870 |
Richard A. Fulk, originally from North Carolina, is elected sheriff.
Source: "Death Closes A Useful Life," Evening World, October 29, 1903, 1.
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| Showers Furniture Shop runs on eastside 1870 |
Two brothers -- W. N. Showers and J. D. Showers -- are in charge of the running of a furniture business on the east part of town.
Source: Hurley Goodall, Underground Railroad: The Invisible Road to Freedom Through Indiana (2000), 160.
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| Ellettsville Church of Christ organizes 1870 |
The Ellettsville Church of Christ is built around 1870 on Temperance Street.
Source: "Ellettsville Church of Christ Traces Long History Back to Shortly after Civil War," Bloomington Star Courier, January 23, 1953, 7B.
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| Private bank established 1870, Jan |
Frank Worley, of Ellettsville, starts a private bank the first bank in Ellettsville.
Source: "Peoples State Bank Grows in Size and Service," Ellettsville Journal, August 18, 1971.
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| Madison McCoy arrives 1870 |
Civil War Veteran Madison McCoy, a black transfer wagon man, arrives in Bloomington.
Source: Star-Democrat, February 11, 1910, 5.
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| County quarries growing 1870 |
Number of quarries is now at 16.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Auction date for Woolen Factory posted 1870, Feb 9 |
The date for an auction (March 3, 1870) is printed in the newspaper, describing the Harrodsburg property as one of the best. Questions about the sale should go to Peter Carmichael of Harrdosburg.
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 9, 1870.
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| Galyan #4 School land purchased 1870, Apr 23 |
Benton township trustees purchase land from Jacob Patton in Section 29 for a new school.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 2 (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1872), 135.
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| Strain Ridge School land purchased 1870, Apr 30 |
David & Mary Strain sell land to Clear Creek trustees in Section 21 for school purposes.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 5 (1877), 126.
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| Gordon known as underground railroad conductor 1870, May |
A local newspaper reports "Samuel Gordon, who has been a resident of this county for 37 years, is a candidate for Commissioner in the 3d District. Mr. Gordon served 'his time' as a conductor on the underground railroad, is a substantial farmer and would make a safe officer."
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 4, 1870.
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| Suffragettes meet 1870, May 12 |
Mrs. Duncan lectures about women's suffrage in front of a large gathering in the College Chapel. Other business at the meeting held was the election of officers.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 18, 1870, 3.
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| Susan B. Anthony visits Bloomington 1870, Jun |
 Anthony lectures Friday night creating "something of a sensation by her forcible way of presenting her cause," according to IU Professor Theophilus Wylie.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing on Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007, 4. more...
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| County puts jail up for auction 1870, Aug |
The Board of Commissioners grants authority to county auditor Henry F. Perry to post a public notice in the newspaper to sell the old jail to the highest bidder at a public auction, scheduled for September 7, 1870.
Source: "Sale of Old Jail Lot," Bloomington Progress, September 7, 1870, 1.
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| Kerr supports education for African Americans 1870, Aug 15 |
 Alexander Kerr writes his will, giving instructions for his estate to pass funds to the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Foreign Missions, the Northwood College for the Education of Colored Youth, and the Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church. Executives of the will are John Smith and Thomas Curry. In 1870 Census he lives in Salt Creek. [Image source 1856 Plat Map, Salt Creek, Sec.6]
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| Bethel AME Church organized 1870, Sep 27 |
 Bethel A.M.E.(African Methodist Episcopal) Church purchases a church building on West 6th Street between Morton and College streets. The church had been occupied by a United Presbyterian congregation. [Image from 1883 Sanborn map.]
Source: "Bethel AME in 1870," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968. map
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| Mob attacks farmer 1870, Oct 25 |
A committee of vagilities drags Richard Bartlett from bed to beat him. Right after the attack, another daughter pursues the fleeing mob to discover or confirm identities. Other neighbors and community members, outraged, vow to support the Bartletts. Early reports said that Bartlett's daughter was used by a man named Hays and that Bartlett had sued Hays for bastardy.
Source: "Lynching in Indiana. A Brave Defense Against a Mob of Regulators," New York Herald, November 8, 1870.
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| Blakely sells hogs at loss 1870 |
Prices for fat hogs are at 6 1/2 cents, gross. Those farmers who invested in fat hogs at 9 and 1/2 cents, the newspaper states, will have to deal with "Shrinkage." It is reported that John Blakely "has over 1200 heads of hogs, for some of which he paid 9 1/2 cents." In 1856 the county plat map shows his farm in Perry Township is along the road to Fairfax.
Source: Bloomington Progress, November 9, 1870, 3. map
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| Sarah Morrison turns down job 1870, Dec 2 |
 Sarah P. Morrison sits down in Indianapolis to write a letter to the Bloomington Progress editor to express her appreciation for the cause at Indiana University to endow a female professorship for her. "It is a compensation for long neglect, but the wisdom I think may be questioned, and am sure the State University had best be kept untrammeled by arbitrary distinctions."
Source: "Letter from Miss Morrison," Bloomington Progress, December 7, 1870, 2. more...
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| New rail receiver named 1870, Dec 15 |
General George H. Chapman is appointed receiver for the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Company.
Source: Cambridge City Tribune, December 15, 1870.
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| Limestone Proves Resilient 1871 |
Limestone buildings show limited damage after the Great Chicago fire, increasing national demand for Indiana Limestone.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Seventh-Day Adventists meet in Smithville 1871 |
A small group of Adventist believers settle in Smithville.
Source: "Seventh Day Adventist Message Came to Indiana in 1849," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Colored School profiled 1871, Mar |
Bloomington Graded Schools superintendent G. W. Lee submits his report for schools, including the Colored School, which has the following information: Total enrollment (69), Average No. belonging (48), and average daily attendance (41), Percentage off (85.4), Cases of tardiness (23) and Number of visitors (35).
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 15, 1871, 3.
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| Mrs. Cathcart opens hat shop 1871, Apr |
Mrs. M. E. Cathcart opens a millinery store. The location is one door west of the "Bloomington Progress" newspaper office.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 26, 1871, 3.
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| Letter to the Editor promotes Harrodsburg 1871, Apr 24 |
A proud writer promotes that Harrodsburg has 3 dry good stores, 2 harness shops, and a blacksmith with the Carmichael & Urmey pork house, "where they slaughtered 2,500 hogs last season." The town also has the Andy Woolery flouring mill and a Woolen Factory, under the supervision of Carmichael & Son. 3 Churches (Methodist, Presbyterian & Campbellites) plus a cabinet shop and place that sells whiskey.
Source: "Letter from Harrodsburg," Bloomington Progress, May 3, 1871.
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| Merrick barbershop located on S. College 1871, Apr 26 |
Levi Tannenbaum and Isaac Kahn take out an advertisement to sell cheap business property on South College. It has a room for business and a place for dwelling. The property is now occupied by black barber James Merrick, who keeps a Confectionery and Barber Shop there. The ad is still running in May.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 3, 1871, 2.
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| Black barber closes shop 1871, May |
The newspaper provides an update on a local barber: "Prof. James Merrick (colored), for the past seven years identified the "lather and shave" interests of Bloomington, removed to Delphi, one day last week, where he will offer his professional services to the people of that brisk little city. Professor Merrick has not been a financial success recently -- and he dates his misfortune from the hour when he was first tempted to accompany our gallant Democratic Representative, P.L.D. Mitchell, on an excursion to Bean Blossom Creek, in search of bass and other luxuries. It is the old story of Poor Dog Tray."
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 17, 1871, 3.
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| Temperance group adds pressure 1871, Jun 7 |
Bloomington residents come to the Court House trying to pressure a decision against liquor licensees for these applicants as they appear before the Board of County Commissioner: Peter Wehner, James R. Sluss, August Kreuger and Oscar Souder. Wehner is granted a liquor license. The other applicants must go before the the Common Please. "The temperance men appealed to Circuit Court in the Wehner case. John Stockwell is in Spencer, 'Dispensing spiritous and vinous hardware.'"
Source: Bloomington Progress, June 14, 1871, 3.
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| Culvert collapses 1871, Jun 23 |
A culvert on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad is badly damaged after heavy rains throughout Indiana, making it unsafe for trains to pass over. A northern bound express train is unaware of the danger and passed over the culvert at full speed around 3 a.m. The engine and first baggage car fall into the water, however, the passenger cars fortunately became uncoupled, sticking on the embankment. Fireman Ed Whitcomb is unable to escape the engine car before it goes down and dies instantly. The engineer and baggageman are also badly injured. Several passengers in the front cars sustain mild injuries, however, due to the uncoupling, a large loss of life is avoided. Work begins on rebuilding the culvert this afternoon, set to be finished tomorrow. Until then transfers are planned to avoid this section.
Source: "Saved From Death," Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, June 24, 1871.
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| Librarian pushes summer reading 1871, Aug |
Albert Bryan, librarian at the city library, tells the newspaper that he "will be glad to wait on persons desiring books" especially since the younger ones have time on their hands.
Source: "Monroe County Library," Bloomington Progress, August 8, 1871.
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| First National Bank organized 1871, Sep |
First National Bank of Bloomington is organized. President Buskirk and Cashier Smith Hunter are elected.
Source: Bloomington Progress, September 20, 1871, 3.
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| First National Bank opens 1871, Sep 14 |
 The First National Bank opens with $100,000 in assets.
Source: Linda Williamson, "Bloomington in Good Company," The Herald Times, January 1, 2005, Supplement, 5. more...
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| Printer caught red-handed 1871, Nov |
A thief and incendiary named C. N. Campbell is arrested in Bloomington. It is revealed that he has been engaged in no less than 25 burglaries in town. It is also ascertained that he set fired several business houses and barns.
Source: Bloomington Tribune, November 23, 1871, 2.
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| Stone Sent for Indianapolis Courthouse 1872 |
Matthews and Perry Brothers quarries furnish stone for the courthouse in Indianapolis.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| "Democrat" destroyed by fire 1872 |
"Democrat", a newspaper introduced by Thomas C. Purcell in 1868, is destroyed by fire.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| Traveling Crane comes to Stone District 1872 |
First traveling crane - a steam powered one - used to move stone around in the mill operations is introduced by Perry Brothers of Ellettsville.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Mt. Ebal Church built 1872 |
Under the supervision of Dan Chambers as head carpenter, the construction of Mount Ebal Church gets under way in Clear Creek Township. Dedicated in 1873, it remains part of the Methodist Southern Conference until 1978.
Source: Diana M. Hawes, Monroe County, interim report (Indianapolis, Indiana: Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, 1989), 59. map
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| Future Ellettsville High School Built 1872 |
A grade school is built in Ellettsville. It cost about $7,000. Later, from 1884 to 1912 it will serve as the first Ellettsville High School.
Source: "The First Ellettsville High School," Ellettsville Journal, September 16, 1987.
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| Topolgus Building is built 1872 |
 The house and restaurant known in 2017 as the Topolgus Building or Topo's 403 is constructed. It is believed to be on property owned by James Whitcomb, state senator and governor (1841), IU's first graduate Lewis Bollman, and Redick McKee Wylie. Also known to live there was James Dodds, older brother to Bloomington's second mayor, Clelland Dodds. In 1947 Dr. Topolgus buys the structure. It is located at 403 N. Walnut Street.
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| Second Baptist Church of Bloomington's formation 1872, Mar 2 |
A small band of settlers, having unified by meeting in each others' homes for worship, begin to refer to themselves as the Second Baptist Church of Bloomington.
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985), 31.
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| Second Baptist Church begins 1872, Mar 23 |
A council of ministers convenes at the Baptist Church of Bloomington to form the Second Baptist Church. Services take place in homes of members.
Source: G. W. Gilliam, "Second Baptist Church Began in March, 1872," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968, V, 11.
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| Pythian first found in 1872 1872, May 17 |
Indiana Grand Chancellor, James A. Hughes installs a Knights of Pythian Lodge in Bloomington on the afternoon of May 17, 1872.
Source: "Indiana Grand Chancellor Installed Knights Of Pythias Lodge Here In 1872," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1951, 8.
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| Cathcart hat shop moves 1872, May 22 |
Mrs. Mary E. Cathcart takes out an advertisement in the newspaper to promote that she's moved her Millinery Goods shop, with the "Tastiest Stock in Town" and "Cheapest Straw Goods and Hair Work. " The new location will be now on the West Side of the Square. Upstairs, over Luzadder's.
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 28, 1872, 2.
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| Rock Castle Town Established 1872, Jul 20 |
Henry and Gilbert Perry, Fred Mathews, W.H. Wicks, and others establish the town of Rock Castle in Section 29 of Bloomington township. Rock Castle is situated near quarries in the area.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 436.
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| Downtown fire 1872, Aug 17 |
Fire destroys fourteen businesses in 3:00 a.m. fire at 5th and Railroad Street.
Source: "Great Fire! Entire Square of Buildings Destroyed!" Bloomington Progress (Bloomington, IN), Aug 21, 1872.
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| City unsatisfied with mail service 1872, Oct 18 |
Bloomington, despite being situated on a rail line, experiences invariable mail service. Currently only one rail line passes through the city, receiving Cincinnati mail at Mitchell on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The railway is paid by the department to deliver mail daily yet, as of late, Bloomington has 24-48 delays in mail as often as four times a week. It is speculated that the station agent at Mitchell is to blame, often setting aside mail if the train arrives late and forgetting about it. The city hopes that mail service will improve when the coal road from Terre Haute to Cincinnati is completed, the city's second direct rail line.
Source: "Mail Delivery in Monroe County Is Detestable," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, October 21, 1872.
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| Accident at Showers Factory 1872, Nov 20 |
Robert Davis, a young employee of Showers Brothers, catches his hand in a machine while working a board into a circular saw. He is able to pull back his arm before the saw runs up to his shoulder.
Source: Bloomington Courier, November 20, 1872.
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| Decree of sale ordered 1872, Nov 28 |
A decree of sale is ordered in the case of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad with J.D. Howland appointed as the new commissioner. The road has been in the hands of a receiver for the last two years.
Source: Cambridge City Tribune, November 28, 1872.
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| Baltimore bishop preaches here 1872, Dec |
 Bishop Wayman, of the Baltimore A.M.E. Church or African Methodist Episcopal Church, plans to preach at the Bloomington AME Church on Church of this place on Thursday night, Dec 12, 1872.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 4, 1872, 3. more...
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| Nichols estimates cost of bridge 1873 |
Estimates for the construction of a bridge by Hiram Nichols for the cost of $1, 278 dollars.
Source: Nichols, Hiram. Bridge Estimate. Lilly Library.
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| Burgoon School established 1873 |
The Burgoon School is built after D.J. and Sarah Burhaus give a half-acre for the school's site.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 230.
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| McCalla assists in school organization 1873 |
Margaret McCalla leaves her position as principal of the Ninth Street School in Evansville to return to Bloomington and assist in the organization of the new city high school.
Source: Alpha Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, Margaret Hemphill McCalla: 1836-1912 (1942), 5-6.
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| S. W. Collins comes to Bloomington 1873 |
 Samuel W. Collins, of Greene County, Ohio, arrives in Bloomington and begins to establish a bakery and restaurant. After five years he entered into a grocery business with partner James Karsell.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 648. more...
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| National House burns 1873, Feb 25 |
The National house and livery stable burns with claimed losses of $20,000.
Source: "Condensed Dispatches," Little Rock Daily Republican, February 27, 1873, 1.
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| Livery burns 1873, Feb 25 |
The Livery Stable belonging to James W. Cookerly is discovered to be on fire and "wrapped in flames. The fire reached the cornice of the National Hotel, and soon the eastern portion of that building was burning. The wind blew strongly from the southeast for a while, and the Walnut St. Presbyterians Church and the entire 1/2 square was for a time threatened with destruction. Fortunately, the wind suddenly ceased blowing, and the fire was confined to the Hotel building, which was entirely gutted, leaving the walls standing alone....The long frame structure west of the hotel, erected last summer by Eli Farmer, was torn down to prevent the fire from communicating to the brick store room occupied by S. K. Rhorer....There were 9 horses burned to death."
Source: "The National Hotel Burned. Jas. Cookerley's Livery Stable, with Horses, Vehicles, and Harness Burned.," Bloomington Progress, March 5, 1873, 3.
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| Hotel stables burn 1873, Feb 27 |
The livery stables for the National House burns, destroying nine horses. The financial loss is estimated at $16,000.
Source: The Memphis Daily, February 28, 1873. map
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| Shoecraft raises funds for church 1873, Mar |
The Trustees of the African M. E. Church or AME Church, together with Reverend Mr. Davis, appoint Mr. Silas Shoecraft, of Greencastle, to assist in collecting funds and pledges made to pay off the church building debt. "The amount of the debt still remaining unpaid is about $1300. Mr. Shoecraft is a personal friend of Mr. Davis, in whom he has entire confidence, and takes pleasure in recommending him to those charitably disposed."
Source: "African M. E. Church," Bloomington Progress, March 5, 1873, 3. map
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| Colored School holds exhibition 1873, Mar 13 |
The pupils of the Colored School of Bloomington are tasked with giving an exhibition on the night of the 29th of March. It is said they have made rapid progress in their studies under the tuition of Mr. Hazen, their teacher.
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 13, 1873, 3.
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| Remains of hotel sold 1873, Apr 7 |
E. T. Taylor sells "the ground upon which the National Hotel stood, with the brick in the walls of the burned building, to P. C. Witherby and Drury Hodges, for $1,600. Cheap enough."
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 16, 1873, 3. map
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| Hotel owner dies 1873, Apr 18 |
E.L. Taylor shoots himself. The owner of the National Hotel, he was reportedly depressed, owing to charges that he set the hotel on fire.
Source: "Suicide of Hotel Proprietor," Evening News, April 19, 1873.
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| Woolen Mill under new ownership 1873, May |
Franke & Sparrow take out a display advertisement in the newspaper to promote their purchasing of the Harrodsburg Woolen Mills, formally owned by Peter Carmichael & Son. The new owners have improved the machinery and offer roll carding, spinning, etc. and will sell jeans, flannels, blankets, and stocking year.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 7, 1873.
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| Lane places large Showers Brothers furniture order 1873, May 28 |
A Mr. Lane, owner of West Baden Springs, purchases over $500 in Showers Brothers furniture after visiting factories in Connersville and Indianapolis.
Source: Bloomington Courier
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| Blackwell Family donate land for school 1873, Jul 15 |
Joshua and Samantha Blackwell give a parcel of land in Polk township Section 27 for school purposes.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 4 (1874), 427.
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| Central School opens 1873, Sep |
 Central School opens to white children, leaving Centre School to African-American students.
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| Williams appointed superintendent of poor farm 1873, Oct |
William H. Williams is appointed superintendent of the poor farm October 1. For one year of service, Williams is permitted use of the land and $25.
Source: Commissioners Book H: Monroe County, Indiana, 173.
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| Wright supports Presbyterian missions 1873, Oct 16 |
Edward Wright produces his will, with instructions for his wife and heirs. He also orders that some of the property be sold to benefit the Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church of the United States and its board of Foreign Missions. Also to the church trustees for the support of disabled ministers and families.
Source: Ruth M. Slevin, Monroe County, Indiana Will Records, 1818-1904: Books 1 through 5., 237. more...
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| Nellie Showers Teter is Born 1873, Nov 11 |
The first woman elected to the Indiana University Board of Trustees, Teter is born in Bloomington. She will attend the preparatory program at IU and graduate in 1893. She will serve on the IU Board of Trustees from 1924-1945. She is especially interested in building dorms for women. Teter Quadrangle is named for her.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing On Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007.
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| First woman superintendent elected 1874 |
 Miss Margaret McCalla is elected to succeed superintendent James Wilson. She becomes superintendent of Bloomington public schools, making her the first woman superintendent in the state of Indiana.
Source: Alpha Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, Margaret Hemphill McCalla: 1836-1912 (1942), 9. more...
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| Center School Becomes "Colored School" 1874 |
 An 1869 state law mandates separate schools for Negro children in towns where the population is large enough. By 1874 the local school system establishes the Centre or Center School, at 6th & Washington Streets, as the "Colored School" for African American elementary school students.
(Image provided by the 1898 Sanborn Map.)
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985), 23. map
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| Duncan joins Buskirk 1874 |
 Henry Clay Duncan joins the law practice of John W. Buskirk.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 497. more...
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| An old voter profiled 1874, Jun |
A newspaper article declares William Ross to likely be the oldest living person and has voted many times, always as a Democrat. Born at the Guilford County, North Carolina Courthouse, he later moves to Monroe County, where he dies at the age of 116 the following year. He is buried in Mount Salem Cemetery in Monroe County.
Source: "A Very Old Voter Indeed," Trenton State Gazette, June 11, 1874.
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| Science Hall built and dedicated 1874, Jul 8 |
Source: Theophilus Wylie Diaries 1832-1892 (transcribed by Eliz. Greene), 358.
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| WCTU established 1874, Sep |
The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) is organized with 150 members. Erecting a drinking fountain on the courthouse square, they say it is to provide free water so that men will not need to go to saloons. The group also tries to stop Sunday frivolity, such as local band concerts and baseball games.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing On Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007, 18.
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| WCTU formed 1874, Sep 25 |
The Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union is organized on September 25, 1874 with Annie Wittenmyer as president. Their sole purpose is to prohibit the use alcoholic beverages and spread Christian values.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed In 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Bloomington WCTU founded 1874, Sep 25 |
The Bloomington's Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was organized September 25, 1874 with 150 members. The national motto of the WCTU is "For God and Home and every land." The Indiana state motto is "The Women of the Nation versus the twelve o'clock noon, so that there may be prayer for work, around the world."
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| School established at Allen's Creek 1875 |
On land donated by Robert Cazee, the Allen's Creek school is established.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 224.
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| Channeling machine is introduced 1875 |
First steam driven channeling machine (used to drive chisels and separate blocks of rock) introduced into the area by John Matthews.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Allen's Creek school land donated 1875 |
Robert Cazee donates a half-acre of land for school purposes to Elijah Todd, a Polk Township trustee.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 224.
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| Mr. Chambers builds house 1875 |
 Alec Chambers builds his home on Gore Road in Harrodsburg. A descendant of the first settlers of the town, Mr. Chambers selected a Gothic Revival brick style farmhouse. [Photo by Monroe County GIS]
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989), 60. map
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| Mendelssohn Society Forms 1875 |
 The Mendelssohn Society rents the 2nd floor space in a building on the Southeast quadrant of the south side of the square. The venue is used as a entertainment source usually including classical music.
Source: Penelope Mathiesen, "Mendelssohn Hall: An Early Bloomington Performing Venue," The Monroe County Historian, February 1, 2014, 9. map
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| Central High School completed 1875 |
 Central High School is completed on College Avenue just south of Third Street near the Methodist Church.
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| Moss become IU president 1875, Jun |
Source: Theophilus Wylie Diaries 1832-1892 (transcribed by Eliz. Greene), 302. more...
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| Allen Creek School land purchased 1875, Jun 25 |
Roger and Mary Cazee sell land for educational purposes in Section 19 of Polk township.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 6 (1875), 433.
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| "Democrat" is sold 1875, Aug |
The "Democrat" newspaper sold to O. G. Hunt and J.V. Cook; name is changes to "The Times" and become a Republican paper.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| Father Mathew Temperance Society organized 1875, Oct |
Father Mathew Temperance Society is organized at St. Charles Catholic Church.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Knights of Columbus organized 1875, Oct 20 |
The Knights of Columbus is organized at St. Charles Catholic Church.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| The "Courier" is created 1875, Oct 28 |
 The newspaper "Courier" is setup as a Democratic party supporter.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 313. more...
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| Sutherland dies 1875, Nov 24 |
Alexander Sutherland dies. A Civil War veteran and tradesman, he successfully shipped hogs, produce, corn, wheat, and other goods on his flat boat to New Orleans. Sutherland, born in Virginia, came to Indiana in 1828. He eventually settled in Harrodsburg in 1846. After the war he bought the National Hotel.
Source: Bloomington Courier, December 2, 1875, 2.
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| Thief takes heat from arsonist buddy 1876, Jan |
Frank Botts is arrested for larceny after being suspected of burning down Mr.James H. Schell's store. He possesed over $100 worth of goods. Mr. Botts then files an affidavit describing how it was Mr. Schell who commited the crime of arson. Charges are placed and bail is established.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 1, 1876, 3.
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| Limestone declared Superior for Building 1876 |
Pronouncement by Inspector T.H. Oakshott from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Buildings of the United States that Indiana Limestone is superior to any other in the county for building purposes.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Stone Provided for Illinois Courthouse 1876 |
Nathan Hall furnishes eighty carloads of stone for a new courthouse in Rockford, Illinois by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Illinois State Capitol Built 1876 |
Illinois State Capitol built in Springfield, Illinois by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| First City of Bloomington marshal 1876 |
Bloomington becomes a city and the board of trustees is replaced by the city council. City council elects James Slocumb as the first marshal of the City of Bloomington.
Source:
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| Thief testifies against "arsonist" 1876, Jan 13 |
Frank Botts, whom was previously indicted for larceny, gives an affidavit in order to convict James H. Schell for committing arson on his own department store.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 13, 1876, 3.
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| Mershon killed 1876, Feb |
After being tried and convicted of the murder of John Moore in 1871 and being released from the penitentiary due to a technical error in his prosecution, C. A. Mershon [Cornelius Mershon] is killed in Bloomington. A mob of "disguised men entered the jail, overpowered the Sheriff and put six bullets in the body of the prisoner, killing him instantly. This last murder is just as great a crime as the first, but in it, and in the frequency of such lawless acts, our law maker and those chosen to execute the laws should draw a lesson."
Source: Saturday Evening Mail, February 12, 1876.
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| Mob attacks prisoner 1876, Feb |
A large mob shoots and kills Mershon at the jail. They "first intended to hang, as they were supplied with a rope with a hangman's noose at one end. They left a letter with the sheriff, saying that some judges might be bribed but that Judge Lynch, who was now on the bench, could not be, that he meant business; that the Mershons must leave, giving them thirty days in which to depart, intimating that certain parties had defeated justice by trickery and manufactured evidence, and saying that all the thieves and swindlers would be attended to soon in this county; that the Mershon Family had cost this county $30,000 and that they should not cost it $1,000 more." The letter, noted with several spelling errors, is signed, "Vigilance."
Source: Indiana State Sentinel, February 16, 1876, 6. map
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| YMCA officers elected 1876, Mar 16 |
A Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is organized at the residence of Mrs.Wilson. 28 members
are enrolled. The following are the officers: President-D. E. Hunter, Vice President-Walter Woodburn, Secretary - C. P. Purdue,Treasurer-M. P. Harbison.
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 23, 1876, 3.
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| Damages case dismissed 1876, Mar 30 |
The case of Kerr v. Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, a suit for damages for the loss of a limb after a rail accident, is been dismissed by the Lawrence County Circuit Court on account of an error in the plaintiff's complaint. The case will likely be brought up again in the Monroe County Circuit Court at the next term.
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 30, 1876.
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| Bloomington population over 2,400 1876, Jul |
The number of inhabitants in Bloomington is 2,404.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470.
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| Bloomington narrowly incorporated as a city 1876, Jul |
The citizens of Bloomington vote 184 for to 169 against to incorporate the town as a city.
Source: Charles Blanchard, The Heritage Collection History and Biography: Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana (F.A. Battey & Co. Publishers, 1884), 467.
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| Matthews purchases land 1876, Jul 17 |
 John Matthews purchases land in Ellettsville with plans to build a home. The Matthews Mansion, which is designed in Beaux Arts style, is completed around 1879-1880.
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| May family sells land for school 1876, Aug 19 |
William and Susan May of Indian Creek township sell land in section 13 for education and a school building.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 8 (1879), 187.
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| Mershon sues sheriff 1876, Dec |
Mrs. Cynthia Mershon of Louisville, Ky, sues the Monroe County sheriff for false imprisonment. Her petition: "she was arrested by said defendants without cause or authority, and thrown into jail at Bloomington; that the cell which she was forced to occupy was the same in which her son had been murdered by a mob, and that his blood yet remained upon its floor and walls. Afterward, as she charged, without having a trial for any alleged offense, she was taken by the parties against whom the suit is brought to a railroad train and forced, under the threats of assassination, to leave the town of Bloomington. For these causes she demands damages in the sum of $20,000."
Source: Indianapolis News, December 14, 1876, 2.
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| Engineer loses position 1876, Dec 7 |
It is reported that Engineer Joseph Hook has lost his position with the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad on account of pending murder charges against him.
Source: Bloomington Courier, December 7, 1876.
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| Brakeman severely injured 1876, Dec 29 |
Brakeman John Allen of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad is been severely injured after attempting to couple cars in the freight depot at Bloomington. This happened as Allen was on the narrow track between platforms when some cars backed into the depot, wedging him between the platform and the cars. Others rushed to his assistance but it was found that his left hip bone was completely shattered. He also sustained life threatening internal injuries. Dr. Axtell has reported that Allen is doing poorly and his injuries may prove fatal.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 4, 1877.
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| Major contracts awarded 1877 |
Competition opens for stone contracts for the buildings of Chicago City Hall and the Indiana Statehouse, which results in major use of Indiana limestone for their construction. This year also marks the first year which production statistics are available, with 339,153 cu ft produced in the Indiana Stone District.
Source: Sherman N Shewmaker, Quarry Quest: A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties (1991), 37.
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| William Kain on poor farm 1877 |
John Gilmore, Trustee of Salt Creek Township, certifies that William Kain, a poor farm resident, was kept by Andrew Clark for four days while he was sick, and that "Kain is a nuisance in any person’s house, sick or well."
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Frank Botts guilty, Mr. Schell innocent 1877, Jan |
Mr.James H. Schell, has been pardoned for arson and a clarification is made that it is generally believed in the community that the whole affair is a set up job in order to ruin Mr. Schell. this was all orchestrated by Frank Botts in order to mitigate his own terrible crimes, which was promised to him if he cooperated.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 1, 1877, 3.
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| Production Statistics Become Available 1877 |
First year for which production statistics are available: 339,153 cu ft. produced in Indiana Stone District.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Garrison Chapel is organized 1877 |
A group meets for the first time at a place called "Rice School" to worship forming the Garrison Chapel United Methodist Church.
Source: Ada Wilson, "Church History," Garrison Chapel: A Church History, January 1, 1982, 1.
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| William Kain is placed into care 1877 |
William Kain is placed in the care of Andrew Clark for four days while ill.
Source: Pam Service, ""Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm"," Herald Telephone, March 3, 1990.
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| Word 'Telephone' promotes newspaper 1877 |
Walter Bradfute and Frank Arnett begin publication of a "note-paper size town paper" or newspaper for Bloomington by then name of "The Bloomington Telephone," inspired by the invention of a "speaking telephone."
Source: "Bloomington Telephone System First Proposed in Spring of 1882," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Schell petitions for pardon 1877, Jan 4 |
James H. Schell, a man who was charged with arson after being testified against by Frank Botts, a convicted thief. Mr. Schell is now petitioning to be pardoned and has gotten several signatures from several good citizens.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 4, 1877, 3.
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| "Arsonist" pardoned 1877, Jun |
James H. Schell is pardoned by the Governor for his arson conviction on the account of his suffering from inflammatory rheumatism in his right leg.
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 7, 1877, 3.
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| Salt Creek Township buys land for Lampkins School 1877, Jun 19 |
Richard and Susan Ellis sell land in Section 5 for school purposes.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 8 (1879), 103.
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| Headley School land purchased 1877, Jul 2 |
Francis and Hannah McKinley of Section 27 in Bloomington township sell land for a future school.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 8 (1879), 107.
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| Burkhardt succeeds Kessing 1877, Jul 29 |
Reverand Leopold M. Burkhart succeeds Reverend Father Kessing as resident Catholic priest in Bloomington.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Rev. Burkhardt succeeds Kessing 1877, Jul 29 |
Reverand Leopold M. Burkhardt succeeds Reverand Henry H. Kessing as resident priest at St. Charles Catholic Church.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934), 25.
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| Roddy supports Presbyterian missions 1877, Aug 3 |
William W. Roddy writes his will and bequests to the Board of Home Missions of the United Presbyterian Church and the American Bible Society.
Source: Ruth M. Slevin, Monroe County, Indiana Will Records, 1818-1904: Books 1 through 5., 172. more...
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| W.F. Teister becomes teacher 1877, Aug 30 |
W.F. Teister works as a teacher at the Colored School.
Source: Bloomington Courier, August 30, 1877, 2.
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| Teacher becomes first black attorney in state 1878 |
William F. Teister (1837-1915) becomes the first African American man to be admitted to the bar in the state while he is living and teaching in Monroe County. A prominent teacher and Freemason, he was born in Butler County, NC and made his way to Connersville, Indiana via Ohio in order to teach. After a few other assignments, he came to Bloomington in 1875 and taught at the Colored School with is wife, the former Margaret Bass.
Source: "William F. Teister, 78 Years Old, Died At His Home on West Spring Street Was First Colored Man Admitted to Bar in the State--," Indianapolis Recorder, October 9, 1915.
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| Wicks store opens 1878 |
 Wicks store on the north side of the square opens to sell dry goods.
Source: "Heart Trouble Causes End," Daily Telephone, March 22, 1926. more...
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| W.F. Teister admitted to bar 1878, May 25 |
W.F. Teister, teacher at Colored School, is admitted to the Bar of Monroe Circuit Court.
Source: Bloomington Courier, May 25, 1878, 3.
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| New Catholic church built 1878, Jun 16 |
 The cornerstone for the new St. Charles Catholic Church is laid by Reverend Augustine Bessonies.
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| Tornado strikes southern Indiana 1878, Aug 2 |
A newspaper in West Virginia prints a story out of Louisville reporting a violent rain storm that struck southern Indiana on the afternoon of August 2. "A gentleman who was at Bloomington, Indiana informs us that a very large quantity of her fine timber was blown down. Fences were prostrated, barns leveled, or uprooted, and many buildings damaged. The young corn was torn up, twisted off, or laid flat on the ground, many hundreds of acres being destroyed."
Source: Wheeling Daily Register, August 3, 1878.
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| City hosts rail convention 1878, Aug 15 |
A narrow gauge railroad convention is held at the courthouse in Bloomington this evening to plan the building of an east and west line. Delegates present are from Green, Brown, Bartholomew, and other surrounding counties.
Source: "Narrow Gauge Meeting Held in Bloomington, In.," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, August 16, 1878.
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| St. Charles Church dedicated 1878, Sep 12 |
 New St. Charles Catholic church building is dedicated.
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| Ellettsville "Old Settlers" meet 1878, Sep 26 |
About 300 people meet to celebrate James (Uncle Jimmy) Parks who is 97 years old. It is also the first meeting of the "Old Settlers," a club of some of the original settlers of the town of Ellettsville and their descendants and friends. The meeting takes place at Worley's Grove.
Source: "Ellettsville Old settlers," Hearld-Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| First Mass celebrated in church 1878, Dec |
The first Mass is celebrated in new St. Charles Catholic Church by Reverend Father Burkhardt. St. Charles Borromeo is named the patron saint.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| 1 Dollar a Day Wages 1879 |
Stone cutters' wages are $1.00 per day.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| Company forecloses 1879 |
The White River Stone and Lime Company suffers foreclosure.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Cap Johnson arrives in Bloomington 1879 |
 Anderson "Cap" Johnson, a black man born in Shelby County, Kentucky in 1856, moves to Bloomington and remains the rest of his life, providing political leadership. An influential worker with Showers Brothers for years, he was known as "generous, industrious, law-abiding, a true Christian [who] loved his friends."
Source: ""Cap" Anderson Johnson," Shop Notes, June 18, 1921, 3. more...
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| Attorney found after being attacked 1879, Jan 1 |
 After celebrating on New Year's Eve, Bloomington Lawyer James H. Rogers is found in his room unconscious with his hand and face terrible mangled. The newspaper reports that recovery is unlikely.
Source: "State News," Indianapolis News, January 2, 1879, 1. more...
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| Willis Tyler is born 1879 |
 Black attorney and competitive oratorical debater Willis O. Tyler is born in Bloomington. After his parents - Isaac Tyler and Mary McCaw - die when he is young, he is raised by his grandmother and former Underground Railroad conductor, Hannah McCaw. He later attends Indiana University. [Image source IU Arbutus Yearbook, 1902.]
Source: "Oratorical Contest: Mr. Willis O. Tyler Represented The Indiana University," Indianapolis Recorder, February 9, 1901. more...
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| First Methodist Church demolished 1879 |
The growing congregation necessitates the construction of a larger house of worship, which begins under Pastor John W. Webb.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Herald Telephone, May 17, 1947.
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| Street lamps erected in Bloomington 1879, Jan |
Street lamps are erected on the Bloomington town square and other main roads.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 468.
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| Attorney dies from injuries 1879, Jan 7 |
Deputy Prosecutor and attorney James H. Rogers dies from injuries by mutilation. The coroner plans to hold a post mortem and murder is suspected.
Source: Indianapolis News, January 8, 1878, 1.
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| Editor charged with murdering Rogers 1879, Jan 10 |
 It is reported out of a Cincinnati news bureau that the coroner's inquest over the body of Deputy Prosecutor James H. Rogers has returned a verdict that he was murdered. Henry Feltus, owner of the newspaper "Bloomington Courier" and Julian Wentworth, an employee, are charged as the parties were all drunk at the time the deed was committed.
Indianapolis News,Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 January 1879
Cincinnati - The coroner's inquest over the body of James H. Rogers of Bloomington, IN, who died from wounds received on NY evening, returned a verdict that he was murdered by Henry Felters, proprietor of the Bloomington Courier and Julian Wentworth, an employee. The parties were all drunk at the time the deed was committed.
Source: "An Editor Indicted for Murder," Indianapolis News, January 10, 1879. more...
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| Verdict challenged in murder case 1879, Feb 4 |
After newspaper editor Feltus and Wentworth are found guilty of second degree murder of Deputy Prosecutor James H. Rogers, their attorneys challenge the ruling and win their appeal to set it aside. A journalist reports, "As I have said, public opinion is with the prisoners, who are not generally believed to be guilty, and their final discharge will give almost universal satisfaction."
Source: "The Rogers Murder Case," Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, February 7, 1879.
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| Unverzagt succeeds Burkhardt 1879, Mar |
Reverend John V. Unverzagt succeeds Reverend Father Burkhardt at St. Charles Catholic church.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Limestone shipped to NY for residence 1879, Apr 12 |
First train carload of 26 of Indiana Limestone shipped to New York City over a year to build the Fifth Avenue residence of William K. Vanderbilt designed by Architect Richard M. Hunt.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Farr family donates land for school 1879, Apr 30 |
Thomas and Susan Farr, of Marion Township, sell land for educational purposes for one dollar. Farr School is named in their honor. The school is located in Section 17 of Marion Township.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 9 (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1879), 574.
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| Nat Hill sets to lead bank 1879, Jul |
 Nathaniel Usher Hill, Sr. arrives in Bloomington from Brazil, Indiana to settle the estate of his father-in-law, Judge George A. Buskirk and immediately steps into his new role as director of the First National Bank. Mr. Hill graduated from IU Law School in 1875 and is married to Anna M. Buskirk.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 462. more...
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| Yoho School Established 1879, Aug 2 |
Samuel and Barbara Yoho sell land in Section 5 Indian Creek Township for school purposes. The is to school to be named in their honor.
Source: Monroe County, Monroe County, IN Deed Book 10 (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1879), 89.
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| Town reacts to vigilantes 1879, Aug 23 |
Black residents of Perry Township report harassments at a party when while men approached James Spaulding, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Jones (all black) and told them it was "a white man's neighborhood, and proposed for white men to run it." Several prominent men and government officials criticized the incident and prepared resolutions affirming support of law abiding citizens, regardless of race.
Source: Bloomington Courier, August 23, 1879.
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| Men harrass black residents 1879, Aug 25 |
A Chicago newspaper recounts an incident in Bloomington, Indiana with harsh words for Democrats about their party's armed and masked men, who have visited the "colored" people living in Perry Township to tell them they must leave the neighborhood. Black resident James Spalding (or Spaulding), who owns 80 acres there, was ordered to leave or be whipped to death. The newspaper editors wrote: "The citizens of Bloomington have organized to protect the colored people and to prosecute the bulldozers."
Source: Daily Inter Ocean, August 25, 1879, 4.
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| Saloon opens 1879, Dec 13 |
The newspaper promotes that there is now a licensed saloon in Bloomington, but provides no details as to owner, name, or location.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, December 13, 1879, 2.
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| Mr. Bass lives on 5th Street 1880 |
Benjamin Bass, 37 year old barber and a veteran with the US Colored Troops in the Civil War, resides at 398 East Fifth Street with his Lydia and their children: Berta, Bennie (1872-1917)and Willie Bass. The address is also known as 398 E. Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: 1880 United States Census (Free Schedule), Bloomington, Monroe County, IN map
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| 1880 census reveals occupations 1880 |
The U. S. census reports that out of a total of 1,978,301 Indiana residents there are 331,240 farmers, 29,131 domestic servants, 7,518 blacksmiths, and 2,735 workers described as "common travelers, hucksters and peddlers."
Source: Linda Sarrio and Charlie Green, "Indiana lifestyles in 1880," Herald Telephone, May 31, 1980.
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| Foreign-born residents 1880 |
The U.S. census finds that 144,178 residents of Indiana are foreign born, with 80,756 coming from the German Empire, which includes all of latter-day Germany, parts of Russia and Poland. Most of the other foreign-born residents are from Ireland.
Source: Linda Sarrio and Charlie Green, "Indiana lifestyles in 1880," Herald Times, May 31, 1980.
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| City population counted 1880 |
US census counts 2,756 people living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| Robinson advertises his hotel 1880 |
J. C. Robinson & Company takes out an advertisement in a state business directory, published by Polk. Robinson's Walnut Street Hotel in Bloomington, is promoted as "First class in every respect."
Source: Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory. (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Company, 1881), 121. more...
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| Bloomington has population of 3000 1880 |
 The city of Bloomington is profiled by a state business directory with a population of 3000. Railway service is with the L.N.A.& C. Railroad. The city supports 5 churches, a national bank, 3 hotels and 3 weekly newspapers. "Its manufacturing industries comprise 2 flour mills, 2 spoke factories, a tannery, 2 stave factories, 1 woolen mill, an evaporator factory, 1 foundry, a planning mill, 1 plow factory, 1 bedstead factory, and a large chair factory."
Source: Polk's Indiana State gazetteer and business directory (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Company, 1880), 122. more...
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| County gives allowance to poor 1880 |
Paupers in Monroe County may draw a maximum of 60 cents per week from the county.
Source: Bloomington Courier, April 3, 1880, 3.
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| Burgoon Church organizes 1880, Feb 19 |
Burgoon Church, also known as Friendship Baptist Church, is organized in Polk Township. The Burgoon family, having settled in the area in 1865, deeds land for the church.
Source: Penelope Mathiesen, "Burgoon Church and the Burgoon Family in Monroe County, IN," Indiana Genealogist, December 1, 2010, 168.
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| IU professor donates books. 1880, Mar |
 Indiana University's Professor George Washington Hoss donates 115 books the library at Bloomington's Colored School.
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| Rail workers strike 1880, Mar 28 |
Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Superintendent order an increase of one hour in the time of work without an additional compensation. Section hands of the railroad begin to strike to protest the work increase.
Source: Logansport Journal, March 28, 1880.
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| Poor farm income reviewed 1880, Apr 3 |
A challenge to the paupers' allowance of 60 cents per week is published in the Bloomington Courier.
Source: Bloomington Courier, April 3, 1880, 3.
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| Rev. Johnson leaves Bloomington 1880, May |
Rev. Taylor S. Johnson, of the A.M.E. Church, preaches his farewell sermon at the African Methodist Church. Next, he plans to move to a conference in Danville, Kentucky.
Source: "Bloomington News," Indianapolis Leader, March 28, 1880, 4. map
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| Express company files injunction 1880, Jul 27 |
Upon hearing rumors that the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad intends to retire their mail service, Adams Express Company applies to the Supreme Court for an injunction, which has been granted on a preliminary hearing. Judge Harlan issues a restraining order until the final hearing. There is much argument over the railroad company's insistence to inspect the contents of the express company's safe chests. In the preliminary hearing it was ruled that the railroad company has no such rights over the express company.
Source: "An Express Company's Trouble," Galveston Daily News, July 27, 1880.
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| First Methodist church dedicated 1880, Aug 15 |
 The First Methodist Church builds and dedicates a new church on the Southwest corner of College Avenue and Third Street.
Source: Archives of the First United Methodist Church: The Beginnings (Bloomington: United Methodist Church, 1983), 1. map
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| Adkins hits Ward 1880, Nov 3 |
Ike Adkins uses a heavy brass-hooped bucket to hit the face of John Ward while Ward, Joe Cron, and J. M. Phillips stand in front of Phillip's meat shop. "Previous to the war Ike Adkins was engaged in catching runaway slaves for a reward...many a poor black man who had escaped from his cruel taskmaster on a southern plantation...was pounced upon by Adkins and carried back across the Ohio river in irons."
Source: Bloomington Progress, November 10, 1880.
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| Restaurant opens and saloon closes 1881 |
A restaurant opens in the room formerly occupied by Souder's Saloon, located on the west of the square.
Source: Bloomington Courier, August 20, 1881, 1.
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| Bridge Church of Christ erected 1881 |
The Bridge Church of Christ is erected at the corner of Tunnel Road and John Young Road near a covered bridge over Bean Blossom Creek in Benton Township.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 16.
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| Popular rail engineer dies 1881, Jan 1 |
Ed Gregory, a well-known engineer and conductor on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad dies at his home in New Albany of dropsy (edema). His remains will be brought to Bloomington tomorrow for services to be held at the depot with a burial to follow. All funeral arrangements are taken care of by the Order of Odd Fellows, Gregory being a member of the Cecelia Lodge in Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, January 5, 1881.
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| Saloon keepers leave town 1881, Jan |
Fitzpatrick moves his saloon and fixtures to Spencer, Indiana. It is reported that Geiger has by now moved to to "Redford" [Bedford].
Source: Bloomington Progress, January 26, 1881, 3.
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| Saloon becomes paint shop 1881, Jan |
Geiger's saloon, next to Dunn's, is vacated so that a new business can open. The location will now be Calhoun & Jeffrey's as a carriage paint shop.
Source: Bloomington Progress, January 19, 1881, 3.
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| Colored School in school census 1881 |
Colored school appears in school census with 30 male and 24 female pupils between the ages of 6 and 21 listed as enrolled.
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, Indiana 1865-1965 (Bloomington, Indiana: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985), 23.
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| Geiger's Saloon closes 1881, Jan |
Geiger's saloon is now becoming a paint shop. According to the newspaper, "Buggies and carriages will be painted instead of faces hereafter."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 22, 1881, 1.
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| Productivity Statistics 1881 |
Employment / productivity figures: 604 men worked 1,978,704 hours to produce 718,575 cu ft of stone. Etc.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| City band purchases cornet 1881 |
The City Band of Bloomington purchases a $55 cornet for Charley Tourner. This cost of this cornet is equivalent to paying about $1,400 in 2016.
Source: "Local Facts and Fancies," Bloomington Courier, July 2, 1881, 1.
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| McCalla store threatens debtors 1881, Jan 15 |
The store McCalla & Co. runs a notice in the newspaper that those who want to purchase on credit will be shot: "Ellis Sluss, Jr. has purchased a six-pound howitzer and any man asking for credit at McCalla & Cos will be shot on the spot. We don't know about the women - especially the young ones."
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 15, 1881, 1.
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| Perfect school attendance reported 1881, Jan 22 |
School superintendent Margaret Hemphill McCalla asks the local newspaper to publish her regular report of students who have perfect attendance for the semester. For the students attending the Colored School, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. W. Teister, the following students were neither absent or tardy: Willie Bass, Stephen Tayler, David White, Maggie McCaw, and Lillie Mathews.
Source: "City Schools," Bloomington Courier, January 22, 1881.
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| Another brakeman injured 1881, Jan 24 |
Brakeman Sam Austin is injured while trying to uncouple cars at the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad's New Albany depot. Upon first examination, it seems Austin has broken no bones though it is possible that he has sustained internal injuries. Superintendent McLeod telegraphs Austin's doctor and family insuring that the company will cover all medical bills. However, upon a closer examination it appears that the patient has extensive internal injuries he will likely not recover from, currently breathing only through his right lung. Some rail workers have called for better safety measures when uncoupling cars like the belt and coupling stick carried by men on the Pacific Union Railroad, eliminating the need to go in between cars.
Source: "The Old Story-Crushed While Coupling Cars-A Narrow Escape From Sudden Death," Bloomington Courier, January 29, 1881.
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| Express train catches fire 1881, Jan 27 |
As the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad express train makes its way into Bloomington, the netting in the smoke stack becomes choked with cinders, causing the flame to come out into the cab. Fireman John Crawford, who is badly burned last year by a flue blowing out, takes this as a symptom of another explosion and jumps off the train about a mile south of town. Crawford is unharmed except for a few minor bruises.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 29, 1881.
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| Liquor laws reviewed 1881, Feb |
Newspaper editors complain that existing laws to regulate liquor are ignored for a reason, stating "It is impossible for a man to so conduct a saloon that he will not commit some violation of the present law's provisions."
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 23, 1881, 3.
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| Showers Brothers purchases furniture van 1881, Feb 9 |
Showers Brothers purchases a furniture van in St. Louis built exclusively for transporting their goods.
Source: Republican Progress, February 9, 1881.
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| Stockwell plans business 1881, Mar |
William A. Stockwell is granted a license for retail. He plans to occupy his former place in Bollenbacher's block.
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 12, 1881, 1.
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| Stone Headquarters is established 1881, Mar 2 |
Bloomington now has Oolitic stone headquarters in the building just east of Chas. H. McPheeters' grocery store.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| James Waldron dies 1881, Mar 8 |
James Waldron, 22 year old son of John Waldron, President of the First National Bank of Bloomington, dies from the effects of swallowing morphine. James purchases the drug from Shoemaker's, saying that he needs it for a tooth ache.
Source: "A Sad Affair Sudden Death of James Waldron," Bloomington Courier, March 12, 1881.
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| Funeral held for James Waldron 1881, Mar 10 |
The funeral for James Waldron is held at St. Charles Catholic Church, with the services being conducted by Reverend Father Burkhart and Unverzagt. The coffin is carried from his home to the church by six young friends of the deceased, followed by a large gathering of citizens on foot.
Source: "A Sad Affair Sudden Death of James Waldron," Bloomington Courier, March 12, 1881.
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| Complaint made about road conditions 1881, Mar 16 |
A complaint is made about the poor road conditions. This is printed in the newspaper, commenting on the struggles of a funeral party to get from Ellettsville to Bloomington. Four horses are required to haul the hearse containing Archibald Wilson's remains to the United Presbyterian Cemetery. "The roads are utterly impassable in some portions of the county and yet there are intelligent people who will oppose the building of a turnpike in Monroe County. It is enough to make a man deny that he was born here."
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 16, 1881, 3.
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| Jordan plans class trip to Europe 1881, Apr |
 Professor Jordan announces plans to take 25 people with him on this summer tour through Europe. Those in Bloomington known to already thinking about going: William Adams, Lillie Adams, Kate DeMotte, Fannie Maxwell, Julia Hughes, Mary McCalla, Anna Ballentine, and Anna Dennis.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 13, 1881, 3. more...
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| Hight plans to give speech 1881, Apr |
Rev. John J. Hight of Cincinnati is selected by the alumni to deliver the annual commencement address for Indiana University. The students graduate in June. Hight, a Bloomington native, was a chaplain in the Civil War for the 58th Regiment. In Cincinnati, he is the editor for the newspaper, Western Christian Advocate.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 13, 1881, 3.
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| Rev. McClerkin marries Ewing girl 1881, Apr 5 |
Reverend J. J. McClerkin marries Louiza J. Ewing in Monroe County. Rev. McClerkin was active in supporting the Underground Railroad both in Monroe County and in Salem, IN, where he also worked with Isaac Reed. Reed was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and, according to Henry Lester Smith's 1917 article from the Indiana Magazine of History, helped transport slaves into Bloomington. Louiza is the daughter of Reformed Presbyterians Robert and Ann Ewing, who were from South Carolina.
Source: Monroe County, Indiana Marriages: 1818 -1881, 2nd Edition, Reindexed by Lee Ehman (Bloomington (Ind.): Monroe County Historical Society, 2016)
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| Hotel takes promotes rooms 1881, Apr 13 |
 A popular hotel close to the Bloomington depot, known as the Orchard House, promotes its large, airy rooms. The hotel is kept by S.M. Orchard & Son. [Image from 1883 Sanborn Map; LOC]
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| Benchart Bakery serves oysters 1881, Apr 13 |
George A. Benckart promotes his bakery, now serving fresh bread, cakes, and fresh oysters, served in all the styles, and on short notice. The bakery is located in the Orchard Block.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 13, 1881, 3. map
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| Rev. Shaw resigns 1881, Apr 23 |
The Covenanter Church accepts the resignation of Rev. Shaw. It is reported that this leaves Rev. McNary the oldest pastor servicing the city as none of the other church leaders have been in the community longer that three years. The Covenanters later form the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 23, 1881, 3.
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| Saloon closes 1881, May |
According to the editors of the newspaper, due to pressure from the temperance people of Bloomington, there is now one less licensed saloon.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 7, 1881, 2.
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| McCalla wants payment 1881, May |
The general store owned by McCalla takes out a notice in the newspaper alerting debtors to pay. "If persons who are indebted to McCalla & Co. do not come up promptly and settle their accounts they will find them in the hands of an officer who will crowd the collection to make his per cent. This firm is determined to have money or blood."
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 18, 1881, 3.
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| Liquor license challenged 1881, May 4 |
Gus. Kreuger secures a retail liquor license during the March term of the commissioner's court. The decision is appealed by R. A. Foster and Frank Woolery, who make the case for temperance. In Judge Franklin's Circuit Court, a jury's decision rescinds Kreuger's license. It is reported that Oscar Souder's liquor license will expire about the 1st of June, and this will leave a saloon owned by Stockwell as the only licensed saloon in Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 10, 1881, 3.
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| Waldron Block renovated 1881, May 18 |
Excavation work begins on the renovation of the Waldron block, located east of the Post Office north of the courthouse square. The stone work for the front of the new building is being done by Perry Brothers.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 18, 1881, 3. map
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| Shaw and Faris leave for Pittsburgh 1881, May 27 |
Reverend David J. Shaw and Rev. James Faris announce the will leave on Monday, May 30th, for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to attend a meeting of the Covenanter Synod. Their church later becomes the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 27, 1881, 3.
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| Orchard elected trustee 1881, Jun |
Mr. John C. Orchard is reelected School Trustee for three years at the last meeting of the council.
Source: "School Matters," Bloomington Telephone, June 25, 1881, 2.
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| Woodburn resigns 1881, Jun |
Walter Woodburn resigns as City Treasurer and W. P. Rogers treasure-elect is appointed to replace him.
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 11, 1881.
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| Firehouse built on courthouse square 1881, Jun |
It is announced that a brick engine house, with Mayor's office and Council Chamber in the second story, will be built in the northeast corner of the court house yard.
Source: Bloomington Progress, June 13, 1881, 3. map
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| Bass builds home 1881, Jun |
Mr. Bass, a black barber, builds a new house on E. 5th Street.
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 25, 1881, 1.
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| Black students accepted to IU 1881, Jun 8 |
It is reported in the newspaper "The Republican Progress" that three black student are eligible to attend Indiana University's Preparatory Department (high school) in September: Samuel Tucker, Maggie McCaw, and Lillie Mathis.
Source: Republican Progress, June 8, 1881.
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| School board and teachers published 1881, Jun 25 |
The list of school board members and teachers are printed in the newspaper: President, J. B. Mulky, Secretary J. C. Orchard, Tres: W. P. McNary. These teachers are listed for the next year: Anna McDermont (School No. 1), Mrs. Lou Evans (No. 2), Miss Emma Baxter (No. 3), Miss Ole A. Wilson (No. 4), Miss Ida H Howe (No. 5), Miss Kate Hight (No. 6), Miss Nannie Woodard (No. 7), Miss Mattie J. Cherry (No. 8). The teacher for the Colored School is Mr. W. F. Tiester. James A. Woodburn is in charge of the Preparatory School. Margaret McCalla is the superintendent. The board also makes it known that all students entering the fall term must be vaccinated. Parents must send letters or certificates to that fact.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, June 25, 1881, 2.
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| Owens arrives in city 1881, Jul |
Don Owens, at one time one of the most popular men on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, now a conductor on a branch road from Columbus to Albion in Nebraska, arrives in Bloomington on a visit to his mother who lives near Harrodsburg. He was greeted warmly.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, July 27, 1881.
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| Gentry falls off boxcar 1881, Jul 13 |
Trains departing from Bloomington must back down below the depot in order to propel themselves over the grade above town. Many local children climb on top of the boxcars as they back into the depot, though usually nothing comes of it. This afternoon, however, Frank Gentry, aged 10, falls from the top of one of these boxcars, breaking both bones in his right arm just above the wrist. Dr. Dodds sets the injury and reports that Gentry should heal just fine.
Source: Bloomington Weekly Telephone, July 16, 1881.
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| Saloon fight 1881, Jul 22 |
John Reeves and Ollie Jones, a young black man in William Profits Barber Shop, fight over a game of billiards. Reeves reaches for his revolver. Jones reacts with his large razor, and in an instant, cuts Reeves in the left side just below the ribs, making a wound ten inches long, exposing his internal organs. Jones was immediately arrested and jailed. Reeves' wound is wrapped and attended to, at home, by Dr. McPheeters.
Source: "Stabbed! In a Saloon! Razored by Colored Barber," Bloomington Telephone, July 23, 1881, 3.
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| Reeves recovers 1881, Jul 30 |
John Reeves, the young man who was stabbed in Spencer's Saloon is thought will recover after Dr. McPheeters and Dr. Axtell provide care. His attacker, Ollie Jones, is still in jail.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 30, 1881, 4.
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| Stinesville school listed 1881, Jul 30 |
Miss Lillie Adams becomes the principal of Stinesville schools. Eva Hall will be the assistant.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 30, 1881, 3.
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| Nuckles promoted 1881, Aug 3 |
John Nuckles, who has been a fireman on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad for several years, is promoted to the position of engineer.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, August 3, 1881.
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| Office space needed 1881, Aug 3 |
A writer with the newspaper comments: "If there were cheap business rooms on both side of North College Avenue from 6th to 7th Street, every one could be readily rented. The Lucas property is now rented for business rooms, and the Butler residence could easily be converted into a business house. Someone ought to buy the building and convert it into a desirable location for business."
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 3, 1881, 3. map
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| Restaurant replaces saloon 1881, Aug 13 |
A restaurant is opening in the room on the west side, last occupied by Souder's Saloon, by a man by the name of Clark.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, August 13, 1881, 2.
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| Showers prepares for drought 1881, Aug 31 |
 Showers Brothers anticipate a drought with lumber worth $13,000 on its yards.
Source: Republican Progress, August 31, 1881. more...
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| Buskirk and Duncan dissolve partnership 1881, Sep |
Attorneys John W. Buskirk and Henry C. Duncan announce the dissolution of their law practice for criminal cases because Duncan has become Prosecuting Attorney elect.
Source: "Dissolution," Bloomington Courier, September 17, 1881, 1.
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| Railroad to be extended 1881, Sep 1 |
It is reported that the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad will be run into Jeffersonville on an independent track within a few weeks. The work of constructing the road bed will begin as soon as the surveys are completed.
Source: "Railroad Extension," Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, September 1, 1881.
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| Black girls admitted to high school 1881, Sep 9 |
It is reported in the local newspaper that "two colored girls" were admitted to the High School the previous week: Lillie Mathis and Maggie McCaw.
Source: Bloomington Courier, September 9, 1881, 1.
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| Rev. Clay gives money 1881, Sep 28 |
 It is announced that the Pastor of the African M. E. Church or A.M.E Church, the Reverend J. H. Clay, pays off $300 of the church indebtedness during the past year.
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| Church announces camp meeting 1881, Oct 5 |
The African M.E. Church announces "a camp meeting in the fair grounds, one mile west of Bloomington, commencing Oct. 1st. and continuing until Oct 9th. The following named ministers will be present and assist: Rev. H. H. Thompson, of New Albany, Rev. H. P. Parker, the Blind Evangelist, of Wyoming, Ohio, Rev. C. H. Thomas, of Spencer, and others...The proceeds to be applied to the payment of the indebtedness of the church. Benjamin Bass, G. W. Walker, Thomas Withrow, Committee of Arrangements. John H. Clay, Pastor in Charge."
Source: "Camp Meeting," Bloomington Progress, October 5, 1881, 2.
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| Wife smashes up saloon 1881, Oct 18 |
Mrs. Davis Wilson, the wife of a plasterer, enters the saloon of James R. Sluss and accuses the bartender of selling her husband liquor. Sluss denies this, but she throws a stone against the mirror hanging over the bar and escapes out the back door. Next, she enters Stockwell's saloon's back door and, once inside, she throws two stones crashing into a mirror before leaving out the front door. The newspaper reporter reminds its readers that fines for selling booze to addicts are higher than the cost of the mirrors.
Source: "A Single-Handed Raid on the Saloons," Bloomington Courier, October 20, 1881, 1.
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| Woman smashes saloon 1881, Oct 20 |
 A woman "of considerable sense and as much pluck" receives word that her husband was "lying dead drunk in Stockwell's Saloon and arming herself with a goodly number of rocks, marched in through the front of Sluss' Saloon, stepped up and pulverized at $40 looking glass, then proceeded into Stockwell's establishment where she demolished another costly mirror, besides destroying some other property....The lady is as justifiable in knocking down a mirror as the bar-keeper was in knocking down her husband - with whiskey. The law may justify the one but the people will justify the other." [In 1887 Sanborn map may provide lead to location of these Saloons.]
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| Doctor's office update 1881, Nov |
Dr. J. P. Tourner announces that he plans to continue his medical practice at the old stand, the late residence of his father, located on 4th Street, between College Avenue and Walnut Streets.
Source: Bloomington Courier, November 12, 1881, 1. map
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| Stone district hires immigrants 1882 |
First foreign born men brought in to work in stone district: 20 Italians by David Reed.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Harvey Young stays with Wylies 1882 |
Harvey Young, the first African-American student at Indiana University, stays with the family of Theophilus Wylie at the Wylie House.
Source: Bonnie Williams, Elaine Herold, Affectionately Yours: The Andrew Wylie Family Letters: Vol. 2 1860-1918 (Bloomington: Wylie House Museum, 2002), vii.
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| Number of saloons in city 1882, Jan 10 |
It is reported that Martinsville has nine saloons with a population of 1,600 and Bloomington has just one saloon for its 2,800 residents.
Source: Bloomington Progress, January 10, 1882.
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| Showers killed by train 1882, Jan 16 |
Charles C. Showers, age 68, head of the well known Showers Brothers furniture manufacturer in Bloomington is struck by a train in Greencastle. He had come up on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad and was waiting for the Illinois and St. Louis train going east. Showers walked from the depot to a nearby planning mill and, when he heard the passenger train coming in from the north on the New Albany road, he started to walk back across the tracks towards the depot. However, the train was coming in at too fast a speed and Showers, shielding his eyes from the winter storm, does not see the train's approach and is hit. Reports describe his injuries in gruesome detail.
Source: "Horrible Accident," Greencastle Banner, January 19, 1882.
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| Women workers profiled 1882, Feb 14 |
The local newspaper promotes the notion of women working now at the New York Store Room. Other women workers are Miss Libbie Small, who will soon be installed as bookkeeper and cashier there. Mrs. Mary Cathcart is already a saleslady in this house "and a popular and reliable one." The Bee Hive has Miss Ella Tuley. Jos. M. Howe and Sons employs Mrs. Beers.
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 14, 1883, 3.
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| Poor farm found to be inadequate for inmates 1882, Mar |
A grand jury submits its report on conditions at the county poor farm to the Honorable Francis Wilson.
Source: Republican Progress, March 8, 1882, 2.
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| Campell improves Walnut Steet 1882, Mar |
John Campbell has taken the contract to macadamize 3rd street from Walnut out to the corporation line, and will begin work next week.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 18, 1882, 3. map
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| Poor farm currently houses 17 patrons 1882, Mar |
J. M. Smith, superintendent of the poor farm, feeds and lodges 55 residents through the winter.
Source: Weekly Telephone, March 4, 1882, 3.
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| Saloon opening planned 1882, Mar |
Pat Mullen and James Kelly announce plans to open a saloon in the room just east of Dunn's store, formerly occupied by Phillips restaurant.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 18, 1882, 3.
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| Poor farm inmate dies 1882, Mar 4 |
Joseph Buck, an inmate of the poor farm for the past year, dies and is buried in City Cemetery.
Source: Weekly Telephone, March 4, 1882, 2. more...
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| J. M. Smith, superintendent of poor asylum 1882, Mar 4 |
J. M. Smith, superintendent of the poor asylum, oversaw 55 residents last winter, and currently oversees 17.
Source: Weekly Telephone, March 4, 1882, 2.
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| Report of Grand Jury regarding poor farms 1882, Mar 8 |
A Monroe County Grand Jury reports on the poor farm. Buildings, furniture, and food are rated adequate, but overall the facility is deemed inhumane.
Source: Republican Progress, March 8, 1882, 2.
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| Poor farm patron dies 1882, Mar 8 |
"Old Joe" Buck dies at the poor asylum at age 80.
Source: Republican Progress, March 8, 1882, 3. more...
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| City men want to fund railway 1882, Mar 12 |
Wicks, Mitchell, and Tresslar arrive back to Bloomington from New York and report that despite a pleasant trip, they "did not succeed in effecting an arrangement with Jay Gould or Vanderbilt for the construction of the I & E Railroad through this place. They met W. W. Durand, who was busy preparing for the opening, last Saturday night, of Barnum's Show."
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 15, 1882, 3.
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| Newspaper reports no saloons 1882, Mar 18 |
The newspaper reports that, as of today, Bloomington and Monroe County sits without a licensed saloon.
Source: "News of the Week," Bloomington Telephone, March 18, 1882, 1.
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| Showers drafting factory contracts in St. Louis 1882, Mar 22 |
 William N. Showers is drawing up contracts for the bedstead and chair factories in St. Louis.
Source: Republican Progress, March 22, 1882.
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| City approves telephone work 1882, Apr |
The City Council grants the Bloomington Electric Telephone Company the right of way to put up their poles and wires in the streets.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 26, 1882, 3.
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| First telephone system proposed 1882, Apr |
Leading businessmen present a petition before the City Council, stressing the need of a telephone system in Bloomington. The petition is signed by J.O. Howe, John Graham, and T.S. Lyons. The three men state that it is their plan to build infrastructure for electric telephones within the city. Their company is to be known as the Bloomington Electric Telephone Company. They ask for franchise license of 25 years. The Council refers to their attorney for review.
Source: "Bloomington Telephone System First Proposed in Spring of 1882," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Newspaper reports error with saloon 1882, Apr 1 |
Two weeks ago the "Telephone" newspaper stated that Jas. Kelley, is partnership with Pat Mullen, had opened a saloon. Now the paper states it was a mistake because Mr. Kelley has no connection with the establishment.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 1, 1882, 1.
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| Benjamin Bass files pension 1882, Apr 14 |
Ben Bass states that he served with the Infantry in the United States Colored Troops, Company 28 as a soldier during the Civil War. His pension application states his household members include Benjamin Bass and Lydia Bass.
Source: United States, Civil War Pension Index:General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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| Telephone wires placed 1882, May |
 A telephone wire is stretched from the Adams Express Office to Waldron's tannery. In 1883 the Waldron's tannery is shown on the Sanborn map at the south east intersection of 5th Street (W. Kirkwood Ave.) and Madison Street.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 24, 1882, 3.
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| Charlie Showers dies 1882, Jun 16 |
Charlie Showers, the founder of Showers Factory, dies.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| W.F. Teister's salary posted 1882, Jul 12 |
It is reported that W.F. Teister, a teacher, earned a salary of $550 dollars per annum in 1882.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, July 12, 1882, 3.
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| Hotel remodeled 1882, Jul 29 |
 The National House or National Hotel promotes updates to its facilities. Located east of the Square, the hotel is owned by Leroy Sanders.
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| Bell Telephone installs boxes 1882, Aug |
Men from the Bell Telephone Company stop in Bloomington to install four telephone boxes at these locations: the National Hotel, the Post Office, Adams Express Office, and Dunn & Co's. The newspaper states that there is community interest in getting lines between Ellettsville and Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 9, 1882, 3.
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| Funeral held at Bean Blossom Bridge 1882, Aug 12 |
 It is reported that the funeral of Rev. Jeremiah Lawson will be held on Sunday, August 20th at the Bean Blossom Bridge, about five miles north of Bloomington. At the same time there will also be a basket meeting. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, August 12, 1882, 1. more...
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| Temperance fight is on 1882, Aug 19 |
The local newspaper editors react to a meeting held by the The Indiana State Liquor League in Terre Haute this week. The league unanimously adopts a manifesto. "A Democratic victory in Indiana this fall would be a victory for Whiskey in all its foulness, with all that the foul name implies.... Every Democrat is not a whisky bummer but it is beyond dispute that every whiskey bummer will be a Democrat. If the Democratic party holds the same vote it did in 1880, it will carry the state by not less than 30,000 majority." The editors state, "It seems to us that the people of Indiana have no just appreciation of the importance of the political contest upon which they are entering."
Source: "The Battle is On," Bloomington Telephone, August 19, 1882, 2.
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| Showers Bros. hires 14 year old 1882, Sep 21 |
 Charles K. Duncan, age 14 and barefoot, is hired by Showers Brothers Company. He goes on to work at least 46 years and is profiled as a cabinet maker in 1926 as he is encouraged by his friends and coworkers to run for County Treasurer. He lives most of his adult years at 412 E. 6th St., which in 2016 is The Runcible Spoon restaurant.
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| Kelley sells saloon 1882, Oct |
James Kelley sells his saloon to Mr. Fitzpatric or Fitzpatrick. The bar is located east of Dunn's.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 28, 1882, 3.
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| Rott's restaurant has oysters 1882, Nov |
Mrs. Henry Rott, an agent with the Celebrated Ellis & Co. Star Brand, promotes that their oysters are the best in the market. Also, she shares she has updated her Parlor and will serve Oysters by the dish in any style. The restaurant is located on the east side of the courthouse square.
Source: "Oysters Just Received," Bloomington Telephone, November 11, 1882, 3.
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| The "Monroe County Citizen" established 1882, Dec |
William B. Harris establishes "Monroe County Citizen" as an independent Republican paper.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both original and microfilm (Bloomington: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 319.
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| Businesses doing well downtown 1882, Dec 6 |
Six businesses are noted by the newspaper. They operate on a section called "The Progress Block" and are listed: McConnel & Co. have a meat store on W. 6th Street. Hemp. Wilson has a grocery in the corner store room. Milt. Rogers (in the old post office) sells clothing for horses. Veteran tinner Ben B. Smith runs his business out of the new room north of Rogers; photographer and "artist" James B. Allison occupies the north up-stairs room. "The Republic Progress" newspaper operates out of the south rooms.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 6, 1882, 3.
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| Fire destroys IU building 1883 |
A lightning storm strikes the city at about 7:30pm. The newspaper reports that officials think a telephone line that led into the building was struck by lightning and the current triggered the fire in a second-story room. The fire was not discovered until 10:30pm. The pouring rain and time of evening keeps potential observers away. The building, built in 1872, held the museum, the library, and the laboratory.
Source: "Another Blow at Bloomington's Best Interests. The New College Building Burned, Involving a Money Loss of $111,000 but Actual Loss Cannot be Computed," Bloomington Progress, July 18, 1883, 2.
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| Mr. Barnes profiled by Showers 1883 |
 "Tet" Barnes arrives in Bloomington about the age of 19. Born in Russ County, Kentucky, he later works for the Showers Brothers Furniture Factory, where, in 1918, they note about him, "...no man stands higher in the estimation of his fellow workmen than he (His wife changed all that.) He is now a pillar in the Baptist Church, owns his own property, and is an influential member of the colored Odd Fellows, Household of Ruth, and the Nevens Society." p.8
Source: "Tet Barnes," Shop Notes, June 15, 1918, 8. map
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| New Channeling Machine Built 1883 |
W.A. Saunders builds the first direct-action channeling machine with a gang of chisels attached to an upright piston.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Wylie buys McCaw Farm 1883, Jan |
It is published in the newspaper that Reddick Wylie [Redick Wylie] purchases the 80 acre farm of William McCaw for $1,300. The farm is south east of town.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 20, 1883, 1.
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| Showers buys chairs 1883 |
Showers Brothers company agrees to purchase two custom made chairs from John B. Waldron.
Source: Showers Bros. Agreement. Lilly Library.
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| Female seminary established 1883, Jan 29 |
By an act passed by the General Assembly, the Monroe County Female Seminary is established. Since the State Seminary was located here in Bloomington but women were excluded from attending, it was only natural that the young women of the city pushed for the establishment of their own school. The seminary was the first all female seminary in the state.
Source: "Female Seminary Established Here in January, 1833," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 1.
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| Kate Hight reports school attendance 1883, Feb 10 |
 Teacher Kate Hight, teacher for School Number 3, reports the following students have perfect attendance: Mary Kerr, Eddie Burke, Harry Coffin, Letitia Dickson, Frank Graham, Eddie Hays, Ferdinand Lanman, Chrest Marxsen, Eddie Neeld, Albert Pearson, Mary Marxsen, Harry Rott, Lela Rogers, and Ida Souders.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 10, 1883, 5. more...
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| Lillie Adams teaches at School Number 5 1883, Feb 10 |
 Lillie Adams, the teacher for School Number Five, reports the following students with perfect attendance: Anna Demaree, Paul Duckwall, Clara Dobson, Grace Hendricks, Nora Hunter, Maime Lindley, Lulu Mathers, Frank McKinley, Emma McCoy, Mary Nicholdson, Mollie Souders, Minnie Thompson, Fannie Woodard, Anna Wooley, Emma Waldron, and Eva Whisnand.
Source: "The City Schools," Bloomington Telephone, February 10, 1883. more...
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| School enrollment reported 1883, Feb 10 |
School Superintendent Margaret McCalla releases a report for the newspaper, noting that enrollment from September 4, 1882 - January 19, 1883 is as followings: 320 males, 297 females. Of the 617 students, the average number attending daily is 534.6 and 83.7% attendance with 311 cases of tardiness. Those with perfect attendance are listed. Teachers are listed. The Colored School, under the teachers of Mr. and Mr. W.F. Teister, has 23 males and 23 females with 66.7% attendance on enrollment with 84 cases of tardiness.
Source: "The City Schools," Bloomington Telephone, February 10, 1883, 5.
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| Ohio River floods 1883, Feb 14 |
Monroe County helps those in New Albany coping with a great flood. With 3 inches of the marks of the great flood last year and reports of water rising an inch an hour. 600 families from New Albany are driven from their homes and significant loss to industry and manufacturing but no loss of life. All railroad communication between New Albany and the east has been cut off with mail from Cincinnati not arriving for 30 hours.
Source: New York Times, February 14, 1883.
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| Cain sues railroad 1883, Feb 24 |
John Cain sues the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Company for $10,000 to pay for injuries he sustained during a wreck near Bedford in June 1882. The jury finds for him $330. Cain's is the first case yet tried against the rail company for the Bedford accident. Such a small damage is virtually a victory for the road and Capt. Friedly, the company's lawyer, however, states such a case has never come before a Monroe County jury before.
Source: "Trial of John Cain," Bloomington Telephone, February 24, 1883, 1.
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| Kahn and Tannenbaum fire 1883, Mar |
The Kahn and Tannebaum store in Bloomington is destroyed by a fire that ripped through and demolished the southwest side of the square. Sol Tannenbaum was sleeping in the room over the clothing store and barely escaped with his life. The business is said to have lost $18,000 and is insured for only $5,500.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009)
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| Rail company endorses bonds 1883, Mar 2 |
Mr. Willard’s bill to authorize railroad companies to guarantee the bonds of any railroad company organized under the laws of another state is read the second time by title; passed by 39 "yeas" and o "nays". Willard explains that the bill will only apply to the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad, allowing it to endorse bonds for a railroad to connect with the Cincinnati Southern Railroad.
Source: "Convict Labor and Rejected Claims-Midnight Session Of The Senate," Review, March 2, 1883.
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| Endowment Act passed 1883, Mar 8 |
Provision is made for a permanent endowment fund to be raised by the levy for thirteen years of a tax of one-half cent per $100 worth of taxable property in the state to be paid to the state treasury to the credit of Indiana University.
Source: Indiana University Bulletin, Official Series: Vol. XVIII No. 9 (1920), 47.
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| Fire destroys west side of square 1883, Mar 16 |
 Fire destroys west side of square.
Source: "After the Fire. Counting up the Loss." Bloomington Telephone (Bloomington, IN), March 24, 1883.
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| New Albany presents gift 1883, Mar 23 |
Bloomington is gifted a fire engine from New Albany as a thank you for helping during a flood of the Ohio River.
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 24, 1883, 4.
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| Newspaper prints map for fire loss 1883, Mar 24 |
Businesses on College Ave between 5th Street and the Alley (west side of the courthouse square) are shown in a map: Kahn & Tannenbaum (clothiers), J. W. Shoemaker (druggist), McCalla & Co (dry goods store but building owned by Redrick Wylie), C. R. Purdue (boots & shoes but building owned by Jerry Howe, E.P. Cole (bookstore but building owned by Dr. Maxwell), J. O. Howe, Jr. (jeweler and agent for American Express with the building owned by Mrs. Watts), and north by the alley: W. P. Reed (harness with the building owned by Irene "Rena" Howe).
Source: "Map of the Burnt District," Bloomington Courier, March 24, 1883. map
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| Funds for stone wall raised 1883, Apr |
The ladies' auxiliary to Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Society hold a fundraiser at the depot in Ellettsville, for the purpose of raising funds to build a stone wall fence around the Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. They raise $66.00 for the wall and $8.00 for the Ohio flood relief sufferers.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 25, 1883, 3.
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| Black choir performs 1883, Apr 26 |
The choir of the African Methodist Episcopal Church or AME Church of Bloomington sings in a Harrodsburg church to a large audience.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 2, 1883, 3.
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| Telephone company elects officers 1883, May |
The stockholders of the Bloomington Telephone Company meet to elect officers: John B. Waldron (Pres). John
Graham (Treas.), J. G. McPheeters, Jr. (Sec.) and J. C. Dolan, (Gen. Supt.) These men are directors as well as Joseph N. Alexander.
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 2, 1883, 1.
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| Locals updated on phones use 1883, May |
The newspaper reports, "Communication by telephone between Chicago and New York is of daily occurrence now."
Source: Bloomington Courier, May 19, 1883, 2.
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| New law goes into effect 1883, May |
"The new postal law now makes the taking of a newspaper and the refusal to pay for the same, theft, and any person found guilty of such and action is liable to criminal proceedings, the same as if he had stolen goods to the amount of his subscriptions."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 26, 1883, 1.
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| Beecher Telephone competes in city 1883, May |
A telephone company, composed of area citizens, is established. The Beecher Telephone Co. contracts to install a wire between Hughes' barbershop and the College. Citizens are encouraged to take stock. The company promises cheaper rates.
Source: Bloomington Courier, May 12, 1883, 1.
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| Rail bans Sunday trains 1883, May 7 |
Col. Bennett H. Young, president of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Company, issues an order directing the cessation of all unnecessary work on Sunday. The order states that efforts will be made to break mail contracts that require Sunday trains and that in the future, no excursion trains will be run on Sundays. Young does this in effort to be more conscientious towards workers with beliefs against Sunday work.
Source: Decatur Daily Republican, May 7, 1883.
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| First intercollegiate baseball game 1883, May 12 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 177.
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| Saloon has shooting 1883, May 20 |
A man name Sizemore shoots off his gun at Fitzpatrick's saloon as he fights with John Chandler. The bullet passes through the neck of a man by the name of Ryan. It cuts his wind pipe but, after he is taken home, Ryan is expected to recover. Sizemore goes to jail.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 26, 1883, 1.
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| Stockwell sells bar 1883, Jun |
John Stockwell sells his saloon Mr. Vandeman, who used to be a bricklayer. "Mr. Stockwell is no doubt glad to get out of the business, as no retail license can now be had here, and the authorities are very strict in regard to selling less than a quart at a time. It can be said of most of the saloon men here that they have tried to comply with the law."
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 23, 1883, 1.
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| "Cap" Johnson starts working for Showers Bros 1883 |
Anderson "Cap" Johnson begins working for Showers Brothers Furniture Company in the old plant, which would burn in 1884, but he remains with the company for about 38 years. He later serves as foreman in the packing room and is respected for his political instincts and influence.
Source: "Anderson "Cap" Johnson Died," Shop Notes, June 18, 1921, 3.
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| Gilbert receives first Doctorate 1883, Jun 10 |
Charles Henry Gilbert becomes first to receive Ph.D. degree in Philosophy at IU.
Source: Indiana University Bulletin Vol. XV No. 12: Register of Graduates (Bloomington: University Office, 1917), 44.
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| Alexander sells house to black woman 1883, Jul |
 It is posted in the newspaper that Captain Mart. Alexander, former sheriff, has sold his old brick house at the corner of Grant Street and 7th Street to Mrs. McCaw, a local black woman. "The colored people are forming quite a colony in the 2nd ward." Williamson Martin "Mart" Alexander is a respected landlord ("tip-top") and "continues to do agreeable business at the National Hotel, especially during Mr. Sander's absence." [The address today in 2019 is 323 N. Grant Street, at the corner of 8th Street.]
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 25, 1883. map
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| Photographer busy 1883, Jul |
James B. Allison, the veteran photographer, gives a report of his business to the newspaper. He says that "business has been better this season than during the past twelve years. There is plenty of business in Bloomington for two first class photographers, and "Jim Ben" as he is familiarly called, prefers a little healthy competition- people then find out how superior he is as an artist."
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 4, 1883, 3.
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| Wagon factory gets wall 1883, Jul |
Gilmore Brothers use dirt from the street as fill for a new wall at their wagon factory. The new stone wall will go up "at the east end of their lots, along the creek, to hold the earth, and soon the unsightly hollow west of the mill will be transformed into as handsome grounds as any in the town."
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 25, 1883, 3.
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| Moss denies trouble with board 1883, Jul |
 Indiana University President, Dr. Moss, informs the newspaper The Indianapolis Journal and denies "that he is seeking a Presidency to some Eastern College, or that any trouble exists between himself and the trustees. His trip, he says, is one he always takes in vacation, for 'needed rest.'"
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 4, 1883, 3. more...
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| Fire destroys Science Hall 1883, Jul 12 |
 A bolt of lightning strikes the Science building on the Seminary grounds around 6 p.m. setting fire to the library of Professor, and later President, David Starr Jordan. The fire smolders until 8 the following morning, leaving the contents of the building destroyed.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone, June 25, 1947. more...
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| Partnership ends 1883, Aug |
After the fire destroys the Kahn and Tannerbaum the business partnership dissolves. The partnership ends when Tannerbaum withdraws to move to Crawfordsville to operate a clothing store with his brother Max.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 11-12.
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| Ellettsville bar sells 1883, Aug |
According to the newspaper "The Ellettsville Citizen" and printed in "The Bloomington Progress" newspaper, F. M. Sharp sells his saloon in Ellettsville to William Smith and William Davenport. Sharp and Everman plan to move to Bloomington to continue the liquor business. They expect to run a bottling establishment and do considerable wholesale business.
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 22, 1883, 3.
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| Saloon closes for restaurant 1883, Aug |
Mrs. Clark opens a restaurant at the business recently occupied by Oscar Souder's saloon.
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 17, 1883, 3.
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| Rail company prospers 1883, Aug 1 |
The two months which have passed since President Young issued an order forbidding the running of Sunday trains, except those carrying mail, on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad, have been the most prosperous of any in the history of the road. The Louisville, New Albany and Chicago road has discontinued Sunday traffic, and has increased its business, and there is no indication that earnings for May and June are $1 less than they would have been if its employees had been worked seven days in each week.
Source: "It Pays To Keep Sabbath," Trenton Times, August 1, 1883.
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| Battle Ground residents upset 1883, Aug 11 |
The Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad refuses to run Sunday passenger trains from Lafayette to Battle Ground, whereat many vigorous howls came from the camp meeting people. They express their gratification, however, at the efforts of a corporation to practice morality and Sunday observance, but regard it a failure, since the road does run freight trains and also two passenger trains slip through every Sunday morning early, one for Louisville and the other for Chicago. They cannot see wherein the theory and practice of the road are consistent.
Source: Logansport Journal, August 11, 1883.
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| Black woman pays $600 for house 1883, Aug 18 |
The price of the house that Hannah McCaw buys from Williamson Martin Alexander is announced in the newspaper. McCaw, a black woman, purchases the house at the corner of 8th and Grant street for $600.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, August 18, 1883.
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| Monroe County pledges funds after fire 1883, Sep 8 |
 Following the fire at Seminary Square, citizens and the Board of Commissioners of Monroe County pledge $50,000 to the University on the condition that the University remain in Monroe County.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 8 Sep 1883 more...
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| Rail rate war continues 1883, Sep 21 |
There is no change today in the passenger rate war between Chicago and Louisville. Sidney B. Jones, and other representatives of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago line are growing frustrated and anxious, Jones saying today, "We are like the Irishman at Donnybrook Fair. Whenever the head shows up we will hit it."
Source: "No Change," Daily Nebraska State Journal, September 21, 1883.
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| Rate war continues 1883, Sep 24 |
The Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad begins a cut to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and several other points this morning in competition with the Panhandle. Thus far, the cut has not been met by the Panhandle and others. Earlier this morning, scalpers are selling tickets to Indianapolis and Louisville at $5 to $.90 and a rate of $.50 by the roads themselves is anticipated before the end of the day.
Source: "The Railroad War," Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, September 24, 1883.
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| Another move in rate war 1883, Sep 27 |
The Pan Handle makes another attack on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Company by cutting to all local points that they can reach. They sell tickets to Lafayette for $1.25, to Gosport for $1.50, to Crawfordsville for $1.25, to Reynolds for $1, to Mitchell for $1.50, to Greencastle for $1.50, and give the same reduction to all points in Indiana, Ohio, and to the south and southeast. At the 5-cent rate to Indianapolis, the Danville road filled every seat in its train, and refused to carry a number of passengers. The action of the Pan Handle brings the Pennsylvania Company against the Monon. The former claims that they want a traffic agreement and will probably continue to fight against the Monon until the latter consents to such an arrangement.
Source: "Another Move In The Pan Handle-Monon Fight," Eau Claire Daily Free Press, September 27, 1883.
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| New saloon underway 1883, Oct |
Located north of the Orchard House, a new saloon called Stockewell's is just about completed. The Orchard Hotel is across from the depot west of College Avenue.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 27, 1883, 1. map
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| Imes and Proffit open shop 1883, Oct |
Barbers Harry Imes and Wm. Proffit, both black men, announce they are opening a barbershop in the basement of the "Queen City Clothing Store".
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 20, 1883, 5.
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| Labertew Hill is improved 1883, Oct |
It is reported that North Walnut Street will be graded for better condition so that it can connect with the new turnpike. The grading has been "hailed with delight by the country people who have had to travel up Labertew Hill in the muddy season."
Source: Bloomington Courier, October 27, 1883, 1.
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| Rate war ends 1883, Oct 4 |
The railroad war over passenger rates to Chicago ends at midnight. A compromise has been affected by which the new air line division of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad will be admitted to the Union passenger depot of the Panhandle Company.
Source: Atchison Globe, October 5, 1883.
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| Rail lines damaged by flood 1883, Nov 23 |
It is reported that it has been raining nonstop the whole week with the heaviest storms in Monroe and Lawrence Counties. The railroad suffers due to rising waters, one mile track of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad being lifted off the roadbed and deposited 50 feet beyond in a corn field. Another 10 miles of the road in this area is badly damaged. The road bridge across Clear Creek has been carried nearly one mile down the creek. 11 miles of the Bedford and Bloomington Railraod has simply disappeared with several bridges and trestles also gone. Crops, livestock, and businesses have also been swept away.
Source: "Water Everywhere," Janesville Gazette, November 23, 1883.
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| Cemetery gets stone wall 1883, Dec |
A substantial stone fence is installed around the United Presbyterian cemetery, north west of town. Due to the generosity of James Strong, the wall is provided as well as "two fine stone posts, to which iron gates are to swing."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, December 22, 1883, 5. map
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| Roddy travels to Arkansas 1883, Dec |
Andrew Roddy goes to Fayetteville, Arkansas to visit his relatives, the Curry family, where they reside. Mr Roddy is expected to remain there over the winter for his health. According to oral history by Henry Lester Smith, the Curry and Roddy families were active in the Underground Railroad.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 12, 1883.
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| Attempted robbery at Worley Bank 1883, Dec 5 |
A robber is spotted, by local Harley Marshall, as he tries to break into the safe of Ellettsville banker F.E. Worley. Marshall gathers Dora Sedwick and Frank Sharp to confront the robber, who fled the scene, but not before Miss Sedwick hits him with a large rock. The robber escapes with his accomplice on a previously stolen railroad hand car.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Strange doings in Ellettsville during summer of 1883," Ellettsville Journal, July 15, 1996.
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| Routes to be consolidated 1883, Dec 15 |
What is known as the Kankakee Route is about to be consolidated with the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, placing over 800 miles of track under one management.
Source: Independent, December 15, 1883.
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| Train ditched 1883, Dec 24 |
Information has been received that the Louisville passenger train over the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, which left Chicago, is ditched near Salem. It has been ascertained that the train went through a bridge and ditched. 8 of 9 people are injured with no deaths.
Source: "Through A Bridge," Daily Nebraska State Journal, December 25, 1883.
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| Bloomington and County profiled 1884 |
Bloomington is a "well built city with wide streets, handsome residences and good business blocks. There are 5 churches, good grade schools, a national bank and 3 hotels." 3 weekly newspapers: The Progress, Telephone, and Courier. "An artesian well adds greatly to the attractions of the place. In a manufacturing point it ranks very high, having 2 flour mills, 2 spoke factories, tannery, 2 stave factories, 1 woolen mill, 1 foundry, a planning mill, plow works, bedstead factory, chair factory and evaporator works. Express office: Adams and Telegram with Western Union. Joseph G. McPheeters, Jr. is the postmaster. For the county: David W. Browning (Clerk), Silas Grimes (Sheriff), Isaac Claman (Treasurer), Williamson M. Alexander Auditor (Auditor), William N. Hall (Recorder), James H. Gaston, (Coroner), Michael H. Buskirk (Surveyor). |
| Evans starts as barber 1884 |
 Pleasant D. "Ples" Evans moves to Bloomington and begins his work as a barber for Benjamin (Doc) Bass on W. Kirkwood Ave. Later he works for Henry Imes and Bell Proffit before purchasing his own building from J. B. Bridwell.
Image courtesy of IU Libraries Mathers Museum ID 1988-12-0251. Note name of customer in chair is Mr. Curry.
Source: "'Pleas' Evans, Oldest Barber, Dead at 92," Herald Telephone, June 15, 1955.
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| Ellettsville Elementary School becomes first high school 1884 |
The Ellettsville elementary school is converted into the First Ellettsville High School. It will remain so until 1912 when it is condemned by the state fire marshal.
Source: "The First Ellettsville High School," Ellettsville Journal, September 16, 1987.
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| Hinkle elected sheriff 1884 |
Marion Hinkle is elected sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He serves until 1888.
Source: "Horrible Death of Marion Hinkle," Bloomington World, February 11, 1899, 1.
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| Bloomington population about 3,200 1884 |
Bloomington inhabitants number about 3,200.
Source: Charles Blanchard, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana (Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co, 1884), 470.
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| Bank elects officers 1884, Jan 8 |
First National Bank of Bloomington holds its annual meeting and selects Board Members: John Waldron, Nathaniel U. HILL, W. E. Woodburn, H.C. Duncan, and P.K. Buskirk. Pres. John Waldron is president. Nat. U. Hill is vice-president. Cashier, W.E. Woodburn becomes the cashier. The bookkeeper is Ollie Small.
Source: Bloomington Progress, January 16, 1884, 3.
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| Quart saloon opens 1884, Feb |
Josh Chandler, who has been keeping a small grocery store on South Walnut Street, near Bollenbacher's spoke factory, rents out one of the Bollenbacher room, which was recently vacated by Van Deman. Chandler plans to run a quart saloon in that place.
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 6, 1884, 3.
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| Collins & Karsell report best scale 1884, Feb 2 |
 It is announced that Collins & Karsell now have the best weighing scale - a Fairbank - in Bloomington, known for its accuracy in the best interests of grocery or mill stores and farmers.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 2, 1884, 1. more...
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| Dunn sells 20 acres to IU 1884, Feb 4 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 140.
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| Robinsons run boarding house 1884, Mar 26 |
The Robinson family rent the Walnut Street House to run it as a boarding house.
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 26, 1884, 3.
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| Possible street name changes 1884, Mar 29 |
There may be a plan to change 5th Street to University Avenue, 6th Street to Kirkwood, and 4th Street to Wylie Street.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 29, 1884.
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| Mission group meets 1884, Apr 19 |
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosts an event with refreshments at the residence of B. F. Adams. The program consists of singing the "Custom of Chinese Women" and "The Hindoo Woman's Prayer" as well as "Tidings from Rosario" by Lille Adams. Women responded to the roll call with recitations from the Holy Bible.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 26, 1884, 5. map
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| Fire burns at Matthews Brothers 1884, Apr 29 |
The Daily News out of Chicago posts from Bloomington Special reports that a fire broke out in a frame dwelling house near the Ellettsville stone works. Adjoining the burning building was a small frame structure that held dynamite for blasting purposes. The fire reached this building, causing a terrific explosion, killing William Williams and wounding 13 others. Among those severely wounded is Peter Matthews, one of the owners.
Source: "The Fire Record," Dallas Weekly Herald, May 1, 1884, 1.
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| Colored School statistics published 1884, May |
Annual Report of the Public Schools of Bloomington, Indiana states W.F. Tiester was principal, Mrs. Teister was other instructor. 32 boys and 24 girls attended. Frances Freeman made the honor roll for perfect attendance.
Source: Annual Report of the Public Schools of Bloomington, Indiana, for the School Year Ending May 29, 1884, with Announcements for 1884-85. Bloomington, IN: Spring, Emerson & Company, 1884.
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| Bass builds house on Kirkwood 1884, May |
Benjamin Bass, a black barber, builds "a neat little cottage on his lot, on East Kirkwood Avenue."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 17, 1884, 1.
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| Dynamite accident kills and injures 1884, May 3 |
Many die when an accidental dynamite explosion occurs in Elletsville Indiana. The county morns the loss of several well respected citizens.
Source: "Horrible Death and Ruin!," Bloomington Telephone, May 3, 1884.
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| Gordon runs for office 1884, Jul 30 |
 Samuel Gordon, a long time Republican, announces his candidacy for representative. The "Republican Progress" reminds its readers that he claims to have been a conductor on the Underground Railroad, a secret network to help slaves escape. [Map image from 1856 plat map showing Gordon's property in Perry Township Section 16.]
Source: "Samuel Gordon, Past Underground Railroad Conductor, Now a Political Candidate," Republican Progress, July 30, 1884. map
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| Chinese laundry business criticized 1884, Aug |
The newspaper publishes an opinion against cheap prices, writing "The three Chinamen that are intent on 'Cheepee washee,' have located in the room formerly occupied by Chicago book store room. As for 'us and our house' John Chinaman may continue to live on wind. As long as there are 50 to 75 poor, unfortunate women of our own town who depend on hard day's washings for their lively-hood, it is not the part of true Americans to help make their lot the harder. To our Republican friends who do a great deal of preaching on pauper labor, let us see whether they believe in the doctrine they teach." The writer expresses concern the competition will cause much suffering.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, August 30, 1884.
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| Showers Bros decide location 1884, Aug 23 |
The Showers Brothers decide that John Graham's show grounds is an appropriate place for the construction of their new factory. John Graham owns 20 lots and is asking for $200 per lot.
Source: Saturday Courier, August 23, 1884.
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| Showers factory burns 1884, Aug 24 |
There is a fire at the Showers factory on east Eight Street near Dunn. This fire causes the relocation of the Showers Factory to the old circus grounds at Eighth and Morton Streets.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Showers Bros purchase Graham lots 1884, Aug 30 |
The Showers Brothers purchase Graham lots for $2,850, the citizens contributing $1,250. They will immediately begin work on the new factory buildings.
Source: Saturday Courier, August 30, 1884.
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| Ellettsville High School opens 1884, Sep |
Ellettsville becomes the second community to offer high school classes in Monroe County. A one year course is being initiated at this time.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 39.
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| D.A. Graham becomes principal 1884, Sep 3 |
Reverend D.A. Graham takes charge of the Colored School, moving from Washington, Indiana.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, September 3, 1884, 2.
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| Girls attend Detroit conference 1884, Sep 6 |
It is reported that Miss Maggie McCaw and Miss Mathews, black members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), have returned from the AME Conference in Detroit. As part of the trip the two young ladies visited Windsor, Canada and enjoyed the lake.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 6, 1884.
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| Showers Brothers complete new factory buildings 1884, Oct 9 |
Showers Brothers receive 50,000 bricks from Cloverdale the previous week, allowing for completion of factories.
Source: Bloomington Star Courier, October 9, 1884.
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| Hight works for auditor 1884, Nov |
Miss Kate Hight, who has been taking lessons in business practices, is working at the Auditor's Office this week to post the books.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, November 20, 1884, 1.
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| Ballantine named acting IU President 1884, Nov 8 |
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 369. more...
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| Laundry operates 1884, Dec |
A newspaper reports that some men from China are running a laundry service. They were "once Sunday School scholars of Rev. Foster, son-in-law of the late Rev. Turner."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, December 27, 1884.
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| Moss trial before church 1884, Dec |
 Indiana University president Dr. Moss, a Baptist, is asked to explain his behavior with a woman who is not his wife. He presents his situation to church ministers. The female student, Kate Graydon, was observed in an embrace with Moss. Weeks before, those who were witnesses to the scandal had made it known that they drilled a hole in the ceiling of an IU Classroom. These witnesses were later dubbed "The Moss Killers."
Source: "The End! Go Sin no More," Bloomington Telephone, December 27, 1884, 1. more...
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| Seventh Day Adventist established 1885 |
The church building is established on the John Young property in Benton Township, Unionville area.
Source: Joseph Helon Young, Autobiograph of a Village: A History of Unionville, Indiana (West Rutland, VT: Daamen Printing Co.,Inc., 1998), 124.
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| State legislature passes civil rights law 1885 |
The Indiana law prohibits discrimination based on race at inns, restaurants, barber shops, theaters, and other public places of business.
Source: Indiana History Bulletin: Centennial of Emancipation, 1863-1963 (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Bureau, 1963), 6.
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| Stone mill productivity increases 1885 |
Automatic feeding of sand and water to gang saws in milling operations increased productivity significantly.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| 21 Quarries 1885 |
Number of quarries in the Indiana stone district is 21.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| City drills well 1885 |
Bloomington drills a well on the courthouse square that is 2,670 feet deep, but finds the water there to be usable.
Source: Bob Dodd, "Water, Water Everywhere and All It Does Is Sink," The Monroe County Historian, October 1, 2015, 8.
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| Mitchell Hall constructed 1885 |
 Mitchell Hall, referred to as Maxwell Hall until 1894, is constructed. It is later razed in 1991.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 393. more...
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| 5th Street becomes Kirkwood 1885 |
 A portion of Fifth Street is renamed Kirkwood Avenue in honor of Daniel Kirkwood, Astronomy and Mathematics professor.
Source: David Horn, "Avenue named after astronomer," Herald Times, August 27, 2000.
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| Reorganization of IU curriculum 1885 |
From 1885-1887, Indiana University President Jordan takes a crucial look at the faculty and curriculum of the university. He changes the curriculum to a major subject and departmental basis. Juniors and seniors are to be permitted to elect subjects of special interest to them, and all courses of an advanced nature are to be revised in order to accommodate the central objectives of the elective system.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer: Volume 1: The Early Years (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1970), 214-15.
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| David Starr Jordan becomes IU president 1885, Jan 1 |
David Starr Jordan, former professor of biology from 1879 to 1885, is elected the president of Indiana University at the close of 1884. Subsequently, he officially assumes the post on the first day of 1885.
Source: D.C. Mills, "Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone, June 27, 1947.
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| Kirkwood Ave Christian Church Dedicated 1885, Feb 1 |
 In 1884 the trustees purchased the corner Lot 165 (Kirkwood and Washington)and immediately started to build a new church. This red brick church was dedicated on February 1, 1885 (cost of $12,500) and named the Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church.
Source: "First Christian Church" Website Our History, 1. more...
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| Train wrecks near hoop factory 1885, Feb 11 |
A passenger train from the north on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad crashes just opposite of the hoop factory in Bloomington. At a switch on the curve above town, a rail is evidently displaced by the weight of the engine and breaks lose. The train splits, half of it running down the main track, the other running down the broken side track, crashing into a long line of freight cars. The baggage car burns while the other coaches are able to be saved. Much of the mail the train carried is also salvaged from the wreckage. Only 13 passengers were on board at the time with no one dying, however several sustain serious injuries.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, February 18, 1885.
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| Temperatures drop, rails blocked 1885, Feb 18 |
Temperatures drop to eight below zero on Monday morning with snow storms and drifts in and around Chicago. Near Lafayette the trains have been obstructed by snow with a train finally reaching Bloomington today, Wednesday.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, February 18, 1885.
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| Switch misplaced, cars damaged 1885, Feb 19 |
A train on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad runs onto a sidetrack into Bloomington due to a misplaced switch. The engine collids with a freight car and two passenger coaches are thrown from the track with all passengers more or less injured.
Source: Calliope Independent, February 19, 1885.
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| Workingmen's Savings & Loan Organized 1885, Apr 7 |
Lon D. Rogers and Frank R. Wooley organize Workingmen's Building, Loan-Fund and Savings Association. Both men were in the insurance business and located on the south side of the public square.
Source: Workingmens, Workingmens Federal Savings and Loan Association (1955), 2.
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| Rev. Vaugh returns 1885, Apr 17 |
 Rev. Mr. Vaughn of the Grant Street M.E. Church (Colored) returns from conferences. Vaugh went to Springville, Ohio. The conference was presided over by Bishop Bowman, who revealed that Mr. Vaughn will soon is assigned to a charge at Versailles, KY and Mr. Price of Augusta, KY will next become the pastor of the church in Bloomington. "This Church differs from the African M.E. Church in that it is under control of the Bishops of the white M. E. Church, while the A.M.E Church acknowledged no such allegiance, and has its own Bishops, etc. Vaughn is a good citizen, and earnest, religious man, as such he has won the esteem of all with whom he came in contract. We wish him well."
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 22, 1885, 3. more...
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| Showers plan more buildings 1885, Apr 22 |
Showers Brothers are preparing to build a 200 feet long by 60 feet wide building on their factory ground as soon as the weather allows them to do so. This building will manufactures tables and safes.
Source: Republican Progress, April 22, 1885.
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| Train robbery detailed 1885, May 6 |
Last week, about 2.5 miles north of Harrodsburg, on the night express train from Louisville to Chicago on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, a robber comes upon the train. Peter Weber, the baggage master, is the only witness to the crime, in which the robber shoots George Davis, the express messenger, in the brain in the baggage car and then forces Weber to retrieve his keys and empty the contents of the safe. Weber too is shot in the face though he is expected to recover, the two injured men are being cared for by surgeons in Bloomington. Weber describes the robber as a tall, muscular man, about 35 years in age, dressed in a light suit, and with a light mustache. The hunt is on for a suspect, the rail company afraid that similar robbers will be inspired if the crime goes unpunished.
Source: "Daring Deviltry; Shot Down For A Few Dollars," Bloomington Republican Progress, May 6, 1885, 2.
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| Wright held for train robbery 1885, May 13 |
The man who committed the train robbery between Harrodsburg and Smithville on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad is believed to be "Bud" Wright, whose father's house is due west of Smithville. Family members tell of conflicting accounts of when he left his father's house after a visit, and none of them can find him. Terre Haute police have found Wright wanted in all kinds of villainy in the area, as well as in Texas and Arkansas. In addition, Wright fits descriptions given by Baggage Master Weber. A man named Wright is later arrested and taken into custody, however, he is believed to be the wrong Wright, going by Bill instead of Bud. His identity can not be confirmed by the witness, Weber, due to his condition, restricted to his bed by his physicians.
Source: "The Train Robbery; Bill Wright Under Arrest," Bloomington Republican Progress, May 13, 1885, 2.
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| Railway guide returns 1885, Jun 4 |
Mr. William S. Baldwin, General Passenger Agent of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, brings back "Baldwin's Railway Guide," which he had formerly sold to the Am. Industry Press of Buffalo, New York. Mr. Baldwin hopes to make the popular timetable guide more valuable than ever to people who travel.
Source: "Literary Notes ," Evening Observor, June 4, 1885.
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| Bogemann succeeds Logan 1885, Jun 19 |
Reverend M. H. Bogemann succeeds Reverend T.X. Logan at St. Charles Catholic Church. Reverend Bogemann was ordained at St. Meinrad's on May 30,1885 and then immediately appointed to St. Charles.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Showers Brothers send out traveling salesmen 1885, Jul 8 |
Showers Brothers again send out their traveling salesmen. One salesman, Cy Reed, will stop in Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas.
Source: Republican Progress, July 8, 1885.
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| Rogers boys sent to reform 1885, Jul 25 |
Edward and Stucky Rogers, the boys who wrecked the train at Gosport, are sent to the Reform School to remain there until they are 21 years old.
Source: Ellettsville Citizen, June 25, 1885.
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| Employee accident at Showers factory 1885, Sep 9 |
An employee of the Showers Brothers factory, working at the edging machine, mangles his hand such that that amputation of his fingers is necessary.
Source: Republican Progress
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| Preacher plans visit 1885, Oct 28 |
 It is announced that when Henry Ward Beecher, the celebrity minister, visits Bloomington for his lecture in February, he will charge $300.
Source: Bloomington Progress, October 28, 1885, 3. more...
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| New buildings at Dunn's Woods 1885, Dec |
 Indiana University moved to Dunn Woods (present) location after fire at Seminary Square (old) location at Second and College; the first 2 buildings, Owen Hall and Wylie Hall are mainly brick with Indiana Limestone for sills, steps, and some trim. The groundbreaking for both buildings was April 2, 1884.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 141. more...
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| First Major Stone Finishing Job 1886 |
First major job for which cut stone is shipped from the Indiana Stone belt ready to set in the wall - Cotton Exchange Building in New Orleans (I.e. the start of stone finishing in the belt).
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Editorial about tolerance printed 1886 |
The local newspaper publishes an editorial about tolerance, originally printed in the "Overland Monthly" by H. Shewin. The piece argues that people from China "are not a race to be set down with indiscriminate invective."
Source: H. Shewin, "Nonsense about Chinese," Bloomington Telephone, March 16, 1886.
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| First men's football team 1886 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer: Volume 1: The Early Years (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1970), 242. more...
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| Bloomington hosts WCTU state convention 1886 |
The Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union entertained the State convention of Women's Christian Temperance Union in 1886. The convention headquarters were at the Methodist Church at the corner of College Avenue and Third Street. Miss Frances E. Willard, the national secretary, was the guest speaker.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Jury for Chambers trial announced 1886, Jan 25 |
Judge G.A. Bicknell, presiding over the Chambers train robbery case, completes jury selection for Chambers' second trial, the first trial unable to reach a decision, as follows: Greenbury Crews, William Southers, Joseph Langley, J.B. Hughes, Silas Durnell, Whitfield Carpenter, John Johnston, James Starnes, Marion Fields, Robert Pryor, Solomon Hays, and William South. Politically, the jury stands seven Democrats to five Republicans, all first class citizens.
Source: "Chambers-His Case Still On-A New Witness," Bloomington Republican Progress, February 3, 1886, 2.
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| Addition to Showers factory 1886, Jan 26 |
To accommodate the manufacture of bedroom sets, Showers Brothers plans to build an addition onto its factory in the north building.
Source: Telephone
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| Todd Post Office opens 1886, Feb |
A new post office, located at the Todd Store, is established in Polk Township.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 26, 1886.
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| Livery plans improvements 1886, Feb |
 The livery stable occupied by N.B. Rogers is to be enlarged and remodeled in the spring, Stephen McPhetridge having the contract.
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| Jury Commissioners announced 1886, Feb |
S.K. Rhorer is appointed jury commissioner in the place of John J. Anderson. John Waldron and S.K. Rhorer are now jury commissioners for Monroe County.
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 10, 1886, 3.
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| Pierce receives back pension 1886, Feb |
Civil War Veteran and African American Isaiah Pierce finally receives his back pension worth $340 and starts regular payments of $8.00 per month for the future.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 5, 1886, 4.
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| Wright released, Chambers identified 1886, Feb 3 |
The case of the train robbery near Harrodsburg continues as Baggage Master Weber has recovered, identifying a Mr. Chambers as the criminal, releasing Mr. Wright. When Weber first saw Chambers after his recovery, the latter appeared very agitated upon being identified. After the identification, it was found that Chambers had dealt in stocks, becoming financially embarrassed and forged the names of his neighbors to promissory notes to cover his debts. However, shortly after the robbery, all of Chambers debts were paid off, the day before the robbery he was found to be bankrupt.
Source: "Chambers-His Case Still On-A New Witness," Bloomington Republican Progress, February 3, 1886.
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| Electrical company organizes 1886, May |
The Jenney Electric Light Company of Indianapolis organizes a stock company here with $4,000. Immediately, they plan to place their lights on the streets and in the stores.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 21, 1886, 4.
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| Employees agree about union 1886, May 12 |
The Showers Brothers company enter into an agreement with their employees, where they will agree to keep out of the manufacturers’ union if the employees will refuse to join the laborer’s union.
Source: Republican Progress, May 12, 1886.
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| Jenny Electric Light & Power petitions Bloomington 1886, Jun |
The Jenny Company requests a franchise to operate within the corporate limits and is met with approval.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Gas Vs. Electricity Was Big Battle of Bloomington," Bloomington Daily Hearld, May 24, 1949.
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| Professors Kirkwood and Wylie retire 1886, Jun 8 |
Professors Daniel Kirkwood and Theophilus Wylie retire from Indiana University and are granted Professor Emeritus designations. Both had served the university more than 35 years. Kirkwood taught Mathematics and Astronomy and Wylie was a professor of physics.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 2-9 1886
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| Electric lights planned 1886, Jun 10 |
The Bloomington City Council, by unanimous vote, decides the Jenney Electric Light and Power Company can be given a 3-year contract to provide lights. 9 lights will be placed "in such positions as to do the most good and be operated until 12 o'clock each night, except when there is good moonlight. Three lights will be placed on the court house tower, three on the school house, one intersecting the streets at Dr. Weir's and W. B. Seward's corner Washington and 7th streets, one at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Lincoln street, by Miss Cherry's, on at the U.P. Church." In the 1880 US Census, Mattie R. Cherry is a school teacher running a boarding house at 418 E. Fifth Street [Kirkwood Ave.]
Source: Bloomington Telephone, June 11, 1886, 1.
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| Band lacks rhythm 1886, Jul |
 Comments about the Bloomington band are published in the section of the newspaper selected for opinion and news in the black community. It is suggested that the band "is composed of a genial set of young men, and they render some excellent music, but it lacks one element to insure the largest success, namely punctuality." [Image of Bloomington Mechanics Band.]
Source: "Among Colored Folks," Bloomington Telephone, July 6, 1886, 4. more...
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| Electric lights turned on first time 1886, Jul 3 |
The Bloomington "Saturday Courier" announces that electric lights were turned on for the first time along streets in the town.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 237.
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| Electrician repairs lights 1886, Aug 10 |
Jenney Electric Company has James F. Ayer, their electrician, fixing lights. The newspaper notes that the light at the Mulky-Duncan corner took longer to repair than expected.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, August 10, 1886, 1.
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| Chief dispatcher drowns 1886, Aug 12 |
D.E. Finley, former chief train dispatcher of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago, dies while bathing in Eel River at Worthington.
Source: "Choice Bits," Fort Wayne Sentinel, August 13, 1886.
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| Train breaks near town 1886, Sep 22 |
A train on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, set to leave Bloomington at 2:00 AM, breaks in two when nearing Wood Yard Station four miles north of town. The engineer, Daniel Heaphy of Lafayette, loses control of the train, his engine dashing into a freight from the north that was standing partly on the main and partly on the side track. The engineer and fireman jump; the fireman escapes with minor bruises. Heaphy is crushed under the train. 10 freight cars and the locomotive are a total wreck as a result of the accident, entailing a loss of over $20,000.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, September 22, 1886, 2.
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| Hackett promoted 1886, Nov 3 |
Conductor Mike Hackett, who is charged of the accommodation between Bloomington and Louisville, is promoted and today takes charge of a regular passenger run. Hackett is one of the Monon's most careful and popular conductors with many friends here who will be glad to hear of his promotion.
Source: "Local News," Bloomington Telephone, November 3, 1886.
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| Conductors strike, trains backed up 1886, Dec 13 |
The freight conductors on the entire line of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad go on strike today, demanding an advance in pay from 2.5-3 cents per mile and allowance for lost time, a demand which the manager has refuses. Freight trains from one end of the road to the other are backed up.
Source: "Railroad Strike," Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, December 13, 1886.
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| Train leaves amid strike 1886, Dec 14 |
The conductor strike on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad causes trouble, especially in Lafayette. However, today, despite continued striking, one freight train has gone out.
Source: Newark Daily Advocate, December 14, 1886.
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| Strike settled 1886, Dec 16 |
The difficulty between the freight conductors on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad and the management of the road, resulting in a strike, is settled with all conductors returning to work this morning.
Source: "Adjusted," Evening Gazette, December 16, 1886.
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| Lodges listed on map 1887 |
 Three lodges are listed on the fire insurance maps of Sanborn Company. The lodges are on the north side of the courthouse square, located in the "Waldron Block": K of L or Knights of Labor, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), and K of P or Knights of Pythias.
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| New building planned at Durand's 1887, Mar |
Grocery store owner, G. M. Whitaker, plans to leave the Durand corner while the house is torn down and a new, two story structure is built.
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 30, 1887, 3. map
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| Customers excited for lights 1887, Mar 12 |
The stockholders of the Bloomington Jenney Electric Light Company pay the last assessment on their shares this week, which covers the last payment for the machinery. Next, dividends should be paid. "The patrons are all holding on to their lights...not one of them would do without it. They have only to fall back on coal oil for a night or two to make them more enthusiastic than ever for the electric light."
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 12, 1887, 1.
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| War of 1812 widows mentioned 1887, Mar 30 |
The names of seven women are listed in the newspapers as widows of soldiers of the War of 1812 and still on the pension rolls: Mary Cathcart, Amelia Carter, Sabina Graham, Matilda Slocom [Slocum], Elizabeth Farmer, Martha Johnson, and Amelia Richardson.
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 30, 1887, 3.
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| Poor asylum fire 1887, Apr |
The county poor asylum is discovered to be on fire after smoke was noticed from the square over the hill to the west, and the alarm was given.
Source: Telephone, April 5, 1887, 1.
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| Roddy dies 1887, Apr 3 |
Andrew Roddy dies in Washington Territory of consumption. He was the son of Mary Harbison Roddy. Some oral histories instruct that he was a supporter of the Underground Railroad.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 6, 1887.
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| Samuel Gordon dies 1887, Apr 5 |
Samuel Gordon, one time Republican candidate for representative, passes away from "lung fever." During the 1884 campaign he claimed to be a conductor on the Underground Railroad, which was a transportation network of secret "stations" that would protect slaves escaping.
Source: "Samuel Gordon," Bloomington Telephone, April 5, 1887.
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| Train wrecks at Horseshoe Bend 1887, Apr 6 |
A terrible wreck on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad happens at Horseshoe Bend, some 20 miles south of Bloomington. At the time of the crash, a local freight train rear-ends the train in front when the first train stops suddenly. The second train rounds the curve, the engine collides with the caboose of the first, jams a number of box cars together, resulting in major injuries and even death to the passengers on board.
Source: "Fatal Wreck ," Marion Daily Star, April 7, 1887.
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| Housing for poor farm patrons is arranged 1887, Apr 8 |
Alternative arrangement is made for housing the patrons of the poor farm following the fire that destroyed much of the poor asylum.
Source: Herald Telephone, April 8, 1887, 1.
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| Depot watchmen injured 1887, May 10 |
W.B. McClustey, a night watchmen at the Bloomington depot on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago line, badly mangles his right foot while attempting to couple cars.
Source: "W.B. McClustey Injured at Train Depot," Bloomington Telephone, May 13, 1887.
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| Rail employee has brass poisoning 1887, May 31 |
It is reported that Philip Higgins, a longtime employee of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad machine shops in Bloomington, is suffering from brass poisoning, believed to be brought on by overheating while at work repairing a locomotive.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 31, 1887.
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| Chinese Laundry promotes business 1887, Jun |
Lee Yum promotes that his Chinese Laundry is now open on South College Ave. His rates are as follows:
Shirts - 10 Cents, Collars - 2 Cents, Cuffs - 4 Cents,
Handkerchiefs - 2 Cents, Undershirts - 7 Cents, Drawers - 7 Cents & Vests are 20 Cents. "Other articles in proportions
All work will be done neatly and prompt. Give me a trial."
Source: "Chinese Laundry," Bloomington Courier, June 11, 1887, 1.
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| Poor Asylum contract let 1887, Jun |
The contract for building the poor asylum is awarded by county commissioners to Wilson Adams. Seward and Noel are awarded the heating apparatus contract. A “Monarch Steel Hot Air” furnace is to be used. The work is to commence at once.
Source: Telephone, June 3, 1887, 1.
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| First married woman graduate 1887, Jun 8 |
 The first married woman, Meadie Hawkins Evermann, graduates from Indiana University with a degree in zoology/biology.
(Indiana University Archives photo P0029390)
Source: Indiana University Alumni Quarterly: Vol XVI, No. 2, April 1, 1929, 287-289. more...
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| Miers hosts suffragettes 1887, Jun 10 |
The Women's Suffrage Club promotes that it will meet on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. W. Miers, also known as Annie B. Miers. Robert W. Miers is a local attorney and later becomes a US Congressman (Democrat) and Judge.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, June 10, 1887, 4.
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| Grocery store moves 1887, Jul |
Mort Whitaker announces that his grocery will now occupy the new room on Durand's corner.
Source: Bloomington Courier, July 16, 1887, 1. map
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| Fire breaks out in laundry 1887 |
The local newspaper prints a story about a fire at Sam Orchard's building on College Avenue, which is occupied by a Chinese laundry. The paper calls the company "washee washee" run by "John Chinaman". There is concern that the fire will spread to William Emery's restaurant but the fire is under control with minimal loss.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, August 9, 1887.
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| Passenger rates reduced 1887, Aug 5 |
The Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad announces a new form of mileage tickets today, reducing the passenger rates to two cents per mile. The tickets can be used by a firm or by a man and his family.
Source: "Reduced Passenger Rates," Independent, August 12, 1887.
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| Mill Strike 1887, Sep 1 |
Yard and mill hands strike, demanding that William Tarbot, a company employee and scab from previous strike of sawyers, be discharged. Tarbot is paid $40 to give up his job, and work resumes five.
Source: Lawrence Mail 1 September, 1887 in Bell, Ron, 'Early History of Indiana Limestone' pp. 55-6.
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| Stone fence built 1887, Sep |
In order to protect the fencing around the yard, stone posts "have been set along the south side of the stone fence around the Covenanter's cemetery." There are plans for another wall will be built around the south-west corner of the lot.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 6, 1887, 4.
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| Sidewalks for East Kirkwood 1887 |
A Legal Notice is printed in the newspaper, stating the city is now accepting bids for construction of sidewalks along East Kirkwood Avenue. The Location is "in front of property owned by Martha A. Buskirk, Ben and Lydia Bass, Robert Hash and Milton Hight. The notice is posted by the Bloomington City Clerk, Robert C. Greeves.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 23, 1887, 4. map
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| Elsworth shot by Meadows 1887, Sep 19 |
Mrs. Sarah Meadows shoots Elsworth Anderson as Anderson attempts to force his way into her home in Harrodsburg. Anderson dies from his wounds.
Source: "A Fatal Shot! Murdered by a Woman," Bloomington Telephone, September 20, 1887.
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| First woman indicted for murder 1887, Sep 22 |
The grand jury indicts Mrs. Sarah Meadows for murder in the first degree. Mrs. Meadows is the first woman in Monroe County to be indicted for first degree murder. She is being charged for the murder of Elsworth Anderson.
Source: "Murder In the First Degree Finding of the Grand Jury Against Sarah Meadows," Bloomington Telephone, September 22, 1887.
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| Trial for first murderess 1887, Sep 26 |
The trial for the first murderess in Monroe County begins. Mrs. Sarah Meadows is being tried for the first degree murder of Elsworth Anderson. Mrs. Meadows is defended by R.A. Falk, who was appointed by the court.
Source: "Mrs. Meadows On Trial For Murder," Bloomington Telephone, September 27, 1887.
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| Mrs. Meadows acquitted 1887, Sep 27 |
The trial of Sarah Meadows for the murder of Elsworth Anderson is tried in Circuit Court. The jury delivers a verdict of acquittal after being out only a few minutes.
Source: "Mrs. Meadows Acquitted," Bloomington Courier, October 1, 1887.
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| Krueger tries to sell building 1887, Nov |
August or Gus Krueger or Kruger tries to sell a building in the newspaper: "A corner building lot east on Kirkwood Avenue, 50 feet front and 132 feet deep. Will be sold for cash. A. KRUGER."
Source: Bloomington Courier, November 5, 1887.
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| New stone quarry organized 1887, Nov 8 |
A new stone quarry is organized, to be known as the Monon Lime Stone Co., of Stinesville, where the property is located. The officers are G.W. Terry, president, W.A. Terry, treasurer, and George Bollenbacher, secretary. Quarry directors include the officers and G.T. Terry and T.E. Phillips. The capital stock is $100,000 with shares at $50 each.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, November 15, 1887, 1.
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| Susan B. Anthony visits conference 1887, Nov 10 |
 The Presbyterian Church on Walnut Street hosts the Fifth Congressional District's Women's Suffrage Convention, with guest speaker Susan B. Anthony. Helen Gougar, lawmaker from Lafayette, was also in attendance.
Source: Bloomington World-Courier, November 12, 1887. more...
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| Railway employee dies 1887, Nov 18 |
John Frill dies. He has been an employee of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad for the past 25 years. He lived Ellettsville and Stinesville and has been pumping water for the local water tank for a number of years. Frill's body is been brought to Bloomington for a funeral service at the Catholic church and burial.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, November 22, 1887.
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| Union organized 1887, Dec 5 |
The Journeyman Stone Cutters Association (current national union) organized by representatives in 20 cities at Chicago.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| "Philadelphia Plan" instituted 1888 |
The city of Bloomington institutes the "Philadelphia Plan" for numbering streets. This plan uses Walnut Street as the east-west divider of town and Kirkwood Avenue as the north-south divider. It would allow for addresses on homes and businesses. Mail and other deliveries would be easier.
Source: Linda Thomas, "The name game," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1987, A, 1.
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| Benchart building built 1888 |
 Located at 114 S. College Avenue, the building that is later known as the Benchart Bakery Building, is constructed. In the 1970s it houses The Uniform Shop and The King's Shop.
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| Church buys lot on Kirkwood Avenue 1888, Feb |
The Episcopalian Church buys a lot on Kirkwood Avenue. This lot is directly east of the residence of Mrs. Milton Hight.
The church pays $375 for this property. The church has funding available from the sale of their old property: $1,800 received for the old property.
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 29, 1888, 3. map
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| Three escape train accident 1888, Mar 18 |
Patrick Fitzpatrick narrowly avoids death as he stood on the railroad track on the north side of the Bloomington depot, when an engine backs against several cars with such force as to suddenly start several freight cars near him, knocking him out by 10 feet. It is a miracle that he is not thrown under the wheels, escaping with only slight bruises. Two young female companions also narrowly escaped the cars.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 20, 1888.
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| Horticultural Society founded 1888, Mar 31 |
Monroe County Horicultural Society is organized. The charter members are Fred Fess, George P. Campbell, M.H. Neeld, I.M. Rogers, T.S. Johnson, Samual Dinsmore, W.M. Farmer, and William Bunger.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Perry & Williams prospect in Indiana 1888, Apr 20 |
Major Perry and William Matthews prospect for a quarry location in Indiana.
Source: Bell, Ron. Early History of Indiana Limestone. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2008.
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| Mechanics' Band Concert for New Uniforms 1888, May 9 |
The Bloomington Progress reports that the Mechanics' Band is in need of funds for new uniforms. The band holds a festival and the paper encourages "liberal patronage."
Source: "Republican Progress," Bloomington Progress, May 9, 1888, 3.
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| Man injured between cars 1888, May 23 |
Frank Todd and his brother-in-law Charles Sears arrive at the 6th street railroad crossing just as a freight train pulled in from the north. Rather than wait for the train to be cut, the men attempt to cross between two box cars, when the train starts again. Todd's right foot is badly crushed between the bumpers, Sears holding him up so that he narrowly avoids falling onto the tracks under the car. Dr. Axtell, head surgeon, hopes to avoid amputation and save the foot.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, May 30, 1888.
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| Dinsmore supports mission 1888, Jun 16 |
John Dinsmore writes his will so that residue of estate, after settling with his heirs, should go to the Foreign & Home Boards of the Missions of the Presbyterian Church.
Source: Ruth M. Slevin, Monroe County, Indiana Will Records, 1818-1904: Books 1 through 5. more...
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| Temperance speaker event planned 1888 |
 The newspaper prints an event planned for Monday night, September 17th with a famous temperance speakers: Mrs. Mary T. Lathrop will deliver an address on Prohibition. Everyone is invited.
Source: Bloomington Progress, September 12, 1888, 3. more...
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| Brick building burns 1888, Sep 2 |
 The Old Lucas brick, on N. College Avenue in Bloomington burns. The location of the site is just north of Hiram Lindley's residence. Those business reporting damages: C. R. Perdue, Mrs. Norman (millinery store), Miss Ward (a dress making establishment). "The burned building was one of the oldest structures in the place, the small room having been used by Dr. Maxwell's father as a post office, some 50 years ago." [The 1883 Sanborn map shows a "Milly" or millinery business on N College. Pin placed here as possible lead.]
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| Mechanics' Band appears in new uniforms 1888, Sep 15 |
It is reported that the Mechanics' Band has unveiled their new uniforms, manufactured by Lilly & Co. of Columbus, Ohio.
Source: "Republican Progress," Bloomington Progress, September 19, 1888, 3.
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| Houses going up 1888, Oct 17 |
It is reported that "over 500 houses have been built in Bloomington in the past 18 months and there are no empty ones."
Source: Bloomington Progress, October 17, 1888, 3.
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| History Club established 1888, Dec 7 |
 A campus program is now a regular organization: The History Club launches on Friday nights with a report in the newspaper about its success: "The debate was well handled and the exercises were good." [Image of History Club is from 1906.]
Source: "Prep Pencilings," Bloomington Progress, December 12, 1888, 3. more...
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| New Chinese immigrant noted 1889 |
The local newspaper, edited by W.S. Bradfute, prints only a short sentence, "There is another John Chinaman in town."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, June 25, 1889.
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| Women's Club joins federation 1889 |
The Bloomington Women's Club joins the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs with many of the club member's husbands serving on state program committees of the federation. However, many women are at odds with their husbands as they wish to discuss current events and politics in conjunction with literature. The men strongly advocate for sticking exclusively to literary discussion.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| Library must share with Auditor 1889 |
Whereas it appears on examination that the Monroe County Library room has been built by order of the county commissioners and does properly belong to the county, therefore be it known that the auditor holds his office in the said room free of charge and further that the library either to the county or auditor, permitted to remain in said room, and if the library trustees with a library, they must pay him out of their own funds.
Source: D. C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Bloomington Republican, July 19, 1947, 4.
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| 3 Dollar a Day Wages 1889 |
Stone cutters' wages are $3.00 per day.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| McCaw plans move 1889, Jan |
It is reported that William McCaw is moving to South Carolina.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 26, 1889.
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| Chinese laundry breaks fire code 1889, Jan |
A special meeting is held on Saturday night after Fire Chief Griffy condemns the flue used in the laundry business run by "John Chinaman."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 8, 1889.
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| Big Creak Stone Company Created 1889 |
The Chicago and Stinesville Company buys the remaining properties of the Watts-Biddle firm, renaming it the Big Creek Stone Company.
Source: Bell, Ron. Early History of Indiana Limestone. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2008.
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| Faris Brothers move stock 1889 |
Faris Brothers move their drug stock to west side of the courthouse square to Henry Gentry's corner.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| McCaw leaves for South Carolina 1889, Jan 1 |
It is reported that William McCaw plans to leave this week for Chester Court House, South Carolina. "Mr. McCaw's mother is 76 years old and is anxious that he come and stay with her as long as she lives."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 1, 1889.
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| Crafton joins train dispatchers 1889, Feb 19 |
John Crafton, train master for this section of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, is now fitted up a convenient office in the Dunn building, joining the train dispatchers force. Crafton now holds one of the most important positions on the road.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 19, 1889.
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| Liquor licenses approved 1889, Mar |
The Board of Commissioners grants liquor licenses to John Stockwell and William Stockwell in Bloomington. The item sold must be less than a quart. For the first time, Henry McCalla votes in favor, despite pressure from a group of temperance people. Voting against licenses in both cases is Republican member William Peterson. John Stockwell's saloon will occupy the same place. William Stockwell plans to use Kruger's corner building.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 12, 1889, 1.
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| Karsten moves to Kirkwood Ave. 1889 |
 Dr. Karsten moves from a place on North College Ave. to "the last house on east Kirkwood Ave, The Pauline Perry Property."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 5, 1889, 4. more...
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| Chinese Laundry scammed 1889, Apr 20 |
A criminal swindles Lee Yum, who runs the Chinese Laundry. This happened on Wednesday evening. The criminal produced a $20 bill. A man asked Lee Yum to change it. Yum did so but realized too late that the bill was only one dollar. The scammer got away.
Source: Bloomington Courier, April 27, 1889, 1.
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| Chinese merchant moves 1889, May |
The newspaper provides an update: "John Chinaman now operates his laundry from one of the rooms in the Durand block."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 3, 1889.
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| Chinese Laundry moves 1889, May 4 |
The newspaper reports that Lee Yum has moved his Chinese Laundry to the Durand Block.
Source: Bloomington Courier, May 4, 1889, 1. map
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| Paper describes immigrant 1889, Jun |
A newspaper reports "There is a new Chinaman in town... who can't understand a word in English. A drunken fellow was about the laundry the other day, and because the Chinaman couldn't 'talk United States,' he heaved a large-sized stone through a pane of glass."
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 29, 1889.
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| Newspaper describes new resident 1889, Jun 29 |
The newspaper reports that there was an incident at the Chinese Laundry. "There is a new China man in town - a young fellow - who can't understand a word of English. A drunken fellow was about the laundry the other day, and because the Chinaman couldn't "talk United States" he heaved a large-sized stone through a pane of glass. He evidently thought that the 'Chinese must go.'"
Source: Bloomington Courier, June 29, 1889, 1.
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| Brakemen dies after fall 1889, Jul 4 |
John McCune, a brakeman on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad is killed after falling from the tender of the the locomotive of the early freight train headed north. The fall crushes his skull, and he dies a few moments after being brought into Bloomington in hopes of treating him. The deceased was a young man, his home in Crawfordsville. His relatives have come to the city to take his body back home for burial.
Source: Bloomington Courier, July 6, 1889.
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| William Julian Bryan name change 1889, Jul 11 |
Born William Julian Bryan, upon marriage to Charlotte A. Lowe, he took up her last name as his middle name in her family's honor.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 478.
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| Stave business is profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
The J.C. Dolan & Co. Stave business is profiled. With 15 years in the business, Dolan established his business in 1885 when he purchased the plant of the American Hoop-dressing Company of Boston and changed to a stave business with the average number of employees being currently 55. "In 1887 Mr. Tiernan became a partner and the firm name was changed to Dolan, Tiernan & Co." Tiernan retired in 1889. The current plant sits on four acres "and the mill is run by an 80 horsepower Blundy engine." Dolan also owns and operates two portable stave-mills and makes barrel staves according to custom size.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2.
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| Noel's ironworks profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
S.D. Noel's business is profiled in the newspaper. Noel runs a steel and iron roofing factory, located on Walnut and 7th Streets. This mechanic also carries a line of heating stoves, stove pipes, and boards. He repairs smoke stacks and breeching.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2. map
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| Clark's groceries profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
 J. B. Clark sells groceries and is profiled in the local newspaper. "The premises occupied by this establishment are on the south side of the square."
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| Tourner's clothing store profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
 J.P. Tourner & Co. continues to sell clothing as he opened just two months ago (May 1889). He provides fashionable designs for all ages, including cheap straw hats to find hats or millinery made of felt and silk. He also carries trucks and valises. Charles Tourner is the manager and he has 12 years of dealing with the clothing industry. The location of this store is "on the west side of the square, first door north of the alley."
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| Livery place profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
 The J.H. Cole livery and feed stable is profiled in the newspaper. His rigs, buggies, and carriages are often sold for funerals. He has owned fast horses and the best drivers and riders. "He is also the owner of the May Bell, one of the best picnic wagons in our city. He owns and operates a transfer line in connecting with his livery stable... His stable is large and roomy and its location is on the north side of the public square."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2. more...
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| Allen's hardware business profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
The business of W.J. Allen's hardware and agricultural implements shop is profiled in the newspaper. With 24 years of experience, the proprietor established his business in 1865 and "is the oldest house in Bloomington, retaining the same old name during all these long years." His current building is three stories made of brick. Allen provides agents to sell the Buckeye Bunder, Mower and Reaper. They are the only place in the county to buy the Studebaker Wagon. The third floor, 20'x82' and holds building material, timber, window glass, hardware, screen doors, etc.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2.
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| Restaurant on 5th Street profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
H. T. Swindler & Company is described in the newspaper. Swindler runs a restaurant on West 5th Street and for the last six years had offered fine candies, foreign fruits, nuts, ice cream, soda, syrups, milk shakes, and lemonade.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2.
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| Whetsell's shoe store is profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
The newspaper lists a shoe store as a quality shop. The South Side Shoe Store is advertised with a sign that is a Big Red Shoe and it is owned and operated by Ed Whetsell.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2.
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| Bookstore described 1889, Jul 16 |
The book seller E.P. Cole's store is promoted. He carries the largest stock of books and school supplies in the county, incl. Bibles, albums, oil paintings, pen-holders, scratch-books, and gold pens. He also provides wallpaper and blinds. A former school principal, he also serves on the Board of Education.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, June 16, 1889, 2.
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| Roller Mills is profiled 1889, Jul 16 |
 Bloomington Roller Mills is described in the local newspaper as a flouring mill run by Collins & Karsell. It is "the largest and most complete mill of its kind in Monroe County, and in fact is supplied with a stock of Machinery not surpassed in efficiently by any in the state.... The capacity of this mill is 75 barrels per day.... Their location is on the corner of Seventh and Railroad Streets." Collins & Karsell also have a grocery store on College Ave, next door north of the Post Office..."
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| Smith's Jewelry store promoted 1889, Jul 16 |
Joe M. Smith's business is promoted in the newspaper as "One of the oldest, best known, most reliable and justly popular mercantile houses...is [his] Fancy Bazaar and general notion and variety store." The son of Tobe Smith, Joseph M. Smith sells jewelry, watches, books, silverware, table cutlery, pens, and ink.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 16, 1889, 2.
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| Women shops move 1889, Aug |
It is announced that Mrs. J.S. Payne's shop room will now "be occupied by Mrs. W. W. Durand and Mrs. Ella Bowman. Mrs. Durand will run a ladies bazaar in the north side and Mrs. Bowman will keep millinery goods in the south side of the room."
Source: Bloomington Courier, August 10, 1889, 1.
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| Rates adjusted for veterans 1889, Aug 14 |
The Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad Company (Monon Route), make the first break in rates to the Milwaukee Grand Army Encampment. Following an unsuccessful meeting between Chicago and Ohio River Lines, the Monon announces that it would make a rate of one cent a mile over the whole line to any veterans wishing to attend the encampment. The Kankakee joins the Monon in this rate change. The Panhandle will most likely be forced to meet the rate change as well.
Source: "One Cent Mile To Milwaukee," Sandusky Daily Register, August 16, 1889.
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| Drunk brakemen cause accident 1889, Sep 10 |
Trainmaster S.S. Woodward, discharges 6 brakemen for intoxication following the wreck south of the depot in Bloomington on Sunday morning. Woodward says that the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad has strict rules, restricting employees from drinking either on or off duty, punished with immediate discharge if they are found to be intoxicated. He also claims that in his 30 years of experience, intoxication has been the biggest problem on the line, intoxicated men violating policy causing almost all accidents.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 10, 1889, 4.
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| Howard Comedy Company plays Bloomington fair 1889, Sep 11 |
The Harry Howard Comedy Company will play in Bloomington during the week of the fair. The company includes fifteen members a band and an orchestra.
Source: Bloomington Progress, September 11, 1889, 3.
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| Old-Timers still in business listed 1889, Sep 29 |
The newspaper lists residents in Bloomington who have been at their trades the longest: Joseph G. McPheeters (oldest physician), Major Mulky (oldest lawyer), W.P. McNary (oldest minister), Joseph Howe (oldest dry goods merchant), Dunn & Co. (oldest grocers), Ben McGee (oldest tailor), J. S. Faris (oldest druggist), S. M. Orchard (oldest hotel keeper), George Bollenbacher (oldest shoe dealer), Andy Hoover (oldest blacksmith), W.A. Gabe (oldest printer), John Waldron (oldest tanner), James R. Sluss (oldest liquor dealer), Wm Emery (oldest harness-maker), H. S. Bates (oldest shoemaker), Mrs. Rott (oldest baker), J.B. Allison (oldest photographer), Tobe Smith (oldest jeweler), Craig Worley (oldest livery stable keeper), W.F. Browning (oldest public officer), Wm Stuart (oldest hardware dealer).
Source: "Old Settlers in Business," Bloomington Courier, September 29, 1883, 1.
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| Keating now brakeman 1889, Oct 7 |
Dick Keating, the pugilist (professional boxer), is now employed as a brakeman on the Monon Railroad.
Source: "City News," Logansport Pharos, October 7, 1889.
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| Delta Airline founder born here 1889, Oct 8 |
Collett Everman Woolman, one of the founders of Delta Airlines, is born. Woolman's father was a physics professor at Indiana University at the time. The Woolman family would move to Champaign Illinois where his father would teach at the University of Illinois and Collett would attend high school and college.
Source: Monroe County Birth Index 1882-2016, Bk H 2-35 p 2913.
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| Smith remembers black family in his will 1889, Nov 14 |
Milton J. Smith writes his will so that, after his wife and children, the African American family attached to his are to be given property in Bloomington. Amanda Taylor and "her two [children] the colored woman living" with family are to be granted this. He dies in 1892.
Source: Slevin, Ruth M., Monroe County, Indiana Will Records 1818-1904 Books 105 (Kokomo (Ind.): Selby Publishing & Printing, 1988), 192. more...
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| Mechanics' Band Christmas performance 1889, Dec 25 |
Bloomington's Mechanics' Band performs in the court house yard and offers the public a Christmas Day program.
Source: "Republican Progress," Bloomington Progress, January 1, 1890, 3.
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| Stinesville profiled 1890 |
A directory lists Stinesville with a population of 500 and points to Gosport as the place to bank. The Stinesville Business District: F. Ashbaugh (Shoemaker), Theodore Buskirk (Confectioner) C. C. Dunn & G. B. Easton operate general stores. James T. Greer is the agent for the railroad, express, and telegraph. Hoadley & Sons (flour mills and marble works), Indiana Oolitic Limestone Co., Matilda McHenry (Milliner), David Miller (Grocer), Stinesville & Bloomington Stone Co., Terre Haute Stone Works Co., and Charles Walter (Druggist). |
| New Channeling Machines Introduced 1890 |
Ingersoll and Sullivan varieties of direct-action channeling machines introduced to Indiana stone fields.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Bull Wheel Introduced 1890 |
The Bull Wheel, for turning derrick masts, makes its first appearance in stone quarries.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| 40 Quarries 1890 |
Number of quarries in the Indiana stone district is 40.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Clear Creek profiled 1890 |
A state directory lists the population of Clear Creek as 65 people. Charles S. Miller is the postmaster. Miller also runs a General Store and serves as the Railroad And Express Agent. Other businesses: James H. Butcher (Carpenter), H. F. Dillman (Lumber), James Dodds (Physician), Oscar Greene (Shoemaker), T. H. Mathers (Live Stock), T. E. Rise (Blacksmith), J. P. Stull (Saw Mill), Turner & Minette (General store & Restaurant), Woodward & Robinson (Lumber).
Source: R. L. Polk & Co, Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1890: Volume V (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Co., 1890) map
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| Railroad tries to rename Ellettsville 1890 |
The residents of Ellettsville feud with the Monon railroad company. The railroad company seeks to change the name of the town to Logan, and then when that proves unacceptable to the residents, Gretna. The company does not give a reason for the proposed change and refuses to stop or take on cargo if not labeled for Logan. Residents boycott the railroad, instead using wagons to move agricultural produce. The railroad eventually concedes.
Source: Ruth Huff, "Ellettsville was almost Logan," Hearld-Telephone, May 19, 1984.
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| Summer school established and begun 1890 |
The first summer school at Indiana University is established. It is given under the general direction of Professor Rufus L. Green, aided by four others.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 394-395.
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| City industry profiled 1890 |
The city directory reports that there are many industries in Bloomington including a woolen mill, a stave and hoop factory, 2 furniture factories, a tannery, a planing mill, a boiler works and foundry, 2 flour mills, and many other industries of "minor importance."
Source: R. L. Polk & Co, Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1890: Volume V (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Co., 1890), 130.
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| Fairfax profiled 1890 |
A state business directory promotes the town of Fairfax with a population of 40. It lists the shopping station for the railroad at Guthrie, which is 4 miles SW, on the L.N.A. & C. Railway. Mail is delivered and picked up semi-weekly and J. H. Clendenin [Clendening] is the postmaster.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co, Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1890: Volume V (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Co., 1890) map
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| Rains flood basements 1890, Jan |
Heavy rains fall. "Cellars that had always been dry were converted into deep pools of water. The basement of the African M.E. Church on 6th Street contained 18 inches of water."
Source: Bloomington Progress, January 15, 1890, 3.
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| Unionville profiled 1890 |
Unionville is profiled in a state directory as having a population of 100 residents. They community receives mail three times a week. Postmaster is Thomas H. Barnhill.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co, Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1890: Volume V (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Co., 1890) map
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| Provisions made for IU women's gym 1890 |
An appropriate is made for a gymnasium and provisions are made in Wylie Hall for a women's exercise room where physical education will be taught.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 267-268.
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| City population counted 1890 |
 US Census counts 4,018 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33. more...
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| Ellettsville profiled 1890 |
The town of Ellettsville is listed in a directory as having 800 inhabitants, a bank, and a weekly newspaper, The Monroe County Citizen, published by William B. Harris. M. M. Wingfield is the postmaster. The town also features a railroad and Express Agent (C. L. Buchanan) and a Western Union Telegraph.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co, Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1890: Volume V (Indianapolis: R. L. Polk & Co., 1890) map
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| Professor Cole dies 1890, Jan 29 |
The owner of a popular bookstore dies unexpectantly. Prof. Eliphalet Price Cole, known as "E.P" to many, owned the store since about 1880.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 31, 1890.
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| Miss Dillon returns as dentist 1890, Mar |
 Flora Dillon graduates from a dental school in Nashville, Tennessee and returns to Bloomington. She graduated "with high honors, receiving the 'faculty gold award' medal."
Source: "Bloomington," Indianapolis Journal, March 9, 1890, 3. more...
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| Pennsylvania buys Monon 1890, Mar 13 |
The Pennsylvania Railroad is reaching out in more than one direction. Yesterday it surprised Wall Street by unexpectedly acquiring control of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, comprising 700 miles of railway. Up to almost the hour of the annual meeting yesterday, the old directors report they knew nothing of the changes, which have been arranged through the quiet purchase of a majority of the stock by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The road will now run as an independent property. It will not be merged with the Pennsylvania, but a Pennsylvania general manager will be put in charge. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad is to share in the benefits of the new deal. The Pennsylvania Railroad is credited with reaching out for Southern traffic, and the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad will bring the Louisville & Nashville and the Pennsylvania systems into close relationship.
Source: "Gobbled By The Panhandle," Logansport Pharos, March 13, 1890.
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| New Monon management discussed 1890, Mar 15 |
Mr. H.H. Campbell, of Boston, a member of the executive committee of the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad, says that the change in the management of the Monon rail line was brought about by a mutual coming together of the heavy holders of stock of the road who were dissatisfied with the course of the existing management. This course had precipitated antagonisms with the Pennsylvania Road and the Louisville and Nashville Road which prevented the Monon from being as good a property as it should be. Neither the Louisville and Nashville, nor the Pennsylvania has secured control.
Source: "The New Monon Management," Logansport Pharos, March 15, 1890.
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| Dentist opens practice 1890, Apr |
 Miss Flora Dillon opens her dental office in the Lindley residence, north of Sixth Street. The Lindley House is located at the corner of 8th and Rogers Street.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 9, 1890, 3. map
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| Worrall plans expansion 1890, Apr |
Cal. Worrall is getting ready to enlarge his elegant home on East Kirkwood Avenue. |
| Louden becomes Justice of Peace 1890, Apr |
 It is reported that Theodore J. Louden is elected as a Justice of the Peace. At age 22, he is one of the youngest in this area of the state.
Source: Republican Progress, April 9, 1890, 2. more...
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| McCalla resigns due to health 1890, May |
The "Progress" newspaper reprints an article about Margaret McCalla that appears in the Chicago "Inter-Ocean" newspaper: "Miss Margaret H. McCalla has served for fourteen years as superintendent of the Bloomington, Ind. city school. During much of the early portion of her service, she was the only woman in the state holding the position of superintendent of schools. Her devotion and ability have given the Bloomington schools high standards, and her resignation recently, because of failing health, is deeply regretted."
Source: "Miss McCalla," Bloomington Progress, May 28, 1890.
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| Cole plans large building 1890, Jun |
 "John Cole is going to have an immense structure on his lot, corner of 7th and College Avenue. The first floor will accommodate about 100 heads of horses, and there is room above for dozens of buggies and many tons of hay. The building will be 66 x 132 feet, and is so constructed it may be altered so as to make three good business fronting College Avenue."
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| Preparatory department abolished 1890, Jun 7 |
Sixty years after its establishment in 1830, the preparatory department-- a department for the preparation and examination for younger students before fully enrolling into the college-- is abolished.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 7, 1890
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| IU Summer school begins 1890, Jun 23 |
The first summer school at Indiana University is established. It is given under the general direction of Professor Rufus L. Green, aided by four others.
Source: Indiana University Bulletin of Classes 1890, 67.
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| 12 injured near Smithville 1890, Jul 14 |
12 people are badly injured with Conductor William Brown dying from his injuries, following a collision on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad near Smithville, Indiana.
Source: "Fatal Wreck On The Monon-Twelve People More Or Less Badly Hurt In A Collision ," Logansport Pharos-Tribune, July 15, 1890.
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| Conductor arrested for murder 1890, Jul 25 |
Charles Arnold of Lafayette, conductor of a freight train on the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad, is arrested in Bloomington on the charge of murder. It is believed that Arnold caused the death of his brakeman William Hilbert, knocking him from the train after a quarrel.
Source: "Conductor Arrested For Murder," Salem Daily News, July 26, 1890.
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| Cassell resigns as Monon Chief 1890, Jul 25 |
Chief Train Dispatcher Cassell of the Monon Railroad, with headquarters in Bloomington, resigns his position.
Source: "Resigned," Galveston Daily News, July 26, 1980.
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| Two trains collide outside Bedford 1890, Aug 3 |
Seven miles north of Bedford, an outbound passenger train from Chicago collides with a northbound passenger train from Louisville causing several cars to be completely telescoped. The engineer and fireman of the southbound train are dead. McDonald, conductor of the southbound train, had been planning to side track, knowing he was six hours behind schedule, but fell asleep, causing the deadly wreck. Injured passengers have been taken to Bedford and New Albany for treatment.
Source: "Two Men Killed," Atlanta Constitution, August 4, 1890.
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| Monon route bought 1890, Sep 6 |
The Central Railroad of Georgia and East Tennessee purchases the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad (the Monon Route) and plans to make it a part of their greater southeastern system.
Source: "Reported Purchase Of A Railroad," The Herald Times, September 7, 1890.
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| Breyfogle denies sale of Monon 1890, Sep 8 |
Dr. William L. Breyfogle, president of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad denies the reported sale of the road to the Central Railroad of Georgia and East Tennessee saying there has not been any such negotiation between the railroads.
Source: "The Monon Not Sold," Newark Daily Advocate, September 8, 1890.
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| Quarry to be opened 1890, Nov 26 |
A stone quarry is opened on the site of the Dolan factory, on the railroad west of Showers' factory. W.W. Wicks, John Waldron, Showers Bros. and John C. Dolan are partners.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Central Oolitic Stone Company formed 1890, Dec 3 |
The Central Oolitic Stone Quarry Co. is organized with a stock of $100,000.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Weather allows more quarry work 1890, Dec 10 |
News reports favorable conditions for the stone quarry business.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Central Oolitic buys new lot 1890, Dec 24 |
Central Oolitic Stone Co. purchases an adjoining lot from J.C. Nolan for $98,000.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Lindley House photographed 1891 |
 The residence of Ernest H. Lindley is photographed by Stratford & Jones. The address in 2022 is known as 405. N. Rogers Street. Professor Lindley worked for Indiana University from 1893 to 1917 in the fields of psychology and pedagogy. Lindley Hall on campus is named for E. H. Lindley. [Photo courtesy of IU Photo Archives.}
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| Henley organizes stone company 1891 |
 Joseph E. Henley organizes the first company for stone quarrying in Hunter Valley. The business operates under the name Hunter Stone Company.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 696. more...
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| Steam Power Replaces Traditional Methods 1891 |
Steam-powered derricks had almost completely replaced hand and horse-powered ones: of 96 in use, 6 were hand-powered, and 7 were horse-powered.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Women's Club of Bloomington formed 1891 |
Mrs. John M. Coulter founds the Women's Club of Bloomington, inviting a small group of women to her home to discuss a constitution and purpose for their new organization. A Constitution Committee was elected including Mrs. J.M. Coulter, Mrs. Belle R. Mieres, Mrs. M.E.S. Boones and a Nominating Committee including Mrs. Harriett Coburn Saunderson, Mrs. Nellie C. Dodds, and Mrs. M.C. Karsell. As the club expanded to include 31 charter memebers, officers were elected with Mrs. John M. Coulter as president, Mrs. Belle R. Miers, vice president, Mrs. Julia Rogers, second vice president, Mrs. Marry Morris, treasurer, and Mrs. M.E.S. Boone, secretary.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| Geologist praises Indiana Stone 1891 |
Geologist S.S. Gorby writes: so widespread is the fame of the Indiana stone that the danger of overproduction from the quarries is not an appreciable element in the consideration of the future production.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| Empire Stone Company Formed 1891 |
Empire Stone Company is formed.
Source: Lilly Library Manuscript Collections
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| Showers Brothers issues calendar 1891, Jan 14 |
Showers Brothers issues a calendar with photographs of their furniture factory and grounds, as well as the city to the northeast. Also included are photographs of James, Charles H. and William N. Showers.
Source: Republican Progress, January 14, 1891.
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| IU Library Building dedicated 1891, Jan 20 |
 The new library building for Indiana University is dedicated. The main address is by Professor Orrin B. Clark, representing the faculty. Frank Fetter speaks, representing the students, and Enoch A. Bryan represents the alumni. Robert S. Robertson speaks for the trustees. The library building is renamed Maxwell Hall in 1894.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 604.
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| Stone business has growing legal issues 1891, Jan 21 |
Newspaper reports that the stone business will revive the law business. A number of suits, growing out of the management of the quarries, are filed in Monroe Circuit Court.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Stimpson suit settled 1891, Jan 27 |
Oral Stimpson, of Elletsville, is paid $600 by the Monon Railroad following a work place accident on the road in which he broke his leg after the handle broke off a hand car, throwing him from the car and getting run over by the next. These reparations come with the understanding that Stimpson is not to file suit in court.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 27, 1891, 4.
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| Fuller elected Quarry Superintendent 1891, Jan 29 |
Enoch Fuller is elected superintendent of the new Central Oolitic quarry by the board of directors.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Pearsons file suit 1891, Jan 30 |
Charles Pearson files a suit of his own against the Monon following his wife's suit for injuries. Pearson will seek $35,000 for services and necessary loss of time while waiting for his wife.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 30, 1891, 1.
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| Rev. Minton announces leave 1891, Feb 1 |
 Reverend W. B. Minton announces to the congregation of the Presbyterian Church that he has been chosen to be the pastor of the congregation and academy in Anna, Illinois.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 3, 1891, 1. more...
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| Break in at the Tatem home 1891, Feb |
A burglar breaks into the house of Seth Tatem. Leonard Crook, a relative of Mr. Tatem says he was woken up by a noise inside the house. He then gets up to alarm Mr. Tatem. With a rifle in hand Mr. Crook challenges the thief. The burglar come out on top and soon makes his escape through the window; Crook fires out the window to no avail. The amount stolen is about $60, two ten dollar gold pieces, and a ten dollar bill belonging to Mr. Tatem.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 3, 1891, 3.
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| Railroad management meets 1891, Feb 11 |
Calvin S. Brice, president of Lake Erie and Western Railroad; Columbus E. Cummings, of New York; General Manager Bradbury, of the Lake Erie and Wester; and President Breyfogle and General Manager Black, of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad meet in Lafayette. It is rumored that the meeting has to do with suspected purchase of the Monon by Lake Erie.
Source: "Will Senator Brice Buy The Monon?," Evening News, February 11, 1891.
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| Breyfogle denies rumors 1891, Feb 14 |
Dr. Breyfogle, president of the Monon railroad, denies the stories concerning the sale of his road to Brice and Lake Erie or anyone else. He affirms that the road is not for sale.
Source: Fresno Morning Republic, February 14, 1891.
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| Train strikes widow 1891, Mar 7 |
A freight train pulling into Smithville from the south, unable to brake in time, hits a woman. The woman is found to be Mrs. Wampler whose husband was murdered some 27 years ago. Her condition is unstable; doctors say she is not out of danger.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 10, 1891.
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| Limestone company tensions ease 1891, Mar 18 |
Lawsuit is reviewed of Fuller, Adams et al vs. David Reed, president of the Oolitic Stone Company of Indiana, the injunction suit of the Monroe County Oolitic Stone Company vs. the Oolitic St.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Monon bonds bought, reorganized 1891, Mar 20 |
Poor and Greenough, of New York, buy the $2,800,000 treasury bonds of the Monon Railraod and will reorganize the company in the Lake Erie and Western interest, dropping President Breyfogle.
Source: Democratic Standard, March 20, 1891.
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| Dentist on South College 1891, Apr |
Miss Flora Dillon, the dentist, has her office located on S. College, south of Benckart's confectionary (ground floor). |
| Monon sale finalized 1891, Apr 4 |
The sale of the Monon Route has been finalized and control of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago Railroad is officially transferred.
Source: "Sale Of The Monon Perfected," Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, April 4, 1891.
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| Trustees name Coulter IU president 1891, Apr 8 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 471. more...
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| Central Stone Co. begins work 1891, Apr 8 |
The Central Stone Company begins work.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| Showers Brothers ship large furniture cars 1891, Apr 15 |
Showers Brothers ships furniture in seven large railroad cars this week to southern destinations. Three cars go to Paris, Texas, one goes to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and three go to Mobile, Alabama.
Source: Republican Progress, April 15, 1891.
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| Central Oolitic to add brickyard 1891, Apr 22 |
Newspaper reports that the stockholders of the Central Oolitic Stone Co. decide to add a brickyard to their plant.
Source: Republican Progress Newspaper
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| President Jordan resigns 1891, Jun 17 |
David Starr Jordan resigns to accept presidency of Leland Stanford Jr. University in Palo Alto, California.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Apr 8, 1891
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| Mechanics' Band Performs 1891, Jul 1 |
Mechanics' Band announces that it is set to perform a concert in the court house park on July 4th.
Source: "Program: Fourth of July, 1891," Bloomington Progress, July 1, 1891, 3.
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| Rail crossing catches fire 1891, Jul 22 |
The Findley Hotel at the 6th Street railroad crossing catches fire for the third time in the past three months. Locomotive sparks are responsible.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 29, 1891.
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| Udorah Smith becomes assistant teacher 1891, Jul 29 |
Udorah Smith chosen as assistant teacher for the Colored School.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, July 29, 1891, 3.
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| Quarry Owners National Association formed 1891, Jul 29 |
Quarry Owners National Association formed in Cleveland, Ohio, including fifteen Indiana companies.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| McCalla takes job in Dakota 1891, Jul 29 |
It is reported that Miss Margaret McCall has accepted a position as teacher of Mathematics at the University of Dakota. Her plans are to leave the last of August.
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 29, 1891.
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| Fiercest electric rainstorms experienced 1891, Aug 20 |
Reports of level streets covered with water to a depth of six to ten inches and gutters were two or three feet in depth. Much damage was incurred from rain and lightning.
Source: "Heavy Rains Flood Monroe County," Republican Progress, August 22, 1891, 3.
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| First IU-Purdue football game 1891, Nov 14 |
Indiana University plays its first football game against Purdue. Purdue wins 60-0.
Source: Robert D. Arnold, The Rivalry: Indiana and Purdue and the History of their Old Oaken Bucket Battles 1925-2007 (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2008)
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| Women develop a TB association 1892 |
The Tuberculosis and Health Assocation is established by the Local Council of Women.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Monroe County Bank opens 1892 |
Monroe County Bank opens its doors for business in downtown Bloomington. The first officers are H.E. Wells, S.C. Dodds, James M. Andrew, W.B. Hughes, S.K. Rhorer, and W.A. Fulwider.
Source: Linda Williamson, "Bloomington in Good Company," History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), January 1, 2005, Supplement, 384.
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| Mrs. Beck becomes WCTU president 1892, Jan |
 Lena M. (Ms. James Kirkwood) Beck, who served as a treasurer of an early Women's Christian Temperance Union, is elected the state president. She serves in this position until 1895.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968. more...
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| Jenney Electrical company on map 1892 |
 The Sanborn map, produced for fire insurance purposes, shows the location of the Jenny or Jenney electrical company east of 4th Street and Madison, but close to the railroad. "Bloomington Jenny Electric Light and Power Company. Shows location of ruins by fire with note "being rebuilt."
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| Monadnock Building Designed 1892 |
Chicago architects Burnham and Root design the Monadnock Building (Chicago). At eighteen stories high, it is America's last major example of thick-walled construction with masonry bearing walls in commercial building.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| Poor farm construction begins 1892 |
Now abandoned, the county farm west of the city in Van Burn Township was ordered built late in 1892.
Source: Bennet P. Reed, ""Abandoning County Farm Radical Change for Monroe County"," Herald Telephone, October 3, 1957.
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| Eggleston sells house 1892, Jan |
William Eggleston [Eagleson], the barber, sells his house on East Kirkwood Avenue to John O. Robinson for $1,000.
[Eagleson] "takes a couple of lots in the Davis Addition in part payment. Mr. Eggleston will remove to Mitchell soon."
Source: Bloomington Progress, January 27, 1892, 3.
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| Waldron Tannery on Sanborn Map 1892 |
 The John Waldron Tannery is marked on the 1892 Sanborn Map on West Kirkwood Avenue, where in 2024 is located The Kirkwood apartments at 315 W. Kirkwood. Also at this location is a "run of creek."
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| Fourth and final poor farm is built 1892 |
The fourth and final poor farm is established on 120 acres east of the present airport.
Source: Pam Service, ""Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm"," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Newspaper remembers Monon accident 1892, Jan 11 |
The Bloomington Telephone remembers the worst accident to date on the Monon railroad which happened 25 years prior. The wreck occurred about two miles north of Crawfordsville. Four people die and 44 are injured. A show troupe was on board the passenger train which fell down a 60-foot embankment, 16 members of which were injured, including a Hungarian "toe dancer" named Madame Van Rokey.
Source: "25th Anniversary of Monon Railroad's Worst Smash-Up," Bloomington Telephone, January 16, 1917, 1.
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| Mechanics' Band Benefit Concert 1892, Jan 13 |
It is announced that Bloomington's beloved Mechanics' Band will hold a concert in order to raise funds for new instruments. A DePauw University professor, Walter Howe Jones, will assists in the show by playing piano for the band. The public is highly encouraged to come and offer donations.
Source: "Bloomington, Ind. Progress," Bloomington Progress, January 13, 1892, 3.
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| IU men's gymnasium dedicated 1892, Jan 22 |
The forty by sixty foot frame gymnasium for men is dedicated. The building is built after approved gymnasium plans and is well adapted to the purpose for which it is to be used. It also serves as a general assembly hall.
Source: J. Terry Clapacs, Indiana University Bloomington: America's Legacy Campus (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2017), 391.
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| County commissioners buy property for poor farm 1892, Mar |
County commissioners buy from Thomas Mathers property that was once part of the Cole farm, with the intent of allowing the poor farm to become self-supporting.
Source: Monroe County Citizen, March 26, 1892, 8.
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| County buys farm from Thomas Mathers 1892, Mar |
County commissioners buy from Thomas Mathers property that was once part of the Cole farm.
Source: Monroe County Citizen, March 26, 1892.
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| Preston Eagleson's grades noted 1892, Mar 22 |
Preston Eagleson, son of prominent east side barber H.V. Eagleson, earns honors at close of the High School's second term, with grades between all his grades between 98 and 100.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 22, 1892, 1.
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| Batman buys farm 1892, Mar 25 |
 It is reported that Ira C. Batman purchases the 500 acre Boltinghouse Farm in Benton Township from W. H. Mesenkop, who has had it for the previous year. The price paid is $5,000.
Source: Weekly Telephone, March 25, 1892, 1. more...
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| Modesto Post Office Opens 1892, Apr 6 |
McCamy McNeely is appointed first postmaster of the new post office actually located on the Williams Road near his home a few miles from Modesto which is at the intersection of the Bottom Road and Simpson Chapel Road in Washington Township.
Source: Jean and Don Rhoads, Modesto: Tales of life in Southern Indiana (Bloomington: Rhoads, 2009), 107.
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| First woman School of Law graduate 1892 |
 Tamar Althouse, from New Harmony Indiana, becomes the first woman to graduate from the Indiana University School of Law. She graduates with an LLB degree along with sixteen men.
Source: C.K.P., "Tamar Althouse Scholz, First Woman Law Graduate," IU Law Update, January 1, 1992, 10. more...
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| Rev. McClerkin visits church 1892, Jul 3 |
Reverend McClerkin preaches for the congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. He was the guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Ewing.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, July 6, 1892, 3.
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| Limestone Platted in Perry township 1892, Jul 14 |
Limestone (later renamed Sanders) is laid out by Newell and Carinne Sanders in Section 34 of Perry township.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 436.
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| County plans poor farm construction 1892, Aug |
County commissioners meet to run the dividing lines for the new poor farm.
Source: Weekly Telephone, August 12, 1892, 1.
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| McCaughan supports missions 1892, Aug 16 |
Charles McCaughan writes his will, leaving instructions for "$200.00 to be divided between the Domestic Southern & Indian Missions of the Reformed Presbyterian Church." He mentions his daughters: Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Faris, Mrs. Latimer, Mattie and Lizzie McCaughan as well as his granddaughter, Nancy Kennedy. Witnesses are Sam S. Smith and Charlie C. Faris.
Source: Ruth M. Slevin, Monroe County, Indiana Will Records, 1818-1904: Books 1 through 5., 128. more...
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| First Bloomington city directory planned 1892, Sep 17 |
According to the "Monroe County Citizen" newspaper, a Bloomington city directory is being published for the first time. Data has been compiled from a house-to-house canvas.
Source: Monroe County Citizen, September 17, 1892.
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| Monroe County State Bank incorporated 1892, Oct 26 |
Monroe County State Bank is established with officers Hiram Wells of French Lick, IN as president and Dr. S.K. Rhorer as cashier. The capital stock is listed as $25,000, compromising 250 shares at $100 each. Stockholders include Wells, the largest stockholder (63 shares), James M. Andrew of Louisville, KY (62 shares), Rhorer (14 shares), and nine other shareholders.
Source: George W. Boudreau, Hometown Banker: A history of Monroe County Bank, 1.
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| Bender arrested for grand larceny 1892, Dec |
Lou Bender is arrested after a grand jury indictment for grand larceny. The arrest is neatly planned by Officer Reeves who, assisted by Joe Allen, took the fellow in and deposited him for safekeeping with Wilson Adams who is keeping a hotel for such type of people.
Source: Republican Progress, December 1, 1892, 3.
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| YMCA listed on map 1893 |
The location of the YMCA is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Telegraph office listed 1893 |
The location of the Telegraph Office is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Express company listed on map 1893 |
The location of the American Express Company is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Newspaper shares building with bank 1893 |
The location of the Monroe County Bank is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. In the same building are the offices for the newspaper, "The Bloomington World." |
| A.M.E. Church listed on map 1893 |
 The location of the African ME Church or African Methodist Episcopalian Church is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington.
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| First Electric Generator 1893 |
First electric generator installed to provide electrical power for quarrying and milling operations.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| City's first water plant opens 1893 |
A private waterworks company is formed with the first water plant built in Bloomington. The plant is located on Bloomfield Road 3 miles southwest of the city. The plant will utilize water from a reservoir on the north side of the road. The land was purchased from the Croy family.
Source: "Bloomington First Water Plant," Bloomington World, November 4, 1947, Front.
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| African Baptist Church shown on map 1893 |
The location of the African Baptist Church is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Monon depot listed 1893 |
The location of the railway station for the Monon Railroad is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Restaurant listed on map 1893 |
The location of the Wells Restaurant is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Swain plans move 1893 |
 Professor Joseph Swain plans to rent a place with Prof. Atwater's new house on East Kirkwood Avenue as soon as it is completed.
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| Ellettsville bank fails 1893, Jan |
 The first bank in Ellettsville, founded by Frank Worley in 1870, crashes during a panic. The bank is forced under by the economic collapse. All deposits are returned to their owners. Courtesy, The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. For commercial uses, please contact the Lilly Library.
Source: "Peoples State Bank Grows in Size and Service," Herald Times, August 18, 1971. more...
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| Hotel listed on map 1893 |
The location of the National Hotel is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Fairview School is built 1893 |
 At a cost of $17,000 Fairview school is built on W. Seventh Street. Engraved on the building's arched portico, made of Indiana limestone, reads the inscription, "What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul." The first principal is Ella Wilson.
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| Wicks listed on map 1893 |
The location of Wicks & Company and department store is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| First intercollegiate African American athlete 1893 |
 Preston Eagleson becomes the first African American athlete to be a member of an intercollegiate team at Indiana University. Eagleson is considered a prominent member of the African American community in Bloomington, and plays as a halfback during the years 1893-95.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 321. more...
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| First woman senior class president 1893 |
 Arda Salena Knox becomes the first woman to be senior class president at Indiana University. She is in office for the 1893-94 school year.
Source: Indiana Daily Student, November 17, 1917, 1. more...
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| Monroe County State Bank opens 1893, Jan |
With assets of $14,535.08, Monroe County State Bank opens for business.
Source: "Monroe County State Bank: Representing a Tradition of Services for over 135 Years," Herald Telephone, July 1, 1976. more...
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| 1st National Bank listed on map 1893 |
The location of the First National Bank is listed on an IU Map to help new students find important places in Bloomington. |
| Brothers begin construction on twin homes 1893 |
 Brothers William and Benjamin Adams hire the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche to design near identical houses of limestone at 431 and 433 S. College Ave., across from Seminary Square. The homes share a driveway, a coach house, and a gas plant. The cost of each house is $13,000 and construction is completed by August 1894.
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| Worrall House burns 1893, Jan 24 |
A new house on East Kirkwood Ave, occupied by Oscar Strother, and owned by Calvin Worrall, burns in a fire. Beginning in the outhouse, the fire spreads to the home. As no one was home at the time, much of household goods are destroyed, although some are saved. The house and contents are insured.
Source: Bloomington Progress, March 1, 1893, 3. map
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| Buck Town raided 1893, Jan 28 |
In the pouring rain police officers Owen and Reeves corral more than a dozen of "giddy" people in Buck Town. It is reported that later, on Monday, the policemen hold a reception in the Mayor's office.
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 1, 1893.
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| Coal yard promoted 1893, Feb |
A new coal yard is promoted by Thomas & Company. "Remember the new Coal Yard on West Kirkwood Avenue, east of the tannery. Have constantly on hands all kinds of Coal and Wood and will deliver to any part of the city. Orders attended to promptly and prices as low as the lowest. Orders may be left at Lindley's."
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 15, 1893, 1. map
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| PM&B Company incorporated 1893, Feb 15 |
Perry, Matthews, and Buskirk (P.M. & B.) Company incorporated. William N. Matthews, president and general manager.
Source: Bell, Ron. Early History of Indiana Limestone. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2008.
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| Channelersville Established in Bloomington Township 1893, Feb 25 |
J. H. Louden, William P. Rogers, and H. Henley lay out a town near a quarry in Section 29 of Bloomington Township.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 435.
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| Log cabin on Kirkwood razed 1893, Mar |
 To make room for Professor Amzi Atwater's new house, a log house on East Kirkwood Avenue is torn down.
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| Abandoned poor farm is used for horse racing 1893, Apr |
The vacated poor farm on Second Street Pike, being used as the fairgrounds, is leased by representatives of the Monroe County Agricultural, Horticultural, and Mechanical Association to be used as a track for horse racing.
Source: Bennet P. Reed, ""Abandoning County Farm Radical Change for Monroe County"," Daily Telephone, October 3, 1957.
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| County commissioners plan site for new construction 1893, Apr |
County commissioners go to the poor farm to select a site for the new building.
Source: Republican Progress, April 19, 1893, 1.
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| County finds brick for poor farm 1893, Apr |
County commissioners choose John Nuckols [Nichols] to provide the brick with which to build the new poor asylum.
Source: Republican Progress, April 19, 1893, 1.
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| McCalla becomes superintendent 1893, Apr 12 |
It is announced that Margaret McCalla has been elected as superintendent of local schools. In this role McCalla is required to assist in high school works. "As the tuition levy has been reduced by the city council there will necessarily be a scaling of teachers' salaries. The salary of the superintendent will be $900."
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 12, 1893.
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| Rev. Coleman and wife have daughter 1893, Apr 20 |
Reverend Morton Coleman and wife Julia welcome the birth of a daughter in Bloomington. Lydia Ruth is born today. Her father is a minister with the African Methodist Episcopal or A.M.E. Church. She will later move frequently with her family as he father is transferred to other churches, incl. Allen Chapel AME Church in Indianapolis. Lydia Ruth Coleman Walter Jackson dies at the age of 103 in Muncie.
Source: Judy Mays, "In Loving Memory: Jackson services held in Indianapolis," Muncie Times, June 8, 1996, 38.
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| Swain plans move to E. Kirkwood 1893, May |
 It is reported that the house currently being constructed by Prof. Atwater on E. Kirkwood Avenue will be occupied by the new IU President, Prof. Swain. Prof Atwater and family plan to move away from the city.
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| Borland supervises city lights 1893 |
 Bloomington now has 1,200 incandescent electric lights in operation with Ezra Borland as the superintendent. [Image shows Borland in 1888.]
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 10, 1893, 1. more...
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| Post Office plans move 1893, May |
 The newspaper prints that a deal has been made so that "Monroe Co. State Bank will occupy the room at present occupied by the post office and the post office will go to the room vacated by the bank, near Seward's foundry." [See 1892 Sanborn map for location of Bloomington Post Office at the corner of E. Kirkwood Ave. and N. Walnut.]
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| Swain named IU president 1893, Jun 14 |
Source: Indiana University, Presidential Portrait Collection: Presidents Hall (Bloomington: Indiana University, 2011) more...
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| Stipp gets help from detective 1893, Aug |
A famous detective comes to Bloomington in order to investigate a robbery. John T. Norris, the detective makes a contract to arrest the confidence man who is accused of robbing farmer John Stipp.
Source: Bloomington Progress, August 23, 1893, 1.
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| APA attacks Catholic Church 1893, Sep 16 |
Considerable talk is caused by the circulation on Saturday night of an anonymous circulation making a very bitter attack on the Catholic Church. The signature reads "By Order of Special Committee APA." This indicates that it is circulated by someone in connection with the American Protective Association. It is headed with the words "For and Against; What Things Catholics Have Done for America" The circulation is a reply to the letter of Reverend Father M.H. Bogemann that recently appeared in the "Telephone", calling forth by the supposed organization of the APA in Bloomington.
Source: "APA In a Bitter Circular Attacks the Catholic Church," Bloomington Telephone, September 19, 1893.
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| Black woman provides bail 1893, Nov |
In the case of Indiana vs. Jane McAfee, accused of murder, the defendant, a black mother, gives the court a bond of $2,500. She resides in Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington World, November 9, 1893, 1.
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| GAR Post elects members 1893, Dec |
The Paul E. Slocumb Post, No. 85, G.A.R. or Grand Army of the Republic elects new officers for next year: Commander, Dr. Holland, Sr.; Vice Commander, Newtown Fee; Officer of the Day, M.D. Griffy; Surgeon Dr. A.J. Axtell; Quartermaster T. H. Sudbury; Officer of the Guard, Taylor Voss; Quarter Master Sergeant, Irvin Seward.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 13, 1893, 4.
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| Louden becomes youngest lawyer 1893, Dec |
 It is reported that William M. Louden is now the youngest member of the Bloomington bar at the age of 21. He is the son of John H. and Lizzie (Hemphill) Louden and was born February 22, 1872.
Source: Bloomington World, December 7, 1893, 5. more...
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| Feltus begins working for Gentry 1893, Dec |
William Gentry lets Bloomington know that his dog show is now in Illinois with Roy Feltus, who has joined the circus and entertainment business.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 20, 1893, 1.
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| Whisnand plans saloon opening 1893, Dec 12 |
It is reported that Dell Whisnand or Whisenand plans to open a saloon at once in the same place that used to be the Wells Restaurant on West Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, December 12, 1893, 1.
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| Lawsuit delays new saloon 1893, Dec 13 |
Although Dell Whisnand has secured a license to sell liquor in the vacant Acorn Restaurant room, the newspaper reports of tensions with the previous owners. Chas. Ross and former tenant Mr. Wells, who ran the restaurant there. Whisnand is kept out of a place to do business.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 13, 1893, 4.
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| Black woman has strong defense 1893, Dec 20 |
It is reported that the trial of Jane McAfee, a black woman charged with murder, has summoned "about 75 colored people" to support her side. She is tried for killing a Mr. Meadows.
Source: Bloomington Progress, December 20, 1893, 1.
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| Black mother charged with murder 1893, Dec 21 |
The case of Jane McAfee is called in the Circuit Court today in Bloomington. She is "one of the best-known and most respected colored women of the city" and the trial is "creating considerable interest." The charge is murder as she killed a white man who was in the midst of fighting with her 19 year old son. The victim, William Meadows, was struck with a rock thrown by Mrs. McAfee.
Source: "A Woman on Trial for Murder," Indianapolis News, December 21, 1893, 6.
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| Dodds elected head cashier 1894 |
 Samuel Clelland Dodds is elected head cashier for the Monroe County State Bank.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 490. more...
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| New poor farm house almost complete 1894, Jan |
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 13, 1894, 1. more...
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| Nichols starts build on studio 1894 |
 The frame building of the Nichols House and Studio at 820 1/2 North College Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. map
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| Lake built 1894 |
Bloomington builds a water system and small lake on W. Second Street or "Stanford Road".
Source: Bob Dodd, "Water, Water Everywhere and All It Does Is Sink," The Monroe County Historian, October 1, 2015. map
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| Arbutus first published 1894 |
The first ever published edition of the Arbutus, an Indiana University newspaper, is published. In it is a brief three and a half page history of athletics at IU with lists of sports celebrities of the time.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 387.
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| Rogers helps Mrs. McCaw write her will 1894, Jan 3 |
 Attorney and IU Law Professor William P. Rogers serves as executor for the will of prominent black resident Hannah McCaw. Hannah instructs that after her property is sold, then the proceeds should be divided between her heirs: daughter Melvinia Wicous (Wilkins), "who is missing;" Daughter Elizabeth Breckenridge; Son Armsted Percell; Son William McCaw; and the children of her deceased daughter, Mary Allen Tyler: Timothy, Emma, Lewis, Lizzie, and Cornelius. The will is later recorded on January 31, 1902. Witnesses signing are Civil War Veterans Andrew T. Massy and S. K. Rhorer. [Image of William P. Rogers from 1894 IU Arbutus yearbook.]
Source: Slevin, Ruth M., Monroe County, Indiana Will Records 1818-1904 Books 105 (Kokomo (Ind.): Selby Publishing & Printing, 1988), 128. more...
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| Showers pipes freeze 1894, Jan 26 |
Showers Brothers factory is forcibly shut down this morning due to the freezing of multiple steam pipes.
Source: Telephone
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| New building on new poor farm 1894, Feb |
The new 26-room building at the poor farm, about four miles west of town, is now complete. County commissioners were there to inspect it.
Source: Bloomington Courier, February 10, 1894. more...
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| Bundy opens restaurant 1894, Feb |
 J.T. Bundy announces that he is opening a restaurant and dining room in the McGee Room on the south side of the courthouse square.
Source: Republican Progress, February 21, 1894, 1. more...
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| Bloomington gets first telephone exchange 1894, Feb |
A new company is organized to build telephone lines and a central exchange, the first in Bloomington. The company is made up of William N. and James D. Showers, J. O. Howe, P.K. Buskirk, and Theodore Louden.
Source: "A New Enterprise," Bloomington Telephone, February 9, 1894, 1, 1.
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| Poor asylum building accepted by county commissioners 1894, Feb |
Source: Republican Progress, February 14, 1894. more...
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| Thief robs two shops 1894, Mar 7 |
At about midnight breaking a heavy plate glass a thief threw a boulder through one of Bruce & McGary's show windows,The thief then takes four pairs of pants and two caps and makes his escape. The owner of the building that lives in the store, Peter Bowman heard the crash and then the rapidly retreating footsteps. Entrance was also made to Campbell & Davis' hardware store, where some knives, a revolver, etc. were carried off. The thief ran off through the back door.
Source: "Thief Robs Bruce & McGary's in Peter Bowman's Building;Also Campbell & Davis Hardware ," Republican Progress, March 7, 1894, 1.
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| City ordinance written for telephone system 1894, Mar 27 |
Under the leadership of Mayor Lawrence Van Buskirk, Bloomington allows for construction franchise for a telephone system. The petitioners are Henry A. Lee, S.K. Rhorer, and Ben S. Rogers.
Source: "Bloomington Telephone System First Proposed in Spring of 1882," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Stone wall torn down 1894, Apr |
The stone wall in front of the old Dodds residence on South College Avenue is removed. The stone wall, believed to be a half a century old, was an old landmark for students of Indiana University.
Source: Bloomington Progress, April 11, 1894, 4.
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| First police officers appointed 1894, Jun 5 |
City council appoints William Griffey, Eugene Kerr, and William Smallwood as police officers, taking the place of the job of the Night Watcher.
Source: City Clerk Book 8, Page 561
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| Lizzie Cambpell promotes reform 1894, Jun 16 |
Lizzie H. Campbell, likely the former Harriet Elizabeth Rogers and the wife of Mr. George P. Campbell, calls for political reform. "Can woman assist in the great reform question that is agitating the minds of the people? ... We have a work in the temperance cause - our work is everywhere and at all times. We should never forget that we have a mission; we were placed here for some good purpose."
Source: Lizzie H. Campbell, The American Nonconformist, June 16, 1894.
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| Farmers drive cattle north 1894, Jul |
Taylor Carmichael and James McCune, and Mr. Sparks drive 41 head of cattle to Indianapolis to sell. According to the newspaper, these farmers were both the owners and the drivers, forced to go like "old times" because no freight trains were running, "out of respect to Debs [Eugene V. Debs]."
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 1, 1894, 1.
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| Kindergarden schools offered 1894, Jul |
 Bloomington teachers offer kindergarten school: one led by Miss Dollie Lindley and another taught by Miss Ella Dodds. [1888 Image of Doll Lindley from Indiana University.]
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 11, 1894, 1. more...
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| Gentry to build new hotel 1894, Jul 17 |
 Henry Gentry is building a new hotel on the northwest corner of 6th and College. The hotel should open by January 1, 1895.
(image Provided by Sanborn Maps)
Source: D. C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Old Bloomington, January 1, 1894. map
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| Washing machine factory moves to town 1894, Nov |
The Pedigo washing machine factory moves its 40 x 70 building from Harrodsburg to Bloomington so that it can operate near the railroad north of town. The products of are shipped to points in every State. Berry Butcher, the manager, is behind the idea of moving the plant to Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Progress, November 7, 1894, 1. map
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| Waldron Batman House built 1895 |
 Designed as a wedding gift for the union of the Waldron and Batman Families, the limestone residence at 304 W. Kirkwood Ave. is built.
Source: City of Bloomington Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington: City of Bloomington, 2004), 28. more...
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| Trustees report on poor relief 1895 |
Trustees are required to report on their activities. More than 70,000 people out of a total state population of less than 2.2 million are receiving poor relief.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 95.
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| 48 Quarries 1895 |
Number of quarries in the Indiana stone district is 48.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Technology Boosts Productivity 1895 |
Effects of technology on worker production begin registering powerful effect--up nearly a factor of 4 from .363 cubic feet of quarried stone per man hour in 1881 to 1.31 for every hour by 1895. Total employment in stone industry triples.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| Hunter Stone Co. sold 1895 |
Joseph E. Henley sells the Hunter Stone Company to Consolidated Stone Company for $125,000.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 696.
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| Kirkwood Manor built 1895 |
The limestone building of Kirkwood Manor, 322 East Kirkwood Avenue, is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. map
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| 1722 Workers 1895 |
Indiana stone industry employs 1,722 workers.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| Wednesday club found 1895 |
The Wednesday Club, a women's philanthropist group was founded in 1895 by Mrs. J.E. Harris the wife of a local physician and her daughter Mrs. W.O. Nicely in Bloomington.
Source: Gena Asher, "Women's Club Celebrates Anniversary," Herald Times, May 22, 1995.
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| The "Monroe County Citizen" changes to the "Farm" 1895 |
William B. Harris changes the title of his paper to the "Farm".
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both original and microfilm (Bloomington: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 319.
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| Parks School opens in Bloomington Township 1895 |
Parks School, a frame structure, is built on the corner of Acuff and Prow Roads.
Source: "Tribute to the Past," Herald Times, June 4, 2010.
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| Hotel Gentry opening announced 1895, Jan 15 |
 It is announced that the Hotel Gentry will be formally opened on January 21st.
Source: "Grand Opening : The Hotel Gentry To Be Formally Opened January 21," Bloomington World, January 15, 1895, 1. more...
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| Oolite Club founded 1895, Jan 21 |
The Oolite Club is founded and incorporated. The club is established for mutual improvement of members, social contacts, and advancements of business and commercial interests of the city particularly the limestone industry.
Source: Herbet H. Skirvin, "Oolite Club forerunner of the Elks," Herald Times, January 15, 1983.
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| Kirkwood Hall dedicated 1895, Jan 25 |
 Kirkwood Hall, named in honor of mathematics professor Daniel Kirkwood, is dedicated. There is a call for more building space as the university grows, so Kirkwood Hall is erected at a cost of $50,000, a generous gift from the state.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 346, 430.
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| Bloomington comments on "Peeping Tom" 1895, Feb 21 |
"The Bloomington World" reports that "A Greenwood minister recently shot a 'peeping Tom' in the face with a fine shot. He will peep no more. Bloomington is troubled to a certain extent by these characters and some of the citizens have intimated that they are loaded for him at his next appearance."
Source: Bloomington World, February 21, 1895.
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| Indiana Oolitic Stone Association Established 1895, Mar |
The Indiana Oolitic Stone Association is established.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Horses at courthouse counted 1895, Apr 5 |
According to a count by the newspaper "The Bloomington World" as published a week later in a Bedford newspaper, "The Daily Mail", there is printed a count of horses hitched around the courthouse in Bloomington: 947 horses, 33 mules and 6 oxen.
Source: Daily Mail, April 12, 1895, 1. map
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| Eagleson attacks Stark 1895, Apr 9 |
William Stark and William Eagleson argue at the Opera House over a seat. They later meet at the corner of 6th and Morton streets and "renewed the quarrel." Eagleson stabs Stark in the head with a knife, causing serious injuries and the victim is carried to Dr. Harris' office, where it is reported that the right arm and leg were paralyzed.
Source: "Stabbed in the Cranium: Two Colored Youths Engage in a Fight, and One Lands in Jail," Bloomington Courier, April 12, 1895, 1. map
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| National Hotel sold 1895, May 21 |
 Showers Brothers and partners W.J. Allen, T.E. Lawes, and John Waldron sell the National Hotel for $10,000.
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| Showers on finance committee 1895, May 28 |
William N. Showers sits on the finance committee of the permanent fourth of July organization, along with Mayor Buskirk, J.W. Simmons, and John Cravens.
Source: Republican Progress
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| Theophilus Wylie dies 1895, Jun 9 |
 Dr. Theophilus Adam Wylie, a prominent educator at Indiana University, passes away after six weeks of suffering from "grippe."
Source: "Dr. Wylie Dead, The Venerable Educator Passed Away Last Evening."," Bloomington World, June 10, 1895. more...
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| Kirkwood dies 1895, Jun 11 |
Professor emeritus of Math and Astronomy Daniel Kirkwood dies in Riverside, California. Kirkwood is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kirkwood Avenue, Kirkwood observatory, and Kirkwood Hall are named in his honor.
Source: Indiana University Archives
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| Showers Brothers factory resumes work 1895, Jun 11 |
After a ten-day layoff of its employees, the Showers Brothers factory resumes operations.
Source: Republican Progress, June 11, 1895.
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| First African American graduates from IU 1895, Jun 19 |
 Marcellus Neal graduates with an AB degree in Mathematics.
Source: Indiana History Bulletin: Centennial of Emancipation, 1863-1963 (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Bureau, 1963), 6-7.
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| Black veterans establish group 1895, Jul 29 |
The John Game post of the GAR is organized as the first "colored" Grand Army of the Republic or GAR fraternity. The officers are Commander: Marcus Herring; Senior Vice Commander: William Arnold; Officer of the Day: William Merritt; Officer of the Guard: Moses Hafford; Quartermaster: William Mathis; Surgeon: Dr. John W. Ford. The ceremony takes place in the GAR Hall in charge of Commander A.A. Orr.
Source: Bloomington Courier, July 30, 1895, 4.
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| JL Nichols, Architect opens business 1895, Aug |
 John Lincoln Nichols, born in Bloomington in 1858, returns to Bloomington in August of 1895, after ten years of working as an architect in the western United States. He announces that he is going into business as J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. more...
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| Washing machines shipped to Texas 1895, Aug 23 |
Pedigo Perfection Washer Co. announces that it shipped a large consignment of machines to Texas yesterday.
Source: Bloomington Courier, August 23, 1895.
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| Maple Grove School holds classes 1895, Sep |
Maple Grove school, in Bloomington Township on the corner of North Maple Grove and West Maple Grove Roads, holds its first classes.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 118.
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| Fairview Methodist forms on west side 1895, Sep |
Fairview Methodist is established with 60 persons from the College and 3rd St. Methodist Church to serve the west side of Bloomington.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 16.
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| Band's treasurer arrested 1895, Sep 6 |
Bloomington's famous Mechanics' Band suffers embezzlement from its own treasurer, W.J. Leas, who is charged and arrested for the crime. Reportedly, about $400 in band funds is taken.
Source: "Arrested: W.J. Leas Charged With Embezzling the Funds of the Mechanics' Band," Bloomington Courier, September 6, 1895, 3.
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| Firehouse makes improvements 1895, Sep 14 |
 It is reported that the firehouse in Bloomington has ordered a new 2000-pound alarm bell, which will be placed on the corner of 6th and Walnut streets near station Number 1. Plans also include a telephone switchboard that will connect 15 wires and a gong that will be used to arose the men. Also on order is a horse for the hose reel.[Image 1887 Sanborn Map].
Source: The Ellettsville Farm, September 14, 1895, 8. map
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| T. C. Steele asked to paint portraits 1895, Oct 7 |
 Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Steele visit IU to discuss Steele painting life-size portraits of IU professors. Drs. Kirkwood, Wylie, Owen, and Ballantine will potentially be painted by the renowned artist, though no contract has been made.
Source: Bloomington Courier, October 8, 1895, 2. more...
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| Preston Eagleson enters law school 1896 |
Preston Eagleson enters the Indiana University law school.
Source: Republican Progress, October 6, 1896, 1.
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| Wednesday Club is organized 1896 |
The Wednesday Club is organized by Mrs. J.E. Harris and her daughter, Mrs. W.O. Nicely, with charter members including Mrs. Tom Allen, Mrs. George Bollenbacher Sr., Mrs. John W. Cravens, Mrs. L.S. Field Sr., Mrs. J.M. Smith, Mrs. John Stem, Mrs. C.C. Turner, Mrs. Harry Turner, Mrs. Frank Wolley, and Mrs. Craig Worley.
Source: "Club In 72nd Year," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Grocery store listed 1896 |
The Collins & Karsell Grocery store takes out an advertisement for the IU Yearbook, showing that their location is at 106 College Ave. |
| GAR post established 1896 |
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post No. 558 is named for John Gann and is located in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Source: Northcott, Dennis. Indiana Civil War Veterans: Transcription of the Death Rolls of the Department of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic, 1882-1948. St. Louis, Mo: D. Northcott, 2005. Print. Page 363
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| Eagleson's promoted 1896 |
The barbershop owned by H.V. Eagleson is advertised in the IU Yearbook. "Latest styles of hair trimming, singeing and egg shampoo. Gentlemen shaved and hair cut in first class style." Located on College Avenue south of First National Bank." |
| Campbell promotes business. 1896 |
G. W. Campbell & Co. takes out an advertisement in the IU Yearbook to promote his business, located at 127 College Ave. Bloomington, Indiana. He sells fine shoes, dress wear, hosiery, dress patterns, umbrellas, and more. |
| Hotel promoted 1896 |
 The New Gentry Hotel is promoted in the IU Yearbook, Arbutus. The owner is F. A. Whitted. The elegant hotel is located two blocks from the train depot. The cost of a night is 2.22 per day. The only steam-heated hotel in the city, it also has electric lights, water closets, telegraph service, and post office.
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| Miers becomes US Congressman 1896 |
 Robert W. Miers, a Democrat, represents Monroe County and regional district in the United States Congress from 1896 to 1904. He resides at 624 E. Third Street.
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| Shift to Stone Fabrication Begins 1896 |
Turning point in the transition of the Indiana limestone industry from primarily a quarry industry to one in which fabrication of the stone is becoming significant.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Doctor promotes his location 1896 |
R. M. Weir promotes his services in the IU Yearbook, listing his office as well as his residence. His home is at the SE Corner of 7th & Washington. His office, shared with his sons, is located over Collins and Karsell's grocery store. |
| Female dancers fined 1896, Jan 6 |
Two female participants of a dance which was raided are fined $10 and costs by Mayor Buskirk of Bloomington. Both women plead guilty to unnamed charges.
Source: Bloomington Courier, January 7, 1896, 2.
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| Court adjourned in dance raid case 1896, Jan 7 |
Mayor Buskirk of Bloomington adjourned court early before being able to officiate over the case of a dance which was raided the week before. Court was adjourned due to unsafe conditions that arose from overcrowding of the court room. Many citizens came to watch the proceedings only to have court adjourned until January 23rd.
Source: "Condemned: Mayor Buskirk Compelled to Adjourn Court, the City Hall on the Verge of Toppling Over," Bloomington Courier, January 9, 1896, 1.
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| H. C. May new superintendent of poor asylum 1896, Mar |
Source: Telephone, March 20, 1896, 1. more...
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| Charles Showers dies 1896, Mar 31 |
The Courier states that Charles Showers will be remembered by all who knew him as a loyal friend, a kind employer, and virtuous person. He inspired others to live charitable lives by doing good deeds for others.
Source: Bloomington Courier, March 31, 1896.
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| Poor farm houses 38 1896, Jul |
The poor asylum houses 38 inmates.
Source: Telephone, July 24, 1896, 2.
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| Showers factory slated for repairs 1896, Jul 14 |
An overhaul and repair of the Showers factory is scheduled to prepare for expected business.
Source:
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| Men attack each other 1896, Jul 27 |
Barber David White attacks William Spaulding at his residence at the corner of Grant Street and East Kirkwood Ave. The two black men fight over "a feud of long standing between the belligerent colored brethren, growing out of a dispute in reference to the possession of a revolver."Dr. Harris and Dr. Rogers rush to the scene and try to save White, but are unable to. The newspaper predicts the death of Spaulding due to the seriousness of his injuries.
Source: "Fatal Stab of Wm. Spaulding Ends the Life of David White. Two Colored Men Carve Each Other and Death Results.," Bloomington Evening World, July 28, 1896. map
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| Strike over wages 1896, Aug 7 |
Cut in wages led to strike; all men refused to work except four. Managers trying to replace them.
Source: Bedford Mail 7 August, 1896
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| Workers laid off 1896, Aug 11 |
 The Showers Brothers factory men are let go because of a scarcity of orders; it may be till some time in September. Under the provisions of their insurance policies, however, they must start the machinery a day or two every month.
Source: Republican Progress, August 11, 1896.
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| 80 employees strike 1896, Sep 4 |
80 employees out on strike over 10% cut in wages.
Source: Bedford Mail 4 September, 1896
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| H.C. Williams is principal 1896, Sep 29 |
H.C. Williams is listed as principal of the Colored School, with Minnie McDuffey as Assistant Teacher.
Source: Bloomington Republican Progress, September 29, 1896, 1.
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| Nineteenth Century Club forms 1896, Oct |
The Nineteenth Century Club, known as the Bay View Reading Circle at the time of its founding, is formed by Mrs. Louise Perry, the club's president, and charter members Mrs. B.F. Adams, Mrs. J.K. Beck, Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Joshua Howe, and Mrs. Pauline Pearson.
Source: Johnnie R. Smith, "Members Of Nineteenth Century Club Have Extended Influence," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Hunter remembered for his leadership 1896, Oct 20 |
The newspapers promote the memory of Morton C. Hunter in writing his obituary, stating that it was his "wisdom and fore-sight that prevented in the greatest degree the removal of the State University to Indianapolis. When this question was being agitated two years ago; and when there appeared a probability of the college being located elsewhere, it was discovered a law had been passed effectively preventing forever its removal. This was in the early fifties while the General was a member of the legislature. He made a liberal donation to the University fund, and stipulated that the college should always remain in Bloomington."
Source: "Death of Gen. M.C. Hunter [From the Daily World]," Bloomington Republican Progress, October 27, 1896, 4.
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| Benjamin Harrison arrives 1896, Oct 21 |
 Former President Benjamin Harrison visits Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 23, 1896. more...
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| General Hunter Dies 1896, Oct 25 |
General Morton Craig Hunter dies at his home. His end comes one week after being stricken with paralysis while attending services at the Presbyterian Church on Walnut Street. He was a national war hero, a member of the GAR, a congressman, Mason, a loyal friend to Indiana University, and a highly respected citizen and limestone businessman.
Source: "Death of Gen. M.C. Hunter," Bloomington Republican Progress, October 27, 1896, 4.
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| 19th Century Club formed 1896, Oct 26 |
The Nineteenth Century Club, a club of progressive, militant women reformers, is formed for the first time. The original program of the club is the Bay View Study Lessons, a four-year course ending with a diploma award. The charter members of the club are Mrs. BF Adams, Mrs. Josie Carothers, Mrs. Harold Johnston, Mrs. HF Perry, Mrs. JE Harris, Mrs. JK Beck, Mrs. Joseph Swain, Mrs. JW Shoemaker, Mrs. SR Lyons, Mrs. Fannie Erwin, Mrs. JO Howe, and Mrs. Pauline Pearson.
Source: "Golden Anniversary Celebrated By Nineteenth Century Club," The World Telephone, October 22, 1946.
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| Spaulding acquitted 1896, Nov |
After being tried for the murder of black man David White, barber William Spaulding, also black, is acquitted.
Source: Indianapolis News, November 14, 1896, 10.
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| Pauley finally gets pension 1896, Dec |
The Senate Bill HR 896 for Civil War Veteran Hiram P. Pauley
is approved, giving relief after years of struggling to get placed on the pension rolls. Pauley, the son of Abraham Pauley, served as militia with Captain Marion Blair in the 7th Indiana Legion during Morgan's Raid. Since he was not mustered in but only at the US arsenal in Indianapolis, he was disqualified. He was injured while lifting a box of guns and suffered so great a hernia that he never recovered and could not do manual labor. His pension, awarded 33 years later, was for $19.00 a month. He died in 1909.
Source: Congressional Record - Senate December 14, 1897, 141.
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| Second men's gym dedicated 1896, Dec 18 |
 Second Men's Gymnasium dedicated December 18, 1896. Renamed Assembly Hall in 1917; razed in 1938.
Source: IU Chronology, Libraries.edu
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| Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs formed 1897 |
The Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs is formed by 30 local organizations. It has been reported to be militantly feminist, interested in suffrage, child labor, prison reform, protective laws for women, and other social issues.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, August 23, 1968.
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| 1897 Acts enacted 1897 |
The 1897 Acts are enacted and call for more detailed reports and accounting procedures.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 95-96.
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| Buka begins working for Showers 1897 |
James "Jim" Buka begins working at Showers Brothers Company.
Source: Shop Notes, January 23, 1926, 10. more...
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| Sorosis Club applies for library unsuccessfully 1897 |
The Sorosis Club, a women's group in Bloomington, applies for funding for a library from Andrew Carnegie, but fails to garner local support.
Source: Bruce E. Lynch, The Old Library Bloomington, Indiana Preservation Feasibility Study (Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, 1977), 2.
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| PM&B Quarry Sold 1897 |
Perry, Matthews, and Buskirk quarry sold to Walsh interests of Bedford Stone Company.
Source: Bell, Ron. Early History of Indiana Limestone. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2008.
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| Wednesday Club adds new members 1897 |
A year after their initial organization, the Wednesday Club has doubled in membership to include Mrs. W.B. Adams, Mrs. Benjamin Adams, Mrs. Ira Batman, Mrs. W. Blair, Mrs. Arthur Cravens, Mrs. Lizzie Cole, Mrs. Samuel Dodds, Mrs. Henry Gentry, Mrs. Edward Harris, Mrs. Samuel Rogers, Mrs. William N. Showers, Mrs. Sanford Teter, and Mrs. Edward Zaring. The club now has an official constitution.
Source: "Club In 72nd Year," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Nichols builds on Rogers St. 1897 |
The frame building of the 304 South Rogers Street residence is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. map
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| First woman Editor-in-Chief of The Student 1897 |
Florence Reid Myrick becomes first woman Editor-in-Chief of The Student (later the Indiana Daily Student).
Source:
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| Local Council of Woman organized 1897 |
The Local Council of Women is organized to bring together the various women's organizations in Bloomington.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 34.
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| Martin helps divorcing women 1897, Jan 15 |
Judge William H. Martin is reported to be a favorite among women seeking divorce, believing that it was the duty of the husband to support his wife and treat her kindly. If Martin found the evidence of the woman conclusive that this had not been done he was sure to help the women with a speedy divorce.
Source: Rose Mcllveen, "Divorcing women found a friend in Judge Martin," Herald Times, October 17, 1994.
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| New opera house planned 1897, Jan 19 |
 Architect John Lincoln Nichols is to design a new opera house for the city of Bloomington. The theater is supposed to cost approximately $12,000 and should be near the square on North Walnut Street. This new opera house will also be made of Monroe County stone. The eventual name will be the Harris Grand Theatre.
Source: "New Opera House: Plans Being Drawn for a Nice Theater, Outside Parties Would Like to Make the Investment," Bloomington World, January 19, 1897, 1. more...
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| Newspaper calls for gathering of women 1897, Jan 26 |
An announcement made in a local newspaper calls for all women in 9 womens clubs to meet at the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| YMCA meeting held 1897, Feb 10 |
It is announced that a meeting is to be held at Walnut Street Presbyterian church for individuals interested in the organization of a permanent Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Ernest Phillips, a main organizer, plans to make a speech in which he set forth the positives of this organization.
Source: Evening World, February 10, 1897.
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| Stone Quarrymen's Union organized 1897, Feb 12 |
Organization of the Stone Quarrymen's Union at Bloomington with 70 members and 40 applications; officers elected.
Source: Bedford Mail 12 February, 1897
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| Women's Clubs are divided into departments 1897, Mar 26 |
The Federation of Women's Clubs is divided into departments which are in turn divided into committees.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Moses F. Dunn sells IU 10 acres. 1897, Mar 29 |
The Indiana University Trustees purchase 10 acres north and east of campus from Moses F. Dunn for $12,000. The sale takes 10 years to pay off.
Source: Monroe County, Indiana, Deed Book 33 (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1898), 341.
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| Women call for ordinance against hitch rack 1897, May 7 |
The Federation calls on the City Council to pass an ordinance against the hitch rack around the square.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Quarry accident kills Gilpen 1897, May 17 |
Harry Gilpen dies in quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Grocery Stores unite to fight rates 1897, Jun 5 |
The Bloomington grocers' association protests high rates for telephone service. Residential rates are $1.50 per month but businesses must pay $2.50. 60 patrons drop the service when the phone company refuses to lower rates.
Source: The Ellettsville Farm, June 5, 1897.
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| College building to serve as high school 1897, Jun 14 |
 Built in 1855, the College Building, also known as the Seminary Building, is sold at a June 14 Board of Trustees meeting, along with all the Seminary Square property to the City of Bloomington schools for $11,500 to be used as a high school.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 14, 1897
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| Stinesville Stone Company sold 1897, Jun 21 |
Stinesville Stone Company is sold to I. Mueller.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| First built automobile in Bloomington 1897, Jun 24 |
The first homemade gasoline-propelled buggy in Bloomington drives down College Avenue to Second Street. It was constructed by J.O. Howe.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Worrall house profiled 1897, Aug 20 |
 A new house is described in the newspaper. The home is planned for Cal Worrall, located at 301 E. Kirkwood Avenue. The large home is described in detail with 15 rooms, 2 bathrooms, 7 rooms up stairs and 8 down with a hot water furnace, over 1,200 feet of radiator. Color and style plans are described, with plans to have the home completed by November.
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| First IU football game at Jordan Field 1897, Sep |
After purchasing additional acreage from the Moses Dunn family, Professor John W. Newsom is charged with building an athletic field for football and baseball. The site is now the parking lot for the Indiana Memorial Union.
Source: J. Terry Clapacs, Indiana University Bloomington: America's Legacy Campus (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2017), 385.
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| Fulwider mill burns 1897, Sep 30 |
 A spark from an engine destroys the large saw and planing factory of W. A. Fulwider & Co. Loss is estimated at $9,000; insurance, $3,000. [Image from 1898 Sanborn Insurance Map.]
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| Baugh gets new trial 1897, Oct |
Robert Baugh, who was convicted by a jury trial for cutting off the nose of Silas Hartman with a razor, is granted a new trial by Judge Martin. Baugh's attorneys claim that the Judge has erred in his instructions by not setting forth the lowest degree of crime of which Baugh could be convicted for, being simple assault and by being unfair altogether during the trial. Judge Martin states that his error to refuse to allow Fred Baugh to be recalled to the witness stand will be reason to grant the new trial and accepts Baugh's bond for $500. The action of Judge Martin in granting a new trial is generally commended. Verdict is made in the form of a fine of $250 and 60 days in jail.
Source: "New Trial Granted to Robert Baugh, Charged with Assaulton Silas Hartman; Fred Baugh Was Witness & Judge Martin Presided ," Bloomington Telephone, October 26, 1987.
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| 19th Century Club established 1897, Nov |
The 19th Century Club is organized by six local ladies.
Source: "Monroe County Historical Women's Clubs have been Active Since Turn of Century," Herald Times, November 13, 1966.
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| Minstrel show references Bucktown 1897, Dec 10 |
The Mechanics' Band annual minstrel show features imitations of "ebony 'coons'" at the opera house on Kirkwood Avenue. The band sings many popular songs, including a "negro ditty" titled "Every Nigger Had a Lady But Me." The "Bloomington World" claims these performers look more "natural" than those who actually live in "Bucktown".
Source: "Mirth and Music: Pleasing Program Presented by Band Boys, Fine Audience Greeted the Minstrel Show," Bloomington World, December 11, 1897, 1.
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| Mrs. Swain elected president 1898 |
Mrs. Joseph Swain, wife of Indiana University President Swain, has been elected as the Women's Club of Bloomington's president. She is set to host the Indiana Union of Literary Club's state convention here in Bloomington early next year.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, January 1, 1968.
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| First African American woman enrolls 1898, Jan |
 Carrie Parker becomes the first African American woman to enroll at Indiana University, 21 years prior to Frances Marshall's 1919 graduation as the first African American female to attain an IU degree.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Pioneer vs. prejudice," Herald Times, September 2, 2015, A, 1, 6. more...
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| GAR post established in Stinesville 1898 |
Grand Army of the Republic Post No. 497 is named for Ashbaugh and is established in Stinesville, Indiana.
Source: Northcott, Dennis. Indiana Civil War Veterans: Transcription of the Death Rolls of the Department of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic, 1882-1948. St. Louis, Mo: D. Northcott, 2005. Print. Page 363
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| Ellis Island contract received 1898 |
The contract is received for construction of the administration building at New York City's Ellis Island.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Limestone company is founded 1898 |
Victor Oolitic Stone Company is founded in 1898. The company has supplied limestone to Yankee Stadium and the Holocaust Museum.
Source: Laura Lane, "Soft market prompts Victor Oolitic to reorganize," The Herald-TImes, May 5, 2009.
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| Second Ellettsville bank established 1898, Jan |
Edward Palmer of Illinois rents the old building and safe in the same the location of the first private bank in Ellettsville, becoming the second bank to establish in town.
Source: "Peoples State Bank Grows in Size and Service," Ellettsville Journal, August 18, 1971.
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| Limestone productivity 1898 |
1,391 men produced 5,630,046 cubic feet of limestone.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Buskirk-Hill Building built 1898 |
The building of the Buskirk-Hill Building on 114 West Sixth Street (later Vance Music) is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2. map
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| Eye doctor promotes services 1898 |
H. P. Tourner promotes his business with helping people fit eye glasses. His place of business is on South College Ave.
Source: Bloomington Progress, July 26, 1898, 1.
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| Strong residence built 1898 |
The Strong Residence is built as a frame style at 517 South Lincoln Street. Construction is lead under the direction of architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2. map
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| Cravens Residence built 1898 |
 The frame building of the Cravens Residence at 422 North Washington Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect. (This building is no longer standing.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 4. more...
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| First black female student attends IU 1898, Jan 8 |
A newspaper headline promotes the landmark change at Indiana University, welcoming their first African American female student, Carrie Parker. After attending a year, Parker took a break and eventually married Mr. Taylor and raised a family.
Source: "No longer lost to time: First black female IU student recognized with portrait, scholarship," Herald Times, March 28, 2017.
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| Bloomington Gas Company request franchise 1898, Jan 18 |
Two Bloomington citizens Fred and Simeon Freese head the new Bloomington Gas Company.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Gas Vs. Electricity Was Big Battle of Bloomington," Bloomington Daily Hearld, May 24, 1949.
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| Poor farm superintendent sells produce 1898, Mar |
$600 worth of produce, grown at the poor farm, is sold.
Source: Telephone, March 8, 1898, 1.
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| Order of eastern star founded 1898, Mar 8 |
The Order of the Eastern Star, a freemason-related co-fraternal organization was found in Bloomington in 1898.
Source: "Order of Eastern Star Organized In City In 1898," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1951, 5.
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| Buskirk-Hill building architect announced 1898, Mar 16 |
It is announced that architect John Lincoln Nichols is the architect in charge of the new building (later referred to as the Buskirk-Hill building) at 114 West Sixth Street. The building will be two stories of stone and cost around $5,000.
Source: Bill Coulter, "114 West Sixth Street, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), December 6, 2014, 2, 1.
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| Telephone lines planned 1898, Apr |
The newspaper in Ellettsville announces that the phone wires will soon go up to connect Clear Creek with Bloomington local.
Source: Ellettsville Farm, April 30, 1898, 3.
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| Buskirk-Hill general contract awarded 1898, Apr 26 |
The contract for the building of the new Buskirk-Hill building at 114 West Sixth Street is awarded to Moore & Briscoe for $5,500. According to architect John Lincoln Nichols, the building will be two stories of brick and stone (limestone facade), with plate glass windows, and tiled vestibules. It is expected to be completed by July 1st. The stone work is being done by McHenry & Eakin.
Source: Bill Coulter, "114 West Sixth Street, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), December 6, 2014, 2-3.
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| Company H reports for war 1898, Apr 29 |
Brigadier General McKee orders Bloomington Company H to report to Indianapolis to be mustered into the U.S. Volunteer Service for the Spanish-American War.
Source: D.C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," Daily Telephone, July 28, 1949.
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| O'Harrow buys drug store 1898, May 28 |
 John William O'Harrow comes to Bloomington and purchases the Lindley Drug Store. The stock is invoiced for $10,500.
Source: The Ellettsville Farm, May 28, 1898, 2. more...
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| Blacks enroll for Spanish American War 1898, Jun |
William H. Eagleson, Samuel T. Evans, Stephen D. White, John Smith, Richard Hafford, Willis Tyler, Thomas Alexander, Charles Bradley and Willie Wilson, "colored men of Bloomington" are sworn into military service for the Spanish American War.
Source: Stinesville Review, July 23, 1898, 2.
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| Mershons sentenced 1898, Jun |
William Mershon and wife plead guilty to keeping a house of ill-fame. "Judge Martin sentenced Mershon to 30 days in jail and assessed a fine of $20. Mrs. Mershon's sentence was suspended during good behavior."
Source: Bloomington Progress, June 14, 1898, 1.
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| Elks establish Bloomington Lodge 1898, Jun 16 |
After the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks was founded in New York City on February 16, 1868, Bloomington creates its own lodge. The organization meets in the Phi Psi Hall, located at 110 S. College Avenue, over the business there in 1967: Pinkston's Clothing Store. Meetings are held at this location until March 1900.
Source: "Elks Commemorate 100th Anniversary," Daily Herald-Telephone, February 15, 1968.
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| Hat shop moving sale 1898, Jul |
"Now that I have decided to move into my business room, east side of the square, I will sell my entire stock of millinery at a great sacrifice. Mrs. L. J. Buckley Southeast Cor. of the Square.
Source: "Removal Sale.," Bloomington Progress, July 28, 1898, 1. map
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| County Superintendent removed from office 1898, Jul |
County Commissioners declare the office of county superintendent vacant. The attorneys for the county, Henley & Wilson, stating that Thomas King often drank in saloons, "frequently kept company with females of bad reputation for chastity in the city of Indianapolis and elsewhere. Third, that on the 21st of March, King with intent to defraud, forged the name of his wife to a mortgage of real estate owned by his wife, to the Connecticut Mutual life insurance company by which King obtained $1,600 all of which was done without the knowledge of his wife." Also, that he forged signatures and led a "dissipated life; that he frequently was away at the time fixed for holding examinations; that he was often away for a week or ten days at a time without making proper provisions for the discharge of his duties." |
| Ellettsville gets ready for telephone service 1898, Jul 2 |
The Ellettsville newspaper reports that the telephone poles have been shipped to the town for the new phone company.
Source: "Stinesville Matters," Ellettsville Farm, July 2, 1898, 3.
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| Black men enlist for Spanish American War 1898, Jul 12 |
Samuel T. Evans, Willis O. Tyler, Charles W. Bradley, Charles R. Dunham, William H. Eagleson, and Richard Halford enroll in in Company B, Colored Regiment to fight in the Spanish American War. Most muster out on January 20, 1899. Dunham would later desert in October 1898.
Source: Record of Indiana volunteers in the Spanish-American war 1898-99:: Issued by authority of the sixty-first General assembly of Indiana. (Indianapolis: W. B. Burford, 1900) more...
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| Standard Stone Company sold 1898, Jul 23 |
Standard Stone Company sold to W.N. Matthews.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Bankrupt Waterworks plant sold 1898, Jul 28 |
The private franchise that runs the waterworks plant is ordered to be sold at auction. The city of Bloomington buys the plant.
Source: D. C. Miller, "Why not the City Buy?," Old Bloomington, July 1, 1898.
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| Men killed by dynamite blast 1898, Sep 2 |
Near Stinesville: In a dynamite explosion set off too early caused the death of five men: John Williams, John Wampler, Edward Watts, Milton Hight, and John Grubbs. Others were injured. The men were part of the crew with Blevins & Steele contractor to build a road.
Source: "Five Hurled to Death: Dynamite Explosion At Stinesville Yesterday Ends Horribly.," Daily Mail, September 3, 1898, 1.
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| Quarry Explosion kills five 1898, Sep 2 |
A dynamite explosion at a Stinesville limestone quarry kills five.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Quarry explosion took five lives in Stinesville in 1898," Hearld-Telephone, April 9, 1988.
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| Showers buys Buskirk property 1898, Sep 9 |
William Showers buys the Buskirk property on East 7th street, for $1,700, with plans for improvement immediately.
Source: Telephone
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| Railroad holds meeting 1898, Sep 23 |
William Showers, along with two others, are invitees to the first annual meeting of the Indiana Stone Railroad Company, a new railroad.
Source: Telephone, September 23, 1898.
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| Buskirk buys building 1898, Oct |
P. K. Buskirk or Philip Kearny Buskirk buys the west half of the Dunn Building, located on the corner of Morton Street and Kirkwood Avenue. This is just north of the Monon Depot. The price: $2,400.
Source: Bloomington Progress, October 11, 1898, 1. map
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| Howard performs on West Coast 1898, Oct 4 |
Showman Harry Howard, a Bloomington native with a circus of ponies, leaves for San Francisco, California to perform for six weeks on the West Coast. Howard plans to perform in major cities in the West and Midwest on the way back home, including Omaha, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
Source: Bloomington Progress, October 4, 1898, 1.
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| Gamble Street changed to Indiana Avenue 1898, Oct 30 |
Gamble Street's name is changed to Indiana Avenue. It was originally named for the Gamble family that lived at the intersection of Gamble and 5th. The name is changed to prevent any association with immoral activities especially for Indiana University co-eds.
Source: Bloomington City Council Minutes Oct 30, 1898, Bk. 19 p. 498.
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| Railway Opens 1899 |
Indiana Stone Railway opens in Monroe County.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Planing machine unsuccessfully opposed 1899 |
The Journeyman Stone Cutters' Association fails to prevent the introduction of the planing machine.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Women raid gambling game 1899, Jan 1 |
Gambling in Harrodsburg is put to a stop after several women raid a gambling game. Women of the Christian Church suspected something other than groceries being offered at the Thomas Hays grocery store after their husbands were out late and their paychecks did not stretch as far as they used to. Carrie Holmes is the ringleader of the women, helping defeat the gambling ring in the upstairs of the Hays grocery store.
Source: Rose Mcllveen, "Harrodsburg women raid gambling game," Herald Times, March 26, 1988.
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| Dutton Residence built 1899 |
The limestone building of the Dutton Residence at 1115 North College Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2. map
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| Gentry Residence built 1899 |
 The frame building of the Gentry Residence at 1204 East Third Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect. (This building is no longer standing.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 4. more...
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| Lyons Residence built 1899 |
The frame building of the Lyons Residence at 630 East Third Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2. map
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| Mrs. Rogers dies 1899, Jan 16 |
Mrs. Jane Ward Rogers dies at the home of her daughter, located at 828 E. Third Street. Her daughter is Mrs. George P. Campbell (Harriet Elizabeth or Lizzie H. Rogers). Born in Virginia in 1814, Mrs. Rogers moved to Monroe County in 1816 and settled on a farm three miles east of the city. She married Henry Rogers in 1837 and had six children. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Source: "A Pioneer's Death," Bloomington Telephone, January 17, 1899, 5. map
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| Eagleson back is town 1899, Feb |
It is reported in the newspaper that "Wm [William] Eagleson (colored) who was out of the reform school "on leave" has been returned to that institution."
Source: Bloomington Progress, February 21, 1899.
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| Remodeling at Showers factory 1899, Feb 10 |
Over sixty men are hired at Showers factory to tear out machinery and lay new flooring. Remodeling work is to be finished within three weeks.
Source: Telephone, February 10, 1899.
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| Name of women's orgainzation changes 1899, Feb 10 |
The Federation of Women's Clubs in Bloomington changes its name to Local Council of Women in Bloomington.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Former Sheriff Hinkle dies 1899, Feb 10 |
Marion Hinkle is found frozen to death around 5 PM Friday after being missing since Wednesday afternoon. He is found by is son Charles. He leaves behind several siblings, his wife, and seven children. Hinkle was born in Monroe County and was elected Sheriff on the Democratic ticket in 1884; he served until 1888. He was elected county auditor in 1892 and served until 1896.
Source: "Horrible Death of Marion Hinkle," Bloomington World, February 11, 1899, 1.
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| Bowling alley fad over 1899, Apr |
 A bowling alley on the west side, in Peter Bowman's room, closes down. The owner, A. C. Helms moves to Greensburg to work as a prescription clerk in a drug store. The newspaper reports, "Bowling, like roller skating, is a fad that has had its run, and Helms did a good business for a while."
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| Council holds Sanitation Day 1899, Apr 7 |
The Local Council of Women holds a Sanitation Day. Speakers discuss sanitation, filtering water, and disease prevention.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Showers adding sawmill to factory 1899, Apr 11 |
Showers Brothers factory says it will soon acquire its own sawmill for cutting logs, allowing for several new hires.
Source: Telephone, April 11, 1899.
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| Regester promotes restaurant 1899, Apr 15 |
 Regester's Restaurant is promoted in the Ellettsville newspaper. The business promotes short order options and is located at 203 1/2 West Sixth Street in Bloomington, opposite of the Gentry Hotel. In a July 26, 1979 profile about James Regester in "The Herald-Telephone", it is reported that this is the first restaurant in Bloomington to serve hot food (other than the city's hotel).
Source: The Farm, April 15, 1899.
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| Addams visits city 1899, Apr 18 |
Miss Jane Addams of Hull House, Chicago gives a lecture in the College Ave. Methodist Church on the subject, Count Tolstoy and His Social Ideas. Miss Addams is introduced by Mrs. James K. Beck, the lecture given under the auspices of the Local Council of Women (LCW) with about 400 attending. Having visited Tolstoy and his family in their home, Addams described the economic and social conditions of Russia and Tolstoy's influence on these conditions. Miss Addams is set to give another address in New York tomorrow evening.
Source: "Miss Addams Gave A Most Interesting Lecture Last Night," Bloomington World, April 19, 1899.
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| Mill connected to phone 1899, Apr 18 |
Ketcham's Mill is connected by telephone from Smithville.
Source: The Bloomington Morning World, April 4, 1899.
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| Club for black men established 1899, Apr 27 |
Tim Tyler holds meeting with charter members for a new club for black men. Tyler will be the president, Jason Mason (secretary) William Prophet (treasurer) with directors: G. L. Peoples, H. V. Eagleson, William C. Taylor, Thomas Britton, Anthony Johnson, P. D. Evans, and William Lewis. By-laws and constitution are adopted but the name of the organization is still not approved.
Source: Bloomington Progress, May 2, 1899, 1.
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| Hawkins convicted 1899, May |
Robert Hawkins is convicted of manslaughter Wednesday at Nashville. He is indicted for murder in the first degree growing out of the killing of Aaron David, an old man, with a brick during a quarrel.
Source: Republican Progress, May 2, 1899, 1.
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| Earthquake shakes Bloomington 1899, May 1 |
An Earthquake was felt beginning at 8:10pm and lasted for a short time.
Source: "Earthquake," Tuesday Courier, May 2, 1899.
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| "Republican Progress" sold 1899, Jun 1 |
William A. Gabe sells The "Republic Progress" newspaper to Dennis B. Haungs.
Source: Miller, John W, Paul Brockman, and Patricia Lucken. Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical Accounts of All Indiana Newspapers Published from 1804 to 1980 and Locational Information for All Available Copies, Both Original and Microfilm. Indianapolis: I
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| The "Republican Progress" is sold. 1899, Jun |
William A. Gabe sells the newspaper "Republican Progress" to Dennis B. Haungs, who reportedly ran into trouble and left town under mysterious circumstances.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both original and microfilm (Bloomington: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Fire destroys First Presbyterian church 1899, Jun 14 |
 A fire breaks out in the Kerr Meat market and quickly spreads to the Walnut St. Presbyterian Church. Both locations are destroyed.
Source: "Destructive Fire At An Early Hour," Bloomington World, June 14, 1899. more...
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| Stone kills Staggs in quarry accident 1899, Jul 21 |
John J. Staggs is killed when a stone from the car he is pushing dislodges and crushes him.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Planer Men's Union organized 1899, Aug |
Affiliating with the American Federation of Labor, the Planer Men's Union is organized.
Source: Bell, Ron, 'Early History of Indiana Limestone' pp. 118.
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| Presbyterians plan new church 1899, Aug 8 |
 After a fire destroys its building in June, the First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington holds a meeting to decide where and when to rebuild.
Source: "Presbyterians Held an Enthusiastic Meeting Yesterday: Decided to Sell the Old Lot and Erect a New Church," The Bloomington Morning World, December 31, 1969.
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| Dry spell causing problems in city 1899, Aug 24 |
A dry spell is causing Bloomington wells and cisterns to empty rapidly, making it difficult to secure water for drinking and washing. It is feared that another week of drought will exhaust the supply at area factories.
Source: Telephone, August 24, 1899.
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| Rev. Quade appointed substitute 1899, Sep |
Reverend E.L. Quade is appointed substitute pastor at St. Charles Catholic church while Reverend Father Bogemann takes a year of absence at Oxford. Reverend Quade will serve as pastor until September 29, 1900.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Wiles Drug Store opens 1899, Sep |
 Wood Wiles, prescription clerk of the O'Harrow Drug Store, has bought the Norman saloon on the east side of the public square and will run it as a drug store.
Source: "A Business Change," Bloomington Progress, August 25, 1899, 5.
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| Drought affects Showers factory 1899, Sep 8 |
Showers Brothers factory, out of water, is using water from the Central Stone Mill. It is likely the factory will have to close within a week if the drought continues.
Source: Telephone, September 8, 1899.
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| First Police Headquarters established 1899, Sep 18 |
The City Fire Engine House on the courthouse lawn, at the corner of West Sixth and North Walnut Streets in Bloomington, is designated the first Police Headquarters by City Council. The Headquarters joins the City Marshal's office already at the site.
Source:
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| First Police Rules and Regulations established 1899, Sep 18 |
City Council approves its first Police Rules and Regulations, effectively organizing the Bloomington Police Department. The City Marshal is placed in charge of the Department.
Source: City Clerk Book 11, Page 197
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| Priest attends Oxford 1899, Sep 22 |
It is announced that a dinner will be held on the 26th to wish a farewell to Father Bogemann, who is setting sail for England to attend Oxford starting October 12th. His successor at St. Charles Catholic Church is Father Heck.
Source: Bloomington Progress, September 22, 1899, 1.
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| King becomes principal 1899, Nov |
Prof. A. J. King is appointed principal of the colored school after Preston Eagleson resigns.
Source: Bloomington Progress, November 17, 1899.
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| First violation of Rules and Regulations 1899, Nov 8 |
Eugene Kerr and George M. Owens are suspended for ten days after allegedly violating Rule Fourteen.
Source: City Clerk Book 11, Page 258
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| Former North End building burns 1899, Nov 16 |
The west building of the former North End furniture factory and two adjacent residences burn. Losses include machinery belonging to both the handle factory and to Showers Brothers.
Source: Telephone, November 16, 1899.
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| Hoagland Carmichael born 1899, Nov 22 |
Hoagy Carmichael is born in Bloomington to Howard and Lida Mary (Robison) Carmichael. In the 1900 Census, the family resides at 325 E. 10th Street.
Source: John Edward Hasse, "The Classic Hoagy Carmichael," The Classic Hoagy Carmichael, January 1, 1988, 1-63. map
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| IU joins Big Nine conference 1899, Dec 1 |
Indiana University joins the Western Intercollegiate Conference along with Iowa. The institutions involved in this conference (universities of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Northwestern, Purdue, Michigan, and Chicago) are now referred to as "The Big Nine." Later, with the admission of Ohio State, the conference will be referred to as "The Big Ten."
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 397.
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| Harry Howard performs in New York 1899, Dec 29 |
Harry M. Howard of Bloomington, leader of a vaudeville circus show featuring trained monkeys, dogs, and ponies, performs at Proctor's New York theater. The show features an imitation wrestling match between a pony and a human wrestler, drawing great laughter from the crowd.
Source: "Harry and Ponies: Howard has Caught the Public Favor in Gotham," Bloomington Progress, December 29, 1899, 5.
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| Bradfute Residence built 1900 |
 The limestone building of the Bradfute Residence at 526 East Kirkwood Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect. (This building is no longer standing.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 4. more...
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| Shoemaker home at 203 E. 8th Street 1900 |
 The John W. Shoemaker household is indexed in the Census, noting household members. Mr. Shoemaker (age 39) is a druggist and wife Eudora (age 29) is mother of three boys: Frank (8), Freddie (6) and Lynn (5). The household includes servant Sarah J. Stephens (age 15). Eudora is the former Amanda Eudora Stuart and would later be a founding member of the 19th Century Club.
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| Boisen lives at Wylie House 1900 |
 Marie Boisen lives with her grandmother, Rebecca Wylie and her mother, Louisa Boisen and other family members at the Wylie House. Marie is the first Editor-in-Chief of The Arbutus yearbook (1900 Arbutus) to be a female.
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| First woman Editor-in-Chief of Arbutus 1900 |
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Labor organizers come to Indiana 1900 |
The American Federation of Labor sends organizers to the Indiana stone district to organize classes of labor other than stone cutters.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| First Presbyterian Church Built 1900 |
The First Presbyterian Church, established in 1819, builds at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Family Welfare Society founded 1900, Jan 1 |
The Family Welfare Society is established.
Source: "County Mourns Loss of Great Citizen, Mrs. Mary Waldron," Evening World, April 16, 1940.
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| City population counted 1900 |
 US census counts 6,460 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33. more...
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| Henley House built 1900 |
The frame building of the Henley House at 322 West Second Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. map
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| Family Welfare Society founded 1900, Jan 1 |
The Family Welfare Society, Bloomington's first charitable organization, is founded. Its members are Mrs. Mary Waldron (secretary), Mrs. Henry Russell, Moses Kahn, and Mrs. Ben Smith.
Source: Edith Anderson, Social Service in Early Bloomington and Monroe County (1977), 2.
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| Stone company owners agree on prices 1900, Jan 23 |
Stone company owners hold a meeting to organize and agree on prices.
Source: Bloomington Telephone 23 January, p 1 col 2
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| Mary Wright Sewall speaks to women 1900, Jan 23 |
Mary Wright Sewall, one of the most famous women in America, gives a speech to the Local Council of Women.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Tyler studies law 1900, Jan 27 |
Willis O. Tyler, a black student at Indiana University, is studying law. He was a Corporal of Co. B Ind. Vol. for the Spanish American War.
Source: "Bloomington News," Indianapolis Recorder, January 27, 1900, 2.
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| Citizens Loan & Trust Company established 1900, Feb |
 The first officers of the new loan company are P.K. Buskirk, Fred Matthews, John T. Woodward, and William N. Showers. Others aiding in the organization are W.T. Hicks, W.S. Bradfute, H.C. Duncan, Ira C. Batman, L.V. Buskirk, N.U. Hill, Mary Waldron, Ed. Corr, J.T. Woodward, and John Thornton.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 384. more...
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| Chemical explosion at Wylie Hall 1900, Feb 7 |
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Elks move to S. Walnut 1900, Mar |
 The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks move their meetings to the old Holland Home, located at 205 South Walnut. They purchase the home and remodel it, holding events there until April 1939, when they move to North Walnut.
Source: "Elks Commemorate 100th Anniversary: Ceremony Friday," Daily Herald-Telephone, February 15, 1968. more...
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| Showers meets with promoters about railroad 1900, Mar 27 |
William N. Showers, one of a group of local businessmen, travels to Indianapolis to propose a new railroad, with the hope of laying it through Bloomington.
Source: Telephone, March 27, 1900.
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| Bloomington High School burns 1900, May 11 |
Source: "Old College Destroyed," The Bloomington Morning World, May 12, 1900, front, 1. more...
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| Observatory contract let 1900, Jun 16 |
 The stone building of the Kirkwood Observatory on the IU campus is let under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect. The board entered into a contract with the Henry Taylor Lumber Company of Lafayette for $6225 to build the observatory. The telescope will cost as much as the building.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 16, 1900
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| 1900 census estimated 1900, Jun 29 |
The Republican Progress reports that the 1900 Bloomington census will most likely not exceed 7,000. Exact numbers have not been given by enumerators because they are under bond with a $100 forfeit. The enumerators are only able to count permanent residents of Bloomington, and therefore many Indiana University students cannot be counted.They also report that the Bloomington population was 4,403 in 1890.
Source: "About 7,000: Estimated Population of Bloomington for 1900," Bloomington Telephone, June 29, 1900.
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| YMCA relocating 1900, Sep 21 |
The YMCA establishes headquarters today in the basement of the Monroe County Bank. The room is in charge of a number of young men who assist students in securing good rooms.
Source: Evening World, September 21, 1900.
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| Republicans parade 1900, Nov 8 |
Kirkwood Avenue from College Avenue to Walnut Street is crowded with people gathered to read the election bulletins from the stereopticon in front of the O'Harrow's drug store. By midnight a group of Republicans orders that the court house bell be rung and started firing anvils. A drum corps parades around the square followed by dozens of Republicans.
Source: "Read Election Bulletins," Bloomington Courier, November 9, 1900.
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| 1900 census released 1900, Nov 9 |
According to the census department in Washington, the official population of the city of Bloomington is 6,460. The official population of Monroe county is 20,873. These figures show that Bloomington nearly doubled in size since 1890.
Source: "Our Population: Is 6,460 According to Official Figures," Bloomington Courier, November 9, 1900.
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| Tri Kappa is founded 1901 |
This sorority goes on to celebrate its 75 anniversary in 1976.
Source: "Two Bloomington girls helped found Tri Kappa 75 years ago," Daily Herald Telephone, February 5, 1976, 20.
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| Wylie Hall rebuilt 1901 |
IU building Wylie Hall is rebuilt with brick after it was destroyed by a fire. The new construction is under the direction of John Lincoln Nichols architectural firm (J. L. Nichols, Architect) with assistance from Louis H. Gibson.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Channeling Machines use air 1901 |
First use of compressed air for channeling machines.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Club coordinates with Local Council 1901, Jan 14 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, it is announced that the Local Council of Women desires to coordinate with the club and raise $1000 for the Women's Building at Indiana University.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 7.
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| Bank in Ellettsville fails 1901, Feb 2 |
After the bank owned by Edward Palmer is robbed of $15,000 in 1900, the bank never recovers and fails.
Source: "Peoples State Bank Grows in Size and Service," Ellettsville Journal, August 18, 1971.
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| First IU men's basketball game 1901, Feb 8 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 395. more...
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| Tri Kappa founded 1901, Feb 22 |
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Alpha Chapter, is founded as one of the first sororities in Indiana with the values of personal development, charity, culture, and education in mind. Today, all of Tri Kappa's chapters are solely located within Indiana's borders. Beryl Showers (late Mrs. J.E.P. Holland) and Bertha Matthews (late Mrs. W.E. Showers) are the founders of the sorority.
Source: "Tri Kappa and Bloomington Friends Since Childhood," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 2.
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| Black trade school established 1901, Mar |
The Bloomington Industrial School is incorporated with capital stock of $10,000. The trustees are H. V. Eagleson (the originator), P.E. Eagleson and Edmond Baxter. They plan to use the old fair grounds site. Well-known men throughout the country are subscribers.
Source: "School Incorporated Intended Solely for the Training of Colored Students," Indianapolis Recorder, March 16, 1901, 1.
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| Allen girl dies 1901, Mar 5 |
Camilla Allen dies at age 14. "She was a sister of Willis Tyler and leave 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She was one of the brightest young girls of the city. Her work at school and in reading showed a mind that would have proven remarkable had she lived to develop it. Inflammation of the brain which led to spinal meningitis was the cause." [Death certificate reports she lived at 8th & Grant Street. Her mother: Mary Ann McCaw (deceased) and her father: Nathan Allen.]
Source: "Bloomington Notes," Indianapolis Recorder, March 11, 1901, 1. map
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| Tri Kappa initiated 1901, Apr 8 |
Organized earlier in the year by founders Beryl Showers (late Mrs. J.E.P. Holland) and Bertha Matthews (late Mrs. W.E. Showers), the Tri Kappa sorority, Alpha chapter, is officially initiated with charter members Erma Ribeyre (late Mrs. Charles Greathouse), Frances Roberts (late Mrs. J.F. Gallaher),(late) Miss Lulu Baer, Mary Sanders (late Mrs. Wilmer Wilson), and Gertrude Zumpe (late Mrs. Estey B. Shoemaker).
Source: "Tri Kappa and Bloomington Friends Since Childhood," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Pastor resigns 1901, Jun |
Rev. J. E. Rodgers, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, resigns at the congregational meeting over charges by Miss McCoy. But his request to leave was rejected. The girl's grandfather, Madison McCoy, made an effort to defend the girl, and was expelled.
Source: Indianapolis News, June 8, 1901, 3.
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| Rev. Rodgers is arrested 1901, Jun 6 |
The pastor of Second Baptist Church, Rev. James E. Rodgers, is arrested on a warrant triggered by Miss Mary McCoy, accusing him of betrayal as he recently married Miss Sadie Freeman of Crawfordsville. In 1900 City Directory, Rev. J. E. Rodgers lives at 1016 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: Nappanee Advance-News, June 12, 1901, 7. map
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| First Presbyterian Church dedicated 1901, Jun 23 |
 Dedicatory services are held for members of the new First Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of 6th and Lincoln Streets. The previous building on Walnut Street was destroyed in a fire in 1899. The estimated cost of the new limestone church on 6th Street was $15,791 and the final cost was $30,000.
Source: "Presbyterians Refurbishing Building: Church Mission Not Lost in Excitement," Daily Herald-Telephone, April 6, 1972, 8. more...
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| 12 Limestone men strike 1901, Jul 2 |
12 machine men struck due to wage cut from .22.5 to .20/hr.
Source: Bloomington Telephone 2 July, 1901 p 4 col 1
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| First dean of women at IU 1901, Aug 1 |
Source: James Albert Woodburn, History of Indiana University: Volume I: 1820-1902 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1940), 444. more...
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| First automobile owner 1901, Sep 7 |
Vernon Marsters, IU Geology professor, is identified as the first owner of commercially built automobile is. He is seen driving his car on campus.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Residents signing up for hot water 1901, Sep 26 |
Bloomington's hot water heating plant is to be completed by November 1st, 1901, and several residents are already signed up as customers. Hot water customers include members of the Showers family, several doctors and professors, and the office of Louden and Louden.
Source: "Hot Water Heat Customers," Bloomington Evening World, September 26, 1901, 1.
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| Smithville News burns 1901, Oct 17 |
A fire breaks out and destroys Ralph B. Carter's general store, the telephone exchange, and the printing outfit of the newspaper "The Smithville News", all located in the same building. Only the switchboard of the telephone exchange was salvaged. The fire is thought to have started with a stove.
Source: "Fire at Smithville," Evening World, October 18, 1901.
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| Carnegie promises $15,000 for library 1901, Dec 27 |
After inquiries by Mrs. Charles L. Simmons and Mrs. Mary Brodix, Carnegie promises $15,000 for library if city will support it with $1,500 a year. This offer was not accepted.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, December 27, 1901, 4.
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| Phone system arrives in Stanford 1902 |
The first telephone system for Van Buren Township is installed. Located in Stanford and connected at Bloomington, the phone exchange is managed by a Civil War Veteran, Michael Henry Buskirk. Early users include the undertaker (John Ballenger), Dr. Munson, S.E. Sparks, and Mr. Buskirk.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 9.
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| Architect catalog published 1902 |
Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols publishes a catalog of home designs entitled "Nichols' Album of Artistic Dwellings."
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Red Hill School opens 1902 |
Red Hill School opens in Bean Blossom Township on Chafin Chapel Road.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 41.
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| Hannah McCaw dies 1902, Jan 8 |
One of Monroe County's pioneering black women, Mrs. Hannah McCaw, dies in Indianapolis at the age of 82. McCaw came to Bloomington in 1852 with her husband, Henry McCaw and went on to raise her family here. She is known as "one of the finest types of personal worth and Christian integrity." Five children survive her: Maggie Walden of Indianapolis, William McCaw of Albuquerque, NM, Vinia Wilkins, Lizzie Breckenridge of Bloomington, and Armstead Purcell of Peoria, IL. She was the grandmother of attorney Willis O. Tyler. She is later buried in the Covenanter Cemetery in Bloomington.
Source: Indianapolis Recorder, January 18, 1902, 5.
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| First Bloomington piano shipped to Mississippi 1902, Mar |
The piano was purchased and brought to Bloomington in 1824 by Baynard Rush Hall. Hall was the first principal of the State Seminary. When Hall left Bloomington, he sold the piano to the Joshua Howe family. Howe bought it for his daughters. Now it is being shipped to his grandaughter Alice Howe Polk in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Source: "The Oldest Piano," Bloomington Courier, March 21, 1902, A, 1 .
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| Railroad to seine lake 1902, Mar 10 |
It is announced today that the Monon Railroad Company will seine or net Cedar Lake in a short time and kill all the carp, gar, and turtles brought up in the seine. While the rail company provides funding, all work will be done under the direction of the fish commissioner.
Source: "Bad Fish To Be Killed," Logansport Pharos, March 10, 1902.
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| The Pour Pesser Le Temps Club annual dance 1902, May 4 |
The Pour Pesser Le Temps Club annual dance is held at the Bloomington City Hall. Attendees described it as one of the most brilliant affairs of the year.
Source: "Among Colored People," Bloomington Daily Telephone, May 5, 1902.
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| Herman B Wells born 1902, Jun 7 |
 Herman B Wells, the eleventh president of Indiana University and one of the most prominent and influential educators of his time, is born in Jamestown, Boone County, Indiana.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 480. more...
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| Navajo Club Founded 1902, Sep |
The Navajo club is formed by a group of friends who had become interested in basket weaving and its associated crafts as practiced by western Indian tribes.
Source: Mrs. Stephen Ferguson, "Well-Known Names Founded Navajo," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| People's Electric Company installs first hot water 1902, Nov |
Hot water heating is installed in the Maxwell residence on South College Avenue by the People's Electric Company.
Source: Various, Monroe County Historical Society Scrapebooks: Monroe County Clippings (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1911), 6.
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| Livington shoots Freeman 1902, Nov 30 |
At about 6:00 PM, 22 year old Tone Livingston shoots 20 year old Fannie Freeman in the back and then shoots himself in the chest, narrowly missing his heart. This takes place a short ways from the Freeman home. They are both taken to the physician but are not expected to live long. This incidence is said to be an act of crazed jealousy after Freeman stopped seeing Livingston several months ago after eight years. Livingston is the son of William Livingston and Freeman is the daughter of Harrison Freeman. Both families are said to be prominent members of the community.
Source: "Murder Then Suicide," Bloomington Telephone, December 2, 1902, 1.
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| Superintendent Rice of poor asylum adopts child 1902, Dec |
3-year-old Virgie Dobbs is adopted by Robert Rice, superintendent of the poor asylum. Mrs. Mary Dobbs, the child's mother, is a former inmate of the asylum who now resides with a relative at Salem. She has consented for Mr. and Mrs. Rice to take the child.
Source: Telephone, December 5, 1902, 4.
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| Poor farm superintendent adopts son 1902, Dec 5 |
Superintendent Rice adopts and brings home the three-year-old son of one of the farm's former inmates.
Source: Bloomington Courier, December 5, 1902, 4.
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| First African-American frat established 1903 |
 The first fraternity for African-Americans, Alpha Kappa Nu, is established at Indiana University. It is the first fraternity specifically for African-Americans to come into existence on any college campus. It will last until 1905.
Source: "Colored Fraternities," Indiana Daily Student, January 28, 1905, 2, 1. more...
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| Ferry Bridge constructed 1903 |
A new bridge replaces the Secrest's Ferry bridge over the West Fork of the White River, located on N. Texas Ridge Road, two miles south of Gosport. The new truss iron structure is built by the Lafayette Engineering Company. It spans 316 feet and is one of longest single-span iron bridges in Indiana and the longest highway bridge of its type.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Gosport bridge now on historic list," Herald Times, April 20, 2002.
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| Statutory juvenile court created 1903 |
The Indiana Juvenile Court Act creates one of the first statutory juvenile courts in the nation.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 152.
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| Indiana juvenile court established 1903 |
Indiana establishes its own juvenile court system.
Source: David J. Bodenhamer and Hon. Randall T. Shepard, The History of Indiana Law (Athens, Ohio: Ohio University Press, 2006), 152.
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| Women give money towards Student Building 1903, Jan 3 |
The Local Council of Women pay $1,000 to Indiana University towards the Student Building.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Bryan inaugurated IU president 1903, Jan 21 |
 William Lowe Bryan becomes president of Indiana University. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Bryan received degrees from IU and a Ph.D from Clark University. Bryan was previously a professor of philosophy at IU from 1885 to 1902. Bryan would serve as president for 34 years.
Source: Indiana University, Presidential Portrait Collection: Presidents Hall (Bloomington: Indiana University, 2011) more...
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| Science Hall dedicated 1903, Jan 21 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 5. more...
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| Marlin denied homeschooling 1903, Feb |
Farmer Hugh Marlin testifies before a state senate committee on education to oppose compulsory school law. The committee rejects his request, along with Senator Davis' bill, which was written to repeal the truancy law. Marlin attended Indiana University and wants to teach his children himself.
Source: "Man Not Permitted to Educated His Children But The State Committee Can Not Help Him. An Unusual Situation. Hugh Marlin, of Monroe County, Never Attended Public Schools, Yet He is Classically Educated.," Indianapolis News, February 3, 1903.
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| IU School of Medicine established 1903, Mar 26 |
The Indiana University School of Medicine is established in a new era of medical education. The first two years in the school are given up to laboratory subjects, such as chemistry, physiology, anatomy, neurology, etc., while the last two years are devoted to clinical subjects. This is an important milestone in President Bryan's career in office.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 66.
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| Mob overtakes residents 1903, Apr 26 |
A mob of about 30 men break into Sarah Stephen's home on East 8th Street and drag her daughters, Rebecca (18) and Ida (16), and Joseph Shively, an African American man living in the house, from the house and severely whip them. The whipping occurs under a dead walnut tree in Dunn lot. They are all whipped with pieces of barbed wire. Shively is punched and thrown against a bridge, injuring his arm. The mob informs the Stephen's and Shively that the reason they are being beaten is because they had previously given Shively 15 days to leave town after it was discovered he was living in the same house as the Stephen family.
Source: "Bloomington Disgraced By Lawless Men," Bloomington Courier, May 1, 1903, 1.
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| Sheriff scolded by Governor 1903, Apr 30 |
Bloomington Sheriff Thrasher receives a letter from Governor Winfield T. Durbin stating that it has come to his attention that Bloomington has seen a second incidence of mob-law violence in a brief period. Governor Durbin remarks that there has been no serious effort from the police department to prevent these crimes or bring the perpetrators to justice, and that this is a disgrace to Monroe County and Indiana. He states that he will mention this to the general assembly unless action is taken by officers and citizens to promptly get rid of these anarchists.
Source: "Bloomington Disgraced By Lawless Men," Bloomington Courier, May 1, 1903, 1.
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| Two policemen laid off 1903, Apr 30 |
The police committee of the City Council, made up of Mayor Dunn, Issac Walker, Henry Splitgerber, and Fred Fess, hold an investigation against police officers Garten and Duncan. They recommend that both officers be dismissed due to their conduct at a mob brawl on Saturday night on East 8th Street. They believe that the officers should have made an effort to prevent the mob violence.
Source: "Police Laid Off," Bloomington Courier, May 1, 1903, 1.
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| Policeman charged with mob violence 1903, May 1 |
Following an instance of mob violence late Saturday night in which Rebecca Stephen, Ida Stephen, and Joseph Shively were whipped with barbed wire by a mob of around 30 people, the victims charge Bloomington police officer Shinn for participating in the mob. Shinn denies these charges and the police committee of the City Council state that they will be investigated at a later date.
Source: "Police Laid Off.," Bloomington Courier, May 1, 1903, 1.
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| $10,000 suit filed 1903, Jun 2 |
Mrs. Jenkins files a $10,000 suit because of her husband's death on June 11, 1901.
Source: "Heavy Damage Suit.," Evening World, June 2, 1903.
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| Mayfield killed in quarry accident 1903, Jun 10 |
Roy Mayfield, 12, is killed in quarry accident.
Source: "Crushed to Death.," Evening World, June 10, 1903.
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| Quarry accident kills Boynton 1903, Jun 11 |
Frank Boynton is fatally crushed by a stone at the Diamond Quarry in Bloomington while working as scabbler.
Source: Bloomington Evening World 11 June, 1903 p 1 col 3
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| Quarry accident kills Staggs 1903, Jun 11 |
Frank Staggs, 53, is killed by a falling stone which was being lifted by a derrick.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Preston Eagleson opens barber shop 1903, Jul |
Preston Eagleson is to open a new barber shop in the Gentry block of town and will also be its manager.
Source: Bloomington Evening World, July 23, 1903, 4.
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| Quarry boss dies after head injury 1903, Jul 2 |
Source: "Another Fatal Quarry Accident.," Evening World, July 2, 1903.
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| Bloomington is smallpox-free 1903, Jul 8 |
Dr. J.W. Wiltshire declares Bloomington to be free of smallpox cases. The City Board of Health is encouraged to provide a suitable, permanent place for the care of persons suffering from contagious disease.
Source: "Last red card is down. For the first time since last December, Bloomington is entirely free from smallpox.," Bloomington Daily Telephone, July 8, 1903, 4.
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| Showers buys interest in factory 1903, Jul 10 |
 William N. Showers buys the third interest in his family's factory. His brother James D. Showers is owner, with William, Sanford F. Teter,and Maude E. Showers now each owning a third interest in the company.
Source: Bloomington Courier, July 10, 1903. more...
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| Joint school bids received 1903, Aug 10 |
The advisory boards of Van Buren, Bloomington, and Richland Townships meet to receive bids for a school at Whitehall Pike and Kirby Road in Van Buren Township.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Twp Monroe Cty, IN (1940), 84.
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| Showers-Graham House built 1904 |
The frame building of the Showers-Graham House at 430 North Washington Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Rogers Residence built 1904 |
The stucco building of the Harry Rogers Residence at 346 South Rogers is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Knights of Pythias Building built 1904 |
The building of the Pythias Fraternal building at 114 North Walnut Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols. It has a limestone and brick facade.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Women's Club leaves union 1904 |
The Women's Club of Bloomington, after voting against the exclusive literary designation of the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs, decides to leave the union.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| Myers Residence built 1904 |
The limestone building of the Myers Residence at 321 North Washington Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Boisen Residence built 1904 |
The frame building of the Boisen Residence at 327 East Second Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2. map
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| Vermilya House built 1904 |
The frame building of the Vermilya House at 317 North Indiana is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Graduate School established 1904, Feb 1 |
The Indiana University Graduate School is organized by the faculty with announcements of advanced or research work in nearly all departments.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 640.
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| Two women chosen to go to Berlin 1904, Jun |
Mrs. L.M. Beck and Miss Breed are chosen to go to the International Council of Women in Berlin.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| BHS high school first state title 1904, Jul 12 |
Bloomington high school wins the first ever team state title in any sport. This title was for track and field. The event was held at Indiana University.
Source: Andy Graham, "Bloomington HS squad wins first ever state title," Herald Times, June 12, 2014, Sports.
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| Matergia sues Kenefick & Co. 1904, Aug 12 |
Italian laborer Antonio Matergia files a suit for $10,000 damages against Kenefick & Company, general contractors for personal injuries received while working for the company on the Indianapolis Southern railroad. This is the highest suit ever filed on account of building the railroad.
Source: "$10,000 Damage Suit," The Ellettsville Farm, August 12, 1904, 1.
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| First IU athletes win Olympic medals 1904, Sep 3 |
 LeRoy Samse and Thaddeus Shideler become the first athletes from Indiana University to win medals at the Summer Olympics. They both win silver medals, Samse for pole vaulting and Shideler for the 100 meter hurdles.
Source: "Samse Gets First," Indiana Daily Student, September 20, 1904, 1. more...
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| Inquiries about a hospital are brought up during meeting 1904, Oct 13 |
During a regular meeting of the Local Council of Women, the question of a hospital is brought up. They agree to ask other clubs what they think about a hospital.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| DAR chapter formed 1904, Oct 14 |
The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)is organized and installed by Mrs. James Fowler. Its charter members are as follows: Miss Oneta Allen, Mrs. Harry Axtell, Mrs. Louise Boisen, Mrs. Charles Booth, Miss Sallie Duncan, Mrs. C A Gillham, Mrs. Burton E Hansen, Miss Kate Hight, Mrs. Harriet Hughes, Mrs. John Newland, Mrs. Lucien R Oakes, Mrs. Wallace C Palmer, Mrs. Otto Rott, Mrs. John C Steele, Miss Ida Stultz, Mrs. J P Tourner, Mrs James C Weir, Miss Julia Weir, Miss Martha Weir, and Miss Lena Wylie. Mrs. Rott is elected Regent.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 11-12.
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| 19th Century Club talks of hospital 1904, Oct 17 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, a delegate from the Local Council of Women reports back to the club that the council is discussing a city hospital. The question of whether or not the club will become involved is discussed at length. Many of the women in the club will go on to become actively involved in the development of the hospital.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 17.
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| Local DAR chapter founded 1904, Oct 24 |
20 local women, knowing themselves to be descended from patriots, form the Bloomington Chapter of the nation society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Among the charter members are Miss Eva Oneta Allen, Mrs. Jane Wylie Axtell, Mrs. Louise Allen Boisen, Mrs. Mary A. Booth, Miss Sallie Duncan, Mrs. Elsa Mason Gillham, Mrs. Antoinette Duncan Hansen, Miss Kate Hight, Mrs. Harriet C. Hughes, Mrs. Nan Duncan Newland, Mrs. Minnie Bryan Oakes, Mrs. Fannie Allen Palmer, Mrs. Anna Cravens Rott, Mrs. Harriett Steele, Miss Ida Stultz, Mrs. Amanda Buskirk Tourner, Mrs. Flora Bryan Weir, Miss Julia, E. Weir, Miss Martha Weir, and Miss Madeline Wybe.
Source: Elizabeth Dodds, "The DAR Has Had Long, Colorful History," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 10.
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| Death shows need for hospital 1904, Oct 28 |
C.L. Mertz, an individual employed at a camp for Italian laborers building the roadbed of Illinois Central Railroad, is killed when he falls beneath the wheels of a freight train and both his legs are crushed. He dies in the office of Doctor Harris. Mertz's death highlights the fact that no doctor's office in Bloomington is equipped for surgical cases.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Women vote to establish hospital 1904, Nov 1 |
Members of the local council of women vote to establish a hospital.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| All clubs are in agreement with hospital 1904, Nov 1 |
Just a day before, an accident occurs that suggested a hospital is a necessity. All clubs were in agreement for a hospital.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Richardson begins mail route 1904 |
Caleb N. Richardson starts his career as Unionville postman under postmaster John C. Barnhill. His route everyday was 17 miles that he made everyday with his horses that he owned, or even walking when the weather was bad. He retired in 1939, after 35 years.
Source: Sigrid Jordan, "Caleb Richardson: Always On Time," Herald Times, September 16, 1972.
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| Quarry worker dies in fall 1904, Nov 17 |
John Henshaw, 21, is killed after falling 15 feet from a ledge while working as a side man on a channeling machine at Johnson Stone Company.
Source: Bloomington Evening World 17 November, 1904 p 1 col 1
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| Peoples State Bank chartered 1904, Dec 2 |
After working for 2 months $25,000 worth of capital stock was sold and the Peoples State Bank of Ellettsville was chartered on December 2, 1904.
Source: "Peoples State Bank Grows in Size and Service," Ellettsville Journal, August 18, 1971.
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| People's State Bank chartered 1904, Dec 2 |
The People's State Bank is established in Ellettsville with Will P. Sandy elected as president and Fred Owens as vice president with the following serving as board of directors: Fred Matthews, W. B. Harris, Sr., and Albert Hoadley. After a starting capital of $25,000 the bank grew by its 50th birthday in 1954 to $67,000. The first bank was located on Sale Street at the old post office until 1927.
Source: "In and Around: Peoples State Bank Grows in Size and Serivce," The Journal, August 18, 1971.
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| Stinesville High School opens 1904, Dec 12 |
The Stinesville High School is dedicated on 13 Jan 1905 by the State Superintendent of Schools F.A. Cotton and the county Superintendent H. O. Buzzaird. Land was purchased from the Terry family.
Source: Alumni Association, The History of Stinesville High School: 1905-1964 (Spencer, IN: World Arts Publishing, 2003), 3.
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| Alford speaks about reservoir 1904, Dec 21 |
President W. H. Schott of the Peoples Gas, Electric, & Heating Company sends expert water-works engineer John W. Alford, of Chicago, to speak to the Bloomington city council concerning his observations of the plant. He remarks that the Bloomington plant is in danger of water shortages, fire, and public inconvenience. After performing tests, he states that the filter is not successful and that around 400,000 gallons of water are pumped from the reservoir per day and 350,000 gallons are used per day.
Source: "Bloomington's Water Problem," Evening World, December 21, 1904.
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| Redick M. Wylie dies 1904, Dec 21 |
Redick M. Wylie, a highly respected Bloomington citizen, son of Andrew Wylie, dies at the age of 73 at 6:30 AM in his home on north Walnut Street. He dies of heart failure after months of failing health. Wylie lived in Monroe County his entire life and is survived by his wife, Madaline A. Thompson, and his four children, Jean W. Axtell, Frank B. Wylie, Redick A. Wylie, and Madaline E. Wylie.
Source: "R. M. Wylie Dead," Evening World, December 21, 1904, 1.
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| J. N. Blair to build dam 1904, Dec 22 |
James N. Blair is commissioned to build a temporary, clay, "coffer" dam to help repair the waterworks plant. The dam is to be 1,000 cubic yards, and the reservoir is to be divided into two parts. This project is estimated to cost no more than $200 and work is to start immediately. Later known as Twin Lakes.
Source: "J. N. Blair; Employed by City Council to Repair Water Works Lake. A "Coffer" Dam is to be Built.," Evening World, December 23, 1904.
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| Monroe Co. Infirmary politics questioned 1904, Dec 27 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Infirmary is continually entangled in politics, and changes in management occur as frequently as county office changes. Because the average tenure for the Infirmary superintendent is around 2-3 years, the superintendent does not have an incentive to introduce needed reforms or make improvements. Monroe county's policy is often found as shortsighted by other counties; some of these counties have removed the management of these infirmaries from partisan politics and the politics of the superintendent are not considered.
Source: "Insane Persons," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 27, 1904.
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| First motion pictures shown 1905 |
The first motion picture shown in Bloomington was presented at the Armorial theater at 7th and Morton next to the Monon railroad tracks.
Source: "First Motion Picture 1905," Herald Times, July 5, 1980, A, 1.
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| Federal Government Buildings Use Limestone for Interiors 1905 |
Walls of inner court of House of Representatives office building and Senate Office Building is constructed of Indiana Limestone; work completed in 1906.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Field Glove Co. manufactures gloves 1905 |
The Field Glove Co. commences the manufacturing of cloth gloves and mittens.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 41.
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| Local Council is incorporated 1905 |
The Local Council of Women is incorporated.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 34.
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| Apartment Row built 1905 |
The frame building of Apartment Row at 322-324 North College Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Train accident kills boy 1905, Jan |
A boy falls off a train. Since there is no hospital he dies in the office of a physcian.
Source: A Short History of Bloomington Hospital. October 8, 1951
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| Mary Smith Residence built 1905 |
The frame building of the Mary Smith Residence at 212 East First Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| New Haven school built 1905 |
The brick school, located in Bean Blossom Township on Bowman Road, bears a plaque dated "1905 District No. 4."
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 38.
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| Nichols & Son opens 1905 |
 Architect John Lincoln Nichols, born in Bloomington 1859, brings his son Bridge Nichols into the business and practices as Nichols & Son. The business was previously called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. more...
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| City builds another lake 1905 |
Bloomington builds another lake on S. Second Street or Bloomfield Road (Stanford Road). This water system is placed on the south side of the road across from the first lake and the system is known as Twin Lakes.
Source: Bob Dodd, "Water, Water Everywhere and All It Does Is Sink," The Monroe County Historian, October 1, 2015, 8. map
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| Kentucky State Capitol Built 1905 |
Kentucky state capitol built of Indiana limestone.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| H.V. Eagleson proposes orphan's home 1905, Jan 10 |
 H.V. Eagleson presents a bill for appropriation to build a colored orphan's home near Bloomington to the Indiana Legislature.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 10, 1905, 3. more...
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| Mr. Sandy elected bank president 1905, Feb |
Mr. Sandy, a local Ellettsville druggist, is elected bank president. Mr. Owens, a farmer and stone mill operator, is elected vice president.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 126.
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| Women hold meeting to discuss hospital location 1905, Feb |
 During a Local Council of Women meeting, three locations for the hospital are discussed. The chosen location costs $6,000, 4.5 acres, and is a ten room brick house.
Source: A Short History of Bloomington Hospital. October 8, 1951. more...
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| Board of Children's Guardians founded 1905, Feb 5 |
A charitable group, the Board of Children's Guardians, is established. Local humanitarian Mary Waldron is instrumental in its founding.
Source: "County Mourns Loss of Great Citizen, Mrs. Mary Waldron," Evening World, April 15, 1940.
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| Local Council of Women founded 1905, Feb 8 |
The employee newsletter for the Showers Brothers Company profiles the Bloomington Hospital and explains its creation by the Local Council of Women. The article elaborates on how, when the hospital was built, the furniture for all the rooms was especially designed and finished by the Showers Brothers factory, and informs of the debt with which the new hospital is burdened.
Source: "The Bloomington Hospital," Shop Notes, October 30, 1920, 4. more...
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| Bank established 1905, Feb 11 |
The Peoples State Bank is established by Frederick J. Hermes of Cincinnati, Ohio. He serves as the banks first cashier.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 126.
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| A.J. King hazed at Medical College 1905, Feb 25 |
A.J. King, a former principal of the Colored School, is violently hazed by students and faculty while attending the medical college in Indianapolis.
Source: Bloomington Evening World, February 25, 1905, 1.
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| Salvano assists construction 1905, Feb 27 |
Italian Nick Salvano, who assists with the construction of the Indianapolis Southern Railroad, announces that he plans to make his home at Benny Whisnands in Richland country for the winter. Salvano is the manager and interpreter for a group of Italian workers producing coal, which they sell at $120 a ton.
Source: Evening World, February 27, 1905, 4.
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| Historical Society established 1905, Mar 7 |
 The Monroe County Historical Society is established to conserve and educate regarding the history of Monroe County. Mr. Amzi Atwater is named chairman, and Dr. James A. Woodburn secretary.
Source: "New Society." Bloomington Evening World. March 8 1905:1 more...
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| Hopewell Farm purchased 1905, Apr |
Hopewell Farm, located on West Rogers Street, is purchased by the Local Council of Women. The red brick house on the property is remodeled into a hospital.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Incorporation papers filed for Hospital 1905, Apr 26 |
Exactly 100 days after the death of C.L. Mertz, 18 club women file incorporation papers as owners of 'Bloomington Hospital.'
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Extra policeman appointed 1905, May 23 |
The "Bloomington Telephone" reports that the Bloomington City Council is appointing an extra police officer to the night force to patrol around the levee because of extra visitors to the saloons, identified as "Poles, Austrians, Huns and Italians" and other individuals camping in town for work on the new railroad.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 23, 1905.
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| Order of the Eagles is founded 1905, May 26 |
The Fraternal Order of the Eagle is formed. It goes on to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 1945.
Source: Sanford A. Deckard Sr., "Fraternal Order of Eagles Observes 40th Anniversary with big meeting," Bloomington World-Telephone, May 26, 1945.
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| Showers Flats ordered 1905, Aug |
 Apartments designed by architect John L. Nichols and paid for by W.N. Showers, are ordered to be built at the corner of Eighth St. and College Ave. The units are later known as the "Showers Flats". Three later the two flats are replicated by Frank Gentry, who matches the design in 1908 and late 21st Century residents refer these units as "the three amigos."
Source: Bloomington Evening Weekly, August 3, 1905. map
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| Eagles lodge organized in 1905 1905, Aug 10 |
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is chartered in Bloomington in the year 1905 with Howard C. Carmichael as the president.
Source: "Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge Chartered In Bloomington Aug. 10, 1905," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1951, 9.
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| Guise kills Ferrar 1905, Sep 24 |
After an afternoon buggy ride, Damas Guise shoots Rocco Ferrar, killing him. Guise is then caught on South Walnut Street and is taken into custody without resistance. He is armed with a revolver and a hatchet. It is reported that a knife was found in Ferrar's coat pocket, although he was not wearing it at the time of the attack. Both Guise and Ferrar are Italian workers who work on the Spencer railroad contract.
Source: "Italian Kills Fellow Countyman," The Farm, September 29, 1905, 2.
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| Lora Batchelor is born 1905, Oct 6 |
 Lora Batchelor (1905-1972) is born. A teacher and administrator in the county's school system, she is instrumental in establishing an outdoor educational program for school corporation. This becomes the Bradford Woods program for 5th graders. Batchelor Middle School is named for her. [Image from 1942 Smithville Yearbook.]
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing on Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007, 4.
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| Quarry worker killed in accident 1905, Nov 11 |
Jesse N. Fender, 24, is killed by a falling boom pole while working as a hooker at the Johnson Stone Company.
Source: "James Fender Instantly Killed," Evening World, November 11, 1905.
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| Hospital opening announced 1905, Nov 27 |
It is announced that, during this week, the Bloomington Hospital will open for public inspection. The idea for the hospital originated with the Local Council of Women. The first patient to be admitted will be Dr. CH Eigenmann. Local man Joe Kadison surprises the council by donating $100 to the hospital fund.
Source: "To Open Hospital," Bloomington World, November 27, 1905.
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| Bloomington Hospital Opens 1905, Nov 29 |
 The Local Council of Women declare the new hospital, located at First and Rogers Streets, ready for occupancy. A large brick building, along with 4 1/2 acres of land, was purchased from Isaac Hopewell and remodeled for hospital use.
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| First surgery at Hospital 1905, Dec 5 |
 The first person to undergo major surgery at the Bloomington Hospital is zoologist Carl Eigenmann. The surgery is performed by Dr. George C. Schaeffer.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963) more...
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| Johnson Residence built 1906 |
The limestone building of the Johnson Residence at 522 East Third Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Club federations join forces 1906 |
After six years of dispute, the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs and the Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs have consolidated their interests becoming one unit.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| Women are placed on first board of directors for hospital 1906 |
Five members of the Local Council of Women are named for the first board of directors of the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Indiana Accounts For Over Half of National Total 1906 |
First year in which Indiana dimension limestone production exceeds 50% of total U.S. production.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Bloomington Hospital establishes a Nursing program 1906 |
A nursing program is established for the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Sigma Chi Fraternity built 1906 |
The limestone building of the Sigma Chi Fraternity building at 601 East Seventh Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Courthouse torn down 1906 |
 After a final meeting held on July 6, 1906, the courthouse is torn down.
Source: "A Backward Glance," Sunday Herald-Times, October 9, 1966. more...
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| Psi Iota Xi comes to Bloomington 1906 |
Founded in 1897 in Muncie as one of the first national philanthropic organizations of its kind in Indiana or the Midwest, the women's organization, Psi Iota Xi, has now installed a Zeta chapter in Bloomington. The organization's name represents the Greek words for music, reading, and pleasure.
Source: "Psi Iota Xi Has Rich History Of Community Service," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Hrisomalos arrives 1906 |
Nick Hrisomalos, who would later go on to open the popular restaurant in town, Nick's English Hut, arrives in Bloomington for the first time at the age of 16. He was born in Greece.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990)
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| Wooden trestle for railroad built 1906 |
Near the small community of stone workers - called Victor - in Indian Creek Township, a wooden trestle is built by the Illinois Central Railroad. Later this region is tagged as part of the Victor Oolitic Stone Company Historic District.
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989), xvi.
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| Bank president becomes cashier 1906, Jan |
Mr. Sandy, the president of Peoples State Bank, becomes the Peoples State Bank cashier after the Bank founder, Mr. Hermes resigns.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 126.
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| Ratliff elected sheriff 1906 |
Joe Ratliff of Benton Township begins his two year term as Monroe County Sheriff.
Source: "Joe Ratliff Funeral Due Wednesday," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1954.
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| Friday Musicale is organized 1906 |
The Friday Musicale, a study and performance group, is organized formally with original founders Mrs. Jennie Barnes, Mrs. John P. Foley, and Mrs. W.A. Cogshall, serving as the group's first president.
Source: "Friday Musicale Once Had Only 20 Cents In Treasury," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Ramp Creek Church opens 1906 |
Land donated by Riley and Samantha Pennington Lucas is used for the building site in Clear Creek Township.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 19.
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| First Church of Christian Scientist incorporates 1906 |
A group of local students of the Christian Science Society form a church meeting in a building on the northeast corner of Walnut and Fourth Streets in Bloomington.
Source: "First Church of Christ Scientist Established as Branch of Mother Church Here in 1906," Herald Telephone, November 21, 1952.
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| Roddy start IU job 1906 |
Mary Roddy begins work for the Physical Education Department of Indiana University.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 23.
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| Knights of Columbus formed 1906, Jan 25 |
The Bloomington Chapter of the Knights of Columbus is founded by Catholic me "for the purpose of rendering mutual aid and assistance to its members and their families."
Source: "Knights of Columbus had major role in Indiana Project," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Nelson and Gauss charged 1906, Mar 15 |
Charles Gauss and Millard Nelson are charged with assault and battery with intent to kill an Italian quarry worker from the Clear Creek district. They await trial in jail. Their trial is set for Tuesday, March 20th, and will be held in front of Mayor Malott.
Source: Evening World, March 15, 1906, 4.
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| Unionville Station built 1906, Apr |
A temporary station is arranged from a boxcar where the railroad crosses the Unionville Road. The station is located several miles from Unionville because the terrain is much flatter. The town will be known later as New Unionville.
Source: "First Indianapolis Southern Trains," Daily Herald Telephone, April 1, 1906.
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| Student Building constructed 1906, Apr 1 |
 The Student Building at Indiana University finishes construction. The building was originally meant to be a building for women, the idea originating with Mrs. Joseph Swain. However, by the time of its construction, the building has facilities for both men and women, including contained rooms for social and religious purposes for women, women's gymnasiums, a lecture room, and separate social and religious rooms for men. The money for the building is raised primarily by private subscriptions and local women's organizations.
(Indiana University Archives P0020072)
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 38-44.
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| Conversation Club started 1906, Apr |
Six young married women, Mrs. Belle Kerr, Mrs. Ida Campbell, Mrs. Luella Sanders, Mrs. Margaret Scott, Mrs. Bessie Sturtevant, and Mrs. Vesta Rogers, meet in the home of their friend Mrs. Samuel Kerr, forming the Conversation Club. The club is formed to provide the women an escape from their daily tasks in the home and indulge in intelligent conversation and exchange ideas among one another. The founding women say, when naming the club, they had in mind Ralph Waldo Emerson's idea of conversation: wise, cultivated, genial conversation is the last flower of civilization and the best result which life has to offer us.
Source: Dorthy McCrea, "Conversation Club Started In 1906; Patiently Endures Twitting By Males ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7.
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| Clear Creek Stone Company sold 1906, Apr 9 |
 Clear Creek Stone Company is sold to the Consolidated Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944. more...
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| First Indianapolis Southern Train enters Bloomington 1906, Apr 23 |
After construction of the railroad through Monroe County from east to west, a scheduled passenger train drops off passengers at a temporary station on Lincoln Street near 12th street.
Source: Various, Monroe County Historical Society Scrapebooks: Monroe County Clippings (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1911), 21.
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| First African American to earn Master's 1906 |
 Preston Eagelson, the first African American athlete at IU, returns to IU to further his education, becoming the first African American to earn a MA from Indiana University in 1906.
Source: Colin Bishop, "Eagelson first black IU athlete," Herald Times, February 7, 2008, A1. more...
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| Limestone Quarry Company sold 1906, May 4 |
Buffalo White Limestone Quarry Company is sold and abandoned.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| 19th Century Club raises funds for hospital 1906, May 7 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, it is reported that the club will be collaborating with the Local Council of Women to hold a rummage sale in order to raise funds for the new hospital. Additionally, a committee is appointed to arrange a football game featuring Indiana University boys to raise funds.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 18.
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| First baby born in hospital 1906, May 12 |
 Edith Cummings, the daughter of Edgar Cummings[Cumings], head of Indiana University's Geology Department, is the first child born at the Bloomington Hospital. Mrs. Cumings, active in the Local Council of Women, is Edith's mother.
Source: Hugh Ramsey; Bobbie Taylor, Oral history series: Hugh Ramsey (Bloomington, Ind: Monroe County Public Library, 1978), 1.
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| Quarry accident kills Butcher 1906, May 31 |
John O. Butcher, 24, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| All 8th graders but one passed exams 1906, Jun 5 |
All of the 8th grade students at the Colored School pass exams and plan to advance to high school. Mr. Summers is the principal.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, June 6, 1906.
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| The Reunion of the Boys in Blue 1906, Jun 8 |
The Boys in Blue gathered on June 8 1906 in Bloomington. It was a great event and it was even better to see them all together aging.
Source: "Lest We Forget the Boys in Blue," Daily Herald-Telephone, June 8, 1906.
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| First Aftrican American earning Masters 1906, Jun 18 |
 Preston Eagelson, the first African American athlete at IU, returns to IU to further his education, becoming the first African American to earn a MA in Philosophy from Indiana University in 1906.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 19, 1906
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| Psi Iota Xi founded 1906, Sep |
The Zeta Chapter of the Psi Iota Xi is founded in Bloomington. The national philanthropic sorority was founded by a group of high school students in 1897. The transition from high school to philanthropic activities began in 1931.
Source: Peggy Atwell, "Psi Iota Xi has Rich History of Community Service," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Everett Simpson of Terre Haute is Principal 1906, Sep 4 |
Everett Simpson of Terre Haute became new principal, while Flora Harper taught lower grades in the colored school.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 4 and 26, 1906.
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| Friday Musical Club founded 1906, Sep 21 |
The Friday Musical Club, an all-female musical club, is officially formed, though the organization has been in existence before this date. Formally called the Automathian Club, today's meeting decided the name change. The club consists of only 20 members and meets every two weeks.
Source: Ora Cole Briscoe, History of Friday Musicale: Part I: Friday Musicale's First Twenty Years (1975), 1-2.
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| Mob threatends to lynch 1906, Oct 6 |
After a black bricklayer by the name of "Spunk" Jones shoots and kills a white lunch wagon man by the name of Al Stevens on W. Kirkwood Ave., a mob of 400 people storm to the jail demanding justice. Jones is rushed to safety in Martinsville by officials.
Source: Doug Wissing, "Black History in Indiana: A Different Perspective," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2016, 118.
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| Alpha Hall opens 1906, Oct 15 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 56. more...
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| Bloomington National Bank organizes 1906, Oct 26 |
The bank is begun with a capital of $100,000. Bloomington National is opened in the Allen Block. The incorporators are William H. Adams, B.F. Adams, James K. Beck, William J. Allen, James A. Woodburn, E.G. Hogate, William T. Breeden, and Harry A. Axtell.
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 383.
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| City council eyes Colored School 1906, Dec 18 |
The city council makes plans to vacate their current building and considers "erecting a fine building on the west corner of the Colored School grounds… for an engine house and council chamber."
Source: Bloomington Evening World, December 18, 1906, 1.
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| First National Bank built 1907 |
The construction of the First National Bank at 121-125 West Kirkwood Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols. It has a limestone facade.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Cawley enters banking in Bloomington 1907 |
Alice Cawley is the first woman to enter the banking profession in Bloomington.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 20.
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| New Technologies 1907 |
Pneumatic tools begins to replace mallet and chisel for cutting and carving stone.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Production Statistics 1907 |
Average cost is estimated at 75 cents per foot in Oolitic stone and $1 per foot for Mitchell limestone; average rate of cutting is 20 feet per day.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| McCalla School built 1907 |
 The brick building of the McCalla School at 525 East Ninth Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Allen Building built 1907 |
 The construction of the Allen Building, 104 East Kirkwood Avenue, is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols. It has a limestone facade.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Salvation Army established 1907 |
The Salvation Army conducts outdoor meetings near Faris Brothers' Meat Market in Bloomington.
Source: Dann Denny, "Salvation Army: 100 Years of giving," Herald Times, March 18, 2007.
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| Mayfield's Cave studied 1907 |
 Aurhur M. Banta (1877 - 1946) publishes a 114 page book "The Fauna of Mayfield's Cave" with illustrations and maps.
Source: Arthur Mangun Banta, The Fuana of Mayfield's Cave (Washington, DC: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1907) more...
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| Stinesville Christian Church purchases building 1907 |
St. John Lutheran church, built in 1894, is sold to the Stinesville Christian Church at a sheriff's sale.
Source: Stephanie Holmes, "Old Stinesville church in danger of destruction," Herald Times, July 19, 2001, A, 9.
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| First Automobile brought to Bloomington 1907 |
 J.O. Howe, well known businessman, brings the first factory made automobile to Bloomington. The car was a Winton.
Source: B.W. Bradfute, Stories from Old Bloomington and Surrounding Areas: Clipped Newpaper Articles (Bloomington: Monroe County History Center, 1907), 69.
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| Library returns to courthouse 1907 |
The 19th Century Club reinstates a lending library in the new courthouse.
Source: Bruce E. Lynch, The Old Library Bloomington, Indiana Preservation Feasibility Study (Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, 1977), 2.
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| Air travel starts in county 1907 |
A man who calls himself Mr. Sanders, a local barnstormer performing at the county fair, marks the first instance of air travel in Bloomington, taking off in a hot air balloon.
Source: George Smith, "From A Balloon To Turbo Jets," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Principal refuses to pass student 1907, Feb |
Howard H. Clark, serving as his fifth year as principal of Bloomington High School, refuses to direct an Algebra teacher to give out an undeserved passing grade to a student.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| First K-9 Officer for Police 1907, Feb 1 |
Department purchases three blood hounds and William Shinn is placed in charge of the dogs, becoming the department's first K-9 officer.
Source:
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| Vaudette opens 1907, Mar 1 |
A new vaudeville theater named the Vaudette is to open in Bloomington. The business is owned by C. A. Reeves and L. E. Marshall. The local manager will be E. E. McFerren and picture shows will cost 5 cents to see.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 1, 1907, 4.
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| First recorded police action shooting 1907, Mar 12 |
Officer William Shinn fatally shoots 14 year old Charles Carr after responding to the Perring house on East 6th Street on a report of a prowler.
Source: "Shot to death by an officer." Bloomington Evening World (Bloomington, IN), March 13, 1907.
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| Storm damages houses 1907, Mar 12 |
A violent thunderstorm tears through Southeast Bloomington, damaging dozens of houses and knocking down several barns. A small tornado is said to have torn the roofs of several houses off on Atwater Avenue. L. M. Borden reports being struck by lightning, but no other injuries are reported.
Source: "Young Cyclone Visits Our City," Evening World, March 13, 1907.
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| Charley Carr dies 1907, Mar 13 |
14 year old Charley Carr dies one day after attempting to break into Carter Perring's house at the corner of 6th and Washington Streets and is shot by police officer Shinn. Charley dies in the hospital due to his injuries and Officer Shinn is arrested and charged with manslaughter, his bond set at $2,500.
Source: "Shot To Death By An Officer," Evening World, March 13, 1907.
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| School closes when 9 teachers resign 1907, Mar 15 |
Nine teachers from Bloomington High School resign and the school closes for an indefinite period. A statement appears with the signature of each teacher who quit; all blame the schools troubles on the dissatisfaction of one man with the grades his daughter had received.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Charities and Corrections Board inspects Poor Asylum 1907, Mar 18 |
Members of the Monroe County Board of Charities and Corrections inspect the County Poor Asylum, reporting much-needed improvements including refitted bathrooms, repapered rooms and hallways, and the provision of stone walks. The board also reports that the facility, housing 27 residents, is in the best condition it has ever been.
Source:
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| School board president resigns 1907, Mar 18 |
After the meeting of outraged Bloomington High school parents, the president of the school board resigns and a stone mill executive replaces him. Parents continue to be upset as they learn more details about how Superintendent Sanders provided new orders to continue seeking replacements.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Council meets about teacher replacements 1907, Mar 18 |
Many parents attend a council meeting held three nights after nine school teachers from Bloomington High School resign. At this meeting it is announced that the plan is to hire replacements for all the teachers that had quit.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Angered parents hold meeting 1907, Mar 19 |
Bloomington High School parents, angered by the council's decision to hire replacement teachers for the nine teachers who resigned in protest, held a "You Can't Do That to Us" mass meeting in the First Christian Church. Hardware merchant W.J. VonBehren is named chairman. Plans are made to circulate petitions demanding reinstatement of the teachers who had resigned.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| County poor farm Superintendent charged 1907, Mar 23 |
The court hears a case wherein William Semple, the county poor farm superintendent, is charged with cruelty to the poor and not feeding the patrons sufficient food. Six of the jury members favoring acquittal and six for conviction.
Source: Evening World, March 23, 1907, 1.
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| Ross Lockridge Sr. declines principalship 1907, Apr 1 |
 In front of 1600 citizens at a council meting at the First Presbyterian church, Ross Lockridge Sr. promises the crowd that he will not be taking the principal job at Bloomington High School.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963) more...
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| Board plans to rehire teachers 1907, Apr 3 |
Two days after the meeting at the Presbyterian church the school board decides there is too much publicity to find a good replacement principal. The board decides to rehire the teachers who had resigned, stipulating that all who quit will have to reapply.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Courthouse cornerstone laid 1907, May 10 |
 A Masonic ceremony for the new courthouse construction is witnessed by thousands.
Source: "Cornerstone Laid With Impressive Masonic Ceremony," Evening World, May 10, 1907, Front, 1. more...
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| Quarry accident kills Tell 1907, May 31 |
Harry Tell, 60, dies when a stone is dropped from a derrick onto head, crushing skull.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Anderson dies 1907, Jun 25 |
Freeland Anderson, 16 years old, and Earl Bingham, 15 years old, sneak aboard an Indiana Southern freight train on the way to Bloomington and are discovered by a railroad brakeman who threatens them with violence. Anderson jumps and falls between two train cars and is killed instantly and Bingham jumps free of the train.
Source: "Boy Killed On The I. S.; Was Stealing A Ride When He Fell Between The Cars.," Evening World, June 29, 1907.
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| Police officer acquitted of murder 1907, Jun 29 |
The trial over Charles Carr's death ends on June 29th with Shinn's acquittal, but the city council refuses to reinstate Shinn as a police officer.
Source: "Shin acquitted. Jury out 12 hours." Bloomington Evening World (Bloomington, IN), June 29, 1907.
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| Matthews dies 1907, Jun 29 |
Senator William N. Matthews dies of illness in his Bedford home. Matthews was born in England but has lived near Ellettsville for most of his life. He and Fred Matthews built the Matthews Brothers' stone quarry and mill and later W. N. Matthews helped to develop the P. M. & B. quarries. He leaves behind his wife, eight children, and four siblings.
Source: "W. N. Matthews Is Dead," Evening World, June 29, 1907.
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| Alexander remembered as tanner 1907, Jul |
A descendant of David H. Maxwell, living in Terre Haute, sits down to record her memories of early life in Bloomington. Martha Howard recalls that William Alexander, originally from Kentucky, came to Bloomington about the same time that the Dunn family, the Maxwells, and the McColloughs/McCallas. Alexander bought several lots north east of town and started a tannery. His large brick home was near Grant Street and Dunn and near Grant and 8th Street. Howard recalls that the Alexander home was open for entertaining many people, incl. visiting missionaries and ministers.
Source: Martha (Maxwell) Howard, An Early Sketch of Bloomington and the Family of David H. Maxwell: Part IV from Lilly Library transcript (1907)
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| Former resident remembers black barber 1907, Jul |
A descendant of David H. Maxwell sits down to record her memories of old Bloomington. Martha Maxwell Howard states that the first barber was a "colored man by the name of Notly (sic) Baker" and this Mr. Notley Baker was owned in Kentucky by Mr. Joshua Howe, who brought him from Kentucky. She continues that two other early black residents were "Old Andy" (Andrew Ferguson) "Aunt Jinney" (Jane Ferguson), and "Aunt Hannah" (possibly Hannah McCaw).
Source: Martha (Maxwell) Howard, An Early Sketch of Bloomington and the Family of David H. Maxwell: Part IV from Lilly Library transcript (1907)
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| Showers Brothers purchases farm 1907, Jul 19 |
Showers Brothers purchases Lew Wylie’s timber-rich 80-acre farm west of Bloomington for $5000.
Source: Telephone
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| Showers factory closes for week's vacation 1907, Aug 6 |
William N. Showers states that although the plant can’t afford the lost time, he is honoring the request of his oldest and most faithful employees for a weeklong closure for vacation.
Source: Telephone, August 6, 1907.
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| Book Nook opens 1907, Sep |
 The Book Nook, a local campus hangout and supply store, opens for the first time on the Indiana University campus. Advertisements in the I.D.S. initially show the name of the establishment as the "Book-Work," but in later issues it is found to be referred to as the Book Nook.
Source: Indiana Daily Student, September 30, 1907. more...
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| Newspaper advertises "talking machine" 1907, Sep 11 |
The Bloomington Evening World advertises in its September 11th, 1907 issue an Edison phonograph as "the original talking machine" and informs readers where they can hear a modern phonograph.
Source: "A Concert In Your Own Home," Bloomington Evening World, September 11, 1907, 4.
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| Harris Grand Theater opens 1907, Sep 18 |
 Robert H. Harris builds the Harris Grand Theater at the southeast corner of Walnut and 7th streets.
Source: Herbert H. Skirvin, "Bloomington's romance with theater long one," Herald Telephone, May 10, 1980, A, 1-2. more...
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| Solomito and Langley marry 1907, Sep 18 |
Jessey Langley, daughter of Scott Langley, marries Nick Solomito, who is Italian by birth and has lived in Bloomington for 3 years. The ceremony takes place at St. Charles Catholic Church with Reverend Father Bogemann officiating. Nick Solomito is an employee of Mr. Sonpart on the Student building.
Source: "A Morning Wedding," Evening World, September 18, 1907, 1.
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| Dickens group formed 1907, Oct 14 |
The Bloomington Branch of the Dickens Fellowship originally named the Charles Dickens Club is organized October 14,1907.
Source: Mrs. R. W. Hyndman, "Dickens Group Formed in 1907," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Dickens Group formed 1907, Oct 14 |
The Bloomington Branch of the Dickens Fellowship, originally named the Charles Dickens Club, is organized by Mrs. Mary Waldron, Mrs. David Kochenour, Mrs. W.T. Blair, Mrs. Charles Booth, Mrs. J.C. Vermilia, Mrs. Earl Miller, Mrs. John Wells, and Mrs. McLaughlin. Other early members of the book club include Mrs. Minnie Oaks and Mrs. Brown. The group meets and studies the works of Charles Dickens together, as well as engaging in philanthropic work concerned with the welfare of children. In July of 1954, the group officially affiliate themselves with the Headquarters Fellowship Branch in London after meeting independently for many years.
Source: Mrs. R.W. Hyndman, "Dickens Group Formed In 1907," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 8.
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| Buskirk gets honor as Mason 1907, Oct 25 |
 Lawrence Van Buskirk is selected for the office of Royal Arch Captain of the Grand Chapter of Indiana Royal Arch Masons, who have been in court in the Masonic Temple of Indianapolis.
Source: "L. V. Buskirk Gets Honor: Selected for Royal Arch Captain of Masons," Evening World, October 25, 1907. more...
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| Rocco sued 1907, Oct 29 |
Italian banker and merchant of Reed's quarry Phillip Rocco is sued by fellow Italian Tony Scholy, who claims Rocco owes him $200 for work he did for him. Several months ago Rocco was tried and acquitted for the killing of another young Italian man, who was attempting to forcibly enter Rocco's store. It is said that this man also assaulted Rocco.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, October 29, 1907, 1.
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| McCalla School opens 1907, Nov 11 |
 The McCalla School building on Indiana and 9th Streets in Bloomington opens for the first time. The building is named after educator Margaret McCalla, the first female superintendent in Indiana.
Source: "McCalla Building Opened To-Day," Evening World, November 11, 1907. more...
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| McCoys murdered 1907, Nov 30 |
Joel McCoy, 53, and his son Frank McCoy, 31, are shot and killed by Edward Ford, 40. Joel McCoy leaves behind a wife and eight children. Frank McCoy leave behind a wife and one child. Edward Ford is also married and has nine children. Ford alleges that the killing of the McCoy's was in self defense.
Source: "Both Father And Son Dead," Evening World, November 30, 1907, 1.
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| Telephone customers reject price 1907, Dec |
Bloomington subscribers to telephone system receive news of a 20% price increase for 1908. The phone company, the Home Telephone Company, seeded by Louisville-based investors, receives complaints from customers as well as city leaders, who estimated there were between 1,300 and 1,400 users. The Bloomington phone manager is Fred Shoemaker, who states the rate hike is non-negotiable.
Source: Roe McIlveen, "Looking Back: Telephone Rate Hike Protested in 1908," Herald Telephone, April 11, 1987.
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| Brummett's Creek tragedies profiled 1907, Dec 3 |
The "Bloomington Telephone" recounts five deaths that have occurred on a hill off a highway that leads almost straight upward for 300 feet, near the Hawley residence. The first reported death was ten years ago when Hiram Martin, first husband of Mrs. Hawley, was crushed by a log. The second was five years ago when Paul Taylor was crushed by his tractor. The third was George Hyde who died three years ago. The fourth and fifth were the product of a double murder November 29.
Source: "The Valley of Death," Bloomington Telephone, December 3, 1907, 1.
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| Trolley franchise denied 1907, Dec 13 |
Because a proposed electric trolley would impinge on 800 square feet of Showers factory property in downtown Bloomington, the franchise is denied.
Source: Telephone, December 13, 1907.
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| Batiste captured 1907, Dec 31 |
Local police officers catch and arrest Tony Batiste in Seelyville with the assistance of Nick Solomito and Vito Solomito. Batiste shot John Fay with a shotgun on Sunday, December 29 and escaped. The police say that without the help of Batiste's fellow Italian community members, they would have not been able to find him.
Source: "Local Italians Make A Capture," Bloomington Telephone, January 1, 1908, 1.
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| Musical Club expands 1908 |
In the 1908-1909 season, the Friday Musical Club decides to edit its constitution so as to allow 25 members in the organization instead of 20.
Source: Ora Cole Briscoe, History of Friday Musicale: Part I: Friday Musicale's First Twenty Years (1975), 2.
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| Pentecostal church established 1908 |
The East Sixteenth Street Pentecostal holds a tent revival and establishes the Pentecostal church on East 16th Street in Bloomington.
Source: "John Bennett's Tent Revival Marked Start of East 16th St. Pentecostal Church," Bloomington Star Courier, July 25, 1952.
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| Headquarters moves to New Engine House 1908 |
Police Headquarters is moved to the New Engine House at 212 North Walnut Street, site of the old Seward Foundry, from original Police Headquarters on Court House lawn. City Council rents building for $40 per month.
Source:
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| Monarch Stone Company Sold 1908 |
Monarch Stone Company is sold to C.H. Moline.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| City drills well 1908 |
Bloomington drills a well (130 feet deep) but finds only polluted water.
Source: Bob Dodd, "Water, Water Everywhere and All It Does Is Sink," The Monroe County Historian, October 1, 2015, 8.
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| Ratliff becomes sheriff again 1908 |
Joe Ratliff begins service as Monroe County Sheriff for another two year term. His first term was in 1906.
Source: "Joe Ratliff Funeral Due Wednesday," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1954.
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| Inception of Rogers Group Incorporated 1908 |
Rogers Group Inc. is founded by Ralph Rogers. He starts a roadside crushing operation that assists in creating gravel roads in Monroe County. Rogers Group Inc. is still in operation today and has since relocated to Tennessee.
Source: Chris Fyall, "Rick Rechter, 71, steps down from Rogers Group Inc," Herald Times, September 2, 2010.
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| Rogers lays foundation 1908 |
Ralph Rogers lays foundation for Bloomington Crushed Stone with others in the quarry business.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 7.
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| Grant Stone Company sold 1908, Jan 6 |
Grant Stone Company is sold and abandoned.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Suits filed against Archers and Stanfield 1908, Jan 7 |
Italian workers Tony Sholy and Tosti file lawsuits against Charles Archer, James Archer, and John Stanfield. Sholy and Tosti allege that the Americans have threatened to kill Tosti several times and have threatened to kill the 30 Italian workers at the Johnson National and Consolidated quarries. Tosti also says that the Archer's and Stanfield waited for him with shotguns on January 1st, but he escaped by running home. He also admits that he also had a shotgun and a revolver at the time.
Source: "Must Keep Peace," Bloomington Telephone, January 7, 1908, 4.
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| Rock moves away 1908, Jan 29 |
Prominent Italian banker and merchant Philip Rock disposes his interests at Oolitic and moves away due to recent outrages at Oolitic and other Italian properties. Fellow businessman John Alisa also experiences similar losses and moves away. Rock reportedly blames the "Black Hand" for his losses, the most recent being $5,000.
Source: Daily Telephone, January 31, 1908, 1.
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| New library building completed 1908, Feb 8 |
 The "Daily Student" reports that books have been transferred to the new library building on the Indiana University campus, later renamed as Franklin Hall.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 46. more...
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| Eagleson taken to asylum 1908, Feb 18 |
An newspaper recounts the trials of "a leading young colored man" of Bloomington. Presley Eagleson or Preston Eagleson is taken to Central Indiana Insane Hospital. "His mind has been unbalanced for some months. This is attributed by his family to the study of a work defining the difference between 'Hallucinations' and 'Insanity" when he was studying for his master's degree, which was granted by Indiana University. He has since constantly read this book, and it is filled with marginal notes. While a student he was a leader of the football team."
Source: "Pres Eagleson Insane: Promising Young Orator Becomes Deranged by Hard Study. ," Indianapolis Recorder, February 22, 1908, 1.
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| Gentry Buys Showers Flats 1908, Mar 15 |
 Frank Gentry buys two large apartment houses located on north College Ave., known as the Showers Flats. The real estate transaction also includes a two story brick residence that is on the adjoining lot. Gentry plans to remove this structure so that he can built other apartment houses similar to the Showers Flats.
Source: "Frank Gentry Buys Showers Flats," Bloomington Courier, March 17, 1908. map
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| Blair accidentally takes poison 1908, Mar 23 |
John Blair, popular pioneer and Scotch-Irish Covenanter, takes poison. It is reported that this dosage was a mistake due to his illness and elderly state.
Source: "Took Poison By Mistake: John Blair, Aged 90, Thought He Was Taking his Medicine," Bloomington Evening World, March 23, 1908.
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| Blair dies 1908, Mar 27 |
John Blair dies at the age of 88. His obituary celebrates his remarkable life as "a constant helper and contributor to the community's development". From Scotch-Irish heritage, he was known to be a farmer and conductor for the Underground Railroad, active with the early Presbyterians or Covenanters.
Source: James A. Woodburn, "John Blair (1819-1908) Life of a Remarkable Man; a Page of Monroe County History," Bloomington Telephone, March 27, 1908, 1.
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| Quarry accident kills McNeely 1908, Mar 27 |
Alonzo McNeely, 49, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| City girl leads in St. Louis 1908, Apr 10 |
Miss Sarah C. Young, a former Bloomington colored girl, is appointed assistant probation officer of the Juvenile Court in St. Louis. Young is the first woman ever appointed to an official position in the circuit court of St. Louis. Miss Young is known here as a sister of Miss Mayne Young of the colored schools and a niece of H.V. Eagleson, the well known barber.
Source: "Colored People News," Bloomington Telephone, April 10, 1908.
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| Musicians hold luncheon 1908, May |
The Friday Musical Club decides to join the Federation of Music Clubs for one year, which is commenced with a buffet luncheon.
Source: Ora Cole Briscoe, History of Friday Musicale: Part I: Friday Musicale's First Twenty Years (1975), 2.
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| First Bloomington sewer contract let 1908, May 26 |
The first sanitary sewer contract is awarded to William Harris.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Bloomington Gets Sewage System: Grains in the Sands of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 15, 1958, 1, 8.
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| Sanitary sewer contract let 1908, May 26 |
After many objections from local taxpayers, the Bloomington City Council votes to give William Harris the contract for sewer construction. The sewer has many delays because of the presence of stone under city streets.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Bloomington Gets Sewage System," Daily Herald-Telephone, August 15, 1958, 1, 8.
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| Rose Well House built 1908, Jun 1 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 52. more...
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| Monarch Stone Company sold 1908, Jun 1 |
Monarch Stone Company is sold to C.H. Moline.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Showers reelected to school board 1908, Jun 2 |
James D Showers is reelected to the Bloomington school board.
Source: Telephone, June 2, 1908.
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| First woman to receive Ph D 1908, Jun 21 |
 Effa Funk Muhse becomes the first woman to earn her PhD from Indiana University. She had already received two degrees in her field, zoology, from IU previously.
Source: "First Ph. D. Awarded to Coed in 1908," Indiana Alumni Magazine, March 1, 1963, 15.
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| New courthouse dedicated 1908, Jul 4 |
 A celebration is planned to dedicate the new courthouse.
Source: D. C. Miller, "Old Bloomington," The World Telephone, April 1, 1908. more...
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| Italian workers noted 1908, Sep 4 |
According to "The Smithville News", around 300 Italians working in the quarries live in this region. It is estimated that no more than one of every ten Italian workers speak English.
Source: Smithville News, September 4, 1908, 1.
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| Eagleson Barber promotes business 1908, Oct 2 |
 Eagleson Barbershop promotes its services and location in a display advertisement for "The Smithville News".
Source: Smithville News, October 2, 1908. more...
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| Referendum held on hitch racks 1908, Nov |
In an election a question is raised to citizens concerning the removal of the hitch racks from the new courthouse. The people vote in favor of restoring the rack for convenience of their downtown business parking. This goes against the recommendations of Dr. J. N. Hurdy, secretary of the State Board of Health, who states the old situation was unsanitary and unpleasant to view and navigate around.
Source: Penelope Mathiesen, "Hitch Racks: Parking on the Square a Hot Topic in 1908 Election," The Monroe County Historian, October 1, 2008, 8.
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| Lake suggested by daming Jordan River 1908, Dec 9 |
The "Daily Student" reports that because of the serious drought and lack of consistent water supply that authorities at the University are seriously considering "the construction of a university waterworks pond, in the shape of a campus lake. As it is now talked of, the lake will be located on Dunn Meadow". The "Daily Student" observes "that the only obstacle in the way is the fact the Jordan River is used as the university sewer."
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 35-36.
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| Showers behind in orders 1908, Dec 11 |
The Showers Brother Company is behind more than 40 carloads worth of orders; factory will start up Monday despite the lack of water due to water famine in Monroe County.
Source: Telephone, December 11, 1908.
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| Physics lab described 1909 |
 Staff on the Bloomington High School yearbook "The Gothic" describe the Physics Laboratory, taught by Mr. Ralph Duncan: "Inside the case in the background, are apparatus for making water run up hill, stopping the circular motion of the earth, and turning analine [sic] colored water into lemonade."
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School yearbook. (1909), 85. more...
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| Weimer Lake built 1909 |
Bloomington builds Weimer Springs or Weimer Lake to address serious water shortages despite IU geologists instructing that the topography in the southwest part of the county has limestone, caves, and fractures: the system will not hold water.
Source: Bob Dodd, "Water, Water Everywhere and All It Does Is Sink," The Monroe County Historian, January 1, 1909, 8. map
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| Louben shop opens 1909 |
Beckovites brothers Louis and Ben open a women's clothing store called Louben. The Louben is located at the southeast corner of Kirkwood and College.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 17.
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| Legge dies 1909 |
 Civil War veteran and farmer Henry Clay Legge [Legg] dies at 325 S. Dunn Street. He was 67 years old. His father was William A. Legge and his mother was Mary Hite [Hight]. His wife was Elizabeth Dunn.
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| Mrs. Russell elected president of WCTU 1909 |
Mrs. Susan Russell presided as president of the Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) from 1909-1914.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone
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| Breeden arrested for "blind tiger" 1909, Jan 27 |
Sonny Meadows and John Fielder witness a fight between Cleemay Barr and Fred Campbell at Allen Breeden's, near Unionville Station. It results in Campbell being wounded by thrown beer bottles, so the police go on a "blind tiger" hunt and charge Allen Breeden with running a "blind tiger."
Source: "Same Old Tiger," Bloomington Daily Telephone, January 28, 1909, 1.
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| Weimer Lake being built 1909 |
A dam is being built at Weimer Springs to convert the picnic grounds into a reservoir and water supply for the city.
Source: "New Water Dam," Daily Telephone, January 28, 1909, Front, 1.
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| Rock plans to rebuild 1909, Jan 29 |
Italian banker and merchant Phillip Rock loses a store in Sanders and a store in Oolitic after they are destroyed by fire. Rock announces that he plans to build a large fire-proof, stone building in Oolitic. He claims that he has been the victim of the "Black Hand" three times within the last year.
Source: Smithville News, January 29, 1909, 3.
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| Musical Club receives donations 1909, Feb |
The recently disbanded Matinee Musical Club of Bloomington presents the Friday Musical Club with books, music, and a donation of $7.75. The Friday Musical Club had previously tried to buy the Matinee Musical Club's library, worth an estimated value of $15, but did not succeed in the purchase.
Source: Ora Cole Briscoe, History of Friday Musicale: Part I: Friday Musicale's First Twenty Years (1975), 2.
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| Chinese men become Christians 1909, Feb 14 |
 Brothers Moy Sam and Lee Sam, Chinese laundrymen, convert to Christianity and become members of the College Avenue Methodist Church. Inspired by the Kerr Brothers, evangelists who have been holding long meetings at the church. "The Sam brothers have been living in Indiana for about 15 years, going from this city [Greencastle] to Bloomington about two years ago."
Source: "Chinese Take Religion: The Sam Brothers, Formerly of This City, Enter Methodist Church at Bloomington," Greencastle Herald, February 16, 1909, 1. more...
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| First Methodist general contract awarded 1909, Feb 27 |
The First Methodist Church board awards the general contracting contract to J. F. Arling & Son Construction Company of Cleveland, Ohio, for $69,729. The architects for this building are Badgley & Nichlas of Cleveland Ohio. The new church building is to be built at 219 East Fourth Street
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), March 11, 2012, 2.
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| Quarry accident kills Myers 1909, Mar 16 |
James Myers, 35, falls fatally from the quarry edge at the Matthews Stone Mill of Ellettsville, fracturing skull and bones on right side.
Source: Coroner's Inquest; Bloomington Daily Telephone 16 March, 1909 p 1 col 4
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| Treasurer called a freak 1909, Mar 19 |
 For refusing to accept additional payment for the extra expense of traveling far to collect taxes from the delinquent citizens, the editors of "The Smithville News" refer to County Treasurer Regester as "A Freak".
Source: "A Freak," Smithville News, March 19, 1909, 2. more...
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| Strain wins trial 1909, Apr 7 |
Frank Strain, the owner of a drugstore in Harrodsburg, strikes down the first series of indictments against him for running a "blind tiger" on the grounds that he has a license permitting him to have spirituous liquors on his premises. There are other indictments that are expected to come up at a later date.
Source: "Frank Strain Wins," Smithville News, April 9, 1909, 2.
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| Ladies Building Association organized 1909, Apr 18 |
The Ladies Building Association at St. Charles Catholic Church is organized with the purpose of accumulating funds for a new church. Mrs. Mary Mooney is elected president.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Showers expands farm 1909, Apr 20 |
William N. Showers purchases 230 additional acres for his farm for a total of 440 acres. The new investment is valued at about $20,000.
Source: Telephone, April 20, 1909.
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| Harris buys Bedford opera house 1909, Apr 27 |
Robert Harris, prominent theater owner of Bloomington, purchases the Stone City Opera House in Bedford. Both Stone City and the Harris Grand in Bloomington belong to a circuit of one-night theaters called Klaw & Erlanger.
Source: "Bedford Mail," Bloomington Telephone, April 27, 1909, 4.
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| Helms arrested for "blind tiger" 1909, May 15 |
Captain Louden, Chief Johns, Policemen Davis and Browning raid the home of Perry Helms at 8th and Grant Streets. They confiscate about two gallons of whisky and empty beer bottles. Helms is arrested for running a "blind tiger". Monroe Shields is also taken into custody for running the bar, despite his protests that he was simply rooming at the Helms.
Source: "Raid Blind Tiger," Bloomington Daily Telephone, May 17, 1909, 1.
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| Meadow's arrested for "blind tiger" 1909, Jul 18 |
Deputy Prosecutor W. M. Louden, policeman Browning, and policeman Shinn raid a suspected "blind tiger" in Unionville and they arrest Sonny Meadows. They confiscate 71 bottles of beer that are found below the floorboards. Meadows is released on bond.
Source: "Make Night Raid," Bloomington Daily Telephone, July 19, 1909, 1.
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| Meadows trial set 1909, Jul 20 |
After Sonny Meadows is arrested for running a "blind tiger" on Sunday, he makes the $200 bond, which is signed by T. B. Cox and his attorney John O'Donnel. Meadows' trial is set for Friday, July 23.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, July 20, 1909, 4.
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| Man shoots farmer at church social 1909, Jul 31 |
Lewis Sipes shoots farmer and sawmill owner Clellan Nikirk while both attend an ice cream social at Mt. Ebal Church. After an evening of drinking, Sipes shoots Nikirk after Nikirk expresses concerns Siples might hurt someone with his gun. Nikirk is shot three times in front of his wife and children and other witnesses. Sipes is arrested the following day.
Source: "Too Much Whiskey Cause of Trouble: Lewis Sipes Shoots Clellan Nikirk at Ice Cream Festival," Bloomington Evening World, August 2, 1909, 1. map
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| Civil War fighters reunite 1909, Aug 13 |
African Americans who fought in the Civil War and who now live in Indiana meet.
Source: "Civil War Colored Veterans Reunion," Bloomington Telephone
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| Private school for blacks established 1909, Sep 26 |
Halston V. Eagleson, a Bloomington resident, buys land to start an industrial school and home for black orphans, after five years of planning. Eagleson buys the Unionville farm "for the establishment of an industrial home and farm for the colored orphans of Indiana. The Thomas Ward farm, near Unionville station of the Indianapolis Southern Railroad, has been purchased and Mr. Eagleson and family and Geo. Cartright and family, of Rushville, are to move there immediately and take charge. The tract consists of eighty acres and three houses are located on the land. Mr. Eagleson expects about 100 boys and girls to be sent to the farm from over the state and it will be the effort of Mr. Eagleson and Mr. Cartright to educate these and bring them to be useful citizens."
Source: "Purchases Ground for Colored Orphans Home," Indianapolis Recorder, October 2, 1909.
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| Gardner School opens 1909, Sep 27 |
A new school is opened on the farm of the William Gardner family in Van Buren Township.
Source: Mabel Pafford Hornocker, A Century of Development Van Buren Township (Bloomington: Van Buren Farm Bureau, 1940), 77.
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| 19th Century Club talks of library 1909, Oct 25 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. BJ Vos suggests that the club take up the work of starting a public library in Bloomington. A motion is made for a committee to be appointed in order to investigate the matter and see if it is feasible. The committee consists of Mrs. Vos, Mrs. Lena Beck, and Mrs. TJ White.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 23.
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| Eagleson plans school 1909, Nov |
Mr. H. V. Eagleson visits Indianapolis to stop by the recorder's office and reports to the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper that he will soon open in his home at Bloomington "an industrial home for Negro children about five miles from Bloomington."
Source: Indianapolis Recorder, November 13, 1909, 4.
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| DiLoreta arrested 1909, Nov 7 |
After Deputy Prosecutor Louden, Chief Johns, and Sheriff Ratliff raid three suspicious houses, they find evidence of a "blind tiger" at the home of well know Italian Nick DiLoreta of South Buckner Street. They confiscate about a dozen pints of beer and the same amount of whisky. DiLoreta is not at home at the time and when police return later to arrest him, he runs and the police say that they were about to open fire when he stopped. He gives bond.
Source: "Raid Tiger's Lair," Bloomington Daily Telephone, November 8, 1909, 1.
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| Charges filed on DiLoretta 1909, Nov 7 |
After initiating three raids on suspicious houses, Deputy Prosecutor Louden, Chief Johns, and Sheriff Ratliff find evidence of a "blind tiger" in the home of Italian Nick DiLoretta. The police find around 12 pints of beer and 12 bottles of whiskey. DiLoretta is not at home during the raid and when the police return in the afternoon to arrest him, DiLoretta runs until the police threaten to shoot with an automatic revolver. He stops and gives bond.
Source: "Raid Tiger's Lair," Bloomington Daily Telephone, November 8, 1909, 1.
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| 19th Century Club committee reports back 1909, Nov 8 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, the committee to form a new public library reports back. They report that the County Commissioners gave permission to use a room in the Court House for the use of a public library. Professor Aley is willing to have his entire collection of children's books transferred from the university library to the proposed public library.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 23.
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| Whittenberger forms the Indiana Union 1909, Dec 6 |
In 1909, tensions between freshmen and sophomores and between fraternity members and unaffiliated students at Indiana University reached a breaking point, leading to physical altercations on campus. Dismayed by the uncivil campus climate, an IU student named John Whittenberger decided to form a student organization that would encourage unity and collegiality among students.
With the help of IU’s president, William Lowe Bryan, and members of the faculty, Whittenberger founded the Indiana Union on December 6, 1909. Whittenberger served as the first president of the organization, which had 15 charter members.
Source: Indiana Memorial Union History Website more...
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| City population counted 1910 |
US census counts 8,838 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| Draper becomes cashier 1910 |
Guy A. Draper becomes an assistant cashier for Peoples State Bank in 1906.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 126.
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| Showers Factory Plant #1 built 1910 |
 The Showers factory plant is built with a saw tooth roof line to let natural light into the building. Later the building would become the Bloomington City Hall.
Source: City of Bloomington Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington: City of Bloomington, 2004), 21.
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| First police uniforms 1910 |
Around 1910 police officers wear uniforms for the first time. Prior to this, officers wore their own clothes with a badge worn on their shirt. The first uniforms resemble those worn by police officers in England.
Source:
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| Companies Merge 1910 |
The Cleveland Stone Company purchases the Bedford Quarries Company and merges it with the PM & B Stone Company to create the Indiana Quarries Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Taylor Chapel Methodist Episcopal organizes 1910 |
Taylor Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church becomes Bloomington's third African American congregation.
Source: Frances V. Halsell-Gilliam, "A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965," Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985), January 1, 1985, D, 35.
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| University Book Store hires Shields 1910 |
The University Book Store hires Eleanor Shields as stenographer. She retains the position for 13 years.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 20.
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| Back charged with "blind tiger" 1910, Jan 14 |
John W. Back is on trial before the petit jury after being charged with operating a "blind tiger." Representing Back is Judge Miers and assisting Prosecutor Regester is Ira C. Batman. The state claims that Back kept barrels of beer at his home on East 11th Street. Back testifies that he received these barrels for his own use and did not sell any.
Source: ""Blind Tiger" Suit On Trial," Bloomington Weekly Courier, January 14, 1910, 1.
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| Mr. McCoy dies 1910, Feb |
Madison McCoy, considered to be the oldest black man in Bloomington, dies at his home at 420 E. 6th Street. He was a Civil War Veteran and came to Bloomington about 1870. Engaged peacefully in gardening in his last years and was a business man, operating a transfer wagon before that. He was well-known in the city. He is survived by a wife and two sons and a daughter.
Source: Star-Democrat, February 11, 1910, 5. map
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| Lizzie Breckenridge's will is probated 1910, Feb 22 |
 The will for Wylie family servant and prominent black resident Elizabeth "Lizzie" Breckenridge is probated. Her will instructs that the following are half siblings should benefit from her estate:
Armistead Purcell – lost – has 3 daughters; William McCaw of Los Angeles, CA; and Maggie Walden. Lizzie also mentions the children of her deceased niece, Mary Tyler:
Willis O. Tyler and Emma Allen Wheeler.
Source: Monroe County Circuit Court, Will Records: 1818-1924 (1910) more...
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| McNeely and Shoemaker arrested 1910, Feb 26 |
Sheriff Ratliff, Prosecuting Attorney Regester, and Policeman Hinkle raid an Ellettsville restaurant owned by Roland McNeeley at 8:30 PM and arrest McNeely and George Shoemaker for running a "blind tiger". Although no liquor is confiscated, the prosecutor claims to have strong evidence for the trial. McNeely is let out on bond while Shoemaker awaits the trial in jail.
Source: "Pull Blind Tiger?," Evening World, March 1, 1910, 1.
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| First Methodist Church progress 1910, Mar 11 |
According to the "Evening World", contracts to sod and grade the lot, and put in cement sidewalks and alleys are being received by James Smith. Around 20 designs are submitted for the windows and glass art. There are 34 rooms in the building and all of them will be connected to the main auditorium, which will seat 2,000 people.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), March 11, 2012, 2-3.
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| Showers Brothers purchases Salt Creek timber acreage 1910, Mar 15 |
Showers Brothers acquires a large acreage on Salt Creek for its white oak trees. After the timber is but, it is rafted downstream to the a point near Bloomington and then hauled into town.
Source: Telephone, March 15, 1910.
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| Rocked by screams 1910, Mar 17 |
 Guests at the Tourner Hotel, located at 123 S. College, are bolted out of bed after hearing shattered glass from a window break and screams from guest E.P. Stader, who was having a nightmare and screaming he was being murdered.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Hotel guests hear screams of murder in the night - Looking Back," The Herald Times, September 4, 1998. more...
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| Stone contract finished on First Methodist 1910, Mar 19 |
 The last block of stone is laid on the new First Methodist Church, signaled by the placement of an American flag on top of the tower. As of Monday, March 21st, the only remaining stone to be put is in on the stone steps.
Source: "Last block of stone is laid: Contractor finishes stone contract on Methodist Church," Daily Telephone, March 21, 1910. more...
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| Church progress made 1910, Mar 21 |
The last block of stone is laid on the new First Methodist Church at 219 East Fourth Street. The only remaining stone to be laid is on the stone steps. The general contractors, Airing & Sons, will begin to cement the basement floors and start the plaster work this week. The church dome is to be red slate trimmed with copper. The inside finishing contract is awarded to a firm from Athens, Ohio.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), March 11, 2012, 3.
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| Bloomington Commerical Club Formed 1910, Mar 29 |
The Bloomington Commercial Club is formed by Bloomington businessmen.
Source: "Bloomington Businessmen Formed Club," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Wonderland to open 1910, Apr 4 |
There is work being done to get the Wonderland theater open. The theater is owned by W. A. Brissenden and is an open-air theater in Bloomington.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 4, 1910, 4.
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| Center of US population located 1910, Apr 5 |
 The center of the US population, based on the 1910 census, is located in Bloomington near the Shower's Morton Street plant.
Source: Bradfute, Walter, "Population Center in City," Daily Telephone, August 31, 1911, Front, 1. more...
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| Carincel arrested 1910, Apr 5 |
Bruno Carincel is charged with assault and battery of Italian Vito Solomito and is arrested. Solomito alleges that after a misunderstanding Carincel attempted to stab him in the back with a butcher knife.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 5, 1910, 1.
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| Problems reported for Buchanon trial 1910, Apr 7 |
During the "blind tiger" case against Wesley Buchanon at Squire Dixon's court charges and counter-charges are made. Buchanon's friends claim that he is being persecuted on evidence from the Shoemaker-McNeeley case at Ellettsville. Others claim that Buchanon is being protected by Deputy Prosecutor Frank Regester and that Sheriff Ratliff is aiding him. Buchanon's attorney John O'Donnell is making a plea of malicious prosecution.
Source: "Queer Tiger Case," Bloomington Telephone, April 7, 1910, 1.
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| Mr. Tourner dies 1910, Apr 11 |
Eli Tourner dies on the Gentry Brother farm, south of Bloomington.
"Knowing no home other than that given him by the Gentry Brother about their show headquarters... Eli Tourner, a faithful negro about 38 years of age, died suddenly of heart trouble." According to the obituary, he started working the farm about three years ago and was 6FT, 5" tall. The Gentry family provided for his burial with funeral services at 6th street church. His friends did not know much about him or his family.
Source: "Circus Man Dies," Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 12, 1910, 1.
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| Bowles Hotel sold 1910, Apr 12 |
 Bowles Hotel, owned by W. T. Bowles and Robert F. Jones, today becomes the property of Mr. Jones. This transaction only includes the business and not the property, which belongs to owner L.S. Bowles of Paoli. The transaction does include the hotel fixtures, however, the lease, as well as "goodwill". This allows Mr. Bowles to dedicate his time to his drugstore.
Source: "Bowles Hotel Sold," Bloomington Telephone, April 12, 1910, 1. more...
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| Episcopals open $17,000 church 1910, Apr 19 |
 The dedication of the new Trinity Episcopal Church takes place on Tuesday. The new church is located at Grant Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "Episcopals Open $17,000 Church," Bloomington Telephone, April 19, 1910. more...
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| Monroe County grand jury visit poor farm 1910, Apr 25 |
As required by law, a Monroe County grand jury visits the poor farm and finds conditions shocking. It recommends additional help to the house by the county.
Source:
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| IU purchases the IDS 1910, May 1 |
Indiana University purchases the "Indiana Daily Student" (IDS) from private owners and continues to operate it with student management.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314.
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| Skillen's "blind tiger" reported 1910, May 22 |
"The Bloomington Sun Star" reports that Colonel Bill Horkenspitz and Deacon Jason Snodgrass go up at 4 AM to "see the comet", and from the way they "wobbled" back into town after a visit to Joe Skillen's "blind tiger", they must have "seen a half-dozen comets with two tails apiece."
Source: Bloomington Sun Star, May 22, 1910, 5.
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| Home for "colored" orphans opens 1910, Jun 5 |
H. V. Eagleson, a barber from Bloomington, opens Industrial City, a home for "colored" orphans in Unionville. Reverend A. G. Hall of Louisville presides and preaches during the opening.
Source: "Industrial City to Open Sunday," Bloomington Evening World, June 3, 1910, 1.
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| Miller arrested 1910, Jun 9 |
Police arrest William Miller of West Eighth Street for running a "blind tiger". They confiscate a stock of beer.
Source: Bloomington Sun Star, June 12, 1910, 1.
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| Hendrickson arrested 1910, Jun 10 |
Chief Hensley, Officer Hinkle, Officer Browning, and Deputy Prosecutor Regester arrest George Hendrickson for running a "blind tiger" in his home. Fifty bottles of beer are confiscated.
Source: Bloomington Sun Star, June 12, 1910, 1.
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| Street work around square bid June 30 1910, Jun 16 |
 The Bloomington City Council advertised for proposals to pave the streets around the courthouse square plus one block in all directions with either Brick, Wooden Block, Asphalt,or Bithulithic. Concrete sidewalks were to be included in the bids.
Source: Various, Monroe County Historical Society Scrapebooks: Monroe County Clippings (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1911), 23.
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| Ford trial set 1910, Jun 19 |
James F. Cox of Benton Township is employed in the prosecution of the Edward Ford case set for June 27, 1910. Edward Ford is being tried for the murder of Frank McCoy, son of Joel McCoy. (Ford was tried for the murder of Joel McCoy twice, the jury failing to agree both times; the jury stood at 8 to 12 and 9 to 12 for conviction.)
Source: "Must be Tried Again," Sunday Star, June 19, 1910, 8.
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| Cornici killed 1910, Jun 19 |
Italian Ben Cornici (26) is shot in the heart and then stabbed by Nick Pelloni, or "Big Nick," and dies. He was called from his cousin Bruno Cornici's house to meet Pelloni. Ben Cornici was reported to have been giving the police tips about "Blind Tigers" in the neighborhood and illegal alcohol sales. He had reported that Pelloni was the main proprietor of these "Blind Tigers" and that is the suspected reason for his murder. Pelloni is considered an assassin in the Italian community.
Source: "Blind Tiger Spy Murdered," Bloomington Star, June 26, 1910, 5.
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| Corinici funeral held 1910, Jun 21 |
Ben Corinici's funeral is held at the St. Charles Catholic Church. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery and a collection is taken from Corinici's family and friends to pay for the service. Corinici was murdered June 18th near Sanders. Nick Pelloni is the suspected murderer and Sheriff Ratliff is reportedly still searching for him.
Source: Evening World, June 21, 1910.
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| Eclipse Stone Company sold 1910, Jul 6 |
Eclipse Stone Company is sold to Alexander King Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Palone reportedly escapes 1910, Jul 14 |
Italian Nick Palone, who murdered a fellow Italian at Reeds Quarry, is suspected to have left the country. He remained in the country for weeks after the murder reportedly to seek revenge on his enemies and collect money from a few of the local Italian community members. The police report that they do not think he will be caught.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 14, 1910, 1.
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| Poor farm renovations approved 1910, Aug |
Commissioners approve the replastering of the poor asylum and building hog and chick houses.
Source: Monroe County Commissioners' Records: Book W, 80.
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| Miller convicted 1910, Aug 8 |
Special Judge Thomas J. Sare convicts William Miller of running a "blind tiger" and sentences him to a $50 fine and 30 days in jail. Miller had been under continuous suspicion of running a "blind tiger" for two years. This conviction renders his case in the circuit court for a similar offense void.
Source: "Convicts Tiger," Bloomington Telephone, August 9, 1910, 1.
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| Tosti and Delillio arrested 1910, Aug 16 |
United States Marshal Rankin arrests Italians Louis Tosti and Joseph Delillio, of Sanders, and takes them to Indianapolis for violating the government revenue law by selling alcohol without a license. At this time Delillio is also out on bond for running "blind tiger," this case still being in circuit court.
Source: "Violate Liquor Law," Bloomington Telephone, August 16, 1910, 6.
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| Rock killed 1910, Aug 17 |
After being shot by an unknown man, Italian banker and merchant Phillip Rock dies of his injuries. Rock was shot on a public road between Bedford and Oolitic, and states that he did not see the shooter. Rock's son Tony offers a $100 reward for the identity of a man seen running through Peerless with a shotgun on Tuesday.
Source: "Italian Leader Dies of Wounds; Phillip Rock Murder Still Remains a Mystery," Bloomington Telephone, August 19, 1910, 1.
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| Palone believed Rock killer 1910, Aug 20 |
The "Bloomington Telephone" announces that the "Bedford Democrat" does not believe Italian Nick Palone is the shooter who killed fellow Italian banker and merchant Phillip Rock, but it is a possibility that Palone murdered Rock as payment for being hidden from the law. Palone is already charged with murder, however he has not been caught by police.
Source: "Oolitic Murder Remains Mystery," Bloomington Telephone, August 20, 1910, 1.
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| Cassine attacked 1910, Aug 24 |
Mrs. Sylvester Cassine, and Italian woman, is attacked around 9:30AM by a man outside her home near Reed quarry. She is choked and her neck is lacerated. Her three year old son runs to a neighbors and raises an alarm. Several Italian workers at Reed quarry look for the attacker but he is not found. The man is suspected to be Italian Nick Pelloni, who is already being hunted for murder. Local authorities have not begun an investigation due to Sheriff Ratliff's absence.
Source: "Palone Attacks Italian Woman?," Bloomington Telephone, August 24, 1910, 4.
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| Lowe & Bollenbacher firm founded 1910, Sep 1 |
The Lowe and Bollenbacher architectural firm opens. The firm consists of John Carlisle Bollenbacher and Elmo Cameron Lowe. Bollenbacher was born in Bloomington in 1884, earned a mathematics degree from Indiana University in 1906, and graduated with honors from architectural engineering department of the Boston Technical School (or Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Lowe was born in Richview, IL in 1876, and graduated with a degree in architecture from the Boston Technical School (MIT) in 1905. The two met while working with Lowe's previous firm, Lowe & Ingram.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2.
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| T.C. Johnson is principal 1910, Sep 9 |
 T.C. Johnson is principal and Mary Todd is primary grades teacher at the Colored School. [Image from 1917 IU Yearbook, Arbutus.]
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 9, 1910, 4. more...
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| Ross trial set 1910, Sep 16 |
A court trial against Charles Ross is set for Monday, September 19. Italian Charles Ross is charged with intent to kill Samuel Brown, who claims Ross tried to shoot him with a revolver. Ross maintains that he pulled the revolver after Brown tried to steal $100 off his person while he was asleep and presses charges of assault and battery against him.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 16, 1910, 4.
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| First Methodist Church dedicated 1910, Sep 18 |
 The First Methodist Church at 219 East Fourth Street is formally dedicated by Bishop William H. Anderson of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The estimated audience size is 2,300 people. This is the largest audience ever assembled in a Bloomington church. The new building reportedly cost $101,046.93.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), March 11, 2012, 6-7.
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| Elizabeth Breckenridge dies 1910, Sep 25 |
 An African American woman who had been housekeeper with the Wylie Family on East Second Street for 55 years dies at the age of 67. She passes away in her home on South Washington Street.
Source: Daily Telephone, September 25, 1910, 4. more...
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| Sarah Showers Sears dies 1910, Sep 26 |
Sarah Sears (nee Showers) dies at 74. She is survived by five children, as well as by two brothers and three sisters. In honor of Mrs. Sears, the Showers factory closes down for the day.
Source: Evening World, September 26, 1910.
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| John Whittenberger dies 1910, Sep 26 |
Whittenberger, the first president and organizer of the Indiana Union dies of typhoid fever at home in Peru, Indiana four weeks after graduating from IU. The auditorium in the Union Building is named in his honor.
Source: "IU Graduate Dead," Daily Telephone, September 27, 1910, A, 1.
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| Showers named president of free library 1910, Oct 4 |
Hannah Showers, wife of William N. Showers, is named president of the free library being organized in Bloomington,.
Source: Telephone, October 4, 1910.
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| 19th Century Club donates to library 1910, Oct 31 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. Maude Showers moves that each member of the club be responsible for the donation of six books to the library. The motion carries.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 23.
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| Biology Hall completed 1910, Nov |
 A new science building, built due to overcrowding in other buildings on the Indiana University campus, is completed. It is called Biology Hall. It would later be named Swain Hall East after President Joseph Swain.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 150.
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| Phi Lambda Theta organized 1910, Nov 30 |
Pi Lambda Theta, a national and professional association designed to recognize women of superior scholastic achievement, is founded.
Source: Patricia Roelke, "Sorority Serves Education," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Sare Bungalow built 1911 |
The brick building of the Sare Bungalow at 705 East Seventh Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| "World-Courier" Building built 1911 |
 The brick building of the "World-Courier" Building at 113 West Fourth Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3. more...
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| Zeta Chapter hosts national convention 1911 |
Flossie Steele of Bloomington serves as the national Grand President of Delta Theta Tau, bringing the national convention here to Indiana University, hosted by Zeta Chapter.
Source: "Delta Theta Tau 150," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Federal Building Built Entirely of Indiana Stone 1911 |
First federal government building constructed entirely of Indiana Limestone - The Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, DC - is built.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Thomas Cunningham reappointed superintendent of poor asylum 1911 |
Thomas A. Cunningham is reappointed as superintendent of the poor asylum for a term of two years beginning September 1, 1911, and ending August 31, 1913.
Source: Monroe County Commissioners' Records: Book W, 154.
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| Rogers & Mefford Store built 1911 |
The limestone building of the Rogers & Mefford Store and Flats at 108-110 East Sixth Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3.
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| Center of population set in county 1911 |
Four miles south of Unionville and 8 miles east of Bloomington is The Stevens Farm in Monroe County. This farm is noted by the federal government as the center of population for the nation. This is the center of gravity for the population of the USA.
Source: "Stevens Farm is Center Farm in Monroe County, Indiana, Center of Population of United States ," Aberdeen Daily News, August 11, 1911, 4.
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| Kappa Alpha Psi founded 1911, Jan 5 |
 Kappa Alpha Psi,a predominantly black fraternity, is founded at Indiana University by 10 African American students.
Source: Donyelle Davis, "Predominantly black fraternity's 1911 founding at IU to be celebrated this week," Herald Times Online, July 6, 2011, N/A. more...
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| Showers reelected president of building association 1911, Jan 6 |
James D. Showers is again elected president of Bloomington National Building Association. His brother, William N. Showers, is a director in the organization.
Source: Telephone, January 6, 1911.
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| Judge Duncan dies 1911, Jan 30 |
 Henry Clay Duncan, former state senator, dies at his home, located at 417 W. Kirkwood Ave. His obituary reports that he was a business partner of Ira C. Batman. A former veteran of the Civil War, Duncan came to Bloomington in 1864 and graduated from Indiana University in 1868. He also entered into the separate partnerships with Moses F. Dunn, John W. Buskirk, and Ira C. Batman.
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| First automobile fatality 1911, Feb 2 |
Mrs. John Harrell dies in car accident. Her death is the first automobile fatality in Monroe County history. She was traveling with her husband as well as Fred and Lillian Deckard with the purpose of visiting her mother's grave.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Fairfax Harrison visits Bloomington 1911, Feb 23 |
The Bloomington Commercial Club gives a dinner for 200 businessmen in honor of Fairfax Harrison, the president of the Monon Railroad Company. Harrison promises to build a new passenger station at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Morton Street. In a letter to Secretary Von Behren, Harrison says, "I am personally very much alive to the mutual importance of the relation between Bloomington and this company."
Source: "Promises Fine New Station; Monon President Accepts Invitation From Bloomington Commercial Club," Indianapolis Star, February 24, 1911.
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| Case against Monon heard, ordered, appealed 1911, Feb 24 |
The Supreme Court in Indianapolis hears the case of the Chicago, Indianapolis, & Louisville Railroad Company against the Railroad Commission of Indiana concerning an order of the commission to fix switching rates at Bloomington and its vicinity. Rates had been fixed at $3 per car in 1909, but the railroad had been charging $5 up to the time of the court order. The order is appealed and taken to the Marion Superior Court, the railroad claiming the order makes added trouble and expense in switching cars with connections to Bloomington.
Source: "Hear Monon Rate Arguments," Indianapolis Star, February 25, 1911.
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| New Monon depot to be in Bloomington 1911, Mar 2 |
It is said the new Monon Railroad depot in Bloomington will be built of stone and will be patterned after depots in West Baden and French Lick, but larger. The train sheds will likely extend from Kirkwood Avenue to 4th Street. Tracks on the east side of the depot are to be removed.
Source: "New Monon Depot at Bloomington," The Farm, March 2, 1911, 1.
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| Pongeo and Meno arrested 1911, Mar 10 |
Augutto Pongeo and Thomas Meno are arrested at Oolitic for connections to the murder of Phillip Rock, an Italian banker and merchant. Rock was shot in an ambush in August 1910. Pongeo is charged with the murder and Meno is charged with being an accessory before the fact. It is speculated that feuds may break out within the Italian community because both Rock and Meno were prominent members of the community.
Source: "Arrested for Oolitic Murder," Bloomington Telephone, March 10, 1911, 1.
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| Monon depot plans on display 1911, Mar 23 |
Plans for Bloomington's new Monon depot are on exhibition in a show window in the Von Behren hardware store. The passenger stations and train sheds will be constructed separately, with the passenger station being made of Monroe County stone with a red tile roof. The freight depot location is yet to be determined.
Source: The Farm, March 23, 1911.
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| Railway train crushes car 1911, Apr 1 |
County Coroner Joseph Kentling and Audrian Crim of Smithville are involved in a railway accident and narrowly escape their deaths. Kentling's car is struck and demolished by the train that arrives at Smithville at 6:45 in the morning. The accident occurred at the second crossing north of Smithville, when Kentling's car "went dead" on the middle of the track. The doctor says his brand new Buick was purchased only a week before for $650. It was not insured, but he will replace it at once.
Source: "Railway Train Crushed Auto; Coroner Kentling and Mr. Crim Leap for Their Lives," Bloomington Telegraph, April 1, 1911.
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| 19th Century Club receives books for library 1911, Apr 10 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. BJ Vos reports that 56 good juvenile books have arrived from the Travelling Library Association. The books will go to the club's free public library.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 23.
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| Train depot to cost $18,000 1911, Apr 11 |
The Monon Railroad is preparing to build depots between Chicago and Indianapolis. The station to be built in Bloomington is expected to cost approximately $18,000.
Source: Indianapolis Star, April 11, 1911, On Railroad Row.
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| Shipley arrested 1911, Apr 29 |
Chief Hensley, officer Shaw, and officer Van Dyke raid a "blind tiger" in the home of James Shipley at East Tenth Street and confiscate around three dozen bottles of beer. Shipley is arrested.
Source: "Find A "Tiger"," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 2, 1911, 1.
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| Monon plans block signals 1911, May 3 |
It is reported that the Monon Railroad will submit plans for automatic block signals between Indianapolis and Chicago to the Railroad Commission of Indiana. The Monon also said in a statement by Judge John E. McClure that a "commodious" passenger station is to be built in Bloomington within the next year. Commissioner McClure also held a conference with the Monroe County Commissioners concerning the erection of an overhead bridge at the Monon crossing north of Bloomington.
Source: "Monon Plans Block Signals; Drops Quarry Ownership," Indianapolis Star, May 3, 1911.
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| Wells arrested for "blind tiger" 1911, May 5 |
The entire city police department along with Sheriff Browning, Deputy Sheriff Robertson, Deputy Prosecutor Regester, and Justice Simpson Robertson obtain a warrant and raid M. D. Wells drug store and file a "blind tiger" charge against Wells for selling alcohol without being a licensed pharmacist. The state also allege that Wells was only in the drug business as a pretext for illegally selling alcohol. Wells is arrested the next morning and placed under bond of $200.
Source: "Pull Alleged "Tiger" In Drug Store," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 5, 1911, 3.
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| Whitecappers severely beat farmer 1911, May 8 |
Whitecappers, a vigilante group devoted to regulating their version of moral behavior, give Harvey McFarland a severe beating. They are charged with felonies, and in 1912 convicted and imprisoned, through the efforts of Governor Marshall.
Source: "7 Alleged Whitecappers: Prominent Men Charged with McFarland beating," Bloomington Daily Telephone, May 8, 1911, A, 1.
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| Hunter remembered as good friend of IU 1911, May 16 |
In profiling prominent graves in Rose Hill Cemetery, the newspaper writes that General Morton C. Hunter helped Indiana University. "At the time of the agitation to move Indiana away from here about forty years ago, Mr. Hunter was the moving spirit in raising a large donation of money to keep it here."
Source: "Many Historic Graves in Rose Hill Cemetry (sic)," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 16, 1911, 4.
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| Architect contracted for Monon station 1911, May 18 |
The architectural firm Lowe & Bollenbacher of Chicago is contracted to design and supervise the construction of the new Monon station, with a contract price of $25,000. The plans are set to be ready within two weeks.
Source: "A Thing of Beauty and a Joy Forever," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 19, 1911.
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| Evidence in Wells trial 1911, May 19 |
Evidence is heard in court by Justice Simpson Robertson for the "blind tiger" case of Mr. Wells. Wells was charged with the illegal sale of alcohol because he is not a registered pharmacist, despite running a drug store. W. F. Craig, a registered pharmacist, took the witness stand.
Source: "Wells Trial Evidence Is Heard Today," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 19, 1911, 4.
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| Maude Showers to be appointed delegate 1911, May 23 |
Governor Marshall will appoint Maude Showers as a delegate at the annual meeting of the National Conference of Corrections and Charities in Boston.
Source: Telephone, May 23, 1911.
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| Wet and dry election boards listed 1911, May 23 |
 Option election board changes are held, listing those against prohibition and the WCTU. The "wets" listed are: Henry J. Feltus, publisher of "The Weekly Courier", Eph Hughes, John A. Parks, W. H. Buskirk, Jesse A. Howe, and R.H. Carpenter. The "drys" are also listed.
Source: "Option Election Board Changes are Made," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 23, 1911, 4. more...
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| Historical pageant representing early education 1911, May 26 |
The pageant is presented by request of the Monroe County Historical Society by pupils of the 8th grade and high school. Schools represented are the Monroe County Common School of about 1850 and the Monroe County Female Academy of about 1857.
Source: Various, Monroe County Historical Society Scrapebooks: Monroe County Clippings (Bloomington: Monroe County, 1911), 15.
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| Crescent Theater opens 1911, Jun 6 |
Crescent theater at 221 N. College opens for business.
Source: Robert Leffler, "Short History of theaters in downtown Bloomington," Letter to Dee McIntire Dept. of Redevelopment, January 14, 1996, 2.
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| Plans approved by Railroad Commission 1911, Jun 19 |
The Monon railroad company is to spend approximately $60,000 on new depots in Bloomington, Hammond, and Rensselaer, Indiana. The Railroad Commission has approved plans for all three stations. Stone from Bedford, Indiana will be used for all three stations.
Source: Indianapolis Star, June 20, 1911, On Railroad Row.
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| IU builds lake 1911, Aug 1 |
 Indiana University is so concerned about a continuing water shortage that they build their own lake on a tributary of Griffy Creek. The reservoir, University Lake, proves to be too small. It still exists just north of the Indiana University golf course.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 37. map
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| Cadenhead & Co. contracted for station 1911, Aug 3 |
The contract for construction of the new Monon passenger station in Bloomington is awarded to Cadenhead & Co. of Chicago. The station is to be completed by November 15th, 1911. The Monon Railroad Company is building a freight depot as well, expected to be complete by December.
Source: Indianapolis Star, August 3, 1911, On Railroad Row.
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| Preston Eagleson dies 1911, Aug 11 |
Preston Eagleson, the first African-American athlete at Indiana University and son of Bloomington barber H. V. Eagleson, dies. Eagleson graduated from IU and taught in Bloomington, St. Louis, and Spencer.
Source: Ellettsville Farm, August 17, 1911, 1.
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| Train accident narrowly avoided 1911, Aug 14 |
A wreck on the Monon railroad almost occurred north of Bloomington when a car loaded with stone was sitting on the main track. 19-year-old Raymond Morris used lights to signal the engineer of the midnight Chicago express train to stop.
Source: "Express Has Close Call," Indianapolis Star, August 15, 1911.
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| First airplane flies in Bloomington 1911, Oct 11 |
 Horace Kearney, early aviator, flies his airplane in Dunn Meadow for the first flight ever in Monroe County. He snags a barbed wire fence while taking off, and only gains enough altitude to crash land without life-threatening injuries.
Source: "Kearney Falls But Will Live," Bloomington Telephone, October 18, 1911. more...
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| 19th Century Club reports on library 1911, Oct 16 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. BJ Vos reports that the public library holds 132 volumes of fiction and 574 children's books. The income for the year at the library totals $41, and their expenses total $37.08.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 23.
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| Three Italians arrested for "blind tiger" 1911, Nov 5 |
Sheriff Browning, Deputy Robertson, Policeman Hinkle, and Deputy Prosecutor Regester raid a drinking club near the Oolitic Stone Quarry at Sanders and confiscate 48 cases of beer. Three Italians, Joe Delillio, Sylvester Palone, and Nick Videtta, are arrested and charged with running a "blind tiger". The preliminary trail is later this day.
Source: "Three Italians Arrested By The Police Sunday," Bloomington Weekly Courier, November 7, 1911, 1.
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| Tomi arrested 1911, Dec 7 |
Italian Fred Tomi is arrested in the stone quarry district by Sheriff Robinson and Justice Simpson Robertson with three charges. These charges include selling alcohol without a license, selling alcohol on Sunday, and selling alcohol to a minor. The minor in question is 15 year old Orville Higgins, who acquired a loaded revolver while intoxicated and threatened members of his community in Sanders. A fine was paid for this incident after he pointed the revolver at a man in Sanders.
Source: "Three Charges Against Italian," Bloomington World-Courier, December 8, 1911, 1.
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| Rex Theatre receives "electrical piano" 1911, Dec 8 |
The Rex Theatre is now using a $2,000 "orchestra" being held within an "electrical piano". The new equipment plays classical and ragtime pieces.
Source: "Rex Theatre Has New Orchestra," Bloomington World-Courier, December 8, 1911, 1.
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| Sylvester arrested 1911, Dec 18 |
After a search warrant is filed by County Commissioner John C. Clay, Sheriff Browning and Deputy Ira Robinson arrest Edward Sylvester in Harrodsburg for running a "blind tiger". They confiscate a wagon load of beer, wine, brandy and whisky. They bring him before Justice Robinson in Bloomington, where Sylvester gives bond of $500. He is set to be tried by Justice Robinson Monday, December 25th.
Source: "Blind Tiger Charge Against A Druggist," Bloomington World-Courier, December 18, 1911, 3.
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| Paul Hoadley drowns in Monon Lake 1911, Dec 29 |
12 year old Paul Hoadley, son of Bert C. Hoadley, drowns in Monon Lake while attempting to save his 13 year old cousin Willie Hoadley, son of J. W. Hoadley, from drowning. While skating, the ice on the lake broke through and Willie fell into the water; Paul soon followed while trying to save his cousin. Upon hearing the boys calls for help John Browning and his son Porter leave Italian Vito Solomito's work site to try and help. Tom Dilorati also appears on scene and he and John Browning attempt to save the boys. Willie is pulled ashore and sent to the doctor but Paul cannot be revived.
Source: "Boy Hero Loses Life," Bloomington Daily Telephone, December 29, 1911, 1.
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| Friday Musical adds chorus 1912 |
The 1912-1913 season of the Friday Musical Club sees the formation of a chorus in addition to the club.
Source: Ora Cole Briscoe, History of Friday Musicale: Part I: Friday Musicale's First Twenty Years (1975), 4.
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| Argonaut Club formed 1912 |
Argonaut Club in Bloomington is established.
Source: Muriel Hisey, "Argonaut Club Was Organized in 1912 ," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Simmons Bungalow built 1912 |
The limestone building of the Simmons Bungalow at 502 South Washington Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3.
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| Henry & Kerr building built 1912 |
 The brick building of the Henry & Kerr building (Oddfellows Hall) at 108 East Kirkwood is led under the direction of Bloomington architects John Lincoln Nichols and his son Bridge Nichols (Nichols & Son). Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3. more...
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| Phi Gamma Delta house built 1912 |
The designing of the Indiana University Phi Gamma Delta house of limestone at 631 E. 3rd Street is led under the direction of Lowe & Bollenbacher architectural firm.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2.
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| Argonaut Club forms 1912 |
Ten women, Mesdames T.S. Kerr, William Seidle, Erma Lewis, Lee Robertson, Homer Robertson, Merle Morris, L.A. Pittenger, William Spriggs, J.B. Curry, and Miss Lucille Curry, meet and organize the Argonaut Club, setting out to promote and enjoy sociability, to cultivate the habit of reading and study, and to mutually benefit by the exchange of ideas.
Source: Muriel Hisey, "Argonaut Club Was Organized In 1912," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Fuller becomes court stenographer 1912 |
Harriet B. Fuller becomes court stenographer under Judge J.B. Wilson
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 22.
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| Brick Handy School Opens 1912 |
Handy School is built on Handy Ridge Road in Perry Township. The school is named for its original land donor, Joe Handy.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 198.
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| Judge appoints board for the Anti-TB Association 1912 |
Judge Jame B. Wilson of Monroe Circuit Court appoints first board of directors for the Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Margaret McCalla dies 1912, Jan 2 |
 Margaret Hemphill McCalla, early educator, dies at age 75.
Source: Daily Herald Telephone, January 3, 1912. more...
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| Carducci paroled 1912, Jan 16 |
Charles Carducci pleads guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill towards fellow Italian community member Angel Tosti. Carducci is given an intermediate sentence of 2 to 14 years, but the court recommends parole on account of his age.
Source: "Bloomington Court Recommends Parole For Boy Who Confessed Manslaughter," Indianapolis Star, January 17, 1912, 4.
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| Johnson Creamery established 1912, Jan 16 |
Ward and brother Ellis Johnson start a small milk plant on South Washington Street delivering milk in buckets by horse and wagon to IU fraternities and sororities.
Source:
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| Hawkins paroled 1912, Jan 16 |
17 year old Verne Hawkins is put in jail after throwing a rock and hitting William Hughes on the head, killing him. Hawkins pleads guilty to manslaughter and is given an intermediate sentence of 2 to 21 years, but the court recommends parole. An officer from Jeffersonville Reformatory is set to come and make arrangements for Hawkins according to the sentence. The presiding Judge is James B. Wison.
Source: "Bloomington Court Recommends Parole For Boy Who Confessed Manslaughter," Indianapolis Star, January 17, 1912, 4.
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| IU Water plant in operation 1912, Jan 28 |
University Lake begins supplying water to the university. 25,000 gallons are held in the reservoir.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University: Midwestern Pioneer, Volume 1 Early Years (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1970), 37.
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| Methodist church remodeled as gymnasium 1912, Jan 30 |
The Armory Association purchases the old First Methodist Church at 3rd and College Avenue so that it can be remodeled for the boys of Bloomington as a gymnasium and reading room. Lt. Colonel T. J. Louden, founder of the association, is leading the remodeling. Its future includes basketball and other gymnasium events.
Source: "Bloomington Boys Will Receive New Gymnasium," I.U. Daily Student, January 30, 1912, A, 1.
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| 19th Century Club aims for Carnegie Library 1912, Feb 12 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. Samuel Pfrimmer and Mrs. EMC Hobb are appointed to join with Mrs. BJ Vos in an effort to make the public library into a Carnegie Library. This would entail funding from well-known philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 24.
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| Showers Brothers will begin paying by check 1912, Feb 20 |
Showers Brothers begins paying its employees by check every two weeks. Payroll amounts to a little over $8000 per week.
Source: Telephone, February 20, 1912.
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| Fire in Showers sawmill 1912, Mar 8 |
Fire in the Showers sawmill damages the roof and siding, but damages are not reported to be costly.
Source: Telephone, March 8, 1912.
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| Johnson calls for school to stay 1912, Mar 12 |
Anderson Johnson defends the current location of the Colored School, asking officials that it not be moved.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 3, 1912.
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| Nurre Mirror Plate Company incorporates 1912, Mar 19 |
 J. M. Nurre, a salesman for Pittsburgh Plate Glass, builds a factory near the Shower's Brothers Furniture Company. Showers is a leading account for Nurre.
Source: "A Leader in Mirror Making," Furniture World, October 11, 1956. more...
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| Grosse charged 1912, Apr 9 |
National Stone Quarry worker Jasper Grosse is charged with operating a "blind tiger" in an old shack near the quarry. He is also accused of getting into a severe fight with a fellow employee.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 9, 1912, 4.
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| Titanic sinks 1912, Apr 14 |
Limestone businessman, John B. Crafton, formerly of Bloomington, dies in the Titanic disaster.
Source: "The John B. Crafton Monument in Rose Hill," Evening World, May 31, 1912, 1.
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| Pauline Norvelle Pearson dies 1912, Apr 16 |
Pauline Norvelle Pearson, the first married woman to attend Indiana University, passes away.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| City orders street paved 1912, Apr 17 |
The Bloomington City Council orders paving for Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "Kirkwood Avenue to be paved," Evening World, April 17, 1912.
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| 19th Century Club invites guests for library 1912, Apr 22 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. Lena Beck hosts members as well as guests to discuss the public library. Mr. Milan, state organizer of libraries, speaks. Other guests, such as Dr. Lindly, Dr. Howe, Superintendent Smith, Mrs. JD Showers, and Mrs. Jenkins (wife of an Indiana University librarian) all speak favorably of organizing a library.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 24.
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| Bloomington Bedford Stone Company sold 1912, Apr 26 |
Bloomington Bedford Stone Company is sold to Bloomington-Bedford Stone Company of Kentucky.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Plans for Kirkwood rejected 1912, Apr 26 |
The paving plan for East Kirkwood Avenue is rejected by local residents due to home property encroachment.
Source: "Kirkwood Avenue paving proposition is doomed," Evening World, April 26, 1912.
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| T. C. Steele and wife visit IU 1912, May 21 |
 T. C. Steele and his wife visit the Indiana University student building where many of Steele's works are on display. The couple drove from their home in Brown County.
Source: "Noted Artist Visits City," Bloomington Evening World, May 21, 1912, 1. more...
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| Half-holiday for Showers employees 1912, May 28 |
During summer months, Showers Factory employees will enjoy a half-holiday every Saturday, with full pay from the company.
Source: Telephone, May 29, 1912.
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| Graduation program held 1912, May 28 |
The Colored School graduation is held at Bethel church. Vashon Eagleson is among the graduates.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 28, 1912.
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| Extension Division established 1912, Jun |
The Extension Division at Indiana University is established. Professor William A. Rawles is the acting director.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 164.
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| Work at glass plant begins 1912, Jul 18 |
Twenty-five men in Showers' new plant finish and bevel glass, making it ready for use.
Source: Telephone, July 19, 1912.
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| Showers Factory employee injures thumb 1912, Sep 19 |
A Showers Factory employee injures his thumb on a band saw at the Showers Factory, cutting it through the bone.
Source: Telephone, September 19, 1912.
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| 19th Century Club reports on library 1912, Oct 7 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, a report on the public library is given. Mrs. BJ Vos and Mrs. Mathers give the story of the library; they tell of interesting magazines and report that $150 has already been spent on books. Helen Barbour is appointed librarian, and 40 books are to be sent out to county schools.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 24.
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| James D. Showers serves on school board 1912, Oct 18 |
James D. Showers now serves on the school board, voting for a new high school building at Second and Walnut Streets in Bloomington.
Source: Telephone, October 18, 1912.
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| Anti-Tuberculosis Society founded 1912, Oct 22 |
A local health organization, the Anti-Tuberculosis Society, is established. Local humanitarian Mary Waldron is instrumental in its founding.
Source: "County Mourns Loss of Great Citizen, Mrs. Mary Waldron," Evening World, April 15, 1940.
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| Indiana University first performs "Indiana Our Indiana" 1912, Oct 26 |
Indiana's fight song is adapted from "The Viking March" written by Karl King in 1911 and adapted by Russell Harker at Indiana University. The song is first played at an Indiana vs. Northwestern football game at Jordan Field in Bloomington.
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Teter assistant at Showers Bros. 1912, Dec 12 |
Walter Teter, brother of Sanford Teter, becomes an assistant at Showers Brothers in the cost department.
Source: Telephone, December 12, 1912.
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| Johnson Creamery opens 1912, Dec 16 |
 The Johnson Creamery opens to produce milk and other dairy products in Bloomington. It is located on South Washington Street.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Nellie Solomito seeks divorce 1912, Dec 28 |
Monroe county native Nellie (Pruitt) Solomito files for divorce from her husband, Italian community leader Vito Solomito. The two were married in March 1906 and Nellie alleges that Vito has treated her cruelly since they have been married and that he is abusive. She asks for $500 in alimony and is represented by Batman, Miller, and Blair.
Source: "American Wife Sues Solomito; Asks Divorce, Charging Cruel Treatment," Bloomington Daily Telephone, December 28, 1912, 1.
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| Field Glove Co. burns down 1913 |
The Field Glove Co. factory burns down.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 41.
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| Blakely works as Assistant City Clerk 1913 |
Mrs. Horace Blakely begins work as Assistant City Clerk.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 24.
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| Owens leads People's State Bank 1913, Jan |
 Fred I. Owens is elected president of People's
State Bank in Ellettsville. The bank's annual stockholders meeting boasted reports that 1912 was its best year in its history. An 8% dividend was paid and $2,000 placed to surplus and undivided profits. The old directors are also re-elected at the meeting: Fred Matthews, F. I. Owens, J. R.Harris, W. B. Harris. B. G. Hoadley was elected to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Albert T. Hoadley. Other directors elected are W. B. Harris, vice president, and G. A. Draper, cashier.
Source: "Good Year for Ellettsville Bank," Bloomington Telephone, January 25, 1913, 1. more...
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| Bloomington Women's Club rejoins federation 1913 |
The Women's Club of Bloomington, having dropped out of the Indiana Union of Literary Clubs, rejoins the federation after its consolidation and incorporation with the Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs.
Source: Marion James Moffat, "Scene Has Changed In 75 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| Electricity in the Limestone District 1913 |
Electrical transmission lines are extended into the Indiana Limestone District (Oolitic in 1913; Bloomington and Ellettsville in 1914).
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Johnson Creamery Co. begins manufacturing 1913 |
The Johnson Creamery Company begins manufacturing butter, ice cream, pasteurized milk, and distilled ice after buying out the old Bloomington Creamery.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 42.
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| IU Alumni Association formed 1913 |
The Indiana University Alumni Association is formed. A constitution is adopted at an annual alumni meeting, providing for election of officers and organization of an Advisory Alumni Council. Previously, IU alumni held informal meetings.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 165-167.
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| Stone Cutters' Union Amends Constitution 1913, Jan |
The Journeyman Stone Cutters Association amends its constitution claiming all men operating stonecutting machinery as members.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Stone Company acquires 4 others 1913 |
The United Indiana Stone Company takes over the George W. Henley Stone Company, Fulwider Bedford Quarries Company, and the Crown Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Limestone Use Statistics 1913 |
Indiana limestone industry claims that Indiana limestone has been used in the construction of 85% of all courthouses and public buildings built in Indiana in the previous 20 years.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| WCTU installs drinking fountain 1913 |
Bloomington Women's Cristian Temperance Union installs a water fountain for drinking on the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the courthouse. It is installed in the memory of Elizabeth Louden.
Source: "Sands of Time: "Five Years Ago"," Herald Telephone, May 19, 1971.
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| Theta Sigma Phi comes to IU 1913 |
 Theta Sigma Phi, an organization for women in journalism, establishes a Delta Chapter at Indiana University, guided by Professor Joseph W. Piercy, chairman of the IU Department of Journalism.
Source: Elizabeth Winkler, "Theta Sig Story Goes Back To 1909," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968. more...
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| Cosner buys interest 1913 |
 Photographer Charles M. Cosner purchases half interest in Gilbert Shaw's photography business.
Source: Bloomington World-Courier, May 20, 1913, 4. more...
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| Separate Baptist Church forms 1913 |
New Bethel Church of the Separate Baptists organizes 6 miles southeast of Bloomington on Knightridge Road. The members had previously met at Knightridge School.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "New Bethel Church Draws Members from Many Parts of Monroe County," Bloomington Telephone, August 27, 1938.
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| Pentecostal church has first service 1913 |
Blackwell Pentecostal Church Holds First Services in School. Pentecostal church in Polk township holds first services in Blackwell community school.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "First Blackwell Church Services Held in School House 25 Years Ago," Bloomington Telephone, October 16, 1938, front, 4.
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| "Blind tiger" raided 1913, Jan 9 |
Policemen Dudley and Altop raid a suspected "blind tiger" at the Alma pool room on Morton Street after they send in a man who reports that he was able to buy a bottle of beer for 25 cents and whiskey for 10 cents per drink. Several quarts of beer are found and Walter Whisenand, Luther Corlett, and George Shively now have warrants sworn against them. Prosecutor Louden will take the case to circuit court.
Source: "Raid Pool Room To Find Beer," Bloomington Telephone, January 10, 1913, 4.
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| Students hold classes for Italians 1913, Jan 13 |
It is reported that students from the University are holding night classes for social settlement for the Italian community in the homes of members of the community.
Source: "Social Settlement Work Among the Italians," Bloomington Telephone, January 13, 1913, 1.
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| Polloni files for divorce 1913, Jan 15 |
Teresino Polloni files for divorce from her husband Sylvester Polloni, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married in Vigonel Lazie, Italy in 1905 and moved to America shortly after. They have two children Amerigo (5) and Maria (2). She files for $300 alimony and custody of her daughter. She is represented by Louden & Louden. Sylvester owns a small store near the quarries.
Source: "Divorce in Italian Circles," Bloomington Telephone, January 15, 1913, 4.
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| AAUW chapter established 1913, Jan 15 |
The Bloomington branch of Association of Collegiate Alumnae is formed, the first chapter within the state. Now known as the American Association of University Women (AAUW), this was the first branch in an Indiana city.
Source: "Bloomington AAUW Began in '13 Was First Branch In Indiana City," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Bloomington AAUW founded 1913, Jan 15 |
The Bloomington chapter of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (now known as the American Association of University Women) is founded by first president Mrs. James A. Woodburn with some 60 charter members. The Bloomington branch is the first local branch of the national association to be founded in an Indiana city.
Source: "Bloomington AAUW Began In '13; Was First Branch In Indiana City," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Quarrymen's Association established 1913, Jan 20 |
Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's Association is established.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Library board requests land 1913, Jan 23 |
The Building Committee of the Public Library Board requests to purchase the Colored School lot at a meeting of the City School Board. No decision is made.
Source: Bloomington School Board Minutes, January 23, 1912, held by Monroe County Historical Society.
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| Increased workforce at Showers Factory 1913, Jan 25 |
Showers announces an increase in its workforce to about 1300, and a new factory building. Payroll will be $20,000 every two weeks.
Source: Daily Telephone, January 26, 1913.
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| Bruce pleads guilty 1913, Jan 29 |
African American Lewis Bruce pleads guilty to two charges of running a "blind tiger". For the first charge he is fined $50 and sent to jail for 30 days. For the second charge he is fined $100 and sent to jail for 90 days. His sentence is suspended on good behavior.
Source: "Ran Blind Tiger!," Bloomington Telephone, January 30, 1913, 1.
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| Barefoot burglar enters local homes 1913, Jan 31 |
A barefoot burglar enters James D. Showers’ home, as well as the homes of Noble Campbell and Fred Matthews. This marks the second time in a month that burglars have entered the Showers home.
Source: Daily Telephone, January 31, 1913.
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| Showers to erect administrative building 1913, Feb 20 |
Showers Brothers is expected to build an administrative building to house its executive offices, as well as its bookkeeping, sales, and advertising departments.
Source: Daily Telephone, February 20, 1913.
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| Harrell sells furniture store to McDaniels 1913, Mar 1 |
 S.L. Harrell announces in the newspaper that, after 9 years in business, he has sold his furniture and undertaking business to J.R. McDaniels but plans to stay on with the undertaking unit with Mr. Otto Gillaspy until September 1st.
Source: "To the Public," Bloomington Evening World, March 1, 1913, 4. more...
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| Three arrested for concealed weapons 1913, Mar 5 |
Officers Hugh Hinkle and Joseph Ratliff arrest Ellis Shaw, Harry Wood, and Thomas Hardin for concealed weapons and bribery of a witness. Witnesses T. L. Hyde and Charles Sylvester were with the men when they were arrested. Shaw gave Hardin $30 to which was then given to T. L. Hyde to sign a statement saying that he purchased alcohol legally from Harry Wood, instead of Lee Stuart, whose "blind tiger" case the witness was speaking at.
Source: "Three Men Under Bribery Charges," Evening World, March 6, 1913, 1.
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| Alcohol confiscated 1913, Mar 7 |
Since the raid of Lee Stuart's drug store on March 1st, local police confiscate 1,060 gallons of alcohol from four local drug stores. With the help of State Pharmacy Board president Byron Cassidy (Terre Haute) and secretary W. H. Rudder (Salem), they confiscate 140 gallons from Enos DeMoss, 107 gallons from Lee Stuart (in addition to the 383 gallons confiscated on March 1st), 73 gallons from Thomas Huff, and 351 gallons from the Brissenden drug store.
Source: "Police Get 1,060 Gallons of Booze," Evening World, March 7, 1913, 1.
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| Stuart trial set 1913, Mar 8 |
It is reported that the drug store "blind tiger" court case against Lee Stuart is set for Monday, March 10th at 8 AM in the court house. Prosecutor Louden and Judge Miers will be assisted by attorneys Regester, Batman, and Barclay. Attorney Henley will represent the defendant. The State Board of Pharmacy officers will also be at the trial.
Source: "League Will Prosecute Perjured Witnesses," Evening World, March 8, 1913, 1.
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| Pharmacy licenses to be revoked 1913, Mar 11 |
Suits are filed with the State Board of Pharmacy to revoke the licenses of Harry Wood (of the Stuart drug store), Karl B. Bachman (of the Thomas Huff store), Hiram B. Colvin (of the Brissenden store), and Mr. Bennett (of the DeMoss store). The suits claim gross immorality and the illegal sale of alcohol. The complaints are held by J. J. Keene, State Board of Pharmacy secretary. The four will be tried in Bloomington.
Source: "Charges Filed Against Four Pharmacists," Evening World, March 11, 1913, 1.
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| Bundy Hotel under new management 1913, Mar 13 |
 It is reported that M.D. Wells, the former Dollar Store man, is now in charge of the Bundy Hotel on East Kirkwood as John T. Bundy retires to manage the garage on East Kirkwood with his son, Arthur. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: "John T. Bundy Out of Hotel Business," Daily Telephone, March 13, 1913, 1. more...
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| Showers sustains timber losses 1913, Apr 1 |
Massive floods cause the loss of some 100,000 feet of Showers Brothers' timber in Harrodsburg and Springville.
Source: Telephone, April 1, 1913.
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| Indiana University student missing 1913, Apr 18 |
Mabel Glasscock a student from IU went missing in Indianapolis. Her parents receive false information concerning the disappearance.
Source: "Pretty I.U. Co-Ed Missing.," Telephone, April 18, 1913.
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| Grand opening of new Showers plant 1913, Apr 18 |
More than half the population of Bloomington turns out for the opening of the new Showers plant.
Source: Telephone, April 19, 1913.
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| Whisenand and Shively arrested 1913, Apr 20 |
Police arrest Walter Whisenand and George Shively for running "blind tigers".
Source: "Full Penalty Was Narrowly Escaped," The Bloomington Weekly Star, April 25, 1913, 1.
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| Rawles succeeds Dodds at bank 1913, Apr 26 |
 Charles L. Rawles succeeds Samuel C. Dodds as cashier of Monroe County State Bank.
Source: George W. Boudreau, Hometown Banker: A history of Monroe County Bank, 6. more...
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| Nichols & Nichols opens 1913, May |
 Architect John Lincoln Nichols begins working with his brother, Leo Morton Nichols, calling their business Nichols & Nichols. J. L. Nichols' previous business, Nichols & Son, ended in 1911 after the death of his son Bridge Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. more...
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| Clark charged with assault/battery 1913, May 2 |
An affidavit is filed, charging William Clark with the assault and battery with intent to kill Angelo Geran, an Italian quarry worker, although Clark is not yet arrested. Both Clark and Geran are said to work at Reed stone quarry, where the incident takes place. It is reported that Geran suffered a blow to the head from a shovel and a broken arm.
Source: "Italian Badly Injured.," Bloomington World-Courier, May 2, 1913, 1.
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| Stuart case continues 1913, May 2 |
It is reported that Lee Stuart's drug store "blind tiger" court case will continue until the second week in the June term of court, due to the defendant being unprepared for the trial.
Source: "All Drug Store Cases Continued," Bloomington World-Courier, May 2, 1913, 1.
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| Reduction in public intoxication 1913, May 2 |
Chief Hensley announces a reduction in public intoxication given the recent "blind tiger" cases. He says that on the two circus days, only one man was arrested for public intoxication and that they were the quietest circus days he had ever witnessed.
Source: "Little Drinking On Show Days," Bloomington World-Courier, May 2, 1913, 1.
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| DeMoss case continues 1913, May 2 |
Enos DeMoss's drug store "blind tiger" case is set to continue until the second week of the June court term due, to the defendant being unprepared for trial.
Source: "All Drug Store Cases Continued," Bloomington World-Courier, May 2, 1913, 1.
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| Greek Candy store planned 1913, May 2 |
 It is reported that Greek merchant George Poolitson has purchased "the Cornelius Meadows business building on north Walnut street just south of the fire department for $5,500. Mr. Poolitson will get possession of the lease
January 1st, at which time he will put in a swell front, a tile floor and will open another fine candy story. He now owns considerable property in Bloomington and has faith in the future of the city." Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: "George Pooliston buys business building," Bloomington World-Courier, May 2, 1913, 1. more...
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| Huff case continues 1913, May 2 |
Thomas Huff's drug store "blind tiger" court case is set to continue until the second week of the June court term due to the defendant being unprepared for the trial.
Source: "All Drug Store Cases Continued," Bloomington World-Courier, May 2, 1913, 1.
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| Princess Theater opens 1913, Jun 23 |
 Robert H. Harris builds the Princess Theater at 206 N. Walnut Street. The theater's first presentation was "Mlle. Coquette". The theater is built to concentrate on showing motion pictures.
Source: Mike Pearson, "The Princess: new life for an old friend," Sunday Herald-Times, October 24, 1982, C, 1.
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| Factory burns down 1913, Jul 11 |
The Home Glove and Mitten Factory burns down, located at 4th and Walnut.
Source: Bloomington World Courier, July 11, 1913, 3.
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| Essanay visits Bloomington 1913, Jul 14 |
Cameramen from Essanay, a "moving picture" company, visit Bloomington and take photos of the Consolidated and Hunter Stone quarries, as well as other sites throughout the week; including Indiana University, the downtown square, and the Bloomington Fire Department.
Source: ""Movies" Men Here Making Local Views; Stone Quarry View Were Taken by Essaney Company Today," Bloomington Weekly Courier, July 15, 1913, 1.
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| Talking pictures come to Bloomington 1913, Jul 15 |
 The Princess Theatre is set to begin showing "talking pictures" in Bloomington. These performances last over an hour and include the portrayal of minstrel shows, suffragette meetings, and dramas. Bloomington is the first of many small cities to show these talking pictures.
Source: "Talking Pictures Coming," Bloomington Weekly Courier, July 15, 1913, 1. more...
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| Mitten factory moves into old armory 1913, Jul 15 |
The Mitten factory moves into the old armory building at College Avenue and 3rd, pending completion of a new building to replace the factory destroyed in the fire. the Colored school pupils would later occupy the Armory while waiting for Banneker school to be completed.
Source: Bloomington Weekly Courier, July 15, 1913, 1.
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| William Johnson is janitor 1913, Aug 15 |
William Johnson listed as janitor of colored school, earns $10 a month, 9 months of the year.
Source: Bloomington School Board Minutes, August 15, 1913, held by Monroe County Historical Society.
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| Solomito's vandalized 1913, Aug 17 |
While Vito Solomito is in jail after being arrested for running a "Blind Tiger" and illegally selling alcohol, two men shoot into Solomito's home on the old fairground property, breaking the windows. No one inside was injured and affidavits are out for the two unidentified men.
Source: "Shot Into Home; Vito Solomito," Bloomington Telephone, August 22, 1913, 1.
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| Smithville High School Opens 1913, Sep |
New Smithville High School begins its school year in the fall of 1913.
Source: Smithville High School, The Searchlight (Smithville, IN: Senior Class, 1956), 3.
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| Hinkle buys butcher shop 1913, Sep 1 |
 Charles Hinkle buys the butcher shop of H. E. Wahl & Company
Source: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions (Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1914), 625. more...
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| Objection to Showers development 1913, Sep 10 |
Claiming that Showers Brothers is not acting in good faith, a Mr. Hottel objects to the proposed Showers development on North College Avenue. Hottel believes that extending College Avenue northward will destroy his orchard. City Council postpones action pending an investigation.
Source: Daily Telephone, September 10, 1913.
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| Major Flooding reported 1913, Sep 27 |
Rainfall of nearly 13 inches causes flooding in Monroe County region.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "March Flood of 1913 Made Big News," Daily Telephone, March 27, 1913.
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| 19th Century Club selects library for promotion 1913, Oct 6 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, members are presented with a request from the Local Council of Women to select some branch of public work to cherish and promote. The club unanimously declares in favor of the public library, referring to it as the club's "own child."
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 24.
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| James Whitcomb Riley visits 1913, Oct 8 |
 As a special guest of Indiana University, author and poet James Whitcomb Riley visits Bloomington for a convocation, faculty luncheon, and a parade of school children. Riley received an honorary degree. Also in attendance was Meredith Nicholson and H.H. Howland, literary editor of the Bobbs-Merrill Company.
Source: Dwight C. Park and D. Lawrence Bock, Arbutus: Indiana University Volume 20 (1913 - 1914) (Bloomington, Indiana: William Mitchell Printing Company, 1914), 378. more...
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| Shumake arrested 1913, Oct 26 |
Sheriff Walter Jones, deputy Herman Flynn, and officer Hugh Hinkle raid a "blind tiger" in Sanders. They confiscate five barrels of beer (72 quarts), some whisky, and many empty bottles. They arrest an Italian man by the name of Shumake.
Source: The Ellettsville Farm, October 30, 1913, 1.
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| Shumake arrested 1913, Oct 30 |
At a police raid by Sheriff Walter Jones, deputy Herman Flynn, and officer Hugh Hinkle, Italian man Shumake is arrested for selling alcohol illegally. During the raid of the "blind tiger", police confiscate five barrels of beer (each holding 72 quarts), some whiskey, and many empty bottles. A number of men were at the scene drinking at the time of the raid.
Source: The Ellettsville Farm, October 30, 1913, 1.
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| Helen Keller visit planned 1913, Nov 14 |
It is announced today that Helen Keller will visit Bloomington next week on Wednesday to deliver a lecture at IU gymnasium, part of the Union entertainment series. Keller, among other accomplishments, is known for inspiring people with disabilities and for overcoming her struggles of being born deaf and blind, aided by teachers such as Mrs. Macy who will accompany her.
Source: "Helen Keller to Lecture Here," Weekly Star, November 14, 1913.
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| Worker dies at Showers factory 1913, Nov 15 |
A worker dies at the Showers Brothers factory after he is hit by falling lumber.
Source: Daily Telephone, November 15, 1913.
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| McCalla sends suicide note to newspaper 1913, Nov 15 |
 Samuel McCalla, 72, a veteran of the Civil War, sends a suicide note to "The Bloomington Telephone", stating that his health is poor and life is burdensome. "I am only a speck in the ocean of humanity where all have gone and all must go to be the nothing that I was ere born to live and living woe. Farewell." The next day, Sunday, McCalla shoots himself in the front yard of the McCalla home, located at 1717 E. Third Street. The GAR organization begins making funeral arrangements.
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| Dog tax delinquent list released 1913, Dec 22 |
Trustees Rolla Walker and George L. Adams give Prosecutor Louden a list of names of those who are delinquent on their dog tax payments. Prosecutor Louden files the necessary affidavits and a special constable calls on the 53 people within the Bloomington and Perry township area to pay a $10.50 fine for this delinquency.
Source: "Fined For Not Paying Dog Tax," Bloomington Daily Telephone, December 22, 1913, 1.
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| Nichols & Nichols ends 1914 |
Nichols & Nichols Architectural firm, made up of John Lincoln Nichols and his brother Leo Morton Nichols, ends after being opened in May of 1913. The firm ends after Leo Morton Nichols returns to his previous home in Indianapolis. J. L. Nichols continues his business as J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Doc Mitchell arrives in Smithville 1914 |
A native of Monroe County, George Mitchell moves to Smithville. The physician started practicing medicine in Quincy, but after moving to Smithville, he remains here to serve nearby residents for 56 years.
Source: "Dr. Mitchell is Dead at Age 84," Herald Telephone, March 26, 1969.
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| Training School for Nurses established 1914 |
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Whitehall Church founded 1914 |
A building purchased from the Presbyterian Church now houses a new Wesleyan Methodist Church near Whitehall.
Source: "Whitehall Wesleyan Methodist Began in Church Bought From Presbyterians," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| McMillan Acquires Standard Stone 1914 |
The McMillan Company acquires the Standard Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Book Nook built 1914 |
The brick building of The Book Nook on 114 South Indiana Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architects John Lincoln Nichols and his brother Leo Morton Nichols, their firm called Nichols & Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3.
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| Study Published about Disabled Children 1914 |
A report is published about the conditions of children with disabilities by Mae C. Trovillon. The term 'Handicapped' is not used but 'backward children' and 'retardation' are used as the researcher states 286 of 1778 school children or 16% are found to be 'defective, mentally'. Her professor supporting her Indiana University thesis is E.E. Jones, PhD.
Source: Smith, Mae Connie Trovillion, Deficient Children: Being an application of the Binet scale of intelligence to the backward children in the Bloomington, Indiana, public schools (Herrin (IL): Herrin News, 1914) more...
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| Production Statistics 1914 |
Limestone productivity figures: 1,106 men produced 7,929,000 cu ft.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Stone Waste Statistics 1914 |
Waste stone is estimated at 50% (the amount of solid cut stone left from original quarried stone).
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Crescent theater closes 1914, Jan 3 |
After two and one half years in business the theater closes.
Source: Robert Leffler, "History of Theaters in downtown Bloomington," Letter to Dee McIntire Dept. of Redevelopment, January 14, 1996, 2.
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| Showers founds Bloomington Construction Co. 1914, Jan 14 |
William E. Showers and others create the Bloomington Construction Company, which is to build the heating plant for the new high school as a holding company until the city can take it over.
Source: Daily Telephone, January 14, 1914.
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| Showers donates funds for school 1914, Jan 15 |
William N. Showers donates funds for the building of the new high school. The overall cost of the building is $27,000.
Source: Daily Telephone
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| City hall plans made 1914, Jan 16 |
The "Weekly Star" announces that the city hall at the corner of Fourth and Walnut Streets will be torn down as it has been condemned and a new building built in the same location soon after. The new building will hold the fire department, police headquarters, city prison, and city offices. The $10,000 city funds have been raised by taxation.
Source: Bill Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 1-2.
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| Cold and snow in February 1914, Feb |
Winter ice storms, snow storms, zero-degree temperatures, and blizzards made for a hard February for Monroe County.
Source: Rose IcIlveen, "Wishing for cold? Return to the winter of 1914," Herald Times, August 2, 1999.
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| The "Journal" is printed 1914, Feb 5 |
Published by the Journal Publishing Company and Arthur W. Tracy as editor and business manager, the "Journal" publishes its first issue of a daily paper.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Showers on Arkansas trip 1914, Mar 4 |
Edward Showers travels to Arkansas seeking timber for his factory, which uses approximately a million feet of timber a month.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 4, 1914.
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| City halls plans made 1914, Mar 14 |
The journal "American Contractor" announces that the architect for the new city hall is Frank P. Riedel and the general contractor is George Weaver.
Source: Bill Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2.
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| Showers buys land in Arkansas 1914, Mar 20 |
Showers buys Arkansas land, where it plans to open a mill.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 20, 1914.
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| William Showers invited to state commission 1914, Apr 18 |
Governor Ralston asks William Showers to join a state commission charged with formulating flood prevention plans statewide.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 18, 1914.
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| Showers on business in Mexico City 1914, Apr 18 |
Showers conducts business with a firm in Mexico City.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 18, 1914.
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| Ping allowed leave 1914, May 8 |
After being caught in a "blind tiger" raid at her place in the West part of town, Mrs. Lizzie Ping is allowed to leave the Bloomington missionary field to go to Bedford. Mayor Harris allows her to go to Bedford because she has three children to look after.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 8, 1914, 4.
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| Church declares music corrupt 1914, Jun 6 |
The Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of the United States and Canada, meeting in Bloomington, claims pipe organs and pianos have no place in a church. The committee on psalmody reports that "the musical instrument that is of necessity typical and emotional must be done away with."
Source: "Music No Place In Church, Corrupt Form of Worship Say Reform Presbyterians," Tulsa World, June 7, 1914, 2.
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| Crescent Theatre closes temporarily 1914, Jun 30 |
The Crescent Theatre is closed until September 15th due to slow business. Manager of the Crescent, Robert Harris, says that with the quarries and factory down there is not enough business to warrant keeping the theater open at this time.
Source: "Crescent Theatre Is Closed Down," Bloomington Evening World, June 30, 1914, 1.
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| Wertz skips bail 1914, Jun 30 |
Mrs. Hessie Wertz fails to appear in court. Special Judge R. H. East declares her $800 bond forfeited. She was charged with running a "blind tiger" and larceny.
Source: Evening World, June 30, 1914, 4.
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| Bloomington Southern Railway opens 1914, Jun 30 |
Bloomington Southern Railway is opened, running from Bloomington 9.93 mi southwest to quarries near Victor.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Shively meets with League 1914, Jun 30 |
George Shively, who is serving a three month sentence for running a "blind tiger" and has been charged with this before, follows up on his promise to tell all about the "blind tigers" in Bloomington. He has an hour long conference with W. S. Collins and Samuel Pfrimmer of the Good Citizen's League of Bloomington, and Reverend Joseph Campbell. This information given in this conference is expected to cause "something sensational" within the next 24 hours.
Source: "George Shively Tells Liquor Law Violations," Evening World, June 30, 1914, 1.
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| Solomito's son bitten by dog 1914, Jul 7 |
A son of Italian Nick Solomito is bit by a dog that he believes to have rabies. Solomito shoots the dog and sends it to Indianapolis for examination.
Source: "Little Nick Bit by a Mad Dog?," Bloomington Telephone, July 7, 1914, 1.
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| Showers gives every home run hitter a dollar 1914, Jul 12 |
William N. Showers gives one dollar to each home run hitter on his company's baseball team, giving $27 in total.
Source: Daily Telephone, July 13, 1914.
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| Air Dome Moving Pictures to open 1914, Jul 17 |
A new "open-air picture show" will be opened by September 1st, 1914. The picture show will be opened by Charles Bivins at the corner of 4th and College near downtown Bloomington.
Source: "Will Open Air Dome," Bloomington Telephone, July 17, 1914, 2.
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| Shaw & Cosner studio to improve 1914, Jul 21 |
The Shaw & Cosner photography studio is to have improvements made, including a dome sky light.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, July 21, 1914, 4.
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| Showers to stop Sunday baseball 1914, Jul 29 |
Showers agrees to stop Sunday baseball after its Christian managers and area ministers claim that it desecrates the Sabbath.
Source: Daily Telephone, July 29, 1914.
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| Showers plans layoff amid recession 1914, Jul 30 |
Showers announces plans to lay off three hundred workers due to the recession. Production is to be suspended until a reduction in current stock occurs.
Source: Daily Telephone, July 30, 1914.
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| Masonic Temple plans announced 1914, Jul 31 |
A lot owned by Edward Seward at the corner of Walnut and Seventh Street is purchased by the Monroe Lodge for $6,500 for the building of a new $40,000 Masonic Temple. They announce that plans for this temple have been years in the making by L. V. Buskirk (deceased). Although definite plans have yet to be made, the temple will be three stories made of stone.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Masonic Temple, 120 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 7, 2015, 1.
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| Showers baseball team disbands 1914, Aug 3 |
The Showers company baseball team disbands after Sunday games are abolished. Although the team is popular, with heavy coverage of games in local newspapers, the team determines that a sufficient crowd cannot be drawn on any day but Sunday.
Source: Daily Telephone, August 3, 1914.
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| Walker arrested for "blind tiger" 1914, Sep 5 |
Superintendent Hensley, Captain Davis, and Officer Stevens arrest Ralph Walker at his home on Sixth and Morgan Streets for operating a "blind tiger". Officers find a case of empty quart beer bottles and a few full bottles. Walker will be tried before Justice John D. Morgan.
Source: "Blind Tiger is Raided," Evening World, September 7, 1914, 4.
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| Showers plans to restart 1914, Sep 8 |
Showers plans to resume business on September 14. No furniture factories in the country remained running over this past summer due to the economic recession. This caused about 700 men to be out of work for several weeks.
Source: Daily Telephone, September 8, 1914.
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| Walker released 1914, Sep 8 |
Ralph Walker is released for a bond of $300 given by Mrs. Tude Young. Walker was charged with operating a "blind tiger" or illegal bar.
Source: Evening World, September 8, 1914, 4.
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| Shively released 1914, Sep 9 |
George Shively is released from the county jail after serving a 90 day sentence and paying a fine of $150 for running a "blind tiger".
Source: Evening World, September 9, 1914, 1.
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| Bloomington High School Dedicated 1914, Dec 4 |
 A new brick structure with a capacity of 600 students is dedicated as the new Bloomington High School. The school is located at 2nd and Walnut Streets.
Source: C. Roy Williams, A History of Bloomington High School: Thesis (1927), 1. more...
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| New Fords for prominent Bloomingtonians 1914, Dec 15 |
William N. Showers, William E. Showers, and Sanford Teter all purchase passenger Ford sedans.
Source: Daily Telephone, December 15, 1914.
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| City hall contracts awarded 1914, Dec 29 |
Bloomington Mayor Harris and City Attorney O'Donnell announce that four contracting bids were made for the new city hall building and they are as follows: Murphy-Neeld, Bloomington for $44,997; Charles Calvin, Greensburg for $44,950; George Weaver, Indianapolis for $44,300; and Hooker Company, Indianapolis for $47,500. The contract is awarded to George Weaver. The final costs are expected to be around $50,000 after $5,000 for heating, plumbing, and furniture.
Source: Bill Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 5.
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| City builts Leonard Springs Lake 1915 |
 Bloomington constructs another lake to address water problems, this one part of the Leonard Springs network. Despite scientific explanations against the construction from IU geologists, including E. R. Cumings, the new system is built on Leonard Springs, which cannot hold water, and the lake later fails.
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| Carnegie donates to library 1915 |
Andrew Carnegie donates $31,000 to help with the construction of the library on Sixth and Washington Streets.
Source: Donita Hadley, "A brief history of Monroe County Public Library," Herald Times, May 13, 1997.
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| School opens in Bean Blossom Township 1915 |
Fairview School, a stone one room building, opens on Bottom Road in Bean Blossom Township.
Source: Anita Curtis, "Old Fairview School rich in history," Daily Herald Telephone, April 26, 1988.
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| Curry opens Buick dealership 1915 |
William S. Curry opens an automobile dealership to sell Buicks. This business later becomes Curry Auto Center.
Source: "W. S. Curry Dies at 82," Daily Herald Telephone, May 31, 1963.
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| Bloomington Chamber forms 1915 |
The Chamber of Commerce is established with the goal of improving business in Bloomington. Chamber meetings are held in both the courthouse and the Gentry Building. Original members include Carl Breeden, Guss C. Davis, James Karsall, Thomas G. Karsall, William M. Louden, Charles H. Springer, and the first president, George Whittaker.
Source: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: A History: 1915-2003, 3.
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| Memories of Redick Wylie Farm recorded 1915 |
 The McElhinney family moves into the Redick "Dick" Wylie House on South Walnut Street. The family learns about the house's oral history that the large basement served as a station for the Underground Railroad with one room having two chimney flues: one for a furnace and the other for air circulation. The family rents the "Hundred Acre Farm" and maintains it as a dairy farm.
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| Colored school noted in Public School Survey 1915 |
 A survey of Bloomington's public schools states that the "Colored Building" measured 40.5 x 26.5 feet. Toilets were outside of the building, and had not been replaced with indoor toilets because "plans are on foot to build a new building…" [Image courtesy of IU Mathers Muesum ID 1973-11-0682].
Source: Henry Lester Smith, A Survey of a Public School System. New York: Teachers College, Columbia University, 1917, 292. map
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| Hensonburg frame schoolhouse built 1915 |
Hensonburg School is built as a two-room structure on Vernal Pike in Bloomington Township.
Source: Dave Horn, "Hotline," Herald Times, April 27, 2005, A, 12.
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| Blakely works as clerk to the auditor 1915 |
Mrs. Horace Blakely begins work as clerk to Auditor Horace Blakely, her husband.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 24.
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| Mrs. Wooley elected as president of WCTU 1915 |
From 1915-1920 Mrs. Frank Wooley served at the president of the Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Todd School frame building opens 1915 |
Todd School, in Polk township, originally was a log building but in 1915 was replaced with a wood frame building.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 238.
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| Blacks attend Catholic school temporarily 1915 |
Children who attended the "Colored School" are placed with St. Charles Catholic School on Third Street until their new school, later named Banneker, opens in 1916.
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985), 24.
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| City hall contract entered 1915, Jan 5 |
The city council and general contractor George A. Weaver of Indianapolis enter a contract for the building of the new city hall building at Fourth and Walnut Streets. The contract price is $37,712. Weaver files a bond of $38,000, furnished by the Equitable Surety Company. The contract requires Weaver to finish the building by December 1, 1915.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 6.
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| Showers painting in new high school 1915, Jan 14 |
An oil painting of J.D. Showers is approved for display in the new city high school to recognize his service as a school trustee.
Source: Daily Telephone, January 14, 1915.
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| William Howard Taft visits 1915, Jan 21 |
 Former President of the United States William Howard Taft, now a Professor of Law at Yale University, visits IU for Foundation Day.
Source: Arbutus: Indiana University Volume 21 (1914 - 1915) (Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University, 1915), 21. more...
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| Thompson-Sandy Stone Company sold 1915, Feb 2 |
Thompson-Sandy Stone Company is sold to A.J. Thompson Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Site proposed for new colored school 1915, Mar 12 |
Site proposed for new colored school at corner of Fairview and 8th streets, in close proximity to Fairview Methodist Church.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, March 13, 1915.
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| City council borrows money 1915, Mar 17 |
The City Council adopts an ordinance to borrow $3,000 for the current city expenses. 6% is to be paid for the money and the warrant is to be issued for the amount of the principal and interest up to December 31, 1915.
Source: Willaim Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 9.
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| Showers to represent Indiana's second district 1915, Mar 29 |
William N. Showers is chosen to represent Indiana’s Second District in planning a celebration of the state centennial.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 29, 1915.
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| Showers to improve plants 1915, Mar 31 |
Showers Brothers plans to make improvements to its plants, to include five dry kilns and a dimension plant that will accommodate thirty-five additional workers.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 31, 1915.
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| Carnegie asked for more money 1915, Apr 2 |
Andrew Carnegie is asked to increase his donation from $28,000 to $40,000 to build the new library.
Source: "Will Ask $40,000 For New Library," Blooomington Weekly Courier, April 2, 1915.
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| Library board holds meeting 1915, Apr 2 |
Monroe County Library Board announces that they plan to ask Andrew Carnegie to increase his offer for the construction of a city library in Bloomington from $28,000 to $40,000.
Source: "Will Ask $40,000 For New Library," Bloomington Weekly Courier, April 2, 1915.
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| School building sold 1915, Apr 3 |
The African American school building at the corner of 6th and Washington streets is sold to the Monroe County Public Library board for $12,000. The building appraisal is $10,000 and there are no other bidders.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 2.
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| Fairview Methodist objects to proposed location of colored school 1915, Apr 14 |
Fairview Methodist officers object to proposed school location, "do not relish having a school house of any kind opposite the doors of the church."
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 15, 1915.
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| Objections made against Banneker School 1915, Apr 14 |
The "Daily Telephone" announces that the Fairview Methodist Church officers are making objections against the moving of the Banneker African American School to the lot across from the church at West 8th Street.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 2.
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| Construction begins 1915, Apr 15 |
Work begins on the new Showers Brothers company plant.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 15, 1915.
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| Men steal paychecks 1915, Apr 17 |
Two men steal paychecks from Showers Brothers and cash them. The men would be heading for the penitentiary but Showers management intervenes because their families need them. They are on parole with promise of good behavior.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 17, 1915.
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| Banneker School location picked 1915, Apr 27 |
It is reported that the Banneker African American School will be located on West 7th Street and the corner of Elm Street. The price of the property is around $3,200 and is sold by Mrs. Stiver of Bedford and John W. Baxter. The cost of building a school building at this property is estimated at $8,500.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015.
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| Location selected for new colored school 1915, Apr 27 |
New colored school location selected -- at corner of Elm and West 7th Street. Decision made by school trustees and a "number of leading colored residents". Property purchased cost about $3200 dollars.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 27, 1915.
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| Showers Bros. contributes to exhibition 1915, Apr 28 |
Showers Brothers contributes to the two-week long art exhibition. A number of clubs help organize and host.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 28, 1915.
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| Showers gets engine 1915, Apr 29 |
It is announced that the Showers Brothers factory is getting a new special Illinois Central switching engine to move rail cars.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 29, 1915.
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| Problems reported with city hall plans 1915, May 1 |
The construction of the new city hall building at Fourth and Walnut Streets continues despite having been ordered to stop. Disputes between the city council and city hall contractor are still being settled. The city council, architect Frank Riedel, and city inspector J. H. Nolan believe that inferior stone has been used and that various parts of the building are not being built according to specifications. They also believe that some portions of the building are not supported properly.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 15.
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| City hall to be torn down 1915, May 4 |
George A. Weaver, the general contractor for the new city hall building at Fourth and Walnut Streets agrees to tear down the portion of the building built over the basement and rebuild it according to the correct specifications of architect Frank Riedel. Weaver refuses to work without Riedel present to direct the building.
Source: Willaim Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 17.
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| City considers garbage plant 1915, May 4 |
It is reported that the City of Bloomington is considering a garbage plant. The city does not sell waterworks to a private entity due to public opposition.
Source: Daily Telephone, May 4, 1915.
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| City hall plans change 1915, May 5 |
The city council decides that the portion of the new city hall built above the basement must be torn down and rebuild according to the specifications of architect Frank Riedel. Contractor George A. Weaver has yet to announce whether he will rebuild or stop construction.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 16.
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| Mayor's finances reviewed 1915, May 14 |
There is a report of a grilling of Mayor Harris over finances; his bond backers withdraw.
Source: Daily Telephone, May 14, 1915.
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| Banneker architects chosen 1915, May 15 |
According to the journal "American Contractor", the architects for the new Banneker African American School are Edwin C. Doeppers and Company. The new school building of limestone will be located on West Seventh Street at 930 W. 7th.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 4.
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| Building costs of Leonard Springs increases 1915, May 18 |
Price of the Leonard Springs reservoir project escalates to $50,000. Leonard Springs is located in Van Buren township to supply water for the city of Bloomington.
Source: Daily Telephone, May 18, 1915.
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| City hall contractor quits 1915, May 21 |
DeCroes, who is the contractor providing the stone for the new city hall building at Fourth and Walnut streets, quits after the council finds that the first level built by General Contractor George A. Weaver will have to be torn down and rebuilt. Although Contractor DeCroes has been paid, they expect to lose around $500.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 18.
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| City hall construction continues 1915, May 23 |
Construction of the new city hall building at 122 South Walnut Street continues after disputes between general contractor George Weaver and architect Frank Riedel (who has been replaced by J. L. Nichols). Construction continues at the urging of Weaver's attorney. There is a pending settlement between Weaver and Riedel. The stone contract is planned to be re-let due to the former stone contractors the DeCrosse (sic) brothers giving up the contract.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 19.
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| Dixie Highway routed 1915, May 25 |
Chamber of Commerce successfully secures Dixie Highway's routing for Bloomington. Automobile owners in Monroe County are expected to donate $10 to construction cost for Washington Township "cut-off."
Source: "City rejoices over Dixie Highway," Bloomington Courier, January 1, 1915.
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| Highway plans announced 1915, May 25 |
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce representative T. J. Sare announces that the Dixie Highway will be routed through Bloomington. A Chamber of Commerce member meeting is scheduled for 7:30PM at the Members' Council. Official delegate of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Robert G. Miller will make an official report. All automobile owners of Monroe County will be requested to make a donation of $10 each to fund the construction of the highway.
Source: "City Rejoices Over Dixie Highway," Bloomington Weekly Courier, May 25, 1915.
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| Quillen brings oxen cart 1915, Jun 15 |
 Joseph "Joe" Quillen comes to Bloomington with his team of oxen with a load of bar, which Quillen had peeled from his trees. It is reported that Quillen seldom drives his oxen away from his farm and he has the only oxen team in the county. [Image courtesy of IU Mathers Museum ID 1973-11-0455.]
Source: "Joe Quillen Brings Oxen to Bloomington," Bloomington Weekly Courier, June 11, 1915, 1.
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| City Hall architect replaced 1915, Jun 16 |
It is reported that John L. Nichols will take over as new architect and superintendent in charge of building city hall, which is currently under construction. The former architect was T. P. Reidel. Occupancy is expected in October.
Source: "New Architect on City Hall," Daily Telephone, June 16, 1915.
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| City hall architect changed 1915, Jun 16 |
 Architect J. L. Nichols replaces Riedel (sic) as the architect for the new city hall building. This change occurs after difficulties with construction and disagreements between Riedel and the general contractor George Weaver.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 19. more...
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| Bids open for construction of new colored school 1915, Jun 22 |
Bids open for construction of new colored school, and three offers submitted from Walter Neeld, J.A. Pike and a Chicago firm. Some bids proposed stone and others brick.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, June 22, 1915.
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| Construction bids announced 1915, Jun 22 |
The "Daily Telephone" announces that the general contracting bids received for the new Banneker African American School building are Walter Neeld for $9,186 for stone and $8,664 for brick, A. J. Pike for $9,833 for stone and $8,983 for brick, and an unnamed Chicago firm for a bid over $10,000. The school trustees announce that they are still considering whether to use stone or brick.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 5.
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| Contractor chosen for school 1915, Jun 23 |
The Banneker African American School trustees announce that they have chosen A. J. Pike as the contractor for the new school building to be located on West Seventh Street. Pike's bid was $9,145 for stone. Work on the building is scheduled to begin within ten days.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 6.
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| J.A. Pike to build school 1915, Jun 24 |
J.A. Pike selected as construction contractor, building new colored school at the price of $9,145 from stone. Building to be completed in three months.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, June 24, 1915.
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| Roof expected for city hall soon 1915, Jul 8 |
 It is reported that, after squabbles, the new city hall will be ready in two weeks, after the roof is placed by Contractor Weaver under the supervision of Architect Nichols. The building is expected to be completed by December.
Source: "New City Hall Going Up," Weekly Star, July 8, 1915.
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| Library subscribes to "The Crisis" 1915, Jul 12 |
The newly forming library subscribes to "The Crisis", the official magazine of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), founded in 1910 by W. E. B. Du Bois.
Source: Library Board minutes, July 12, 1915.
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| Showers works with Sears 1915, Jul 31 |
Showers Brothers furniture company takes order from Sears for 60,000 tables.
Source: Daily Telephone, July 31, 1915.
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| Colored School demolished 1915, Aug 5 |
The Colored School is torn down to make way for new library building.
Source: Bloomington Evening World, August 8, 1915, p. 4.
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| "The Nigger" film criticized 1915, Aug 11 |
Many African-American citizens of Bloomington sign a petition to prohibit showing the film, "The Nigger", at the Princess Theatre. The film is shown nevertheless, with several newspaper accounts of pro and con views of the film regarding its effect on race.
Source: The Nigger is Protested!' Bloomington Telephone 11 Aug. 1915:1. Microform
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| Hurst sent to Michigan City penitentiary 1915, Aug 12 |
Clifford Hurst, an ex-corporal of Company H, escapes the Putnamville Penal Farm, where he was sent for selling whiskey in the vicinity of the Gentry winter quarters. It is reported that because Hurst's wife was about to give birth, he ran from the Penal Farm to return to Bloomington. He is now sent to the Michigan City penitentiary. His friends plan to ask Governor Ralson to pardon Hurst or let him return to the Putnamville Penal Farm.
Source: "Will Ask Hurst Pardon," Bloomington Daily Telephone, August 12, 1915, 1.
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| Showers breaks record 1915, Aug 14 |
Showers Brothers company announces it ships 24 cars of furniture in one day, a record.
Source: Daily Telephone, August 14, 1915.
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| School year begins, janitors preparing alternative quarters for students 1915, Sep 3 |
With their school under construction, African-American students would be quartered at the Old Methodist Church at the Corner of Third and College. "Janitors are placing all the buildings in good sanitary condition for the opening of school."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, September 3, 1915, 4.
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| The "Journal" shuts down 1915, Sep 9 |
The newspaper "Journal", often supporter of the Progressive Party, stops printing.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 315.
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| Students attending school at old armory building 1915, Sep 13 |
According to the newspaper, African-American students were attending classes at the "old Armory Building at College Avenue and Third," while a new school was being built.
Source: Bloomington Evening World, September 13, 1915.
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| Carnegie increases grant 1915, Oct 8 |
 It is announced that the Carnegie Corporation will increase the amount gifted to construct a library in Bloomington from $28,000 to $31,000. This increase is announced via letter by E.M.C. Hobbs.
Source: "$31,000," Bloomington Weekly Courier, October 8, 1915.
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| Carnegie grants Library $31,000 1915, Oct 11 |
Andrew Carnegie approves gift of $31,000 for construction of a new library in Bloomington, on the colored school site.
Source: Library Board Minutes, October 11, 1915.
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| Highway commission welcomed 1915, Oct 11 |
The Chamber worked with the County Commission to welcome the highway commission into Bloomington for the creation of what now is State Road 37.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Death of Capt Allen, Civil War Vet," Daily Herald Telephone, September 20, 1951, A.
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| Bloomington Auto Club forms 1915, Oct 22 |
Bloomington Auto Club forms, with W.E. Showers, J.E.P. Holland, W.N. Showers, Charles Sears, Sanford Teter, and Fred Matthews as charger members. It will be in affiliation with the AAA and the Hoosier State Automobile Assn. Goals include “to advocate and work for local, state and federal aid in the construction and maintenance of good roads” and to encourage touring.
Source: Daily Telephone, October 22, 1915.
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| Club provides magazines for factory girls 1915, Nov 15 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. JB Wilson speaks about circulating a library of magazines for factory girls. The club gladly takes up the work.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 12.
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| Construction completed on new school 1915, Nov 19 |
Construction completed on new colored school, "built of stone and is a very substantial structure."
Source: Bloomington Weekly Courier, November 19, 1915, 1.
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| Petition to change name of new school 1915, Dec 2 |
Prominent African-American Bloomingtonians petition to change name of new school from Banneker to Booker T. Washington, without success.
Source: Bloomington Weekly Courier, Dec 3, 1915, p. 1
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| Benjamin Banneker School opens 1915, Dec 7 |
New segregated elementary school for African-American students opens with 93 students and 3 teachers.
Source: "New Elementary School for Black Students," Bloomington World, December 2, 1915, B060713.
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| New school opens to students 1915, Dec 10 |
African-American students marched from the old armory to their new build on West Seventh Street -- they "took possession of their seat of learning."
Source: Bloomington Weekly Courier, December 10, 1915, 1.
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| Banneker School opens 1915, Dec 17 |
Banneker School, a black elementary school located on W. Seventh St., opens on Dec 17, 1915. The school is named after Benjamin Banneker, a free black man born in 1731.
Source: Brian Seymour, "A Walk Through Black History," Herald Times, February 19, 2015, Front Page, 1.
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| Masons hold banquet 1915, Dec 31 |
 At a Masonic banquet Fred Matthews and Thomas J. Sare give speeches on their plans for the new Masonic Temple to be built on the corner of North Walnut Street and Eighth Street. The actual building of this Temple is not expected for several years.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Masonic Temple, 120 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 7, 2015, 2-4. more...
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| City hall contract renegotiated 1915, Dec 31 |
The city council presents a contract to general contractor George Weaver of Indianapolis for the construction of a new city hall building for $37,685. The original bid was $44,300. The city has $16,500 for the new building.
Source: Bill Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), December 31, 1915, 5-6.
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| Cut Stone Mill is bought 1916 |
The National Stone Company purchases the cut stone mill of the South Side Stone Company of Bloomington.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Reed Stone Company Sold 1916 |
Reed Stone Company is purchased by the W.C. McMillan Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Cawley becomes assistant cashier 1916 |
Alice Cawley becomes assistant cashier at her bank.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 20.
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| Fr. Bogemann appointed to Citizens' Committee 1916 |
Father Bogemann of St. Charles Catholic Church is appointed a member of the Citizens' Committee on the building of the new courthouse.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Limestone Statistics 1916 |
25% of stone sold in the Indiana limestone district is being cut by district mills.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Local AAUW establishes scholarship fund 1916 |
The local branch of the American Association of University Women establishes the Bloomington Branch Scholarship Loan Fund in accordance with their mission statement of furthering education. Each year a committee will choose the number of recipients and the amount of each scholarship.
Source: "Bloomington AAUW Began In '13; Was First Branch In Indiana City," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Seventh Day Adventist organizes 1916 |
Tent meetings in Bloomington help found beginnings of Adventist church locally.
Source: "Seventh-Day Adventist Congregation Here Organized 1916," Bloomington Star Courier, October 10, 1952.
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| Lou Beckovites leaves Louben 1916 |
Due to quarrels between brothers, Lou Beckovites leaves Louben. Lou and his wife Caroline open their own shop: Vogue. Vogue is a downtown apparel shop located at 101 North College.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 17.
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| E. C. Doeppers & Co. announced 1916 |
The Bloomington City Directory lists the firm of E. C. Doeppers & Company as working from the Henry & Kerr building (Oddfellow's Hall) on Kirkwood Avenue. Known members of the firm are Edwin C. Doeppers and Walter B. Stern.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Edwin C. Doeppers," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 1.
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| Marion Township Merges with Benton Township 1916, Jan |
County commissioners approved the merger of Benton and Marion townships, officially completing their consolidation. It has become necessary because of the amount of land the state acquired for the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. The last election showed only 75 voters left in Marion Township making it hard to support the township's government.
Source: "Marion Township Merges Into Benton," Bloomington Star Courier, January 18, 1916, Front, 1; 14.
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| Showers Bro. Admin. built 1916 |
The building of the Showers Brothers Administration building at 601 North Morton Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3.
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| Schuman purchases lots 1916, Jan |
John F. Schuman purchases lot 5 and part of lot 4 in the University Courts at the corner of Fess Avenue and Eighth Street from Carrie B. Morgan. He plans to build two modern apartment houses.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Schuman Duplexes, 622-2 E Eighth and 315-7 N. Fess, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 1.
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| City hall finished 1916, Jan 16 |
 The construction of the new city hall building is complete and the city officers are expected to move into the building within the week. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 20. more...
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| Hoadley and Sons mill fire 1916, Jan 21 |
The Hoadley and Sons limestone mill in Stinesville burns down. The fire is claimed to have been started by tramps, "as it is known several were in town." The mill employed 50 men. It doe snot reopen in Stinesville, instead moving to Bloomington.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "hoadley mill fire hit Stinesville hard," Hearld-Telephone, July 27, 1985.
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| Hoadley mill moves to Bloomington 1916, Jan 22 |
John Jr. Hoadley, the Hoadley and Sons limestone mill owner, announces he will not rebuild in Stinesville after the mill burns down. He cites the lack of a fire fighting facilities and his wife's aversion to the town as to the reason why.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "The Aftermath of the Hoadley mill fire," Hearld-Telephone, August 3, 1989.
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| Banneker School dedicated 1916, Jan 30 |
Banneker School dedication celebration takes place.
Source: Bloomington Evening World, January 30, 1916.
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| Teter supports Dixie Highway 1916, Feb 9 |
Teter sends letter to the Dixie Highway meeting since he cannot attend, urging that highway improvement between Bloomington and Martinsville must move forward at once.
Source: Daily Telephone, February 9, 1916.
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| Water company created 1916, Feb 12 |
Water holding company is set up, appoints JD Showers as representative of the citizens’ committee; mayor has his own appointees, the two sides plan to elect a ninth at their first meeting. Company name will be the Leonard Mill Water Company.
Source: Daily Telephone, February 12, 1916.
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| Building plans announced 1916, Feb 17 |
Showers Brothers announces plans to build a new administration building on Morton Street, which will contain an auditorium with a fully functioning stage.
Source: Daily Telephone, February 17, 1916.
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| City hall problems found 1916, Mar 8 |
According to the "Evening World", city hall architect J. L. Nichols reports that the general contractor George Weaver did not use plate glass in accordance with specifications. Nichols suggests that the council make deductions or require Weaver to put in the plate glass.
Source: William Coulter, "City Hall, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 20.
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| Showers break ground 1916, Mar 13 |
Groundbreaking is held for Showers Brothers administrative building; William N. Showers makes the first dig.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 13, 1916.
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| Chamber holds banquet 1916, Mar 22 |
Chamber of Commerce holds its second annual banquet, during which they observe a moment of silence in honor of Teter, who for 17 weeks remains very ill.
Source:
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| Mrs. Showers' health declines 1916, Apr 4 |
Mrs. William N Showers’ death is expected at any moment, due to her illness for many months. William N. is also under the care of a physician, William N having an especially difficult time the last few weeks.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 4, 1916.
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| Showers turns musical 1916, Apr 8 |
Showers Brothers announces it will produce a low-price “musical machine” similar to a Victrola or Edison but to cost only $40, instead of $150-200.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 8, 1916.
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| Masonic Temple location purchased 1916, Apr 14 |
The Monroe Lodge No. 22, Free and Accepted Masons purchase property at the corner of College Avenue and Seventh Street, owned by the Ousler's. The amount paid for the property is $9,200 cash. This property contains two lots, one of which has a small brick residence that was used as a seminary before the Civil War, will be torn down. The Temple is to cost around $40,000, two stories made of stone. The previous property bought for the building of this temple at Walnut and Eighth Streets is to be sold. The architects chosen for the Temple are Rubush & Hunter of Indianapolis.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Masonic Temple, 120 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 7, 2015, 4.
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| Mrs. Showers buried 1916, Apr 14 |
Burial for Mrs. William N Showers is held after hundreds of Showers' company employees come to pay their respects.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 14, 1916.
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| Showers is largest producer of freight 1916, Apr 27 |
Showers Brothers is the single largest producer of freight on the 7000 miles of the Illinois Central Line. 450 cars in the month of March alone.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 27, 1916.
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| Funds needed for highway 1916, May 9 |
It is reported that the citizens of Bloomington need to raise $5,000 for the building of the Dixie Highway. The abutting land owners have been assessed at $6,000 and the county has appropriated $8,000 for bridges.
Source: "Need $5,000 More To Build "The Dixie"," Bloomington Telephone, May 9, 1916, 1.
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| Showers promotes highway project 1916, May 9 |
William N. Showers, finance committee of the Chamber of Commerce, encourages citizens to donate money toward the cost of building the Dixie Highway in Washington Township. The Chamber pledges to build part of the new highway. Total of $5000 is necessary.
Source: Daily Telephone, May 9, 1916.
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| Memorial honors Mrs. Showers 1916, May 10 |
Wednesday club holds a memorial to honor Mrs William N Showers. Mrs. J B Wilson gives the prayer. Mrs. J D Showers speaks on Hanna’s association with the hospital board.
Source: Daily Telephone, May 10, 1916.
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| Henry Ford films pageant 1916, May 10 |
The Indiana University Pageant will feature moving picture shows to be filmed by a crew sent by Henry Ford, creator of the first Ford cars. The footage of these movies will be shown all over, providing advertisement for the city of Bloomington.
Source: "Moving Pictures of Our Pageant," Bloomington Telephone, May 10, 1916, 1.
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| Pageant of Bloomington and IU 1916, May 16 |
The pageant is in celebration of the 100th birthday of the State of Indiana and its relationship with Indiana University.
Source: Al Carey, "Scenes from Yesteryear," Courier-Tribune, July 16, 1972.
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| Showers buys automobile 1916, May 29 |
W. Edward Showers buys a new “Pathfinder” automobile, the first “12” in Bloomington. The twelve-cylinder engine is a Weidley, from the Indy company of which Edward is president.
Source: Daily Telephone, May 29, 1916.
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| Schuman Duplex architect announced 1916, Jun 3 |
According to "American Contractor," the architect for the new Schuman apartment houses of limestone at 622-4 East Eighth Street and 315-7 North Fess Avenue is E. C. Doeppers & Company. The owner of the property is John F. Schuman. He plans to build the apartments with stone veneer and frames.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Schuman Duplexes, 622-4 E Eighth & 315-7 N. Fess, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 1.
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| Newspaper cautions former resident 1916, Jun 5 |
The newspaper prints an article about former resident, attorney Cal. R. Worral (Worrall), now living in Los Angeles, California. The reporter states that he had better learn from his mistakes, getting recently released from prison for kidnapping a client's child in Tillamook, Oregon.
Source: "Cal Worral Out of Prison," Bloomington Evening World, June 5, 1916.
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| Carnegie offer accepted by Library Board 1916, Jun 12 |
Carnegie's offer of funds to construct library accepted by Library Board, with city council pledging maintenance funds, so planning and construction begins.
Source: Library Board Minutes, June 12, 1916.
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| Franklin and Matthew arrested 1916, Jun 20 |
Policeman McCoy arrest Bert Franklin and Knocky Matthews for robbing "ex-Blind Tiger King" William Wertz. William says that the men picked his pockets of $12 on a "boozing cruise".
Source: "Bert Franklin Is Also Jailed Charged With Robbing Ex-Tig King," Bloomington Daily Telephone, June 21, 1916, 1.
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| Nursing Association founded 1916, Jul 1 |
Mary Waldron organizes the Bloomington Public Health Nursing Association.
Source: "County Mourns Loss of Great Citizen, Mrs. Mary Waldron," Evening World, April 15, 1940.
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| Arlington School land deeded 1916, Aug 10 |
 Olive and Robert Miller transfer land in Arlington Place to the Bloomington School Township so that Arlington School may be erected.
Source: Monroe County, IN, Warranty Deed: Recorded Book 64, p. 292 (1916)
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| Carnegie turns down city 1916, Aug 16 |
The Carnegie Foundation turns down Bloomington’s offer of $3100 maintenance for the library.
Source: Daily Telephone, August 16, 1916.
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| Free Methodist Church organizes 1916, Sep 16 |
The Rev. T.H. Duvall, from Terre Haute, holds the first Free Methodist revival held in Bloomington. The meeting takes place over Hinkle's Meat Market on N. Walnut Street.
Source: "Revival Meeting in Illinois Sparks Start of Free Methodist Church in Blgtn.," Bloomington Star Courier, August 29, 1952.
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| Civic League makes announcement 1916, Oct 9 |
Frank Regester, attorney for the Civic League of Bloomington, announces that the League plans on prosecuting all witnesses who perjure themselves in the upcoming drug store "blind tiger" cases.
Source: "League Will Prosecute Perjured Witnesses," Evening World, October 9, 1916, 1.
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| Solomito plans for penal farm 1916, Oct 9 |
"The Evening World" reports that Vito Solomito, who was sentenced to serve time at the state penal farm, is still in Bloomington and will remain here until he harvests his acres of navy beans.
Source: "Last Week of Circuit Court," Evening World, October 9, 1916, 1.
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| Breyfogle renamed Adams 1916, Nov 5 |
With the issuance of the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville Railway TT #36, the community of Breyfogle is renamed Adams.
Source:
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| Stone City Cut Stone Company sold 1916, Nov 15 |
Stone City Cut Stone Company is sold and abandoned.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Indiana's Centennial 1916, Dec 11 |
Indiana celebrates the state's establishment 100 years ago on December 11, 1816.
Source: "Museum-Historical Society," The Monroe County Historian, May 1, 1993, Genealogy , vol. 2 pg. 2.
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| Purchase of first police car 1916, Dec 20 |
City council approves the purchase of an automobile for use as a police car. The council appropriates $380 for the purchase. The make and model of the car is not recorded.
Source:
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| Fire destroys Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church 1916, Dec 31 |
 The Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church at the corner of Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue is destroyed by a fire of unknown origin beginning on New Year's Eve. The church has been there since 1884.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 1. more...
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| New Grading System Adopted 1917 |
A new scientific grading system is adopted for characterizing Indiana Limestone.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Allen Funeral Home opens 1917 |
W. Walker Allen and his brother open a new mortuary in Bloomington.
Source: Victoria Dinges, "Allen Funeral Home," Herald Times, November 10, 2016, F, 9.
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| Smith writes about Underground Railroad 1917 |
 IU Dean of Education and Bloomington native Henry Lester Smith writes about the Underground Railroad in Monroe County, using oral history provided by his family. Smith writes that the following individuals were supportive of the cause to help slaves from 1845-1860: Thomas Smith, James Clark, Rev. J.B. Faris, John Blair, Samuel Gordon, Samuel Curry, William Curry, Robert Ewing, John Russell, D.S. Irwin, W. C. Smith, T.N. Faris, Austin Seward, and John Hite. Many were affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Source: "The Underground Railroad in Monroe County," Indiana magazine of history, September 1, 1917. more...
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| Church board meets after fire 1917, Jan 1 |
After a fire destroys the Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church at the corner of Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue, the church board meets at Reverend W. H. Smith's residence and votes unanimously to begin the building of a new church immediately. They decide to build the new church for $60,000. The board was led by Chairman H. A. Lee. A committee made up of Reverend Smith, Professor W. H. Beeler, L. D. Rogers, and J. H. Radcliffe is put in place to arrange a meeting place for the congregation until the new church is built.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2-3.
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| Bryan publishes book 1917 |
 William Lowe Bryan publishes the book "The Spirit of Indiana: Commencement Addresses, 1902-1917 and Earlier Addresses." It is published by the Indiana University bookstore.
Source: William Lowe Bryan, The Spirit of Indiana: Commencement Addresses, 1902-1917 and Earlier Addresses (Bloomington (Ind.): Indiana University, 1917) more...
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| Building of a new hospital begins 1917 |
The foundation is laid for a new 35 bed limestone hospital.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Demographics for school listed 1917 |
Educator Henry Lester Smith publishes a scholarly article about Bloomington's schools, which includes data about the city, women, and white and black children. "The bulk of the work was done during the years 1912-13 ad 1913-14."
Source: Henry Lester Smith, "A survey of a public school system," Contributions to Education, Columbia University, January 1, 1917. more...
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| Bartlett elected Sheriff 1917 |
William Bartlett is elected sheriff and serves for three years.
Source: "Bill Bartlett, Ex-Sheriff, Dies Today," Bloomington Telephone, August 7, 1942, 1.
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| Walnut Street improvement approved 1917, Jan 3 |
Bloomington City Council votes to pave Walnut Street from First Street to Grimes Lane.
Source: "Twenty Seven Years Ago," The World Telephone, January 3, 1944.
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| Kirkwood Ave. Church committee announced 1917, Jan 8 |
The Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church board announces the members of the finance committee. They are: Professor W. H. Beeler, Samuel Pfrimmer, Elmer Bender, John T. Foster, George Bollenbacher, Sr., and Dr. John P. Tourner.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 3-4.
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| Kirkwood Avenue Church meets 1917, Jan 8 |
The congregation of the Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church meets at the First Presbyterian Church for the first service after a fire destroyed the church on January 1.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 3.
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| Showers shows moving pictures 1917, Jan 11 |
The Showers Brothers Company begins showing "moving pictures" every Monday night for their employees and their families.
Source: Bloomington Evening Weekly, January 11, 1917, 1.
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| Wertz arrested 1917, Jan 21 |
William Wertz is arrested at his place on Whitehill Pike for running a "blind tiger".
Source: "Ex-King Bill Out; Where's Bill?," Bloomington Telephone, January 26, 1917, 1.
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| Wertz arrested for "blind tiger" 1917, Jan 21 |
Sheriff James Browning and Chief Hensley raid the Wertz's home on Whitehall Pike and arrest the "blind tiger king of Monroe County", William Wertz once again for the illegal sale of alcohol. Several bottles of beer are found and the names of half a dozen men attending are recorded to be witnesses against Wertz.
Source: "Ex-Tiger King Bill Wertz," Bloomington Telephone, January 23, 1917, 1.
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| Wertz still in jail 1917, Jan 26 |
"The Bloomington Telephone" announces that William Wertz, the "blind tiger king of Monroe County", who was arrested January 21st in his home where a "beer party" was in progress has not been able to raise the $300 bond for his release. Officers are afraid that if he does, he will run away as, "he has pulled this stunt once or twice in the past."
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 26, 1917, 4.
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| Skaggs Family arrested 1917, Jan 28 |
Police Officer Davis and Officer Collins go to the Skaggs Family home to investigate a boy selling alcohol illegally. They are met at the door by parents George Skaggs and his wife, who deny entry into their house. The police force their way in and Mr. and Mrs. Skagg attempt to force them out of the house. They are arrested for resisting an officer and their son is arrested for selling alcohol.
Source: "28 Arrests For Peaceful Sabbath," Bloomington Telephone, January 30, 1917, 1.
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| Mathews arrested 1917, Jan 28 |
Police Officers McCoy and Thomas arrest Knocky Mathews for illegally selling alcohol. Mathews attempts to run to avoid arrest, but he is caught and taken to the Browning Headquarters.
Source: "28 Arrests For Peaceful Sabbath," Bloomington Telephone, January 30, 1917, 1.
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| 28 arrests made 1917, Jan 28 |
Local police arrest 28 people in one night; 18 are arrested for public intoxication, four "blind tigers," four "crap shooters," and two for resisting an officer.
Source: "28 Arrests For Peaceful Sabbath," Bloomington Telephone, January 30, 1917, 1.
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| O'Neal on trial 1917, Feb 10 |
Dick O'Neal is being tried in Circuit Court for operating a "blind tiger". Three students of Indiana University law school are defending O'Neal. Prosecutor Barclay and Attorney Frank Regester are representing the state.
Source: ""Blind Tiger" Trial On," Evening World, February 10, 1917, 1.
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| Wray appeals conviction 1917, Feb 10 |
Ezra Wray appeals his conviction of running a "blind tiger" (for which he received a $50 fine and a sentence to the state penal farm) to the Supreme Court. He currently has his freedom on bond until the higher court passes on his case.
Source: "Case To Supreme Court," Evening World, February 10, 1917, 1.
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| Attorney's murder cases counted 1917, Feb 12 |
It is announced that that Attorney R. G. Miller, who has been practicing law in Bloomington for twenty years, has now participated in 19 murder trials, the most recent being the murder of Ora Anderson by William Ridge. His first murder case was the killing of Charles Evans by his wife Sarah Evans near the Monon yards. His most famous case was the murder of Sarah Schaffer, a Bedford school teacher, by Jim McDonald.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, February 12, 1917, 2.
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| 200 Courthouses are built to date 1917, Mar |
An advertisement by the Indiana Quarries Company boasts that two hundred or more courthouses have been built of Indiana Oolitic stone.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Men's gym completed 1917, Mar |
 The Men's Gymnasium is accepted and completed on the recommendation of architect Robert Daggett.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 206.
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| New hospital plans announced 1917, Apr |
 Hospital board and the Local Council of Women announce arrangements for an architect to draw up plans for a new stone hospital adjacent to the red brick building.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Department of Military Science established 1917, Apr 17 |
 The Department of Military Science is established at Indiana University. Under the leadership of Major K. P. Williams, a captain of the National Guard and professor of mathematics, work in military training is organized and added to the curriculum at IU. The military unit of 1917 is composed of a band and five infantry companies.
Source: "Know Your I.U.: the Military Department," Indiana Daily Student, April 13, 1932. more...
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| Torphy convicted 1917, May 11 |
David Torphy is given a $50 fine and 60 days in the penal farm for liquor law violations by the Monroe County jury. He has been charged with running "blind tigers" before.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 11, 1917, 2.
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| Jeweler announces move 1917, May 18 |
The west side jeweler, Ed Williams, announces that he will soon dispose of his business and the family will move to a fine farm they own near Mooresville.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 18, 1917, 2.
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| Dixie Highway opens 1917, May 18 |
Dixie Highway (later Indiana State Rd. 37) is opened for traffic. Professor U.S. Hanna is praised for high quality construction planning for Dixie Highway.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 18, 1917.
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| Dixie Highway completion expected 1917, May 18 |
Dixie Highway supervising engineer Professor U. S. Hanna announces that Blair and Kerr will pack down the metal on the road and the road will be completed in a few weeks.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, May 18, 1917.
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| Tornado rips through 1917, May 26 |
Bad storms hits area. Near the Clear Creek railroad James Warner states "Within a minute we saw the black funnel coming. Most of the roofs were severely damaged in Clear Creek. 10 houses in the Snoddy neighborhood were completely flattened. Bloomington did not have a twister touch down but a city record for hail was set. The Showers factory has 4,300 separate sky lights destroyed and a great amount of finished furniture damaged.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Oiling Dixie Highway 1917, Jun 2 |
A petition requests the board of commissioners to oil the Dixie Highway between Martinsville and Bloomington.
Source: "Oil the Dixie Highway," Bloomington World, June 2, 1917.
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| Wray paroled 1917, Jun 8 |
After a petition is sent the Governor, Elza Wray is paroled and sent back to Bloomington from the state penal farm. Wray was serving a sixty day sentence for running a "blind tiger".
Source: "Elza Wray Home," Evening World, June 8, 1917, 1.
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| Kirkwood Ave. Church contracts awarded 1917, Jun 15 |
The Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church board awards the contract to build the new church to Ainsworth Company of Terre Haute for $73,475. Their original bid was $81,500. The other bids were Thomas C. Gage of Chicago for $118,000, Colderhard & Company of Chicago for $96,000, McKee & Company of Springfield for $87,560, and the Severn Company of Chicago for $87,300. The J. Hoadley Sons Stone Company will finish the stone.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 4-5.
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| Quarry accident kills Robinson 1917, Aug 6 |
James Robinson, 46, is fatally mangled when crushed under a 18,000 lb piece of falling stone.
Source: Coroner's Inquest; Bloomington Daily Telephone 7 August, 1917 p 2 col 7
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| Girls start at Showers 1917, Sep |
 Showers Brothers Factory assigns girls to work in the Finish Dept. No. 2, marking gum cases for circassian walnut. Factory boys, it is suggested, are astonished. The new "shop sisters" are: Mrs. Walter Hendrix, Minnie Crouch, Mrs. Charles Borden, Leata and Leona Bell, Mable Fuller, Helen Crabtree, Lucile Klinck, Carrie Christy, Lela Denham, and Mrs. Hamilton.
Source: "Debut of the Girl in our Shop," Shop Notes, September 22, 1917, 2. more...
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| Chambers dies peacefully 1917, Sep 26 |
Chesley Chambers who had been convicted of a train robbery died peacefully at the age of 60.
Source: "Final Chapter Written In Famous Monroe Co. Train Robbery Case," Telephone, September 26, 1917.
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| Factory profiles women workers 1917, Oct 6 |
 Showers Brothers newsletter, "Shop Notes" profiles its leadership in hiring women, stating that it is one of the first furniture factories in American to employ women. 45 women are employed in areas of finishing and in the cabinet and machine rooms.
Source: "Doing Their Bit," Shop Notes, October 6, 1917, 1. more...
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| Employees present portraits 1917, Oct 8 |
Employees of Showers Brothers present painted portraits of William N., William E., Teter and Sears to management.
Source: Daily Telephone, October 8, 1917.
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| Workers subscribe with liberty loans 1917, Oct 12 |
 Showers Brothers, Nurre, and employees subscribe $100,000 toward Liberty Loans.
Source: Daily Telephone, October 12, 1917. more...
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| Bass dies 1917, Nov 5 |
Benjamin H. Bass, Jr. dies at the home of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Bass, from lung problems. The black barber was raised in Bloomington and came back home due to sickness. His mother lives at 903 W. 6th Street.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, November 8, 1917, 4. map
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| Female workers get lockers 1917, Nov 6 |
 Showers Brothers employee newsletter “Shop Notes” includes information that the women at the factory are occupying a fine new locker room large enough to accommodate 60 girls.
Source: Daily Telephone, November 6, 1917. more...
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| New hospital for contagious disease 1917, Dec 6 |
The city has taken a lease on the Barclay house to serve as a detention hospital for community residents suffering with smallpox.
Source: "Bloomington has a hospital for contagious disease," Bloomington Evening World, December 6, 1917, 1.
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| Christian Center holds revival 1918 |
The Cherry Hill Christian Center has a Pentecostal tent revival at 14th and Dunn Street in Bloomington.
Source: "Final Service this Afternoon at Cherry Hill Christian Center," Herald Times, December 5, 2009, Religion.
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| Johnson celebrates 27 years of service 1918 |
 The employee newsletter for the Showers Brothers Company furniture factory profiles worker Lee "Deacon" Johnson. It is reported that Johnson, an African American, "landed at the Mecca of all colored Southerners, the packing room in Showers Brothers Company's plant." Since working at the plant, Johnson has become "a power among the better class of colored people" and is an Odd Fellow, a member of the A.M.E. Church, a property owner and landlord.
Source: "Our Old Friend Lee," Shop Notes, February 23, 1918. more...
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| New Unionville Baptist builds house of worship 1918 |
 After meeting in Cox and Fleener Schools, the community builds a church called New Unionville Station Baptist Church.
Source: "New Unionville Baptist Building," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Stone building becomes new hospital 1918 |
 A new stone building replaces the old brick house, increasing the capacity to 35 beds.
Source: A Short History of Bloomington Hospital. October 8, 1951. more...
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| Limestone Production Statistics 1918 |
Proportion of Indiana limestone produced in Lawrence County are published: rough stone: 73%; Dressed (cut / sawed): 90%.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Railway completed 1918, Jan 1 |
Circa. Illinois Central from Effingham to Indianapolis is completed through Bloomington.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Local Red Cross organization founded 1918, Jan 4 |
The local home service unit of the American Red Cross Society is founded by Mary Waldron.
Source: "County Mourns Loss of Great Citizen, Mrs. Mary Waldron," Evening World, April 15, 1940.
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| Blizzard lands on county 1918, Jan 11 |
Starting on Friday, January 11 and ending on Tuesday January 15, 1918, the region took on 18 inches of snow. Temperatures reached 23 degrees below zero with 40-mile-per-hour winds (wind chill factor of minus 84 degrees).
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Looking Back: If you thought '78 was bad (blizzard of 1918)," Herald Telephone, January 7, 1987.
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| 19th Century Club celebrates library dedication 1918, Feb 1 |
 The new Carnegie Library in Bloomington is dedicated. At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. Eudora Shoemaker writes that the club is proud of their achievement. Image from IU Mathers Museum ID 1973-11-0598.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 24.
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| Carnegie Library opens on old colored school site 1918, Feb 1 |
County's only Carnegie Library dedicated 1918 as Bloomington Public Library with 6,439 volumes; built with local support and $31,000 from Carnegie Corporation.
Source: Dedication Program, Bloomington Public Library, February 1, 1918.
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| Indiana Limestone seeks help 1918, Mar 7 |
Representatives from the Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's Association, the Bedford Stone Club, and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce appear before an Indiana Congressional delegation in Washington to seek assistance for the Indiana stone industry.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Bloomington Rotary Club Formed 1918, Apr 13 |
The Bloomington branch of the Rotary Club was charted April 13,1918. This is a service club for men who strive to life a based on the ideal of service.
Source: "Rotary has a Birthday," Herald Times, February 24, 1967.
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| Jolly Bachelor Girls Club is formed 1918, Apr 18 |
Estella Edwards, Hattie Mary Evans, Leola Tucker, Jessia Evans, Dorothy Guess, Chrystabelle Baxter, Maude Henson, Mable Alexander, Frances Marshall, Clara Hill, Olive Drake, and Ora Lee Alexander meet in the home of Mrs. Sadie Guess to form the Jolly Bachelor Girls Club.
Source: LaVern Motley, "Organized April 18, 1918," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Local Marine dies 1918, Jun |
While serving his second enlistment, 1st Sergeant Ernest Duncan, USMC, dies while fighting on the western front. He was attached to the 130th Marines.
Source: "Dead Soldier in the Marine," Bloomington Daily Telephone, June 19, 1918.
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| Spaulding sells to McCune 1918, Jul |
A black woman, Mrs. Spaulding, sells her property on East Kirkwood to William R. McCune, who lives south of the city. He pays $4000 for the lot and has plans to build "a permanent home." [See 1909 City Directory for Mary E. Spaulding at 425 E. Kirkwood Ave.]
Source: "Pays $100 Front Foot for Building Lot," Bloomington Evening World, July 13, 1918. map
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| WCTU Opposed to Factory Girls in Overalls 1918, Jul |
Women are hired by the Showers Brothers factory during WWI, and begin wearing overalls to work and around Bloomington. The WCTU assembles before the City Council to protest women wearing overalls in public. This issue is settled with a compromise-the women at Showers will only be allowed to wear their overalls at work.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing On Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007.
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| City librarian starts 1918, Aug |
Greenfield librarian Mrs. Kate Poulson plans to start her new job as city librarian here. She takes over for Mrs. Catherine Ashman, who resigned and move out east. Mrs. Poulson will take charge next Monday, Aug 15.
Source: "New City Librarian," Bloomington Evening World, August 9, 1918, 1.
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| Driving to church allowed 1918, Sep 6 |
According to an interpretation placed on the request of the National Fuel Administration (NFA) to conserve gasoline, NFA Director Horace Herr rules that driving to church on Sunday does not fall under pleasure riding on Sunday ban and is therefore exempt from charges.
Source: "Can Now Go To Church," Daily Telephone, September 6, 1918, 2.
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| Solomito fined again 1918, Sep 11 |
Italian Vito Solomito is arraigned in court and fined $50 with a penal farm sentence of three months added. The sentence is suspended pending his future good behavior. Solomito has been arrested for illegal sale of alcohol several times.
Source: "Vito Fined Again," Evening World, September 11, 1918, 1.
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| First Armistice Day 1918, Nov 11 |
 People flood the square at 2AM as train whistles, fire alarms, and whistles from the Showers Factory sound at 2AM, marking the observance of first Armistice Day.
Source: Rose McLlveen, "First Armistice Day Recalled- Citizens Celebrate Peace," Herald Telephone, November 7, 1981, 1-2.
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| Wylie dies of flu 1918, Dec 12 |
 Miss Hattie Wylie dies of influenza while away from home, working as a clerk for the war work of the government in Washington. She was well known, graduating from Bloomington high school in 1911 and working for the Bowman and King office before leaving to work in Washington.
Source: "Hattie Wylie Death Sudden; In Government Work at Washington, Result Influenza," Bloomington Telephone, December 12, 1918. more...
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| Appeal to help sick 1918, Dec 14 |
County Clerk Joseph M. Campbell appeals to the public to look upon their neighbors and provide aid to those who suffer from the influenza (flu), esp. as few nurses are available. Campbell reports "I know of one case where nine were down at once; another where both parents and two children were down and third and last child dead." Volunteers, including those who can spend the night with those who are sick, are asked to contact Mrs. Mary Waldron at the Red Cross.
Source: "Ernest Appeal to Help the Sick," Bloomington Daily Telephone, December 14, 1918.
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| Bond becomes social director 1919 |
Florence Bond becomes the social director at Residence Hall, the girls' dormitory at Indiana University.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 23.
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| 29 Quarries 1919 |
The number of quarries in the Indiana limestone district is 29.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Book Nook sold 1919 |
Following the death of Book Nook owner, George Poolitsan, in October, his widow sells their business to their cousins, Peter George and Harry Costas of Chicago.
Source: David Horn, "Era has ended twice at Gables location," Herald Times, January 21, 2011.
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| Pyle enrolls at IU 1919 |
Ernie Pyle enrolls at Indiana University. As a "rhinie" (freshman) he signs up to major in economics.
Source: Miller, Lee G., The Story of Ernie Pyle (New York: Viking Press, 1950), 13.
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| WCTU hosts 2nd state convention 1919 |
The Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) hosts their 2nd State Convention. The last time a Women's Christian Temperance Union State Convention was hosted in Bloomington was 1886.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Poolitsan buys book store 1919 |
Greek immigrant George Poolitsan Sr. buys the Book Nook.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990)
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| New hospital is shelled-in 1919 |
Due to a lack of funds, the proposed 35 bed hospital is shelled in.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Scarlet fever postpones opening 1919 |
A scarlet fever epidemic postpones the opening of the Carnegie Library in Bloomington until after Christmas.
Source: "County Library Expands its Services," Herald Times, April 19, 1966.
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| American Legion established 1919 |
 American Legion Post 18 is established in Bloomington. The Post is named after war hero Burton Woolery, who served in World War I.
Source: "Holding High the Torch of Freedom and Individual Dignity for 50 of the Sesqui Years!," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968. more...
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| Charles Cosner and wife die 1919, Jan |
 Charles Cosner and his wife both die of influenza and will have a joint funeral. Mr. Cosner was a well-known photographer in Bloomington as well as the leader of the Bloomington Band. He was business partners with Gilbert Shaw in the photography business.
Source: "Double Funeral Tomorrow of Mr. and Mrs. Cosner," Bloomington Telephone, January 29, 1919, 1. more...
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| Church auditorium opens for funeral 1919, Mar 15 |
The "Daily Telephone" announces that the auditorium of the new First Christian Church at 205 East Kirkwood Avenue will be opened for the first time for the funeral of Reverend and Professor Amzi Atwater. The construction of the church is not finished, but the auditorium will be opened temporarily.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 7.
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| Bloomington wins basketball state championship 1919, Mar 15 |
Bloomington High School defeats Lafayette Jefferson at Purdue's Memorial Arena to claim the state basketball championship. Bloomington is the first southern Indiana high school to claim the title in IHSAA history.
Source: "Stamina wins victory for Bloomington team," Indianapolis News, March 17, 1919, 1, 14.
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| Former Sheriff Hough dies 1919, Mar 17 |
Benton Hough dies at the age of 60 due to influenza and pneumonia. Hough was a member of the Red Men, served one term as trustee of Bloomington, and served as Monroe County Sheriff for one two-year term. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and five grandchildren.
Source: "Ex-Sheriff A A (sic) Flu Victim," Daily Telephone, March 17, 1919, 1.
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| Showers buys farm 1919, Mar 28 |
Showers buys Morton Dodds farm for $20,000 and will build $350,000 factory.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 28, 1919.
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| William N. Showers dies 1919, Apr 20 |
 Furniture manufacturer, William N. Showers, one of the founding brothers who established the Showers Brothers Company, dies.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, April 21, 1919. more...
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| Dr. Smith resumes practice 1919, Apr 23 |
After serving as captain in WWI at Camp Pike, Arkansas with Dr. Rogers, Dr. Rodney Smith returns to Bloomington to resume his medical practice. Dr. Smith is the son of Addison Smith and the grandson of Dudley Smith, who was Bloomington's first school teacher (1824-1825).
Source: "Pioneer Physcian Dr. Rodney Smith Dies at Age 95," Herald Telephone, April 24, 1964.
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| Estate is reviewed 1919, Apr 25 |
It is determined that the estate of William N. Showers estate is worth between $750,000 and 1 million. His will calls for the estate to remain undivided as long as all the children live. It’s his request that William Edward continue the father’s business, not only in the factory but also of various corporations, as far as possible.
Source: Daily Telephone, April 25, 1919.
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| Bond issued for Bloomington Hospital 1919, Jun 3 |
County commissioners and city council together issue a bond for $50,000 to pay for the new Bloomington Hospital. Those who speak up for the hospital include W. Edward Showers, Fred Matthews, Lena Adams Beck and Ona Stephenson Wilson.
Source: Daily Telephone, June 3, 1919.
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| First Aftrican American woman graduates 1919, Jun 11 |
 Frances Elizabeth Marshall becomes the first African American woman to graduate from Indiana University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She later married Wilson Vashon Eagleson.
Source: Indiana University Bulletin Vol 16 No. 4 Apr 1918, 3.
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| Cullen charged with "blind tiger" 1919, Jun 28 |
Police raid former Indiana University student Fay Cullen's rooming place and confiscate over 500 quarts of whisky. Cullen is charged with running a "blind tiger". He employs W. M. Louden and R. G. Miller as his attorneys.
Source: The Bloomington Weekly Star, September 6, 1919, 1.
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| Chinese man operates laundry 1919, Jul 26 |
 It is reported that the Ira C. Batman room at 119 South College Avenue, so long used by the Vaudette theatre, is now occupied by Moy Sam, a Chinese laundryman who came here from
Greencastle. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: Daily Telephone, July 26, 1919, 4. more...
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| Brings boys home 1919, Aug 28 |
 Bloomington's home militia, commanded by Captain Nathaniel "Nat" U. Hill, return home from Hammond, with his Company F after a week on guard duty at the mills of the Standard Steel Car Company. The troop reports that the accommodations were nice but that "women were chief among the strike agitators, some of the fat amazons resorting to a favorite performance of holding sticks with nails in them before the faces of strikebreakers and throwing pepper in their eyes."
Source: "Threw Pepper in Eyes: Fat Amazons Offensive, Say Home Guards Back from Hammond," The Bloomington Weekly Star, August 30, 1919, 1. more...
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| Cullen trial postponed 1919, Sep 13 |
The circuit court case for Fay Cullen is postponed and set to be the end of the present term, September 28. Cullen is charged with running a "blind tiger"; he was arrested in possession of 500 quarts of whisky.
Source: "Cullen Trial Postponed," The Bloomington Weekly Star, September 13, 1919, 1.
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| Showers factory delayed 1919, Sep 17 |
 Showers Brothers state that the new factory, estimated to cost $400K, will open a month late, on November 1st.
Source: Daily Telephone, September 17, 1919.
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| First Christian dedicates church 1919, Sep 28 |
 First Christian Church dedicates its new $100,000 building on Kirkwood and Washington Street in Bloomington. Services will be lead by Reverend George Shively. There will be special music and a picnic dinner in the gymnasium of the church.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "First Christian Church With Its Compact Organization 'Looks Ahead' Into Future," Bloomington Telephone, February 26, 1938. more...
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| Church cancels debts 1919, Sep 29 |
 The First Christian Church raises over $49,000 towards paying off their $48,600 debt owed after the construction of the new church building at 205 East Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 8. more...
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| Murphy arrested 1919, Nov 12 |
Police receive a tip and go to the Coffin home on North College Avenue; Charles Murphy answers the door and objects to a police search. The police search anyway while Murphy runs ahead of them and destroys bottles of amber liquid and attempts to dump a barrel of beer, which Murphy insists is a non-intoxicating home-brew. They take Murphy to jail and Sheriff Bartlett takes his bond. A sample of the beer is sent to Dr. R. E. Lyon, head chemist at Indiana University, to determine if the beer is real.
Source: "Fay Cullen In Trouble Again For Running Blind Tiger," Evening World, November 13, 1919, 1.
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| Cullen arrested again 1919, Nov 12 |
Police arrest Fay Cullen at Dunn and Ninth Streets for running a "blind tiger on wheels". They confiscate 18 quarts of whiskey that he had traveled with to deliver to an unknown customer. Cullen is a former Indiana University student who was arrested last June for running a "blind tiger" in his room, for which he was charged with a $250 fine and three months at the penal farm.
Source: "Fay Cullen In Trouble Again For Running Blind Tiger," Evening World, November 13, 1919, 1.
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| Quarry accident kills Vaught 1919, Nov 23 |
John Vaught, 23, suffers a fatal skull fracture when his head is crushed between a rock pile and a falling derrick boom.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Mary Waldron receives A.B. degree 1920 |
After attending Indiana University since 1916, Mary Waldron receives the A.B degree.
Source: Edith , "Social Service in early Bloomington and Monroe County," Daily Telephone, January 1, 1977, 1-2.
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| Hudelson becomes secretary of YWCA 1920 |
Vista Hudelson becomes the secretary for the local Young Women's Christian Association.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 24.
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| Dr. Reed starts medical practice 1920 |
William C. Reed, MD, begins his medical practice, which includes surgery. In 1920 he lives with his father, Cyrus Reed, his mother Josephine ('nee Woodward) and siblings at 314 E. Kirkwood Avenue. Dr. Reed later serves in World World II and practice medicine for 50 years, retiring from his practice in 1962 and rejoining the IU Department of Anatomy as an instructor.
Source: Daily Herald Telephone, April 13, 1971. map
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| Hospital is built due to bond approval 1920 |
A special act of state legislature allows a $50,000 bond to finish the hospital. The red brick house is transformed into a nurses home.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Harrodsburg School rebuilt 1920 |
 Harrodsburg School is rebuilt after a fire in 1919. The school is a brick school designed by architect John Nichols. The cost was $25,000.
Source: Ruth Seeley Heath, Years of Glory: History of Harrodsburg, 54.
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| D.C. Hospital For Soldiers Built 1920 |
U.S. Soldiers Home Hospital is built in Washington, D.C. by the Matthews Brothers.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Westenhaver teaches typing 1920 |
Lulu M. Westenhaver becomes instructor of stenography and typewriting in the School of Commerce and Finance at Indiana University.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 23.
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| City population counted 1920 |
US Census counts 11,595 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| Minnesota High School Built 1920 |
High School Building is built in Hibbing, Minnesota by the Matthew Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Varsity Pharmacy built 1920 |
 The designing of the Varsity Pharmacy at 110 S. Indiana Ave. (brick with limestone facade) is led under the direction of Lowe & Bollenbacher Architectural firm.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2. more...
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| Limestone Industry Statistics 1920 |
Indiana limestone accounts for slightly over 80% of total limestone sales for building construction in U.S.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| Carmichael graduates high school 1920 |
 Hoagy Carmichael graduates from Bloomington High School. His yearbook profile states that his "fame as a musician is known far and wide. He is a great favorite with the girls. In the physics laboratory he would rather help someone with their experiment than to work on his own."
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School yearbook (1920), 56. more...
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| Steele celebrated artist of poster 1920, Jan 15 |
 It is reported that presidents of five colleges accepted the invitation to attend the IU Foundation Day festivities. "Artist T. C. Steele, who painted the poster which will be used to advertise the centennial pageant of the University which will be given this spring, has also accepted."
Source: "Presidents of Colleges of State Accept Invitation," Daily Student, January 15, 1920, 1. more...
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| Dances at town hall banned 1920, Mar |
Public dances at Bloomington's town hall are banned by the city council due to their "harmful" nature. Such harmful features include the ways in which young men and women dance with one another as well as a dance's invitation to everyone who wishes to attend.
Source: "A Privilege Abused," The Bloomington Weekly Star, March 13, 1920, 1.
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| Stone Cutter Strike Begins 1920, Mar |
Strike of stone cutters lasted almost two months. Other classes, being organized, held sympathy strike. Settled with small raise.
Source: Wylie, David Gray. 'The Limestone Industry of Indiana,' unpublished masters thesis, Indiana University, 1923, p. 61.
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| School of Commerce and Finance established 1920, Mar 18 |
The School of Commerce and Finance is established. Trustees decide to increase the number of courses in commerce and finance, coordinating and organizing them as a separate school. William A. Rawles is appointed dean. It is later called the School of Business, and then later again the Kelley School of Business in 1998.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Minutes Mar 18, 1920
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| Census Record of Poor Farm Van Buren 1920 |
Information includes name, relationship to head of household, age and place of birth.
Source:
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| Bakers united to increase cost 1920, May 1 |
 City bakeries band together to alert customers that flour prices are going up. "Effective Monday, May 3, 1920, retail price of break will be 11 cents per load of 16 ounces. This slight advance is made necessary owing to the increased cost of flour, sugar, and practically every item entering into the making of bread. Competing bakers endorsing notice are: Henry & Kerr. G. A. Benckart, Lettelleir & Son, and the Home Baking Company.
Source: Bloomington Evening World, May 1, 1920, 4. more...
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| Kiwanis founded 1920, Jun 17 |
The Kiwanis Club is founded here.
Source: "Kiwanis Founded In 1920," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Showers grows feed on farm 1920, Jul |
 Showers Brothers Company grow hay and corn at Plant No. 4 to provide feed to their horses.
Source: Shop Notes, July 24, 1920. more...
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| Father Bogemann resigns 1920, Jul 18 |
Father Bogemann of St. Charles Catholic Church resigns as pastorate in Bloomington due to ill health.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Rev. Lannert succeeds Fr. Bogemann 1920, Jul 24 |
Reverend Joesph Lannert succeeds Father Bogemann at St. Charles Catholic church. It is reported that his first endeavor is to secure a site for a new church and school.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| GOP Women formed 1920, Aug |
Following the passing of the 19th amendment, Monroe County Republican women began to gather together and work for their party as a group. Some prominent women involved in the group include Mrs. W.D. Burroughs, Mrs. H.E. Crawford, Mrs. Harry Fowler, Mrs. Charles Townsend, Mrs. Oma Semple, Mrs. W.S. Curry, Mrs. W.E. Brown, Mrs. Mariba Malort, Mrs. Pausy Balman, Mrs. Earl Baxter, Mrs. Herbert Booze, Mrs. Edith Fowler, Mrs. Edith Brown, Mrs. Paul Harvey, Mrs. Roy Deckard, Mrs. Lola Bruner, Mrs. Noble Henderson, Mrs. Fred Keely, Miss Mary Hicks, Miss Vanna Thrasher, Miss Margaret Williams, Miss Virginia Hill, Miss Helen Hicks Baker, Mrs. Mary Waldron, Mrs. Frank Robertson, and Mrs. Ellis Crums. The group continues to work to raise funds for the party and promote its candidates, as well as, handle social functions.
Source: "GOP Women Formed in 1920," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 10.
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| GOP Women 1920, Aug |
The Monroe County Republican women begin to gather and work for their party as a group forming Grand Old Party (GOP) Women. The objective of this group is to help raise funds to help support the Republican Party and its candidates.
Source: "GOP Women Formed In 1920," Herald Times, September 4, 1968.
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| Schools provide health exams 1920, Aug 1 |
 School Superintendent Earl E. Ramsey announces that free medical examinations are now available for all city school children.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1964. more...
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| 3 arrested after drinking lemon extract 1920, Aug 3 |
Police arrest three people for causing a loud public disturbance while intoxicated by drinking lemon extract.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 3, 1964.
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| Timberlake's peach orchard crop 1920, Aug 4 |
George Timberlake's 2,500-tree peach orchard, northeast of Bloomington, has an estimated bumper crop of 1,500 bushels, with the fruit priced from $3.50 to $4 per bushel.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 4, 1964.
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| Steele's offer house for orphanage 1920, Aug 5 |
 Henry Steele, former lumber dealer in Bloomington, and his wife Permelia offer the city their $25,000 brick residence at 608 W. 3rd Street for the establishment of an orphanage for Monroe County's homeless children. Their home is also known as the Paris Dunning house. Photo from the Monroe County GIS (2001).
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 5, 1964.
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| Clayton becomes principal 1920, Aug 8 |
The City School Board appoints C. R. Clayton as the next principal of Bloomington High School.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Wilson trains Buskirk's race horse 1920, Aug 8 |
Mort Wilson, an experienced horse trainer, works out "Peter Smith," George A. Buskirk's race horse, at the State Fairgrounds.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Graham buys Fee home 1920, Aug 10 |
The Fee home, at 7th and Walnut, is sold to William Graham and others, at a consideration of $16,000.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1964.
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| Council estimates county costs 1920, Aug 11 |
The County Council estimates that it will cost $104,925 to run Monroe County for the upcoming year.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 11, 1964.
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| Coal needs estimated 1920, Aug 12 |
It is reported that Bloomington High School will need 500 tons of coal for the coming school year and Indiana University will use 350 tons per week for the school year.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1964.
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| City ranks 25th in state 1920, Aug 13 |
Bloomington is listed as the 25th largest city in the state, with a population of 11,595.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 13, 1964.
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| Bradfute joins the circus 1920, Aug 14 |
"Daily Telephone" editor Walter Bradfute is taking a five-week vacation, travelling with the Sells-Floto Circus as a guest.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1964.
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| Man arrested, drunk on lemon extract 1920, Aug 15 |
An inebriated man on the west end, drunk on lemon extract mixed with pop, is put into the county jail for physically abusing his family.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 15, 1964.
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| Residents counted at 24,519 1920, Aug 17 |
The US Census Department announces that Monroe County has a population of 24,519, which is an increase of 1,093 from the last census.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1964.
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| Home hygiene class 1920, Aug 17 |
A successful home hygiene class for "colored people" is conducted. It includes a baby care demonstration given with a doll.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1964.
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| New theater planned 1920, Aug 18 |
United Exhibitors Production Corporation executives are here in Bloomington in the interest of establishing a new $150,000 theater on East Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1964.
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| City Board of Works abolished 1920, Aug 18 |
The City Council passes an order abolishing the City Board of Works, effective September 7th.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1964.
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| Cops concerned about lemon extract 1920, Aug 20 |
Mayor Bill Weaver and Bloomington City Police worry about how to handle the "old soaks" lemon extract drinkers.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1964.
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| Farmers growing tobacco 1920, Aug 20 |
Southern Monroe County farmers report that they have begun growing tobacco, which they say is a profitable venture.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1964.
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| St. Charles plans new buildings 1920, Sep 20 |
A new location of the new St. Charles Catholic Church and parochial school is announced: it will be on what is known as the Mary E. Kelley property located on East Third Street. The price paid is $15,000. Construction will begin within a year on the new buildings already over $30,000 has been raised.
Source: "Catholic Church New Location," Bloomington Daily Telephone, September 20, 1920.
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| Restaurant has chop suey 1920, Oct 17 |
A new restaurant, the Blue Lantern Cafe, opens in the Henry & Kerr building, serving American and Chinese dishes. The restaurant is owned by Dobson and Beard. Workers and cooks include three black residents Vashon Eagleson, Charles Nichols, Herman Campbell and two Chinese men, George Moy and Lee Moy, who ran a chop suey place in Bloomington.
Source: "Blue Lantern is Now Open," Bloomington Daily Telephone, October 20, 1919.
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| First Female Voter Casts Vote 1920, Nov 1 |
Mrs. C.H. Berry, at the age of 75, becomes the first woman to vote in Bloomington. Arriving at the polls at 5:30 am, she votes straight Republican, contributing to the election of Warren G. Harding. She will work for the rest of the day for the Republican party. According to the Bloomington Telephone, three-fourths of the female vote is cast by 1 p.m.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing on Their Shoulders: Remembering Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007, 4.
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| County Farm Bureau founded 1920, Nov 13 |
The local County Farm Bureau is organized. M.F. Robertson is elected president, Everett Stipp becomes the vice president, and W.H.H Parks serves as secretary treasurer. John H. Koontz is placed in charge of membership solicitation.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Pi Lambda Theta chapter organized 1920, Nov 30 |
The Iota Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta is organized at Indiana University, becoming one of the first ten chapters of the national organization. Charter members of the local chapter are Dora Bentley (Mrs. Herschel Blades), Neva Carter, Rowena Harvey, Mae Seward (Mrs. John Ketcham), Ruth E. Miller (Mrs. R.T. Anderson), Bertha Powell (Mrs. B.T. Bowers), Ruth Ralston, Maretta Sicer (Mrs. W.F. Miller), Blancha Williams, and Mabel Wylie.
Source: Patricia Roelke and Ruby Taylor, "Sorority Serves Education," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| St. Charles purchases property 1921 |
After the sale of the old church and rectory, St. Charles purchases property on East Third Street. Father Lannert immediately proceeds to have plans drawn for the combination of school and church. Two other buildings on the lot will be used for rectory and convent for the Sisters of Providence, who are going to conduct the school.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| New Jersey State Office Built 1921 |
State office building is built in Trenton, New Jersey.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Arlington Methodist Church founded 1921 |
Arlington Methodist (Wesleyan Methodist) opens on Arlington Road northwest of Bloomington.
Source: "Arlington Methodist Church Founded in 1921.," Bloomington Star Courier, February 13, 1953, C, 5. map
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| Waldron is admitted to the Bar 1921 |
Mary A. Waldron, Secretary Treasurer of the Bloomington Public Health Association, is admitted to the Bar.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 22.
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| Florist Robert Ellis arrives 1921 |
 Robert A. Ellis comes to Bloomington and later purchases an interest in the Frank Morris Floral Company. He buys the entire business and opens the Ellis Floral Shop, located at 304 E. Kirkwood Ave. This business location first appears in the 1922-23 City Directory. Ellis later serves as president of the State Florists Association and was district head of the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association (FTD). [Image courtesy of IU Mathers Museum. Image ID 1973-11-0232.]
Source: "Robert Ellis, Sr., Local Florist, Dies: Succumbs Following Relapse after Operation," The Bloomington Weekly Star, April 28, 1933, 8. map
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| Peterson elected Sheriff 1921 |
Walt Peterson is elected Monroe County Sheriff on the Republican ticket for a four-year term.
Source: "Ex-County Sheriff Walt Peterson Dies," Daily Herald Telephone, May 1, 1954, 1.
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| Bingham Beauty Shoppe opens 1921 |
Zoe Bingham opens Bingham Beauty Shoppe at 416 East Fourth Street.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 24. map
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| Harris elected mayor 1921 |
John G. Harris is elected mayor of Bloomington. He is against spending large amount of money on building a new lake or improved water system, despite the objections by Indiana University and Showers Brothers Furniture Factory. Both large employers consider moving to another location where water is plentiful and safe.
Source: Bob Dodd, "Water, Water Everywhere and All It Does Is Sink," The Monroe County Historian, January 1, 2015, 8.
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| 19th Century Club reports on library 1921, Jan 3 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. BJ Vos reads a report from the library board. There are 128 subscribers, 980 books in stock, a daily average circulation of 197 in November, and a daily average circulation of 200 in December. There are 1000 students taking books from the library. There is a maintenance fund of $5000, of which $75 a month may be spent on books.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 25.
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| Saint Vincent de Paul Society organized 1921, Feb 14 |
Saint Vincent de Paul Society, a philanthropic organization of Catholics, is organized in Bloomington.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Elks vote to buy property 1921, May 19 |
 Bloomington Elks vote to buy the property of Dr. P. C. Holland, located at the corner of Walnut and 7th Streets as well as the office occupied by Drs. Holland & Holland. The Elks announce they will use this site as their new home.
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| Civil War Vet dies 1921, May 20 |
 81 year old veteran Oscar Souders dies of Bright's Disease at his home, located at 348 S. Morton. He was born and raised in Bloomington. He served with Co. I 22nd Indiana (July 1, 1861-June 1965). His funeral was later conducted by Dr. Wylie of the Methodist Church. [Image from GIS]
Source: "Taps Call Old Veteran - Funeral Wednesday From Home," Bloomington Daily Telephone, May 21, 1921. map
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| Mary Waldron recieves Masters 1921, Jun 8 |
Mary Waldron of Bloomington, recieves her Masters of Arts degree from IU.
Source: Indiana University Bulletin Vol. XVIII No. 3 1920-21, 3.
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| McDoel Baptist Church meets in school 1921, Jun 11 |
McDoel School holds missionary meeting by First Baptist members.
Source: "McDoel Baptist Church History Began with Founding by First Baptist Church in 1926," Bloomington Star Courier, June 27, 1952.
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| Work begins on combination of St. Charles 1921, Jun 29 |
 Work begins on the combination of the St. Charles Catholic Church and School on East Third Street. The address will be 421 E. Third Street. [Image courtesy of IU Mathers Museum ID 1973-11-0321].
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934) map
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| St. Charles starts build 1921, Jun 29 |
A foundation is started at St. Charles Catholic Church to combine the church and the school. The first floor is to be used for the church and the second floor for the school.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Former Sheriff Alexander dies 1921, Jul 25 |
 Colonel W. M. Alexander dies at the age of 84. He was a native of Bloomington, a member of the Christian Church, and a Republican. He served with the 18th Indiana for nearly five years during the Civil War, during which time he was lieutenant and then captain. Alexander served as Monroe County Sheriff and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was a charter member of the Franklin Lodge and helped to form the Uniform Rank, after which he was appointed the title of Colonel.
Source: "Final Taps For Veteran Soldier Col. W. M. Alexander, Prince of Men," Bloomington Telephone, July 26, 1921, 1. more...
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| School of Music established 1921, Aug 1 |
The School of Music is established at Indiana University. It had been only the department of music previously. Professor of music Barzille Winfred Merrill is made dean.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 239.
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| St. Charles to accommodate IU students 1921, Aug |
Sister Mary Raphael, the Treasurer-General of the Sisters of Providence, comes to Bloomington to inquire if the home intended for the Sister's convent can be prepared to accommodate some student sisters entering Indiana University in September. This request is granted.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Committee to establish country club 1921, Aug 15 |
 A committee that includes Dr. Frank Holland, Will Sears, William Graham, Nat U. Hill, and Charles Sears is set up to establish a local country club.
Source: Evening World, August 15, 1921. more...
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| Honey Creek frame school built 1921, Sep |
A new frame building replaces the existing structure on land donated by the heirs of George W. Riddle.
Source: US Dept of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places-Nomination Form: Form No. 10-300 (Washington, DC: US Government, 1978), 3. map
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| Four Sisters come to St. Charles 1921, Sep 12 |
Four religious sisters come to Bloomington to stay in the convent at St. Charles. One of the sisters, Sister Agnes Clare, later returns to St. Mary of the Woods after the convent is established. Two sisters enroll in Indiana University for graduate work.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Catholic Nuns to enroll at IU 1921, Sep 13 |
For the first time in the history of Indiana University four sisters of the Providence Order of Nuns from St. Mary of the Woods will be enrolled this semester as PhD candidates. Eight sisters will be in Bloomington and live at the house on the corner of Third and Dunn streets which was purchased in connection with the site for the new Catholic Parochial school.
Source: "Four Catholic Nuns Will Enter School Here This Semester," Indiana Daily Student, September 13, 1921, 2.
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| Showers hires men only 1921, Sep 17 |
 Showers Brothers announces that it will employ men only, except in administrative positions.
Source: Evening World, September 17, 1921. more...
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| 19th Century Club donates funds 1921, Dec 5 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, the distribution of funds from a recently successful rummage sale is decided. The group agrees to donate $50 to local Parent Teacher Associations, $10 to the Bloomington Hospital, $5 to the Salvation Army, $5 to an unnamed blind female college student, and $5 to the charity association.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 12.
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| Fairview M. E. Church burns on Christmas 1921, Dec 25 |
 Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church, located on W. 8th Street, is destroyed by fire at 9:30pm. The structure is seven years old and was built by the many sacrifices of its members, who shed tears at the sight.
Source: Forest M. "Pop" Hall, Historic Treasures, 38. more...
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| Mason announce plans for Temple 1921, Dec 30 |
At an annual banquet for the Monroe Lodge Number 22, plans for the building of a new Masonic Temple at the corner of College Avenue and Seventh Street are announced. The Temple is now estimated to cost around $200,000 (formerly announced as $40,000) and will be made of stone. The architects for this temple are Rubush & Hunter, Indianapolis.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Masonic Temple, 120 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 7, 2015, 4-5.
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| Decade of Limestone Dominance Begins 1922 |
A decade of dominance of Indiana Limestone (over 85% of all dimension limestone produced in the U. S. produced in the Indiana limestone district) through 1932.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| North Carolina Auditorium is Built 1922 |
Memorial Auditorium is built in Winston-Salem, North Carolina by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| "Historical Treasures" is published 1922 |
Forest 'Pop" Hall writes "Historical Treasures," which details life in Bloomington around the turn of the century, including details about Indiana University, the various inhabitants of the town, and the broader Monroe County.
Source: "Book features city's history," Herald Telephone, November 6, 1980, 6.
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| Bethel AME Church built 1922 |
The building of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of limestone at 203 North Rogers Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 1922, 1.
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| Graf, Szatkowski, et al spark art trade 1922 |
 Josef Graf, master limestone carver from Stuttgart, Germany, comes to live at the Szatkowski boarding house, located at 411 N. College Ave. Graf is determined to open up the "stone belt" to the carving trade and begins his search for men to train. Here he meets Winfred "Doc" Szatkowski, who quits high school and joins Graf. Szkatwoski, with Graf and Albert McIlveen, carve the Alexander Memorial on the courthouse square as well as many buildings in the region and on the IU campus.
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| Memorial campaign launched 1922 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 309. more...
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| Music club changes name 1922 |
The Friday Musical Club becomes the Friday Musicale.
Source: Olive Dunn White, History of Friday Musicale: Part II: A Brief History of Friday Musicale, 1926-1956 (1975), 1.
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| "Daily Telephone" proud of Republican slant 1922 |
 The Bloomington Daily Telephone, a newspaper established in 1877, promotes that it is the official Republican newspaper of the county. Its editor is Walter Bradfute and the Managing Editor is Blaine W. Bradfute.
Source: Forest M. "Pop" Hall, Historic Treasures, 173. more...
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| Paynetown Church opens 1922 |
The Paynetown Church organizes and meets in Rush School before building a church on Rush Ridge Road in Salt Creek Township.
Source: "Paynetown Church started in 1922," Daily Herald Telephone, August 4, 1981.
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| Federation of clubs organized 1922 |
Mrs. Fred Seward, president, and Mrs. E.D. Farmer, secretary-treasurer, organize the Monroe County Federation of Clubs, affiliated with the Second District Federation of Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Source: Mrs. H.L. Smith, "Monroe County Federation Of Clubs Named Mrs. Seward First President," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Nursing Association is incorporated 1922, Jan 9 |
The Public Health Nursing Assocation is incorporated.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Anti-TB Association is incorporated 1922, Feb 1 |
Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Association is incorporated.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Arsonist terrorizes city 1922, Feb |
A 13 year old arsonist with surname Davis terrorizes Bloomington this month. One evening in the span of three hours he sets nine different fires. He is caught running away from a fire on South Washington Street.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| First Jordan River Revue 1922, Mar 2 |
The Jordan River Revue is performed for the first time. The project was started by Charles Hays, superintendent of grounds and buildings, as a way to raise money through the Memorial Fund and build a new theater. It consists entirely of student talent in music, writing, directing, and performing. Hoagy Carmichael's jazz group, "Carmichael and Company," performs.
Source: Jordan River Revue records, 1921-1966 from Indiana University Archives
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| Former slave writes to newspaper 1922, Mar 7 |
Resident Robert Anderson's letter to the editor is published in "The Bloomington Evening World" so that readers could learn about his youth as a slave in Kentucky. He is the grandfather of Wyatt A. Buka, 1221 W. 6th Street and Flora Buka, 1216 W. 12th Street.
Source: "1922 letter to the editor: Days of a slave recalled," Herald Telephone, November 12, 1983, 1.
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| Lumber yard stacks improved 1922, Apr |
 Yard workers John Meadows, "Bill" Taylor, Lewis Chandler, Ernest Bland, William Brown are praised by their employer, Showers Brothers, for greatly improving the conditions of their lumber yard.
Source: "Our Front Cover," Shop Notes, September 9, 1922, 8. more...
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| Haven Brothers Poultry Co. fire 1922, May 3 |
Fire destroys Haven Brothers Poultry Co.
Source: "Disastrous Fire Destroys the Building of Havens Poultry Co." Bloomington Weekly Courier (Bloomington, IN), May 5, 1922.
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| First women to achieve rank of professor 1922, Jun |
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Minutes: June 6th, 1922 (Bloomington: IU Bloomington, 1922) more...
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| Steele Honorary Artist in Residence 1922, Jun 7 |
T.C. Steele, renowned Hoosier artist, is invited to become "Honorary Professor of Painting" at Indiana University by President Bryan and the Board of Trustees. Steele was to be paid $2500 and would have an office on the top floor of the Library.
Source: Indiana University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 7, 1922
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| First police motorcycle 1922, Jun 22 |
Department purchases its first motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with a sidecar. Raymond Hinkle is hired specifically to ride the motorcycle. Hinkle works his first shift on the motorcycle on July 2nd, 1922.
Source: "Motorcycle agency opened in Bloomington." Bloomington Evening World (Bloomington, IN), June 23, 1922.
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| Motorcycle agency opening 1922, Jun 23 |
The George Alexander and Son auto part dealers announce that the firm has purchased an agency to showcase motorcycles. It is reported as the only motorcycle agency in the county.
Source: "Motorcycle Agency Opened in Bloomington," Evening World, June 23, 1922, 3.
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| Bishop dedicates new church 1922, Jun 25 |
The Right Reverend Joseph Chartrand D.D. Bishop of Indianapolis dedicates the new St. Charles Catholic church located on East Third Street.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Telephone company applies to sell stock 1922, Jun 29 |
The "Daily Herald-Telephone" reports that notice is received from the Indiana Public Service Commission that Smithville Telephone has recently applied for authority to issue and sell capital stock.
Source: "Sands of Time: "Fifty Years Ago"," Herald Telephone, June 29, 1972.
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| Smithville Telephone organization promoted 1922, Jul 6 |
 News about the incorporation of Smithville Telephone is promoted as it is granted authority to issue and sell stock. The company issue and sell $5,000 of its common stock and $5,000 of its 15-year, 7% preferred stock, both having a par value of $50 per share.
Source: "Indiana," Telephony: The American Telephone Journal, July 15, 1922, 36.
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| Attorney moves log cabins 1922, Aug |
 Bloomington attorney Raleigh L. Morgan hires Silas Mason to move a log cabin to his residence at 612 S. Park Avenue. The cabin, built about 1819, come from the Pafford farm, located near Stanford. The house was built with 53 logs without nails. [Image from GIS in 2020]
Source: "Attorney R. L. Morgan Buys Log House 103 Years Old for Relic," Bloomington Evening World, August 30, 1922. map
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| Highway set to be widened 1922, Aug 15 |
The State Highway Commission agrees to widen the Dixie Highway from North Walnut Street to Griffy Creek Bridge, providing that the property owners along the highway will give the land or the county purchase it. A Petition is being circulated among said property owners and it has been signed by 13 people. The city park board will have to sign for the city park land site. The City Council is petitioned to widen the road to 50 feet in order to conform to highway plans and the council orders the city engineer to prepare the specifications.
Source: "North Walnut And The Pike To Be Widened," Evening World, August 16, 1922, 1.
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| Unionville High School opens 1922, Sep |
Unionville has a new brick high school designed by the architectural firm of McGuire and Shook of Indianapolis.
Source: Joseph Helon Young, Autobiograph of a Village: A History of Unionville, Indiana (West Rutland, VT: Daamen Printing Co.,Inc., 1998), 144-147.
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| Electricity is introduced to the poor farm 1922, Sep |
Kerosene lamps are replaced with electric lights at the poor farm.
Source: Bloomington World, September 8, 1922, 1.
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| Catholic school opens 1922, Sep 11 |
 St. Charles Catholic School opens on the 2nd floor of the new church on the corner of Dunn and 3rd Street. The enrollment of the new school is 75 pupils.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934), 41.
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| St. Charles School opens 1922, Sep 11 |
St. Charles Catholic School opens with an enrollment of 75 pupils from first to sixth grade.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Gentry provides water to Showers 1922, Sep 19 |
 Frank Gentry is deemed "one of the best boosters in the City of Bloomington" for his generous allowance for Showers Brothers Company to access the water pipes to the old Monon pond. This gesture allows 250 workers in the kitchen cabinet factory to start operating.
Source: Shop Notes, September 23, 1922, 6. more...
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| Solomito farm burns 1922, Sep 26 |
Vito Solomito's farm,east of Dolan, is damaged by a fire, thought to be arson. The barn and chicken house burn down, killing a team of mules, a team of horses, and a large number of chickens. The house is saved and no one was hurt otherwise. Vito Solomito is in Detroit at the time and Mrs. Solomito is not at the house at the time of the fire. Another unnamed member of the Italian community is watching the house for the time being.
Source: "Fire Bugs at Solomito Farm?," Bloomington Daily Telephone, September 26, 1922, 1.
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| Dixie Highway better 1922, Oct 2 |
Frank H. Gentry of the State Highway Commission announces that the conditions of the Dixie Highway are becoming much better, despite construction still being done to widen the road. The conditions of the road are getting better as the road is being worn in.
Source: "Going Better Now On Road '26'," Bloomington Daily Telephone, October 2, 1922, 1.
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| Pyle named Football Senior Manager 1922, Oct |
 Ernest T. Pyle is named first Senior Manager for Indiana University student athletics. "The duties of the managers are to handle all football equipment, arrange for trips and seating of the spectators, plan all pep sessions and mass meetings, etc."
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Eagleson kidnapped 1922, Nov 20 |
 Shorty before the band is scheduled to leave for Lafayette to play for the Indiana-Purdue football game, 3 white students kidnap musician Halston Eagleson, Jr. and take him to Spencer. In Spencer he is held captive long enough to prevent him from making it to Lafayette. [Photo of Eagleson taken in 1985]
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985) more...
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| Black band member kidnapped 1922, Nov 21 |
IU Marching Band member Halson Vashon Eagleson, an African American, is held against his will and does not make the bus trip to the football game against Purdue. Original headlines hint Eagleson was taken due to the influences of the KKK and held in Spencer. Although three students were accused, the case ended with a hung jury.
Source: Dan Combs, Koincidence, Konspiracy, or Konjecture?: The 1922 Case of Indiana University Student Halston Vashon Eagleson Revisited (2011)
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| Attorney hired for Eagleson case 1922, Nov 28 |
The "Bloomington Daily Telephone" announces that Attorney J. E. Henley is employed by the Eagleson family for the case of the kidnapping and false imprisonment of an African American Indiana University student, Halson Eagleson. It is likely that civil suits will be filed against three IU students being investigated for the kidnapping. They also announce that an Indianapolis lawyer may push charges to be made to Governor McCray, with a theory that officials may have been involved.
Source: "J. E. Henley In Eagleson Case," Bloomington Daily Telephone, November 28, 1922.
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| Indiana Theater opens 1922, Dec 18 |
 The new theater, owned by Harry Vonderschmitt, opens with the movie "The Storm". The theater will seat 1300 people.
Source: "New theater to open Monday," Evening World, December 16, 1922, A, 1.
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| Delta Zeta House fire 1922, Dec 22 |
Major fire at Delta Zeta House, 201 Forest Place. At 4 P.M. fire department is engaged in fighting the fire at this location when an alarm sounds at 4:15 P.M. for a structure fire at 424 N. Washington.
Source: "Bad Fires Threaten Two Sections of City." Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), December 23, 1922.
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| Poplar Grove School built 1923 |
 Poplar Grove School on Unionville Road in Bloomington Township is built with John L. Nichols as architect. The brick school has two classrooms.
Source: "An example of inadequate facilities," Daily Herald Telephone, November 1, 1952. more...
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| Sanders Pentecostal founded 1923 |
The church is founded by Rev. John Hays.
Source: "36 Charter Members Helped Found Sanders Pentecostal Church," Bloomington Star Courier, March 6, 1953, B, 5.
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| Faris Brothers buy meat market 1923 |
 Brothers Jude, Emil, and Dannoy Faris purchase the Hinkle Meat Market at 208 N. Walnut Street. It becomes Faris Bros. Meat Market.
Source: Ralph Frasca, "Faris Market is an institution of person, free delivery service," Indianapolis Star, March 14, 1985.
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| Princess Theater remodeled 1923 |
The remodeling of the Princess Theater at 206 North Walnut Street, brick with terra cotta facade, is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols. Nichols also leads the building of an addition to the theater.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Poole becomes Deputy City Treasurer 1923 |
Arda Poole becomes Deputy City Treasurer.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 24.
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| Indiana Ave Church of Christ opens 1923, Jan |
 The Indiana Ave Church of Christ starts as a mission of the Lincoln Street Church of Christ congregation.
Source: "Church of Christ Expands to Indiana Avenue," Bloomington Star Courier, May 16, 1952.
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| City Book and Music Store opens 1923 |
Eleanor Shields opens the City Book and Music Store.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 20.
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| 36 Quarries 1923 |
Number of quarries in the Indiana Limestone district is 36.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Pyle leaves IU for La Porte 1923, Jan |
Head of the IU journalism department, Joseph W. Piercy, recommends Ernest T. Pyle for a job at the La Porte Herald newspaper when they inquire about needing a new reporter. Despite his parents' opposition, Ernie leaves school early to take the job, at age 22, earning twenty-five dollars a week.
Source: Miller, Lee G., The Story of Ernie Pyle (New York: Viking Press, 1950), 25.
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| Philadelphia Inquirer Building Built 1923 |
Philadelphia Inquirer Company building is built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| School of Education recognized 1923 |
The Indiana University School of Education is recognized by trustees as a separate school with the same status as other schools of the University. After reorganization, the School of Education will begin giving its own degrees in 1925.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 496-497.
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| Elks Headquarters Built 1923 |
Elks National Memorial Headquarters Building is built in Chicago, Illinois by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| New Graham Hotel dining room 1923, Jan 11 |
P. C. Gilliatt, proprietor of the Graham Hotel announces that the new table a la carte services in the new dining room of the New Graham Hotel (formerly the Bowles) will probably begin January 14th, providing that the decoration details are completed.
Source: "New Graham May Open Dining Hall Sunday," The Bloomington Weekly Star, January 12, 1923, 1.
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| Search for Miss Beck continues 1923, Feb 3 |
The search for Esther Beck escalates as the Chamber of Commerce takes over, making the announcement that "The Showers Factory big whistle will sound one long blast followed by a short one, as soon as she has been found."
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Search continues for Esther Beck 1923, Feb 3 |
Although it has been two days since 29 year old Miss Esther Beck left her home on South College Avenue, the search for her continues and hundreds of people make an effort to locate her. While a large crowd of citizens, IU students and high school boys are combing the territory west of the city, where Miss Beck was last seen, another group of men prepare to either drag the upper dam of the city waterworks dam or drain the lake entirely.
Source: "Miss Esther Beck Not Found," Evening World, February 3, 1923.
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| Esther Beck Found 1923, Feb 5 |
 Miss Beck is found by Melvin Reeves. As he is on his way to Garrison Chapel Sunday School, he hears the moans of the dying girl. He turns off the path and finds her lying on her back, where she had evidently fell exhausted after climbing over the rail fence. He runs to the Hemros home for help and upon returning a few moments later, finds that the young woman had died.
Source: "Miss Esther Beck Found," Evening World, February 5, 1923. more...
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| Funeral held for Esther Beck 1923, Feb 6 |
Hundreds of citizens attended the funeral of Miss. Esther Beck at the Methodist Church. The service is given by pastor Dr. C.H. Taylor. Prayer is offered by Reverend Albert Knapp. Mrs. Lyman Fulk leads the music program.
Source: "Funeral Services For Esther Beck Held At Methodist Church," Evening World, February 6, 1923.
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| Tracks of Miss. Beck Found 1923, Feb 6 |
The tracks of the deceased Miss. Esther Beck are found on Eller Lane. Melvin Reeves, the farmer who found Miss. Beck, believes the young woman traveled about 11 miles after she left her home on South College avenue Thursday evening before arriving at the spot where she was found on the Hemros farm, which is seven miles west of the city Sunday morning.
Source: "Finds Tracks of Miss Beck on Eller Lane," Evening World, February 6, 1923.
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| Church accepts reward after girl found 1923, Feb 9 |
It is reported that the Garrison Chapel Church will accept reward money, after Sunday school superintendent found Esther Beck, who had been missing for three days. Melvin Reeves found Miss Beck lying in the path on the farm of John Hemross. The daughter of J.K. Beck, she died of exposure shortly after she was discovered. It is announced that the Church will likely use the $500 reward for improvements, as the building was built in 1877.
Source: "Little Country Church to Be Improved As the Last Chapter in Sad Tragedy," Weekly Star, February 9, 1923, p1 & p8.
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| Theatre receives pipe organ 1923, Feb 16 |
The Princess Theatre receives a $20,000 pipe organ. Walter Bridwell has been hired as the organist.
Source: "Princess Organ, Plush Seats and Lights Here," The Bloomington Weekly Star, February 16, 1923, 1.
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| Commerce Building dedicated 1923, Apr 25 |
 The School of Commerce and Finance Building is completed and dedicated. In 1940, it would be renamed William Rawles Hall for the former Dean of the School of Business.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 453.
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| Quarry accident kills Elkins 1923, Jul 22 |
Rebecca Elkins, 17, employed by the B.G. Hoadley Stone Company, dies in accident at Adams Quarry.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind.: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Bloomington Speedway opens 1923, Sep |
Wylie and Kent Carter along with Nat U. Hill Sr buy land from James Mitchell and build a 1/2 mile dirt track.
Source: "The Birth of Bloomington Speedway," Bloomington Speedway 1979 Official Program, January 1, 1979.
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| Harris Grand Theatre Reopens 1923, Sep 22 |
 The Harris Grand Theatre has been rebuilt and is set to open its doors again on October 8th.
Source: "Harris-Grand Opens Oct. 1st," Bloomington Daily Telephone, September 22, 1923, 1. more...
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| St. Charles PTA organized 1923, Oct |
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at St. Charles Catholic Church is organized. The purpose of this organization is to promote child welfare in the home, church, and community. Also, the PTA aims to raise the standards of home life, to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Professor Beck dies 1923, Nov 7 |
 James Kirkwood Beck dies at the age of 73 a few days after having a limb amputated. Beck graduated IU in 1874 and married Lena Adams in 1878. A Greek and Latin professor at IU, he later also served as principal for the high school, general school superintendent, and head cashier at Bloomington National Bank. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Source: "Prof. James K. Beck's Life Ends His Long and Remarkable Work," Bloomington Daily Telephone, November 8, 1923, 1. more...
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| Pyle organizes Auto Polo event 1923, Nov 18 |
 Ernie Pyle organizes an Auto Polo event to raise money for a trip to Purdue. Pyle [seen here driving car on right] and Bill Pierce, in Methuselah, faced Barrett Woodsmall and Joe Breeze, driving Apollo, Jr., on Jordan Field. After a score of 1-1, the Pyle car withdraws due to engine problems.
Source: Arbutus: Indiana University Volume 30 (1923 - 1924) (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1923), 174. more...
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| Quarry accident kills Cordell 1923, Dec 15 |
Edward Cordell, 48, dies in quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Mrs. Hoadley elected president 1924 |
From 1924-25 Mrs. B.G. Hoadley served as president of the WCTU. During her time as president she was very interested in Temperance readings for children.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Wells serves as Eminent Commander 1924 |
 Herman B Wells, later IU President, serves his senior year as Eminent Commander for his fraternity Sigma Nu, located at 322 E. Kirkwood.
Source: Herman B Wells, Being Lucky: Reminiscences & Reflections (Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana University Press, 1980), 35. more...
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| First Girl Scouts troop organized 1924 |
Bloomington's first Girl Scout Troop is organized.
Source: Barbara Killiker, "Many Of This Community's Leading Women Have Been Associated With Girl Scouts," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Unit added to public schools 1924 |
A special unit is added to public schools for children unable to adjust to standardized academic environment. Many are needy and under-nourished.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| IU Memorial Hall built 1924 |
 The designing of the Indiana University Memorial Hall at 1021 E. Third Street is led under the direction of Lowe & Bollenbacher Architectural firm. Memorial Hall becomes a Women's Dormitory.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2. more...
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| Sare Residence built 1924 |
The brick building of the Thomas Sare Residence at 719 East Seventh Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3.
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| 7th grade added to St. Charles 1924 |
A seventh grade is added to St. Charles Catholic School.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Hrisomalos purchases land on Kirkwood 1924 |
Nick Hrisomalos purchases land on Kirkwood Avenue where he would later open Nick's English Hut.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 74.
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| Ivan Adams begins career 1924 |
Carver Ivan L. Adams begins working in the limestone industry at the height of the stone artisan trades within the region. He would eventually work on the carvings and columns for the Fine Arts Building in Chicago, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C., and statues for Catholic churches.
Source: "Well-Known Stone Carver Dead at 63," Daily Herald Telephone, June 19, 1968.
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| 8th grade added to St. Charles 1924 |
An eighth grade class is added to St. Charles Catholic School.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Curry becomes sheriff 1924 |
William S. Curry of Monroe County begins duties as sheriff and serves for two terms.
Source: "W. S. Curry Dies At 82," Daily Herald Telephone, May 31, 1963, 1.
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| Kappa Kappa Gamma built 1924 |
The designing of the Indiana University Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority brick house with limestone trim at 1018 E. Third Street is led under the direction of Lowe & Bollenbacher Architectural firm.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2.
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| Johnson sisters purchase Shop 1924 |
The Johnson sisters, Katherine and Mildred, purchase the Style Shop, a millinery shop.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 20-21.
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| Solomito files for divorce 1924, Jan 5 |
Nellie M. Solomito files for divorce from her husband, Italian Vito Solomito, whom she alleges has not been home at 615 West 13th Street since August 15, 1922. She asks for custody of their 5 year old child Vito Jr. and claims that she was forced to conduct a rooming house to provide for him. Her attorney is Q. Austin East.
Source: "Asks Divorce From Husband Who Deserted," Evening World, January 5, 1924, 1.
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| Vaudeville dancer returns 1924, Jan 8 |
Marion Lewis, daughter of former high school teacher Fred Lewis, formerly lived in Bloomington with her father. She has returned to Bloomington to perform at the Harris Grand Theatre as a dancer in Jack DeAlbert's Quartet. Lewis has traveled the world and even learned how to tango in Argentina.
Source: "Former Bloomington Girl in Vaudeville Act At the Harris Grand," Bloomington Evening World, January 8, 1924, 1.
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| Mrs. Buckley perishes in fire 1924, Jan 10 |
Fire destroys the Buckley Building, Grande Leader Clothing Company and The Family Shoe Store, 108 N. Walnut. Mrs. Buckley perishes in this fire.
Source: "Bad Fire in Business District Kills One." Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), January 10, 1924. map
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| Business district burns 1924, Jan 10 |
A fire breaks out in city around 1:30AM in the business district on N. Walnut Street, destroying the business building housing the Family Shoe store and The Grand Leader store as well as the home of building owner Lethia J. Buckley (age 60), who is killed in the fire. The businesses losses are estimated to be between $40,000 and $50,000.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Becovitz Building, 110 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 2.
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| Teter Honored, Lights Proposed 1924, Jan 11 |
 Sanford F. Teter is honored by the Chamber of Commerce for his activity as the organization's first president. Also at the meeting, lighting for the square is proposed. Should this action be approved, the square will become the best lighted section of the city.
Source: Evening World, January 11, 1924, 1. more...
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| Graham Motor Sales Opens 1924, Jan 19 |
 2500 people attend the first day of the formal opening of the new $100,000 garage of the Graham Motor Sales Company, located at the corner of College Avenue and Third Street .
It is promoted as the state's largest garage.
Source: "State's Largest Garage Will Open Tomorrow: Graham Motor Sales Company Open House Three Days," Bloomington Evening World, January 18, 1924, 1. more...
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| Buckley block sold 1924, Jan 23 |
Attorney Roy Buckley sells the east side business property known as Buckley Block to Ben Becovitz, owner of the Louben store, for $25,500. Becovitz plans to have a two story building that will hold the Louben store on the first floor.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Becovitz Building, 110 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3-4.
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| Smithville wins Tri-State 1924, Feb |
 Under Coach Underwood, Smithville High School's basketball team wins the Tri-State Invitational at the University of Cincinnati. Team members include Captain Davy Deckard, Floyd Trisler, Siscoe, Bruner, Burnsworth, Thrasher, Fox, and Stull.
Source: "Basketball puts Smithville on map," Weekly Star, February 15, 1924. more...
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| Princess Theatre fire 1924, Feb 1 |
Major fire damages the Princess Theatre, Sutherland's Shoe Store and The Woodmen Lodge, 208 N. Morton.
Source: "Local Business District Has Another Costly Blaze." Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), February 1, 1924.
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| Gunion registers for race at Speedway 1924, Feb 22 |
 Speedway manager Wylie Carter receives the first entry for the auto race at the Bloomington speedway on Decoration Day. R. L. Gunion enters as the Gunion Special to be driven by Hilton Crouch. Mr. Crouch drove the Belt Special here last year and led the entire distance of the first race, only to be turned over on the back stretch in the last lap.
Source: "First Sign of Spring; Auto Pilot Enters Race," The Bloomington Weekly Star, February 22, 1924, 1.
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| Highway improvements announced 1924, Feb 29 |
State Highway Superintendent John D. Williams announces that this year the Dixie Highway will be macadamized for four miles north of Bloomington and State Road 32 is going to be newly made from the Dixie one and a half miles towards Ellettsville.
Source: "Improve Approaches to City on State Roads," The Bloomington Weekly Star, February 29, 1924, 1.
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| Nurre cancels expansion 1924, Mar 5 |
President Joseph Nurre of the Nurre Glass Company halts a $150,000 expansion due to a delay in awarding a water system contract. The Showers Brothers also threaten to stop an expansion of their factory, if the contract is not awarded in a timely manner.
Source: "Nurre plate glass company cancels decision improvements," The Bloomington Weekly Star, March 5, 1924, 1.
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| Local Council of Women petitions city 1924, Mar 15 |
The Local Council of Women holds a mass meeting over several days in front of the courthouse to protest a lack of water.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 15, 1924.
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| Citizens meet about water 1924, Mar 17 |
 Asking for help to make Bloomington greater, a "vast multitude" of residents turned out for a meeting on the south side of the courthouse square to enthusiastically address the water problem. Schools, stores, mills, and factories shut down from 10am - 11am to show up with President Bryan as one of the key speakers.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 283. more...
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| Residents support Griffy Lake 1924, Mar 17 |
 Residents gather downtown to show support for the building of Griffy Lake. The employee and company newsletter of the Showers Brothers Company reports that following the event many go to the Chamber of Commerce, "where they placed their names on the paper to swell the list of pledges," with $800,000 being reached by the end of the day. Showers Brothers employees are released at 10:00 to attend the celebration.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 283.
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| Plan for "Greater Bloomington" 1924, Mar 17 |
W. Edward Showers reveals a plan for a “Greater Bloomington,” which involves a mass meeting.
Source: Daily Telephone
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| Local companies to furnish money to A. Phelps & Son 1924, Mar 18 |
Showers Brothers, First National Bank, Monroe County Bank, and Citizen’s Loan and Trust say they will furnish money to A. Phelps & Son for its new water system.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 18, 1924.
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| Policemen's Ball held 1924, Mar 21 |
The Bloomington police force holds their second ever policemen's ball to pay for new police uniforms and equipment. The Monon Athletic Club advertises that it will provide decorations and a "seven piece negro orchestra" as advertised to provide jazz music for dancing. At least 2550 couples are expected to attend.
Source: "Policemen's Ball Will Be a Big Affair," The Bloomington Weekly Star, March 21, 1924, 1.
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| Largest Fire in History of Bloomington 1924, Mar 24 |
Property loss of $348,400 as fire destroys H.B. Gentry Building, 100 S. College Avenue. Businesses lost in 5-hour firefight include: Bowles Drugstore, Shaffer's Grocery, White's Poolroom, Clark's Barbershop, Virly Sewing Machine Co., among others. |
| Fire causes extensive damage 1924, Mar 24 |
A fire which starts in Shaefer Grocery causes a power outage in Bloomington. High tension wires burn, making it necessary to shut off power. All Bloomington east of College Avenue and north of Kirkwood are affected. A small number of buildings are burned, including the Chamber of Commerce headquarters.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Fire burns two blocks 1924, Mar 25 |
A Bloomington fire guts two blocks, including the Telephone building and the Gentry building at College Road and Kirkwood Avenue. W. Edward and Charles Sears offer their company's help.
Source: Daily Telephone, March 25, 1924.
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| Legion auxiliary is organized 1924, Mar 25 |
A group of 37 women meets in the Red Cross Room at City Hall to organize an Auxiliary to the American Legion's Burton Woolery Post No. 18, the meeting led by Miss Mary Reed. Officers of the auxiliary are elected as follows: Mrs. John L. (Delores) Hetherington, president, Mrs. Floyd (Evah) Southern, first vice president, Mrs. O.L. Dillman, second vice president, Mrs. William E. (Eva) Brown, secretary, Mrs. Raymond (Clara) Fowler, treasurer, Miss Anna Heitger, chaplain, Mrs. Hoy (Alice) Baker, historian, and Mrs. Leon Whetsall, sergeant at arms.
Source: "Legion Auxiliary Has Long History," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Ed Williams relocates store 1924, Apr 4 |
 Ed Williams, a west side jeweler, is moving his jewelry and music store to the former Hall Typewriter company on the east side and consolidating his Victor phonograph agency with Brunswick. The new store, after remodeling is complete, will have a large display window and more floor space than the previous location.
Source: "Ed Williams To Move His Store to The East Side," Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 4, 1924, 1. more...
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| Masonic Temple bids taken 1924, Apr 7 |
The Monroe Lodge receives seven Monroe County Contractor bids for stone for the construction of the new Masonic Temple. The lowest general contract bid is from Leslie Colvin of Indianapolis at $120,000. The Evans Electric Company submits the lowest electrical contract at $2,594. The stone will be purchased from Bowman & King for $46,446. The plumbing, heating, and ventilation will be purchased from the Fletcher Plumbing Company for $22,500. The building is scheduled to be completed January 1, 1925.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Masonic Temple, 120 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 7, 2015, 8-9.
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| Howard Allen performs 1924, Apr 15 |
Howard Allen, a violinist and saxophonist known as a member of Walter Stiners Admiral Oriental Orchestra and Hoagy Carmichael's Collegian Jazz Band, is scheduled to perform at Assembly Hall with the Indiana University Glee Club. Allen has performed in countries such as Japan, China, and the Philippines. The admission price is set at just 50 cents a ticket.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 15, 1924, 1.
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| Biederbecke & Wolverines perform 1924, Apr 25 |
 Bix Biederbecke, renowned jazz trumpeter, and his band The Wolverines Orchestra perform for the first time in Bloomington at a Booster Club dance. The Wolverines later come to play several shows around Bloomington that spring.
Source: "200 Tickets Sold for Booster Hop," Indiana Daily Student, April 25, 1924. more...
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| Maners begins working for IU 1924, Jun |
 Mrs. Anna Maners, wife of Al Maners, begins working for the Indiana University Payroll Department. After 45 years in the unit, she retires in February 1970. Her great-great grandfather was Col. John Ketcham, an original IU trustee and pioneer settler of Monroe County, coming here in 1810 to build a feed and flour mill.
Source: "Mrs. Anna Maners Ends 45-Year IU Career Today," Herald Telephone, February 27, 1970. more...
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| BPW is founded 1924, Jun |
The Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW) is established. Its charter is granted in July.
Source: "Bloomington BP&W Started In 1924," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| BP&W Club started 1924, Jun |
The Bloomington Business and Professional Women's club, a non-political and non-sectarian, is organized with its purposes to elevate the standards of women in business, to bring about a spirit of cooperation among women, to make service the keynote of any endeavor, to bring about better and more intelligent citizenship, and to make educational opportunities along vocational lines more available. The first officers of the club are as follows: Eleanor Shields, president, Mrs. Fannie L. Weatherwax, vice president, Donna Brummitt, secretary, and Arda Poole, treasurer, with Mrs. Lottie Kirby, Adda Fraley, and Daisy Smith (Cosby) making up the executive committee.
Source: "Bloomington BP&W Started in 1924," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 18.
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| VFW post chartered 1924, Jun 4 |
 The Laurens B. Strain Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 604 in Bloomington receives its charter. Laurens was the son of Viola Strain and Homer Strain, dentist.
Source: "Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Chartered In Bloomington in 1924," Herald Times, September 24, 1968. more...
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| Auxiliary chartered 1924, Jun 4 |
The Laurens B. Strain Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 604 receives its charter in Bloomington on June 4, 1924, and was instituted by Arnold Krebs the post commander for the auxiliary.
Source: "Veterans Of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Chartered In Bloomington In 1924," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| The local business women's organization begins 1924, Jun 6 |
The local chapter of the organization of Business and Professional Women's Club organizes and finalizes its existence.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 9.
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| Poole becomes treasurer 1924, Jun 6 |
Poole becomes treasurer of the organization of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Bloomington.
Source: The Bloomington Business Woman Vol. 1 (1925), 9.
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| President's House completed 1924, Jul 1 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 260. more...
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| First woman on IU Board of Trustees 1924, Jul 1 |
 Nellie Showers Teter is the first woman to become a member of the Indiana University Board of Trustees. She had been a member of the Local Council of Women, the Bloomington Hospital board, and had served as president of the Bloomington branch of the American Association of University Women.
(Indiana University Archives P0021872)
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 259. more...
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| Arbutus Tabernacle opens 1924, Jul 27 |
Arbutus Tabernacle Church opens at 6011 E State Road 46 east of Bloomington.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 16.
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| First Church of Nazarene established 1924, Aug |
The Church of Nazarene organizes on the corner of Howe and Fairview Streets in Bloomington.
Source: "Flashing Neon Lights Serve As Beacons to Attract Faithful to 1st Church Nazarene," Bloomington Star Courier, April 11, 1952.
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| Heat causes workers to remove bricks 1924, Aug 1 |
Excessive heat causes city street workers to remove bricks from streets in the business district for more expansion to lessen the danger of "blowing up."
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1964.
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| Granger, Lowe, & Bollenbacher opens 1924, Aug 1 |
Lowe & Bollenbacher architectural firm adds Hoyt Granger to their firm and renames the company Granger, Lowe, & Bollenbacher.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 4.
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| Walker Bros. files incorporation papers 1924, Aug 1 |
The Walker Brothers Stone Company, capitalized at one million, files incorporation papers with the Secretary of State.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1964.
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| Stone company rejects bids 1924, Aug 4 |
At the receiver's sale of the local American Oolitic Stone Company, with only two bidders present, both bids are under the appraised $75,000 and are rejected.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 4, 1964.
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| Showers becomes chamber president 1924, Aug 6 |
W. E. Showers succeeds George Talbot as President of the Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 6, 1964.
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| IU rules to drop married coeds 1924, Aug 8 |
Indiana University decrees that any coed who marries secretly during the school year will be dropped from the rolls upon discovery.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Buskirk resigns, moves 1924, Aug 10 |
City engineer C. Hobart Buskirk resigns in order to go to Mitchell to do street engineering for a higher salary.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1964.
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| Floraculture added to MC Fair 1924, Aug 11 |
A department of flora-culture is added to the Monroe County Fair, with prizes to be awarded for the prettiest and best flowers.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 11, 1964.
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| Johnson BHS basketball coach 1924, Aug 12 |
Glenn Johnson, coach of the Huntington College athletic teams, is now engaged as the Bloomington High School basketball coach.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1964.
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| Rollin car sells for $995 1924, Aug 12 |
Thompson Motor Sales at West 5th Street is selling the Rollin touring car at $995.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1964.
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| Rules for fair exhibits given 1924, Aug 13 |
Wood Wiles, President of the Monroe County Fair Association, announces that all exhibits at the October Fair must be products of this county, except for saddle horses.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 13, 1964.
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| Road known as IU Trail 1924, Aug 14 |
Indiana State Road 22, running from Indianapolis to Bloomington, is known as the Indiana University Trail.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1964.
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| 9 business bureaus organized 1924, Aug 18 |
The Chamber of Commerce begins the organizations of nine new business bureaus.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1964.
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| Dedication set for Cascades 1924, Aug 19 |
Various local organizations join forces to make the upcoming dedication of Cascades Park a success.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 19, 1964.
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| Chamber plans for park opening 1924, Aug 21 |
A committee composed of W. A. Stoute, Joe Kadison, Ralph Curry, and Ben Becovitz is set to represent the Chamber of Commerce at the formal opening of Cascades Park.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1964.
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| Cascades park is dedicated 1924, Aug 24 |
Cascades park is formally dedicated with 100 people in attendance.
Source: "Dedication of Cascade Park Attracts Big Crowd," Bloomington Daily Telephone, August 25, 1924.
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| Washington Hall finished 1924, Sep |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 261. more...
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| Friday Musicale hosts State Federation 1924, Nov 6 |
The Friday Musicale is hostess to the first district meeting of the State Federation, at which point the Musicale has sixty-five members.
Source: Ora Cole Briscoe, History of Friday Musicale: Part I: Friday Musicale's First Twenty Years (1975), 6.
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| Showers leaders meet 1924, Dec 20 |
Showers Brothers company leaders meet at the company auditorium, including salesmen and executives to confer. It is reported that there will be a big turkey dinner in honor of the 60th anniversary at this conference. Announcement of new trademark, featuring a tree and the date 1868.
Source: Daily Telephone, December 20, 1924.
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| Building Completed in Texas 1925 |
Post-Dispatch Building built in Houston, Texas by the Matthew Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Carmichael writes "Stardust" 1925 |
 Legend holds that Hoagy Carmichael writes the song "Stardust" in Bloomington's Book Nook, located at 114 S. Indiana Avenue.
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| Princeton University Chapel Built 1925 |
Princeton University Chapel is built in Princeton, New Jersey by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| IU School of Dentistry Established 1925 |
 Indiana University takes over the Indiana Dental College of Indianapolis, creating a new School of Dentistry in Bloomington. On March 9th, governor Edward Jackson signs a bill providing for the purchase of equipment for the new college. On June 9th, the dental class receives their degrees from the Bloomington campus for the first time.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 265-266. more...
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| Tribune Tower Built 1925 |
Tribune Tower is built in Chicago, Illinois by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company and by Hoadley.
Source: McDonald, Bill. A Short History of Indiana Limestone. Bedford, Ind.: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995.
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| 161 criminal cases filed 1925 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 161 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1925. Of those, 28 offenses were against a person, 10 were against property, and 100 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| Harris leads bank 1925 |
W.B. Harris Sr. serves as the Peoples State Bank president for 9 years 1925-1934.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987
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| 206 criminal cases filed 1925 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 206 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1925. Of those, 16 offenses were against a person, 40 were against property, 36 were against family and children, and 86 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Southside Assembly of God builds church 1925 |
Reverend Joseph Campbell founds several churches in the area, including the Assembly of God church at Grimes Lane and Walnut Street in Bloomington.
Source: "Southside Assembly of God Grew from Small Church," Bloomington Star Courier, June 13, 1952.
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| Number of cars grows 1925 |
 Showers Brothers Company estimates that the size of their parking lot will need more spaces due to the prosperity of their employees.
Source: "Numerous cars tell story of prosperity: Additional parking space is found necessary," Shop Notes, April 4, 1925, 8. more...
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| Neeld Hardware sold 1925, Jan 1 |
Virgil Franklin and Charles V. Thrasher, of the Hoosier Hardware Company, purchase the Neeld Hardware store. The Neeld Hardware store was owned by the Neeld family for 35 years. Marion Burch will act as the new manager of the store.
Source: "Looking Back in the Evening World Files," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| City reports delinquents 1925 |
There are a total of 30 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those 30, 21 are male and 9 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.69.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Showers sees "excellent earnings" 1925 |
This year the Showers Brothers Furniture Company of Bloomington reports earning of $1,587,812.20.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Showers Bros. starts with radio 1925 |
 The Showers Brothers Company begins to build radios. Ralph Cutts, formerly of Illinois, is hired to develop the new laboratory, which is located in 1926 to the south end of Packing Building No. 4.
Source: "Radio Department is Ready for Business," Shop Notes, May 29, 1926, 7. more...
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| Memorial Hall opens 1925 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 304. more...
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| Griffy Reservoir Water Plant begins pumping 1925, Feb 5 |
 Griffy Creek is adding more water to the reservoir or lake than is being taken out. Bloomington Water Company's new water plant begins pumping, increasing water pressure. Most believe that the city will never be without water again. [Image courtesy of IU Libraries Mathers Museum ID 1973-11-0003.]
Source: O. H. Cravens, Publisher, "Griffy Creek Water Yield Increasing," Evening World, February 5, 1925, Front Page, 1.
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| Poor asylum residents total 21 1925, Mar |
Source: Daily Telephone, June 25, 1925, 1. more...
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| Business Women directory 1925, May |
A new directory profiling business and professional women in Bloomington is published. With a tag line of "Better Business Woman for a Better Business World", the directory profiles "Some of the Whos" and promotes their dedication to their trade and professionalism. Profiles include Eleanor Shields, Mrs. A.J. Johnson, the Johnson Sisters, Mrs. Albert Rott, Mrs. Penrod (who operates a pharmacy), teachers, and government workers. There is also a business directory by trade.
Source: Bloomington Business Woman, May 1, 1925.
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| Nichols runs for mayor 1925, May |
 Architect John L. Nichols runs as a Republican in the primary for mayor.
Source: "John L. Nichols," Shop Notes, May 2, 1925, 5. more...
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| Temple dedication announced 1925, May 22 |
 The "Bloomington Weekly Star" announces that the new $230,000 Masonic Temple will be dedicated on Thursday, May 28, 1925. The Temple will be open to the public at 10AM and held until 7PM. Starting at 7PM the lodge dedicatory functions will be held in the lodge rooms for members only.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Masonic Temple, 120 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 7, 2015, 10-11. more...
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| Masons announce temple dedication 1925, May 22 |
 It is reported that there will be state-wide interest when the new $230,000 Masonic Temple will be formally dedicated on Thursday, May 28th. The day's events will begin with an open house to the general public in the morning and a ceremony for Masons only in the evening.
Source: "Masons to dedicate new temple next week: Simple rites to open city's great edifice," The Bloomington Weekly Star, May 22, 1925. more...
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| Jordan Sandwich Shop opens 1925, Jun 23 |
H. M. Meakins and R. B. Townsley, new owners of the Jordan Sandwich Shop, announce that they plan to open on Wednesday, June 24th inside the Bell Building, 419 E. Kirkwood Avenue. They will have a newly equipped fountain serving sodas and sundays "with choice, pure fruit syrups. A complete line of Johnson's candies, cigars and cigarettes."
Source: "The Jordan Sandwich Shop Opening," Bloomington Daily Telephone, June 23, 1925, 2.
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| First Assembly of God founded 1925, Jul 4 |
Rev Joseph Campbell meets with a small nucleus of people to establish at 1200 S. Walnut Street an Assembly of God church.
Source: "First Assembly of God Founded," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Broadview School opens 1925, Sep |
Broadview, a two-room school, is built and opened to students.
Source: "Broadview 1925-26," Daily Herald Telephone, January 12, 1988, Neighbors.
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| Becovitz building architect announced 1925, Sep 12 |
The "Indiana Construction Recorder" announces the architects for the new Becovitz building (limestone facade on new brick) at 110 North Walnut Street are McGuire and Shook.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Becovitz Building," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 4.
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| Mrs. Childs represents teachers at state 1925, Oct |
 Mrs. Laura Childs represents the second district on the
Executive Committee of the State Teachers' Association.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, October 16, 1925. more...
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| Quarry accident kills Miller 1925, Oct 25 |
Cledeth Miller, 32, is killed in quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Granger & Bollenbacher opens 1925, Oct 25 |
Elmo Cameron Lowe leaves the architectural firm of Granger, Lowe, & Bollenbacher to open up his own independent firm. John Carlisle Bollenbacher and Hoyt Granger continue the firm calling it Granger & Bollenbacher.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Lowe & Bollenbacher," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 2.
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| Memorial Stadium dedicated 1925, Nov 21 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 346-347.
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| First Old Oaken Bucket game 1925, Nov 21 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 346-347.
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| Fire Chief Strain killed 1925, Dec 13 |
 Fire Chief Clarence C. Strain is killed and four other firefighters suffer serious injuries when Stutz pumper #1 collides with a Monon freight train at the Kirkwood Avenue railroad crossing.
Source: "Monon Train Hits Local Fire Truck. Chief Killed--3 Firemen in Hospital!" Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), December 14, 1925.
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| Showers earnings remain high 1926 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company of Bloomington earns $1,567,966.07 in the year 1926, roughly the same as the year before.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Buka dies 1926 |
 James Buka, popular African American Showers Brothers employee, dies at his home. "Jim" is remembered as a staunch and generous member of the Baptist Church and one of the oldest employee of Showers Brother.
Source: "James Buka," Shop Notes, January 23, 1926, 10. more...
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| 45 Quarries 1926 |
The number of quarries in the Indiana limestone district is 45.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| 129 criminal cases filed 1926 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 129 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1926. Of those, 16 offenses were against a person, 35 were against property, 22 were against family and children, and 49 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Tri Kappa promotes arts 1926 |
In an effort to promote the cultural interests of Hoosiers, Tri Kappa begins awarding $450 to women who submit and exhibit their artwork in the Hoosier Salon.
Source: "Art Program Helped Cultural Interest," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Brick school built for Headley 1926 |
 Brick school is built to replace the old frame building on Matlock Road in Bloomington Township.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 114. more...
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| City reports delinquents 1926 |
There are a total of 27 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those, 21 are male and 6 are female. The rate of delinquency per 100 juveniles is 0.62.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| 302 criminal cases filed 1926 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 302 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1926. Of those, 23 offenses were against a person, 7 were against property, and 236 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| McDoel Baptist Church completed 1926 |
 Five years after residents of the neighborhood which houses workers of the Showers Brothers Company Plant No. 4 started planning its building, the construction is completed for the McDoel Baptist Church, located at 1008 S. Rogers. The church is estimated to have 100 members under the leadership of Rev. R. C. Speer.
Source: "New McDoel Baptist Church is Completed," Shop Notes, May 29, 1926, 12. more...
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| Students excited about new school 1926 |
 The staff of "The Gothic", Bloomington High School's yearbook, provide a sketch of the new Elm Heights School and express excitement over its facilities, which include 14 class rooms, principal's office, medical room, lunch room equipped with electric stove, a gymnasium, and an auditorium seating 500. The building is being built by Leslie Colvin for about $125,000. [Image of Elm Heights School taken in 1927-1928. Courtesy of IU Mathers Museum Image ID 1973-11-0284].
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School South yearbook (1926), 13.
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| Civil War vet dies 1926, Jan 26 |
 Brick mason and long-time Bloomington resident Charles "Charlie" Dunham dies at the city hospital. Born in Kentucky, Dunham moved to the city after he served in the Co E, 33rd U.S. Colored Infantry in the Civil War. He was admired by many for his "immense amount of physical labor" and sense of humor. He was known to have constructed many of the the city buildings and bridges. Dunham leaves his wife, Mary, who resided with him at 1116 W. Kirkwood Ave, which is located across the street from Rose Hill Cemetery, where he is buried. [Image of his house, constructed in 1889, courtesy of GIS.]
Source: "Charlie Dunham, Negro Vet of Civil War, Dies," Bloomington Telephone, January 26, 1926, 1. map
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| Police called on Charleston dancers 1926, Feb |
Indiana University's annual freshmen ball is stopped by police when students refuse to stop dancing the Charleston, a dance that is banned due to the state building inspector's statement that the dance is unsafe to dance in the building. Several windows are broken as students attempt to flee from police. This is the second time within a few days that such an incident has occurred.
Source: "I.U. Building Won't Stand "Charleston"," Brown County Democrat, February 18, 1926, 1.
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| Civil War Vet dies 1926, Feb |
Charles Dunham, well-known as "Charlie" and well-respected black brick mason and veteran of the Civil War (Kentucky infantry), dies at the hospital at the age of 90. His wife Mary survives and lives at their home at 1114 W. Kirkwood Ave. His obituary states he worked on many stone and brick buildings in the city. "He could stand up under an immense amount of physical labor and was a favorite because of his general good humor."
Source: "Charlie Dunham, Negro Vet of Civil War, Dies," Bloomington Telephone, January 26, 1926, 1. map
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| School bonds for new Elm Heights 1926, Feb 14 |
 Elm Heights School is to be built to replace the condemned Seminary building at a cost of $145,000.
Source: "Bonds to be Sold On Thursday for New School," Evening World, January 12, 1926, front. more...
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| "Plantation Days" performed by students 1926, Feb 15 |
 The annual senior minstrel, "Plantation Days," is performed by Bloomington High School students at the Harris Grand Theatre. "With the Charleston chorus of pickaninnies and the the circle of negroes before a background representing an old colonial mansion and grounds, the packed house enjoyed a musical and dance program as clever and as well-executed as the best of amateur performances." The show also runs on February 16th.
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School South yearbook (1926), 91. more...
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| W. W. Wicks dies 1926, Mar 21 |
Wyatt W. Wicks, age 83, dies in Santa Cruz, CA. He was the founder of Wicks Store (est. 1878) and the Wicks' Bee Hive on the north side of the courthouse square.
Source: "Heart Trouble Causes End," Daily Telephone, March 22, 1926.
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| Becovitz building general contractor chosen 1926, Apr 17 |
The "Indiana Construction Recorder" announces that the general contractor for the Becovitz building at 110 North Walnut Street is Charles A. Pike.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Becovitz Building, 110 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 4.
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| 24 limestone companies merge 1926, May 21 |
Beginning of major consolidation of companies in the Indiana limestone district with the organization of the Indiana Limestone Company merging of 24 companies.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Carmichael graduates from law school 1926, Jun 9 |
Hoagy Carmichael graduates from the IU school of law, earning his law degree after 3 years of study.
Source: "Honored," Herald Telephone, December 28, 1981.
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| Wicks store robbed 1926, Jun 18 |
 Proprietors of the Wicks Store - Otto Rott and Frank Allen - rescue the Wicks' janitor, William Allen, and his 10 year old son, who are tied up by robbers. The thieves use nitroglycerin to blow up the safe, getting $600 in cash and also getting away. The janitor describes the wrongdoers as having dressed well and having foreign accents. They are never caught.
Source: Rose Mcllveen, "Looking Back: Safecrackers rob Wicks store in '26," Herald Telephone, November 29, 1986. more...
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| Elm Heights School opens 1926, Sep |
 Elm Heights elementary school opens for children of the Southeast section of Bloomington and those children who have been attending school at the old Seminary Building.
Source: City of Bloomington, City of Bloomington Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington: City of Bloomington, 1986), 39. more...
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| Final letter to city printed 1926, Sep 26 |
Showers Brothers employee newsletter "Shop Notes" reprints the last letter of William N Shower's to the city.
Source: Daily Telephone, September 26, 1926.
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| Becovitz building dedicated 1926, Oct 15 |
The "Bloomington Weekly Star" announces the Ben Becovitz building at 110 North Walnut Street was officially dedicated this week. The building cost $70,000; the first floor holds the Louben store (owned by Ben Becovitz) and the first floor holds the Bloomington headquarters of the Indiana Limestone company offices, director's room, and draftsman's studio.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Becovitz Building, 110 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 4-5.
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| Quarry accident kills Berry 1926, Nov 30 |
Casey S. Berry, 18, dies in quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Cathedral Built in Indianapolis 1927 |
Scottish Rite Cathedral is built in Indianapolis, Indiana by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Shaw house built 1927 |
 The house where portrait photographer Charles Gilbert Shaw lived and ran his business is built on E. 6th Street across from the Carnegie public library (MCPL). Of tutor style, it is later modified for condominiums.
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| 21 juvenile delinquency cases 1927 |
There are a total of 21 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those, 14 are male and 7 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.48.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| 361 criminal cases filed 1927 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 361 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1927. Of those, 30 offenses were against a person, 11 were against property, 3 were against family and children, and 224 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| 193 criminal cases filed 1927 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 193 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1927. Of those, 18 offenses were against a person, 45 were against property, 30 were against family and children, and 43 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Gaddis boosts clubs 1927 |
After taking leadership of the women's extension service, Miss Lella R. Gaddis has boosted participation in Home Demonstration Clubs with 309 clubs in Monroe County and throughout the state with 10,142 members involved in an educational program from Purdue to improve home making and home life.
Source: Nellie Burk Winslow, "Home Demonstration Clubs' History Shows Leadership On Family Front," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Hrisomalos opens Nick's English Hut 1927 |
Nick Hrisomalos opens Nick's English Hut on Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 74.
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| Marshall Residence built 1927 |
 The building of the Wier Marshall Residence of brick at 314 North Lincoln Street is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, his firm called J. L. Nichols, Architect.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3. more...
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| Pittsburgh Chapel Built 1927 |
Heinz Memorial Chapel is built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Showers earnings increase 1927 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company sees an increase in earnings in 1927, raking in $1,876,860.75. This is approximately a $300,000 increase from the two previous years, having earned a little over $1.5 million in both 1925 and 1926.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Graham Hotel appears in directory 1927 |
Advertisement for the Graham Hotel, with P.C. Gilliatt as the manager, is listed for in the 1927-1928 City Directory, published by Winthrop Williams. The hotel, which also operates a cafe, is located at corner of 6th Street and College Avenue.
Source: Bloomington, Indiana City Directory (Bloomington, Ind: Winthrop Williams, 1927), 163.
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| Mrs. Ghan listed in the directory 1927 |
 Amanda Ghan, the widow of Anderson Ghan, is listed in the Bloomington City Directory as living at 1020 W, 5th Street and is working as a seamstress.
Source: Bloomington, Indiana City Directory (Bloomington, Ind: Winthrop Williams, 1927) map
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| Wylie Carter buys airplane 1927 |
W. Wylie Carter buys his first plane becoming the first person in the city to own their own plane.
Source: "Wylie Carter, Air Pioneer, Dies at 76," Herald Telephone, November 27, 1971, Obituaries.
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| Will Rogers entertains 1927, Jan 8 |
 Comedian Will Rogers visits Bloomington and keeps an audience of 4,000 entertained for three hours. The event is held at the the Memorial gym on the IU campus. The entertainer eyed in the audience some old friends from his vaudeville days, now living in Bloomington: Harry Howard and his wife. IU President William Lowe Bryan and his wife are hosts during Roger's visit.
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Will Rogers wows audience at 1927 auditorium appearance," The Herald Times, January 3, 1995. more...
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| Church finance board meets 1927, Jan 9 |
The Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church finance board meets to discuss plans to raise the necessary $60,000 to rebuild the church. They also announce that the insurance received for the old church building is $8,500.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Christian Church, 205 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 3, 2015, 4.
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| Quarry accident kills Zikes 1927, Jan 21 |
Pink Zikes, 64, dies after falling from a ledge into a quarry hole full of water.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Multi-company merger 1927, Mar 1 |
Chicago and Bloomington Stone Company, the Maple Hills Quarries Company, and the Hoadley-Cline Cut Stone Company merge with the Bloomington Limestone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Eagle Store plans made 1927, Mar 19 |
The "Bloomington Evening World" announces that the Eagle Store at 107 North College Avenue will be remodeling shortly in July. The brick store is set to have a new limestone front to replace the current brick facade. The entrance will also be set back 15 feet to allow a larger amount of window space. The architect for this project is John Nichols. The remodel was not actually built until 1929.
Source: Bill Coulter, "The Eagle Clothing Co., 107 N. College Ave., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), December 7, 2014, 1-2, 4.
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| Quarry accident kills Hawkins 1927, Mar 21 |
Perry Hawkins, 23, dies from shock and hemorrhage after falling from a ledge and having his arm nearly severed by a rock that landed on his right shoulder.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Schools close for Rogers funeral 1927, Mar 30 |
 Public schools in Bloomington close in recognition of the service and leadership of Vesta Triplett Rogers, who served as President of the School Board for 7 years and was the first woman to serve on the board. She was the wife of Dr. Otto F. Rogers, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and resided at 624 East Third Street.
Source: "Funeral Rites Wednesday for Mrs. Rogers; City Schools Will Be Closed in Tribute," Bloomington Telephone, March 28, 1927. more...
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| YMCA planned for Monon workers 1927, Apr 1 |
According to present plans, a YMCA building for the Monon men at McDoel will be constructed soon. President Kurrie plans to lend financial assistance to the project.
The building will include a dorm, in addition to an auditorium, reading rooms, shower bath rooms, and a pool room.
Source: Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 1, 1927, 1.
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| Bloomington Packing Co. fire 1927, May 8 |
Fire destroys Bloomington Packing Company.
Source: "Big Fire Sunday A.M." Bloomington Telephone (Bloomington, IN), May 9, 1927.
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| Book Nook guilty 1927, May 19 |
 The jury delivers a verdict against Greek brothers Peter and Harry Costas, fining them $500 and a suspended state penitentiary sentence for 30 days for Pete for running a speakeasy and allowing their customers at the Book Nook to spike their coffee and soda drinks with alcohol. Accusers - IU Dean of Men Charles E. Edmondson and IU Dean of Women Agnes Wells - wanted to put an end to illegal drinking and moral indiscretions.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 277. more...
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| Book Nook holds commencement 1927, Jun 1 |
 Hoagy Carmichael and members of his band Carmichael's Collegians perform in the Book Nook Commencement Parade. Dressed in bathrobes and playing "inappropriate music," such as "Hail to Old Purdue" and the "Funeral March," Carmichael and friends led the parade starting at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house on East Third Street and finishing with a celebration at the Book Nook at 114 S.Indiana Avenue.
Source: Duncan Schiedt, The Jazz State of Indiana (Pittsboro: Duncan P. Schiedt, 1997), 85-86.
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| North College Road extended 1927, Aug 3 |
North College is slated to open to Seventeenth Street in Bloomington.
Source: Daily Telephone, August 3, 1927.
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| Schedule for highway bids announced 1927, Aug 19 |
Local attorney Thomas Sare announces that bidding for building contracts of the Dixie Highway will begin in September. The new highway will lead from Bedford to Bloomington and take the same route as the old highway, with a few exceptions. A new highway outlet will need to be built in Bloomington as well. The approximate cost of the highway is $800,000 and construction should be finished in 18 months.
Source: "Bedford Road Will Be Done In 18 Months," The Bloomington Weekly Star, August 19, 1927, 1.
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| Rev. Deery succeeds Fr. Lannert 1927, Sep 1 |
Reverend Paul A. Derry succeeds Father Lannert in his appointment to St. Charles Catholic Church. He had been stationed two year prior at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Bedford, Indiana.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Carmichael records "Stardust" 1927, Oct 31 |
Bloomington songwriter Hoagy Carmichael records his famous tune "Stardust", then called "Star Dust," at the legendary Gennett Records in Richmond, Indiana.
Source: Rick Kennedy, Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy: Gennett Records and the Rise of America's Grassroots (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2013), xx.
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| Quarry accident kills Miller 1927, Nov 7 |
Elmer Miller, 31, dies in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Kappa Kappa Sigma organizes 1927, Dec 17 |
The Grand Council of Kappa Kappa Sigma installs the new Iota Chapter of the sorority in the home of Mrs. Clovis Spriggs in Bloomington. The charter members and officers are Mary Allen, president, Grace Porter, vice president, Marie Spriggs, secretary, Kathryn Netcott, treasurer, Olga Kaylor, custodian of badge, Mildred Dillman, sergeant-at-arms, Clara Porter, social editor, Mary Henley, historian, Amy Harvey, Nellie VanBuskirk, Ruth Day, Esther Brown, and Ruth Correll.
Source: "Kappa Kappa Sigma," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Kappa Kappa Sigma founded 1927, Dec 17 |
The Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Sigma a national philanthropic sorority is organized. It goes on to celebrate 41 years in 1968.
Source: "Kappa Kappa Sigma's Role has been significant one," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| IU Newman Club organized 1928 |
Reverend Father Deery organizes the Indiana University Chapter of the National Newman Club, with more than 200 college students affiliated with the club interested in mutual benefit and the promotion of the Catholic faith.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| 424 criminal cases filed 1928 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 424 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1928. Of those, 27 offenses were against a person, 30 were against property, 2 were against family and children, and 306 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| Limestone organization is established 1928 |
Indiana Limestone Institute is organized.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Mitchell Building built 1928 |
 Stanley P. Mitchell built this commercial building at 1500 S. Walnut Street in 1928. The building, at the corner of Hillside (originally Railroad Street) houses apartments above and barber, grocery, and the Southside Cafe below.
Source: City of Bloomington Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington: City of Bloomington, 2004), 129.
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| Quarry Golf Course built in Cascades Park 1928, Jan 1 |
Quarry Golf Course is built in Cascades Park with 9 holes and plays to a maximum of 2995 yards.
Source: Sutton, Stan. "Wilderness turns into new nine at Cascades," Herald Times, June 14, 2000.
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| 231 criminal cases filed 1928 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 231 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1928. Of those, 20 offenses were against a person, 37 were against property, 58 were against family and children, and 97 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Ritz Theater built 1928 |
John Nichols, well known architect, designs the Ritz theater building at 517 East Kirkwood. The Ritz changed its name to the Von Lee later.
Source: Bloomington Restorations, Images of America: Bloomington and Indiana University (Chicago: Arcadia, 2001), 115.
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| Home Economics Club established 1928 |
 Mrs. Harry Stevenson organizes the first Home Economic Club in Monroe Country. Only 8 were present at the meeting. Mrs. Stevenson's hopes that women of the county can meet and learn better methods of homemaking from each other and trained State Leaders. Image Courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 4. more...
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| Von Lee Theater built 1928 |
 The brick building project of the Von Lee Theater at 517 East Kirkwood Avenue is led under the direction of Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols. Image Courtesy of IU Mathers Museum Image ID 1973-11-0603.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1.
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| Figg Company opens 1928 |
The grocery business of John R. Figg Company opens at 215 W. 8th Street in Bloomington.
Source: "Wetterau Buys Stores," Herald Telephone, August 27, 1966.
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| Peak Production 1928 |
Year of peak production of Indiana Limestone is now 14.5 million cu ft.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| City reports delinquents 1928 |
There are a total of 36 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. of those, 22 are male and 14 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.83.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Arlington Methodist Church is built 1928 |
After acquiring the land, donated by Mrs. Earl Kennedy in 1920, and receiving similar assistance from other congregation members, the Arlington Methodist Church is completed in 1928.
Source: Virginia Barnard, "Courage of Its Members and Friends Brought About Success of Arlington Methodist Church," Bloomington Telephone, December 17, 1938, 4.
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| Number of quarries reported 1928 |
Number of quarries in the Indiana limestone district is 33.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Association Established 1928 |
Indiana Cut Stone Association is established.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Showers maintains healthy earnings 1928 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $1,867,908.77 in 1928, about the same as the year before and $300,000 greater than in 1925 and 1926.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Graham Hotel construction planned 1928, Jan 25 |
 Work on the Graham Hotel is reportedly close at hand.
Source: Telephone, January 25, 1928. more...
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| Dixie Highway work south of Bloomington starts 1928, Jan 31 |
Construction on “the new Dixie” begins between Bedford and Bloomington.
Source: Telephone
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| Karsell Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the Wm. Karsell Residence at 1401 East Tenth Street. The Indiana Construction Recorder cites the designer of this residence as Alfred Grindle. (This residence stood where the Indiana University Health Center now stands.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Tourner Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the C. F. Tourner Residence at 707 Ballentine Road.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Haskett Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the V. C. Haskett Residence at 324 North Jordan Avenue.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Moenkhaus Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the W. J. Moenkhaus Residence at 1300 East First Street.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Von Graham Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the Von Graham Residence at 727 South Jordan Avenue.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1. more...
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| Haver Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the C. T. Haver Residence at 1100 East Second Street.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Pike Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the C. A. Pike Residence at 600 Ballentine Road.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Culmer Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the W. N. Culmer Residence at 1403 East Tenth Street. The Indiana Construction Recorder cites the Chicago firm of Lowe & Bollenbacher as the designers. (This residence stood where the Indiana University Health Center now stands.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Kinsey Residence built 1928, Feb 10 |
An advertisement for the "Bloomington Weekly Star" cites general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the A. C. Kinsey Residence at 1320 East First Street.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Razing of Graham Hotel 1928, Feb 24 |
It is announced that the razing of the old Graham Hotel began this week by Leslie Colvin, Indianapolis contractor. Building of a new structure will begin shortly. The new plans display eight new business rooms, a private dining room large enough to seat 180 people, an ice plant, and laundry room.
Source: "Razing of Graham Hotel Is Started," The Bloomington Weekly Star, February 24, 1928, 1.
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| Ritz Theater opens 1928, Feb 24 |
The Ritz Theater on East Kirkwood Avenue has a four-day opening planned. Designed by architect John Lincoln Nichols and designed by E.T. Wolfe and sons, this new theater seats 800 people and is decorated in a Spanish style. The theater also boasts a new Morton organ, worth approximately $25,000. The feature film, "Dress Parade," will be played for all four days of the grand opening.
Source: "New Theatre Will Have A 4-Day Opening," The Bloomington Weekly Star, February 24, 1928, 1.
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| Home Economics Club organized 1928, Mar |
The first Home Economics Club is ogranized by Mrs. Harry Stevenson. Mrs. Stevenson is the president, Mrs. Latimer the vice president, Mrs. Moore as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Patton as the local leader.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Shawnee buys Central Oolitic 1928, Mar 1 |
Shawnee Stone Company purchases the Central Oolitic Stone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Bowles Hotel to be demolished 1928, Mar 9 |
Leslie Colvin, contractor, announces that wrecking of the old Bowles Hotel will begin Monday morning, March 12th. They hope to have the new hotel completed by January 1st. In the meantime, the use of the dining room at the Tourner will be arranged for guests that Monday and the dining room at the Graham will be closed by March 15th.
Source: "Work Next Week Graham Hotel," Bloomington Telephone, March 9, 1928, 6.
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| Showers steps down 1928, Mar 13 |
W. Edward Showers gives up his presidency at Showers Brothers to become the company's chairman of the board of directors.
Source: Telephone, March 13, 1928.
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| Hare Motor Sales Co. designer announced 1928, Mar 30 |
An article of the "Bloomington Weekly Star" describes plans for the Hare Motor Sales Company building, identifying Edith Brehm as a designer for general contractor Charles A. Pike's plan services.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 2.
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| Tearing down old Bundy Hotel begins 1928, Apr 10 |
Work of razing the Graham Hotel begins by removing all windows and doors from the first floor and taking up the floors. A fence has been built on both sides of the hotel for protection from the street. It will take an estimated three weeks to level the front part of the building.
Source: "Workman Now Tearing Down Graham Hotel," Evening World, April 11, 1928, 1.
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| Gentry lot serves as new Elks home 1928, Apr 11 |
It has been decided to erect a new home for the Elks on the property recently purchased from H. B. Gentry. The property is located on the east side of North Walnut Street and the corner of 8th. According to present plans, the building will be both west and south and will cost $100,000.
Source: "Elks Home on Gentry Lot," Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 11, 1928.
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| Hottel elected Democratic Chief 1928, May |
 Walter E. Hottel, local attorney, is elected chairman of the Democratic Party here. Mrs. Edgar Rhorer is elected vice-chairman.
Source: "Hottell Elected Democratic Chief," The Bloomington Weekly Star, May 18, 1928, 5. more...
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| Hohenberger visits Harrodsburg 1928, May 7 |
 Photographer Frank Hohenberger stops in Harrodsburg to take photos, including one of the Old Harrodsburg Methodist Church (M.E. church and Odd Fellow's Hall). The church was built in 1854 and was destroyed by a fire in 1967. [Photo Courtesy of The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.]
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989), 77. more...
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| Quarry accident kills Vought 1928, May 16 |
Albert Lee Vought, 37, is fatally crushed by a stone he was moving that split in two. He slipped between the two pieces causing his right hip and right leg to be crushed, the femur and tibia broken, as well as internal injuries.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| High School Coliseum built 1928, Jun 8 |
A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike lists the Bloomington High School Coliseum as designed by Alfred Grindle and built by Pike's general contracting services. The Coliseum is listed as a multi-purpose building located on Second Street on the east side of the Monon railroad tracks (B-line Trail). (This building no longer stands.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Pike engineer announced 1928, Jun 8 |
An article of the "Bloomington Weekly Star" lists E. C. Read as the engineer of the Charles A. Pike Company, building contractors and material dealers.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 2.
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| Becovitz Building built 1928, Jun 8 |
In a "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike, the Ben Becovitz Building at 110 North Walnut is listed as being designed by McGuire & Shook and built by Pike. A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for Bloomington general contractor Charles A. Pike cites Pike as the builder of the Ben Becovitz Building at 110 North Walnut. It cites the designers as McGuire & Shook.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Delta Upsilon built 1928, Jun 8 |
A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike cites Pike as the builder of Indiana University Delta Upsilon on East Third Street and cites Nicol, Scholer and Hoffman as the designers.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Wicks Company gets new facade 1928, Jun 8 |
 A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike lists the brick building of the new limestone facade for the Wicks Company at 120 West Sixth Street. The architects for this building are listed as McGuire & Shook.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1. more...
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| College Ave. Motor Sales built 1928, Jun 8 |
In an advertisement for Charles A. Pike General Contracting in the "Bloomington Weekly Star", College Avenue Motor Sales at 415 North College Avenue is listed as being built by Pike General Contracting Services. (This building no longer stands.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| First National Bank remodeled 1928, Jun 8 |
 A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike cites Pike as the builder for the remodeling and addition to the First National Bank at the southeast corner of Fifth Street and College Avenue.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Filtration Plant built 1928, Jun 8 |
A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike cites Pike as the builder for the City Waterworks Filtration Plant, located near Griffy Lake dam and cites Pearse, Greeley, & Hanson as the designers.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Kappa Kappa Gamma built 1928, Jun 8 |
A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike cites Pike as the builder of the Indiana University Kappa Kappa Gamma house on East Third Street and cites the designers as Lowe & Bollenbacher.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Beta Theta Pi 1928, Jun 8 |
A "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike cites Pike as the general contractor for Beta Theta Pi (now IU Informatics East) at 919 East Tenth Street. (The architect is not known due to conflicting information.)
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| IU Field House built 1928, Jun 8 |
 In a "Bloomington Weekly Star" advertisement for general contractor Charles A. Pike, the Indiana University Field House (now Wildermuth Intramural Center) is listed as built by Pike and designed by Robert Frost Daggett.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1. more...
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| Cornerstone for soldiers monument laid 1928, Jun 9 |
Judge J.B. Wilson speaks at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the soldier monument on the courthouse lawn; this was due to Mayor Hetherington being absent.
Source: "Ceremonies Are Held For Monument Corner Stone," Telephone, June 9, 1928.
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| Graham Hotel and Western Union leased 1928, Jun 14 |
A lease between the Western Union Telegraph Company, Inc., and Preston C. Gilliatt, manager of the Graham Hotel, is filed in the county recorder's office. The Western Union Telegraph Co. will operate in new quarters in the Hotel after the remodeling is complete, from January 1, 1929, until 1943. Provisions set out in the document show that the room Western Union will occupy is store room number 3, which will be located just north of the entrance on North College Avenue.
Source: "Will Move In Graham Hotel," The Bloomington Weekly Star, June 20, 1928, 1.
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| Alexander Memorial dedicated 1928, Jun 29 |
"The Bloomington Weekly Star" announces the dedication of the Alexander Memorial on July 4th. It features a sculpture and carving by Graf and McIlveen, Architectural Sculptors and Carvers, of Bloomington, and Structural slate waterproofing and copper cornerstone box by Bloomington Radiator and Sheet Metal Works. The Fenneman Company is identified with the construction of the memorial and the stone was provided by the Bloomington Limestone Company. The monument was erected by Fifer Construction Company.
Source: "Dedication Monroe County War Memorial July 4th," Bloomington Star, June 29, 1928, 3.
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| Ellettsville Christian Church established 1928, Jul 1 |
A meeting to establish the church is held in the Ellettsville High School gymnasium.
Source: Mary Ann Steinhagen, "Past and Present," The Journal, December 6, 2006, 11.
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| Airport to open in 10 days 1928, Jul 6 |
The Bloomington Star announces that the newly acquired Bloomington airport will be ready to receive flyers in about ten days. A state commercial aviation officer inspected the new airport and is impressed with its location. He also compliments William Brown and the Graham Garage Company for obtains such a suitable field for this section. Wylie Carter, Bloomington aviator, will be the first to occupy it. Plans to erect two huge flood lights for night landing and construction of a beacon to guide aviators will be constructed as well.
Source: "Opening of Airport Expected in 10 Days," Bloomington Star, July 6, 1928, 1.
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| Kresge announces plans for store 1928, Jul 6 |
The S. S. Kresge Company announces through the local newspaper they have bought the Wonder store from Roy Pike and plans to open a novelty store on courthouse square; 107 N. College Avenue, now occupied by
J. L. Waters.
Source: Weekly Star, July 6, 1928, 1.
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| Alexander War Memorial finished 1928, Jul 13 |
 Contractor R. L. Fifer announces that the Alexander War Memorial at the court house is complete. The statue of a union soldier is placed on top of the shaft July 12, and Fifer plans to remove the wooden framework around the shaft today. He plans to have his equipment moved out by July 14.
Source: "Memorial Finished; Statue Is In Place," Bloomington Star, July 13, 1928, 1. more...
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| Dedication of pool planned 1928, Jul 13 |
The dedication of a new pool at the municipal park is planned by Professor George Schlafer and will begin at 6:30 PM. John W. Cravens, registrar at Indiana University and master of ceremonies, will announce that the new swimming pool and playground are officially open. Chairman of the park board Dr. Fred Prow will make a dedicatory address and present the pool to the city on behalf of the donars, Mr. and Mrs. Willliam Adams. Mayor J. L Hetherington will receive the pool on behalf of the city. Exhibition races will follow.
Source: "Dream Of New Pool Becomes Reality Today," Bloomington Star, July 13, 1928, 1.
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| Work on National Guard Armory begins 1928, Jul 20 |
The Adjutant General's office sends a message to the local Battery D on July 18th instructing that the residence property on the lot planned for the new National Guard Armory be disposed of. Work on removing the house on South Lincoln street begins today. When the house is removed, the excavation work and main contract will begin by J. E. Lankford, contractor and local representative of the Ostrom Realty Company, Indianapolis.
Source: "Work Begins On National Guard Armory," Bloomington Star, July 20, 1928, 1.
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| Boxmans buy Dew Drop Inn 1928, Aug |
 Henry Boxman and wife Hattie Belle purchase the restaurant The Dew Drop Inn, located at 422 South Walnut Street. This would later be known as Boxman's Restaurant.
Source: "Kentucky Fried Chicken store opens: Boxman's second," Courier-Tribune, January 22, 1969. more...
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| Henry Boxman purchases Dew Drop Inn 1928, Aug |
 Henry Boxman and wife become owners of the "Dew Drop Inn" restaurant at 422 S. Walnut street. The name would be changed to Boxman's.
Source: "Kentucky Fried Chicken store opens," Courier-Tribune, January 22, 1969.
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| New dial telephones planned 1928, Aug 9 |
Indiana Bell Telephone Company officials announce that the new dial telephone service will be underway next month. It will cost the company approximately $40,000 to make the change from the present system, however this is only part of the $320,000 development program inaugurated by the Bloomington telephone company this year.
Source: "Installation Of Dial Telephones Will Get Under Way Soon," Bloomington Star, August 1, 1928, 1.
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| Quarry accident kills Danner 1928, Aug 10 |
Malcolm Danner, 23, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Third St. park band shell 1928, Aug 30 |
In one of the biggest outdoor public gatherings in recent years, over 3,000 people attend the formal dedication of the new band shell in the Third Street park. The band shell is formally accepted at a meeting by Dr. Fred Prow, chairman of the city park board, and the band shell is formally dedicated by a concert of the Community Band, led by Captain Harry Crigler.
Source: "Thousands At Dedication Of New Bandshell," Bloomington Star, August 31, 1928, 1.
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| Washington Consolidated school opens 1928, Sep |
 Washington Consolidated school holds its first classes in 1928. The four room school consolidated all the one room schools in Washington Township. The school was a pre-fabricated building purchased from Sears Roebuck company.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 405.
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| Blue Goose bus co. sold 1928, Sep 20 |
Local bus operatives announce that the Greyhound Lines of Chicago have purchased the Blue Goose bus company, operating between Indianapolis and Evansville, IN. Arrangements are being made by Greyhound to make the southern Indiana route on of the main links in its large chain of bus lines. Variations in the schedules and buses will be made.
Source: "Bus Officials Announce Sale Of Blue Goose," Bloomington Star, September 20, 1928, 1.
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| LaRue and major co. to merge 1928, Oct 12 |
The merging of the F. T. LaRue bus line with one of the largest motor companies in the country for the purpose of establishing a modern bus passenger service for Bloomington is expected to be completed today. Five new passenger buses, with seating capacities of 30 people, are to be put into service. They will operate on a 15 minute schedule on all principal streets and city bus fare will be 10 cents, starting around November 1st. F. T. LaRue will be the local manager.
Source: "Five Modern Cars To Cover Main Streets," Bloomington Star, October 12, 1928, 1.
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| Sears dies, is honored 1928, Oct 25 |
Charlie Sears dies; his funeral service at Bloomington's First Christian Church is "immense." Showers Brothers' board of directors passes a resolution recognizing Charles Sears’ half-century at the factory, and company plants close for the afternoon in his honor.
Source: Telephone, October 25, 1928.
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| Quarry accident kills Johnson 1928, Nov 2 |
James W. Johnson, 58, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| New sorority chapter forms 1928, Nov 4 |
Mrs. Irving Jackson organizes the fourth chapter, namely Delta, of the Greek letter organization Delta Sigma Kappa, in Bloomington. Charter members are Mrs. Edith Berryman, Mrs. Floyd Brown, Mrs. Gale May, Mrs. Irving Jackson, Mrs. Victor Faulkner, Mrs. Herman Steele, Mrs. Byron Draper, and Mrs. Chester Carter.
Source: Mrs. Russell Beard, "In 1924, Delta Sigma Kappa Had Romantic Start," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Johnson arrested for "blind tiger" 1928, Nov 24 |
Police raid the home of Oscar Johnson (who is away at the state penal farm) and find that the "blind tiger" is still being run by Mrs. Oscar Johnson. Police confiscate a three-gallon jug of whisky. Mayor Hetherington fines Mrs. Johnson $100 and sentences her to six months in a women's prison, but suspends the sentence because she has four young children she must look after. He informs her that he will enforce the sentence if the juvenile court takes her children away.
Source: "Mrs. Oscar Johnson Found Running Hubby's Tiger," Bloomington Telephone, November 26, 1928, 1.
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| First officer is killed in line of duty 1928, Nov 24 |
Officer Ralph W. Pogue is shot by Dewey Boshears while serving a search warrant at his residence. Boshears is suspected of operating a "Blind Tiger", the name given to places serving illegal alcohol during prohibition. Pogue dies the following day.
Source: "Special Police Officer Ralph Pogue Died at Bloomington Hospital from Bullet Wound," Bloomington Evening World, November 26, 1928, 1.
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| Rev. Robb resigns 1928, Nov 25 |
Reverend G.M. Robb, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, located at 1st and Lincoln Street, hands in his resignation at the end of church service with the resignation becoming effective January 1, 1929. Robb came to Bloomington from Quinter, Kansas in 1920.
Source: "The Rev. Robb Has Resigned Pastor Here: Came to Bloomington Reformed Church Eight Years Ago," Bloomington Evening World, November 28, 1928.
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| IU Fieldhouse dedicated 1928, Dec 13 |
 The Fieldhouse was dedicated on December 13, 1928. A dinner was served in the Men's Gymnasium at which President Bryan, in a powerful address, lauded contributors who had made possible approximately half of the buildings at Indiana University without cost to the state.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 192.
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| Dedication of National Guard Armory 1928, Dec 20 |
Officers of Battery D announce that the dedication of Bloomington's new National Guard Armory on South Lincoln Street is tentatively set for January 11th. More than a half million dollars worth of government equipment is stored there.
Source: "Dedication Of New Armory Set For Jan. 11," Bloomington Star, December 21, 1928.
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| Police Chief dies 1928, Dec 24 |
Chief S. Perry Cardwell dies from illness and injuries sustained from 1926 accident, when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic for an IU football game. His death becomes the second officer killed in the line of duty.
Source: "Former Chief of Police Dies Early Today," Bloomington Evening World, December 24, 1928, 1.
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| Large scale production of PCBs begin 1929 |
The Federal Phosphorus Company discovers a way to manufacture polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Monsanto soon takes the lead in the manufacture of PCBs.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "A history of polychlorinated biphenyl," Herald Times
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| Stephens begins job as sheriff 1929 |
Ray H. Stephens begins serving as Monroe County Sheriff; he serves two terms.
Source: "Ray Stephens," Herald Telephone, August 28, 1967, 2.
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| 255 criminal cases filed 1929 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 255 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1929. Of those, 20 offenses were against a person, 12 were against property, 5 were against family and children, and 154 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| 144 criminal cases filed 1929 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 144 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1929. Of those, 7 offenses were against a person, 45 were against property, 32 were against family and children, and 49 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| City reports delinquents 1929 |
There are a total of 43 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those, 33 are male and 10 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 1.00.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Weir funeral home introduced 1929 |
 Proprietors E.T. Weir and his wife, Grace, introduce their services as funeral directors and free ambulance services. Writing in a series of articles in the newspaper, Mr. Weir states that his profession is closely related to that of a minister and tht "We are both dealing with sacred values -- body and soul." The business is located at 403 W. Kirkwood Ave. and is the former residence for the Batman Family.
Source: Quarries and Mills, August 1, 1929, Vol 1; No 2. more...
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| Showers earnings peak 1929 |
 The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $2,371,546.33 for 1929. This would be the company's best earnings year ever. The stock market crashes in October. Logo from the 1931 Gothic Yearbook.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249. more...
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| Paint store appears in directory 1929 |
Bloomington Paint & Wall Paper Store, located at 220 W. 6th St., appears in the city directory.
Source: Caron's Bloomington City Directoy: 1929-1930 (Louisville, Kentucky: Caron Directory Company, 1929) map
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| Bloomington Hardware appears in directory 1929 |
Bloomington Hardware appears in the city directory under new proprietor, John T. Temple, at 105 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: Caron's Bloomington City Directoy: 1929-1930 (Louisville, Kentucky: Caron Directory Company, 1929) map
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| Eagle Clothing Store rebuilt 1929 |
The rebuilding of a new facade on the Eagle Clothing Store at 107 North College Avenue is finished. Plans were drawn up in 1927 by Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, who dies in May 1929.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 3.
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| 26 Manufacturers in city 1929 |
Census data shows that 26 manufacturers were located inside the city limits, employing 2,190 people.
Source: "Land Uses in Bloomington, Indiana, 1818-1950," Indiana Business Studies Number 33, August 1, 1951.
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| C.C. Farmer Auto Co. fire 1929, Jan 7 |
Fire destroys the C.C. Farmer Auto Company at 328 S. Washington and damages homes at 332 and 320 S. Washington as firefighters fight the second major fire of the day.
Source: "City Shocked By 2nd Bad Fire In One Day." Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), January 8, 1929.
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| Regester elected county attorney 1929, Jan 7 |
Frank Regester, a leading Democrat, is re-elected by the county commissioners to the position of county attorney without opposition. At this first meeting of the year, Commissioners, James Kerr (Republican), James Bell, James Acuff (both Democrats) select Mr. Bell as the chairman of the board.
Source: "Frank Regester County Attorney," Bloomington Telephone, January 7, 1929.
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| Kresge Building and Eagle Store burn 1929, Jan 7 |
An early morning fire at the Kresge Building and Eagle Store keep firefighters busy. The Sentney Building, containing the new Hook Drug Store, on the west side of the square also burns and is destroyed with a loss ranging from $80,000 to $90,000.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, January 7, 1929, 1.
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| KON Club organized 1929, Jan 18 |
The KON (Knights of Needle) Club, an embroidery and crochet club, organizes with charter members: Cleotis (Wyatt) Rosenbaum, Jessie (Ruch) Beeler, Blanche (Rose) Hinkle, Juanita (Radcliffe) Kirkpatrick, Alberta (Hettle) Weaver, and Mildred (Owens) Smith with Cleotis serving as president and Alberta as secretary-treasurer.
Source: "KON Club Assisted A Widow," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Just Around the Corner Club formed 1929, Apr 7 |
A group of neighbors meets at the home of Mrs. W.B. Duncan to organize a new social club. Members of the new club include Mrs. W.B. Duncan, Mrs. Hubert Koons, Mrs Clarence Howe, Mrs. Walter Dillman, Mrs. Lula Hardy, Mrs. "Doc" Boltinghouse, Mrs. Hugh Languell, Mrs. Turner Wylie, Mrs. Lemuel Whaley, Mrs. Santa Parker, Mrs. Roland Rumple, Mrs. Everett Jones, Mrs. Silas Goodman, Mrs. Glen Sullivan, Mrs. Chester Languell, and Mrs. Ray Nash. Mrs. Harry Stevenson, presiding over the meeting, elected Mrs. W.B. Duncan as president, Mrs. Hugh Languell, vice president, and Mrs. Hubert Koons, secretary-treasurer. The Just Around the Corner Community Club was originally founded as a Home Economics Club, preparing the county extension lessons.
Source: "Just Around The Corner Club Has Been Just That Since Back In 1929," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Bloomington architect dies 1929 |
 Prominent Bloomington architect John Lincoln Nichols, born 1858, dies at the age of 70. Many institutional, commercial, and residential Bloomington buildings are attributed to his work.
Source: Bill Coulter, "J. L. Nichols," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), February 2, 2015, 1. more...
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| Quarry accident kills Miller 1929, May 22 |
Lester Miller, 49, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Needlework Guild branch organized 1929, May 28 |
Mrs. Mary Waldron organizes the Bloomington branch of the Needlework Guild of America Inc., one of only five branches in Indiana and of 500 across the nation. Officers for the new branch are as follows: Mrs. Charles Springer, president, Mrs. J.E. Moffat, first vice president, Mrs. J.B. Curry, second vice president, Mrs. T.E. Nicholsan, secretary, and Mrs. John Kerr, treasurer - with Mesdames B.E. Worley, Williard Godsey, D.B. McElroy, Ross Norman, Harvey Stephenson, Mary Waldron, G.M. Whitaker, Joseph Nurre, and T.J. Louden volunteering to serve as directors.
Source: "Quietly, As The Needle Sews, Guild Here Has Given Outstanding Service," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Boy Scouts organized at St. Charles 1929, Jun |
The Boy Scouts are organized at St. Charles Catholic Church. Their oath states "On my honor I will do my best. First: To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout law. Second: To help other people at all times. Third: To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight."
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Quarry accident kills Larkins 1929, Jun 5 |
William Larkins, 63, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Library gets bookmobile 1929, Jul 1 |
The library launches a bookmobile--a Model A Ford truck--which provides books to numerous towns and schools outside of Bloomington.
Source:
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| Vade Club Organized 1929, Jul |
The Vade Club, a mothers' club is organized. The purpose of this organization is to have fellowship and to study to be better mothers and more efficient homemakers.
Source: "Membership Stability Marks the Vade Club," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| First Bloomington city golf tournament 1929 |
The first Bloomington City Golf Match-Play Tournament is held in 1929 at Cascades Golf Course. The men's division winner is Julius "Jude" Moser of Bloomington, who would defeat Paul Long of Anderson, "2 up". The women's division winner is Ruth Reed who defeated Mrs. Lynn Lewis, "5&4". The winner of the junior division is Bobby Harrell who defeats Earl Hudlin, "4&3".
Source: unknown, "All-time Bloomington City Golf champions," The Herald Times, July 9, 2015, Sports.
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| Indiana Oolitic is bought 1929, Aug 1 |
Bloomington Limestone Company purchases the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Company.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Council votes on College Ave. 1929, Aug 6 |
The City Council announces that they will advertise for construction bids in order to connect North College Avenue to the Dixie Highway, creating two entrances to the highway from Bloomington. College avenue will also be connected to Cascade Park.
Source: "Will Open College Ave. To The Dixie Highway," Bloomington Telephone, August 6, 1929, 1.
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| More teachers hired for St.Charles 1929, Sep |
 St. Charles Catholic School opens with four full time teachers, which is made necessary by the large increase in enrollment.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934) more...
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| Walter Hagen and Horton Smith Golf Exhibition 1929, Sep 2 |
Golf exhibition match held at Cascades Golf Course, featuring British Open Champion, Walter Hagen, and French Open Champion (and future Masters Champion), Horton Smith. Hagen and Smith will face off against Cascades club pro, Johnny Stetzel, and Bedford Country Club pro, Everett Leonard.
Source: Lynn Houser, "'Haig' and the 'Cades," The Herald Times, July 9, 2003, Sports, Front.
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| Eagle Store construction begins 1929, Sep 6 |
The remodeling of the Eagle Store at 107 North College Avenue front begins. The architect for this project is John L. Nichols. The entire store front is to be extended and built with stone, replacing the original brick.
Source: Bill Coulter, "The Eagle Clothing Co., 107 N. College Ave., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), December 7, 2014, 1-2, 5.
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| Eagle Clothing Co. remodeling begins 1929, Sep 6 |
The remodeling of the Eagle Clothing Company building at 107 North College Avenue begins. The contractor for the original project in 1883 was Hiram Jackson Nichols, who died in 1910.
Source: Bill Coulter, "The Eagle Clothing Co., 107 N. College Ave., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), December 7, 2014, 1, 5.
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| Quarry accident kills Skinner 1929, Sep 10 |
Samuel Alva Skinner, 50, a machine runner at the B.G. Hoadley Quarries Co., is fatally crushed when some stones which were stacked above him and had been dislodged by recent rain slipped and fell on him.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Bookmobile established 1929, Sep 12 |
Announced by Bertha Ashby, Monroe County Library librarian, a truck service designed to expand the reach of the library throughout the county was put into operation earlier this week. The truck is purchased by the county, improved to accommodate approximately 330 books.
Source: "Truck Increases Library Service: Rural Residents and School Children Benefitted.," Bloomington Star, September 13, 1928, 8.
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| Showers Brothers top contributors to Red Cross 1929, Nov 13 |
Showers Brothers ranks among the biggest contributors to the Red Cross.
Source: Telephone, November 13, 1929.
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| Showers Brothers: boom in business ahead 1929, Nov 20 |
Showers Brothers predicts that 1930 will be the biggest in their company's history.
Source: Telephone
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| Schools affected by redistribution 1929, Dec 2 |
It is reported that there is a redistribution of school funds, which means that county schools risk budget cutting. This redistribution is caused by the City of Bloomington's budget for 1930 being cut.
Source: Telephone, December 2, 1929.
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| Quarry accident kills Dewar 1929, Dec 10 |
James T Dewar, 21, dies when, falling from a roof in Hoadley Quarry. He grabbed at an electrical wire to catch himself and was electrocuted.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Ecological survey published 1930 |
An ecological survey for Bloomington finds that the city has a population of 18,227 people, of which 96% are "native-born" White, 1% are "foreign-born" White, and 3% are "Negro."
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 3.
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| First pilot license requirements announced 1930 |
The federal government instructs the Department of Commerce to impose some restrictions on flying. After 10 hours of flying time, the flyer is eligible to take a test for a private license. After another 50 hours, a pilot can apply for a commercial license. An unlimited commercial status and instructor's license is awarded after 200 flight hours.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| Hinkle's Hamburgers opens 1930 |
Winfred Hinkle opens Hinkle's Hamburgers at the corner of 10th and Grant.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Leon Hinkle bids farewell to the burger biz," Herald Times, June 18, 1989. map
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| 439 criminal cases filed 1930 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 439 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1930. Of those, 36 offenses were against a person, 59 were against property, 3 were against family and children, and 242 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| First pull off parachute 1930 |
Ed Hill, a local barnstormer, uses the first pull off parachute in an experiment just south of town. When Hill's plane reached a suitable altitude, he crawled out on the wing of the biplane with his parachute strapped to him. Throwing the parachute off the wing, he was pulled off into the air by the billowing cloth and landed safely in the scrub, his plane crashing.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| City population counted 1930 |
US Census counts 18,227 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| City council prepares meeting 1930, Jan 1 |
The city council makes preparations to hold its last meeting and turn over control of the government to Mayor-elect Joseph H. Campbell.
Source: "Looking Back in the Evening World Files," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| School appreciates health office 1930 |
 For the first time Bloomington High School's "Gothic" staff dedicate space to show appreciation for their health office. The Bloomington Public School Health Department is under the leadership of Dr. C. C. Stroup and the office is considered to be the most up-to-date in Indiana.
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School Yearbook (1930), 124. more...
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| Indiana aerial tours begin 1930 |
The Indiana National Guard starts what they call the Indiana Tours, led by three observational planes and any plane could follow the lead and have oil and gas expenses paid by oil companies who were advertising for the project. The procession grows to about 30-40 planes and is considered to be a vastly successful operation.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| City reports delinquents 1930 |
There are a total of 24 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those, 16 are male and 8 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.60.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Earnings fall for Showers 1930 |
With the stock market crash of October 1929, the Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns only $1,396,083.35. These earnings are relatively very low in comparison to the year before, when Showers earns $2,371,546.33, the most the company would ever earn in one year.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Coffee Club formed 1930 |
The Bloomington coffee club is formed. The group of 20 Bloomington businessmen meet daily from 10:30-11:00 as the men take their morning coffee break in Bender's Cafe.
Source: Joanne LaMonte, "The Saga of a Coffee Cup," The Bloomington Tribune
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| Home economics president 1930 |
Mrs. Harry Stevenson was elected county president of the Home Economics Clubs after councils were formed for the clubs. The clubs also began to require 5 cent fees.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 6.
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| 148 criminal cases filed 1930 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 148 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1930. Of those, 11 offenses were against a person, 43 were against property, 27 were against family and children, and 40 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Tufford begins work in advertising 1930 |
Carolyn B. Lucas Tufford begins her long career in journalism, working for "Bloomington Herald-Telephone" in advertising, but she also takes care of the switchboard, services the front counter, runs the mailer, proof reads copy, collects bills for the ads, and other tasks as needed. Her starting wage is $6.00 for a six-day week with hours not specified, coming in at 8AM daily. Although her pay rate increases to $7.50 per week, it drops to $1.00 per week during the Great Depression.
Source: Betty Clayton Harris, The role of women on Indiana newspapers and in other media, 1876-1976 (Muncie, Ind.: Woman's Press Club of Indiana, 1977), 27.
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| Hesler open gas station 1930, Jan 1 |
 Hesler Brothers company opens their new gasoline filling station on South College Avenue.
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| Association Formed 1930 |
Building Stone Association of Indiana is formed.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Limestone promotion Increases 1930 |
Promotion of split-face stone as veneer in residential construction begins in earnest by Bloomington Limestone Company which holds the 1923 patent on the shearing machine required to produce it.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Clear Creek School opens 1930, Jan |
A new four-room brick school opens at 300 Clear Creek Drive. The school had been located in a wooden one-room structure at Gordon Pike and S. Rogers Street.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 188-189.
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| Pennsylvania Church Built 1930 |
Mellon Presbyterian Church is built in East Liberty, Pennsylvania by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Mayor closes official business 1930, Jan 2 |
Mayor John L. Hetherington closes his official business matters in preparation of turning over his office to Mayor-elect Joseph H. Campbell.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Bloomington-Spencer Road progresses 1930, Jan 4 |
The "Bloomington Telephone" reports that the State Highway Commission is speeding up work on the new Bloomington Spencer Road by adding 12 surveyors to work on preliminary engineering of the road. The building contracts are to be let in February and the road should be completed by September.
Source: "Road Work Is Speeded Up," Bloomington Telephone, January 4, 1930, 1.
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| Meningitis warnings issued 1930, Jan 4 |
City and county health officials issue warnings against cerebral-spinal meningitis, which claimed the lives of many in Indianapolis.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Mayor takes oath 1930, Jan 6 |
New mayor Joseph H. Campbell and other newly elected officials take the oath of office.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Thrasher becomes treasurer 1930, Jan 7 |
Miss Vannie Thrasher becomes city treasurer by act of the city council.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Enumerators named 1930, Jan 8 |
22 enumerators are named to take the official Monroe County census of 1930.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Flood covers road 1930, Jan 9 |
Flood waters cover the road between Bloomington and Bedford.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Roads close for flooding 1930, Jan 10 |
Virgil Emmert of the State Highway Department announces the roads leading out of Bloomington are in the same conditions as the previous day. State Road 46 between Bloomington and Nashville is closed due to four feet flood waters. In Harrodsburg, State Road 37 is covered in 30 inches of water and a state highway truck is pulling vehicles through. Road 46 south of Spencer is under 12 inches of water and a truck is pulling vehicles through. State Road 67 between Spencer and Martinsville is closed; the water has reached five feet near Romona and continues to rise.
Source: "Road Conditions Are Unchanged," Bloomington Telephone, January 10, 1930, 1.
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| Classes dismissed due to flood 1930, Jan 10 |
Many classes at Bloomington Junior High School are dismissed due to flooding in basement classrooms.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Nursing association shows increase 1930, Jan 13 |
The Public Health Nursing Association shows great increase in work completed in its 14th annual report.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Free Employment Bureau organized 1930, Jan 14 |
A local charity organization, the Free Employment Bureau, is founded by Mary Waldron.
Source: "County Mourns Loss of Great Citizen, Mrs. Mary Waldron," Evening World, April 15, 1940.
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| Employment Bureau is organized 1930, Jan 15 |
The Free Employment Bureau is organized by the city.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Hoover renominates Graham 1930, Jan 17 |
 President Hoover renominates William Graham for postmaster.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931. more...
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| City freezes 1930, Jan 18 |
The coldest temperature since 1917 is recorded as 15 below zero.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Association elects Karsell 1930, Jan 21 |
The Merchants' Minute Men Association elects Tom Karsell as its president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Police arrest 4 desperadoes 1930, Jan 21 |
Bloomington Police arrest Romey Pardue, Harold Arthur, Richard Gibson, and Henry Miller on burglary charges. They are discovered with a stolen 1929 Ford sedan, 16 guns, numerous watches, pens, clothes, and cigarette cases.
Source: "Desperadoes with 16 Guns are Arrested ," Evening World, January 22, 1930, 1,10.
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| Indiana Forestry buys land 1930, Jan 23 |
Indiana Forestry buys approximately 2,700 acres of land near Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Hoagy Carmichael visits 1930, Jan 26 |
 Hoagy Carmichael visits from New York.
Source: "Chronology of Events from 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931. more...
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| Chamber bids for hospital 1930, Jan 28 |
The Chamber of Commerce enters a formal bid for the location of the proposed veterans' hospital. The Federal government says it will cost $50,000 to build.
Source: "Directors and Committees of C. of C. meet," Evening World, January 28, 1930, 1.
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| Trial date for bank president set 1930, Feb 3 |
The trial for John Smith, president of the closed Exchange Bank in Spencer, is set for March 6. Smith was indicted on four counts of embezzlement. The trial will be in Bloomington.
Source: "Trial of Smith to start here during March," Evening World, February 3, 1930, 1.
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| Boy Scouts control city government 1930, Feb 5 |
From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. the local Boy Scouts control city government, acting as mayor, police chief, fire chief, and other public offices. This is a part of the national anniversary week of Boy Scouts of America.
Source: "Scouts to take charge of city government," Evening World, January 27, 1930, 1.
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| Night fireman dies from burns 1930, Feb 6 |
John Kent, night fireman at Showers Furniture factory, dies from burns after an explosion of the boiler.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Superintendent fights for funds 1930, Feb 12 |
County School Superintendent, W.V. Payne, fights for state aid school relief.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Senator says idleness cause crime 1930, Feb 13 |
State Senator Holmes tells members of Kiwanis that idleness is mostly responsible for crime.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| County Jail condemned 1930, Feb 14 |
State Charity board condemns the Monroe County Jail for the third time, citing poor ventilation and lighting, no place for juveniles or women, no way to separate prisoners, and the for the fact that the jail being completely unsanitary.
Source: "Condemn Jail for Third Time in this County," Evening World, February 14, 1930, 1.
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| Priscilla Club founded 1930, Feb 19 |
The Priscilla Club is founded with the purpose to make quilts with other members for charity.
Source: Gledith Baynes, "Priscilla Club in 1930," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Grand jury starts investigation 1930, Feb 20 |
Grand jury starts investigation of four unsolved murders in the county.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Palmer returns to theatre 1930, Feb 21 |
Harry Palmer returns as city manager for Publix Theatres.
Source: "Chronology of Events of 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Bank observes birthday 1930, Feb 27 |
Citizens Loan and Trust of Bloomington celebrates its 30th birthday.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Kappa Delta forms alumni association 1930, Mar |
The Kappa Delta Alumnae Association organizes in Bloomington with charter members and officers: Mrs. Henry Boxman, president, Miss Clarice Barker, chapter adviser, Mrs. Fred Coffey, secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Peter Burkhalter, publicity chairman, Mrs. Herman Briscoe, Mrs. Madge Chambers, and Mrs. Robert Fee.
Source: "Kappa Delta Strives To Help Others ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| US engineer inspects city 1930, Mar 3 |
Col. John T. Phelan, U.S. engineer, representing the Federal Board of Hospitalization, inspects Bloomington as possible site for a new veterans' hospital. The hospital is to be within 50 miles from Indianapolis at a cost of $50,000.
Source: "Chronology of Events of 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Bloomington Limestone opens quarry 1930, Mar 5 |
Bloomington Limestone Company opens new quarry on Kinser Pike.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Smith trial begins 1930, Mar 6 |
John Smith, former president of the closed Spencer Exchange Bank, begins trial. Smith is being tried on four counts of embezzlement in Bloomington.
Source: "Ex-Bank Head goes on Trial Embezzlement," Evening World, March 6, 1930, 1.
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| Lives saved 1930, Mar 7 |
Dr. Harry Thomas saves his life and four others-Mrs. Letta May, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webb and Robert Webb-from carbon-monoxide poisoning. A coal stove was releasing the gas into the house. Dr. Thomas was at the house because Mrs. Roy Webb went into premature labor. Robert Webb was born healthy. All five are still suffering minor effects of the poisoning, but are expected to make a full recovery.
Source: "Doctor Saves Their Lives but He too Suffers," Evening World, March 7, 1930, 1,8.
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| Service club council forms 1930, Mar 8 |
The Chamber of Commerce forms a Service Club Council.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Auto licenses increase 1930, Mar 12 |
In 1930, 700 more auto licenses are sold than in 1925.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Spencer banker asks for new trial 1930, Mar 13 |
John Smith, former president of the closed Spencer Exchange Bank, indicates through his attorney, S.C. Kivett, that he will motion for a new trial following his conviction on four counts of embezzlement.
Source: "John Smith to as knew trial following conviction by jury in court Wednesday evening," Evening World, March 13, 1930, 1.
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| Sixty candidates step up 1930, Mar 14 |
As of today, 60 people have filed to be candidates in the May election.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Bar Association elects Regester 1930, Mar 22 |
The Monroe County Bar Association elects Frank Regester as the president of the organization.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Freshwater resigns 1930, Mar 25 |
Eagle Freshwater resigns from Showers Brothers Company to become an associate at Amos Parrish & Co. in New York City. Freshwater worked at Showers for two years as manager.
Source: "Freshwater resigns from Showers Bros. ," Evening World, March 25, 1930, 1.
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| Oldest Monon conductor dies 1930, Mar 26 |
The oldest conductor on the Monon railroad, Mike Hackett, dies from a heart attack. He was 72 years old and worked continuously on the Monon beginning on April 3, 1876.
Source: "Mike Hackett answers call at Louisville," Evening World, March 26, 1930, 1,4.
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| Prisoner escapes 1930, Apr 1 |
On April Fools' Day, two Bloomington policemen miss the opportunity to catch a fugitive. The fugitive had slept in City Hall the night before and left before the sergeant saw his picture in the mail. The fugitive escaped from the prison in Michigan City on March 30th.
Source: "Cops See Reward Slip Thru Hands On April Fool Day ," Evening World, April 1, 1930, 1.
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| Enumerators begin taking census 1930, Apr 2 |
The city's 11 enumerators, all of which are women, begin taking the 1930 census. There are 25 enumerators for the county overall, both men and women.
Source: "City's eleven census takers all are women," Evening World, April 2, 1930, 1.
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| Quarry accident kills Neff 1930, Apr 3 |
Frank Neff, 36, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Stone hooker killed 1930, Apr 3 |
Stone hooker Frank Neff is crushed to death under an 11-ton rock at the Crescent-Hunter Valley Quarry. It is being ruled an accident.
Source: "11-ton block falls on man, pins his body," Evening World, April 3, 1930, 1.
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| City announces water funding 1930, Apr 5 |
The city announces it will spend $125,000 on the Griffy Creek Water System.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Young Girl walks again 1930, Apr 8 |
Evelyn Davis, age 17, can walk again after surgery. Davis was born with deformed feet which made it almost impossible to walk. Dr. J.E. Moser performed an amputation of Davis' feet with the intent for Davis to wear artificial feet.
Source: "Surgery will enable lame girl to walk," Evening World, April 8, 1930, 1.
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| Railroad stations looted and burned 1930, Apr 10 |
Two Illinois Central Railroad Stations are looted and a third is burned by robbers.
Source: Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Indiana Limestone receives huge order 1930, Apr 11 |
Indiana Limestone company receives a huge order for the construction of the West Virginia state capitol.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Elwren railroad station won't be rebuilt 1930, Apr 16 |
Illinois Central Railroad announces it will not rebuild the Elwren Station in Van Buren Township that was burned by robbers.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Working Men's elects president 1930, Apr 22 |
The Working Men's Building and Loan Association elects Professor U.S. Hanna as president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Mysterious fire destroys block 1930, Apr 25 |
Fire of unknown origin destroys entire business block in Harrodsburg.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Harris Grand Theatre will be renovated 1930, Apr 26 |
Publix Theatres announces that the Harris Grand Theatre will be renovated at a cost of $75,000. It will be renamed "Paramount".
Source: "$75,000 to be spent on new theatre work," Evening World, April 26, 1930, 1.
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| Bloomington loses Veteran's hosptial site 1930, Apr 28 |
Bloomington is declared out of the running as the site for the new Veterans' hospital.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| City population announced 1930, Apr 29 |
Bloomington's official population is announced to be 18,214.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Boy Scouts elect president 1930, Apr 30 |
The White River Area of Boy Scouts elects Professor Will Scott as president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| American Legion plans war on crime 1930, May 1 |
According to local commander, William E. Brown, the American Legion posts in Indiana plan a war against crime.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Measles victims released 1930, May 2 |
30 victims are released from quarantine in the last week, as the measles epidemic subsides.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Two arrested for robbery 1930, May 4 |
Carl Breedlove, prize fighter, and Frank Henderson, are arrested on a robbery charge.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Possible conviction of gang reported 1930, May 5 |
It is reported that a confession by Carl Breedlove may lead to conviction of local gang.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Few voters turnout in primary 1930, May 7 |
4,500 votes are cast in the primary, which is said to be especially low.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Republican County Chairman chosen 1930, May 10 |
William W. Weaver is re-chosen as County Chairman for the Republican Party.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Liquor raids pack jail 1930, May 11 |
Liquor raids crowd county jail with 33 prisoners.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Fire chief escapes death 1930, May 16 |
Fire chief B.M. Hazel escapes death after falling through the roof of a burning house. Hazel only has minor injuries: a hurt left leg and right hip. the fire is believed to have been started by a hot wire in the attic.
Source: "Fire chief plunges thru roof of burning house; escapes serious injury," Bloomington Telephone, May 17, 1930, 1.
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| Council wants to lower rates 1930, May 16 |
City council announces they plan to fight for lower electric rates.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Legion favors military training 1930, May 21 |
American Legion favors compulsory military training at Indiana University.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Construction begins on mill 1930, May 23 |
Construction begins on the Henry A. Woolery and Son stone mill.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Water company purchases 240 acres 1930, May 24 |
Bloomington Water company purchases 240 acres near the Griffy creek water reservior for $1500.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Gasoline engine pulls train 1930, May 26 |
A gasoline propelled engine pulls a train on a Illinois Central railroad. This is the first time this has happened in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| More policemen needed 1930, May 31 |
Chief Earl Chew asserts that eight more policemen are needed in the city.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Stenographers help police 1930, Jun 3 |
Stenographers from Showers Brothers company help police capture auto thief.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| War waged against drunk drivers 1930, Jun 4 |
Mayor Joseph H. Campbell wages war against drunk drivers.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Book course for children opens 1930, Jun 6 |
A vacation book course for school children opens at the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL).
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| State officials visit St.Charles 1930, Jun 11 |
Representatives from the Indiana Board of Education visit St. Charles Catholic School and are so impressed that a class 'A' commission is conferred on the school.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Rain welcomed during drought 1930, Jun 16 |
Farmers welcomed rain today during a time of drought.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| City votes for water meters 1930, Jun 18 |
City council votes to purchase and install a water meter system.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Sorority to build new house 1930, Jun 20 |
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at Indiana University votes to build a new chapter house on campus.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Postal supervisors elect president 1930, Jun 22 |
The state association of postal supervisors elects Lowell C. Day of Bloomington as president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Fight planned for lower rates 1930, Jun 24 |
Mayor Joseph H. Campbell calls meeting with city civic organizations to plan a fight for lower electric rates.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Pelfrey's crime processed quickly 1930, Jun 27 |
Herschell Pelfrey is caught, arraigned, and sentenced within 30 minutes on the charge of liquor possession.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Pastor preaches last sermon 1930, Jun 29 |
Rev. L.G. Leary preaches his final sermon at the First Presbyterian church.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Rev. Kasper succeeds Fr. Albert Deery 1930, Jul |
Reverend Anthony Kasper succeeds Father Albert Deery as Assistant Pastor to Father Paul A. Deery. Father Albert Deery is appointed to St. Joseph's Church in Evansville, Indiana.
Source: Mary A Waldron Ph. D., History of St. Charles Catholic Church: Including an Early Synoptic History of the County and City (Bloomington: Catholic Diocese, 1934)
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| Tools stolen from school 1930, Jul 3 |
It is discovered that tools are stolen from the Banneker school, an African American school.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Merchant dies suddenly 1930, Jul 5 |
Logan L. Coombs, a prominent clothing merchant, dies suddenly of angina pectoris at the age of 48. He owned Coombs Men's Wear at 106 N. Walnut.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Justice beats Matthews in golf 1930, Jul 13 |
Wilson Justice beats Pete Matthews in his second round of the city golf tournament.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| J.C. Penny secures lease 1930, Jul 16 |
J.C. Penny secures a 99 year lease on a property on the west side of the square where they will build a store.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Miniature golf must close at 11 PM 1930, Jul 23 |
City Council declares that miniature golf courses must close by 11 p.m.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Temperature hits new high 104 degrees 1930, Jul 26 |
The temperature reaches 104 degrees in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Sprinkling lawns prohibited 1930, Jul 28 |
Mayor Joseph H. Campbell announces that residents must refrain from sprinkling to save water due to temperatures reaching 109 in the shade and no sign of rain.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Two arrested in vice raid 1930, Jul 31 |
Sheriff Stephens leads a vice raid in Sanders in which a middle aged man and a young boy are arrested.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Two compete in tree sitting 1930, Aug 1 |
Two youths are in a tree sitting endurance contest, which started due to the current epidemic of doing something silly longer than anybody else.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| New city bus depot started 1930, Aug 1 |
Work is started on building a new bus depot at Third and College. When finished, the depot will move from the Timolat building on North Washington Street.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands of Time: "25 Years Ago"," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1955.
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| Pool closed 1930, Aug 5 |
The city park pool is closed due to an ordinance passed by the city council over the water shortage.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| City gets hot 1930, Aug 8 |
Above average temperatures have persisted in Bloomington with the temperature at 106 degrees.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Romani group arrested 1930, Aug 9 |
Romani group is arrested on vagrancy charges by State Policeman Brown.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Unemployment report released 1930, Aug 15 |
An unemployment survey by the City Bureau reveals that 712 have registered at the Bloomington Free Employment Bureau.
Source: "Unemployment plentiful says local bureau," Evening World, August 15, 1930, 1.
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| Newspaper plans trophy 1930, Aug 24 |
"The Evening World" announces that it will give a trophy to the winner of the Municipal Club Golf Tournament.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| County jail is empty 1930, Aug 27 |
The Monroe County Jail is empty for the first time in a year.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Stolen goods tracked to Kokomo 1930, Aug 30 |
$2,000 worth of oriental rugs are tracked to Kokomo by authorities, but no arrests are made.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Friendly Circle founded 1930, Sep |
The Friendly Circle Club is formed, comprised of women from Knight Ridge Road neighbors.
Source: Mrs. Jerry Spore, "Friendly Circle Formed," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Breedlove in critical condition 1930, Sep 2 |
18-year-old prize fighter Carl Breedlove is in critical condition after being shot by 18-year-old George Isaac Hays.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Breedlove fights against predictions 1930, Sep 3 |
Prize Fighter Carl Breedlove, victim of a gunshot wound, fights against predictions of doctors who say he won't survive. Breedlove tells police "They can't kill me, I'm not going to die."
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Mother and daughter convicted 1930, Sep 5 |
Mrs. Victoria Hays and her daughter Lillie Hays are convicted on a vice charge. They are sentenced to 90 days in the Women's State Prison. They are the mother and sister of George Isaac Hays, who shot and injured Carl Breedlove on September 2nd.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Two convicted for prostitution 1930, Sep 6 |
Victoria Hayes and her daughter, Lillie, are convicted for prostitution. They confessed to prostitution and admitted that George Hayes, their respective son and brother, would never have shot Carl Breedlove if not for them. They say that George was trying to get them to stop prostituting.
Source: "Mother and daughter convicted ," Evening World, September 6, 1930, 1.
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| Lee Petroleum equipment purchased 1930, Sep 8 |
Kenney King Coal and Ice company announces it has purchased the gasoline, oil tanks, and outside equipment from the Lee Petroleum company.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Hays releaved of judgement 1930, Sep 12 |
A Monroe County Grand Jury decides that George Isaac Hays, who confessed to killing Carl Breedlove after Breedlove attempted to break into Hays' house, will not be indicted.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Prize fighter dies 1930, Sep 12 |
Prize fighter Carl Breedlove dies from injuries sustained from a gunshot.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Plans for girls' athletic events 1930, Sep 22 |
Bloomington High School makes big plans for athletic events for girls. The girls will be taught posture training, games, dances, and gymnastic stunts. The aim is for the girls to want to continue such activities in the future.
Source: "Girl's athletic events are on at high school," Evening World, September 22, 1930, 1.
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| Chamber elects president 1930, Sep 30 |
Mel Curry is elected president of the Chamber of Commerce.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Congressman plans visit 1930, Oct 2 |
Congressman Arthur Green announces he will be in Monroe county for four days on a speaking tour.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| J.C. Penny names manager 1930, Oct 8 |
 The new J.C. Penny store in Bloomington names D.R. Woodward, of Rockford, Illinois, as their manager. The store is located at 115 - 119 N. College Ave.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931. more...
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| Boy Scout breaks world record 1930, Oct 11 |
Bloomington Boy Scout Oliver Brown breaks world record for fire kindling. Brown kindled fire in two and two-fifths seconds. The official world record is four seconds.
Source: "Scout breaks world record at state meet," Evening World, October 11, 1930, 1.
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| Quarry accident kills Barrett 1930, Oct 11 |
Ishuel O. Barrett, 37, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Brakeman crushed to death 1930, Oct 13 |
Rex Noel, an Illinois Central brakeman, is crushed to death between two freight cars.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Fleetwood indicted for attempted bribery 1930, Oct 17 |
John Fleetwood, taxi driver, is indicted by a grand jury for attempting to bribe a juror.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Count on Me Reserves initiates 1930, Oct 20 |
A candle-lighting ceremony is held to initiate members of the newly formed Count on Me Reserves. This organization serves as an African American branch of the Blue Triangle club for girls at Bloomington High School.
Source: "New Girl Reserve Chapter Installed at High School," Bloomington Daily Telephone, October 23, 1930, 8.
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| Atwater House Hotel burns 1930, Oct 21 |
 One of the oldest residential landmarks, the Atwater House Hotel, is almost completely destroyed by fire.
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| Water supply to last 1930, Oct 23 |
The water supply for Bloomington should last till February even without precipitation says an engineer from the Pierce, Greely, and Hansen firm that designed the city reservoir. The winter rain and snow should also replenish the reservoir. Citizens are still to regard the situation as serious and conserve water.
Source: "Water supply will last till Feb. -Engineer," Evening World, October 24, 1930, 1.
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| Democratic ticket sweeps county 1930, Nov 4 |
The entire Democratic county ticket is elected. Majorities range from one thousand to over five thousand.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Legion welcomes new commander 1930, Nov 8 |
Dr. O.T. Turflinger takes office as Post Commander for the American Legion.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| American Legion helps unemployed 1930, Nov 19 |
The Bloomington post of the American Legion joins drive to seek jobs for unemployed.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Authorities seize still 1930, Nov 23 |
In a raid by city and county authorities, Frank Adkins is arrested and the largest still ever found in Monroe County is seized. The still was about six miles southeast of Bloomington, in a ravine close to the Snoddy school house.
Source: "Officers find biggest still in this county," Evening World, November 24, 1930, 1.
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| Car accident leads to arrest 1930, Nov 25 |
A car accident due to icy pavement leads to the seizure of 40 gallons of liquor and the arrest of a Benton Harbor bootlegger.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Cascade amusement park burns 1930, Nov 28 |
The Cascade Amusement Park burns down, leaving only charred ruins.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| 400 unemployed registered 1930, Nov 29 |
Almost 400 unemployed people register at the city unemployment bureau, according to a checkup.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Aid set for city's unemployed 1930, Dec 2 |
A citizen's committee sets $20,000 as the sum need to aid the city's unemployed for the winter.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Fleetwood disappears 1930, Dec 4 |
John Fleetwood disappears after being convicted by a grand jury of attempting to bribe a juror.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| City hospital cares for over 100 1930, Dec 8 |
It is reported that more than 100 patients were cared for at the city hospital during the past fiscal year.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Rail company says city ready 1930, Dec 9 |
Mark Fenon, industrial agent for Illinois Central Railroad Company, says Bloomington is primed for industrial expansion. Fenon also has the view that economic conditions are going to get better soon.
Source: "Bloomington Situated For Development ," Evening World, December 10, 1930, 1.
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| Railroad likes Bloomington 1930, Dec 10 |
Mark Fenton, industrial agent of the Illinois Central Railroad, describes Bloomington as being very suited for industrial expansion.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Patrolman becomes motorcycle policeman 1930, Dec 14 |
Former Bloomington patrolman Ray Hinkle is appointed State Motorcycle Policeman with Bloomington headquarters.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1930," Evening World, January 1, 1931.
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| Fleetwood sentenced by Rundell 1930, Dec 19 |
John Fleetwood, fugitive for three weeks, is brought to Judge Rundell by Sheriff Stephens for sentencing. Fleetwood is then sentenced to 2-14 years. Fleetwood was first brought to trial for bootlegging where he attempted to bribe a juror. He then went on the run for three weeks.
Source: "Taxi Driver is Given Term in State Prison," Evening World, December 19, 1930, 1.
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| Pine Golf Course built in Cascades Park 1931, Jan 1 |
Pine Golf Course is built in Cascades Park with 9 holes and plays to a maximum of 3110 yards.
Source: Sutton, Stan. "Wilderness turns into new nine at Cascades," Herald Times, June 14, 2000.
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| Psi Iota Xi shifts activities 1931 |
Under the leadership of its first president, Mrs. David Wiley, Bloomington's Zeta chapter of Psi Iota Xi shifts from a loose high school organization to full philanthropic focus and activities.
Source: "Psi Iota Xi Has Rich History Of Community Service," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| City reports delinquents 1931 |
There are a total of 32 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those 28 are male and 4 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.71.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| 457 criminal cases filed 1931 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 457 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1931. Of those, 33 offenses were against a person, 39 were against property, 8 were against family and children, and 250 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| Empire State Building Completed 1931 |
Empire State Building is completed, faced with Indiana Limestone from Woolery Stone Company.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Showers earnings steady after crash 1931 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company continues to earn over $1 million in 1931, earning exactly $1,117,307.67.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Friendly Circle formed 1931 |
The women living along both sides of Knight Ridge Road meet in the home of Mrs. Edgar (Rose) Parks to form the Friendly Circle Club. Charter members include Mesdames R.S. McElhinney, Winfred Chitwood, Edgar Parks, James Kerr, Nora Coleman, Jess Evans, Joe Shileds, Joe Chasteen, Cleve McDaniel, Charles Prince, and Miss Maggie Kerr.
Source: Mrs. Jerry Spore, "Friendly Circle Formed," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| 165 criminal cases filed 1931 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 165 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1930. Of those, 28 offenses were against a person, 43 were against property, 32 were against family and children, and 44 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Railroads will not merge 1931, Jan 3 |
President of the Monon railroad H. R. Kurrie announces that the Monon will not merge with the B. and O. railroad.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Blomington earns profit 1931, Jan 7 |
Bloomington's total receipts exceed total expenditures by nearly $200,000 in 1930.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Man pleads guilty to bigamy 1931, Jan 9 |
John Dearman, a man with five wives, pleads guilty to bigamy.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Assassin aims at sheriff 1931, Jan 11 |
An attempt is made to assassinate Sheriff Ray Stephens at his home in the jail.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Drought causes hardship 1931, Jan 15 |
It is estimated that drought-stricken farmers in Monroe County will need at least $12,000 in aid.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Hundreds become employed 1931, Jan 16 |
425 people are given jobs through the city unemployment relief funds over the course of winter.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Moenkhaus dies 1931, Jan 17 |
Bloomington musician William E. Moenkhaus, known as "Monk" by friends and musical colleagues, dies at the age of 28. He is known as the leader of a student group called the Bent Eagles, a group which Hoagy Carmichael was in, as well as a piano player. His father, Dr. William J. Moenkhaus, was a professor at IU.
Source: "Deaths of the Week," The Bloomington Weekly Star, January 23, 1931, 3.
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| Girl found in car 1931, Jan 31 |
Gildie Cazee, a 16-year-old school girl, is found lying in a parked car near the IU Cave Dance hall. She is the victim of an apparent criminal attack.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Law partnership formed 1931, Feb 2 |
It is announced that Edwin Corr and Donald Bowen will form a law partnership.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Judge calls venire 1931, Feb 3 |
Judge Herbert Rundell calls a special venire of the Monroe county Grand jury to probe a liquor party that ended in the criminal assault on a 16-year-old girl.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| 29 witnesses to IU Cave attack 1931, Feb 6 |
29 individuals are subpoenaed in the case of Goldie Cazee, a 17-year-old girl who is attacked at the IU Cave Dance Hall. Two men wanted by police are believed to have fled the county.
Source: "Grand Jury Probes I.U. Cave Debauch: Twenty-Nine Witnesses Called in Cazee Case," The Bloomington Weekly Star, February 6, 1931, 8.
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| Stone operator dies 1931, Feb 10 |
Minter Cline, a pioneer stone operator, dies.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Two teachers arrested 1931, Feb 13 |
There is a dispute between a township trustee and members of the Smithville School faculty. Police become involved and two teachers are arrested.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Union building contract awarded 1931, Feb 19 |
Bloomington Limestone Company is awarded the contract to supply stone for the new IU Union building.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Thirteen indictments returned 1931, Feb 21 |
Thirteen indictments are returned by the Monroe County rand jury. An ex-Smithville school teacher is indicted on charges of encouraging delinquency and assault and battery. He is accused by a 16-year-old girl's father of trying to "pet" and kiss her. The teacher is indicted twice and resigns. Other cases include indictments against a number of men who attacked a 17-year-old Sanders girl and dry law violations, including operations of "speakeasies" and road houses.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, February 21, 1931.
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| Stone company begins new mill 1931, Feb 24 |
Alexander King Stone Company builds a new $100,000 stone mill.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| IU sues dance hall 1931, Feb 28 |
An attorney for Indiana University files an injunction suit against the owners of the IU Cave Dance Hall so that they cannot use the name of IU.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Robber rushed to state reformatory 1931, Mar 14 |
Sheriff R. H. Stephens rushes Jimmie Tapp to the state reformatory to avoid a threatened jail break.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Woman snatching purse is a first 1931, Mar 16 |
Police are confronted with a new type of purse-snatcher: a female one.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Chemistry Building completed 1931, Apr 2 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 419. more...
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| Stand pipe to be erected 1931, Apr 2 |
A $100,000 stand pipe will be erected near the IU waterworks lake to supply water for the East Third Street residential section.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Water conservation ban lifted 1931, Apr 8 |
The conservation ban on city water is officially lifted.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| More fight against utility 1931, Apr 9 |
The cities of Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, and Columbus join Bloomington in its fight against the exhorbitant rates of the Indiana Public Service Company.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Aid given to children 1931, Apr 11 |
Aid is rushed from Bloomington to the Axsom family in Polk Township, where three children are seriously ill from meningitis.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| County manages Meningitis 1931, Apr 13 |
Deputy Health Officer Gilbert Luzadder announces that the near epidemic of meningitis is thought to be under control.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Good gas well struck 1931, Apr 17 |
The Petroleum Exploration Company of Ohio strikes a good gas well.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Pools to reopen after drought 1931, Apr 18 |
 An announcement is make that swimming pools will be opened soon for the first time since August 1930, when they were closed due to the drought.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932. more...
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| Wright Sewell Council of Women visits 1931, Apr 21 |
The May Wright Sewell Council of Indiana Women open their 10th anniversary convention.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Lease given for gas station 1931, Apr 30 |
Doctor Frank Holland gives a ten year lease on the Holland Homestead site at the corner of Walnut and Seventh Streets for the erection of a gasoline filling station.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Trustees refuse pardon request 1931, May 1 |
Trustees of the Indiana State Prison refuse to grant a pardon to Babe Medina, who was sentenced for the murder of his wife.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Rogers on trial 1931, May 12 |
Ralph Rogers is on trial for the seventh day; charges are for conspiracy to defraud the Indiana Highway Commission in connection with the crushed stone furnished for Highway 37, north of Bloomington. Rogers is said to have received the most state contracts in this region. Former maintenance superintendent of the State Highway Board William E. Sayer occupies the witness stand for much of the day.
Source: "Rogers Has Character Witnesses," Evening World, May 12, 1931, 1.
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| Missing girls still not found 1931, May 12 |
The two missing girls, Rose Epperson and Evelyn (Pat) Reiblen, are still not found. Many reports of sightings are being turned into the Bloomington Police, including sightings in Evansville, but they have all proved to be false. It is feared that the girls have been abducted.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, May 12, 1931.
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| Custodian given police power 1931, May 14 |
Bloomington Public Library makes public a ruling to give custodian Frank Rairdan police power to deal with disturbances and thievery at the Library. Mayor Joseph H. Campbell cooperates with the Library Board. Library staff report patrons loafing on the steps and general misconduct or disturbances, especially from running children unaccompanied by an adult and misuse of the telephone.
Source: "Library Board Gives Warning to Disturbers," Evening World, May 14, 1931.
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| "Count on Me Revue" 1931, May 15 |
 The Count on Me Reserves hold a musical revue in the Bloomington High School auditorium. The revue is well-attended by the public and considered one of the most outstanding events in the African-American community.
Source: "Colored News," Evening World, May 18, 1931, 3. more...
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| Community Chest fund created 1931, May 19 |
The creation of a Community Chest Fund to take care of charities in 1931 is agitated by the Exchange club.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Elks Home robbed 1931, May 24 |
Robbery of the Elks Home at Bloomington and Bedford is discovered.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Gentry Show arrives 1931, May 26 |
The Gentry Show tents for the circus are pitched on the county fair grounds at the western edge of the city.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Two arrested for counterfeiting 1931, May 28 |
R. J. Owens and George Wring are arrested on charges of issuing counterfeit money.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| McNutt speaks 1931, May 30 |
Paul V. McNutt, the Dean of Indiana University Law School, is the Memorial Day speaker in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Governors pass through city 1931, May 31 |
A party of governors en route to French Lick pass through Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| 25 state governors visit 1931, Jun 3 |
25 state governors visit Bloomington and Monroe county in the afternoon.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Rains lift Griffy Creek reservoir 1931, Jun 5 |
A cloudburst from the previous night raises the city's Griffy Creek reservoir nine inches, bringing the water to the level spillway.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Bootleggers sentenced 1931, Jun 12 |
Twelve bootleggers are sentenced by Mayor Joseph Campbell.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Woman sentenced for liquor 1931, Jun 19 |
Mrs. Beatrice Adkins is sentenced to serve 120 days in the Indiana women's prison and fined $250 and costs on liquor charges in city court.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Kroger grocery leases room 1931, Jun 29 |
The Kroger Grocery Company leases the room formerly occupied by the Bender and Welch dry goods store.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Diamond Oil thieves sentenced 1931, Jul 12 |
Judge Herbert Rundell sentences Marcus Buffalo and Heston Hedrick to prison for burglary of the Diamond Oil company warehouse.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Swartz becomes pastor 1931, Jul 14 |
Reverend Charles B. Swartz from Galesburg, IL, is called to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Blair-Waldron building expands 1931, Jul 17 |
It is announced that three new business rooms will be constructed in the Blair-Waldron building, located at Walnut and Sixth streets.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Letter Carriers hold convention 1931, Jul 20 |
About 400 members of the Indiana Letter Carriers Association arrive in Bloomington for their annual convention.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Women plead not guilty 1931, Jul 21 |
Mrs. Elizabeth Arwine, 22, and sister Mrs. Katie Rittenhouse, 19, plead not guilty to charges of possession of liquor and maintaining a nuisance.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Quarry accident kills Adams 1931, Jul 23 |
Charles E. Adams, 67, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Children's Week opens 1931, Jul 30 |
The Children's Week festivities, sponsored by "The Evening World" newspaper officially opens.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Assessment increases 1931, Aug 1 |
It is announced that there is a 25% increase on assessment of personal property in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| Hunter School building finished 1931, Aug 4 |
The new D. Eckley Hunter School building is completed at a total cost of $140,000.
Source: "Chronology of City's Events in 1931," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 5.
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| City council passes new motorist rule 1931, Aug 5 |
For the first time in five years motorists in Bloomington may again make a right hand turn on the square according to a rule passed by the city council.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Boy dies due to meningitis 1931, Aug 6 |
Today, meningitis claims the life of Austin, the one and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchener.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Quarry accident kills Price 1931, Aug 7 |
Quarry Isaac Price, 72, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Price falls to death 1931, Aug 8 |
Isaac W. Price, 72 years old, a sawyer at the Shawnee Stone mill fell to his death today from a gang saw into a concrete pit.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Queen and king announced in Children's week 1931, Aug 12 |
Virgina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoadley and Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kanakis, are elected queen and king in the Children's week popularity contest.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Talbot leads in golf tournament 1931, Aug 14 |
Phil Talbot of Bloomington is leading in the semi final match of the amateur golf tournament in French Lick.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Talbot loses golf final 1931, Aug 17 |
Phil Talbot loses amateur golf final to Bill Heinlein of Indianapolis.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Knights of Columbus convention opens 1931, Aug 18 |
Attorney John P. O'Donnell makes the opening address at the Knights of Columbus convention which opens in French Lick today.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| City tax rates to be lowered 1931, Aug 19 |
It is announced today that the city tax rate will be lowered 7 cents.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Allen wins tennis championship 1931, Aug 24 |
Max Allen, former Terre Haute Normal tennis star defeats Walter McElvain Bloomington, net star in the championship game sponsored by the Southern Indiana Sporting Goods Store.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| State road 46 opens 1931, Aug 25 |
State road 46 from Spencer to Ellettsville opens today.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| High school begins renting books 1931, Aug 26 |
 Today is it announced that the High School book store will rent books.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932. more...
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| Mrs. Sutphin wins tournament 1931, Aug 27 |
Mrs. John Sutphin defeats Miss Ruth Hoadley in the final match of the Women's Golf Tournament at the Country Club today.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Kappa Delta Phi Gamma Sigma Chapter founded 1931, Aug 30 |
The Gamma Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Sigma is founded by a group of girls recently graduated from Bloomington High School, hoping to maintain their close friendship while helping their community. Mrs. Boxman is the 1st president.
Source: "Mrs. Boxman First President," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Ule Clark found unconscious 1931, Sep 1 |
Ule Clark, former police sergeant, is discovered lying unconscious in his home.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Kirksville School opens 1931, Sep |
 Kirksville school in Indian Creek Township opens for grades one through eight.
Source: David Horn, "Lost school lives on in community," Herald Times, October 7, 2002, B, 1.
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| Hoagy announces new songs 1931, Sep 14 |
Hoagy Carmichael, our former Bloomington boy who is here on a visit from New York, announces that he has written two new jazz tunes. They will be published and recorded soon.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Indiana M.E. conference opens 1931, Sep 15 |
The Indiana M. E. conference opens here today with the Bloomington church as host to approximately 1500 people.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Unidentified boy killed by train 1931, Sep 16 |
An unidentified boy about 15 years old is killed by a Monon freight train early this morning.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Pastors appointed at M.E. church 1931, Sep 21 |
Reverend J.R. Bolen and Reverend R.O. Pearson today were appointed as pastors at the Arlington M.E. church and the Fairview M.E. at the conclusion of the Methodist conference.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Unidentified youth buried 1931, Sep 22 |
An unidentified youth who was killed by a Monon freight train last week is lowered into an unmarked grave today after efforts to learn his identity failed.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Unsuccessful suicide attempt 1931, Sep 22 |
Mrs. Orlena Kaiser made an unsuccessful attempt to end her life by drinking poison this evening.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| James Kerr dies 1931, Sep 24 |
James B. Kerr a prominent farmer and Monroe County commissioner passes away suddenly.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Prosecutor assails jury's verdict 1931, Sep 26 |
Prosecutor Vern Ruble assails the verdict of a Monroe county jury which found Floyd Scott guilty of assault and battery but not guilty of a statutory charge brought forward by a young girl.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Commander of American legion 1931, Sep 29 |
Colonel Oliver P. Robinson is elected Commander of the Bloomington post of the American Legion.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Check protector thieves confess 1931, Sep 30 |
Harry Headley, Harold Potter, and Clarence Martindale confess to stealing a check protector machine from the C. B. Townsend lumber office. They used this machine to forge checks.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Mrs. Voight shot 1931, Oct 6 |
Mrs. Lucille Voight, 44, is shot and seriously wounded by Mrs. May Livingston who mistook her for Lydia E. Thompson.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Chamber of Commerce President elected 1931, Oct 11 |
It is announced today that William E. Brown is elected as president of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce to succeed M.R. Curry.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Robert H. Harris dies 1931, Oct 12 |
Robert H. Harris owner of the Princess and Harris Grand Theaters dies today at the Mayo Clinic.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Robert Harris dies 1931, Oct 12 |
 Robert H. Harris, owner of both the Princess and Harris Grand Theaters in Bloomington, dies at a Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Harris was 58 years old and had been suffering throat issues. He passed away shortly after a surgery at the clinic.
Source: "Operation Fatal to Robert H. Harris: Well-Known Theatrical Man Succumbs at Mayo Clinic," Bloomington Telephone, October 13, 1931, 1, 8. more...
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| Hunter School dedicated 1931, Oct 16 |
Hunter School, 727 East Second Street in Bloomington, holds a dedication in honor of D. Eckley Hunter, a former educator.
Source: Board of School Trustees, "Dedication Program," Hunter Special, October 16, 1831, 1.
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| Formal opening of Hall Electric 1931, Oct 20 |
It is announced today that the formal opening of the new Hall Electric company in their new location at Walnut and Sixth street will be held this week.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Elmer Boshears pleads guilty 1931, Oct 23 |
Elmer Boshers pleads guilty to a charge of possession and operation of a still. Boshers' is sentenced by Judge H.A. Rundell to serve one to five years in the Indiana State Prison.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Oda Waldron dies 1931, Oct 24 |
Oda Waldron, a 39 year old blacksmith, dies at the city hospital as a result of alcohol pneumonia.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Costume prizes at Halloween celebration 1931, Oct 25 |
It is announced today that over 50 prizes will be awarded for the best costumes at the city's annual Halloween celebration.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Ray Hinkle injured in crash 1931, Oct 26 |
State policeman Ray Hinkle is confined to his bed today as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle automobile crash which occurred yesterday.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Boy scout fund drive to continue 1931, Oct 28 |
Intensive plans to continue the Boy Scouts' drive for funds in order to save scouting in Bloomington were made today.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Stockholders reduce limestone capital 1931, Oct 30 |
Stockholders of the Indiana Limestone company today agreed to reduce the capital of the company and call a moratorium on interest.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Announcement about Wylie Hat store 1931, Nov 9 |
An announcement is made today informing citizens that the Wylie Hat store is opening in two days in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Charity drive items distributed 1931, Nov 10 |
More then 5,000 articles of clothing and household items from a Lions club charity drive are distributed to the poor today.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| President of Exchange club elected 1931, Nov 10 |
John R. East is elected as president of the Exchange club.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| New diphtheria cases reported 1931, Nov 12 |
Four new diphtheria cases are reported today in Monroe County.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Lena Beck dies 1931, Nov 13 |
 Lena Beck, former president of the local Women's Christian Temperance Union(WCTU), dies at 75 years old. Beck was an Indiana University alumni, a charter member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, and a member of the Local Council of Women.
Source: "City Mourns Passing of Social Leader," Bloomington Telephone, November 14, 1931. more...
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| Stephens Jr. to be guest at banquet 1931, Nov 14 |
Henry L. Stephens Jr., national commander of the American Legion will be the guest Bloomington post and the city at a banquet soon.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Graham Motor Sales purchase Anthony Wayne Ford 1931, Nov 16 |
It is announced today that Graham Motor Sales company has purchased the Anthony Wayne Ford agency in Fort Wayne.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Mildred Watts escapes jail 1931, Nov 18 |
Mildred Watts escapes from county jail tonight by sliding down a blanket suspended from the window of her cell on the third floor.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Search continues for Mildred Watts 1931, Nov 22 |
The search continues today for Mildred Watts who escaped four days ago from the county jail.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Regester elected president of Kiwanis Club 1931, Nov 24 |
Members of the Kiwanis club today elect J. Frank Regester as president for 1932 to succeed Ward Biddle.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Shields given maximum penalty 1931, Dec 1 |
Robert Shields, 28 years old, is given the maximum penalty one to seven years in jail for lack of child support for his son.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| First paydate for unemployed 1931, Dec 5 |
Today is the first payday for the city's unemployed who have been given work through the relief agency.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Stone Cutters' and Carver's union pay cut 1931, Dec 10 |
Members of the Monroe County Stone Cutters' and Carvers' union went to work today as usual although a 20% wage cut which went into effect today was rejected by the union.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Sundbury to speak 1931, Dec 11 |
B.V. Sudbury, Monroe County assessor, will be one of the principal speakers at the annual conferences of the state tax board.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Kiwanis club awarded membership 1931, Dec 12 |
Bloomington Kiwanis club is awarded membership on eight Indiana district committees.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Judge dismisses deadlocked jury 1931, Dec 13 |
Judge H. A. Rundell dismisses a jury today after its members had been deadlocked for several hours over the fate of Harry Jones.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Waldron receives award 1931, Dec 17 |
Mary Waldron, social worker and humanitarian, is dubbed "The First Citizen of Bloomington" by the Kiwanis Club for outstanding welfare work.
Source: "Star of Service medal is given to welfare leader," Bloomington Telephone, December 18, 1931.
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| Fire on South Fess 1931, Dec 19 |
Fire of an unknown origin damages the Thrasher cafe on South Fess Street.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Lions club Christmas party 1931, Dec 22 |
The Lions club entertained 137 poor children of the city with a dinner and Christmas party at the Hotel Graham today.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Indiana Limestone chosen for Radio City 1931, Dec 23 |
It is announced today that the task of furnishing limestone for Radio City is awarded to the Indiana Limestone company.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| President of Family Welfare Society 1931, Dec 29 |
U.G. Weatherly is named president of the Family Welfare Society to succeed Alex Hirsch.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Vice president of State Republican party 1931, Dec 30 |
Beryl Holland is named the vice president of the State Republican organization.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Roxy Theater opens 1932 |
 The Roxy Theater opens at 221 N. College, formerly the location of the Crescent theater.
Source: Robert Leffler, "History of downtown Theaters," Letter to Dee McIntire Dept. of Redevelopment, January 14, 1996, 2.
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| Tri Kappa offers purchase prize 1932 |
Tri Kappa, founding their arts program in 1926, will now offer a purchase prize to one woman artist every year, started this year with the purchase of E.K. Williams' painting "Hoosier Cabin" at $400. The sorority aims to create their own collection of art of merit, interest, and variety, representative of the era and of Hoosier Arts by buying the award winning piece every year. The art collection of Tri Kappa has expanded to include 91 paintings by 72 different artists, available for loan to its chapters and displayed in the Brown County Art Guild Galleries during the summer months.
Source: "Art Program Helped Cultural Interest," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 3.
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| Showers faces hard times 1932 |
Earnings decrease to $697,540.53 for the Showers Brothers Furniture Company in 1932.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| John R. Figg business expands 1932 |
 The grocery business of John R. Figg, established in 1928 at 215 West 8th Street, moved to its larger site on W. 7th Street. In 1963 the business is bought by Wetterau Inc., a St. Louis food wholesale company.
Source: "Wetterau Buys Stores," Herald Telephone, August 27, 1966. more...
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| 193 criminal cases filed 1932 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 193 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1932. Of those, 22 offenses were against a person, 19 were against property, 3 were against family and children, and 116 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| 48 criminal cases filed 1932 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 48 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1932. Of those, 7 offenses were against a person, 22 were against property, 7 were against family and children, and 10 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| County swears in woman police officer 1932 |
Mrs. Nell Weaver, having served for five years as the Third Street Park playground and swimming pool guardian, is profiled in the newspaper. She states that to her knowledge she is the only policewoman in the county, having been sworn in three years before to maintain order, including "keeping the children from shooting off firecrackers in people's faces on the Fourth of July" or "soundly spanking a little boy who holds a smaller tot's face under the water in the children's wading pool".
Source: "City's Lone Policewoman Keeps Order at Park," Bloomington Telephone, July 18, 1935.
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| Book Nook relocated 1932 |
Owner Harry Costas relocates the Book Nook from its original location at 114 S. Indiana Ave. to 100 S. Indiana Ave. on the corner of Kirkwood.
Source: Kathleen Mills, "The Book Nook Look-Campus fashions of '20s, '30s, on display at Wylie Hall," Herald Times, January 29, 1990.
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| City reports 16 delinquents 1932 |
There are a total of 16 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those 8 are male and 8 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.36.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Commissioners meet in hopital room 1932, Jan 2 |
The Monroe County Commission holds there first meeting of the year at the City Hospital, where Commissioner Grant Hazel is recovering from injuries.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Trains discontinue 1932, Jan 6 |
The Public Service Commission gives the Illinois Central railroad permission to discontinue the operation of two trains.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Union to fight wage cuts 1932, Jan 7 |
After their wages are cut by 20%, the stone cutters and carvers union announce that they will fight this decrease in court.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Democrat runs for sheriff 1932, Jan 9 |
Charles H. Stevens enters the race for sheriff, making him the first Democratic candidate to run for sheriff.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Bloomington joins state association 1932, Jan 15 |
The city of Bloomington, represented by Mayor Campbell, joins a state-wide association with the purpose of maintaining lower electric rates.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Tax delinquents rise 1932, Jan 16 |
It is announced that delinquent tax totals for Monroe County have increased by 61.7 percent from 1931.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Rogers runs for judge 1932, Jan 21 |
Donald A. Rogers announces that he is running for the nomination of judge on the Democratic ticket.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Bender runs for sheriff 1932, Jan 22 |
J. Lester Bender announces that he's running for sheriff on the Democratic ticket.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Immunization program planned 1932, Jan 23 |
Because of a diphtheria epidemic within the school systems, health authorities plan an immunization program.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Nudist cult called out 1932, Jan 24 |
Bloomington residents witness a "one man nudist cult."
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Diphtheria immunizations given 1932, Jan 26 |
It is announced that 760 school children have received diphtheria immunization.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Stapleton sole Republican in race 1932, Jan 27 |
It is announced that John T. Stapleton is the only Republican candidate in the race. He is running for county surveyor.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Atlanta builds with limestone 1932, Jan 29 |
It is announced that the new post office in Atlanta, Georgia will be constructed from Indiana Limestone.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Chamber launch plans 1932, Feb 2 |
The Chamber of Commerce launches plans to bring regular air mail and express service to Bloomington.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| Farm Bureau launches drive 1932, Feb 4 |
The Monroe County Farm Bureau launches a drive for lower assessments for property.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4.
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| McNutt announces candidacy 1932, Feb 6 |
 Colonel Paul V. McNutt, of Bloomington, formally announces his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4. more...
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| Court House looted 1932, Feb 9 |
Five offices in the Monroe Court House are looted by thieves.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Rotary Club presents candidate 1932, Feb 10 |
 It is announced that the Bloomington Rotary Club will present newspaper publisher Oscar Cravens as a candidate for district governor.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933, 4. more...
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| McNutt-for-Governor club begins 1932, Feb 12 |
A Monroe County McNutt-for-Governor Club is organized.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Boy Scouts take over 1932, Feb 13 |
The Boy Scouts take over the city offices' posts for one hour.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Rev. Stephens resigns 1932, Feb 14 |
 Reverend C. B. Stephens, pastor of the First Baptist Church announces his resignation. [Image taken in 1907.]
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| Numbers rise in support for McNutt 1932, Feb 18 |
The McNutt-for-Governor club reaches 100 members.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Coan assistant secretary 1932, Feb 20 |
The Chamber of Commerce appoints Wilma Coan as assistant secretary.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Oliphant most popular girl 1932, Feb 22 |
Viva Oliphant is given the title of Bloomington's most popular girl. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Oliphant of Harrodsburg. She will receive a trip to the South Seas. Later in life, Viva becomes the vice chairperson for the Monroe County Democratic Party, active in the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, Delta Sigma Kappa, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She married Leroy Baker.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Knights templar plan convention 1932, Feb 25 |
It is announced that the Bloomington Comandry of Knights Templar will host a state convention.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Stelzel returns to Golf Association 1932, Feb 26 |
It is announced that John Stelzel will return to the Bloomington Municipal Golf Association as a pro.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Hunt for looters 1932, Feb 27 |
Police hunt for burglars who looted the John Adams store in Smithville of $400 worth of merchandise.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Students absent 1932, Feb 28 |
It is reported that 250 students are absent from school due to influenza.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Gentry Bros. show announced 1932, Feb 29 |
The Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show is scheduled to start on the road around March 5th.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Superintendent loses position at poor farm 1932, Mar 1 |
County commissioners dismiss Clarence Howe as the superintendent of the poor farm.
Source: Telephone, March 7, 1932, 8.
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| Miss Oliphant leaves 1932, Mar 2 |
Viva Oliphant, who was pronounced Bloomington's most popular girl February 22, leaves for Havana and Panama.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Showers Bros. receive large order 1932, Mar 5 |
 Officials of the Showers Brothers Furniture Factory announce that they have received an order for 1,000 bedroom suites.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933. more...
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| Blair runs for re-election 1932, Mar 7 |
James N. Blair celebrates his 82 birthday by filing his candidacy for re-election as president of the Board of Monroe County Commissioners.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Board of Commissioners majority Democratic 1932, Mar 7 |
After a majority of the Board of Commissioners becomes Democratic, Clarence Howe is asked to resign his position as superintendent of the poor farm; Silas Goodman is appointed in his place. Howe, however, refuses to resign, claiming that his term has two more years to run. Although the board takes no action in ouster proceedings at their meeting, the matter is scheduled to be taken up again March 8.
Source: Telephone, March 7, 1932, 8.
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| City Council proposes cuts 1932, Mar 9 |
The Bloomington City Council proposes a general salary cut for all city employees.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Hunter home robbed 1932, Mar 14 |
The home of Joseph Hunter, located at 404 High Street, is robbed of $400 worth of jewels. Hunter owns the Hunter Brothers Stone Company.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Johnson confesses 1932, Mar 14 |
Lester Johnson, age 16, confesses to the robbery of the Monroe Court House offices.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Polley's confess 1932, Mar 19 |
 Charles and Marie Polley of Spencer confess participating in the robbery of the Book Nook.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933. more...
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| Sudbury announces decreases 1932, Mar 21 |
County Assessor B. V. Sudbury reports decreases in property values.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Kinser confesses 1932, Mar 22 |
Orville Kinser, age 20, confesses to participating in the robbery of the Book Nook
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Hoadley announces candidacy 1932, Mar 23 |
Senator William B. Hoadley announces his candidacy for re-election.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Addition to creamery planned 1932, Mar 24 |
Plans are made to construct a $25,000 addition to the Johnson Creamery.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Baker announces candidacy 1932, Mar 25 |
Prosecutor Leroy Baker announces the he will run for re-election.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Haase arrested 1932, Mar 26 |
Mary Haase, age 16 of Crawfordsville, is taken into custody by the Bloomington police for being dressed in men's clothing.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Black woman is 107 1932, Mar 27 |
Former slave Rena Bartlett celebrates her birthday of 107 years. She lives on N. Monroe Street.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands of Time: 25 Years Ago," Herald Telephone, March 27, 1957.
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| Indiana Theatre robbed 1932, Mar 27 |
The cashier of the Indiana Theatre is robbed by four unmasked and armed men. They escape with about $500.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Theater robbed at gunpoint 1932, Mar 27 |
 The Indiana Theater is robbed by a gang, who rib employees with guns to take about $500 while a movie is showing. Employees grabbed by the gang are Mrs. Roy Hays, cashier, Walter Bidwell, ticket taker. Others forced into a room were Miss Thelma Vonderschmidt, Miss Bernice Foy, and Joe Crouch.
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| Bowen and Bartlett arrested 1932, Mar 30 |
Kenneth Bowen and Roscoe Bartlett are arrested for investigation in connection with a Missouri robbery.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Ballyhooey edition released 1932, Apr 1 |
"The Evening World" releases the Ballyhooey edition of the newspaper.
Source: "World Review 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Store redecorated 1932, Apr 4 |
 Workmen begin redecorating a room on the West side of the square to be occupied by a Woolworth store.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933. more...
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| Charges being prepared 1932, Apr 5 |
Ouster charges are being prepared against County Poor Farm superintendent Clarence Howe.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Articles filed 1932, Apr 7 |
Articles of incorporation for the Fairfax Stone Company are filed.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Possible suit 1932, Apr 8 |
Monroe County officials contemplate a suit to recover $40,000 back taxes from the Public Services Company.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Loans awarded 1932, Apr 11 |
Three Bloomington banks award Monroe County 30 day loans of $25,000.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Commissioners deny permit 1932, Apr 12 |
Monroe County Commissioners deny a local patriotic organization a permit to bring a carnival to Bloomington.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Rundell refuses petition 1932, Apr 14 |
Judge H. A. Rundell refuses to grant the habeas corpus petition of Roscoe Bartlett and Kenneth Bowen.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Legionnaires visit Bloomington 1932, Apr 16 |
"The Evening World" announces that 1,000 Legionnaires are guests in Bloomington.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Lutheran church dedicated 1932, Apr 24 |
 University Lutheran Church is formally dedicated.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933. more...
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| University Lutheran dedicated 1932, Apr 24 |
Church built on East Seventh Street for first Lutheran church in Bloomington.
Source: "University Lutheran Church, One of City's Newer Congregations, Now in 20th Year," Bloomington Star Courier, August 1, 1952.
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| Liberty party holds rally 1932, Apr 29 |
37 people, including Mayor Campbell, attend a rally of the Liberty Party.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Taylor speaks at funeral 1932, May |
 White Attorney Harold Taylor of Indianapolis comes to Bloomington to attended the funeral services for a black woman, Rena Bartlett. Taylor spoke at the funeral giving a talk about Rena, a former slave. The funeral is held at the A.M.E. Church in Bloomington with Rev. S.H. Marion of Indianapolis leading the service.
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| Primary elections held 1932, May 2 |
Voting in the primary elections in Bloomington is announced as "comparatively light".
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Laundrymen hold convention 1932, May 3 |
The Indiana Laundrymen's association announces that they will hold their state convention here in Bloomington.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Knights Templar bids for convention 1932, May 5 |
The Bloomington Knights Templar announces that they will bid for the state convention of the Masons.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Branam re-elected 1932, May 7 |
At a meeting of the precinct committeemen and vice committeemen, they re-elect Arthur Branam to the post of Democratic county chairman.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Dickinson announces quarry work 1932, May 10 |
E. A. Dickinson announces that a large number of unemployed men will return to work at the Bloomington-Bedford quarry district June 1st.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Holland re-elected 1932, May 11 |
 Beryl Holland, of Bloomington, is re-elected vice-chairman of the Indiana State Republican committee in Indianapolis. She is the wife of Dr. J.E.P. Holland and is the first acting national committeewoman for the Republican party from Indiana.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933. more...
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| Grand Hazel files suit 1932, May 21 |
The Grand Hazel files a suit at the Monroe Circuit Court against the Monon for $10,000 damages.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Lions Club convention 1932, May 25 |
Bloomington is selected as the site of the 1933 Lions Club convention.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Tribute paid to Rena Bartlett 1932, May 28 |
Several friends pay tribute to the life of former slave, Rena Bartlett. A newspaper article reports that she died in Bloomington at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. John Fearman. Perviously she was married to Mat or Matt Bartlett in Lagrange, Kentucky and moved to Indianapolis, where she worked as a servant for the family of Attorney Harold Taylor as well as other prominent families there. Before working for the Taylors, she kept a boarding house and enjoyed telling stories of her former mistress in Kentucky, Sue Gibson, who "never treated [Rena] as a slave."
Source: "Bloomington's Oldest Woman Ex-Slave Dies," Indianapolis Recorder, May 28, 1932, 1.
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| Unionville pike construction 1932, Jun 2 |
"The Evening World" announces that a number of men will be given work widening and blacktopping the Unionville pike and in the construction of a new state highway garage.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Johnson state delegate 1932, Jun 9 |
At the Republican National Convention Harry Johnson is named as one of the seven state delegates.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Whaley sings solo 1932, Jun 10 |
Bert Whaley sings his first solo number at the Roxy Theater in New York.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Union Building completed and dedicated 1932, Jun 14 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 418. more...
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| Schick elected president. 1932, Jun 15 |
William Schick is elected president of the Lions Club.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Jameson awarded damages 1932, Jun 16 |
James H. Matlock awards Harry Jameson $5,000 damages for a fire that destroyed Jameson's dance hall at Cascade Park.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Delegates to vote for McNutt 1932, Jun 17 |
The Evening World announces that Monroe County's 17 delegates of the Democratic State Convention will all vote for McNutt for governor.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Lockwood joins committee 1932, Jun 18 |
Fred Lockwood is named a member of the State Chamber of Commerce tax relief committee.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Bid for G. A. R. convention 1932, Jun 19 |
The evening World announces that Bloomington will bid for the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) state convention.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| McNutt nominated 1932, Jun 21 |
At the state convention, Paul V. McNutt is nominated by acclamation.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Koulis to open confectionery 1932, Jun 22 |
John Koulis of Washington announces that he will open a modern confectionery here in Bloomington.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| McNutt nominated for governor 1932, Jun 23 |
10,000 people welcome McNutt back to Bloomington after he is nominated for governor in Indianapolis.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Smith granted new trial 1932, Jun 24 |
John Smith, a Spencer banker who was convicted of embezzlement in Bloomington, is granted a new trial.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| IU plans peace conference 1932, Jun 25 |
"The Evening World" announces that Indiana University and the city of Bloomington will host the state conference for Peace Officers.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| WCTU plans convention 1932, Jun 28 |
"The Evening World" announces that the tenth annual state convention of the young peoples branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) will convene in Bloomington tomorrow.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Bryan supports WCTU 1932, Jun 30 |
IU President William Lowe Bryan tells the young people's branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) that an effort to return to legalized liquor is doomed to fail.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Griffy Creek overflows 1932, Jul 7 |
As a result of recent rains, Griffy Creek runs over the spillway.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Hoosier Limestone announces new head 1932, Jul 13 |
J. G. Ray, president of the Independent Limestone Company, is elected president of the newly organized Hoosier Limestone Company.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Merchants oppose sales tax 1932, Jul 16 |
Local retail merchants organize to oppose the state sales tax pending in the Senate.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Radio personality visits former home 1932, Jul 21 |
Vaudevillian Ed East visits his former home in Bloomington. East is a member of the "Sisters of the Skillet" duet.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Talbot scores 63 1932, Jul 25 |
Phil Talbot scores a 63 for 18 holes of golf at the Bloomington Country Club.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Carriers pay respects to Sims 1932, Jul 30 |
Carrier boys of "The Indianapolis Times" and "The Evening World" pay last respects to the family of Clyde Sims, a nine year old carrier who died three days before when he was hit by a car. The carriers call the family's home to give their respects shortly before the funeral.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Matlock Dairy burns 1932, Jul 31 |
The Harry Matlock Dairy, north of Bloomington, mysteriously burns, causing more than $6,000 damages.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| State Rotary assembles here 1932, Aug 3 |
The annual Indiana Rotary Assembly opens with the Bloomington club as its host.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, August 3, 1933.
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| Day residence robbed 1932, Aug 4 |
The home of Arthur Day, funeral home operator, is robbed this morning and several valuables are reported missing.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Police investigate racket cases 1932, Aug 10 |
Bloomington police investigate charity racket cases. Two men have been reported to have traded groceries received from relief orders for whiskey. Rolla Rone, trustee of Bloomington township, and Frank Sherlock, trustee of Perry township, are commended for the way they managed relief work in their townships.
Source: Officials Seek To Weed Out Charity Racket Imposters, "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, August 10, 1932.
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| Clark's feed store burns 1932, Aug 15 |
The fire that destroys Ray O. Clark's feed store at East Twelfth Street causes an estimated $8,000 in damages.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Police seize stolen cigarettes 1932, Aug 17 |
Police seize about $1,400 worth of stolen cigarettes from a corn field near Harrodsburg. The cigarettes were stolen from a Monon freight train.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Local golfer in lead 1932, Aug 19 |
Phil Talbott maintains his lead in the semi-finals of the Indiana amateur golf tournament at Hammond.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Prowler scares mothers 1932, Aug 23 |
Two mothers of young babies, Mrs. Ona Hendricks and Mrs. Clyde Dyer, living at 722 West Howe Street call Sheriff Ray Stephens after finding that the screen of a window was cut and a note reading "Beware of the baby," was left on a rug.
Source: "Women Scared By Note Left By A Prowler," Evening World, August 23, 1932.
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| Whaley to broadcast 1932, Aug 25 |
Bert Whaley is scheduled to broadcast tonight as a soloist with Paul Whiteman's orchestra.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Griffy Creek plant closed 1932, Aug 28 |
The Griffy Creek water plant is closed today because of the bursting of an 18 inch water main.
Source: "Chronology of City Events," Evening World, January 1, 1932.
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| Limestone company gets contracts 1932, Aug 31 |
The Indiana Limestone Company announces that they have been awarded contracts for furnishing 924 carloads of stone.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| IU cuts budget 1932, Sep 3 |
Indiana University trustees make budget cuts that lead to 8% to 25% decreases in the salaries of their professors.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| City seeks federal relief funds 1932, Sep 7 |
The City Council takes steps in order to secure Federal Unemployment Relief loans.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| School budget is cut 1932, Sep 8 |
The school board makes reduction of $38,712 for the city school budgets.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| City cuts budget 1932, Sep 9 |
Bloomington officials cut $55,000 from the 1933 city budget.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| "Evening World" plans cooking class 1932, Sep 12 |
"The Evening World" announces that they will hold a cooking class next week at the Indiana Theater.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Vonderschmitt injured 1932, Sep 14 |
Harry Vonderschmitt, Owner of the Indiana Theatre, is painfully injured in an automobile accident near Greencastle.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Green addresses crowd 1932, Sep 14 |
Congressman Arthur Green addresses a large crowd at the courthouse during a meeting of the Jefferson Club.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Judge Spring speaks at park 1932, Sep 16 |
GOP candidate for governor, Judge Raymond Springer of Connersville, speaks at the city park.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Paper hosts cooking class 1932, Sep 20 |
600 women attend the opening session of "The Evening World's" Cooking School.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Council cuts budget 1932, Sep 22 |
The council cuts $13,572 from the county budget and cuts 54 cents from the tax rate.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Final cooking class 1932, Sep 23 |
1,400 women attend the final Cooking school session, hosted by "The Evening World". 37 women are awarded major prizes donated by merchants.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Campbell refuses contract 1932, Sep 24 |
Mayor Campbell refuses to sign the new garbage contract with Charles Townsend.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Mrs. Mohler dies 1932, Sep 25 |
Mrs. Fred Mohler, former Bloomington grand jury woman dies in Washington D. C.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Optometrist open in jewelry store 1932, Oct |
Dr. A. D. Long of Indianapolis begins his optometry practice, located in the Ed Williams Jewelry store, located at 114 N. Walnut. Dr. Long has had 25 years of experience fitting glasses and he gives free consultation and examination.
Source: "New Optometrist at Ed Williams Store," Bloomington Evening World, October 22, 1932, 1.
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| Smallwood building burns 1932, Oct 30 |
Fire damages the J. B. Smallwood building on north Morton Street.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| City celebrates Halloween 1932, Oct 31 |
Hundreds of people attend the community Halloween celebration held on the city square. Over 50 prizes are given for outstanding costumes.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Diphtheria is reported 1932, Nov 1 |
County health officers report that diphtheria has killed four people in Monroe County and many others are ill with the disease.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Sinkhorn dies 1932, Nov 6 |
African American James L. Sinkhorn, a janitor at the Banneker school, dies suddenly.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Democrats get landslides 1932, Nov 9 |
Final election reports reveal a Democratic landslide.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Party planned for McNutt 1932, Nov 10 |
Plans are made for a city-wide reception for Governor-elect Paul V. McNutt and his family.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Diphtheria cases reported 1932, Nov 12 |
Six new cases of diphtheria are reported in the county and city.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Board denies petition 1932, Nov 13 |
The Monroe county tax board denies the petition of 75 taxpayers to lower tax levies.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Free lunch for children 1932, Nov 14 |
The Women's Council and the Parent-Teacher Association provide free lunches to 122 underfed children of the city schools.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Sharp president of Exchange Club 1932, Nov 17 |
The Bloomington Exchange Club elects Fred Sharp, of the Bloomington high school music department, as president.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| IU wins Big Ten meet 1932, Nov 19 |
The Indiana University track team wins the Big Ten cross country meet in Chicago.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| City prepares for court 1932, Nov 22 |
"The Evening World" announces that Bloomington will be ready for trial in its case against the Public Service Company to lower electric rates on November 28.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Campbell for re-election 1932, Nov 22 |
Mayor Joseph H. Campbell announces that he will be a candidate for re-election on the Republican ticket.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Hoadley dies 1932, Nov 28 |
John William Hoadley dies in the Methodist hospital. Hoadley was a prominent Bloomington citizen and noted stone official.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Stone company loses 1932, Nov 30 |
Two judgments of more than $19,000,000 are returned against the Indiana Limestone Company by Federal Judge Baltzell.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| New theater in Crescent site 1932, Dec 2 |
Percy Cladden of Worthington announces that he will open a new theater in Bloomington in the old Crescent Theatre site.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Trustees receive $20,000 1932, Dec 10 |
Ten Monroe County trustees receive $20,000 in state aid funds.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Electric company compromises 1932, Dec 16 |
The Public Service Company of Indiana offers a compromise with setting new electric rates with Bloomington, in an effort to avoid trial.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Robbers fail to open safe 1932, Dec 18 |
Robbers fail in an attempt to open the safe at O. L. Barton's grocery store.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| City sues for lower rates 1932, Dec 19 |
The case of Bloomington vs. Public Service Co. for lower electric rates opens in Indianapolis.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Floods cover roads 1932, Dec 24 |
Flood waters cover roads near Bloomington and threaten to close State Road 46.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| Limestone company receives bids 1932, Dec 28 |
At a public auction in Bedford, bids are received for the Indiana Limestone Company.
Source: "World Reviews 10 Biggest News Stories of the Year," Evening World, January 2, 1933.
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| City reports 5 delinquents 1933 |
There are a total of 5 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those, 4 are male and 1 is female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.11.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Pentecostal church opens 1933 |
The Pine Grove Pentecostal begins meeting in a log church building.
Source: Al Carey, "Scenes from Yesteryear," Courier-Tribune, April 9, 1973.
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| Vonderschmitt named national president 1933 |
Mrs. Nova Vonderschmitt, a member of Bloomington's Zeta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau, serves as national president of the sorority.
Source: "Delta Theta Tau 150," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Local imports foreign plane 1933 |
"Red" Mitchell, a Bloomington local, buys an English Avion, an imported biplane whose wings could be folded for storage. Mitchell runs into troubles with his plane, his tools unable to fit the metric measurements of the British plane. Though this plane may not have been successful, Mitchell remains fixed in Bloomington aviation history as the first private pilot who flew for pleasure.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| Robbins visits city 1933 |
Henry Ford built the Twin Goose airplane, a tri-motor job, and "Red" Robbins popularizs it with his stunts and exhibitions in the air. Popular across the country, Robbins even visited Bloomington, showing off his aerial stunts.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| 414 criminal cases filed 1933 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 414 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1933. Of those, 43 offenses were against a person, 49 were against property, 15 were against family and children, and 225 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| Limestone Association Dissolved 1933 |
The International Cut Stone Contractors and Quarrymen's Association is dissolved.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Inland Quarries Closes 1933 |
Inland Quarries Company ceases operation in 1933.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| 19 Quarries 1933 |
Number of quarries: 19; saw mills: 13; cut stone mills: 44.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| 109 criminal cases filed 1933 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 109 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1933. Of those, 7 offenses were against a person, 58 were against property, 7 were against family and children, and 15 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Showers earnings reported 1933 |
In 1933, the worst year of the Great Depression, the Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns only $631,398.03.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Bender begins job as sheriff 1933 |
J. Lester Bender serves as sheriff from 1933 to 1934.
Source: "J. Lester Bender, former sheriff, businessman dies," Herald Times, October 27, 1993, 2.
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| Snoddy named postmaster 1933, Jan 4 |
Clyde Snoddy is named postmaster for the 78th Indiana General Assembly.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Chew takes on duties 1933, Jan 5 |
The newly elected president of the Kiwanis Club, Fred V. Chew, takes on his duties at the club's luncheon meeting.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Sewage referendum to be held 1933, Jan 6 |
Mayor Campbell announces that a referendum concerning the new sewage disposal system will be held.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 16-year-old missing after church 1933, Jan 7 |
16-year-old Juanita Skinner goes missing after attending evening church service on west 11th street.
Source: "Man Reports Missing Girl was in Church," Evening World, January 11, 1933, 1.
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| Citizens attend the governor's inauguration 1933, Jan 7 |
Bloomington Legionnaires and other citizens attend the inauguration of Paul V. McNutt as governor of Indiana.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Smith succeeds Hitchcock 1933, Jan 9 |
Robinson Hitchcock who was recently named assistant adjutant general will be replaced by Robert E. Smith. Smith was elected to be county attendance officer.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Retail Merchants Association elects president 1933, Jan 10 |
The Retail Merchants Association elects William Shick as president.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Fleener school house destroyed 1933, Jan 12 |
The Fleener school house is completely destroyed by fire. It was six miles southeast of Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Russell and Eads convicted 1933, Jan 13 |
Golda Russell and Marie Eads are convicted on vagrancy charges and are taken to the Indiana Women's Prison.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Copenhaver is captured 1933, Jan 14 |
Raymond Copenhaver, who escaped from the Monroe County Jail, is captured by Sheriff Lester Bender. Copenhaver was in jail for the rape of a 15-year-old girl east of Bloomington.
Source: "Rapist Fugitive Captured Here," Evening World, January 14, 1933.
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| Davis Clothes Shop robbed 1933, Jan 15 |
The Davis Clothes Shop on east Fifth street is robbed of $400 worth of men's clothing.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Ruble named Judge-protem 1933, Jan 16 |
While Major J.C. Campbell is ill, Attorney Vern Ruble has been named Judge-protem to serve in his place.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Students admit to stripping cars 1933, Jan 20 |
High school students: Joseph and William Hawkins, Sheridan Skidmore, and Eugene Rush, confess to stealing and stripping 15 cars in the past three weeks.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| State License Bureau appoints local head 1933, Jan 20 |
The State Auto License Bureau appoints O.T. Turflinger as head of the local branch.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Indiana Limestone Corporation is reorganized 1933, Jan 20 |
Indiana Limestone Corporation president A.E. Dickinson announces the new officers of the corporation following the firm's reorganization.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Boy Scouts in town for meeting 1933, Jan 25 |
Over a 1000 Boy Scouts are in town for the annual meeting of the White River Area council. The Boy Scouts came from 10 different counties, including Monroe.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Delegation protests tax 1933, Jan 26 |
A delegation of Bloomington merchants go to Indianapolis to protest the general sales tax bill that has been introduced in the Indiana General Assembly. The delegation joins a state-wide opposition to the bill.
Source: "Merchants Carry Sales Tax Battle to Assembly," Evening World, January 26, 1933.
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| Stench bombs set off in theaters 1933, Jan 27 |
Stench bombs are set off in the Roxy and Indiana theaters. It is believed to be due to labor disputes.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Gambling devices to be removed 1933, Jan 29 |
Mayor Joseph Campbell issues an order to remove all gambling devices from the city.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World
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| Exchange club plans playground 1933, Feb 1 |
Exchange club members announce plans to establish a summer playground for the children of Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Dollens kidnapped and robbed 1933, Feb 3 |
Amos Dollens is kidnapped and robbed of $75 by two robbers. Dollens is a student of I.U. and an employee of Roy Burns groceries.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Red Cross offices robbed 1933, Feb 4 |
The Red Cross offices in city hall are robbed of clothing and supplies.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Motion to free Adams 1933, Feb 6 |
Q. Austin East files a motion to get rid of an indictment of second degree murder against Mrs. Bernice Adams, African American.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World
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| Gentry dies at age 72 1933, Feb 7 |
Former resident of Bloomington and one of the founders of the Gentry Dog and Pony show Wallace Gentry dies at age 72 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Contract for city's garbage awarded 1933, Feb 8 |
E.L. Baldwin and R.E. Cardwell are awarded jointly the contract to collect and dispose of the city's garbage for the next five years. The bid is $3,745 per year.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Adams pleads not guilty 1933, Feb 9 |
Mrs. Bernice Adams enters a plea of not guilty in circuit court. Adams is charged with fatally killing her common-law husband, Frank Hartfield.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Boy Scouts take over government 1933, Feb 11 |
Bloomington Boy Scouts take control of the city government for one hour as part of the Boy Scout control program.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Lockridge gives recital for Rotary club 1933, Feb 15 |
Ross Lockridge Sr. gives a recital before members of the Rotary club at their meeting.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| R.F.C. grants loan to Bloomington 1933, Feb 16 |
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation grants Bloomington a $425,000 loan to build a new sewage disposal plant.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Grocer robbed 1933, Feb 21 |
Grocer Roy Burns is robbed of $120 at the store on Walnut and Sixth street.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| County commissioners appoint Hazel 1933, Feb 23 |
Sherl Hazel is appointed to serve as county highway supervisor for the year by the Monroe county commissioners.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Minton is rescued from drowning 1933, Feb 26 |
7-year-old Marvin Minton is rescued from freezing water in a quarry on the southwest side of the city by Hilas Reeves, an 11-year-old.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1933.
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| Business and Professional Women's club meets 1933, Feb 27 |
The district meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club meets with 70 delegates in attendance.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Southern appointed acting police chief 1933, Feb 28 |
Following the resignation of Earl Chew, Alonzo Southern is appointed acting police chief of the Bloomington police force.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Adams found guilty of murder 1933, Mar 2 |
Mrs. Bernice Adams, African American, is found guilty of second degree murder in connection to the death of Frank Hartfield. They were common-law married.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| National Business Women's week 1933, Mar 4 |
The 6th annual National Business Women's week begins.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Fire at the Sigma Kappa sorority 1933, Mar 6 |
A fire in the Sigma Kappa basement caused damage totaling $1,000.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Banks permit withdrawals 1933, Mar 7 |
Local banks to permit withdrawal of fund up to 5% of deposit with the expiration of the National Bank Holiday.
Source: "U.S. Lifts Bank Restrictions," Evening World, March 7, 1933.
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| Stench bombs prohibited in theatres 1933, Mar 8 |
Stench bombs are forbidden from being thrown in local theatres following the passing of an ordinance by the city council.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| McNutt approves registration bill 1933, Mar 9 |
Governor McNutt signs J. Frank Regester's registration bill into law. The law provides permanent registration of voters.
Source: "Regester's Registration Bill a Law; McNutt Signs Others," Evening World, March 9, 1933.
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| Professor W. Vashon Eagleson dies 1933, Mar 10 |
Professor W. Vashon Eagleson, son of Preston and Ollie Eagleson, dies in a car accident in West Virginia, where he taught chemistry at the West Virginia State College Institute. Eagleson started school in Bloomington and graduated from IU in 1920, and received a master's degree from IU in 1926. Eagleson worked on his Ph. D. at Columbia University. He is to be buried in Bloomington.
Source: "Prof. W. Vashon Eagleson Killed in West Virginia," Bloomington Telephone, March 11, 1933, 1.
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| Banks ask permission to re-open 1933, Mar 13 |
Banks in Bloomington apply for permission to re-open.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 3 banks reopen 1933, Mar 15 |
Three Bloomington banks reopen with a class "A" rating.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Cadet injured in plane mishap 1933, Mar 16 |
Cadet Lawrence S. Fulwider, of Bloomington, is injured after having to parachute out of his plane during a solo flight in Kelley Field, Texas, where he is stationed as a cadet in the army air corps. A fellow cadet, Charles D. Rogers, also experienced plane troubles, but died when his plane crashed.
Source: "Cadet Lawrence Fulwider Injured in Plane Mishap," Evening World, March 18, 1933.
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| Meloy elected head of Dry forces 1933, Mar 19 |
Reverend John W. Meloy is elected head of the Monroe County Dry forces.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| City cuts salaries 1933, Mar 22 |
By cutting the salaries of all city employees, city council removes $15,000 from the city's annual budget.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Miller protests salary cut 1933, Mar 23 |
City Attorney Robert G. Miller protests the city payroll cut. Miller believes the ordinance to be invalid.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Lemmonds appointed superintendent 1933, Mar 24 |
Otho D. Lemmonds is appointed the superintendent of the local sub-district of the Indiana Highway department. Lemmonds is from Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Search for Longshaw 1933, Mar 25 |
Local police and sheriff's officers are searching for John Wesley Longshaw, African American. Longshaw shot and killed Wilbur Scott in Spencer.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Bryan to head "drys" 1933, Mar 26 |
Indiana University President William Lowe Bryan will head the Monroe County Society for the Support of the Eighteenth Amendment. The constitutional convention, called by Governor McNutt, concerning the 18th amendment will be on June 6th.
Source: "Drys Select Delegates for Vote on Prohi Repeal," Evening World, March 26, 1933.
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| Banks to purchase poor relief bond 1933, Mar 31 |
Bloomington banks agree to purchase the $39,600 poor relief bond of Monroe county.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Buskirk and Dodds' machinery purchased 1933, Apr 1 |
All of the machinery and equipment from the firm of Buskirk and Dodds is purchased by Ralph Rogers and U.R. Price.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Myers will be Bloomington's beer distributor 1933, Apr 2 |
It is announced that Robert E. Myers will be Bloomington's only beer distributor.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Police search for Warner 1933, Apr 4 |
Police search for rural merchant Earl Warner. Warner has not been home in two weeks.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| City council accepts R.F.C loan 1933, Apr 5 |
City council accepts the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan of $428,000. The loan is to go toward the construction of a new sewage disposal plant.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 3.2% beer goes on sale 1933, Apr 8 |
The first 3.2% beer goes on sale in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Harrodsburg Assembly of God founded 1933, Apr 12 |
Assembly of God is organized in Harrodsburg.
Source: "Harrodsburg Assembly of God Began April 1933," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Bloomington Armory robbed 1933, Apr 12 |
Automatic pistols and machine gun ammunition are stolen from the Bloomington Armory.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Anti-Prohibitionists candidates 1933, Apr 14 |
Anti-Prohibitionists name Dr. Charles F. Hope, Oscar Housto, Henry Hinkle, and Robert McNamara to be Monroe County's candidates for the constitutional convention on June 6 concerning the repeal of the 18th amendment and the ratification of the 21st.
Source: "Wet Candidates Named; City Studies Ordinance," Evening World, April 14, 1933.
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| Davidson is held for murder 1933, Apr 17 |
Police hold John Davidson for murder after it is determined that his son, Robert, died from alcohol poisoning.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Crimson Serenaders signed 1933, Apr 18 |
 Amos Ostot and his Crimson Serenaders are signed by Joe Sanders.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Bloomington Wholesale Grocery purchased 1933, Apr 20 |
The Indianapolis based Schnull and Company purchases the Bloomington Wholesale Grocery.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Lambda Chi Omega Chapter organized 1933, Apr 23 |
The Beta Beta Chapter of the national philanthropic organization Lambda Chi Omega is founded in Bloomington with charter members Dorothy Harmon, Charlene Howe, Lucille Fowler, Ruth Morrison, Helen Purloo, Jeanette Slinkard, Gladys Boruff, Idabell Butcher, and Jessie Anderson.
Source: Mrs. Stanley Clingenpeel, "Lambda Chi Omega," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Frank Gentry apartments damaged 1933, Apr 23 |
 The Frank Gentry apartment house at 314 north College avenue is damaged by fire. The total damage is worth $2,000.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Tackitt begins practicing law 1933, Apr 25 |
Sylvan W. Tackitt, still in law school at IU, begins practicing law in Bloomington after Martinsville attorney Silas Kivett testifies that the 21 year old is of "sufficiently sterling moral character to practice law" and is admitted to the bar. He practices law in Monroe County for 71 years.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "At 91, local lawyer has no thoughts of taking down his shingle," Herald Times, January 14, 2002.
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| Pony show in Bloomington 1933, Apr 26 |
The H.B. Gentry Dog and Pony show performs in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| St. Charles students present 1933, Apr 28 |
St. Charles school music students are presented at Bloomington High School in a recital.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| School board cuts salaries 1933, Apr 28 |
The School Board cuts teachers' salaries by 8%.
Source: "School Board Sets Salaries," Evening World, April 28, 1933.
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| Thrasher dies in Indianapolis 1933, Apr 29 |
Hardware dealer Bert Thrasher dies in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Wine to be analyzed 1933, May 2 |
Wine found in the home of John Davidson is to be analyzed for its alcoholic content. 7-year-old Robert Davidson died after drinking the wine under the supervision of his father, John Davidson. John Davidson is held for involuntary manslaughter.
Source: "Fatal Wine to be Analyzed in Davidson Case," Evening World, May 2, 1933.
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| Clevenger elected president 1933, May 3 |
Z.G. Clevenger is elected president of the Rotary Club.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| The Women Voters' Convention opens 1933, May 4 |
One hundred visitors come for the opening of the Women Voters' Convention.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Showers Bros. to open two plants 1933, May 11 |
Showers Brothers announces the opening of plants 4 and 2 on May 15th.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Funkie arrested for perjury 1933, May 13 |
Mrs. Amelia Funkie is arrested for perjury in connection with her testimony during the trial of Kenneth Bowen and Roscoe Bartlett.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 11th annual Lion Club convention 1933, May 15 |
Over 400 Lion Club members arrive in Bloomington to attend the 11th annual state convention.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Unemployment relief helps gardeners 1933, May 16 |
The unemployment relief committee is providing for gardeners who are unable to buy seeds and plants.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Application for reforestation work 1933, May 17 |
Men that have applied for reforestation work will have a physical examination on the 19th.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Cravens is new Rotary Chief 1933, May 18 |
President of the Monroe County Bank, Oscar H. Cravens is elected president of the 8th District of Rotary International.
Source: "Cravens, New Rotary Chief," Evening World, May 18, 1933.
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| County's 1st contingent leaves 1933, May 20 |
The county's 1st contingent of the U.S. forest army leaves for Camp Knox, Kentucky.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Knights of Columbus convention begins 1933, May 21 |
The annual state convention for the Knights of Columbus begins.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Stephens is indicted for embezzlement 1933, May 25 |
Former sheriff Ray H. Stephens is indicted by a Monroe county grand jury for embezzlement and failure to turn accounts over to his successor.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Shively strikes head on tracks 1933, May 29 |
J.D. Shively, a transient from Atwell, Missouri, strikes his head on the Monon railroad tracks. Shively suffers severe lacerations on his head and body.
Source: "Hobo Falls on Monon Tracks," Evening World, May 29, 1933.
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| Souders grocery is robbed 1933, Jun 1 |
The Souders grocery is robbed of a small amount of cash following a break-in.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| City teachers' salaries cut again 1933, Jun 2 |
The salaries of city teachers is being cut for the second time at 15%. The previous cut was 8%, bringing the total to approximately 23%. Also, 10 teachers from the Junior and Senior High Schools will be laid off.
Source: "City Teachers Given Second Cut in Wages," Evening World, June 2, 1933.
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| Leuck to succeed Payne 1933, Jun 4 |
Former Smithville school teacher Clarence Leuck is elected to succeed W.V. Payne as Monroe county school superintendent.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| The National Editorial association visits 1933, Jun 5 |
Indiana University and Bloomington host 300 members of the National Editorial association.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| County votes against amendment 1933, Jun 6 |
The County votes against the adoption of the 21st amendment.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Wylie to succeed Feltus 1933, Jun 7 |
Earl Wylie, superintendent at Showers Brothers, is elected by the city council to succeed Paul Feltus as a member of the City School Board.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Public Health Nursing association elects president 1933, Jun 8 |
The Public Health Nursing association elects Mrs. W. S. Bittner as president.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Indiana Limestone Co. awarded contract 1933, Jun 14 |
 The Indiana Limestone Company is awarded the contract for 900 cars of limestone to go into the new archives building in Washington, D. C.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| National Bookstore Association convention 1933, Jun 15 |
Indiana University will host the annual convention of the National Bookstore Association in July.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Oolitic Limestone signs code 1933, Jun 16 |
The Oolitic limestone belt signs a code of ethics which conforms to the provisions of the new national industry recovery act. The code is being sent to Washington, D.C. for approval.
Source: "Limestone Industry Unites to Back the President's Recovery Program," Evening World, June 17, 1933.
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| Cortese and Donato marry 1933, Jun 17 |
Dr. Thomas W. Cortese and Miss Thelma Donato marry at the St. Charles church and have their reception at the Graham Hotel.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Indiana Junk Yard burns 1933, Jun 19 |
At night, a fire of unknown origin breaks out at the Indiana Junk Yard, operated by Italian Nicholas J. Solomito. The place is destroyed by the fire, causing around $1,000 losses. The building is insured but not the contents. This is the second serious fire to sweep the lot in two years. The building is owned by Phillip Hill, who says that the business will still be held in this location, despite the fire.
Source: "Blaze Sweeps Junk Building Here," Evening World, June 19, 1933, 1.
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| Fire damages the Indiana Junk Yard 1933, Jun 20 |
Fire damages the Indiana Junk Yard on south Madison street with damages totaling $1000. The junk yard is operated by Nicholas Solomito.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Rush suffers from poisoning 1933, Jun 21 |
Mrs. Josie Rush is in critical condition due to carbolic acid poisoning and burns. She accused her husband, John Rush, of administering the acid.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Temperature reaches 101 degrees 1933, Jun 22 |
The temperature reaches 101 degrees. This is a sign of a record heat wave for the summer.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Teaching staff to be reduced 1933, Jun 23 |
The county's teaching force is to be reduced from 27 to 14.
Source: "County Staff of Teachers to be Slashed," Evening World, June 23, 1933.
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| Eight violate liquor laws 1933, Jun 25 |
Eight people are fined for violating the liquor laws over the weekend.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| City council appropriates $280 to pay salaries 1933, Jun 27 |
The city council appropriates $280 to pay the salaries of county attendance officer Robinson Hitchcock and city attendance officer Peggy Culmer.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Home Owners Loan Board announced 1933, Jun 28 |
Congressman Arthur H. Greenwood announces that Len C. Field, Oscar H. Cravens, and Alex Hirsch will serve on the Monroe County Home Owners Loan Bank Board.
Source: "Greenwood Names Home Owners Loan Board," Evening World, June 28, 1933.
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| Attendance for county schools was 4473 1933, Jun 29 |
W.V. Payne reports that the average attendance for county schools was 4473 during the past school year.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Temple named to state committee 1933, Jun 30 |
 Bloomington Hardware man John Temple is named a member of the state committee on the gross income tax law.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Quarry Accident kills Stewart 1933, Jul |
Henry H. Stewart, 67, dies of an electric shock while repairing a traveling crane at the Sare-Hoadley Stone Mill near Smithville. He touched a live wire with his left arm and the shock threw him against 2 more wires which hit him across the chest.
Source: Bloomington Evening World 3 July, 1933
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| Farm and jail evaluated 1933, Jul 1 |
After an inspection, Monroe County Board of Charities members find the jail and county penal farm in excellent condition.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Union services held in the city park 1933, Jul 2 |
Union services are held in the city park with Reverend S.L. Stealey preaching.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 1st gross income taxes 1933, Jul 3 |
The 1st payments of gross income taxes are paid in the office of O.T. Turflinger.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| City Book Store robbed 1933, Jul 6 |
$50 was stolen from the city Book Store after a break-in.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Workers vote to rejoin association 1933, Jul 6 |
Members of the local cutters' and carvers' union vote to rejoin the Journeymen Stone Cutters Association.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Hendrix Bros. pool room robbed 1933, Jul 7 |
A safe with $150 is stolen from the Hendrix Bros. pool room on east Fifth street.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Perring killed in chase 1933, Jul 13 |
Otto Perring, African American, is shot dead around 3 a.m. during a police chase. The police chase began around 2:30 a.m. after Perring almost collided with a police car. Perring had to companions: Theodore Chandler and Mrs. Edna Silvers Parker. Parker maintains that she was forced to join Perring and Chandler.
Source: "Negro Slain Fleeing Police," Evening World, July 13, 1933.
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| Showers Bros. to increase wages 1933, Jul 13 |
Showers Brothers Furniture Company announces a 10% increase in wages.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Thrasher dies at his home 1933, Jul 18 |
Prominent business man W.H. Thrasher dies at his home on west First street.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Bloomington National Bank robbed 1933, Jul 20 |
The Bloomington National Bank is help up and robbed of $470 by one person.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Professor tracks down bank robber 1933, Jul 21 |
Professor Elber A. Teter tracks down a bank robber after memorizing his face. The man who robbed Bloomington National Bank receives 10 years in prison.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963), 75-77.
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| Quarryman shot during ambush 1933, Jul 21 |
Quarryman, Charles Hughes, is shot twice by a double-barrel shotgun for an unknown reason. Hughes is expected to make a full recovery as no vital parts were hit.
Source: "Quarryman is Shot Down From Ambush," Evening World, July 22, 1933.
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| Teter forces Spice to turn self in 1933, Jul 21 |
Professor E.A. Teter at Indiana University found Rolla Spice and forced him to give himself up. Spice robbed the Bloomington National Bank on the 20th.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Knight killed in Pontiac 1933, Jul 23 |
Henry L. "Red" Knight, formerly of Bloomington, is shot and killed by William Edgar near Pontiac, Michigan.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Six robberies over weekend 1933, Jul 24 |
Over the weekend of the 22-23, the city had 6 robberies in various places and with varying severity.
Source: "City has 6 Robberies in Week-End of Petty Crime," Evening World, June 24, 1933.
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| Funeral for Neill 1933, Jul 25 |
The funeral for Mrs. Violet Neill is held. Neill was a prominent community, civic, and charity worker.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Spice sentenced to 10 years 1933, Jul 26 |
Rolla Spice is sentenced to 10 years in the Indiana Reformatory after robbing the Bloomington National Bank.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Merchants follow Recovery program 1933, Jul 27 |
Bloomington merchants agree to follow 100 percent the President's Recovery programs.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Association organized in Chicago 1933, Jul 28 |
The National Cut Stone Association is organized in Chicago.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Fire at Isaac Fell Junk Yard 1933, Jul 28 |
Fire damages the Isaac Fell Junk Yard with damages totaling $1,000.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Home Owners Loan corporation 1933, Jul 29 |
A local office of the Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation will be established.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| County's wheat allotment set 1933, Jul 30 |
County agent Walter Rogers announces that Monroe county's wheat allotment is set at 22,465 acres according to the federal curtailment.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Purcell appointed acting postmaster 1933, Aug 2 |
It is announced that George W. Purcell was appointed acting postmaster. Purcell is the publisher of the "Bloomington Evening World".
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 10% wage increase for dairymen 1933, Aug 5 |
Local dairymen announce a 10% wage increase according to the National Recovery Administration code.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Arco Motors Inc. opens 1933, Aug 5 |
The specialized station of Arco Motors Inc. opens.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 313 employers sign the NRA compliance 1933, Aug 9 |
313 employers of labor have signed the National Recovery Administration certificate of compliance.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Thrasher dies at age 80 1933, Aug 11 |
B.F. Thrasher dies at age 80 in his home in Stanford, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Florence, and 11 children.
Source: "B.F. Thrasher, 80, Succumbs at Stanford," Evening World, August 11, 1933.
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| Browning dismissed 1933, Aug 12 |
James G. Browning is dismissed from the Prohibition Department due to the curtailment in the bureau.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| B.P.W. to hold convention 1933, Aug 14 |
The State Federation of Business and Professional Women will hold their 1934 convention in Bloomington. The date has not yet been set.
Source: "B.P.W Selects City as Site of 1934 Meeting," Evening World, August 14, 1933.
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| Cravens to direct local recovery 1933, Aug 15 |
B.F. Leonard, president of the Chamber of Commerce, announces that Oscar Cravens is appointed to direct local Recovery activities.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Talbot holds lead 1933, Aug 17 |
 Local golfer, and IU coach, Phil Talbot holds the lead in the Indiana Amateur Gold championship match in South Bend.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Rone announces 20 cent cut 1933, Aug 18 |
Trustee Rolla Rone announces a 20 cent cut from the proposed tax levy of Bloomington township.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Appropriations eliminated 1933, Aug 19 |
Mayor J.C. Campbell announces that appropriations for poor relief will be eliminated from the 1934 city budget.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Rush dies in Indianapolis 1933, Aug 20 |
Veteran ring master of the Gentry Dog and Pony Show and former resident of Bloomington Roy Rush dies in Indianapolis.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Emery arrested for stealing gasoline 1933, Aug 21 |
William Emery, a mechanic on east Eighth street, is arrested for stealing gasoline from the bulk tanks on the Monon switch.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| County tax levy set 1933, Aug 23 |
Monroe county's tax levy for 1934 will be 68 cents in a proposed budget submitted by county auditor William C. East.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Robinson to command 1933, Aug 25 |
Colonel O.P. Robinson, commandant of the R.O.T.C. military unit at Indiana University, receives orders from the U.S. War Department that he is to assume command of the 11th infantry at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Family celebrates forefathers 1933, Aug 26 |
175 members of the Curry family celebrate the 100th anniversary of the wedding of their pioneer forefathers with a picnic at Cascades park.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Violet Calabria dies 1933, Aug 28 |
Mrs. Violet Calabria, insane from desire of narcotics, commits suicide by inhaling gas in her home on west Third street.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Meakin elected president 1933, Aug 29 |
Homer Meakin is elected president of the Bloomington Restaurant Association. The association formed to sign the National Recovery Administration code.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Talk on mass production 1933, Aug 30 |
Showers Brothers' executive Robert K. Dillon gives a talk on mass production in home building to the Rotary Club.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Burns purchases grocery 1933, Aug 31 |
Roy Burns purchases the John G. Jackson grocery and meat market on east Third street. Burns already owns a group of grocery stores.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Rotruck restaurant robbed 1933, Sep 3 |
Two clerks at the Rotruck restaurant are help up by two armed robbers who escaped with $10.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Miller elected president 1933, Sep 4 |
Attorney Robert G. Miller is elected president of the Monroe-Greene county Bar Association.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| City championship golf tourney takes place 1933, Sep 6 |
In the city championship golf tourney today, Pete Matthews, Harlos Walls, and Miles Standish take the leads.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Huff dies in the hospital 1933, Sep 7 |
Louis Huff dies in the Bloomington hospital after a brief illness. Huff was the editor of the Daily Telephone.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Webb to be extradited 1933, Sep 8 |
Princess Webb will be extradited from Lima, Ohio. Webb is wanted here for grand larceny.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Former sheriff arrested 1933, Sep 9 |
Former sheriff of Monroe county, Ray Stephens, is arrested in Indianapolis after issuing a fraudulent check.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Stephens' trial rescheduled 1933, Sep 13 |
The trial for Ray H. Stephens, former sheriff of Monroe County, is rescheduled for September 26. Stephens was indicted for embezzlement.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Webb arrested for attempted blackmail 1933, Sep 15 |
Taxi Driver Elmer Webb is arrested after attempting to blackmail Smithvile High School principal Harry Kirk. Webb was arrested seconds after accepting $300 from Kirk.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Webb pleads not guilty 1933, Sep 16 |
Elmer Webb pleads not guilty after being arraigned on charges of blackmail and auto banditry. Webb tried to extort $300 from Harry Kirk.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| McDonald arrested after shooting 1933, Sep 17 |
"Big Jim" McDonald is arrested following the shooting of Alva "Whitie" Fulton. McDonald shot Fulton as Fulton approached his home. Fulton died from his wounds.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Webb suspects released 1933, Sep 18 |
Walter Shipley, Hazel Scott, and Alvin Litz are released from custody. They were held in connection with Elmer Webb and his attempted extortion case.
Source: "Three Suspects Released in Kirk Blackmail Case," Evening World, September 18, 1933.
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| 8% cut reduces total levy 1933, Sep 19 |
A proposed 8% cut for the Bloomington School City reduces the total levy from $1.25 to $1.17.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Jury begins investigation of shooting 1933, Sep 21 |
A Monroe county grand jury begins its investigation into the shooting of Alva Fulton by Jim McDonald.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| RFC releases city from loan 1933, Sep 22 |
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) releases Bloomington from its loan of $428,000 so that Bloomington can apply for a loan from the Federal Public Works Administration.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| McDonald released from custody 1933, Sep 23 |
Jim McDonald is released from custody after the grand jury failed to find sufficient information to return a true bill to McDonald in the shooting of Alva Fulton.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Over 40 to be hired 1933, Sep 24 |
Sherl Hazel, district highway superintendent, announces that over 40 men will be employed to help in widening Walnut Street.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| IU and city prepare for scouts 1933, Sep 27 |
 Indiana University and Bloomington prepare to entertain over 5000 Boy Scouts from troops across the state. The Scouts are coming for the seventh annual Boy Scout Day program. (Image here is from the 1938 Scout Day at IU.)
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Graham Hotel opens Rathskeller 1933, Sep 29 |
 The new Rathskeller opens in the Graham Hotel.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Graham wins golf championship 1933, Oct 2 |
Milton Graham wins the Bloomington County Club golf championship. G. B. Woodward took second place.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Culross indicted by grand jury 1933, Oct 5 |
Gerald Culross is indicted by the Monroe county grand jury for involuntary manslaughter and grand theft auto. Culross was arrested after a car accident in which the car Culross was driving was stolen and his companion, Harry Robertson, died.
Source: "Webb, Culross are Indicted by Grand Jury," Evening World, October 5, 1933.
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| Grand jury condemns heating plant 1933, Oct 5 |
 A Monroe county grand jury condemns the Monroe county jail heating plant as a fire hazard.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Webb indicted by grand jury 1933, Oct 5 |
Elmer Webb is indicted by the Monroe county grand jury for attempting to extort Harry Kirk.
Source: "Webb, Culross are Indicted by Grand Jury," Evening World, October 5, 1933.
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| McLean reappointed to the pastorate 1933, Oct 10 |
 Dr. W. Henry McLean is reappointed to the First Methodist Church pastorate.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Sayer to be appointed Legion adjutant 1933, Oct 11 |
William E. Sayer of Bloomington will be appointed the new state Legion adjutant.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Fielders win suit 1933, Oct 13 |
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fielder win the damage suit filed by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bohall. The Bohalls demanded $10,000 after Mrs. Bohall fell down a flight of stairs rented by the Bohalls from the Fielders.
Source: "Fielders Win Damage Case by Split Vote," Evening World, October 13, 1933.
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| Webb trial set 1933, Oct 14 |
The trial of Elmer Webb is set for December 13th on the Monroe circuit court docket. Webb is charged with blackmail.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Police search for thieves 1933, Oct 15 |
Police search for thieves that robbed football fans at the Notre Dame - Indiana game. Nine purses were stolen and ten cars looted.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Biddle elected Grand Steward 1933, Oct 18 |
Ward G. Biddle is elected within the Masons as Grand Steward of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of Indiana.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Franklin set to investigate pensions 1933, Oct 19 |
County probation officer Virgil Franklin is appointed by the commissioners to investigate old age pension applications.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Fee heads commissary 1933, Oct 20 |
Virgil Fee is named County Commissary Manager.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Sudbury eludes would-be robber 1933, Oct 23 |
County Assessor B.V. Sudbury eludes a would-be robber with a gun on North College Avenue.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Four businesses broken into 1933, Oct 25 |
Thieves break into four businesses, but only one business, the Curry Coal Company, was robbed.
Source: "Thieves Break in 4 Business Houses Here," Evening World, October 25, 1933.
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| MacDonald appointed to League of Nations 1933, Oct 26 |
The League of Nations appoints James G. MacDonald, formerly of Bloomington, to act as the high commissioner of Jewish refugees from Germany for the League of Nations.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Stone workers not to recognize local unions 1933, Oct 27 |
Harry F. Dynes, National Recovery Administration (NRA) official, announces that stone employees of Monroe and Lawrence counties have voted to recognize the Journeymen Stone Cutters Association of North America, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, instead of the local unions.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Baker to succeed Thompson 1933, Oct 28 |
Lt. Leroy Baker will be promoted to the rank of captain in the Indiana National Guard and will succeed Capt. O. R. Thompson as commander of Battery D.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Police seek bandits 1933, Oct 29 |
Police seek bandits who attacked George W. Miller and left him unconscious.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Hodges arrested for shooting Elliott 1933, Oct 31 |
Ben Hodges is arrested for shooting and wounding Chester Elliott. No motive is known.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Luzadder hosts Bar Association 1933, Nov 2 |
J.E. Luzadder hosts dinner for members of the Monroe County Bar Association. After the dinner, a short business session was held.
Source: "Bar Members are Guests of J.E. Luzadder," Evening World, November 3, 1933.
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| 3 charged with 2nd degree burglary 1933, Nov 2 |
Noble Sims, Irvin Cummins, and Dexter Pryor are charged with second degree burglary while armed following the shooting of David Deckard. Police are still searching for them.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Sims captured in Indianapolis 1933, Nov 4 |
Sheriff Lester Bender and Prosecutor Leroy Baker capture Noble "Goosie" Sims at a liquor resort in Indianapolis. Sims, along with two others, is charged with 2nd degree burglary while armed.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Woolery dies 1933, Nov 5 |
 Henry A. Woolery, who was a pioneering limestone operator, dies.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| 1000 applications have been sent to HOLC 1933, Nov 9 |
Over a thousand applications for loans have been received by the Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) of Monroe County announces T.J. Sare, attorney for the corporation.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Indiana Theatre destroyed by fire 1933, Nov 10 |
 The Indiana Theatre, as well as the Southern Indiana Sporting Good Store and the Cooper and Holden Jewelry store, are destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. The fire raged for hours and caused damage of approximately $150,000.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Fireman recovering from injuries 1933, Nov 11 |
 Fireman Horace Robertson is recovering from injuries received on the 10th. Robertson was fighting the fire at the Indiana Theatre when a steel girder fell on him.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Arson suspected in fires 1933, Nov 13 |
Arson is suspected in the Metzger-Black Lumber Company fire, as well as, the other recent fires because there have been 6 fires in 5 days. State safety Director Al G. Feeney has sent Joseph Scherer to investigate the fires.
Source: "Fear Firebug in 6th Blaze," Evening World, November 14, 1933.
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| Five fires over three days 1933, Nov 13 |
Five fires start around the city over three days at an estimated loss of more than $7,000.
Source: "Epidemic of Five Fires Sweeps City," Evening World, November 13, 1933.
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| Browning appointed police chief 1933, Nov 15 |
James G.Browning is appointed police chief. Lon Southern, acting chief, returns to his rank of night captain.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Arsonist starts another fire 1933, Nov 17 |
The arsonist has started another fire at the residence of John Syra with an estimated loss of $1,500. Fire Chief makes a public appeal for help in stopping the pyromaniac.
Source: "Pyromaniac Strikes Again; Fire Chief Asks Aid in Trapping Fiend," Evening World, November 17, 1933.
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| 200 men to receive work 1933, Nov 18 |
County director Thomas Rogers announces that 200 men will receive work under the new Civil Works administration on county projects.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Smallwood purchases the City Bookstore building 1933, Nov 20 |
Claude C. Smallwood purchases the City Bookstore building on the west side of the square from showman H.B. Gentry.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Utterback run over by train 1933, Nov 23 |
Louis A. Utterback, veteran foreman of the Monon section, dies instantly after being run over by a switch engine in the McDoel yards.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| $495,000 loaned for sewers 1933, Nov 24 |
Bloomington is allotted a loan and grant totaling $495,000 for the construction of sewers and a sewer disposal plant by the Public Works Administration.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Johnson arrested in raid 1933, Nov 26 |
Paul Johnson, alleged speakeasy proprietor, and a female employee are arrested following a surprise raid.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| 600 men working for CWA projects 1933, Nov 29 |
Relief director Thomas W. Rogers announces that over 600 men have been put to work in Monroe county on Civil Works Administration projects.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Land is given to the Anti-TB Association 1933, Dec 1 |
The Adams Memorial Foundation gives 5 acres of land near the Empire Stone Compnay to the Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Johnson sentenced and fined 1933, Dec 2 |
Paul K. Johnson is sentenced and fined for maintaining a house of ill fame.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Train to be added to the Monon 1933, Dec 7 |
 It is announced that a new fast freight train will be added to the Monon.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| Dorothy Lamour visits campus 1933, Dec 8 |
 Hollywood singer and actress Dorothy Lamour connects and travels with the Charles "Bud" Dant band, performing at the Christmas dance at Indiana University's Alumni Hall. The band includes Herbie Kay and Bloomington's own 20-year-old cornet player, Fred Murray. She sings "I've an Evening for Sale".
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| CWA workers to be paid 1933, Dec 8 |
It is announced that $8,500 will be paid out to Civil Works Administration workers on the 9th.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Wiener arrives at Dolan CCC camp 1933, Dec 12 |
Captain S.B. Wiener and a company of 212 African Americans arrive to man the Dolan Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp that was recently constructed.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Investigation of slot machines begins 1933, Dec 13 |
The grand jury launches the investigation of slot machine operations in Monroe county.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Webb trial begins 1933, Dec 15 |
The trial of Elmer Webb, charged with blackmail, begins in the Monroe Circuit Court.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Webb found guilty 1933, Dec 18 |
Elmer Webb is found guilty of blackmail.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934.
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| Commits suicide after arrest 1933, Dec 20 |
After being arrested, Lola Stewart commits suicide by hanging herself in her jail cell by a noose fashioned from a blanket. She was arrested for drunkenness and driving under the influence.
Source: "Woman Hangs Self in Jail," Evening World, December 22, 1933.
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| Tirey named president of Indiana State 1933, Dec 23 |
 Superintendent of Bloomington High School Ralph N. Tirey is named president of Indiana State Teachers' College in Terre Haute.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| McCaughan dies 1933, Dec 25 |
 Veteran high school teacher J.Z.A. McCaughan dies.
Source: "Chronology of High Spots in the Daily News of Community During 1933," Evening World, January 1, 1934. more...
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| 428 criminal cases filed 1934 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 428 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1934. Of those, 32 offenses were against a person, 35 were against property, 6 were against family and children, and 298 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| Monroe county communists investigated 1934, Jan 1 |
President Roosevelt orders investigation into a threat from Monroe county communists to hang Professor Thomas W. Rogers due to objections on his hiring of the unemployed as the Communication Workers of America director.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935, A, 1.
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| Showers sees slight recovery 1934 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $761,838.97 in 1934, an increase of about $130,000 from the year before.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| 75 criminal cases filed 1934 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 75 criminal cases filed in circuit court during the year of 1934. Of those, 15 offenses were against a person, 24 were against property, 4 were against family and children, and 6 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Hoadley becomes bank president 1934 |
W.B. Hoadley serves as the Peoples State Bank for one year from 1934-1935.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 127.
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| City reports 23 delinquents 1934 |
There are a total of 23 juvenile delinquency cases in Bloomington. Of those, 16 are male and 7 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 0.60.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| CWA investigated 1934, Jan 1 |
A special investigator leaves for Chicago with his findings after a two-day investigation into various charges made by the Unemployed Council of Workers of Monroe County to President Roosevelt, against the administration of Civil Works Administration (CWA) work in this county.
Source: "Looking Back in the Evening World Files," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Harris Student Supply opens 1934 |
Regina W. Harris, of Connersville, moves to Bloomington and establishes the Harris Student Supply Store at 512 East Kirkwood.
Source: "Funerals: Regina Harris," Daily Herald Telephone, January 14, 1978. map
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| Eaton leaves quarry 1934, Jan 1 |
Roy Eaton, a 28 year old inmate of the State Reformatory at Pendleton, walks away from the stone quarry.
Source: "Looking Back in the Evening World Files," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Quarry Closes 1934 |
Nolan-Donato quarry ceases operation.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Banks now under FDIA 1934, Jan 2 |
The four banks of Bloomington come under the Federal Deposit Insurance Association. This now insures deposits up to $2,500 for members of the bank.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Tax delinquency disclosed 1934, Jan 4 |
After distribution of fall tax installments tax delinquency of over half a million dollars was discovered in Monroe county.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Application investigated 1934, Jan 5 |
An application for the federal subsistence homestead project is scrutinized by a representative of U.S. Department of Interior in Monroe County.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Demand to reinstate cuts 1934, Jan 8 |
A host of workers including stone cutters, carvers, and planerman demand that the cuts on their pay is reinstated.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Ralph Tirey honored 1934, Jan 10 |
Newly elected president of Indiana State Teacher's College, Ralph N. Tirey, is honored by the Rotary club at a banquet.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| First Democratic candidate 1934, Jan 11 |
B. V. Sudbury is announced as the first Democratic candidate for the nomination of mayor.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Increased pay is opposed 1934, Jan 12 |
Organized workers, including cutters, carvers, and planerman, demand for reinstatement of previous cuts made to their pay is opposed by Limestone operators.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Geodetic survey 1934, Jan 13 |
Plans made for U.S. engineers to perform geodetic survey for Monroe and Brown counties.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Vogel succeeds superintendent Tirey 1934, Jan 15 |
William V. Vogel is appointed as Bloomington school superintendent. He will succeed Ralph Tirey.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Milk ordinance passed 1934, Jan 16 |
The Bloomington city council passes the city milk ordinance.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 1.
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| Increased flow into local banks 1934, Jan 18 |
Deadline is extended for being able to turn gold into the treasury. This allowed a few thousand dollars in gold to be poured into the local banks of Bloomington.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| CWA schedule decreased 1934, Jan 20 |
Communication Workers of America announce they are decreasing work schedules from 30 hours to 24 hours.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| New pastor for First Methodist 1934, Jan 21 |
First Methodist Church announces that Dr. C. H. Taylor will replace the current pastor Dr. W. Henry McLean.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Bloomington birthday ball 1934, Jan 26 |
In honor of President Roosevelt's birthday a Birthday Ball is announced to take place on January 30.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Liquor raids jail five 1934, Jan 27 |
Liquor raids by police and federal officers jail five people known as notorious "speakeasies".
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Birthday party held for Roosevelt 1934, Jan 30 |
400 couples attend a ball to celebrate President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| William Scott murder 1934, Jan 31 |
William Scott, a farmer, was proclaimed as murdered by the coroner after being fatally hurt on January 15th.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Jewish Youth Conclave held 1934, Feb |
The Jewish Student Union at Indiana University holds Jewish Youth Conclave, which attracts several hundred delegates from all over the state. The primary speaker featured is from the National Hillel Foundation.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 20.
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| Woman wants to be mayor 1934, Feb 1 |
It is announced today that Mrs. Alice Parmer is considering running for mayor in the upcoming elections of the Republican ballot. If she officially enters the race, she will become the first female mayoral candidate in Bloomington.
Source: "Woman May Seek Moralty," Bloomington Telephone, February 1, 1934, 1.
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| Fugitive captured 1934, Feb 2 |
Fugitive James Carton is captured after fleeing from the state penal farm.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Verdict reached 1934, Feb 3 |
A verdict is reached for the defendent in the case of John J. Hinkle vs. the Bloomington Water Company.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Postmaster dies 1934, Feb 4 |
James I. Richardson, the postmaster of Unionville, passed away
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Mt. Calvary Baptist Church forms 1934, Feb 4 |
Mt. Calvary Baptist, originally Rittenhouse Community Tabernacle, dedicates its log cabin for church services.
Source: "Mt Calvary Baptist," Courier-Tribune, July 28, 1968, 1, 6.
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| New road supervisor 1934, Feb 6 |
Otto Stephens is appointed new road supervisor to succeed Fred Huntington in Monroe County.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Sare appointed district head 1934, Feb 7 |
T. J. Sare, a local attorney, is appointed as the district head of Federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| New district head 1934, Feb 7 |
Attorney T.J. Sare is appointed as the new district head of the Federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Monon pays taxes 1934, Feb 8 |
Monon railway pays $18,000 in delinquent taxes to the county treasurer.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Man sentenced 1934, Feb 13 |
Noble Sims is sentenced for the robbing and shooting of David L. Deckard. His sentence is 21 years in the state reformatory.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Bloomington pioneer builder dies 1934, Feb 16 |
Pioneer builder, James A. Pike, dies in his home.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Price formula set 1934, Feb 18 |
Price formula is set up by the federal code authority at Washington for the Indiana limestone industry.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Sewage disposal contracts awarded 1934, Feb 21 |
Contracts are awarded for the proposed sewage disposal plant that went to T. A. & J. R. Moynahan of Indianapolis and John Dehner Inc. of Fort Wayne.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Petition of protest sent to Washington 1934, Feb 28 |
A petition of protest is sent to PWA authorities in Washington against labor provisions of Bloomington's sewer contract.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Plaintiffs withdraw from suit 1934, Mar 1 |
In the taxpaying farmers suit against the county commissioners, thirty-nine plaintiffs withdraw their names from the complaint.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| John Dillinger hunted 1934, Mar 4 |
State police pass through on their way to Greene County in their hunt for infamous John Dillinger.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Victory in sectionals 1934, Mar 5 |
Bloomington wins sectionals. To celebrate the students have a large parade and pep session. This took place on the public square.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| CWA announces layoff plans 1934, Mar 6 |
Plans are announced to demobilize the Civil Works Administration (CWA) by laying off 98 workers off payroll each week.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| IU hires McMillin 1934, Mar 7 |
 Indiana University signs Bo McMillin as their new football coach.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade ," Evening World, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Sub-contract for city sewers 1934, Mar 9 |
The sub-contract for the city sewers is given to Sam Dodds and E.B. Crowe for $50,000.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Farmers sign corn-hog contracts 1934, Mar 11 |
252 farmers sign the federal corn-hog contracts.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Rabbit show planned 1934, Mar 14 |
Bloomington Rabbit Association announces their plans for a three-day rabbit show.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Rogers resigns 1934, Mar 22 |
Thomas W. Rogers announces that he is resigning ffrom the Monroe county chairman of the Governor's Unemployment Relief Commission.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, March 22, 1935.
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| Revision of the Bloomington mail system 1934, Mar 24 |
The Bloomington mail system is revised to where Smithville and Harrodsburg are both eliminated on the rural systems.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade ," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Voter registration values 1934, Mar 25 |
So far there are 16,513 voters that have registered in Monroe County.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Code authority meeting in Bloomington 1934, Mar 26 |
Bloomington hosts the auto dealers of the Seventh district at the code authority meeting.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| War declared on gambling machines 1934, Mar 27 |
War is declared on gambling machines and devices by Mayor Joseph H. Campbell.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Prosecuting operators of gambling machines 1934, Mar 29 |
The legal steps to prosecuting the operators of gambling machines are mapped out by Prosecutor Leroy Baker.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Home Laundry safe robbed 1934, Mar 31 |
 Home Laundry's safe is robbed early today by Yeggs.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Bandits in Bloomington 1934, Apr 2 |
Henry M. Beck is held up at his filling station by two young bandits.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Work on sewage plant starts 1934, Apr 4 |
Civil engineers start working on the new sewage disposal plant.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Rogers stays for county relief 1934, Apr 5 |
After a conference with Governor McNutt, Thomas W. Rogers decides to remain as the county relief director.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Policeman cleared in accidental death 1934, Apr 6 |
Billy McCoy is killed after being accidentally hit by a car driven by Bloomington policeman Ernest Matthews. Matthews is cleared of blame after some investigation
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Candidates enter the running 1934, Apr 7 |
After last night a total of 296 political candidates have entered the primary race in May.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Gang eludes police 1934, Apr 9 |
The "Junior Dillinger" gang evades police efforts to capture the members three different times by raiding the gangs three hideouts near the city.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Judge dies at home 1934, Apr 11 |
 Judge Ira Batman dies at his home at age 72. He was an IU alumni and trustee.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Former IU coach indicted for homicide 1934, Apr 13 |
 Grand jury in Cincinnati charge former IU wrestling coach, Jack Reynolds, and his wife for a double homicide.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Police Chief Browning retires 1934, Apr 15 |
James G. Browning retires as the Bloomington Police Chief to return to working with the federal government.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 2.
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| Day and night police chiefs named 1934, Apr 16 |
Curt Barrick is named the acting daytime chief and Lon Southern is named the acting night time chief on the Bloomington police department.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Saturday Evening Post, January 1, 1935.
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| Junior Dilllinger gang kidnaps youth 1934, Apr 18 |
Indianapolis youth is kidnapped by Bloomington's "Junior Dillinger" gang. They drove him to Bloomington, and then back to Indianapolis where they robbed him as well as stole his car.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Moonshiner fined 1934, Apr 20 |
Seagle Sexton confessed to moonshining charge and is fined $150 and costs in court.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Eller appointed police chief 1934, Apr 21 |
Robert Eller, former deputy auditor is appointed police chief. He succeeds James G. Browning.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Paul L. Feltus appointed trustee 1934, Apr 23 |
 Paul L. Feltus is appointed Indiana University trustee after the death of Ira C. Batman.
Source: "City News Events of 1943 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Special venire of juryman drawn 1934, Apr 24 |
Specific juryman were drawn today to augment the regular petit jury panel for the April court term which opened yesterday.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Democrats hold rally 1934, Apr 26 |
3,000 Democrats held a rally in Bloomington today.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Robert Baugh is sentenced 1934, Apr 27 |
Robert Baugh is found guilty of assault and battery. He is sentenced to 125 days on the penal farm and fined $25.
Source: "City News Events of 1943 on parade," Bloomington Evening Weekly, January 1, 1935.
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| Clifford Blair captured 1934, Apr 28 |
18 year-old Clifford Blair, one of Bloomington's "Junior Dillinger" gang members is captured in Detroit, Michigan and is held on robbery charges.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 2-3.
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| Sheridan Skidmore captured 1934, Apr 30 |
18 year-old Sheridan Skidmore, partner in crime to Clifford Blair, is captured in Upper Sandusky, Michigan after attempting to hold up a dry goods store.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Church hosts anniversary 1934, May 6 |
Fairview Methodist Church holds special program for its 8th anniversary.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Branam names Democratic election board 1934, May 7 |
Arthur Branam names the Democratic election board members.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| City hosts Knights of Templar 1934, May 9 |
The 18th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery is hosted in Bloomington.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Mrs. Rott leads NRA 1934, May 10 |
Mrs. Otto Rott is named chairman of the Indiana Women's League for National Recovery Alliance (NRA).
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Rotarians register for conference 1934, May 17 |
Over 400 rotarians register for the 20th annual conference.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Willis leads Rotary Club 1934, May 18 |
Ray E. Willis succeeds Oscar Cravens for District Governor of the Rotary Club.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Park board member resigns 1934, May 19 |
Dr. Fred J. Prow, president on the park board, resigns.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Company begins work on sewer 1934, May 22 |
John Dehner Company begins work on city's sewer.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Hinkle ranks up with police 1934, May 22 |
Lieutenant Ray Hinkle is named leader of the state police barracks near Bedford.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Cafe raided 1934, May 24 |
Three youths, armed, raid the South Side Restaurant at 4 o'clock in the morning. The trio walked in the restaurant, robbing the register and stealing $12 from John "Buck" Gardner. Another man who was at the crime, Thomas Fowler, has his watch stolen. The bandits soon leave by car. Before leaving however, they cut the telephone wires. Eventually they are caught by their license number.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. map
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| Women's convention opens 1934, May 25 |
Women's convention for business and professionals opens.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Precinct's vote thrown out 1934, Jun 12 |
The precinct's votes are thrown out by the election recount committee because the clerk's initials were left off the ballots.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Mrs. Hicks joins school board 1934, Jun 19 |
It is reported that Mrs. Helen Hicks Baker joins the Bloomington School Board.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Nutrition camp opens 1934, Jun 21 |
The nutrition camp for Monroe County girls opened.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Bishop appointed assistant 1934, Jun 22 |
 Bishop Joseph Elmer Ritter is appointed assistant to Reverend Paul A. Leery at St. Charles. Ritter was elevated to Cardinal in 1961. Image Courtesy of New Albany Historic Photograph Archive.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Civil War veteran dies 1934, Jun 24 |
97 year old H.H. Riddle passes away at Bloomington Hospital.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Ax & Fry Grocers close 1934, Jun 25 |
Ax and Fry grocery store at 217 North College Avenue closes.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. map
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| Coach becomes actor 1934, Jun 29 |
IU Wrestling coach W. H. Thorn is starring in movie series. He has already filmed on "Naval Armory."
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Dr. Smith heads NEA 1934, Jul 6 |
Dean Henry Lester Smith is named the new president for the National Educational Association (NEA).
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Potatoes arrive 1934, Jul 7 |
Three cars, full of potatoes for relief, are received by the city.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Thomas W. Rogers leads IN relief directors 1934, Jul 9 |
Thomas W. Rogers guides the Indiana Relief directors in registering for school.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Blair leads Rotary 1934, Jul 11 |
James W. Blair is named new president for the Rotary Club.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Self-proclaimed socialist arrested 1934, Jul 14 |
Ralph Spooner, a socialist, is arrested.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Train derails 1934, Jul 15 |
The Monon derails near Harodsburg. Nine cars are wrecked and three burn.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Train wreck searched 1934, Jul 16 |
A search party looks for hobos who may have been riding the train when the Monon wrecks. None are found.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| TB strikes Stinesville 1934, Jul 19 |
Numerous outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) in the Stinesville School are reported. Health officers make plans of action.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Ellettsville gymnasium approved 1934, Jul 21 |
A gymnasium is approved to be built in Ellettsville.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Dillinger's body of interest 1934, Jul 24 |
Many travel to Maywood and Mooresville with hopes to view the body of John Dillinger, who is killed on July 22nd in Chicago.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Turnkey quits job at jail 1934, Jul 31 |
Walter Gillaspy quit his job at the jail as a turnkey.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Canner arrested 1934, Aug 1 |
Clarence Canner is arrested for selling alcohol. The alcohol is alleged to have caused the death of Noah Hodges.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Newspaper remembers open-air theaters 1934, Aug 7 |
The Bloomington Evening World recalls the three open-air or "airdome" theaters that have been in Bloomington, one owned by W.A. Brissenden, another by E.E. McFerren, and a third owned by Nat Hill. All these theaters were located in the downtown area and were only in operation in the summer.
Source: "Do You Remember?," Bloomington Evening World, August 7, 1934, 1.
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| Beck becomes attendance officer 1934, Aug 8 |
 Reverend Frank O. Beck is named city school attendance officer.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3. more...
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| Rev. Deery elected 1934, Aug 14 |
 Reverened P. A. Deery is elected for the state chaplain for the Indiana Knights of Columbus.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Ward Johnson defeats Phil Talbot 1934, Aug 22 |
Ward Johnson defeats Phil Talbot in the second round of match play at the Indiana Amateur golf tournament at French Lick.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Housing meeting planned 1934, Aug 23 |
The "Bloomington Evening World" announces that there will be a meeting of local bankers tonight who will decide how to proceed in providing local loans to make housing improvements. These loans are under the National Housing Plan Act (NHPA). The government will receive 20% of the loans for permanent improvements to homes and stores.
Source: "Plan Would Prove Boon, Many State," Bloomington Evening World, August 23, 1934, 1, 8.
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| Action planned under NHA 1934, Aug 23 |
Local action is planned under the National Housing Act (NHA). This legislation addresses interests in redlining or flagging neighborhoods for lending preferences or mortgage discrimination.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Automobile accident kills assistant manager 1934, Aug 26 |
J. C. Penny assistant manger, Everett K. Thomas, is killed in an automobile accident.
Source: The Evening World, "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Reverends return to pastorates 1934, Aug 28 |
Methodists Rev. C. H. Taylor and Rev. R. O. Pearson will return to pastorates.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Captain buys sandwich shop 1934, Aug 30 |
 Captain Smith B. Gibson, of the ROTC, buys the Jordan Sandwich Shop at 1300 E. Third.
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| Man receives two counts of manslaughter 1934, Aug 31 |
Condo Conder is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter as the result of an accident. The accident caused the two deaths of Everett K. Thomas and Edward Brannen.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Arsonists sets fire 1934, Sep 1 |
A fire is started by an unknown person. The fire almost wipes out the Clarence C. Dobson family, located at 208 1/2 West Kirkwood Ave.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. map
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| Souder Bros claims oldest store 1934, Sep 2 |
 James and Wallace Souders, who operated Souders Brothers Grocery and Meat Market, located at 122 S. College Ave., claim that they are running the oldest store in Bloomington. Their father, Oscar Souders, purchased the site from Frank Dobson, a blacksmith.
Source: The Ellettsville Farm, September 2, 1934. more...
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| Standish defeats Talbot 1934, Sep 2 |
 Miles Standish defeats Phil Talbot in the city tournament, located at the municipal Cascade links.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Laborers attend the Labor Day parade 1934, Sep 3 |
5,000 residents of Monroe County attended the Labor Day parade.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Council refers bus services back 1934, Sep 5 |
After hearing arguments for and against allowing Jeffersonville bus operator Frank E. Layne maintaining and operating a Bloomington bus service, the city council refers the matter back to the ordinance committee and legal advisers.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| County adopts 1935 budget 1934, Sep 6 |
Despite a $5,000 increase for old age pensions and an appropriation of $98,250 for poor relief, the county council adopts a 1935 budget with a 4-cent decrease in tax levy.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Smallwood heads local FHA 1934, Sep 7 |
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) appoints C.C. Smallwood for the Monroe County director.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Krueger dean of girls 1934, Sep 8 |
Mary Curry Krueger is appointed Dean of girls at the Bloomington High School, succeeding Edith Bouslog.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Many attend Indiana State air tour 1934, Sep 10 |
3,000 people or so attended the Indiana State air tour to see airplanes in Bloomington.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Notorious criminals escape jail 1934, Sep 17 |
Roy Weaver and Riley Shipley escaped from an "escape proof" room at the county jail by sawing their way out.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Campaign started to reduce levies on schools 1934, Sep 18 |
In reaction to a campaign started by the "Evening World" to reduce levies on schools, the county adjustment board cuts the Bloomington school rate by 15 cents.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Lowest taxes ever seen 1934, Sep 19 |
After tax board cuts, Bloomington will pay the lowest taxes ever fixed here in the century.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Duncan completes 52 years 1934, Sep 21 |
66 year-old Charles K. Duncan completes his 52nd year of employment at the Showers Brothers Furniture Company.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Escapee criminals caught 1934, Sep 22 |
Sherriff J. Lester Bender finds jail escapees Roy Weaver and Riley Shipley while they are hiding out in a pig pen in Morgan County.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Bridwell investigates fire 1934, Sep 26 |
State Deputy Fire Marshall Bridwell investigates a Maple Street fire that nearly killed Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dobson and their children.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| CCC truck overturns, 11 injured 1934, Sep 27 |
A Civilian Conservation Corporation (CCC) truck overturns on the first curve near Cascades Park, while heading back to their camp near Dolan. Eleven black workers are injured.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Anna Rott retires 1934, Oct 1 |
Mrs. Anna Rott retires as secretary from the local Red Cross chapter. She also retires as the director for the Women's Work of Monroe County under the FERA program, the seventh district chairman of the NRA. In addition she retires from the Governor's Commission on unemployment relief.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Bender commits suicide 1934, Oct 3 |
Prominent Smithville teacher Robert Earl Bender commits suicide at the age of 25. His father is Ed Bender, Salt Creek township trustee.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Man arrested for harboring 1934, Oct 3 |
John Puttere was arrested by Sherriff J. Lester Bender when Roy Weaver and Riley Shipley named Mr. Puttere as the one who harbored them in their escape from jail.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Shipley sentenced 1934, Oct 4 |
Riley Shipley is sentenced to 5 to 21 years in the Indiana State prison after refusing the opportunity to plead guilty to second degree rape, for which the penalty is 2 to 14 years.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Weaver sentenced 1934, Oct 5 |
Judge Rogers sentences Roy Weaver to 20 years in the Indiana State Prison.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Puttere sentenced 1934, Oct 5 |
Judge Rogers sentences John Puttere, a 48 year-old Romanian farmer, to 2 to 7 years imprisonment for aiding the crimes of Riley Shipley and Roy Weaver.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Randolph attacks Cox 1934, Oct 8 |
Sheriff J. Lester Bender is called to Sanders after Martin Randolph attacks his neighbor Elmer Cox with a knife during an argument. Cox then helps pay for Randolph's assault and battery fine in city court.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Nurre plant strike breaks out 1934, Oct 10 |
A strike causes the Nurre Mirror Plate Company plant to close.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Mother is arrested for daughter 1934, Oct 10 |
Mrs. Mary Alltop is arrested for the delinquency of her high school freshman daughter Vernetta.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Schmalz store robbed 1934, Oct 14 |
Burglars break into Roy Schmalz dry goods store at 213 N Walnut Street and steal nearly $700 from the store safe.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| 3 men face murder charges 1934, Oct 17 |
Lonnie Hartfield, age 44, his son Lonnie Hartfield Jr., age 15, and Frank Deming, age 33, are taken to Spencer to face murder charges.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, October 17, 1935, 3.
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| IAI opens annual meeting 1934, Oct 18 |
President of the Indiana Association of Insurance (IAI), G. B. Woodward opens the annual meeting of the group, held in Bloomington.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| New special education president elected 1934, Oct 19 |
Frank Templeton is elected the new president of special education during the Indiana Teachers Association meeting.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Hardware owner dies 1934, Oct 20 |
Prominent hardware owner, Fred Thrasher, dies at the age of 53 of heart issues.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Motorcycle accident kills IU student 1934, Oct 22 |
17 year old IU student Dale Hall dies after his motorcycle collides with a car driven by junior high school principal, Cloyd Anthony.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Woman is swindled 1934, Oct 25 |
Mrs. Lilly Deckard is swindled out of $100 dollars by two men for an "eye cure".
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Teenager crowned bicycle champion 1934, Oct 27 |
Sixteen-year-old Bob Blakely is named Bloomington's bicycle champion.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| McNutt prevents power outage 1934, Oct 29 |
Governor Paul V. McNutt intervenes to prevent a Bloomington power outage during a threatened electric storm.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| New president for chamber of commerce 1934, Oct 30 |
Erwin Taylor is elected President of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. He is succeeding John T. Temple.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Freshman stricken by cow illness 1934, Oct 31 |
Indiana University freshman Donald Woolery is stricken by a cow illness. State officials are testing cows for fever germs.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Sackett dies 1934, Nov 1 |
Birch Sackett is crushed to death between two Monon rail engines that collide head-on two miles north of Jordan Village, Owen County.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Hartfield Jr. moved to Bloomington 1934, Nov 2 |
African American Lon Hartfield Jr., age 15, will be tried in Bloomington for the murder of Charles Languell, a Gosport farmer. Judge Rogers grants this change of venue from Owen County Court.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, November 2, 1935, 3.
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| Judge appoints recount board 1934, Nov 2 |
Judge Donald A. Rogers appoints Democrats George W. Sester and Raymond M. Renaker, and Republican J. Oscar Campbell to the recount board for the purpose of recounting the votes cast for sheriff and Clear Creek Township trustee.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen endorse canidate 1934, Nov 3 |
 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen endorse Democratic candidate Sherman Minton for United States senator. He would go on, after the U.S. Senate, to be
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Berndt elected mayor 1934, Nov 6 |
 Arthur H. "Cotton" Berndt is elected mayor of Bloomington. At Indiana University he was captain of the baseball, basketball and football teams. He was inducted into the IU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935. more...
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| Bruner elected sheriff 1934, Nov 7 |
Republican Loba (Jack) Bruner is elected sheriff of Monroe County over incumbent J. Lester Bender by 24 votes.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Layne announces bus line 1934, Nov 8 |
Jeffersonville bus operator, Frank E. Layne announces plans for the establishment of a bus line in the city.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Sheriff plans electionrecount 1934, Nov 9 |
Sheriff J. Lester Bender indicates that he will seek a vote recount of the sheriff elections, in which he was defeated by Loba (Jack) Bruner by 24 votes.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Fire destroys church 1934, Nov 10 |
Fire destroys the First Christian Church Parsonage in Smithville.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Local clothing store owner found dead 1934, Nov 13 |
Fred Kahn, a Bloomington resident was found dead in a Indianapolis hotel room.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Local man dies 1934, Nov 14 |
William Thomas (Tom) Fielder, a retired carpenter-contractor and real estate owner, dies from an illness after being paralyzed 7 months.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, November 14, 1934.
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| Newly elected chairman 1934, Nov 15 |
Judge Donald A. Rogers is elected chairman for the Monroe County unit of the Indiana committee for the Prevention of Crime.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Craig shoots Wilson 1934, Nov 17 |
41 year-old blacksmith Russel Craig shoots African American Louis Wilson, 48, and states that Wilson was attempting to break into the Craig home. Wilson was on parole from the Indiana State Prison.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Skidmore sentenced 1934, Nov 17 |
Sheridan Skidmore, 22, is sentenced to serve two years and seven months in the United States Industrial Reformatory at Chillicothe, Ohio, for a postal robbery.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| 14 barbers suspended 1934, Nov 20 |
The State Board of Barber Examiners suspends the licenses of 14 Bloomington barbers from 5 shops for violating State Board regulations.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Banks plan for checks 1934, Nov 21 |
It is announced that early next month three Bloomington banks will send $34,000 in checks to 1,125 Christmas savings club members.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| 11 school employees fired, replaced 1934, Nov 26 |
Two Republican members of the City School Board fire 9 school janitors, the school physician, and the nurse. They then replaced these employees with other Republican people.
Source: "Ten Biggest News Stories Of The Year 1934," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 1, 10.
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| Trustee declared after recount 1934, Nov 27 |
Orval Pate is again declared the winner of the Clear Creek Township trustee election after his opponent, Republican John R. Jones, files a petition for an election recount.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| "Wide open" liquor regulations 1934, Nov 30 |
The "Associated Press" classes Bloomington has "wide open" in an article on the methods of Indiana regulations on liquor, wine, and beer sales.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening Weekly, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Gas station proprietor robbed 1934, Dec 3 |
Gas station owner Walter Pitman is held up and robbed by a well dressed man on Walnut Street.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| County Sheriff is announced 1934, Dec 6 |
The election of Loba (Jack) Bruner for Sheriff is announced.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1935.
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| Nurre Co. strike ends 1934, Dec 10 |
 Employees of the Nurre Company return to work after the company strike is ended.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3. more...
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| Cracraft rehired 1934, Dec 12 |
Vada Cracraft, one of 13 employees dismissed by the Republican School Board for "inefficiency," is rehired.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Elks plan 15th annual party 1934, Dec 13 |
The Elks Club announces plans for the presentation of their 15th annual Elks Club - Harris Grand Theatre party for needy Bloomington children.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| McNutt grants Hardin parole 1934, Dec 20 |
Governor Paul V. McNutt grants Tom Hardin parole. Hardin was sentenced to life in prison in 1914 for the murder of his wife.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Hartfield Jr. guilty of manslaughter 1934, Dec 31 |
A jury of the Monroe County circuit court finds African American Lon Hartfield Jr., 16, guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Charles Languell, a Gosport farmer.
Source: "City News Events of 1934 on Parade," Bloomington Evening World, January 1, 1935, 3.
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| Martin cashiers for bank 1935 |
James H. Matson, the vice president of the Peoples State Bank, discovers Ray Martin, a cashier from a bank in New Orleans, and persuades him to come to Ellettsvile. Mr. Martin successfully guides Peoples State Bank through the depression and works as cashier for 22 years until retirement.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 126-127.
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| 301 delinquency offenses counted 1935 |
An ecological survey of juvenile delinquency in Bloomington states that between the years of 1925 and 1935 there were a total of 301 delinquency offenses. The most common of those offenses were delinquency with a total of 90, followed by stealing offenses with a total of 64.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 8.
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| Clara Kinsey Creates Happy Day Summer Camp 1935 |
Clara Kinsey, wife of Alfred Kinsey, establishes summer day care and oversees it as director for 35 years.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing On Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007.
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| Men confess to holdup 1935, Jan 1 |
Chester Allen, Charles Hunt, and Jesse Fox confess to the holdup of a dice game that took place in a room above the Henthorn beer and lunch room, located at 214 West Fifth St. Henthorns is owned by Otto Henthorn.
Source: "3 Confess Dice Game Holdup," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Bruner becomes sheriff 1935 |
Loba Jack Bruner is begins serving as Monroe County Sheriff for one four-year term.
Source: "Jack Bruner, Former Mayor Here, Dead At 75," Herald Telephone, October 13, 1971, 2.
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| City reports 44 delinquents 1935 |
There are a total of 44 juvenile delinquency case in Bloomington. Of those, 39 are male and 5 are female. The delinquency rate per 100 juveniles is 1.10.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 6.
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| Showers earns over $1 million 1935 |
In 1935, when Guy Burnett takes over as president of the company, the Showers Brothers Furniture Company's earnings exceed $1 million for the first time since 1931. Earnings of $1,071,877.74 mark a slight recovery from the stock market crash of 1929, despite the Great Depression and the first ever strike in the company's history.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| New York Train Station is Completed 1935 |
New York Central Railroad Company Passenger Station is built in Syracuse, New York by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Matson becomes bank president 1935 |
James H. Matson served as Peoples State Bank President for seven years from 1935-1942.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 127.
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| Hartfield sentenced 1935, Jan 2 |
16-year-old Lon Hartfield Jr, an African American, is sentenced for manslaughter with 2 to 21 years for the manslaughter of Charles Languell, a farmer in Gosport. Hartfield will serve in the State Reformatory.
Source: "Hartfield Jr., Found Guilty of Manslaughter ," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Officers may face charges 1935, Jan 4 |
Patrolmen Alva Flynn, Ernest Mathews, Otis Fiscus, and Oscar Myers, and Desk Sergeant Curt Barrick face charges of neglect of duty and incompetence unless they resign by January 6th.
Source: "Policemen to Face Charges," Evening World, January 4, 1935.
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| Patrolman Mathews resigns 1935, Jan 10 |
Mayor A.H. Berndt announces that Patrolman Ernest Mathews resigned the previous night, after a meeting of the mayor and the police board. Mathews will be replaced by Fred Skirvin.
Source: "Patrolman Mathews Resigns in Police Shakeup; Skirvin Named; Others Fight Charges ," Evening World, January 10, 1935.
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| Desk Sergeant Barrick resigns 1935, Jan 10 |
Desk Sergeant Curt Barrick resigns from the police force. He is replaced by Merle Pennington.
Source: "Police Board May Oust 5 More Officers; Flynn Resigns Today; 2 Remain on Job," Evening World, January 11, 1935.
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| Patrolman Flynn resigns 1935, Jan 11 |
Patrolman Alva Flynn resigns after being asked to do so by Mayor Berndt. Flynn believes that the charges being reviewed by the Police Board won't stick, but that he doesn't want to serve on the force under these circumstances.
Source: "Police Board May Oust 5 More Officers; Flynn Resigns Today; 2 Remain on Job," Evening World, January 11, 1935.
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| Frill is appointed 1935, Jan 12 |
Mayor Berndt announces that James Frill was appointed to be the city's sanitation officer on the police force.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Parks School catches fire 1935, Jan 21 |
The Parks School in Bloomington Township is destroyed in a fire.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Temperatures drop severely 1935, Jan 21 |
The temperature drops 40 degrees unexpectedly in the city.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Fiscus demands compensation 1935, Jan 23 |
Dismissed police officer Otis Fiscus demands a $10,000 compensation from the city for injuries received in the line of duty.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| East prepares to education bill 1935, Jan 30 |
Representative Q. Austin East prepares to introduce a bill in the state legislature. This bill, if approved, will remove the city school board election from politics, to the State Legislature.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Watchman burns to death 1935, Jan 31 |
Opal Coffey, watchman at Bloomington Crushed Stone Company, burns to death after trying to extinguish a fire.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Circus man dies in LA 1935, Feb 1 |
Sam B. Dill dies in a Los Angeles hospital. He was a veteran circus man in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Woman beaten by daughter and son-in-law 1935, Feb 3 |
Charley and Janie Smith are arrested for beating Janie Smith's mother Tillie Smith. Tille was locked in a shack after being beaten and blinded in one eye. Neighbors witnessed the event and called police.
Source: "Woman Beaten, Blinded by Kin," Evening World, March 4, 1935.
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| President of Showers Bros. dies 1935, Feb 3 |
William Edward Showers, president of Showers Bros. Furniture Company, dies in Indianapolis at Methodist hospital.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Monroe County Jail fire 1935, Feb 6 |
Fire destroys Monroe County Jail, 116 S. Walnut. All firefighters called to duty in general alarm fire. Five firefighters flee building as roof collapses.
Source: "Night Fire Leaves Jail In Ruins; Police to Set Up Bastile in City Hall." Bloomington Evening World (Bloomington, IN), February 7, 1935.
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| Jail fire continues 1935, Feb 7 |
Firemen continue to tame the fire at the county jail which started last night. The damage is estimated at $10,000.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Commissioners plan to talk about jail 1935, Feb 8 |
County Commissioners announce that they will meet on the 11th to discuss plans to build a new jail. The previous jail caught on fire on the 7th.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Delta Tau Delta fire 1935, Feb 11 |
Fire destroys Delta Tau Delta House, 408 N. Lincoln.
Source: "Fire Razes Fraternity Home." Bloomington Evening World (Bloomington, IN), February 12, 1935.
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| Petitions circulate regarding "colored" park 1935, Feb 12 |
Petitions against the establishment of a park for African Americans -- a "colored" park -- are circulated. The idea is for the park to be located on the end of West Third street.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Commissioners disagree on new jail 1935, Feb 14 |
Democratic commissioners, William Acuff and John S. Stephens, want to build a new jail, but Republican commissioner William Weimer does not for unknown reasons.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Professor endorses Court decisions 1935, Feb 18 |
 Law Professor Hugh Willis of Indiana University declares that the decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in the gold cases sound. This upholds restrictions on the ownership of gold.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936. more...
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| Chinese man takes wife 1935, Feb 19 |
It is reported that Jean Ock Fang, a local laundryman, who recently returned to China, kept his promise and is taking a wife.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Roy Burns building burns 1935, Feb 27 |
The Roy Burns Building at Cottage Grove Ave. and Indiana Ave. burns. The damage to the grocery store is estimated at $15,000.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Three arrested concerning robbery 1935, Mar 2 |
Carl Moore, Lloyd Murphy, and Hamel Henderson are arrested for questioning regarding the robbery of Samuel Lowery of Harrodsburg. Moore, Murphy, and Henderson are from Clear Creek Township.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Bill amended to rebuild jail 1935, Mar 4 |
The Indiana General Assembly amends a bill so that Monroe County can issue bonds in order to rebuild the county jail.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Leonard Lake temporarily closes 1935, Mar 5 |
The city water plant on Leonard Lake temporarily closes due to muddy water.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Stinesville School destroyed in fire 1935, Mar 14 |
The school is completely destroyed by fire. Classes are held in empty store buildings and the lodge hall while the new school was being built. Estimate of damage at $125,000.
Source: Alumni Association, The History of Stinesville High School: 1905-1964 (Spencer, IN: World Arts Publishing, 2003), 3.
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| Governor vetoes bill 1935, Mar 14 |
Governor McNutt vetoes bill which would have given Monroe county its own Court circuit.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Beer dealers observe dry Sunday 1935, Mar 17 |
Licensed beer dealers observe the new dry Sunday law by not selling any alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Source: "Dry Sunday Observed by Beer Dealers ," Evening World, March 17, 1935.
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| Hartfield found guilty 1935, Mar 18 |
Lon Hartfield, Sr., an African American, is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Charles Languell. He will serve 2-21 years.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| City council employs architect 1935, Mar 19 |
City council votes to set aside $1,500 in order to employ an architect to design plans for the new jail.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Smith confesses to attack 1935, Mar 21 |
Charley Smith confesses to attacking his mother-in-law, Tillie Smith, with a broom handle. Smith is sentenced for 1 to 10 years in prison by Judge Rogers.
Source: "Charley Confesses Attack," Evening World, March 21, 1935.
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| Smith couple may be sterilized 1935, Mar 21 |
Charley and Janie Smith, both in jail for the beating of Janie's mother, may be sterilized at a state institution, because they are believed to be "feeble minded."
Source: "Charley Confesses Attack," Evening World, March 21, 1935.
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| Deming is convictedof manslaughter 1935, Mar 23 |
Franklin Deming, a white man, is sentenced to 2 to 21 years at the Indiana State Prison for the manslaughter of Charles Languell. Judge Rogers moved to dismiss murder charges against Frank Hill, an African American.
Source: "Deming to Prison; Hill Free," Evening World, March 23, 1935.
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| Grand jury recommends remodeling 1935, Mar 25 |
A grand jury for Monroe County recommends remodeling the county jail which was damaged in a fire.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Commissioners urged 1935, Mar 27 |
Limestone workers in Monroe County urge county commissioners to build the new jail out of limestone.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Smith sentenced 1935, Mar 30 |
Janie Smith is sentenced for 6 months at the Indiana state women's prison and fined $1 after pleading guilty to the assault and battery of her mother, Tillie Smith.
Source: "Janie Smith Sentenced to Women's Prison," Evening World, March 30, 1935.
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| Protests demolition 1935, Mar 31 |
Wide protests erupt over reports that the junior high School will be demolished.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Collins bequests $20,000 1935, Apr 2 |
It is revealed in Samuel Walter Collins will that he left a total of $20,000 to churches, schools, and organizations, as well as, approximately $70,000 to individuals from an estate that is valued at more than $100,000.
Source: "S.W. Collins Leaves Fortune to Churches, Schools; Niece to Receive $38,500 in Cash," Evening World, April 2, 1935.
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| Byfield appointed 1935, Apr 3 |
The county commissioners appoint architect Charles H. Byfield to design the new county jail. Byfield is from Indianapolis.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| FHA appoints Brightly 1935, Apr 12 |
The Federal Housing Administration appoints H.S. Brightly as industry adviser for the limestone industry. Brightley will work in Washington D.C. in the Treasury Department Building.
Source: "Name Brightly Stone Envoy," Evening World, April 12, 1935.
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| Dogcatcher catches 44 dogs 1935, Apr 14 |
The city dogcatcher has caught a total of 44 dogs in the campaign to curb rabies.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Showers Bros. elects new president 1935, Apr 16 |
Showers Bros. Furniture Company elects Guy Burnett as the new president and general manager. Burnett is replacing W. Edward Showers who died on February 3rd of this year.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| New jail to cost $55,000 1935, Apr 18 |
According to plans by architect Charles H. Byfield, the proposed county jail will cost $55,000.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Police conduct first raid 1935, Apr 19 |
Police conduct first raid under Indiana's new liquor law and arrest Mrs. Helen Canner, Clarence Canner, and Gayle Wampler.
Source: "Three Arrested as Police Conduct First Raid Under Indiana's New Liquor Law ," Evening World, April 20, 1935.
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| Police arrest three 1935, Apr 19 |
Police arrest three in the first raid under Indiana's new liquor law.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Cain killed by son 1935, Apr 26 |
Five-year-old Clifford Cain admits that he accidentally shot his mother, Myrtle Cain, to the coroner. Myrtle Cain was found dead on Friday, April 25 at her home in Polk township.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| H.O.L.C. awards a collection agency 1935, May 1 |
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation awards Bloomington a collection agency.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Bays buys show from Allen 1935, May 8 |
Fred F. Bays buys the Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony show from Walter Allen.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Arsonist Branam is sentenced 1935, May 10 |
Local arsonist, Claude Branam, is sentenced to 1 to 10 years after pleading guilty to second degree arson. Branam confessed that he set fire to the Willoughby Wellons' store in New Unionville on March 22nd.
Source: "Local Arsonist Sentenced," Evening World, May 10, 1935.
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| Gypsies released 1935, May 15 |
Six gypsies who were arrested for robbery are released due to lack of evidence. Two robbery victims say they were not the people that robbed them.
Source: "Victims Fail to Identify Gypsy Band," Evening World, March 16, 1935.
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| Byfield dies 1935, May 15 |
Charles H. Byfield, the architect for the new county jail, dies.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Girtman files suit 1935, May 23 |
William Girtman files a suit for $6,000 against city water works engineer Homer Powell for injury damages.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Property owners refuse 1935, May 25 |
Property owners on Walnut Street between 10th and 12th streets refuse to give land to fix the narrow road there.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Merchants vote to keep rules 1935, May 29 |
City merchants vote to keep the National Recovery Alliance (NRA) wage and hour rules in their stores.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| American Legion district convention 1935, Jun 1 |
2,000 Legionnaires and their wives arrive in the city for the 7th American Legion district convention.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Seniors graduate 1935, Jun 6 |
236 high school seniors graduate.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Rand makes appearance 1935, Jun 8 |
Dancer Sally Rand makes public appearance in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| City council approves relief bond 1935, Jun 20 |
The city council passes an ordinance approving the $165,000 poor relief bond issue.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Superintendent is asked to resign 1935, Jun 22 |
W. F. Vogel, Superintendent of Schools is asked to resign.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1935.
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| Applications for superintendent received 1935, Jun 25 |
Several applications are received for the superintendency of the city schools.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| American Legion elects commander 1935, Jul |
The American Legion elects Dr. J.E. Moser as commander.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| County leads state in poverty 1935, Jul |
An ecological survey of Bloomington states that during most of the Great Depression, Monroe County had the highest percentage of people on government relief in Indiana. 30.2% of the population of Monroe County are on relief, compared to the state average of 12.2%.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 3.
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| Binford named superintendent 1935, Jul 1 |
H. E. Binford is named superintendent of the city schools.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Amusement license fee lowered 1935, Jul 2 |
City council passes an ordinance lowering license fees for bowling alleys and billiard rooms.
Source: "Council Cuts Amusement License Fee," Evening World, July 3, 1935.
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| Smith becomes insane following attack 1935, Jul 6 |
Miss Matilda Smith becomes insane following attack by her daughter and son-in-law. She will probably be committed to the state insane hospital in Madison.
Source: "Aged Attack Victim Goes Insane, Blind," Evening World, July 6, 1935.
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| Police arrest 11 men 1935, Jul 7 |
Police arrest eleven men who were playing craps.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Beauticians appoint physician 1935, Jul 8 |
Monroe County beauticians appoint Dr. Mel Ross as examining physician.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| FERA workers to be laid off 1935, Jul 11 |
It is announced that 300 Federal Emergency Relief Administration workers will be laid off soon.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Hines seeks permission 1935, Jul 14 |
John R. Hines, from Muncie, asks permission of the city council to run a city bus line.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| School protests liquor dealers 1935, Jul 15 |
High school officials protest the licensing of liquor dealers near the high school.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| City rejects bus petition 1935, Jul 16 |
City council rejects the city bus petition made by John R. Hines.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Lefty Hazel signs to team 1935, Jul 17 |
 Former Bloomington pitcher Lefty Hazel signs to the Terre Haute Three-I League baseball team.
Source: "Hazel to Pitch hr Tots; Indians Sign Star Leftie Alter Impressive Showing," Evening World, July 17, 1935. more...
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| Board rejects bus bid 1935, Jul 24 |
State Aid Board members reject the bus bids by the Indian Creek township school.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Rug theft ring captured 1935, Jul 24 |
Following the series of rug burglaries in Bloomington, state police detective Karl Burkhardt and Bloomington identification expert Ray Burch captured the 5 members of the rug theft ring in Terre Haute. They also recovered property valued at over $6,000. The five members of the ring are Leslie Bright, Verna Wysong, Mike Malooley, Clayse Thompson, and Charles Nellans.
Source: "Police Nab Rug Theft Ring," Evening World, July 24, 1935.
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| Trustee and investigator threatened 1935, Jul 27 |
A mob in Stinesville threatens Trustee James H. Grubb and relief investigation Lucille Huffman.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Search leads to Missouri 1935, Jul 28 |
The search for rugs stolen in Bloomington goes to Missouri.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Stone workers threaten walkout 1935, Aug 1 |
Stone workers from three local companies threaten a walkout because they say that companies have violated an agreement.
Source: "Walkout Threatened in three Stone Companies ," Evening World, August 1, 1935.
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| Young Democrats name president 1935, Aug 3 |
The Young Democratic club of Monroe county names C. O. Mattingly as president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Strike threat closes mills 1935, Aug 5 |
Four stone mills close due to a strike threat for two days.
Source: "Strike Threat Closes Four Mills," Evening World, August 5, 1935.
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| County jail appropriation 1935, Aug 7 |
The county jail appropriation is set at $50,000.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Appointed special mediator 1935, Aug 8 |
Secretary Perkins appoints Professor M. Claude White, of Indiana University, special mediator in labor trouble.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Trustees notified 1935, Aug 12 |
Township trustees are notified to increase poor relief levies in the township budgets.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| $20,000 for WPA 1935, Aug 17 |
The city administration sets aside $20,000 for Works Progress Administration projects.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Gables beat Hendrix 1935, Aug 18 |
In the first game of the city series, the Gables basketball team beats the Hendrix basketball team.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Thompson wins swimming title 1935, Aug 26 |
Colin Thompson receives city swimming title.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Officials search for G-man impersonator 1935, Aug 28 |
City and county officials search for an impersonator of a governmental official - or G-man - who threatened the post-mistress in Unionville.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Monroe County Fall Festival in Ellettsville 1935, Sep |
The Monroe County Fall Festival with parades, carnival rides, and entertainment was originally the Ellettsville Fall Festival. The modern version of the festival began in 1935.
Source: "Festival time---1936," Courier-Tribune, September 17, 1970.
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| Editor purchases newspaper 1935, Sep 3 |
Evening World sports editor, Ben Kaufman, purchases the Spencer Evening World.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| WPA requests near $1,000,000 1935, Sep 4 |
Bloomington's requests for Works Progress Administration projects is almost $1,000,000.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Dill purchases circus 1935, Sep 5 |
Mrs. Nettie Dill purchases the formerly titled Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show from the Bays & Rice Brothers Circus Corporation. Dill paid $5,470 for the circus.
Source: "Dill's Widow Buys Circus," Evening World, September 5, 1935.
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| PWA request denied 1935, Sep 6 |
The Public Works Administration denies Bloomington's request for a grant to build the jail.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Tax rates reduced 1935, Sep 7 |
Township advisory boards reduce tax rates in three townships.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Stone cutters accept WPA wages 1935, Sep 11 |
The local stone cutters union votes to accept Works Progress Administration wages for city projects.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Truckers appear before city council 1935, Sep 17 |
City truckers appear before city council to protest the license ordinance.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Quarry laborers reject wages 1935, Sep 19 |
The quarry laborers reject the Works Progress Administration wages.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Hoadley is delegate 1935, Sep 20 |
Joan Hoadley is elected delegate for the National Methodist meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Moore and Dobbs denied clemency 1935, Sep 24 |
Carl Moore and Darrell Dobbs are denied clemency by Governor McNutt. Moore is serving a 30 day sentence at the penal farm for stealing gasoline and Dobbs is serving a sentence of 1-10 years for assault and battery with intent to kill.
Source: "Moore and Dobbs Denied Clemency ," Evening World, September 24, 1935.
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| WPA grants funds for IU 1935, Sep 27 |
The Works Progress Administration grants funds for an Indiana University walks project. The government will give $22,280 and a sponsor will give $16,174 for the project.
Source: "Approve I.U. Walks Project," Evening World, September 27, 1935.
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| 10,896 on relief 1935, Sep 28 |
It is announced that 10,896 people in Monroe county are on relief aid.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Police plan nightly patrol 1935, Sep 29 |
State and local police plan nightly road patrols to stop poultry thefts.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Truckers bill presented 1935, Oct 2 |
The Bloomington coal dealers association presents a truckers bill to the city council.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| United Presbyterian church guest speaker 1935, Oct 6 |
The local United Presbyterian church has Reverend Ball, from the Woodruff Avenue United Presbyterian church in Indianapolis, as a guest speaker.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Forty acres burn in Arlington 1935, Oct 9 |
In Arlington, forty acres of woods and brush burn. City firemen are unable to stop the fire's spread.
Source: "Forest Fire Sweeps 40 Acres at Arlington," Evening World, October 9, 1935.
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| Cub Scouts organized 1935, Oct 12 |
Louis Becovitz announces that a Cub Scouts group, a subset of Boy Scouts, will be organized.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Rundell overturns Tatum indictments 1935, Oct 16 |
Special Judge Herbert Rundell overturns the indictments against Clear Creek township trustee Jewett Tatum.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Bridge builder dies 1935, Oct 19 |
Hugh O'Conner, bridge builder for the Illinois Central Railway, dies from injuries received on the 18th. O'Conner was working on a trestle by Old Unionville when a cable struck him in the head. O'Conner lived in Bloomfield.
Source: "I.C. Worker Dies of Injuries," Evening World, October 19, 1935.
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| State Kiwanis convention 1935, Oct 20 |
The State Kiwanis convention opens with 500 attendees.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Garten's death declared accidental 1935, Oct 21 |
Coroner Ben Ross declares Ed Garten's death an accident. Garten died after falling from the Democratic headquarters.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Biddle named Captain of the Guard 1935, Oct 24 |
Ward G. Biddle is named the Right Illustrious Captain of the Guard of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the Masonic fraternity.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Chamber of Commerce elects president 1935, Oct 26 |
The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce elects Ralph Lowe as president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Teacher fined 1935, Nov 4 |
Harrodsburg school teacher, Miss Julia Deckard, is fined for spanking a student.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Democrats win two elections 1935, Nov 6 |
The Democratic Party wins in two town elections in Monroe county.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| High school forfeits victories 1935, Nov 8 |
The Bloomington High School football team forfeits three victories because an ineligible player was used.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| 500 men to have work 1935, Nov 14 |
500 more men will be put to work with the county road project, it is announced.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Stone operators protest 1935, Nov 20 |
Stone operators in Bedford protest a proposed Works Progress Administration lease of a stone mill in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Wysong arrested for grand larceny 1935, Nov 26 |
Verna B. Wysong is arrested on a charge of grand larceny after her lover, Leslie Bright, confessed that they robbed 3 houses of rugs together in Bloomington.
Source: "Coed Rug Burglar Arrested ," Evening World, November 27, 1935.
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| Bright and Wysong sentenced 1935, Nov 30 |
Leslie Bright and Verna B. Wysong are sentenced for rug thefts. Bright is sentenced to 2 years in the Indiana reformatory and is fined $25. Wysong is sentenced to 1-10 years in the Indiana State Women's Prison.
Source: "Rug Theft Pair Sentenced," Evening World, November 30, 1935.
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| Exchange club elects president 1935, Dec 4 |
The Exchange club elects Henry F. Boxman as president.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Shadow telephone mystery is solved 1935, Dec 7 |
Bloomington sleuth reporter Harry Walterhouse solves the "Shadow" telephone mystery. The "Shadow" was using a combination of numbers to cut in on phone conversations at sororities, harassing and scaring coeds.
Source: "Reporter Exposes Shadow's" System," Evening World, December 7, 1935.
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| Sewage plant to be insured 1935, Dec 11 |
The city council votes to insure Bloomington's sewage plant.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Barrett named director 1935, Dec 14 |
G.H. Barrett is named director of the Indiana State organization of the National Manufacturers' Association.
Source: "Chronology of Events in 1935," Evening World, January 1, 1936.
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| Crime survey application 1935, Dec 17 |
Edwin H. Sutherland, President of the Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, applies for a work project to the State Director of the National Youth Administration. The project will be a survey of juvenile delinquency and adult crime in Bloomington.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 1.
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| First seal sale by mail is conducted 1936 |
Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority conduct the first seal sale by mail with Mrs. Victor Netcott as chairman.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Crime survey approved 1936, Jan |
 The State Director of the National Youth Administration in Indiana approves a work project proposed on December 17, 1935 by Edwin H. Sutherland, President of the Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology. The project will be a survey regarding juvenile delinquency and adult crime in Bloomington.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 1.
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| Showers reports earning 1936 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company continues to see earnings over $1 million, earning $1,176,171.69 in 1936.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| University of Delaware building built 1936 |
University of Delaware Chemistry Building is built in Newark, Delaware with Indiana limestone by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| IU Foundation established 1936 |
The Indiana University Foundation is established.
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 478.
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| Myers Hall Built 1936 |
Myers Hall is built in Bloomington, Indiana for Indiana University.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Woodburn recalls AME Church 1936 |
 James A. Woodburn publishes his family history with memories of the first graded schools, introduced to Bloomington by Superintendent D. Eckley Hunter in 1863 or 1864. The author's classroom was in the basement of the New School Presbyterian Church, located across the alley west of the Graham Hotel. The church later served as the AME Colored Church.
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| Hillel Center is established 1936 |
Hillel Foundations, a Jewish group dedicated to serving the needs of Indiana University students, establishes the first Jewish center on the corner of Third and Fess in Bloomington.
Source: Gal Shifron, A History of the Jewish Community of Bloomington, Indiana 1844-2005: Bloomington: Congregation Beth Shalom (Bloomington: Beth Shalom, 2005), 9.
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| Firestone appears in directory 1936 |
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores, managed by R.D. Thomas, appears in the city directory for the first time. The business, located at the corner of South Walnut and 3rd Street, offers batteries, auto supplies, and tires.
Source: Caron's Bloomington City Directory for 1936-1937 (Louisville, Kentucky: Caron Directory Company Incorporated, 1936) map
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| City celebrates Roosevelt's birthday 1936, Jan 5 |
It is announced that two President Roosevelt birthday balls will be held in Bloomington.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Commissioners award contract for new jail 1936, Jan 9 |
The commissioners award contracts for the construction of a new $90,000 county jail.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| City loses basketball semi-finals 1936, Jan 14 |
Bloomington looses its place in the semi-finals of the state basketball tourney to Vincennes.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Payment ordered for Whitehall Road 1936, Jan 15 |
County Commissioners order payment of $11,500 in claims for the Whitehall Road improvement and widening project.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Youths selected for crime survey 1936, Jan 16 |
50 Monroe county youths are selected to take part in an ecological survey of crime and delinquency under the NYA (National Youth Administration).
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Coldest wave sets record 1936, Jan 23 |
Bloomington reports its coldest wave in 18 years, with temperatures at 16 below zero.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Minorities placed on jury pool 1936, Jan 27 |
For the first time in the history of Monroe County the names of two white women and a colored man are placed on the circuit court jury pool.
Source: "Daily Events of 1936 March in Review as Evening World Prints Annual News Feature," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Heltonville Limestone changes owners 1936, Feb 6 |
The Heltonville Limestone Company is sold to Dave and John Fuller and Kenneth Graham.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Woman serves on jury 1936, Feb 7 |
Willie Hamm and Dwight Hedrick go on trial for gambling today with a woman serving on the jury for the first time in Monroe County's history.
Source: "Daily Events of 1936 March in Review as Evening World Prints Annual News Feature," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Police respond to strike 1936, Feb 10 |
Police are called to the Nurre Plant as trouble flares during a strike.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Picketing impedes Nurre plant 1936, Feb 12 |
Pickets prevent a number of Nurre employees from returning to their work at the plant, but some have eluded the picket line and appeared at their posts.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| First "arrest by radio" is made 1936, Feb 17 |
Local police make their first "arrest by radio" with the apprehension of John H. Vehnekamp in Monticello.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Schools remain open in cold 1936, Feb 18 |
Superintendent H. E. Binford announces that Bloomington schools remain open despite a cold wave and growing coal shortage.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Nurre strike ends 1936, Feb 19 |
All employees of the Nurre plant return to work after the end of an eight-day strike.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Smithville school burns 1936, Feb 27 |
 Fire of undetermined origin destroys the grade and high school at Smithville.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5. more...
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| Smithville School seeks emergency funds 1936, Feb 29 |
The Smithville School seeks an emergency grant to rebuild its fire-damaged structures.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| KKK compels teacher to switch 1936, Mar |
A survey of rural teachers in Monroe County reveals that one teacher was compelled to change positions on the basis of the Ku Klux Klan. This survey does not include teachers from Bloomington city schools.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 38.
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| Monroe County occupations surveyed 1936, Mar |
A survey for the improvement of rural Monroe County education finds that 10,486 males and 1,990 females ten- years-old and over are engaged in "gainful occupations." The largest amount of males (2,019) are working in agriculture while the largest amount of females (503) are in other professional and semi-professional services. This information was gathered from the 1930 U.S. Census.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 30.
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| Teachers removed for political affiliation 1936, Mar |
A survey of rural teachers in Monroe County finds that 22 teachers were compelled to change positions on the basis of their political affiliation. These numbers do not include teachers of the Bloomington city schools.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 38.
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| Bloomington population over 30 years 1936, Mar |
A bulletin for the improvement of rural Monroe County education reveals that the population of Bloomington was 8,838 in 1910, 11,595 in 1920, and 18,227 in 1930. This information is reported in the 1930 U. S. Census.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 26.
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| Monroe county population over 30 years 1936, Mar |
A bulletin for the improvement of rural Monroe County education reveals that the population by civil divisions for Monroe County is 23,426 in 1910, 24,519 in 1920, and 35,974 in the year of 1930. This this information is reported in the 1930 U. S. Census.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 26.
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| Monroe County teacher salaries reported 1936, Mar |
A survey of rural Monroe County teachers reveals that 96 teachers have salaries of $800 (around $14,196 in 2017). 9 have salaries of $801 to $900 ($14,214 to $15,970 in 2017). 19 have salaries of $901 to $1,000 ($15,988 to 17,745 in 2017). 8 have salaries of $1,001 to $1,800 ($17,763 to $31,941 in 2017). 1 has a salary of $1,801 to $2,250 ($31,959 to $39,927 in 2017).
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 39.
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| Stinesville population over 30 years 1936, Mar |
A bulletin for the improvement of rural Monroe County education reveals that the population of Stinesville is 310 in 1930. This represents an upswing from 1920 when the population was 299 and 487 in 1910. They find this information in the 1930 U. S. Census.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 26.
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| Ellettsville population over 30 years 1936, Mar |
A bulletin for the improvement of rural Monroe County education reveals that the population of Ellettsville is 767 in 1930, 721 in 1920, and 676 in 1910. This information is found in the 1930 U. S. Census.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 26.
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| Smith reports on rural education 1936, Mar |
 Henry Lester Smith, Director of the Bureau of Cooperative Research at the IU School of Education, publishes a report with Forest Ruby Noffsinger about ways to improve education in rural ares of Monroe County. Smith is former superintendent of Bloomington schools.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, A basis for the improvement of education in rural Monroe county, Indiana (Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana University, 1936) more...
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| 133 teachers in Monroe County 1936, Mar |
A survey of rural teachers in Monroe County reveals that there are 133 total teachers in Monroe County. There are 13 teachers in Bean Blossom, 10 in Benton, 16 in Bloomington, 17 in Clear Creek, 5 Indian Creek, 1 in Marion, 24 in Perry, 9 in Polk, 16 in Richland, 6 in Salt Creek, 11 in Van Buren, and 5 in Washington townships.
Source: Henry Lester Smith and Forest Ruby Noffsinger, Bulletin of the School of Education Indiana University: A Basis for the Improvement of Education In Rural Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: Bureau of Cooperative Research, Indiana University School of Education, 1936), 39.
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| Commissioners hurry for Whilehall Pike 1936, Mar 3 |
Plans are made by commissioners to speed payment for a right-of-way along Whitehall Pike.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Two homes burglarized 1936, Mar 8 |
Homes of B. G. Hoadley and Mrs. Minter Cline are burglarized.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Athletic director announces resignation 1936, Mar 13 |
A. L. (Pete) Phillips announces his resignation as Athletic Director, basketball coach, and track team coach at Bloomington High School.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| New sewer brings jobs 1936, Mar 16 |
It is announced that, with the approval of a sanitary sewer project on north Walnut street, the project will employ 80 men.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Funds approved for jail 1936, Mar 24 |
The state tax commissioners approve an additional sum of $2,127.35 for the construction of a new county jail.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Governor announces visit 1936, Apr 8 |
It is announced that Governor Paul V. McNutt plans to address a district Democratic rally on April 20.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Excavation begins for jail 1936, Apr 10 |
Excavation work on a new county jail site begins.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Reception held for musicians 1936, Apr 15 |
A reception is held for guest conductors, who will also serve as judges in the Hoosier Music Festival.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Marching bands entertain 1936, Apr 17 |
The parade of the marching bands, featured with the Hoosier Music Festival, is staged on the public square.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Rabies prevention drive launched 1936, Apr 21 |
City health officers launch a drive against untagged dogs in an effort to prevent a rabies epidemic.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Campaign to drive safely 1936, Apr 22 |
It is announced that a permanent campaign for safe motoring will be undertaken in the city.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Voter count reported 1936, Apr 23 |
A total of 23,340 people are officially reported on Monroe County's voter registration lists.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Sare elected president 1936, Apr 25 |
Attorney T. J. Sare is elected president of the Monroe County Bar Association.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Stone unions reach agreements 1936, Apr 25 |
New wage and working agreements go into effect for seven stone unions in the Monroe-Lawrence county district.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Tax board members named 1936, Apr 28 |
Judge Donald A. Rogers names Dr. W. C. Reed, Professor Will Scott, and Hays Buskirk to the Monroe County Tax Adjustment Board.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Rev. Duerson dies 1936, Apr 30 |
Rev. J. T. Duerson dies at the age of 59. His is mourned by those who heard his preaching at Baptist churches in Greencastle, Bedford, and Mitchell Indiana as well as his leadership with various lodges. The funeral is held at Second Baptist in Bloomington with Rev. M.M. Porter and with assistance from Revs. W.E. Mayfield, Chennault and Esteal, of Washington, Indiana. He is buried in his hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky on May 9th.
Source: "Rev. Duerson is Buried In His Native Home," Indianapolis Recorder, May 9, 1936, 9.
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| Esarey becomes State Geologist 1936, May 2 |
Ralph Esarey is named State Geologist to succeed Dr. W. N. Logan, who is retiring due to ill health.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Commissioner Weimer dies 1936, May 3 |
William Weimer, one of the three County Commissioners, and the President of that body, dies at his home from pneumonia and heart disease.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| 19th Century Club decides on scholarship fund 1936, May 4 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. Fred Beck (secretary of the anniversary committee) states that the committee favors the establishment of a scholarship fund as a celebration of their anniversary. The scholarship, to be named "The 19th Century Club Anniversary Scholarship Award to Indiana University," has several provisions about the selection and dispersion of the fund.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 26-27.
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| Traveler runners' union strikes 1936, May 8 |
Nearly every mill in the Bloomington-Bedford district shuts down as a result of a strike, called by the traveler runners' union.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Townsend sawmill burns 1936, May 9 |
A fire destroys the Townsend sawmill, with damages totalling $10,000.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Bretz named basketball coach 1936, May 9 |
Glen Bretz is named basketball coach at Bloomington High School, succeeding Pete Phillips.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Disciples of Christ open convention 1936, May 10 |
Disciples of Christ open their convention at the First Christian Church, with 700 churches and 300 missionary and benevolent institutions being represented.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Todd named commissioner 1936, May 11 |
Elbert Todd is named commissioner to succeed William Weimer.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Commissioners clean house 1936, May 12 |
Following the dismissal of seven Republican employees in the county, Commissioners "Kingfish" Bill Acuff, and Eibert Todd, prepare to make a clean sweep by replacing Floyd C. Brown, who was road superintendent.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| New Road Superintendant chosen 1936, May 14 |
Ware Walker of Stinesville is chosen as the new County Road Superintendent to replace Floyd C. Brown.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| County fair to return 1936, May 14 |
Plans are made for resuming the the county fair.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Assistants appointed 1936, May 18 |
Five assistants are appointed for welfare work: Sallye Rice Buchanan, Katherine Atkinson, Geneva Van Dament, Kathryn Allen Smith, and Miss Jean Fishback.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| Principal on trial 1936, May 30 |
The principal of Harrodsburg school, Wendel Wampler, is on trial for paddling a student, Joseph Helms.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 5.
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| New bridges 1936, Jun 1 |
Work Progress Administration, W.P.A, funds are provide for Monroe County to build five new bridges on country roads.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Boy scout fund drive 1936, Jun 1 |
The boy scouts raise $5,000 on the first day of their fundraising drive.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Boys admit robbery 1936, Jun 5 |
Five local boys admit to police that they are guilty of robbing the cars of swimmers parked near the quarry holes north of town.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Robbery at quarry solved 1936, Jun 5 |
Five local boys admit to police that they were behind the theft of cars at the quarry holes north of town.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| County council votes for bond 1936, Jun 8 |
The county council votes in favor of a $43,600 bond today at their meeting.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Concil considers request 1936, Jun 9 |
Council is to scan request for an additional appropriation of $115,000 at its regular meeting.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| County council fund approriation 1936, Jun 9 |
The county council plans to scan for an additional appropriation of $115,000 at their meeting.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Mrs. Mary Waldron Batman passes away 1936, Jun 10 |
Mrs. Mary Waldron Batman dies this afternoon due to an illness caused by the removal of her appendix.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Quarry accident kills Wykoff 1936, Jun 12 |
Merril E. Wykoff, 21, dies in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Quarry accident kills Kerr 1936, Jun 12 |
Joseph Kerr, 57, dies in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Two men electrocuted 1936, Jun 12 |
Joe Kerr and Merrill Wyckoff are electrocuted when a tree knocks a power line on Wyckoff. Kerr met his death while trying to save Wyckoff.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Post office increases employees 1936, Jun 16 |
 Fourteen extra clerks are hired at the Post office to take care of veterans who wish to certify their bonus checks.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937. more...
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| Mrs. Roosevelt drives through town 1936, Jun 16 |
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt passes through Bloomington in the Governor's automobile.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Quarry accident kills Young 1936, Jun 16 |
John W. Young, 65, dies of a heart attack at the Monon Stone Company, southwest of Clear Creek.
Source: Bloomington Evening World 16 June, 1936
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| Quarry accident kills Fagan 1936, Jun 22 |
Joseph L. Fagan, 46, is electrocuted at Monon Mill when the light bulb he was holding broke against a pump.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| National Summer furniture show 1936, Jun 24 |
Showers Brothers Company send several carloads of new furniture to the American Mart in Chicago for the National Summer Furniture Show.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Democrats hold rally 1936, Jun 27 |
City Democrats celebrate Roosevelt's nomination for presidency with a huge rally in the park.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Police board recommendations 1936, Jun 30 |
The Bloomington police board recommends hiring six new police officers. The board also urges the city council to rewrite the traffic ordinances to discourage minor violations.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Sam Smith drinks poison 1936, Jul 1 |
Sam W. Smith drinks poison while on a train to Muncie. He was found dead on the train.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| New record set for heat 1936, Jul |
It is reported that the county sets a new record as the hottest July.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Mayor Berndt announces reappointments 1936, Jul 3 |
Mayor A. H. Berndt today announces the reappointment of Raymond Renaker to the city school board and also the reappointment of Mrs. George Bridwell to the city library board of which she is now president.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Arrested for gambling 1936, Jul 4 |
State excise police assisted by local officers arrest 18 men on charges of gambling and violations of state liquor laws.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Temperature reaches 106 1936, Jul 5 |
Another record is set as the temperature rises to 106.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Construction halts for strike 1936, Jul 6 |
Construction on three Indiana University buildings is halted as union members walk off sites this morning striking for a pay increase.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Public Service Company contracts with city 1936, Jul 7 |
A new contract is entered between the Public Service Company and the City of Bloomington. This contract saves $105 for the city.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Temperature hits 108 1936, Jul 8 |
The temperature is recorded at 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Strike at stone mills settled 1936, Jul 9 |
The strike at the crushed stone mills is settled when the owner Ralph Rogers signed contracts with the Quarry Workers International Union
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Stone mill strike ends 1936, Jul 9 |
A strike at the crushed stone mills was settled amicably when the owner, Ralph Rogers, signed contracts with the Quarry Workers' International Union.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Railroad man shot in hip 1936, Jul 10 |
Omer Wagoner, a local railroad fireman, is shot in the hip in Bedford as he took the engine of his train.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Police search for robbers 1936, Jul 13 |
About 15 policemen search in the woods for thieves who held up and robbed Mrs. Quince Ferguson at her husband's grocery store in Whitehall this morning.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Temperature recorded at 110 1936, Jul 14 |
Temperature is recorded at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmest day in Bloomington recorded history.
Source: C. Earl East, Relive It... with C. Earl East (Mission, Kansas: Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc, 1963)
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| Record heat wave 1936, Jul 15 |
In Bloomington the temperature rises above 100 degrees every day from July 5 through July 15. On July 14 and 15 the temperature is 110 degrees.
Source: Dawn Hewitt, "Summer 1936," Herald Times, August 20, 2010, D, 7.
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| Police seek Paul Hacker 1936, Jul 18 |
The police seek Paul Hacker as the third member of the bandit trio of which two have already confessed.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Hacker ends life with poison 1936, Jul 19 |
To avoid being captured by the police, Paul Hacker ends his own life by ingesting poison.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Construction strike continues 1936, Jul 20 |
A conference between union leaders and builders today fail to end the strike, which has been holding up the construction of three Indiana University buildings.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| First woman dentist dies 1936, Jul 24 |
 Flora Dillon Dyne, sister of Supreme Court Justice Charles Hall Dillon, dies in Harrison County. She graduated from IU in 1878 and practiced dentistry from her home in Bloomington at 114 7th Street.
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| Graham Hotel cook dies 1936, Jul 25 |
William Van Birdwhitsell, who was the cook for 30 years at the Graham Hotel, succumbs to heart disease today after a six month illness with heart troubles.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| J. P. Kinman passes away 1936, Jul 27 |
J.P. Kinman, one of the few remaining G.A.R. members in the country passes away today at the age of 88.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Speakers announced for fundraiser 1936, Jul 31 |
Mayor Berndt and Coach McMillin are named speakers at a bean dinner which is being sponsored at the high school in an effort to raise money for the athletic funds.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Hall Electric awarded contract 1936, Aug 3 |
The Hall Electric Company is awarded the contract for installing the city's new 'white way.'
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Postmasters meet for convention 1936, Aug 4 |
The Seventh district postmasters and guests met in the Union building for their annual convention. George Purcell, local postmaster and president presided over the convention.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Defendants face Mayor 1936, Aug 7 |
Fourteen defendants faced Mayor Berndt in the court sessions today on charges of liquor violations, theft and non support.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| American Legion chooses commander 1936, Aug 9 |
Glen Woodward is unanimously chosen commander of the American Legion post in Bloomington.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Smithville classes held in various locations 1936, Aug 11 |
Smithville grade and high school classes will be held in the Red Men's hall, store building and other buildings during 1936-37 pending erection of a new building to replace the old one that burned down.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Space found for classrooms 1936, Aug 11 |
Smithville classes are held in Red Men's Hall, store buildings, and other buildings in 1936-1937, while a new building is erected to replace the one that burnt down.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Limestone approved for Cleveland 1936, Aug 12 |
It is announced that Indiana limestone from the Bedford-Bloomington district has been chosen by congress for use in the 3 million dollar post office in Cleveland, OH.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| Limestone chosen for Cleveland post office 1936, Aug 12 |
Indiana limestone taken from the Bedford-Bloomington district is chosen by Congress for the new $3,000,000 post office in Cleveland, Ohio.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Democrats excited 1936, Aug 14 |
Democratic leaders hold a spirited meeting while laying final plans for organization and the coming campaign.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6-7.
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| City raises taxes 1936, Aug 18 |
City council adopts an 18 cent raise in the city tax levy for the coming year.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Stapleton clarifies comments against WPA 1936, Aug 20 |
John Stapleton releases an Associated Press "explanation" of the charges he made recently, alleging that the local WPA work was overrun with inefficiency.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Stapleton denies his denial 1936, Aug 24 |
John Stapleton takes back his denial of statements that the WPA work in Monroe was being extravagantly and inefficiently done.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Jail cornerstone is laid 1936, Aug 27 |
Governor Paul V. McNutt lays the cornerstone of the new jail in the presence of many local and county officials.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Building request in jeopardy 1936, Aug 29 |
The fate of a request for a new normal school building in Bloomington is in question because of the allegations, denial, and revocation of denial made by John Stapleton regarding the quality of local WPA work.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Largest Labor Day parade held 1936, Sep 7 |
The largest Labor Day parade in Bloomington's history is held.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Republicans hold rally 1936, Sep 8 |
Seventh District Republicans hold a giant rally. Governor candidate Raymond S. Springer is the principal speaker.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Democrats hold rally 1936, Sep 10 |
Seventh district Democrats stage a huge parade and political rally. Senator Sherman Minton is principal speaker.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| WPA program funds cut 1936, Sep 11 |
Monroe County Council cuts the requested funds by over half for the WPA county road program.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Sorority opens thrift store 1936, Sep 12 |
Psi Iota Xi, a philanthropic sorority, opens a thrift shop, a nonprofit resale store, which offers good deals and enables the organization to give charitable donations to the community.
Source: Cheryl Scutt, "Thrift Shop bargains benefit community," Herald Times, January 25, 1980.
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| Kahn's store robbed 1936, Sep 14 |
 Kahn's clothing store is looted by thieves, who take 60 men's suits, 34 bathrobes, and a large number of neckties.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Teen escapes jail 1936, Sep 22 |
James George, a 16-year-old from Nashville, escapes from the local jail by picking the lock.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Women plan to attend cooking school 1936, Sep 29 |
Hundreds of county women announce their intentions to attend "The Evening World" Cooking School.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Thieves steal IU policeman's car 1936, Oct 5 |
Thieves steal an automobile that belonged to the head of Indiana University Police, Walter Peterson.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1932, 7.
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| Evening World Cooking School opens 1936, Oct 6 |
"The Evening World" Cooking School opens at the Indiana Theatre.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Community Chest dinner held 1936, Oct 12 |
300 Bloomington citizens attend the Community Chest's organization dinner at the Masonic Temple.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Burglar enrolls in police training 1936, Oct 14 |
Robert Dwight Forrester, a 17-year-old IU sophomore who burglarized approximately 15 Bloomington homes, is enrolled in a police training course.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Preacher arrested 1936, Oct 17 |
W. H. Vincent, an African-American preacher, is arrested after threatening to kill a white homeless man at Salvation Army headquarters.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Amelia Earhart speaks at IU 1936, Oct 22 |
 World-famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart speaks at Indiana University's Alumni Hall.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7. more...
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| WPA funds approved for laboratory 1936, Oct 26 |
Officials at Indiana University receive word that the Works Progress Administration (WPA) has approved a federal grant of $386,000 for the construction of a new laboratory and school of education on campus.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Democrats hold rally 1936, Nov 2 |
M. Clifford Townsend headlines a gigantic democratic parade and rally.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Machines installed for social security 1936, Nov 6 |
Post office employees set up machinery to procure social security law data.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7.
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| Union skirmish prompts lawsuit 1936, Nov 10 |
Dustin McDonald, manager of the Hod Carriers and Common Laborers Union, files charges of assault and battery with intent to kill against Noel Daugherty and Ralph Schilaski after a shooting scrape between union and non-union men that occurred on the Whitehall Pike paving project the day previous.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 7-8.
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| Former policemen sue city 1936, Nov 13 |
Former Bloomington policemen, Aliva Flynn and Otis Fiscus, file a lawsuit against the city of Bloomington. Both demanding a total of $1,200 for back salary interest and attorney's fees.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Employers get social security blanks 1936, Nov 16 |
Monroe County employers get social security blanks.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Scarlet fever scare 1936, Nov 17 |
A scarlet fever scare breaks out in two local schools when six cases of the disease are reported in the Hunter School and one in Elm Heights school.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Scarlet fever breaks out 1936, Nov 17 |
A scarlet fever scare breaks out in two local schools - six cases are reported in Hunter School and one in Elm Heights School.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| Four arrested for torture 1936, Nov 19 |
Lucinda Wright, Marie Wright, Alice Wright Eddington, and Gilbert Todd are arrested for torturing William H. Connor until he revealed the hiding place of his money the day previous.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| Three individuals arrested for torture 1936, Nov 19 |
Lucinda Wright, Marie Wright, Alice Wright Eddington and Gilbert Todd were arrested and charged with torturing William H. Connor until he revealed the hiding place of his money at his home near Smithville.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| President of Chamber of Commerce 1936, Nov 20 |
Jesse A. Mishler is named the president of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for 1937.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Wright sisters questioned 1936, Nov 22 |
Sheriff Jack Bruner, Prosecutor Leroy Baker, and Police Chief Robert Eller plan to question the Wright sisters and Gilbert Todd in connection with the torture and robbery of William H. Conner.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| City bus line starts 1936, Nov 29 |
The Bloomington city bus line starts operations.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| City bus begins operation 1936, Nov 29 |
The city bus line goes into operation.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| John W. Gentry dies 1936, Dec 3 |
John William Gentry, one of four famous Gentry brothers, dies at age 68.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| Explosion at plant 1936, Dec 4 |
A large explosion and subsequent fire wreck the Beem and Davis cleaning plant, causing extensive damage.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| Explosion wrecks cleaning plant 1936, Dec 4 |
A explosion and fire wreck the Beam and Davis cleaning plant causing heavy damage.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| IU installs telephone system 1936, Dec 12 |
Indiana University installs a new telephone system on campus.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Council passes ordinance 1936, Dec 15 |
City council passes a traffic ordinance aimed at stopping reckless driving, facilitating parking, and making streets safer for motorists and pedestrians.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| New traffic ordinance passed 1936, Dec 15 |
The city council passes a new traffic ordinance designed to curb reckless driving, facilitate parking and make the city streets safer for motorist and pedestrians.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Petition for bus line 1936, Dec 16 |
Citizens petition for a new bus line in the north-east part of Bloomington.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Labor union pickets 1936, Dec 17 |
Labor union pickets prevent a load of plate glass from being trucked from Indiana Limestone Company mill thus adding impetus to the reports that the Nurre Company might move their Bloomington plant to Burlington, Iowa.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Union pickets 1936, Dec 17 |
A labor union picket prevents trucking of plate glass from Indiana Limestone Co. mill, and adds credence to reports that the Nurre Companies, Inc., might move from their Bloomington plant to Burlington, IA.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| 1000 children participate 1936, Dec 24 |
One thousand children take part in a Christmas program on the Monroe County Court house lawn.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| New education building 1936, Dec 30 |
It is reported that a new education building will be located on Third and Jordan on the IU campus.
Source: "A Last Look at 1936 - In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 8.
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| Delinquency rated 1937 |
An ecological survey of juvenile delinquency in Bloomington states that between the years of 1925 and 1935 there was a juvenile population of 4,336. There were 207 juvenile delinquency cases making the rate of delinquency 4.8 per 100. The survey also reports on rates per areas.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 10.
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| Boy Scouts counted 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington states that out of a population of 2,293 boys, 408 are Boy Scouts. There is a rate of 17.8 Boy Scouts per 100 boys.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 26.
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| Specialists for home economics 1937 |
Miss Blanche Zarring from Purdue, R.B. Hall, Mr. Ward, and Miss Morris taught lessons in upholstery, upholstery fabrics, influencing choice of home furnishings, recaning chairs, basket weaving, landscaping, garden talk, and Christmas crafts to the Monroe County Home Economics Club.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 15.
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| Parks Gang accounts 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington features two accounts from members of the "Park Gang," a boys' gang from Bloomington.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 29-36.
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| Showers strike affects earnings 1937 |
A massive strike at the Showers Brothers Furniture Company brings earnings below $1 million, the company brings in only $993,925.86 in 1937.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| 2,151 criminal cases filed 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that there were a total of 3,429 criminal cases filed in city court between the years of 1925-1934. Of those, 294 offenses were against a person, 271 were against property, 50 were against family and children, and 2,151 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 15.
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| IU Medicine Building completed 1937 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 73. more...
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| West End residents interviewed 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington reports statistics and interviews about the "West End," which is considered the principal "Negro settlement" of Bloomington.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 54-63.
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| Fire destroys crushing plant 1937, Jan |
Fire destroys stone crushing plant on Adams Street. Owner Ralph Rogers closes the site's quarry operations.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 23.
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| 1,398 criminal cases filed 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime in Bloomington states that between the years of 1925 and 1934 there were a total of 1,398 criminal cases filed in circuit court. Of those, 155 offenses were against a person, 392 were against property, 255 were against family and children, and 439 were against moral standards.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 14.
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| Largest black area reviewed 1937 |
An ecological survey of juvenile delinquency in Bloomington states that between the years of 1925 and 1935 Area V (see map), in the west-central part of the city, has the highest "Negro" population with a district comprised of about 1/4 African American.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 10.
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| Pigeon Hill residents interviewed 1937 |
 An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington features demographic information and interviews from "Pigeon Hill," which is bounded by Eleventh Street on the south, Maple Street on the east, and by city limits on the north and west.
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| Girl Scouts counted 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington states that out of a population of 2,043 girls, 131 are Girl Scouts. There is a rate of 6.4 Girl Scouts for every 100 girls.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 27.
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| Juvenile delinquency concentrated 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington reports that juvenile delinquency is not spread evenly throughout the city, but is concentrated in certain areas.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 68.
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| Job rates compared to court cases 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington compares employment rates with the number of city and circuit court cases filed. They in turn compare these numbers with the rate of juvenile delinquency.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 16.
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| Limestone lease assigned 1937, Jan |
Bloomington Limestone Corporation is assigned a lease of the Indiana Oolitic Realty Company property to the Texas Quarries Company.
Source: Joseph A Batchelor, An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry (Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944)
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| Accounting system is developed for hospital 1937 |
An accounting system is established for the Bloomington Hospital by Stanely A. Pressler, Professor in the School of Business.
Source: A Short History of Bloomington Hospital. October 8, 1951.
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| Blair recalls Underground Railroad stories 1937 |
WPA worker Estella R. Dodson publishes her report of oral history by James Blair, aged 77 years now. Blair states that the Underground Railroad here was operated by families with the surnames of Smith, Clark, Gordon, Ewing. Slave catchers were attached to the Kersaw and Adkins famlies. Blair states that the runaways were met and housed by Aunty Myrears / Myers and her sister. These two black women were on South Rogers.
Source: Hurley Goodall, Underground Railroad: The Invisible Road to Freedom Through Indiana (2000), 157.
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| Family size reviewed 1937 |
An ecological survey of juvenile delinquency in Bloomington states that out of a sample of 119 juvenile delinquency cases, the most common family size for someone with a case is six people. 27 juveniles had a family size of six followed by 17 with a family size of seven.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 9.
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| Juvenile delinquency cases reported 1937 |
An ecological survey of juvenile delinquency in Bloomington states that between the years of 1925 and 1935 there were a total of 249 cases. Of those, 180 were for males and 69 were for females. The age with the highest number of cases was 15 years old.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 7.
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| Delinquency agencies reviewed 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington states that relief and justice agencies need to keep negative attitudes of certain communities in mind when creating or maintaining programs for the deduction of juvenile delinquency.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 68.
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| Juvenile delinquency reviewed 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington states that juvenile delinquency rates are highest in areas in which there is the least development of recreational facilities, such as Boy and Girl Scouts.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 68.
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| Delinquency areas profiled 1937 |
An ecological survey of crime and delinquency in Bloomington reports that juvenile delinquency rates are highest in the areas in which adult crime rates are highest, particularly adult crimes against the family, and in areas where employment rates are lowest.
Source: Report On Ecological Survey Of Crime And Delinquency In Bloomington, Indiana. (Bloomington: National Youth Administration Indiana University Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1937), 68.
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| Music Building completed 1937, Jan 5 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, History of Indiana University (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1952), 527. more...
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| Matlock files assault charges 1937, Jan 18 |
James H. (Dolly) Matlock files charges of assault and battery against Rodney Feller and Alvin Fleener, two pickets at the Bloomington Packing Company.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Storm sewers overflow 1937, Jan 21 |
Storm and sanitary sewers overflow during the continued downpour of rain. Many basements are reported as flooded.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During the 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Bloomington Packing Co. strike officially ends 1937, Jan 23 |
The Bloomington Packing Company announces that employees have signed the agreement by management officially ending the strike.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1937, 6.
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| IU provides lodging for flood refugees 1937, Jan 25 |
Indiana University provides lodging and food for four hundred flood refugees from Louisville and southern Indiana, who arrived in Bloomington today.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Funds gathered for flood victims 1937, Jan 27 |
$6,500 of relief funds are donated today in an effort to take care of Ohio River flood refugees.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Monon employees go to Louisville 1937, Jan 29 |
Seven more local Monon employees go to Louisville today to aid in flood work.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938.
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| Annual President's Birthday Ball 1937, Jan 30 |
Bloomington citizens attend the annual President's Birthday Ball to celebrate President Roosevelt's birthday and to help raise funds to fight infantile paralysis.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Civil War vet dies 1937, Feb 1 |
Joseph Poole, one of the county's last six Civil War veterans, dies.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Stone workers contract signed 1937, Feb 2 |
A new wage contract, that provides a minimum pay increase of 5 cents for most stone workers, is signed.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Sheriff Bruner questions Tacopele 1937, Feb 4 |
Sheriff Jack Bruner questions an "Indian transient" named Harry Tacopele about the Mattson kidnapping case after Tacopele boasted to county jail prisoners that he knew something about the crime.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Pay increases for police and firemen 1937, Feb 12 |
As a result of a new measure headed for passage in the state legislature, it is announced that Bloomington firemen and police will receive a pay increase.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| McNutt accepts appointment 1937, Feb 17 |
 Paul V. McNutt, of Bloomington, accepts an appointment by President Roosevelt to become High Commissioner of the Philippines.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6. more...
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| Administration Building dedicated 1937, Feb 18 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 393. more...
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| Stone Mill accident 1937, Feb 23 |
Louis Cleveland Welch, 51, is fatally crushed by falling stone at the Central Mill of the Shawnee Stone Company.
Source: Bloomington Telephone 23 February, 1937
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| Ross rules Welch's death accidental 1937, Feb 24 |
Coroner Ben Ross gives a verdict of accidental death after investigating the death of Cleveland Welch, local stone gang sawyer. Welch was crushed by 20 tons of falling stone at the Central Mill of the Shawnee Stone Company.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Quarry accident kills Welch 1937, Feb 24 |
Cleveland Welch killed when stone fell on top of him.
Source: "Coroner Says Welch Death Was Accident," Evening World
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| Heady prepares for Philippines 1937, Feb 25 |
Margaret Buchanan Heady, of Bloomington, accepts a position as secretary to the new High Commissioner of the Philippines, Paul V. McNutt.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Monroe and Owen courts separated 1937, Feb 26 |
 The bill to separate the court circuits of Monroe County and Owen County passes 87 to 8 by the Indiana House.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6. more...
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| Bank observes 38th year 1937, Feb 27 |
The Citizens Loan and Trust Company observes its 38th year of service in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| W. Gerald Hendricks hailed a hero 1937, Mar 2 |
W. Gerald Hendricks, formerly of Bloomington, is named a hero by J. Edgar Hoover, Chief of the nation's G-Men, for the capture of Merle Vandenbush. Vandenbush and his gang of bank robbers were rated public enemy No. 1. They were captured in a New York suburb where Hendricks is now serving as a policeman.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Calvert purchases Kahn Clothing Co. 1937, Mar 11 |
It is announced that Merrit A. (Pep) Calvert has purchased half interest in the Kahn Clothing Company.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Hospital receives 2nd oxygenaire 1937, Mar 15 |
The Indiana University sorority Psi Iota Xi gives the Bloomington Hospital its second oxygenaire.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Rev. Cole IN Rotary governor 1937, Mar 18 |
 It is announced that the Bloomington Rotary Club will present Reverend A. E. Cole, vicar of the Trinity Episcopal Church, as Indiana Rotary Governor.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6. more...
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| Showers sells Iowa factory 1937, Mar 19 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company sells its factory building at Burlington, Ia., to the Case Tractor Manufacturing Company.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Neal twins arrested 1937, Mar 22 |
Police arrest twins Alva and Alford Neal, 70 years old, for public intoxication.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| 12 rail employees cited for service 1937, Mar 24 |
President L. A. Downs cites 12 local employees of the Illinois Central Railroad for long and faithful service.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Borland local chairman 1937, Mar 25 |
Dr. Ray Borland is named local chairman of the American Society for the Control of Cancer.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Patrolman Robertson dies 1937, Mar 27 |
Patrolman Frank Robertson of the city police force fatally shoots himself at the police headquarters.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| McNutt and family leaves 1937, Mar 29 |
High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt, his wife, and their daughter Louise leave today on the first leg of their 7,000 mile trip to the Philippine Islands.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Catholic church to be built 1937, Apr 3 |
Father Paul A. Deery announces that a new $70,000 Catholic church, rectory, and convent will be constructed here in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Oscar Johnson dies 1937, Apr 4 |
Oscar H. Johnson, school janitor, takes his own life by drinking poison at the age of 53.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Rev. Meloy resigns 1937, Apr 6 |
Reverend John W. Meloy resigns as pastor of the United Presbyterian church.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| First Methodist Church fire 1937, Apr 7 |
 The First Methodist Church at Fourth and Washington Streets catches fire around 9:10AM and is discovered by Ellsworth Moore during his neighborhood milk delivery. The fire causes an estimated $150,000 in damages and is believed to be caused by faulty wiring. President of the church board of trustees William B. Adams states that the church was insured for $97,000 against fire.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), April 7, 1937, 8-10.
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| Stone Mill accident 1937, Apr 7 |
Raymond Deckard, 50, is killed in a stone mill accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| First Methodist Church insurance collected 1937, Apr 8 |
The First Methodist Church (219 East Fourth Street) board reveals that a Western Adjustment Company representative sets the insurance on the building is $100,000 and the contents of the building is $2,000. They also plan on building the new church to the same design as the old.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), March 11, 2012, 13.
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| First Methodist meets at Alumni hall 1937, Apr 9 |
Dr. C. Howard Taylor, pastor of the First Methodist Church, announces that the church services will be held in Alumni hall while plans are being made to rebuild the fire damaged church.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Poor relief costs 1937, Apr 10 |
County and township officials discuss means of reducing poor relief costs.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| George Peter Dodd dies 1937, Apr 12 |
Superintendent of the Empire Stone Company, George Peter Dodd, age 65, dies in his home in Clear Creek.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Delinquent tax properties sold 1937, Apr 13 |
76 pieces of property are sold at a delinquent tax sale and bring the county approximately $10,000.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Velorous Martz heads Community Chest 1937, Apr 14 |
Velorous Martz is elected head of the Community Chest directors.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 1.
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| Adjustment board appointed 1937, Apr 15 |
Judge Donald A. Rogers appoints Professor Will Scott, Ed Bender, Turner Wiley, and Roy Schmalz on the county tax adjustment board.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Cowdrill effects settlement 1937, Apr 16 |
A settlement between the Nurre Companies, Inc. and the Glass Workers Local Union No. 881, with regards to charges of unfair labor practices filed by the union, is effected by Robert H. Cowdrill, the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Allman addresses conference 1937, Apr 17 |
H. B. Allman, superintendent of Muncie schools, tells the educational measurements conference held here in Bloomington that married men and single women make the best teachers.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Special trains to come through 1937, Apr 22 |
 Monon officials announce that five special trains, en route to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, will travel through Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6. more...
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| Rollie Spice escapes Reformatory 1937, Apr 24 |
Rollie Spice, age 30, who was sentenced in Bloomington July 25, 1933 to serve 10 years for the robbery of the Bloomington National Bank, escapes from the Indiana State Reformatory at Pendleton.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Crushed Stone Co. plant destroyed 1937, Apr 25 |
The Bloomington Crushed Stone Company plant is destroyed by fire with a loss of about $50,000.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938.
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| Postmaster announces new building 1937, Apr 29 |
Postmaster George W. Purcell announces that steps towards the construction of a new federal building in Bloomington are under way.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Ray Hinkle reinstated 1937, May 1 |
Ray Hinkle of Bloomington is reinstated as a member of the Indiana State Police force.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Grant May arrested 1937, May 2 |
Grant May (age 66), proprietor of a used goods store at 210 North Morton, is arrested in connection with the shooting of William Halton on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Cole named state Rotary Club president 1937, May 3 |
Reverend A. E. Cole, pastor of the Trinity Episcopal church, is named the state president of the Rotary Club at a convention held in Fort Wayne.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Eulah Hartfield dies 1937, May 5 |
African American Eulah Hartfield, age 30, is killed by a Monon derby train when she walks on to the train tracks south of the city while picking greens.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Mrs. Presley reports taxes 1937, May 13 |
County Treasurer Frances L. (Figg) Presley reports that a half million dollars has been paid in taxes in Monroe County already this year.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Graves president of Young Democrats 1937, May 14 |
Morris Graves is named president of the Young Democrats of Monroe County.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Council plans pool in Northwestern park 1937, May 18 |
The City Council approves an appropriation for the construction of a new swimming pool in the Northwestern "colored" park.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| McMurry speaks to Exchange Club 1937, May 20 |
Floyd McMurry, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, speaks before the Exchange Club.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Vote for bargaining agency 1937, May 22 |
Showers Brothers employees vote 668 to 148 to choose the National Furniture Workers of America as sole bargaining agency.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Rev. Vernon resigns 1937, May 23 |
Reverend Douglas Vernon, assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, resigns from his post to accept a new position in the Philippine Islands.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Disabled American Veterans convention 1937, Jun 4 |
The state convention of the Disabled American Veterans opens here in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Everett Myers elected DAV president 1937, Jun 6 |
At a closing session of the state convention for Disabled American Veterans, Everett Myers is elected the Indiana president of the Disabled American Veterans.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Rev. Zimmerman appointed 1937, Jun 6 |
 Reverend Donald Zimmerman is appointed pastor of the United Presbyterian Church to fill the place left vacant by the resignation of Reverend John W. Meloy. Photo Courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6. more...
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| Clarence Leuck re-elected 1937, Jun 7 |
The county board of education re-elects Clarence Leuck as county superintendent of schools.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| Purcell elected president of postmasters 1937, Jun 8 |
George W. Purcell, local postmaster and publisher of the Evening World, is elected state president of the Indiana Postmasters.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6.
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| John Gilmore dies 1937, Jun 10 |
Former treasurer of Monroe County, John Gilmore dies of uremic poisoning after giving testimony before a Monroe county Grand Jury, which was investigating a reported shortage of $6,969 in his accounts as treasurer.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 6-7.
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| Mrs. Roosevelt passes through 1937, Jun 16 |
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt passes through Bloomington today in the governor's car.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| Undersecretary to governor 1937, Jun 18 |
Margaret Buchanan Heady is chosen as undersecretary to Governor Paul V. McNutt.
Source: "A Last Look: In Pictures and in Paragraphs," Evening World, January 1, 1937.
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| H. N. Timolat dies 1937, Jun 19 |
H. N. Timolat, president of the Cantol Wax Company and father of Mrs. Paul V. McNutt, dies of health complications.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Girl Scout camp opens 1937, Jun 22 |
The Girl Scout Day camp opens at Cascades Park and will continue all week.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| W. E. Brown is Rotary Club president 1937, Jun 23 |
W. E. Brown is installed as president of the Bloomington Rotary Club.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Tom Lemon manages Cantol Wax Co. 1937, Jun 24 |
Tom Lemon is named manager of the Cantol Wax Company, which was owned by H. N. Timolat (recently deceased).
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Officials apply for bus line permit 1937, Jun 26 |
Local bus company officials apply for a permit to run a bus line from the public square to Cascades Park and back.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Scouts go to National Jambouree 1937, Jun 28 |
Four local boys leave for the National Boy Scout Jambouree in Washington, D. C. Their names are Arvel Crouch, Robert Purcell, Robert Wessels, and Jerry French.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| $1,000 fire damages 1937, Jun 29 |
Fire causes $1,000 damages after sweeping through the Tom Kanakas restaurant and an adjoining photo shop.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Battery F demobilized 1937, Jul 1 |
Battery F, who was called for duty in the steel strikes at East Chicago, is demobilized but told to be ready to reassemble at a minute's notice.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Herman B Wells named acting President 1937, Jul 1 |
Source: Burton Dorr Myers, Trustees and Officers of Indiana University 1820 to 1950 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1951), 482. more...
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| Wykoff claims damages 1937, Jul 2 |
Stanley Wykoff files a suit in the circuit court for $10,000 damages from Eugene Short, after his son Merrill Wykoff is accidentally electrocuted June 12, 1936.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Canvassing for funds begin 1937, Jul 3 |
Over 100 solicitors begin canvassing to collect $65,000 in funds for the rebuilding of the First Methodist Church, which was destroyed by fire April 7.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| IN State Police school opens 1937, Jul 5 |
Indiana State Police school opens at Indiana University.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| W. H. Parks dies 1937, Jul 6 |
W. H. Parks, president of the Monroe County Farm Bureau, and lifelong resident of Monroe County, dies of a heart attack.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Petition to abandon Hillside Drive school 1937, Jul 7 |
County Commissioners and the County Council are petitioned to abandon the Hillside Drive School because it is unsafe.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| County council authorizes $12,500 1937, Jul 8 |
The Monroe County Council authorizes a $12,500 appropriation for a new heating plant for the court house.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Federal charter granted 1937, Jul 10 |
A federal charter is granted to the Mutual Building and Loan Association of Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| James Showers celebrates birthday 1937, Jul 11 |
James D. Showers, one of the founders of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company, celebrates his 96th birthday in his home on north Walnut street.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Mrs. Southern re-elected welfare director 1937, Jul 13 |
 At a meeting of the county welfare board at the courthouse, Evah Torrence Southern, wife of Floyd Southern, is re-elected director of the county welfare office.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7. more...
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| Mitchel speaks to Police school 1937, Jul 14 |
C. E. Mitchel, industrial division representative of the General Motors Corporation of Detroit, speaks to 115 Indiana men attending the State Police School at Indiana University.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| County picnic 1937, Jul 17 |
The first county-wide picnic was held. It was considered such a big success that it was decided to do one every year.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 15.
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| Order of Railway Conductors celebrate 1937, Jul 18 |
Monon conductors and their families celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Order of Railway Conductors with a picnic at Cascades park.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| 18 to enter Soap Box Derby 1937, Jul 19 |
Eighteen boys weigh in for the annual Soap Box Derby, to be held July 21 on the Walnut hill.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Naomi Colvin named 4-H Chair 1937, Jul 21 |
Naomi Colvin is named chairman for the 1937 4-H club exhibit, to be held August 5, 6, and 7 in the high school gymnasium.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, July 21, 1938, 7.
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| Harrison and Coffman face charges 1937, Jul 23 |
Charles Harrison, 27, and his girlfriend Betty Coffman, 22, of Indianapolis, face charges in circuit court for petit larceny, second degree burglary, and auto banditry in connection with the robbery last fall of a safe in the Swenson Stone Company.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Tatlock resigns as principal 1937, Jul 24 |
V. L. Tatlock, principal of the Bloomington high school, announces his resignation to accept a position in the education department of Longman's Green and Company publishing house.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| L. E. Shaw arrested 1937, Jul 25 |
 Lyman E. Shaw, proprietor of the Palm Gardens, a restaurant located at 214 W. 6th Street, is arrested on a charge of assault and battery following a fight at the Palm Gardens.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7. more...
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| W. E. McDonald makes announcement 1937, Jul 26 |
W. E. McDonald, vice-president of the Nurre Company, denies that establishment of an eastern plant would have any effect on the local firm, and predicts that there would be an early settlement of labor troubles here.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Ruble elected commander 1937, Jul 27 |
Vern Ruble is elected commander of the local American Legion post.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| William Smith arrested for murder 1937, Jul 28 |
William Smith, age 26, is arrested in connection with the murder of Dorris Jones and is sentenced to 25 years in the Indiana Reformatory for second degree burglary. Smith was an employee at the African American Resettlement camp formerly in Brown County. Jones was a member of the Resettlement camp.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Schmalz announces best business 1937, Jul 31 |
Ralph Schmalz announces that business on the Monon railroad is the best since 1929.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| City council to discuss restrictions 1937, Aug 4 |
The city council committee plans to confer on restricting dancing and music at late hours in local taverns.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Dodson collects oral history of Blair Family 1937, Aug 5 |
WPA worker Estella R. Dodson submits her report on the "Reminiscences of James Blair and Including Memories of the Underground Railroad." Families that helped early black residents include the Ewings, the Smiths, the Clarks, the Gordons, and the Allens. Those men who were slave catchers included the Kersaws and the Adkins. Mr. James Blair lives at the corner of 14th and Maple Street, and he is 87 years old.
Source: Hurley Goodall, Underground Railroad: The Invisible Road to Freedom Through Indiana (2000), 157-161. map
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| Carmichaels return 1937, Aug 6 |
Hoagy Carmichael and his wife return to Bloomington to visit Hoagy's grandmother, Mrs. Alex Robinson of east Atwater avenue and other old friends.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| John Eakin dies 1937, Aug 7 |
John Eakin, one of five surviving Monroe county Civil War veterans dies at the age of 90 in his home.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Phil Talbot wins spot 1937, Aug 13 |
Phil Talbot, local golfer, wins his way to the Indiana Amateur Golf tournament finals at Kokomo.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Boys Scouts return 1937, Aug 16 |
Seventy-six Boy Scouts return from the annual camp at Cataract Falls.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| City council to reduce taxes 1937, Aug 18 |
The city council votes to reduce the tax rate in Bloomington for 1938 from 86 cents to 81 cents.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Donald Simon named principal 1937, Aug 19 |
 Donald Simon, superintendent of schools in Griffith Lake county, is named principal of Bloomington High School.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7. more...
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| Car accident kills one, injures seven 1937, Aug 20 |
When two cars collide on Smithville Road, five miles south of Bloomington, John Fox is killed and seven others are injured. The injured are Nellie Fox, Emma Fox, Richard Deckard, Glen Langley, Cleve Meadows, William Lucas, and Charles Lucas.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| William East makes announcement 1937, Aug 21 |
William C. East, auditor, announces substantial increases in poor relief levies in nine of the twelve Monroe townships and reductions in three.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Glen Langley charged 1937, Aug 23 |
Glen Langley, 23 year old Works Progress Administration worker, is charged with drunk driving and involuntary manslaughter of John Fox, who was killed when their cars collided on August 20.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Farm Bureau picnic 1937, Aug 26 |
The annual Farm Bureau picnic is held at Cascades park.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Reverend Davis reappointed 1937, Aug 28 |
Reverend Leo C. Davis is reappointed pastor of the local Nazarene church.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Veterans' picnic at Cascades 1937, Aug 29 |
250 people attend the annual Veterans' picnic at Cascades park.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Drawing for juries 1937, Aug 30 |
Drawing for the first Monroe County petit and grand juries is held under the new acts of 1937, which require an increase in the number of jurors.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Reverend Austin appointed assistant 1937, Aug 31 |
Reverend Orval H. Austin is appointed assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. He takes the place of Reverend Douglas Vernon, who recently accepted a position in the Philippines.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Stinesville School rebuilt and opens 1937, Sep |
 After a fire destroys Stinesville school, a new building of limestone is erected on the same property.
Source: Alumni Association, The History of Stinesville High School: 1905-1964 (Spencer, IN: World Arts Publishing, 2003), 3.
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| 140 school officials named 1937, Sep 2 |
One hundred and forty teachers and administrative officials are named for the 1937-1938 school season of Bloomington public schools.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Dr. Smith returns, is re-elected 1937, Sep 3 |
Dr. H. L. Smith returns from a trip to Tokyo, Japan and announces that he has been re-elected as a member of the board of directors of the World Federation of Educational Associations.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Fined for obstruction 1937, Sep 4 |
Hugh Freeman is fined by Mayor A. H. Berndt for the obstruction of Miller Drive. Freeman is accused of placing boulders, earth, and fence posts on the public highway.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Elgan and Hawkins arrested 1937, Sep 5 |
State Excise officers arrest Earl Elgan and Tom Hawkins, both of Sanders, on charges of illegal transportation and possession of liquor.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Labor Day parade 1937, Sep 6 |
Three thousand people take part in the Labor Day parade staged here in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| IU rush week 1937, Sep 8 |
Three hundred Indiana University freshmen co-eds take possession of the Graham Hotel as Bloomington begins another rush week.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| First radio equipment 1937, Sep 9 |
City Council approves the purchase of the first radio equipment.
Source:
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| Bert G. Hoadley dies 1937, Sep 11 |
Bert Grange Hoadley dies at the age of 61. Hoadley rose from being a hand laborer in a small mill and monument shop at Stinesville, to leadership in the Indiana limestone industry.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Taxes decrease 1937, Sep 11 |
Welfare levies are cut five cents and the 1938 tax rate is decreased from 91 to 83 cents. A three percent decrease was made earlier in the county budget, bringing the total reduction to eight cents.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Tax adjustment board named 1937, Sep 13 |
Orville Beard is named chairman of Monroe county's tax adjustment board and Turner Wiley is named vice-chairman.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| WPA announces return 1937, Sep 15 |
Pat Hyland, Monroe County Works Progress Administration director, announces the return of 500 Bloomington WPA workers, following the word of city officials that the state tax board has approved an additional appropriation.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Ellettsville Centennial 1937, Sep 17 |
Four thousand people attend the Ellettsville Centennial. It features a concert by the Indiana University band, a musical revue by Richland 4-H clubs, a vesper service, and lectures by many famous speakers of the county.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Panthers win 7-0 1937, Sep 19 |
During a football game, Russell Hardisty intercepts a pass behind his own goal line in the last 26 seconds of play and ran 101 yards for a touchdown to give the Panthers a 7-0 victory over Bloomfield.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 19.
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| Circuit court takes Hinkle case 1937, Sep 20 |
Judgment against the New York Fidelity and Casualty company for $9,320.11, representing the unpaid balance due on the surety bond of former County Clerk Samuel Hinkle, whose accounts were short $13,660.08, was taken in Monroe County circuit court.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Physicians called to Bloomington 1937, Sep 21 |
Physicians are called to Bloomington in order to search for means to cure the ailing pitching arms of Schoolboy Rowe and Dizzy Dean. Dr. O. A. Nolan, local dentist is called upon to inspect the teeth of Rowe and Dean in an effort to discover the cause of their ailing arms.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Strike closes Showers Brothers plants 1937, Sep 23 |
A strike of Committee for Industrial Organization workers closes all five plants of the Showers Brothers furniture company and shuts down the company's plant in Bloomfield.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Tax levies adopted 1937, Sep 24 |
Final adoption of all tax levies, which had been tentatively approved in an earlier session, is ordered by the Monroe county tax adoption board. No change is made in the board's previous action which had cut the levies of the school, city, library boards, and several townships.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Last Civil War vet dies 1937, Sep 24 |
 William Alexander Fulwider, the last living Civil War veteran in Bloomington, passes away at the age of 93 "as a result of high blood pressure." He established the Fulwider Co. and was president of the Monroe County Bank in his later years, after turning over his lumber company to his son Jesse. William's grandson, Jesse's son Edwin Fulwider, is later a notable artist from Bloomington.
Source: "W. A. Fulwider, Former Prominent Business Man and Bank President, Passes at Home of Daughter Friday," Bloomington Telephone, September 25, 1937, 1, 5. more...
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| William Fulwider dies 1937, Sep 25 |
 William Alexander Fulwider, Civil War veteran and pioneer Bloomington lumberman, dies of high blood pressure at the age of 93 in his home at 302 S. Madison street.
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| State-wide cooperation 1937, Sep 26 |
Dr. J. E. Moser announces that parents, teacher, physicians, scientists, and nurses are cooperating in the state-wide drive against diphtheria.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Quarry accident kills Fordyce 1937, Sep 27 |
Everett Fordyce, 54, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Dodson submits Slave Data report 1937, Sep 29 |
WPA worker Estella R. Dodson submits her Slave Data report to the Monroe County District #11 office. Her report focuses on Hattie Fuller (corrected to Martha "Mattie" Susan Pierce Jacobs Fuller). Fuller discusses with Dodson her early childhood as a slave, her visit with her former Mistress, and her current life in Bloomington.
Source: R.L. Baker, Homeless, Friendless, and Penniless: The WPA Interviews with Former Slaves Living in Indiana (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2000), 306.
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| Dodson reports to Joyce 1937, Sep 29 |
Following her interview with Mattie Fuller, WPA worker Estella R. Dodson reports to Doyle Joyce on the progress of her project. Dodson says that everyone in Bloomington knows of Mrs. Fuller, yet there are few records documenting her life, believed to be lost by the county. Dodson also plans to meet with a Bloomington Star reporter, Mr. Paul Feltus, to gain more insight on Mrs. Fuller. Fuller resides at 906 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: R.L. Baker, Homeless, Friendless, and Penniless: The WPA Interviews with Former Slaves Living in Indiana (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2000), 307. map
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| Whittenberg construction gets contract 1937, Oct 1 |
At a meeting of the M. E. Quarterly Conference in the church parsonage on south College Avenue, the Whittenberg construction company of Louisville is awarded the general contract to rebuild the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Dodson interviews slave 1937, Oct 4 |
IU instructor Estella R. Dodson, working with with the Federal Writers' Project under the Workers Progress Administration (WPA), interviews Thomas Lewis, a former slave. Mr. Lewis states that he was born in 1857 in Kentucky. He lives at 612 N. Summit Street in Bloomington
Source: Federal Writers' Project, and Library of Congress., Indiana slave narratives: a folk history of slavery in Indiana from interviews with former slaves (Bedford, Massachusetts: Applewood Books, 2006), 123. map
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| Dodson submits more data 1937, Oct 6 |
WPA worker Estella R. Dodson submits further work on her Slave Data Report to the Monroe County District #11 office. In this interview, Dodson speaks with Pete Wilson, a former slave who was freed at age 12. They discuss his experiences as a slave, how he came to settle in Bloomington, and his surviving family.
Source: R.L. Baker, Homeless, Friendless, and Penniless: The WPA Interviews with Former Slaves Living in Indiana (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2000), 312.
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| Protest at City Council 1937, Oct 6 |
A group of Bloomington residents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rott, Mrs. Verle Clark, and Mrs. Pearl Rogers stage a protest at a meeting of the City Council in regards to the inadequate drainage of water during rains in the vicinity of Seventh and Dunn Streets.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Showers Brothers strike ends 1937, Oct 8 |
Following the settlement of a strike, approximately 1,500 employees of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company plant here in Bloomington and in Bloomfield are expected to return to work on Monday morning.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Mayor Berndt plans convention 1937, Oct 12 |
Mayor A. H. Berndt plans a complete program for the thirty-eighth annual convention of the Indiana Municipal League to be held at the Graham Hotel.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Nurre co. strike ends 1937, Oct 13 |
An agreement is made between the committee of the Glass Workers' Union Local No. 881 and the management of the Nurre companies, ending a strike at the local plant which began August 18, 1936
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Hearings to determine union 1937, Oct 14 |
The council chambers of the city hall begin hearings to determine which union shall be designated by the National Labor Board or chosen in an election by the employees as the collective bargaining agency for the Showers Brothers Furniture Company workers.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Truck ordinance to be enforced 1937, Oct 20 |
Police Chief Clauds Myers serves a notice to Bloomington Coal dealers and transfer company owners that the city ordinance prohibiting heavy trucks to drive over curbs and sidewalks to deliver their wares will be enforced.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| IN Municipal League convention 1937, Oct 21 |
The 38th annual convention of the Indiana Municipal League is held in Bloomington.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| State auditor sends $6,141.38 1937, Oct 23 |
The Indiana State auditor sends $6,141.38 to Monroe county as their portion of the money derived from the sale of intangible stamps. The money is apportioned to the townships and the city schools of Bloomington
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| 12 arrested 1937, Oct 24 |
A raiding squad composed of Indiana excise officers and state and local police arrest 12 people on liquor charges in a quick series of raids. Nearly 100 gallons of illicit liquor is seized.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7.
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| Bombs mark community chest drive 1937, Oct 26 |
During the first three hours of Bloomington's community chest drive nearly $3,000 is pledged. An explosion of bombs on the court house lawn marks the start of the campaign and each time a thousand dollars is reached in pledges.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 7-8.
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| 27 arrested in gambling raids 1937, Oct 29 |
State and local police perform gambling raids of five Bloomington establishments, arresting 27 people. Three other raids are staged, but no arrests are made.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| All-city Halloween party 1937, Oct 29 |
Men, women, and children attend the three hour, Bloomington all-city Halloween party for 1937, staged down town under the auspices of the WPA Recreation Center.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Patrolman injured 1937, Nov 1 |
Police patrolman Bernard Jackson is severely injured when he is struck by a car driven by John Prichard, 30 year-old WPA worker. Jackson was engaged in traffic duty on the west side of the square when he was struck.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| IN limestone promotion 1937, Nov 4 |
At a dinner for Monroe and Lawrence county business men, professional men, quarry workers, and mill workers, an extensive program for promoting Indiana limestone throughout the United States is outlined.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Boxman becomes president of Chamber 1937, Nov 5 |
 Members of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce vote Henry F. Boxman as president of the organization. He is the owner of Boxman's restaurant.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8. more...
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| 2nd banquet held for limestone industry 1937, Nov 7 |
The Technical and Field Service Bureau of the Indiana Limestone Company entertains prominent business men of Monroe and Lawrence counties at the second of a series of banquets held to advertise the stone business.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Women's clubs open crime conference 1937, Nov 8 |
The states women's clubs open a crime conference at Indiana University.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Southern appoints 68 to raise funds 1937, Nov 10 |
 Frank Southern, the county's Red Cross Roll Call Chairman, appoints 68 people to assist in the annual drive for membership to the organization, which begins tomorrow.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8. more...
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| Bloomington jobless census 1937, Nov 11 |
14,067 Works Progress Administration workers and 801 National Youth Administration workers file cards in the jobless census conducted in Bloomington and every other city in the United States in an attempt to help the unemployed.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Kent charged with non-support 1937, Nov 12 |
Mayor Berndt orders local Works Progress Administration worker James Kent to pay $9 every two weeks to support his 5 week-old son, after his wife files an affidavit charging him with non-support.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Boy Scouts / council holds circus 1937, Nov 13 |
800 Boy Scouts from Bloomington and the rest of the White River council stage their first annual circus in the University Fieldhouse.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| "400" come to first horse show 1937, Nov 14 |
Bloomington's "400" turn out for the first annual Saddle Club Horse Show and temperatures drop to almost zero degrees.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Rachmaninoff visits for concert 1937, Nov 18 |
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Russian pianist, plays for a capacity crowd of students and townspeople at a concert held in the men's gymnasium.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Biggest radio broadcast in Bloomington 1937, Nov 19 |
 Indiana University presents the biggest radio broadcast ever held from Bloomington. It is played from coast to coast and three Bloomington locals, Dick Hasket, Dan Sherwood, and Vera Mae Massey, participate.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8. more...
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| Boilermakers defeat IU 1937, Nov 21 |
The Purdue Boilermakers defeat the Indiana University Hoosiers 13-7 and take home the traditional old Oaken bucket. The bucket was previously held by Indiana University for three years.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Franklin elected to lead welfare board 1937, Nov 22 |
 At a meeting held in City Hall, Virgil Franklin is unanimously elected president of the board of directors of the Monroe county Board of Welfare societies.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8. more...
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| Don Lash breaks American track record 1937, Nov 22 |
 Don Lash, Indiana University distance runner, breaks the American record for four miles on the Michigan State college track.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8. more...
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| Plans made for high school football banquet 1937, Nov 24 |
 High school football fans make preliminary plans for the first annual high school football banquet.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8. more...
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| Cole files suits against Indian Creek 1937, Nov 26 |
Enoch Cole files suits in the circuit court to compel Indian Creek township officials to reinstate school bus service for his children, and to ask for $1,000 damages for refusal of officials to provide such service.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Baldwin surrenders 1937, Nov 27 |
James Baldwin, age 19, surrenders to police for the revenge shooting of Vic Stallings, age 49. Baldwin accuses that Stallings attempted to rape his sister Wilma five years earlier, when she was only 10 years old.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Toy drive begins 1937, Nov 29 |
The Lions club local service group begins an intensive toy drive for 1,600 needy Bloomington children, launched through the "Evening World."
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Kate Hight dies 1937, Dec 1 |
Kate M. Hight, prominent Bloomington educator, dies at the Bloomington hospital at the age of 78 after fighting an illness of ten years.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Berndt opposes proposal 1937, Dec 2 |
Mayor A. H. Berndt strongly opposes a proposal of the state highway department to have the city of Bloomington permit left turns at Fifth Street and College Avenue.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Colored man Wilson dies 1937, Dec 2 |
Alfred "Pete" Wilson, a "colored" resident employed at the Shower Bros. factory, dies in his home of paralysis, which he has suffered from for 15 years due to an earlier stroke.
Source: "Colored Man Succumbs; Paralysis Fatal To Alfred Wilson, 88, This Morning," Bloomington Telephone, December 2, 1937.
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| Mitchell is arrested 1937, Dec 6 |
Roy Mitchell, of Bedford, is arrested in Ironton, Ohio for the holdup of Don Lash, Indiana University world champion runner. Mitchell escaped from Owen county jail in March of 1935 while pending trial here.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Colvin Baxter arrested 1937, Dec 6 |
Police arrest Colvin Baxter, 45, for public intoxication after he tries to ride a horse in the square.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Proposal for night football games 1937, Dec 9 |
300 Bloomington sports fans and high school athletes cheer as a proposal is made to hold night football games on the high school grid field next year.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| 1938 license plate sales open 1937, Dec 10 |
The first day of license plate sales begins and a rush of people come to purchase automobile license for 1938. Dr. O. T. Turflinger, license bureau manager, buys the first plate.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| President nominates Walter Treanor 1937, Dec 11 |
President Franklin D. Roosevelt nominates Judge Walter E. Treanor, of the Indiana Supreme Court, as judge of the United States court of appeals in the seventh circuit. Treanor is a former Indiana University professor.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| John Hinkle dies in Griffy 1937, Dec 12 |
John Hinkle, 18, falls through thin ice on Griffy Creek lake and drowns. This is the sixth fatal accident of its kind in the city lakes.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Ice disrupts traffic 1937, Dec 14 |
A quarter inch of ice ties up traffic and halts buses from Indianapolis to Evansville.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Anna Rott awarded 1937, Dec 15 |
Anna M. Rott is awarded the Kiwanis Star of Service for her unselfish work in community betterment.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Historical society formally organized 1937, Dec 18 |
The Monroe County Historical Society is formally organized and Robert G. Miller, local attorney, is named the head of the society.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Wicks company robbed 1937, Dec 19 |
A group of "professional" thieves rob the Wicks company, taking $3,000 from the safe and binding and gagging Robert Allen, treasurer, and Norman Johnson, store watchmen.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Exchange Club makes announcement 1937, Dec 20 |
The Exchange Club makes its first announcement of a plan that will make Bloomington the starting place for tourists interested in vacationing amid the scenery of southern Indiana.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Improved Order of Redmen anniversary 1937, Dec 22 |
Members of the Improved Order of Redmen, of Bloomington, celebrate the seventy-third anniversary of the club with a large dinner in their lodge hall.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Showers employees plan election 1937, Dec 27 |
Employees of the local Showers Brothers furniture plant announce that they will hold an election to determine whether the company will be run by rules of the American Federation of Labor or the Committee for Industrial Organization.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Showers Bros. Co. election postponed 1937, Dec 29 |
The election to decide the labor affiliation of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company is postponed, leading to a proposed strike of Committee for Industrial Organization workers.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| American Astronomical association meet at IU 1937, Dec 30 |
Members of the American Astronomical association meet on the Indiana University campus for a two-day session.
Source: "Chronicle of Daily Events During 1937 in Bloomington and about Monroe County," Evening World, January 1, 1938, 8.
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| Reed-Powers ceases quarry operations 1938 |
Reed-Powers Stone Company quarries cease operation early in 1938.
Source: Batchelor, Joseph A. An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry. Bloomington: school of business, Indiana University, 1944.
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| Yale Graduate School Built 1938 |
Yale Graduate School is built in New Haven, Connecticut by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Judah get his start 1938 |
 Garwood Judah (appointed airport manager in 1947) gets his start, taking his first flying lesson from TVA pilot Ridge Patterson, and his first ride in the air cost him $.50 for a seven minute aerial tour of Bloomington
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949. more...
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| Pennsylvania Planetarium is Built 1938 |
Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science is built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1862
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| Jaycees Club founded 1938, Jan |
Bloomington's Junior Chamber of Commerce - the Jaycees - is founded with a goal to develop future leaders in the community of Bloomington.
Source: Wayne Powell, "Jaycees have helped Bloomington Progress," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| B'nai B'rith begins operation 1938 |
The Indiana University chapter of B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation begins operations after negotiations with the new university president Herman B Wells. It is a Jewish organization which serves IU Students.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 27.
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| Langer comes to IU 1938 |
 Lawrence M. Langer joins IU's Physics Department and later leads the development of IU's first cyclotron, which contributes to the development of the atomic bomb used in World War II. During the war he was recruited by the MIT Radiation Laboratory and worked with Robert Oppenheimer. An expert consultant to the Atomic Energy Commission, Langer retired from IU in 1979.
Source: "Nuclear physicist, professor Lawrence Langer dies at 86," Herald Times, January 19, 2000. more...
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| Revolutionary War Patriots listed 1938 |
The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) publishes a list of patriots who are buried in Monroe County: Agnes Brewster Alexander, Alexander Armstrong, John Back, James Blain, John Campbell, George Dowell, Elinor Brewster Dunn, African American Andrew Ferguson, Moses Hall, Joseph Henderson, George Hooke, Jennette Brewster Irvin, Isaac Leabo, William Mathers, George Parks, Thomas Price, Henry Rogers, Thomas Ross, Joseph Roush, Henry Sanders, Isaac Van Buskirk, Markham Weir.
Source: Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution, Roster of soldiers and patriots of the American Revolution buried in Indiana: Compiled and edited by Mrs. Roscoe C. O'Byrne. (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publication Company, 1968), 22.
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| Landscaping movement 1938 |
The Home Demonstration club cooperated with the extension horticulturist of Purdue University, R.B. Hull, to encourage county-wide interest in the landscaping of city and farm home grounds to improve home, church, school grounds and public roadsides.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 16.
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| First rabbi 1938 |
The first Hillel Jewish Center rabbi at Indiana University is Martin Perley. Perley is a young man who recently returned to the United States after serving a congregation in Melbourne, Australia from 1934-1936.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 28.
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| Rabbi publishes Hillel Banner 1938 |
Martin Perley, the rabbi at Hillel, publishes the Hillel Banner a newsletter that is distributed to 250 Jewish students at Indiana University.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 28.
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| Showers effected by decline 1938 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns only $488,877.92 in 1938, a year in which the entire country faces a sharp industrial decline.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Mysterious plane flies over city 1938, Jan |
A mysterious airplane flying over Bloomington draws a large crowd to the Municipal airport. The plane is later identified as a National Guard unit from Terre Haute.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Ashbaucher wins award 1938, Jan 21 |
 Lorin Ashbaucher is awarded the Silver Beaver, a Boy Scout award for outstanding service to boys of the county. Ashbaucher, a teacher at Bloomington High School, resides at 618 E. 9th Street with his wife Daisy. His 1925 IU thesis was titled, "Age grade percentile distribution for boys in regular grades of Bloomington public schools, Bloomington, Indiana." He also published in 1925: "Popular parodies for group singing."
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| 118 measles cases reported 1938, Jan 22 |
An epidemic of measles sweeps through Bloomington, with 118 cases reported in the county.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Thomas and Nora Byers die 1938, Jan 24 |
Thomas Byers, an elderly Richland Township resident, and his daughter, Nora Byers (age 62) die within 15 hours of each other.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Delta Kappa Gamma comes to IU 1938, Jan 26 |
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary organization of key women teachers, establishes Alpha Chapter of the society at Indiana University with the help of Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, national founder and president, and local Dr. Nila B. Smith. Charter members of the new chapter are Miss Jessie Burks, Dr. Angela Beatty, Mrs. Gayle Field, Mrs. Anna Gregory, Mrs. Cleovis Marlin, Mrs. Leota M. Campbell, Miss Elizabeth Means, Mrs. Catherine Morrison, Mrs. Merline Romine, Mrs. Hazel Sanborn, and Mrs. Caroline Wildrick.
Source: Faye Abrell, "Honorary Group Has Key Teachers," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Mary Strain dies 1938, Jan 27 |
 Mary Strain, former World War I nurse, dies at the Bloomigton Hospital. In 1930 she resided with her parents, located at 1104 S. Walnut Street in Bloomington.
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| Grade schools closed 1938, Jan 28 |
The local grade schools are closed as measles and scarlet fever hit a new high.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Income tax returns 1938, Jan 29 |
The auto license bureau is burdened when many residents in Bloomington filed income tax returns. This set a record for the heaviest filing in the city's history.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Crouch brothers confess kidnapping 1938, Jan 30 |
Henry Crouch and his brother Leston Crouch are captured in Muncie and confess to the kidnapping of a taxi driver and the hold-up of the Roy Burns store on January 23.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Chamber kicks off Loyalty Banquet 1938, Jan 31 |
300 people attend the first annual Chamber of Commerce Civic Loyalty banquet.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Misler becomes president 1938, Feb 7 |
Jess Mishler is announced as the Rotary Club's new president.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Quarry workers sue company 1938, Feb 7 |
A suit is filed for $25,000 worth of damages from leaders of the Federal Labor Union No. 21469, associated with the A. F. of L. by the Quarry Workers International Union of North American.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Quarry Workers sue union 1938, Feb 8 |
The Quarry Workers International Union of North America files a lawsuit asking for $25,000 damages from leaders of the Federal Labor Union No. 21469, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Templin admits to theft 1938, Feb 14 |
IU Freshman Charles L. Templin admits to stealing $1,000 worth of merchandise from the university bookstore.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| McNutt's arrive from Philippines 1938, Feb 15 |
 Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. McNutt arrive from the Philippines for a visit in the states.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3. more...
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| Nelson leads anti-tuberculosis efforts 1938, Feb 16 |
Ralph Nelson is named head of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| East succeeds Turflinger at license bureau 1938, Feb 18 |
Charles (Chuck) E. East succeeds Dr. O. T. Turflinger as manager of the local auto license bureau.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Revenge shooting case opens 1938, Feb 21 |
The revenge-shooting case involving 19-year-old James Baldwin and 49-year-old Vic Stallings opens in circuit court.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Baldwin begins sentence for shooting 1938, Feb 22 |
19-year-old James Baldwin begins a 30 day sentence for the revenge-shooting of 49-year-old Vic Stallings.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| 14-year-old granted marriage annulment 1938, Feb 26 |
In circuit court, 14-year-old Leatha Ratcliff Lucas is granted an annulment of her marriage to Jack Lucas.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Don Lash announces engagement 1938, Mar 1 |
Indiana University track star, Don Lash, announces his engagement to Margaret Mendehall.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Council asked to pass parking ordinance 1938, Mar 2 |
H. E. Scoonvoer of the traffic division in the Indiana State Highway Commission asks the Bloomington City Council to pass an ordinance to restrict parking on the streets adjacent to the state highways.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Hospital receives gift 1938, Mar 3 |
A $150 gift is given to the Bloomington Hospital to install a special heavy rubber floor covering for the Tri Kappa Ward.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Smithville defeats Stinesville 1938, Mar 4 |
Smithville Basketball moves to the second round of the sectional tournament by defeating Stinesville 41-19.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Limestone workers sign agreement 1938, Mar 5 |
Committees representing the Union Crafts and the Indiana limestone operators of the Bloomington-Bedford district complete an agreement for all crafts for the resumption of work in the stone quarries.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Shaw arrested 1938, Mar 6 |
Police arrest 67-year-old Lynman E. Shaw, manager of the Palm Gardens tavern, for public intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Mayor Berndt speaks to Exchange Club 1938, Mar 8 |
Mayor A. H. Berndt points out the need for a city-owned hospital before members of the Exchange Club.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| United Furniture Workers sign one-year contract 1938, Mar 10 |
A new contract for one year's duration is signed by the United Furniture Workers of America, local 496, affiliated with the CIO and the Shower Brother's Furniture Company.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Lane Siebenthal dies 1938, Mar 14 |
Lane Siebenthal, secretary treasurer of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company, dies at the age of 57 at 12:15 after a sudden heart attack suffered in his office.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Lightning strikes Hillside, injures two 1938, Mar 15 |
Lightning strikes the Hillside School house, injuring Mrs. Allen Bennett (teacher) and Mrs. Bernice Denbo (principal).
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Rubinoff plays to thousands 1938, Mar 20 |
David Rubinoff, master violinist, thrills a crowd of thousands with his playing.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Herman B Wells 11th President 1938, Mar 22 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer Vol II: In Mid Passage (Bloomington: IU Press, 1973), 403.
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| Chamber plans for airmail 1938, Mar 29 |
The Chamber of Commerce makes plans for a one-day airmail service from Bloomington on the anniversary of the airplane.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Karsell opens supermarket 1938, Apr |
Karsell Company, a business in wholesale groceries, opens the first self-serve grocery store in Bloomington, located in one of the warehouses on the Karsell property. Butcher Dick Turpin is in charge of meats and Hazen Stockberger is manager. Virgil Fee and Austin "Boge" Richardson are in charge of the groceries and the produce.
Source: "Karsell Co. To Open New Supermarket," Bloomington Star, April 22, 1938, 1.
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| Promotion for reverend 1938, Apr 1 |
Father Paul A. Derry is promoted to the old Cathedral parish in Vincennes.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Betty Newby found 1938, Apr 10 |
Fifteen year old Betty Newby is found after an extensive two-day search.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Hollands nearly drown 1938, Apr 12 |
Dr. and Mrs. J. E. P. Holland nearly drown in high water over Martinsville Road.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Dean Smith renamed Red Cross president 1938, Apr 13 |
Dean H. L. Smith is unanimously renamed president of the local Red Cross unit.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Flat parking begins 1938, Apr 15 |
Flat parking on Walnut Street goes into effect.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Driver hits boy and runs 1938, Apr 16 |
Robert Petro, age 8, is struck by a hit-and-run driver on the 800th block of West 11th Street.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Supposed love rivalry 1938, Apr 18 |
A former inmate of the State Insane hospital, Louis Gentry, shot Foster Dryar. Louis Gentry claimed Dryar was his love rival.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Richardson confesses to hit-and-run 1938, Apr 19 |
54 year-old truck driver Lon Richardson confesses to the hit-and-run accident that injured 8 year-old Robert Petro.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Suicide attempt thwarted 1938, Apr 21 |
Lloyd Grubb, age 28, attempts suicide but is stopped when his mother knocks the poison bottle from his hand.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Duck stolen 1938, Apr 21 |
Sorority house, Kappa Kappa Gamma's Easter duck was stolen. No culprits found.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Gathering of colonels 1938, Apr 23 |
Six Kentucky colonels from Bloomington made plans to get together.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Earl Edwards arrested 1938, Apr 26 |
Police arrest and charge 30 year-old Earl Edwards with contributing to the delinquency of 16 year-old Evelyn Moore.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Eva Edwards receives annulment 1938, Apr 28 |
14 year-old Eva Edwards files for annulment papers in circuit court. Edwards was only married to 22 year-old Leon Pelfree for around a week.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Street fight 1938, Apr 29 |
A fight broke out by the Palm Gardens Tavern. The ending result was the death of Everett Abbit by Herschell Pelfree.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Bowen files injunction 1938, May 2 |
City Attorney Donald E. Bowen files an injunction suit today to have the Palm Gardens closed.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Mayoral primary results announced 1938, May 3 |
In the primary election, Robert W. McNamara wins the Democratic nomination for mayor while Jack Bruner wins the Republican nomination.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 10.
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| Rogers opens Palm Garden hearing 1938, May 5 |
Judge Rogers opens a hearing on a suit to close the Palm Garden tavern, located at 214 W. 6th Street.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3. map
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| Investigation of Hazel Isom 1938, May 6 |
An investigation of the drowning victim Hazel Isom has begun. Hazel was knocked off of the bridge by Billy Boyd's truck. She plunged into the White River, and tragically drowned.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Military academy takes recruit 1938, May 7 |
Roger Russell Jr. has joined the U.S. military academy in West Point, New York
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Pelfree indicted for manslaughter 1938, May 10 |
Herschel Pelfree, 43 year-old WPA worker, is indicted on manslaughter, assault, and battery counts for the death of Everett (Red) Abbitt.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Nine indictments regarding Palm Garden 1938, May 12 |
The grand jury returns nine indictments against three people connected with the Palm Garden Tavern.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Air mail 1938, May 16 |
The air mail flight is in its final preparations for its first flight which is to take place in Bloomington.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Night football 1938, May 17 |
Bloomington High School's athletic board approved lights to be installed on the football field to allow night football games in the fall.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, May 17, 1938.
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| Grow son and grandson born 1938, May 18 |
Walter W. Grow has both a son and a grandson born today.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Windstorm causes much damage 1938, May 19 |
Reports of damage caused by the Saturday storm come in from all sections of the community.
Source: "Oddities of the Monroe County Cyclone," Bloomington Star, May 27, 1938, 5.
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| First air mail delivery 1938, May 19 |
Jack Harrington's flight to Indianapolis marks the first air mail delivery out of Bloomington as his Waco F carried four bags of mail to the capital city. Businessmen in both cities celebrate with window displays and special promotions.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949. more...
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| First airmail flight 1938, May 19 |
 Jack Harrington with Bloomington's 4,865 pieces of mail is set to fly to Indianapolis. This is Bloomington's first airmail flight.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938. more...
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| $100,000 wind storm damages 1938, May 21 |
A sudden wind storm causes an estimated $100,000 damages in Monroe County.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Rev. Rae addresses services 1938, May 22 |
Reverend W. Douglas Rae addresses Bloomington High School graduates at the annual baccalaureate services.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| $5,000 primary election 1938, May 24 |
It is announced that the May primary election cost the county $5,000.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Wilkerson pleads not guilty 1938, May 27 |
20 year-old Herschel Wilkerson pleads not guilty to the rape of 15 year-old Viola Keutzer. He is released with a $2,000 bond.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| 4-H healthiest pair named 1938, May 28 |
Lois Dillman and Joe Robinson are named the healthiest 4-H club pair in Monroe County.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Kappa Alpha Theta built 1938, Jun |
"Architecture and Design," cites Bloomington general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of Indiana University Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at 441 North Woodlawn Avenue. It is listed as being designed by Burns & James of Indianapolis.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Hyde accidentally shot 1938, Jun 1 |
68-year-old Dolan farmer, Roy Hyde is accidentally killed with his own gun as he begins squirrel hunting.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Delta Tau Delta built 1938, Jun |
"Architecture and Design" cites Bloomington general contractor Charles A. Pike as the builder of the Indiana University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (formerly at 603 East Sixth Street, now part of the Mathers Museum) and cites the designers as Burns & James of Indianapolis.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Charles A. Pike," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), October 1, 2010, 1.
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| Pelfree found guilty 1938, Jun 2 |
Herschel Pelfree is found guilty of the assault and battery of Everett (Red) Abbitt, who died after the attack in front of Palm Garden. He is sentenced to serve 90 days on the penal farm.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Death by lightning 1938, Jun 4 |
13 year old Walter Sinex was killed today when he was struck by lightning at his father's home.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Dismissal of fireman 1938, Jun 6 |
Harry McNeely was dismissed today from the city fire department by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Dahle becomes principal 1938, Jun 7 |
 Casper O. Dahle is named principal of the new University School.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3. more...
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| University School dedication 1938, Jun 13 |
Indiana University, city, and school authorities take part in the dedication of the new $750,000 University School building.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Bernt announces candidacy 1938, Jun 15 |
Mayor A. H. Berndt announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state treasurer.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Nine leave for Boys' State 1938, Jun 18 |
Nine Bloomington boys leave for the annual Boys' State at the Indiana fairgrounds.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Chamber endorses Turflinger 1938, Jun 21 |
The local Chamber of Commerce endorses the candidacy of Dr. O. T. Turflinger, of Bloomington, for state commander of the American Legion.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Elks plan building 1938, Jun 23 |
Elks home members approve building plans for a new $50,000 home.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Hurst junior interviewer 1938, Jun 24 |
Mrs. Roger Hurst is appointed the junior interviewer on the county welfare.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Wilkerson pleads not guilty 1938, Jun 27 |
Herschel Wilkerson pleads not guilty to the rape of 15 year old. Wilerson, 20 years old, is released with a $2,000 bond.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Carnival ends 1938, Jun 29 |
After making several hundred dollars, Bloomington's latest carnival ends.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Republican Convention rebroadcast-ed 1938, Jul 1 |
The Republican State Convention bout between Kid East and Kid Bowen is rebroadcast-ed here.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| City councilman's wife dies 1938, Jul 10 |
Nellie Scott, wife of city councilman W.P. Scott, dies today.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Grudge Fire 1938, Jul 13 |
Tom Gallian sets fire to the home of Bailey Solsberry because he had a grudge against Bailey.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| 182 apply for aid 1938, Jul 18 |
When the minimum age for old age assistance is lowered from 70 to 65, 182 people ask for welfare aid in Bloomington.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Kelly wins soapbox derby 1938, Jul 20 |
Bob Kelly wins the annual Evening World-Chevrolet soapbox derby.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Suit for drowning 1938, Jul 22 |
A $10,000 suit is filed against Billy Boyd Harris Jr. by Alva Isom, who's daughter drowned in the White River.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, August 31, 1938.
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| Hoadley elected commander 1938, Jul 25 |
William B. Hoadley is elected commander of the local American Legion post.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Bloomington police vote 1938, Jul 28 |
The Bloomington police department votes unanimously today to join the Fraternal Order of Police.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Stevenson home wins first prize 1938, Jul 30 |
The Harvey Stevenson home is awarded the first prize in the county neat homes contest. According to the city directory, the house is at 401 Henderson Street.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3. map
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| McMillin purchases Setser house 1938, Aug 2 |
Bo McMillin purchases the home of Lloyd Setser, which was awarded the first prize in the city neat homes contest.
According to the 1938-1939 city directory, the home is at 326 North Jordan Avenue.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| July births reported 1938, Aug 4 |
The county health office reports that county births doubled the amount of deaths during the month of July.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| City loses baseball finals 1938, Aug 6 |
Bloomington loses the state baseball finals to East Chicago in the Junior Legion baseball tourney here in Bloomington.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Police Pension Fund created 1938, Aug 6 |
The Police Pension Board holds its first meeting, where it elects its first board members. Prior to this date, all officers were "at will" employees who could be hired or fired at any time by the mayor.
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| Brutal stabbing 1938, Aug 7 |
Lawerence Bowman, a black man, is killed via knife by Calvin Summitt in front of his house.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Douglas' name son after aviator 1938, Aug 9 |
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Douglas name their new-born son Corrigan Douglas, after Douglas Corrigan, the "Wrong Way" aviator.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Kelly competes in national event 1938, Aug 12 |
Bob Kelly, the Bloomington soapbox derby winner leaves for Akron, Ohio to compete in the national event.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Authorities aim to help teens 1938, Aug 13 |
City and county authorities launch a campaign to clean up juvenile vice.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Aid to poor increases 1938, Aug 14 |
The Governor's Commission on Unemployment Relief reports that Monroe County relief costs for July were $1,200 higher than in June.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| 1938 taxable property decreases 1938, Aug 17 |
It is announced that the total taxable property of Monroe County for the year 1938 shows a decrease of $270,880 from last year.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| Bloomington welcomes University School 1938, Aug 18 |
The new University Elementary School reports that it will open its doors September 8 of this year.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Totten appointed Bedford principal 1938, Aug 20 |
Fred Totten, former Bloomington High School mathematics teacher, is appointed principal of Bedford High School.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| School tax rates remains $1 1938, Aug 24 |
It is announced that the tax rate for Bloomington city schools will remain unchanged at $1.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| 1938 tax rate set at 89 cents 1938, Aug 25 |
Monroe County's proposed tax rate for 1939 is set at 89 cents, and increase of 9 cents over 1938 levy.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Dr. Lyons resigns 1938, Aug 27 |
After 43 years of heading the chemistry department of Indiana University, Dr. Robert E. Lyons resigns.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Dog rescued from quarry 1938, Aug 28 |
Trixie, the fox terrier of Clarence Jones, is finally rescued after being trapped in a small quarry on the Jones Farm for 11 days and nights.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Jr. Chamber plans to sell tickets 1938, Aug 29 |
The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces plan to sell 500 season tickets for Bloomington High School's night football games.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Clifford Cain shot and killed 1938, Aug 31 |
Clifford Cain, 8-years-old, is fatally wounded by his 10-year-old brother, Robert, in a childish game at their Polk Township home. This event falls just 3 years after Clifford accidentally shot his mother to death.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Boy shoots mother 1938, Aug 31 |
Clifford Cain, at 5 years old, accidentally shot his mother to death. Three years later, Clifford is fatally shot by his brother in a child's game.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Kids receive bike license plates 1938, Sep 1 |
Nearly 650 children receive bicycle license plates from the city clerk-treasurer's office.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| University Experimental School opens 1938, Sep |
 Indiana University creates University School to promote educational growth in teaching and education.
Source: Bender, Pearson, and Kelly, Jordannus: From Kindergarten to College (Indianapolis: Indianapolis Engraving, 1939), 3-5. more...
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| Historical sites marked by WPA 1938, Sep 2 |
 It is reported that the WPA historical marker project is set to install 13 of 14 painted-metal signs to highlight historical places, incl. the Female Seminary and the home of Aunt Myrears, a stop on the Underground Railroad, which helped slaves escape. Coordinating the project are Estella Dodson and Ross F. Lockridge, Indiana historian and former state director of the WPA Federal Writer's project. Photo of Ross Lockridge, Sr. courtesy of IU Archives.
Source: "Historical Sites are Marked," Bloomington Telephone, September 2, 1938, 1. more...
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| WPA set to place historical markers 1938, Sep 2 |
It is reported that the WPA is set to install 13 historical markers. The painted-metal signs will promote sites such as the location of the Seward Foundry and the home of Aunty Myrears, which was a stop for slaves on the Underground Railroad. Estella Dodson and Ross F. Lockridge, Indiana historian and former director for the WPA Federal Writer’s project, coordinate the project.
Source: "Historical Sites are Marked," Bloomington Daily Telephone, September 2, 1938, 1.
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| Veterans hold picnic 1938, Sep 4 |
 Veterans from all over Indiana attend the annual Veterans of All Wars picnic held at Cascades Park under the patronage of the Burton Woolery post of the American Legion.
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| Ground staked for Elks Lodge 1938, Sep 6 |
Ground is staked off for the Elks Lodge building at the corner of Eighth and Walnut Streets.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| 12-cent tax approved 1938, Sep 7 |
The city council approves the new Bloomington city budget with a tax rate of 96 cents, an increase of 12 cents.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| School begins 1938, Sep 8 |
Over 3,700 Bloomington children return to school today.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| 82 cent tax rate 1938, Sep 9 |
The County Council announces a tax rate of 82 cents, a cut of 7 cents from the proposed 89 cents. The 1938 tax rate was 80 cents.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Summit couple charged 1938, Sep 12 |
The Monroe County Grand Jury charges Calvin and Catherine Summit for contributing to the delinquency of their daughter, Jean.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Russell charged with murder 1938, Sep 12 |
The Monroe County Grand Jury returns an indictment against Arthur Russell for the first degree murder of African American, Lawrence Bowman.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Gov. Townsend attends rally 1938, Sep 13 |
 Governor M. Clifford Townsend attends the Seventh District Democratic rally here in Bloomington. Fred Bays, a member of the Public Service Commission, is the principal speaker.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4. more...
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| Walker named pastor 1938, Sep 19 |
Dr. John Mann Walker is named pastor of Fairview Methodist Church after seven years as the district superintendent. Dr. A. S. Woodard is appointed superintendent for the district.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Charles Masten dies 1938, Sep 20 |
Charles B. Masten dies. Masten was the founder of the first cleaning and pressing establishment in Bloomington.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Purcell president of postmasters 1938, Sep 23 |
 George Purcell, Bloomington postmaster and publisher of the Evening World, is elected president of the National Association of Postmasters at the convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4. more...
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| Jury selected for Russell trial 1938, Sep 26 |
The jury is selected for the trial of Arthur Russell for the murder of 32-year-old African American, Lawrence Bowman.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Russel found guilty 1938, Sep 28 |
In circuit court, Arthur Russell is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and is sentenced to 1 to 10 years in prison. He was charged with the first degree murder of African American Lawrence Bowman.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Community gived to needy 1938, Sep 30 |
A final checkup reveals that the Bloomington Community Chest has $17,296 pledged.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| TB Association given "A" 1938, Oct 13 |
The Monroe County Tuberculosis Association is given an "A" national rating.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Arlington forest fire 1938, Oct 17 |
A forest fire sweeps through several acres at Arlington, endangering a number of homes.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Mayor Berndt rescinds bonds 1938, Oct 19 |
Mayor Berndt rescinds the sale of the Bloomington Water Company bonds ordered Tuesday, October 18th.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Regentine shot, police suspect high schoolers 1938, Oct 20 |
Indiana University student Russell Regentine is injured by a shot fired by an unknown assailant on Wednesday. Police announce today that they believe a "gang" of high school boys may have been responsible.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Friendship Garden Club is formed 1938, Oct 24 |
A group of women meet in an organizational meeting at the home of Mrs. Edwin Stephenson to form the Friendship Garden Club. Mrs. Floyd C. Brown is elected the club president, Mrs. Edwin Stephenson, vice president, and Miss Emily Johnson (later Mrs. John McConnell), secretary-treasurer.
Source: "Garden Clubs Have Sponsored Many Projects," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Mumby recovering from malaria 1938, Oct 25 |
It is reported that Coach Harold Mumby is improving from an attack of malaria.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Failed Robbery 1938, Oct 26 |
Today at the Graham Motor Sales company an attempted robbery on two safes is made. The robbery was unsuccessful.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| First Methodist Church architect 1938, Oct 29 |
The "Bloomington Evening World" announces that the architect responsible for the rebuilding of the First Methodist Church at 219 East Fourth Street is H. M. King of Louisville. He has over 15 years of experience and has designed around 500 churches. He earned a B.S. degree in architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Source: Bill Coulter, "First Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), March 11, 2012, 13-15.
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| Chamber proposes highway fix 1938, Oct 29 |
The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce proposes to the State Highway Commission that $500,000 be allotted to straighten State Road 37, north of the city.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Forest fires in Monroe County 1938, Nov 4 |
Today three homes were almost destroyed by forest fires. Luckily, the fires were extinguished.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Missing coed found 1938, Nov 6 |
Indiana University coed, Mary E. Mellinger, who has been missing for two days, is found today in Bloomington's old quarry.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Bruner elected mayor 1938, Nov 9 |
Republican Loba Jack Bruner is elected mayor of Bloomington. Democratic candidates elected are: Judge Donald A. Rogers, Prosecutor Floyd Cook, and Recorder Glen Shields.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Ruble becomes chamber president 1938, Nov 15 |
Vern W. Ruble, local attorney, is named president of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Women announce building plans 1938, Nov 16 |
The Local Council of Women (LCW) announces that tentative plans have been made for the building of a new wing for the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Purdue students thwarted 1938, Nov 18 |
Students of Purdue University were stopped today in their attempt to paint "Beat Indiana" on the Indiana Union building.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| IU football captain's marriage 1938, Nov 21 |
Paul Graham, Indiana University's football captain, marries Dorothy Jean Feder.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Con artist caught 1938, Nov 22 |
Con artist Delbert Petro is fined by Mayor Berndt and is sentenced to 30 days on a penal farm after his sale of two non-existent ricks of fire-wood to five Indiana University students.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Near death of baby 1938, Nov 23 |
21 month year old, James Hostetter, Jr. was almost killed today when he fell into a tub of boiling water.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Opportunity for immunizations 1938, Nov 26 |
9,000 Monroe County school children have the opportunity to be immunized against diphtheria and smallpox.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938.
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| Wells inaugurated as 11th IU president 1938, Dec 1 |
 Herman B Wells, 36-year-old bachelor, is inaugurated as the 11th president of Indiana University.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4. more...
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| 20,000 oil leases added 1938, Dec 2 |
20,000 additional oil leases are taken in Monroe County. This brings the total number of acres under lease here for oil and gas exploitation to 40,000.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| J. E. P. Holland dies 1938, Dec 4 |
 Dr. J. E. P. Holland dies at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. Holland was a men's physician at Indiana University for the past 24 years.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4. more...
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| Labor board orders elections 1938, Dec 5 |
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) orders an election of limestone quarry workers to determine bargaining agency.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 30, 1938, 4.
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| Jr. Chamber honors team 1938, Dec 6 |
The Junior Chamber of Commerce honors the Bloomington High School basketball team and coaching staff with a banquet.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Fields leads bar association 1938, Dec 7 |
Attorney Jesse B. Fields is elected president of the Monroe County Bar Association.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 4.
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| Stone mill accident kills man 1938, Dec 16 |
Virgil Brown, 39, is killed when his clothing becomes caught in a line shaft at Mugg Stone Crushing quarry at Quincy, near Spencer.
Source: Bloomington Telephone 9 December, 1938
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| Schockny killed 1938, Dec 31 |
A car driven by Edgar Teague strikes 21-year-old James Schockny's motorcycle, killing Schockny and injuring four others.
Source: "Daily March of Events Chronicled Through 1938 in Review," The Evening World, Bloomington, Indiana, December 31, 1938, 3.
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| First flying service established 1939 |
The Bloomington Flying Service is established by Bill Kaiser, a pilot-instructor, at the Graham-Brown Field. The planes that were used at this time are the Piper Cub, the J3 Cub, the Waco F, and the Spartan C3.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| Batch plant installed 1939 |
Batch plant for making ready-mix concrete is installed on S. Adams Street by Rogers Group.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008)
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| City building permits issued 1939 |
For the first time in Bloomington's history, building permits were issued to residents.
Source: Robert O. Harvey, "Land Uses in Bloomington, Indiana, 1818-1950," Indiana Business Studies Number 33, August 1, 1951.
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| Locust Grove Church completed 1939 |
Former members of Unionville Church of Christ open Locust Grove Church of Christ on Shuffle Creek Road after a disagreement on communion traditions.
Source: Joseph Helon Young, Autobiograph of a Village: A History of Unionville, Indiana (West Rutland, VT: Daamen Printing Co.,Inc., 1998), 130-131.
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| Eller farm purchased for airport 1939 |
The city buys the old Eller farm for development into a municipal airport. The site was recommended by Vern Ruble and Alfred Evens, working as a site selection committee with an engineer from the Civil Aviation Authority. The decision is forwarded to the mayor and the city council by a committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| 30 Manufacturers located here 1939 |
Census data shows that 30 manufacturers are located inside the city limits. These companies employ 1,444 people.
Source: Robert O. Harvey, "Land Uses in Bloomington, Indiana, 1818-1950," Indiana Business Studies Number 33, August 1, 1951.
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| Payne, Mattingly injured in car accident 1939, Jan |
Charles O. Mattingly and Caroline Payne's car is wrecked on the Dixie Highway (State Road 37) south in Bloomington when another car cuts them off. Payne is thrown into the windshield, her forehead laid open to the bone for several inches and front teeth knocked out. Payne also sustains serious spinal injuries and a broken foot. Mattingly is suffers only minor bruising.
Source: "Mrs. Caroline Payne Faces Murder Charge After Charles O. Mattingly Is Shot to Death," Bloomington Telephone, July 7, 1941.
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| Cascades Park Quarry opens 1939 |
Cascades Park Quarry opens.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 23.
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| Baldwin operates air field 1939 |
 Shortly after the city's purchase of the Eller Farm for development of a municipal airport, Ernie Baldwin, a well known Bloomington aviation pioneer, is appointed as manager of the new air field.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949. more...
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| Showers earnings reported 1939 |
Annual earnings of $758,971.79 mean a slight increase in earnings for the Showers Brothers Furniture Company in 1939.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| City acquires Eller Farm 1939 |
The city acquires Eller Farm for the development of a municipal airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Bruner serves as mayor 1939 |
Former Sheriff Jack Bruner is begins his two four-year term as mayor.
Source: "Jack Bruner, Former Mayor Here, Dead At 75," Herald Telephone, October 13, 1971, 2.
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| Thrasher elected secretary-treasurer 1939, Jan 23 |
Miss Vanna Thrasher, former City Clerk Treasurer is elected by the City Clerks of Indiana to become the new Secretary-Treasurer.
Source: "Named To Post," Bloomington Telephone, January 23, 1939.
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| Prosecutor declares "war on gambling" 1939, Feb 25 |
Monroe County Prosecutor Floyd F. Cook announces that a "war" against gambling, liquor law violations, and general vice conditions in Bloomington and Ellettsville is now in place. He warns that within the next week he will contact the grand jury in order to make a complete investigation into the current gambling "situation" unless the establishments in question close down during the week. Several poker games are reported in Bloomington and Ellettsville; two or three are reported on the old levee, two or three are conducted with connection to clubs, and at least one is operating on E. Kirkwood Ave. There are also reports of several establishments selling liquor on Sundays. He also mentions that female offenders are also involved.
Source: "Prosecutor Cook Plans War Against Bloomington 'Vice'," Bloomington Telephone, February 25, 1939, 1,3.
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| Elks move to N. Walnut 1939, Apr |
 The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks move into their new limestone home on 400 North Walnut.
Source: "Elks Commemorate 100th Anniversary: Ceremony Friday," Daily Herald-Telephone, February 15, 1968. more...
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| James D. Showers dies 1939, Apr 5 |
James Showers dies. Along with his brother William, he had acquired Showers & Hendrix after purchasing his father's share of the company.
Source: Telephone, April 4, 1939.
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| James Showers buried 1939, Apr 7 |
James Showers is buried and his will is read. Showers, along with William Bryan, is one of the founders of Fairview Methodist Church in Bloomington.
Source: Telephone, April 7, 1939.
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| Jeanette MacDonald gives recital 1939, Apr 12 |
 Jeanette MacDonald, actress and singer on the stage, screen, and radio, performs at the Bloomington High School gymnasium. She stays overnight at the Graham hotel, and then tours the IU campus before performing to a sellout crowd.
Source: Dacy McHenry, "Displays Same Sincerity Before Reporters as on Silver Screen," Bloomington Evening World, April 12, 1939, 1, 8. more...
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| Draper buys another phone exchange 1939, Aug 31 |
Guy A. Draper, former cashier of the People State Bank at Ellettsville, plans to take charge of the Hoadley Telephone Exchange in Gosport. This makes the fourth exchange for Draper, who also owns telephone exchanges at Ellettsville, Smithville, and Whitehall.
Source: "Banker Buys Fourth Office," Indianapolis Times, August 31, 1939, 6.
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| Airport plans hit delay 1939, Sep 22 |
Plans for the city to purchase the Eller Farm for the airport hits a road block. City Attorney Q. Austin East was supposed to get approval for the transfer of funds in Indianapolis but is not able to make it up to Indianapolis in time this afternoon. It is reported that if construction does not start by October 1st, then IU cannot qualify for a state pilot training course under the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Source: "Airport Plans Again Meet with Delay," Bloomington Evening World, September 23, 1939, 1.
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| Woodburn gives book to library 1939, Oct 18 |
 James Albert Woodburn gives a copy of his book "Woodburn History: Some Generations of a Family" to the Bloomington Public Library with the inscription, "Presented to the Bloomington City Library, by the Author." The book includes transcripts of family letters, diaries, and antidotes, including references to the early schools, churches, and the Underground Railroad.
Source: James Albert Woodburn, Woodburn History: Some Generations of a Family (1936) more...
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| Library honors Wilson 1939, Nov 6 |
The Monroe County Public Library honors Mrs. Maude E. Wilson, a deceased Library Board President, by planting a Japanese blood-leaf maple tree in her memory on the grounds of her former home. The lot is now occupied by the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity house.
Source: "Library Board Plants Maple in Honor of Mrs. Maude E. Wilson," Evening World, November 6, 1939.
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| Eight-hour work day for police 1939, Nov 7 |
Bloomington City Council passes an ordinance establishing an eight-hour work day for officers. Before this date, officers worked twelve-hour shifts.
Source:
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| Duke Ellington entertains 1939, Dec 8 |
 Duke Ellington and his orchestra come to Bloomington to perform at the Harris Grand Theater. This was the first of several appearances Ellington makes in Bloomington.
Source: Indiana Daily Student, December 8, 1939, 5. more...
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| City lists 23 quarries and mills 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 23 quarries and limestone mills.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), XI.
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| City lists 6 bus companies 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 6 bus lines.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), XI.
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| Showers earnings estimated 1940 |
Earnings information for the Showers Brothers Furniture Company cannot be found for the year 1940, though earnings can be assumed to be decreasing, as earnings in 1939 are $758,971.99 and earnings in 1941 are $331,485.17.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Perley publishes book 1940 |
 Maie Clements Perley, wife of Hillel Jewish Center rabbi Martin Perley, publishes book called "Without My Gloves." This book depicts her experiences in coming to America and living in Bloomington which she refers to in her book as "Doomington." The book depicted Bloomington and its small town ways with ridicule and condescension.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 28-29. more...
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| City shows population data 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has a population of 36,500.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), XI.
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| City schools counted 1940 |
 The city directory states that Bloomington has 1 junior and 1 senior high school. There are 6 elementary buildings, including 1 for "negro pupils." There is also 1 parochial school.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), IX. more...
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| IU lists 46 buildings and 190 acres 1940 |
 The city directory states that Indiana University is housed in 46 buildings on a campus of 190.37 acres.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), IX. more...
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| City population counted 1940 |
US Census counts 20,870 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| City banks listed 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has four banks and three savings and loan companies.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), IX.
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| 5 Bloomington hotels 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has five hotels, with a total of 300 rooms.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| City lists 2 railroads 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two railroad services, the Illinois Central and the Monon.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), XI.
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| City lists 30 churches 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 30 churches representing a variety of denominations and independent worship groups.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), XI.
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| City lists newspapers 1940 |
 The city directory states that Bloomington has four newspapers, "The Daily Telephone", "The Evening World", "The Daily Student" (University Publication), and "The Bloomington Star" (a weekly publication).
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), IX. more...
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| Winston Thomas gets diploma 1940 |
 At age 21 Winston Thomas gets his high school diploma, setting him up for a career in management of and new technology for the water treatment system with the city of Bloomington. He is part of the Second Baptist Church's celebration for graduates. Other graduates affiliated with the church are: Victoria Eagleson, Floceen McGee, Dora Johnson, Mary Joe Chandler, and Fred Norris.
Source: "Happy Hour Club Honors Bloomington High School Seniors," Indianapolis Recorder, July 6, 1940, 4. more...
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| Eastside Church of the Nazarene built 1940 |
The Eastside Church of the Nazarene is built at 515 North Grant Street in Bloomington.
Source: Rev Richard R Burdett, Eastside Nazarene Church Directory, January 1, 1987, 1.
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| 2 Bloomington public libraries 1940 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two libraries: The Carnegie Public Library, containing 40,000 volumes, and the Indiana University Library, which has 305,000 books and materials.
Source: National Directory Company, Bloomington Indiana City Directory 1940 (Parsons, KS: National Directory Company, 1940), IX.
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| Esarey urges city council 1940, Jan 2 |
 Professor Ralph Esarey urges that the present level of the Griffy Creek dam be discussed when the city council again considers Bloomington's water problem.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Hutson new agent 1940, Jan 8 |
Edna Hutson is the new home demonstration agent for the Home Demonstration club. She is taking over the position from previous home demonstration agent Ann Morris.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Fire damages Henke Construction 1940, Jan 8 |
Fire damages the Henke Construction Company of Chicago office building on Indiana University campus, near the new Music Auditorium.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 1,100 back to work after cold 1940, Jan 9 |
Around 1,100 Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers and Monroe county workers go back to work after over two weeks of cold weather prevent work on county projects.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Chamber measures Griffy Creek Lake 1940, Jan 10 |
The Chamber of Commerce's committee on water decides to measure the water levels of Griffy Creek Lake in order to determine if the city is in danger of a water shortage.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Wells named "10 Young Men" 1940, Jan 11 |
 President Herman B Wells is named one of America's "10 Young Men of 1939".
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Hepley Junior Chamber president 1940, Jan 12 |
William Hepley of the Public Service Company is elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for 1940.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Irving killed 1940, Jan 16 |
African American Lester Irving, age 47, is found dead of a shotgun wound in the neck in a patch of weeds near the Illinois Central railroad near the west end of Ninth Street. African Americans Sylvester Scott, age 41, and Catherine Graham, age 25, are arrested on suspicion of murder.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Scott admits killing Irving 1940, Jan 17 |
African American Sylvester Scott admits to shooting and killing African American Lester Irving and claims it was an accident.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Hill suggests raising dam on Griffy 1940, Jan 18 |
K. V. Hill, of the Greeley and Hansen engineering firm of Chicago, recommends that the city raise the Griffy Creek dam by 10 feet, thereby almost doubling the storage capacity of the lake.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Bloomington airport grant approved 1940, Jan 19 |
President Roosevelt approves the WPA grant of $202,266 for the construction of the new Bloomington airport.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| New airport approved 1940, Jan 19 |
President Roosevelt approved a WPA grant of $202,266 for the construction of the new Bloomington airport.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Bloomington Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| WPA to aid Griffy Creek project 1940, Jan 20 |
State WPA officials agree to give Bloomington aid in enlarging the Griffy Creek dam.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| CAA officials discuss airport 1940, Jan 23 |
Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) officials confer with city officials on the development of the new Bloomington airport.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Southern dies 1940, Jan 29 |
Retired police captain "Lon" Southern dies at the age of 68.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Grand jury investigation ends 1940, Jan 30 |
Grand jury completes its investigation of the killing of African American Lester Irving and the investigation of the stabbing of 16 year old Floyd Staggs.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Wegmiller starts housing project 1940, Feb 2 |
Wegmiller Lumber Company announces that it will launch a $50,000 small homes project in the Faculty Heights Addition.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Zimmerman missionary at Japan 1940, Feb 3 |
Reverend Donald Zimmerman, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, announces that he has accepted an appointment as missionary in Japan.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Courthouse remodel considered 1940, Feb 5 |
 The County Board of Commissioners announces that they are considering remodeling the courthouse.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Allan Jones visits 1940, Feb 6 |
 Allan Jones, a celebrity of screen and radio, visits Bloomington and presents a concert at the men's gymnasium.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| No parking 1940, Feb 7 |
The traffic department of the State Highway Department bans all parking on East Third Street.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Hazel dies 1940, Feb 8 |
Former county commissioner and retired music dealer Grant Hazel dies at the age of 75.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Trees cleared 1940, Feb 14 |
WPA workers clear all trees from the new airport site.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, February 14, 1940.
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| WPA clears trees 1940, Feb 14 |
Works Progress Administration workers finish clearing the trees from the new Bloomington airport site.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Chamber of Commerce banquet 1940, Feb 15 |
The annual membership banquet of the Chamber of Commerce at the Masonic Temple is attended by around 300 people.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, January 1, 1940.
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| WPA approves project 1940, Feb 21 |
State Works Progress Administration officials announce approval of the $426,720 project for the construction of storm sewers in the city.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| RCA buys Showers plant 1940, Feb 22 |
RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces that it has purchased the plant No. 4 of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company on south Rogers Street and plans to open a factory there that would employ between 600-700 people. RCA is the world's largest manufacturers of radio products.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| RCA gets conveyors 1940, Feb 28 |
RCA engineers announce that five long conveyors will be installed at the new RCA plant here in Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Cascade club houses 1940, Feb 29 |
City officials announce plans to construct a new clubhouse at Cascades golf course.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Panthers win sectional crown 1940, Mar 2 |
The Bloomington Panthers win the High School Sectional Crown by beating Martinsville 31-28 in the final tourney game at Second Street Gymnasium.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Greely and Hanson submit projects 1940, Mar 6 |
Engineers Greely and Hanson submit five possible projects to meet the Bloomington water shortage.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Perley speaks to reporters 1940, Mar 7 |
Maie Clements Perley tells "The Evening World" reporters that she liked Bloomington despite her description of the city in her much-discussed book, "Without My Gloves."
Source: ""Like Bloomington? Of Course I Do" Says Mrs. Perley," Evening World, March 7, 1940.
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| Showers Company strike 1940, Mar 11 |
900 Showers Company employees go on strike to seek a wage increase.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Showers Company workers strike 1940, Mar 11 |
 1200 workers at Showers Furniture Company go on strike.
Source: Telephone, March 11, 1940. more...
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| FLB mediator speaks 1940, Mar 12 |
A Federal Labor Board mediator from Indianapolis talks to Showers Company officials and representatives in an effort to end the employee strike.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| No wage raise for Showers strikers 1940, Mar 13 |
Guy Burnett explains why raises in employees' wages cannot be granted.
Source: Telephone, March 13, 1940.
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| Rawlins to increase efficiency 1940, Mar 14 |
Police Chief John Rawlins announces that the police hope to install an identification system, extend the record files, and increase personnel in an effort to increase efficiency.
Source: "Police Department to Seek Top Efficiency," Evening World, March 14, 1940.
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| Showers plant closed 1940, Mar 15 |
President Burnett states that the Showers plants can not operate on a closed shop basis as the strike continues.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Fire department record 1940, Mar 18 |
The Bloomington fire department answer a record number of calls; they make nine runs in seven hours.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| "Fact-finding" committee suggested 1940, Mar 19 |
19 Bloomington clergymen suggest the formation of a "fact-finding" committee to investigate the Showers Company strike.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Showers Co. strike parade 1940, Mar 21 |
Showers Company strikers stage a parade through downtown Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Sales down here 1940, Mar 22 |
Retail sales in Bloomington show heavy losses as a result of the Showers Company Strike. Representatives of the limestone industry rush to Washington to fight marble and granite interests seeking to secure contracts for construction of new federal buildings.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| "Gone With the Wind" opens 1940, Mar 23 |
 "Gone With the Wind" opens at the Indiana Theatre for an extended viewing of one week, continuing through March 29th.
Source: "Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh," Evening World, March 23, 1940. more...
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| "Fact-finding" committee begins 1940, Mar 27 |
The "fact-finding" committee for the Showers Company strike begins investigating. The committee is made up of Raymond Renaker, Dean H. L. Smith, Duncan Robertson, and Milo Curtis.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Government approves project 1940, Mar 28 |
The federal government approves a $2,104,792 project to improve Bloomington streets and alleys.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Curtis resigns 1940, Mar 29 |
Milo Curtis resigns from the "fact-finding" committee created to investigate the Showers Company strike.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 21 census enumerators 1940, Mar 30 |
Twenty-one census enumerators are named for Monroe County.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Indiana wins NCAA basketball title 1940, Mar 30 |
Indiana defeats Kansas 60-42 in Kansas City to win their first NCAA basketball championship.
Source: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game (New York: ESPN Books, 2009), 553.
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| Armstrong kills Lee 1940, Apr 2 |
African American John Armstrong, age 24, shoots and kills African American Marvil Lee, age 45.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 100 acres burn 1940, Apr 3 |
Several miles west of Bloomington, fire burns 100 acres of farm land. Several Bloomington homes are threatened by the blaze.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Tri-County Music Festival 1940, Apr 4 |
Over 800 people attend the annual Tri-County Music Festival and Spelling Contest in Alumni Hall.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Representatives meet in Indianapolis 1940, Apr 8 |
In an attempt to settle the Showers Brothers Company strike, representatives from both the Showers Brothers and the local Furniture Worker's Union meet with Governor Townsend in Indianapolis.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Armstrong not indicted 1940, Apr 9 |
The grand jury fails to indict African American John Armstrong for the murder of African American Marvin Lee.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Forest fires investigated 1940, Apr 10 |
State police and conservation officials investigate a series of forest fires around Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| $16,787 to Community Chest 1940, Apr 11 |
H. E. Moore announces that $16,787 has been contributed to the Community Chest.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Waldron badly burned 1940, Apr 12 |
Mary Waldron receives serious burns when her clothing catches fire as she was preparing dinner in her home at 111 South Rogers Street. She is rushed to the hospital but is not expected to live.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. map
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| Persily and Robb attacked 1940, Apr 13 |
Joseph Persily and James Robb, state CIO officials, are attacked by unknown people on the public square.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Mary Waldron dies 1940, Apr 14 |
Mary Waldron, prominent humanitarian and social worker in Bloomington, passes away from 3rd degree burns after her apron caught on fire from a gas stove two days prior.
Source: "Succumbs to Third Degree Burns; Funeral Wednesday," Evening World, April 15, 1940.
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| Thayer on trial 1940, Apr 15 |
Dr. Marion Thayer, a Linton physician, goes on trial for a charge of abortion, filed against him after the death of Nellie Underwood.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| IU shows off cyclotron 1940, Apr 17 |
 The Indiana Daily Student (IDS) publishes profile on the first cyclotron at Indiana University. The particle accelerator is used during World War II to conduct experiments as part of The Manhattan Project, which produces nuclear weapons and the atomic bomb. Faculty attached to the early cyclotron are Assistant Professor L. Jackson Laslett, Assistant Professor Franz N. D. Kurie, Assistant Professor Lawrence M. Langer and Professor Allan C. G. Mitchell.
Source: Indiana Daily Student, April 17, 1940. more...
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| Jack's Defeat Creek's Revenge 1940, Apr 17 |
Jack's Defeat Creek overflows its banks, destroying two houses, a house trailer, and a truck. A family of six was in one of the houses, which floated down the stream until it lodged onto a sycamore. Some resident's call the event, "Jack's Revenge."
Source: Hearld-Telephone, August 19, 1984.
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| Seward is Club president 1940, Apr 18 |
The Rotary Club elects Fred Seward as club president.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Junior Chamber opens 1940, Apr 19 |
The State Junior Chamber of Commerce opens at the Graham Hotel.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Showers Co. strike continues 1940, Apr 22 |
The Showers Brothers Company strikers hold a meeting at Bloomington armory as the strike goes into its sixth week.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Showers strike ends 1940, Apr 23 |
The Showers Brothers Company Strike ends when the workers accept the compromise agreement.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 12-hour firefight 1940, Apr 25 |
 Firefighters combat heavy smoke in a twelve-hour firefight at Fell Iron and Metal Company at Fourth and Rogers Streets, located at 415 W. 4th Street in Bloomington. The fire is fed by hundreds of pounds of tightly bound bails of scrap paper.
Source: "Blaze Burns Tons of Paper." Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), April 26, 1940. map
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| Dry Voters League apply pressure 1940, Apr 25 |
The Dry Voters League urges local candidates to take a stand on question of local option in liquor control.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Fell auto damaged 1940, Apr 26 |
The Issac Fell auto parts shop at Fourth and Rogers Streets is damaged by fire.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Greeley and Hansen to supervise 1940, Apr 27 |
Engineers Greeley and Hansen are employed by the city to supervise construction work for the Griffy Creek dam raising project.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Rotary Club officers 1940, May 2 |
Fred Seward, of Seward and Company, is elected president of the Rotary Club, Reverend A. E. Cole is re-elected secretary, and Orville Beard is elected treasurer.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Ellettsville reports damages 1940, May 5 |
Ellettsville reports a robbery at the Dewey Hudson Regal Store, a fire at John Steven's home, and another fire at John Kelly's home.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Johnson recommended 1940, May 6 |
Postmaster George Purcell announces the recommendation of Engineer C. A. Johnson for the construction of a new post office building in Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Gentry dies 1940, May 7 |
Founder of the Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show, Henry B. Gentry dies after fighting illness for several months.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Shortage of domestic workers reported 1940, May 8 |
Miss Dorothy Dugdale, interviewer in charge of the the Women's division of the Indiana State Employment Service reports an acute shortage of qualified person for certain types of domestic work as the households requesting housekeepers, maids, day workers, cooks, and laundresses far outnumber the number of women applying to fill these positions.
Source: "Shortage Of Domestic Workers Exists In City ," Bloomington Telephone, May 8, 1940.
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| Suit filed for Faris will 1940, May 9 |
Martha Malott, Harry Orchard, and Ruth Orchard Pielemeier file a suit in the circuit court to set aside the will of James McDill Faris.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Reed dies in fall 1940, May 11 |
Richard Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reed, is killed in a fall of 75 feet at Echo Canyon in McCormick's state park.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Wells joins advisory council. 1940, May 13 |
Indiana University President Herman B Wells is named a member of the Federal Savings and Loan Advisory Council.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Moore president of IN Disciples 1940, May 15 |
At the state convention in Portland, Reverend W. E. Moore is elected president of the Indiana Disciples of Christ.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Crigler expresses fear 1940, May 16 |
Leader of the Community band, Harry Crigler expresses fear that summer concerts will not be held because of a cut in the appropriation by the state board.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Sullivan dies 1940, May 17 |
William Earl Sullivan, proprietor of the Sullivan Clothing Store, dies in his home in Sheridan Place.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Lions Club hosts meeting 1940, May 19 |
The Bloomington Lions Club hosts 150 club members in the Union building for a district meeting.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Erle Showers dies 1940, May 20 |
Erle H. Showers, the last member of the pioneer family bearing the Showers name, dies of a heart disease after an illness of six weeks.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Fire destroys old mill 1940, May 21 |
Thousands watch as firemen battle a two-hour blaze at one of Bloomington's oldest buildings. The repeatedly condemned brick storage, on Morton Street just south of Sixth Street, is destroyed by fire the day before it is scheduled to be demolished.
Source: "Spectacular fire destroys ancient mill." Bloomington Telephone (Bloomington, IN), May 22, 1940.
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| Louden reports anti-American items 1940, May 21 |
 Colonel T. J. Louden, president of the Monroe County Patriotic Association, reports that anti-American literature and swastika arm-bands have been found in Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Charles Records feed storage burns 1940, May 22 |
Fire destroys one of Bloomington's landmarks: the Charles Records feed storage building on the west edge of the Monon Tracks between Fifth and Sixth streets.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 280 seniors graduates 1940, May 23 |
 Bloomington High Schools awards 280 graduates diplomas.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Wylie joins school board 1940, May 24 |
 David Wylie, president of the Bloomington Limestone Corporation, is to be named a member of the city school board to succeed Helen Hicks Baker.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Grubb sentenced 1940, May 27 |
Charles Ross Grubb is sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for the robbery and rape of a young married woman.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Chamber plan for airlines 1940, May 28 |
The Chamber of Commerce announces plans to bring new airport stops to Bloomington from three new Chicago and Southern Airline routes.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| New flights planned for airport 1940, May 28 |
Chamber of Commerce announces plans to bring to the new airport stops for 3 new Chicago and Southern Airlines routes.
Source: "1940 Chronolgy," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Boxer Jack Dempsey visits 1940, Jun 4 |
 As the guest of honor at dinner for the world's most popular boxer, Jack Dempsey recalls a 15 round battle with Frank Gentry.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Carnival fee increases 1940, Jun 5 |
County commissioners raise carnival license fees to $5 per day for each separate attraction.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Spring tax increases 1940, Jun 6 |
Treasurer Will C. Reeves reports an increase of about $20,000 in the spring tax collection from last year.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Cline president of Battery F 1940, Jun 8 |
Kenneth Cline is elected president of the Battery F, a local organization of World War I veterans.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Battery F goes to Columbus 1940, Jun 9 |
As the organization is placed on "alert basis," Battery F, the national guard unit of Bloomington, takes part in maneuvers at Columbus.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Military training favored 1940, Jun 14 |
 According to an "Evening World" poll, compulsory military training in the local high school is favored by a majority.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| 1,898 visit city pool 1940, Jun 17 |
It is announced that the first open week of the city swimming pool ends with a total attendance of 1,898.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Bedwell speaks at rally 1940, Jun 18 |
Charles Bedwell, Democratic nominee for Congress, addresses the Democratic rally at Cascades Park.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Cascades Park renamed 1940, Jun 19 |
 Cascades Park is renamed the H. B. Gentry Memorial Cascades park, in recognition of service to the city by the late Mr. Gentry.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Reserve Officers volunteer 1940, Jun 21 |
Members of the Reserve Officers of Bloomington volunteer to give military instruction to citizens between the ages of 16 and 60.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Stapleton denied back salary 1940, Jun 26 |
Judge Donald A. Rogers denies John Stapleton, former city engineer, collection of back salary in a court ruling.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Population bumps city to 3rd class 1940, Jun 29 |
 New census figures show Bloomington population to be 20,609, making it a third class city.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Zimmerman's gives last service 1940, Jun 30 |
Reverend Donald E. Zimmerman gives his last sermon at the United Presbyterian church before before he leaves the service as a missionary in Japan.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| New mail route begins 1940, Jul 2 |
4,000 pieces of mail leave Bloomington on the new star route created for faster service.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| American Legion leads fireworks 1940, Jul 4 |
Former American Legion commander Clyde Snoddy announces that the Bloomington post of the American Legion loses an estimated $600 while staging a fireworks display and band concert at the Indiana University stadium. Only 1,800 people pay the admission to watch from the stadium, however an estimated 10,000 people watch the display from their cars outside the stadium.
Source: "1,800 Pay to See Fireworks; Legion Loses," Bloomington Telephone, July 5, 1940.
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| Stores to close Wednesdays 1940, Jul 5 |
It is reported that Bloomington businesses, with the exception of drug stores, cafes, restaurants, and theaters, will be closing on Wednesday afternoons at 12PM starting July 10 and ending August 28.
Source: "Bloomington Stores To Start Wednesday Afternoon Closing," Bloomington Telephone, July 5, 1940.
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| Mail service changes 1940, Jul 6 |
Postal authorities announce that beginning Sunday, July 7, there will be a regular dispatch of mail out of the city on the No. 6 train at 11AM. For the previous 15 years, mail has been dispatched out of the city at 12AM aboard the No. 3 and No. 4 trains on Sundays.
Source: "New Mail Service For City on Sunday," Bloomington Telephone, July 6, 1940.
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| American Legion entertains children 1940, Jul 6 |
Burton Woolery's post of the American Legion entertains 36 children from the Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Red Cross raises funds 1940, Jul 10 |
 Bloomington citizens subscribe $2,500 for the Red Cross War Relief fund.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Carman announces limestone business 1940, Jul 12 |
Engineer Victor Carman announces that limestone companies will furnish stone for a hangar of the new airport.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Rey pleads guilty 1940, Jul 16 |
Daniel (Bomber) Rey of New York City pleads guilty to a blackmail attempt on local restaurant owner Emsley May.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Cox wins Soap Box Derby 1940, Jul 17 |
Milton Ray (Junior) Cox, age 14, wins the annual Soap Box Derby sponsored by the University Chevrolet Company and "The Evening World".
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Miers residence razed 1940, Jul 22 |
The former residence of the late Judge Robert Miers, one of the oldest residences in Bloomington, is razed by present owner Irvin Matthews, who in 1940 resides at 725 Highland Avenue in the Vinegar Hill District.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. map
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| Sexton files damage suit 1940, Jul 25 |
George D. Sexton files a damage suit for $25,000 from Ray Rogers. He claims that he has permanent damage from injuries obtained while helping Rogers move furniture.
Source: "George Sexton Asks Judgment Of $25,000 From Ray Rogers," Evening World, July 25, 1940.
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| Social workers club discussed 1940, Jul 27 |
At a dinner meeting held at the Rose Tea Room, the possibility of a social workers club is discussed. This club would include paid workers in all public and private agencies and would be affiliated with a statewide association of social workers.
Source: "Social Group To Organize," Evening World, July 27, 1940.
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| Workers employed at Monticello 1940, Jul 30 |
According to figures released by Richard Jones of the Rider furniture plant, over 200 former Showers Brothers Company factory workers are now employed by Monticello.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Catherine Feltus visits 1940, Aug 1 |
 Actress Catherine Feltus visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Feltus here in Bloomington. She attends viewing of her film "Doomed to Die" at the Harris Grand, the first time she has seen the film. Her stage name is Catherine Craig.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Freight train accident 1940, Aug 2 |
7 rail cars of the Illinois Central freight are wrecked and 6 others destroyed by fire when they leave the rails between Bloomington and Morgantown.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Rev. Kelsey replaces Zimmerman 1940, Aug 3 |
Reverend Alfred Kelsey of Tilden, Illinois is chosen to succeed Reverend Donald E. Zimmerman as pastor of the United Presbyterian church.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Deputy Skirvin injured 1940, Aug 5 |
When Deputy Sheriff Albert Skirvin responds to a call about a family fight, he is hospitalized after suffering from knife wounds on this right arm and back. He is attacked by James Mathis.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Sufficient water from Griffy Lake 1940, Aug 6 |
Fred Jones, assistant water works superintendent, announces that the water supply in Griffy Lake is sufficient enough to furnish the city water for nine months despite the prolonged drought.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Bean Blossom Creek dam 1940, Aug 9 |
As a temporary measure to secure water, work begins on an eight-foot dam across Bean Blossom Creek.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Firemen hold convention 1940, Aug 12 |
The annual Indiana State Firemen's Association convention is held here, hosted by the Bloomington organization.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Massey wins contest 1940, Aug 14 |
 Vera May Massey, daughter of O. H. Massey, wins the Grand Diamond medal as champion of the national Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) oratorical contest.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Tax increase 1940, Aug 16 |
It is announced that the Bloomington city tax rate is expected to increase about 7 cents in the year 1941.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Scarnoff visits RCA 1940, Aug 20 |
Head of all RCA companies, David Scarnoff pays a surprise visit to the Bloomington RCA plant.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Chamber to ask for reduced 1941 taxes 1940, Aug 21 |
The tax committee of the Chamber of Commerce starts an effort for the reduction of 1941 taxes.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Farmers' picnic 1940, Aug 22 |
It is reported that 250 people registered at the annual Monroe County farmers' picnic.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Mattie Fuller dies 1940, Aug 23 |
Beautician Martha "Mattie" Susan Pierce Jacobs Fuller dies in her home at 906 W. Kirkwood. She is preceded in death by her former husbands, Henry Jacobs and Levi Fuller, as well as five children. Mattie was born in Kentucky to slaves and came to Indiana on a barge, crossing the Ohio river after the Civil War. She was a member of the AME Church who provided financially to the church by playing her little portable organ.
Source: "Mattie Fuller Passes Away This Morning," Bloomington Telephone, August 23, 1940. map
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| Gas wells successful 1940, Aug 27 |
Geologist Ralph Esarey reports that the nearly 40 gas wells drilled in eastern Monroe County display good quality gas.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Emergency clause overworked 1940, Aug 28 |
State tax expert, Oliver Cannon speaks at a farm bureau tax school, declaring that the emergency clause in the tax limitation law is greatly overworked.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Lower tax rates 1940, Sep 4 |
The Monroe County council takes $3,595 from the expenditures proposed in the 1941 budget, lowering the county revenue tax rate from 45 1/2 cents to 44 cents.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Change to natural gas 1940, Sep 7 |
Following approval from the State Public Service commission, the Public Service Company begins work on changing from artificial gas to natural gas.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 12 registered as alien 1940, Sep 10 |
12 Bloomington residents are reported to have been registered and fingerprinted at the Post Office under regulations of the Alien Registration law. Their countries of origin are not listed in the newspaper.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Varsity sport again 1940, Sep 11 |
The local school board places wrestling back on varsity status.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 3 re-elected 1940, Sep 12 |
Representatives of the eleven townships vote to re-elect John F. McConnell, Thomas A. Wells, and Walter M. Williams as members of the County Triple A committee.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Lowest costs in the state 1940, Sep 13 |
 The State Teachers Association reports that the cost of operating schools in Monroe County are the lowest in the state.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Natural gas to be directed 1940, Sep 14 |
Public Service Company manager, Jess Mishler announces that natural gas is going to be directed into Bloomington mains on Monday.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Road program continue 1940, Sep 17 |
President Roosevelt approves a $503,717 federal grant for the continuation of the county road program, which should provide pay roll averaging 775 men for the entire year.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Schricker opens Fall Festival 1940, Sep 20 |
Henry L. Schricker, candidate for governor on the Democratic ticket, opens the Fall Festival program in Ellettsville.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Hillis addresses Fall Festival 1940, Sep 21 |
Glen R. Hillis, Republican candidate for governor, addresses a large crowd at the Fall Festival.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Amos Hayes arrested 1940, Sep 23 |
Amos Hayes is arrested here in Bloomington by Federal authorities on an indictment charging interstate transportation of stolen property.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 1941 taxes lowered 1940, Sep 24 |
The tax adjustment board reports that Bloomington tax rates will be decreased by 10 cents and tax rates in Perry City tax rates will be decreased by 23 cents in the year 1941.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| County divided 1940, Sep 26 |
County Clerk Paul Harvey announces that the county is to be divided into two districts in order to register 5,500 men for selective service.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 38 registration locations 1940, Sep 27 |
County Clerk Paul Harvey announces 38 of the 42 selective service registration locations in the county.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| WPA starts reconstruction 1940, Sep 28 |
Works Progress Administration workers begin reconstruction of the road running through Cascades park.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| RCA plant releases 1940, Oct 2 |
The Evening World announces that the Bloomington RCA plant on south Rogers Street has manufactured over 100,000 radios and is currently employing 546 people.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Larger spillway demanded for Griffy 1940, Oct 3 |
United States engineers demand that a larger spillway be built for a high dam at the Griffy Lake reservoir.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Hudson and Langley honored 1940, Oct 4 |
Stanley Hudson of Stanford and Mrs. J. P. Langley of Solsberry are presented gold medals for heroism by the Illinois Central railroad at the Graham hotel.
Source: "Two Awarded I. C. Medals for Heroic Work: R. R. Spends $50,000," Evening World, October 4, 1940.
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| Complete list of registrars 1940, Oct 4 |
Monroe County is reported as one of the first counties in the state to announce a complete list of registrars and registration locations for peacetime conscription.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Nurre's dedicate St. Agnes Church 1940, Oct 11 |
The new Chapel of St. Agnes Church in Nashville is dedicated. The chapel is presented by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Nurre of Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 2,642 men register 1940, Oct 16 |
2,642 local men register for selective service just this morning.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Crowd expected 1940, Oct 16 |
The Evening World announces that a record crowd is expected for Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.'s address at the Democratic rally.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| FDR Jr. speaks 1940, Oct 17 |
10,000 people attend the Democratic rally in the Bloomington High School gym to hear Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. 5,313 men register for selective service at the rally.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| $36,566 sewer project approved 1940, Oct 18 |
President Franklin D. Roosevelt approves a $36,566 sewer project for Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Bloomington census results 1940, Oct 19 |
Bloomington census figures reveal that the city has fewer dwellings than most other cities in the state.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Second headquarters 1940, Oct 22 |
Headquarters for the second area of the selective service board is established in the Odd Fellows building.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| North Grant Street protests 1940, Oct 23 |
Residents of North Grant Street protest the construction of the Nazarene Church in the neighborhood.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Gas burned out 1940, Oct 23 |
18 "bleeding" gas lines are set on fire to burn out the artificial gas from city gas mains before the natural gas is sent in.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Names 81 advisory members 1940, Oct 24 |
Governor Townsend names 81 county advisory board members for Monroe County.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Public Works hears complaints 1940, Oct 28 |
The Board of Public Works hears complaints in the fight for the Nazarene church to be built in the North Grant Street neighborhood despite protest.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| McNutt announces agent 1940, Oct 29 |
Paul McNutt announces that a special agent will be sent to Bloomington to survey the possibility of establishing national defense works in the area. He also "blasts" Wendell Willkie in an address before the Democratic rally.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Lottery numbers drawn 1940, Oct 30 |
In the first 2000 capsules in the national lottery, numbers of approximately 160 county men are drawn.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Tax board makes cuts 1940, Oct 31 |
The state tax board cuts 14 cents off of seven township and school levies in Monroe County.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| No jurisdiction 1940, Oct 31 |
The board of Works and Safety announces that it does not have jurisdiction in keeping the Nazarenes from building a church on north Grant Street.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Munitions plant discussed 1940, Nov 2 |
Economist to the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense, Ralph Kaul confers with local committees on the possibility of establishing munitions plants in vacant stone mills to employ 2,000 laborers.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Monroe County votes Republican 1940, Nov 5 |
The Evening World announces that Monroe County went to the polls early to vote. The County votes Republican.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Roosevelt beats Willkie 1940, Nov 6 |
Roosevelt goes against third term tradition in an overwhelming victory over Willkie.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Feltus marries Preston 1940, Nov 9 |
 Former Bloomington resident Catherine "Kay" Feltus marries fellow film star Robert Preston in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her stage name is Catherine Craig.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| 30 miles-an-hour winds 1940, Nov 11 |
30 miles-per-hour wind hits Monroe County and blows over utility poles, trees, and signs.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Oil/gasoline exploration 1940, Nov 13 |
19 leases are filed in the recorder's office for the purpose of oil and gas exploration in Monroe County.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Bloomington rated second 1940, Nov 14 |
59 local men and one woman listed in "Who's Who in America" give Bloomington a second place rating among Indiana cities.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Templeton addresses Community Chest 1940, Nov 15 |
 Principal of Central School Frank L. Templeton tells 200 Community Chest campaign workers that more than 100 undernourished children of the school would be deprived of essential care without financial aid to the Community Chest.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Permanent Council discussed 1940, Nov 16 |
The possibility of forming a permanent Council of Social Agencies in Bloomington is discussed.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Lunt and Fontanne to appear 1940, Nov 19 |
W. G. Biddle announces that Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne will appear in "There Shall be No Night" at the opening of the new University Music Hall auditorium.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Fee raised 1940, Nov 20 |
It is announced that the city council has increased the fee on solicitors and peddlers operating in Bloomington.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| $14,545 made at Community Chest drive 1940, Nov 20 |
The Community Chest drive reports, that on the final day, only $14,545 of the $20,000 goal was made.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Park planned 1940, Nov 21 |
A park including shelter houses, stoves, paths, a wading pool, and a parking lot is planned by the City Park Board and a landscape artist. The park is meant to be placed at the "triangle" formed by Seventeenth Street, College Avenue and Walnut Street.
Source: "Triangle North of City Will Be Transformed Into Park," Evening World, November 21, 1940.
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| Four sent to enlist 1940, Nov 22 |
It is announced that four Bloomington boys are sent to enlist for selective service in peacetime military training.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| 24 arrested 1940, Nov 25 |
Police and state detectives arrest 24 men during raids on six local gambling houses.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| New airport discussed 1940, Nov 26 |
At the 4th roundtable meeting, members discuss the 10 vital community problems, one of them being the airport. Further construction at the new airport cannot continue without engineering aid. The city has the necessary funds of $89,000 with the WPA to send a qualified engineer to coordinate the work. The proposed hangar, for which limestone men agreed to supply the stone for, is the second step. The stipulation is the limestone suppliers wish the hangar to be built immediately, then in the summer. However, this matter has not come up again since it is impossible to build a hangar before the airport is finished. Two airline officials have made investigations but will not commit themselves until the airport is built.
Source: "Community Coordinating Council Will Be Established for 1941; Bloomington Leaders Discuss Ten Vital Problems At Fourth Roundtable; Confident U.H.S. Will Continue," Evening World, November 27, 1940.
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| Community discussion held 1940, Nov 27 |
At the fourth Community Roundtable, 43 civic leaders discuss ten vital problems: airport WPA funding, labor, water supply, relief programs, University School problem, the Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce tax committee, bonding refinancing for city debt, juvenile delinquency, and the Community Coordinating Council.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Woodburn's book published 1940, Nov 30 |
Famous historian Dr. James A. Woodburn's book, "History of Indiana University" is published and he is honored at a banquet.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| New directors 1940, Dec 6 |
Merritt Calvert, Dr. Dillon Geiger, A. J. Rogers, R. Currie, Donald Hanson, and E. Ross Bartley are elected new Chamber of Commerce directors.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Schricker gives speech 1940, Dec 12 |
 While speaking at the Chamber of Commerce banquet, governor-elect Schricker expresses the need for improvement of State Road 37 between Bloomington and Martinsville.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940. more...
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| Unions file suit 1940, Dec 14 |
The Hotel and Restaurant Employees International Alliance and the Bartenders International League of America (Local number 840) file a suit in circuit court for judgment of $1,000 from the Dandale Tavern, Inc. The complaint alleges that the defendant violated a contract signed with the union on May 10 by failing to pay its employees raises in wages as specified in the contract.
Source: "$1,000 Judgment Asked In Suit," Evening World, December 14, 1940.
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| Thayer on trial 1940, Dec 16 |
Dr. Marion Thayer, a Linton physician, goes on trial at the Monroe County circuit court for the second time on the charge of abortion.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Eller appointed 1940, Dec 17 |
Mayor Bruner appoints Herbert Eller as city chairman for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Natural gas proven 1940, Dec 18 |
A strong vein of natural gas is proven by burning a Weybright well on the Monroe-Lawrence county line.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Jordaneers approved 1940, Dec 19 |
University School patrons and faculty members approve the Jordaneers to participate in the state high school basketball tournament.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Petition drawn 1940, Dec 26 |
Freeholders along the county road that joins state highways 48 and 45 draw up a petition for its improvement. This road is adjacent to the new city airport.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Water line completed 1940, Dec 28 |
Work is completed on the new high water line around the enlarged Griffy Creek reservoir. The raising project is to start January 2nd.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Public Works postpone contract 1940, Dec 31 |
The Board of Public Works postpone the letting of a contract for the purchase of a new 750-gallon pumper fire truck.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Council defeats amendment 1940, Dec 31 |
The city council defeats an amendment to the plumbing ordinance that would have increased the number of Plumbing Board members.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Council approves LaFrance truck 1940, Dec 31 |
Following a 22 minute discussion, the city council approves the purchase of a new LaFrance pumper fire truck for the local fire department.
Source: "1940 Chronology," Evening World, December 31, 1940.
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| Spitting on ground unlawful 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 5-142 states that it is unlawful for anyone to spit on sidewalks, or on the floors, steps, or entrances of public buildings within city limits.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 36.
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| Police pension created 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 1-243 states that a police pension fund for the Metropolitan Police Department in the City of Bloomington is hereby created and established.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941)
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| City code rules about squirrels 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-143 states that it is unlawful for anyone to kill, injure, annoy, chase with or without a dog, hunt with or without a gun, or throw a club, stone, or missile at squirrels. This applies to the Indiana University Campus and any place within corporate limits of the city of Bloomington.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 36.
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| Theater license needed 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 4-118 states that it is unlawful for anyone to operate an opera house, theater, or moving picture theater within Bloomington city limits unless they have obtained the license to do so. This fee will be $25 per year. No license will be required from any church, school, or fraternal organization for any operatic or theatrical performances, or lectures given for charitable or religious purposes.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 23.
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| Stench-bombs unlawful 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-151 states that it is unlawful for anyone to throw or attempt to throw a "stench-bomb" in any form in any public place or on any property that it could potentially cause damage or discomfort.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 37.
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| City code restricts water 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 1-311 states that if the mayor proclaims a state of emergency caused by excessive dry weather or drought, it will be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to use water from the City Water Works System for washing automobiles, filling swimming pools, sprinkling streets, alleys, sidewalks, yards, gardens, golf courses, or other use through hose or sprinklers, except in cases of fire.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 12.
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| Sling-shots unlawful 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-141 states that it is unlawful for anyone six years old or older to have a sling-shot in their possession for the purpose of shooting beans, stones, or other hard substances within city limits.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 36.
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| Hillel leadership change 1941 |
Rabbi Herman Pollack succeeds Rabbi Perley as head of the Hillel Jewish Center at Indiana University.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 28.
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| Bicycle bells required 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 8-104 states that bells are required on all bicycles ridden through public streets, alleys, or highways. It is unlawful to ride without a bell. Code 8-105 states that bike riders must sound their bell within 40 feet and no nearer than 20 feet to any person crossing in front of the bike rider.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 40-41.
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| Water code updated 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 1-313 states that during a proclamation by the mayor for water conservation, any person, firm, or corporation using water in a way that violates the provisions for water conservation will have their water turned off. It then will remain turned off until the Superintendent of Water Works decides to turn it back on.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 12.
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| Shooting prohibited unless permission given 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-139 states that shooting in the streets is unlawful with the exception of those in military array discharging cannons or firearms in commemoration of some event. Code 5-140 states that anyone can fire a weapon if they have permission from the Mayor or Common Council.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 36.
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| City prohibits bikes on sidewalks 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 8-102 states that is is unlawful for anyone to ride a bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle over the sidewalks.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 40.
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| Code clarified for mayor 1941 |
The Bloomington Municipal Code 1-210 states that if the mayor of Bloomington is charged with a crime, then he will be able to continue performing the duties of their office except for presiding over the council during his trail.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 8.
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| Police 8 hour workdays 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 1-241/1-242 states that workdays for police officers will be eight hours long, with the exception of the Chief of Police or Superintendent of the Police Department.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 10.
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| Carnival license appears in code 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 4-119 states that it is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate a carnival within city limits without the required license. The fee for such an event is $500 per day.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 23.
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| Lights required on bikes 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 8-103 states that lights are required on bicycles when riding on public streets, alleys, or highways between sunset and sunrise.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 40.
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| Showers earnings tank 1941 |
Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns half what they made during the worst year of the Great Depression, bringing in only $331,485.17 for the year 1941.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Bright lights prohibited 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 8-129 states that no vehicle will be operated with bright lights within the corporate limits of the city, and during the times that lights are required they should be dimmed.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 44.
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| Skating prohibited on sidewalks 1941 |
Bloomington municipal code 8-106 states that it is unlawful for anyone to skate, coast, or slide on any of the streets and sidewalks in the city of Bloomington.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 41.
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| City adopts Philadelphia System 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 2-103 states that the Philadelphia System of numbering houses is hereby adopted in the city of Bloomington.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 13.
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| Curfew for under 16 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-106 states that it is unlawful for any person under the age of 16 to remain in the streets, avenues, alleys, or public places of Bloomington after 10:30 PM, any day, unless they are accompanied by a person(s) over 21 years of age.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941)
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| Hydrophobia Proclamation 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-111 states that the mayor can make a Hydrophobia Proclamation when they suspect that there is a danger of the spread of hydrophobia in dogs. Code 5-112 states that it will be the duty of the City Marshal and police officers to kill any dogs found running at large within city limits without being securely muzzled during this proclamation time. However, it will also be allowed for any person to kill any and all unmuzzled dogs during such time.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 33-34.
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| City publishes codes for lake 1941 |
Bloomington Municipal Code 5-119 states that fishing will be allowed in Griffy Creek Lake as long as it is done in a lawful manner. 5-120 states that boats are prohibited and 5-121 states that bathing is prohibited. 5-122 prohibits pollution in the lake and surrounding areas.
Source: Municipal code of the city of Bloomington, Indiana, 1941 (Bloomington: Common Council, City of Bloomington, 1941), 34.
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| Borland dies 1941, Feb 24 |
Walter H. Borland (76), a prominent carpenter-contractor and farmer, dies in his home on Rural Route Six in the Harmony neighborhood due to a months long illness.
Source: "W.H. Borland Dies Monday," Bloomington Telephone, February 25, 1941.
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| Lodge gets recognized 1941, Mar |
William Duerson, W. M. leads The Anchor and Ark club of the Stone City Lodge, No. 54 F. and A.M. as it gains state-wide recognition. The lodge recently purchased property at 1023 W. 7th Street for kitchen, reception, croquet, and dancing after only being five months old in its establishment. Klondike Tucker, deputy sheriff, will maintain the growing club. Black resident Luther White is one of the newest members.
Source: "Bloomington Club Winning Recognition," Indianapolis Recorder, March 15, 1941. map
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| IU Auditorium opens 1941, Mar 22 |
 The Indiana University Auditorium opens with a dedication ceremony.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Journalist calls for inclusivity at auditorium 1941, Mar 22 |
G. W. Purcell, Jr. publishes an article on the front page of the newspaper calling for the newly built Indiana University Auditorium to be open to those who may not be able to afford tickets. The author states, "It may be a pipe dream, but I'd like to see the Auditorium filled some night by Bloomington people who never before have set foot in an IU building. There are many like that in Bloomington."
Source: G. W. Purcell, Jr., "Million-Dollar Auditorium Dedication Tonight," Bloomington Evening World, March 22, 1941, 1. map
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| Schricker, Jessup dedicate auditorium 1941, Mar 22 |
Governor Henry F. Schricker formally presents the new IU Auditorium to Indiana University. The presentation is accepted by Judge Ora L. Wildermuth. Dr. Walter A. Jessup, first dean of IU's school of education, makes the dedicatory speech.
Source: "Gov. Schricker To Give Hall To University; Dr. Walter A. Jessup Will Make Dedicatory Address," Bloomington Evening World, March 22, 1941, 1-2.
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| "Madam Butterfly" performed 1941, Mar 23 |
The opera "Madam Butterfly" is the first show put on at the Indiana University Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "There Shall Be No Night" performed 1941, Mar 24 |
"There Shall Be No Night," a play written by Robert E. Sherwood, is the first play to be performed at the Indiana University Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Lauritz Melchior performs at IU 1941, Mar 25 |
 Lauritz Melchior appears in two performances at the IU Auditorium, one with his concert orchestra and another with Lotte Lehman.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Symphony Orchestra performs 1941, Mar 26 |
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs during the IU Auditorium's opening week.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Quarry accident kills George 1941, Apr 1 |
Leo George, 25, suffers fatal fall into a quarry.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Adolphe Pervy visits IU 1941, Apr 9 |
IU promotes speaker Adolphe Pervy for a program at the Auditorium with plans to talk about his experiences as a branch liaison officer attached to the British expeditionary force during the campaign on Flanders. Pervy is a graduate of the University of Paris and former faculty member at Columbia University. He has also worked for the crude oil department of the Standard Francaise Petrola of Paris and was a member of the French military.
Source: "Branch Liaison Officer To Speak At Auditorium Tonight," Bloomington Evening World, April 9, 1941.
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| Mary Ritter Beard speaks at IU 1941, Apr 14 |
Mary Ritter Beard, the prominent historian and archivist, speaks at the Indiana University Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "Carmen" performed at IU 1941, Apr 23 |
The opera "Carmen" is performed at the IU Auditorium, the first time on campus.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Quarry accident kills Jackson 1941, Apr 29 |
Elmer Jackson, 36, is killed in quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Payne kills Mattingly 1941, Jul 5 |
Mrs. Caroline Payne is held in jail without bond on a first degree murder charge resulting in the death of Charles O. Mattingly. The shooting took place at the home of Gus Nickas, a local candy store owner who was friends with Mattingly, around 9:45pm. Payne is said to have shot Mattingly five times with a .380 revolver, Mattingly dying from his injuries the next morning. Mattingly and Payne have a long history, being friends for 17 years and previously engaged for 10. Shortly after being shot, Mattingly is reported, by several different sources, to have cried out, "She got me!"
Source: "Mrs. Caroline Payne Faces Murder Charge After Charles O. Mattingly Is Shot to Death," Bloomington Telephone, July 7, 1941.
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| Payne attends arraignment 1941, Jul 7 |
Caroline Payne appears before Justice of the Peace Frank Gentry for arraignment. Through her attorney, Q. Austin East, Payne submits a plea of not guilty to the charge of first degree murder resulting in the death of Charles O. Mattingly. Payne does not speak during the hearing.
Source: "Mrs. Caroline Payne Faces Murder Charge After Charles O. Mattingly Is Shot to Death," Bloomington Telephone, July 7, 1941.
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| Statements made against Payne 1941, Jul 7 |
 Following Caroline Payne's arraignment for murder, several step forward to make statements for the case against her. Joe Faigan, neighbors with the Nickas' where the July 5th shooting of Charles O. Mattingly took place, state that he saw Payne just after the gunshots and she asked him to use his telephone to call a cab. William Sylvester also reports Payne asking him to call her a cab shortly after the murder occurred. Gerald Carr, a taxi driver, states that he picked Payne up at her house and took her back to her house around the time the shooting took place. Ballistics tests match the bullets that killed Mattingly to a gun found in Payne's home at 411 N. Lincoln Street. Footprints are found outside the Nickas home that match the shoes Payne was wearing when taken into custody.
Source: "Mrs. Caroline Payne Faces Murder Charge After Charles O. Mattingly Is Shot to Death," Bloomington Telephone, July 7, 1941. map
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| Roland Hayes at IU Auditorium 1941, Jul 15 |
Roland Hayes, the renowned African-American tenor and composer, visits Indiana University and appears at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Burton Holmes performs 1941, Oct 2 |
Traveler and lecturer Elias Burton Holmes speaks at the IU Auditorium. Holmes coined the phrase "travelogue" with his documentary travel lecture series.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Lindley at IU 1941, Oct 9 |
 Journalist Ernest K. Lindley speaks at the Indiana University Auditorium. When he died in 1979, several obituaries attributed the rule of non-attributed source for governmental or official information (The Lindley Rule) to Ernest K. Lindley.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Don Cossack Choir performs 1941, Oct 23 |
The Don Cossack Choir - a men's chorus - performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Klondike Tucker dies 1941, Oct 29 |
One of the best known "colored" men dies from wounds of an accidental gun discharge. Over the years Klondike Tucker had been employed as the long-time chauffeur for the late W.E. Showers, as a special deputy sheriff, and worked at the Princess Theatre. Funeral services are planned at the AME Church with Masonic honors. Tucker, born in 1897, was named for the gold rush in Alaska.
Source: "Death Takes Klondike at City Hospital: Colored Man Never Had Chance After Accident," Bloomington Telephone, October 30, 1942.
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| "Barber of Seville" performs 1941, Nov 5 |
"Barber of Seville" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| University Symphony Orchestra performs 1941, Nov 9 |
The IU Auditorium holds a performance from the University Symphony Orchestra for the first time.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Anne O'Hare McCormick appears 1941, Nov 18 |
Anne O'Hare McCormick, foreign news correspondent for "The New York Times", speaks at IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo at IU 1941, Dec 3 |
 The famous ballet company performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Christmas concert held at IU 1941, Dec 7 |
The IU Auditorium holds its first ever Christmas concert.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Wells speaks at IU Auditorium 1941, Dec 13 |
IU President Herman B Wells speaks at the IU Auditorium during its opening year.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| IU Chorus performs 1941, Dec 16 |
The Indiana University Chorus has its first performance at the newly opened IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "Life with Father" performed 1941, Dec 17 |
The play "Life with Father" is performed at the IU Auditorium. This performance is the last event at the IU Auditorium during its opening year.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Workers strike at Showers 1942 |
Another strike worsens earnings for the Showers Brothers Furniture Company, earning only $140,582.27. This is less than half what the company made the previous year and the worst earnings to date.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| IU builds hangar 1942 |
Indiana University builds a new administration building and hangar. These buildings will later be purchased by the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017 map
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| Tackitt becomes prosecutor 1942, Jan 1 |
Attorney Sylvan W. Tackitt is sworn in as county prosecutor. By July he deals with one of the most sensationalized murder trials in our history, when Caroline Payne kills her former lover, Charles O. Mattingly. Tackitt's term ends December 31, 1945.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Dean of Monroe lawyers has no plans to retire," Sunday Herald-Times, June 2, 1996.
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| IU invests in airport 1942 |
Indiana University builds a hangar and administration building at the Bloomington airfield in order to provide facilities for the Civilian Training Program under the guidance of the Department of Military Science and Tactica. More that 200 students receive preliminary flight training through this wartime program.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| Beckovitz leads drive 1942 |
Louis Beckovitz leads drive to raise money for a new building for Hillel, the campus center for Jewish students, when the gas lighting in its original building begins to fail fire inspections.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 20.
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| Ridge leads bank 1942 |
Mr. W. Ralph Ridge begins service as Peoples State Bank president for 22 years from 1942-1964.
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 127.
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| City passes zoning ordinance 1942 |
Bloomington passes a complete zoning ordinance. This code was not overly restrictive and did not discourage growth and development.
Source: Robert O. Harvey, "Land Uses in Bloomington, Indiana, 1818-1950," Indiana Business Studies Number 33, August 1, 1951.
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| Indianapolis Symphony comes to IU 1942, Jan 6 |
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs in the IU Auditorium's first event of the year.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Marian Anderson visits IU 1942, Jan 15 |
 Famous African-American contralto singer Marian Anderson gives a performance at the IU Auditorium.
Source: "Marian Anderson to Sing Here Thursday," Bloomington Telephone, January 10, 1942, Society, 2. more...
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| Payne trial begins 1942, Feb |
The long awaited trial of Caroline Payne, accused of first degree murder of Charles O. Mattingly, begins. The jurors chosen include Omer Young, Toddie (name later corrected to Cloudy) Hatfield, Jess Barr, Elmer Parks, Mrs. Lee Acuff, Commodore Lanam, Dewwy Hudson, Scott Anderson, Ben Polley, James Eads, and Ed Knight. Sylvan Tackitt serves as prosecutor, Robert McCrea as deputy prosecutor. Payne's lawyers present a defense of temporary insanity, Payne two years ago sustaining serious spinal and brain injuries after a car accident, spending some time in a mental institution. The trial drags on for 14 days before, after 48 hours of deliberation, the jurors report they could not reach a verdict and Payne is returned to her cell to await another trial.
Source: Rose Mcllveen, "Temporary insanity defense used for Payne," Herald Times, October 25, 1993.
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| Trees planted for Beck Chapel 1942, Feb 10 |
 A ceremony is held for the planned non-denominational chapel to be built on the IU campus. The endowment to erect the chapel was provided by Dr. Frank O. Beck.
Source: Indiana Alumni Magazine, March 1, 1942, 26. more...
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| President of Panama visits 1942, Feb 26 |
Ricardo Alfaro, the 7th President of Panama, appears at the Indiana University Auditorium on February 26th, 1941.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Nelson Eddy and Theodore Paxson perform 1942, Feb 27 |
Singer Nelson Eddy and accompanist Theodore Paxson perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Jose Iturbi at the IU Auditorium 1942, Mar 1 |
Jose Iturbi, the Spanish musician, performs at IU.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Tommy Dorsey performs at IU 1942, Mar 27 |
 Tommy Dorsey and his "swing" orchestra perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Carl Sandburg visits campus 1942, Mar 30 |
 American writer Carl Sandburg speaks at the IU Auditorium on March 30th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| First diesel locomotive comes to Bloomington 1942, Apr |
Marking a new innovation in transportation the Monon Railroad brings its first diesel powered locomotive to the Bloomington. Among the crew of the train are Tom Lindsay, Glen Chambers, Henry Lee, Terry Trowbridge, Ed Quarry, Ernest Nevins, Less Eddings, Raymond Newton, W.T. Cornwell, R.H. Osborne, and Levie Page.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Our Bloomington Of Yesterday No. 586," Daily Herald Telephone, May 19, 1951.
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| "Il Trovatore" performed at IU 1942, Apr 10 |
The Italian opera "Il Trovatore" is performed at the IU Auditorium on April 10th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Pioneer black resident buried 1942, Apr 13 |
Amanda Henson Ghan, age 83, dies at her home at 1020 W. Kirkwood Avenue. Her obituary tells of her parents struggle to escape with young Amanda and others from a Shelbyville, Kentucky plantation about 1860, hustling through Clark County using the Underground Railroad before settling in Hensonburg and later Ellettsville.
Source: "Pioneer Negro Resident Laid to Rest Here," Bloomington Daily Telephone, April 15, 1942. map
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| "Aida" performed at IU 1942, Apr 13 |
 The opera "Aida" is performed at the IU Auditorium on April 13th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| "Cavalliera Rusticana" performed at IU 1942, Apr 20 |
The Italian opera "Cavalliera Rusticana" is performed at Indiana University's auditorium on April 20th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Girl Scout saves mother 1942, May 18 |
Local Girl Scout, 13 year old Margaret Fern Rush, gives up her life to rescue a drowning companion, her mother, presented with the Girl Scout Award for Valor by Mrs. Leslie Spriggs, Mrs. A.C. Kinsey, and Mrs. Harry Blewett, Girl Scout Executives. This is the first time such a medal has been awarded in Bloomington.
Source: Barbara Hilliker, "Many Of This Community's Leading Women Have Been Associated With Girl Scouts," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Swastika on Hillel sign 1942, Jun 3 |
A swastika is pasted on the Hillel Foundation sign in broad daylight. The Hillel Center is a Jewish Student organization.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 29.
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| 19th Century Club invests scholarship fund 1942, Jun 5 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, Mrs. HL Smith makes a motion that the group invests $740 of the anniversary scholarship fund in a defense bond. In 12 years, the bond will pay $1000 and leave the remaining fund ($121) in tact. The motion carries.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 30.
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| Fire damages Walnut St. businesses 1942, Jul 2 |
 Fire spreads from Harris Grande Theatre, 222 North Walnut Street, to Sandy's Lunch Counter, The Grande Liquor Store and the A.O. Nolan building before being controlled.
Source: "Harris Grand Destroyed by Fire." Bloomington Daily Telephone (Bloomington, IN), July 3, 1942. more...
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| Mothers of WWII organize 1942, Sep 11 |
The Mothers of World War II, Unit 26, of Monroe County organizes with charter members as follows: Mrs. Fred Rush, Mrs. Rufus Weinland, Mrs. Arthur Moore, Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. Estelle Southern, Mrs. Mary Wooden, Mrs. Grace Sturdevant, Mrs. Edward Burnham, Mrs. Anna Kelley, and Mrs. Ray Gines. Officers for the unit are president, Mrs. Fred Rush, first vice president Mrs. George Steffey, second vice president Mrs. Dovie Thomspson, financial secretary, Mrs. Terman, treasurer, Mrs. Roscoe Fears, recording secretary, Mrs. Homer Hepley, sergeant at arms, Mrs. Mary Shields, parliamentarian, Mrs. Grace Myers, chaplain, Mrs. Edward Burnham, librarian, Mrs. Mabel Franklin, musician, Mrs. Pancy Thompson, color bearers, Mrs. Charles Jones and Mrs. Hazel Smith, color guards, Mrs. George Pope and Mrs. Jennie Pruett.
Source: "Mothers Organized In World War II," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Wings Over Jordan performs 1942, Sep 28 |
The Wings Over Jordan Choral Ensemble, a prominent black choir, performs at the IU Auditorium on September 28th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Combs new agent 1942, Nov 1 |
Jane F. Combs is the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club. She is taking over the position from previous Home Demonstration Agent, Edna Hutson.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Prospective jurors announced, Payne retried 1942, Nov |
After several delays in the retrial of Caroline Payne in the murder of Charles O. Mattingly, court proceedings begin. Special Judge Charles B. Staff, presiding over the case, orders that 125 prospective jurors names be drawn including five women: Elizabeth Bridgwaters, Blanche Denny, Stella Young, Harriet Weaver, Bernice Hudson, and Bertha Beaumont. During the trail, Payne takes the stand in her own defense, showing an absence of tears. After deliberating for 6 hours and 5 minutes, the jury brings a verdict of guilty of voluntary manslaughter, a sentence of 2 to 21 years in prison.
Source: Rose Mcllveen, "Second jury finds Payne guilty in shooting death," Herald Times, November 1, 1993.
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| F. E. Horack at IU Auditorium 1942, Nov 6 |
 F. E. Horack, a law professor at Indiana University, speaks at the IU Auditorium on November 6th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Fritz Kreisler and Carl Lamson at IU 1942, Nov 12 |
Fritz Kreisler, the renowned violinist, performs at the IU Auditorium accompanied by Carl Lamson on piano.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Arbutus Beauty Queen Contest 1942, Nov 27 |
The Arbutus Beauty Queen Contest is held at the IU Auditorium on November 27th, 1942.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "The Messiah" performed at IU 1942, Dec 13 |
"The Messiah," an opera by G. F. Handel is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| War need lessons 1943 |
The Home Demonstration Association are teaching lessons focused on war needs. Lessons included feeding war workers, care and reuse of clothing, substitutes for war shortage foods such as lard and sugar, first aid, safety, and gardening and canning.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 24.
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| Choir organized at Hillel 1943 |
The Beckovitzes' organize a choir at Hillel, a center for Jewish IU students, to sign at services during holidays.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 20.
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| Indiana limestone production hits record low 1943 |
800,000 cubic feet of limestone are produced for 1943.
Source: Sherman N Shewmaker, Quarry Quest: A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties (1991)
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| Board of Aviation Commissioners established 1943 |
The Indiana General Assembly empowers establishment of Boards of Aviation Commissioners. The city establishes the first such board.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Showers reports earnings 1943 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $207,802.20 in 1943, seeing an increase in earnings despite yet another strike.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| New trades taught at high school 1943 |
 New classes appear at Bloomington North High School in direct preparation for war work. Pre-flight aeronautics, radio, Pan-American relations, and are added to the curriculum. Home economics took on health classes for undernourished students with girls learning how to make Victory Gardens and boys learning nutrition. The Industrial Department taught classes from 4:00 AM - 12:00 midnight on blueprint reading, machine tool operation, welding, drafting, and precision instrument reading.
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School Yearbook (1943), 8. more...
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| VT Fuze first fired 1943, Jan 5 |
VT Fuze, manufactured by RCA workers, is first fired at a Japanese plane. The Fuze, no bigger than a pint-size milk bottle, has a five-eighths of an inch by three-eighths of an inch glass tube that explodes when its close enough to its target to inflict damage.
Source: "Radio Fuze is Rated Second to A-Bomb as War Discovery," Indianapolis News, September 21, 1945, Science .
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| Marian Anderson returns to IU 1943, Jan 14 |
Marian Anderson, the famous African-American singer, visits Indiana University and gives another performance with Franz Rupp at the IU Auditorium almost exactly one year after her first visit.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Zino Francescatti and Albert Hirsch at IU 1943, Feb 3 |
Renowned French violinist Zino Francescatti and accompanist Albert Hirsch perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Lawrence Tibbett and Stewart Wille at IU 1943, Feb 18 |
American opera singer Lawrence Tibbett performs at the IU Auditorium with accompanist Stewart Wille.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Lillie White publishes book 1943, Mar |
 Lillie Wright White publishes an important family history, "Genealogy of the Wright family : descendants of Richard Wright". Born in Clear Creek in 1868, Lillie was the daughter of Civil War veteran Ewing Wright and Susanna Hazel. Her ancestor James came to Monroe County in 1816 and settled near Ketcham's farm. Despite limited education, Lillie was active with the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and became a practical nurse during WWI. Lillie's address in 1943 is 311 S. Rogers Street.
Source: Lillie Elizabeth Wright Lane White, Genealogy of the Wright Family: Descendants of Richard Wright, Sr. whose will was probated in Rowan County, North Carolina on February 8, 1785: in brief some genealogy of the Morgan, Sears, Kutch, Hazel and Sanders families (Rochester (Ind.): Tombaugh Publishing House, 1943) more... map
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| Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra performs 1943, Mar 2 |
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra visits Indiana University on March 2nd, 1943 and performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Devi Dja at IU 1943, Mar 4 |
Devi Dja and her Bali-Java dancers perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Leland Stowe visits IU 1943, Mar 4 |
Journalist Leland Stowe visits IU and speaks at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Mady Christians visits IU 1943, Mar 11 |
Austrian actress Mady Christians speaks at the IU Auditorium. The actress would later be blacklisted in Hollywood for criticizing HUAC and having her name appear in the anti-Communist tract "Red Channels".
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Margaret Bourke-White visits IU 1943, Mar 18 |
 Photographer Margaret Bourke-White gives a lecture and shows students her photographic work at the IU Auditorium, sponsored by the AWS.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Sigmund Romberg performs at IU 1943, Mar 29 |
 Austro-Hungarian composer Sigmund Romberg visits Indiana University and performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Last Civil War veteran dies 1943, May 17 |
Monroe County's sole surviving Civil War veteran, William Meadows of the Mount Ebal neighborhood in Bloomington, dies at age 98. He served in the 16th Indian Infantry Volunteers, and was wounded at Richmond, Kentucky in 1862.
Source: "Wm. Meadows last of Monroe County Civil War vets, dies." Bloomington Daily Telephone. 17 May 1943:1. Microform.
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| Dr. Joel Stebbins speaks at IU 1943, May 20 |
Astronomer Dr. Joel Stebbins speaks at the IU Auditorium on May 20th, 1943.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Percy Grainger performs at IU 1943, Jun 10 |
Australian composer Percy Grainger performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Eleanor Bisbee visits IU 1943, Jun 17 |
Philosopher Eleanor Bisbee visits Indiana University and speaks at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Dr. Gerald Wendt speaks at IU 1943, Jun 30 |
Scientist Dr. Gerald Wendt visits the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Baldwin resigns air field post 1943, Jul |
Ernie Baldwin, manager of the city's air field since 1939, resigns his position. The Civil Air Patrol assumes responsibility for the operation of the field with Ben Rechter stepping in as the new manager.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| Kisters recieves Medal of Honor 1943, Jul 31 |
 Gerry Kisters of Bloomington becomes the first serviceman to receive both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross in World War II. On July 31 1943, Army Sgt. Kisters and his detachment started taking enemy fire near Gagliano, Sicily. He and another officer captured one of two machine gun emplacements and its crew of four at a strategic route forward. Kisters then advanced on his own toward a second machine gun and captured it. In the process, he was struck five times by enemy bullets, in both legs and his right arm. The Monroe County Airport is named in his honor.
Source: Abby Tonsing, "Veterans place Medal of Honor flag at ceremony for WWII hero Gerry Kisters," Herald Times Online, August 1, 2010. more...
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| Quarry accident killed Morgan 1943, Aug 13 |
Claude E. Morgan age 63 was killed during a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy, Monroe County Coroners Inquest: 1888 - 1973 (2001), 37.
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| Rogers writes home from Africa 1943, Oct |
 Monroe County Judge Donald A. Rogers, former chairman of the Community Chest and War Fund Campaign and now a captain in the US Army, writes from his training post in Africa about the of the importance of continued local financial support of the war. His letter also notes the death of Bloomington's own Capt. Robert Badertscher.
Source: "Judge Donald A. Rogers Writes Letter from Africa About Monroe County War Fund Drive," The World Telephone, October 26, 1943, 1. more...
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| "Courier" sold 1943, Oct 1 |
The newspaper "Courier's" name is sold to the Feltus Printing Company and is combined with the "Star" to form the "Star-Courier."
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 313.
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| Soil Conservation District founded 1943, Nov 5 |
The Monroe County Soil Conservation District is organized. Turner Wiley, J.A. Turner, Milton Hite, Felix Goble, and Walter Duncan are first to serve on the governing committee.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Dr. Max Lerner speaks at IU 1943, Nov 9 |
Dr. Max Lerner, a journalist, speaks at the IU Auditorium on November 9th, 1943.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Eugenia Honeywell and Harold Bauer perform 1943, Nov 12 |
Eugenia Honeywell and Harold Bauer perform in a "recital for two pianos" at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Adolph Baller and Yehudi Menuhin perform 1943, Nov 14 |
Adolph Baller, a pianist, and Yehundi Menuhin, a violinist, perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Edward Weeks speaks at IU 1943, Dec 8 |
Edward Weeks, an editor and writer, speaks at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Limestone history published 1944 |
Joseph Batchelor's economic history "The Indiana Limestone Industry" is published.
Source: Joseph A Batchelor, An Economic History of the Indiana Oolitic Limestone Industry (Indiana University Bloomington school of business, 1944)
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| Weir gets his wings 1944 |
 Charles O. Weir, son of E.T. and Grace Weir, gets his pilot's wings in the Army Air Corps. In 1949 he was the first helicopter pilot to perform an air rescue mission north of the Arctic Circle. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two clusters, and Korean Service Medal with three battle stars while serving in the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron, the most decorated squadron in the Korean War. He was later a cartoonist. He grew up in the Weir Funeral Home, 403 W. Kirkwood Ave.
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| Aviation commission formed 1944, Jan 1 |
In 1943, State legislature empowered third class cities to establish their own boards of aviation commissions and Bloomington was the first city to take advantage of the law. Today, Donald Hansen, E.B. Duane, Ben Rechter, and John E. Stempel will take office as the city's first Board of Aviation Commissioners and assume responsibility for the operation of the air field.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 Years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| IU Students sort Crane ammunition 1944 |
 Hundreds of IU students travel by bus on weekends to Crane Naval Ammunition Depot, where they sort and refill ammunition. This keeps the shell filling lines moving.
Source: Indiana Alumni Magazine, March 1, 1944, 9. more...
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| Sarkes Tarzian opens consulting firm 1944 |
Sarkes Tarzian opens his own consulting and manufacturing plant after working for RCA during World War II.
Source: "Bloomington Area Already In New Electronics Field," Bloomington Star Courier, April 26, 1956, 21.
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| Hillel purchases new building 1944 |
Hillel purchases three story brick building located at 730 East Third Street. The purchase was made possible by the funds raised by the local Jewish community led by Louis Beckovitz.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 29-30.
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| Showers reports earnings 1944 |
Earnings for the Showers Brothers company are at their lowest thus far in 1944, with the company earning just $85,462.18 having faced yet another strike.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| New Hillel leader 1944 |
The new Hillel leader, Rabbi Alfred Jospe organizes a Jewish Sunday school for younger children at the new Hillel building.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 30.
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| Airport designated Kisters Field 1944 |
The airport is designated as Kisters Field in honor of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Gerry H. Kisters.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017 map
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| Mill changes production line for war 1944 |
 The Cline and Wylie Mills of the Bloomington Limestone Company convert their production to support the war, machining large and small brackets. Military secrecy does not allow the publication of data or specifics. David G. Wylie is president and Kenneth Cline and Alfred A. Beck are the vice-presidents. Cline is a member of the Hoadley Family and Beck is the son of Prof. James K. Beck and for former Miss Adams, whose father (Benjamin Sr.) and brothers (Will and Ben) were early and successful stone businessmen.
Source: "Community should honor Bloomington Limestone when Army-Navy "E" is presented," The World Telephone, December 14, 1944. more...
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| "Die Fledermaus" performed at IU 1944, Jan 30 |
The opera "Die Fledermaus" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Al Marney and his CBS Orchestra 1944, Feb 19 |
Al Marney and his CBS Orchestra perform at the Indiana University Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| ISO performs at IU 1944, Feb 29 |
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs at the IU Auditorium on February 29th, 1944.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| WWII memorial dedicated 1944, May 30 |
 A memorial for those who fought and are fighting still in World War II (WWII) is dedicated. "The Sprit of the Fighting Yank" memorial is a focal point and the dead are also honored at Rose Hill Cemetery. Those speaking at the ceremony were: "Bloomington's Number One Hero, Lieutenant Gerry Kisters" and Colonel R. L. Shoemaker, and Judge J. Frank Register. Kisters returned to Bloomington with great fanfare, was publicly honored in February for, according to IU Archives, being "the first American soldier to win both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross."
Source: "Monument is Dedicated and Dead Are Honored: Kisters, Shoemaker, Regester, Address Memorial Day Crowd.," The World Telephone, October 30, 1944, 1. more...
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| Sarkes Tarzian's begin manufacturing 1944, Jun |
After coming to Bloomington to work at RCA, Sarkes Tarzian starts his own factory to manufacture electronic parts.
Source: Delbert C. Miller, "The History of Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.," Souvenir Volume of 175th Anniversary of Bloomington and Monroe County, January 1, 1993, 135.
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| Word arrives of first D-Day casualty 1944, Jun 25 |
 The parents of Lieutenant Richard E. Dietrich receive word of the June 6th death of their son, who was flying over France on D-Day. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dietrich, residing at 326 S. Dunn Street, understand that their son, a graduate of Indiana University for both his degrees in mathematics, was part of the 319th Field Artillery Glider Battalion. It is reported that his two brothers, who are in the armed forces, "will do their part in settling score with the enemy."
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| Frederic Taubes at IU Auditorium 1944, Jul 27 |
Artist and author Frederic Taubes appears at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Richard Crooks and Frederick Schauwecker at IU 1944, Oct 4 |
Singer Richard Crooks and pianist Frederick Schauwecker perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Senator Samuel Jackson speaks at IU 1944, Oct 12 |
Indiana Senator Samuel D. Jackson speaks at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "La Traviata" performed at IU 1944, Oct 18 |
The opera "La Traviata" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Payne paroled 1944, Oct 23 |
Caroline Payne is paroled after serving a short sentence for the death of Charles O. Mattingly. In 1942 Payne was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter after shooting Mattingly in 1941. Her lawyers pleaded temporary insanity after a car accident left her seriously injured and traumatized.
Source: Rose Mcllveen, "Second jury finds Payne guilty in shooting death," Herald Times, November 1, 1993.
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| Pyle receives honorary degree 1944, Nov 13 |
 Ernie Pyle returns to Indiana University to receive an honorary degree as Doctor of Humane Letters presented by his friend "Hermie" (Indiana University President Herman B Wells). He previously left IU in 1923, before graduating, to pursue a job at the La Porte Herald newspaper.
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Budapest String Quartet performs 1944, Nov 16 |
The Budapest String Quartet performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Trapp Family Singers perform 1944, Dec 6 |
 The Trapp Family Singers perform at the IU Auditorium on December 6th, 1944.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Boston Symphony Orchestra performs 1944, Dec 20 |
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Dunlap begins with water department 1945 |
 Mary Alice Stevens Dunlap is hired as a clerk with the city water department. She serves as manager of the unit from 1948 to 1952. Later she served as city clerk and treasurer and mayor. Dunlap was the first woman to serve as city mayor. Photo is from the 1934 Gothic Yearbook.
Source: Donita Hadley, "Former mayor Mary Alice Dunlap dies," Herald-Times, September 11, 1995.
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| Greene partners with Harrell 1945 |
 Orville Greene (1899 - 1976) enters business with Robert M. Harrell to form Greene and Harrell Mortuary Inc.; the funeral home is located at 221 E. Kirkwood Ave. Previously Greene was employed as an embalmer with Allen Funeral Home.
Source: The Book Committee, Monroe County, Indiana Family Heritage 1987: Historical Accounts of the County Histories of Families Who Have Lived in the County (Bloomington, Ind.: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 152. more...
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| Showers earnings improve 1945 |
At the end of World War II, the Showers Brothers Furniture Company sees a slight uptick in earnings, bringing in $111,553.72. There is also no strike this year, despite there being one every year for the past three years.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| New wing is added to hospital 1945 |
A federal grant is awarded to the Bloomington Hospital, allowing for a new wing to be added.
Source: A Short History of Bloomington Hospital. October 8, 1951.
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| Chitwood replaces Rechter at airport 1945 |
Ted Chitwood has replaced Ben Rechter as manager of the city's air field.
Source: Bob Breunig, "Air Service Climaxes 40 years In Bloomington's Air Progress," Bloomington Star Courier, December 16, 1949.
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| Radio shop appears in directory 1945 |
Lefferson Radio Repair Shop, owned by Edgar Lefferson, is listed in the telephone directory as located at 114 E. 3rd St.
Source: Bloomington Telephone Directory 1945 (Bloomington, IN: Indiana Bell Telephone Company, 1945) map
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| Company receives military award flag 1945, Jan 9 |
 Bloomington Limestone Company president David G. Wylie receives the Army Navy "E" flag, awarded to American companies which have ranked "excellent" in their production to support the war effort. The flag is presented by Major J. C. Conniff, executive officer of the Cincinnati ordinance district in front of nearly 1000 local residents and employees at a ceremony held in the Bloomington High School Gym.
Source: "Limestone firm gets "E" award of Army Navy," Indianapolis News, January 11, 1945. more...
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| New women's group chartered 1945, Feb 11 |
The St. Bernadette Circle of the Daughters of Isabella, a Catholic charitable and social women's group, receives its charter in Bloomington. The Daughter is a female auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.
Source: Laura Willard, "Local Group Aids National Projects," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, November 11, 1968.
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| Daughters of Isabella formed 1945, Feb 11 |
The St. Bernadette Circle of the Daughters of Isabella, a women's auxiliary of the Catholic organization the Knights of Columbus, is founded and works towards charitable and social activities.
Source: Laura Willard, "Local Group Aids National Project," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Omega Phi Tau Phi Chapter initiated 1945, Mar 4 |
The Phi Chapter of Omega Phi Tau Sorority is formally initiated at the Union Building on the Indiana University campus with Charlotte Nardie, national president, presiding. Charter members, most of whom were members of the Sub Deb Club at Bloomington High School, are as follows: Misses Ruby Barr, Oneta Bruce, Wilma Jean Crain, Florence Routen, Retha Maudline, Margaret Wilson, Joan Frantz, and the Mesdames Marie Bruce, Margaret Byers, Betty Miller, Mildred Roberts, Lillian Roberts, Garland Rone, Ruby Smith, Kathryn Sparks, Gwendevere Stultz, Bessie Hamilton, Mary Robinson, Anita Hamilton, June Fonger, Doris Gromer, and Jean Plew.
Source: Members Of Sub Deb Club At BHS Were 'Graduated' Into Omega Phi Tau, "Doris Gromer," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| City plans change for pest house 1945, Apr |
 Bloomington City Council review options for repurposing the property where the old pest house sits on seven acres of land owned by the city. Previously the house served as a hospital for contagious patients and also at one point a dog pound. Some recommend that the land would be good location for a park.
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| 19th Century Club donates to hospital fund 1945, May 7 |
At a meeting held by the 19th Century Club, members move to donate $1000 to the Hospital Building Fund. It is voted that this should be given in the name of Mrs. Lena M. Beck.
Source: Mrs. Alta B. Sembower, 19th Century Club Archives: Study of all secretaries' books, 1896-1950 (1951), 22.
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| City celebrates V-E Day 1945, May 8 |
Residents dance in the streets after news of the Germans signed unconditional surrender papers at WWII Allied headquarters in Reims, France. The "Bloomington World Telephone" writes, "... having become accustomed to shadow-shaded surroundings on the square during the brownout nights, local residents all but needed sunglasses last night as the brownout was abolished by flashing, winking and rippling gleams from display lights."
Source: "Bloomington residents danced in the streets," The Herald Times, May 8, 1995.
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| Taliaferro arrives at IU 1945, Jun 21 |
 IU football player George Taliaferro arrives in Bloomington from Gary, Ind.; he gets off the bus at 10th and Walnut Streets, and heads to his off-campus boarding room at 8th and Dunn Streets, where black male IU students live. Later he becomes the first African-American to be drafted into the National Football League.
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| Ration board closes restaurant 1945, Jul 28 |
 The Office of Price Administration (OPA) determines that the owner of Kelly's Restaurant, located at 110 S. College Avenue, is in violation of his red rations. Donald D. Christian, the District Ration Banking Officer, states that restaurant owner Emmett Kelly has overdrawn his account by 18,000 points. Kelly was told that "too many satisfied customers" is validation that Kelly is not operating within his allowance. After 15 years, the restaurant closes. Image from 1945 telephone book.
Source: "Ration Board Closes Kelly Restaurant: State Office Makes it Impossible for Him to Continue," Bloomington Telephone, July 28, 1945, 1. map
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| Taliaferro knows end of WWII 1945, Aug 15 |
 IU Football player George Taliaferro sits on the steps of the boarding house for black students when he learns of the Japanese surrender. The house where he and other black males students live at this time is located at 418 E. 8th Street. The home, managed by John and Ruth Mayes, is pictured here from the GIS.
Source: Dawn Knight, Taliarferro: Breaking Barriers from the NFL Draft to the Ivory Tower (Bloomington (Ind.): Indiana University Press, 2007), 33.
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| Importance of RCA Radio Proximity Fuze is revealed 1945, Sep 21 |
The VT Fuze is manufactured by RCA Victor workers at the Bloomington and Camden RCA factories. The project's total cost is $800,000,000. This technology is described as second only to the A-bomb. In the making of the fuze, 85% of the workers in the production were woman.
Source: "Radio Fuse is Rated Second to A-Bomb as War Discovery," Indianapolis News, September 21, 1945, science.
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| Conder becomes new agent 1945, Oct 1 |
Mary Lousie Conder is the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club. She is taking over the position from previous agent, Jane F. Combs.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| "Rigoletto" performed at IU 1945, Oct 18 |
The opera "Rigoletto" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Frank Lloyd Wright visits IU 1945, Oct 25 |
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright speaks at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Stevenson Barrett, Helen Jepsen, Charles Kullman perform 1945, Nov 18 |
Stevenson Barrett accompanies singers Helen Jepsen and Charles Kullman in a performance at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Detective division forms 1946 |
Two officers are assigned to the newly formed detective division, where they receive one dollar more than the patrolman are paid. The detectives are required to furnish their own unmarked cars.
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| City lists 5 hotels 1946 |
The city directory lists 5 hotels in Bloomington with a total of 300 rooms.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| Rogers opens block manufacturing 1946 |
The Rogers Group opens block manufacturing in Bloomington.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 39.
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| City entertainment options profiled 1946 |
The city directory mentions that Bloomington has a number of amusements, including an auditorium seating 5,000 people, 4 moving-picture theaters (seating a total of 3,500), and two golf courses.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| Cleveland Science Building is Built 1946 |
New Tomlinson Hall at the Case School of Applied Science is built in Cleveland, Ohio by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Boston University Building is Built 1946 |
Boston University Music Liberal Arts and Administrative Building built in Boston, Massachusetts by Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| 6,525 Bloomington telephones in service 1946 |
The 1945-46 city directory states that there are 6,525 telephones in service in Bloomington.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| Montana Catholic Church is Built 1946 |
St. Patrick's Catholic Church built in Butte, Montana by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| South Carolina Hospital is Built 1946 |
County Hospital building is built in Anderson, South Carolina by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| City lists 2 bus lines 1946 |
The city directory shows there are two bus lines serving Bloomington: Greyhound Lines and Indiana Stages.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| City has 11 schools 1946 |
The city directory shows that Bloomington has 10 public schools and one parochial school.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| 2 Bloomington parks 1946 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two parks with a total value of $500,000.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| Showers earnings reported 1946 |
The Showers company faces yet another strike; however, earnings increase to $293,484.26 from the year before.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Commercial Services appears in directory 1946 |
Commercial Services of Bloomington appears in the 1946 Bloomington Telephone Directory for the first time as Commercial Service Co., offering air conditioning and refrigeration services. Located at 1328 N. Woodburn Ave.
Source: Bloomington Telephone Directory: December (Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana Bell Telphone Company, 1946) map
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| City police profiled 1946 |
The city directory shows that the Bloomington police department has one station with 20 men and five pieces of motor equipment.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 10.
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| Number of churches published 1946 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 34 churches representing 22 denominations.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| City boasts 40 manufacturers 1946 |
The city directory lists 40 manufacturing establishments in Bloomington, employing 5,000 men and 2,000 women.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1945-46 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1946), 9.
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| Weddle Brothers established 1946 |
A company for general construction contractors is founded by Harold Morris Weddle. The company will grow to specialize in large-scale industrial, commercial, entertainment, and bridge projects. The company incorporates in 1952.
Source: Brian Werth, "Building it better: Weddle Bros. branches out to grow in a tight economy," The Herald Times, June 16, 2002.
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| Library annual report given 1946, Jan 16 |
According to a report given by Monroe County Public Library Librarian, Bertha Ashby, a total of 66,622 people visited the library during 1945. 93,501 books were borrowed. The library board approves her report.
Source: "217 Use City Library Each Day Of 1945," The Bloomington Tribune, January 16, 1946.
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| Harry Sukman at IU 1946, Jan 20 |
Harry Sukman, a composer for TV and film, appears at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Edwin Parks dies 1946, Jan 29 |
Edwin M. Parks dies at the age of 83. It is announced that Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Thursday January 31 at Arthur Day Chapel and he will be buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Parks is the grandson of James Parks, who received the deed to Ellettsville written on sheepskin and signed by President Monroe.
Source: "Ellettsville's Oldest Citizen Will Be Buried Thursday," The World Telephone, January 30, 1946, 1.
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| Harold E. Stassen at IU 1946, Feb 21 |
 Former governor of Minnesota Harold E. Stassen makes an appearance at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Vilhjalmur Stefansson at IU 1946, Feb 26 |
Vilhjalmur Stefansson, an explorer and ethnologist of the Canadian Arctic, comes to the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Woolridge apprehended for murder 1946, Mar 1 |
Hours after the bodies of Russell Koontz (45) and Phyllis Coleman (32) are found at the abandoned Hunter Brothers Mill, African American Joseph Luther Woolridge (29) is apprehended by police. He confesses to the killings; he states that he had caught Koontz and Coleman in a "compromising position" and Koontz attacked Woolridge, causing Woolridge to defend himself by hitting Koontz over the head. He then panicked and strangled Coleman.
Source: Clay W. Stuckey, An illustrated gazetteer of limestone mills: in Owen, Monroe, and Lawrence counties to 1950 (2016), 79.
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| 2 bodies found at Hunter Bros Mill 1946, Mar 1 |
Police find the bodies of Russell Koontz (age 45) and Phyllis Coleman (age 32) at the abandoned Hunter Brothers Mill in a six by six foot sludge pit filled with 18 inches of water. Koontz had been struck over the head and Coleman had been strangled.
Source: Clay W. Stuckey, An illustrated gazetteer of limestone mills: in Owen, Monroe, and Lawrence counties to 1950 (2016), 79.
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| Woolridge found, apprehended 1946, Mar 1 |
After police find the bodies of Russell Koontz (45) and Phyllis Coleman (32) at the abandoned Hunter Brothers Mill, they find a distinctive boot pattern in the mud. They speak to a witness who states that an African American man in rubber boots was seen walking through the neighborhood by a car accident. Police have records of Joseph Luther Woolridge, who is is a black man at the age of 29, from the car accident and they find the rubber boots matching the pattern at the crime scene in Woolridge's home. They apprehend him for murder.
Source: Clay W. Stuckey, An illustrated gazetteer of limestone mills: in Owen, Monroe, and Lawrence counties to 1950 (2016), 79.
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| Assault charges during funeral 1946, Mar |
At the funeral of Russell Koontz (age 45), who was killed by Joseph Woolridge (29) along with Phyllis Coleman (32), the brother of Mrs. Koontz is charged with assault for punching a newspaper reporter, who was attempting to get a photo of her at the funeral.
Source: Clay W. Stuckey, An illustrated gazetteer of limestone mills: in Owen, Monroe, and Lawrence counties to 1950 (2016), 80.
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| Coenraad Bos and Helen Traubel at IU 1946, Mar 11 |
 Pianist Coenraad Bos and opera singer Helen Traubel perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Vladimir Horowitz at IU 1946, Mar 17 |
Composer and pianist Vladimir Horowitz performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Count Basie and His Orchestra perform 1946, Mar 22 |
 The famous Count Basie Orchestra performs at the IU Auditorium on March 22nd, 1946.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Pro Arte String Quartet performs 1946, Apr 8 |
The Pro Arte String Quartet performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| C.I.O. Union building fire 1946, Apr 27 |
Fire causes major damage at C.I.O. Union building on West Fifth Street in Bloomington.
Source: "Blaze Wrecks Historic House on West Side." World Telephone (Bloomington, IN), April 29, 1946.
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| "Tannhaueser" performed at IU Auditorium 1946, Apr 29 |
"Tannhaueser," the opera by Richard Wagner, is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "La Boheme" performed at IU 1946, Apr 30 |
The opera "La Boheme" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Carroll Hollister and James Melton perform 1946, May 3 |
Pianist Carroll Hollister accompanies opera singer James Melton in a performance at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "Iphigenia in Tauris" performed at IU 1946, May 9 |
 The play "Iphigenia in Tauris" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Flag famine reported 1946, May 29 |
 Memorial Day ceremonies are held with few American flags due to an insufficient supply. The graves of deceased military service men will not be marked with flags per usual due to the shortage, according to John A. Harmon and U. G. Stewart, co-chairman of the Memorial Day program committee.
Source: "Graves Will Not Be Marked Because of Shortage of Flags," The World Telephone, May 29, 1946. more...
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| Black Scout Troop created 1946, May 30 |
 Bethel AME Church Brotherhood, led by President Maurice Evans, announces the establishment of the only Negro Boy Scout troop in the nine-county White River Council. WW II veteran Frank Henderson Jr. is the Scoutmaster.
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| Parking meters installed 1946, May 31 |
City of Bloomington announces that 310 parking meters are in operation as of 8AM today and at the same time police will patrolling the units and issuing tickets to violators. The meters provide one hour's parking for 5 cents. The city hopes to bring in revenue of at least $80 day. Fines for violators will be $1.00.
Source: "New Parking Meters Open," The World Telephone, May 31, 1946.
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| Chicago Symphony String Quartet performs 1946, Jun 24 |
The Chicago Symphony String Quartet performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| John Jacob Niles at Folklore Conference 1946, Jul 14 |
 John Jacob Niles, a significant American folk composer, appears at at 1946 Folklore Conference. John Jacob Niles is cited as a significant influence on the folk revival of the 1950's and 60's.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Presentation of Ernie Pyle portrait 1946, Aug 2 |
The presentation of a portrait of Ernie Pyle is held in the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "Trial by Jury," "Faust," "I Pagliacci" performed 1946, Aug 6 |
Three operas, "Trial by Jury" by Gilbert and Sullivan, "Faust," by Charles Gounod, and "I Paggliacci" by Ruggero Leoncavallo are performed in the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Winifred Merrill comes to IU 1946, Aug 8 |
 Winifred Merrill, the first American woman to receive a PhD in mathematics, speaks at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Hohenberger visits downtown 1946, Aug 27 |
 Accomplished photographer Frank M. Hohenberger visits downtown Bloomington to take a series of photographs, including one of the Alexander Memorial and the courthouse. Image Courtesy, The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. For commercial uses, please contact the Lilly Library.
Source: Indiana University; Image Collection Online; Lilly Library, Frank M. Hohenberger more...
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| Past presidents continue service 1946, Sep |
The Past Presidents Parley Committee of Burton Woolery Unit of the American Legion Post 18 organizes past presidents of Legion Auxiliaries together with the objective of caring for disabled ex-service women, Mrs. John Hetherington serving as first president of the committee.
Source: Mrs. E.W. Arnett, "Past Presidents Continue Working," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Alpha Gamma Delta organized 1946, Oct 13 |
The newly organized Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta at Indiana University pledges its first seven girls.
Source: Sandy Seals, "Pins For Badge in '47 ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Ellis G. Arnall speaks at IU 1946, Oct 16 |
Governor Ellis G. Arnall of Georgia comes to the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Fire damages 6th St. businesses 1946, Oct 20 |
Fire at 112 East Sixth Street damages Public Service Company, Wylie Furniture, and R&S Shoe Company, as well as three apartments.
Source: "Fire Damages Public Service Company Office." World Telephone (Bloomington, IN), October 21, 1946.
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| 19th Century Club celebrates 50 years 1946, Oct 21 |
The Nineteenth Century Club, a local club of progressive, militant women reformers, celebrates its golden anniversary in a meeting. Members Mrs. HL Smith, Mrs. Burton Myers, and Mrs. F Lee Benns give talks about the group's history and goals.
Source: "Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Nineteenth Century Club," The World Telephone, October 22, 1946.
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| "Il Trovatore" performed at IU 1946, Oct 22 |
The Giueseppe Verdi opera "Il Trovatore" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| The Rhumba King and His Orchestra perform 1946, Oct 25 |
"The Rhumba King and His Orchestra" perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Jooss Ballet performs at IU 1946, Nov 4 |
 The Jooss Ballet company performs at the IU Auditorium. Choreographer and dancer Kurt Jooss created the art form known as dance theater.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Paul Robeson, William Schatzkamer, Lawrence Brown perform 1946, Nov 12 |
Paul Robeson, an African-American singer, actor, and civil rights activist; William Schatzkamer, a composer and pianist; and Lawrence Brown, an African-American jazz trombonist famous for being a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "The Late George Apley" performed 1946, Nov 12 |
"The Late George Apley," a play based on the John P. Marquand novel of the same name, is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Jimmy Dorsey performs 1946, Nov 13 |
Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Stanley Chapple performs 1946, Nov 18 |
Stanley Chapple, a conductor and musicologist, comes to the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Bender Restaurant advertises 1946, Dec |
 Bender's Café appears in the Bloomington Telephone Directory. It promotes the tag line "Breakfast with Us and Save the Muss". It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, opening at 5:30 AM and is open 7 days a week. It is located at 110 S. College Ave. The restaurant is owned and operated by Eugene H., Lester J., and Dwight Bender. Image from 1947 telephone directory.
Source: Bloomington Telephone Directory: December (Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana Bell Telphone Company, 1946), 78. map
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| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs 1946, Dec 3 |
The ISO performs at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Woody Herman performs 1946, Dec 4 |
Jazz clarinetist Woody Herman and his big band perform at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Gertrude Lippincott comes to IU 1946, Dec 10 |
Dancer Gertrude Lippincott comes to the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| IU Christmas concert 1946, Dec 15 |
IU holds a Christmas concert in the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| The Gables restaurant integrates 1947 |
 George Taliaferro, College Football Hall of Fame member, is influential in persuading the Gables Restaurant to become racially integrated.
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| Wylie House purchased 1947 |
The home of the first Indiana University president, Andrew Wylie, is purchased by the university. The house is located at Second and Lincoln streets. Governor Ralph Gates favors the purchase of the Wylie House after President Wells had driven him by the place.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer: Volume III Years of Fulfillment (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1977), 150. map
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| Showers earnings reported 1947 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $538,257.04 in 1947, meaning earnings have exceed half a million dollars for the first time in eight years.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Board of Realtors is chartered 1947 |
Bloomington Board of Realtors is established.
Source: "Realtors give back to the community," Herald Times Online, August 10, 2012.
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| Topolgus buys house for practice 1947 |
Dr. James Topolgus buys a historic home, located 403 N. Walnut, for his medical practice.
Source: Homes and Lifestyles of South Central Indiana, December 1, 2009, 15. map
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| First Wing Troop organized 1947 |
Mrs. Edward Hoadley, a certified pilot and instructor, organizes the Girl Scout's first Wing Troop in Bloomington. The first girls to join the troop are Betty Groh, Martha Reavis, Margie Stout, Loisanne Noe, Colleen Crofton, Martha Hoke, Ilene Siddons, June Hearn, and Ellen Eaton.
Source: Barbara Hilliker, "Many Of This Community's Leading Women Have Been Associated With Girl Scouts," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Arbutus Beauty Queen contest held 1947, Jan 8 |
 On January 8th, 1947, the Arbutus Beauty Queen contest is held in the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Winifred Merrill visits IU 1947, Jan 22 |
Winifred Merrill, the first American woman to receive a PhD in mathematics and the first ever woman with a degree from Columbia University, appears at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Herman Muller visits IU 1947, Jan 23 |
 Geneticist and Nobel laureate Herman J. Muller makes an appearance at the IU Auditorium on January 23rd, 1947.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive more...
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| Ezio Flagello and Gibner King perform 1947, Jan 24 |
Italian-American opera singer Ezio Flagello performs with accompanist Gibner King at the IU Auditorium on January 24th, 1947.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Puccini's "Tosca" is performed 1947, Feb 4 |
The Giacomo Puccini opera "Tosca" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| Program about France at IU 1947, Mar 2 |
A program entitled "France in the Post War World" is scheduled for March 2nd at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| "Hamlet" at IU 1947, Mar 3 |
William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is performed at the IU Auditorium.
Source: http://www.iuauditorium.com/events/archive
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| New auxiliary honors fallen Marine 1947, Aug |
Wives, mothers, sisters, and step-mothers of Marines organize the Quinn Curry Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary in Crane, Indiana, named in remembrance of Quinn Curry, Monroe County's first marine to be killed in World War II. The charter members are Mrs. Maylon Bennett, Mrs. Terrance Brunton, Mrs. Joan Bush, Mrs. Gladys Daughty, Mrs. Juanita Eby, Mrs. Cora Fish, Mrs. Elmer Lother, Mrs. Donald Long, Mrs. Joan Shotts, Mrs. Dee Sparks, Mrs. Pearl Whipple, and Mrs. William Stade (the only original member from Bloomington).
Source: "Quinn Curry Unite Named For Monroe County Marine," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| IU gets first black basketball player 1947, Sep |
Source: Tom Graham, Rachel Graham Cody, Getting Open: The Unknown Story of Bill Garrett and the Integration of College Basketball (New York: Atria Books, 2006), 138-139. more...
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| New Beta Sigma Phi chapter founded 1947, Oct |
The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority is chartered in Bloomington with ceremonies conducted by Mrs. E. Paris Zehnbauer, field secretary of the international sorority. The first officers of the chapter are initiated as follows: Mrs. Phillip Lloyd, president, Mrs. Melvin Forbes, vice president, Mrs. Paul E. Lentz, secretary, and Mrs. Mairl Lockhart, treasurer.
Source: "The Story of Beta Sigma Phi," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Beta Sigma Phi founded 1947, Oct |
The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority is chartered by a candlelit ceremony.
Source: "The Story of Beta Sigma Phi," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Alpha Gamma Delta pledges initiated 1947, Oct 11 |
After a year long wait, the pledges of Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta, now numbering 22, are given active pins. The first officers are elected at initiation as follows: Carolyn Kuebler, president, Barbara Wahl, first vice president, Phyllis Mattson, second vice president, Marjorie Mothersill, recording secretary, Mary Lous Kuhn, treasurer, Joan Scott, social chairman, Barbara Smith, rush chairman, and Joyce Falvey, house chairman.
Source: Sandy Seals, "Pins For Badge In '47," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Hudson dies in plane crash 1947, Nov 6 |
Ellettsville merchant Paul Dewey Hudson crashes a Luscomb Silvaire aluminum single engine plane into the side of a wooded hillside on the Hunter Farm about three miles northwest of Bloomington. Hudson, commander of the Ellettsville American Legion Post, is killed instantly when the plane reportedly power dives from an estimated 2,000 feet above the hillside. This accident is believed to be the first airplane related fatality in Monroe County.
Source: "Airport History Has Been Marked By Some Crashes," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Furniture and mill companies burn 1947, Dec 18 |
Fire destroys Maple Furniture Company and Quality Mills Company at Seventeenth and Maple Streets.
Source: "Fire Levels Furniture Plant." World Telephone (Bloomington, IN), December 18, 1947.
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| The "Daily Herald" debuts 1947, Dec 29 |
 The newspaper "Daily Herald", published by George W. Wise, debuts. Its business manager is Charles E. Wise.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314. more...
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| Pilgrim Holiness Church opens 1948 |
 The Pilgrim Holiness Church opens, occupying a building at 518 West Fourth Street in Bloomington. Later this church is named Central Wesleyan Church. Image from Monroe County GIS.
Source: "Pilgrim Holiness Church Develops Congregation ," Bloomington Star Courier, May 2, 1952. map
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| 3 Bloomington radio stations 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has three radio stations: WSUA, WTOM, and W9XHZ.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| 1 Bloomington fire dept, 23 men 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one fire department station with 23 men and 5 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| City lists 2 parks 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two parks with a total of 300 acres and valued at $500,000.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Unitarians begin meeting 1948 |
 IU Law Professor Ralph Fuchs and his wife Annetta, along with Leonard Lundin, begin meeting to plan for the establishment of a Unitarian church in Bloomington.
Source: Stories from the tree of life: the first fifty years of the Bloomington Unitarian Universalist Church (Bloomington (Ind.): Unitarian Universalist Church, 1999), 5. more...
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| Pulse of City Taken in Report 1948 |
Local researcher publishes demographics on public health and government using statistics from various sources. He states that "Bloomington is not a particularly healthful city." Also: "Only one restaurant meets state standards."
Source: New, Jack Landon, The Bloomington, Indiana, Municipal campaign of 1947 (Bloomington (Ind.): Indiana University, Department of Government, 1948), 4. more...
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| City lists 44 manufacturing companies 1948 |
The city directory states that there are 44 manufacturing establishments in Bloomington. These establishments employ 6,000 men and 2,000 women.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| TB Association pays for streptomycin 1948 |
The Anti-Tuberculosis Association pays for the antibiotic streptomycin for an area family.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Pennsylvania State building built 1948 |
Pennsylvania State College Mineral Industries Building built in State College, Pennsylvania by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company of Ellettsville.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| University of Chicago Institute Built 1948 |
University of Chicago Research Institute Building built in Chicago, Illinois by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| 2 Bloomington public libraries 1948 |
The 1948 city directory states that Bloomington has two public libraries: the Bloomington Public Library with 44,500 volumes and the Indiana University Library with 700,000 volumes.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Bloomington amusements 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has a number of amusements available. These include an auditorium seating 5,000, six moving-picture theaters (seating a total of 5,000), and two golf courses.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Ohio Christian Church is Built 1948 |
Central Christian Church built in Youngstown, Ohio by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Cornell University Hall built 1948 |
Cornell University Statler Hall is built in Buffalo, New York by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| 4 Bloomington bus lines 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has four bus lines: Greyhound Lines, Indiana Stages, Scenic Line, and Bloomington-Spencer-Greencastle Line.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Swimming pools integrated 1948 |
 City swimming pools are integrated. According to Wilbert Miller, who worked for the city's parks and recreation department during this time, 1948 was a "big year" for local race relations.
Source: John Meekins, "Long history of blacks in Bloomington show archievement, some discrimination," Sunday Tribune & Star Courier, September 19, 1971. more...
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| 10 Bloomington public schools 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has ten public schools with 3,354 students and 156 teachers. Bloomington also has one parochial school and one university (Indiana University).
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| 3 Bloomington airports 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has three airports, one municipal and two commercial.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Shalucha establishes Hilltop Gardens 1948 |
 Barbara Shalucha, IU Biology Professor, establishes Hilltop Gardens.
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| 1 Bloomington police department, 30 men 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one police department station with 30 men and 6 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| First police records system established 1948 |
The first records system is created for the Bloomington Police Department, including a complete photograph and fingerprint file.
Source:
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| City lists 34 churches 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 34 churches representing 22 denominations.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| City profiled as 98% Caucasian 1948 |
The city directory states that according to the 1940 U. S. Census, the Bloomington population is 20,870. These numbers are reported as 98% American-born.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| 4 Bloomington newspapers 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two daily newspapers, one weekly newspaper, and one college newspaper.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| City has first bar mitzvah 1948 |
 Under the supervision of Rabbi Jospe, Arthur Fell becomes Bloomington's first bar mitzvah in the upper story of the Hillel Jewish student center.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 31. more...
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| Music Center appears in directory 1948 |
The Music Center, or Vance Music Center as it is known in 2017, appears in the city directory for the first time. It is located at 118 E. Kirkwood Ave. and is operated by Bernard C. Vance.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948), 337, 535. map
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| 2 Bloomington railroads 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two railroad services: the Illinois Central, and the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville (Monon).
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Showers earnings see decline 1948 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $399,304.18 in 1948, a decrease in earnings of over $100,000 from the year before.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| 9,630 telephones in service 1948 |
The 1948 city directory states that Bloomington has 9,630 telephones in service.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| Club wins at state fair 1948 |
The Homemakers Club of Monroe County wins honors at the Indiana State Fair with an exhibit demonstrating different types of baking made from wheat products called Miracles of Wheat.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 33.
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| 90-bed Bloomington hospital 1948 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one hospital with 90 beds.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1948 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk and Co., 1948)
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| 'Sexual Behavior in the Human Male' published 1948, Jan 5 |
 Dr. Alfred Kinsey of Indiana University's Institute for Sex Research publishes his findings in 'Sexual Behavior in the Human Male.'
Source: Bob Hammel, "Two books, one day, and a Hall of Fame," Herald Times, January 19, 2003. more...
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| 'Raintree County' published 1948, Jan 12 |
 'Raintree County,' written by Ross Lockridge, Jr. of Bloomington, becomes Book of the Month.
Source: Jeff Wylie, "Son of Local Couple Writes of Ross Lockridge and Wife," Bloomington World, January 12, 1948. more...
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| Stewart lands without wheel 1948, Mar 1 |
Eugene Stewart makes a spectacular belly landing at the airport. His Cessna loses one of the wheels of its landing gear while flying. No one is harmed me in the crash landing.
Source: "Airport History Has Been Marked By Some Crashes," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Ross Lockridge Jr. dies 1948, Mar 6 |
Best-selling author of "Raintree County" commits suicide. It is reported that many believe that criticisms of the book lead to his death. He is survived by his wife and their four children.
Source: B. W. Bradfute, "Death Taps Shoulder of Young Man Genius," The World Telephone, March 8, 1948, 1.
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| Young Mothers Club founded 1948, Apr 7 |
The Young Mothers Club is established to help mothers socialize, discuss raising young families, and teach them to become responsible citizens of the community. Charter members are Mrs. Billie Edwards, Mrs. Ed Rader, Mrs. Wilbur, Mrs. Don Mercer, Mrs. Paul Ferree, and Mrs. Orville Black.
Source: Mrs. Roger Hedrick, "Young Mothers Club Changes Name," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Airplane crashes 1948, May 30 |
 Two pilots crash on the Ben Oliver farm, eight miles northwest of Bloomington: Both men die from injuries: Veteran Dwane Wiggins was 24-years-old and an IU senior living the Lamba Chi house. John Nikirk, 26, served in the Navy in the South Pacific. [Image of Dwane Wiggins.]
Source: Bloomington Evening World, May 31, 1948. more...
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| Countryside Garden Club organized 1948, Jun 6 |
Mrs. Tom Chestnut and Mrs. Ethan Wahl call neighborhood women and the Snoddy School PTA members together for a potluck luncheon, organizing the Countryside Garden Club.
Source: Mrs. L.N. Rogers, "Countryside Is Active," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 4, 1968.
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| Quarry accident kills Vaughn 1948, Jun 20 |
William L. Vaughn, 17, drowns after jumping into quarry.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| May Insurance Agency is founded 1949 |
May Insurance Agency is founded by Charles May, specializing in private and commercial insurance.
Source: Nick Matavuli, "Charles May the 'founding father' in insurance," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1986, C, 1.
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| Lloyd Olcott comes to Bloomington 1949 |
Lloyd Olcott, fresh out of Butler University, comes to Bloomington to work at University Advertising Corporation.
Source: Julie Creek, "A man of many talents, Lloyd Olcott finds his own niche in Bloomington ," The Herald Times, August 26, 1989.
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| Bunger opens law practice 1949 |
 Len E. Bunger Jr. opens his legal practice. According to the 1950 city directory, the practice is located at 100 1/2 S. College Ave., which is in the Citizens Bank and Trust Co building.
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| Senior club established 1949 |
 Frank O. Beck and his wife Daisy Woodward Beck establish the Borrowed Time Club to provide hobby groups, community parties, and their own radio station for members of the community over 70. It is the first in Indiana as well as being one of the first in the nation.
Source: Herald Telephone, July 18, 1967. more...
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| Stunt flyer dies 1949, Jan 1 |
Famed aerobatic and stunt flyer from Bloomington, Leon (Red) Geer, is killed when his Stearman plunges out of control into a swamp near Eagles Nest fishing camp in Leesburg, Florida. Geer once served as manager of Veterans Field, the old airport. At the time of his death, he was practicing for entry into the International Aerobatics Contest held in Miami.
Source: "Airport History Has been Marked By Some Crashes," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Boston University Chapel Built 1949 |
Boston University Chapel built in Boston, Massachusetts by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Showers earnings drop 1949 |
Earnings drop below $100,000 for the Showers Brothers Furniture Company in 1949, bringing in only $99,953.28.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| New York Auditorium Built 1949 |
Cardinal Spellman Auditorium built in Tarrytown, New York by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| May Agency established 1949 |
The May Insurance Agency is founded by Charles H. "Bus" May. Later, his son Paul May joins the business. The company moves into the old Hanson Motor Company, located at 1327 N. Walnut Street, in the late 1970s.
Source: Brian Werth, "May Agency joins insurance firm network," Herald Times, May 5, 1991. map
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| University Unitarian group recognized 1949, Jan 5 |
A local Unitarian religious group is recognized by the American Unitarian Association.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 22.
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| Sawmill accident kills man 1949, Jan 7 |
Harry Sexton, 65, is killed in a sawmill accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Workers request pay increase 1949, Jan 26 |
The craft union asks for pay increases from 25 to 46 cents an hour.
Source: Bloomington Weekly Herald 26 January, 1949
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| Germans visit county 1949, Mar |
Seven women leaders from Germany visit Indiana University and Bloomington. They were selected by the Allied Military Government to experience American culture first-hand. They express enthusiasm for adult education programs after visiting a Home Demonstration (home economics) meeting.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 37.
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| Radio Ralph dies 1949, May 11 |
 The newspaper office is besieged with calls asking about the condition of Ralph W. Cutts, age 50, who is well-known and loved as "Radio Ralph". Formerly with Showers Bros. in the radio unit, he operated a radio sales room and repair shop at 500 N. Grant St. The newspaper states "when his death was confirmed by calling the hospital, the people lingered in little knots, speaking in soft voices about their friend."
Source: "Death Takes 'Radio Ralph': Heart Attack Proves Fatal Thursday Night," The World Telephone, May 12, 1949. more...
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| Griffy Lake water level drops 1949, May 20 |
Griffy Lake has dropped 19 inches in the last four weeks. Harvey Vint said that this is most likely due to the lack of rain in the past few days. Vint also said that the lake had been losing as much as 1/2 inch every day - part of it is lost to evaporation.
Source: "Griffey Lake 19 inchs Below Normal," Bloomington Daily Hearld, May 20, 1949.
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| Lester killed in quarry accident 1949, Jun 8 |
Uless Lester, 25, killed in quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Quarry accident kills Ferguson 1949, Jun 30 |
Austin Ferguson, 35, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Deadly Greyhound bus crash 1949, Aug 10 |
Sixteen people burn to death after being trapped in Greyhound bus wreckage. It was the worst loss of life in fire department history.
Source: "15 Are Dead in Bus Crash," Bloomington World-Telephone, August 10, 1949.
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| Bus crash, fire kill 16. 1949, Aug 10 |
Sixteen people burn to death after being trapped in a Greyhound bus wreck near Dolan on Hwy 37.
Source: "15 Are Dead in Bus Crash." World Telephone (Bloomington, IN), August 10, 1949.
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| Quarry accident kills McPhetridge 1949, Aug 13 |
Ollie McPhetridge, 52, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Plane is caught in banner 1949, Sep 8 |
James Abram, of the Abram Flying Service, crash lands near the airport after an advertising banner becomes entangled around the tail of his Stearman biplane. Abram sustains minor cuts and bruises after landing just off the southeast edge of the runway.
Source: "Airport History Has Been Marked By Some Crashes," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Television station begins broadcasting 1949, Nov |
 Sarkes Tarzian obtains a television license and begins broadcasting with the call letters WTTV. It is the second TV broadcast station in Indiana, located in the smallest broadcasting community in the US.
Source: "WTTV To Give Test Signals Soon," Daily Telephone, February 5, 1949. more...
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| Collier begins working at Nick's 1949, Nov 14 |
 Ruth Collier begins working at Nick's English Hut. She works there for 40 years.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 88. more...
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| Jewish community grows 1950 |
 The Jewish community in Bloomington continues to grow. Reflecting President Well's openness in recruiting Jewish scholars. New faculty members arrive such as Louis Shere, Eugene Weinberg, and Hillard Trubitt.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 31. more...
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| 3 Bloomington airports 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has three airports: one municipal and two commercial.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 13,967 auto registrations 1950 |
The city directory states that Monroe County has 13,967 auto registrations.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 5 Bloomington hotels 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has five hotels with a total of 300 rooms.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| IU Library has 800,329 volumes 1950 |
The city directory states that the Indiana University Library has 800,329 volumes.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| Pennsylvania State College addition built 1950 |
Pennsylvania State College Mechanical Engineering building addition is built in State College, Pennsylvania by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| Mormons establish church 1950 |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints begins meeting on Sundays at the American Legion, 421 South College Avenue in Bloomington.
Source: "Mormons Who Organized Local Congregation in 1950 Now Seek Permanent Church Here," Bloomington Star Courier, August 22, 1952. map
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| Public Library has 50,700 volumes 1950 |
The city directory states that the Bloomington Public Library has 50,700 volumes.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 1 Bloomington police department, 35 men 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one police department with one station, 35 men, and 7 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950), VIII.
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| Showers earnings improve 1950 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company sees a slight improvement in annual earnings in 1950, raking in $151,764.04. In 1949, the company earned less than $100,000.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| 2 Bloomington public libraries 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two public libraries: the Bloomington Public Library with 50,700 volumes and the Indiana University Library with 800,329.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950), VIII.
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| 1 Bloomington hospital, 90 beds 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one hospital with 90 beds.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950), VIII.
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| 1950 Bloomington population 1950 |
According to the city directory, the 1950 U. S. census reports that Bloomington population is 28,163.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 1 Bloomington fire department, 27 men 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one fire department with one station, 27 men, and 5 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950), VIII.
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| Bloomington amusements 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has a number of amusements including an auditorium seating 5,000 people, 5 moving-picture theaters (seating a total of 5,000), 2 drive-in theaters, 2 golf courses, and one swimming pool.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 10 Bloomington public schools 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has ten public schools with 3,464 students and 140 teachers. Bloomington also has one parochial school.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950), VIII.
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| 6 Bloomington bus lines 1950 |
The 1950 city directory states that Bloomington has six bus-lines: Greyhound Lines, Indiana Stages, Central Illinois Coach Lines, Bloomington-Greencastle Bus Co., Fuqua Bus Co., and Leppert Bros Lines.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 2 Bloomington railroads 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two railroad services: the Illinois Central and the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville (Monon).
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 3 Bloomington radio stations 1950 |
The 1950 city directory states that Bloomington has three radio stations: WTOM, WTTS, and WTTV.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| Shiloh Pentecostal Temple opens 1950 |
The church is established by Pastor Raymond Shields in Ramp Creek valley.
Source: "Shiloh to celebrate 60th anniversary," Herald Times, September 18, 2010.
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| 44 Bloomington manufacturing companies 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 44 manufacturing establishments employing 6,000 men and 2,000 women.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| Motor Service appears in directory 1950 |
Motor Service Parts, now Carquest, appears in the 1950 city directory. The store is located at 118 S. Madison St. and it is operated by Ray Mitchell, Howard Carpenter, and Garner Price.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950), 189. map
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| IU Press established 1950 |
The Indiana University Press, a scholarly book publishing program, is established.
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer: Volume III Years of Fulfillment (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1977), 503-504.
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| City population counted 1950 |
US Census counts 28,163 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| City population counted 1950 |
US census counts 28,163 people in the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| 4 Bloomington newspapers 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has four newspapers: two daily newspapers, one weekly newspaper, and one college newspaper.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| Rogers and Staats form company 1950 |
Ralph Rogers, of the Rogers Group, forms Staats Lumber Company with Claude Staats.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 51.
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| 1950 Preliminary census report 1950 |
According to the city directory, the 1950 U. S. census preliminary report says Bloomington's population is 28,160.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 11,934 Bloomington telephones in service 1950 |
The 1950 city directory states that Bloomington has 11,934 telephones in service.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| 35 Bloomington churches, 23 denominations 1950 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 35 churches representing 23 denominations.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1950 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., 1950)
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| Postmaster collects for first airmail 1950, Jan 4 |
Postmaster George Purcell reports he has collected over 2,000 envelopes to be carried on Turner Airlines inaugural flight through the city. These covers are from 42 states, with all represented except Delaware, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Wyoming, as well as Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. During the inaugural flight these envelopes will be stamped with one of two official cachets.
Source: "Receive Covers From 42 States For First Local Airmail Hop," Bloomington Telephone, January 4, 1950.
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| WSUA ceases broadcasting 1950, Jan 5 |
WSUA discontinues broadcasting at 3:00 pm. WTTS officials assume all advertising obligations now held by WSUA. WSUA first went on the air October 23,1940.
Source: "WSUA to Cease Broadcasting at 3 p.m.," Bloomington World-Telephone, January 4, 1950.
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| Weather delays airmail service 1950, Jan 9 |
Postmaster George Purcell and a representative of Turner Airlines announce that airmail service will be delayed. The service is delayed as the necessary test flights were not made last week due to bad weather throughout the state. Despite the postponement, Purcell says that anyone wishing to collect the first flight covers can send them to the post office where they will be kept until airmail service starts.
Source: "Bad Weather delays Air Mail Service," Bloomington Daily Telephone, January 9, 1950.
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| Start of airline service announced 1950, Jan 16 |
Spokesmen at the airport say today that the air service to the city by Turner Airlines will probably begin between January 25 and 30. Several delays have been caused by weather, preventing the flights between Indianapolis and Louisville through Bloomington from beginning.
Source: "Start of Airline Service Now Set for Jan. 25," The World Telephone, January 16, 1950.
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| Turner receives single engine permit 1950, Jan 21 |
Turner Airlines, scheduled to start regular air service to the city on January 25, becomes the last airline in the United States to obtain the Civil Aeronautics Board's approval to operate single engine aircraft. Turner and other similar "feeder" lines in Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, and throughout New England are now the only one which have permission to single-engine planes of their airline routes.
Source: "Turner Last to Receive Single Engine Permit," The World Telephone, January 21, 1950.
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| Postmaster pitches airmail plan 1950, Jan 26 |
Postmaster George Purcell announces that he has received word from the General Superintendent's office of Postal Transportation Service in Cincinnati that airmail service will begin on Jan. 30th through Turner Airlines. Previously announced schedules will be followed with southbound feeder planes due in at 7:28 AM and 1:58 PM and northbound planes due at 9:13 AM and 3:43 PM.
Source: "Air-Mail Run Due 'Definitely' January 30," Herald Times, January 26, 1950.
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| Turner Airline routes announced 1950, Jan 30 |
With the inauguration of Turner Airlines, future routes and fares have been announced. Southbound flights to Louisville arrive at 7:28 a.m. and 1:58 p.m. Northbound flights to Indianapolis arrive at 9:13 a.m. and 3:43 p.m. One way fares are $3.57 to Indianapolis, $6.21 to Louisville, $7.19 to Lafayette, and $15.07 to Chicago.
Source: "'Feeder' Airline Run Inaugurated," Herald Times, January 30, 1950.
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| Turner airlines is inaugurated 1950, Jan 30 |
At 7:28 a.m. two 4-passenger planes land at the airport and are taxied up to the Administration Building. After the signing of several papers, Postmaster Purcell puts an airmail pouch on board and Mayor Lemon, Donald Hansen, and Bob Petranoff board for the flight to Louisville. The planes return to the airfield at 9:13 a.m. to the inaugural crowd to complete their journey.
Source: "'Feeder' Airline Run Inaugurated," Herald Times, January 30, 1950.
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| Simpson Chapel burns 1950, Feb 4 |
Simpson Chapel Methodist Church, a 75 year old Monroe County landmark, is destroyed by a fire. The blaze broke out at about 10:30 a.m. while Sunday school classes were in progress. No one was harmed; the loss is estimated at approximately $4,000.
Source: "Simpson Chapel Church Burns; Landmark was built in 1887," Herald Telephone, February 5, 1950.
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| Mayor reveals plans for lake 1950, Feb 8 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon announces plans for a lake project, which is designed to forever end Bloomington's century-old water problem. The project is underway in securing land options and is sponsored jointly by the City of Bloomington and the Indiana Department of Conservation.
Source: "Lemon Reveals Plans for Huge Lake Project," Bloomington World-Telephone, February 8, 1950.
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| Turner completes inauguration 1950, Feb 17 |
Turner Airlines completes inauguration of service on its final segment of a 655 mile network of feeder service having initiated service between Indianapolis and Cincinnati via Connersville, Indiana. The airline routes, now certified by the Civil Aeronautics Board, also operate from Louisville to Chicago through Bloomington, Indianapolis, and Lafayette, and from Indianapolis to Grand Rapids via Kokomo and South Bend, Indiana and Kalamazoo, Michigan. In addition, new summer flights are being proposed that will fly through the city.
Source: "Turner Completes Air Network ," Star-Courier, February 17, 1950.
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| Quakers' monthly meetings begin 1950, Feb 19 |
Six members and four associate members in the Society of Friends meet for the first time in Bloomington members' homes.
Source: "Bloomington Meeting Religious Society of Friends," Historical Highlights, December 1, 1982, 3.
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| Turner Airlines makes history 1950, Feb 20 |
Turner Airlines makes history as they become the only scheduled domestic carrier operating both light-plane and transport-type equipment when it recently inaugurated Chicago-Indianapolis-Louisville service through Bloomington with single-engine Beech Bonanzas. Indianapolis-Cincinnati service, with Beech Bonanzas as well, gives Turner Airlines a completely activated system of 655 route miles. The feeder has been operating its Indianapolis-Grand Rapids link with DC-3s since November of last year and looks to begin the use of larger planes over all of its routes by summer.
Source: "Long and Short of It," Aviation Week, February 20, 1950.
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| Sorority forms alumnae chapter 1950, Mar 1 |
Miss Lue Ella Potter, Mrs. Clyde Burch, and Mrs. Leon Baker, all 20 year members of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, are granted a charter by the active chapter to form their own Alumnae Association chapter. Miss Potter serves as first president, Mrs. Burch, vice president, and Mrs. Baker, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. John Crane, Mrs. Lewis Dixon, and Mrs. Donald Berrett join them as charter members.
Source: Elizabeth Dodds, "Delta Theta Tau Alums Organize," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Victory Club has fire 1950, Mar 12 |
A fire causes damage at the Victory Club, 430 North Rogers Street Sunday night, burning out the interior of the structure and ruining most of the fixtures. Paul Beyers, operator of the club, estimated the damage would be $2,000.
Source: "$2,000 Fire Damages West Side Club Room," Bloomington World-Telephone, March 13, 1950. map
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| Contract signed with Turner 1950, Mar 25 |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners signs a contract with Turner Airlines for the use of the airport. The city will charge Turner $40 per month, covering the right to land on the runway, the use of office space, and the use of the terminal for passengers, for a one year trial period. The $40 rate is on a sliding scale depending upon the number of flights Turner has coming through the city. After the trial period the commissioners will decide whether they are charging too much or too little. Bud Woodburn, local ticket agent, is keeping 60 day interval records on the airline business and says that airline business is looking up in large part thanks to the recent good weather for flying.
Source: "Aviation Board Signs Contract With Turner; Negotiates Use of Kisters Field," Herald Telephone, March 25, 1950.
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| Fern Hill nudists are active 1950, Apr |
The Fern Hill Nudist Colony is reportedly "ungirding its loins" in southwest Monroe county. Fern Hill is working on a campaign for new members and to build a dam to provide a swimming pool.
Source: "Fern Hill Nudist Colony Gets Ready for Season of Sunning," Bloomington World-Telephone, April 20, 1950.
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| Flight schedule changes 1950, Apr 1 |
Turner Airlines service changes today with southbound flights arriving at 11 a.m. and 4:25 p.m. and departing at 11:04 a.m. and 4:29 p.m. and northbound flights arriving at 12:35 p.m. and 6 p.m. and departing at 12:39 p.m. and 6:04 p.m.
Source: "Aviation Board Signs Contract With Turner; Negotiates Use of Kisters Field," Herald Telephone, March 25, 1950.
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| Rain covers roads 1950, Apr |
Heavy rains sends streams and creeks spilling over county roads in outlying sections of Van Buren, Salt Creek, Washington, Bean Blossom, and Polk Townships in early April. The past four days of April have measure 3 inches of rain. The entire rainfall for March was 4.5 inches
Source: Doris Reagan, "Water Covers County Roads in Five Townships," Bloomington World-Telephone, April 4, 1950.
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| Opposition to Lake in Benton Township 1950, Apr |
A fund of hundreds of dollars is created to employ legal team by a group of property owners of Benton township as they plan to oppose the City of Bloomington's plans for 5,000,000,000 gallon waterworks lake, most of which would be in Benton Township.
Source: Grady Bennett, "Elect Leaders for Impending Legal Conflict," Bloomington World-Telephone, April 8, 1950.
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| Construction workers strike 1950, Apr 6 |
Most construction work in and around Bloomington comes to a standstill by striking Hod Carriers and Laborers, who want higher wages and a new contract to replace their old agreement, which expired April 1.
Source: "Most Construction Work in This Area Halted by Strike," Bloomington World-Telephone, April 7, 1950.
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| Aviation commission report released 1950, Apr 19 |
Don Hansen, president of the City Aviation Commission, releases annual report listing outstanding developments of the for the year of 1949 such as the completion of a $139,999.90 runway paving project, the paving project being 100 feet wide and 3,800 feet long. The report also mentions Turner Airlines mail and passenger plane service contract, installation of a complete field filter system for sewage disposal, painting of buildings, re-roofing of hangars, removal of hazardous trees, and the installation of a stoker in the administration building. Airport receipts reached $152,807.73 from a $38,797.62 balance; $5,028.30 received from airport operations; $46,580.96 in tax money; $62,400.85 in federal grants. Expenditures reached $150,308.66; $7,658.50 for salaries; $6,664.40 in operating expenses; $98.20 for new equipment; $50 for tree removal. The aviation commission ended the year with a balance of $10,098.17. An average of 15 planes were based at the airport with gasoline sales reaching 25,655 gallons.
Source: "Reports Airport Has 'Slow But Healthy Growth'," The World Telephone, April 19, 1950.
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| City goes to Daylight Savings 1950, May 1 |
Bloomington goes on Daylight Savings Time. In his announcement in March, Mayor Thomas L. Lemon stresses that the time change will mean no changing of the clocks at city hall and that city employees are to change work schedules of city employees.
Source: "City Hall to Change Schedule But Not Clocks," Bloomington World-Telephone, March 21, 1950.
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| Calloway assigned agent 1950, May 1 |
Kathryn Calloway is the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club. She is taking over the position from previous agent, Mary Louise Conder.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Club performs on WTTV 1950, May 5 |
4 Home Demonstration Week clubs are asked to have models and exhibits centered around the style of "A Day With The Housewife". A part of the show was repeated at 7PM on WTTV. Purdue later congratulates Monroe County as it is the first to have home economics on television.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 38.
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| Turner to install 4 flights 1950, May 6 |
Turner Airlines announces that on May 25, two flights north and two flights south will be made daily with 25-passenger DC-3 airplanes instead of the present small Beech-craft Bonanzas. There will be no direct flights to Chicago but north flights will continue to Grand Rapids, MI. The two flights south will begin in Grand Rapids and end at Louisville. The first flight will leave at 10:49 DST for Louisville and the first northbound flight will leave at 12:33 DST. The second southbound flight will leave at 2:59 DST. The second flight north will leave at 4:45 DST. Flight time to Indianapolis is around 25 minutes and to Louisville, 43 minutes.
Source: "Turner Airlines Ready To Install 4 Daily Flights," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1950.
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| Flash famine reported. 1950, May 14 |
The mass closing of local restaurants take Bloomington residents by surprise. The closing was explained by a spokesman who said, "Certain Bloomington restaurants have closed their places of business in interest of public safety for an indefinite period of time as the result of an organized effort on the part of a group of individuals to force their patronage on restaurants which are located in the business district of the city."
Source: "Explaining reason for closing of restaurants," Bloomington World-Telephone, May 15, 1950.
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| DC-3 flights to be inaugurated 1950, May 24 |
Turner Airlines is set to inaugurate regular flights with new DC-3 passenger planes tomorrow at 10:45 DST. These plans will allow the carrying of a larger number of passengers and mail as well as freight. DC-3 flights, with the ability to carry freight, will not only connect more passengers to more cities but also connect the city to some 22,000 Railway Express offices throughout the country, some on direct airlines and others available via rail connection for express freight delivery.
Source: "First Turner DC-3 Due In Tomorrow; Will Inaugurate Full-Time Use," Herald Telephone, May 24, 1950.
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| Turner revises plane schedule 1950, May 24 |
J.J. Medaries of Turner Airlines says that with the inauguration of 21-passenger DC-3 planes flight schedules will be revised. The schedule revision is also due to the lengthening hours of daylight and therefore flying hours. R.C. Collins will become full-time station manager for Turner under this schedule revision, taking over for Bud Woodburn of Munn Aviation. Medaries also reports that should the airport install runway and obstruction lights the DC-3s will be able to continue this schedule through the winter. The flight schedule is as follows: southbound arriving at 9:45 a.m. and 1:55 p.m. and departing at 9:49 a.m. and 1:59 p.m.; northbound arriving at 11:29 a.m. and 3:39 p.m. and departing at 11:33 a.m. and 3:43 p.m. The last Beechcraft Bonanza flew through the city today, with Mayor Lemon, Chamber of Commerce Director David Pyle, Postmaster George Purcell, and others being invited to the DC-3 inauguration tomorrow morning.
Source: "Airline Revises Plane Schedule Through City," The World Telephone, May 24, 1950.
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| DC-3 flights inaugurated 1950, May 25 |
Turner airlines' first 21 passenger DC-3 lands to meet a group of city officials, Railway Express representatives, newspaper reporters, and radio men at the airport's administration building. Mayor Lemon, Donald Hansen of the Aviation Board, Garwood Judah the airport superintendent, and W.T. McMahon and C.F. Horning of Railway Express represented the city. In addition to Turner officials, the flight also carried two sacks of air mail and 1,000 pounds of air express freight, marking the first time air express freight came to the city. With the new express freight service, the city's businesses can now reach any large city in a matter of hours and foreign cities overnight. Started 23 years ago with 4 airlines serving 26 cities, the air express freight service has now grown to serving 23,000 offices through 28 airlines.
Source: "First DC-3 Turner Flight Made To City; Starts Regular Runs Here," Herald Telephone, May 25, 1950.
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| Hoadley passes solo flight 1950, Jun 1 |
Twelve year old John Stephen Hoadley successfully completes a solo flight in an Aeronca Champion monoplane called "Blue Nose" after nine hours and fifteen minutes of instruction. John's father is the airport owner, Ed Hoadley.
Source: "'Pilot' Hoadley, Age 12, Among Youngest to Pass Solo Flight," The World Telephone, June 3, 1950, 1, 2.
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| Wesley Foundation grant approved 1950, Jun |
Approval is given for a $62,500 grant, which will be used to build a new Wesley Foundation Building at the 119th annual Methodist Conference. The grant assures construction of the Wesley Foundation building at Fourth and Lincoln Street, which will be used for Methodist youth attending IU.
Source: "Students Assured of Foundation at Fourth-Lincoln," Bloomington World-Telephone, June 24, 1950.
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| Census results are posted 1950 |
It is reported that IU students and their families have boosted Bloomington's official population by almost 8,000, for a new total of 28,160. This total is 6,840 short of reaching second class city status. Monroe County's soars to 49,099, compared to 36,534 under the 1940 census. There is an increase of 12,565, showing the extent of growth in the suburban areas.
Source: "Monroe County total shows jump to 49,099," Bloomington World-Telephone, June 1, 1950.
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| Airport lighting to be proposed 1950, Jun 26 |
Funds for the installation of a night lighting system at the airport in order to expand the air operating day are added to the 1951 city aviation budget to be approved in July by the City Council. The federal government has already earmarked funds with which to share half the cost of any improvements with the city. City aviation officials consider the addition of a lighting system to be their number one project in the continued growth of the airport. Should the system be approved it will include runway threshold, approach, and obstruction lights as well as a rotating beacon to designate the airport as a lighted one, increasing air traffic to the city. The construction of a new administration building for the airport has been left from the 1951 budget plan in an effort to ensure the approval of the lighting system.
Source: "Lighting System Considered No. 1 Project at Airport," The World Telephone, June 26, 1950.
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| Wake Up Station burns 1950, Jun 28 |
A flaming explosion late Wednesday afternoon demolished the Wake Up filling station at the intersection of Sixth and Madison Streets. One man was injured. The price of the damage is approximated to be $3,000.
Source: Grady Bennett, "Fire Follows Explosion; One Man Injured," Bloomington World-Telephone, June 29, 1950.
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| Stone Mill has fire 1950, Jun 29 |
An estimated $1,500 of damage is caused by a fire, which broke out at the excelsior storage building at the J.J. Hoadley Inc. The stone mill is located about a quarter mile south of Bloomington city limits.
Source: "Blaze at Stone Mill Causes $1,500 Damage," Bloomington World-Telephone, June 30, 1950.
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| Legion approves new home plans 1950, Jul |
 Bloomington American Legion members announce plans to begin construction of a new $100,000 home. A unanimous vote was taken to recommend that the Board of Trustees approve the matter at their next meeting.
Source: "Legion Launches Plans for $100,000 Home Here," Herald Telephone, July 11, 1950. more...
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| Newspapers merge 1950, Jul 1 |
Mrs. Anna W. Bradfute, President of the "World Telephone", and Publisher George J. Wise of the "Daily Herald" announce the consolidation of their newspapers into a single publication, called the "Herald Telephone". Both dailies are being published separately for the last time and the "Herald-Telephone" will be published for the first time Monday, July 3rd.
Source: "World-Telephone and Daily Herald to be Consolidated," Bloomington World-Telephone, July 1, 1950.
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| Newspapers merge 1950, Jul 3 |
The newspaper "Herald-Telephone" forms from a merger of the "World-Telephone" and the "Herald".
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314.
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| Rent Control in Bloomington 1950, Jul 11 |
The federal government determines that the control of rents in Bloomington should be put back in the hands of landlords.
Source: "Federal Action Effective Today," Herald Telephone, July 11, 1950.
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| Board to meet on airport lighting 1950, Jul 12 |
The City Aviation Commission will meet with representatives of the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Indiana State Aeronautics Commission to discuss plans for the addition of a lighting system at the airport. The lighting system would make it possible for night flights by transport type aircraft. New runways were completed last year with future plans for installation of a runway lighting system. Small tunnels were placed under the runways so that future lighting could easily be installed. Should the City Council approve the lighting system, the project will cost around $27,000, half of which would be from matching funds provided by the federal government.
Source: "With Runways Completed: Aviation Board To Meet On Kisters Light Problem ," Herald Telephone, July 12, 1950.
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| Aviation experts recommend new lighting 1950, Jul 18 |
Indianapolis aviation experts Col. C.F. Cornish, K. Robert Hahn, and A.W. Compton, strongly recommend the installation of a $27,000 lighting system for night operation to the city's aviation commission. Hahn states that air traffic has doubled in the past six months and will re-double within the next eight months should the airport add night lighting as well as an H-facility, a radio broadcasting system to guide planes. Should these not be installed he fears a 65% decrease in business during the winter. It was also pointed out that night lighting may be crucial with the present warfare in Korea, the airport serving as an important link in the transportation system of the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot. Even though half of the funds for the project is expected to come from federal sources, city budget strains serve as a major setback to the project.
Source: "At Cost of $27,000; Urge Lights For Kisters Airport," Herald Telephone, July 18, 1950.
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| Stewart first reported Korea casualty 1950, Aug 10 |
William L. Stewart, age 20, of the Army 24th Infantry Division (heavy mortar unit), is reported as the first Monroe County casualty of the Korean War. Stewart enlisted on January 12, 1947 while only one credit away from graduating from Bloomington High School.
Source: "First County GI Killed in Korea," Daily Herald Telephone, August 29, 1950, 1.
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| Runway lighting could help promote growth 1950, Aug 11 |
The airport requests $13,500 of its budget be used to install runway and obstruction lights and a beacon light. This would increase operations from 65% of the day to 90%. The airline currently carries 135 passengers and over 900 pounds of air mail per month as well as 1,000 pounds of freight per day. The city should be a natural hub for air traffic in South Central Indiana with its relation to Indianapolis, Evansville, Louisville, and the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot but the absence of an adequate lighting system is a hindrance. With the addition of lights the city has the opportunity to become independent from Indianapolis and for businesses and employment to grow.
Source: "You Can't Keep Up These Days In An Oxcart--," Herald Telephone, August 11, 1950.
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| Runway improvements necessary 1950, Aug 11 |
Robert Hahn, general counselor for Turner Airlines, addresses the Kiwanis Club, calling for the addition of runway lights and radio controls at the airport. Hahn points out that the majority of airmail delivery takes place during 5-6 p.m. when the bulk of letters reach the post office. However, with daylight ending around 5 p.m. in the approaching winter months, planes can not land or depart during this time without lights and radio. These improvements to the runway are even more crucial as Turner Airlines plans to add Gary to their air service, meaning the city could gain a direct link to Chicago by air. As part of his talk, Hahn showed a color movie stressing the importance of this lighting entitled "Harnessed Lighting" about the development of pet airplane motors by Allison Division, General Motors.
Source: "Kisters Field Needs Told to Kiwanians; Efficiency Said To Be Hampered," Herald Telephone, August 11, 1950.
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| Rent control ends 1950, Aug 16 |
By a vote of 5 to 2 the Bloomington City Council has decided to end federal rent control. The decision was made by the passage of a motion at last night's meeting, made by Councilman Charles Dunn that the Council resolve to "End rent control in accordance with law."
Source: "Lift Rent Lids Here," Herald Telephone, August 16, 1950.
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| Capt. Terman killed in Korea 1950, Aug 22 |
 Captain William Terman, among the first infantry troops to be sent to Korea, is killed in action. Terman, of 322 E. 1st Street, was in the 28th Infantry Division and served in World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines, after coming to Bloomington to join the National Guard in 1930. [Image courtesy of Terman Family.]
Source: "2d Countian Killed In Korean War," Daily Herald Telephone, 1. map
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| Miller 4th killed in Korea 1950, Aug 26 |
 Cpl. Roger Miller, 21 year old former Bloomington High School football star and Prom King (1946), sends his last letter home and later dies in the conflict. The War Department telegram sent to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Miller, at 423 East University Street, does not inform what date or what part of Korea their son was killed.
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| Quarry accident kills Gotwals 1950, Aug 29 |
Ben Gotwals, 61, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Airport lighting vetoed 1950, Aug 29 |
The City Council left a $17,000 item in the new budget to buy a 25-acre tract of land in the southeast part of the city for a new park but killed a proposed $27,000 lighting system for the airport. The park was kept in the city budget after the Council received a 233-signature petition in favor of its development. In total, the City Council cut $116,478.76 from the budget with reductions to the Board of Health, Engineering Department, City Administration, Planning Commission, Fire Department, City Park Maintenance, Aviation Department, Rose Hill Cemetery, and the Division of Recreation taking the tax levy from a proposed $2.71 down to $2.23.
Source: "Budget Cut; City's Tax Rate $2.23; Council O.K.'s Park; Vetoes Airport Lights," Herald Telephone, August 29, 1950.
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| Pulp crime mag profiles 1946 murders 1950, Sep |
"Detective World", a popular true-crime magazine, tells its story about the 1946 double murder of Phyllis Coleman and Russell Koontz, a choir singer and superintendent at a church, respectively. Chester Woolridge, the main suspect yelled during lie detector test and yelled, "take that stuff off my arm", and then confessed. Woolridge was found guilty three months later and was sentenced for the rest of his life.
Source: Jay Filler, "The Choir Singer and the Peeping Tom," Detective World, September 1, 1950, 42, 55-57.
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| Pogue body returned from Korea 1950, Sep 10 |
Cpl. James A. Pogue, son of Mrs. Luella Gaskins of Bloomington and Albert Pogue of Spencer, is killed in action in Korea. "He was the first local boy to join the Army when it reopened peacetime enlistments." He served in Korea at age 15 in 1945 and again after the war broke out reenlisting at age 17.
Source: "City GI Due In Return Of 451 War Dead," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1951, 1.
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| Faculty Wives Club established 1950, Sep 24 |
Formed by the wife of Wendell W. Wright, the Education Faculty Wives Club promotes friendship among the wives of of the various faculty departments of Indiana University's School of Education. The original 20 members used to meet in each other's homes. By 1968 their membership grows dramatically, meeting monthly in the University Club, and planning various functions for their husbands and the rest of the School of Education faculty.
Source: "Education Faculty Wives Has Grown In Membership," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 11.
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| WTTS goes live 1950, Oct 1 |
WTTS starts beaming national hook up shows via ABC into the local air waves, according to Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. The AM radio station will provide local listeners a mixture of local and national shows with the emphasis on such outstanding 'live' programs.
Source: "'Live' Network Shows; Tarizan Expanding Manufacturing Lines," Herald Telephone, September 30, 1950.
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| Members awarded 1950, Oct 5 |
During the 4th and 5th of October, awards are given members associated with the Home Demonstration Club. 169 members received awards for being a member for 10 or more years while 68 were given awards for not missing a meeting for the last year.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 40.
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| WFIU to suspend evening operations 1950, Oct 12 |
It is announced that Indiana University's experimental radio station, WFIU, would suspend evening operations because it has been found to be interfering with television reception throughout Bloomington.
Source: "WFIU to suspend evening operations," Herald Telephone, October 12, 1950.
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| City hosts party 1950, Oct 31 |
Residents gather for gigantic second annual Bloomington-area Halloween party.
Source: "Goblins to Roam on Public Square," Herald Times, October 31, 1950.
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| Republicans dominate in election 1950, Nov 8 |
Republicans kept control of the County Commissioners and County Councilmen as all GOP candidates for office were swept to victory with the GOP landslide in Monroe County.
Source: "Two County Boards Still Republican," Herald Telephone, November 8, 1950.
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| Mary Hopson on trial for murder 1950, Nov 20 |
Mrs. Mary Hopson, 43 year old Bloomington widow, went on trial in Monroe Circuit Court this morning for manslaughter in the shooting death last August of John Wesley Young.
Source: "Mar Hopson On Trial in Young Death," Herald Telephone, November 20, 1950.
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| Turnkey admits to smuggling saw blade 1950, Nov 24 |
Chester Burks Jr., age 17, a turnkey at the Monroe County Jail confess that he provided a hacksaw blade to Lester Earl Bennett. Bennett then tried to saw his way out his cell at the jail.
Source: "Turnkey says he smuggled in sawblade," Herald Telephone, November 24, 1950.
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| Ellettsville community service awards 1950, Dec 17 |
Mrs. Floyd C. Brown and Lexie E. Hardisty received the annual Community Service Awards in ceremonies Sunday at the annual candlelight vesper service.
Source: Mary Curr, Lexie Hardisty, "Mrs. Floyd Brown," Herald Telephone, December 17, 1950.
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| Hospital establishes Pathology Department 1951 |
Dr. Anthony Pizzo develops the department of Pathology.
Source: A Short History of Bloomington Hospital. October 8, 1951.
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| Club goes on WTTS 1951 |
Clubs for Home Economics create displays in Bloomington and Ellettsville for National Home Demonstration Week. The clubs air radio programs on WTTS daily.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 42.
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| Rogers partners with Dobson 1951 |
Rogers partners with Frank Dobson in the Cascades Park Quarry.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 51.
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| Banneker School is Closed 1951 |
This segregated school for black children was closed due to financial difficulties and not because of the court ruling Brown V. Board that wouldn't be decided for another 3 years.
Source: Laura Lane, Steve Hinnefeld, "Banneker project tells local segregation story," Hoosier Times, May 16, 2004.
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| Showers report at all-time low 1951 |
In 1951, the Showers Brothers Furniture Company earns $59,729.71, the lowest annual earnings on record.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| School superintendent quits 1951, Jan 2 |
 Harvey Poling announces that his leaving his position as county school superintendent, effective February 1st, so that he can take a position with the World Book Publishing Company in New York.
Source: "Poling Quits Post As Superintendent Of County Schools," Herald Telephone, January 2, 1951. more...
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| Thompson new superintendent of highway department 1951, Jan 3 |
Howard 'Bill' Thompson has been appointed superintendent of the County Highway Department to replace Frank Byers. Byers, who was superintendent for the past three years, did not apply for another one year term. The appointment of Thompson to the post was made by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.
Source: "Thompson New County Road Chief," , January 3, 1951.
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| Judah pieces together lighting system 1951, Jan 8 |
Garwood Judah, manager of the city airport, is looking through stockpiles of used airport equipment in other cities in an effort to get together enough lights, beacons, and equipment to get CAA-approved night flying here. Working on a very limited budget, Judah has been begging, borrowing, and improvising but for the most part airport managers in other cities are helpful and willing to give or sell at a nominal price whatever that don't need. Judah hopes to have runway lights installed and approved by the summer.
Source: Herald Telephone, January 8, 1951.
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| Jack Garland re-elected in Federation of Labor 1951, Jan 10 |
At the Bloomington Labor Temple Jack Garland was re-elected president of the Federation of Labor for the fourth straight year.
Source: "Garland Heads Federation of Labor 4th Year In Row," Herald Telephone, January 11, 1951.
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| New County Superintendent of Schools 1951, Jan 12 |
Clarence Stewart is named the County Superintendent of Schools. He won the vacated job by a 6-5 vote.
Source: "Stewart in School Post by 6-5 vote," Herald Telephone, January 13, 1951.
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| Terman receives Bronze Star 1951, Jan 24 |
The Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action is awarded to Major Joseph W. Terman, who was killed in action in Korea. The award is presented to his widow Mrs. Leota E. Terman. Major Terman also holds the Purple Heart.
Source: "Widow of Major Terman Receives His Bronze Star," Herald Telephone, January 25, 1951.
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| Fair wages promised 1951, Jan 30 |
Cyrus S. Ching, chairman of the Wage Stabilization Board, promises that every effort will be made to develop a program for equitable wages for Monroe and Lawrence County limestone workers.
Source: "Pledge Fair Wage Policy For Stone," Herald Telephone, January 31, 1951.
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| Coldest day in 39 years 1951, Feb 2 |
This Groundhog Day is the coldest in 39 years with a -13 degree Fahrenheit temperature.
Source: "13-Below Coldest Groundhog Day Here in 39 Years; Rural Schools Closed, Plants Plagged," Herald Telephone, February 2, 1951.
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| Detective replaced 1951, Feb 6 |
Ray Burch, a veteran member of the Bloomington Police Department, is demoted from the rank of chief of detectives and is given the rank of detective captain. Russell Parks is promoted from the rank of detective caption to chief of detectives. These changes are announced by Police Chief Ray Hinkle, after evidence presented in Monroe Circuit Court that Burch slapped a prisoner while questioning him.
Source: "Detective Chief is Replaced," Herald Telephone, February 7, 1951.
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| Sheriff appeals for constructive criticism 1951, Feb 16 |
Sheriff Fred Davis states today, six weeks after taking office, that he appreciates "good, constructive criticism" of his handling of the office.
Source: "Sheriff Appeals for 'Good Constructive Criticism'," Herald Telephone, February 16, 1951.
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| Oil well found 1951, Feb 17 |
It is reported that the first big oil well discovery in the history of Monroe County is found. The gusher has been struck on the late Ben Deckard farm in Dutch Ridge. Oil from the well is said to be of extremely high quality; it could be used in an automobile without refining.
Source: "1st Big Oil Well Hit in County," Herald Telephone, February 17, 1951.
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| Fagan resigns 1951, Feb 19 |
Mrs. Kathryn L. Fagan, chief probation officer of Monroe Circuit Court for the past six years, submits her resignation to Judge Q. Austin East. The resignation is to take effect March 1st.
Source: "Mrs. Fagan Quits Probation Post," Herald Telephone, February 21, 1951.
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| CAB opens airline hearing 1951, Feb 19 |
The Civil Aeronautics Board opened hearings on feeder and trunk-line air service for cities in Indiana, including Bloomington, and Ohio. Attorney Vern Ruble, on behalf of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and Donald Hanson, president of the Bloomington Aviation Commission attended the hearing today, representing local interests. At the hearing Lake Central has petitioned to extend its temporary operating certificate to December 31, 1954, for permission to serve Gary, Indiana, and for permission to operate over several new route segments.
Source: "CAB Opens Hearing On Airline Pleas; Wants Operating Certificate Extended To '54," Daily Herald Telephone, February 19, 1951.
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| First round of sectionals 1951, Feb 22 |
Smithville and Eminence advance in the first round of high school basketball sectionals.
Source: "Skibos, Eels Grab Sectional Triumphs," Herald Telephone, February 23, 1951.
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| Women visit General Assembly 1951, Feb 23 |
More than 100 Monroe County women were invited by Senator H.C. Evans, Representative Norman Neely, Judge Donald Bowman, Governor Henry Shrickner and Lieutenant Governor John Watkins. The women were showed the Senate passing a bill and explained the working of the Supreme Court.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 41.
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| Bloomington Panthers win sectional 1951, Feb 25 |
Bloomington South Panthers win high school basketball sectional. The Panthers defeat Ellettsville 64-48 to win their third sectional crown in four years.
Source: "Panthers Regain Sectional Crown From Ellettsville, 64 to 48," Herald Telephone, February 26, 1951.
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| Prospector seeks more oil 1951, Feb 26 |
Additional leases on approximately 500 acres of county land are filed at the office for the purpose of oil prospecting on Kerr Road.
Source: "500 More Acres Leased in County by Oil Prospector," Herald Telephone, February 27, 1951.
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| Moods become Centennial Farm Family 1951, Mar |
The home belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Manson Mood, a landmark for over a century, now becomes a Centennial Farm Family, designated by the Indiana Historical Society and presented by th Indian Creek Township. The home has 197 acres of land and in 1870 there are papers stating that the property size was actually 520 acres and only 80 acres before that in 1835.
Source: Mrs. Agnes Jolly, Bloomington Daily Telephone, March 16, 1951, 8-9.
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| Stone Cutters Strike 1951, Mar |
Seeking a 10% pay increase, area Journeymen Stone Cutters go on strike.
Source: Bloomington Daily Herald-Telephone 1951
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| Sheriff finds working with city difficult 1951, Mar 3 |
Sheriff Fred Davis states that he is still willing to cooperate with Bloomington City Police but he added that cooperation is not easy, considering the city severing relations with the County Jail.
Source: "Sheriff Says Working with City Not Easy," Herald Telephone, March 3, 1951.
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| Cpl. Miller awarded posthumously 1951, Mar 3 |
Cpl. Roger Miller, killed in Korea last September, is posthumously awarded the Presidential Citation and the Purple Heart. Miller was the 4th Monroe County soldier to be killed in the Korean War. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Miller, of 423 E. University Street, also receive a letter from General Douglas MacArthur.
Source: "Bloomington Soldier Gets 2 Citations Posthumously," Daily Herald Telephone, March 2, 1951, 1. map
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| Council approves city judge 1951, Mar 6 |
Acting under suspension of rules, the City Council adopts an ordinance to create the office of Bloomington City Judge.
Source: "Council OK's City Judge; Pay-Hike Move is Delayed," Herald Telephone, March 7, 1951.
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| Night flights may come to city 1951, Mar 9 |
Although $27,000 for the purpose of a night lighting system at the airport was sliced by the City Council, the airport may yet see a lighting system installed. Airport Manager Garwood Judah is working with the CAA and Indiana aeronautics authorities to secure obsolete equipment from other airports to be over-hauled and used as temporary night lighting until the airport can obtain sufficient funding from the city. Judah says the necessary lighting for night flights include a rotating green and white beacon, obstruction lights on buildings, floodlights on the ramps, and boundary lights on the runway. If everything goes according to plan, the refurbished lighting will be installed as soon as the ground is installed and Judah hopes to receive approval for night flights this fall.
Source: "Reconditioned Equipment May Bring Night Flights to City ," Star-Courier, March 9, 1951.
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| Land sought for oil 1951, Mar 13 |
An oil prospector seeks land to lease along East Third Street, just outside the city limits.
Source: "Oil Hunt Moves Closer to City," Herald Telephone, March 14, 1951.
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| Site chosen for water storage 1951, Mar 15 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon and city engineer Ross J Buck announces that the southeast corner of the intersect of 14th and Monroe Streets will be the site of a new 2,000,000 gallon steel water storage unit.
Source: "City Chooses Site for 2-Million Gal. Water Storage Unit," Herald Telephone, March 15, 1951.
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| Cutters strike 1951, Mar 20 |
450 members of the stonecutters union walkout at noon due to a deadlock on wage issues. Stonecutters, carvers, and planermen employed in the Indiana Limestone Industry went on strike at noon in support of demands for immediate 19-cent hourly wage increase.
Source: "Cutters Union Out On Strike," Herald Telephone, March 21, 1951.
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| Sheriff Dept. get first uniforms 1951, Mar 22 |
Members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department receive their first uniforms, which are brown and tan. They are modeled after the Indiana State Police.
Source: "Sands of Time: "25 Years Ago"," Daily Herald Telephone, March 22, 1976.
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| Rocks kill Harper in quarry accident 1951, Mar 29 |
Kenneth Harper, 24, dies after being pinned against a rock wall at the waist by a 25 ton stone block.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Stone workers reach agreement 1951, Mar 29 |
It is reported that the Indiana Limestone Institute and the Indiana Limestone Company Inc. announce they have reached an agreement with five stone crafts. The pact grants a 14 cent pay hike and allow future negotiations of the contract.
Source: "Five Stone Crafts Reach Accord With Institute," Herald Telephone, March 29, 1951.
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| McDoniel dies in prison camp 1951, Apr 4 |
Captain Raymond J. McDoniel, cited for bravery in action, dies of illness in a North Korean prison camp. Mother Mrs. Nancy McDoniel (Goodman), of 713 W. 1st Street, was informed after his being reported missing in action twice previously; most recently declared missing since November 28, 1950.
Source: "McDoniel Officially Listed Dead," Daily Herald Telephone, March 4, 1954, 1. map
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| Slot machines removed 1951, Apr 5 |
After today slot machines will begin to disappear from private clubs in Indiana in wake of an edict from Governor Schricker that, "We have tolerated the slot-machine evil in Indiana all too long."
Source: "Prosecutors Promise Cooperation," Herald Telephone, April 5, 1951.
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| Oil lease requests increase 1951, Apr 7 |
It is reported that since the spouting of oil from Ben Deckard well on Dutch Ridge on April 5th, a total of 1,341 oil and gas leases have been filed in the County Recorder's Office.
Source: "Oil Leases Zoom In Wake Of 'Strike'," Herald Telephone, April 7, 1951.
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| Prosecutor saves woman 1951, Apr 17 |
A tackle by prosecutor halts a woman's suicidal leap.
Source: "Headlines Highlight Year In Monroe Co.," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1951.
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| RCA reduces employees 1951, Apr 23 |
 Due to federal government orders to restrict the use of critical materials, the Bloomington plant of RCA Victor Division temporarily stops the production of some types of equipment. The production is expected to be resumed May 1. The halting of this work results in the layoff of more than 600 employees. Image courtesy of IU Mather's Museum 1973-11-0576.
Source: "RCA Lays Off 600 Here for Period of Week," Herald Telephone, April 24, 1951.
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| Hospital hires pathologist 1951, Apr 24 |
The Bloomington Hospital has employed a part-time pathologist on a temporary basis in order to provide full pathology services, which includes tissue analysis, frozen sections, and consultations with local doctors.
Source: "Hospital Here Adds Pathologist," Herald Telephone, April 25, 1951.
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| First Little 500 1951, Apr 28 |
Source: John Schwarb, The Little 500: The Story of the World's Greatest College Weekend (Bloomington, Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1999), 1-16. more...
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| Airport suffers wind damage 1951, May 4 |
One hundred mile an hour winds rip trees up, pull utility lines down, and break windows and doors throughout the county. The airport suffers the most damage during this storm sustaining major damage to four planes, a workshop, and a hangar. Airport manager Garwood Judah reports that 12' x 20' doors were pulled loose from one building and 14' x 16' doors and the covering of a hangar were torn off. Dennis Sacks' Aeronca Chief was a total loss. Dewey Boshears' J3 cub was badly damaged. Two other planes left on the field had their wings torn off.
Source: "Airport Suffers Major Damage in Wind Storm; Power Lines Down Throughout Area," Star-Courier, May 4, 1951.
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| Plane crash kills two 1951, May 18 |
Two Monroe County residents are killed and a third critically injured at 1:35 p.m. in the crash of a Piper Cub "Super Cruiser" near Kinser Pike, approximately one mile northwest of the City. Those killed are Major Horace S. Secor, commanding officer of the Army Organized Reserve Corps. Along with Stanley (Ted) Williams, Ellettsville contractor and owner of the plane.
Source: "2 Dead, One Hurt In Plane," Herald Telephone, May 18, 1951.
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| Plane crashes with fatalities 1951, May 18 |
At 1:35 PM a Piper Cub "Super Cruiser" plane crashes near Kinser Pike, about one mile northwest of the city. Major Horace S. Secor, commanding officer of the Army Organized Reserve Corps unit in Bloomington and Stanley (Ted) Williams, Ellettsville contractor and owner of the plane die in the crash. Fred Murray of Bloomington is rushed to the hospital for surgery where it is believed his condition is critical. The plane crashed with such impact that it shattered plexiglass and tore off the propeller. The cause of this crash is unknown but eyewitnesses report that the plane appeared to have dived several times into the Ralph Rogers quarry just before the crash.
Source: "2 Dead, One Hurt In Plane," Herald Telephone, May 18, 1951.
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| Fatal airplane crash 1951, May 19 |
Fred Murray, 39, sustained a severe leg injury and is in grave condition, while fellow passenger Major Horace S. Secor, 35, and pilot Stanley Eugene (Ted) Williams, 36, have died following a plane crash just 10 minutes after its take-off. Coroner Lyons pronounced Williams and Secor dead at 1:45 p.m. while Murray was rushed to the hospital. Representatives of the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the administrative department of the local airport are conducting separate investigations with the cooperation of state, city, and county authorities. Upon inspecting the plane, airport manager Garwood Judah rules a wing-over maneuver was performed at too low an altitude causing the crash.
Source: "Pilot Misjudged 'Wingover' Buzzing Quarry-Witness ," Daily Herald Telephone, May 19, 1951.
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| Blood Mobile Unit visits Bloomington 1951, May 22 |
The Blood Mobile Unit visits Bloomington, and the first pint of blood given is the first in the nation to go to the Defense Blood Bank. First, the plasma will be used to save lives of those injured in the Korean War, and then the blood will be used for civic defense.
Source: "City to Launch US Blood Bank Drive," Herald Telephone, May 21, 1951.
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| Petition against Banneker School 1951, May 23 |
According to the "Daily Herald Telephone", Mrs. Leonard Rogers, Fairview School Parent-Teacher Association president, announces that fellow PTA members are circulating a petition around the city in order to stop the construction of a new Banneker African American School building at West Seventh Street. They claim that this petition against the new building "is not racial". They believe that if this new building is created, then Fairview school population will be decreased so much that the school may never receive the addition that has been long promised. According to Mrs. Rogers, the petition has approximately 500 signatures. School Superintendent H. E. Binford announces that they do not possess the budget to build this addition.
Source: Bill Coulter, "Banneker School, 930 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana," State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD), January 24, 2015, 7-8.
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| Johnson hired as faculty 1951, Jun |
 30 year old percussionist and Air Force veteran Richard Johnson is hired by the Department of Music at Indiana University. Born in New Jersey, Johnson is one of the first black faculty members.
Source: Bloomington Faculty Council Meeting Minutes; Memorial Resolution; Feb. 19, 1985 more...
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| Pvt. Fisher killed in Korea 1951, Jun 2 |
 Pvt. Kenneth C. Fisher, age 22, of 1217 West 11th Street, is killed in action in Korea as a rifleman in the infantry. His basic training was at Camp Atterbury and he was formerly a printer at the Herald-Telephone newspaper.
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| Court dismisses lake case 1951, Jun 5 |
Action by the Indiana Supreme Court removes another obstacle in efforts of the City to clear the legal paths to increase our source of water. The Court's action is a dismissal of an appeal against the City, which was filed by four Benton Township property owners.
Source: "High Court Dismisses Lake Case," Herald Telephone, June 5, 1951.
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| Solomito strikes oil 1951, Jun 7 |
Joe Solomito announces he has struck oil in Benton Township near Dolan on Argue Ridge, stating that the well blew oil 150 feet in the air yesterday and the gas pressure is still blowing it out today. Drillers are trying to swab out the water. Solomito has 6,000 acres of land under lease.
Source: "Solomito Strikes Oil Near Dolan," Herald Telephone, June 7, 1951.
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| Stores agree to closing schedule 1951, Jun 9 |
Bloomington's downtown stores begin observing a 'staggered' closing time because of the recent decision by some store groups to close at 6 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. According to Robert Sullivan, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, "The changes have been agreed upon by store groups" and not coordinated by the Chamber.
Source: "Stores 'Stagger' Saturday Closing," Herald Telephone, June 9, 1951.
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| Beacon planned for airport 1951, Jun 13 |
The airport announces plans to install a 51-foot steel tower for a double beacon light. Airport officials put in a request for the tower and beacon a year ago and have finally received approval. Airport manager Garwood Judah says the green and white beacon is an important step in designating the airport as a lighted one. Judah hopes to have CAA approval for night flying by winter.
Source: Bill Dyer, "Rounding the Square," Herald Telephone, June 13, 1951.
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| First fallen hero returned 1951, Jun 16 |
Monroe County receives its first war dead victim from the Korean conflict. The body of Major Joseph W. Terman is escorted here by his long time army friend, Lt. Clarence Buchanan of Oklahoma.
Source: "First Fallen Korean Hero is Returned," Herald Telephone, June 16, 1951.
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| Wilson buys furniture plant 1951, Jun 22 |
Harry Stephens Realty Company announces the sale of the Quality Furniture Co. Inc plant at 610 S. Madison to Roy T. Wilson, former president of B. B. & I. Motor Freight Line. Wilson plans to convert the present factory site to storage.
Source: "Wilson Buys Furniture Plant Here," Herald Telephone, June 22, 1951.
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| Nu Phi Mu organized 1951, Jul |
The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority organizes a local chapter of the junior sorority, Nu Phi Mu. Charter members of the this group are Misses Frances Branam, Peggy Jo Swindler, Pat Wiley, Peggy Burks, Phyllis Marlin, Ann Spangler, DeMaris Faucette, Rose Keough, Judy Ann Jones, Mrs. William Rumple, and Mrs. Gene Johnson with Frances Branam serving as president, Peggy Jo Swindler, vice president, and Phyllis Marlin, treasurer.
Source: "The Story of Beta Sigma Phi," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| TB patients get nurse care 1951, Jul |
320 visits are made by nurses of the City's Public Health Nursing Association, with 38 of the visits for tuberculosis (TB) patients.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1964.
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| Plane set to land on highway 1951, Jul 3 |
Bud Woodburn, commander of the local Civil Air Patrol (CAP), announces plans to land a PT-17 airplane on north highway 37. The plane will then be towed into the city by a jeep and used as the CAP's float in the Legion Day Parade. Woodburn assures that all legal aspects have been cleared. The only uncertainty is whether parade parking will be along College Avenue. In this event, the plane's wings will not be able to make it through. Either way, the CAP cadets will march in the parade.
Source: Herald Telephone, July 3, 1951.
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| Fire destroys United Presbyterian Church 1951, Jul 3 |
The 80-year-old brick structure at the northeast corner of the intersection of 9th St. and College Ave. is destroyed within an hour after a fire breaks out. Fire Chief Bernard Glover says a short circuit electrical wiring caused the fire. He estimates between $30,000 and $35,000 in damages.
Source: "Church Plans to Rebuild Immediately," Herald Telephone, July 5, 1951.
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| RCA-Victor increases pay 1951, Jul 6 |
It is announced that approximately 900 workers at the RCA-Victor plant will benefit from a pay increase. A clause in their contract calls for an automatic 4-cents-per-hour raise, effective July 30. The contract was signed by management in August 1950, and is effective until August 1, 1952.
Source: "RCA Union Workers Get Pay Increase," Herald Telephone, July 6, 1951.
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| Fairview students going to Banneker 1951, Jul 14 |
The Bloomington school board announces that it plans to relieve the over-populated conditions at Fairview School by sending some of the pupils to the Banneker School.
Source: "Fairview Pupils Going To Banneker," Herald Telephone, July 14, 1951.
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| Women's organizations profiled 1951, Jul 16 |
Women organizations are profiled: Bloomington currently has 300 women's clubs, sororities, and service organizations ranging from neighborhood social groups to chapters, and auxiliaries of state and national organizations. The general purpose of all these organizations include furthering a better community life, caring for the needy and discussing common problems with friends.
Source: Helen Weatherwax, "300 Women's Organizations of Bloomington Achieve a Multitude of Public Services," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1951.
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| Burks killed in Korean War 1951, Jul 27 |
Pfc. Donald Burks, age 19, of the 29th Infantry Division, was killed in action on July 27. A previous telegram to Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Burks, of 320 East University Street [later reported as 826 West Fifth Street], listed him as missing in action. Burks was a former Bloomington High School student and Showers Furniture Factory employee.
Source: "Don Burks, City GI, Killed in Korea War," Daily Herald Telephone, February 5, 1951, 1.
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| Water damages Showers plant 1951, Aug 1 |
A flash fire at the Showers Plant One causes little fire damage, however the sprinkler system set off by the blaze causes $12,000 of water damage.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1964.
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| Cutter Union accepts pay offer 1951, Aug 1 |
It is announced that the stonecutters, carvers, and planermen of the Indiana Limestone Industry accept management's offer of an immediate 18-cent wage raise. An additional 7.5 cents is to be appealed to the Wage Stabilization Board.
Source: "Cutter Union Accepts," Herald Telephone, August 1, 1951.
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| Dr. Pizzo begins work 1951, Aug 3 |
Dr. Anthony Pizzo, of Indianapolis and Chicago, begins his duties as a full-time pathologist at Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 3, 1964.
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| Bull pen to cost $3,500 1951, Aug 3 |
It is estimated that the construction of a "bull pen" in the Monroe County Jail will cost $3,500. This drunk tank is meant to confine arrested "fighting drunks."
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 3, 1964.
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| Markets seek to close Wednesdays 1951, Aug 3 |
Three food markets agree with a movement to close shop on Wednesday afternoons in order to lessen the long hours of food market employees.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 3, 1964.
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| School board elects McClain 1951, Aug 4 |
Local grocer George A. McClain is elected President of the City School Board, succeeding David G. Wylie.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 4, 1964.
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| USO added to Red Feathers Agencies 1951, Aug 4 |
The United Service Organizations (USO) are added at to the local Red Feather Agencies. The USO provided a recreation center here for members of the armed forces.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 4, 1964.
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| 1950 census 1951, Aug 5 |
Mayor Tom Lemon announces that, according to the 1950 United States Census, Monroe County's population is 50,080.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 5, 1964.
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| WTOM leaves air 1951, Aug 6 |
Bloomington's second radio station, WTOM leaves the air, its physical assets having been sold to Sarkes Tarzian, Incorporated.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 6, 1964.
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| Starkes Tarzian buys WTOM facilities 1951, Aug 6 |
Starkes Tarzian, Inc. buys the physical assets of the former WTOM radio station after it goes off-air for the last time at midnight. WTOM was the second radio station to appear in Bloomington, and is the second to leave.
Source: "Tarzian, Inc. Buys WTOM Facilities," Herald Telephone, August 6, 1951.
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| 672 parking meters counted 1951, Aug 6 |
There are now 672 parking meters in Bloomington, 78 having been removed to permit increasing the length of parking spaces.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 6, 1964.
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| Bloomington Packing burns 1951, Aug 8 |
A grease fire spreads quickly at the Bloomington Packing Company, destroying the sausage room, smoking room, and cooking room, with losses over $50,000
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| American Legion collects metal 1951, Aug 8 |
The American Legion is ready to launch its Junk Day, a collection drive for scrap metal as part of the National Defense effort.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Smith purchases Parks School 1951, Aug 11 |
H. L. Smith purchases the abandoned Parks School at the price of $683.33.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 11, 1964.
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| Beacon light installed 1951, Aug 12 |
A beacon light donated by the State Aeronautics Commission is installed on top of the 58-foot tower at Kister's Airport field.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1964.
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| Rev. Wright serves as pastor 1951, Aug 12 |
Reverend E. E. Wright serves as pastor of the First Free Methodist Church here in Bloomington. He serves 6 years.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1964.
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| Beacon installed at Kisters Field 1951, Aug 12 |
 Bloomington's municipal airport, Kisters Field, takes another step towards graduation into the 24-hour service class. A beacon, which has been donated by the State Aeronautics Commission, is installed atop the 58-foot tower in the field.
Source: "Kisters Field Soon to Have Lights," Herald Telephone, August 13, 1951. more...
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| Airport reports lights coming soon 1951, Aug 13 |
A green and white beacon is installed atop the 58-foot tower, which was donated to the airport by the State Aeronautics Commission. This marks an important step in the airport as being designated to the 24-hour service class. When the beacon first goes into operation, it will have two white beams of light that flash 13 times a minute to signal the presence of an airport to passing planes. Later, when the landing lights can be operated on a 24-hour basis, one of the lights will be green signaling a 24-hour operational airport. Currently, the airport only has portable runway lights that are turned on by request, otherwise they are turned off around 9PM when airport personnel go home.
Source: "Kisters Field Soon To Have Lights," Herald Telephone, August 13, 1951.
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| Legal changes predicted 1951, Aug 13 |
Bloomington legal officials predict that in the next ten years Monroe County will have a need to create a Superior Court.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 13, 1964.
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| 1,100 barrels of oil sold 1951, Aug 14 |
1,100 barrels of high-quality crude oil of refinery standards are sold from the Ben Deckard Wells No. 1 and 2, on Dutch Ridge.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1964.
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| Parents protest closing of Dolan School 1951, Aug 15 |
It is reported that parents are protesting the transfer of their children between schools, because a proposal has been made to close the Dolan School and transfer the students to the Headley School.
Source: "Parents Fight Closing of Dolan School," Herald Telephone, August 15, 1951.
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| Parents protest school closure 1951, Aug 15 |
Parents protest the closing of the Dolan School and the consequent transfer to the Headley School.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 15, 1964.
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| Morton Hunter dies 1951, Aug 15 |
 Morton Hunter dies at the age of 69. Hunter, of East Chicago, was a member of a local pioneer family and was formerly connected with the Hunter Brothers Stone Company. His burial will be here in Bloomington.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 15, 1964. more...
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| Teacher salary increase 1951, Aug 17 |
Superintendent H. E. Binford announces that Bloomington school teachers will receive salary increases ranging up to $425 per year.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1964.
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| Soil district goes mechanical 1951, Aug 17 |
The Board of Supervisors of the Monroe County Soil Conservation District announce plans to buy a mechanical tree planter to encourage more planting.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1964.
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| Airport beacon tested 1951, Aug 17 |
Work on a new beacon tower is completed at the airport as well as the installation of ground lights bordering the runway. Ground-air communication for Lake Central Airlines has been in operation for two weeks. Despite these improvements, the airport still needs a radio-homer to be designated 24-hour operational.
Source: "New Airport Beacon Light Gets Test," Star-Courier, August 17, 1951.
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| First Fairview principal dies 1951, Aug 17 |
Ella Wilson McCoy, the first principal of Fairview School, dies.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1964.
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| Stewart killed in Korea 1951, Aug 18 |
Pfc Harold E. Stewart, of the Heavy Mortar Co. 8th Cav. Reg. 2nd platoon, is killed in action at Mago-Ri, Korea. Stewart, a graduate of Smithville High School, received basic training with the 101st Airborne at Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky. Wife Mrs. Irene Stewart, of 1028 E. Hillside Drive, received word after husband had been overseas for two months.
Source: "Pfc. Stewart Killed In Korea Action," Daily Herald Telephone, September 5, 1951, 1. map
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| City rejects waterworks bids 1951, Aug 18 |
The City Board of Works rejects all bids for Bloomington's waterworks improvement program for being too high.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1964.
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| Reynolds provides free marriages 1951, Aug 19 |
Eiethel Reynolds, Justice of the Peace, announces he will marry off any service man in uniform for free.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 19, 1964.
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| Church develops kindergarten plans 1951, Aug 21 |
The Fairview Church announces plans to establish a kindergarten for preschool age children on the west side.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 21, 1964.
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| Police Chief Hinkle awarded 1951, Aug 21 |
Police Chief Ray Hinkle is awarded the Mission, Texas Gold Seal of Progress Award for work done in a chosen field.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 21, 1964.
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| Crowd attends horse show 1951, Aug 21 |
A crowd of over 2,000 attend the Rodeo and Horse Show here in Bloomington. Five local riders win three individual and two team honors.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 21, 1964.
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| Dean of newspaper men dies 1951, Sep 18 |
Daniel Clarence Miller, or D.C. Miller, dies at age 75 after suffering two heart attacks, several hours apart. Miller is known as the dean of Bloomington newspaper men.
Source: "D.C. Miller, Long a City Newsman, Dies," Herald Telephone, September 18, 1951.
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| Airport funding restoration rejected 1951, Sep 19 |
The Aviation Commission's appeal to the State Tax Board for the restoration of $7,500 cut from the Commission's budget by the County Tax Adjustment Board is rejected by the City Council. John Stempel of the Aviation Commission had hoped to regain this funding for a permanent drainage system to protect the paved runway, approach lights for night operations, and an electronic apparatus for guiding planes approaching the runway in poor-visibility conditions. Councilman J.B. Black Jr. and Mayor Thomas L. Lemon felt the vote was no reflection on the Aviation Commission.
Source: "City Rejects Plea of Aviation Unit," Herald Telephone, September 19, 1951.
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| Colored man Lewis dies 1951, Sep 19 |
Thomas Lewis, 99, a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, dies at the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: "Thomas Lewis Dies Today," Daily Herald Telephone, September 19, 1951.
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| Monon Mill burns 1951, Sep 20 |
 The Monon Stone Mill is destroyed by a fire. The origin of the fire is unknown. It is discovered at 6 p.m. by a passerby. The damage is estimated to be around $300,000.
Source: "Monon Mill Toll Near $300,000," Herald Telephone, September 21, 1951. more...
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| Airport Roller Rink fire 1951, Sep 27 |
The Airport Roller Rink is destroyed in a fire. The building was originally Bloomington's first airport.
Source: "Skating Rink Swept By Fire," Herald Telephone, September 27, 1951.
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| Richardson killed in Korea 1951, Oct 4 |
Sgt. Charles Richardson, Jr., age 21, of the 31st Infantry Regiment, is killed in action in Korea. News comes via telegram to Mrs. Wanda Bell Richardson of 113 E. 15th Street. He was a former employee of the Veteran's Airport.
Source: "County GI Killed In Korean War," Daily Herald Telephone, October 20, 1951, 1. map
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| Sowders dies in Korea 1951, Oct 14 |
Pfc. Richard Sowders, age 18, a tank driver, is killed in Korea. He attended school in Smithville before entering the Army at age 16.
Source: "R. Sowders Dies In Korea October 14," Daily Herald Telephone, November 1, 1951, 1.
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| Victims of plane crash identified 1951, Nov 1 |
Three Bloomington men are killed instantly when their Cessna 195 plane disintegrates and falls into the Ohio River near Tobinsport, Indiana (Perry County). The bodies of Ben Rechter, 37 and Charles (Bud) Woodburn, 36 are recovered from the wreckage in the river and positively identified. However, the search for the third victim's body, John Paul Backer, 39, continues. Eyewitnesses report that the plane appeared to explode before falling into the river.
Source: Bill Dyer, "Identify 3 City Men In Airplane Crash," Herald Telephone, November 1, 1951.
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| Airport project gets go-ahead 1951, Nov 1 |
The airport is among 226 airport construction projects approved to be undertaken by the Civil Aeronautics Administration between now and June 30 of next year. The airport will receive $5,000 for grading and drainage on the northeast-southwest landing strip. The construction, based on the Federal Aid program, involves the expenditure of $15,030,607 in federal money and $13,821,132 to be put up by either local or state sponsors.
Source: "Kisters Airport Projects Given U.S. 'Go-Ahead'," Herald Times, November 1, 1951.
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| Backer's body found 1951, Nov 9 |
The eight day search for John Paul Backer's body following a plane crash finally finds success at 10:30 AM. Backer's companions, Ben Rechter and Charles Woodburn, bodies had already been recovered. The Coast Guard had trouble locating the body of Backer at first as it was discovered to be pinned to the bottom of the Ohio River by pieces of the wreckage. Backer's body will be taken to his hometown of Tell City for burial. All three victims are from Bloomington.
Source: "Backer's Body Found Near Crash Scene; Pinned In Water By Wreckage," Herald Telephone, November 9, 1951.
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| Chitwood body returned from Korea 1951, Nov 30 |
The body of Sgt. Floyd V. Chitwood, age 19, is sent to his parents Howard and Edna Pryor Chitwood, of Gosport Route 2, for burial in the Unionville Cemetery.
Source: "Sgt. Chitwood's Body Sent To Martinsville," Daily Herald Telephone, November 30, 1951, 13.
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| City Plan Published 1951, Dec |
 Indianapolis urban planning consultant Kenneth L. Schellie reveals to city administration a program for development. The plan covers current demographics, patterns, and zoning for housing, residential, industrial, business, and more.
Source: Kenneth L. Schellie, The Bloomington City Plan: A Program of Minicipal Development (Indianapolis, IN: Bloomington Plan Commission, 1951) more...
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| Airport lighting system completed 1951, Dec 3 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah reports that the main lighting system necessary for night flying has been completed, which includes the rotating beacon, main runway lights, obstruction and hangar lights, flood lights for the taxiing area, and a lighted wind sock. Unscheduled night flights can now be made to the city. However, scheduled airlines can not fly in until a hazard light has been installed on the hill southwest of the airport. Judah also hopes to install a radio homer-beacon so planes can locate the airport when visibility is restricted.
Source: Herald Telephone, October 3, 1951.
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| Bell killed in Korea 1951, Dec 6 |
Sgt. Ralph Bell, age 26, a cook with an infantry headquarters, becomes the 12th Monroe County soldier to be killed in the Korean War. A former Bloomington High School student, Bell was a WWII veteran, who served in Japan. He was previously wounded in Korea in July 1950, sent home, and went back in September of 1951.
Source: "Sgt. Ralph Bell Killed In Korea," Daily Herald Telephone, December 13, 1951, 1.
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| Showers and Nurre win ruling 1951, Dec 7 |
It is announced that the Showers Brothers and Nurre Companies, Inc. have won against the City of Bloomington in a water billing controversy. The Indiana Public Service Commission rules that: the city's system of billing has resulted in an overcharge of approximately $3,000 since 1949, the city must pay back that money, and the city must discontinue its separate meter method of billing. Instead, they must bill the companies on a basis of grand total consumption.
Source: "Showers, Nurre Win Water-Rate Ruling," Herald Telephone, December 7, 1951.
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| Marine Cornman killed in Korea 1951, Dec 7 |
Pfc. Conrad Lee Cornman, age 19, was killed December 7 1950, in the retreat of the First Marine Division from Chosin Reservoir. The last letter sent to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cornman, at 317 North Dunn Street, was written on November 30 mentioning his being wounded and hospitalized at Hamhung. Brother Larry K. Cornman, also serving in the Marines, was last reported aboard the U.S.S. Princeton in Korean waters.
Source: "6th Countian Loses Life In Korean War," Daily Herald Telephone, February 8, 1951, 1. map
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| Judah honored 1951, Dec 12 |
Garwood Judah, scheduled to continue his position as airport manager, is honored for his service thus far, being appointed in May, 1947.
Source: "Appointed in 1947," Herald Telephone, December 12, 1951.
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| Aviation commission will not change 1951, Dec 20 |
Mayor-Elect Emmett Kelly points out that there is no change in prospect at the end of this year in personnel of the City Aviation Commission. The Commission is currently made up of Donald Hansen, president, F.B. Duane, John Stempel, and Paul Feltus. Kelly says the only reason he would have for making a new appointment before next October 1, when Stempel's term expires, is if a member resigns.
Source: "No Changes In Aviation Commission," Daily Herald Telephone, December 20, 1951.
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| Picketed Grocery Violence 1951, Dec 20 |
A fight breaks out between members of the Meat Cutters Union and the drivers of a Spriggs Dairy Products truck near Stogdill's Market. The fight results in charges of assault and battery filed against Dustin McDonald, head of the Hodcarriers Union.
Source: "Violence Flares At Picketed Grocery," Herald Telephone, December 20, 1951.
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| Showers reports loss 1952 |
The Showers Brothers Furniture Company record $373,415.08 in losses. In 1954, the amount lost is discovered to actually have been even higher at $438,602.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Rogers partners with Weedle Bros. 1952 |
Ralph Rogers partners with Weedle Bros. Construction. Rogers provides excavating expertise and Weedle Bros. provides construction expertise.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 50.
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| Grandview School built 1952 |
Grandview School is built in Van Buren Township off of Highway 45.
Source: Committe for the Reorganization of School Corporations, A Proposed Comprehensive Plan: For the Reorganization of the School Corporations of Monroe Cty, IN (1961), 18.
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| Wiles Drug Store moves 1952 |
 Wiles Drug Store, founded in 1899, moves to 112 N. Walnut.
Source: Wing Barfoot, "Wiles Drug Store started in 1899," Courier-Tribune, October 11, 1970. more...
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| Construction company founded 1952 |
J.E. Crider and Sons, an excavation and construction company, is established.
Source: Brian Werth, "State honors Crider & Crider, Smithville Telephone," Herald Times Online, April 25, 2003, Business.
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| Clinical trials begin for Crest 1952 |
 Clinical trials begin in Bloomington. The program tests the success of stannous fluoride toothpaste. Under the direction of Indiana University School of Dentistry's Joseph C. Muhler, DDS, PhD, William H. Nebergall, and Dr. Harry Day, the work is completed so that the toothpaste is marketed as Crest brand by Proctor & Gamble.
Source: Yaël Ksander, "Invention of Fluoride Toothpaste ," Indiana Public Media's A Moment of Indiana History (online), July 10, 2006. more...
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| Foddrill and Myers face off 1952 |
Wilma Myers and Jane Foddrill face off, Foddrill winning the golf match with 5-and-4 conquest.
Source: Lynn Houser, "Bloomington's Foddrill was First Lady of golf," Herald Times, April 8, 1998.
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| Auxiliary relocates 1952, Jan |
The Quinn Curry Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary relocates from its founding city, Crane, to Bloomington, due to the relocation of many of the charter member's families.
Source: "Quinn Curry Unit Named For Monroe County Marine," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Boxman enters Hall of Fame 1952 |
Henry Boxman becomes the second man selected by the American Restaurant Magazine's Hall of Fame. His carry out store, the Dew Drop Inn, located at 422 S. Walnut, is a popular spot with the high school crowd. The place was the first business in Bloomington to have a neon sign erected and the first one to have installed a gas-fired boilers. His place was the second in the city to offer air conditioning to its customers.
Source: "Kentucky Fried Chicken store opens," Courier-Tribune, January 22, 1969. map
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| County receives abandoned highway 1952, Jan 3 |
The Indiana government decides to give Monroe County an abandoned highway after straightening it out and making it shorter.
Source: "State Gives Road Strip To County," Daily Herald Telephone, January 4, 1952, A, 1.
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| Condemnation of lake land proceeds 1952, Jan 15 |
The city council passes an ordinance allowing the board of works to begin condemnation of the Greenfields' land in the Benton Township. A price agreement was never produced for the land. Further negotiations are being planned with the Greenfields, but if they fall through, the condemnation proceedings will continue to the courts.
Source: "Way Cleared To Condemn Lake Land," Daily Herald Telephone, January 16, 1952, A, 1.
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| Chandler killed in Korea 1952, Jan 21 |
Pfc. Robert G. Chandler, age 25, has been reported killed in action in Korea after being reported MIA on January 12, 1951. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Chandler, of 1223 West 11th Street, were not given a date of death [later reported as March 31, 1951].
Source: "Pfc. R.G. Chandler Killed In Korea," Daily Herald Telephone, January 21, 1952, 14. map
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| New park is set for Lake Lemon 1952, Jan 24 |
Mayor announces the 78 acres of the land on Tunnel Road, near N. Unionville, which overlooks the lake lemon area, will to be used as a park.
Source: "City Plans Park At Site Of Lake," Daily Herald Telephone, January 25, 1952, A, 1.
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| City gains more land in reservoir area 1952, Jan 31 |
City purchases more land from Ira Chitwood, Issac Fritch, Albert Chitwood, and James McClung. The City also brings Wilbur Chitwood, James Chitwood, and Ira Davis to court gaining a total of 361 acres for what will be Lake Lemon.
Source: "City Sues To Gain More Lake Land," Daily Herald Telephone, February 1, 1952, A, 1.
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| Referendum for DST set 1952, Feb 12 |
Mayor Kelly says the matter of switching to DST (daylight savings time) or not will be addressed in a referendum on May 6.
Source: "Kelly Admits Clock Issue 'Hot Potato"," Daily Herald Telephone, February 12, 1952, A, 1.
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| Wicks president dies 1952, Feb 22 |
Otto Rott, president of The Wick Company and oldest Bloomington merchant, dies from failing health at 78 years old.
Source: "Otto Rott, Wicks Co-Founder, Dies," Daily Herald Telephone, February 23, 1952, A, 1.
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| Tarzian announces new plant 1952, Feb 29 |
City Planning Commission announces plans to open another Sarkes Tarzian Inc. Plant. It will be located in the Fell Building at 4th and Rogers Street.
Source: "Another Tarzian Plant At 4th and Rogers Considered," Daily Herald Telephone, March 1, 1952, A, 1.
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| Boxman joins school board 1952, Mar 4 |
Henry Boxman is appointed by city council to be on the school board. He takes the place of James Kent, who is resigning.
Source: "H. Boxman Appointed To School Board," Daily Herald Telephone, March 5, 1952, A, 1.
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| Majority votes for DST 1952, Mar 6 |
City Council informs the surveyor they are 5-2 in favor of switching to (DST) daylight savings time.
Source: "City Councilman 5-2 For D.S.T.," Daily Herald Telephone, March 6, 1952, A, 1.
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| Airport considers expanding 1952, Mar 7 |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners considers the purchase of 15 acres to the south west corner of the airport property, currently owned by John Rawlins. Airport manager Garwood Judah labels this land as an obstruction to safe take-offs as the area is covered by trees. Judah believes that buying this land and cutting the trees may be cheaper than installing obstruction lighting throughout the area as well as providing space for an emergency landing if a plane fails during take off.
Source: "Aviation Board May Buy 15 Acres for Airport Safety," Star-Courier, March 7, 1952.
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| Board votes on 15 acres 1952, Mar 7 |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners votes in favor of starting negotiation for the purchase of 15 acres of land adjacent to the airport. The land currently owned by John Rawlins is considered a hazard to continued flying activities. Should the land be acquired, it will be cleared of timber. The board also discusses probable costs of future airport improvements to be submitted to the City Council at a later date.
Source: "To Negotiate For Land At City Airport; Considered Hazard To Flying Here," Herald Telephone, March 8, 1952.
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| Federal aid for school lunches ends 1952, Mar 10 |
It is reported that the federal aid for school lunches has run out, causing local schools to look for new methods to try and make up the difference.
Source: "U.S. Aid For School Lunches Run Out," Daily Herald Telephone, March 10, 1952, A, 1.
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| Lunch prices remain same without aid 1952, Mar 12 |
It is reported that school lunch prices are to be kept at the same price, even after federal aid is depleted. Schools cut the cost for meals with more efficient and economic use of their kitchen and staff.
Source: "School Lunches To Hold Price Line In City Sans U.S. Aid," Daily Herald Telephone, March 13, 1952, A, 1.
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| Judah discusses improvements 1952, Mar 13 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah reports that the airport already has a two-way radio allowing ground-to-air communication. However, a radio homer beacon is still need for night and bad weather landings. The airport and the airline plan to split this cost 50-50. Another step in airport improvement involves the purchase of 15 acres, currently a landing and taking-off hazard. The City plans to cut the timber from the land so that a plane developing engine trouble is less likely to wind up in the trees.
Source: Herald Telephone, March 13, 1952.
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| Annual report is filed 1952, Mar 13 |
The Aviation Commission reports it received $29,691.72 last year for operations and spent $22,779.83 ending the year of 1951 with a balance of $6,911.89. Expenditures included $8,429.36 for salaries, $7,999.37 for operating expenses, $1,216.69 for new structures and improvements, and $5,134.41 for new equipment including tools. Notable improvements of the airport include completion of the main airport lighting system, purchase of a fire truck, purchase of a mower for runways, installation of hot water system in airport restaurant, and obtaining a new snow plow.
Source: "Aviation Commission Shows Balance Of $6,912 For Year ," Herald Telephone, March 13, 1952.
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| Purchase of 15 acres is negotiated 1952, Mar 15 |
It is announced that the Board of Aviation Commissioners has negotiated the purchase of 15 acres of wooded land along the southwest corner of the airport, which is owned by John Rawlins. Once the city obtains this land they plan to remove the timber from the area. Airport manager Garwood Judah explains that this will remove two hazards as planes with engine troubles will have room to turn around for an emergency landing and the Public Service Company power line tower, just beyond this wooded area, will be visible once the trees are removed.
Source: "City's Land Purchase To Eliminate Airport Hazard," Herald Telephone, March 15, 1952.
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| Rice school destroyed by fire 1952, Mar 17 |
Rice School is completely destroyed by a fire. Origin is unknown, but the coal-burning stove or electrical wiring may be responsible.
Source: "Rice School Burns; Cafe Is Damaged," Daily Herald Telephone, March 18, 1952, A, 1.
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| Influential newspaperman dies 1952, Mar 17 |
 Harry Feltus dies at age 77. He was the superintendent of the Feltus Printing Company and began publication of The Bloomington Star.
Source: "Harry Feltus Dies Shortly Before Noon," Daily Herald Telephone, March 17, 1952, A, 1. more...
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| County on watch for anthrax 1952, Mar |
After some anthrax outbreaks in counties near the eastern Ohio-Indiana border and Greene County, it is reported that the county is on careful watch for anthrax.
Source: "County Alert For Signs Of Anthrax; Greene County Hit," Daily Herald Telephone, March 28, 1952, A, 1.
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| Catholic Church to be dedicated 1952, Apr |
The St. Charles Church dedication ceremony is set for May 5. It is expected to be the largest turnout in Indiana for a catholic dedication. The Archbishop of Laodicea, Italy and a papal delegate will be in attendance.
Source: "St. Charles Church Dedication May 5," Daily Herald Telephone, April 10, 1952, A, 1.
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| Football hero buried 1952, Apr 3 |
Alvin Nugent (Bo) McMillin, a much-loved player and coach, is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery after passing away on March 31st.
Source: "Nations Sports Notables At Bier," Daily Herald Telephone, April 3, 1952, A, 1.
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| Bo McMilliin's funeral brings crowd 1952, Apr 3 |
 IU Football coach Bo McMillin is laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery after a High Mass at St. Charles Catholic Church with celebrants Rev. Fr. Paul English, Msgr. Thomas Kilfoil, and Msgr. P.E. Deery of St. Vincennes, who was here when McMillin first came to IU in 1934. Because of the Lenten season, the church was without flowers. 4 trucks were needed to carry flowers to the grave-sight. Many notables in the sports field attend. Former "Bo Boys", players for McMillin, serve as pallbearers.
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| Freedom flame lit Korean War vets 1952, Apr 21 |
Several hundred residents attend the lighting of the Freedom Flame memorial for those who served in the Korean War. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees), the flame serves to honor the sacrifices made for freedom. Captain Eugene C. Rock of the Crane Naval Base says the flame is meant to "serve as a constant reminder to all who observe it that our freedom was not easily gained and it will not easily be held." 4 high school seniors have the honor of carrying the torch to the gas-lit flame.
Source: "Symbolic Freedom Flame Lit Here," Daily Herald Telephone, April 22, 1952, 1.
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| Bryan Park plan laid out 1952, Apr 24 |
A meeting of the City Recreation Commission is held where plans are explained for the development of Bryan Park. Plans estimate that a total of $375,000 will be spent, and it will take many years to finish.
Source: "Bryan Park Plans Call For $375,000," Daily Herald Telephone, April 25, 1952, A, 1.
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| Blood bank approved 1952, May 1 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Medical Society has approved the creation of a Red Cross blood bank in the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: "Medical Society Puts O.K. On Blood Bank," Daily Herald Telephone, May 2, 1952, A, 1.
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| Bond sold to finance school 1952, May 6 |
The city council clears the way for a $375,000 bond to be sold to aid in the building of a new Fairview school. The council vote is 5-1 for the approval.
Source: "City Council OK's School Bond Issue," Daily Herald Telephone, May 7, 1952, A, 1.
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| Best driver under 20 competition 1952, May 11 |
Teens gather to participate in the Jaycee "Road-E-O" competition to find the best driver under the age of 20. Robert Merry, at age 16, is chosen as the best driver under 20 in Monroe County. He will now be representing the county at the State Competition in July.
Source: "Merry Ruled Best Teen-Age Driver," Daily Herald Telephone, May 12, 1952, A, 1.
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| CAB hears renewal plea 1952, May 12 |
The Civil Aeronautics Board is in the middle of a hearing concerning the renewal of Lake Central Airlines' certificate to operate. The hearing will determine whether the airline's certificate to operate as a scheduled air carrier shall be renewed, permitting continued service to various Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois cities, including Bloomington. Lake Central officials believe the airline has proved itself as successful in the feeder airline business generating a net profit over $168,000 and providing useful service in record time. The hearing will be moved to Washington next week for final conclusion at an early date.
Source: "CAB Hears Lake Central Renewal Plea; Conclusion Due At Early Date," Daily Herald Telephone, May 12, 1952.
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| Bean Blossom reservoir work stalled 1952, May 19 |
Tension between the contractors of the new lake in Benton Township and the union, due to equipment operators from Michigan being utilized instead of local workers, cause workmen to leave their jobs in a strike.
Source: ""Sympathy" Strike Hits Lake Work," Daily Herald Telephone, May 19, 1952, A, 1.
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| Workers continue strike 1952, May 22 |
Lake workers, unhappy with the contracting firm's decision to hire operators from Michigan, continue their strike.
Source: "Nurre, Lakefront Strikes Continue," Daily Herald Telephone, May 22, 1952, A, 1.
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| Bean Blossom reservoir strike ends 1952, May 29 |
Work stoppage ends after an agreement between labor unions and contractors is made. The agreement is made after the Layman and Seils firm agree to affiliate with the local union.
Source: "Layman-Seils To Affiliate With Union," Daily Herald Telephone, May 29, 1952, A, 1.
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| Morrison is new agent 1952, Jun 1 |
Joretta Morrison is the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club. She is taking over the position from previous Agent Kathryn Calloway.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Postal employees go payless 1952, Jun |
It is reported that local post office workers are going without pay. Postal employees across the nation will not be paid until the deficiency appropriation for the month of June is completed by Congress. The local post office has the funds to pay, but lacks any authority to give pay until they are approved to do so.
Source: "City Postal Employees Without Pay," Daily Herald Telephone, June 3, 1952, A, 1.
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| Eight and Forty organized 1952, Jun 10 |
The Monroe County Salon 540 of Eight and Forty Honor Society of the American Legion Auxiliary is formed. Charter members Mesdames Rex McClintock, F.E. Tindall, Earl Trisler, S.W. McElvain, Pau COnrad, Robert McNamara, Robert Sellers, John Salmon, William E. Brown, Leroy Baker, Helen Thrasher, Stephen Campbell, and Charles Fox are initiated by Mrs. Lois Prewitt.
Source: "Eight & Forty Auxiliary Honor Group ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Record entry to soap box derby 1952, Jun 16 |
The local soap box derby hits a record of 128 boys for the 1952 derby, which is two more than the previous record in 1951.
Source: "Soap Box Derby Entries Close At Record 128 Here," Daily Herald Telephone, June 17, 1952, A, 1.
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| County board assesses taxes 1952, Jun 16 |
Monroe County Board of Review releases a statement that they find the present tax system to be a "soak-the-poor" system. They are not interested in raising taxes, but are seeking to equalize taxes so that it is reasonably proportional to the amount of land that is owned.
Source: "Board Agrees Assessing "Soak Poor"," Daily Herald Telephone, June 16, 1952, A, 1.
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| Griffy Lake project almost finished 1952, Jun 24 |
The resident engineer reports that a Griffy Lake project will be complete within ten days. The project will provide water to those outside of city limits, and will protect the city if there is ever a break in the main waterway.
Source: "1st Lake Project Nearly Complete," Daily Herald Telephone, June 24, 1952, A, 1.
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| Fight against increased bus fares 1952, Jun 25 |
As released by Mayor Emmett Kelly, the city announces it will continue to fight against Leppert Bus Lines Inc., who plan to increase their bus rates by five cents. City officials state that they would not fight a two cent increase, but Leppert declined.
Source: "City Again To Fight Higher Bus Rates," Daily Herald Telephone, June 25, 1952, A, 1.
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| Church sets cornerstone 1952, Jul 1 |
St. Charles Catholic Church sets the cornerstone for its new church in ceremony with His Excellency, the Most Rev. Paul C. Schulte, Archbishop of Indianapolis. The 15-acre site, purchased in 1950, will eventually also hold a new school and convent. The exterior of the church is Indiana Limestone and the interior is sandstone from St. Meinrad. The architect is Charles M. Brown and the contractor is F. A. Wilhelm - both of Indianapolis.
Source: "Catholics First Came in 1850," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968, VI, 2.
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| Model plane contest biggest in nation 1952, Jul 3 |
The model plane contest at the airport on July 20th may be one of the largest meets of its kind in the nation this summer, it appeared today, with prospects excellent that model builders from a five-state area will participate later this month. Several national champions may even be in attendance. Bob's Hobby Shop and Humphreys Dodge-Plymouth Sales and Service share sponsorship of the event. The competition will consist of 7 different events in over and under 21 divisions. The two youths in the under 21 division with the highest cumulative point totals will be sent to the International Finals as guests of the Plymouth Motor Corporation, staying in Detroit for five days with the chance to win one of 127 trophies and $7,000 in war bonds. The competition will be sanctioned by the Aeronautical Model Association (AMA)so all records established during the meet will be nationally recognized.
Source: George Bolinger, "City's Model Plane Contest May Be Biggest In Nation," Herald Telephone, July 3, 1952.
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| Strike ends at Nurre 1952, Jul 3 |
A contract is signed between workers and management at the Nurre Glass Company. The agreement increases the workers wages as well as adds more fringe benefits. Workers are scheduled to resume work on July 7th, over two months from when the strike began on May 1st.
Source: "Nurre Strike Ends; Return Due Monday," Daily Herald Telephone, July 5, 1952, A, 1.
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| Gillaspy killed in Korea 1952, Jul 11 |
It is reported that Cpl. James W. Gillaspy, age 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Gillaspy, of Ellettsville Route 1, was killed in action in Korea on July 2. Gillaspy was with the 31st Infantry Regiment Company G, where he received the Combat Infantry Badge for meritorious service in combat two months prior.
Source: "Cpl. Gillaspy Victim Of Korea Action," Daily Herald Telephone, July 11, 1952, 1.
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| 1-Way streets approved 1952, Jul 15 |
Four streets are approved by the Council to be 1-way streets. There is one for each direction: North, South, West, and East. These streets are Lincoln, Washington, 7th, and 6th. Enforcement will begin once the city installs the signs.
Source: "City OK's 1-Way Streets, 2 Hour Parking Limits," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1952, A, 1.
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| Plane crashes by Kisters Airport 1952, Jul 18 |
An airplane misses the runway and crashes, sending a family of four to the hospital. Mrs. Carnahan, the mother, is in critical condition with a head wound, while her husband Walter sustains cuts and lacerations. Their two children Jean, 12, and Michael, 11, were treated for some minor cuts then released.
Source: "Plane Crashes Near Kisters," Daily Herald Telephone, July 19, 1952, A, 1.
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| Old school set to become parking lot 1952, Jul 22 |
 City council approves plans to raze Central School building in order to convert it to a parking lot for the general public. The votes in agreement are unanimous.
Source: "Central School To Be Razed For Parking," Daily Herald Telephone, July 23, 1952, A, 1. more...
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| One-way signs going up 1952, Jul 24 |
It is announced that one-way street signs will be placed on four designated streets by the following week, according to street commissioner Newton Gilmore. These signs will be for the southbound Washington, northbound Lincoln, westbound 7th, and eastbound 6th streets.
Source: "1-Way Street Signs To Go Up Here Next Week," Daily Herald Telephone, July 24, 1952, A, 1.
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| Carnahans recover from crash 1952, Jul 25 |
The Carnahans, a family of four, narrowly escaped death after their Stinson plane crashed on a farm a quarter of a mile north of the airport around 10:30 PM. Returning from a vacation in Nevada, the family planned to visit Mrs. Calahan's parents on the way home. Walter H, 36, sustains a broken arm. Margaret Ann, 35, is rushed to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis in critical condition from a head injury and broken vertebrae. Jean Anne, 13, is not injured and her younger brother, Michael, 11, has only a cut on his nose. Airport manager Garwood Judah attributes the crash to the fact that the runway lights were not on at the airport as the family was not scheduled to arrive after dark.
Source: "'Flying Carnahans' Recovering From Airplane Wreck Injuries," Star-Courier, July 25, 1952.
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| New shopping center is announced 1952, Jul 31 |
Plans for a new shopping center on Tenth Street are announced. Park and Shop Bakery and Market will be divided, closed, and inventoried until Sept. 1, when there will also be around 15 units for new businesses surrounding it.
Source: "New Shopping Center Planned," Daily Herald Telephone, July 31, 1952, A, 1.
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| Police apprehend 10 in raids 1952, Aug 1 |
10 men are apprehended from two police raids. The raids are on the Recreation Billiard Parlor and the 309 Club. They found them illegally possessing gambling equipment and participating in gambling.
Source: "2 Gaming Houses Raided By Police," Daily Herald Telephone, August 2, 1952, A, 1.
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| Lack of rain poses possible problem 1952, Aug |
The lack of rain could be a problem for the central Hoosier agricultural community. Locally there hasn't been any serious damage, but there might be if there is no rain in the next few days.
Source: "Southern Indiana Crops In Danger," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1952, A, 1.
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| Residents donate to Color Guard 1952, Aug |
Monroe County residents and businesses show support for the state champion American Legion Color Guard through donations. The group's goal is to raise $3,000 for a trip to a national convention in New York, where they will bid for a national title.
Source: "State Champ Legion Color Guard Bids For National Fame," Daily Herald Telephone, August 13, 1952, A, 1.
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| One-way traffic enforced 1952, Aug 8 |
It is reported that one-way signs are officially up and in use on three city streets. Police will begin enforcement today on the posted streets. All enforcement will begin with a warning, but in time, enforcement will become more strict.
Source: "One-Way Traffic Starts Today On 3 City Streets," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1952, A, 1.
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| Airport readies for night flights 1952, Aug 11 |
The airport prepares to install day-night landing instruments. The city and Lake Central Airlines are splitting the cost of installation of the radio antenna. Airport manager, Garwood Judah says the city is installing all ground equipment while the airline will provide the antenna, install it, and get it licensed for operation. The ground-to-air signal, also called a homer beacon, will permit night landings and bad-weather daytime landings for the the airline.
Source: "Kisters Field Gets Standby Electric Unit; Obtains $10,000 Value For $1,025," Herald Telephone, August 11, 1952.
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| Airport acquires generator system 1952, Aug 11 |
Airport manager, Garwood Judah reports that the airport has acquired a complete gasoline driven generator system valued at $10,000 for only $1,025. The system, required for running the runway lights and radio homer beacon transmitter in the case of an emergency, is actually powerful enough to power the entire airport, including the restaurant.
Source: "Kisters Field Gets Standby Electric Unit; Obtains $10,000 Value For $1,025," Herald Telephone, August 11, 1952.
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| Men's GOP club launched 1952, Aug 11 |
The Men's Republican Club of Monroe County is organized. They elect Judge Len Bunger Jr. as their first president. The club goal is to provide support to the regular Republican organization. It is open to all men in the county who support Republican goals.
Source: "Men's GOP Club Drawn In County," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1952, A, 1.
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| 1300 workers added but more needed 1952, Aug 27 |
It is announced that the RCA-Victor and Tarzian plants still need more workers. Together, they have added 1,300 new electronic workers since June 1st. However, they still need 200 more women for television assembly, 15 technicians, and about 10 men for touch-ups.
Source: "Add 1300 Electronics Workers," Daily Herald Telephone, August 27, 1952, A, 1.
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| IU coach sees player advance 1952, Sep |
 IU coach Branch McCracken learns that the Chicago White Socks have signed Sam or "Sammy" Esposito, who played for IU last year in basketball and baseball.
Source: White Socks Sign Esposito, Indianapolis Times, September 16, 1952. more...
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| Grocery damaged by fire 1952, Sep 14 |
Anderson Brothers Grocery estimates thousands of dollars worth of damage due to a fire, said to have been started by defective electrical wiring. The store loses over $10,000 in merchandise and damage, which is only partially covered by insurance. The store plans to reopen.
Source: "Rural Grocery Gutted By Fire," Daily Herald Telephone, September 15, 1952, A, 1.
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| Airline buys Lake Central 1952, Sep 14 |
A Lake Central Airlines official says that about 98% of the stock in the company has been sold to the Wisconsin Central Airlines. However, this sale will not be completed until it is approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington. Brothers W.W. and John Weesner, who will soon own much of the stock of Lake Central, say that the sale may not be finalized for several months. The Wisconsin airline is a successful company also operating several other trunk lines. Airline service through the city is expected to stay the same without interruption.
Source: "Wisconsin Airline Buys Lake Central; No Interruption Expected Here," Herald Telephone, September 14, 1952.
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| Millions of dollars in grain stolen 1952, Sep 19 |
After 25,000 bushels of government corn is misappropriated, the president of Bloomington Milling Company, Harold A. Miller, pleads not guilty for himself and the company. Worth of the corn is estimated at around $10 million.
Source: "Milling Company President Pleads Not Guilty Today," Daily Herald Telephone, September 19, 1952, A, 1.
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| Halloween committee formed 1952, Sep 20 |
It is reported that approximately 60 local businesses and leaders will be on the Halloween Committee, which will have its first meeting in three days, when the plans for the party will be drawn up. It will include games, contests, prizes, and entertainment.
Source: "Name 60 On Hallowe'en Committee," Daily Herald Telephone, September 20, 1952, A, 1.
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| Little League wins champions 1952, Sep 21 |
University Chevrolet team wins Bloomington's first ever Little League baseball championship.
Source: Lynn House, "Bloommington's first Little League champions," Herald Times, April 10, 1999.
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| PTA protests conditions at Poplar Grove 1952, Sep 27 |
It is reported that the Parent-Teacher Association has demanded the improvement of Poplar Grove Elementary School. They protest the overcrowding of the school and bus, as well as the condition of the building. Bloomington township trustees have given the association supplies to repaint the school and promise to work on the overcrowding issue.
Source: "Poplar Grove School Target," Daily Herald Telephone, September 27, 1952, A, 1.
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| Bible observance service 1952, Sep 30 |
The Bloomington Church Federation sponsors a bible rally for the New Revised Bible. Guest minister Dr. Charles R. Goff from Chicago speaks, along with four other guest speakers, about the responsibility of translating the bible. This falls during Christian Education Week and is announced by Mayor Kelly. During this service the new special bound volumes of the Bible are given out to different representatives of the community.
Source: Helen Weatherwax, "City Throng Greets New Bible Version," Daily Herald Telephone, October 1, 1952, A, 1.
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| Phase of waterworks expansion complete 1952, Oct 14 |
Engineer Ronald Petersen announces that two of the five phases of the water expansion program is completed. This phase, the relocation and altering of roads that would be covered by the waterworks lake, is complete in both Monroe and Brown Counties. This waterworks expansion is between Griffy Lake and northern city limits.
Source: "Lake Road Relocation Completed," Daily Herald Telephone, October 14, 1952, A, 1.
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| City plans to move church 1952, Oct 22 |
Bridge Church of Christ and the City of Bloomington reach an agreement for the church to relocate 1.4 miles from their current location in exchange for $1,000 from the city. The city is to actually move the building and keep it in the same shape, if not better, than before it was moved. The land that they are evacuating from will then be turned over to become part of the property in the Lake Lemon area.
Source: "City, Church Agree On Lake Issue," Daily Herald Telephone, October 22, 1952, A, 1.
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| Postmaster and former publisher dies 1952, Oct 25 |
George W. Purcell, the former newspaper publisher for the "Evening World" and Bloomington Postmaster, dies at age 64 from a heart attack. He graduated from IU and later become trustee of both Purdue and Vincennes University. He later became Postmaster and even was elected National President of the Association of Postmasters.
Source: "Postmaster G.W. Purcell 64, Succumbs ," Daily Herald Telephone, October 25, 1952, A, 1.
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| Expansion for RCA Victor plant 1952, Nov 1 |
 The Bloomington RCA Victor plant will begin expansion construction of 175,000 added square feet. This will help to fill the need for more television assembly and storage. It will be complete summer of 1953 and will require 1,000 or more new workers.
Source: "RCA To Expand Its Plant Here," Daily Herald Telephone, November 1, 1952, A, 1.
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| Electricity for lake area 1952, Nov 7 |
Martinsville Rural Electric Membership Corporation announces that homes and businesses around the lake-reservoir area, in Benton Township, will now have access to electricity. This expansion program will create new lines as well as rebuilding 30 miles of power lines with new "three phase" lines instead of "single" lines.
Source: "Electricity Added In Lake Area," Daily Herald Telephone, November 7, 1952, A, 1.
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| Red Feather drive surpasses goal 1952, Nov 11 |
The Red Feather drive reaches its goal for the first time in five years. They exceed their goal by around $3000 by reaching a total of $53,262.40. These funds help operate the "Red Feather Agencies" which are the Salvation Army, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the YMCA, the Feeding Fund, and more.
Source: "Red Feather Goal Reached, First In 5 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, November 12, 1952, A, 1.
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| Water crisis in Bloomington 1952, Nov 11 |
Bloomington's severe drought, one of the worst in its history, is said by Professor Otis Starkey to be from a combination of natural conditions (lack of rain and extreme high temperatures). If the drought continues it could mean temporarily closing local industries and possibly IU. Mayor Emmett Kelly emphasizes the need to conserve as much water as possible.
Source: "City Sees Drastic Steps In Water Crisis," Daily Herald Telephone, November 11, 1952, A, 1.
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| Airport lights to be tested 1952, Nov 12 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah announces that it will be lit tomorrow, Nov 13th, for a complete test of the new lighting system that has taken more than a year to fully install. Judah says there will be no ceremony at this time, simply a test for possible weak spots before it is officially inspected by the CAA. The system, made with excess equipment from other airports, includes a beacon, runway lights, a lighted T, obstruction lights on surrounding hills and buildings, and a stand-by power generator.
Source: "New Kisters Field Lights To Be Tested; Await CAA Approval," Herald Telephone, November 12, 1952.
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| Airport researches lightning patterns 1952, Nov 13 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah, in discussing the possibility of the airport's new lighting system being knocked out by lightning, states that lightning follows a set pattern. Engineers recording lightning damage for 10 years found that the city was relatively free of bad lightning damage but there are some areas more susceptible than others. Judah also pointed out that power outages during storms are not caused directly by lightning but by safety devices put in place to ensure that lines are not over-loaded and is not relatively worried about the new runway lights being wiped out.
Source: Bill Dyer, Herald Telephone, November 13, 1952.
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| Decline of Griffy water reservoir 1952, Nov 17 |
With lack of rain from the drought, the Griffy Lake reservoir water level is decreasing rapidly. Despite conservation efforts, the water level has not maintained its two-inch-daily rate and is decreasing faster. The City recommends more conservation.
Source: "City Officials Start Hunt For Added Water Sources," Daily Herald Telephone, November 17, 1952, A, 1.
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| Airport plans for air-ground radio 1952, Nov 20 |
Lake Central Airlines announces plans to install a transmitter for air-to-ground radio at the airport on November 29. Airport manager Garwood Judah says that after the installation is complete, he will notify the Civil Aeronautics Authority that the airport is ready for official inspection. If the new lighting system as well as the air-to-ground radio are approved, the airport will be ready to receive air traffic in bad weather and after dark. Judah also reports that the new lighting system and stand-by power unit run satisfactorily after being tested with only a few minor adjustments needing to be made.
Source: "Air-Ground Radio Set For Kisters Field," Herald Telephone, November 20, 1952.
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| Reverend Porter dies 1952, Nov 22 |
Reverend Porter of the Second Baptist Church is pronounced dead after a long illness, resulting in the call for Reverend Marvin Chandler to replace him as minister.
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985), 33.
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| Company to be dissolved and sold 1952, Nov 28 |
It is announced that the Monon Stone Company will be dissolved and sold. The total worth is $700,000, and will be split between the shareholders.
Source: "Monon Stone Firm To Be Dissolved," Daily Herald Telephone, November 28, 1952, A, 1.
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| CAB reopens airline service case 1952, Nov 29 |
Lake Central Airline is informed that the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) will reopen the Indiana-Ohio service case for limited reexamination following a motion the airline filed on November 20. The case involves scheduled air transportation to cities in Indiana and Ohio served by Lake Central that the airline has asked for permission to continue to serve. The reopening of the case permits the CAB to officially recognize the change in management of Lake Central Airlines and render a favorable decision on route extension and renewal.
Source: "CAB Reopens Indiana-Ohio Service Case; Air Transportation In State at Issue," Herald Telephone, November 29, 1952.
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| Judah corrects error 1952, Dec 3 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah reassures local taxpayers that the new lights at the airport did not cost $50,000. A typographical error wrote $50,000, the actual value of the equipment, rather than $5,000, which is the price Judah paid for the equipment.
Source: Bill Dyer, Herald Telephone, December 3, 1952.
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| Weather prevents landings 1952, Dec 3 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah grows frustrated today as heavy snow reduced visibility to zero several times at the airport. Planes are forced to go on to the next station to land and many passengers are unable to get home.
Source: Bill Dyer, Herald Telephone, December 3, 1952.
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| Traffic lights out of sync 1952, Dec 8 |
Bloomington traffic lights are not working together or with the flow of traffic. The state highway commission is responsible for the traffic lights and making sure they work. Certain lights will be directed by hand until the problem is fixed.
Source: "City's Traffic Light 'Snafu` In States Laps," Daily Herald Telephone, December 8, 1952, A, 1.
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| City wins safety prize 1952, Dec 9 |
Bloomington is awarded first place in international traffic law enforcement. Police chief John Axson is given a plaque by the International Association of Chiefs of Police that certifies Bloomington won first place among cities with population from 25,000 to 50,000.
Source: "International Safety Prize Goes To City," Daily Herald Telephone, December 10, 1952, A, 1.
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| Grand Jury recommends closing county home 1952, Dec 12 |
A Monroe County Grand Jury recommends discontinuing the County Home and Farm because they have become less able to support and fund themselves and because the number of poor people living there has dropped to now eight people.
Source: "Grand Jury Would Close County Home," Daily Herald Telephone, December 13, 1952, A, 1.
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| Injured soldiers return for holidays 1952, Dec 15 |
An Army DC-3 landed late tonight full of amputees, victims of the Korean War. Tillman Croddy is dropped off at the airport to meet his uncle, Turner Croddy of Bloomington. Young Croddy's return is part of the Red Cross-U.S. Air Force's joint "Operation Santa Claus" to get boys home for Christmas.
Source: Bill Dyer, Herald Telephone, December 16, 1952.
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| New post office needed 1952, Dec 19 |
Due to the "critical" condition of Bloomington's Post Office, Congressman William Bray believes that when it becomes possible, a new building will be constructed, though he doesn't know when that will be.
Source: "Bray Says Need For Post Office Here Is Critical," Daily Herald Telephone, December 19, 1952, A, 1.
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| Phone firm plans to upgrade 1952, Dec 20 |
Smithville Telephone Company is approved by Rural Electrification Administration for $336,000 loan. This will be used to reach more area and people as well as to upgrade to more modern equipment, which will increase the quality of calls and the range at which people can use it.
Source: "Phone Firm Plans Vast Modernization," Daily Herald Telephone, December 22, 1952, A, 1.
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| CAB renews Lake Central contract 1952, Dec 31 |
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) renews, until December 31, 1954, the temporary authority of Lake Central Airlines to operate in the Indiana-Ohio area. The order extends the local air service of Lake central on Route 83 to include the Ohio cities of Springfield, Dayton, Columbus, Marion, Mansfield, Cleveland, Youngstown, Zanesville, and Dover and the Indiana cities of Gary and Peru, as well as, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, the CAB does not renew Lake Central's authority to serve Connersville, Bedford, and Bloomington, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky.
Source: "CAB Renews lake-Central Air Contract," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1952.
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| Bloomington Advancement established 1953 |
The Bloomington Advancement Corporation is established to attract jobs and investment, which includes an industrial park on the west side for companies, such as Westinghouse, Franklin Manufacturing / GE.
Source: Rebecca Troyer, "Showers timeline, 1910 - 2011," The Herald Times, January 19, 2011.
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| 1 Bloomington hospital, 90 beds 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one hospital with 90 beds.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| Public Library has 54,233 volumes 1953 |
The city directory states that the Bloomington Public Library has 54,233 volumes.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 1 Bloomington fire department, 27 men 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one fire department with one station, 27 men, and 5 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| Bloomington amusements 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has a number of amusements including an auditorium seating 5,000, five moving-picture theaters, two drive-in theaters, two golf courses, and one swimming pool.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 16,000 Monroe Co. auto registrations 1953 |
The city directory states that there are 16,000 auto registrations in Monroe County.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| Two Bloomington airports 1953 |
The 1952-53 city directory states that Bloomington has two airports: one municipal and one commercial.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 3 Bloomington newspapers 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one daily newspaper, one weekly newspaper, and one college newspaper.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 5 Bloomington hotels 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has five hotels with a total of 300 rooms.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 5 Bloomington bus lines 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 5 bus lines: Greyhound Lines, Free City Bus Lines, Fuqua Bus Co., Siscoe Bus Lines, and Leppert Bus Lines.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 44 Bloomington manufacturing companies 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 44 manufacturing establishments employing 6,000 men and 2,000 women.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 35 Bloomington churches, 23 denominations 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 35 churches representing 23 denominations.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 13,924 Bloomington telephones 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 13,924 telephones in service.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 5 Bloomington parks 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has five parks, totaling 300 acres.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 4 Bloomington banks, 3 loan companies 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has four banks and three building and loan associations.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| Showers loses even more 1953 |
The Showers company loses $208,122 in 1953, at which time the whole country experiences a recession.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| IU library has 718,215 volumes 1953 |
The city directory states that the Indiana University Library has 718,215 volumes.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 10 Bloomington public schools 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has 10 public schools with 3,763 students and 176 students. There is also one parochial school.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 2 Bloomington public libraries 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two public libraries: the Bloomington Public Library with 54,233 volumes and the Indiana University Library with 718,215 volumes.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 1 Bloomington police department, 35 men 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one police department with one station, 35 men, and 7 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| 2 Bloomington radio stations, 1 TV station 1953 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has two radio stations (WTTS and WFIU) and one television station (WTTV).
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1952-53 (St. Louis, MO: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1953)
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| CAB ruling confuses officials 1953, Jan 2 |
City and airport officials are left flabbergasted by a Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) ruling cutting Bloomington off the airline route of Lake Central Airlines. Airport manager Garwood Judah, who has been working to improve airport safety, immediately went to Indianapolis to find out all he can about the ruling. Donald Hansen, chairman of the City's aviation board is unhappy about the ruling but refuses to comment further until more was learned. Dick Wright, Lake Central's local agent was even surprised. This ruling will leave the city without passenger, airmail, or air freight service unless another airline is allowed to serve the area.
Source: "City Puzzled By Loss of Lake Central; Flabbergasted Officials Say," Herald Telephone, January 2, 1953.
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| CAB cancels air schedules 1953, Jan 2 |
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) announces that Lake Central Airlines service will be discontinued leaving the city without air passenger, freight, or air mail service until an alternate air line service can be found. Other lines of the Lake Central route were renewed with only the Indianapolis-Bloomington-Louisville flight being excluded. Effective date of the order has been set for February 28. Airport manager Judah Garwood says this decision was an unexpected blow to the airport as so much work has gone into making improvements.
Source: "CAB Cancels Air Schedules to City," Star-Courier, January 2, 1953.
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| City appeals CAB ruling 1953, Jan 6 |
The Bloomington Board of Aviation Commissioners will file an appeal to the Civil Aeronautics Board, protesting the city's removal from Lake Central Airline's service. Donald Hansen, president of the Aviation Board, urges citizens to contact the CAB in anyway they can in order to protest their ruling. The city was removed from Lake Central's routes as passenger traffic was not sufficient enough to pay even half the station's expenses. However, airport manager Garwood Judah argues that traffic would have been greater had the number of flights through the city had not been cut in an earlier CAB ruling.
Source: "City To Appeal CAB Ruling; Loss of Lake Central 'Feeder' Opposed Here By City Aviation Board," Daily Herald Telephone, January 6, 1953.
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| Airline troubles 1953, Jan 9 |
The city has been declared an unprofitable station for airline business by the Civil Aeronautics Board, therefore causing the discontinuation of Lake Central airline services. The Cab cited that passenger travel originating from the city averaged one a day during the past year. The decision is unfair as in recent months a lot of work has been put into improving the airport for airline service. Not all airport officials are discouraged though, saying that the local airport has one of the finest concrete runways in the state and will soon obtain more safety equipment making it one of the most important potentials for air travel in the state.
Source: "Airline Troubles," Star-Courier, January 9, 1953.
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| Old Central to become parking lot 1953, Jan 9 |
It is announced that the Central School building (established in 1873) is scheduled to be dismantled in order to make a municipal parking lot.
Source: "School of Generations: Historic Old Central Goes Down," Star-Courier, January 9, 1953.
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| Air force mix-up 1953, Jan 13 |
Airport personnel are confused as two Air Force C-47's land to pick up only three men- General William Kean and his two aides. It is later discovered that one plane had been dispatched to get the General but apparently got lost. Another one was soon sent here from Chanute Field, Illinois. Both planes happened to come in at the same time. The General and his aides boarded one plane and the other was sent back to its base. General Kean was here for a visit with I.U. military officials.
Source: Bill Dyer, "Rounding the Square," Herald Times, January 14, 1953.
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| Cities join in seeking appeal 1953, Jan 19 |
Other Indiana cities have joined Bloomington in requesting the reversal of the Civil Aeronautics Board's ruling on terminating Lake Central Airline service. An 11-page booklet containing facts and figures to back the argument that the CAB's ruling is unfair and contrary to evidence is written and mailed by attorney James T. Kent, Board of Aviation Commissioners president Donald Hansen, and airport manager Garwood Judah.
Source: "Other Cities May Join In Seeking Airline Service ," Daily Herald Telephone, January 19, 1953.
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| Airmail in trouble 1953, Feb 6 |
A total of 6,944 pounds of mail went out of the local airport in 1951, a fact that should have had some bearing on the Civil Aeronautics Board's (CAB) decision to discontinue airline service. The airmail load from here would have been much more had 273 out of Lake Central's 1,022 flights not been cancelled due to overcast and bad weather. In addition, in the last 3 months of 1951 Lake Central reduced its daily flights from 4 to 2, cutting down the airmail load and passenger traffic. The city has spend a considerable amount of money and time on more instrumentation to improve service and safety with airport officials believing that the city is important enough to warrant reliable airline service and that such service should be restored.
Source: "Tons of Air Mail; CAB: Please Note," Star-Courier, February 6, 1953.
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| IU joins airline fight 1953, Feb 9 |
University president Herman B. Wells writes to a Civil Aeronautics Board member. Wells appealed to fellow Hoosier Oswald Ryan, writing of the strong support of the University, its Board of Trustees, faculty, ans student body for reversal of the CAB ruling. Wells also urged university deans and department heads to write similar letter to the CAB on behalf of the continuation of airline service.
Source: "I.U. Joins In Fight To Keep Airline; Wells Appeals To CAB Member," Daily Herald Telephone, February 9, 1953.
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| City keeps air service 1953, Feb 21 |
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) authorizes air service to continue to from Bloomington to Indianapolis on Lake Central's Chicago-Louisville route, reversing the CAB's previous order discontinuing service. The Chamber of Commerce plays a major role in reversing the CAB decision, sending letters to all manufacturing and industrial firms in the city urging them to write appeals for the continuation of airline service. Indiana University also files their own appeals to the CAB. As a result for the time being Lake Central will continue service with Ozark being considered to take over the route.
Source: "Bloomington Kept On Airline Run," Herald Telephone, February 21, 1953.
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| Flying representatives to arrive 1953, Feb 25 |
Purdue University and Illinois University flight clubs are scheduled to send flying representatives to the city on Sunday morning. The two groups will number a total of 25 students and they will arrive here in approximately a dozen planes. The visitors, making the flights as part of their regular club activities program, plan to eat breakfast as the airport, inspect airport facilities, and take off once again with their visit lasting only about two hours.
Source: "Illinois, Purdue Flight Clubs To Send Flying Representative To Kisters Sunday," Herald Telephone, February 25, 1953.
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| Lake Central announces service change 1953, Feb 25 |
Lake Central Airlines notifies their local station agent, Richard Wright, to advise Railway Express and the Post Office that airline services will be continued after February 27. Wright will also stay on as a station agent rather than being transferred as planned. With the reversal of the CAB's decision, airline service will continue, however, flights will no longer originate and terminate in Louisville but in Bloomington.
Source: "Lake Central Makes Plans To Keep Stop; Sends Notification Of CAB Decision," Herald Telephone, February 25, 1953.
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| Student solos over airport 1953, Feb 25 |
Darroll French, an Indiana University student, became the first student to solo over the airport in over a year with the total flight lasting 15 minutes. Commercial flight instructor Tom Grogg reported French's flight as satisfactory. Grogg also said he has 15 other student fliers being a combination of both Indiana University students and townspeople, including a young woman in high school, Marilyn Parker.
Source: "Illinois, Purdue Flight Clubs To Send Flying Representatives To Kisters Sunday," Herald Telephone, February 25, 1953.
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| Lake Central schedule posted 1953, Feb 26 |
Lake Central Airlines announces their new schedule of flights following the reversal of the CAB's decision. Two flights will arrive in Bloomington, one from Chicago at 12:19 p.m. and the other from Indianapolis at 3:34 p.m. Two flights will also originate here, one going to Grand Rapids, Michigan departing at 12:30 p.m. and the other stopping in Indianapolis departing at 3:45 p.m. The CAB also announce that they will investigate Ozark Airlines as a possible replacement for Lake Central. It is believed that Ozark may be better able to service the area.
Source: "Lake Central Posts New Schedule; Two Flights Daily Due in City ," Herald Telephone, February 26, 1953.
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| Air service improved 1953, Feb 27 |
After much indecision on whether air service would continue, airport manager Garwood Judah says that the city was able to impress the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) with the reasons why air service had not had greater patronage, resulting in an improvement of service. Judah hopes that the new schedule, which doubles the number of daily flights, will increase patronage. He also believes that once the airport is able to handle night flights, then patronage will increase farther. The schedule will be run by Lake Central temporarily though a switch may be made to Ozark Airline pending a complete study of the case.
Source: "New CAB Order Doubles Air Service to Bloomington," Star-Courier, February 27, 1953.
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| Firm seeks to buy Lake Central 1953, Mar |
A Toledo firm - Transport Airgroup, Inc. - files a notice of intention to intervene in a Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) hearing in an application by North Central Airlines to buy Lake Central. North Central gave notice it will oppose the intervention. The Toledo firm's Ozark Airlines is asking the CAB to give it all the routes now served by Lake Central in addition to its own. On March 31 the CAB will hear Ozark's petition. Congressman William G. Bray has expressed that he believes Ozark could better serve the area and open the city to connections to the west via their St. Louis line.
Source: "Toledo Firm Seeks To Buy Lake Central; Ozark Airlines Also Asks Routes," Herald Telephone, March 20, 1953.
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| Homer beacon installation stalled 1953, Mar 4 |
Airline service is under threat again as the installation of a homer beacon, which would permit night and bad weather landings, has been stalled. The Civil Aeronautics Board's earlier ruling of cutting airline service to Bloomington has been reversed after countless letters from Bloomington officials and businessmen. However, with the temporary cancellation of airline service, a permit for a new homer beacon was transferred from the city to a different, operational airport.
Source: "Port 'Homer Beacon' Held Up By CAB; Again To Seek Kisters Installation," Daily Herald Telephone, March 4, 1953.
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| Hrisomalos dies at age 62 1953, Mar 17 |
Nick Hrisomalos, of Nick's English Hut, dies at age 62.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 77.
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| Indiana is 1953 NCAA basketball champs 1953, Mar 18 |
Indiana defeats Kansas 69-68 in the championship game in Kansas City.
Source: Wikipedia: Indiana Men's Database
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| Judah to attend hearing 1953, Apr 6 |
It is reported that Airport manager Garwood Judah will attend a preliminary hearing in Washington, D.C. on the city's airline service in hopes of giving it a more permanent status. Judah says the hearing will simply be a meeting of all communities whose airline service has come under question in order to schedule further hearings, sort of like making a court docket. Congressman William G. Bray has been keeping the local aviation commission and Judah informed on the Civil Aeronautics Board's proceedings.
Source: "Hearing On City Airline Service Due; CAB Review Set For Wednesday," Herald Telephone, April 6, 1953.
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| Ozark files plea 1953, Apr 8 |
It is reported that Ozark Airlines of St. Louis has filed a petition with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to take over Lake Central's routes that service Bloomington. Ozark alleges that Lake Central is unfit, unwilling, and unable to serve as well as willfully and repeatedly violating CAB regulations. Ozark petitioned to take over Lake Central's route between Chicago and Bloomington by way of Gary, Lafayette, and Indianapolis as well as several others.
Source: "Ozark Files Plea To Take L.C. Routes; Petition Involves Bloomington 'Stop'," Herald Telephone, April 8, 1953.
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| Air reserve squad to meet at IU 1953, Apr 14 |
Bloomington's Flight of the 9595th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron will hold its last weekly meetings in April Wednesday night with two lectures and a movie on the program for Air Reservists. Captain Clarence M. Platen will speak in "The Airman Inspector," while Major Robert E. Thrasher's topic will be "Transportation." The film, "Operation Vittles," deals with air-lift operations. The flight will meet in Room 214 of the IU Science Building starting at 7:30.
Source: "Air Reserve Squad To Meet At I.U.," Herald Telephone, April 14, 1953.
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| City loses bid for jet squad 1953, Apr 14 |
Bloomington invites the orphan 113th Fighter-Bomber Jet Squadron to come inspect the airport facilities with the view of using the city as their new home base. However, it seems this invitation has come too late as Seymour and Anderson are already strong contests for the base.
Source: "City Bid For Jet Squad Is Too Late," Herald Telephone, April 14, 1953.
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| Aviation commissioners' president re-elected 1953, Apr 17 |
It is reported that the city's Board of Aviation Commissioners re-elects Donald Hansen as president. Others elected: E.B. Duane, vice-president; John E. Stempel, and Paul L. Feltus. Hansen tentatively decides to make a survey of air travel to present to the Civil Aeronautics Board. At that time the CAB will again take up the question of continuing airline service to the city. Lake Central is currently continuing the service on a temporary basis as Ozark Airlines seeks to take over the route.
Source: "Don Hansen Again Heads Aviation Unit; Duane, Stempel Hold Offices ," Herald Telephone, April 17, 1953.
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| Sarkes Tarzian builds with steel 1953, Apr 24 |
It is announced by the Quantico Company that construction of the Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. building exterior is to be finished on July 1st. The new building is being built on East Hillside Drive and will stretch across 7 acres. It is going to cost an estimated $1,500,000 and will be made of approximately 1,000 tons of steel; it is believed that the building will be the largest steel building of its type ever built. The building is factory engineered and prefabricated by the Great Lakes Steel Company, Detroit.
Source: "Huge Steel Skeleton of New Tarzian Plant Sprawls Over 7 Acres on East Hillside Drive," Bloomington Star Courier, April 24, 1953, A, 1, 3.
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| Army helicopters land 1953, Apr 28 |
Two Army helicopters land in Bloomington, piloted by Captain Charles O. Weir, former city resident, and Lieutenant John Calhoun of Missouri. The helicopters are being ferried from Connecticut to Texas. Weir and Calhoun flew the helicopters in Korea, both counting some 100 rescue missions. Now they are instructors at San Marcus, Texas, a training base for future helicopter pilots.
Source: Bill Dyer, "Roundin, the Square," Herald Telephone, April 28, 1953.
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| Otteson plans travel study 1953, May 2 |
 S.F. Otteson, an IU business analyst, plans to study all transportation in the city. Should the board approve his plans, the results he compiles and analyzes will be used in the upcoming Civil Aeronautics Board (CAD) hearing on airline service in the area. This study will encompass all methods of transportation, something that has never been attempted before. As for concrete details, Otteson can not disclose them until he has received commissioner approval.
Source: "City Travel Study Plan Is Readied; Air Board To Hear Details," Herald Telephone, May 2, 1953. more...
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| Air service interest surveyed 1953, May 13 |
Businesses and private homes will soon be receiving questionnaires and oral question by telephone pertaining to the city's airline service. The questions, prepared by business analyst S.F. Otteson, will assess how much travel was done last year by local business persons, by all modes of transportation, and how much business travel came into the city. Businesses will also be asked questions about freight shipments and whether or not they utilized the airline. IU students will telephone private homes. All of this information is crucial to an upcoming Civil Aeronautics Board hearing on the continuation of airline service.
Source: "City To Be Surveyed On Airline; To Sample Interest Of Community," Herald Telephone, May 13, 1953.
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| Fell Iron & Metal Co. burns 1953, Jun 4 |
Fire destroys Fell Iron and Metal Company, located at 415 W. 4th Street; two firefighters are injured.
Source: "Fire Chief, Fireman Back On Duty After Being Overcome By Heat Of I. Fell Blaze." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), June 5, 1953. map
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| Lake Lemon finished and filled 1953, Jul |
To supplement the area's water supply, Bean Blossom Reservoir is completed. The dam will ultimately trap 5 billion gallons of water and cover almost 2000 acres of land.
Source: Bruce Temple, "'Lemon-Aid' Flows Freely In Solving City Water Famine," Herald Telephone, July 9, 1953, Front Page, 1, 20.
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| Travel study concluded 1953, Jul 1 |
A travel study, conducted by S.F. Otteson, indicates that most of the city's business travel has been to the north and the east, and that most local business men would do more traveling by air here if adequate airline schedules were made available. Completed today, the study shows that Chicago leads all other cities in receiving traffic from Bloomington. In contrast, personal flights leaned more to the south. Overall, it was found that majority of travel was not made through the airport but it could have been should schedules be improved.
Source: "Most Travel From City To North, East; Residents Want More Service," Herald Telephone, July 1, 1953.
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| Model airplane contest planned 1953, Jul 17 |
It is announced that the 2nd annual model airplane contest, set for the coming Sunday, will award three county youths a chance to win all-expense-paid trips to the International Model Plane Championships in Detroit.
Source: "Model Airplane Contest Set At Kisters, Sunday," Herald Telephone, July 17, 1953.
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| Eads killed in Korean 1953, Jul 18 |
19 year old Jerry Eads is killed while fighting in the Korean War. A student at Bloomington High School, Jerry enlisted on Feb. 10, 1951 at the age of 17. While Jerry was en route to Korea, his older brother Rodney was returning from Korea, having served 18 months. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Eads of Sanders, Jerry's rank was Master Sergeant. He was awarded the Silver Star posthumously by the US Army for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division.
Source: "Obituaries: Jerry Joe Eads," Bloomington Daily Telephone, July 31, 1953.
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| Model plane contest winners announced 1953, Jul 19 |
Steve Hoadley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hoadley, Don Goodwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Goodwin, and Ronnie and Donnie Salee, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Salee win the model plane contest at the airport. These four youths have won all-expense paid trips to compete in the International Model Plane Championship in Detroit. Originally only three winners were scheduled to be awarded the trips to Detroit but since Donnie and Ronnie, twin brothers, entered as a team, they won the third trip.
Source: "Will Go To International; Four City Youths Win Model Plane Contest," Herald Telephone, July 20, 1953.
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| Hancock dies in quarry accident 1953, Jul 30 |
Joseph Hancock, 16, drowns in a quarry.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Bloomington Metropolitan Schools forms 1953, Aug |
The schools in Bloomington, Perry Township, and Bloomington Township combine to form Bloomington Metropolitan Schools.
Source: Civic Activities Association, Newcomers Jet To Bloomington: "Your Home Town" (19, January 1, 1957.
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| BOAC appeals for air service increase 1953, Aug 14 |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC) appeals to the chairmen on the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington D.C. for a restoration in two round trip flights per day through the county's airport. The board points out that the airport is now certified for instrument take-off and landing since installation of the required equipment on July 1.
Source: "City Aviation Board Appeals For Increase in Air Service," Star-Courier, August 14, 1953.
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| Airline traffic increases 1953, Oct 26 |
Ozark Airline officials testify at a Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) hearing that the line's passenger traffic has increased in each of the 3 years of its operation. The line seeks authority to extend its service to more than 15 cities on feeder routes in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Kansas. Several airlines are opposing Ozark's proposals as they look to keep or take over these routes themselves.
Source: "Ozark Shows 3-Year Increase In Traffic," Herald Telephone, October 26, 1953.
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| Eads posthumously awarded Silver Star 1953, Nov 16 |
 It is reported that Master Sgt. Jerry Joe Eads, age 19, of Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Eads of Sanders, was killed in action in Korea on July 18. A former Airborne Division Army Ranger, Jerry was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal. [Photo courtesy Eads Family.]
Source: "Posthumous Silver Star Due For Eads," Daily Herald Telephone, November 16, 1953, 1.
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| Col. Engleman dies in Japan 1953, Dec 11 |
Lt. Col. Claybourne C. Engleman, age 52, dies at Tokyo General Hospital in Japan of kidney cancer. A veteran of WWII and Korea, he was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal in Korea. Son of Peter P. Engleman, of Bloomington, in civilian life he worked for the Bloomington Post Office.
Source: "Lt. Col. C.C. Engleman, 52, Dies In Japan," Daily Herald Telephone, December 14, 1953, 1.
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| Harris declared dead in Korea 1953, Dec 31 |
Corporal Elmer Harris, Jr., member of the Army 2nd Infantry, is declared dead. He was previously declared missing having only 30 days in Korea after enlisting in May 1948. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Elmer Harris, of 609 North Lincoln, he had previously been a newspaper carrier for the "Daily Herald-Telephone".
Source: "2 County GI's, Missing 3 Years in Korea, Ruled Dead," Daily Herald Telephone, January 4, 1954, 1. map
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| Benavole buys auto dealership 1954 |
Sam Benavole purchases the Mowbray Lincoln Mercury automobile dealership in partnership with Glen Summit. The business is located at 7th Street and College Ave; 319 N. College Ave.
Source: "Bloomington businessman Sam Benavole dies at 85," The Herald Times, November 28, 1994.
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| Choruses go to California 1954 |
The Home Demonstration choruses of Indiana travel to Los Angles, California for a benefit for a children's hospital; 7 women from Monroe County went.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 54.
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| Business Club formed 1954, Jan |
The Ellettsville Business & Professional club is organized with 24 members. The objects of this club aimed to elevate the status of women in business and create a spirit of cooperation among professional women.
Source: Leola Oliver, "Although Not Organized Until 1954 Ellettsvile BP&W Has Been Active ," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Kinser begins role as sheriff 1954 |
World War II veteran Clifford E. Kinser begins his service as Monroe County Sheriff and serves for two four-year terms.
Source: "Clifford Kinser," Herald Telephone, February 12, 1984, A, 2.
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| Banneker becomes recreational center 1954 |
The Benjamin Banneker School becomes a full-time recreational center under the direction of Wilbert Miller.
Source: "Director Femal appraises West Side Center's woes," Indiana Daily Student, March 13, 1969, 12.
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| Poor farm abandoned 1954 |
The poor farm is abandoned after support from federal welfare programs and state mental hospitals decreases.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990.
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| Decision on air service delayed 1954, Jan 1 |
Members of the City Aviation Board see little hope of increasing air service to the airport before hearings of the Civil Aeronautic Board on a permanent air service are completed. Garwood Judah, manager of the airport, says a recent letter he received seems to be a direct refusal by Lake Central Airlines to increase service from one to two round-trip flights per day. This comes while the Civil Aeronautic Board is finishing hearings on which airline should serve the city, Ozark or Lake Central, further delaying the decision.
Source: "CAB Hearing Slows Decision On Air Service ," Star-Courier, January 1, 1954.
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| The Pizzeria opens 1954 |
Dick Barnes and William Ringenberg open the Pizzeria, the first pizza parlor in Bloomington. It is located on the corner of Kirkwood and Grant streets.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington, IN: Pound Press, 1990), 29-31.
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| Showers reports loss 1954 |
In the final year of the Showers Brothers Furniture Company, $293,990 of loss is reported.
Source: Carrol Krause, The Showers Brothers Furniture Company: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University (Bloomington: Quarry Books, 2012), 249.
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| Quesenberry becomes new agent 1954, Feb 1 |
Evelyn Quesenberry becomes the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club. She takes over for Agent Joretta Morrison.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Aviation board buys new truck 1954, Feb 4 |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners meet to discuss reelecting all officers, preparing an argument for airline service for submission to a Civil Aeronautics Board examiner, and purchasing a new 1.5 ton truck. This last item is met with protest from local dealers, who declared to purchase should have been made in Bloomington instead of Nashville as all the bids were within $50 of each other. Board president Donald Hansen states the board decided to spend the extra $5 purchasing the Chevrolet on the basis that the money will be recovered over a period of years in economy of operation and cheaper parts.
Source: "Aviation Board Keeps All Officers; Buys New Truck, Writes Brief On Airline Service," Herald Telephone, February 5, 1954.
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| Secretaries Association formed 1954, Mar 7 |
The Bloomington Chapter of National Secretaries Association is formally installed.
Source: Mrs. E Harrington, "Secretaries Group Welcome Addition," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| National Secretaries Association installed 1954, Mar 7 |
The Bloomington Chapter of the National Secretaries Association is formally installed at the Student Union at Indiana University.
Source: Mrs. E. Harrington , "Secretaries Group Welcomes Addition," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Marine Eads declared dead 1954, Apr 9 |
Pfc. Donald Eads, age 23, is officially declared dead today after being missing in Korea since March 26, 1953. He had been declared missing previously after Communist troops captured his station at Outpost Vegas.
Source: "Pfc. Don Eads Is Officially Ruled Dead," Daily Herald Telephone, April 9, 1954, 1.
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| Binford announces Fairview kindergarten 1954, Apr 12 |
 Hiram E. Binford, School Superintendent, announces the new rules that any child in the Metropolitan School area who is six years old and not yet in school, or who will be five years old by July 1st, is eligible to attend the new Fairview School kindergarten when it opens May 3. Parents must pay $5.00 per pupil for half-day daily classes. Fairview School opened last Monday with 528 elementary students.
Source: "Rules Set Up for Fairview Kindergarten," Daily Herald Telephone, April 12, 1954, 1. more...
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| BP&W Club established 1954, May |
The Ellettsville Business and Professional Women's Club is officially organized with 24 members, gaining national charter, their objectives stated as: to promote the interest of business and professional women, to elevate the standards for women in business, to bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the world, and to extend opportunities to business and professional women through education in industrial, scientific, and vocational activities. The officers are Bernice (Hudson) Baird, president, Velma (Williams) Cowden, vice president, Wilodene Chaffin, secretary, and Virginia Hudson, treasurer.
Source: Leola Oliver, "Although Not Organized Until 1954, Elletsville BP&W Has Been Active," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7.
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| PEO organized 1954, May 1 |
Mrs. Hays Buskirk organizes Chapter BQ of the PEO Sisterhood, a philanthropic and educational organization, in her home at 529 S. Hawthorne. Charter members are Mesdames J.H. Baird, Bruce Buckley, Wayne Brukhart, Norris Chumley, Fred Cline, R.R. Cook, B. Lionel Gilstrap, Calvin George, King Hunter, David Kennedy, Richard Letsinger, Thomas Meglemre, and Victor Reineking, and Misses Elfrieda Lang, Martha Mitchell, and Arda Poole.
Source: "PEO Has Education Tie," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Former Sheriff Peterson dies 1954, May 1 |
Walt Peterson dies at the age of 76 in the Day Nursing Home. He was born in Missouri but lived in Bloomington most his life. Peterson was an investigator for the Indiana University Campus Police for 27 years and only retired from the position two years before his death. He also served a four-year term as Monroe County Sheriff from 1921 to 1925. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Odd Fellows and Elk lodges. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, one brother, one sister, and four grandchildren.
Source: "Ex-County Sheriff Walt Peterson Dies," Daily Herald Telephone, May 1, 1954, 1.
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| PEO founded 1954, May 1 |
The P.E.O. sisterhood, a philanthropic and educational organization, is organized. The P.E.O sisterhood is interested in bringing an increase opportunities for women's higher education.
Source: "PEO has Education Tie," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Citizens notice ammunitions 1954, May 26 |
There has been speculation here that ammunition is being shipped from the huge Navy ammunition manufacturing and storage depot to troubled Central American countries due to a recent surge of military shipments going out of the local airport. U.S. officials confirm that arms and ammunition are being airlifted into Honduras and Nicaragua by way of Alabama airfields. However, Navy officials will not confirm that the shipments going through the city are going to
Source: "Crane Depot Mum On 'Airlift' Activity," Herald Telephone, May 26, 1954.
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| Lake Central and Ozark hearing scheduled 1954, May 27 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah hopes to obtain loop service for the city as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) announces a hearing for Lake Central and Ozark Airlines to battle for service to Bloomington. Judah says he does not have a preference for one airline but simply hopes too connect his city to Indianapolis and Chicago.
Source: "City Hopes For Airline 'Loop' Flight; 2 Lines To Get Hearing On June 15," Herald Telephone, May 27, 1954.
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| Fairview school is demolished 1954, Jun 25 |
 Demolition begins on the old Fairview school, located on West 7th Street. It was once known as the most beautiful building in Bloomington. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: Pauline Griffin Garn, "Looking Back: Vivid memories abound from student of old Fairview school," Herald Telephone, November 18, 1978. more...
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| Highway 37 announced 1954, Jun 25 |
State Highway Chief Engineer Carl E. Vogelgesang announces that construction of a State Highway 37 bypass will begin soon, although it is not expected to be completed until next year. The highway will bypass around the east side of Bloomington and turn east on Matlock Road and hook up to Highway 45. The consulting engineering firm for this project is Charles W. Cole & Sons, of South Bend.
Source: "To Start By-Pass Route This Fall," Bloomington Daily Telephone, June 25, 1954, 1.
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| Phone company sale requested 1954, Aug 20 |
Two phone companies ask the Indianapolis Public Service Commission to approve a sale. Hoadley Telephone Company of Gosport seeks approval to sell to the Smithville Telephone of Ellettsville in Monroe County. Hoadley serves customers in Owen, Monroe, and Morgan counties. The sale price is published as $52,500. Smithville Telephone also asks for authority to issue 556 shares of common stock.
Source: "Extra!," The Daily Banner, August 20, 1954, 2.
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| Lake Central wins service battle 1954, Aug 24 |
Lake Central and Ozark Airlines have been fighting for the same routes, with the result seeming to be a toss-up, until it was announced today that Lake Central has won. Lake Central vice president Lloyd Hartman says the airline is now looking to implement 2 round-trips daily including a morning commuter service and a late afternoon flight to Chicago via Terre Haute, Danville, Illinois, Indianapolis, and Bloomington. Hartman also hopes to plan a public ceremony once this new schedule is finalized.
Source: "L-C Eyes 2 Round-Trip Flights Daily; Commuter Service To Chicago In Airline's Planes; Public Ceremony In Works For Start of New Program ," Herald Telephone, August 24, 1954.
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| Monroe County Project begins 1954, Sep 24 |
The goal of the project is to examine 90% of the county's population with photofluoroscopic chest surveys.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Former Sheriff Ratliff dies 1954, Oct 20 |
Joe Ratliff dies at the age of 85. Ratliff was a native of Benton Township and served as a Monroe County police officer for 24 years. He served two two-year terms as Monroe County Sheriff; one in 1906 and one in 1908. Afterwards he was on the Bloomington Police Force. He also served as Ellettsville Marshal several times over a 16 year period until finally resigning in 1948. Ratliff was also president of the Monroe County Council. He is survived by one daughter and one son.
Source: "Joe Ratliff Funeral Due Wednesday," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1954.
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| St. Mark's Methodist Established 1954, Oct 31 |
Members of Saint Mark's Church meet at Day Funeral Home on 3rd Street near the Bypass in Bloomington.
Source: Glenda Murray, "St. Mark's celebrating 50th anniversary," Herald Times, October 30, 2004, A, 6.
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| Poor farm furniture is auctioned 1954, Nov |
Furnishings of the poor farm are sold at auction and the Monroe County poor asylum is officially discontinued.
Source: Bob Cole, ""Poor Farm Site of New County Park"," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972.
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| Airline changes schedule 1954, Nov 26 |
 Lake Central announces a flight schedule that offers two round trips to Chicago, and two round trips to Indianapolis. Chicago service will depart at 7:28 a.m. and 3:23 p.m. and arrive at 9:18 a.m. and 5:13 p.m. Return flights will leave Chicago at 9:05 a.m. and 5:05 p.m. and arrive at 10:51 a.m. and 6:51 p.m. Flights to Indianapolis will depart at 10:55 a.m. and 6:55 p.m. arriving at 11:19 a.m. and 7:19 p.m. Morning flights to and from both Indianapolis and Chicago will fly daily while the evening flights will fly daily with the exception of Saturday.
Source: "New Flight Service Announced By Lake Central," Star-Courier, November 11, 1954. more...
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| Lake Central celebration planned 1954, Nov 30 |
Plans are announced that Five Lake Central officials, Gwin Hicks, assistant to the president, Lloyd Hartman, vice president-treasurer, R.W. Clifford, vice president of operations, D.S. Getchell, vice president-traffic, and J.W.E. Humphrey, general sales manager, will arrive in Bloomington on the first Southbound flight to operate from Chicago to the city for an inauguration ceremony. Mayor Emmett Kelly and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Aviation Commissioners will also attend the ceremony.
Source: "Rites To Mark New Lake Central Flight Schedule," Daily Herald Telephone, November 30, 1954.
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| New flights speed mail 1954, Nov 30 |
Postmaster Lyle Fowler states that mail reaching the post office approximately 30 minutes before scheduled Lake Central flights will be processed in plenty of time to make the next plane. Airmail will leave for Chicago at 7:28 a.m. and 3:23 p.m. Therefore, letters reaching the post office by 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. will be on the next flight. The Railway Express Company will take the mail from the post office to the airport in time for these flights.
Source: "Added L-C Flights To Speed Mail; Only Half-Hour Needed To Process," Daily Herald Telephone, November 30, 1954.
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| Airline finally inaugurated 1954, Dec 1 |
Officials at the airport call it the day we've been waiting for for 5 years as the first flight from Chicago to Bloomington arrived this morning. The first customer of the new line was Thomas VanHook, cashier of the First National Bank. Flying with him was David C. Krimendahl, director of the Indiana Aeronautical Commission and Gwin Hicks, D.S. Getchell, and J.W.E. Humphrey, all of Lake Central. There to receive them was Mayor Emmett Kelly, Herman B Wells, Postmaster Lyle Fowler, and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Aviation Commissioners. Lake Central's local station manager, Fred Robinson, served as master of ceremonies with the importance of these new flights to the University and the Crane Naval Depot emphasized by short talks by their respective representatives.
Source: "Lake Central Inaugurates New Service; Rites Held As Flights Added," Daily Herald Telephone, December 1, 1954.
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| Commuter service marks transportation milestone 1954, Dec 3 |
The first passenger airplane arrives from Chicago on Lake Central Airline's new commuter service between Chicago and Bloomington, a major milestone for the city's checkered air service history. Five of Lake Central's executive officers arrived for the inaugural ceremony, welcoming the first paying passenger Thomas Van Hook, assistant cashier at the First National Bank.
Source: "Bloomington-Chicago Airline "Commuter Service" Marks Milestone in Transportation," Star-Courier, December 3, 1954.
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| Karsell begins term as judge 1954, Dec 11 |
Horace R. Karsell, a Republican attorney, is sworn in as City Court Judge. He is appointed by Governor George N. Craig. Karsell steps in after Judge E. Bunger, Jr. becomes Monroe County Prosecutor. He is the grandson of James Karsell, founder of the family in Bloomington.
Source: "Horace Karsell Former Judge Dies at Age 58," The Herald Times, January 22, 1967.
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| Meakins dies 1954, Dec 13 |
 Homer M. Meakins, former owner of the Jordan Grill and purchase agent for RCA, dies in Bloomington. He came to the city in 1925 and was once a member of the John Philip Sousa Military Band. The Elks Lodge provides funeral arrangements.
Source: "H. Meakins, 56, RCA Buyer, dies," Herald Telephone, December 13, 1954. more...
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| Post WWII limestone production peaks 1955 |
Postwar production rises to 8,200,000 cubic feet.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| Starlite Drive In opens 1955 |
Carl and Ruth Stewart build and open the Starlite Drive In south of Bloomington on Highway 37.
Source: Joel Pierson, "Under the Starlite," Homes and Lifestyle of South Central Indiana, August 1, 2009, 7-9.
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| John "Jack" Hooker begins teaching 1955 |
John H. "Jack" Hooker begins teaching government in high schools in the Bloomington School Corporation.
Source: "Services for former mayor Hooker set for Wednesday," Herald-Times, December 7, 1993.
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| Borton teaches artist welding 1955 |
Leroy Borton, a welder at Seward & Company, teaches visiting artist David Smith (1906-1965) techniques for steel sculpture. Smith's piece, "The History of Leroy Borton" later is held by the Modern Museum of Art. Smith creates "The Forgings" while in working with Borton.
Source: Andrew R. L. Cayton, Richard Sisson, Chris Zacher, American Midwest: An Interpretive Encyclopedia (Bloomington (Ind.): Indiana University Press,, 2006), 604.
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| Fair named national president 1955 |
Mrs. Russell Fair, a member of Bloomington's Zeta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau, serves as national president of the sorority.
Source: "Delta Theta Tau 150," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Jordan Hall completed 1955 |
Source: Thomas D. Clark, Indiana University Midwestern Pioneer: Volume III Years of Fulfillment (Bloomington & London: Indiana University Press, 1977), 185, 287. more...
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| Judge Karsell sentences brother 1955 |
Physician William A. Karsell, who was arrested for speeding, is sentenced in Bloomington City Court by his brother, Judge Horace Karsell. Dr. Karsell is deemed guilty and sentenced to traffic school.
Source: "Horace Karsell, Former City Judge, Dies of Cancer," The Bloomington Tribune, January 22, 1967.
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| Deming indicted on murder count 1955, Jan |
William P. Deming, 37, is charged with first-degree murder. He is indicted by the grand jury shortly before noon. The warrant is served by Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Stansifer at the county jail.
Source: "Wm. P. Deming Indicted On First-Degree Murder Count," Herald Telephone, January 22, 1955.
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| Medical Welfare Charges jump 1955, Jan 3 |
It is reported that medical expenses for public welfare recipients will cause costs for Monroe County taxpayers to increase. According to Lee Neiman, county welfare director, the cost will be approximately 20 percent more than 1954 and almost 50 percent more than 1953. In the previous year, the welfare department spent $43,711.46 on Old Age Assistance another $3,810 on dependent children.
Source: "Medical Charges In Welfare Ranks Jump Sharply Here," Herald Telephone, January 3, 1955.
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| Shortage of housing for IU students 1955, Jan 7 |
Indiana University president Herman B. Wells announces a shortage in housing for students. In his "State of the University" report, he states that the university's facilities are "barely ahead of the hounds" in the race to accommodate students. While the university is able to house 4,500 of the expected increase in students, he calls upon the townspeople to provide housing space for the remaining 3,500 students.
Source: "Help Us House 9,000 More Students-Wells," Herald Telephone, January 8, 1955.
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| Passenger boardings increase 1955, Jan 11 |
In a report to the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, airport manager Garwood Judah, indicates the increase in airline service between the city and Chicago since the introduction of new commuter flights through Lake Central Airlines in December 1953. According to the report, 119 passengers boarded planes in December as compared to 38 last year in the same month; passengers deplaned here were 87 last month and 0 in December of 1953.
Source: "L-C Passenger Boardings Show Sharp Increase Here," Herald Times, January 11, 1955.
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| Telephone service planned for lake 1955, Jan 14 |
It is announced that telephone service for 25-30 families on the north side of Beanblossom lake should be in operation sometime between March and June, according to R.L. Wolfe, local Bell Telephone manager.
Source: "North Side Lakers Due Phones by June," Herald Telephone, January 14, 1955.
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| Jail break foiled 1955, Jan 17 |
Sheriff Clifford Kinser and his deputies obstruct a planned attempt to escape from jail. After Kinser and his deputies find two bars in two different cells sawed in two, a search of the jail cells uncovers several weapons, made out of coat hangers and a length of hand-braided rope from blankets distributed around one cell block. The suspected ring leaders -- Walter Faline and Donald Eugene Shirely -- are moved to separate floors.
Source: "Thwart Jail-Break Bid; 2 Prisoners Placed in Isolation," Herald Telephone, January 18, 1955.
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| McCalla gets school addition 1955, Feb 2 |
 It is announced that an appropriation of $325,000 will be requested from the Cumulative Building Fund of the Metropolitan School corporation at a meeting of the School Board February 8th. The funds will be used to remodel and expand McCalla School and to assist with the cost of constructing and equipping the new Rogers elementary school.
Source: "$325,000 To Be Asked for McCalla School Addition," Herald Telephone, February 2, 1955. more...
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| County jail hosted 1,504 in 1954 1955, Feb 4 |
It is reported that, according to official records in 1954, Monroe County Jail served as a temporary home address for 1,504 people. Over one-third of those jailed in 1954 were for public intoxication charges.
Source: "County Jail Played Host to 1,504 In 1954-Third on Intoxication Counts," Herald Telephone, February 4, 1955.
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| Commission on Aging and Aged proposed 1955, Feb 7 |
Establishment of an Indiana State Commission on the Aging and Aged is provided for a bill introduced in the State Senate by Senators William B. Hoadley of Bloomington and Dorothy Gardner of Fort Wayne. The bill was inspired by activities of the Monroe County Council on the Aged and Aging.
Source: "Commission on Aging And Aged Proposed In Bill," Herald Telephone, February 8, 1955.
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| Protest filed against school 1955, Feb 9 |
Arthur B. Burnham, of Harrodsburg, files a petition with County Auditor Thelma Axsom, objecting to the granting of additional appropriations to the Clear Creek Township Trustee for re-opening the Smithville High School next fall. The petition, addressed to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, is signed by 11 Clear Creek Township taxpayers.
Source: "New Battle Joined in Old Fight Over Smithville School," Herald Telephone, February 9, 1955.
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| State gives deadline to halt pollution 1955, Feb 18 |
The Stream Pollution Board gives Bloomington until October 1st to halt pollution of Clear Creek. The action follows a public hearing in January at which members of the State Board of Health testified against the city, charging Bloomington with inadequate sewage disposal. In its decision, the board notes that Bloomington is now planning expansion of its sewer treatment plant.
Source: "State Gives City Until Oct. 1, To Halt Pollution," Herald Telephone, February 19, 1955.
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| Fair board requests site for fair location 1955, Feb 21 |
Five members of the Monroe County Fair Board appear before the County Commissioner to discuss a fair site location on the former Monroe County Home property. The fair board agree to meet again with the Commissioners and a committee representing the County Council to go over the land thoroughly in attempt to reach a final decision.
Source: "Fair Board Asks County Farm Site," Herald Telephone, February 21, 1955.
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| Vonderschmitt Dies 1955, Feb 27 |
Harry P. Vonderschmitt, owner of the Indiana and Von Lee Theaters in Bloomington as well as seven other theaters throughout the state, passed away at the age 77 after being ill for several months. He is survived by his wife Nova Vonderschmitt, who is also his business partner.
Source: "Vonderschmitt, 77, Theater Chain Operator, Dies," Daily Herald Telephone, February 28, 1955.
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| Salt Creek Lake survey bill passes 1955, Mar 5 |
House Bill 93 passes the third reading in the Senate and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. The law provides $30,000 for a survey of the Salt Creek basin as the site for a giant reservoir in southern Monroe and parts of Brown and Jackson Counties. The bill passes 40 to 1.
Source: "Salt Creek Lake Survey Bill Passes," Herald Telephone, March 7, 1955.
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| Fair board sets up plans for grounds 1955, Mar 8 |
The newly organized Monroe County Fair Board of Directors take their first steps toward the production of County Fair for August 1955, as committees are appointed to set up a master physical plan for the fair grounds and to plan the first building.
Source: "Fair Board Sets up Plans for Grounds," Herald Telephone, March 9, 1955.
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| Cooking School holds first session 1955, Mar 13 |
The "Merry Meals Cooking School" holds its first session. The school is sponsored by "The Herald-Telephone".
Source: "Women Become 'Sophomore Scholars' at Cooking School," Herald Telephone, March 14, 1955.
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| Lemon decides not run for mayor 1955, Mar 17 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon announces that he does not plan to seek office of mayor this election.
Source: "Did Lemon's 'No' Shut 'Draft' Door?," Herald Telephone, March 17, 1955.
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| Officer dies in car crash 1955, Mar 25 |
Officer Dale Mishler is killed in the line of duty after crashing his patrol car in pursuit of a vehicle driven by Gordon Shotts. Officer Jerry Green, riding with Mishler, is seriously injured. The crash took place on the Ellettsville Road at 1:25 AM.
Source: "Policeman Killed, 2nd Hurt in Chase," Daily Herald Telephone, March 25, 1955, 1.
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| Policemen killed in chase 1955, Mar 25 |
A city policeman is killed and another left in critical condition at Bloomington Hospital as the result of a wreck in their squad car at 1:25AM on the Ellettsville Road. As a result of the tragic accident, Gordon Shotts, 20 of Ellettsville, is arrested and charged with "investigation of reckless homicide".
Source: "Policeman Killed, 2nd Hurt in Chase," Herald Telephone, March 25, 1955.
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| State begins Salt Creek Lake survey 1955, Mar 30 |
The Indiana Flood Control and Water Resources Commission, authorized by the 1955 General Assembly to make a general survey and compute estimates of cost on a proposed reservoir in the Salt Creek Valley, begins their work. Aerial maps are due to be completed in June and the subsurface conditions of the reservoir are to be studied.
Source: "State Begins Salt Creek Lake Survey," Herald Telephone, March 30, 1955.
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| Employment picture is reported 1955, Apr 2 |
Thomas E. Warring, the director of the local office of the State Employment Security Division states that the employment situation looks good for the county. The total claims for unemployment insurance compensation on file in the local office for this week totaled 809, which is the smallest total since the final week of 1954.
Source: "Employment Picture Here Called 'Good'," Herald Telephone, April 2, 1955.
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| Polio shot plan ready locally 1955, Apr 12 |
With the official announcement today that the Salk vaccine is effective against paralytic, local health authorities prepared for an all out drive to administer the vaccine to school children and to the general public.
Source: "Salk Vaccine Proves Conqueror Of Polio," Herald Telephone, April 12, 1955.
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| Deadlock in stone talks 1955, Apr 20 |
Representatives from the Indiana limestone industry management hold meetings with all stone labor crafts, whose contracts expire at midnight in an effort to head off a strike in the quarries and mills of Lawrence and Monroe counties. It is reported that there appears little chance that agreement can be reached with all of the six crafts present.
Source: "Deadlock in Stone Talks Anticipated," Herald Telephone, April 20, 1955.
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| Quarry men strike 1955, Apr 21 |
Approximately 1,000 Quarry workers in Monroe and Lawrence Counties leave their jobs after their contracts with management expired the night before; no new contracts have been agreed upon.
Source: "Quarry Men Strike; 2,000 Idle in Area," Herald Telephone, April 21, 1955.
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| Stone firm signs wage hike pact 1955, Apr 22 |
Work stoppages in the limestone industry continues today as negotiations continued. The Solomito Stone Company of Bloomington agrees to a 15 cent wage hike for its quarry workers. Solomito agrees to wage increases across the board. The wage hike affectes all but heavy equipment operators, whose hourly pay is hiked from $1.73 to $2.20.
Source: "Stone Firm Signs Wage Hike Pact," Herald Telephone, April 22, 1955.
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| Growth program for phone service 1955, Apr 23 |
Approximately 2,500 telephone users in Bloomington will be able to dial directly into Bloomington in June as the result of the expansion of the Smithville Telephone Company, which ia announced today. This is part of a $639,000 expansion program being carried on in Monroe County by Smithville and Indiana Bell Telephone Company.
Source: "$639,000 Growth Program for Phone Service in Monroe," Herald Telephone, April 23, 1955.
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| Optometric Dames Club organized 1955, May 9 |
The Optometric Dames Club of the Division of Optometry, Indiana University has its organizational meeting at the home of Mrs. Henry W. Hofstetter. The founding officers are Mrs. Wayne A. Stauffer, president, Mrs. William E. Boyts, vice president, and Mrs. Charles E. Rinehart, secretary-treasurer with Mrs. Merill J. Allen as the club sponsor and Dr. Henry W. Hoffstetter, dean of the Division of Optometry, serving as faculty adviser. The purpose of the club is to aid wives and fiancees of future optometrists in acquiring useful information regarding the profession of optometry as well as provide a social network among these women.
Source: "Optometric Dames Club Organized Here In 1955," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 16.
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| Firm bought by Storkline of Chicago 1955, May 12 |
Storkline Furniture Corporation of Chicago, the world's largest manufacturer of juvenile furniture, has completed negotiations for purchase of the Showers Brothers Company, once the largest single furniture factory in the world. Robert K. Dillon, the retiring president of Showers made the announcement today that the Storkline firm would take over operations June 1.
Source: "Firm Bought by Storkline of Chicago," Herald Telephone, May 12, 1955.
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| Nurre buys back stock from Showers 1955, May 13 |
The Nurre Companies Inc. announced today that negotiations were completed May 3 for the purchase by Nurre of all its stock held by the Showers Brothers Company, along with land and buildings occupied by the Nurre Firm.
Source: "Nurre Buys Out Showers Part of Firm," Herald Telephone, May 13, 1955.
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| Stone wage pact signed 1955, May 20 |
A month long strike of four stone crafts officially ends this afternoon with signing of three year contracts with management in offices of the Indiana Limestone Company at Bedford, but a continuing strike of Quarryworkers remain as a threat to resumption of full scale operations. Voting this morning, all four crafts accept terms of the new contract, paving the way for signing ceremonies this afternoon.
Source: "Four Crafts Sign Stone Wage Pact," Herald Telephone, May 20, 1955.
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| Teacher contracts held by Jerrell 1955, May 27 |
Clear Creek Township Trustee Ben Jerrell does not officially terminate Smithville High School teachers' contracts before the legal deadline of May 27, even though there are no funds to pay these teachers. Jerrell's request for $22,200 with which to operate the high school next year has been in the hands of the State Board of Tax Commissioners since May 20, with no decision forthcoming.
Source: "Teacher Contracts Held By Jerrell Until Court Case," Herald Telephone, May 28, 1955.
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| Storkline Furniture becomes newest industry 1955, May 31 |
It is reported that tomorrow the local Showers furniture factory will officially become a part of the Storkline Furniture Corporation in a brief ceremony in the offices when Showers president Robert Dillon turns over the keys of the plant to Storkline president, A.G. Feldman.
Source: "Storkline Becomes Newest Industry," Herald Telephone, May 31, 1955.
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| MIA Clayton body returned 1955, Jun 13 |
It is announced that the son of Charles and Nola Clayton will arrive in Bloomington from Korea for funeral services.
Phillip A. Clayton, a member of the 32nd Infantry Regiment, died in 1953 in a Communist prison camp at the age of 21. Missing since December 2, 1950, Clayton had been declared dead as of December 31, 1953.
Source: "Clayton Boy's Final Rites Set Saturday," Daily Herald Telephone, July 9, 1955, 11.
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| Pleasant D. Evans dies 1955, Jun 15 |
 Pleasant D. "Ples" Evans dies at the age of 92 in the home of his son, Maurice Evans, located at 835 West 7th Street. Evans, originally from Paoli, IN, came to Bloomington in 1884. He was a barber who had been in business for 71 years in Bloomington. He was also a prominent member of the Bethel AME Church starting in 1885. He will be buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. Photo of home courtesy of Monroe County GIS.
Source: "'Ples' Evans, Oldest Barber Dead at 92," Daily Herald Telephone, June 15, 1955, 1. map
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| Jury misconduct basis for appeal 1955, Jun 21 |
It is reported that a charge of jury misconduct will be the basis for the appeal to the State Supreme Court of the second degree murder conviction of William P. Deming. Attorney Leroy Baker stated today he plans to file the appeal with an affidavit from Monroe Circuit Court Bailiff Russell Romine attached to the transcript.
Source: "'Jury Misconduct' Basis For Appeal of Deming Verdict," Herald Telephone, June 21, 1955.
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| City is awarded state police post 1955, Jun 22 |
Police Superintendent Frank Jessup announces the approval of Bloomington area for an Indiana State Police sub-post is made at Indiana State Police board of directors meeting in Indianapolis. The exact location of the sub post has not been decided but it will be built near the city.
Source: "City is Awarded State Police Post," Herald Telephone, June 23, 1955.
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| Army plans expansion for new reserve quarters 1955, Jun 24 |
It was announced today that Army Reserve Headquarters will move into new and bigger headquarters July 1. A 5 year lease was signed on the Fel Building at 4th and Rogers. Captain Eugene Bowers said the move of headquarters offices will be made July 1, but the remainder of the training facilities will be left at the old headquarters on South College until the troops return from active summer training duty at Camp McCoy.
Source: "Army Leases New Reserve Quarters; Plans Expansion," Herald Telephone, June 24, 1955.
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| Dial phone switch over at Smithville 1955, Jul 16 |
It was announced todya that the new Smithville Telephone company combining Smithville and Clear Creek exchanges will switch over to modern dial equipment at 1:01 am (CDT) Sunday. When the more than 1,000 patrons get up Sunday morning, they will be able to dial local telephone numbers, a prospect they've been awaiting for many years. Their telephones have been crank models.
Source: "Dial Phone Switch Over At Smithville," Herald Telephone, July 16, 1955.
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| County to get second batch of vaccine 1955, Jul 26 |
Vaccine for the continuation of the second round of Salk anti-polio shots is scheduled to be brought here tomorrow, but local health authorities say no plans have yet been made for the resumption of the delayed shots.
Source: "Country to Get 2nd Batch of Vaccine No Shot Date Set," Herald Telephone, July 26, 1955.
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| City pool called one of Indiana's worst 1955, Jul 30 |
A State Board of Health official today said Bloomington's Third Street swimming pool is "one of the poorest in the State." Robert Yoho director of the division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation said he referred to the overcrowded conditions at the pool, the lack of recreation facilities, and the state of disrepair into which existing facilities have fallen.
Source: "State Terms City's Pool One of Indiana's Worst," Herald Telephone, July 30, 1955.
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| Water filtration plant under construction 1955, Aug |
The City of Bloomington's new water filtration plant at Griffy Lake, part of the eater expansion program, is now in it final stages of construction. The new plant and water mains cost $1,500,000.
Source: Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1955.
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| Omega Phi Tau organizes new chapter 1955, Aug |
A small group of women meet with the purpose of discussing organizing a new chapter of the Omega Phi Tau sorority, to be called Alpha Zeta. The group also invites officers from the Alpha Delta chapter for guidance in forming their own chapter.
Source: Mrs. Russell Duncan, "Alpha Zeta Chapter Formed In August, 1955," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Library builds addition 1955, Aug |
Bloomington Public Library opens an addition at the southeast corner of their building to alleviate problems with their limited facilities. The second floor is devoted to cataloging, book repair, and supplies so that the basement can be less congested. The lower floor is devoted to housing the book-truck or bookmobile and storage.
Source: "Growing Up!," Bloomington Daily Telephone, August 1, 1955.
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| Construction begins on Arlington Methodist church 1955, Aug 9 |
The new Arlington Methodist Church building construction begins, following a donation of limestone by John Hoadley and numerous fundraising campaigns by the Adams Foundation, Ladies Aid, and congregation members.
Source: Stories and History of the Arlington United Methodist Church (2009)
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| Parade to new fairgrounds 1955, Aug 9 |
Hundreds of 4-H members and commercial exhibitors took truck loads of farm produce, livestock and commercial products to be judged and exhibited in the various tents. Tonight marks the opening session of the Fair.
Source: "Parade of Exhibitors to New Fairgrounds," Herald Telephone, August 9, 1955.
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| Gala opening at fair 1955, Aug 9 |
An estimated 5,000 Monroe County residents traveled out to Airport Road to see the fair 'dedicated' on its new grounds, applaud a new queen, cheer the tractor pulling contest, and tour the numerous 4-H exhibits.
Source: "5,000 Tour Fair in Gala Opening," Herald Telephone, August 10, 1955.
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| Relocation of government buildings urged 1955, Aug 18 |
Frank Horack, IU law professor and authority on zoning, told the local Kiwanis Club that Bloomington should be planning now for future relocation of its public buildings. Because of the anticipated expansion of the City and all the changes that will be necessary to keep up with that expansion, all public buildings should be relocated.
Source: "Relocation of Government Buildings Urged for City," Herald Telephone, August 19, 1955.
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| Absence of polio in Monroe County 1955, Aug 18 |
Local health authorities believe the reason that Monroe County has not had any confirmed cases of polio this season is partially the result of anti polio vaccine. So far there has been two 'suspected' polio cases which turned out to not be the disease. This time last year the County had nine confirmed cases.
Source: "Absence of Polio Believed 'Hopeful'," Herald Telephone, August 18, 1955.
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| New TV production record 1955, Aug 23 |
It was announced today that Bloomington's two largest industries -- the RCA plant and Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. -- are preparing for a record-breaking production schedule and record breaking employment in line with the national trend toward greater sales of television sets.
Source: "New Record Seen In TV Production," Herald Telephone, August 23, 1955.
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| I.U. Gives Land for Police Post 1955, Aug 23 |
Indiana State Police announced today that a new State Police sub-post will be located on 2 acres of land donated by Indiana University on Matlock Road near Fee Lane adjacent to the proposed Highway 37 by-pass. Frank A. Jessup, State Police Superintendent, said the land donated has been approved by the IU Board of Trustees and that plans and specifications for the building now are being drawn up by State Police engineers.
Source: "I.U. Gives Land For Police Post," Herald Telephone, August 26, 1955.
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| Alpha Zeta chapter formed in 1955 1955, Aug |
In early August of 1955 a group of girls met with the purpose of organizing a new chapter Alpha Zeta in Omega Phi Tau sorority.The first official meeting of Alpha Zeta was on September 11,1955. The Omega Phi Tau sorority is a philanthropic organization.
Source: Mrs. Russell Duncan, "Alpha Zeta Chapter Formed in August, 1955," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Alpha Zeta chapter made official 1955, Aug 23 |
After rallying more members, the Alpha Zeta chapter of Omega Phi Tau meets again to make official their organization, elect officers, and review their purpose, function, sorority colors, flower, poem, and song.
Source: Mrs. Russell Duncan, "Alpha Zeta Chapter Formed In August, 1955," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| WTTV changes to ABC 1955, Sep 8 |
It was announced today that the Television station WTTV has signed a 2 year contract with the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and will become a basic affiliate of that network.
Source: "WTTV Changes to ABC 'Web'," Herald Telephone, September 8, 1955.
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| Chamber looks for parking sites 1955, Sep 27 |
A committee is assigned by the Retail Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce to find options on potential off street parking to relieve the traffic congestion in downtown Bloomington. Robert Allen, chairman of a division committee assigned to solve the parking problem, names representatives of the four Bloomington banks, attorney Calroy Baker, Merritt Calvert, Lane Wells and Mayor Emmet Kelly to the group.
Source: "C.C. Seeks Sites for Park Lots," Herald Telephone, September 27, 1955.
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| Alpha Zeta chapter installed 1955, Oct 1 |
The Alpha Delta Chapter of Omega Phi Tau attends the National Convention of the sorority, presented with a charter and installed by National President, Mrs. William Dwyer. The charter members are Mesdames Richard Sare, Lee Adkins, Verthal Lewis, Paul Parham, Wallace Benson, Rex Gutheerie, William Mitchner, Chauncy Thrasher, Donald Prince, Robert Durnal, Dale Webb, Atchison Biggs, Troy Hash, Irvin Robinson, Ernest Sink, Frank Solomito, and Robert Rowe.
Source: Mrs. Russell Duncan, "Alpha Zeta Chapter Formed In August, 1955," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Concerns expressed about limited parking 1955, Oct 5 |
The Rotary Club hears from Frank E. Horak Jr., who describes the city's parking dilemma as possible loss of taxation. Horack states the traffic problem is forcing de-centralization of retail stores, which eventually could result in shopping centers springing up outside the city limits. Such centers would not be subject to city taxes, although they would still be receiving city services such as water and fire protection.
Source: "Parking Lack Problem For Every Citizen," Herald Telephone, October 5, 1955.
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| Wisely dies in quarry accident 1955, Oct 25 |
Wayne Wisely, 50, is crushed when four slabs of limestone fall on him at the Empire Stone Company.
Source: Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1955.
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| HPER Wives Club is formed 1955, Nov |
The HPER Wives Club is founded by sponsor Mrs. Karl Bookwalter, with the purpose of connecting and educating the wives of graduate students in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana University. Since its founding, the club as expanded to include undergraduate and faculty wives as well. The club is a very important part of the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, hosting various social functions, binding professional journals for the library, and buying oil paintings for different offices and waiting rooms. The women have also been involved in charity work most notably contributing to the Bloomington Salvation Army Christmas baskets every year.
Source: Mrs. Karl Bookwalter, "HPER Wives Aid School," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 18.
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| State declines to rule on Smithville 1955, Nov 3 |
The State Tax Board of Tax Commissioners declines a ruling on the hold on 1956 tuition funds for the Smithville School. Fred Wissman, Secretary of the Board, says the Commissioners determined that the decision rests with the Martin County Circuit Court, where the three year old conflict is subject for a resumed hearing November 28.
Source: "No Ruling on 1956 Tuition," Herald Telephone, November 3, 1955.
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| Lemon back as mayor 1955, Nov 9 |
Democrat Thomas L. Lemon is headed back to the helm of City Hall, but his 'team' for 1956-60 will have a Republican flavor in sharp contrast to the all-Democrat administration he had in his first term (1948-1952).
Source: "Leavitt, Karsell Victors; Council Goes 4-3 GOP," Herald Telephone, November 9, 1955.
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| City construction booming 1955, Nov 12 |
A progress report of the current Bloomington construction is released today by City Engineer Jack Cason. New jobs include construction of the city's new water filtration plant, the rebuilding of a bridge on North Union Street, and the new $50,000 fire department substation at Kirkwood and Rogers. These two jobs are expected to be complete within a month. All three phases of the $2 million sewage expansion and improvement are now under construction with an estimated completion date of sometime late next year.
Source: "City Construction Projects Booming," Herald Telephone, November 12, 1955.
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| Site chosen for parking lot 1955, Nov 14 |
The City Board of Works accepts a report and recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce's parking study committee and directs the City Attorney to negotiate for land at 7th and Walnut to be used a parking area.
Source: "City Chooses Site For Parking Lot," Herald Telephone, November 15, 1955.
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| Airport growth concerns Judah 1955, Nov 15 |
Airport manager Garwood Judah voices concerns about the airport's future should a new bill before Congress authorize an ROTC flight program at universities, including IU, as well as the Indiana National Guard moving their light planes to the local airport. Air traffic has increased to the airport since the first paved runway in 1949 and with Lake Central's 4 round-trip flights. With all this growth the airport will need new hangars and an administration building as well as more paved runways. Another major concern is the lighting system which Judah fought a long battle to get in working condition for night flights.
Source: J.D. Burton, "Kisters Field Suffers 'Growing Pains' In Booming Air Age With A Future; More Runways, Buildings Needed," Daily Herald Telephone, November 15, 1955.
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| Dr. William Lowe Bryan dies 1955, Nov 20 |
Dr. William Lowe Bryan age 95, president emeritus of IU dies at 1:30 p.m. in his home on the University Campus. Funeral services will be held at his home on campus and the burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. It is announced that Dr. Herman B Wells, who succeeded Dr. Bryan in 1937, will speak at the services.
Source: "I.U. President Emeritus Dies at 1:30 P.M.," Herald Telephone, November 20, 1955.
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| Smithville High suit to be resumed 1955, Nov 25 |
It is reported that the three-year old Smithville School battle will pop up in Martin Circuit court again on Monday when factions for and against closing the high school will attempt to complete a hearing started last June. Side issues in the case have been in several courts since it has started but last June it was venued to Martin Circuit Court at Shoals.
Source: "Smithville High Suit To Be Resumed," Herald Telephone, November 25, 1955.
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| Stoplight near high school approved 1955, Dec 9 |
Recent discussion of hazardous conditions and heavy traffic near Bloonmington High School at 1st and Walnut Street has been approved. Although the City has not been officially notified of action taken on its request for the stoplight, Virgil Emmert, local highway superintendent, said he was informed today by the state that the light will be installed.
Source: "Pupils' Plea Win Stoplight at BHS; Control Plans Aired," Herald Telephone, December 9, 1955.
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| Trio of spelunkers rescued 1955, Dec 11 |
The cave-in occurred at 3pm involving Air Force personnel and IU students Robert Jordan, Larry Cooke, and Barbara Reahard. Bill Sparks and Jim Glatz, members of the advance rescue team, saved the trapped students.
Source: "Student Explorers Rescued After Big Boulder Blocks Exit," Herald Telephone, December 12, 1955.
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| RCA expands storage facilties 1955, Dec 13 |
George L. Leineweber, RCA Plant Manager, announces plans for the construction of a new $750,000 warehouse at the local plant of Radio Corporation of America (RCA). The new building will provide 120,000 square feet of warehousing and shipping facilities for a growing production of RCA Victor color as well as black and white television receivers, which are manufactured at the local plant.
Source: "RCA To Expand Storage Facilities," Herald Telephone, December 13, 1955.
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| College and Walnut one-way proposal 1955, Dec 13 |
The City Traffic Commission takes action to change traffic patterns in downtown Bloomington, recommending that College and Walnut be made one-way streets. Police Captain Charles Fox, a member of the commission, tells fellow members that the State Highway Department has already indicated it would approve such action.
Source: "College and Walnut One-Way Proposed," Herald Telephone, December 14, 1955.
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| Airport expansion needed 1955, Dec 15 |
Airport Manager Garwood Judah announced that the airport's main building will have to be enlarged if the airport is to keep abreast with modern developments in aviation. About 15 locally-owned planes are kept at the airport presently. 4 commercial flights a day land on the 3800 feet of paved runway.
Source: "Need To Expand For Future," Herald Telephone, December 15, 1955.
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| Doyle named City Engineer 1955, Dec 16 |
Mayor-Elect Tom Lemon appoints M.B. Doyle, 713 S. Woodlawn, to the key post of city engineer. Doyle, a Democrat and a veteran, has more than 40 years of experience in various phases of engineering.
Source: "Mayor-Elect Names Doyle City Engineer," Herald Telephone, December 16, 1955.
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| Quarry accident kills Fields 1955, Dec 19 |
Ray Fields, 34, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Bloomington opens new fire house 1955, Dec 23 |
Fire Chief Horace Robertson announces that Bloomington's $50,000 Fire Department sub-station begin operations to provide greater fire protection to homes and industry on the west side of the city. Officials create an open house at the new station that continues through the following week.
Source: "$50,000 Fire House City's Big Yule Gift," Herald Telephone, December 23, 1955.
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| Salt Creek Valley ideal location for reservoir 1955, Dec 29 |
A three-purpose survey of Salt Creek Valley has been completed by the State Geological Survey, indicating that the valley is suitable for the proposed reservoir and that a dam and spillway can be built economically. The survey, necessary before any estimates of costs could be computed, was conducted by the Geological Survey at the request of the Indiana Flood Control and Water Resources Commission.
Source: "Salt Creek Valley 'Ideal' for Reservoir," Herald Telephone, December 29, 1955.
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| Law practice appears in directory 1956 |
Attorney James H. Ferguson appears in the telephone directory. He shares an office with attorney Nat U. Hill at 121 1/2 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: Bloomington Telephone Directory December 1956 (Indiana Bell Telephone Company, 1956), 7. map
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| Dunlap beings as clerk treasurer 1956 |
Monroe County native Mary Alice Stevens Dunlap beings her term as city clerk / treasurer, serving two terms until 1962. She was president of the Indiana Clerk/Treasurer's League from 1959 to 1962. She later serves as the first female mayor of Bloomington.
Source: Donita Hadley, "Former mayor Mary Alice Dunlap dies," Herald-Times, September 11, 1995.
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| J & S Locksmith is established 1956 |
James R. Jacobs, along with his father, open the J & S Locksmith company.
Source: "Anniversary: James R. and Mary Ann Jacobs," The Herald Times, March 20, 2016.
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| Plane forced to land 1956 |
Pilot Edwin Miller is forced to land his a single engine plane in a nearby field due to the a damaged engine. Other occupants include firefighter Wallace Homes, and "Daily Herald Telephone" reporter J. D. Burton. It is a close call but all three occupants are uninjured.
Source: J. D. Burton, "'Tighten Your Belts, We're Going In' Signals Tense Moments For Trio In Tiny Plane With Dead Motor," Daily Herald Telephone, May 31, 1956, A, 1.
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| Locksmith appears in directory 1956 |
 An advertisement and listing for J & S Locksmith Shop appears in the 1956 telephone directory. Owned by Jim Jacobs and Dale Sanders, the shop offers "complete locksmith services," as well as lawn mower repairs. They are open 6 days a week, located at 210 W. 7th St.
Source: Bloomington Telephone Directory December 1956 (Indiana Bell Telephone Company, 1956), 96. map
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| Blind student transfers to Rogers 1956 |
Bloomington native Byron K. Smith, also known as "Bikey", the son of Iris and Cleo Smith of Elm Heights neighborhood, leaves the Indiana State School for the Blind to attend Rogers Elementary School. Iris works vigorously to appeal to school district. With the help of the community, including Cub Scouts and Sunday school teachers, the move is made possible. This is the first time a blind student transfers into a public school.
Source: Jane Harlan-Simmons, "How Byron Smith schooled educators," The Herald Times, August 1, 2016, B, 8.
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| School board plans modernization 1956, Jan 5 |
Metropolitan School Board announces plans to modernize schools in the MET systems and discusses a new building for Bloomington High School to combat the overcrowding issue. The modern septic system they are planning for the rural schools is in the process of tests and the new building is not finalized, but thought to happen in the next 3 years.
Source: "Modernized Rural MET Schools Planned," Daily Herald Telephone, January 6, 1956, A, 1.
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| Advice for new sewage system 1956, Jan 6 |
Local residents are advised that if they want to be hooked onto the new sewage system, they should install while construction is still going on to save excavating time and money.
Source: "Residents Urged To Hook-On Sewer Line As It Goes," Daily Herald Telephone, January 7, 1956, A, 1.
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| One-way street vote delayed 1956, Jan 17 |
Bloomington City Council back away from the plan to make College and Walnut both one-way streets. They say that they would like to learn the one-way plan more fully before proceeding.
Source: "One-Way Street Vote Cancelled By Council," Daily Herald Telephone, January 18, 1956, A, 1.
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| Bloomington studies annexation 1956, Jan 21 |
The Greater Bloomington Committee studies the possibility of annexing some of the surrounding areas of Bloomington. This committee, appointed by Mayor Lemon, is concerned with growth and successful development of Bloomington. The mayor feels annexing is best decision due to the better city systems the surrounding areas will have access to like sewers, water, and fire protection.
Source: "Lemon Plans Study Of City Annexation," Daily Herald Telephone, January 21, 1956, A, 1.
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| State continues with one-way plan 1956, Jan 26 |
State highway department plans to continue on with the plans to make College and Walnut one-way streets, even though city council backed away from these plans. This change should be complete by next week.
Source: "State Orders 1-Way on Walnut, College," Daily Herald Telephone, January 26, 1956, A, 1.
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| One-way traffic routes delayed 1956, Jan 27 |
State officials announce that the one-way traffic routes for Walnut and College Streets will be delayed 60-90 days due to the signs not having been made.
Source: "Delay On One-Way Route Until Spring," Daily Herald Telephone, January 27, 1956, A, 1.
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| City has "unprecedented growth" 1956, Feb |
The accelerated growth in population forces Bloomington Planning Commission to re-study their comprehensive plan for the city from 1951. Much reclassification and zoning is needed as well as revision of the original plan.
Source: "Booming Growth Forces Expansion In City Planning," Daily Herald Telephone, February 18, 1956, A, 1.
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| Color TV industry booms 1956, Feb 1 |
Bloomington's RCA color TV factory leads the way in color television market. The factory went from producing 10 television sets an hour to now producing 60 sets per hour per line.
Source: "Local Plant Leads In Color TV Boom," Daily Herald Telephone, February 2, 1956, A, 1.
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| Humane Association holds first meeting 1956, Feb 2 |
The Monroe County Humane Association holds its first board meeting.
Source: Dann Denny, "50 years & counting- In 1956, four nonprofits started in Bloomington; half a century later, all four are still going strong," Herald Times, February 12, 2006.
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| Sewer hook-on fee drop rejected 1956, Feb 7 |
Bloomington City Council vote on an ordinance that would lower the hook on fee for the sewer program from $242 to $50. By a 4-3 vote, the ordinance is rejected.
Source: "Council Rejects $50 Hook On," Daily Herald Telephone, February 8, 1956, A, 1.
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| Lemon party nomination spikes 1956, Feb 10 |
Mayor Lemon campaign for Governor is boosted at the Democratic gathering in Indianapolis, thanks to a four page brochure handed out by the "Lemon-for-Governor Club".
Source: "Tom Lemon Boomed For Governor NOD," Daily Herald Telephone, February 11, 1956, A, 1.
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| New hospital proposal 1956, Feb 14 |
Plans for a new 100 bed hospital are believed to be in the future. This new hospital will help the present hospital that is operating at full capacity and over worked. It is still in the talking stages with the city officials, but is thought to gain support and funds from the city, county, and Indiana University.
Source: "100-Bed Hospital Project," Daily Herald Telephone, February 14, 1956, A, 1.
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| New animal shelter for city 1956, Feb 16 |
Due to the city's increasing dog problem, Mayor Lemon asks Indiana University if the city could borrow one of their large house trailers to use as a pound. The University immediately responds and has let them borrow one. While this temporary pound is in use the mayor says it will be well kept and clean.
Source: "Converted Trailer City's New Pound For Straying Dogs," Daily Herald Telephone, February 16, 1956, A, 1.
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| One-way streets undecided 1956, Feb 24 |
State officials report that the question concerning one-ways on College and Walnut is still undecided, even after the vote against it. According to the state, College and Walnut are legally one-way streets, but they aren't being enforced due to the lack of signs.
Source: "One-Way Streets Still In Balance Pending State O.K.," Bloomington Daily Telephone, February 24, 1956, A, 1.
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| Plan to merge telephone companies 1956, Feb 27 |
The Smithville Telephone company, after receiving a $337,000 loan, buys the Monroe County Telephone Company with plans to modernize the systems, allowing Monroe and surrounding counties on the direct dialing network.
Source: "Phone Expansions Will Tie County Into Dial Network," Daily Herald Telephone, February 27, 1956, A, 1.
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| United Fund incorporated 1956, Feb 27 |
The United Fund, later renamed the United Way of Monroe County, is established.
Source: Dann Denny, "50 years & counting- In 1956, four nonprofits started in Bloomington; half a century later, all four are still going strong," Herald Times, February 12, 2006.
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| Lake Monroe construction begins 1956, Mar |
Due to home-rule legislation, Lake Monroe is built in the Salt Creek Valley to help solve flooding concerns.
Source: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: A History: 1915-2003, 16.
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| Elevator installed at courthouse 1956, Mar 5 |
 County commissioners work on the installation of the new elevator in the courthouse, due to the order of Judge Q. Austin East.
Source: "Board Eyes Various Elevators To Meet Judge East's Orders," Daily Herald Telephone, March 5, 1956, A, 1. more...
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| Expansion for Bloomington hospital 1956, Mar 13 |
Hospital medical staff all vote on plans to add on an extensive building program that connects to the hospital. The plan wins by a unanimous vote.
Source: "Bigger Hospital Plan Approved," Daily Herald Telephone, March 14, 1956, A, 1.
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| Petition for county dump 1956, Mar 19 |
County residents circulate a petition for the county to fix the dumping of trash and rubbish next to a local school. This area near Sanders School has been the dumping grounds for years and is potentially harmful for those nearby.
Source: "Children Periled By Dump Heap," Daily Herald Telephone, March 19, 1956, A, 1.
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| New housing development approved 1956, Mar 19 |
A tentative approval from the Board of Works for water and sewer hook-on is in place for a new housing development, called "Sunny Slopes". This development is located one mile south on Highway 37 and is the first time that an area not inside city limits has been accepted in the system for water and sewage.
Source: "New Sub-Division Outside City Slated For Water, Sewer," Daily Herald Telephone, March 20, 1956, A, 1.
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| Controversial one-way is approved 1956, Mar 20 |
Bloomington City Council votes on one-way traffic for Walnut and College Streets after previous attempts were unsuccessful. A split vote of 5-2 gets these one-ways approved and allows for State Highway clearance to install the one-way signs.
Source: Fred Hill, "Council 5-2 Vote Reverse Action; O.K. BHS Fence," Daily Herald Telephone, March 21, 1956, A, 1.
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| United Fund is established 1956, Mar 22 |
After a year of feasibility studies, the Monroe County United Fund, Inc. officially forms and is announced by its' President. George Leinenweber.
Source: "Civic Leaders Form United Fund Group," Daily Herald Telephone, March 20, 1956, A, 1.
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| In-laws hold gun duel 1956, Mar 23 |
Elmer Robertson, 76, and Bart Mitchner,47, "duel" in what Robertson claims was self-defense. Mitchner is taken to Dunn Memorial Hospital with serious injury. According to Robertson, and other witnesses, Mitchner came to his house clearly intoxicated and shot at him. Robertson then fired back in self-defense. Robertson was not taken into custody.
Source: "Man, Wife's Father In Blazing Gun Duel," Daily Herald Telephone, March 24, 1956, A, 1.
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| Hospital expansion denied 1956, Mar 28 |
The question of the hospital expansion petitioned by voters is rejected by the Monroe County Commissioners, who find the petition to be "premature" since there is no information about the location or the funds spent on it.
Source: "Board Rejects Bid For Hospital Vote," Daily Herald Telephone, March 28, 1956, A, 1.
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| Error leads to new hearing 1956, Mar 29 |
Due to a question answered by Judge East without the defendant present, William Deming obtains a new trial after already being convicted of second degree murder. IT is reported that the state will be given the opportunity to file for a re-hearing, and if they do not, then the new trial will proceed.
Source: "High Court Rules East Erred In Murder Trial; New Hearing For Deming," Daily Herald Telephone, March 29, 1956, A, 1.
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| Robertson not convicted in death 1956, Mar 30 |
It is decided that Elmer Robertson is not held responsible for the death of Bart Mitchner, his son-in-law, after firing the fatal shot in what Robertson claims was self-defense. Mitchner died from his injuries two days after the "duel".
Source: "No Indictment In Fatal Duel," Daily Herald Telephone, March 30, 1956, A, 1.
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| Roxy Theater closes 1956, Apr 1 |
The Roxy closes after Y & W Management and Harry Vonderschmitt take over management in 1951.
Source: Robert Leffler, "History of downtown theaters," Letter to Dee McIntire Dept. of Redevelopment, January 14, 1996, 2.
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| New health center chartered 1956, Apr 9 |
In response to the need for hospital expansion, the Monroe County Public Health Center is chartered by Indiana State Board of Health. This center is designed to help out the hospital and to increase the level of healthcare in Monroe County.
Source: "County Public-Health Agency Pushed To Ease Hospital Need," Daily Herald Telephone, April 10, 1956, A, 1.
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| Gas cavern allows more service 1956, Apr 12 |
Thanks to a new large natural storing cavern 518 homes in Bloomington will now be served by Indiana Gas. This cavern is located near Unionville and can hold approximately one billion cubic feet of gas.
Source: "518 More Homes Here Eligible For Natural Gas Heat," Daily Herald Telephone, April 13, 1956, A, 1.
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| McNay auto shop leveled by fire 1956, Apr 12 |
The 32 year old auto business is destroyed in a fire with a estimated loss of $30,000. It is reported the fire started from the soldering iron and quickly spread to the gas tank. The flames then spread throughout the entire building before the firetrucks could contain it. There were no injuries.
Source: "Flash Fire, Explosions Level McNay Auto Firm; Loss May Hit $30,000," Daily Herald Telephone, April 12, 1956, A, 1.
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| Construction of Highway 46 bypass 1956, Apr 14 |
The construction of a bypass on Highway 46 extends the highway from Columbus to Nashville, improving the quality of the highway between Nashville and Bloomington as well.
Source: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: A History: 1915-2003, 13.
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| Debate on hook-on fees heats up 1956, Apr 17 |
City Council argues over whether to keep the $242 hook on fee from the previous administration, or the $50 charge that the present administration is advocating for the new patrons on the sewer system. An agreement is not reached and the meeting is concluded.
Source: Fred Hill, "Survey On Sewer Draw GOP Fire; Lemon Replies 'Not Council's Business`," Daily Herald Telephone, April 18, 1956, A, 1.
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| New dumps for Monroe County 1956, Apr 21 |
In response to residents complaining about trash along roads, two areas are officially chosen as dumping areas: "North County Dump" (Woodall Road) and "South County Dump" (Mathers Quarry). There is also an investigation into a third dumping site, and whether it is a health hazard.
Source: "Two Dumps Chosen, Protests On 3rd Site," Daily Herald Telephone, April 21, 1956, A, 1.
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| Westinghouse plant announced 1956, Apr 25 |
Westinghouse Electric Corporation announces that they will build a multi-million dollar plant to manufacture switch-gear distribution apparatuses. It will be located west of the city and will employ about 450 men. It will also bring from 80-100 new families into Bloomington from those that will be recruited and hired to train the new employees.
Source: "Westinghouse To Construct Multi-Million $ Plant Here," Daily Herald Telephone, April 25, 1956, A, 1.
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| Request for hospital survey firm 1956, Apr 26 |
Members of the Council of Social Agencies request for either $3,000 to hire a hospital survey firm, or for permission to raise the money. This request is taken to the committee who plans to hire a hospital survey firm to figure out if it is more plausible to add on another hospital or to build a new one.
Source: "New United Fund Asked To Back Hospital Survey," Daily Herald Telephone, April 27, 1956, A, 1.
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| Jail is declared unsafe 1956, Apr 28 |
Grand Jury declares the county jail to be unsafe and recommends remodeling as well as repair projects. They find the jail to be dangerous for medical patients awaiting transfer due to the glass window panes. Also plumbing and paint need improved. Plans of change will be introduced at the next meeting.
Source: "Jail Not Safe Jury Declares," Daily Herald Telephone, April 28, 1956, A, 1.
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| Serious damage from rainstorms 1956, May |
It is reported that there is thousands of dollars worth of damage on properties from the rains this past weekend. These rains caused floods in homes and businesses, auto accidents, and sewage overflow. 3.2 inches has been reported so far with more on the way.
Source: "Widespread Damage In Torrential Rains," Daily Herald Telephone, May 28, 1956, A, 1.
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| Strict boating laws proposed 1956, May 1 |
An amendment to the 1953 Bean Blossom Lake boating laws is being considered. This amendment would allow fines and revocation of the violators boating license. This fine could be between $5 and $200 for each individual infraction and license suspension for up to a year. Amendment also increases speed limit from 15 to 25 miles per hour.
Source: "Stricter Boating Law Considered For Bean Blossom," Daily Herald Telephone, May 2, 1956, A, 1.
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| Land sold to Westinghouse 1956, May |
Bloomington Advancement Association announces that it will meet to discuss and vote on the approval to sell their land, west of the city, to Westinghouse Electric Corp. After this vote, it is expected that Westinghouse will come to Bloomington for the official signing on June 1, which will finalize the sale.
Source: "BAA O.K. Asked In Final Land Sale To Westinghouse," Daily Herald Telephone, May 23, 1956, A, 1.
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| Conversation Club turns 50 1956, May 6 |
 The Conversation Club celebrates their 50th anniversary with a luncheon at the Van Orman Hotel. Mrs. Fred A. Seward was toastmistress and Mrs. George W. Dunn and Mrs. Ross F. Lockridge Jr. are in charge of arrangements for the lunch. Mrs. Lockridge, in photograph here, also provides a philosophical background and history of the club to the luncheon attendees.
Source: Dorthy McCrea, "Conversation Club Started In 1906; Patiently Endures Twitting By Males," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7. more...
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| Teacher salaries increase 1956, May 10 |
The Metropolitan School Board approves a salary increase for more than 200 teachers in this system. This increases the salary pay by $68,471 a year. This is an average increase of $360.37 for individual teachers, which will make the average pay $5,367.00.
Source: "Met Teacher Pay Gets $68,471 Boost," Daily Herald Telephone, May 11, 1956, A, 1.
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| Week selected for clean up 1956, May 12 |
Mayor Lemon declares that May 21-25 is to be clean-up, paint-up, and fix-up week. He requests that citizens take time these five days to help out their city.
Source: "Citywide Clean-up Campaign Slated For Beauty, Safety," Daily Herald Telephone, May 12, 1956, A, 1.
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| Tax hike worries residents 1956, May 15 |
City residents are alarmed by the possibility of a rise in the Bloomington tax rate to an $8 or $9. This raise is said to be necessary due to various city and county projects.
Source: "$9 Tax Rates Looms For City Residents," Daily Herald Telephone, May 15, 1956, A, 1.
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| New research creates options for limestone industry 1956, May 15 |
The president of Bloomington Limestone Co. and the Indiana Limestone Institute announce that, after ten weeks of research, there are more choices and uses for limestone. New ways are found to create different colored limestone, floating limestone, improved waterproofing methods, and walls that are completely insulated. After these improvements, the Institute feels limestone can compete in the commercial field again.
Source: "New Era In Indiana Limestone Industry Heralded Through Institute's Fast Moving Research Work," Daily Herald Telephone, May 16, 1956, A, 1.
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| Water crisis over 1956, May 24 |
With the two reservoirs, Griffy Creek Lake and Bean Blossom Lake, at full capacity with over 7 billion gallons of water, Water Superintendent Thornton states that there to be enough to avoid any more crises this upcoming summer.
Source: "City Water Supply No Problem Now," Daily Herald Telephone, May 24, 1956, A, 1.
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| New 12 room school 1956, May 25 |
Bloomington Metropolitan School officials announce that the boundary lines in the area will be changed to include Rogers School, a new modernized twelve room school that is under construction. This new school can enroll approximately 350 students this fall.
Source: "District Outlined For Pupil Transfer To Rogers School," Daily Herald Telephone, May 25, 1956, A, 1.
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| Sudden storm wreaks havoc 1956, May 30 |
Sudden rainstorm catches many citizens who are out trying to enjoy the day off guard. Picnic tables are overturned, power lines are blown down, and many trees and branches are felled.
Source: "Holiday's Stormy Ending Causes Extensive Damage," Daily Herald Telephone, May 31, 1956, A, 1.
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| Three survive plane crash 1956, Jun 1 |
Two firefighters, Edwin Miller and Wallace Holmes, and a reporter, J.D. Holmes, survive a plane crash thanks to the quick thinking of Miller, who was piloting the plane. The three men were taking aerial photos over Spencer of the flooding that had happened the day before when their motor died. Miller calmly and expertly landed the plane in a field of red clover as they could not reach the airport to land.
Source: J.D. Burton, "'Tighten Your Belts, We're Going In' Signals Tense Moments For Trio In Tiny Plane with Dead Motor; Safe Landing In Field Ends Expedition," Daily Herald Telephone, June 1, 1956.
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| Butcher school abandoned 1956, Jun 4 |
It is reported that Butcher School, which resides in Salt Creek Township, will be abandoned for schooling because of the decreased enrollment and no state support.
Source: "One-Room Butcher School Abandoned In Progress Move," Daily Herald Telephone, June 4, 1956, A, 1.
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| Citizens object to increase in taxes 1956, Jun 7 |
After the possible tax rate increase, citizens petition against this proposed tax rate. Mayor Lemon responds that the new tax rate is necessary due to the increase on cost-of-living.
Source: "Lemon Defends City Tax Rate And Package For Pool," Daily Herald Telephone, June 7, 1956, A, 1.
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| Two sections ready for hook-on 1956, Jun 14 |
Two sections of Bloomington are finally able to hook-on to the new sewer project. Although they are ready, the hook-on fee is still up in the air on whether the fee will be the original $242 fee or a new $50 fee.
Source: "1st Hook-On To New City Sewer Due," Daily Herald Telephone, June 14, 1956, A, 1.
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| Plans for post office announced 1956, Jun 15 |
It is reported that the entire block of the streets 3rd, 4th, Washington, and Lincoln have been reserved for a new Post Office building.
Source: "New Post Office Block Reserved," Daily Herald Telephone, June 15, 1956, A, 1.
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| RCA increases work force 1956, Jun 17 |
The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) announces that it is increasing their employees with 1,100 new job openings due to an increase in production demand.
Source: Robert Gildea, "RCA To Hire 1,100 In Production Boom," Daily Herald Telephone, June 17, 1956, A, 1.
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| Dumping site to be annexed 1956, Jun 19 |
An ordinance is accepted by the city councilman that annexes an area of land on the northwest side. This land is closed in by the streets 12th, 17th, Monroe, and Lindbergh, and includes a piece that is being used as a private dumping ground. All dumping within this area is stated to stop when the ordinance is publicized next week.
Source: "Northwest Area Annexed By City," Daily Herald Telephone, June 20, 1956, A, 1.
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| Lemon nominated for Secretary of State 1956, Jun 26 |
Bloomington's Mayor Thomas Lemon is nominated for Secretary of State by Indiana Democrats. He defeated opponent Mahlon Leach 1,362 to 524.
Source: "Lemon Gets Secy. State Nomination," Daily Herald Telephone, June 26, 1956, A, 1.
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| Car tax evasion cause system assessment 1956, Jul 7 |
Frank Borland, Monroe County Assessor, states that the tax system for assessment needs to change due to the 5% of local car owners not declaring the vehicles on their taxes. Monroe County Treasury is losing $16,000 of tax money that should be coming in from these vehicles taxes. Statements are being mailed to those who did not include their vehicles on their taxes and lied on their assessment forms.
Source: J.D. Burton, "Crackdown On Car Tax Evasion," Daily Herald Telephone, July 7, 1956, A, 1.
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| Bloomington holds air raid drill 1956, Jul 17 |
It is announced that tomorrow morning there to be a mock air raid drill in Bloomington. This is to rehearse in case an Atomic or nuclear bombs were ever to be dropped on the United States.
Source: "City Alerted For CD Raid Drill," Daily Herald Telephone, July 17, 1956, A, 1.
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| Drill deemed ineffective 1956, Jul 20 |
Air raid drill is concluded to be very ineffective due to many not taking it seriously. Officials conclude this to be from the apathy of the citizens and lack of cooperation.
Source: "Ineffective Alert Blamed On Apathy," Daily Herald Telephone, July 20, 1956, A, 1.
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| Plans for juvenile home approved 1956, Jul 21 |
County Commissioners approve plans for a county juvenile detention home to be built.
Source: "Detention Home Gets County O.K.," Daily Herald Telephone, July 21, 1956, A, 1.
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| By-pass construction ahead of schedule 1956, Jul 23 |
It is reported that the expected completion date for the Highway 37 by-pass is much sooner than expected. The completion date is projected to be October due to how much work the workmen have been able to accomplish in such a short time.
Source: "Mid-Fall Deadline As By-Pass Moves Beyond Schedule," Daily Herald Telephone, July 23, 1956, A, 1.
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| Nursery school is established 1956, Aug |
Patty Pizzo and her friend Dottie Saltzman establish the Children's Corner Cooperative Nursery School at a local church.
Source: Dann Denny, "50 years & counting- In 1956, four nonprofits started in Bloomington; half a century later, all four are still going strong," Herald Times, February 12, 2006.
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| Tax rate change proposed 1956, Aug 4 |
Mayor Lemon anticipates a 85 cent rise in the Metropolitan School tax rate, as well as a 10 cent tax increase for the city. This increases the school tax rate to $3.99 and the city tax rate to $7.55.
Source: Fred Hill, "At Least $7.55 Tax Rate Sought For Bloomington; City Hike Under 10 Cents," Daily Herald Telephone, August 4, 1956, A, 1.
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| Goal set for first United Fund Drive 1956, Aug 7 |
The goal for Bloomington and Monroe County's first United Fund Drive is set for $157,000. When achieved this will be the largest single campaign in Bloomington and Monroe County related to health services.
Source: "First United Fund Goal Set At $157,000," Daily Herald Telephone, August 7, 1956, A, 1.
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| 10,000 attend fair events 1956, Aug 10 |
Over 10,000 attend the closing events for this years County Fair. This brings the total attendance for the four day event to about 30,000, which is a new record for all past County Fairs.
Source: "10,000 Flood Fairgrounds For Gala Last-Night Show," Daily Herald Telephone, August 11, 1956, A, 1.
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| Sewer expansion rejected 1956, Aug 15 |
Due to lack of funds, The Board of Works decides not to extend the sewer system by installing more lines. The proposal reviewed would have provided to the area southeast of Bloomington.
Source: "City Rejects Plan To Extend Sewers," Daily Herald Telephone, August 15, 1956, A, 1.
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| Boys Club founded 1956, Aug 21 |
Boys Club of Bloomington is founded by Howard Young and the Bloomington Optimist Club. In 1992 the name was changed to Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington.
Source: Dann Denny, "50 years & counting- In 1956, four nonprofits started in Bloomington; half a century later, all four are still going strong," Herald Times, February 12, 2004.
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| Alfred Kinsey dies 1956, Aug 25 |
Dr. Alfred Kinsey, famous and controversial author, sex researchers, and professor, dies today at Bloomington Hospital from heart problems from a summer cold.
Source: Kenneth Goodall, "Sex Researcher A. C. Kinsey Dies," Daily Herald Telephone, August 25, 1956, A, 1.
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| Scouters attend the Order of the Arrow 1956, Aug 26 |
2,500 Boy Scouts come to IU to attend the 41st anniversary national conference of the Order of the Arrow.
Source: "2,500 Scouters At IU For Arrowmen Conclave," Daily Herald Telephone, August 27, 1956, A, 1.
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| Sewer facilities provided for Westinghouse 1956, Sep 4 |
City council passes a vote to provide the Westinghouse plant with sewer facilities without having them sign a waiver about future annexations to the city of Bloomington.
Source: "Council Approves W.E. Sewer Law," Daily Herald Telephone, September 5, 1956, A, 1.
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| Westinghouse plant provided with sewer facility 1956, Sep 4 |
Ordinance is passed by the City Council that provides Westinghouse plant with a sewer facility without making the company sign a waiver to future annexation.
Source: "Council Approves W.E. Sewer Law," Daily Herald Telephone, September 5, 1956, A, 1.
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| Detention home is approved 1956, Sep 6 |
After four years of pressuring from the Monroe County Probation Officer, the county council approves the $20,000 budget for a juvenile detention home for boys and girls.
Source: "OK Detention Home In 4-3 Council Vote," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1956, A, 1.
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| City remains on Daylight Savings 1956, Sep 8 |
It is reported that Bloomington is to remain on Daylight Savings Time until this upcoming fall election, when it will be revisited by a referendum vote.
Source: "City Will Remain On Daylight Time Until Fall Election," Daily Herald Telephone, September 8, 1956, A, 1.
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| GOP Parade for Bloomington 1956, Sep 10 |
It is announced that Eisenhower's GOP parade is set to pass through Bloomington in three weeks. This parade expects to include all local Republican candidates.
Source: "Ike Bandwagon To Parade Here In Tour Boosting GOP Cause," Daily Herald Telephone, September 10, 1956, A, 1.
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| Record crowd attends festival 1956, Sep 13 |
A record crowd turns out for the 18th Monroe County Fall Festival. This festival includes a pageant which this year incorporates its theme on Bloomington's own Limestone industry. The crowd turnout is estimated at 6,000.
Source: Mary Curry, "Record Crowd Opens 18th Festival Event," Daily Herald Telephone, September 14, 1956, A, 1.
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| New junior high schools proposed 1956, Sep 21 |
Due to the rapid growth rate of Bloomington, three new junior high schools are proposed, although locations have not been agreed upon.
Source: "Three New 'Met' Junior Highs Proposed," Daily Herald Telephone, September 21, 1956, A, 1.
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| Budget cut eliminates juvenile home 1956, Sep 25 |
Monroe County Adjustment Board approves a budget cut and decides on a corporate tax rate of $7.28 for 1957. This budget cut eliminates any aid for the juvenile detention home.
Source: "Tax Board O.K.'s Budgets Without Juvenile Home, Holds $7.28 Levy Rate," Daily Herald Telephone, September 26, 1956, A, 1.
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| Salk vaccinations provided on campus 1956, Sep 25 |
Salk vaccinations for Polio is recommended for IU students on campus after 2 students are diagnosed with the disease. The vaccine is given to all the football squad after one of their members is diagnosed.
Source: "Team, Students Get Salk Shots," Daily Herald Telephone, September 25, 1956, A, 1.
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| IU students killed in plane crash 1956, Sep 30 |
Two IU students, Joseph R. Thomas Jr. and Frederick E. Wittenberg, are killed from an airplane crash at Kisters Field airport. The plane plummets due to dangerously low altitude while performing stunts, which is against Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) regulations.
Source: Robert Gildea, "Students Die In Plane Stunt," Daily Herald Telephone, October 1, 1956, A, 1.
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| Legion safe burglarized 1956, Oct 2 |
A thief or thieves break into the American Legion's safe, stealing $3,846 and causing over $2,000 in damage.
Source: Lew Winkler, "Legion Safe Looted In $3,846 Theft," Daily Herald Telephone, October 3, 1956, A, 1.
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| Opposition to juvenile home revealed 1956, Oct 15 |
Commissioners with the State Board of Taxes discuss the juvenile detention home for Monroe County. Many show agreement against the construction of the home and prefer to designate funds to different areas.
Source: "Opposition Flares To Juvenile Home," Daily Herald Telephone, October 15, 1956, A, 1.
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| Construction to start for new post office 1956, Oct 18 |
It is reported that construction for Bloomington's new post office is scheduled to begin in 1957, as the current building is too small to accommodate the growing amount of mail. The new location will be boxed in by 3rd and 4th street and Lincoln and Washington Streets.
Source: "City To Get New Post Office In '57," Daily Herald Telephone, October 18, 1956, A, 1.
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| Elementary grading system discussed 1956, Oct 24 |
Parents call for more progressive ways of grading that provide parents with their child's grades as well as a individual ability check mark. Teachers oppose this view, wanting to continue with the current grading system that does not provide specific letter grades to parents.
Source: "17 'Met' Schools Send Out 'Symbol' Reports," Daily Herald Telephone, October 24, 1956, A, 1.
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| Police promise to break ups gang 1956, Oct 25 |
Chief Huntington announces that the police department will be on the lookout to prevent and to stop the local youth gang called the Black Aces. After they escalated to forcing other non-members to pay protection money, Huntington decides to treat the gang more seriously; with tougher consequences.
Source: "Police To 'War' On Teen Gang," Daily Herald Telephone, October 25, 1956, A, 1.
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| Knapp becomes new agent 1956, Nov 1 |
Marilyn Knapp becomes the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club, taking over for Evelyn Quesenberry, who held the title previously.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| County goes to standard time 1956, Nov 8 |
Mayor Lemon announces that Monroe County will change to Standard Time on Monday, November 19. This will add an extra hour of sleep for county residents.
Source: "City To Switch Back To Slow Time 18th," Daily Herald Telephone, November 8, 1956, A, 1.
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| 57 charged with contempt 1956, Nov 17 |
In the Monroe County Circuit Court, County Prosecutor James Cotner charges 57 divorced parents with contempt because they have not paid child support.
Source: "Arrest Ordered On 57 Delinquent In Support Pay," Daily Herald Telephone, November 17, 1956, A, 1.
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| GAR room re-purposed 1956, Nov 21 |
It is announced that all organizations using the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall in the courthouse are required to yield that space within 60 days due to the Department of Public Welfare, who is taking over that space.
Source: "Board Asks GAR Room Possession," Daily Herald Telephone, November 21, 1956, A, 1.
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| IU invests in sewer project 1956, Dec 1 |
Indiana University gives permission for the city to expand and start construction on the sewer trunk lines in the southeast and northeast sections. This is made possible by the investment of IU's endowment funds.
Source: "I.U. To Aid City In Sewer Plans," Daily Herald Telephone, December 1, 1956, A, 1.
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| New Catholic school planned 1956, Dec 5 |
St. Charles Church announces it will construct a new school with 35 rooms. This school will be located at the corner of 3rd and High, behind the St. Charles Church. It will be able to provide for 490 students, which would be split between 8 rooms.
Source: "Catholics Plan $250,000 School," Daily Herald Telephone, December 5, 1956, A, 1.
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| Judge drops DUI charges 1956, Dec 5 |
Judge Karsell orders charges to be dropped against Charles V. Adkins, due to the arrest being in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights. Adkins was charged with a DUI, reckless driving, and public intoxication after being told that he wouldn't be charged with a DUI if he took and passed a Drunk-O-Meter test. The defendant was then just charged with reckless driving. Judge Karsell informs the arresting officers that it is against protocol to extract a statement while the person is under duress.
Source: "Police And Judge Clash Over Trial," Daily Herald Telephone, December 6, 1956, A, 1.
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| Legion theft solved 1956, Dec 6 |
Charles Wolters is arrested for the break-in and theft of $3,846 from the American Legion earlier in October. He is apprehended in Brazil,IN. A fugitive from a Michigan prison, he has confessed to burglaries in 20 Indiana cities.
Source: "Convict Admits Legion Safe Job," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1956, A, 1.
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| Winterlein hooks onto sewage sytem 1956, Dec 8 |
Winterlein Packing Co. hooks onto the city sewer line with a new $75,000 sewage system after it completed the northwest section in Bloomington. This prevents harmful pollutants from running off into Stouts creek and the White River.
Source: "Winterlein Hooks Onto City Sewer," Daily Herald Telephone, December 8, 1956, A, 1.
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| Nick's English Hut sold 1957 |
 Dick Barnes buys Nick's English Hut from his former schoolmate, Frank Hrisomalos.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 33, 37-41. more...
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| 17,700 telephones in service 1957 |
According to a 1957 City Directory, there are 17,700 telephones in service within Bloomington city limits.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| Public Library has 56,779 volumes 1957 |
The city directory states that the Bloomington Public library has 56,779 volumes.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| Ladyman's Cafe opens 1957 |
Tom Ladyman purchases the cafe from the Bender family. The cafe is located at 122 East Kirkwood. Home cooked meals are their specialty.
Source: Chris Howell, "Pathways," Herald Times, December 9, 2006, A, 1, 4.
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| City police unit profiled 1957 |
The city directory reports that there are 36 men in the police department with 1 station and 7 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| Hutcherson wins title 1957 |
 Bloomington High School junior Ronald Hutcherson wins the Indiana State Wrestling Championship title. After graduation he wrestles with the IU team and becomes a Big Ten Wrestling Champion. Hutcherson went on to have a successful career: 54 years of coaching champions in Lebanon, IN, Skokie, IL, and Warsaw, IN.
Source: 10-7-2018 Obituary. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Fort Wayne, Indiana more...
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| City promotes 5 parks 1957 |
The city directory advertises that there are five parks within the city limits of Bloomington. They total 300 acres with a value at $400,000.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| City promotes amusements 1957 |
The city directory reports that for amusements there are 5 movie theaters seating a capacity of 5,000, 2 drive-in movie theaters, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool, and an auditorium seating 3,400. The city is also within 20 miles of 3 state parks.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| Bloomington media outlets listed 1957 |
The city directory states that the city of Bloomington has 1 daily, 1 weekly, and 1 college newspaper. The city has 2 radio stations, WTTS and WFIU, and they have 1 television station, WTTV.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| IU library has 1,000,000 volumes 1957 |
The city directory states that the Indiana University Library has 1,000,000 volumes.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| City lists student data 1957 |
The city directory reports that there are 18 public schools and 2 parochial schools in the city of Bloomington. There are 6,121 students in public schools and 239 teachers. There is 1 higher education institute, Indiana University.
Source: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind.) City Directory 1957: Including Monroe County Taxpayers (St. Louis: R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1957)
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| United Fund offers $12,000 to Polio Fund 1957, Jan 4 |
The United Fund announced today that $12 thousand dollars is available to the local Polio Chapter. Raised with the annual United Fund drive, the money aims to eliminate the necessity of another fundraising campaign.
Source: "U.F. Offers $12,000 to Local Polio Fund," Herald Telephone, January 4, 1957.
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| County assessor says hundreds evade taxes 1957, Jan 5 |
County Assessor Frank Borland states that he will seek a solution at the annual assessors' conference in Indianapolis next week to the problem of hundreds of Monroe County potential taxpayers who escape assessment each year. Borland estimates that 1,000 residents are delinquent, which translates into an annual loss of $26,000 for county treasury.
Source: "Borland to Seek Solution to Assessment Evasion," Herald Telephone, January 5, 1957.
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| Peden leads Fair Board 1957, Jan 8 |
Richard Peden, of Maple Grove Road, is elected president of the 1957 Monroe County Fair Board. The election, sent by mail ballot, also names the directors: Glen Conard, Jim Scherschel, Don E. Lind, Leonard Jones, Shirley Engle, Elsworth Carmichael, Robert Beard, W.T. Anderson, Bill Tatem and Ralph O. Deckard.
Source: "Richard Peden to Head 1957 County Fair Board," Herald Telephone, January 9, 1957.
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| Professor James E. Moffat dies 1957, Jan 9 |
James E. Moffat, 73, IU professor-emeritus of economic dies at his home at 925 E. Hunter Avenue. His entire 40 year teaching career was at IU, starting as instructor in economics in 1916, becoming assistant professor in 1919, associate professor in 1920, and professor from 1921 until his retirement in 1954. He was head of the Economics Department from 1935 to 1945.
Source: "Prof. Emeritus Moffat Dies at 73 After Long Illness," Herald Telephone, January 10, 1957.
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| Darby Asks for Dismissal of Charge 1957, Jan 10 |
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Darby of Bloomington ask for dismissal of income tax evasion indictments against them, charging "trail by newspapers" in violation of their constitutional rights.
Source: "Darby Ask Dimissal of Charge," Daily Herald Telephone, January 11, 1957.
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| Solomito pleads innocent 1957, Jan 12 |
Solomito enters plea before Judge William Steckler in Federal Court at Indianapolis, represented by Mellen and Mellen of Bedford. A retired as owner of the Solomito Stone Company, he has been free on $2,000 bond since his arrest in December. The Federal government alleges that Solomito evaded paying taxes of $59,565 during 1950 and 1951.
Source: "Solomito Pleads Innocent on Tax Evasion Charges," Daily Herald Telephone, January 12, 1957.
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| GAR tenants want to stay 1957, Jan 14 |
It is reported that a deadline is set for next Monday as the last day for patriotic organizations to meet in Grand Army of the Republic or GAR Hall. Byron Curry reports that his attorney advises the group to fight the proposed ousting, despite the orders by the Commissioners on November 20th. Curry states that an evacuation notice will be necessary after the deadline.
Source: "GAR To 'Stay Put' Await Court Order," Daily Herald Telephone, January 14, 1957.
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| Commissioners ponder move in GAR situation 1957, Jan 17 |
Commissioner Walter Brashaber announces that a meeting will be held Monday morning to devise a plan of action with the stand taken by local organizations protesting the ousting from the GAR Hall in the courthouse.
Source: "Comissioners Will Convene on GAR 'Stay Put' Stand," Daily Herald Telephone, January 17, 1957.
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| Seven arrests of Black Ace Gang 1957, Jan 17 |
It is reported that the backbone of the notorious Black Ace gang of juveniles has been broken by police with the arrest of seven Bloomington teenagers. 23 burglaries and attempted break-ins have been solved with the signed statements of the youths, according to Detective Captain Gene Routen.
Source: "All But One 1957 Burgarly Solved! Believe Black Ace Gang Broken With 7 Arrests," Daily Herald Telephone, January 18, 1957.
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| GAR group remains firm 1957, Jan 19 |
A legal hassle over the proposed ouster of patriotic groups from the GAR Hall in Monroe County Courthouse continues as representatives of both sides remain resolute in their stand. Commissioner William Stuckey states that a committee headed by Byron Curry has been invited to meet with the commissioners to determine if the matter can be settled around the conference table.
Source: "GAR Hall Group Stands Firm-So Do Commissioners," Daily Herald Telephone, January 19, 1957.
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| Monroe oil venture abandoned 1957, Jan 19 |
Another effort to unearth "Black Gold" in Monroe County is frustrated with the announcement that a Pittsburgh oil firm, drilling for oil near Unionville, has abandoned the project. Robert Story, district manager in Evansville for the Benedum Trees Oil Company states that a "hole" on the William Miller farm near Unionville has been "plugged" and abandoned.
Source: "Monroe Oil Venture is Abandoned," Daily Herald Telephone, January 19, 1957.
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| March of Dimes declines money 1957, Jan 23 |
The March of Dimes chapter reiterates its stand against taking money from the United Fund, according to a statement by chapter president Warren P. White. Reasons include those most informed and most experienced in fighting the disease retain control of planning, budgeting and carrying out the program. All individuals who are interested participate freely and the March of Dimes is the only fund raising activity authorized by the volunteer Board of Trustees of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to finance its programs.
Source: "March of Dimes Group Reiterates Stand Against Taking U.F. Collected Money," Daily Herald Telephone, January 23, 1957.
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| Banks see increase in building loans 1957, Jan 25 |
Architects are swamped with plans, contractors are figuring costs of construction, and a multitude of paperwork and effort is being expended in what appears to be a record year for building. Obtaining loan money will be key to this building year. A bank officer said at this time last year his bank was hunting people to take loans. Now the bank has more applications for loans than it can properly accommodate.
Source: "Expect City Building Boom in '57," Daily Herald Telephone, January 25, 1957.
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| Monon worker killed 1957, Jan 28 |
A Monon Railway fireman from Bloomington is killed shortly before midnight when his skull is crushed as it struck a bridge girder when he peered out a door of the locomotive to determine the cause of sparks along the rails. The deceased is Paul B. Stewart, 56. Stewart's death came after 31 years with the Monon system.
Source: "Monon Worker Killed in Engine By Girder Blow," Daily Herald Telephone, January 29, 1957.
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| GAR Group vows to fight to finish 1957, Jan 29 |
The patriotic organizations which meet in the GAR Hall appear to be gearing up for 'war' today against the Monroe County Commissioners, who ordered them to vacate the room in the Courthouse. A spokesman for the group state that representatives from groups who meet in the GAR Hall vow to carry the fight "all the way through". In a meeting January 21 the commissioners told members of various organizations attending the meeting the county highway department would move the furnishings in the GAR Hall to another location free of charge. The commissioners request the groups seek a place for temporary storage of records and furnishings.
Source: "G.A.R Group Vows 'Fight To Finish' Over Move Order," Daily Herald Telephone, January 30, 1957.
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| Harlos to construct giant shopping area 1957, Jan 31 |
Cecil E. Harlos of Harlos Construction Company announces that construction of a full city block shopping center with parking space for 140 cars will begin soon in the 200 block of S. College between 3rd and 4th Streets. Harlos expects to complete a modern air conditioned building for lease to the Kroger Grocery Company and the Haag drug Company of Indianapolis by October.
Source: "Harlos To Construct Giant Shopping Area in Downtown Block," Daily Herald Telephone, January 31, 1957.
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| Surveyor to draw area's legal description 1957, Feb 8 |
County Surveyor John T. Stapleton starts survey work on the site of Bloomington's proposed new post office. There was no estimate on when the work will be completed.
Source: "Survey Started on Post Office," Daily Herald Telephone, February 8, 1957.
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| Schmalz's buy Fell's Store 1957, Feb 9 |
James and Richard Schmalz announce they have purchased the Fell Surplus Sales Store, 207 S. Rogers St., and will take possession immediately. The store, formerly operated by Irving Fell, opened the business in 1954.
Source: "Schmalz's Buy Fell's Sales Store," Daily Herald Telephone, February 9, 1957.
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| Reporter barred from GAR talk 1957, Feb 19 |
A Daily-Herald Telephone reporter is kept out of a GAR committee meeting, although earlier he had been invited and urged by some of the committee members to attend. Homer Binkley and Walter Scott, chiefs of the committee, determined that the business of the meeting was of such a nature that no publicity was desired.
Source: "H-T Reporter Barred From G.A.R Talk," Daily Herald Telephone, February 20, 1957.
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| Work on shopping center begins 1957, Feb 21 |
Excavation for the foundation of the new shopping center in the 200 block of S. College begins. The Harlos Construction Company start preparations for the west wall of the 29,000 square feet building, which will house a Kroger Supermarket and an outlet of Haag Drug Company.
Source: "Work Starts on Shopping Center Here," Daily Herald Telephone, February 22, 1957.
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| Allen's will admitted for probate 1957, Feb 25 |
Filing of a will for probate today in the Monroe County Circuit Court reveals that Fred Allen, the nationally known vaudeville, radio and television comedian who died last year, is the owner of real estate in Bloomington. Allen's will, filed in his real name of John F. Sullivan, disclosed that he is the owner of the building housing the Diana Shop 107 W. 5th.
Source: "Late Fred Allen's Will Is Admitted For Probate Here," Daily Herald Telephone, February 25, 1957.
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| Public hearing set for GAR Hall issue 1957, Mar 4 |
Walter Scott, the head of the newly organized United Veterans organization, announces that a public hearing of controversial issues concerning the GAR Hall will be in the Courthouse tomorrow night March 5th at 7:30.
Source: "Public Hearing Set On GAR Hall Issue," Daily Herald Telephone, March 4, 1957.
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| Commissioners ask Draft Board to vacate 1957, Mar 5 |
Monroe County Commissioners ask the Selective Service Board to give up its office space in the courthouse. The space will be re-purposed to provide facilities for women jurors.
Source: "Commissioners Ask Draft Board to Vacate Office," Daily Herald Telephone, March 5, 1957.
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| Accident in quarry kills man 1957, Mar 6 |
Herman Oliver, 58, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Quarry worker killed in accident 1957, Mar 6 |
Herman Oliver, 58 year old employee of Empire Stone Company dies after being injured in a quarry accident and just three minutes after arriving at the hospital. A company official states the accident happened when Oliver was struck by a box being lifted by a crane.
Source: "Quarry Worker, 58, Killed in Freak Crane Accident," Daily Herald Telephone, March 6, 1957.
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| Five policemen named in law suits 1957, Mar 9 |
Five Bloomington policemen and a hotel were named defendants in two $50,000 damage suits filed in Circuit Court. An Evansville attorney and dentist each asked the $50,000 in a suit resulting from their arrest here on March 12, 1955. Both were declared innocent of charges of public intoxication, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct in one of the longest City Court trials ever conducted here.
Source: "5 Policemen Named in 2 $50,000 Suits," Daily Herald Telephone, March 9, 1957.
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| Earthquake felt on IU seismograph 1957, Mar 11 |
The northeastern rim of the Pacific continue to tremble and six more earthquakes have been recorded on Indiana University's seismograph since Saturday's mighty quake in the Aleutian Islands.
Source: "Quakes 'Felt' Here on I.U. Seismograph," Daily Herald Telephone, March 11, 1957.
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| Hadley signs pinball machine bill 1957, Mar 13 |
Governor Handley signs into law a bill outlawing recorded free replays on pinball machines by bringing such games under the "gambling device" definition of the 1955 Hasbrook Anti-Gambling Law. The bill carries an emergency clause, which makes it effective immediately upon the governor's signature.
Source: "Handley Signs Pinball Machine Bill," Daily Herald Telephone, March 14, 1957.
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| Phone company building addition 1957, Mar 14 |
At the Bloomington Plan Commission meeting, the Indiana Bell Telephone Company announce plans for a major addition to its building at 119 E. 7th St. The Commission approves rezoning of the east half of the block bounded by Washington, E. 7th and Walnut and E. 8th Streets. and permit construction of the business building.
Source: "Phone Company Reveals Plans For Building Addition," Daily Herald Telephone, March 15, 1957. map
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| Fund drive for animal shelter held 1957, Mar 15 |
A $2,500 fund drive for an animal shelter in Bloomington opens today, headed by three IU fraternities. Funds collected in the drive will be used by the Monroe County Humane Association so that a shelter can be constructed for the county's stray animal problem.
Source: "$2,500 Campaign For Animal Shelter Opened Here By Humane Association," Daily Herald Telephone, March 15, 1957.
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| Polio inoculations at local schools 1957, Mar 16 |
It is announced that Monroe County's extensive polio inoculation opens Monday as children in five Metropolitan School District schools get their first round of vaccination. Doctors and other workers will be at Arlington, Water Works, Hensonburg Headley, and McCalla schools Monday. Children whose parents have completed the applications will be inoculated.
Source: "Polio Inoculations Set Here Monday," Daily Herald Telephone, March 16, 1957.
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| School announces fund drive 1957, Mar 16 |
$150,000 has been set as the bare minimum goal in the Bloomington Catholic School Campaign, now underway. This was announced today by Monsignor Victor L. Gossens, who represents Archbishop Paul C. Schulte of Indianapolis.
Source: "$150,000 is Minimum Good For Catholic School Drive," Herald Times, March 16, 1957.
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| 500 pine trees lost in fire 1957, Mar 16 |
500 pine trees and 16 of brush and field on Robinson and Boltinghouse Roads are were destroyed by fire.
Source: "500 Pine Trees Lost in Blaze," Daily Herald Telephone, March 18, 1957.
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| IU students boycott local firms 1957, Mar 18 |
County Assessor Frank Borland moves ahead with assessing of Indiana University students, despite student opposition and a group formed for boycotting Bloomington business. Borland states that some deputy assessors are meeting stiff resistance by students, who claim they should not be assessed because they are not about to vote.
Source: "Students Seek Boycotting Of Local Firms," Daily Herald Telephone, March 18, 1957.
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| Elmer Bender dies 1957, Mar 21 |
Elmer L. Bender, 79 a lifelong resident of Monroe County, dies unexpectedly at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ralph Curry, 315 E. 4th Street. A prominent merchant and civic leader in his younger years, Mr. Bender had opened and operated the Globe Clothing Store for Men for about 20 years. The store was located on the southeast corner of Walnut and 6th Streets.
Source: "Elmer Bender, 79, Dies; was Civic Leader Here," Daily Herald Telephone, March 22, 1957.
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| Report given for anti-polio campaign 1957, Mar 28 |
It is reported that more than 4,350 Monroe County residents have received their first round polio inoculation as the current anti-polio campaign continues. The 4,350 have taken shots since the current drive opened March 21. The vaccine was given in the Metropolitan Schools, by family physicians, or the Public Health Nursing Association.
Source: "4,350 Countians Now 'Shot' In Anti-Polio Campaign," Daily Herald Telephone, March 28, 1957.
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| Catholics fund raise for school 1957, Mar 30 |
It is announced that a group of 130 workers will set out on Sunday afternoon to call every Catholic home in Bloomington and the surrounding area of Monroe County parish, seeking $150,000 for parochial expansion. Campaign leaders call upon the people to remain at home to receive the volunteers, who act as representatives of Monsignor Kilfoil, pastor of St. Charles parish.
Source: "Catholics Open Drive For School," , March 30, 1957.
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| Ellettsville and Spencer flood 1957, Apr 4 |
With two inches of rainfall yesterday Monroe County residents keep a watch swollen streams. At Ellettsville and Spencer some residents prepare to evacuate their homes in case more rain comes. With almost all area steams and lakes past the flood stage, the weather bureau predicts more rain for Bloomington tomorrow.
Source: "Ellettsville, Spencer In Possible Flood Danger," Daily Herald Telephone, April 4, 1957.
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| Bank proxy testifies in Solomito case 1957, Apr 9 |
William B. Adams, president of the Bloomington National Bank, is the Government's first witness, detailing bank statements of Joseph T. Solomito, Bloomington stone executive accused in Federal District Court of fraudulent tax evasion.
Source: "Bank Prexy Testifies In Solomito Case," Daily Herald Telephone, April 9, 1957.
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| IDS editor found dead 1957, Apr 9 |
A 28 year old Indiana University student is was found after a fall from his bicycle. The student James H. Sprunger, editor of The Indiana Daily Student (IDS) was a post-graduate in the School of Journalism and from Berne. A coroner's preliminary investigation shows that Sprunger apparently became ill while riding the bicycle and suffered a fatal head injury when he fell.
Source: "I.U. Editor Found Dead Under Bike," Daily Herald Telephone, April 9, 1957.
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| Jury indicts two for arson 1957, Apr 10 |
Monroe County Grand Jury returnes five indictments against two men in connection with an explosion and fire at the Shields Grocery Store, Smithville Road on March 12. Ivan Lowell Deckard faces three charges of arson in the burning of the store building and its contents. Earl Shields, operator of the market, faces two charges for being accessory before the fact. The grand jury charges that on March 9, three days prior to the early morning fire, Shields allegedly made an agreement with Deckard and influenced him to set the fire, which destroyed the building and merchandise.
Source: "Jury Indicts Two for Arson," Daily Herald Telephone, April 10, 1957.
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| IRS agent testifies against Solomito 1957, Apr 10 |
A special agent for the Intelligence Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) testifies that Bloomington stone man Joe Solomito, 40, made deposits totaling $421,000 to his bank accounts in 1950, but only $2,500 of the amount was in cash. The government was seeking to blast Solomito's statement that the heavy deposits represented cash gifts that he had hid in his basement since the early years of World War II.
Source: "IRS Agent Says Solomito Deposits Mostly In Checks," Daily Herald Telephone, April 11, 1957.
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| Need meeting on school building 1957, Apr 11 |
It is announced that a campaign for full public understanding of the building needs of Metropolitan School District and finance plans available will be launched next Thursday at a public meeting at the Bloomington High School Auditorium. Needs of the school system will be outlined first detailing an IU study, which calls for prompt construction of junior high school and elementary buildings and renovation of many existing buildings. Total cost of the program has been estimated in excess of $5,000,000 by 1963.
Source: "Open Meeting On School Building Needs Scheduled," Daily Herald Telephone, April 11, 1957.
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| Bradfute dies 1957, Apr 12 |
Walter S. Bradfute II, 44, former newspaper editor of the "Daily Telephone" dies in Jacksonville, FL, after a long illness. Bradfute was the grandson of Walter S. Bradfute, who established the "Daily Telephone" in 1877. Bradfute was son of Blaine W. Bradfute, who died in December 1949.
Source: "Walter Bradfute Dies in Florida," Daily Herald Telephone, April 13, 1957.
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| IRS says Solomito didn't report sales 1957, Apr 15 |
An IRS intelligence division agent testifies in the tax evasion trial of Joesph T. Solomito, stating that the defendant's stone construction company had unreported sales of $42,896.53 during 1951. Agent Richard B. Buschmann states Solomito's company reported gross income of $393,426.42 on estate and federal tax returns during 1951, but actually earnings were $436,322.95.
Source: "IRS Agent Says Solomito Didn't Report All Sales," Daily Herald Telephone, April 16, 1957.
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| US highway funds suspended to Indiana 1957, Apr 16 |
Due to investigations of land buying irregularities in previous administrations, the Federal Bureau of Public Roads suspends federal aid funds for highway right of way purchases in Indiana.
Source: "U.S. Highway Funds To State Are Suspended," Daily Herald Telephone, April 16, 1957.
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| Solomito trial goes to jury 1957, Apr 23 |
It is reported that the fate of Joseph T. Solomito former Bloomington stone company executive will be in the hands of a Federal District Court jury by noon Wednesday. Solomito is facing government charges that he fraudulently evaded $54,000 in income taxes in 1950-51.
Source: "Tax Trial To Jury By Noon Tomorrow," Daily Herald Telephone, April 23, 1957.
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| New hospital recommended 1957, Apr 24 |
The hospital facilities study committee of the Monroe County Council of Social Agencies recommends that a new 100 bed hospital to be constructed in Bloomington. Cost estimates come in at $2,300,000. Dr. John W. Ashton, head of the committee, states that the group has spent more than a year in study.
Source: "$2.5 Million Is Estimated Cost of Private Plant," Daily Herald Telephone, April 24, 1957.
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| Lemon asks for new garbage incinerator 1957, Apr 26 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon's announces that a half million dollar city garbage incinerator will be the next municipal project presented for public approval by his administration. Lemon states that city dumps will be filled in two years and the only solution would be a municipal incinerator.
Source: "Lemon to Ask $.5 Million Trash Burner," Daily Herald Telephone, April 26, 1957.
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| Hospital to proceed with expansion plan 1957, Apr 29 |
Plans for expanding the Bloomington Hospital, after dormant for more than a year, are revived. Another major debate over the future of hospital facilities in Monroe County is expected. It is reported that the council is to accept, reject, or modify the recommendation next month. Hospital officials state that plans for constructing a 65 to 75 bed wing onto the hospital are the same plans recommended a year ago.
Source: "Hospital to Proceed With Expansion Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, April 29, 1957.
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| Group protests legal fee 1957, Apr 30 |
14 members of the United Veterans Organization (UVO) protest at a State Tax Board hearing, stating their disapproval of a $1,500 appropriation for legal fees that County Commissioners want to use in order to gain control of GAR Hall. Commissioners ordered the veteran groups out of the hall last year. Mrs. James K. Bennett, spokesman for the group, objects to the charge because the legal notice did not explain sufficiently the intended use of the money and because taxpayers should not be forced to pay $1,500 for an attorney, especially when the county has an attorney on payroll.
Source: J.D. Burton, "Veterans Group Protests $1,500 Legal Fee Item," Daily Herald Telephone, April 30, 1957.
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| New principals at Bloomington Metropolitan Schools 1957, May 2 |
Bloomington Metropolitan School Board promotes two teachers to principals: Ray M. Wampler, head teacher at Broadview, and John Goen, teacher at Fairview, will both now be principals at their respective schools. Goen succeeds L.E. Dyer, who is retiring.
Source: "Wampler, Goen New principals at 'Met' Schools," Daily Herald Telephone, May 2, 1957.
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| City maps street repair job 1957, May 4 |
Mayor Lemon announces that street resurfacing and repair work will be more than double that done in 1956, weather and budget permitting. Lemon suggests that, despite the increase in street repair, it will probably be two more years before all streets and alleys are in first class condition.
Source: "City Maps Big Street Repair Jobs," Daily Herald Telephone, May 4, 1957.
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| Tax Board holds up fee request 1957, May 7 |
Due to a protest launched at a public hearing last week, the Indiana Tax Board of Commissioners holds in abeyance the $1,500, which was request by Monroe County Commissioners to pay for legal advice in their fight for the GAR Hall.
Source: "State Tax Board Holds Up $1,500 Legal Fee Request," Daily Herald Telephone, May 7, 1957.
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| Storkline Firm to sell factory 1957, May 13 |
It is reported that Storkline Furniture Company is to be sold. A. G. Feldman, Chicago manufacturer who began Storkline operations in Monroe County after purchasing the Showers Brothers furniture company in May of 1955, states that the sale is being made because of business losses.
Source: "Storkline Firm Will Sell Out Local Factory," Daily Herald Telephone, May 13, 1957.
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| Quarry workers strike 1957, May 20 |
About 550 quarryworkers in 9 of the 14 qaurries in Monroe and Owen counties fail to appear for work, due to a dispute over a new contract with stone operators and the old contract have expired Sunday at midnight.
Source: "550 Quarrymen Idled by Strike ," Daily Herald Telephone, May 20, 1957.
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| Storms causes property damage 1957, May 21 |
Tornado weather damages property, with winds up to 50 miles an hour and rain and hail officially recorded at 2.03 inches. No personal injuries are reported but property damage is expected to run to thousands of dollars.
Source: "Storm Takes Heavy Toll Here," Daily Herald Telephone, May 22, 1957.
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| Monroe County Women's Department Club forms 1957, May 27 |
Mrs. H.L. Smith invites a group of women to her home in Bloomington with the purpose of forming the Monroe County Women's Department Club. The purpose of their organization is declared to be "mutual improvement for the individual and for the community." The group's founding members include Mrs. Harold Doerr, Mrs. John Figg, Mrs. J.A. Franklin, Mrs. Eugene Johnston, Mrs. Charles Key, Miss Clara May, Mrs. Howard Rostorfer, Mrs. Charles Sembower, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. George Starr, Mrs. Stephen Visher, Mrs. Charles Waldron, Mrs. H.B. Wegmiller, and Mrs. Granville Wells.
Source: Mrs. George Huntington, Sr. , "Women's Department Club Improves The Community," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Women's Department Club founded 1957, May 27 |
The Women's Department Club of Monroe County is established with the purpose of creating kinship among the women.
Source: Mrs. George Huntington Sr, "Women's Department Club Improves the Community," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Solomito pays $110,000 to IRS 1957, Jun 4 |
With a $110,000 check to the IRS, Joseph T. Solomito brings up his total payments to $140,000 since his conviction more than three months ago on charges of income tax evasion. Sterling M. Dietrich, IRS director for Indiana states that he has 'no idea' whether Solomito's payments will cover his tax liability. The government has never set a figure that would settle Solomito's tax difficulties, which may result in a $20,000 fine, ten years in prison, or both when Federal Judge William Steckler hands down a sentence later this month.
Source: "Joe Pays $110,000 to IRS," Daily Herald Telephone, June 5, 1957.
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| Dynamite blast railroad trestle 1957, Jun 5 |
Shortly before midnight a dynamite blast impacts an Illinois Central railroad trestle at the entrance to the Fluck Stone Company, 6 miles south of Bloomington. An I-beam was bent and the blast severed two railroad ties and charred nine ties. The FBI entered the case under the Federal train wreck statute, which makes it a federal offense to attempt a train wreck on an interstate carrier. The branch line of the railroad running past the Fluck quarries extends from Victor Oolitic Stone company to Bloomington.
Source: "Dynamite Blast Rocks Illinois Central Bridge," Daily Herald Telephone, June 6, 1957.
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| Perry Township home building at record high 1957, Jun 10 |
It is reported that new house construction in 1956 will by far set a county record, especially if the number of new homes built in Perry Township is an indication. First reports of Assessor Wylie Sare reveal that 258 new homes were constructed since March 1 last year. This tops the 1955 figure by 88.
Source: "'56 Perry Home-Building At Record High," Daily Herald Telephone, June 10, 1957.
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| Temperance leader speaks at conference 1957, Jun 12 |
The Southern Indiana Methodists convene in Bloomington for the 126th Indiana Annual Conference, a session of business and inspirational meetings, which will continue through Sunday afternoon. Roger Burgess, Associate Secretary and Editor of Publications of the Methodist Board of Temperance will speak to the conference.
Source: "Methodists Open 126th Annual Conference; Temperance Leader Speaker For Tonight," Daily Herald Telephone, June 12, 1957.
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| Storkline Furniture sold 1957, Jun 14 |
The Storkline Furniture Company plant sells to a group of Chicago businessmen, who plan to lease it. It is reported that the new owners will visit the plant in about two weeks to look over the plant and take inventory.
Source: "Storkline Sold To Group Of Chicago Men," Daily Herald Telephone, June 14, 1957.
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| RCA hiring new workers for production increase 1957, Jun 17 |
A.B. Pollock, manager of RCA's Bloomington division says, "We are boosting our employment force by approximately 1,000 persons between now and August" due to sales force predictions.
Source: "RCA Now Hiring 1,000 Workers For New Boom," Daily Herald Telephone, June 17, 1957.
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| Grand Jury summoned in dynamite case 1957, Jun 22 |
It is reported that the Monroe County Grand Jury will go into session next Thursday afternoon to hear evidence in the dynamiting of an Illinois-Central Railroad bridge near the Victor-Oolitic Stone Company weeks ago. Law enforcement officers of five agencies have been investigating the midnight blast, which damaged the bridge heavily.
Source: "Grand Jury Summoned in Bridge Dynamiting," Daily Herald Telephone, June 22, 1957.
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| Solomito sentenced to 18 months in prison 1957, Jun 26 |
Joseph T. Solomito, convicted earlier this year by a Federal Court Jury in Indianapolis on two counts of income tax evasion, is sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined a total of $10,000. Maximum sentence on the two counts could have been ten years of imprisonment, a $20,000 fine or both.
Source: "Solomito Draws 18 Month Prison Term Stiff Fine," , June 27, 1957.
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| Quarry Strike Ends 1957, Jun 27 |
A six week old strike of Monroe County quarry workers ends today.
Source: "Quarry Crews Back On Jobs As Strike Ends," Daily Herald Telephone, June 27, 1957.
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| May denies selling licenses illegally 1957, Jun 28 |
It is reported that Charles H. May, manager of the auto license branch in Ellettsville, is ordered to close the BMV tomorrow after State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Robert McMahan charges that the Ellettsville branch failed to always require property tax receipts to be shown by applicants for license plates, as stated by law. Angry Ellettsvile residents plan to protest personally to Governor Handley when he returns from vacation.
Source: "May Denies His Office Sells Licenses Illegally," Daily Herald Telephone, June 28, 1957.
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| Citizens protest BMV closing 1957, Jun 29 |
Protest petitions with signatures in the hundreds are circulating in Ellettsville as residents continue their fight against the ordered closing of the auto license branch. Today is the last day of business for the agency managed by Charles May. A state auditor is to be in the branch Monday for final checking of the books.
Source: "Irate Ellettsvile Citizens Circulate Petitions Of Protest," Daily Herald Telephone, June 29, 1957.
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| Jury brings no indictments in blast 1957, Jun 29 |
A Monroe County Grand Jury votes no indictments in the dynamiting of an Illinois Central railroad bridge the night of June 5. The jury believes certain witnesses withheld information to protect the individuals involved in the matter.
Source: "Jury Brings No Indictments In Railraod Blast," Daily Herald Telephone, June 29, 1957.
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| Ellettsville license branch to reopen 1957, Jul 2 |
It is reported that the Ellettsville's license branch will reopen, but Charles H. May, who has been manager of the bureau since December 1956, will be replaced. Appointment of Mrs. Hasel Sharp as the new manager of the license branch is announced by Fitz Ryan Monroe County Republican chairman. Mrs. Sharp will begin her new duties August 1st.
Source: "Ellettsville Branch Will Be Reopened," Daily Herald Telephone, July 2, 1957.
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| Legeman to design new schools 1957, Jul 5 |
Ralph Legeman Associates of Evansville, designers of $20,000,000 worth of school construction in the last ten years, are named architects for two proposed junior high schools. The selection was made today by the holding company, organized to finance the $2,300,000 construction. Roger Curry, holding company president, states the Legeman firm is selected from 14 architects who applied.
Source: "Evansville Company Will Design New Jr. High Schools," Daily Herald Telephone, July 5, 1957.
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| Rogers posts bond for GAR 1957, Jul 11 |
Ralph Rogers, owner of a Bloomington construction firm, posts bond for veterans groups who are fighting eviction from the GAR Room in the courthouse. The Bond, which was posted with the sheriff and filed with the county clerk, guarantees that the 18 defendants in the case will preserve GAR Hall pending the outcome of the suit and that if the plaintiff, the Monroe County Commissioners, are given judgement for damages in the case. The bound guarantees payment of up to $1,500.
Source: "Ralph Rogers Posts Bond For G.A.R," Daily Herald Telephone, July 13, 1957.
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| Limestone Company pause for dispute 1957, Jul 11 |
Indiana Limestone Company (ILCO) quarries are idle today for the second time within a month as the result of a labor management dispute, caused by work assignments and the discharge of 13 quarry workers at the Walsh Quarry, northwest of Oolitic.
Source: "280 Are Idle At ILCO In Work Dispute," Daily Herald Telephone, July 11, 1957.
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| Airline plans to expand 1957, Jul 12 |
James W.E. Humphrey, director of public relations for Lake Central Airlines announces at a Kiwanis Club meeting that the airline plans to quadruple the in and out flights at Kisters Field by 1960, giving the city eight outbound flights each day with direct service to 18 major cities and six additional online cities.
Source: "Four-Fold Expansion Seen In Lake Central Service to City," Daily Herald Telephone, July 12, 1957.
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| Police chief seeks budget increase 1957, Jul 16 |
Police Chief George E. Huntington Jr. asks for $60,500 increase in 1958 budget to fund a new emergency truck and the salaries more personnel, including six additional policemen.
Source: "Huntington Seeks $60,500 Budget Hike; Wants 11 Added to Police Payroll, New Rescue Truck," Daily Herald Telephone, July 17, 1957.
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| Local Bobby Helms now country star 1957, Jul 27 |
It is reported that 23 year old Bobby Helms the Bloomington singer, who made 'Fraulein' an overnight hit, will perform tonight on "Grand Ole Opry" broadcast from Nashville, TN.
Source: "Bobby Helms Nation's New Country Music Star," Daily Herald Telephone, July 27, 1957.
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| High winds knock off courthouse fish 1957, Aug 2 |
A symbol of Bloomington history as old as the city itself is a victim of high winds and rains. The courthouse fish, which has been on top of the courthouse since 1826, is blown from its moorings and battered against the courthouse roof.
Source: "High Winds Hit City: Courthouse Fish 'Lost'," Daily Herald Telephone, August 3, 1963.
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| RCA work force hits 3,000 1957, Aug 7 |
 A.B. Pollock, Radio Corporation of America (RCA) RCA manager, reports that all five plant's production lines are now being operated with the total number of employees near the 3,000 mark. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: "RCA Force Hits 3,000," Daily Herald Telephone, August 7, 1957. more...
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| Record crowd attends fair 1957, Aug 9 |
The 12th annual Monroe County Fair closes and the Fair Association officials announce that this was the biggest and best fair ever. Last night's crowd estimated more than 9,000 persons, smashing the all single day attendance records and sending the week's totals soaring to 25,000.
Source: "Record 9,000 At Fair Friday," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1957.
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| Tarzian files suit in Circuit Court 1957, Aug 14 |
Tarzian files a suit in Circuit Court to prevent eight employees from giving secrets to another firm. A spokesman for eight top Sarkes Tarzian Rectifier Division employees, who are leaving the firm today, denies that they intended to reveal Tarzain's trade secrets.
Source: "Tarzian Seeks To Prevent 8 Employees From Giving 'Secrets' To Another Firm," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1957.
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| Cook to resign as councilman 1957, Aug 16 |
Roy R. Cook, Republican Councilman-At-Large, announces his plans to tender his resignation because he is moving from Bloomington.
Source: "Cook To Resign As Councilman, Move To North," Daily Herald Telephone, August 16, 1957.
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| Clear Creek group protests bond issue 1957, Aug 26 |
A group of 25 Clear Creek taxpayers appear at the home of Trustee Ben Jerrell to protest a proposed $65,000 bond issue, part of a projected expansion program at Smithville School for new classrooms and facility modernization. The group, claiming to represent more than 380 taxpayers who have filed objections to the bond issue with County Auditor Rodney Brown. The group meet with Jerrell, his township advisory board, and the board's attorney James T. Kent.
Source: "Clear Creek Group Protests $65,000 School Bond Issue," Daily Herald Telephone, August 27, 1957.
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| New Adventist church to be built 1957, Aug 29 |
Pastor Roy Eckerman announces that the congregation of the Seventh Day Adventist Church expects to start construction on a new church building in Matlock Height within the next two weeks.
Source: "New Church To Built By Adventists," Daily Herald Telephone, August 29, 1957.
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| Indiana Bell office moves 1957, Aug 31 |
Indiana Bell reports that it will move its business office at 119 East 7th Street this weekend in the first phase of an expansion to keep pace with telephone growth in the Bloomington exchange. The new office 322 East Kirkwood.
Source: "Business Office of Indiana Bell to Move Tuesday," Daily Herald Telephone, August 31, 1957.
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| Westinghouse Electric Comes to Bloomington 1957 |
Westinghouse begins production at their plant on Curry Pike west of Bloomington.
Source: "WE Set To Fill Jobs; RCA Force Hits 3,000," Daily Herald Telephone, August 7, 1957, A, 1.
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| Jack Berk dies in crash 1957, Sep 12 |
Jack M. Berk was killed when his car was stuck was struck by another and pushed into a bridge on Highway 67. Berk, 37, was the Indianapolis builder and developed the Sunny Slopes subdivision in Monroe County.
Source: "Jack Berk Killed In Car Crash," Daily Herald Telephone, September 13, 1957.
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| University Hotel bought 1957, Sep 14 |
F. Harold Van Orman Sr., president of the Van Orman hotel chain, purchases the 60 unit University Hotel, built in 1954. It is reported that it will be operated in conjunction with the firm's downtown building, the Van Orman-Graham Hotel.
Source: "University Hotel Here Bought By Van Orman Chain," Daily Herald Telephone, September 14, 1957.
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| Tax Board hears school bond case 1957, Sep 16 |
The fight over a proposed $65,000 bond issue for expansion at Smithville School enters another round when the State Tax Board opens a hearing in the Courthouse. This will determine if the money can be used for the planned school expansion.
Source: "Tax Board To Hear More Arguments In School Bond Issue," Daily Herald Telephone, September 16, 1957.
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| Residents crowd courthouse 1957, Sep 17 |
Tension run high at Smithville School hearing. Smithville and Harrodsburg residents state opinions after the formal hearing was over. A capacity crowd jammed into the courthouse to hear a proposed $65,000 bond issues for the proposed Smithville School expansion. It is reported that the state tax agency will make the final decision on the bond issue.
Source: "Feeling Runs High In Hearing On Smithville School Problem," Daily Herald Telephone, September 17, 1957.
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| Tax Board approves new tax rate 1957, Sep 18 |
The Monroe County Tax Adjustment Board states that Bloomington city taxpayers will pay local property taxes of $7.67 per $100 valuation in 1958. This rate is up 55 cents from this year's $7.12 rate.
Source: "Tax Board Settles on $7.67 Rate For City," Daily Herald Telephone, September 19, 1957.
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| Fraternities provide shelter funds 1957, Sep 20 |
Curt Hall, head of the Humane Association, states that, due to the work of three IU fraternities, the Humane Association has enough money to buy a piece of land. The funds will help the organization after the elimination of $5,000 from city and county budgets for operation of an animal shelter.
Source: "Animal Shelter Group Set to Buy Land," Daily Herald Telephone, September 20, 1957.
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| FBI calls for manhunt 1957, Sep 27 |
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) joins a search for a 28 year old Adolph Schultz, of Bloomington, who has been missing from the Monroe County Jail since early this week, where he was awaiting a new trial on a robbery charge. Schultz has an arrest record dating back to 1946.
Source: "Adolph Schultz Flees Jail; F.B.I Called For Manhunt," Daily Herald Telephone, September 27, 1957.
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| Tax board approves bond 1957, Oct 8 |
The Indiana Tax Board approves a $65,000 school bond issue for Smithville School improvements, possibly ending a 40 year long fight between Smithville and Harrodsburg.
Source: "State Board OK's School Bond Issues," Daily Herald Telephone, October 8, 1957.
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| School plans submitted for approval 1957, Oct 11 |
It is reported that the final plans for two Bloomington junior high schools will go to the State Department of Education for approval.
Source: "Jr. High School Plans Ready For State Approval," Daily Herald Telephone, October 12, 1957.
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| Mayor shares sidewalk plan 1957, Oct 14 |
A solution to the child pedestrian problem near Rogers School is addressed at a meeting of representatives of Bloomington Monroe County and the Metropolitan School Board. In a report to the Board of Public Works Mayor Lemon states that three groups reached an agreement toward the construction of a sidewalk on the east side of S. High St from the school southward to Hillside Dr.
Source: "Immediate Action Seen By Mayor On High St. Sidewalk Near Rogers," Daily Herald Telephone, October 15, 1957.
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| State promises road improvements 1957, Oct 17 |
State Highway Chairman John Peters promises improvements for routes serving Bloomington. These routes include State Road 37 between Bloomington and Bedford and State Road 46 between McCormick's Creek State Park and Spencer.
Source: "Roads 37, 46 Slated For Improvement ," Daily Herald Telephone, October 17, 1957.
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| Housing developments reported on Highway 45 1957, Oct 18 |
It is reported that two new real estate developments, covering a half million dollars worth of building lots, are underway. Both projects, which involve the subdivision of 104 acres of farm land into 220 residential lots with paved streets and utilities, are the work of Harry Stephens, Jr.-Herman Deckard Realty Company of Bloomington.
Source: "Two Real Estate Projects Worth $1/2 Million Underway On Highway 45 NE Of City," Daily Herald Telephone, October 18, 1957.
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| Flu outbreak threatens to close schools 1957, Oct 21 |
An estimated 400 students at both Ellettsville and Unionville schools are home sick with the flu. Principals of both schools indicate that they may be closed tomorrow. Bloomington schools reported no unusual absence rate from the flu epidemic.
Source: "Flu Outbreak Threatens To Stop Classes," Daily Herald Telephone, October 21, 1957.
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| Two schools closed due to flu 1957, Oct 22 |
Monroe County's bout with influenza continues with two county schools closed, a third scheduled to close tomorrow and Bloomington High School pupils starting to come down with the flu in numbers. The two schools closed today are Ellettsville and Unionville.
Source: "Two Schools Closed; Flu Strikes BHS," Daily Herald Telephone, October 22, 1957.
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| Confusion over proposed school in Van Buren 1957, Oct 26 |
It is reported that there is confusion over Van Buren Township's new school, which is supposed to be under construction by December 27th. The proposed new school may have up to 12 classrooms and may lie east of the present Grandview School building on Bloomfield Road. Before the construction begins, the funds and a possible annexation of Van Buren Township must be assessed.
Source: "Confusion Cloud Hangs Over Proposed School In Van Buren Township," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1957.
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| Indiana Bowling fire 1957, Nov 3 |
Fire destroys Indiana Bowling lanes, 421 East Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "Fire Hits Bowling Alley Here." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), November 4, 1957.
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| Residents oppose annexation 1957, Nov 4 |
A standing room only crowd jams into the Crossroads Methodist Church and vote to oppose Bloomington Mayor Lemon's extensive annexation plans. Some residents criticize Mayor Lemon's plans to enlarge Bloomington six fold by annexation. Lemon seeks to work under 1955 legislation, which empowers city councils to annex land adjoining the city by merely passing a city ordinance re-setting city limit lines.
Source: "100 Residents W. Of City Meet At Crossroad, Vote To Oppose Annexation," Daily Herald Telephone, November 5, 1957.
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| Mayor Lemon lashes critics of annexation 1957, Nov 6 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon responds to critics of the city's proposed annexation program by calling them "Anti-Leaders". Lemon states, "There ware always some who will fight progress." Lemon earlier had announced a proposed six fold expansion of the Bloomington area through annexation of outlying areas, with details of the annexation being released when they are received from an Indianapolis planning firm.
Source: "Mayor Lemon Lashes Critics of Annex Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, November 6, 1957.
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| Easter Seals ordered out 1957, Nov 11 |
The Monroe County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, the Easter Seal society, is ordered to withdraw from the United Fund. The order, announced today by the Easter Seal society's national headquarters in Chicago, come as a surprise to the society's local president and to United Fund officials.
Source: "Easter Seal Group Must Leave U.F.," Daily Herald Telephone, November 11, 1957.
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| Funeral homes announce change 1957, Nov 12 |
It is reported that unless a private individual or firm starts the service, emergency ambulance facilities in Bloomington will be unavailable after January 1st. Directors of the Allen Funeral Home, Day Funeral Home and Greene and Harrell Funeral Home announce that, effective the first of the year, all red emergency lights and sirens will be removed from their ambulances and they will discontinue all emergency ambulance service. The funeral directors state there is not sufficient emergency ambulance business to justify the maintenance of proper equipment and personnel without suffering severe financial loss.
Source: "Funeral Homes to Stop Emergency Ambulance Runs," Daily Herald Telephone, November 12, 1957.
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| 150 protest Mayor Lemon's plan 1957, Nov 13 |
A bi-partisan session to discuss the pros and cons of annexation turns very quickly into a committee of 150 who protest an annexation that might increase the size of Bloomington six fold. The meeting at the Broadview school packed two adjoining schoolrooms with property owners.
Source: "Annex Fight Moves South," Daily Herald Telephone, November 14, 1957.
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| City may quit use of emergency truck 1957, Nov 18 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon states that the city will definitely go out of the emergency ambulance business if a private firm needs the income from rescue runs to supply the service. This statement comes after Bloomington funeral directors announce that they plan to discontinue rescue service on January 1st. In that announcement last week, three funeral directors said they would remove all red lights and sirens from their ambulances and only make sick call journeys. They also suggested the emergency service be taken over by either the city, country or a private firm.
Source: "City May Quit Use of Truck In Emergency," Daily Herald Telephone, November 18, 1957.
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| Township loses fire protection 1957, Nov 26 |
It is announced that, as of January 1, 1958, Stinesville and Bean Blossom Township will see an end to seven years of fire protection by the town of Ellettsville's 500 gallon firetruck and its 25 man volunteer fire department. The 2,500 people living in Bean Blossom Township expect to lose fire protection due to Bean Blossom's inability to pay what it costs to send Ellettsville's truck across the township lines.
Source: "Bean Blossom Township Loses Fire Protection," Daily Herald Telephone, November 26, 1957.
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| Lutz charges payoffs went to water men 1957, Dec 3 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon announces that a special meeting of the Board of Public Works today will address charges of pay offs to Bloomington Water Department employees for free hook-ons in Sunny Slopes Addition. "We have a sworn statement from an ex-superintendent of the Sunny Slopes Development completely repudiating charges made against Water Department employees yesterday," the mayor added.
Source: "Lutz Charges Payoffs Went To Water Men," Daily Herald Telephone, December 3, 1957.
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| City faces curtailed bus servces 1957, Dec 5 |
Carl Bayne, the manager of Leppert Bus Lines, announces challenges to sustaining city bus service and suggests it may have to be discontinued entirely if things get much worse. The day before, the company announced that it is taking two of its five buses out of operation after 6 p.m. on those days when stores downtown are not open. The change is effective Sunday. Yesterday's announced reduction in service is the second within a few months. The company recently removed buses from service on legal holidays.
Source: "City Faces Curtailed Bus Service," Daily Herald Telephone, December 5, 1957.
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| City to enforce state law 1957, Dec 7 |
Mayor Lemon states that an Indiana law, requiring policemen and firemen to reside within the city limits, will be enforced here starting May 1, 1958. The Mayor gave instruction to Police Chief George E, Huntington Jr. and Fire Chief Bernard Glover in October to give employees affected by the law plenty of time to find homes within the city.
Source: "City Moves to Enforce State Law," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1957.
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| Cotner makes probe of payoff charge 1957, Dec 11 |
Monroe County Prosecutor James R. Cotner states that an investigation of any payoff or other irregularities in relations between city water department employees and the original developer of Sunny Slopes addition started Saturday. The investigation of irregularities by a water department employee started when Mrs. Dorothy Eckland signed a sworn statement last week, accusing a water department worker of receiving what she thought was a 'payoff' for special services from the late Jack Berk original developer of Sunny Slopes Addition.
Source: "Cotner Makes Own Probe Of Payoff Charge," Daily Herald Telephone, December 11, 1957.
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| No fraud in dealing with Sunny Slopes 1957, Dec 19 |
Monroe County Prosecutor James R. Cotner states that the City Water Department has been absolved of any fraud in connection with its relations with developers of Sunny Slopes Additions.
Source: "No Fraud In Dealing with Sunny Slopes," Daily Herald Telephone, December 19, 1957.
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| Ambulance problem solved 1957, Dec 20 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon states that the city's dilemma concerning emergency ambulance service after January 1st appears to be solved. The ordinance will officially license Ambulance Service Inc., which is headed by Everett Sexton of the Sexton-Wilbert Vault Co., to operate both emergency and private ambulance services in Bloomington. Sexton already has an agreement with the three Bloomington funeral directors, whereby they will turn their private ambulance service over to his firm.
Source: "City's Ambulance Problem Solved ," Daily Herald Telephone, December 20, 1957.
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| Groups join to fight liquor license 1957, Dec 24 |
Protesters oppose to the University Hotel's application for a liquor license and announce they have hired two lawyers to fight the permit with intent to pack the Monroe Circuit Courtroom at 9am Thursday when the application comes up for a vote.
Source: "2 Groups Join to Fight Hotel Liquor Tag Bid," Daily Herald Telephone, December 24, 1957.
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| 3rd Street shopping center planned 1957, Dec 27 |
It is announced that a multi-unit shopping center, costing $2 million and expected to be the largest of its kind in Southern Indiana, will be under construction within a few days in the 2700 block on E Third St. Developed by Ralph Rogers of Bloomington, it will be called the Eastland Shopping Center.
Source: "Big Shopping Center Planned on E 3rd," Daily Herald Telephone, December 27, 1957.
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| Electric company appears in directory 1958 |
Alexander Electric, operated by Robert W. Alexander and located on Whitehall Pike, appears in the city directory. The business offers electric, wiring, and heating services.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 93.
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| IU Library volumes promoted 1958 |
The city directory states that the Indiana University Library has 1,000,000 volumes.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 12.
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| Police profiled for directory 1958 |
The city directory states that Bloomington has one police department with 42 men and seven pieces of motor equipment.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 12.
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| Library size promoted 1958 |
The city directory shows that the Bloomington has one combined city and county library with 60,180 volumes.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 12.
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| City schools promoted 1958 |
The city directory shows that there are 20 public schools in Bloomington, with a total of 7,111 students and 285 teachers. There are also two parochial schools.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 12.
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| 19,250 auto registrations 1958 |
The 1958 city directory states that there are 19,250 auto registrations in Monroe County.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 11.
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| Insurance agent appears in directory 1958 |
The insurance office of Bill C. Brown, a branch of the American United Life Insurance Company, appears in the city directory at 311 S. Washington Ave.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 123. map
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| IMU Addition Built 1958 |
An addition to Indiana University's Memorial Union is built by the Matthews Brothers Stone Company.
Source: The Ellettsville Journal. Ellettsville, Ind.: Cooperative Pub. Co, 1939.; Section II, Mathews Brothers Centennial Edition, Wednesday, 26 December, 1962.
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| 2 Fire department stations, 38 men 1958 |
The 1958 city directory states that Bloomington has two fire department stations with 38 men and 6 pieces of motor equipment.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 12.
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| Bloomington police first dive team in U.S. 1958 |
The country's first police dive team is organized with four officers named as divers.
Source:
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| Credit Union appears in directory 1958 |
Indiana University Credit Union (IUCU) appears in the city directory for the first time. Located on Indiana University's campus, the credit union offers banking services to members.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, IND.) City Directory 1958 (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co., Publishers, 1958), 279.
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| Quarry accident kills Mullis 1958, Jan 11 |
Robert Mullis, 29, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Arlington Methodist construction completed 1958, Mar 16 |
A new building at Arlington Methodist Church is completed and services commence, offering a larger and more accommodating structure.
Source: Stories and History of the Arlington United Methodist Church (2009)
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| Kilgore new home demonstration agent 1958, Jul 1 |
Mary Louise Kilgore becomes the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club. She is taking over the position from previous home demonstration agent Marilyn Knapp.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Grandview Garden Club organized 1958, Sep 5 |
Mrs. Harley Bunger gathers her friends in her home to form a new garden club, the Grandview Garden Club. Officers are elected for the group as follows: Mrs. Roy Wylie, president, Mrs. Paul Kelly, vice president, Mrs. Ross Kerr, secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. James Skirvin, publicity manager.
Source: Mrs. James Skirvin, "Grandview Younger Club," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Bloomington Baptist church holds first service 1958, Sep 14 |
Bloomington Baptist church begins as a mission of the Maranatha Baptist Church of Indianapolis. Services are held in a house at 517 North Walnut Street in Bloomington.
Source: "A Young Church Begins Others," Herald Telephone, January 1, 1967.
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| Stone Belt Council established 1958, Nov |
Gordon Phillips, Dr. and Mrs. John Eichorn, Dr. Donald Jolly, Dr. Henry Nickas, Dr. and Mrs. Otto Hughes, and Mrs. Montanan Grinstead gather to establish the Stone Belt Council for Retarded Children. It became officially incorporated in 1959 as the first school in Bloomington to help children with disabilities.
Source: Dann Denny, "Stone Belt at 50," Herald Times, March 31, 2009, A, 1.
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| Beck publishes book on race relations 1959 |
 Frank O. Beck publishes a book about race relations at Indiana University, providing some biographical information about Halson Vashon Eagleson. He states that "His [Eagleson's] relations with Presidents Jordan and Swain and their appraisal and acceptance of his experience and counsel had much to do with the critical problems arising from the presence of both colored and white students at the University."
Source: Frank O. Beck, Some Aspects of Race Relations at Indiana University: My Alma Mater (1959), 19. more...
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| Lots of stone 1959 |
Bloomington Crushed Stone produces 7,100 tons of limestone in one day for the Indiana University field house parking lot.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 51.
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| B'nai B'rith mens chapter formed 1959 |
A B`nai B'rith men's chapter, Emeh Bracha, is formed at Hillel for the Jewish community. This men's chapter attracts both businessmen and faculty members.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 35.
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| Emmanuel Church established 1959 |
Emmanuel Baptist Church is established at 4001 South Rogers Street in Perry Township in Bloomington.
Source: Al Smith, "Emmanuel Baptist has family, student-centered program," Courier-Tribune, August 5, 1969, 1, 10.
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| Bloomington "All American" 1958 1959, Jan 21 |
Bloomington is designated an "All American" City for 1958.
Source: "A City Worthy of High Praise," Herald Telephone, January 21, 1959, A, 1.
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| Dental assistants organize 1959, Jun |
The Bloomington Dental Assistants Society receives membership into the state and national organizations. The society's charter members are Carol Chitty, Audrey Gibbs, Dorothy Jones, Margie Kerr, Ellen Riester, Peggy Roberson, Connie Russell, Mary Ann Waler, and Laura Willard.
Source: Connie Russell, "Dental Assistants Organized Here," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| $35,000 losses at school 1959, Aug 1 |
A violent rain and windstorm causes about $35,000 in losses at the construction site of the new Binford School.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1964.
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| Lewis resigns at Unionville 1959, Aug 1 |
Don Lewis resigns as the Unionville High School basketball coach in order to replace Burk Scott as the Needmore head coach.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 1, 1964.
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| County Fair opens 1959, Aug 5 |
The Monroe County Fair opens despite a downpour of rain, with Lions Club volunteers pulling out bogged-down cars.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 5, 1964.
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| Supt. Brock gives report 1959, Aug 8 |
Superintendent Dale E. Brock reports that neither one of Bloomington's two new Junior High Schools will be completed by the fall term opening.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Terrel winner of oldest furnace contest 1959, Aug 8 |
Charles A. Terrel, of Milton Drive, is the winner of the county's oldest furnace contest, in which there were 35 entries. The contest was sponsored by the Woodward Heating Corporation.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Smith descendant dies 1959, Aug 8 |
 Lola Jane Smith dies. Miss Smith was the sister of Henry Lester Smith and part of the early Smith family affiliated with the Underground Railroad. She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and lived at 314 N. Washington. A 1901 graduate of IU, Smith also obtained higher degrees and was a primary school teacher here for 51 years. [Image from 1901 IU Arbutus Yearbook.]
Source: "Obituary: Lola Jane Smith," Herald Telephone, August 8, 1959. map
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| Lola Jane Smith dies 1959, Aug 8 |
Lola Jane Smith, of North Washington Street, dies at the age of 79. She worked as a Monroe County primary school teacher for 51 years.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1964.
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| Chamber polls members 1959, Aug 12 |
A poll of 465 members of the Chamber of Commerce reveals that 75% of those returning ballots favor fast time or daylight savings time (DST) all year round.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1964.
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| Rexall Drug Store sold 1959, Aug 14 |
The Rexall Drug Store, on the east side square, is sold to Douglas Hatton. The store was owned by Roy Cook since 1925.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1964.
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| National Guard Armory accepted 1959, Aug 14 |
The new $328,267 National Guard Armory, south of Bloomington, passes inspection and is officially accepted.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1964.
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| Shotguns allowed on Griffy Creek 1959, Aug 15 |
City authorities remind squirrel hunters that only shotguns are allowed on the city-owned Griffy Creek land. No rifles or pistols are permitted.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 15, 1964.
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| Kister's Field plans approved 1959, Aug 17 |
The State Aeronautics Commission approves plans for $105,000 in improvements at Kister's Field for the airport.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1964.
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| Chandler leaves for study 1959, Aug 18 |
Marvin Chandler, one of Bloomington's well known "colored" residents, is leaving for four years of study for the ministry at schools in Buffalo and Rochester.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1964.
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| Teachers want changes 1959, Aug 19 |
Monroe County school teachers ask for three work changes, including wanting any field trip made without loss of pay or sick leave.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 19, 1964.
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| Reverend leads welfare board 1959, Aug 19 |
The Reverend Howard Anderson, of the First Christian Church, is elected president of the Monroe County Welfare Board.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 19, 1964.
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| Lentz purchases Dolan School 1959, Aug 20 |
Charles Lentz Jr., of Dolan, purchases the abandoned Dolan School and lot for $2,995 in auction.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1964.
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| Dance studio opens 1959, Aug 20 |
Jim Copeland, of Shelbyville, opens a dance studio here in Bloomington, offering lessons on the cha-cha, waltz, fox trot, jitterbug, rumba, and samba. In the 1960 City Directory, the Copeland Ballroom Dance Studio is located at 115 1/2 S. College. Avenue.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands Of Time," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1964.
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| Marlin School opens 1959 |
Marlin Elementary School, located at Bethel Lane near Old Route 37 in Bloomington Township, is opened.
Source: Anne Kibbler, "Marlin Elementary," Herald Times, January 21, 2003, D, 1.
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| Stone Belt opens Headley School 1959, Sep 21 |
Indiana University authorizes Stone Belt to use Headley School for classes for the disabled.
Source: Dann Denny, "Stone Belt at 50," Herald Times, March 31, 2009, A, 1.
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| Billy Graham visits Bloomington 1959, Oct 24 |
Evangelist Reverend Dr. Billy Graham travels to Bloomington as part of his "Indianapolis Crusade." He speaks to the public at the Indiana University Auditorium.
Source: "Evangelist Billy Graham To Make Appearance Here," Daily Telephone, September 30, 1959.
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| Dyer Junior High occupied 1959, Nov 2 |
Dyer Junior High School, named for a former educator and school board member Larry E. Dyer, opens with Loren Page as the first principal. The school is located at 1000 West 15th street and educates children in the 7th through 9th grades.
Source: Dyer Junior High School Dedication and Open House 6 Mar 1960, 4.
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| Gildon dies in quarry accident 1959, Nov 5 |
Ralph Gildon, 54, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Campaign passes 100% 1959, Nov 13 |
It is announced that for the first time in the history of the United Fund campaign, the United Fund passes the 100 percent mark of its quota for the year. The United Fund had set the goal of raising $143,400 and they raise $149,155. This total exceeds all previous amounts raised by the United Fund or Community Chest by $22,055.
Source: "United Fund Passes 100 Per Cent Mark," Daily Herald Telephone, November 13, 1959, 1.
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| B'nai B'rith womens chapter formed 1960 |
A B'nai B'rith women's chapter, Aviva chapter forms at Hillel to serve the Jewish community.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 35.
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| Airport ownership transferred 1960 |
Airport ownership is transferred to Monroe County and a bond issue funds the construction of a new hangar and an Airline Terminal Building.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Rogers adds to main office 1960 |
The Rogers Group adds an addition to their main office in Bloomington. Which Ralph Rogers does not like.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 69.
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| Club honors dedication 1960 |
64 members are awarded for being in the Home Demonstration Club for more than 20 years.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 75.
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| Center of population marker moved 1960 |
Fred Seward aids in moving the round limestone marker, which marks the center of the US population, from the Showers Factory site to the Courthouse lawn, despite the fact that it was not in the running for the center.
Source: Rose H. McIlveen, "Bloomington once population center," Herald Telephone, November 29, 1980, 1, 2.
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| City population counted 1960 |
US Census counts 31,357 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| Building named after former WCTU president 1960, Jan |
The Board of Trustees of Indiana University announces that one unit in Read Center is named after outstanding alumni Mrs. Beck, a former president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). The unit is named Beck House.
Source: Maude E. Bryan, "WCTU Formed in 1874; Had 150 Charter Members," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Women raise money for new hospital 1960 |
Local Council of Women raise funds for a new hospital to be built at its current location.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Alpha Lambda of OPT organized 1960, Jan 17 |
The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Omega Phi Tau is organized by the Phi Chapter of Bloomington. The Alpha Lambda's are one of 17 chapters of OPT located in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Florida.
Source: Mrs. Jim Ferguson, "Alpha Lambda of OPT," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Binford Junior High opens for students 1960, Jan 25 |
Binford Junior High, named for the former superintendent of the Bloomington Metropolitan schools, H. E. Binford, opens on East Second Street for grades 7-9. Horace H. Harrell is the first principal.
Source: Binford Jr Hi Dedication & Open House Program, 4.
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| Fire chief announces inspections 1960, Mar 24 |
Fire Chief Glover reports that the Bloomington Fire Department has begun a fire hazards inspection on all house trailers in the city.
Source: Bennett P. Reed, "Sands of Time: From the files of the Daily Herald Telephone: 5 Years Ago," Daily Herald Telephone, March 24, 1965.
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| Talbot Basket Factory catches fire 1960, Apr 25 |
Fire breaks out at Talbot Basket Factory, 630 North Jackson Street. Flames destroy a home before being controlled.
Source: "Basket Factory, Long a Landmark, Bows Out Here in Blaze of Glory." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), April 26, 1960.
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| Workers agree to contract 1960, Jul 30 |
The stonecutters, planers and carvers of Journeyman's Stonecutters Association of Monroe County agree to 2-year contract.
Source: Bloomington Daily Herald-Telephone 7-30-1960
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| Clerk accepts absentee ballots 1960, Aug 29 |
It is announced by County Clerk Earl Sutherlin that his office will begin accepting absentee ballot applications from September 9, 1960 to November 5, 1980 for those voters who are unable to attend the polls on November 8th.
Source: "Clerk's Office To Accept Absentee Ballot Applications," Herald Telephone, August 29, 1960.
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| Bell Women's Club founded 1960, Oct 11 |
The Bloomington Chapter of the Bell Women's Club has its first meeting, becoming the third chapter of the club to be organized in Indiana. Initial officers of the club are announced as Nancy Brown, president, Mary Gebard, secretary, Elizabeth Ward, treasurer, and Marjorie Lanam, chairman of the Board of Governors. Membership of the club is limited to female management employees of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company, AT&T, and the Western Electric Company working at Bloomington headquarters. Since its founding, the club has aided in many company, as well as, community affairs.
Source: "Bell Club Aids Projects," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968, 7, 18.
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| Bell Club founded 1960, Oct 11 |
The Bloomington Chapter of the Bell Women's Club has its first meeting. It was the third chapter to be organized in Indiana. Membership of the club is limited to all female management employees of Indiana Bell Telephone Company, AT&T, and the Western Electric Company.
Source: "Bell Club Aids Projects," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Quarry accident kills Halstead 1960, Nov 28 |
Leroy E. Halstead, 40, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Hospital Auxiliary chartered 1961 |
The Hospital Auxiliary is chartered in order to provide an effective base of volunteers and donors.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Lemon appoints Olcott 1961 |
Mayor Tom Lemon appoints adverting businessman Lloyd Olcott to the Bloomington Parks Board. He serves for 14 years.
Source: Julie Creek, "A man of many talents, Lloyd Olcott finds his own niche in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 26, 1989.
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| Home Demonstration clubs 1961 |
There were 37 different clubs with the Home Demonstration Association for the year 1961.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 77.
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| Geologist publishes cave survey 1961 |
 Geologist Dick Powell published his authoritative survey of caves.
Source: Powell, Richard L., Caves of Indiana (Bloomington (Ind.): Indiana Department of Conservation, 1961) more...
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| Musgrave starts as commissioner 1961 |
Lester Musgrave, farmer and orchard owner north of Bloomington, starts his term as county commissioner. A Republican, Musgrave serves for 6 years and gets to work on projects like Lake Monroe as well as improvements to the garage, jail, ditch drainage, the airport, and roads, incl. adding 17 new bridges in one year. By the end of his term in 1966, Monroe County has 800 miles of roads.
Source: "Many Changes Have Come in Lester Musgrave's Six Years of Office," Herald Telephone, December 25, 1966, 3, 8.
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| State passes civil rights law 1961 |
The law replaces the previous legislation passed in 1885.
Source: Indiana History Bulletin: Centennial of Emancipation, 1863-1963 (Indianapolis: The Indiana Historical Bureau, 1963), 13-14.
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| Manufacturing plant built on Curry Pike 1961 |
Plant for Franklin Manufacturing, which later becomes the future site of General Electric (GE), is built on Curry Pike.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Woolery named license bureau chief 1961, Jan 4 |
Mrs. Agnes Woolery is named manager of the Monroe County Auto License Branch by Governor Elect Matthew Welsh. Welsh also names Mrs. Robert Huffman to manage the Ellettsville license branch. Mrs. Woolery has been active in the Democratic Party for many years serving as precinct committeeman and county chairman and vice chairman. She has been the Democratic appointee to the county Board of Election Commissioners for the last 10 years.
Source: "Mrs. Woolery Is Named License Bureau Chief," Daily Herald Telephone, January 5, 1961.
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| Fire damages Hinkle's Tavern 1961, Jan 7 |
A fire early today at Hinkle's Lunch and Tavern causes extensive damage to the bar and the ceiling. The fire apparently starts in the back of one end of the bar. Owner William Miller said the damage, which has not been estimated yet, is covered by insurance.
Source: "Fire Damages Tavern," Daily Herald Telephone, January 7, 1961.
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| Bloomington places first in prevention 1961, Jan 17 |
The City of Bloomington is selected first in fire prevention in Indiana for the fourth straight year, a position highly respected was announced during a City Council meeting, the results are part of an overall evaluation made by the National Fire Protection Association. Nationally the association named Bloomington second in cities of its class and 17th for all cities.
Source: "City Wins First Place For Fire Prevention," Daily Herald Telephone, January 18, 1961.
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| C.A. Evans Dies 1961, Jan 22 |
One of the pioneers in electric store specialization -- Chester A. Evans -- dies after an extensive illness. He opened the Evan Electric Company here in 1906, two years after his graduation from IU. He retired in 1956 after 50 years of electric progress had been recorded in Bloomington.
Source: "C.A. Evans Dies At 78," Daily Herald Telephone, January 22, 1961.
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| Welsh endorses flood control 1961, Jan 30 |
Governor Matthew E. Welsh makes a surprise appearance before a House Ways and Means Committee public hearing to ask that funds be assured for flood control and soil conservation projects during the next biennium. The governor was one of more than two dozen speakers pushing for extra money to proceed with Monroe Reservoir construction and several river basin surveys.
Source: "Welsh Endorses Flood Control," Daily Herald Telephone, January 31, 1961.
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| Monroe Reservoir fund is restored 1961, Feb 1 |
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee writes a necessary $2.5 million for Monroe Reservoir construction back into the state budget for the next two years. The sum had been sliced off the states contractual obligation of $3.5 million for 1961-1963 and would have resulted in work stoppage on the 10,700 acre flood control project if not restored.
Source: "Monroe Reservoir Fund Is Restored," Daily Herald Telephone, February 2, 1961.
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| City seeks fire fighting aid from IU 1961, Feb 1 |
IT is reported that city officials are currently negotiating with IU in hopes that the proposed fire fighting facilities on or near campus will be built. Mayor Thomas L. Lemon states that he has approached IU officials with plans that would call for IU to provide facilities up to a fully manned department by university personnel.
Source: "City Seeks Fire Fighting Aid From I.U.," Daily Herald Telephone, February 1, 1961.
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| School board accepts contracts for Hillside 1961, Feb 2 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan School Board votes to accept the low bids for three contracts for construction of a six classroom addition to Hillside School.
Source: "School Board Accepts Contracts For Hillside," Daily Herald Telephone, February 3, 1961.
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| Plans approved for new terminal 1961, Feb 4 |
Revised plans for an airport terminal building at Monroe County's Kisters Field are approved by Board of Aviation Commissioners chairman Harlan Hilliker. Hilliker states that the board hopes to advertise again for bids within a week. Bids were received in December for construction of the one story 2,000 square foot building, but all were rejected as being too high. Commissioners still hope to have the terminal completed by summer. The building will have a stone and glass exterior with center lobby, offices for Lake Central Airlines, restrooms, and utility rooms.
Source: "New Plans Approved For Airport Terminal," Daily Herald Telephone, February 4, 1961.
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| New plans approved 1961, Feb 4 |
It is reported that plans for a new airport terminal to be built at Monroe's Kisters Field are approved. It is hoped that the terminal will be completed by summer.
Source: Judy Redifer, "New Plans Approved For Airport Terminal," Daily Herald Telephone, February 4, 1961, 1.
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| University School bond issue passed 1961, Feb 8 |
A bond issue to build a new 1,400 pupil University School receives a unanimous go ahead Wednesday from the State Senate. By a 45-0 vote the upper house of the legislature approves a measure authorizing four state universities to build and operate such schools for testing and evaluating new methods of instruction. The bill contained authority for the universities to issue bonds to finance construction.
Source: "U-School Bond Issue Gets Senate Go-Ahead," Daily Herald Telephone, February 9, 1961.
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| Scouts begin civic day activities 1961, Feb 9 |
Boy Scouts sit in as county officials in key offices of the Monroe County Courthouse when observing their annual Boy Scout Civic Day. Civic Day is actually the last day of Nation Boy Scout week, but county offices are visited today because the Courthouse is closed on Saturdays.
Source: "Scouts Begin Civic Day Activities," Daily Herald Telephone, February 10, 1961.
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| Hospital drive to begin in three weeks 1961, Feb 16 |
It is announced today that the drive for $2.8 million in contributions for a new 140 bed hospital will be underway within three weeks among industries, commercial firms, and philanthropic organizations.
Source: "$2.8 Million Hospital Drive Begins in 3 Weeks," Daily Herald Telephone, February 16, 1961.
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| IU coronation ball queen arrested 1961, Feb 19 |
University and city officials alike dismiss charges of illegal possession of alcohol against IU's Coronation Ball queen and her friends as a comedy of errors. Richard Wilder, deputy Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney states that it was uncertain whether formal charges would be filed against the 10 student arrest in a raid at the site of a former coffeehouse early Sunday morning. Nine of the ten students were underage, including 19 year old Judi Bonsib.
Source: "Queen's Arrest Called 'Comedy Of Errors'," Daily Herald Telephone, February 20, 1961.
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| Bonding power of Bloomington increased 1961, Feb 20 |
The Indiana Senate passes a measure which, if signed into law, will triple the bonding capacities of local governmental units and will add $1 million to the borrowing limit for Bloomington's city government. The bill may make possible financing of a new city hall and a city incinerator.
Source: "Bonding Power Hiked $1 Million By Senate," Daily Herald Telephone, February 21, 1961.
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| Prosecutor criticizes sheriff over jail security 1961, Feb 22 |
The Monroe County Sheriff's department receives sharp criticism from Prosecuting Attorney Fred H. Gregory and Deputy Prosecutor Richard L. Wilder over prisoner security in the Monroe County Jail. Gregory and Wilder make a joint statement for publication: "While we have had some actual cases of jail break, there have also been too many cases of prisoners simply walking out, some of these have not even been reported to us."
Source: "Prosecutors Rap Sheriff Over Prisoner Security," Daily Herald Telephone, February 22, 1961.
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| Mayor backs police in student's arrest 1961, Feb 23 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon backs up the police in the arrest of 10 IU students for an event that that was later called "a comedy of errors". Among the 10 arrested was IU' Coronation Ball queen Judi Bonsib. Lemon states the arrest were not made until the group had been in the building at least 30 minutes. Upon entrance police confiscated a quantity of alcoholic beverages. "It wasn't a comedy of errors on our part," the mayor states "and it certainly wasn't funny." Lemon adds that if the prosecutor's office and IU officials want to call it a comedy that was their business. As for the police he states, "They were just doing their job." Dean of Students Robert Shaffer released a statement before the students were to appear in City Court Monday night to the effect the 10 were innocent and had been a victims of circumstance.
Source: "Mayor Backs Police In Student's Arrest at Party," Daily Herald Telephone, February 23, 1961.
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| State correction office joins jail criticism 1961, Feb 24 |
A report on the Monroe County Jail from the State Department of Correction, made public today, states that more strict discipline should be enforced to stop loss from damaged property. The report also criticizes the maintenance of the jail. The report, which resulted from a January 25 inspection by Harry Divelbiss, is addressed to County Auditor Rodney Brown, with carbon copies sent to Sheriff Clifford Kinser and Monroe Circuit Judge Nat U Hill.
Source: "State Correction Board Joins Jail Criticism," Daily Herald Telephone, February 24, 1961.
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| Pharmacy installed at Bloomington hospital 1961, Feb 24 |
It is reported that a new pharmacy opens this week catering to a small and very select clientele. It is located on the second floor of Bloomington Hospital and its customers are limited to patients. The pharmacist is at the hospital on a part time basis, however the drugs are available on a 24 hour basis.
Source: "Pharmacy is Installed At Bloomington Hospital," Daily Herald Telephone, February 24, 1961.
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| Association opposed to building code 1961, Mar 1 |
At a meeting with the City Council James R. Cotner, the attorney for the Home Builders Association states, "The Monroe County Home Builders Association wants no building code." According to Cotner, the organization builds 80% of the homes in Monroe County.
Source: "Home Builders Association Opposed To Proposed City Building Code," Daily Herald Telephone, March 2, 1961.
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| Plans for hospital addition approved 1961, Mar 2 |
Preliminary plans for the Bloomington Hospital addition of 140 beds are approved by its board of directors, planning committee, medical staff, and the Men's Advisory Council. Total cost of construction of the new four story building and renovation of the present building to care for chronically ill patients is been estimated at $4,100,000. It is reported that final working plans will be started in July. The new unit is to be constructed directly behind the present building and will have the entrance on W. 2nd Street.
Source: "Plans for 140 Bed Unit O.K.'d By Hospital Groups," Daily Herald Telephone, March 2, 1961.
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| Historian Woodburn gives speech 1961, Mar 2 |
Historian Walter Woodburn gives a speech about the Underground Railroad, an escape route for slaves, at the Binford Junior High School. The speech was given to an audience of 175 people. Most of the audience was made up of the members of the Monroe County Historical Society as well as members of the Monroe County Civil War Centennial Committee.
Source: Unknown, March 9, 1961.
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| Regester dies 1961, Mar 5 |
J. Frank Regester, who had been a Bloomington attorney for the past 52 years, dies at Bloomington Hospital. His health had been failing for the past 18 months.
Source: "Attorney J. Frank Regester Dies at Age 90 After Fall," Daily Herald Telephone, March 6, 1961.
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| Contracts for new airport terminal awarded 1961, Mar 6 |
Contracts for a new terminal building at Kisters Field are awarded by the Monroe County Airport Commissioners. Total cost of the building under the four contracts awarded will be $30,090.54. It will be a one story 2,000 square foot building with stone and glass exterior and a flat roof.
Source: "Contracts Let For New $30,000 Airport Terminal," Daily Herald Telephone, March 7, 1961.
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| Trees cut for street widening 1961, Mar 14 |
Street department crewmen, cooperating with a small crew from the Indiana Public Service Company cut down and hauled away 16 trees on E. Kirkwood Ave. The trees are cleared to make room for a street widening project.
Source: "Trees Cut for Street Widening," Daily Herald Telephone, March 14, 1961.
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| Chamber investigates union complaints 1961, Mar 14 |
The Chamber of Commerce announces that it will study complaints that union workers from outside Monroe County are being given preference over local laborers on construction jobs. Chamber President Harlan Hilliker says he invited Dunstin McDonald, Business Agent for the International Hod-Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union Local 714, to meet with representatives of the Chamber to discuss the situation.
Source: "Chamber Asks Union Agent To Labor Talk," Daily Herald Telephone, March 14, 1961.
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| Governor signs bill for U-School 1961, Mar 14 |
Governor Matthew E. Welsh signs a bill authorizing Indiana University to issue bonds for the construction of Bloomington's new University School. The bond bill, sponsored in the recent session of the General Assembly by Senator David Rogers and Representative George W. McDaniel, both of Bloomington, applies to each of Indiana's four state colleges and universities. The bonds issued under authority of the new act will be retired from school revenues, namely payments by local school corporations.
Source: "Governor Signs Bill For New U-School," Daily Herald Telephone, March 14, 1961.
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| Tree clearing brings criticism 1961, Mar 15 |
Many citizens raise complaints after trees along Kirkwood Ave. between Washington St. and Indiana Ave. are cut down Monday. Some state that Mayor Lemon has broken his word. Gus Nickas, operator of the Indiana Sweet Shop, states that he attended a meeting late last year in which the mayor said that Kirkwood Ave. would be widened from Washington St. to Dunn St. only and that the widening process would be accomplished on the south side of the street only. He states that Mayor Lemon assured people then that no widening would be undertaken from Dunn St. to Indiana Ave.
Source: "Tree Cutting Brings Heat Criticism," Daily Herald Telephone, March 15, 1961.
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| City Plan Proposal Revealed 1961, Mar 20 |
 An urban renewal and zoning consultant firm publishes a plan for Bloomington's development, suggesting land use for neighborhoods, schools, business, industrial, and residential buildings. The plan, prepared by City Planning Associates out of Mishawaka, includes current demographics and recommendations for improving the quality of the city.
Source: City Planning Associates, Bloomington Development Plan (Mishawaka: City Planning Assoc., 1961) more...
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| Jail breakers get sentence 1961, Mar 22 |
A Monroe Circuit Court jury finds three men guilty of breaking out of the county jail on November 28, 1960 and rule that they should serve a maximum 1 to 5 year sentence for the charge. The all-male jury spend less than two hours deliberating the charge against Warren E. Drake, Donald Hawkins, and Thomas Mitchner.
Source: "Jail Break Brings 1-5 Year Term," Daily Herald Telephone, March 23, 1961.
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| HT moves to new plant 1961, Mar 25 |
The newspaper, "The Herald Telephone" announces that it has outgrown its facilities on South College after 123 months of steady business at the same stand and makes the big move south today "to begin operations in the nation's newest and most modern news plant". Underwood Transit Company of Indianapolis moves the heavy equipment. Hancock Enterprises of Bloomington moves the office equipment. The new building is now on the southernmost city limit on Indiana Highway 37.
Source: "H-T Moving To New Plant," Daily Herald Telephone, March 25, 1961.
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| School board plan changes despite protests 1961, Mar 27 |
The Monroe County Committee on School Reorganization meet and vote to ignore protests of Bloomington citizens over unequal representation on the school board for the proposed county unit school system. A completely new proposal for school board selection is adopted after it was presented by County Superintendent of Schools Murrell Jones. The Jones plan provides that all school board members will be appointed by township advisory boards, with one member representing each of the three largest townships of the county: Bloomington, Perry, and Richland.
Source: "School Board Plan For County Unit Changed Over Bloomington Protests," Daily Herald Telephone, March 28, 1961.
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| Jail escape short lived 1961, Mar 28 |
Two prisoners slip out of the Monroe County Jail. William James Snyder and Joseph Dean Southern tear wire from a mattress and wind the wire about the cell bars, then twist the wires with a piece of pipe so that the bars are spread about seven inches out of line. At about 2:30 PM, just a little over an hour after their escape, the accused car thieves are recaptured in a wooded area about a mile southwest of Hendricksville.
Source: "Pair's Jail Escape Is Short-Lived ," Daily Herald Telephone, March 29, 1961.
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| Unionville School plans approved 1961, Mar 28 |
Plans for an addition to Unionville School are advanced when the Monroe County School Reorganization Committee votes unanimously to approve. Benton Township Trustee James I. Sluss states that the State Schoolhouse Planning Committee had asked that Monroe County group give its approval before the Unionville expansion would be granted. Sluss reveals plans for an addition, including a science room and laboratory, industrial arts room, and gymnasium seating 600 people.
Source: "Unionville School Plans Are Approved ," Daily Herald Telephone, March 28, 1961.
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| County population increases 1961, Mar 31 |
An advance report of the final figures on Monroe County population in 1960 is reported by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, showing that 59,225 people live in the county. This is 349 more than the 58,876 reported in the preliminary census figures after completion of the survey in April 1960. The 1960 county population is 9,145 more than the 50,080 official population in 1950.
Source: "County Population Up 9,000 from '50," Daily Herald Telephone, March 31, 1961.
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| Resolution citing the need for housing authority 1961, Apr 4 |
A resolution citing the need for a public housing authority in Bloomington is adopted by City Council, after a lengthy hearing. The resolution states that "insanitary and unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the city of Bloomington" and that there is a shortage of safe sanitary dwelling accommodations available to low income individuals.
Source: "City Paves Way For Public Housing," Daily Herald Telephone, April 5, 1961.
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| Paul Harvey speaks at FOP banquet 1961, Apr 5 |
The nationally known radio newsman Paul Harvey speaks about his views on topics from Communism to payola, from television to disarmament in his dramatic style. Speaking at a Fraternal Order of Police Banquet in Alumni Hall, Harvey says that Americans today are seeking something for nothing in direct contrast to the Americans of 1789.
Source: "Harvey Speaks at FOP Banquet," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1961.
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| Post office to use mailsters 1961, Apr 8 |
Bloomington Post Office acquires 10 little vehicles known as mailsters. Superintendent Fred Hetherington states that the machines represent "a step forward for the Bloomington mail delivers". They are owned by the US government and are painted red, white, and blue. The ten truck addition brings the total of government owned vehicles being used by the local station to 22.
Source: "Postmen Here To Ride in 'Cute' Mailsters," Daily Herald Telephone, April 8, 1961.
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| REA expands 1961, Apr 14 |
The Rural Electrification Administration (REA) approves a $246,000 loan to the Smithville Telephone Company, bringing its total of loans from the federal government over the past eight years to $3.5 million. Byron Draper, president of the firm, says the loans have been obtained in a widespread expansion program, which since 1852 has extended services from just one county, Monroe, to a dozen Indiana counties across the state. The loan this week was the seventh received from the REA during the expansion program.
Source: "REA Loans To Firm Here Toal $3.5 Million," Daily Herald Telephone, April 15, 1961.
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| Bloomington to be site of defense test 1961, Apr 17 |
It is announced that the Indiana Civil Defense workers and the state government will test their preparedness for an enemy attack April 27 through 29 in the national civil defense exercise "Operation Alert 1961". Plans for moving the state government to Bloomington during the simulated disaster period are laid during a final briefing in Indianapolis.
Source: "City To Be Site Of State Wide Civil Defense Test," Daily Herald Telephone, April 18, 1961.
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| City adopts building code 1961, Apr 18 |
Bloomington City Council adopts a building code that goes into effect July 1st. After the meeting several councilmen voice surprise that not one of the 35 people in audience for the meeting spoke for or against the code.
Source: "City Council Adopts Building Code," Daily Herald Telephone, April 19, 1961.
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| Escapee is captured 1961, Apr 20 |
Raymond Hendricks, 54, who walked away from the Monroe County Jail February 19, is recaptured in a wooded area west of the Packinghouse Road at 3 pm. He offers no resistance. Hendricks is now charged with jail breaking and non-support the Monroe County Prosecutor Fred Gregory sets his bond at $3,000.
Source: "Escapee Captured in Woods," Daily Herald Telephone, April 21, 1961.
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| City County building study group 1961, Apr 20 |
Monroe County Commissioners plan this morning for a seven member study committee to investigate the feasibility of a new city county building for Bloomington and Monroe County. The action came after Commission President Ray Hinkle announced that he felt that the possibilities of building a county city building should be investigated.
Source: "City-County Building Study Group Appointed," Daily Herald Telephone, April 20, 1961.
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| Unionville School to expand 1961, Apr 24 |
Benton Township Advisory Board advances plans for an addition to Unionville High School last week with approval of a lease agreement with a citizen's holding company. Township Trustee James L Sluss states that the lease agreement calls for payments of about $20,000 a year for 20 years to the Benton School Building Corporation.
Source: "Unionville School To Expand," Daily Herald Telephone, April 25, 1961.
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| Highway 46 begins improvements 1961, Apr 26 |
A quarter million dollar contract is let by the Indiana Highway Department to widen Highway 46 from Elletsville to McCormick's Creek State Park. The 6.3 mile project is the final link in the Bloomington Spencer road widening project, which started over two years ago. Ralph Rogers and Company of Bloomington, was a low bidder with an estimate of $267,881. Jess Harlow, superintendent of the eight county state highway district centered here, states that they plan to widen Highway 46 from 18 to 24 inches in both lanes and to start immediately.
Source: "Highway 46 Improvement is Scheduled," Daily Herald Telephone, April 27, 1961.
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| Former post office site may be lost 1961, Apr 27 |
Government officials announce they are proceeding with plans to convert the former Post Office building here into a Federal Office Building, despite the local pressure to turn the site into a downtown parking lot. The US General Service Administration regional office in Chicago reports that the bids will be opened within six weeks and the contract for remodeling will be let by June 30.
Source: "Former Post Office Site Could Be Lost To City," Daily Herald Telephone, April 27, 1961.
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| Oestreich new principal of U-School 1961, Apr 28 |
Indiana University appoints Arthur H. Oestreich, widely known Chicago area school administrator, to be head of its division of University Schools. The appointment is recommended by Dean Harold G. Shane of the School of Education after an extensive survey of possibilities and is announced after its approval from the University's Board of Trustees.
Source: "Chicago Man Is Appointed New Principal at U-School," Daily Herald Telephone, April 28, 1961.
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| Mrs. Teter dies 1961, May 8 |
Mrs. Nellie Showers Teter, who served on the IU Board of Trustees for 21 years and received the University's distinguished alumni award in 1957, dies in Bloomington Hospital at the age of 87. Mrs. Teter's father, W. N. Showers, was the president and founder of the Showers Furniture Factory of Bloomington.
Source: "Mrs. Teter Dies at 87; Was Trustee," Daily Herald Telephone, May 8, 1961.
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| Army plans for land buying office 1961, May 12 |
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers asks for bids for leasing space for a Real Estate Field Office, connected with Monroe Reservoir property purchases. The office will handle transactions for land to be flooded eventually by the 18,000 acre Monroe Reservoir in southeastern Monroe County, the largest artificial lake in the Midwest. Actual property purchasing will not begin until next year. It is reported that a civilian surveying firm has been engaged since February on a 14 month project, mapping land boundaries and measuring the terrain to establish the future lake's probable shoreline.
Source: "Army To Open Land Buying Office Here," Daily Herald Telephone, May 12, 1961.
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| Armed Forces Day parade held 1961, May 13 |
Bloomington's military participates in a 30 minute two mile long parade. A small crowd of 500 lined the Courthouse Square to witness the annual Armed Forces Day parade. The onlookers were outnumbered by the marchers with 1,000 reservists from Army, Navy, and Air Force and Indiana University ROTC making the 15 block trek.
Source: "Bloomington Flexes Military Muscles," Daily Herald Telephone, May 13, 1961.
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| Director opposed to urban renewal 1961, May 15 |
Jack B. Fellows, Director of the Christian Center, speaks at the City Council meeting, urging them to attempt to use local urban renewal program rather than one that is federally financed.
Source: "Christian Center Director Voices Opposition to Federal Urban Renewal," Daily Herald Telephone, May 15, 1961.
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| Chambers urges city to reject urban renewal plan 1961, May 15 |
The Chamber of Commerce urge City Councilmen to reject a federally financed urban renewal program for Bloomington. Jules Hendricks, Chamber Manager, states that the board voted 12 to 2 in favor of formulating a local program. He added that the two opposing votes came from directors who supported the Chamber's idea of a local program, but felt it should be a supplemental program to the Federal program, not a substitute.
Source: "Chamber Urges City to Reject Federal Urban Renewal Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, May 15, 1961.
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| Lemon criticizes opponents 1961, May 15 |
At the City Council meeting Mayor Thomas L. Lemon criticizes opponents of a federally financed urban renewal program, adding that "The Herald-Telephone" has been printing lies, libel, near treason. Lemon uses his 12 page statement to tell the 'truth' leveling charges at the Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ramsey, and the Jaycees.
Source: "Lemon Red Hot at Foes," Daily Herald Telephone, May 16, 1961.
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| Mayor focuses on urban renewal 1961, May 16 |
Federally financed urban renewal is the topic before a standing room only crowd at the City Council meeting. Opponents and proponents voice sentiments about the rights of the individual and about theories of aid, eminent domain and the referendum. Mayor Lemon reads a 12 page statement, which he criticizes the press, the Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the director of the Bloomington Christian Center, and Dr. Hugh Ramsey, a proponent of less governmental control of the public.
Source: "Mayor Promises To Meet With Affected Persons," Daily Herald Telephone, May 17, 1961.
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| Sheriff reports guns in poor condition 1961, May 18 |
Sheriff Clifford Kinser tells the County Commissioners, "These guns just won't work", demonstrating one of three guns used by his deputies. Kinser states that he and others from his department were having target practice Wednesday for this first time this year and deputies' guns would only fire every other time.
Source: "Wyatt Earp Wouldn't Go For This," Daily Herald Telephone, May 18, 1961.
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| Commissioners act for sidewalks 1961, May 19 |
Monroe County Commissioners take action to get sidewalks constructed for children who walk to Broadview School. The sidewalks will be constructed along S. Rogers Street.
Source: "Sands of Time: "Ten Years Ago"," Herald Telephone, May 19, 1971.
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| 10 men arrested in raids 1961, May 28 |
10 men, including Sam Payton, Town Marshal of Stinesville, are arrested in a series of raids by state excise officers, state police, city police, and sheriff's deputies. Others charged with gambling are Emery E. Porter, Mart A. Smith, Jim Arnett, William D. Taylor, Commodore M. Taylor, and Ralph Harden. Those charged with illegal possession and illegal sale of alcoholic beverages are Harden, Fred Arnett, George Robertson, and Robert Carter.
Source: "Ten Men Arrested in Raids in Stinesville, Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, May 29, 1961.
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| IU approves U-School 1961, Jun 2 |
The Board of Trustees of Indiana University sign an agreement with the Bloomington Metropolitan School Board on financial arrangements for a new University School. The local school board approved the agreement Thursday, June 1st. In addition to plans for the new school building, the agreement sets up a new plan for sharing the costs of educating the pupils who attend University School and those who live in University owned housing.
Source: "I.U. OK's U-School Contract," Daily Herald Telephone, June 3, 1961.
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| Jobs daughters meet 1961, Jun 9 |
1,000 Job's Daughters meet in Bloomington for their 38th annual session. The group is for young women and is sponsored by the Masons.
Source: "1,000 Job's Daughters Meet Here," Daily Herald Telephone, June 9, 1961.
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| HT prints largest issue 1961, Jun 12 |
"The Herald-Telephone" reports that today's newspaper issue is the largest single edition ever published in Bloomington and the best and most comprehensive coverage of the community's life both from the standpoint of news and advertising.
Source: "HT Prints Largest Single Issue Ever," Daily Herald Telephone, June 12, 1961.
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| West side bypass pushed 1961, Jun 14 |
Proposals for improving state highways in Monroe County are presented to the head of the planning division of the Indiana State Highway Department by the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members report the results of a two year study by their Highways, Streets, and Roads Committee to Frank Ester, State Planning Engineer. The study indicates three major reason for the need for future development of state roads here. The Chamber states that a plan is needed because of the omission of the area from the Federal Interstate Freeways, construction of Monroe Reservoir, and the growth of Indiana University and the community.
Source: "West Side Bypass Is Being Pushed In Road Program ," Daily Herald Telephone, June 16, 1961.
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| Savings, loan firm open house 1961, Jun 21 |
Bloomington National Savings and Loan Association announces that it plans to give away $200 worth of savings accounts Friday at 8:30 pm in their new office building at 200 E. Kirkwood Ave. Guests may register for the $100, $25, $15 and $10 savings accounts during the association's open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday or Friday.
Source: "Savings, Loan Firm Sets Open House at New Home," Daily Herald Telephone, June 21, 1961.
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| Urban renewal approved 1961, Jun 23 |
The Bloomington Department of Redevelopment announces a proposed plan for renewal of the northwest area of the city. The program encompasses a long range three part renewal. The first project will cost $1,728,292. 'Project one' will be conducted in a 66 acre area affect 173 families and end with 200 units of public housing, a 13.4 acre park, a group of privately constructed single family residences and a small shopping area. 'Project two', beginning only after the first project is finished, envisions rehabilitation of an area to the east of the first project. 'Project Three' will be another clearance area south of the first project.
Source: "Urban Renewal Plan Approved," Daily Herald Telephone, June 23, 1961.
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| Fire damages Tarzian plant 1961, Jun 25 |
It is reported that total damage in a fire, which started in a defective home made heating device, home-made heating device at the Sarkes-Tarzian plant on North College, is placed near $10,000. Gerald Spore, who handles insurance for the electronics company, stated that the fire damaged a wall, ceiling and the heating oven. Work at the semiconductor plant was not interrupted.
Source: "Fire Damage Set At $10,000," Daily Herald Telephone, June 27, 1961.
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| Hospital budgets for first time 1961, Jun 26 |
For the first time in history a Bloomington Hospital administrator presents a proposed statistical and operating budget to cover the coming fiscal year. John H. Shephard states his budget, presented Monday at a meeting of the Hospital's Board of Directors and Men's Advisory Council "represents an educated guess made after several months of study and searching for trends".
Source: "'For First Time In History' Hospital Prepares A Budget," Daily Herald Telephone, June 28, 1961.
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| Boy Scouts plan camp area 1961, Jun 28 |
It is announced that the Central Indiana Council Boy Scouts and Explorers have been presented a gift of 320 wooded acres. Central Council President A.F. Hook of Indianapolis states that the land, located 10 miles southeast of Bloomington on what will become the largest body of water in the state, was donated by an industrialist who wishes to remain anonymous.
Source: "Boy Scouts Plan Huge Camp Area On Reservoir Site," Daily Herald Telephone, June 28, 1961.
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| Man charged in shooting 1961, Jul 3 |
A 63 year old Chapel Hill restaurant owner is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill in the shooting of three young boys early Sunday morning. Freed under $2,000 bond after his arrest at noon Sunday is Berry Johnson McArthur, who works at a Heltonville stone mill and owns a restaurant in Chapel Hill, operated by Ernest Prince. Treated and released at Bloomington Hospital for shotgun wounds are Jerry Dean Troxel, Larry Thomas Smith and Raymond Sowders.
Source: "Three Youths Are Injured, Man Charged In Shooting," Daily Herald Telephone, July 3, 1961.
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| Curfew enforced 1961, Jul 13 |
It is announced by City Judge K. Edwin Applegate that a long standing curfew ordinance, which has more or less been ignored in the past, will now be rigidly enforced beginning Monday. At 10:30 pm Monday the Civil Defense siren will sound warning that all boys and girls under 17 years old need to be off the streets, unless granted permission by certain stipulations of the ordinance.
Source: "Curfew For Youngster to Start; Must Be Off Streets by 10:30," Daily Herald Telephone, July 13, 1961.
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| Search continues for IU students 1961, Jul 18 |
Rescue crews regroup their forces today for a perilous journey 2,003 feet underground to a flood passageway, which block their search for two trapped cave explorers: IU graduate students Ralph Moreland Jr and Thomas F. Arnold, who have been trapped since 5 pm Sunday.
Source: "Search Continues For I.U. Students," Daily Herald Telephone, July 18, 1961.
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| Students found dead 1961, Jul 19 |
A three day search for two IU graduate students trapped deep in the recesses of an uncharted limestone cave ended quietly at 1am when Ralph Moreland Jr. and THomas F. Arnold were found dead a few feet apart in a narrow channel more than 3,000 feet from the cave entrance.
Source: Rex Redifer, "IU Students Found Dead in Cave," Daily Herald Telephone, July 19, 1961.
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| Sheriff reports money missing 1961, Jul 27 |
It is reported that two more cases of missing money have turned up in the Monroe County Sheriff's office. Sheriff Kinser states that he expects to give lie detector tests to each member of his staff to clear up the issue.
Source: "More Money Reported Gone At County Sheriff's Office," Daily Herald Telephone, July 27, 1961.
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| City estimates budget 1961, Aug 5 |
As city budgets are released, a civil city tax increase of $2.74 an increase of 26 centers per hundred dollars of valuation is foreseen. The total budget estimate is $1,250,788, the largest in Bloomington history.
Source: "City Budget Requests," Daily Herald Telephone, August 5, 1961.
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| Public service building new headquarters 1961, Aug 7 |
Public Service Company of Indiana starts construction of a $650,000 building at W. 2nd and Walker streets. The company's new Bloomington headquarters is expected to be completed in June of 1962. E.F. Kixmiller, Bloomington District Manager, states that construction of the new district office and service center building is necessary to provide more efficient facilities to serve the growing needs of its more than 17,000 customers in Bloomington and surrounding areas.
Source: "Public Service Building $650,000 New Headquarters," Daily Herald Telephone, August 7, 1961.
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| More money for urban renewal 1961, Aug 8 |
Ralph L. Herod, Regional Director of the Urban Renewal Administration at Chicago, announces that the federal government will pay three fourths of the net costs of urban renewal in Bloomington, using a new U.S. law in connection with cities of less than 50,000 population. Bloomington will have to cover one fourth of the net cost.
Source: "City To Have More Money For Urban Renewal Project," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1961.
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| Extra curricular suspension rule 1961, Aug 8 |
Metropolitan School Board President John Neal announces that a ruling banning pupils on court-ordered probation from participating in extra-curricular activities will come under more study at the September meeting. At the July 6th meeting the board adopted a rule that automatically banned pupils on court-ordered probation from representing the Metropolitan Schools in extra curricular activities, regardless of type.
Source: "Suspension Rule Due More Study," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1961.
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| Witness is arrested 1961, Aug 8 |
The jury trial of Billie Marshall ends abruptly when a key witness for the prosecution is arrested in the Monroe Circuit Court room and charged with subornation of perjury (getting a person to commit perjury). Charged and bound over to the grand jury is Mrs. Ruth Wyatt, mother-in-law of the defendant, and one of the main witnesses for the prosecution.
Source: "Jury Trial Is Halted; Witness Is Arrested," Daily Herald Telephone, August 9, 1961.
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| Attendance at county fair 1961, Aug 9 |
Approximately 5,000 people attend the opening night of the Monroe County Fair.
Source: "Notes From County Fair," Daily Herald Telephone, August 9, 1961.
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| Stinesville School plan rejected 1961, Aug 9 |
State Tax Board of Commissioners turns down Bean Blossom Township's proposal to build a $200,000 addition to the Stinesville School. The decision comes just one week after a public hearing before State Tax Board representatives at the Stinesville School. The hearing was arranged because a petition, bearing more than 200 names, was filed in protest to building the addition.
Source: "Stinesville School Plan Rejected," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1961.
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| Suspended deputy reinstated 1961, Aug 11 |
Chief Deputy Sheriff Joe Walden, suspended in the case of $1,000 missing from the sheriff's office, goes back to work. Walden, when asked about the reason for being reinstated, refers questions to Sheriff Clifford Kinser.
Source: "Suspended Deputy Reinstated," Daily Herald Telephone, August 12, 1961.
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| Hearing set for urban renewal 1961, Aug 16 |
 The final step for urban renewal in Bloomington is scheduled for Saturday, September 2nd after the City Council adopts a resolution approving the urban renewal plan for project one and the feasibility of relocation of people in the Dyer School Area.
Source: "Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Set For Sept. 2," Daily Herald Telephone, August 16, 1961. more...
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| Sheriff gets ultimatum 1961, Aug 17 |
Monroe County Sheriff Clifford Kinser gets an ultimatum from his Monroe County Sheriff's Board to effect a sweeping reorganization of his department and investigate $1,000 in bond money missing from his office. The letter states that for the next 30 days the board members will make frequent and unannounced inspections to determine whether the Sheriff is complying with the board's demands.
Source: "Sheriff Kinser Gets Ultimatum To Investigate Missing Money," Daily Herald Telephone, August 17, 1961.
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| School redistricting announced 1961, Aug 18 |
Metropolitan School Board approves plan for Bloomington elementary school pupils who live north of E. Third Street in the eastern edge of Bloomington to be assigned to University School this fall instead of Rogers School. Pupils who live north of Third St and east from Jefferson St., including Hillsdale and Park Ridge Additions, are affected by the change. Fifth and Sixth grade pupils from the area who attended Rogers School for the 1960-61 school year are be allowed to continue at Rogers School if they wish.
Source: "School Redistricting To Affect Eastsiders," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1961.
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| Engineer killed in crash 1961, Aug 19 |
Chalmers H. Lewis, an engineer in the tuner division of Sarkes Tarzian Inc., is killed on his return to Bloomington from Chicago when his car and one driven by an Indianapolis woman crashed head on about two miles south of Kentland.
Source: "Sarkes Tarzian Tuner Engineer Killed in Crash," Daily Herald Telephone, August 19, 1961.
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| Fabares entertains Boy Scouts 1961, Aug 21 |
Miss. Shelley Fabares, a star of the television show "The Donna Reed Show", arrives Monday evening to be an official guest of the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow conference, now in session on the IU campus. The 17 year old actress plans on being hostess for the OA's talent show.
Source: "Teen-Age Teevee Star To Entertain Arrow Order Scouts At Variety Show," Daily Herald Telephone, August 22, 1961.
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| Rev Garrison announces move 1961, Aug 21 |
It is reported that Rev. R. Benjamin Garrison, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Bloomington since 1958, is leaving to become senior minister of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois. Rev. Garrison's transfer will be effective September 15th.
Source: "Rev. R. B. Garrison To Leave Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, August 21, 1961.
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| Tarzian raises money for hospital 1961, Aug 22 |
John R. Figg, chairman of the Industrial, Commerce, Financial and Professional Division at Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. announces that $210,000 has been raised for the Bloomington Hospital Building Fund by the company and its employees. This figure is not final according to Tarzian because employee solicitation is still underway.
Source: "Tarzian Hospital Gift is $210,000," Daily Herald Telephone, August 22, 1961.
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| City-County building study approved 1961, Aug 24 |
County Commissioners approve funding for a proposed city-county building needs study of Monroe County and Bloomington's. The county's $5,000 share of the cost of the study still requires County Council approval.
Source: "County Commissioners O.K. City-County Building Study," Daily Herald Telephone, August 24, 1961.
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| State approves school plan 1961, Aug 25 |
Indiana School Reorganization Commission approves Monroe County's plan for a single unit school administration. It will now be up to the voters of the county to accept or reject the plan. There are two ways for the voters to act on the plan: by a petition asking for approval or by a special election this fall.
Source: "State Approves One Unit School Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, August 25, 1961.
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| Rawlins named probation chief 1961, Aug 30 |
Former Bloomington Police Chief John Rawlins is named Monroe County Chief Probation Officer. Rawlins' appointment was announced at a luncheon meeting of the Probation Advisory Circuit Court Judge Nat U. Hill. Rawlins replaces Mrs. Mary Catherine Sears, who resigned several weeks ago because of poor health.
Source: "Judge HillNames John Rawlins Probation Chief," Daily Herald Telephone, August 30, 1961.
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| Smithville High gets new science lab 1961, Sep 2 |
It is reported that Smithville High School students will find a new science laboratory equipped to handle 24 students when they return to school Wednesday. Principal Louis A. Chuckney states the $10,000 laboratory is now completely installed. Combined efforts of a group of parents and Clear Creek Township trustee Benjamin Jerrell produced the laboratory.
Source: "Smithville High Gets $10,000 Science Lab," Daily Herald Telephone, September 2, 1961.
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| Urban renewal decision postponed 1961, Sep 4 |
Bloomington's Redevelopment Commission delays final approval of a proposed $2,086,577 urban renewal project for the northwest section of Bloomington. This decision comes after a six and a half hour public hearing. Announcement of the Commision's decision to either accept of reject present plans for procuring federal monetary aid for an initial renewal project is expected to be announced during the next City Council meeting.
Source: "Urban Renewal For Northwest Side Appears Reality After Last Hearing," Daily Herald Telephone, September 5, 1961.
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| Reservoir meetings with region begin 1961, Sep 6 |
Monroe County Commissioners ask County Plan Commission Secretary William Wayne to set up a meeting of commissioners from the four counties affected by the Monroe Reservoir project. The house appropriations committee approves $980,000 for Monroe Reservoir.
Source: "Reservoir Meeting Sought," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1961.
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| Bank moves to new building 1961, Sep 6 |
It is reported that Monroe County State Bank will open for business Sept 7th in a new building at 210 E. Kirkwood Ave. This move is the first major one since the bank was chartered in 1893. In the new building the employees will have approximately 15,000 feet of floor space in the new two story structure.
Source: "Monroe County State Bank to Open Business Thursday In New Building," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1961.
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| United Fund goal announced 1961, Sep 6 |
Bloomington and Monroe County United Fund Campaign Chairman A.B. Pollock announces the overall goal of $158,800 for the 1962 United Fund.
Source: "U.F. Goal is $158,800," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1961.
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| Hodapp named new pastor 1961, Sep 7 |
Bishop Richard C. Raines, Head of the Indiana Area of The Methodist Church, announces that Rev. Dr. Leroy C. Hodapp is named Senior Minister of First Methodist Church in Bloomington. The appointment becomes effective September 15th.
Source: "First Methodist Gets New Pastor," Daily Herald Telephone, September 7, 1961.
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| University School leadership selected 1961, Sep 7 |
Three members of the Bloomington Metropolitan School Board were selected at on Sep 7th to serve on the top level policy committee to operate University School under the new agreement between the Met School and Indiana University. It is also reported that school enrollment for the Met district is up by 600 from last year, with some schools now overcrowded.
Source: "New Board To Rule On Policy," Daily Herald Telephone, September 8, 1961.
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| Eastside grocery closes 1961, Sep 8 |
Customers of the Livingston IGA Market, east of town, stock up for the last time. After a dozen years of business, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Livingston close the business. The building, located at 2001 E 3rd St, is set to become a furniture and interior decorating business. Bernard Levine, former Bloomington resident, will open the new business.
Source: "Coy Livingston Closing Eastside Grocery Store," Daily Herald Telephone, September 8, 1961.
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| Grand jury witness home burned 1961, Sep 11 |
A witness scheduled to go before a Monroe County Grand Jury today reports that her life has been threatened and her home was burned to the ground Saturday night. The state fire marshal is called to investigate. The Grand Jury is in session to study a charge of subornation of perjury that was filed against Mrs. Ruth Wyatt. The 41 year old mother of eight is charged with getting her 10 year old daughter to lie about witnessing the shooting of Linden Wyatt.
Source: "Grand Jury Witness Says Her Life Was Threatened," Daily Herald Telephone, September 11, 1961.
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| Grand jury investigates missing money 1961, Sep 12 |
Prosecutor Fred Gregory states that a Grand Jury now in session will conduct an investigation of $1,000 in bond money, missing from the Monroe County Jail since July 20. Sheriff Clifford Kinser was scheduled to be the first person called, but the Grand Jury was recessed this morning when Kinser had to appear before the County Tax Adjustment Board.
Source: "Grand Jury Investigation Coming In Sheriff's Missing Bond Money," Daily Herald Telephone, September 12, 1961.
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| Falls Festival opens tonight 1961, Sep 14 |
Monroe County Fall Festival opens. For the first time since September 1958, the Ellettsville festival plans to have contests, exhibits, entertainment, rides, prizes, spelling bees, queen contests, parades, concerts and old fashioned Gospel sings. Exhibits range from Civil War relics to home and industrial arts. A theme 'United We Stand and In God Is Our Trust' ties the activities and exhibits together in a related program.
Source: "Monroe County Fall Festival Opens Tonight," Daily Herald Telephone, September 14, 1961.
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| Governor speaks at Fall Festival 1961, Sep 15 |
On the second day of the Fall Festival Governor Matthew E. Welsh addresses festival attendants in Ellettsville.
Source: "Governor Speaks Tonight At 'Chilly' Fall Festival," Daily Herald Telephone, September 15, 1961.
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| Fall Festival bring large crowd 1961, Sep 16 |
Crowds estimated at more than 10,000 enjoy the streets of Elletsville Friday to watch Monroe County school children showcase their ability. Seven county schools participated in a variety show judged by Mrs. Fred Hall, Mrs. Glen Davis, and Ralph Fornman.
Source: "10,000 Flock To Ellettsville For Festival Festivities," Daily Herald Telephone, September 16, 1961.
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| Sheriff's office ordered moved 1961, Sep 18 |
A grand jury orders all operations of the Monroe County sheriff's office be moved immediately to the Courthouse. The jury makes several recommendations to tighten office procedures of the sheriff's department and security at the county jail.
Source: "Grand Jury Orders Sheriff's Office To Be Moved Out Of County Jail," Daily Herald Telephone, September 19, 1961.
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| Courthouse roof slated for repair 1961, Sep 21 |
Monroe County Commissioner acts to re-advertise for a new roof for the Courthouse. The last time bids were asked on the Courthouse roof only one bid was received and that was received later than the advertised time. A year ago the Commissioners attempted to get the leaking roof repaired before the winter rains began but could get no acceptable bids. At least two large leaks in the roof have been pouring water into offices and hallways.
Source: "Leaky Courthouse Roof Slated For Repair (Again)," Daily Herald Telephone, September 22, 1961.
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| Campus Pharmacy destroyed by fire 1961, Sep 23 |
Campus Pharmacy, 1809 E. 10th in the Crosstown Shopping Center, is destroyed by fire. Firemen work at the scene for over six hours. The building and its entire contents (except for prescription records and sundry items at the extreme ends of the store) are lost. The value placed on stock by Bernard O'Shaunessey, operator of the pharmacy, is $100,000. Value of the building is not yet been estimated.
Source: "Campus Drugstore Destroyed; $100,000 Damage Estimate," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1961.
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| Hospital to move a house 1961, Sep 26 |
Bloomington Hospital announces plans to move to a house it owns on W. First Street to the north side of the hospital as a temporary solution to overcrowding and a critical shortage of beds. John Shepard, a hospital administrator, stresses that the move is only a stop gap measure until the building expansion program becomes a reality and that no funds being raised for the expansion program are involved.
Source: "Hospital to Move a House ," Daily Herald Telephone, September 26, 1961.
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| Professional assessors to be hired 1961, Sep 28 |
Bloomington Township Assessor Thestal Baugh and Perry Township Assessor Russell Duncan announce that assessment of business commercial and industrial properties in Monroe County's two largest townships may be done by a professional appraising firm. The two township assessors met with a representative of an industrial consultant firm and the county attorney to make final plans for a contract on the assessment.
Source: "Professional Assessors To Be Hired," Daily Herald Telephone, September 28, 1961.
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| City engineer resigns 1961, Sep 29 |
Mayor Thomas Lemon announces that Paul S. Stutsman Jr., 37 year old civil and professional engineer, will resign as Bloomington city engineer on November 1st.
Source: "Stutsman Resigns City Post," Daily Herald Telephone, September 29, 1961.
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| Urban renewal funds announced 1961, Sep 30 |
 Senator Vance Hartke announces via telegram that the Housing and Home Finance Agency in Washington D.C. is awarding a contract to Bloomington for $1,063,385 to be used in Dyer School Area No. 1 urban redevelopment project. The net project cost is estimated at $1,728,292, which included $577,749 worth of creditable grants in aid. The entire program is based on payment of 3/4 of the cost by the federal government and the other 1/4 by the city.
Source: "U.S. Gives Million Plus For Urban Renewal Here," Daily Herald Telephone, September 30, 1961. more...
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| Sheriff still takes bond fees 1961, Oct 3 |
Sheriff Clifford Kinser states that an order by the Monroe County Jury on September 18th for the sheriff's department to quit accepting cash bonds has not yet been complied with. Sheriff Kinser reports that he has no alternative but to accept the money if prisoners are going to be released under their rights when bond money is offered. City Court Judge K. Edwin Applegate states that the change ordered by the jury was impossible to be made immediately.
Source: "Sheriff Still Takes Bond Fees," Daily Herald Telephone, October 3, 1961.
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| Walden quits post with sheriff 1961, Oct 4 |
Sheriff Clifford Kinser reports that Chief Deputy Sheriff Joe Walden has resigned effective Thursday. At a special meeting of the Monroe County Sheriff's Board Tuesday night, Roscoe Brewington was named chief deputy.
Source: "Joe Walden Quits Post With Sheriff," Daily Herald Telephone, October 4, 1961.
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| County school enrollment increase 1961, Oct 5 |
It is reported that school enrollment in the Monroe County Schools has increased 75 over corresponding figures for last year. Most of the increase in school population is in Ellettsville, where 67 pupils were added to bring the total enrollment to 994 and in Washington Township where enrollment increased from 187 to 209 this year.
Source: "County School Enrollment Is Up 75; Elletsville has Biggest Increase," Daily Herald Telephone, October 5, 1961.
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| 25,000 expected for first football game 1961, Oct 6 |
It is reported that IU football season kicks off Saturday, Oct 7th, with the Hoosiers facing the Wisconsin Badgers. An estimated crowd of 25,000 is expected to be on hand for the opening kick off at Memorial Stadium on 17th Street.
Source: "25,000 Expected For First Home Football Game," Daily Herald Telephone, October 6, 1961.
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| Group hopes to delay urban renewal 1961, Oct 10 |
A small group of people seeking to block progress of urban renewal express hope that the program can be delayed through legal maneuvers until the next city election, which is two years from now. Mayor Lemon says the group's efforts - The Committee to Protect Property Rights - are hopeless. Lemon regrets that such a group exists in the community, but added that its efforts are being ignored by the city.
Source: "Group Hopes to Delay Urban Renewal," Daily Herald Telephone, October 10, 1961.
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| State inspector supports grand jury jail report 1961, Oct 11 |
A state jail inspector strongly supports recent grand jury orders that changes be made at the Monroe County jail. George Scott, veteran law officer who is now a jail inspector, says the jail is poorly designed to keep prisoners. He recommends security measures paralleling the grand jury's orders.
Source: "State Inspector Backs Up Grand Jury Report On Jail," Daily Herald Telephone, October 12, 1961.
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| New city engineer hired 1961, Oct 13 |
Robert J. Cooney, 40 year old Indianapolis professional engineer, is named by Mayor Thomas Lemon to replace Paul Stutsman as city engineer, effective November 1st. Cooney plans to be in Bloomington frequently until that date to confer with Stutsman on city problems and plans for improvement.
Source: "Cooney Is New Engineer," Daily Herald Telephone, October 13, 1961.
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| Officials scold sheriff 1961, Oct 17 |
The head of the State Board of Accounts declares that the present method of accepting cash bonds at the jail is not only alarming but against the law. In a strongly worded two- page letter to Sheriff Clifford Kinser, B.B. McDonald says, "It becomes our duty to inform you that we will not tolerate handling cash bonds by the envelope method or keeping it in a one way metal cash box."
Source: "State Official Says Sheriff Kinser Can't Take City Court's Bond Fees," Daily Herald Telephone, October 17, 1961.
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| Jail improvements estimated 1961, Oct 19 |
Monroe County Commissioners take steps to make changes at the sheriff's office and jail, as ordered by the Grand Jury last month. Those in attendance at the meeting are Sheriff Kinser, two members of the grand jury, two members of the sheriff's advisory board, and the prosecutor. During this meeting they authorize advertising for bids to install mesh wire over the cell blocks and request estimates for constructing a single holding cell and a new electrically operated garage door at the jail.
Source: "Sheriff Says Jail Move To Cost About $10,000," Daily Herald Telephone, October 19, 1961.
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| Knudson gets urban renewal job 1961, Oct 23 |
Marty I. Knudson is named Executive Director of the Department of Redevelopment. Knudson, a Research Associate for the IU Adult Education Bureau , begins his duties immediately.
Source: "Knudson Gets UR Top Job," Daily Herald Telephone, October 23, 1961.
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| Chamber objects to ranking 1961, Oct 24 |
The leadership with the Chamber of Commerce expresses frustration that federal classification of Monroe County is a "no development" area, as this hurts the community in areas other than access to the county's portion of US aid.
Source: "Chamber Objects To U.S. Listing Monroe County As Depressed Area," Daily Herald Telephone, October 24, 1961.
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| Mothers send cables to Khrushchev 1961, Oct 26 |
A group of Bloomington mother send cablegrams to Nikita Khrushchev, asking him to stop nuclear tests in the atmosphere. About 15 mothers turn out at the Western Union Office downtown to send cables. The 'Cables to Khrushchev' idea, started by Mrs. Robert Briggs, aims to "swamp him in a veritable avalanche of protest."
Source: "Bloomington Mothers Sending Cables To Khrushchev Protesting Bomb Tests," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1961.
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| Meeting promoted for Ellettsville HS 1961, Oct 27 |
Richland Township Advisory Board announces that a meeting to discuss possible sites for a new Ellettsville High School building will be held Monday in the present school auditorium. The board, which went on record earlier this week as favoring such a purchase, said that PTA, church, business and community leaders from Ellettsville and Richland Township are invited.
Source: "New High School For Ellettsville Being Planned," Daily Herald Telephone, October 27, 1961.
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| Argument develops over bids 1961, Nov 1 |
County Auditor Rodney Brown refuses to advertise bids to install mesh wire at the jail as ordered by the commissioners on October 17th. In September a grand jury ordered the jail windows covered with mesh wire. However, after a state jail inspector said it would be better to cover the cell blocks instead of the windows, the commissioners decided to follow his recommendation. Brown said the reason he did not advise for bids was because of a legal question involved.
Source: "Argument Develops Over Bids," Daily Herald Telephone, November 1, 1961.
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| Boys' club moves to new building 1961, Nov |
The Boys' Club members are hard at work moving into new quarters at the old Indiana National Guard Armory on S. Lincoln Street. Club President Howard Young states that the move should be complete by December 1st.
Source: "Boys' Club Moving To New Home," Daily Herald Telephone, November 14, 1961.
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| Child drowns in quarry 1961, Nov 5 |
A nine-year-old Arlington fourth grader drowns in a quarry at the B.G. Hoadley property on Gourley Pike. The victim, John Oliver, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Oliver, 1604 Arlington Road. The quarry is about a mile from the Oliver home.
Source: "Nine Year Old Drowns In Arlington Quarry," Daily Herald Telephone, November 6, 1961.
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| $6,000 needed for jail repairs 1961, Nov 6 |
After studying two estimates received on mesh for the jail, Monroe County Commissioners instruct County Surveyor John Stapleton to draw up specifications for the work and have the work advertised for bids. After studying estimates of other parts of the work, the grand jury requests the commissioners decided to ask for $6,000 to cover the mesh installation, a drunk tank, an electric garage door, and window glass.
Source: "Commissioners Ask $6,000 for Jail Repairs," Daily Herald Telephone, November 6, 1961.
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| New bypass in sight 1961, Nov 9 |
Mayor Thomas L. Lemon reports at a City Plan Commission meeting that the State Highway Commission has said plans would begin immediately to extend the Highway 46 bypass to connect with Highway 37, south of the city, to eliminate worsening traffic situations.
Source: "New By-Pass In Sight," Daily Herald Telephone, November 10, 1961.
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| Smithville Grocery store destroyed by fire 1961, Nov 10 |
Fire destroys the Huntley Grocery store in Smithville. Robert Huntley, owner, estimats the loss at $8,500 worth of stock, a $4,700 investment in building, and $500 worth of remodeling. No exact cause of the fire is known, but Huntley states it might have started from a stoker furnace in the basement.
Source: "Smtihville Grocery Store Destroyed By $13,000 Blaze," Daily Herald Telephone, November 11, 1961.
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| Traffic Commission appeals to governor 1961, Nov 14 |
Bloomington's City Traffic Commission, thwarted in past efforts to correct a hazardous condition for pedestrians and vehicles at 10th and Jordan, decide to appeal to Governor Matthew E. Welsh. Traffic Commission member Wayne Hall moves to write Governor Welsh and ask him to see the situation during a peak hour of traffic. The commission votes to write letters to Eugene Bainbridge, Director of State Highway Supply Division and Clinton Venable, State Director of Traffic.
Source: "Governor's Aid Asked On Traffic," Daily Herald Telephone, November 15, 1961.
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| Sheriff stops taking cash 1961, Nov 16 |
Sheriff Clifford Kinser announces that cash bonds will no longer be accepted at the jail, in compliance with an order made by a grand jury. Kinser states that people arrested will have to post bond with the court in which they are charged.
Source: "Sheriff Kinser to Quit Taking Cash Bond Money," Daily Herald Telephone, November 16, 1961.
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| Gines Market burns 1961, Nov 17 |
At 5am a fire destroys Gines Market. Gines estimates the fire loss at a minimum of $30,000, including about $15,000 worth of stock. The loss is covered partially by insurance. The day before the fire, Gines reported to the police that a metal box containing $2,059 in cash and check was missing. Detective Russell Park said there is no reason to believe there is any connection between the theft and the fire.
Source: "Fire Hits Gines Market; $30,000 Damage Estimated," Daily Herald Telephone, November 17, 1961.
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| City says arson burnt supermarket 1961, Nov 18 |
City Detective Russell Parks states that Gines Supermarket fire early Friday morning was due to arson. "All investigators in this case feel certain the fire was deliberately set," City Detective Russell Parks states. Parks and Fire Department inspectors Roland Gwinn and William Stone found a five gallon gasoline can with the cap missing in the ruins.
Source: "Arson Reported Cause Of Fire At Grocery," Daily Herald Telephone, November 18, 1961.
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| Building survey approved 1961, Nov 19 |
Monroe County Council votes by a 5-2 vote to approve a $5,000 survey for a proposed city-county building. This $5,000, along with $3,000 more from the city, will be used to pay a New York space engineering firm for the survey.
Source: "City-Council Building Survey Approved By County Council ," Daily Herald Telephone, November 19, 1961.
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| City plans survey of shelters 1961, Nov 21 |
City Council members determine what Bloomington needs in the way of fallout shelters. The Council's Public Safety Committee and the Civil Defense will conduct a study to find out what protection is needed from fallout. The action comes after a petition, signed by 200 people, requests the city to make a survey.
Source: "City Plans Survey of Shelters," Daily Herald Telephone, November 22, 1961.
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| City's worst traffic jam Purdue game 1961, Nov 26 |
IU football beats Purdue, keeping possession of the Old Oaken Bucket. The 36,000 fans who turned out for the annual game create a colossal traffic jam before and after the game. Captain Charles Fox, Head of Bloomington Traffic Division, states that "there were just too many cars on the road under the present highway set up." The set up involves three bottlenecks which also serves as the three main roads leading into Bloomington. The worst traffic jam results outside Martinsville where Indiana Highways 39 and 67 meet 37. The 18 mile stretch from Martinsville to Bloomington is entirely one lane traffic.
Source: "City's Worst Traffic Jam Arrives With Football Game," Daily Herald Telephone, November 27, 1961.
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| Bertha Showers Dies 1961, Dec 5 |
Mrs. Bertha Showers, a member of two families which were founders of early Monroe County industries, dies at Bloomington Hospital. Mrs. Showers was born in Ellettsville June 19, 1883 and was the daughter of Frederick and Nellie Moore Matthews. Her father was one of the founders of Matthews Brothers Company, which opened the first stone quarry. In 1902 she was married to W. Edward Showers son of William N. Showers, one of the founders of Showers Brothers Company.
Source: "Member of Pioneer Industrial Family, Mrs. Bertha Showers, Dies at 78," Daily Herald Telephone, December 5, 1961.
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| Unitarians approve of carols 1961, Dec 6 |
Ray Murray, President of the Unitarian Fellowship Board, states that while some of the Fellowship's members may object to Christmas carols being sung in school, the board does not.
Source: "Unitarians Say Carols Are O.K. With Them," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1961.
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| New high school planned 1961, Dec 7 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan School Board resolves to take necessary steps to complete a new Bloomington High School by 1965. In the same resolution the Board makes commitment for a site by January of 1962, if possible.
Source: "New BHS Target Date Set For '65," Daily Herald Telephone, December 8, 1961.
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| Principals support for Christmas carols 1961, Dec 7 |
When asked if they interpreted the meaning of the school board's policy of separation of church and state meant a ban on Christmas carols, school principals agree that no change in policy is needed: Christmas carols can remain part of the concert programs.
Source: "School Principals Report Christmas Carols Continue; Not Affected By Met Policy," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1961.
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| Youth says burglary was joke 1961, Dec 14 |
Alan Bergman, an 18 year old student, is arrested inside a Williams Jewelry Store and tells police he intended to return $3,175 worth of merchandise stuffed into a clothes bag. Bergman is arrested six minutes after a burglar alarm sounded in the police station.
Source: "Youth Says 'Burglary' Was Joke," Daily Herald Telephone, December 21, 1961.
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| Schools give choice of insurance 1961, Dec 16 |
The Metropolitan School Board selects the Continental Assurance Company from Chicago for health insurance. The plan is provided by agent Archie Koon and is expected to cost $10,098.60 per year if all 400 employees enroll.
Source: "School Board Gives Choice Of Insurance," Daily Herald Telephone, December 16, 1961.
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| Kroger manager kidnapped 1961, Dec 16 |
Four men, two of them carrying pistols, rob the Kroger store of more than $6,000 shortly after 11pm after kidnapping four people. The robbery is described by authorities as "daring and quite professional." The robbers miss another $9,000 in cash and checks by just 20 minutes; Assistant Manager Mark Thompson takes that money to a night depository before the robbery began at 11pm.
Source: "Armed Men Kidnap Kroger Manager; Use Hostages in $6,000 Robery," Daily Herald Telephone, December 18, 1961.
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| Petition aims to halt urban renewal 1961, Dec 28 |
George Rose files a petition with Monroe Circuit Court for an injunction to halt further progress on urban renewal in the city's northwest section. The petition for a temporary injunction, which could be followed by a permanent injunction, was filed on behalf of Letha J. Salyers. Mrs. Salyers is a property owner in the Project One urban redevelopment area and her name appears on a list of people who indicated they did not want to sell their homes, according to Charles Goddard, former member of the Committee to Protect Property Rights.
Source: "Urban Renewal Injunction Sought," Daily Herald Telephone, December 28, 1961.
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| Rabbi supports adult Jewish community 1962 |
Rabbi Norbert Samuelson, the Hillel rabbi, strongly supports the adult Jewish community in Bloomington. The numbers of adult Jewish individuals in Bloomington is increasing as more Jewish faculty members are hired in Bloomington.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 32.
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| Music alumni association formed 1962 |
Mrs. Joseph Battista and the late Agnes Davis found the Bloomington Alumnae Association of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international professional music fraternity for women, to support women musicians and promote musical and cultural growth in conjunction with the already existing Iota Epsilon college chapter.
Source: Becky Payne, "Sigma Alpha Iota Promotes Cultural Growth ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Hardware store appears in directory 1962 |
Kleindorfer Hardware and Variety Store appears in the city directory at 1401 W. Kirkwood Ave. The proprietor is Shelby A. Kleindorfer.
Source: Polk's Bloomington City Directory 1962: Buyer's Guide and a Complete Classified Business Directory (St. Louis, MO: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers, 1962), 234. map
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| School system hires black teacher 1962 |
La Verta Terry is hired by the school system as the first black teacher hired after desegregation. She had tried for 14 years to become a teacher here; first as a substitute teachers and later spent her full-time career at Central Junior High School. She also taught at Dyer and the high schools.
Source: Colin Bishop, "Patience paid off for teacher La Verta Terry," Herald Times, February 17, 2017, A5.
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| Torphy opens Torp Aero 1962 |
Jim Torphy, an experienced aviator, opens Torp Aero Service Inc., serving as owner, general manager, chief pilot, chief flight instructor, chief mechanic, and chief gas boy.
Source: Claude Parsons, Bedford Times-Mail, August 6, 1997.
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| Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opens 1962 |
Henry Boxman opens a Kentucky Fried Chicken Carry Out store at 434 S. Walnut street. Boxman and Harland Sanders have been long time friends.
Source: "Kentucky Fried Chicken store opens," Courier-Tribune, January 22, 1969.
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| Franklin agrees to pay raise 1962, Jan 3 |
Franklin Manufacturing Company signs a two year contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical workers, which gives its 450 employees an average pay increase of 33 cents an hour. Other highlights from the new contract is it provides seven paid holidays and paid vacation time, which varies according to on length of employment.
Source: "Union, Franklin Sign Contract," Daily Herald Telephone, January 3, 1962.
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| Oscar Cravens dies 1962, Jan 16 |
 Oscar H. Cravens, a well-known Bloomington man who worked a variety of jobs, passes away in California at the age of 92. Cravens worked as a Benton Township teacher, publisher, state senator, bank president, and Bloomington postmaster. Mr. Cravens moved to Monroe County in 1888 and lived here until 1940.
Source: "Oscar Cravens Dies at 92," Daily Herald Telephone, January 17, 1962. more...
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| Airport gets federal funds 1962, Jan 25 |
The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) approves a request for federal funds of $22,000 to improve Monroe County Airport. The funds will be matched by local funds, which are already budgeted for 1962.
Source: "Airport Gets Funds From U.S.," Daily Herald Telephone, January 26, 1962.
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| Indiana Bell gets new manager 1962, Jan 30 |
Charles R. (Chuck) Rollins of Vincennes is appointed Indiana Bell Telephone Company Manager in Bloomington to succeed Robert L. Wolfe. Wolfe has been manager of the Bloomington branch of Indiana Bell since 1944 and now accepts a post on the company's south division staff.
Source: "Indiana Bell Appoints Rollins Manager Here," Daily Herald Telephone, January 31, 1962.
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| Broadview PTA issues complaints 1962, Feb 1 |
A delegation of nearly 30 members of Broadview school PTA tell the Bloomington School Board that the schools are neglected. Spokesmen for the group said that Broadview School does not have problems of overcrowding, but does have other problems just as serious. They list the problems as Broadview's weak floors, lack of a cafeteria and gymnasium, and inadequate play facilities.
Source: "'We're Neglected, Want Action,' Broadview School Patrons Cry!," Daily Herald Telephone, February 2, 1962.
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| Cash needed for roads around Lake Monroe 1962, Feb 8 |
25 officials from four counties analyzing the traffic problem that will arise when the Monroe Reservoir is built announce that they need funding. It is clear the commissioners, county surveyors, attorneys, auditors, and others are determine to explore every avenue until funding is acquired.
Source: "Monroe Reservoir Road Cash Needed," Daily Herald Telephone, February 9, 1962.
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| Rabies situation worsens 1962, Feb 12 |
County Humane Officer Starrit G. Robinson issues quarantine for all dogs in the eastern half of the county due an outbreak of rabies. Robinson says the threat of rabies may be approaching an epidemic and warns all residents of the danger from rabid dogs and foxes. At least seven cases of rabies have been reported in the county last week.
Source: "Rabies Situation Worse As Seven Cases Found," Daily Herald Telephone, February 12, 1962.
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| Quarantine set on all dogs in area 1962, Mar 9 |
During a meeting by state officials, health officers, veterinarians and conservation men in Columbus, it is determined that a three county quarantine and elimination of the fox population is needed. Monroe County Health Officer Dr. T.L. Wilson announces the decision will cover Bartholomew, Brown, and Monroe counties.
Source: "Quarantine Set on All Dogs Here," Daily Herald Telephone, March 9, 1962.
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| Hospital campaign extends deadline 1962, Mar 31 |
Ralph Nelson, Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Bloomington Hospital Building program, announces that the fundraising campaign deadline will be extended until May 5.
Source: "Hospital Campaign Deadline Extended," Daily Herald Telephone, March 31, 1962.
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| Trailer fire burns woman 1962, Apr 5 |
The second major trailer fire in less then a week injures a Bloomington woman, who is in fair condition and is expected to be transferred to a hospital in Indianapolis. Fire Chief Bernard Glover says Mrs. Willie Robinson is burned about the right hand and leg and has her hair singed when a fuel oil stove explodes and burns in her trailer home.
Source: "Another Trailer Fire Hospitalized Woman," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1962.
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| Mayor Lemon plans resignation 1962, Apr 9 |
Senator Vance Hartke announces Bloomington Mayor Tomas L. Lemon will become the Deputy Regional Director of the U.S. Post Office in Cincinnati. The announcement is made in Washington D.C. The salary for the job is $16,535. Mayor Lemon plans to resign May 1.
Source: "Lemon To Resign," Daily Herald Telephone, April 9, 1962.
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| Dunlap named new mayor 1962, Apr 21 |
Mrs. Mary Alice Dunlap, City Clerk-Treasurer since 1956, is named this morning to replace Mayor Thomas L. Lemon, who plans to resign May 1st. The announcement by the City Council is called 'unofficial' because state law requires the choice of a new mayor be made not less than 10 days or more than 15 days after the resignation of the elected official.
Source: "Mary Alice New Mayor," Daily Herald Telephone, April 21, 1962.
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| Dunlap selected to complete Lemon's term 1962, May |
Mary Alice Dunlap, while serving as city clerk/treasurer is selected to finish Mayor Tom Lemon's 1962-1963 term when Lemon is selected to serve as regional postmaster. She runs for mayor in 1963, but is defeated by a few hundred votes. Slogans such as "put Mary Alice back in the kitchen" are used in the campaign.
Source: Glenda Murray, "Standing on Their Shoulders: Remembering the Women Who Came Before Us in Monroe County," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, March 1, 2007, 4.
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| Farmer shot to death 1962, May 2 |
Harry Lampkins, a 72 year old bachelor farmer, is found shot to death on the kitchen floor of his home. Three of the bullets struck Lampkins in the upper part of his back on his left side another wound was in the back of his head. Lampkins is believed to be dead since Sunday and the shots were fired at close range. Police Chief George E. Huntington Jr. states y that Raymond Copenhaver, a local man with a police record, is being sought for questioning.
Source: "72 Year Old Bachelor Farmer Found Shot To Death In Home," Daily Herald Telephone, May 3, 1962.
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| Petitions against athletic policy 1962, May 3 |
Attorney James Cotner brings petitions with signatures from 3,630 local people interested in school athletics to the Metropolitan School Board. Cotner states the petitions represented people from all walks of life with a common interest to improve athletic plans and policies for Bloomington youth.
Source: "3,630 Petitioners Against Proposed Athletic Policy," Daily Herald Telephone, May 4, 1962.
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| Hospital campaign concludes 1962, May 6 |
A day long hospital fair is held to help meet the current goal of the hospital campaign of $150,000. Final tabulations of the money received from the fair and other sources are still being made, but Sarkes Tarzian, Building Fund General Chairman, says he is confident the goal has been met.
Source: "We Get Ourselves A Hospital," Daily Herald Telephone, May 7, 1962.
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| Ellis named Clerk-Treasurer 1962, May 7 |
Timothy D. Ellis, 24 year old IU School of Business graduate, is named to the $7,500 a year job of City Clerk-Treasurer, effective Saturday. Mrs. Mary Alice Dunlap, who will officially assume the duties of mayor at noon Saturday, announces the appointment of Ellis to fill the vacancy created when she takes over as the city's mayor. This appointment is made with approval of the city council.
Source: "Mrs. Dunlap Names Timothy Ellis, 24, Clerk-Treasurer," Daily Herald Telephone, May 7, 1962.
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| Len Bunger Sr. Dies 1962, May 7 |
Len E. Bunger Sr. dies unexpectedly in his home this evening. Bunger was one of Bloomington's first automobile dealers. Bunger served as manager for the Kerkling Company, which manufactures auto supplies.
Source: "Len Bunger Sr. Dies Monday," Daily Herald Telephone, May 8, 1962.
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| Tarzian becomes GOP chairman 1962, May 12 |
The 17 year control of the Monroe County Republican Party by Chairman Fitz Ryan ends today when he was defeated by Sarkes Tarzian in a reorganization election at the courthouse. The final tally has Tarzian on top with 57 votes. Skirvin pulls 39 votes and one vote goes to Ryan.
Source: "Tarzian Is New GOP Chairman," Daily Herald Telephone, May 12, 1962.
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| Queen Bee Supermarket destroyed in fire 1962, May 13 |
The Queen Bee Supermarket in the 300 block of S. Walnut St. is destroyed by fire, causing an estimated $100,000 damage and nearly trapping four firemen. The fire takes two and a half hours to control.
Source: "Queen Bee Fire Loss $100,000," Daily Herald Telephone, May 14, 1962.
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| Land buy takes out Fairfax 1962, May 15 |
The town of Fairfax in Clear Creek Township is eliminated from the Monroe County books as the US government land buyers, further completing transactions for the Monroe Reservoir. Established in June 1836, Fairfax had become no more than a few homes and a covered bridge by the time plans for the Monroe Reservoir were completed.
Source: "Land Buying Wipes Out Fairfax," Daily Herald Telephone, May 15, 1962.
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| Teachers protest lack of pay raise 1962, May 16 |
Metropolitan School teachers launch a protest against the board by not signing contracts for the coming year. Leon Whaley, president of the Bloomington Met Teachers association, states the school board fails to reveal all the facts to the public.
Source: "Teachers 'Protesting' Refusal To Raise Pay," Daily Herald Telephone, May 16, 1962.
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| Students' rights violated 1962, May 18 |
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission rules that the five IU students, ejected from a Bloomington skating rink on April 13th, were done so due to their race. The commission makes the finding and notifies the rink proprietor of its decision by letter this morning, after it completed its first public hearing yesterday. The proprietor has 15 days to file an objection to the finding with the commission.
Source: "Board Rules Students' Rights Were Violated," Daily Herald Telephone, May 18, 1962.
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| Nurse shortage slows hospital operations 1962, May 24 |
Hospital administrator John Shephard announces that a critical unexpected shortage of nurses forces the shutdown of a 19 bed patient unit at Bloomington Hospital. The situation is expected to be eased by June 1 but not fully remedied before June 18, when the start of the summer session at Indiana University will produce registered nurses for the staff from wives of IU students. Relying heavily on student wives for many years, the hospital is experiencing a greater than usual turnover of nurses and aides this year.
Source: "Nurse Shortage Curtails Hospital Operation," Daily Herald Telephone, May 24, 1962.
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| Brock resigns as Met School Chief 1962, May 26 |
Dale E. Brock, who has served as superintendent of Bloomington Metropolitan School system since August 1, 1956, resigned his post. In turn he accepts a position as building and expansion consultant from the date of his resignation May 31 to July 31, 1963. Announcement of his resignation is made by Met School Board President John S. Neal. The board accepts Brock's resignation and hires him as the building consultant during a special board session.
Source: "Dale Brock Resigns As Met School Chief," Daily Herald Telephone, May 26, 1962.
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| Plane flips mid-flight 1962, Jun |
A Piper Colt, piloted by Thomas A. Ringo of Bloomington, flips upside down mid-flight after brushing a tree top near the airport as it approached for a landing. Ringo is uninjured but a passenger, Wilfred B. Bahr, suffers minor lacerations. The plane skids to an upside down landing near the southwest edge of the runway.
Source: "Airport History Has Been Marked By Some Crashes," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Taxicab rules recommended 1962, Jun 5 |
The traffic committee of the City Council returns its recommendation concerning taxicab regulations at the council session. The committee recommends a three point program: 1) a safety check of all taxis conducted at least 10 days before the licensing date. 2) a map showing the rates and fare zones to be available up request in the taxi. 3) an identification card with the driver's picture to be in the cab at all times.
Source: "City Gets Taxi Fare Ordiance," Daily Herald Telephone, June 6, 1962.
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| Copenhaver unfit for trial 1962, Jun 19 |
Raymond Copenhaver, who is charged with two count indictment for the murder of Harry Lampkins, is committed to the Norman H. Beatty Memorial Hospital maximum security division for the criminally insane at Westville by Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Nat U. Hill . Judge Hill's decision follows the hearing of testimony given by two court appointed psychiatrists, Dr. Eldred Hartke and Dr. Stanley Tyler, both of Bloomington, who told the court Copenhaver, "did not have sufficient comprehension to understand the nature of the criminal action against him and the proceedings to make his defense".
Source: "Copenhaver Ruled Unfit For Trial," Daily Herald Telephone, June 19, 1962.
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| Chicago salesman shot 1962, Jun 23 |
A Chicago salesman, staying overnight with his family at the VanOrman Suburban Hotel, N. State Road 37, is shot to death at about 5:30AM when he tries to stop an armed robbery in the hotel office. Killed with a single shot in the chest from a .38 revolver, Carl W. Snyder is fatally shot minutes after he tells his wife and daughter that he will meet them in the hotel coffee shop.
Source: "Chicago Man Killed In Attempt To Stop VO Suburban Robbery," Daily Herald Telephone, June 23, 1962.
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| Grand Jury studies murder 1962, Jul 2 |
Grand jurors are selected today to investigate the slaying of Chicago businessman Carl W. Snyder. The jurors are Donald W. Lauer, Donald K. Butcher, Homer R. Abernathy, Donna A. Huff, Norman Snapp, and Joan D. Sibbitt. Evidence gathered in the investigation of the week old slaying is scheduled to be presented to the grand jury by Fred Gregory. Suspects Milan A McNeal and Michael Andry remain at large.
Source: "Grand Jury Studying Slaying," Daily Herald Telephone, July 2, 1962.
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| Hoadley wins race for prosecutor 1962, Jul 10 |
Republican Thomas Hoadley is declared the official winner of the Monroe County Prosecutor race after a three member recount commission reports a final margin of 140 votes for Hoadley over incumbent Democrat Fred Gregory.
Source: "It's Hoadley By 140," Daily Herald Telephone, July 10, 1962.
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| Judge denies injunction 1962, Jul 16 |
Special Judge Paul R. Schnaitter of Madison denies a temporary injunction sought in the suit of Mrs. Leatha Salyers Sexton against the mayor, the City of Bloomington, and the Department of Redevelopment. He sets October 22nd as the trial date for a permanent injunction from Mrs. Sexton against the Department of Redevelopment, which has been hanging since December 27, 1961.
Source: "Judge Denies UR Injunction," Daily Herald Telephone, July 17, 1962.
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| US files suit for land 1962, Jul 21 |
The US Government files a condemnation suit on 11 tracts of land in the Monroe Reservoir area involving 25 people and one corporation. The suit, filed in the United States District Court, is to obtain possession of approximately 356 acres of land in the proposed area. Only two of the pieces of land involve imperfect titles caused by the presence of minor heirs or some other legal defect, which can be cleared only by the court.
Source: "US Files Condemnation Suits For Monroe Reservoir Land," Daily Herald Telephone, July 21, 1962.
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| Annexiation proposal introduced 1962, Aug 7 |
An annexation ordinance that would double the area of Bloomington and bring about 6,000 more people into the city is introduced at the city council session. The proposed annexation would increase the size of the city to 15.5 square miles, doubling the present area within city limits.
Source: "Proposed Annexation Would Double City Size," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1962.
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| Funeral home may be new police quarters 1962, Aug 11 |
It is reported that Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap, Chief of Police George E. Huntington Jr., and several City Councilmen have toured the Allen Funeral Home building at 211 E. 6th St. as it might become the new home of the Bloomington Police Department. The building is up for sale for an asking price of $145,000. Indications are the police department might be moved from its present cramped quarters in the basement of City Hall, although no official action has been taken.
Source: "Funeral Home May Be New Police Quarters," Daily Herald Telephone, August 11, 1962.
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| New supertintendent named 1962, Aug 13 |
Dr. Lawrence F. Read is named superintendent of the Bloomington Metropolitan Schools for three years at a salary of $18,000 per year. Read will complete his obligations as superintendent of the Lake Shores District of St. Clair Shores, Michigan in the Detroit area until August 17th. He will begin his duties in Bloomington August, 20th.
Source: "Met School Board Employs New Supt. At $18,000 Per Year," Daily Herald Telephone, August 14, 1962.
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| Plans for Lake Monroe delayed 1962, Aug 24 |
A state proposal to purchase 2,400 acres of land around the Monroe Reservoir has been set back by the US Corps of Engineers, according to Col. James L. Lewis. In a letter to Donald Foltz, Director of the Indiana Conservation Department, Foltz states that "It appears the new land-purchasing policy does not provide authority for the Corps of Engineers to purchase additional land for fish and wildlife purposes in the Monroe Reservoir."
Source: "State Plans For Reservoir Get Set Back," Daily Herald Telephone, August 24, 1962.
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| Council approves annexation 1962, Sep 4 |
In a 15 minute meeting, which includes an invocation, the City Council votes in a quiet series of six 'aye' decisions that Bloomington should grow to 15.5 square miles.
Source: "Council Approves Annexation," Daily Herald Telephone, September 5, 1962.
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| U-School district changed 1962, Oct 1 |
New attendance districts for University School, which go into effect next fall, are announced by a joint committee of Indiana University trustees and Metropolitan District school board members. The attendance areas will be smaller than those now served by the schools because of the increasing population density.
Source: "U-School District Changed," Daily Herald Telephone, October 1, 1962.
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| United Fund sets goal 1962, Oct 2 |
The United Fund drive sets a goal of $169,800. The money is used to support 19 member agencies.
Source: "Whistle Blows Game Is On! Goal $169,800," Daily Herald Telephone, October 2, 1962.
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| Franklin announces expansion 1962, Oct 3 |
Franklin Manufacturing Company, which produces horizontal freezers in its plant in Bloomington for nationwide sale, makes its first announcement of a forthcoming major expansion program.
Source: "Franklin to Expand," Daily Herald Telephone, October 3, 1962.
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| Judge kills one unit school plan 1962, Oct 3 |
In an unprecedented Indiana court decision on the school reorganization, Special Judge Edwin B. Long issues a permanent injunction against the Monroe County School Reorganization Committee, prohibiting the committee from 'any further action to implement their final comprehensive plan' for a one unit school system.
Source: "Judge Kills One-Unit School Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, October 4, 1962.
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| Schools revamps athletic policy 1962, Oct 4 |
The Metropolitan Schools system adopts a plan for reorganization of the athletic program. Along with revamping the elementary and junior high school athletic programs, the board approves establishment of a single athletic council to replace the three boards which now control athletics in high schools, junior high schools and elementary schools.
Source: "Met Revamps Its Athletic Policy," Daily Herald Telephone, October 5, 1962.
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| Studebaker purchases Franklin 1962, Oct 6 |
Franklin president Sherwood H. Egbert announces that the $70 million Franklin Manufacturing Company will be purchased by Studebaker Corporation. The purchase is subject to stockholder approval, according to Egbert, who says the price was $29 million in cash and 1,333,333 shares of Studebaker stock. The Franklin firm in Bloomington employs about 400 people. The sale will in no way change operations of the company here.
Source: "Studebaker Purchases Franklin," Daily Herald Telephone, October 6, 1962.
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| IU grad wins Nobel Prize 1962, Oct 18 |
 James Dewey Watson an Indiana University graduate today received the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology for his research into DNA.
Source: "IU Grad Wins 1962 Nobel Prize," Daily Herald Telephone, October 18, 1962. more...
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| U-School girl wins science award 1962, Oct 20 |
Irene Cuffey a senior at University School wins the high award of 'Best Girl Scientist' from the Indiana Academy of Science. Research papers were submitted for judging by six U-School students. Irene's winning paper is "Biochemistry and Genetics of Certain Bacteria".
Source: "U-School Girl Named Top Young Scientist," Daily Herald Telephone, October 22, 1962.
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| Judah Farm named 1962, Oct 31 |
The Judah Farm, which lies on the banks of Salt Creek, is named for "Old Doc" Judah, who lived there for many years.
Source: O. S. D., "An Old Landmark - The Judah Farm," The Journal, October 31, 1962.
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| Jury recommends death penalty 1962, Nov 2 |
Monroe Circuit Court Judge Nat U Hill is expected to sentence Emmett O. Hashfield, convicted of first degree murder, on Monday afternoon. The judge is expected to follow the recommendation of the jury to sentence Hashfield the death penalty. The jury returns its verdict at 9:35 p.m., ending a six week trial. This is the first time a Monroe County jury has asked for the death penalty. Defense Attorney Ferdinand Samper plans to appeal the decision.
Source: "Hashfield Given Death! Defense Prepares Appeal," Daily Herald Telephone, November 3, 1962.
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| Sisters face charges 1962, Nov 12 |
Two Polk Township women are facing charges of interfering with an election official in connection with an alleged assault on a precinct judge. The two women are sisters Mrs. Neomia Rogers and Mrs. Corrine Roberts. Warrants for their arrests were issued Friday, but an affidavit against the two women was not introduced into the court until today.
Source: "Election Officer Tells Of 'Fight'," Daily Herald Telephone, November 13, 1962.
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| Kenneth Eckels dies 1962, Nov 16 |
H. Kenneth Eckels, vice president and trust officer of Citizen's First National Bank, passes away after suffering from a heart attack. Mr. Eckels had a heart condition for several years and had undergone surgery in 1954.
Source: "Kenneth Eckels, Bank Official Dies At Age 60," Daily Herald Telephone, November 16, 1962.
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| Elvis Jacob Starr, Jr. becomes IU president 1962, Nov 19 |
Starr is Indiana University's 12th president. He had been Secretary of the Army, President of West Virginia University, and a professsor of law at the University of Kentucky.
Source: Indiana University, Presidential Portrait Collection: Presidents Hall (Bloomington: Indiana University, 2011)
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| IU announces space program 1962, Nov 20 |
Indiana University announces it has been chosen to set up an experimental center to find industrial uses for the research of the Nation's space program. The Indiana University Foundation announces the pilot study award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration today.
Source: "Space Research Coming to IU," Daily Herald Telephone, November 20, 1962.
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| National Guard unit on probation 1962, Nov 29 |
A National Guard unit headquarters, located at the Bloomington Armory, is placed on probation by the Army for failing to maintain minimum strength. The unit has dwindled to 82 men and must be increased to 96 to lift the danger of being moved.
Source: "National Guard Unit Here On Probation," Daily Herald Telephone, November 29, 1962.
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| Matthews celebrates 100 years 1962, Dec |
 Matthews Stone Company celebrates 100 years of business with a special issue of the newspaper "The Ellettsville Journal" and a group photo of employees.
Source: "Mill completes century of service," Ellettsville Journal, December 26, 1962. more...
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| Labor board rules in favor of election 1962, Dec 4 |
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Washington D.C. upholds a petition submitted by the Dimensional Stone Quarry Workers, calling for a separate election at three Monroe County limestone companies. The petition was filed January 16th and asked the elections be conducted in the Bennet Stone Co., McNelly Stone Co., and Mid-West Quarries Co.
Source: "Quarry Workers Victors," Daily Herald Telephone, December 4, 1962.
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| Hill denies Hashfield a new trial 1962, Dec 7 |
Judge Nat U. Hill denies a defense request for a new trial for Emmett O, Hashfield. Hashfield was convicted on November 2nd on charges of murder and sentenced to the electric chair. The judge clears the way for a defense appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court. Defense attorneys Ferdinand Samper and Jack Broadfield file a motion for a new trial, alleging 101 legal errors in the trial.
Source: "Hill Denies New Hashfield Trial," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1962.
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| Mrs. Hill named to GOP post 1962, Dec 10 |
Mrs. Margaret C. Hill, wife of Circuit Judge Nat U. Hill is unanimously elected vice chairman of the Monroe County Republican Party at a re-organizational meeting. Mrs. Hill succeeds Mrs. Ruth Quarles, who announced her resignation Saturday.
Source: "Mrs. Hill Named to GOP Post," Daily Herald Telephone, December 11, 1962.
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| Tarzian expands operations 1962, Dec 17 |
Sarkes Tarzian Incorporated announces that it has signed a 20 year lease to open new manufacturing plant in Brownsville, Tennessee. A spokesman at the Tarzian plant states that the lease was signed with Haywood Electric Co, of Brownsville 60 miles northeast of Memphis. The plant will employ from 600 to 800 people and the production will begin February.
Source: "Tarzian Expands Operation," Daily Herald Telephone, December 17, 1962.
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| Reservoir dam bids open 1962, Dec 20 |
Another milestone in the building of Indiana's largest lake, the Monroe Reservoir, is passed when the bids for constructing the huge dam are opened.
Source: "Reservoir Dam Bids Are Open," Daily Herald Telephone, December 21, 1962.
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| Bill and Gayle Cook move to city 1963 |
Bill and Gayle Cook move to Bloomington, IN. They would later establish Cook, Inc.
Source: Bob Hammel, The Bill Cook Story: Biography of a visionary Indiana billionaire (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2008)
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| Spriggs Dairy sold 1963, Jan 1 |
Allen Carter and George Weber sell Spriggs Dairy Company to Ralph Thompson of Seymour. Carter and Weber had owned Spriggs Dairy Company since 1945.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Duncan starts as sheriff 1963 |
Russell "Bud" Duncan begins his service as sheriff of Monroe County for one four year term.
Source: "Services Saturday for former Monroe sheriff," Daily Herald Telephone, February 19, 1981, 2.
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| Faith Lutheran Church established 1963 |
The Faith Lutheran Church is established on South High Street in Bloomington.
Source: "New Pastor to be Installed," Herald Times, August 3, 2013, A, 6.
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| Land purchased for nature preserve 1963 |
23 acres are purchased in Clear Creek Township, Sec. 18, for the establishment of nature preserves. It is dedicated to the Indiana Chapter of the Nature Conservancy in 1976 as Cedar Bluffs Nature Preseve.
Source: Jan Ley, "Bluffs beckon hikers all year long," Herald Times, September 18, 2000. map
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| Torphy buys company 1963 |
Previously employed at the Philco plant in Bedford and the Indiana Aviation Activities, Jim Torphy buys the company from his employers. Later that year, Indiana Aviation Activities becomes Torp Aero Service, teaching large amounts of people how to fly. His wife Gabby is his business partner.
Source: Bedford Times-Mail, August 6, 1997.
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| Tichenor Institutional Services incorporates 1963 |
Tichenor Institutional Services, a wholesale business for textbooks, incorporates in 1963.
Source: Gena Asher, "T.I.S. facelift includes canopy, facade," Herald Times, October 12, 1988.
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| Barnes purchases Ye Olde Regulator 1963 |
Dick Barnes purchases Ye Olde Regulator from Aubrey and Wilbur Hendrix.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 60.
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| Anniversary for Home Demonstration 1963 |
The Home Demonstration clubs in Bloomington celebrated their 50th anniversary. To celebrate, a dinner was held with the theme of "50 Years of Learning and Service".
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 83-84.
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| Smithville Telephone gets loan 1963, Jan 12 |
It is reported that federal funds are approved in Washington DC for an area facility. An REA loan of $1,716,000 has been approved for the Smithville Telephone Co., Ellettsville, which will finance facilities to service 1,879 new subscribers and bring improved service to 480 subscribers.
Source: "Phone Co., Woodland Funds Okd," Daily Herald Telephone, January 12, 1963.
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| Tarzian labor vote underway 1963, Jan 25 |
Sarkes Tarzian Inc. employees hold an election to determine if representation by a union is wanted. Officials of the National Labor Relations Board won't allow the event to be photographed.
Source: "Tarzian Labor Vote Is Underway Today," Daily Herald Telephone, January 25, 1963.
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| Republicans boycott meeting 1963, Jan 28 |
It is reported that when Republican trustees failed to attend a County Board of Education meeting, Democratic trustees held the meeting at the Courthouse office of Superintendent Murrell F. Jones, even though they lacked quorum or even a simple majority. If the five Republicans had shown up for the meeting official business, then they could have been taken on the election of the vice president and secretary of the Board of Education. By not attending the meeting the Republicans were successful in blocking any official business that might have been brought before the board.
Source: "GOP Boycott Meeting," Daily Herald Telephone, January 29, 1963.
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| Telephone Company expanding 1963, Feb 5 |
Indiana Bell Telephone Company announces plans to spend $42,800,000 to expand facilities in the state, with about $300,000 for Bloomington projects. Five expansion projects are planned for this area, including two to expand capacity of long distance facilities linking the city with several southern and central Indiana communities.
Source: "Bell Spending $300,000 Here," Daily Herald Telephone, February 5, 1963.
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| Jailbreak thwarted 1963, Feb 5 |
Monroe County Prosecutor Thomas A. Hoadley reports that by looking into a rumor of a large supply of material to help in a mass jail break, County Sheriff Bud Duncan thwarted a possible escape attempt. He also announced the discovery of hacksaw blades, hand-woven rope, a sock and soap 'black-jack', and two heavy iron bed rods in a section of the jail housing five men.
Source: "Escape Nipped in Bud," Daily Herald Telephone, February 6, 1963.
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| Feds approve police station funds 1963, Feb 14 |
Construction of a new police station here appears certain after information reported to the newspaper by Senator Vance Hartke. Hartke says the city will receive a $150,000 grant through the Accelerated Public Works Act from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for constructing the building. The city will have to supply $150,00 as its share, which will be acquired by bonding, and will have to supply the land on which to build. Construction is expected to start April 1st.
Source: "Police Station Federal Funds Are Approved ," Daily Herald Telephone, February 14, 1963.
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| IU asked to drop YSA recognition 1963, Feb 18 |
Prosecutor Thomas Hoadley called upon Indiana University to withdraw its official recognition of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) organization. Hoadley states that are two socialist groups on campus the Young People's Social League (YPSL) and the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA). "The purpose of the YPSL is education; the purpose of the YSA is revolutionary."
Source: "Prosecutor Asks I.U. To Drop YSA Recognition," Daily Herald Telephone, February 18, 1963.
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| Hoadley to discuss YSA recognition 1963, Feb 18 |
Prosecutor Thomas Hoadley announces he is willing to go before any board on the campus to explain his position in attempting to uphold a 1951 state law, which bans subversive activity that would lead to the overthrow of the state or federal governments. Hoadley makes his offer after hearing from Attorney General Edwin Steers Jr. that the state has not heard from IU's president concerning Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) activity on the IU campus.
Source: "Hoadley Set To Discuss Recognition," Daily Herald Telephone, February 18, 1963.
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| Dog ordiance changes 1963, Mar 5 |
A protest by dog owners against passing a dog ordinance fails to sway the City Council and the ordinance passed 5 to 1. The ordinance amends one already existing in the municipal code. Now police or the humane officer can pick up any dog running loose on the street and impound the animal.
Source: "Council Gives Approval To Change in Dog Law," Daily Herald Telephone, March 6, 1963.
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| Sutherlin elected Republican Chairman 1963, Mar 8 |
Earl Sutherlin is elected to serve as city Republican Chairman. Sutherlin, now starting his second term as Monroe County Clerk, immediately pledges his support to a campaign that would place qualified GOP candidates in offices now held exclusively by Democrats in the city administration.
Source: "Sutherlin Is Elected GOP's City Chairman," Daily Herald Telephone, March 9, 1963.
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| Boy Builders receive grant 1963, Mar 13 |
Charles G. Curry, president of Boy Builders of Bloomington, announces that the organization has received a $30,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant marks the first step toward obtaining an operating budget for an organization that is expected to attract national attention. Although organization of Boy Builders here has been carried on actively for the last six months, today's announcement brings the program into public focus for the first time.
Source: "Boy Builders Receive $30,000 From Lilly Fund," Daily Herald Telephone, March 13, 1963.
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| Applegate seeks to retain city judge seat 1963, Mar 16 |
City Judge K. Edwin Applegate announces his name for reelection. Applegate, a Democrat, was elected city judge in 1959 and took office in January 1960. Since he has been judge he has processed approximately 8,000 affidavits filed in city court.
Source: "Edwin Applegate Seeks To Retain City Judge Seat," Daily Herald Telephone, March 16, 1963.
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| Council approves downtown renewal 1963, Mar 19 |
The City Council gives the green light for the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission to move forward with a study and planning of a downtown renewal program. A resolution, adopted unanimously by seven councilmen, gives the Commission the authority to make the study recommended a few weeks ago by the Mayor's Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
Source: "Council Approves Downtown Renewal," Daily Herald Telephone, March 20, 1963.
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| Lake Central drops plan to cut flights 1963, Mar 20 |
A three month battle by the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and city officials against cutting off the early morning Lake Central flight -- 302 to Chicago -- ends in victory. The flight is being listed in the April schedule. A Chamber spokesman says the announcement is hailed as good news by the Chamber, city officials, and scores of businessmen and Indiana University officials.
Source: "Lake Central Drops Plan to Cut Flight," Daily Herald Telephone, March 21, 1963.
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| County school consolidation move ends in tie 1963, Mar 25 |
A move to form a nine township school unit ends in a stalemate Monday night when a vote by the Monroe County Board of Education ends in a tie. In a special meeting at the courthouse, township trustees voted 5 to 5 for a resolution that calls for all schools outside the Bloomington Metropolitan District to be consolidated into one unit.
Source: "Move to Consolidate County Schools Here Into One Unit Ends in 5 to 5 Deadlock," Daily Herald Telephone, March 25, 1963.
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| Townships' fire protection increase 1963, Apr 9 |
Trustees of five townships paying for city fire protection must decide soon if they're going to go along with an additional $43,000 a year the city is asking for the service.
Source: "Townships' Fire Protection Cost Increase Asked By City," Daily Herald Telephone, April 9, 1963.
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| Dillingham charged after narcotics raid 1963, Apr 11 |
A 21 year old Indiana University sophomore, Miss Nancy Dillingham, is jailed on a narcotics charge stemming from a raid on her rural Bloomington apartment, where authorities find several jars of raw marijuana. Prosecutor Thomas Hoadley said he received a call from an informer about 11 am Thursday, telling him that he would find a considerable amount of marijuana hidden in Dillingham's apartment. Dillingham has been under investigation since January for her possible connection with the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA). Hoadley said she had been making frequent trips to Chicago to bring back Communist Literature for the Industrial Workers of the World organization.
Source: "I.U. Coed Is Charged After Narcotics Raid," Daily Herald Telephone, April 12, 1963.
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| Attorney threatens libel suit against Hoadley 1963, Apr 12 |
Don K. Smith, attorney for Nancy C. Dillingham, an Indiana University sophomore charged with violation of the 1939 state narcotics act, states that he plans to bring a libel suit against Prosecutor Hoadley because of his alleged attempt at character assassination of Dillingham.
Source: "Coed's Attorney Says He'll File Libel Suit," Daily Herald Telephone, April 12, 1963.
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| City approves bond for law enforcement building 1963, Apr 16 |
An ordinance to authorize the sale of $150,000 worth of bonds is read for the first time in City Council at its regular session. Funds derived from the sale will pay the city's share of cost for a proposed $300,000 law enforcement building in Bloomington.
Source: "City Approves Bond Issue For Police," Daily Herald Telephone, April 17, 1963.
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| Bloomington gets top rating 1963, Apr 17 |
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission reports that Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Fort Wayne are the top three cities among 14 studied in Indiana in top percentage of places of public accommodations which are presently integrated.
Source: "Bloomington Gets Top Rating By Civil Rights Group," Daily Herald Telephone, April 18, 1963.
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| Downtown renewal proposed 1963, Apr 19 |
The first tentative picture of downtown renewal is shown to Bloomington businessmen at a meeting of the Mayor's Redevelopment Advisory Committee. The picture shows a $3,300,000 gross project within a 58 acre tract, bordered by College Ave, Rogers, 5th and 11th, but Mary Knudson director of the Department of Redevelopment, insists that all financial plans and project plans are tentative.
Source: "Vast, $3.3 Million Downtown Renewal Proposal Shown," Daily Herald Telephone, April 19, 1963.
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| Judge names new school committee 1963, Apr 19 |
A new eight member Monroe County School Reorganization Committee is named by Circuit Judge Nat U. Hill. A ninth member, County School Superintendent Murrell Jones, will serve automatically by virtue of his office.
Source: "Judge Hill Names New School Group," Daily Herald Telephone, April 19, 1963.
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| Car thieves identified 1963, Apr 21 |
Police tag 18 juveniles, members of prominent Bloomington families, as juvenile delinquents in cases concerning the theft of about seven cars in two months for the purpose of joy riding. The 15 boys and 3 girls are residents of the eastern section of Bloomington and are children of doctors and builders. Ranging from 13 to 15 years, the children are said to have stolen cars from parking garages and used them to joy ride then returned them to the original parking spots.
Source: "'Joy Riding' Teenagers From Prominent Families," Daily Herald Telephone, April 21, 1963.
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| Grand jury session set for Monday 1963, Apr 26 |
It is reported that the Monroe County grand jury has been called for 9 a.m. Monday session and is expected to investigate the near student riot last October 21 during a Pro Cuban demonstration on the Indiana University campus.
Source: "Grand Jury Session Set Monday," Daily Herald Telephone, April 26, 1963.
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| Grand jury indicts three YSA officers 1963, May 1 |
A Monroe County Grand Jury returns an indictment, charging three Indiana University students with violation of the Indiana Anti-Communism Statue by advocating the violent overthrow of both the state and Federal government. Named in the indictment were Ralph Levitt, president of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA), James Emerson Bingham, YSA secretary, and Tom Morgan, YSA treasurer.
Source: "Grand Jury Indicts Three I.U. Students Over YSA Activities," Daily Herald Telephone, May 1, 1963.
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| Courthouse remodel proposed 1963, May 6 |
County Commissioners discuss plans for a major revamping of the Monroe County Courthouse interior, which will involve removal of the circular rotunda to provide an additional 3,600 square feet of floor space. Architect William J. Strain, who presented the plans, states that the cost of remodeling would range from $75,000 to $90,000.
Source: "$75-90,000 Remodeling Job Proposed For the Courthouse," Daily Herald Telephone, May 6, 1963.
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| O'Daniel buys Graham lots 1963, May 6 |
One of the biggest retail real estate transactions in Bloomington's history takes place when Tom O'Daniel, president of Tom O'Daniel Ford Inc., purchases the Graham garage property from Mr. and Mrs. Milton Graham. The property extends from 3rd and Walnut street and goes west by two city blocks to the Monon Railroad. Included on the property are buildings housing the O'Daniel Body Shop, Bloomington Tire and Retreading Company, and the sales and service building of O'Daniel Ford Inc.
Source: "O'Daniel Buys Graham Lots At 3rd and Walnut," Daily Herald Telephone, May 7, 1963.
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| Downtown renewal survey set 1963, May 7 |
The city council adopts a resolution calling for a grant of $102,690 in federal money to survey and plan downtown renewal. They also vote to sell $150,000 in bonds for the erection of a law enforcement building.
Source: "Renewal Survey Set," Daily Herald Telephone, May 8, 1963.
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| Ellettsville block plant burns 1963, May 8 |
A $15,000 fire guts the main plant of Robinson Block and Ready-Mix Company of Ellettsville. 15 firemen of the Ellettsville Volunteer Department answer the alarm about 10:55 p.m. The firemen manage to save several thousands of dollars worth of machinery. Several expensive electric motors, one belt, and one metal elevator and other equipment used in making concrete blocks are lost in the fire. These losses are not covered by insurance, the owners says.
Source: "Ellettsville Block Plant Hit By Fire," Daily Herald Telephone, May 9, 1963.
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| Plea date extended in YSA case 1963, May 8 |
The scheduled arraignment of three Indiana University students on charges of subversion is delayed in Monroe Circuit Court when their attorney, James R. Cotner, files a motion to strike portions of the charges on grounds of no connection with Anti-Communism statue. The students -- Ralph Levitt, James E. Bingham, and Thomas G. Morgan -- appear with Cotner in the courtroom and at a press conference Cotner's office.
Source: "Attorney Seeking Change in YSA Indictment Wording," Daily Herald Telephone, May 9, 1963.
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| St. Paul Methodist organizes 1963, May 19 |
Ninety charter members from the Cross Roads Methodist Church and others organize in the Highland Village area on West Third Street in Bloomington to form new Methodist church.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 21.
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| Welsh declines to intercede in YSA Case 1963, May 20 |
Governor Matthew E. Welsh informs Monroe County Prosecutor Thomas A. Hoadley that any decisions affecting Indiana University and the presence of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) on campus are under the complete jurisdiction of IU Trustees and officials and not his office.
Source: "Welsh Says IU Must be Free Declines to Intercede in YSA Case," Daily Herald Telephone, May 22, 1963.
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| Landlord threatened 1963, May 20 |
The case of the three indicted Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) officers at Indiana University charge that a Bloomington man who rents an apartment to individuals associated with a committee to help defend the three students has received threatening phone calls. Reporting the threatening calls was Harold Wilkes, who owns a house near the intersection of Curry Pike and Bloomfield Road.
Source: "Man Who Rents To YSA Friends Says He's Threatened," Daily Herald Telephone, May 20, 1963.
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| Lemon announces run for governor 1963, May 22 |
Former Mayor Thomas Lemon confirms that he will begin campaigning actively for the Democratic nomination for governor soon after the municipal elections in November. He plans to quit his present job as a deputy regional postal director in Cincinnati and resume his official residence in Bloomington. Lemon has had the postal job since May 1, 1962, when he resigned in the third year of his third four year term as mayor of Bloomington.
Source: "Lemon Makes It Official- He Wants Governor's Job," Daily Herald Telephone, May 22, 1963.
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| Chuckney resigns at Smithville 1963, May 25 |
Louis A. Chuckney announces his resignation after being principal of Smithville High School for the last five years. Chuckney has no definite plans for the next year and the school has not yet obtained a replacement for him. Both Chuckney and Trustee Waldemar Sowders decline to comment on the reason for the resignation. Chuckney said he and his family plan to stay in Bloomington; he will continue work on a Ph.D. degree at IU.
Source: "Chuckney Resigns at Smithville," Daily Herald Telephone, May 25, 1963.
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| William S. Curry dies 1963, May 30 |
William S. Curry dies at Bloomington Hospital after a stroke, which he suffered May 15. Curry, who was president of Curry Buick-Cadillac, was born in Monroe County June 12, 1880. He spent his entire life in Monroe County except for 1912-1913. Active in Republican politics, Curry served two terms as Monroe County Sheriff (1924-1928). In 1915 he became Bloomington's Buick dealer and he had been a Cadillac dealer since 1936.
Source: "W.S. Curry Dies At 82," Daily Herald Telephone, May 31, 1963.
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| Former Sheriff Curry dies 1963, May 31 |
William S. Curry dies at the age of 82 at the Bloomington Hospital after having a stroke. He was born in Monroe County in June 12, 1880. In 1915 he became a Buick dealer and he became a Cadillac dealer in 1936. He served as Monroe County Sheriff for two terms from 1924 to 1928. Curry was a member of the national, state, and local Auto Dealers Association; he served as the director of the state ADA. He was also a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, one half-brother, eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
Source: "W. S. Curry Dies At 82," Daily Herald Telephone, May 31, 1963, 1.
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| Overpass is sought on 46 Bypass 1963, Jun 10 |
City, Metropolitan School and Indiana University officials concerned over traffic hazards at the new University School, now under construction, urge the State Highway Department to reduce the dangerous conditions. The state has requested immediate action because the school is scheduled to open this fall. The large number of students plus faculty and staff will create a serious pedestrian and vehicle problem.
Source: "Traffic Danger At New School Worries Officials," Daily Herald Telephone, June 10, 1963.
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| Grand Jury seizes YSA tape 1963, Jun 12 |
A 100 minute tape recording of a speech made by Leroy McRae, national organizer for the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) at IU Whittenberg Auditiorium last March 25, is seized by the Monroe County grand jury and ordered turned over to the state police experts for examination. The move stuns courthouse observers, who have been hearing rumors that the grand jury might recommend the dismissal of an indictment against three IU students after listening to the recordings.
Source: "Grand Jury Seizes Tape Recording YSA Speech," Daily Herald Telephone, June 12, 1963.
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| Police building site set 1963, Jun 12 |
Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap announces that a new police headquarters will be built on 3rd St. park land instead of the city parking lot on S. College. The change in site for the $300,000 building was made so that future growth on the downtown area will not be hampered.
Source: "Police Site Changed," Daily Herald Telephone, June 12, 1963.
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| BHS eliminates driver's education 1963, Jun 14 |
It is reported that there will be no more behind the wheel drivers training during classroom hours in Bloomington High School driver training courses after the 1963-64 school year. As the result of action by the Metropolitan School Board, outside driving will be offered only on Saturdays and during the summer months. The revised program saves the school city about $6,000 during the next school year and enables the Met system to obtain additional state aid for education by virtue of holding more class hours of instructions.
Source: "Driver Training Is Eliminated on Class Time," Daily Herald Telephone, June 14, 1963.
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| Hoadley's motion attacked 1963, Jun 19 |
Defense attorney James R Cotner files a seven page brief attacking the prosecutor's motion to amend a grand jury indictment against three Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) officers at IU. Cotner also charges that the grand jury did not have sufficient evidence to clearly define its charge. His motion charges the only way to correct the indictment is to return it to the grand jury. Oral arguments on the motions filed to date will be heard by Circuit Judge Nat C. Hill on Monday.
Source: "Hoadley Motion Attacked," Daily Herald Telephone, June 19, 1963.
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| Ground broken on new hospital wing 1963, Jun 25 |
Ground is officially broken on the new 147 bed Bloomington Hospital. Actual construction is scheduled to being July 1st although Weddle Brothers Construction Co, the general contractor, began site clearance last week.
Source: "Ground Broken on New Hospital Wing," Daily Herald Telephone, June 25, 1963.
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| Hoadley files new count in YSA case 1963, Jun 29 |
James R. Cotner, defense attorney for the three Young Socialists Alliance (YSA) officers accused of subversion, states that the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that a new affidavit cannot be filed when an indictment is pending in the same court and that he will file a motion to squash the new affidavit against the YSA officers Monday morning on the basis of the high court's decision.
Source: "Hoadley Files New Count in YSA Case," Daily Herald Telephone, June 29, 1963.
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| Richland-Bean Blossom Schools established 1963, Jul 1 |
It is reported that the State Commission for Reorganization of School Corporations approves the new Richland Bean Blossom Metropolitan School Unit and construction of a new high school building in the district. The action of the commission was the final step in the legal procedure before the new unit becomes effective July 1st. No petitions were filed against the merger of the two townships into one school administrative unit during the 30 day waiting period.
Source: "Ellettsville, Stinesville Schools Merge," Daily Herald Telephone, May 16, 1963.
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| Cook Inc. founded 1963, Jul |
Cook Inc. founded in the three bedroom apartment of Bill and Gayle Cook at Bart Villa, an apartment complex on East 2nd Street in Bloomington.
Source: Bob Hammel, The Bill Cook Story: Biography of a visionary Indiana billionaire (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2008), 77-80.
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| Monroe Reservoir group named by Governor 1963, Jul 9 |
Governor Matthew E. Welsh Tuesday names a committee of state officials to coordinate zoning road relocation and development of recreational facilities and health standards in four counties around the mammoth Monroe Reservoir. The governor urges County Comissioners in Monroe, Lawrence, Brown and Jackson Counties to each name one of their members to serve on the committee.
Source: "Monroe Reservoir Group Named By Govenor Welsh," Daily Herald Telephone, July 10, 1963.
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| Manese given life sentence 1963, Jul 9 |
Will Manese, 83, who confessed to murdering his wife, is sentenced to life in prison on a second degree murder charge. On May 21 Manese shot his wife, Minnie 72, in the Manese home 601 N. Monroe. Manese called the police after he shot his wife three times and said he did it because "she never spoke to me, she never fixed my meals or made the beds and a man can only take so much."
Source: "Manese Given Life Term," Daily Herald Telephone, July 9, 1963.
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| Surprise move in YSA case 1963, Jul 10 |
In a surprise move rarely seen on the part of the defense attorney, James R. Cotner, counsel for three Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) officers charged with subversion, appears at his own request for 75 minutes of testimony before the recovered grand jury. Harold Wilkes, who earlier this year had rented a basement apartment to associates of YSA members, also appeared for 90 minutes of testimony before the grand jury adjourned.
Source: "Surprise Move Made in YSA Case," Daily Herald Telephone, July 10, 1963.
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| Bloomington picked as CISV site 1963, Jul 10 |
It is reported by James Krampf, president of the local chapter for Children's International Summer Village (CISV), that the organization will be held in Bloomington in 1965. For the past two years local children have participated in villages in Holland and Egypt. This year four local 11 year old boys and girls and their adult delegate will attend a village near Stockholm beginning July 20. The 1965 Bloomington village will be held at a camping area near the city or in one of the buildings on the university campus.
Source: "Bloomington Is Picked As CISV Site In 1965," Daily Herald Telephone, July 10, 1963.
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| Search warrant quashed in Dillingham case 1963, Jul 11 |
A new trial date of Friday September 13 is set for former IU student Nancy C. Dillingham, charged with possession of marijuana, but the court rules that none of the evidence obtained in a search of her off campus apartment last April 10th can be used. Judge John M. Lewis of Brownstown, named special judge in the YSA case, makes the ruling when he sustained Miss Dillingham's motion to quash the search warrant and suppress evidence found within it.
Source: "Search Warrant Quashed; YSA Case Goes On and On," Daily Herald Telephone, July 11, 1963.
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| Grand Jury calls ex-grand jurors 1963, Jul 12 |
Roy L. White, another member of the original five man, one woman grand jury which indicted three Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) officers on May 1, and Police Chief George E. Huntington Jr. are questioned by the new grand jury, now in its third day of probing into the controversial YSA case.
Source: "Grand Jury Calls Ex-Grand Jurors, Policeman, Professor," Daily Herald Telephone, July 12, 1963.
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| New superintendent to be named 1963, Jul 13 |
It is reported that a new Monroe County School superintendent may be named Tuesday before the chair of the resigning Murrell F. Jones gets cold. Auditor Rodney F. Brown announces that he has called a meeting of the County Board of Education for 10 a.m. Tuesday to elect a successor to Jones, who stepped down from the superintendency at 4 p.m. today.
Source: "New Superintendent To Be Named," Daily Herald Telephone, July 13, 1963.
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| United Fund approves agency funding 1963, Jul 13 |
The United Fund Board of Directors approves allocations for the agencies and a total campaign goal of $178,305.87 for 1964. Last year the goal was $169,800 United Fund President Robert Burton states "I feel this figure represents the absolute minimum needed for the operation of the Fund. Two new agencies have joined the campaign this year and solicitations this fall will be for twenty one member organizations." New to the campaign are The Indiana Citizen's Council on Crime and Delinquency and the Family Service Association.
Source: "'64 U.F. Goal Up $8,305 Two New Agencies on List," Daily Herald Telephone, July 13, 1963.
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| Stewart elected superintendent 1963, Jul 16 |
The Monroe County Board of Education elects Clarence E. Stewart, Ellettsville High School principal, to the position of county school superintendent by 6-5 party line vote on the first ballot. Although five other people applied for the $10,000 job to succeed Murrell F. Jones and were on the ballet, only Louis Chuckney, former Smithville principal, received any votes besides Stewart.
Source: "Stewart New Superintendent," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1963.
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| City purchases parking lot 1963, Jul 16 |
An ordinance authorizing purchase of a lot on E 3rd for the water department is read for the first time in City Council at its regular session. This is one of the two lots formerly thought to be necessary for erection of the proposed law enforcement building.
Source: "City Council Purchases Parking Lot," Daily Herald Telephone, July 17, 1963.
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| Treasurer impounds machines 1963, Jul 16 |
Due to back taxes, Monroe County Treasurer Thelma Axsom impounds two juke boxes, a pinball machine, and two milk vending machines in four separate Bloomington businesses and in industrial plant. Two more pinball machines, a jukebox, and a bowling machine in three other business places are earmarked for confiscation later. She states that personal property taxes owed on the machines, owned by Sherfick Music Company of Shoals, amounts to $2,421.93.
Source: "Treasurer Impounds Machines," Daily Herald Telephone, July 17, 1963.
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| Hoadley drops YSA charges 1963, Jul 16 |
The May 1 indictment of three Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) officers at IU and a prosecutor's affidavit against them are both dismissed on the prosecutor's motion, shortly before the grand jury was prepared to get back to the YSA case and question former United States Justice Department Attorney Don A. Tabbert. Tabbert, whose identity had been a mystery until this morning, was identified this morning when he appeared at the courthouse.
Source: "Hoadley Drops YSA Charges," Daily Herald Telephone, July 16, 1963.
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| New indictments delivered 1963, Jul 17 |
Two indictments are returned by the Monroe County Grand Jury, charging Indiana University Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) officers Ralph Levitt, James E. Bingham, and Tom Morgan with attending two meetings here, where the violent overthrow of both state and federal governments was allegedly advocated. Both indictments -- one charging them with attending a March 25 meeting and the second a meeting on May 2 -- are identical in wording to the original indictment returned May 1.
Source: "YSA Officers at IU Face Two New Indictments Each," Daily Herald Telephone, July 18, 1963.
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| New incinerator announced 1963, Jul 18 |
Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap announces that Bloomington's long needed incinerator will be constructed within the next nine months and will be one of the finest examples of incineration in any community in the country. Cost of the facility will near $300,000, including all fees and contingency funds. Half of the cost will come from Indiana University, which will regain its financing through rebates in usage fees over a period of years. The federal government will pay the other half. The City of Bloomington is only required to supply the land.
Source: "Incinerator to Be 'Finest'," Daily Herald Telephone, July 19, 1963.
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| Authorities seek YSA officers 1963, Jul 18 |
Three Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) Officers, indicted here Thursday on charges of subversion, are still at large today and remain sought by authorities, who reveal they have received no report of their whereabouts. Two of the officers -- Ralph Levitt and James E. Bingham -- are believed to be in New York and Chicago respectively. Court records show $1,000 cash bond, posted by each of the three on the original indictment in early May, was ordered released when Hoadley dismissed the first indictment, but has never been picked up by the defendants.
Source: "Seek YSA Officers Authorities Have No Clues of Whereabouts," Daily Herald Telephone, July 19, 1963.
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| Bourdin enters YSA case 1963, Jul 19 |
Leonard Boudin of New York, council for the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, announces that he would take the case of the three Indiana University students accused of advocating the violent overthrow of the government. The trio -- Ralph Levitt, James Bingham and Thomas Morgan -- are officers in the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) and were re-indicted Thursday on two counts of advocating the doctrine that the government of the United States and State of Indiana should be overthrown by force violence and unlawful means.
Source: "Boudin Enters YSA Case," Daily Herald Telephone, July 20, 1963.
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| Parking fee eliminated at fair 1963, Jul 22 |
It is announced that parking fees at the Monroe County Fair will be eliminated next year as the result of action by the County Commissioners, who approve a direct $7,000 appropriation to the Fair Board on conditions that the 50 cent parking charge be dropped.
Source: "Parking Fee Eliminated For County Fair Goers," Daily Herald Telephone, July 22, 1963.
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| Loan to build Sears Roebuck 1963, Jul 25 |
Continental Assurance Co. Chicago releases information it has obtained $900,000 mortgage for Sears Roebuck Company retail for Bloomington. The release states, "A $900,000 mortgage loan for the construction of a one story building to be leased by Sears Roebuck & Co at the south east corner of 3rd and Bypass Road, Bloomington, has been extended by Continental Assurance Company of Chicago. The building will have a total area of 90,000 square feet."
Source: "Sears Store Coming?," Daily Herald Telephone, July 25, 1963.
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| Grandview School planned 1963, Jul 27 |
Van Buren Township Trustee John C. Wilson announces that construction for the new $480,000 Grandview Junior High School will begin this fall and is scheduled for completion in September 1964. Six classrooms, a multi-purpose room, a science laboratory, a library, shop and home economics room will all be included in the one story limestone veneer building.
Source: "New $480,000 Junior High School Planned By Van Buren Township," Daily Herald Telephone, July 27, 1963.
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| Adia outdoes its rivals 1963, Jul 27 |
Outdoor opera is the ambitious but logical next step for the pace setting by IU Jacob School of Music. 'Adia' receives high praise for its artistic success.
Source: "'Adia' Outdoes Its Own Rivals," Daily Herald Telephone, July 30, 1963.
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| Blue Ridge residents cry foul 1963, Jul 31 |
It is reported that residents of subdivisions considering annexation to Bloomington will be carefully watching the outcome of a hearing Thursday before the city's plan commission. A group of nearly 50 property owners will protest a move to rezone part of Blue Ridge, north on Highway 37, by the Indianapolis owned Bankers Growth Corporation, which plans to build apartments there.
Source: "Blue Ridge Residents Cry Foul," Daily Herald Telephone, July 31, 1963.
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| School tax rates rise 1963, Aug 1 |
Faced with the loss of $994,376 in state aid, the Bloomington Metropolitan School Board stamps approval on a proposed 1964 tax rate at $4.885 per $100. The total operating budget also represents an increase of $321,489 over the current 1963 budget. Met School Superintendent Dr. Lawrence F. Read says the near million loss was the result of a Marion County judge ruling that the state's controversial two per cent sales tax is unconstitutional.
Source: "School Tax Rate Up By 81.5 Cents to $4.88 A $100," Daily Herald Telephone, August 2, 1963.
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| Residents win fight by default 1963, Aug 1 |
Preparations for a knock down drag out fight to keep Blue Ridge Estates a one family residential development went for naught tonight. More than 40 residents show up at a regular meeting of the Bloomington Plan Commission, armed with photographs, topographical maps, newspaper advertisements from as far back as 1959, and other documents on show board and in manila folders. They were to protest a request by Banker's Growth Inc. Indianapolis for permission to construct a 90 unit apartment complex in the area. Fifteen minutes before the start of the meeting, Frank Barnhart, local attorney representing Banker's Growth, asked if it would be all right to save a trip to the session and verbally file a withdrawal of the request.
Source: "Residents Win Fight By Default," Daily Herald Telephone, August 2, 1963.
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| YSA defendants free on bond 1963, Aug 1 |
Two more officers of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) at Indiana University surrender to Sheriff Bud Duncan and post $1,000 cash each on grand jury indictments charging them with advocating the overthrow of state and federal governments. They are Ralph Levitt, president of the IU Chapter of the YSA and Thomas G. Morgan, YSA secretary.
Source: "YSA Defendants Free On Bond," Bloomington Daily Hearld, August 1, 1963.
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| Deadline is today for Perry Township 1963, Aug 6 |
Perry Township is given deadline of today to sign a contract for fire protection service in 1964 or be removed from consideration of any protection at all until at least after January 1st, according a decision made by City Council and Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap.
Source: "Deadline Is Today For Perry," Daily Herald Telephone, August 7, 1963.
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| Commissioners reject extra sheriff help 1963, Aug 8 |
Proposed 1964 salary budgets in at least six courthouse officers are whittled by the County Commissioners, who approve the addition of two new deputies in Clerk Earl Sutherlin's office, but reject Sheriff Bud Duncan's request for extra help. Despite this, several courthouse employees will still receive pay boost next year if the budgets are approved by the County Council local and state adjustments boards.
Source: "Commissioners Reject Extra Sheriff Help," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1963.
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| New police building site ready 1963, Aug 9 |
It is reported that Bloomington will get its new law enforcement building for a total price of $293,979. The second round of bids is accepted after the architect slashes several items. The groundbreaking is set for Wednesday.
Source: "New Police Building All Set," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1963.
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| Counsilman appointed US coach 1963, Aug 10 |
James E. Counsilman, Indiana University swimming coach, is named coach of the United States swimming team for the 1964 Olympic Games. The announcement is made in Chicago, where the IU swim team is competing in the national AAU championship swim meet.
Source: "Counsilman Appointed US Swimming Coach," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1963.
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| IU Foundation buys Kerr Farm 1963, Aug 12 |
 Indiana University Foundation announces that it is purchasing the 62 acre E.H. Kerr Farm on the north edge of the University's Bloomington campus, in anticipation of a need for space to research activities, including those designed to promote the economic growth of the state. The announcement by the Foundation follows closely the recent appointment by IU President Elvis J. Stahr Jr. of Dean Arthur M. Weimer of the School of Business, as his special assistant to devote major attention to industrial applications of University research.
Source: "I.U. Foundation Buys Farm For Research," Daily Herald Telephone, August 13, 1963. more...
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| Two charged in kidnapping 1963, Aug 15 |
Two Hartford, Kentucky juveniles are held in the Monroe County Jail in connection with the August 12th alleged kidnap and attempted rape of a 19 year old, Indiana University sophomore from Columbus, Indiana and her boyfriend. Probation officer John Rawlins is expected to request the charge after that Judge Nat U. Hill rules the two juveniles as adults, and thus should be prosecuted in Circuit Court by Prosecutor Thomas A. Hoadley.
Source: "Two Held in Kidnaping, Attempted Rape of Coed," Daily Herald Telephone, August 16, 1963.
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| Meredith to speak at IU 1963, Aug 19 |
James H. Meredith, the first African American alumnus in the 115 year history of the University of Mississippi, arrives in Bloomington late Monday night to address delegates of the National Student Congress at IU on Tuesday.
Source: "Meredith and Hoadley to Speak At IU," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1963.
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| Rayborn succeeds Rayborn 1963, Aug 20 |
Former Indiana State Trooper Hal B. Rayborn becomes the new trustee of Perry Township, on the recommendation of his wife, Martha V., who resigned because of ill health. Mrs. Rayborn, a Republican, submitted her resignation to the County Commissioners Monday, with the request that her husband be named her successor.
Source: "Rayborn Succeeds Rayborn," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1963.
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| Hoadley set to speak at IU 1963, Aug 20 |
The famed case of the three officers of IU's Young Socialist Alliance (YSA), indicted for subversion, comes to the attention of the 1,000 National Student Association delegates meeting in Bloomington. The case continues in the spotlight today with an address by Thomas A. Hoadley, Monroe County Prosecutor. It is reported that the delegates will hear Hoadley speak on the YSA to a seminar about freedom of expression.
Source: "Hoadley To View YSA At Students' Meeting," Daily Herald Telephone, August 20, 1963.
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| Welsh tells NSA rights for everyone 1963, Aug 22 |
Speaking to 1,000 student leaders from all parts of the nation currently assembled on the IU campus, governor Matthew E. Welsh declares, "We cannot and you cannot honor freedom in speeches and deny it on the streets." Welsh's addresses the delegates of the U.S. National Student Association's (NSA) 16th annual congress.
Source: "Welsh Tells NSA Rights For Everyone," Daily Herald Telephone, August 22, 1963.
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| Shriver speaks to NSA 1963, Aug 28 |
Sargent Shriver, director of the two-year-old Peace Corps, which now has 7,000 Americans placed in 48 countries of the world, speaks to students leaders from 300 colleges and universities throughout this country. Shriver addresses delegates to the National Student Association's (NSA) 16th annual congress at IU.
Source: "Student Leaders Told Peace Corps Alive, Kicking," Daily Herald Telephone, August 28, 1963.
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| Hoadley investigating election 1963, Aug 28 |
A preliminary probe is launched by Prosecuting Attorney Thomas A. Hoadley into alleged voter irregularities in last year's November general election. Hoadley announces he is requesting explanations from at least 14 people whose vote was challenged on election day. The belated probe, ordered by the April grand jury, also involves one Richard Township voter, whose name was inadvertently left off the precinct election board's list.
Source: "Hoadley Investigating November's Election," Daily Herald Telephone, August 28, 1963.
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| Met School doesn't approve religious ban 1963, Aug 29 |
The Metropolitan School Board reaffirms its two-year-old policy on religious instruction in the Met System, but adds an amendment that in essence could permit studies of the Bible for its literacy and historic values. "It means the board doesn't endorse the June 17, 1963 U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the use of prayer and bible reading in public schools," Met superintendent Dr. Lawrence F. Read says, "but that the board will abide by the mandate."
Source: "Met School Board Doesn't Approve Religious Ban; Changes its Policy," Daily Herald Telephone, August 30, 1963.
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| NSA condems YSA indictment 1963, Aug 29 |
The National Student Association (NSA) condemns the recent indictment of three IU students officers of the Young Socialist Alliance (YSA) as a violation of academic freedom.
Source: "YSA Indictments Hit At National Convention," Daily Herald Telephone, August 29, 1963.
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| Treasurer impounds property 1963, Aug 31 |
Monroe County Treasurer Thelma Axsom impounds personal property for non payment of taxes again; this time eight mobile homes. "We don't want to hurt anybody," Mrs. Axsom said, "but the law on mobile homes says that the taxes must be paid the same year they are assessed and those we posted yesterday and this morning have records of delinquent payment."
Source: "More Impounding Notices Posted In Tax Crackdown," Daily Herald Telephone, August 31, 1963.
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| Prosecutor investigates pinball machines 1963, Sep |
Prosecutor Thomas Hoadley states that, after receiving complaints, he has investigated "the most profitable pinball machine operations in Monroe County" in recent weeks and that none of them is operating illegally.
Source: "Prosecutor Says He's Investigated Pinball Machines," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1963.
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| Voting machines approved 1963, Sep 5 |
A 10 year battle to get automatic voting machines ends today when Monroe County Council voted 6-1 to try the machines on a rental basis next year. The actual purchase hinges on the Commissioners' approval of a reduction in the number of voting precincts from 49 to 28, as well as the approval of the Council's action today by the Local Tax Adjustment Board and representatives of the State Board of Tax Commissioners.
Source: "Voting Machines Approved," Daily Herald Telephone, September 5, 1963.
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| Organizations mad about shoreline limits 1963, Sep 5 |
Private construction of beaches and boat docks at Monroe Reservoir by permit only is criticized by two groups as being detrimental to maximum recreational economic development of the 10,700 acre water area. State Conservation Director Donald Foltz says, "As long as I'm conservation director I won't go along with any private access to the water's edge except those in planned recreational areas." The State Legislative Economic Development Committee differs with federal policy, which allows private construction of such facilities only by permit. The federal government owns all of the Monroe Reservoir shoreline, but control over the line s to be undertaken by the State Conservation Department.
Source: "Reservoir Shore 'Permit Plan' Is Rapped by Two Organizations ," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1963.
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| Golfer sued by victim 1963, Sep 6 |
A Bloomington electrician, who was knocked to the ground by a stray golf ball near Cascades Park last December, files a $15,000 damage suit in Circuit Court against the golfer, charging him with careless and negligent play. Wilbur L. White files the suit against Charles Elinsky. White's suit is the first to be filed by a resident of the Fritz Terrace Addition, where complaints have been emanating for nearly a year over golfers stray shots endangering children in the area. The addition borders the golf course along three fairways.
Source: "Golfer Sued On Shot," Daily Herald Telephone, September 7, 1963.
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| Civil defense victim of budget cuts 1963, Sep 6 |
The proposed 1964 tax rate is reduced nearly 12 cents on each $100 or assessment here by the deliberate seven member Monroe County Council, which report 85 reductions tallied at noon today in 17 separate governmental operating budgets for the next year. Virtually one half of the aggregate $88,971 in cuts come in the proposed budget of the local civil defense unit, which helped to get Bloomington earmarked as the temporary seat of state government in the case of a nuclear or atomic bomb attack and war.
Source: "Civil Defense Victim of Heavy Budget Cut," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1963.
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| Woman fakes claim against police 1963, Sep 9 |
A 23 year old woman, who charged that she had been beaten and molested by police in her jail cell, confesses to a doctor that she scratched herself and drove a finishing nail into her stomach. The women is a suspected check forger, Kathy Gregory, (alias Kathleen McQueen) and is handcuffed to a Bloomington Hospital bed awaiting surgical removal of the nail from between her abdominal wall and stomach.
Source: "Police Molesting Charges Not True," Daily Herald Telephone, September 9, 1963.
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| Tarzian named trustee 1963, Sep 10 |
Sarkes Tarzian, Bloomington electronics manufacturing executive, is elected by the alumni to a five year term as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, his alma mater. Tarzian earlier had served an associate trustee and member of the Board of Advisers of the university's engineering school.
Source: "Sarkes Tarzian Named Trustee of University," Daily Herald Telephone, September 10, 1963.
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| 'Ghost Government' of city charged 1963, Sep 10 |
Democrats are charged with permitting a "ghost government" to run City Hall as a group of former Republican holders of city and county offices gathered for an informal campaign kickoff dinner in the Van Orman Hotel. The group, named "Club 21" several years ago by former Mayor Lemon, also pledges itself to get Chester Dunlap "out of the kitchen". Monroe Circuit Judge Nat U Hill, principal speaker at the dinner says, "we've got to get away from a ghost government and get a mayor in person -- someone to do more than promise economy."
Source: "'Ghost Government' Of City Is Charged," Daily Herald Telephone, September 11, 1963.
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| Sipes sentenced 1963, Sep 10 |
Donald Ray Sipes, 19, who only six weeks ago had Boy Builders Inc. pulling for him on a second degree burglary charge, stands in Circuit Court as Judge Nat U. Hill sentences him to 2-5 years in reformatory. Sipes had violated probation and suspended reformatory sentence and appeared, according to the newspaper, "to be a lonely teenager this morning when he walked to the court bench alone." He was arrested September 2nd and jailed for probation violation including staying out beyond the 1 a.m. curfew, drinking alcoholic beverages, drinking while underage, and being in the company of two convicted felons.
Source: "Youngster Who Got Break Fouls Up; And Is Sentenced," Daily Herald Telephone, September 10, 1963.
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| Handcuffed patient escapes 1963, Sep 12 |
A young patient in handcuffs escapes from Bloomington Hospital early this morning in what a hospital official and Sheriff Bud Duncan describe as a well planned job. Missing from her second floor hallway bed today is 23 year old Kathy Gregory (alias Kathleen McQueen), a suspected check forger who Tuesday had undergone surgery for removal of a small nail she admitted driving into her stomach. Mrs. Harriett Huddle, 410 S. Jordan, director of nurses, reports that Miss Gregory slipped out of the hospital sometime between 1:15 and 1:45 a.m. barefooted and clad in a white hospital bed gown.
Source: "Handcuffed Patient Escapes From Bloomington Hospital," Daily Herald Telephone, September 12, 1963.
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| Treasurer continues to impound 1963, Sep 13 |
County Treasurer Thelma Axsom posts impounding notices on five mobile home owners on their trailers for failure to pay their taxes. It markes the second time within the last two weeks that Mrs. Axsom has been forced to post notices on mobile homes and the sixth time this summer that she has left her courthouse office to either collect unpaid taxes or impound the property. She says she knew her action would drop her rating in a popularity contest, "but this is a statutory duty I've got to perform as treasurer."
Source: "Treasurer Continues Impound," Daily Herald Telephone, September 14, 1963.
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| Bloomington boy ejected from hearing 1963, Sep 13 |
A 16 year old University High School junior is thrown out of a House Committee hearing in renewed violence over an investigation into illegal student travel to Communist Cuba. Tad Lauer is hustled from the hearing room in Washington after Chairman Edwin E. Willis of the Committee on Un-American Activities stands up and shouts to the police, 'throw them out.' The incident comes about when six students, including Lauer, applaude a statement by witness Phillip A Luce, one of more than 50 students who defied a ban and visited Cuba during the summer.
Source: "Bloomington Boy Ejected From Hearing," Daily Herald Telephone, September 13, 1963.
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| Funds set to ease water shortage 1963, Sep 17 |
It is reported that the city council is expected to accept a federal grant of $221,000 to build a third water main, which will eliminate a serious water shortage currently affecting the city. The federal grant offer will be matched by city funds already in the bank. Plans and specifications will be submitted to the federal office in Chicago for approvals. As soon as approval is made, the $440,000 project can be advertised for bids. Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap says construction could be started in six weeks and possibly could be completed by the first of the year.
Source: "Federal, City Funds Set to Ease Water Shortage," Daily Herald Telephone, September 17, 1963.
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| Hook-on fee drive opens 1963, Sep 18 |
Ellettsville town officials begin a campaign to collect $200 from every probable user living along the route of a soon to be constructed water line from Bloomington to Ellettsville. Town officials say the campaign is necessary to safeguard Ellettsville's receiving a $176,000 federal grant for the new water main. Ed Hudson, Water Superintendent, says the town must have a good start to the program by October 7th.
Source: "To Get Federal Funds $200 Hookon Fee Drive Opening At Ellettsville," Daily Herald Telephone, September 18, 1963.
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| City wants outhouses gone 1963, Sep 20 |
If the Mayor's Redevelopment Advisory Commission has its way, then about 500 little houses at the end of the path will be torn down. The unwanted outside toilets will be forced out of existence under provisions of the building and minimum housings codes commission members said. The number of outside facilities was counted in a recent survey. Bloomington Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap states that, "The city has encouraged property owners to tear down outhouses and has offered city trucks to haul the lumber away."
Source: "City Wants Out Houses Out," Daily Herald Telephone, September 20, 1963.
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| Tarzian cleared of charge 1963, Sep 27 |
A decision handed down in Indianapolis clears Sarkes Tarzian Inc., of unfair labor practices stemming from a January 25 union representation election at the Bloomington plant. The decision, a 69 page document, comes from Phillip Saunders, trial examiner for the National Labor Relations Board and completely rejects claims made by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The effect of the decision is that a 1,179 to 510 vote veto by Tarzian employees of IBEW representation, resulting from the January election, will stand.
Source: "Sarkes Tarzian Cleared of Unfair Labor Charge," Daily Herald Telephone, September 28, 1963.
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| Otis announces factory build 1963, Sep 27 |
Percy Douglas, president of the Otis Elevator Company, the nation's leading marker of elevators and escalators, announces that the company will build a factory in Van Buren Township west of Blooomington. The 110 year old firm has purchased the 150 acre Homer L. Curry Farm on Curry Pike. Ground will be broken soon for a building to house manufacturing facilities costing about two million dollars the company reported. About 700 workers, mostly male, will be initially employed.
Source: "Otis Elevator Will Employ 700 Persons," Daily Herald Telephone, September 27, 1963.
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| City details water program 1963, Oct 1 |
The City Board of Works adopts a $2.5 million water expansion program to care for the needs of Bloomington's population during the 1970's. The eight-phase seven-year project, which includes beefing up present city water facilities to peak performance level, is to be culminated in the construction of a new filtration plant and related facilities on the shores of the Monroe Reservoir. City planners say that following this program will enable Bloomington's new water system to deliver 25 million gallons of water daily to city users. Today's system delivers fewer than 12 million gallons daily.
Source: "City Details Water Program For The 1970's," Daily Herald Telephone, October 1, 1963.
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| Hooker blasts Democrats 1963, Oct 2 |
Jack Hooker, the Republican candidate for mayor, charges that the people of Bloomington haven't been told the complete story about the city's water situation. Noting this week's City Hall news containing information about a far reaching water program, Hooker states that the panic button has been pushed at City Hall. The GOP candidate states that the city has been more concerned about construction of a new law enforcement building than it has about the city's water.
Source: "'True Story Not Told On City Water Problems'," Daily Herald Telephone, October 3, 1963.
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| Dunlap promotes progress 1963, Oct 4 |
At a "Keep Ahead" banquet in the new National Guard Armory, Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap declares that no other southern Indiana City can match Bloomington's recent growth. U.S. Senator Birch Bayh states that major credit for this expansion goes to the local administration. Referring to a recent GOP charge, Dunlap states that rather than pushing a panic button her administration, she has been pressing a cooperation button since she took office a little over 500 days ago. The event includes more than 450 Democrats.
Source: "Mayor Cites City Progress As Lemon, Bayh Join In," Daily Herald Telephone, October 5, 1963.
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| Employment record high 1963, Oct 10 |
Thomas E. Warring, manager of Indiana Employment Security Division here in Bloomington, states that employment in the Bloomington area has reached a record high. A survey of 21 major employers in Monroe County reveals a total employment of 12,522 workers in September. This represents an increase of about 9% or 1,037 workers over the last year. More than 300 individuals are employed who where not working during mid July.
Source: "Jobs At All Time High! I.U. Enrollment Is, Too," Daily Herald Telephone, October 11, 1963.
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| Water works bids come in 1963, Oct 14 |
Bids are received on the major water works improvement project. In announcing the awarding of the contract to Curry Construction Company, Mayor Mary Alice Dunlap states that the Board of Works and Safety is greatly pleased that the bids have come in considerably under the estimates of the construction fund, which had been set at $377,000.
Source: "Contract Let On Waterline," Daily Herald Telephone, October 15, 1963.
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| City accepts aid 1963, Oct 15 |
The City Council approves to accept a $131,500 federal grant to help finance the construction of a $281,000 Bloomington trash incinerator.
Source: "City Accepts $131,000, Studies Air Service, Parks, Annexation," Daily Herald Telephone, October 16, 1963.
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| IU student escapes kidnapper 1963, Oct 15 |
A 20 year old IU senior is abducted at gun point from a crowded public grocery parking lot at 4PM by a 14 year old boy who hopped in the passenger seat of her car. Mrs. Bonnie Sclamberg drives into Greene County as she 'broke every law in the book' trying to attract the attention of police officers. She receives aid by deliberately stalling her car the junction of Indiana 57 and 67 and flagging down a motorist. The motorist, who is unaware the boy had a loaded gun, drives Sclamberg and the boy to the Reliable Body Shop, where she tells the workers to call the police. The boy is captured by troopers and is scheduled to be returned to Bloomington to juvenile authorities.
Source: "Coed Outwits Youth Who Kidnapped Her," Daily Herald Telephone, October 16, 1963.
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| Boudin gains approval with YSA case 1963, Oct 18 |
Leonard B. Boudin, prominent New York civil rights attorney, is approved by both the Indiana Supreme Court and Circuit Judge Nat U. Hill to defend three officers of the IU chapter of the Young Socialists Alliance (YSA). University officials say the YSA has failed to re-register as a campus organization this fall.
Source: "YSA Attorney Gets Approval To Try Case," Daily Herald Telephone, October 19, 1963.
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| Trustee's actions studied 1963, Oct 21 |
Prosecutor Thomas A. Hoadley sends a formal complaint to the State Highway Commission over the legality of an elected township official having two government positions and using state owned trucks to haul fill dirt onto private property.
Hoadley believes the case involves a possible violation of the Indiana Constitution and the utilization of publicly owned property to improve private real estate. The complaint involves Indiana Creek Township Trustee Merit Mood, a Democrat, who is also a unit foreman in the Bloomington district of the State Highway Department.
Source: "Trustee's Actions Studied," Daily Herald Telephone, October 22, 1963.
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| Former education dean dies 1963, Oct 25 |
 Dr. Henry Lester Smith, Dean Emeritus of the Indiana University School of Education, dies at his home after a long illness at the age of 87. Dean Smith retired from the IU faculty in 1946 after 30 years as dean. He was a native of Bloomington and joined the faculty in 1909 and became dean in 1916. In addition he served as summer session director from 1919 to 1943.
Source: "Former Education Dean Henry L. Smith Dies," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1963. more...
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| Sky diver dies 1963, Nov 3 |
Indiana University student Bill Gross is killed after his first attempt at parachute jumping. The initial jump was made an altitude of about 3,000 feet. Investigations are unclear about how the accident happened as it seemed that Gross' main parachute was in perfect order. However, at an altitude of 200 feet, Gross released himself from his main parachute and failed to properly open his emergency parachute quickly enough. Following this accident, residents are pushing for more FAA restrictions on parachuting, as Gross' death is the fifth in just two years due to parachuting accidents.
Source: Sean Fitzgerald, "Death of Chutist Called 'Tragic Accident'," Daily Herald Telephone, November 5, 1963.
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| Republicans take all city offices 1963, Nov 5 |
 A young former school teacher, John H. Hooker, leads the Republican Party back into power in Bloomington, sweeping every office for the GOP's first solid political hold on city government in the last twelve years. "It was a team victory," Hooker said "that couldn't have happened without the help of hundreds and hundreds of people."
Source: "Republicans Take All City Offices As Voters Do A Complete Turnabout," Daily Herald Telephone, November 6, 1963. more...
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| Covered bridge burns 1963, Nov 7 |
Fire destroys the 80 year old Fairfax covered bridge over Salt Creek near Chapel Hill, setting off an immediate arson investigation and a request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for emergency installation of a temporary span. The arson probe is started after authorities arrive at the scene, 12 miles southeast of Bloomington in Polk Township, and find fires raging at both ends of the 100 foot long bridge. Sheriff Bud Duncan states motorist reported the fire at about 6:45 a.m. after she drove her car off the road in an effort to dodge flames leaping out of the morning fog.
Source: "Fairfax Bridge Burns; Arson Probe Started," Daily Herald Telephone, November 8, 1963.
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| Cotner appointed city attorney 1963, Nov 13 |
James R. Cotner, Monroe County prosecuting attorney from 1956 to 1958, is named city attorney by Mayor Elect John H. Hooker. Cotner is schedule to begin service on January 1, 1964.
Source: "Cotner Appointed New City Attorney," Daily Herald Telephone, November 13, 1963.
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| Westinghouse strikes 1963, Nov 13 |
Night shift workers walk off their jobs at 12:01 a.m. at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation Plant here and immediately set up picket lines at the same time as Local 2031 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers(IBEW) strike for what it termed "disciplinary action" against the firm. More than 300 union members involved in the walkout fail to show up for work this morning, as 50 to 60 picketers gather in the plant's parking lot entrances on Curry Pike.
Source: "Westinghouse Strikes," Daily Herald Telephone, November 13, 1963.
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| Lemon incorporates campaign 1963, Nov 13 |
Former Mayor Thomas L. Lemon begins his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor with incorporation of a group to be known as "Lemon for Governor Inc." Lemon states that he plans to file the incorporation papers at 3 p.m. today in the office of the Secretary of State in Indianapolis. Lemon, Bloomington Mayor for 10 of the last 16 years, says he takes along Mrs. Agnes Woolery, County Chairwoman of the Democratic Party and Vice District Chairman of the Seventh Congressional District, who will head the campaign.
Source: "Tom Lemon Incorporates Campaign," Daily Herald Telephone, November 13, 1963.
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| Excise police order removal of machines 1963, Nov 14 |
State Excise Police, operating out of Terre Haute, order five Bloomington organizations to remove 'electronic machines' from the premises. Lt. Clarence McCullough, in charge of excise department operations in the Terre Haute District (including Monroe County) says the order resulted from routine periodic inspections. He states that these machines, which are generally considered gaming devices (specifically pinball machines), were found at the American Legion Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles, Moose and Elk Lodges.
Source: "Excise Police Order Removal of Machines," Daily Herald Telephone, November 14, 1963.
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| Westinghouse settles strike 1963, Nov 14 |
Hourly rate employees return to work at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation plant after officials of Local 2031 of the IBEW and company arbitrators reach a settlement in the union's one day grievance strike over disciplinary action against five welders. W. Russel Rose, Manager of Industrial Relations, reports the agreement reached about 3 p.m. Wednesday, calls for Westinghouse to pay welders wages for the day they were dismissed. He states that the union also agreed to urge members to accept compulsory arbitration for disciplinary action in the future.
Source: "Westinghouse Strike Settled," Daily Herald Telephone, November 14, 1963.
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| Olsson reacts to Kennedy assassination 1963, Nov 22 |
Nella Livingston Olsson, lifestyles editor of the Bloomington Daily Herald-Telephone, is the only person in the newsroom when "the bell on the teletype machine began clanging and the message came through in big, bold, red letters, 'The President of the United States has just been shot.'" Olsson immediately contacts Editor Bruce Temple and, "soon after his arrival, the entire newspaper building was crowded and jammed with curious, stunned, and saddened citizens."
Source: Betty Clayton Harris, The role of women on Indiana newspapers and in other media, 1876-1976 (Muncie, Ind.: Woman's Press Club of Indiana, 1977), 26.
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| Party chief announces resignation 1963, Nov 28 |
Mrs. Agnes F. Woolery states that she will resign her Democratic County Chairmanship Monday at a meeting of the party's precinct. "I had said in 1962 that I would not be a candidate in 1964 and I meant it," Mrs. Woolery tells the newspaper.
Source: "Democrat Chief Here Resigns," Daily Herald Telephone, November 29, 1963.
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| McNamara becomes Democratic chairman 1963, Dec 2 |
Robert McNamara, 43, is elected Monroe County Democratic Chairman and succeeds Mrs. Agnes Woolery, who resigned from the post effective November 30. McNamara, a 23 year employee of RCA, has served as precinct committeeman and vice committeeman in Perry 16 for the past four years.
Source: "Demos Pick McNamara GOP Names Kennedy," Daily Herald Telephone, December 3, 1963.
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| Kennedy replaces Hooker 1963, Dec 2 |
Commission Board president Maurice Jones announces that Paul G. Kennedy, 69, former Bloomington businessman, has been named to succeed John H. Hooker as County Commissioner of the third district. After Hooker announced that he would be resigning to take over the mayor's office, 21 people applied for the $3,500 a year position with the county.
Source: "Demos Pick McNamara; GOP Names Kennedy," Daily Herald Telephone, December 3, 1963.
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| Teacher dies at school 1963, Dec 2 |
Edward A. Saberniak, 59, a teacher for 35 years in Bloomington schools dies at Binford Junior High School, where he was helping with scenery for a class play. Mr. Saberniak was up on a ladder when he became ill. He stepped down complaining that his arms hurt and slumped onto a nearby couch. The police emergency unit was called and pronounced him dead at 6:30 p.m.
Source: "Edward A. Saberniak, 59, Veteran School Teacher Victim of Heart Attack," Daily Herald Telephone, December 3, 1963.
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| St. Thomas Lutheran dedicated 1963, Dec 8 |
After meeting on campus, a group of 64 charter members build and dedicate a new church at Smith Road and East Third Street in Bloomington.
Source: Chris Ogan, "St. Thomas celebrates 50th anniversary in April," Herald Times, March 27, 2010.
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| United Fund tops its goal 1963, Dec 10 |
The Bloomington and Monroe County United Fund announce the successful completion of the 1964 campaign for funds for 21 member agencies. The total amount raised to date is $179,107. The campaign goal was $178,306.
Source: "UF Tops Its Goal!," Daily Herald Telephone, December 11, 1963.
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| Police reorganized 1963, Dec 11 |
Mayor John H. Hooker announces that James East, 41 year old detective and veteran of 13 years on the Bloomington Police Department, is named police chief, which is earmarked for a full scale reorganization effective January 1. The change sets up a chain of command with Sgt. Clifford Thrasher second in line as new chief inspector of the uniform division, carrying the new rank of Lt. Col. Present Chief George E. Huntington Jr. is third in line of command, with a new rank of major. Huntington will be heading up the investigation division as inspector. Detective Gene Routen will also become a major and fourth in the command chain as executive officer a newly created post.
Source: "Hooker Revamps Police Department; James East is Promoted to Chief," Daily Herald Telephone, December 11, 1963.
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| YSA attorney may seek venue change 1963, Dec 12 |
YSA (Young Socialist Alliance) defense attorney Daniel Taylor restates his preference for an early trial in the controversial seven month old case against three former IU students. He states that constant reports tending to link the YSA with the Fair Play for Cuba Committee might precipitate a venue of the trial to another county. Taylor says Prosecutor Thomas A. Hoadley may be faced with a libel suit if certain inferences and innuendos attributed to him in the press are not stopped.
Source: "YSA Attorney May Seek Change Of Venue," Daily Herald Telephone, December 13, 1963.
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| All-State football team honored 1963, Dec 13 |
It is announced that 28 members of the All-State football team and 21 coaches are to be honored at the third annual banquet at the Van-Orman Suburban Hotel. The day's activities will begin with a lunch buffet. Dinner is to be followed by a dance at the Juke Box Recreation Center, where students of Bloomington and University School arranged entertainment for the players. At the same time coaches will be guests at a reception at the Van-Orman-Graham Hotel in downtown Bloomington.
Source: "All-Star Football Team To Have Gala Weekend," Daily Herald Telephone, December 14, 1963.
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| Mall construction scheduled 1963, Dec 19 |
Development company Bloomington Sears-Town announce plans to start construction within the next 60 days of a new enclosed, heated and air conditioned mall shopping center, which will be located on the east side of Bloomington on State Road 46 and the By-Pass. The new mall shopping center will be known as College Mall and consist of approximately 225,000 square feet of Sears, Roebuck and Company and the H.P. Wasson Company. Bloomington Sears-Town has retained Melvin Simon and Associates of Indianapolis, who managed the original Eastland Plaza Shopping Center, will be in charge of leasing.
Source: "'Sears-Town' Construction Scheduled; Wasson Danner Join 'Mall' Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, December 19, 1963.
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| Wicks president dies 1963, Dec 22 |
Robert Francis Allen, president of The Wicks Co. Inc., Bloomington's oldest existing department store, and a civic leader dies at Memorial Hospital in New York City of bronchial pneumonia.
Source: "Robert F. Allen Dies, Was Business Civic Leader; Headed Wicks," Daily Herald Telephone, December 23, 1963.
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| Saturday morning mens minyan 1964 |
Three Jewish newcomers to Indiana University organize a Saturday morning men's minyan. Faculty members Melvin Plotinsky and Joseph Belth joined with Joel Spiegler a graduate student in optometry to lead a regular Saturday morning service.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 36.
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| Demonstration group helps hospital 1964 |
Home Demonstration Clubs gathers $2,710.40 for Mr. John Sheppard, administrator of the Bloomington Hospital, by selling cook books, bake sales, white elephant sales of house wares, tasting parties and other ways.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 91.
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| Summitt heads bank 1964 |
Mr. Glenn Summitt begins job as president of Peoples State Bank. His sprint lasts 4 years (1964-1968).
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987
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| First black city worker hired 1964 |
 Mary Evelyn Terry Ice begins working as a parking meter technician for Bloomington. She becomes the first African-American employee for the city, working as Officer No. 302 for 27 years, which includes a time as supervisor for the division. H-T Reporter interviewed Mary in 1991. Photo 1943 Gothic Yearbook.
Source: "Mary Ice: Bloomington's first African-American employee," The Herald Times, February 3, 2011.
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| Rogers offers insurance 1964 |
The Rogers Group offers health and welfare insurance, well ahead of the rest of the industry.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 69.
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| City Planned Parenthood founded 1964 |
The Planned Parenthood Clinic is founded, located at 717 West Fourth Street. The clinic is staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses, and social workers in order to help people plan their family size, and space their children so that babies are born at the best possible time for each individual family, to extend understanding of family planning, and to give contraceptive care to women in the community regardless of income. In the future, Planned Parenthood hopes to expand their services, setting up outreach clinics in other areas of the county and providing speakers to interested groups.
Source: "Planned Parenthood New, But Making Its Mark ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Foddrill dominates city golf 1964 |
In her 19 year golf career, starting in 1946, Jane Foddrill captures 16 city championships, five more than fellow Hall of Famer Phil Talbot.
Source: Lynn Houser, "Bloomington's Foddrill was First Lady of Golf," Herald Times, April 8, 1998.
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| Lumbra becomes new agent 1964, Aug 1 |
Elaine Lumbra becomes the new agent for the Home Demonstration Club, taking over the position from previous Home Demonstration Agent Mary Louise Kilgore.
Source: Corry Alcorn, A Brief History of Monroe County Agriculture: Complied for the Monroe County Sesquicentennial Committee (1968)
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| Fire in Elks Lodge 1964, Aug 9 |
A fire breaks out in the Elks Lodge on 400 North Walnut around 3 p.m. The fire is caused by a short in an ice machine located in the basement refrigeration room. No one is injured.
Source: "Elks Lodge Damaged By Fire," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1964.
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| Pete and Purcells burns 1964, Aug 13 |
Fire destroys Pete and Purcells Storage Company.
Source: No Headline. Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), August 14, 1964.
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| Bennett Stone saves IU pool project 1964, Aug 21 |
Still under construction, the Olympic sized outdoor pool project for IU runs into limestone unexpectantly. Contractor F.A. Wilhelm, prohibited from using dynamite, strikes a deal with Leo Bennett Stone Company to remove the limestone. A nonprofit hired Wilhelm with IU Chancellor Herman B Wells serving as president of the organization.
Source: "'Quarry Hole' To Become Swimming Pool - Not News? Ah, But This One is Different," Herald Telephone, August 21, 1964.
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| BHS and University High Undefeated 1964, Aug 28 |
BHS and University High both have undefeated football teams for the season.
Source: Andy Graham, "BHS and University Undefeated ," Herald Times, June 12, 2014, Sports.
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| Problem for High School construction 1964, Nov 13 |
Stone proves to be a set back in the construction of the new Bloomington High School on South Highway 37. Its removal will cost approximately $200,000 and was not anticipated in the original budget.
Source: "Stone Adds To Cost Of School," Daily Herald Telephone, November 13, 1964, 1.
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| Libraries merge 1965 |
The Bloomington Public Library merges with the Monroe County Public Library system. The Monroe County Public Library Foundation is formed.
Source: "County Library Expands its Services," Herald Times, April 19, 1966.
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| EDA provides grants for limestone industry 1965 |
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides grant funds to the Indiana limestone industry for the research of new construction techniques using stone, and to increase sales efforts. The grant expires after 16 months, having produced little improvement.
Source: Bill McDonald, A Short History of Indiana Limestone (Bedford IN: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995)
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| Mays sets up shop 1965 |
Marshal and Emma May open a plant stand in their side yard on South Old Indiana 37. This later becomes Mays Greenhouse, located at 6280 S Old State Rd 37.
Source: Kurt Christian, "Green before it was cool," Herald Times, June 25, 2015, Business.
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| Hospital Foundation incorporated 1965 |
The Hospital Foundation is incorporated, centralizing fund-raising efforts.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Nursery begins operations 1965 |
Bloomington Valley Nursery opens its first plant stand on South Old Indiana 37, located in the front yard of Don and Louise Adamson.
Source: Kurt Christian, "Green before it was cool," Herald Times, June 25, 2015, Business.
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| The Regulator moves to North Walnut 1965 |
The Regulator, owned by Dick Barnes, moves to 319 N. Walnut Street.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 63.
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| Indiana Hotel torn down 1965 |
 The Indiana Hotel, formerly the National Hotel among others, is demolished to create parking spaces for surrounding businesses. The hotel, probably built in the 1880s, served visitors to Bloomington and housed several businesses including Osborne Jewelers, Ye Olde Regulator, and Sullivan's.
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| Hopkins first black firefighter 1965 |
James Hopkins, the son of James Hopkins and Matilda Norris Hopkins, becomes the first black firefighter for the City of Bloomington. He is a 1954 graduate of Bloomington High School.
Source: "Obituary," The Herald Times, January 25, 2024.
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| Strike is held 1965 |
Six-week strike.
Source: Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times Jan 1967?
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| First police radio dispatchers hired 1965, Jan 18 |
Joyce Bitner, Lois A. Bruce and Barbara Webb are hired as the county's first radio dispatchers. The radios were formerly staffed by desk sergeants.
Source:
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| Monroe Reservoir filling begins 1965, Feb 1 |
 Monroe Reservoir goes into operation with the closing of the gates at the dam. It is Indiana's largest man-made lake, created by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. It covers 10,750 acres with water and 23,952 acres of property along its shore. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to turn over administration to the maintenance and operation division of the Corps, completing the flood control project which began in July 1958.
Source: "Reservoir Gates To Close," Herald Telephone, January 27, 1965, Front, 1. more...
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| Hospital expands 1965, Mar |
Bloomington Hospital moves to a 147-bed facility. The red brick house is torn down.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Billiards and bowling ordinance 1965, Apr 1 |
The City Council passes a law making billiard and bowling halls legal on the second floor of buildings on East Kirkwood. It is specifically aimed at the building at 421 E. Kirkwood. Steve Howard, the owner, hopes to cater to the College "date night" crowd.
Source: "Dogs and Pool Halls under study by City Council," Hearld-Telephone, April 2, 1965. map
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| Foundation for hospital set 1965, Apr 14 |
Local Council of Women establish a Bloomington Hospital Foundation.
Source: Bea Snoddy, "Local Council of Women Has Brought Improvements," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Lake Monroe cemetery relocation 1965, May 1 |
Before flooding Lake Monroe, the Army Corps of Engineers completed relocation of eight Salt Creek and Polk township cemeteries to a Polk township cemetery. Graves and markers for the cemeteries are arranged so as to retain their original spatial arrangement.
Source: Army Corps of Engineers, Final Report of Cemetery Relocation: Cemetery Relocation Plan No. 1, Monroe County Indiana (Washington D.C.: Army Corps, 1965), 1-11.
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| University Jewish Community established 1965, May |
The University Jewish Community in affiliation with B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, called UJC for short is incorporated. With Hillard Trubitt as president, Fran Weinberg as secretary and forty three families and six individual members.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 36-37.
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| Quarry accident kills Godsey 1965, May 7 |
Utah Godsey, 42, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Bridgewater dies in quarry accident 1965, Jun 15 |
Ralph Bridgewater, 45, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Hospital buildings remodeled 1965, Jul |
Older hospital buildings are remodeled to handle an overflow of patients.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Former Principal Mary Kerr dies 1965, Sep 12 |
 Mary A. Kerr, former principal of Central School, dies in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was instrumental in developing the junior high school system in Bloomington and was supervisor of studies in the Bloomington City Schools. She was 90 years old at the time of her death and was the daughter of Roger and Mary Kerr and was the last immediate survivor of the family.
Source: "Deaths: Mary Kerr," Bloomington Telephone, September 13, 1965. more...
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| Quarry accident kills Riddle 1965, Oct 22 |
Lawrence E. Riddle, 42, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: Rice, Claude F., and Marilyn McCoy. Monroe County, Indiana, Coroners Inquest: 1888-1973. Bloomington, IN: Monroe County Historical Society, 2001.
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| Garden Clubs' Improvements Committee organized 1965, Nov |
The Monroe County Garden Club forms a new group named the Monroe County Garden Clubs' Improvements Committee, a group committed to a new county-wide beautification program. Women from various local garden clubs attend the organizational meeting including: Mrs. William H Nebergall, Bloomington Garden Club, Mrs. Alton Windsor and Mrs. William South, Countryside, Mrs. Harris Frazier, Department Club, Mrs. Raymond G. Smith, Friendship Club, Mrs. Frank Crider and Mrs. Ross Downs, Diggin' Dozen, Miss Elizabeth Dodds, Green Thumb, and Mrs. Don Plew, Mrs. George Weber, and Mrs. H.H. Freeman, Trailing Arbutus.
Source: Elizabeth Dodds, "Form New Group," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Drywall business established 1966 |
Dave Rose and John Walker establish Rose & Walker Drywall and Insulation. The business begins in Dave Rose's home and moves soon after to 2527 S. Rogers St.
Source: Jeff LaFave, "Rose & Walker sold, but workers to stay on," Herald Times, January 3, 2015. map
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| Hospitality House grand opening 1966, Jan |
Hospitality House has grand opening ceremony, and more than 350 people attended.
Source: "Hospitality House Is Dedicated," Herald Telephone, January 21, 1966, 1, 9.
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| Oliver Winery vineyards planted 1966 |
The vineyards which will come to be used for Oliver Winery are established.
Source: Oliver Winery Pamphlet from July 1980, 1.
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| Library open on Sunday 1966 |
Monroe County Public Library extends its hours to open on Sundays 1:30-5:30pm, making it the only library in Indiana that offers full services on Sundays.
Source: "Monroe Library Continually Improving," Herald Telephone, March 4, 1966.
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| GE purchases plant 1966 |
General Electric purchase manufacturing plant previously built for Franklin Manufacturing. The plant is located on Curry Pike.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Photographer appears in directory 1966 |
Chadon Photography appears in the 1966 telephone directory. The business is located at the home of Charles Swander, 3315 Longview Avenue Apt. 21.
Source: Telephone Directory: Bloomington (Indiana Bell Telephone Company, 1966), 119. map
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| PCBs effects discovered 1966 |
Chemist Soren Jensen discovers high amounts of PCBs in the tissues of wildlife
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "A history of polychlorinated biphenyl," Herald Telephone
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| Park proposed on poor farm property 1966 |
Two Monroe County commissioners propose the establishment of a 120-acre park on property once used for the county poor farm.
Source: "County Museum Planned for Old County Poor Farm," Bloomington Star Courier
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| Aerial survey completed 1966, Jan 7 |
It is reported that the aerial survey for the flights between Bedford and Bloomington have been conducted as an assist for a new 4 lane highway between the two cities.
Source: "Aerial Survey For 4-Laning 37 Completed," Herald Times, January 7, 1966.
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| Library opens on Sundays 1966, Jan 9 |
Monroe County Public Library begins opening on Sundays, with the first Sunday open over 175 adults using the library services. Sunday hours will be open 1:30 to 5:00PM.
Source: "Extended Library Hours Prove Popular Move," Herald Telephone, January 14, 1966.
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| Saddle Club growing at steady pace 1966, Jan 10 |
The Monroe County Saddle Club currently has 150 family memberships. It is known as one of the most progressive clubs in the state. Their activities include trail rides, dances, horse shows, and monthly business meetings. Any individual interested in horses may apply to become a member.
Source: "Saddle Club Here Has Grown Fast," Daily Herald Telephone, January 10, 1966.
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| Bennett P. Reed dies 1966, Jan 13 |
Historian Bennett P. Reed dies at the age of 73. Reed was a writer for the "Herald-Telephone" since 1948, and was the author of two "Herald-Telephone" columns, "Grains In The Sands Of Time," which looked at the early years of Bloomington, and "Sands Of Time," a daily recap of news stories that appeared in print 5, 10, 25, and 50 years ago.
Source: "Bennett P. Reed Dies; Was Known For Writings," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 14, 1966.
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| FAA awards grant for airport 1966, Jan 14 |
The original project grant request (for $476,890) is granted an additional $314,428 from the FAA. Plans include relocating the building area and utilities as well as building three hangars, a fire station with engine and generator space, and a 5,200 foot runway.
Source: "FAA Awards $791,318 For Airport," Daily Herald Telephone, January 14, 1966.
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| Delta Omicron comes to IU 1966, Jan 16 |
The Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Omicron, an international music fraternity founded by three women in 1909 in Cincinnati, is created with the charter received by Dr. Wilfred C. Bain, Dean of the School of Music at Indiana University. Alpha Beta Chapter is the youngest of the three music organizations for women here at the university with thirteen charter members.
Source: Mrs. Carl Van Buskirk, "Delta Omicron Here Now ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Otis employees strike 1966, Jan 17 |
A strike stops 550 employees of the Bloomington Otis Elevator Plant. Strikers set up picket lines at the plant's entrance on Curry Pike in accordance with the union's decision yesterday. Ernie Burden, representative for the International Union of Electrical Radio and Machine Workers, states that negotiations broke down last Friday over contract termination date. Negotiations continue between union reps and company officials at the Orman Suburban Hotel.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Otis Elevator On Strike; Union Meets Again Tuesday," Daily Herald Telephone, January 17, 1966.
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| Otis ends strike 1966, Jan 18 |
Otis Elevator Company employees vote 217 to 149 to accept a compromise contract and this ends a three day strike of 550 elevator plant workers. Ratification of a 23.5 month contract, which includes a wage increase and a number of fringe benefits, arrives at 5 pm at a meeting in the National Guard Armory. Workers plan to return to work tomorrow.
Source: "Otis Strike Ends Quickly; Workers Back," Daily Herald Telephone, January 19, 1966.
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| FAA provides funding 1966, Jan 19 |
Indiana senators Vance Hartke and Birch Bayh announce that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has granted $791,318 to the Monroe County Airport. The original grant request was for $476,890 for construction and improvements at the airport. The FAA granted an additional $314,428 for these improvements.
Source: "FAA Awards $791,318 For Airport," Daily Herald Telephone, January 19, 1966.
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| Improvements on airport 1966, Jan 21 |
It is reported that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has approved $791,318 for Monroe County Airport improvements. Plans include a new 5,200 runway which will allow for more passengers and better service.
Source: "Better Airport Possible By November," Daily Herald Telephone, January 21, 1966.
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| Hilliker re-elected 1966, Jan 25 |
Harlan Hilliker is re-elected as Monroe County Aviation Commissioners president. Serving with him is James W. Goodman, vice president; Marvin Howard, secretary, and Don Hansen, assistant secretary.
Source: "Hilliker Re-Elected To Head County Aviation Commissioners," Herald Times, January 25, 1966.
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| Mayor plans renaissance of downtown 1966, Jan 26 |
Today Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. holds a meeting about the renaissance of downtown Bloomington with a large group of civic leaders. The following items are discussed: solicitation of local leaders for funds to finance an immediate study, presentation of a plan to the public, and a review of options for federal funding.
Source: Jim Root, "'Let's Get Going' Is The Feeling On Mayor's Plan," Daily Herald Telephone, January 26, 1966.
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| Vote counted at Sarkes Tarzian Inc. 1966, Jan 28 |
This afternoon, ballots from last month's union representation election at three different Bloomington plants of the Sarkes Tarzian Inc. were expected to be counted.
Source: "Tarzian Union Vote Being Counted Today," Herald Telephone, January 28, 1966.
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| Union loses 1966, Jan 30 |
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has been rejected for the second time in three years as the representative of the production and maintenance employees at Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., in Bloomington.
Source: "Union Loses At Tarzian," Herald Times, January 30, 1966.
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| University Baptist organized 1966, Feb |
Bloomington Baptist church, on the west side of Bloomington, sees the need for a Baptist ministry on the east side of town. Thirty seven members of the west side church begin to hold services in the Baptist Student Union Center. There are plans to build a church on the east side in the future.
Source: "History of our Church," University Baptist Church, January 1, 1990, 1.
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| Crafton named Christian center director 1966, Feb 1 |
Paul Crafton, director of the boys work and community outreach at the East Side Christian Center in Indianapolis is named new director for the Christian Center in Bloomington following Rev. Marvin Jones.
Source: "Christian Center Names Crafton New Director," Herald Times, December 14, 1966.
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| International Wives Club organized 1966, Feb |
The International Wives Club, a special interest group of the Indiana University Dames Club, meets for the first time in the home of Mrs. Engle. The goal of the group is to provide ways for helping the current 135 foreign wives mingle with American women and families as well as to mingle with each other to foster an attitude of understanding, helpfulness, and friendship. The group also hopes to provide special occasion events for whole families to get together.
Source: Mrs. Floyd Shank , "Foreign Flavor Is Found In International Wives," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| City grows to second class 1966, Feb 4 |
As Bloomington's population tops 42,000, its designation now moves from a third to a second class size. Certification comes from the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census after last fall's census, which lists the official population at 42,058. Indiana cities achieve second class size when their population reaches 35,000.
Source: Jim Root, "Major Changes Are Coming To Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, February 4, 1966.
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| Apartment building burns 1966, Feb 5 |
A 21 unit apartment building, located at 316 E. University St., is destroyed in a fire. No injuries are reported, but about 50 residents are now homeless. Owner Donald M. Coller estimates that the total loss is $270,000 with about $20,000 of the loss for furniture.
Source: "$270,000 Blaze of Unknown Cause Razes Apartments," Daily Herald Telephone, February 7, 1966.
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| Dyer School urban renewal moves forward 1966, Feb 9 |
Bloomington's Dyer School Urban Renewal Project moves a step closer to completion when the Indiana Supreme Court dismisses an appeal in a 2 to 1 vote. The litigation begins in Monroe Circuit Court when three property owners try to stop the project, alleging Indiana's 1953 redevelopment law is unconstitutional.
Source: "Urban Renewal Foes Lose High Court Battle But Judges Split Over Private-Public Titles," Daily Herald Telephone, February 10, 1966.
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| James Showers remembered in daughter's interview 1966, Feb 12 |
Mrs. Maude Showers Myers of 400 South High Street discusses her late father and his business.
Source: Republican Progress, February 12, 1966.
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| Head Start Program begins 1966, Feb 14 |
Monroe County Head Start program begins under the direction of the Monroe County Community Action Program. Within the first year classes are held at Arlington Methodist Church, the West Side Community Center, and the Bloomington Christian Center. The federal government pays for 90% of the program and the local community covers 10% with in-kind contributions, which includes facilities, office equipment, and 50 volunteer women, who provide transportation.
Source: Head Start Program One-Year Old Today, The Bloomington Tribune, February 14, 1967, 3, 8.
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| Voters league material added to library 1966, Feb 17 |
Monroe County Library librarian Charles W. Hunsberger announces that the Bloomington League of Women Voters publications are now available through the circulation department.
Source: "County Library Now Stocked With Voters' League Material," Star-Courier, February 17, 1966.
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| Showers Company mill fire 1966, Feb 23 |
 Fire destroys Showers Brothers Furniture Company mill.
Source: "Fire Destroys New Business In Old Plant." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), February 24, 1966.
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| Old factory burns 1966, Feb 24 |
A fire destroys the 40,000 square foot building which housed the the old Showers Brothers factory, the Bloomington Manufacturing Company, and Williams Upholstering Company at 303 W. 10th.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Fire Destroys New Business In Old Plant," Daily Herald Telephone, February 24, 1966.
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| Companies critical of water hike 1966, Feb 25 |
Three west side industrial firms charge that Bloomington's proposed water rate increases are discriminatory. Westinghouse Electric, Otis Elevator Company, and Wetterau Foods Inc. all seek to intervene in the rate case.
Source: "Three Firms Rap Water Hike Say Rates Are 'Discriminatory'," Daily Herald Telephone, February 25, 1966.
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| Library programs 1966, Feb 26 |
Monroe County Public Library announces that the old basement storage area has been remodeled into a cultural center. The audio-visual room will seat 24 people for film showings. Regular Sunday afternoon films are scheduled to begin March 6th.
Source: "Exciting New Things Happening At Library," Herald Telephone, February 26, 1966.
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| Cows at dump ok 1966, Mar 3 |
Monroe County Health Officer Dr. Ray M. Borland states that cattle grazing at the county dump do not create a health hazard. Borland tells the newspaper reporter that state and federal meat inspection controls the local grade A milk ordinance, which eliminates the possibility of any disease being transmitted to humans.
Source: "Cows At Dump No Problem," Daily Herald Telephone, March 3, 1966.
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| State announces school closings 1966, Mar 4 |
The state orders three of Monroe County's smallest schools to close their doors at the end of the current school year. Included in this list are Chapel Hill School in Polk Township, Knightridge and Phillips School in Salt Creek Township. The closing time has been recommended for June.
Source: "State To Close 3 Schools," Daily Herald Telephone, March 4, 1966.
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| Airport expansion delayed 1966, Mar 9 |
It is reported that construction, which was supposed to begin in spring on the Kisters Field expansion, is delayed until summer due to delayed funds.
Source: Paul Lee, "Kisters Field expansion held up; runway and hangars to be built," Indiana Daily Student, March 9, 1966.
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| Library announces new services 1966, Mar 10 |
Monroe County Public Library announces that they have recently completed a special music room used for the lending of records, tape cassettes, musical scores, and librettos. The room was added to the library with the help donations from the Bloomington Unit of the Indiana State Symphony Society.
Source: "Dedicated," Daily Herald Telephone, March 10, 1966.
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| GE announces new division 1966, Mar 31 |
I. L. Griffin announces that the Major Appliance and Hotpoint Division of General Electric Corporation (GE) will begin production of Food Center Refrigerators next year. This production will be in the former Studebaker Corporation Franklin Plant. Employment eventually could top 400, Griffin says, with an annual payroll of some $3 million.
Source: "Hotpoint to Begin Production Here Next Year," Daily Herald Telephone, March 31, 1966.
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| Theft ring discovered 1966, Apr 5 |
Five area youths admit to stealing 27 automobiles, parts, and accessories along with rifling scores of vending machines. They implicate 14 others including two women. Monroe County sheriff's deputies broke the theft ring. It is reported that five had been operating in a three state area for at least four years.
Source: "Stolen Car Ring Broken Youths Implicate Others," Daily Herald Telephone, April 5, 1966.
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| Humane laws questioned 1966, Apr 7 |
City Attorney James R. Cotner informs the Bloomington City Council that he has not drawn up plans for a humane ordinance to establish a humane commission that would be responsible for enforcing city animal control ordinances, maintaining an animal shelter, and rounding up stray animals. Cotner informs the Council that he does not believe that the Council can legally abdicate its duties and authority. An alternative would be to have all seven commission members appointed by the council, or to have the city sign a contract with the humane association to operate an animal shelter.
Source: "Humane Law Hits A Snag," Herald Telephone, April 8, 1966.
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| Mayor plans for better downtown 1966, Apr 7 |
Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. presents possible sketches of a town square to the City Council. Hooker calls the area "Limestone Center" to get away from the idea that only the downtown area is involved in the proposed program.
Source: "Mayor's Square Is Center," Daily Herald Telephone, April 8, 1966.
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| Judge lifts injunction 1966, Apr 7 |
Morgan Circuit Court clears the way for a new election on Monroe County's proposed one unit school reorganization plan. Judge John E. Sedwick dissolves an injunction, which prevented a second vote. The proposal was voted upon and defeated in May 1964.
Source: "Judge Lifts Injunction Against One-Unit Ballot," Daily Herald Telephone, April 7, 1966.
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| Stewart takes over as editor 1966, Apr 11 |
Perry Stewart becomes editor and publisher of the "Bloomington Daily Herald Telephone" and the "Bedford Daily Times-Mail". His appointment to the top managerial position was announced February 16th, when purchase of the two newspapers by the South Bend Tribune was reported.
Source: "Editor, Publisher Takes Over," Daily Herald Telephone, April 11, 1966.
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| Jail gets A-1 rating 1966, Apr 13 |
The State Department of Correction gives Monroe County Jail an A-1 rating.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Jail Here No. 1," Herald Telephone, April 13, 1966.
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| Road commission approves study 1966, Apr 15 |
The state agrees to conduct a feasibility survey on a proposed Indianapolis-Evansville toll road through Monroe County. If the survey indicates the highway is financially feasible, then the Indiana Toll Road Commission suggests that it would prepare and sell bonds immediately to raise money to build the highway.
Source: "Toll Rd Study O.K.'d," Daily Herald Telephone, April 15, 1966.
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| Beesons Inc. opens 1966, Apr 16 |
Beesons Inc., a new appliance store located at 349 S. Walnut celebrates their grand opening.
Source: "New Appliance Store Opens," Daily Herald Telephone, April 16, 1966.
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| Ellettsville Branch announced 1966, Apr 19 |
Monroe County Public Library librarian Charles Hunberger announces that plans are underway to open a Ellettsville branch library by June 1st. This branch of the library will be open between 4 and 7 PM daily. The Bookmobile will also add another stop at Leonard Springs at an undetermined date.
Source: "County Library Expands Its Services," Herald Telephone, April 19, 1966.
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| Funds for airport reported 1966, Apr 19 |
It is reported that Monroe County has budgeted the $2.36 million for the airport expansion at Kisters Field.
Source: Paul Lee and John Shirley, "Budget Kisters funds," Daily Herald Telephone, April 14, 1966.
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| Wildcat strikes hits Otis 1966, Apr 20 |
Otis Elevator Company plant on Curry Pike closes down after a wildcat walkout Tuesday night by 550 to 575 members of Local 826, International Union of Electrical Workers. A representative for the strikers states that the crew protests the failure of a union management team to complete a job re-evaluation survey by a deadline last Saturday, as set forth in the union contract.
Source: "Wildcat Strikes Hits Otis," Daily Herald Telephone, April 20, 1966.
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| School construction announced 1966, Apr 23 |
New school construction for the coming academic year is announced as follows: a new elementary school on S. High, 11 new classrooms, a multi-purpose room, and a library added to Broadview School, a junior high at Grandview in Van Buren Township, an elementary school in Washington Township, and construction of the Thomas L. Brown Elementary School on North 37. The Brown Elementary School will replace the Washington Consolidated School built in 1928. A new junior high school is planned for Richland-Bean Blossom next academic year.
Source: Daily Herald Telephone, April 23, 1966, 1.
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| Water rate hike approved 1966, Apr 25 |
Public Service Commission of Indiana authorizes Bloomington to raise water rates. The order lowers the estimated cost of the city's waterworks expansion project. The commission also instructs the city to review Indiana University's water system with a fewer number of meters then presently used.
Source: "State O.K.'s Water Rate Hike Here," Daily Herald Telephone, April 25, 1966.
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| New library supported 1966, Apr 28 |
Consultants surveying Monroe County's library needs recommended that a new building be planned in a downtown location. This will replace the present overcrowded facilities and provide for future growth. The two man consultant team present their report to the Monroe County Library Board. A complete report is expected in May.
Source: "New Downtown Library Urged," Daily Herald Telephone, April 29, 1966.
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| City ranks up to second class 1966, May 1 |
Today marks the city's official elevation to second class status. Bloomington joins 16 other Indiana communities with populations above 35,000.
Source: James P. Root, "Bloomington Gets Second Class Rank," Daily Herald Telephone, April 30, 1964.
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| County sells bonds airport expansion 1966, May 4 |
It is reported that Monroe County is selling $1,490,00 worth of revenue bonds on May 27th for the airport expansion. The money will represent the county\'s share of the cost of the $2.4 million expansion cost, the rest of which is provided by a federal grant.
Source: "County To Sell Revenue Bonds," Daily Herald Telephone, May 4, 1966.
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| New library plans underway 1966, May 10 |
Plans to rebuild the Monroe County Library are underway. It is announced that the new building will be built much more accessible to those with disabilities than the old building.
Source: "New Library Plan Sounds Good," Herald Telephone, May 10, 1966.
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| Savings and Loan Associations get orders 1966, May 16 |
The number of home mortgage loans available here declines. The Federal Home Loan Bank Board curtails Bloomington's three savings and loan associations ability to provide loans. Local associations initiate steps making it more difficult for home buyers to acquire loans. These steps are prompted by the federal board's order that the associations may not borrow money for the purpose of writing new mortgage loans.
Source: James P. Root, "Building Money Here Gets Scarce," Daily Herald Telephone, May 16, 1966.
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| WCTU fountain moved 1966, May 19 |
The drinking fountain installed by the Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union in 1913, is moved. The old water fountain is moved from the sidewalk at the southwest corner to the west side of the courthouse lawn.
Source: "Sands of Time: "Five Years Ago"," Herald Telephone, May 19, 1971.
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| Airline purchases jets 1966, May 21 |
Lake Central purchases 3 new Boeing 737-200 planes, which can seat 111 and will operate in 1968. They are the first airline to purchase this model of airplane.
Source: "Lake Central Getting New Jets," Herald Times, May 21, 1966.
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| Smallest schools stay open 1966, May 24 |
Monroe County's three smallest schools will remain open for another year. County School Superintendent Clarence E. Stewart reports that the general commission of the Indiana State Board of Education has granted a year's extension for the operation of Chapel Hill, Knightridge, and Phillips Schools.
Source: "State Gives Chapel Hill Another Year," Daily Herald Telephone, May 24, 1966.
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| Linguistics scholar shares findings 1966, Jun |
Wayne O'Neill presents a paper at a conference, highlighting his observations of black culture and dialect in Bloomington.
The paper is read before the Research Planning Conference on Language Development in Disadvantaged Children, held in June 7-8, 1966.
Source: A Theory of Linguistic Performance more...
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| Blacksmiths' strike ends 1966, Jun |
A two-day strike of 19 blacksmiths and 1,500 workers in other trades concludes with a pay raise.
Source: Bloomington Herald-Telephone 8-10-1966 plus several other articles from multiple papers spanning 6 17-Aug 10
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| Officials name new school for Childs 1966, Jun |
 The Board of School Trustees votes to name the new elementary school, planned for S. High Street, for educator Laura G. Childs, who taught at Bloomington High School from 1919 to 1949. Childs subjects were botany and biology. When she lost her 16 year old son, Childs and her husband established a scholarship for local students. Later, she provided a fund for college students. Mrs. Childs died in 1955. Image of Childs from 1931 Gothic Yearbook.
Source: "New Grade School Honors Laura G. Childs, Teacher," Bloomington Star Courier, June 9, 1966. more...
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| Pullman Hotel condemned 1966, Jun 1 |
Health and fire officials have condemned the Pullman Hotel at 5th and Morton ordering it vacated by Monday. Monroe County Health Officer Dr. Ray M. Borland and Bloomington Fire Inspector Roland Gwin issued the condemnation order today after Joseph Lamb, operator of the hotel, failed to comply with terms of an agreement with officials in February. Borland reports that Lamb agreed to clean up the place or tear it down by June 1.
Source: "Condemned Health Fire Officials Say Pullamn Hotel Unsafe, Owner Didn't Comply," Daily Herald Telephone, June 2, 1966.
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| City County building idea gets response 1966, Jun 4 |
Bloomington's proposal for a city county building receives a lukewarm reception from most county officials, whose offices would occupy the new building. The cost factor is the main objection, voiced by officials now occupying offices in the courthouse. The county just recently completed a remodeling and expansion program.
Source: "City County Building Response Lukewarm," Daily Herald Telephone, June 4, 1966.
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| Girl Scouts dedicate camp 1966, Jun 5 |
The Tulip Trace Girl Scout Council's 38 acre camp at Bradford Woods near Martinsville is officially dedicated. A highlight of the ceremonies is the awarding of a jeweled Girl Scout pin to Mrs. W. Noris Wenthworth for her service in connection with completion of the camp.
Source: "Girl Scouts Dedicate Bradford Woods Camp," Daily Herald Telephone, June 6, 1966.
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| Chamber buys met site 1966, Jun 6 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan School District's administration building and its site at 441 S. College are sold Monday to the Chamber of Commerce for $32,500. Chamber officials say they acquired the building as an investment and that there are no immediate plans for the building. The School District will continue to use the building for an indefinite period.
Source: "Chamber Buys Met Site," Daily Herald Telephone, June 7, 1966.
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| Airport criticized 1966, Jun 8 |
In a letter to Mayor John H. Hooker Jr., Max Karant, vice president of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, states his opinion that the Bloomington airport is one of the filthiest he has seen.
Source: "Airport Rapped!," Daily Herald Telephone, June 8, 1966.
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| Superintendent Read resigns 1966, Jun 8 |
The Metropolitan School superintendent Lawrence F. Read resigns to the Board of Metropolitan School Trustees after a special School Board meeting. Official written resignation will be accepted at another special meeting Thursday.
Source: "Supt. Read Is Leaving School," Daily Herald Telephone, June 8, 1966.
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| Riedweg becomes manager of RCA 1966, Jun 13 |
It is announced by Radio Corporation of America (RCA) vice president Raymond W. Saxon that Edmund W. Riedweg has been appointed as the manager of the RCA television production facilities in Bloomington, IN. Riedweg will assume responsibility for the manufacturing of the major share of RCA Victor color and black and white television receivers.
Source: "Riedweg To Head RCA Plant Here," Daily Herald Telephone, June 13, 1966.
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| Dr. Hettle joins Dr. Geiger's office 1966, Jun 22 |
Dr. Paul J. Hettle joins Dr. I.T. Gieger's practice at 102 North Grant Street. Dr. Hettle is a Bloomington native having graduated from Bloomington High School South and Indiana University.
Source: "Dr. Paul Hettle Joins Dr. Geiger In Practice Here," Herald Times, June 22, 1966. map
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| Female pilots enjoy flying 1966, Jun 23 |
It is reported that the Torp-Aero School of Flight has instructed women for four years.
Source: Rebecca J. Robbins, "Local Lady Pilots Find Flying 'Fantabulous'," Daily Herald Telephone, June 23, 1966, 4.
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| Trasher Hardware annouces closing 1966, Jun 28 |
 It is announced that Thrasher Hardware. 213 N. College, will close its doors early next fall after serving Bloomington residents for 41 years. Ervin Thrasher manager of the store for 32 years said the five partner family owned business would be liquidated for various personal reasons.
Source: "Thrasher Hardware Store to Close After 41 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, June 28, 1966. more...
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| Union loses at Tarzian 1966, Jun 30 |
For a second time in three years, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is rejected as the representative of the production and maintenance of employees at Sarkes Tarzian Inc. in Bloomington. William Molony, field examiner with the National Labor Relations Board, stated that the Wednesday afternoon 1,218 votes counted included 657 cast against the IBEW and 561 cast for the IBEW.
Source: "Union Loses At Tarzian," Daily Herald Telephone, June 30, 1966.
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| Brummet named head 1966, Jul |
William R. Brummett is named the new Interim Director of the Christian Center following the resignation of Marvin Jones.
Source: "William Brummett Named Head Of Christian Center," Star-Courier, July 21, 1966, 2.
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| Southside Christian Church founded 1966, Jul |
Seventy charter members make up a new church on Strain Ridge Road south of Smithville, on land donated by Jack and Mary Martin.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 20.
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| Home Ec alums organize 1966, Jul |
Mrs. Raymond N. Anderson and Mrs. David C. Lind establish the Indiana University Home Economics Alumni Association with the purpose of promoting home economics, giving graduates enthusiasm for further education, providing information about IU's home economics department, and honoring graduating students. First officers of the organization are Mrs. John Poling, president, Mrs. David C. Lind, vice president, Mrs. Raymond Anderson, secretary, and Mrs. Lawrence Lumbra, treasurer.
Source: "Home Ec Alumni New Organization," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Jaycees plan event 1966, Jul 4 |
It is announced that the Bloomington Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, plan to put on a Fourth of July program for adults, teenagers, and children in Bryan Park.
Source: "Busy Day Planned Here For Fourth of July," Herald Times, July 2, 1966.
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| Animal rescue league organizes 1966, Jul 7 |
The newly formed Animal Rescue League of Monroe County decides to take all unwanted cats and kittens from the animal pound until a good home can be found for them. The Bloomington Monroe County dog pound keeps animals for five days and if no one adopts them in that time they are put to sleep.
Source: Mary Powell, "Animal Rescue League Organized Here To Keep Cats From The Dog Pound," Daily Herald Telephone, July 7, 1966.
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| Four lane 37 is planned 1966, Jul 7 |
Highway Commission Chairman Robert S. Whiteheasd announces that preliminary engineering work on the new four lane Bloomington-Bedford highway is included in the 1966-68 program of the Indiana Highway Commission. Whitehead says that the new 20 mile highway will extend from approximately 700 feet south of Dillman Road south of Bloomington to a point on Highways 54 and 58 between Avoca and Oolitic.
Source: "Four-Lane Is Planned To Oolitic," Daily Herald Telephone, July 7, 1966.
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| Tamale Joe passes away 1966, Jul 10 |
Bloomington's famed "Hot Tamale Man" Joseph B. Fleener dies at Bloomington Hospital after becoming suddenly ill earlier in the day. He was 75 years old. Fleener was popular for the tamales he sold on Courthouse Square and the streets of Bloomington since 1932.
Source: Fred Hill, "Colorful Tamale Joe Dies at 75," Daily Herald Telephone, July 11, 1966.
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| Housing chief outsed 1966, Jul 11 |
It is announced that Mayer Maloney, director of the city's public housing program, will be relieved of his duties as of August 15th. The vote was 4 to 1 in favor of ousting Maloney, who has been the director since 1961.
Source: John Fancher, "Housing Chief Maloney Outsed," Daily Herald Telephone, July 11, 1966.
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| Rev. Jones joins War on Poverty 1966, Jul 12 |
The Reverend Marvin Jones, Executive Director of the Bloomington Christian Center for the past three years, announces his resignation effective August 1st. Jones is leaving the post to join the War on Poverty as Director of the Clay-Owen-Putnam Community Action Program. He will be the first salaried director of the tri-county program.
Source: "Marvin Jones Quits Center For CAP Post," Daily Herald Telephone, July 12, 1966.
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| Lake Central passengers set record 1966, Jul 12 |
It is announced that the Bloomington air station is one of nine on the Lake Central route to set new passenger records during June with 2,033 passengers boarding Lake Central flights.
Source: "Lake Central's Passengers Here Help Set Record," Daily Herald Telephone, July 12, 1966.
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| Airline is recommended 1966, Jul 12 |
It is announced that Lake Central Airlines is recommended by Civil Aeronautics Board Examiner for a route between Detroit, Michigan and Toronto, Canada. In the application, Lake Central proposes to use a Convair 580 and other points beyond Detroit including: Toledo, Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Evansville.
Source: "Lake Central Airlines Recommended For Toronto Route," Star-Courier, July 12, 1996, 4.
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| Log Cabin built 1966, Jul 20 |
As a part of the Ellettsville Sesquicentennial project, a log cabin is built with the help of volunteers and donations. It is built on Vine Street, near the former Town Hall and Memorial Park.
Source: "Log Cabin Going Up," Ellettsville Journal, July 20, 1966, 6.
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| Walton named school superintendent 1966, Jul 21 |
Dr. Ronald Walton of Jeffersonville is named as the new superintendent of Bloomington Metropolitan Schools. The 34 year old school administrator will assume his new duties in mid August, according to Board President Dr. Harold M. Manifold. Dr. Walton will succeed Dr. Lawrence F. Read, who has been Met School superintendent since 1962.
Source: Fred Hill, "Dr. Walton Is Named School Superintendent," Daily Herald Telephone, July 21, 1966.
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| College Mall expansion planned 1966, Jul 26 |
It is announced today that College Mall Shopping Center is planning a massive addition to the E. Third St. facility. It is announced that tenants in the addition will include a quality cafeteria, a full line department store, a rocking chair type theater and some special apparel stores.
Source: "College Mall Planning Theater, Department Store and Cafeteria," Herald Telephone, July 26, 1966.
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| Ceremony for expansion 1966, Jul 27 |
A groundbreaking ceremony is held to celebrate the construction of a new runway, hangars, and a new service building for the new airport expansion. The ceremony is attended by Monroe County Airport officials.
Source: "Break Ground For Airport Expansion," Daily Herald Telephone, July 27, 1966.
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| Monroe yields most corn 1966, Aug |
Monroe County is expected to have the biggest corn crop in history. The soil of Monroe County was better than those of other counties due to more rain.
Source: "Monroe County's Corn Crop Expected To Be Biggest Ever," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1966.
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| Musgraves win at state fair 1966, Aug |
The Musgrave Family wins big at the Indiana State Fair with Lester taking 6 blue ribbons for animals and placing well in produce. David takes home multiple ribbons, including 2nd for the largest pumpkin. James, who lives on Rural Route 6, also places well - getting 4th for pumpkins and best display of squash.
Source: "Mugraves Really Hit Win Streak," Herald Telephone, September 2, 1966.
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| Constable sisters retire 1966, Aug 3 |
Bert (Alberta) and Gwen Constable retire and close down their grocery store based in Ellettsville. The sister team maintained their grocery store for 35 years.
Source: "Bert and Gwen Constable Are Retiring From Grocery Business After 35 Year at the Same Spot," Ellettsville Journal, July 13, 1966.
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| Fairfax beach opens 1966, Aug 5 |
Fairfax Beach, Indiana's largest man made beach opens at Fairfax State Recreation Area on the Monroe Reservoir.
Source: "Fairfax Beach Opens Tomorrow," Indianapolis Star, August 4, 1966.
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| Fulton resigns post at Boy's Club 1966, Aug 5 |
Danny J. Fulton, Director of the Bloomington Boy's Club for the past four years, announces his resignation. Fulton will leave his Bloomington post on September 10th to become director of Louisville Boys' Club Inc. The city has two full line clubs and two extensions.
Source: "Danny Fulton Resigns Post At Boys' Club," Daily Herald Telephone, August 5, 1966.
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| Doctor opens new clinic 1966, Aug 6 |
Dr. William E. Kelley opens his new practice on 3901 E 3rd Street.
Source: Herald Times, August 6, 1966. map
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| Strike hits stonebelt 1966, Aug 8 |
A strike by 19 blacksmiths' union members is reported to have resulted in a virtual shutdown in the limestone industry in Monroe, Lawrence and Own Counties. James Kelly, representative of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Dropforgers and Helpers reports that 15 limestone companies in the three county area are the target of picket lines.
Source: "Many Idled As Strike Hits Stonebelt," Daily Herald Telephone, August 8, 1966.
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| Harris Grand facelift announced 1966, Aug 9 |
A $50,000 remodeling program is announced and will bring a movie theater to the heart of Bloomington's business district this fall. Peter G. Turlukis recently purchased the Harris Grand Theatre building, located at 224 N Walnut St. The renovation which will include two shops in the building and several apartments on the second floor is the first major face lifting project in the downtown area in several years.
Source: "Harris Grand Theatre To Get Major Facelift," Daily Herald Telephone, August 9, 1966.
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| Crews work hard on airport 1966, Aug 18 |
Construction crews are working 24-hour days on the expansion, with 2 hour breaks between shifts for equipment service.
Source: "24-Hour Days Put In On Airport Work," Daily Herald Telephone, August 18, 1966.
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| DAR dedicates trail 1966, Aug 19 |
Bloomington Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR) dedicates historical Red Trace Trail.
Source: "DAR Dedicates Hisotrical Red Bank Trace Trail," Bloomington Star Courier, September 8, 1966.
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| Trolley Stop Cafeteria opens 1966, Aug 24 |
Today is the formal opening of the Trolley Stop Cafeteria in the College Mall Shopping Center.
Source: "Store has grand opening at mall," Herald Times, August 25, 1966.
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| Water Plant at Lake Monroe 1966, Aug 25 |
A new $2.2 million purification on Lake Monroe is being built with a capacity of 12 million gallons of water per day expandable to 36 million gallons in the future.
Source: "Water Plant Going Up at Lake Monroe," Herald Telephone, September 1, 1966, Front, 11.
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| Fire destroys factory building 1966, Aug 25 |
 A fire levels Plant 2 of the old Showers Mill, which stood at the west side of the one time manufacturing complex. The blaze erupts at 7:30 pm. It was brought under control at 9 pm.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Huge Fire Destroys Factory-Building Here," Daily Herald Telephone, August 26, 1966. more...
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| Mrs. Vernon Dutcher Business Women of Year 1966, Sep |
Mrs. Vernon Dutcher, an employee at the Johnson Creamery, is named "Bloomington's Business Women of the Year" during National Business Women's Week Mrs. Dutcher follows Mrs. Weldon Jones, last year's winner.
Source: "B&PW Names 'Women of Year'," Bloomington Tribune, September 27, 1966.
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| Carvers profiled 1966, Sep |
"Telesphere" editor Rex Broome reviews the limestone industry with artists and carvers Ivan L. Adams and Harold (Dugan) Elgar. For the article Adams states that stone carving is now a dying art and "It takes 10 years to teach a carver how to do figures, sculpturing, and different types of styles and ornaments. But there's only enough work these days to keep the 65- and 70-year-olds busy." Adams and Elgar are referenced as only local stone carving contractors remaining.
Source: Rex D. Broome, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Public Relations and Marketing Departments., "Time Closes in on Hoosierland Men of Stone," Telesphere, communications for the business world, September 1, 1966, 11-13.
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| Sewage lagoon oppossed 1966, Sep 1 |
Residents organize opposition to the city's proposed sewage lagoon north of Bloomington. Fred Davis of Showers Road says the group will protest the plan at tonight's meeting of the Bloomington City Council. One year ago the residents south of Bloomington voiced opposition to a proposal to place a sewage lagoon, also known as a waste stabilization pond, in their area.
Source: "North Side Residents Say 'We'll Fight Lagoon'," Daily Herald Telephone, September 1, 1966.
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| Airport progress announced 1966, Sep 5 |
President of the County Airport Board, Harlen Hilliker, predicts that Monroe County will have the new airport completed in less than six months.
Source: "Improvement Of Airport Forecast," The Bloomington Tribune, September 5, 1966, 17.
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| City-county building plan stopped 1966, Sep 6 |
Monroe County Board of Commissioners kill plans for a public hearing on the creation of a city-county building authority. Commissioners meet in joint session with the Monroe County Council and discuss the hearing with Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. All council members approved a resolution calling for the hearing.
Source: "Dead! No Public Hearing For Building Authority," Daily Herald Telephone, September 6, 1966.
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| Webster Men's Wear opens 1966, Sep 8 |
Webster Men's Wear, one of the nation's leading retailers and manufacturers of fine men's clothing, opens in College Mall.
Source: "Webster Men's Wear Opens Thursday in College Mall," Herald Telephone, September 5, 1966.
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| Allen becomes head of Boys' Club 1966, Sep 10 |
Ralph Allen, director of the Noblesville Boys' Club, is named new executive director of the Bloomington, Indiana Boys' Club. A native of Dayton, KY, ALlen has been executive of the Noblesville Club for the past two years. Prior to that he served four years as program director for the Boys' club of Bowling Green, Ky.
Source: "Boys' Club Here Gets New Director," Daily Herald Telephone, September 10, 1966.
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| Sunday Edition Herald-Times begins 1966, Sep 10 |
In conjunction with the Bedford Times-Mail a Sunday edition of the Daily Herald-Telephone entitled Herald-Times is started.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 314.
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| Right of public employees to strike considered 1966, Sep 12 |
The denial of collective bargaining by public employees is advocated by Frank C. McAlister, director of personnel and labor relations of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Unknown, "Right of Public Employees to Strike to Be Considered At Chamber Clinic," Herald Telephone, September 12, 1966.
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| Hospital chief resigns 1966, Sep 13 |
John H. Shephard, administrator at Bloomington Hospital since 1960, announces that the board of directors has accepted his resignation. Shephard has accepted a position as hospital administrator at Oakland Hospital in California.
Source: Richard Balough, "Hospital Chief Resigns For Job In California," Daily Herald Telephone, September 13, 1966.
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| Fall festival opening night 1966, Sep 15 |
The 26th Annual Monroe County Fall Festival opens in Ellettsville.
Source: "Fall Festival Opens Tonight," Daily Herald Telephone, September 15, 1966.
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| Fire levels lumber firm 1966, Sep 17 |
Firefighters are called to West Side Lumber Yard to find the unused building in flames.
Source: "Fire Levels Lumber Firm on West Side," Herald Times, September 18, 1966.
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| More sirens to be installed 1966, Sep 20 |
County civil defense director Robert Craig announced today that a half dozen more civil defense warning sirens will be installed in Monroe County during the coming year. The County Tax Adjustment Board approved $15,000 in funds for the new units last week. Installation of the six additional sires in 1967 is part of a three year program to provide county wide coverage through the civil defense alert system.
Source: "Warning! Half-Dozen More Civil Defense Sirens To Be Installed in Monroe County," Daily Herald Telephone, September 20, 1966.
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| Family pharmacy opens branch 1966, Sep 25 |
Family Pharmacy announced it will expand its services and open a second drugstore in Highland Village.
Source: "Pharmacy Will Open New Branch," Bloomington Tribune, September 26, 1966.
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| Union charges aired 1966, Sep 26 |
Three former Sarkes Tarzian employees - Agnes Felty, Reba Robertson, and Bobby Lucille Bennett - take the witness stand at a National Labor Relations Board hearing to air claims that the local company took "reprisals" against them for supporting organization of the firm's employees.
Source: "Union Charges Aired," Herald Times, September 27, 1966.
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| Rogers joins bypass 1966, Sep 28 |
Ralph Rogers and Company is sharing in $137.8 million in contracts for the bypass. The company will work together with Calumet Paving Company and they both project cost of $2,361,168 for construction.
Source: "Rogers to Build Bypass," Herald Telephone, September 28, 1966.
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| Air service approved 1966, Sep 30 |
Lake Central Airlines is hoping to expand service to include a service between Bloomington to Louisville by December 1.
Source: "Bloomington-Louisville Air Service Is Approved," Daily Herald Telephone, September 30, 1966.
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| New Otis manager 1966, Sep 30 |
A change of plant managers becomes effective Saturday at the Otis Elevator Company as William F. Drummond replaces Charles W. Bozman. Bozman is resigning to accept another position. Drummond is one of the original members of the Otis team who came to Bloomington to select the plant site and played a major part in the design and construction of the plant.
Source: "Otis Elevator Plant Gets New Manager," Daily Herald Telephone, September 30, 1966.
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| Harrodsburg history profiled 1966, Oct |
The town of Harrodsburg is described with references to the biggest industry being the Alexander Sutherland and Dugan Jones' meat packing or pork packaging, flatboat transportation, grain, and real estate with up to 50 men being employed in the processing and transportation of goods, which included markets as far as New Orleans, Louisiana. Harrodsburg also provided inspiration of the characters and location for Ross Lockridge's novel, "Raintree County."
Source: "Historical Notes," Bloomington Tribune, October 6, 1966.
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| Rain slows construction 1966, Oct 2 |
Heavy rains bring construction on the airport's buildings and runway to a halt, but not contractual arrangements with Torp Aero. Management of the airport, maintenance, and construction remains with airport manager John Myers, while ramps services and UNICOM will be covered by Torp Aero.
Source: Walt Niekamp, "Rain Slows Airport Building But Not Other Improvements," Sunday Herlad-Times, October 2, 1966.
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| I.U. purchases campus bus line 1966, Oct 4 |
Today Indiana University announces the purchase of facilities serving the Bloomington campus area to guarantee continued operation of the bus service. The Bloomington Transit Company retains its franchise for service to the remainder of the city.
Source: "I.U. Purchases Campus Bus Line," Daily Herald Telephone, October 4, 1966.
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| Bloomington-Gary air taxi approved 1966, Oct 5 |
Weekend flights from Gary to Bloomington are proposed by the City of Gary, as well as two daily flights from Gary to Indianapolis.
Source: "Bloomington-Gary Air Taxi Service Okayed," The Bloomington Tribune, October 5, 1966.
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| City considers avoiding annexation 1966, Oct 7 |
To avoid an increase in Bloomington's annexation of city programs, officials are contemplating "a drastic curtailment of municipal services to people living outside the city." Suggestions include fees to non-city residents for using recreational facilities and higher prices on city cemetery lots.
Source: James P. Root, "City May Lower The Boom," Daily Herald Telephone, October 7, 1966.
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| Doctor appointed 1966, Oct 10 |
Bloomington physician, Dr. Naomi L. Dalton has been appointed director of the Division of Services for Crippled Children, State Department of Public Welfare.
Source: "Dr. Dalton Appointed To State Post," The Herald Times, October 10, 1966.
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| Ramming leads community center 1966, Oct 14 |
The West Side Center (later known as the Banneker Center) opens for its fall season with new director Burney Ramming.
Source: "Center Open On West Side," Daily Herald Telephone, October 14, 1966.
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| Tarzian gives 6-cent pay increase 1966, Oct 17 |
Sarkes and Mary Tarzian announces a 6-cent per hour pay increase for all hourly employees in Bloomington plants.
Source: "Tarzian Gives 6-Cent Pay Hike," Courier-Tribune, October 17, 1966.
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| Monday is UN day 1966, Oct 19 |
Mayor John H. Hooker Jr signs a proclamation that declares October 24th as United Nations Day in Bloomington.
Source: "Mayor Sets Monday As U.N. Day in City," Bloomington Tribune, October 20, 1966.
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| Kohr hired to lead hospital 1966, Oct 26 |
Roland E. Kohr is hired by the Bloomington Hospital Board to the position of Hospital Chief. Kohr is currently the administrator of the William S Majors Hospital in Shelbyville.
Source: "Hospital's New Chief Top Notch Man," Daily Herald Telephone, October 29, 1966.
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| Police rush to RCA for strike 1966, Oct 26 |
All available city police are dispatched to the RCA plant on S. Rogers St. at 1:09 pm to keep order in a wildcat strike.
Source: "RCA Walkout Called Wildcat," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1966.
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| Wildcat strike ends 1966, Oct 29 |
The wildcat strike at RCA comes to an end as workers are expected back at the job Monday morning. The conditions from an accord reached between management and IBEW Local 1424 will put almost half of RCAs 8,000 production workers back on the job Monday.
Source: "Wildcat Strike Over," Daily Herald Telephone, October 29, 1966.
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| Rogers Co. now an airline 1966, Oct 30 |
The Ralph Rogers Company airline, based at Monroe County Airport, is now considered to be a 'Corporate Airline' with two twin-engined Aero Commanders, as well as a Bell 47G4 helicopter in 1963. The company delivers construction materials and passengers essential to construction sites in the east central US.
Source: "Known Name Of Ralph Rogers Is Carried On 'Corporate Airline'," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, October 30, 1966, 4, 4.
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| Dr. Hetherington dies 1966, Oct 31 |
Dr. John L. Hetherington, longtime Bloomington veterinarian and former Bloomington mayor passes away. He was 75 years old. Dr. Hetherington served as mayor from 1926-1930. He remained active in public service all his life and has been serving on the city Animal Control Commission and the County Board of Health.
Source: "Dr. Hetherington Dies At Age 75; was Mayor Here," Daily Herald Telephone, November 1, 1966.
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| WCTU holds annual workshop 1966, Nov 5 |
The Fall Workshop of the Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) includes discussions of the Implied Consent Bill, moving the WCTU monument to the west side of the courthouse lawn, and hearing reports on the decisions of the Monroe County Liquor Board.
Source: "Activities Listed at the Fall Workshop," Bloomington Tribune, November 10, 1966.
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| Mrs. Karsell voted county clerk 1966, Nov 5 |
In an election that is a Republican sweep Mrs. Ruth Poling Karsell defeats Ralph Newman for county clerk.
Source: "GOP Scores Sweep; Lemon Blames 'Binge"," Daily Herald Telephone, November 9, 1966.
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| Bank theft suspect caught 1966, Nov 7 |
An Ellettsville man is arrested in an attempted burglary of a finance company office and charged with the October 11 theft of more then $1,062 from the Peoples State Bank in Ellettsville. Raymond Keith Duncan, 26, is arrested when FBI agents find a metal wastebasket and coin box behind Duncan's home.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Ellettsville Bank Band Suspect Held," Herald Times, November 16, 1966.
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| Arts and Letters group formed 1966, Nov 11 |
The Bloomington chapter of the National Arts and Letters (NSAL)is founded. The NSAL is composed of professionals from each branch of the creative fields including art, dance, literature, music, and drama community members who are leaders in the cultural communities and nationally recognized in their fields.
Source: "Arts and Letters Group Installed," Sunday Herald-Times, November 13, 1966.
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| Bank robber arrested 1966, Nov 14 |
James L. Lawrence, 46, is arrested in Bloomington on counts of armed robbery on June 30th of $2,500 from the Indiana Bank and Trust Company he was committed to the Marion County Jail. He is jailed after failing to meet his bond of $15,000.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Ellettsville Bank Band Suspect Held," Herald Telephone, November 16, 1966.
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| Fluoridation recommended 1966, Nov 22 |
Local medical and dental groups adopt resolutions supporting the fluoridation of Bloomington's water. In letters to city officials the Monroe Owen Medical Society and Bloomington Dental Society express support of the program for adding fluoride, calling upon the Bloomington City Council to act in this area.
Source: James P. Root, "Dental, Medical Groups Ask Fluoridation Here," Daily Herald Telephone, November 22, 1966.
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| Racial tensions increase 1966, Nov 30 |
Reverend Ernest Butler, chairman of the Human Relations Commission, states that racial incidents may lead to the closing of the West Side Community Center. Butler states that racial tensions have increased since Wilbert Miller resigned as director of the Crestmont Homes public housing development.
Source: "Racial Trouble Threatens Community Center's Future," The Bloomington Tribune, November 30, 1966.
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| Westinghouse strike starts 1966, Dec 1 |
The 500 members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2031 at Westinghouse Electric, who went on strike at midnight on Thursday, succeed by noon today in keeping another 500 workers out of the plant including, management personnel. Negotiations between the company and the union broke down at 11:45 p.m. Thursday and picketing began at midnight.
Source: "The Wait Begins At Westinghouse Strike Starts," Daily Herald Telephone, December 1, 1966.
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| School districts merge 1966, Dec 1 |
The school boards of Bloomington Metropolitan and Van Buren Township school systems resolve jointly to merge. The consolidation will become effective on January 1st unless an election is called in either both districts and the issue is defeated.
Source: "Merger Met Schols, Van Buren Sign Paper," Daily Herald Telephone, December 2, 1966.
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| Bloomington-Chicago flights planned 1966, Dec 1 |
Lake Central announces that it will begin non-stop Bloomington-Chicago flights by January 1. 580 jets will not be used until the new runway is completed.
Source: Paul Feltus, "Airline Slates Chicago Flights," The Bloomington Tribune, December 1, 1966, 1.
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| Hospital holds benefit ball 1966, Dec 4 |
The Hospital Benefit Ball is held. The holiday event in the College Mall attracts more than 800 ball goers. "Angels In Holiday Lane" is the theme, sponsored by the Bloomington Hospital Auxiliary and Owen Monroe County Medical Auxiliary.
Source: "The Ball Is Over, But The Melody Lingers On," Daily Herald Telephone, December 5, 1966.
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| Toll road ruled out 1966, Dec 6 |
Marvin Evans of Evansville, a member of the state highway commission, announces that Indiana won't see a north south toll road connecting Evansville and Indianapolis and any other northern location in this generation. He states, "The studies of the three proposed toll road routes by Wilbur Smith and Associates showed that none of them would be economically feasible in this generation."
Source: Bill Schrader, "Toll Road Out," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1966.
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| IU census predictions 1966, Dec 7 |
At a press conference in the Indiana University School of Business building, the IU Bureau of Business Research reports their predicted census projection. They state that the population of Monroe County and Bloomington will increase by 57% by 1985 over the 1960 census. These predictions are made as part of a 600-page, year-long study for the Division of Planning of the Department of Commerce of Indiana.
Source: "93,000 Persons Here by 1985," The Bloomington Tribune, December 8, 1966.
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| 1940-1960 census demographics 1966, Dec 7 |
At a conference of the Indiana University Bureau of Business Research, they state that since 1940, Monroe County population has grown consistently; in 1940 the population was approximately 37,000 and by 1960 it was 60,000.
Source: "93,000 Persons Here by 1985," The Bloomington Tribune, December 8, 1966.
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| 1958-1963 Manufacturing increase 1966, Dec 7 |
Indiana University reports that manufacturing increased by 43.9 percent in Monroe County between 1958 and 1963, about 4 times the state average. Value-added in manufacturing increased over 93 percent and the number of firms employing 20 people or more remained at 32 during 1958 and 1963.
Source: "93,000 Persons Here by 1985," Bloomington Tribune, December 8, 1966.
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| 1952 average annual wage 1966, Dec 7 |
Indiana University reports that in 1952 the average annual employee wage in Monroe County was $4,283, while the state average was $5,377.
Source: "93,000 Persons Here by 1985," Bloomington Tribune, December 8, 1966.
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| Passengers increase 1966, Dec 11 |
Lake Central Airlines report a 16.8% increase in revenue passenger miles during November.
Source: "Lake Central's Passenger Miles Up 16.8 Per Cent," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times
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| Builders attempt to block IU housing 1966, Dec 12 |
An injunction is filed in the Monroe Circuit Court to enjoin Indiana University from building more housing for faculty, staff, and people other than students. The suit is filed by the Home Builders Association of Indiana Inc. and H. Irvin Rumple, a local contractor and president of the Association. It is charged that the University is building apartment type housing under the guise of "married student housing" and then permitting faculty, staff and private citizens to rent the facility.
Source: "Builders Go To Court To Block I.U. Housing," Daily Herald Telephone, December 12, 1966.
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| Christian center names new director 1966, Dec 14 |
Paul Crafton, Director of Boys Work and Community Outreach at the East Side Christian Center, Indianapolis, is named the new director of the Christian Center in Bloomington. The ordained American Baptist minister will replace the Reverend Marvin Jones, who left August 1st. The center has been without a director since then.
Source: "Christian Center Names Crafton New Director," Daily Herald Telephone, December 14, 1966.
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| Those against annexation lose 1966, Dec 16 |
A request for a new trial from the protesters to a 1962 Bloomington annexation ordianace is overruled in Monroe Superior Court.
Source: "Annex Foes Lose Appeal For New Trial," Daily Herald Telephone, December 16, 1966.
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| State highway department deemed neglectful 1966, Dec 18 |
The poor state of highways in Indiana, particularly in the southwest portion, prompts Bloomington Mayor John H. Hooker to criticize the Indiana Highway Department. Hooker calls the highway department a "high and mighty group above reproach."
Source: "Blast! Mayor Hooker Says Indiana Highway Dept Neglecting Us," Daily Herald Telephone, December 18, 1966.
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| Rogers resigns as trustee 1966, Dec 30 |
Monroe Superior Court Judge Donald A. Rogers resigns as an Indiana University trustee because of possible conflict of interests. Governor Roger D. Branigin names Petersburg attorney Carl M. Gray to fill the vacancy on the board.
Source: "Judge Rogers Resigns As Trustee of IU," Daily Herald Telephone, December 30, 1966.
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| Administration building constructed 1967 |
The airport administration building is constructed and operations are moved to the East side of the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Tuberculin testing extended to Head Start 1967 |
Tuberculin testing programs are extended to Head Start students, parents, and staff.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Printing company established 1967 |
Metropolitan Printing Service, a commercial printing business, is established at 720 S. Morton Street.
Source: Rebecca Troyer, "Roll the presses at Bloomington's Metropolitan Printing!," Herald Times, September 9, 2011. map
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| Home Demonstration trains for civil defence 1967 |
In cooperation with Robert Craig, the Monroe County Director of Civil Defense, two courses are given on Medical Self Help and Protection Against Nuclear Attack in 2 hour sessions, for a 16 hour series. The classes are free, and 208 certificates are awarded certificates on the completion of the course.
Source: Lois Wiley, History of the Monroe County Home Demonstration Association (1981), 103.
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| Ellettsville gets low cost housing 1967, Jan 1 |
The Consolidated Land Corporation, headed by Wallace Harmon, announces plans to add more low cost housing close to Ellettsville.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Ford elected class president 1967 |
 Reginald Ford serves as class president for seniors at Bloomington High School. [Image from 1967 Gothic Yearbook.]
Source: The Gothic: Bloomington High School Yearbook (1967) (1967)
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| UJC continue search 1967 |
UJC, University Jewish Community, continue the search for a larger school to accommodate the religious education currently held at Hillel. The board has received reports that there are forty nine children in the religious school and that it was very crowded even using the Rabbi's office.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 38.
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| GE produces side-by-side refrigerators 1967 |
General Electric (GE) produces its first side-by-side refrigerators.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Jaycees donate books to library 1967 |
The local Jaycees,a junior group with the Chamber of Commerce, form a a Book-a-Month Club, choosing one book to donate to the Monroe County Public Library each month.
Source: "Jaycees Aiding Library," Herald Times, May 6, 1967.
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| Two Iowans die in plane crash 1967, Jan |
Carl Cecil Adler, 58, of Sioux City, Iowa and Eleanor Inez Ashley, 27, of Anthon, Iowa die when their 1960 model Beechcraft Travelaire smashes into the gully east of the Herman McArtor residence near the airport. Conditions are mildly foggy when the plane crashes. Adler was a part time employee, and Ashley a full time employee, of Airways Service Inc. of Sergeant Bluff, a commercial air freight firm. The plane was loaded with RCA equipment for local businesses.
Source: "Airport History Has Been Marked By Some Crashes," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| Westside Assembly of God dedicated 1967 |
The Westside Assembly of God Church opens on West Fifth Street in Bloomington.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 23.
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| Library board honors two 1967 |
Dr. Paul Nicoll and John Snider are presented with certificates of appreciation upon retiring from the board of trustees. The certificates recognize their contributions to Monroe County Public Library, as well as to the community.
Source: "Library Board Honors Two," Herald Telephone, February 23, 1967.
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| "With Sgt Mike" Joins H-T 1967, Jan 3 |
The cartoon strip "With Sgt Mike" joins the Herald-Telephone.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 3, 1967.
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| Kirk appointed highway superintendent 1967, Jan 3 |
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners appoint Earl Kirk as County Highway Superintendent. They also appoint Irvin Deckard as his assistant.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| More Westinghouse pickets arrested 1967, Jan 4 |
More Westinghouse picketers are arrested during the ongoing Bloomington strike. City and county officers take part in the arrests.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Wegener Submits resignation 1967, Jan 6 |
Eleanore Wegener, Executive of the Monroe County Mental Health Association, submits her resignation.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Met Schools set age rules 1967, Jan 6 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan Schools issue a proclamation that a child must be five years old on or before September 15th to enter Kindergarten, and six years old on or before September 15th to enter first grade.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Humane Association seeks new Shelter 1967, Jan 10 |
The Monroe County Humane Association announces a fund raising effort to build a new animal shelter, south of town, on US 37. The goal is set at $28,000.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967. map
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| Met School Corporation refused 1967, Jan 11 |
Bloomington Metropolitan School Corporation is once again neither approved or denied by the State School Reorganization Committee.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| "Don Juan in Hell" production opens 1967, Jan 12 |
A local production of "Don Juan in Hell" opens in Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Seymour thieves burn Peppe's Restaurant 1967, Jan 13 |
Seymour thieves set three fires. One fire causes $17,000 in damages to Peppe's Restaurant, which is on the edge of the IU Campus.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| McElfresh set to lead Redevelopment 1967, Jan 14 |
Guy McElfresh, 33, is named director of the Redevelopment Department. He succeeds Marvin I. Knudson.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Citizen's National vacates 1967, Jan 15 |
Citizen's National Bank and Trust Company vacates its quarters at College Ave. and Kirkwood.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967. map
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| City-County building authority proposed 1967, Jan 16 |
A plan to hold a public hearing on the subject of the creation of a City-County building authority is approved. It will meet on February 20th.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Bank officers re-elected 1967, Jan 17 |
The Peoples State Bank reports the most successful year in its sixty two year history to 29 stockholders at the annual bank meeting. At this meeting bank officers are also reelected. Glen Summitt is re-elected as bank president. Other re-elected officers are Robert J. Chaffin executive vice president, Mrs. Dorothy Heady assistant cashier, and the following directors Mr. Summitt, Mr. Gifford, Mr. Chaffin, W. Raplh Ridge, Leroy Baker, Ray Martin, and Charles O May.
Source: "Officers Are Re-elected at Annual Meeting," Ellettsville Journal, January 18, 1967.
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| New president of Boys' Club 1967, Jan 17 |
 Dr. Robert Linnemeir succeeds Clum Bucher as the president of the Bloomington Boys' Club. Image of Clum Buchher courtesy of IU Photo Archives.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Judge Karsell dies 1967, Jan 20 |
Former judge, Horace Karsell, dies at the age of 58.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Survey for US 37 begins 1967, Jan 20 |
Land surveying for the future 4 lane US 37 is set to begin. The highway will head south after Bloomington to Bedford.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| City annexes to the west 1967, Jan 20 |
Bloomington moves west with an annexation on the west side of town.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Library announces new room 1967, Jan 23 |
Monroe County Public Library announces that they have opened a new business and technology room in a space previously used for book storage. Mrs. Donald Dewey is the new business and technology librarian.
Source: "Library Adds New Department," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 23, 1967, 24.
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| Highway financing bill 1967, Jan 24 |
State Senator David Rogers, presents legislation to finance highways at the Indiana General Assembly. The legislation calls for 1 1/2 cent increase in the gasoline tax. Senator Rogers is a Democrat from Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| County Park Board created 1967, Jan 25 |
The Monroe County Council creates its own Park Board.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Pickets smash windows 1967, Jan 25 |
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union picketers smash the windshield of the industrial manager's car at the plant they are picketing.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Airport wreck kills two 1967, Jan 25 |
Two people are found dead in a wreckage near the Monroe County Airport
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Bloomington Womens Club celebrate 75 years 1967, Jan 27 |
The Bloomington Women\'s Club celebrates its diamond jubilee; it is the oldest women\'s club in Bloomington. It was formed seventy-five years ago in 1892 by Mrs. John Coulter as a purely literary club.
Source: "Women Celebrate Diamond Jubilee," Bloomington Tribune, January 27, 1967.
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| Basketball gets 13th win 1967, Jan 28 |
Bloomington High School gets a 13th win by nudging Jeffersonville, 62-60. The basketball team is now ranked 10th in the state.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Group recommends sewage facility 1967, Feb 2 |
A citizen's advisory committee to the State Natural Resources Commission recommends the approval of a permit for an open sewage treatment facility. The proposed facility is to the North of Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967. map
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| 1962 Annexation appeal begins 1967, Feb 3 |
Attorneys for the remonstrators in Bloomington's 1962 annexation initiate steps to appeal. The city responds by considering steps to make users of city services, who reside outside the city, pay their "fair share".
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Committee recommends pay raise 1967, Feb 3 |
A citizen's advisory committee recommends a pay boost for all elected Bloomington officials. The recommendation is set to begin in 1968 and will include a raise of $5,500 for the mayor. This will bring the mayors pay up to $16,000 yearly.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Undercover agents look for drugs 1967, Feb 5 |
IU officials say they do not know if undercover agents are posing as IU students. Dr. James L. Goddard, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says agents are working undercover on campuses to break up sales of LSD and amphetamines, as well as "goof balls".
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Ellettsville reviews sewer lines 1967, Feb 5 |
It is reported that Ellettsville's new water and service superintendent will examine plans for 1,000 foot sewer extension for the Ellettsville Town Board. This will be the superintendant's first task on the job.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Stogsdill runs for mayor 1967, Feb 6 |
Republican Wendell Stogsdill announces his candidacy for Mayor of Bloomington. He is immediately endorsed by County Recorder Earl Sutherlin.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Plan Commission expands control 1967, Feb 10 |
The Bloomington Plan Commission seeks better control of planning and zoning. The Commission votes to recommend that the City Council give them zoning controls over all areas within two miles of the city limits.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Sunday closing law remains 1967, Feb 14 |
A vote to change the Sunday Closing Law is defeated when it falls 3 votes short of the required majority. Bloomington Senator, David Rogers, says pressure from county chairmen and employers caused the vote.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Doctor honored for work 1967, Feb 15 |
Dr. P. T. Holland is being honored with membership to the Indiana Division of the American Cancer Society for his long time dedication to cancer research.
Source: "Dr. Holland Honored," Herald Times, February 15, 1967.
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| Fires burn across the county 1967, Feb 15 |
Hundreds of acres of Monroe County land are burned by a scattering of fires. The fires are fed by 35-40 mile per hour wind.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Hooker seeks second term 1967, Feb 16 |
Mayor John H. Hooker announces he will seek a second term as Mayor of Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Doctor opens new urology office 1967, Feb 16 |
Dr. Paul Hettle is opening up a new urology office on East 3rd street. Originally from Bloomington, Dr. Hettle is coming back from Michigan, where he practiced for 10 years.
Source: "Dr. Paul Hettle Opens Office on E. 3rd Street," Herald Times, February 16, 1967.
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| Gregory committee incorporates 1967, Feb 17 |
The Gregory committee incorporates, bringing an outpatient clinic, and eventually, a comprehensive mental health center a step closer to reality. This marks the formal creation of the Mental Health Foundation of Monroe County.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Annexation ordinance introduced 1967, Feb 17 |
An annexation ordinance for 4,800 acres of land is introduced. The new land includes Bloomington's industrial park.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Library honors board members 1967, Feb 22 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board two retiring board members receive certificates of appreciation from board president, Mrs. Frances McNeely. The certificates were awarded to Dr. Paul Nicoll and John Snider
Source: "Library Board Honors Two," Herald Telephone, February 23, 1967.
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| International Rotary Club Anniversary 1967, Feb 23 |
The International Rotary Club celebrates its 62nd anniversary. The club was formed in 1905. The Rotary club encourages and fosters the ideal of service as a basis for its existence. Membership includes men. The Bloomington chapter, however, was formed on April 13, 1918.
Source: "Rotary Has a Birthday," Herald Times, February 24, 1967.
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| Thrasher says no discrimination 1967, Mar 1 |
Sheriff Clifford Thrasher says his office has no racially discriminatory rules on visiting privileges for prisoners at the Monroe County jail.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Building Authority created 1967, Mar 3 |
The Bloomington City Council adopts a resolution for the creation of a Bloomington-Monroe County Building Authority.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Mayor seeks to raise costs 1967, Mar 3 |
Mayor John H. Hooker recommends that the cost of municipal services be doubled for non-city residents.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Sarkes Tarzian loses 1967, Mar 9 |
Sarkes Tarzian loses in National Labor Relations Board ruling. It is declared that Sarkes Tarzian deprived employees of their "Freedom of choice."
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| "Tribune" strike 1967, Mar 9 |
A strike at the "Bloomington Tribune" newspaper produces a second set of pickets on Curry Pike.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Ruling announced at Tarzians 1967, Mar 9 |
The union election held on May 12, 1966 has been overruled by the National Labor Relations Board, which ruled that Sarkes Tarzian had denied "freedom of choice" to its employees.
Source: "Sarkes Tarzian Loses Decision Over Election," Herald Times, March 9, 1967.
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| Library misses deadline 1967, Mar 21 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Public Library Board will not be able to apply for federal funds for the construction of a new library building by April 1st because the board has not yet decided on a location for the building. They announce that plans for construction of the library will most likely not be final before next fall, however the missing of this deadline will not delay construction. Funds will not be available until October 1st.
Source: "Library To Miss Deadline," Bloomington Tribune, March 21, 1967.
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| Sewage lagoon dispute continues 1967, Mar 26 |
While it is reported that there is a placid response to the proposed sewage lagoon or effluent pond, there remains opposition.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| WTIU established 1967, Mar 29 |
IU gets a grant of $447,510 to establish WTIU Television Station, Channel 30 from the federal government.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Indiana Bell expands 1967, Mar 30 |
Indiana Bell announces plans for a $5.2 Billion expansion in Bloomington
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Bids for airport work 1967, Mar 31 |
Monroe County Board of Aviation Commissioners opened new work bids for a new building complex at the westward edge and lighting for the 5,200 foot runway. The new complex will include a new administration building, fire and crash building, three hangars, and the relocation of the central hangar to the south edge of the property.
Source: James Root, "Open Bids For Airport Work," Herald Times, March 31, 1967.
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| First Black Bloomington Police Officer 1967, Apr 1 |
 Vietnam War veteran and Bloomington High School graduate Charles Brown becomes first African American police officer in Bloomington history. [Image from 1962 Gothic Yearbook for Bloomington High School.]
Source: Colin Bishop, "Black History Month Profiles: Brown was city's first black police officer," Herald Times, February 18, 2008, N/A (clipping).
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| Lake Monroe roads 1967, Apr 5 |
Harold Gossman, head of the Lake Monroe Association, chastises Monroe County for dragging its feet in regards to the Lake Monroe roads program.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Central Junior High School burns 1967, Apr 6 |
 65 firefighters and all available equipment are pressed into service in a general alarm fire that destroys Central Junior High School formerly Bloomington High School.
Source: "Historic Central High Burns in One of City's Worst Disasters.," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1967.
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| Space found for students 1967, Apr 7 |
Space at Bloomington High School and Dyer is found for the 800 students who no longer have a school after Central Junior High School burns down.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Arson suspected 1967, Apr 7 |
Arson is suspected in the fire that destroyed Central Junior High. Sightseers converge on the ruined school.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| School fire damages estimated $2M 1967, Apr 8 |
The Central Junior High School fire is reported to have caused over $2 million in damages. Detectives join the fire department in investigating.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Pucket leaves MCAP 1967, Apr 13 |
Harry Pucket leaves the Monroe County Community Action Program (MCAP).
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Painter strike is over 1967, Apr 13 |
50 union painters end their ongoing strike in Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Dr. Byrne opens practice 1967, Apr 14 |
Dr. Webster Byrne announces the opening of a new dental practice. Dr. Byrne recently moved from Chicago, where he practiced dentistry for many years.
Source: "Byrne Opens Practice In Bloomington," The Herald Times, April 14, 1967.
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| Teen arsonist confesses 1967, Apr 15 |
A 13-year-old 8th grade Central male student admits setting the Central Junior High fire.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Burger Chef gets robbed 1967, Apr 24 |
Burger Chef restaurant is robbed of $1,200.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Hooker and Lemon contest for mayor 1967, May 3 |
John H. Hooker and Thomas Lemon are the Republican and Democratic combatants for mayor of Bloomington in November.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| GE begins making new refrigerators 1967, May 6 |
The General Electric (GE) plant on Curry Pike begins production of "model" refrigerators.
Source: "Sands of Time: 10 Years Ago," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1977.
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| Book-A-Month Club created 1967, May 6 |
The Bloomington Jaycees announce the forming of a Book-A-Month Club to help the Monroe County Library. Each month the service club will select a book wanted by the library and purchase it for them.
Source: "Jaycees Aiding Library," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1967.
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| Jaycess collect money for cancer 1967, May 7 |
The Bloomington Jaycees, a junior group of the Chamber of Commerce, raise $1,544.12 for the American Cancer Society by asking for donations on Indiana 37 North and South.
Source: Tom Reck, "Jaycees Collect $1,544 for Cancer," Bloomington Tribune, May 9, 1967.
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| Payroll forgery 1967, May 11 |
Joseph E. Beavers tries to cash an $110,000 payroll that has been forged. The check later bounces as does Beavers into jail at Bedford.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Local dentists to attend convention 1967, May 12 |
6 local dentists will attend the 109th annual convention of the Indiana State Dental Association in Indianapolis. The dentists are Dr. Donald C. Tyte, Dr. C Thomas Childes, Dr. Robert W. Linnemeier, Dr. John B. Baranko, Dr. George W. McDaniel, and Dr. Charles J. McFall.
Source: "6 Bloomington Dentists To Convention," Herald Times, May 12, 1967.
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| Anti-Union charge settled 1967, May 12 |
Jesse L. Edwards, who was allegedly fired on March 3 for union activities, has gone back to work with a check for back pay after his legal suit was settled by Sarkes Tarzian attorneys with National Labor Relations Board examiners.
Source: "Tarzian , Inc. Suit Settled," Herald Times, May 12, 1967.
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| Distelhorst leaves Chamber 1967, May 17 |
Robert L. Distelhorst, manager of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, announces plans to retire next fall after the Chamber completes its "Keep Pace With Opportunity" program.
Source: John Fancher, "Chamber Manager to Resign," Herald Telephone, May 17, 1967.
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| Young arsonist hearing coming up 1967, May 18 |
A hearing is in set in court for a 13-year old who admits to setting the Central Junior High fire.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Parks and Rec board have first meeting 1967, May 18 |
The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Board will conduct its initial meeting tonight.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Construction begins Airport Expansion 1967, May 24 |
Construction on the new airport expansion will start this week if weather permits. Workmen are ready to surface the runway once the ground dries. New construction includes the mile long runway, a new service area, relocation of two hangars, construction of four new hangars, an administration building, and a fire and emergency building.
Source: "Airport Construction To Start This Week," The Bloomington Tribune, May 24, 1967.
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| Fire protection plan fee increase 1967, May 24 |
City asks for a 25 cent increase in order to cover a new fire protection fee that is currently under proposal to help against recent fires.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Relocatable classrooms come to CJHS 1967, May 25 |
Due to the lack of available classrooms at the Central Junior High School, the State University through a work-study program, delivers some relocatable classrooms.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Atwell elected Jaycee President 1967, May 27 |
Richard "Dick" Atwell, a Bloomington resident, is elected the president of Indiana Jaycees, a junior organization of the Chamber of Commerce.
Source: "Bloomington Man is Jaycee President," Herald Times, May 28, 1967.
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| MCPL moves to Kirkwood 1967, Jun 1 |
Kirkwood Avenue is to be new site of Monroe County Library
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Chapel Hill School's Last Day 1967, Jun 2 |
 Indiana's and Monroe County's last one room public school closes, over 100 years after David Hunter introduced the system of graded schools to the county. It is located in Polk Township. The final school enrollment number is 45 students.
Source: Monroe County Retired Teachers, Echoes From One-Room Schools: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006), 233. map
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| Poplars Hotel opens 1967, Jun 7 |
 Poplars Hotel becomes Bloomington's newest downtown hotel. It is owned by Dormitories Unlimited, Inc., based out of New York with Hadley Kenslow as its president.
Source: Larry Smith, "Poplars is Hotel Officially Now," Herald Telephone, June 7, 1967. more...
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| City discovers ownership 1967, Jun 8 |
Due to recent inquiries about the Monroe County Library's possible move, it is discovered that the Library building and the County Courthouse are both property of the city of Bloomington and have been since 1816.
Source: Rex Momus, "City Owns Courthouse & Library, Experts Say," Star-Courier, June 8, 1967, 1,8.
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| Bloomington plans dog match 1967, Jun 18 |
It is announced that the Bloomington Kennel Club, which is working toward recognition from the American Kennel Club, will hold a dog match. There are entries from all over Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Source: "Bloomington is Hosting Dog Match Today," Herald Times, June 18, 1967.
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| Hofstetter elected president 1967, Jul 5 |
Optometrists elect Dr. Henry W. Hofstetter president of the American Optometrist Association. Hofstetter was the vice president of the association for the past year.
Source: "Hofstetter Named Association Head By Optometrists," Herald Times, July 5, 1967.
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| Contracts for demolition of CJHS awarded 1967, Jul 7 |
Contracts for demolition and equipment that was lost in the fire of the Central Junior High School are awarded at a meeting of the Bloomington Metropolitan School Board.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 27, 1967.
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| Police academy proposed 1967, Jul 13 |
A proposal that the Indiana police Academy be located in Monroe County is received by the state police Superintendent Robert A. O'Neal.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, December 29, 1967.
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| Library construction location chosen 1967, Jul 13 |
The first parcel of land for the new site of Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) is purchased. The library board of trustees is moving to put together a package of land containing 18,216 square feet at the corner of Kirkwood and Lincoln.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967. map
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| Transit Loss on Minibus System 1967, Jul 20 |
City debates over whether to seek federal aid or leasing the minibus system to a private party. No profit from minibus system is gained since its opening, leading the city to lose money to cover operation cost.
Source: "Minibus Revenue Steady," Bloomington Tribune, July 20, 1967.
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| Bloomington to spruce up rec facilities 1967, Aug 1 |
The state okayed $3.3 million in order to improve recreational facilities in the Bloomington area.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Lions Club gives 1967, Aug |
Bloomington-area Lions Club are among the contributors to a new 40,000 medical radioiosotope body scanner purchased for the Indiana University Medical Center.
Source: "Lions Clubs Give IU Diagnostic Tool," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, August 17, 1967.
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| Airport budget down 1967, Aug 1 |
The new budget has a reduction of $10,720, as the budget proposed in 1968 was $53,783 and the airport is currently operating on $65,503.
Source: John Fancher, "Airport Budget Is Down $10,720," Herald Times
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| Schoolboard accepts $2 Million insurance settlement 1967, Aug 4 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan School Board votes to accept a $2 million insurance settlement for the loss of the Central Junior High School.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Police armed with mace 1967, Aug 9 |
Bloomington Police are now equipped with the new "Mace" gun, a spray can containing a chemichal that temporarily blinds and inflicts pain for a short time. The chemical is a special blend of tear gas.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| New optometrist joins clinic 1967, Aug 15 |
Optometrist Robert Gammon will join Dr. Robert Krack in Bloomington. Dr. Gammon originally from Detroit, has spent the past 5 years in Bloomington where he graduated from the IU Division of Optometry.
Source: "Robert Gammon To Practice With Dr. Krack," Herald Times, August 15, 1967.
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| Contract to approve Monroe Jail 1967, Aug 16 |
A contract to approve the Monroe County Jail for holding federal prisoners is awaiting signatures from three Monroe County commissioners. Final approval must come from the Bureau of Prisons, Washington D.C. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Charles D. Loos, Indianapolis, states that the jail has never been approved for holding federal prisoners. U.S. Marshal Dale Stone petitioned R.A. Miller, Chief of Inspections, Washington, that Monroe's Jail be accepted because one of his deputies, a postal inspector, and three FBI agents live in Monroe County. The primary endorsement for the jail came six weeks ago by Inspector Robert Burns (of the federal inspection service for the Midwest area) gave it approval.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Approve County Jail For Federal Prisoners," Daily Herald Telephone, August 16, 1967, 1, 2.
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| Childs school opening planned 1967, Aug 17 |
It is reported that, after a year's delay, about 320 students will start school on August 30th at the new Laura Childs Elementary School on South High Street. Site development problems have caused the delay. The school will utilize all the best new methods and new design, e.g. movable walls so that teachers and classrooms can combine for special projects.
Source: Larry Smith, "New Techniques To Be Tested At Childs School," Herald Telephone, August 17, 1967. map
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| Fire damage spreads at BCJHS 1967, Aug 23 |
Fire damaged the insulation material and tar roof of 12 portable classrooms of Central Junior High School.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Former Sheriff Stephens dies 1967, Aug 27 |
Ray H. Stephens dies at the Bloomington Hospital at the age of 77. Stephens served as Monroe County Sheriff for two terms in 1929 and 1931. He was also assistant fire chief and was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, one son, twelve grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren.
Source: "Ray Stephens," Herald Telephone, August 28, 1967, 2.
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| New runway plans 1967, Aug 27 |
Lake Central Airport announces it is trying to phase out older DC-3 planes and plans to build a new runway in Bloomington long enough to allow for larger planes.
Source: Mike Welber, "Six Left Awaiting An End," Target, August 27, 1967, 15.
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| Plans for runway opening announced 1967, Aug 28 |
The first Lake Central plane is expected to use the new runway within two weeks according to Harlan Hilliker, president of Monroe County Aviation Commissioners. The new administration building is expected to be done by September 8th, and the whole improvement program completed by October 15th.
Source: John Fancher, "Runway Open In Two Weeks," Herald Times, August 28, 1967.
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| Drug bust historic 1967, Aug 29 |
The arrest of five juveniles is expected to lead to the biggest narcotics "bust" in the history of the city.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Mrs. Smith wins award 1967, Sep |
Mrs. Martha Smith, secretary to Dr. Robert Shaffer, receives recognition as the "Outstanding Women of the Year" by the Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW) and their president Mrs. Merline Romine.
Source: "Mrs. Smith Is BPW Women Of Year," Herald Times, September 26, 1967.
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| Airport income increases 1967, Sep |
The new hangar rental schedule and office space at Monroe County Airport is expected to increase annual income by $39,000.
Source: "Airport Income Expected To Increase By $39,000," Herald Times, September 30, 1967.
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| Runway completion date announced 1967, Sep 1 |
The new runway will allow for larger planes to be used for better service. All construction is expected to be finished by October 15th.
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| Cook, Inc. plans plant 1967, Sep 6 |
It is announced today that the construction of the first of four stages of a $250,000 manufacturing complex for cardiovascular diagnostic equipment will begin within the next three weeks.
Source: "Company Plans Plant," Herald Telephone, September 7, 1967.
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| Mayor offers land for academy 1967, Sep 7 |
Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. sends a telegram to State Police Supt. Robert A. O'Neal offering the Indiana State Police 100 acres of land for the proposed police academy.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Monon stops passenger service 1967, Sep 8 |
The Interstate Commerce Commission announces that the Monon Railroad passenger service for southern Indiana will stop because of the lack of customers.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Potential resort plans for Lake Monroe 1967, Sep 13 |
Tan-Tar-A Inc., interested in building a multi-million dollar resort area on Lake Monroe, said unless it can obtain an additonal 18-26 acres it will sell the land it already owns and will abandon the idea.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| YMCA programs expand 1967, Sep 13 |
It is announced that an extension of the YMCA program from campus to the community will begin at Templeton School on Tuesday.
Source: John Fancher, "'Y' Program Extended," Herald Times, September 13, 1967.
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| Defect reported in runway 1967, Sep 21 |
It is reported there is a defect has been found in the new runway. A large hump in the middle of the airway is limiting pilot's sight of the whole airway, posing a safety hazard to planes.
Source: Vigilante, "Find Defect In Airport Strip," Star-Courier, September 21, 1967.
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| Ken Nunn opens law office 1967, Sep 27 |
27 year old Attorney Ken Nunn opens his law office in Bloomington, using only a poker table and four fold up chairs on S. Walnut.
Source: Mary Shown, "Ken Nunn Law Office turns 50 ," The Herald Times, October 5, 2017.
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| United Fund campaign starts 1967, Sep 29 |
Bloomington's biggest United Fund campaign starts with a kickoff dinner at the Poplars Hotel.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Monon makes last passenger run 1967, Sep 30 |
The Monon made its last passenger run through Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Waffle House opens at 10th & College 1967, Oct |
 A new restaurant, specializing in breakfast, opens on the corner of College Avenue and 10th Street.
Source: Jon Blau, "Waffle House to close," Herald Times, May 1, 2013, A, 1, 4.
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| Wicks celebrates 91st anniversary 1967, Oct 1 |
Locally owned and operated since 1876, Wicks Company celebrates their 91st anniversary. The company first started as a general store which sold groceries as well as clothing and household items. Now the store features two floors of apparel and one floor of home furnishing, plus a downstairs store.
Source: "Wicks Will Celebrate 91st Anniversay Soon," The Bloomington Tribune, August 27, 1967.
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| Criticism of runway unjustified 1967, Oct 1 |
It is reported that the "defect" addressed in the "Bloomington Weekly" is a rise in the new runway which places the highest point of the airway 9 feet above the approach ends. This slope is accepted by the FAA and poses no dangers. According to engineers an entirely flat runway was possible but the cost of construction for it exceeded funds available.
Source: Walt Niekamp, "Criticism Of Airport Runway Is Unjustified," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, October 1, 1967.
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| Business Week proclaimed 1967, Oct |
Mayor John H. Hooker proclaims the week of October 15 through the 21st as "National Business Women's Week" in Bloomington, Indiana.
Source: "Business Women Week Proclaimed," Herald Times, October 16, 1967.
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| Bypass extensions in the works 1967, Oct 2 |
A mile-long extension for Bloomington's east bypass is approved with construction to start within a year.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| New West Side Center director 1967, Oct 7 |
Edward Williams, an Indiana University senior from East Chicago is named the new director of the West Side Community Center at 930 W 7th St. The center will open again on October 9th.
Source: "Westside Center Gets Director," Daily Herald Telephone, October 7, 1967. map
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| Bus driver's salary 1967, Oct 10 |
Questions raises when the city reveals its bus driver's salaries come from sanitation funding. Utilities funding come from subscribers, in which driver's salaries take out from, instead of the city's general funding.
Source: Mike Kelsey, "City Hall Vague On Salaries of Minibus Drivers," Bloomington Tribune, October 10, 1967.
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| IU starts probation officer program 1967, Oct 16 |
It is announced that IU law students will work with juveniles as assistant probation officers. The new program starts November 1st.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Sailplanes come to Bloomington 1967, Oct 18 |
It is reported that Jim Torphy, owner of Torp Aero, recently purchased a Schweizer Sailplane, or "glider". Glider rides are being offered at $9 each.
Source: Jim Clark, "Sailplane Fad Comes To Bloomington Area," The Bloomington Tribune, October 18, 1967.
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| Women's flying race 1967, Oct 22 |
Women race airplanes over a 250 mile race course through southern Indiana. Scoring is based on both time and fuel consumption basis. There are categories for both antique and normal airplanes.
Source: Richard Balough, "Women's Flying Race Takes Skill," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, October 22, 1967.
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| Ladies pilot race 1967, Oct 23 |
Fair Ladies Annual International Air Race is held in Bloomington. 34 planes from 7 different states are entered for the second international race in Indiana. The Fair Ladies are members of Ninety-Niners, who have charters clubs in every state and several other countries.
Source: "Fair Ladies In The Pilot Seat," The Bloomington Tribune, October 23, 1967, 1, 6.
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| Dorothy Lamour returns to IU 1967, Nov |
Dorothy Lamour performs as "Hello Dolly" at the Indiana University Auditorium and the local newspaper prints a story about her 1933 visit, when she sang with cornet player Charles "Bud" Dant and the Herbie Kaye Orchestra at an IU Christmas dance.
Source: Barbara Dempsey, "Dorothy Lamour Made Debut at IU In 1933," Herald Telephone, November 12, 1967.
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| Dugout explained at WCTU fall workshop 1967, Nov 11 |
At the Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union fall workshop Mrs. Myrtle Schneller reported on her work at "The Dugout". The Dugout is a place where extensive social services for children are offered.
Source: "Dugout Activities Explained to WCTU," Bloomington Tribune, November 15, 1967.
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| State parks draw in visitors 1967, Nov 12 |
Lake Monroe and area state parks drew 2 million tourists during the 1967 season.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A look at the major local news reported during 1967 in the H-T," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1967.
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| Jets coming 1967, Nov 14 |
Robert Clifford, vice-president in charge of operation at Lake Central Airlines, says jets are coming from the Allegheny merger. More runway may be necessary. Clifford says, 'It would be wise for all of us to look forward to 6,200 feet 150 feet wide.'
Source: John Fancher, "'Jets Are Coming-Get Ready,' Lake Central Executive Urges," Herald Times, September 14, 1967.
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| Hangar rate fought 1967, Nov 21 |
The new airport hangar rates are fought as new fees require $35 per month for hangar rental space for a single engine plane and $60 per month for the same space of a twin-engine plane. A $40,000 single engine plane could get a $35 hangar spot, while a $10,000 twin engine could get the same spot for $60. Dr. Neal Baxter of the Board of Aviation argued that owners of planes worth several thousands of dollars shouldn't protest higher fees.
Source: John Fancher, "Hangar Rate Hike At Airport Fought," Daily Herald Telephone, November 21, 1967.
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| Ice rink opens 1967, Nov 24 |
 400 people attend the dedication ceremony of the Frank Southern Skating Center on South Henderson. In attendance are Tim Ellis, park board member; Lloyd Olcott, board president; Jerome Femel, park superintendent; C. H. East, park board member; Charles Faris, city council president; Robert Clegg, city councilman; and Mayor John H. Hooker. Frank Southern, former park board member, is there to officially cut the ribbon. Olympic Gold Medalists Judy Schwomeyer and Jim Sladky perform on the ice. Photo here is of Frank Southern.
Source: Jim Helm, "Over 400 Attend: Dedicate Southern Center," Herald Telephone, November 25, 1967. more...
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| CAP celebrating 26 years 1967, Dec |
The Bloomington Composite Squadron (CAP) is joining with over 2,300 Civil Air Patrol units throughout the US to elebrate the 26th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol. CAP is an all-volunteer force that flies search and rescue efforts and educate the general public on aviation.
Source: "CAP Celebrating 26 Years," Daily Herald Telephone, December 2, 1967.
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| Height limits by airport 1967, Dec |
The Monroe County Board of Aviation Commissioners seeks an airport zoning ordinance restricting the construction or planting of future structures to under 150 feet. The ordinance is required by the government to get the $400,000 grant for the airport expansion program.
Source: James Root, "Airport Seeks Height Limits," Daily Herald Telephone, December 7, 1967.
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| Airport expands staff 1967, Dec |
It is announced that the Monroe County Airport's administrative staff will be expanded with expected costs of the upgrade to be $12,000 - $15,000.
Source: "Extra Man To Help Run," Herald Times, December 8, 1967.
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| Memorial gift given to Christian Center 1967, Dec |
John Hoadley gives a memorial fund to the Bloomington Christian Center in tribute to his wife, Helen, who died unexpectedly the previous month.
Source: "Hoadley Gives Memorial Gift To Christian Center," Star-Courier, December 22, 1967.
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| Airline capacity increases 1967, Dec |
Four of the six daily flights at Lake Central will be replaced by Convair 580s, which can hold up to 55 people, replacing the current 24 passenger Nords. Bloomington will now be linked directly with the airports at Dayton and Cleveland, Ohio.
Source: "Bigger Lake Central Planes To Serve Bloomington Jan.3," Star-Courier, December 22, 1967, 3.
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| Emery becomes chief of staff 1967, Dec 6 |
Bloomington Hospital announces that Dr. Emery, an orthopedic surgeon, is the newly elected chief of staff.
Source: "Dr. Emery New Head Of Staff," The Herald Times, December 6, 1967.
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| Libraries move forward in Bloomington, Ellettsville 1968 |
A storefront library branch opens in Ellettsville on Sale Street, while construction on new main library in Bloomington has begun.
Source: "First Library Branch Open ," Star-Courier, April 19, 1968.
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| Sylvester wins State Championship 1968 |
Wrestler Jerry M. Sylvester becomes the first athlete to win State Championship honors at the newly formed High School South. Jerry wins his wrestling title in the 112 pound weight division.
Source: "Obituaries Jerry M. Sylvester," The Herald Times, October 3, 2017, A2.
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| Bloomington Sertoma Club Formed 1968, Jan 1 |
The Sertoma Club is formed. It is an organization of business, professional, institutional, and agricultural men knit together in bonds of personal friendship and united in the ideal of community service.
Source: Ted Sowler, "Sertoma Club New To Bloomington," Herald Times, September 24, 1968.
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| Gifford heads bank 1968 |
Mr. Harrold Gifford begins his job as President for Peoples State Bank, serving for five years (1968-1973).
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987
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| UJC find temporary location 1968 |
UJC find temporary location for religious education classes during the 1968-1969 school year at the First Presbyterian Church. The meeting day had to be changed from Sunday to Saturday due to the fact that the Presbyterians were using the church on Sundays.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 38-39.
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| Coghlan opens practice 1968 |
Charles Coghlan, DMD, opens practice limited to orthodontics at 400 E. Third Street in Bloomington.
Source: Telephone directory (Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana Bell Telephone Company, 1969), 71.
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| Flying lessons avilable to high schoolers 1968, Jan |
Bloomington High School is now offering pilot's licences through night classes at the school. The class is designed to prepare student's for a Federal Aviation Agency examination for a license as a private pilot or professional instrument flyer.
Source: "B.H.S. offers flying lessons," Indiana Daily Student, January 16, 1968.
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| Child's section honors Freese 1968 |
The Monroe County Public Library names its children's collection in memory of Alice Freese. Freese had left more than a half-million dollars to the library, with the recommendation that the board consider the children's department in its allocation.
Source: John Fancher, "Library To Name Child's Section For Miss Freese," Herald Times, December 20, 1968.
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| Career program 1968 |
The Home Demonstration Association began a project called "Young Moderns Plan Their Future Careers" in which Junior and Senior high school girls meet with Purdue and Indiana University representatives to get information for careers for women in the business world in Monroe County.
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both original and microfilm (Bloomington: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 103.
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| Dolan Ridge Church built 1968 |
The Dolan Ridge Church is built a few miles east of Dolan on Robinson Road.
Source: New Prospect Baptist Church, Our Little Village: A Compilation of Stories from Dolan, Indiana (2012), 44.
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| Mrs. McNeely re-elected President MCPL Board 1968 |
Mrs. Roy McNeely gets re-elected as president of the Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees.
Source: "Mrs. Roy McNeely Re-Named Head Of Library Board," Ellettsville Journal, January 10, 1968.
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| Mental health nonprofit established 1968 |
The South Central Community Mental Health Center is established. The nonprofit provides mental health services to Monroe, Lawrence, Owen, and Morgan counties. The organization undergoes a name change in 1997, becoming the Center for Behavioral Health (later merging with Centerstone in 2008).
Source: "Center changes name to reflect broad scope," Herald Times, February 13, 1997, G.
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| Department Club elects new officers 1968 |
The Women's Department Club elects new officers as follows: Mrs. Tom Dyer, president, Mrs. Chester Dunlap, first vice president, Mrs. Dana Griffee, second vice president, Mrs. Irvin Rumple, secretary, and Mrs. LaVerne Burns, treasurer.
Source: Mrs. George Huntington, Sr. , "Women's Department Club Improves The Community ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Herman B Wells named interim president 1968 |
After resignation of President Elvis Stahr, IU Chancellor Herman B Wells becomes interim-president, serves in this capacity for 3 months.
Source:
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| Department Club improves the community 1968 |
Dedicated to the concept of improvement, the Women's Department Club has formed several special interest groups. The Classic Book Group is led by Mrs. Lyle Dieterle and Mrs. Frank Hrisomalos. Mrs. Frank Beatty and Mrs. Andrew Shindler are chairmen of the Current Book Group. Mrs. John Kuzmack leads the Garden Group with members meeting in each other's gardens and exchanging beautification ideas. Three tables of bridge are held monthly by Mrs. Tom Goby, director of the Friendship Bridge Group. An annual invitational bridge party is also hosted by the group in order to raise money for the Department Club and a Nursing Scholarship, awarded to a worthy Monroe County graduating high school student. Other monetary contributions are made by the club to music scholarships, art scholarships, the Hinkle Poston Smith Scholarship for Elementary Teachers of the Second District, the Latin American Fellowship, the Freedom Foundation, and the Bloomington Beautification Plan.
Source: Mrs. George Huntington, Sr. , "Women's Department Club Improves The Community ," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Norris becomes Headstart Director 1968 |
Community Action Program board member Mary Norris becomes the director of Headstart. The mother of three children, Norris also serves Girl Scouts, the University School PTA, and Sunday School at the Second Baptist Church.
Source: Ann C. Smith, "Notable area women: Spotlight on Mary Norris," Bloomington Courier-Tribune, March 26, 1970.
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| Hammond starts career as bailiff 1968 |
 Henry H. Hammond, known as Harry Hammond, begins his career as the bailiff for Judge Donald A. Rogers. After Rogers died, Hammond continued to work as bailiff for Judge Dixon. Born in Kentucky 1895, he had many jobs in Bloomington, including bartending for IU events, and was a popular jazz musician and played with Hoagy Carmichael. In the 1950 Census he was living at 723 W. 8th Street.
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| Library lends art work 1968, Jan |
The Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) promotes its new framed art collection, available for circulation.
Source: "Library Lends Framed Artwork," Herald Telephone, January 17, 1989.
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| Library board holds meeting 1968, Jan 5 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Library Board, Mrs. Roy McNeely is re-elected president of the board and James R. Regester is hired as project attorney for a proposed new library. Merrill Brisler was elected vice president, Mrs. Arthur Clark was elected secretary, and Mrs. Donald H. Gray was elected treasurer.
Source: "Building Plans Advance: Library Board Re-Organized," Herald Telephone, January 6, 1968.
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| Landing regulations tightened 1968, Jan 8 |
Allegheny Airlines has tightened airline landing regulations, restricting landings of planes if conditions are that pilots have cloud cover lower than 1,000 feet and a visibility less than 3 miles. It does not apply to airports with full landing system equipment, which Bloomington does not have. The closest airport to have this is Indianapolis.
Source: "Allegheny Tightens Landing Regulations," Herald Times, January 8, 1968.
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| Bank purchases downtown properties 1968, Jan 10 |
First National Bank of Bloomington purchases two downtown properties in order to build the bank's new building, a project costing over one million dollars.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| City builds three new schools 1968, Jan 11 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan School Board announces plans to build three new schools as the sites of these schools have been approved in their regular monthly meeting. Their purchase amounts to $440,000.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Massive snowfall lands 1968, Jan 15 |
The city of Bloomington receives 11.5 inches of snow.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| IU students allowed to vote 1968, Jan 16 |
Monroe County has now made Indiana University students eligible to vote, given that they meet age and residency requirements.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Bank board re-elected 1968, Jan 16 |
It is reported that all of the members of the board of directors for Peoples State Bank in Ellettsville are re-elected at the bank's annual stockholders and the board in turn re-elects all officers of the board. Re-elected members of the board include Glenn Summitt, Robert J. Chaffin, Harold Gifford, W. Ralph Ridge, Leroy Baker, and Charles H. May.
Source: "Peoples Bank Board Renamed," Herald Telephone, January 17, 1968.
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| Westside appeals to board 1968, Jan 16 |
Around 12 teens and 20 adults active at the Westside Community Center appear before the Bloomington Park Board in an effort to ask for pool tables for the center and ask to be able to stay open on Saturdays. Their request for pool tables is granted.
Source: Curt Reeve, "Westside Center Group Protests," Daily Herald Telephone, January 16, 1968.
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| Housing ordinance to be rewritten 1968, Jan 17 |
It is reported that a controversial housing ordinance will be rewritten by the Bloomington Human Relations Commission.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Auditor disburses government funds 1968, Jan 19 |
The office of Monroe County Auditor Louise Goodman reports that it has disbursed over $14.5 million to operate local government, a $2 million increase since 1966.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| IU East Hall fire 1968, Jan 24 |
Fire destroys Indiana University East Hall at 101 South Jordan Avenue in Bloomington.
Source: "$400,000 Fire Levels East Hall on Campus." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), January 25, 1968.
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| First Banquet of Horticulture Council held 1968, Jan 25 |
Members of the the Monroe County Garden Clubs' Improvements Committee host the first annual Banquet of the Horticulture Council.
Source: Elizabeth Dodds, "Form New Group," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Otis accused of unfair labor 1968, Jan 27 |
Otis Elevator Company is charged of unfair labor practices. The case if filed against them by the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Rebekah Lodge turns 75 1968, Jan 27 |
The 75th anniversary of the Elletsville Rebekah Lodge is celebrated.
Source: "Rebekah Lodge will Mark 75th Anniversary on Saturday, January 27th," Ellettsville Journal, January 17, 1968.
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| Over-the-counter drugs misused 1968, Jan 28 |
A drug store in Bloomington finds that high school students have been purchasing medicines for the purpose of simulating "hallucinatory trips." The drug store removes these two medicines off of their self-serve counters.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Budget includes Monroe Reservoir 1968, Jan 29 |
President Johnson reserves $110,000 for operation and maintenance of Monroe Reservoir.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Site of school turned down 1968, Jan 30 |
The site of the new north high school in Bloomington is turned down due to the Bypass West Project. The State Department of Public Instruction turned down the previously approved site.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Library receives federal funds 1968, Feb 1 |
The Monroe County Public Library receives $514,000 in federal funds from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Wible & Adams buys The Vogue 1968, Feb 1 |
It is announced today that the owners of Wible & Adams, a locally owned firm already operating three stores in Bloomington, have purchased The Vogue a women's clothing store located at 120 N. Walnut St.
Source: "Wible & Adams Buy 'Vogue'," Bloomington Star Courier, February 2, 1968.
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| Library program 1968, Feb 1 |
Monroe County Public Library celebrates the 50th anniversary of its building with cake served by retired 40-year librarian Bertha Ashby.
Source: Herald Telephone, February 2, 1968.
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| Tarzian cleared in union election 1968, Feb 4 |
It is confirmed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lost its bid to represent the employees of Sarkes Tarzian, Inc plants in Bloomington.
Source: "Sarkes Tarzian Cleared by NLRB; Union Election Loss Is Certified," Herald Times, February 4, 1968.
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| Inman appointed trustee 1968, Feb 5 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees, Ward Inman is appointed as a new trustee.
Source: "Inman Takes Library Post," Herald Telephone, February 7, 1968.
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| Street lighting program resumes 1968, Feb 6 |
 The city of Bloomington and Public Service Indiana (PSI) announce that Bloomington's massive street lighting program will be resumed. Image courtesy of Indiana Historical Society.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968. more...
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| Ward Inman new appointee 1968, Feb 7 |
Ward Inman takes his oath of office as a new appointee to the Board of Trustees of the Monroe County Public Library. This marks the first time in the library's history that organized labor is represented on its board.
Source: "Inman Takes Library Post," Herald Times, February 7, 1968.
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| Board seeks new director 1968, Feb 7 |
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission Board holds an executive session after learning the Chicago office of Housing and Urban Development could stop paying interest on a federal loan for its Urban Renewal Project. The board seeks candidates for a new director.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Kleindorfer announces candidacy 1968, Feb 9 |
Harold Kleindorfer, a former grocer at the age of 46, announces he will run for the Democratic Party's county auditor position.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Bryan heads Bloomington Jaycees 1968, Feb 11 |
Robin Bryan, a communications consultant with Indiana Bell Telephone Co., is elected the new president of the Bloomington Jaycees, a junior group of the Chamber of Commerce.
Source: "Bryan Elected to Head Jaycees," Bloomington Tribune, February 12, 1968.
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| Chamber sees changes 1968, Feb 13 |
The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce changes its name, organizational structure, and moves its quarters to the Poplars Midtown Motel.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Library board buys land 1968 |
The library board purchases land for a new building on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington from Dr. and Mrs. Paul Wenzler and Dr. and Mrs. Louis Byrne.
Source: "Library Board Completes Land Purchase Deal," Star-Courier, February 13, 1968.
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| Development Committee meets 1968, Feb 15 |
The Monroe County Community Development Committee discusses reviving the Monroe County Historical Society, establishing a Community School Program, and introducing a food stamp plan to help low-income families.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Charges dismissed at Tarzians 1968, Feb 16 |
Union election results against the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) at the Bloomington Sarkes Tarzian plant are confirmed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Source: "NLRB Finds Tarzian OK; Dismisses IBEW Charges," Star-Courier, February 16, 1968.
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| Elks observe 100th birthday 1968, Feb 16 |
 Elks celebrate the 100th anniversary of their national organization. Image from "The Herald Telephone" for Feb 17, 1968.
Source: "Elks Observe 100th Birthday," Herald Telephone, February 17, 1968.
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| MCHA members re-elected 1968, Feb 16 |
At an open meeting at the City Chamber of the Municipal Building, participants re-elect five members to the board of directors of the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA). Those members re-elected to serve until 1971 are Ruth Alexander, Ronald Tackett, Andres Steinmetz, Roger Lass, and John Fancher. Mrs. Roger Lass is also serving until 1971 and Bill Ream, Mrs. Ronald Tackett, Mrs. Robert Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Wellman, and Mrs. William Combs will serve until 1970. Association President Walter Poesse, Ted Appleton, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Champigny, and Alan Singerman will serve until 1969.
Source: "Five Are Re-Elected To Humane Association," Herald Telephone, February 17, 1968.
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| Council adopts housing law 1968, Feb 16 |
The Bloomington City Council adopts a new housing ordinance, being only one of five cities in the state of Indiana to adopt such anti-discrimination legislation.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Elks observe 100th Birthday 1968, Feb 17 |
The Bloomington chapter of the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks of the United States celebrates the 100th anniversary of their organization.
Source: "Elks Observe 100th Birthday," Herald Times, February 17, 1968.
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| Lake Monroe Association reorganizes 1968, Feb 18 |
Lake Monroe will see revitalization as the Lake Monroe Association undergoes reorganization.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| School reorganization approved 1968, Feb 21 |
Monroe County's two-unit school reorganization plan has been approved by the State School Reorganization Commission.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| IU approves Stonebelt 1968, Feb 24 |
The Stonebelt Council School for Retarded Children wins approval for construction by Indiana University for a lease agreement.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Women open accounting business 1968, Feb 27 |
Mrs. Sandy Ray and Mrs. Brenda Roberts open R & R Services in Ellettsville, a business specializing in handling tax forms, accounting, and bookkeeping. The women say it natural to open a business with their experience - Mrs. Ray a notary public with a broker's license, and Mrs. Roberts with an accounting degree from Indiana University - and the fact that many women handle household finances anyway. Roberts and Ray hope to soon expand their business to include real estate.
Source: Mary Jo Moss, "Women With A Head For Business," Daily Herald Telephone, February 27, 1968.
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| The "Bank" gutted by fire 1968, Feb 28 |
The "Bank" a historic building in Ellettsville is gutted by fire. It was built in 1900 by Richland Township trustee Harley Marshall. It initially served as the Second Bank of Ellettsville. It also served as a feed store, hardware store, and Ell-Clo-Go chain store. It later served as a skating rink, movie theater, saloon, school gymnasium, pool room, and a garage. It was one of the oldest building in Ellettsville.
Source: "Way Back When: 1900 Old Building Has Colorful History," Ellettsville Journal, February 28, 1968, 1, 8.
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| City plans for 150 birthday 1968, Mar 1 |
A Sesquicentennial Corporation is formed to direct the city of Bloomington's 150th birthday celebration.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| UJC needs new building 1968, Mar |
President Melvin Plotinsky reports to the UJC, University Jewish Community, that it is time to gather information about alternative quarters for the following year to be presented to the community at a general meeting in May. Plotinsky had learned that Rabbi Samuelson would not be returning to Bloomington in the fall of 1968 and the new Hillel rabbi might not be willing to allow the UJC to continue to use the building.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 38.
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| Bloomington beats Scottsburg 1968, Mar 2 |
Bloomington High School beats Scottsburg 62-61 in the Indiana High School Athletic Association basketball tournament.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| State approves site for school 1968, Mar 6 |
A new high school will be built on Bloomington's north side, a site spanning 70 acres. The site is approved by the state School Reorganization Commission.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Potential delay 1968, Mar 7 |
City's proposed new mass transportation program will not be moving forward until after mid-year. Due to fund finalization grants are delayed.
Source: James P. Root, "New Bus Program Delay Is Seen," Herald Telephone, March 7, 1968.
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| New appointees announced 1968, Mar 8 |
11 new appointees are set to join commissions and boards in Bloomington, including the new Fair Housing Commission.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Board approves recreation program 1968, Mar 8 |
The Metropolitan School Board approves a project for the Community School Recreation Program, set to begin on April 1st.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Bloomington basketball loses to Evansville Reitz 1968, Mar 10 |
Bloomington High School loses to Evansville Reitz 89-69 in the IHSAA semi-state basketball tournament.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Poplars building plans announced 1968, Mar 12 |
The Poplars Square Developmental Corporation plans to build a shopping complex, high-rise office building, and a high-rise luxury apartment complex in Bloomington, somewhere between downtown and the IU campus.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Chairman of Sesquicentennial Celebration named 1968, Mar 16 |
The vice-president of the First National Bank in Bloomington, Ralph Nelson, is named the general chairman of Bloomington's Sesquicentennial Celebration.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| KKK plans march 1968, Mar 17 |
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) says it will march in downtown Bloomington on March 30th. Approximately 50 Klansmen hand out literature in the business district.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Morton is new Chamber President 1968, Mar 18 |
Lyle A. Morton, president of Hoosier Electric Supply Co., is elected president of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Unknown, "Morton Is New C of C President," Herald Telephone, March 19, 1968.
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| Auditor accused of withholding paychecks 1968, Mar 19 |
Auditor Louise Goodman is accused of withholding paychecks due to opposition to night meetings of the Monroe County Commissioners.
Source: "Charge Checks Held Up Over Night Meeting," Herald Telephone, March 19, 1968.
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| Residents want 2-lane highway 1968, Mar 21 |
Bloomington residents voice concerns at a local meeting of the state Highway Commission about Indiana 37 being dual-laned between Bloomington and Martinsville.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| City desires vocational school 1968, Mar 24 |
The State Department of Public Instruction reports that superintendent Richard Wells' request for a Vocational Technical School will be given high priority.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| New animal shelter opens 1968, Mar 25 |
The Animal Control Commission and members of the Humane Association formally open a new animal shelter along Indiana 37 South in Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Ku Klux Klan opposed 1968, Mar 25 |
The Ku Klux Klan's hopes to march in downtown Bloomington is met with opposition as 300 community members meet at the Second Baptist Church in an effort to stop them.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Mayor seeks injunction against KKK 1968, Mar 26 |
Bloomington's mayor John H. Hooker Jr. announces he is seeking an injunction to stop the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) from marching in downtown Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Hall Electric announces closing 1968, Mar 27 |
Hall Electric Co. announces today that it will be going out of business in April. Hall Electric is located at 115 E. Sixth Street. This Bloomington retail store was founded in 1921 and specializes in General Electric Appliances.
Source: "Hall Electric Plans To Close," Daily Herald Telephone, March 27, 1968.
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| Restraining order issued against Ku Klux Klan 1968, Mar 27 |
The judge of the Monroe Circuit Court, Judge Nat U. Hill, issues a restraining order against the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in order to prevent them from visiting Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Hall employees to open own business 1968, Mar 31 |
Kenny and Bob Raper currently employed by the Hall Electric Company announce that they will go into business for themselves specializing in factory authorized General Electric and Hotpoint service repair.
Source: "Hall Employees Try Business," Daily Herald Telephone, March 31, 1968.
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| Animal shelter completed 1968, Apr |
The new Animal Shelter built by funds from the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is completed and is dedicated. An open house is held and is attended by around 500 people.
Source: Ruth Alexander, "Humane Association Gives Aid In Prevention Of Cruelty," Herald Telephone, October 4, 1968.
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| Community Center raises funds 1968, Apr 3 |
The Westside Community Center announces plans to hold a two-pronged fundraiser in order to send 45 members to Evanston, Illinois from April 26 to 28. The center has begun selling candy and bumper stickers, and will hold a barbecue supper on April 20. The goal is to raise $600.
Source: "Westside Center Launches Campaign," Bloomington Tribune, April 3, 1968.
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| Grand jury suggests more 1968, Apr 3 |
The Monroe County Grand Jury recommends that the county make plans to build a new jail and that the pay for sheriff's deputies and city law enforcement officers be raised to keep skilled help.
Source: Barbara Dempsey, "New Jail, Hike In Police Pay Asked By Jury," Herald Telephone, April 4, 1968, 1,2.
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| Council president pushes building changes 1968, Apr 5 |
Following a Monroe County grand jury report calling for a new jail, County Council President, John Porter, agrees but stresses a need for adequate and appropriate buildings for all government offices. Porter says that limited space and the courthouse annex give the county "real housing problems."
Source: James P. Root, "City, County Respond To Jury Report," Herald Telephone, April 5, 1968, 1, 2.
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| Ayr-Way store coming to Bloomington 1968, Apr 6 |
Rupert A. Miller, executive vice president of Ayr-Way stores announce that an Ayr-Way store will be opening in Bloomington at the College Mall Shopping Center.
Source: "Ayr-Way Store To Locate in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, April 7, 1968.
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| Teacher, administrator plans retirement 1968, Apr 6 |
 Joseph W. Stradling announces his retirement, having worked with Bloomington schools for 45 years as a teacher and administrator.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968. more...
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| MCHA plans events 1968, Apr 8 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), President Walter Poesse chooses a member to plan a fundraiser needed to raise the remaining $2,761.49 so that they can pay outstanding bills on the new animal shelter. He appoints fund campaign chairman Mrs. Robert Champigny, Mrs. Jason Wellman, Andres Steinmetz, and Mrs. Roger Lass to coordinate the special event. He also names Jason Wellman and Ruth Alexander as co-chairmen of the annual Rabies Clinics (now in planning stages).
Source: Herald Telephone, April 9, 1968, 2.
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| Vocational school approved 1968, Apr 9 |
The Bloomington Metropolitan Schools receives an okay from the State Department of Public Instruction to develop plans for a vocational school in the area and to make a survey of needs in the area.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| City explains fair housing laws 1968, Apr 10 |
City Attorney James Cotner explains to the Fair Housing Commission in a five-page memorandum the procedures for enforcing Bloomington's Fair Housing Ordinance.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Committees appointed for psychiatric clinic 1968, Apr 16 |
Plans for opening the Monroe County Out-Patient Psychiatric Clinic are progressing with the appointment of committees. The mental health clinic is set to be opened in the summer.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Ivy Tech seeks nursing school 1968, Apr 17 |
Ivy Tech's Board of Directors takes a vote to locate a school in Bloomington for training nurses.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Eugene McCarthy visits city 1968, Apr 19 |
 Democratic presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy is seen by over 8,000 people during his five-hour visit to Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968. more...
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| Ellettsville Library opens 1968, Apr 21 |
The Ellettsville Branch library opens. Mrs Jane Henning will be the librarian in charge of the around 5,000 books in the branch. It is located at the old Constable Grocery Store.
Source: "Ellettsville Library opens doors for business today.," Bloomington Tribune, April 21, 1968.
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| Temperance week proclaimed 1968, Apr 21 |
Bloomington Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. has proclaimed the week of April 21-27 to be "Youth Temperance Education Week." This week is set up to educate youth in habits of wholesomeness and temperance
Source: "Temperance Week Proclaimed," Daily Herald Telephone, April 17, 1968.
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| Senator Robert F. Kennedy plans visit 1968, Apr 21 |
Democratic candidate Senator Robert F. Kennedy plans to visit Monroe County and the Bloomington area.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Westside plans summer opening 1968, Apr 23 |
City Parks and Recreation Board members vote to keep the Westside Community Center open during the summer months. Figures show that it will cost around $2,000 per month.
Source: "Westside Center Stays," Bloomington Tribune, April 23, 1968, 7.
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| Westside director estimates costs 1968, Apr 23 |
Westside Community Center director Jerome Femal tells the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Board that the cost of operating the center during the five summer months will be about $10,000, with $9,000 going to personnel.
Source: Curt Reeve, "Westside Center Plans Set," Daily Herald Telephone, April 23, 1968.
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| Kennedy visits Bloomington 1968, Apr 24 |
 Senator Robert F. Kennedy visits Bloomington and appears at Indiana University, the Monroe County Airport, and RCA.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968. more...
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| CARIH chapter is chartered 1968, Apr 25 |
The Monroe County Chapter of the Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital (CARIH) is officially charted by national director Jonas Kiken with Mrs. Lillian Bird founding the chapter. First charter members also include Mrs. Wesley Denson, secretary, Mrs. Fergus Cullen, public relations, Helena Jenkins, public relations, Mrs. Lew Spangler, membership, Mrs. Bernard Perry, Mrs. William Drummond, Mary Jenkins, Mrs. Edgar Fields, Mrs. Albert Greenwell, Mrs. Marty Gilligian, and Mrs. Marty Jackson.
Source: Helena Jenkins, Lillian Bird, "CARIH Another Group Seeking Better Health," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| UJC authorize building committee 1968, May |
At the general meeting of UJC, University Jewish community, in May 1968 it was recommended to buy a separate house for the UJC and the option of buying a three to four bedroom house was discussed. Members were not ready for this financial burden so they authorized a building committee to investigate possible new quarters for the long term and to look for a place to rent for the religious school in the fall.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 38.
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| "Courier Tribune" issues first edition 1968, May 1 |
The "Courier-Tribune" is formed from a merger of the "Tribune" and the "Star-Courier."
Source: John W. Miller, Indiana Newspaper Bibliography: Historical accounts of all Indiana newspapers published from 1804 to 1980 and locational information for all available copies, both orignal and microfilm (Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1982), 313.
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| Stonecutters associations clash with unions 1968, May |
Stonecutters associations of Bloomington and Bedford try to opt out of joining Laborers International Union.
Source: Bloomington Herald-Times and other papers beginning 5-21-1968
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| Traffic warrants tower 1968, May |
A count of traffic was taken at the Monroe County Airport with note of 400 take offs and landings. The count was taken during spring vacation, when air traffic would be lower. Federal authorities have been asked to provide a new tower for Monroe County Airport.
Source: John Fancher, "Shuttle Air Service Near," Daily Herald Telephone, May 28, 1968.
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| Monroe County Community Schools organize 1968, May 6 |
Monroe County schools announce that it will be reorganized for the first time in nine years after a vote in the primary election to form the Monroe County Community School Corporation.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Black students protest Little 500 1968, May 8 |
Fifty African American students armed with blankets and bologna sandwiches refuse to leave the Little 500 track for 38 hours to draw Indiana University attention to demands for more recruitment of "students of color" and a dedicated black studies program.
Source: Mickey Woods, "Mad As HELL," Indiana Daily Student, April 28, 2011, 1, 8.
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| Mayor announces Westside jobs 1968, May 27 |
Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. announces at the Citizens for Constructive Progress (CCP) meeting that the Westside Community Center has application blanks for teens seeking employment.
Source: "Mayor Hooker Tells Westside Center Group Of Jobs For Youth," Courier-Tribune, May 27, 1968.
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| WCTU director of christian outreach dies 1968, May 29 |
Mrs. Dessia Harder who served as the Bloomington Women's Christian Temperance Union passed away March 25th.
Source: "Local WCTU Observes Family Week," Herald Times, March 29, 1968.
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| WCTU observes family week 1968, May 29 |
The Bloomington's Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) includes a report of the local observance of Youth Temperance Education week during their May meeting. The week of education was held April 21-27.
Source: "Local WCTU Observes Family Week," Herald Times, May 29, 1968.
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| Hoadley dies 1968, May 31 |
 William B. Hoadley, a former Bloomington attorney, state senator, and stone industry executive passes away at age 69.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968. more...
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| Runway device tested 1968, Jun |
Monroe County Airport is testing a new device called REIL or Runway Identification System and is two high intensity stroboscopic lights installed at the end of the runway to mark the approach of the end of the runway. The strobe units flash twice a second and angled so that both lights can only be seen when an airplane is in position for final approach. They are meant to help pilots in conditions with low visibility.
Source: Walt Niekamp, "REIL And The Runway That Winks," Target, June 30, 1968.
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| Library promotes record albums 1968, Jun |
The Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) promotes its collection of large-sized records or LP albums. The new collection starts of with 24 titles and includes popular artists such as the The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and the Monkeys. Patrons are limited to checking out one album at a time.
Source: "Library Has Big Record Collection," Herald Telephone, June 24, 1967.
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| Lake Central ends business 1968, Jun |
It is announced that Lake Central Airlines will no longer be a business as of July first, after which it will be merged with Allegheny Airlines. Service in Bloomington will be continued by the new merged business.
Source: John Vesey, "Lake Central Air Lines Scheduled To End Business," Courier-Tribune, June 25, 1968, 1, 1, 10.
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| Thrasher states new jail plans 1968, Jun 9 |
Following the Monroe County grand jury report stating the need for a new jail in Monroe County, Sheriff Clifford Thrasher tells the Courier-Tribune that if the new jail were designed by him, he would follow plans similar to those at Columbus and Greencastle. This new jail would combine the offices of city police and sheriff's department. This combinations of the departments would centralize communications between the departments and lessen operating expenses. Thrasher's plans also include the addition of a day room, or central security area a well as four large cells equipped with four bunk beds, and a wash basin and toilet. It would also include a large dormitory with a shower.
Source: Shaun Higgins, "Thrasher Tells Views On New Jail Building," Courier-Tribune, June 9, 1968.
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| Humane Association proposes new law 1968, Jun 10 |
It is reported that Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. has asked the Monroe County Humane Association to prepare a new ordinance requiring dog adopters to spay their dogs by a certain specified time and, if they do not, then the Animal Shelter has the right to reclaim the dog. This system would replace the current deposit system, where the adopter submits a deposit and then is refunded upon presenting a certificate showing that the animal has been spayed. The Humane Association Board plans to ask the Council to repeal the city dog tax ordinance, which they deem unfair. These requests are to be given to Mayor Hooker by June 14.
Source: "Hooker Urges Planned Parenthood For Dogs," Herald Telephone, June 11, 1968.
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| New psychiatric unit progresses 1968, Jun 11 |
Monroe County's new Out-Patient Psychiatric Clinic is to be located across the street from the Bloomington Hospital in a medical building under construction on First Street.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Party chairmen elected 1968, Jun 11 |
Carl Myers is elected the Monroe County Democratic Party Chairman, while Thomas L. Lemon is elected the Republican Chairman.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Doctor studies at clinic 1968, Jun 11 |
Dr. Phillip Karsell starts his three year residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.
Source: "Karsell To Study At Clinic," Herald Times, June 11, 1968.
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| Student voters subject to taxes 1968, Jun 12 |
Monroe County Assessor Homer Lentz announces that Indiana University students who voted in the primary elections are subject to Monroe County taxes.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Milan elected American College of Surgeons councilor 1968, Jun 12 |
Dr. Joseph F. Milan is elected councilor of the Indiana chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
Source: "Dr Milan Is Elected Councilor," Herald Times, June 12, 1968.
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| Library design approved 1968, Jun 16 |
The Library Board approves the library building design as well as most of the Alice A. Freese bequest of over $500,000. The new library is to be built on Kirkwood Avenue, with most of the Freese gift going toward construction.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| City gives up on rate increase 1968, Jun 17 |
The city of Bloomington has scrapped its plans to double the rates of non-city sewer users.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| New sewer rate approved 1968, Jun 18 |
The Bloomington City Council approves a new sewer rate schedule that increased rates for all users, some rates increasing as much as 133%. This is the first change to sewer rates in 14 years, however, Mayor John H. Hooker says the rates will help bring the system up to date with new standards set by the state of Indiana.
Source: "City Sewer Bills Are Going Up July 1," Herald Telephone, June 18, 1968.
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| Opportunity House plans opening 1968, Jun 19 |
It is announced that the Opportunity House, sponsored by the Christian Center, will hold its grand opening on June 22nd at 907 W. 11th St. in Bloomington.
Source: "Christian Center Opens \'Opportunity House\'," Daily Herald Telephone, June 19, 1968.
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| 1967 population estimated 1968, Jun 20 |
Bloomington's 1967 population is estimated at 43,600 people according to the State Board of Health.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Drivers accept new contract 1968, Jun 20 |
Truck drivers at the Ralph Rogers Company accept a new three-year contract after having been on strike since May 13th, picketing locations in Bloomington as well as Bedford. Teamsters Local 135, consisting of 85 members, decide in a 50-16 vote to accept a 90 cent wage increase.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Psychiatrist and receptionist hired 1968, Jun 21 |
A new psychiatrist from Washington, D.C. is hired for the Monroe County Outpatient Clinic, alongside Mrs. Allen Agnew of Bloomington, who is hired as a receptionist-typist.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Head of new school board named 1968, Jul 1 |
The new Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) names Robert Sullivan as the head of the school board.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Airlines merge, airport renovations 1968, Jul 1 |
 Lake Central Airlines officially merges with Allegheny Airlines. Airport renovation will soon be under way so that Allegheny is able to operate anything from DC-9s to turbo jets out of Bloomington. These renovations include extending the present runway to 7,000 feet and establishing parallel taxiways.
Source: George Smith, "From A Balloon To Turbo Jets," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968. more...
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| Bowen new director 1968, Jul 1 |
Marcus R. Bowen, a former elementary school teacher is the new Program Director for the Christian Center in Bloomington
Source: "Mrs. Bowen Takes Post At Center," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, July 30, 1968.
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| Airport flagged 'most dangerous' 1968, Jul |
Many pilots find that Monroe County Airport is hazardous due to its lack of a control tower. The increase of traffic in planes and student fliers as well as the surrounding hills and weather conditions such as fog and haze limiting visibility makes dangerous conditions at the airport.
Source: John Mahan, "Monroe County Airport 'Most Dangerous'," Courier-Tribune, July 9, 1968, 1,8.
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| School corporation holds first meeting 1968, Jul 2 |
Since its reorganization, the Monroe Community School system moves to equalize educational opportunities throughout the county in its first ever meeting.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Dr. Howard joins brother 1968, Jul 6 |
Dr. James T. Howard joins his brother, Dr. William F. Howard at his practice in Bloomington.
Source: "Brother Joins Dr. Howard In Practice Here," Herald Times, July 6, 1968.
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| Library bond brings protest 1968, Jul 8 |
Monroe County Library proposes a $1.4 million bond issues, against which residents are protesting with the encouragement of County Assessor Homer Lentz.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Lake Central merges 1968, Jul 14 |
Lake Central Airlines merges with Allegheny, giving Bloomington passengers more access to direct flights to major cities.
Source: Walt Niekamp, "No Bands, Fanfare At End Of An Era," Target, July 14, 1968, 8.
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| Vocational school announces plans 1968, Jul 15 |
Trustees of the Indiana Vocational Technical College announce that they are going to purchase the Indiana Motor Inn to use for hotel and motel occupational training.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Funds increase for sesquicentennial 1968, Jul 17 |
The sesquicentennial fund reaches about $6,000 with only $14,000 to go until its goal is reached.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Bookmobile serves Miller Drive 1968, Jul 18 |
Monroe County Public Library Director Charles Hunsberger and Bookmobile librarian Delbert Searles express satisfaction for a new bookmobile stop at the corner of Miller Drive and Olive St. The request for service came to the library from Mrs. Ellis, director of the Community Action Program, and Mary Norris, supervisor for Head Start. The library also partnered with E.J. Cox, minister of the Church of Jesus Christ, to make the stop work.
Source: "Bookmobile Begins to Serve Miller Drive," Daily Herald Telephone, July 20, 1968. map
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| Alexander Memorial is cleaned 1968, Aug |
 The Grand Army of the Republic monument (Alexander Memorial) "To The Soldiers of All Wars" is to be cleaned as arranged by the Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.,With the cooperation of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. The cleaning is to be done with chemicals instead of sandblasting by the North American Detergents Corp. of Washington D.C. The institute also plans to waterproof the monument after the cleaning.
Source: John Fancher, "Bloomington Monument will get a cleaning," Herald Times, August 1, 1968. more...
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| County expands kindergarden 1968, Aug 2 |
The Monroe County Community School Board (MCCSC) authorizes a budget for the year of 1969 totaling $8.4 million. They also vote to expand the kindergarten program to all children in Monroe County.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Residents oppose fire plan 1968, Aug 6 |
Petitions opposing separate fire departments for Bloomington and Perry Townships circulate in both areas to prevent a bid for a new fire truck that will take place on August 12th. The new fire truck is meant to be shared between the two townships, which residents say is not enough to provide adequate fire protection. Residents are concerned the plan is a waste of tax dollars.
Source: "Residents Seeking To Stop Fire Plan," Herald Telephone, August 6, 1968.
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| Flights discontinued in Monroe County 1968, Aug 7 |
Three flights from the Monroe County Airport were discontinued by Allegheny Airlines. These flights involved the five cities of Louisville, Indianapolis, South Bend, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. Maniford Neill, manager at the Allegheny Airlines office, claims Monroe County does not see as much demand for flights as nearby areas.
Source: "Allegheny Halts 3 Flights Here," Herald Telephone, August 7, 1968.
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| Ellettsville gets a new librarian 1968, Aug 7 |
The Ellettsville branch library gets a new librarian, Mrs. Margaret Coolman. She succeeds Mrs. Jane Henning as librarian at the Ellettsville branch. Mrs. Henning was the Ellettsville librarian from the opening of the branch last April to August 1968.
Source: "Mrs. Margaret Coolman is new branch librarian here; Succeeds Mrs. Jane Henning," Ellettsville Journal, August 7, 1968.
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| Fire protection contracts fail 1968, Aug 8 |
City and township officials failed to reach agreements on fire protection contracts for 1969.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Junior Humane Association planned 1968, Aug 9 |
It is reported that thirteen year old Randy Kaufmann wishes to start a Junior Humane Association for the purpose of educating children and parents on proper animal care. He urges children aged 9-14 who would like to become charter members of the Bloomington Junior Humane Association to call him as soon as possible. His plans for the Junior Association are to visit the Animal Shelter during the first meeting and to plan a pet show with Monroe County Humane Association President Walter Poesse to judge.
Source: Helen Fabregas, "Junior Humane Assn. Is Started In Bloomington," Herald Telephone, August 9, 1968.
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| South All Star team defeats North 1968, Aug 11 |
The second annual Boys' Club All-Star football game is held at Indiana University Stadium, with the North and South teams facing off for approximately 8,000 fans. South defeats North 23-14.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Dr. Krause opens new office 1968, Aug 11 |
IU graduate Dr. James E. Krause opens his new dentistry office at 400 East Third Street.
Source: "Dr. Krause, Dentist. Practicing," Herald Times, August 11, 1968. map
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| Two with narcotics arrested 1968, Aug 12 |
Two persons enroute to Bloomington are arrested by federal officials. These persons possess $50,000 worth of narcotics.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| West Side director resigns 1968, Aug 12 |
West Side Community Center director Ed Williams submits his resignation to the board of directors of the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, to be effective September 11.
Source: Jim Helm, "Williams Quits Post At Center," Daily Herald Telephone, August 13, 1968, 1-2.
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| Parks and recreation director resigns 1968, Aug 13 |
Ed Williams, the West Side Community Center Director, submits his resignation to the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Fire protection agreements on hold 1968, Aug 14 |
It is reported that fire protection contracts for Bloomington and Perry townships have still not been agreed upon according to Mayor John H. Hooker.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Dr. Frank O. Beck dies 1968, Aug 17 |
 The curator of Beck Chapel on Indiana University's campus, Dr. Frank O. Beck, dies.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968. more...
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| Strike over new machinery 1968, Aug 18 |
Oolitic Quarry Workers Local of Laborers International Union hold a brief wildcat strike over the installation of new wire sawing units which might result in job losses.
Source: Bloomington Herald-Telephone 8-17-1968; Tribune & Star-Courier 8-18-1968 more...
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| Dr. Faris intern at IU Medical Center 1968, Aug 19 |
Dr. James V. Faris is interning at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He is the son of Mrs. Maudeline Faris of 711 N Park Avenue. He graduated from Bloomington High School South and Indiana University.
Source: "Dr. Faris at IU Med. Center," The Herald Times, August 19, 1968. map
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| West Side Center director hired 1968, Aug 22 |
City Park and Recreation director Jerry Femal announces that that Bruce T. Nielsen, 23-year-old Kentucky native, will be the new director of the West Side Community Center. Nielsen will be the successor of previous director Ed Williams starting on September 1.
Source: "West Side Center director named," Courier-Tribune, August 22, 1968.
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| Delta Theta Tau chapter turns 60 1968, Aug 25 |
The Bloomington Zeta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority celebrates its 60th anniversary. The Zeta Chapter is the fifth oldest in the international organization.
Source: "Delta Theta Tau 150," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| City goes after housing funds 1968, Aug 28 |
Bloomington receives federal authority from the Chicago HUD Office to apply for a second public housing project. The project will include 200 new housing units for the elderly, adding to the 50 units for the elderly currently in the 196-unit Crestmont Homes complex.
Source: "Get Approved To File For Housing Project," Herald Telephone, August 28, 1968.
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| BHS football winning streak 1968, Aug 28 |
BHS goes undefeated in their football season to start off what would become a 60 game win streak.
Source: Andy Graham, "The Streak," Herald Times, July 12, 2014, Sports.
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| West Side Center open house 1968, Aug 28 |
An open house is planned for the West Side Community Center in order to welcome the new director, Bruce Nielsen. The open house will begin at 4 pm on September 1. It is being organized by the West Side Women's Improvement Club. At 7 pm there will be a variety show staged by the youth of the neighborhood.
Source: "Open House Is Planned," Daily Herald-Telephone, August 28, 1968.
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| Merline Romine wins award 1968, Sep |
Mrs. Merline Romine, a teacher within the Bloomingon school system, is presented the "Woman of the Year award by Mrs. Edwin Cunningham, the president of the Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Club Inc. (BPW).
Source: Nellie B. Winslow, "Mrs. Romine Wins BPW Award," Herald Times, September 25, 1968.
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| Museum exhibits limestone 1968, Sep |
 The Children's Museum, located at 802 E. 2nd Street, opens a limestone exhibit, featuring a tribute to renowned sculptor-carver, the late Ivan Adams. His widow and his daughter, Mrs. Ted Fox, provides some carved pieces and photography for the show. Also on loan are carvings by Albert V. McIlveen, which are provided by his daughter Rose (Mrs. C. J. Woertz, Jr.). The museum curator is Mrs. Frank Bachmura (Barbara), who operates out of her garage from her home, located at 601 S. Park Ave. Image of this house provided by the GIS.
Source: "Children's Museum Displaying Sesquicentennial In Stone," Daily Herald Telephone, September 28, 1968. map
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| First planning director nominated 1968, Sep 6 |
The City of Bloomington nominates its first planning director, Clifford Curry, an architecture student at the University of Kentucky.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| City desires law academy 1968, Sep 8 |
Bloomington is set to make another bid to be the home of Indiana's new Law Enforcement Academy.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Nielson resigns from Center 1968, Sep 9 |
The "Bloomington Herald Telephone" reports that 23-year-old Bruce Nielsen has resigned as director of the West Side Community Center less than two weeks after he accepted the position. Park and Recreation officials were not available for comment.
Source: "Report Nielsen Quits," Herald Telephone, September 9, 1968.
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| TB reorganization plans discussed 1968, Sep 9 |
Dr. John Miller and Frank Bozart discuss a possible reorganization with the Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Jaycees approve Community Building 1968, Sep 11 |
The Bloomington Jaycees, a junior group of the Chamber of Commerce, vote to build a $50,000 Jaycee Community Building, capable of seating 250 people for a meeting or 160 for a banquet service. Construction is set to begin this month and the building is expected to be ready by June 1, 1969.
Source: "Jaycees Plan Community Building," Herald Times, September 12, 1968.
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| West Side council created 1968, Sep 13 |
During a meeting between Park and Recreation Department officials and concerned citizens, a "management council" is created to assist the West Side Community Center. The committee will help design and form programs that meet the needs and interests of the community.
Source: "To Assist West Side Center Here," Daily Herald Telephone, September 14, 1968.
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| Annexation failure increases taxes 1968, Sep 13 |
Mayor John H. Hooker says taxes are increasing due to an annexation failure. He claims citizens of Bloomington are paying county taxes that do not benefit the city, and that annex fights keep assessed valuation outside the city.
Source: "Mayor Says City Taxes Hiked By Annex Failure, Also By County Expenses," Herald Telephone, September 13, 1968.
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| Police find marijuana 1968, Sep 14 |
City Police and the Monroe County Sheriff's Department find 600 to 800 pounds of marijuana in a shed near Bloomington. The marijuana is estimated to be worth $180,000.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| McNamara dies 1968, Sep 17 |
President of the Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Ellettsville Town Board, William L. McNamara, dies at the age of 42.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Budget cuts reach $95,606 1968, Sep 18 |
A controversial tax adjustment board is completed, making tax cuts totaling $95,606. This board was one of the most controversial in Monroe County history. Taxes also increase by ten cents.
Source: "Board Action Draws Ire, Tax Cut Only 10 Cents," Herald Telephone, September 18, 1968.
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| HD Council elects officers 1968, Sep 18 |
The Home Demonstration Clubs Council meets in their final county session under the leadership of 1968 president, Mrs. Max Skirvin. Elected to office for the coming year are Mrs. Darrell Kincaid, president, Mrs. Cleo Sinn, first vice president, Mrs. C. D. Mitchell, second vice president, Mrs. Fred Watkins, secretary, Mrs. David Stipp, treasurer, Mrs. Dwight Hafflich, scrapbook chairman, Mrs. R.M. Mikesell, historian, Mrs. David Adams, song leader, and Mrs. Skirvin, adviser. The club will also change some structural of club government and has announced dates for their Christmas Craft Workshop, Annual Achievement Day, and other activities.
Source: "HD Council Elects Officers, Sets Achievement Day Plans," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Council of governments endorsed 1968, Sep 20 |
A council of governments is endorsed by the Bloomington City Council. This council, to be called the Monroe County Coordinating Council of Governments, is meant to improve communication between governmental units, according to Mayor John H. Hooker. The mayor also claims certain federal programs require such councils before an area may receive funding.
Source: "Council Endorses Council of Governments," Herald Telephone, September 20, 1968.
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| AAUW entertains fellowship winners 1968, Sep 22 |
Mrs. John Figg entertains members and guests of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women including two international fellowship winners, Mrs. Stephanie Farrall of Australia and Miss Amtul Hakim Khan of Pakistan. Other guests in attendance were Miss Victoria Omene from Nigeria, Mrs. Patricia Paine from England, and Miss Ana Braulic from Puerto Rico. All women are prominent in their field looking to further their education here.
Source: "AAUW Entertains Fellowship Winners," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| MBA Wives Club formed 1968, Sep 23 |
Dean Pinnell, Dean of the Indiana University School of Business, Dr. Samuel Frumer, Chairman of the M.B.A. Program, and Mr. William Armstrong, Administrative Director of the M.B.A. Program; along with Mrs. Joseph D. Martin, Mrs. C.L. Prichard, Mrs. David R. Chlya, and Mrs. Gerald F. Laurent, are finalizing plans for the first meeting of the M.B.A. Wives Club, set to meet later this week. The purpose of the club is to bring members together so as to provide the opportunity for meeting other wives with similar interests and to provide social activities for both husbands and wives. The women plan to have special interest group meetings in addition to their normal monthly club meetings and will hold charitable bake sales, as well as host the M.B.A. Club Christmas Dinner Dance.
Source: "MBA Wives To Meet For New Fall Program," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| White reports to American Legion 1968, Sep 23 |
Vickie White, named Indiana's Outstanding Girl, gives a report to the American Legion Auxiliary about her experiences at Girls' State and Girls' Nation.
Source: "Girls State, Sesquicentennial Reports Heard ," Daily Herald Telephone, September 23, 1968.
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| Alpha Lambda of OPT announces new officers 1968, Sep 24 |
Alpha Lambda chapter of Omega Phi Tau has elected new officers for the coming year as follows: Mrs. Thompson, president, Mrs. Steve Parrish, vice president, Mrs. Don Skirvin, treasurer, Mrs. Ferguson, recording secretary, Mrs. Ted Skirvin, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Marlett, attorney general, and Mrs. Bill Hatton, organizer and sergeant-at-arms. The current membership also includes three charter members: Mrs. Tom Thompson, Mrs. James L. Ferguson, and Mrs. Gene Marlett.
Source: Mrs. Jim Ferguson, "Alpha Lambda of OPT," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| AAUW announces new officers 1968, Sep 24 |
The Bloomington branch of the American Association of University Women announces their new officers as follows: Mrs. Floyd Arpan, president, Mrs. Byron Magner, first vice president, Miss Delores Lahrman, second vice president, miss Louise Dillman, treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Leonard, recording secretary, and Miss Barbara Light, corresponding secretary. The AAUW now has a membership of 136 women, some from a number of universities other than Indiana University.
Source: "Bloomington AAUW Began In '13; Was First Branch In Indiana City," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| JATC Club announces officers, accomplishments 1968, Sep 24 |
Founded in 1929, the Just Around the Corner Club has grown in membership with current members including Mesdames W.B. Duncan, Hubert Koons, Clyde Jones, Fred Martin, Harry Weimer, Paul Griffith, Helen Fulk, Pearl Powell, Robert Curry, Lola Kerr, Helen Ham, Elinor Christman, Katherine Leavitt, H.J. Thompson, William Gifford, Roy Sparks, Eva Weaver, Ada Ferguson, Emmett Snow, Kava Scharr, Edith Endright, Mary Lou Maholn, Arlie Sluss, Anna Daniels, Belulah McMillan, and Maude Burch with Mrs. Kerr serving as president, Mrs. Duncan, vice president, Mrs. Koons, secretary, and Mrs. Griffith, treasurer. The club has sewed clothes for the Red Cross and needy families, donated books to school libraries, and candles to Cross Roads Church as well as made cash donations to the Red Cross, Crippled Children, CARE, the Rev. Chafin Shut-in Fund, United Func, Cancer Heart, Hospital Building Fund, and Rogers Memorial Park.
Source: "Just Around The Corner Club Has Been Just Than Since Back In 1929," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Limestone family Hoadleys 1968, Sep 24 |
Hoadley family still working in Limestone over 4 generations.
Source: "Limestone Hoadleys Pioneers in Indiana Limestone," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1968.
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| HT prints Sesquicentennial edition 1968, Sep 24 |
"The Herald-Telephone's" Sesquicentennial newspaper edition is published, celebrating Monroe County at 150 years. This is the largest newspaper ever published in Monroe County, coming in at 232 pages.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Past president still active in WCTU 1968, Sep 24 |
Mrs. Maye R. Green is the oldest past president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union who is still active. After completing a long term as recording secretary she now serves as director of Social Service and opens her home to members for a permanent meeting place.
Source:
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| Friendship Garden Club looks back 1968, Sep 24 |
The Friendship Garden Club looks back on their accomplishments in the county including the Daffodil Show and the ever growing flower displays at the Monroe County Fair and the Ellettsville Fall Festival. The club is currently working towards landscaping the area around the buildings at the Monroe County Fair Grounds, planting shrubbery and trees throughout town, and has donated a stone picnic table and benches to the Walter Rogers Memorial Park.
Source: "Garden Clubs Have Sponsored Many Projects," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Alumnae association grows 1968, Sep 24 |
Organized in 1950 with the goals of philanthropy and fellowship, the Alumnae Association of the local Delta Theta Tau Sorority chapter has grown in membership to include 26 women. The present officers are Miss Elizabeth Dodds, president, Mrs. Roy T. Wilson, vice president, and Mrs. Margaret Barrows, secretary-treasurer.
Source: Elizabeth Dodds, "Delta Theta Tau Alums Organize," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, September 24, 1968.
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| Sesquicentennial celebration set to begin 1968, Sep 25 |
Monroe County Sesquicentennial celebration opens, celebrating 150 years of Monroe County history.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Jaycee Day set 1968, Sep 28 |
Mayor John H. Hooker proclaimes September 28th 1968 to be "Jaycee Day" in honor of the 30th anniversary of the chartering of the local chapter.
Source: "Jaycees get 'day'," Courier-Tribune, September 27, 1968.
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| Jaycees celebrate anniversary 1968, Sep 30 |
The Bloomington Jaycees celebrate its 30th anniversary. The club is the 6th Junior Chamber of Commerce to be chartered in Indiana.
Source: "Jaycee 30th Birthday Party to Be Sept. 28," Herald Times, September 9, 1968.
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| Planned parenthood new woman doctor 1968, Oct 2 |
Planned parenthood has a new volunteer doctor, Naomi Dalton, who taught anesthesiology in India for 6 years.
Source: "Doctor Is Named For Clinic," The Herald Times, October 2, 1968.
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| Officer cleared in alleged beating 1968, Oct 3 |
Officer John Rollison of the Bloomington Police is cleared by the Board of Safety for the alleged beating of a Nashville man by the name of Harold Parks, in prison at the time.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Third Annual Trail Ride 1968, Oct 12 |
Over 250 people participated in the third annual trail ride in Hoosier National Forest sponsored by the Monroe County Saddle Club. Riders came from as far away as Ohio and Illinois and Michigan City, IN with saddle clubs represented from all over southern Indiana.
Source: Larry Smith, "250 on Annual Trail Ride," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, October 13, 1968.
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| Little Local interest shown in YMCA 1968, Oct 16 |
It is reported that the YMCA on the IU campus is ready to provide help in determining whether Monroe County would support a family-type YMCA facility. However so far a significant community interest has not been shown.
Source: John Fancher, "Little Local Interest Shown in YMCA Here," Herald Times, October 16, 1968.
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| City incinerator closes 1968, Oct 18 |
The incinerator shuts down after a hole develops in the roof of a burning chamber. Originally reported as a burnout, officials later understand that damage to the unit was caused during blasting for the nearby tertiary lagoon for the south sewage treatment plant. The incinerator superintendent is Roscoe Shields. Current city administrators consider the incinerator as obsolete and county officials urge for a joint landfill project.
Source: James Root, "Incinerator Closed, Joint Landfill Urged," Daily Herald Telephone, November 12, 1968, 1. map
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| Fireman drowns 1968, Oct 18 |
A seven-year veteran of the Bloomington Fire Department, James Ferguson drowns in Lake Monroe at age 29.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Local papers win award 1968, Oct 21 |
The Herald-Telephone and the Sunday Herald Times both won the Inland Daily Press Association award for the second year in a row. The award is meant to recognize outstanding reporting of local government.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| County plans trash controls 1968, Oct 21 |
Commissioners consider plans to regulate trash, including requiring those who haul refuse and operate dumps to have licences provided by county health officers. Jail time could be a penalty for second time offenders. A resident complains that the "smoke is terrific" in the area by Victor Road due to the burning at a dump there. The load on the county dump, it is reported, has increased since the city closed the incinerator last week for repairs.
Source: James P. Root, "County Plans Trash Controls," Daily Herald Telephone, October 22, 1968, A, 1.
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| Training school to open 1968, Oct 22 |
The hotel career training school, located at the Indiana Motor Inn (205 S. College Ave.) is set to open around March 1st.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Incinerator troubles continue 1968, Oct 25 |
Even though the city has requested bids on repairing the burnout at the incinerator, Mayor Hooker reports that no estimates have yet been received. Hooker, having just returned from a convention in Florida about public works, reports that many municipalities are under pressure to address waste disposal and many new ideas have been shared.
Source: "Incinerator Woes Spur Landfill," Daily Herald Telephone, October 25, 1968.
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| City reviews fire station and incinerator 1968, Oct 28 |
Mayor Hooker states there still has not been any decisions made on the new fire station or the city incinerator. The project for the new fire station, to be built on the east side, is accepting bids. The incinerator, which closed due to a burnout in the burning chamber, cannot be fixed until repair costs are known. The city is considering a move to a landfill operation.
Source: "City Ponders Fire Station, Incinerator," Bloomington Daily Telephone, October 28, 1968, 1.
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| Petitions to call for annexation 1968, Oct 29 |
It is reported that residents living in the Miller Drive area of Bloomington plan to circulate petitions, calling for the annexation by the City of Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Food stamp program endorsed 1968, Oct 31 |
Monroe County Community Council strongly endorses the establishment of a Food Stamp Program to aid low-income families.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| BPW celebrates 50th anniversary 1968 |
The Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Club join 152 clubs across Indiana to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
Source: Nellie Winslow, "BPW Members Celebrate Golden Anniversary," Herald Times, November 17, 1968.
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| Commissioners study dump-control 1968, Nov 4 |
County commissioners read through for a second time an ordinance that will control a county-wide dump. The public will be able to comment at the Nov 18th meeting expressing their thoughts about new rules for trash and garbage collection.
Source: "Commissioners Study Ordinance," Daily Herald Telephone, November 4, 1968.
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| School property sale postponed 1968, Nov 5 |
The selling of a portion of the Central Junior High School site is postponed due to the opposition of a proposed move. Residents and Mayor John H. Hooker opposed the move. The old school site is located at 101 W. 2nd Street.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Rotary Honors Dr. Stahr 1968, Nov 6 |
The Rotary Club paid tribute to Elvis J. Stahr, former IU president at Guest Halls. Stahr a member of Rotary recently resigned his post at IU.
Source: "Rotary Honors Dr. Stahr," Courier-Tribune, November 6, 1968.
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| Republicans carry Monroe County 1968, Nov 6 |
The Republican Party carries Monroe County in most national and state races.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| School board decides to keep park 1968, Nov 8 |
Monroe Community School Board decides not to sell the "park" section of the Central Junior High School site.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| BHS Football is perfect 1968, Nov 9 |
Bloomington High School closes out their football season with a perfect 10-0 record.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Joseph Lee Sutton becomes IU's 13th president 1968, Nov 15 |
Sutton had received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D from the University of Michigan. He joined the faculty of IU in 1953. He was promoted to a full professor of political science in 1962 before assuming the presidency.
Source: Indiana University, Presidential Portrait Collection: Presidents Hall (Bloomington: Indiana University, 2011)
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| Trash-control ordinance proposed, tabled 1968, Nov 19 |
50 people attend a meeting with commissioners to discuss a trash-control ordinance that was ultimately tabled due to several concerns from citizens and trash haulers. The ordinance's proposed $25 licensing fee, meant to regulate how trash is carried to the dump according to Commissioner George Duncan, received criticism from trash haulers claiming trash littering the highways comes from citizens hauling their own uncovered trash. Commissioner William Moser discussed the closing of the incinerator leading to an increase at trash at dumps, saying combustible trash must be separated out to keep up with health and pollution concerns. These concerns lead to the tabling of the ordinance.
Source: James P. Root, "Complaints Table Dump Ordinance," Herald Telephone, November 19, 1968, 1.
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| West Side Center creates rules 1968, Nov 19 |
The West Side Community Center executive council approves the formulation of rules and regulations for the operation of the center.
Source: "West Side Center Council Okays Establishing Rules," Daily Herald Telephone, November 20, 1968.
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| Rogers becomes minority leader 1968, Nov 23 |
A senator from Bloomington, Senator David Rogers, is chosen to be the minority leader for the Democrats in the 1969 State Legislature.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| New center assured 1968, Nov 23 |
The State Budget Agency and Governor Roger Branigan assure Monroe County that $450,000 will be put toward construction of a "Mental Retardation Center" in Monroe County for people with disabilities.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Fund drive meets goal 1968, Nov 26 |
For the tenth year in a row, the Monroe County United Fund Drive meets its goal and raises $310,456.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| RCA helps hospital fund 1968, Nov 27 |
RCA pledges $175,000 to the Bloomington Hospital Building Fund, pushing the fund to $1.8 million.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Court rules against annexation 1968, Nov 27 |
Bloomington's 1962 annexation case is ruled against by the Indiana Appellate Court, reversing a Monroe Superior Court decision.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Worrall house razed 1968, Dec |
 The former home of Cal. Worrall is torn down to make way for the new public library. Located at 301 E. Kirkwood. Worrall is remembered as the former county Democrat chairman and secretary-treasurer of the County Fair Association of that day. Worrall reportedly entertained often and had a reputation for good horses and fine buggies He once owned a livery stable at College and 7th Street.
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| Lilly donates to center 1968, Dec |
The Eli Lilly Foundation donates $7,000 to the Bloomington Christian Center to install a new roof unto the Center building.
Source: "Lilly gives thousands," Courier-Tribune, December 13, 1968.
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| Men set market on fire 1968, Dec |
Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members Carlisle Briscoe Jr. and Jackie Kinser toss a firebomb into The Black Market, an African-American-run store in downtown Bloomington. The store, located at the northeastern corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street, was popular for selling African heritage merchandise, e.g. art and jazz albums. The property is later turned into People's Park.
Source: "How a firebombed store became a park," Herald-Times, July 19, 2013.
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| Sullivan dies 1968, Dec 2 |
Richard Sullivan dies after a long illness. He was the owner of Sully's Oaken Bucket, located at 102 N. Walnut Street on the courthouse square.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Commissioners award company 1968, Dec 2 |
Two lame duck commissioners award a contract to a firm which is more than 25% higher than the lowest bidder. The contract is for drainage pipes.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Delayed action on sewer rates 1968, Dec 5 |
City Council delays action with the proposed ordinance to double sewer rates of non-Bloomington customers.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Board votes to sell property 1968, Dec 6 |
The Monroe County Community School Board votes that the remaining Central Junior High property between First and Dodd Streets will be offered for sale.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Dr. Baker opens dental practice 1968, Dec 6 |
Donald W. Baker, DDS, announces he is opening a children's dentistry.
Source: "Dr. Baker opens new dental office," The Herald Times, December 6, 1968.
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| Flying club expands 1968, Dec 8 |
It is reported that the Indiana University Flying Club is expanded to more than 85 people. Members pay a monthly fee and initiation fee to be taught how to fly, as well as lower hourly rental fees for airplanes. They own four airplanes and meet twice a month. Two thirds of the club have pilot's licences, which require 60 hours flying time to maintain.
Source: Joanne Couch, "Group gets off ground," Courier-Tribune, December 8, 1968, 3, 7.
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| Mayor criticized by association 1968, Dec 9 |
At a monthly meeting of Greater Bloomington and the Monroe County Humane Association, the board criticizes Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. for his refusal of the county's bid for animal control outside city limits as well as his delays at filling the six vacancies on the Animal Control Commission. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners appropriate $5,000 for the services of the animal shelter outside of the city. The original bid was for $8,000. The Humane Association worries that the Mayor will not change his mind about using the money for outside help and that the amount will not be enough for the county itself. The Association also gives the Mayor a list of people who would be willing to be on the Animal Control Commission.
Source: "Animal lovers nip at mayor," Courier-Tribune, December 10, 1968, 1, 8.
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| Commissioners change highway unit 1968, Dec 9 |
Monroe County Board of Commissioners plans for a revamp to the highway department administration in order to better plan infrastructure.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Christian Center changes name 1968, Dec 9 |
The Christian Center in Bloomington has selected a new name in keeping with the many diversified programs, called the Monroe County Ecumenical Ministries.
Source: "Church center launches new name, fund drive," Courier-Tribune, December 10, 1968, 1, 8.
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| City plans for shopping centers 1968, Dec 9 |
It is announced that three new neighborhood shopping areas will open for business in the Bloomington area, with the first slated to open in January of 1969.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| First county highway engineer 1968, Dec 11 |
Tom May of Ellettsville is named Monroe County's first highway engineer at the age of 37.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Representative named chairman 1968, Dec 13 |
A second-term state representative, Stephen L. Ferguson, is named the chairman of the House roads committee.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Reservoir manager transferred 1968, Dec 17 |
Maurice Reeves, manager at the Monroe Reservoir, has been transferred to Brookville, the site of a new reservoir. The transfer is effective January 1st.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Library board holds meeting 1968, Dec 19 |
At a Monroe County Library board meeting, the County Librarian, Charles Hunsberger, announces that the library has spent all but $3.03 of the library's 1968 budget and that the library's children section will be named after Alice A. Freese. Library board attorney James Regester also announces that the final writing of the library bond prospectus is being completed and he hopes to present it to the board in early January.
Source: "Library Board finishes year's slate of business," Courier-Tribune, December 20, 1968.
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| City court plans for full-time 1968, Dec 20 |
 Beginning January 1st, the Bloomington City Court plans to operate on a full-time basis as ruled by Judge James M. Dixon, elected in 1963. The court reports that it is now open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, hearing citizen cases in the mornings and police cases in the evenings. The change is due to an increase in filed cases, increasing from 2,111 cases in 1964 to 4,500 in 1968.
Source: Barbara Dempsey, "City Court Going Full Time In '69," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968, 1. more...
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| Lake Monroe projects approved 1968, Dec 20 |
One of two proposed projects at Lake Monroe are approved by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission. The project involves construction of a motor lodge, restaurant, and marina.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Marriage counseling offered 1968, Dec 23 |
The Family Service Association of Monroe County, alongside several local attorneys and judges, including Circuit Court Judge Nat U. Hill and Superior Court Judge Donald A. Rogers seek to reduce the number of broken homes through professional counseling on marriage.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Architect for new apartment chosen 1968, Dec 26 |
Evans Woollen, an architect from Indianapolis, Indiana, is chosen to assist with plans for the new high-rise apartment for the elderly. The apartment is to be located in Bloomington's Limestone Center.
Source: "Bloomington's Year: A Look at Major Local News Reported in the H-T in 1968," Herald Telephone, December 31, 1968.
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| Arson in downtown Bloomington 1968, Dec 26 |
A fire suspected of being intentionally set burns at the corner of 5th and Dunn Streets.
Source: Staff Writer, 'Black Market Gutted By Fire,' Daily Herald-Telephone, 27 December 1968
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| Black Market store firebombed 1968, Dec 26 |
 Black Market, store catered to the needs of African Americans in Bloomington and located on the corner of Dunn and Kirkwood, is firebombed on the night of December 26th by a man in a grey trench coat and his getaway driver. The mostly wooden structure quickly burns down.
Source: Mickey Woods, "Mad As HELL," Indiana Daily Student, April 28, 2011, 1, 8. more...
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| ILS equipment needed 1969, Jan |
Two Allegheny airlines crashing at the Bradford, Pennsylvania airport due to no tower or instrument landing system (ILS) has Bloomington airport, also without a tower or ILS system, wanting to get a tower. Monroe County Airport will not be provided one until more money becomes available, so util then Allegheny and the FAA assure that all safety precautions will be taken.
Source: "Bloomington airport needs ILS equipment," Courier-Tribune
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| Rental company is listed 1969 |
Southside Rent-All Center appears in the city directory. The business is located at 1717 S. Walnut St. and is managed by Roger Deckard.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind) City Directory 1969 (Detroit: R.L. Polk and Co., 1969), 511. map
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| Orthodontist listed 1969 |
The orthodontic office of Dr. Charles Coghlan appears in the telephone directory, located at 400 E. 3rd St.
Source: Indiana Bell Telephone Directory for Bloomington and Vicinity: 1969 (Indiana Bell Telephone Company Incorporated, 1969), 71. map
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| Plea for amendment 1969 |
It is reported that National Business Women's Week was observed in Washington D.C. by Seventh District Congressman John Meyers with a plea for approval of his Equal Rights for Women Amendment to the Constitution. Approval of Amendment was a great tribute to the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Source: "Equality between the sexes rages on," Courier-Tribune, October 22, 1969.
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| Advertising companies merge 1969 |
University Outdoor Advertising Company merges with Hoosier Outdoor Advertising.
Source: Brian Werth, "Civic leader Lloyd Olcott dies - Years of tireless and devoted service left major mark on Bloomington," The Herald Times, April 2, 2001.
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| School board welcomes Bridgwaters 1969 |
Elizabeth Bridgwaters becomes the first African American, as well as one of the first women, elected to the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) board.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015.
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| UJC to hold classes on campus 1969 |
UJC, the University Jewish Community, will hold religious classes on IU's campus for the 1969-1970 school year. Irving Fell who knew Herman Wells approached him asking for permission to use university classrooms for the religious education classes since no IU classes are held on Sunday's.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009)
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| Montessori school opens 1969 |
50 preschool children are enrolled in the first year of the Montessori school, which operates in rented facilities at 341 South Lincoln Street in Bloomington.
Source: "Giving Wings to Kids," Herald Times, February 12, 2008, D, 1. map
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| Pet shop listed 1969 |
An advertisement for Town and Country Pets appears in the city directory. Owned by Elizabeth Beland, the shop advertises a "complete line of supplies and special foods for your pets." The shop is located at 230 1/2 S. Adams St.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind) City Directory 1969 (Detroit: R.L. Polk and Co., 1969), 554. map
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| Air control tower explored 1969, Jan |
It is reported that the possibility of constructing an air control tower is explored at the annual meeting of Monroe County Board of Aviation Commissioners. Due to limited funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the possibility of Monroe County building its own tower was discussed, as it could take five or six years to get a tower from the FAA.
Source: John Fancher, "Air Control Tower Possibility Explored," Herald Telephone, January 28, 1969, 1.
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| T.I.S. starts retailing 1969 |
T.I.S. Bookstore, previously only a wholesale business for textbooks as Tichenor Institutional Services, begins retail sales in 1969.
Source: Gena Asher, "T.I.S. facelift includes canopy, facade," Herald Times, October 12, 1988.
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| Band for seniors formed 1969 |
Edgar Inman establishes the Monroe County Kitchen Band to provide mental and physical therapy through music for any senior citizens in Bloomington.
Source: Courier-Tribune, February 26, 1970.
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| New Optometric Association president 1969 |
A newly elected president is named for the Indiana Optometric Association. Dr. Jack W. Bennett, O. D. is the new 72nd president of this association.
Source: The Herald Times, January 1, 1969.
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| Karst Park established 1969 |
 The poor asylum building is torn down, and the county establishes the land as the first county park. A public contest was held to select a name for the new park; Karst Park is the winning entry.
Source: Pam Service, "Karst Farm Park Once Site of Poor Farm," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1990. more...
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| Funds esablished for Black Market incident 1969, Jan |
Two funds are established in the aftermath of the Black Market bombing. One is for the black owners, IU students, who state that the store's contents were not covered by insurance. Another fund is established for a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons responsible for the December 26 firebombing of the Kirkwood Avenue store.
Source: Jim Helm, "To Offer Reward for Arson Information ," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, January 5, 1969.
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| Kirkwood Bar opens 1969 |
 The Kirkwood Bar, located at 212 W. Kirkwood, is listed for the first time in the Bloomington City Directory. The tavern's owner is Raymond McGuire. The Kirkwood Bar closes in 1978 and later becomes The Irish Lion.
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| Sheet metal company listed 1969 |
B & L Sheet Metal & Roofing Incorporated appears in the city directory. Managed by J.C. Lee, the company is located at 922 S. Morton.
Source: Polk's Bloomington (Monroe County, Ind) City Directory 1969 (Detroit: R.L. Polk and Co., 1969), 22. map
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| Pittsford is new Mason leader 1969, Jan |
James Pittsford Jr. is installed as the new worshipful master of the Ellettsville Masonic Lodge, succeeding Nicki Parrott.
Source: "Jim Pittsford New Head of Masonic Lodge," Ellettsville Journal, January 8, 1969.
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| Freese endows library 1969 |
Alice Freese leaves $590,000 to Monroe County Public Library in her will to help pay for the construction of a new library at Kirkwood Avenue and Lincoln Street in Bloomington.
Source: "Library Will Be Finished In 1970," Daily Herald Telephone, September 18, 1969.
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| GE addition planned 1969, Jan 6 |
W. O. Leftwich, Jr., manager of the newly created Large Refrigerator Department of the General Electric Company (GE), announces that GE plans to start a 16,000 square foot addition to its Curry Pike plant.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Gray reappointed to library board 1969, Jan 9 |
The Monroe County Community School Board re-appoints Mrs. Donald Gray to the Monroe County Library Board for another four years. Mrs. Gray's term had expired January 1st. Merrill Crisler is also appointed to the library board.
Source: "Mrs. Gray to library post," Courier-Tribune, January 14, 1969.
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| IU pledges to hospital fund 1969, Jan 9 |
Indiana University (IU) pledges $181,920 to the Bloomington Hospital Building Fund, financially assuring the construction of the hospital expansion program.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Protest on Kirkwood 1969, Jan 10 |
Two-Hundred black students fill the streets of Kirkwood to express their rage after the Black Market fire.
Source: Mickey Woods , "Mad As Hell," Indiana Daily Student, April 28, 2011.
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| Humane Association holds meeting 1969, Jan 13 |
The Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) elects new officers. Those elected are Harry Hollis, president; Margaret McGarr, vice president; Mrs. William Combs, secretary; and Mrs. Robert Briggs, treasurer. The board discusses proposals to give to the Animal Control Commission, including a change of the animal shelter hours, keeping records of shelter admissions and discharges, medical care for Shelter animals, and new publicity procedures. They would also like to remind the Commission that MCHA policy does not allow the selling of animals to laboratories or animal dealers.
Source: "Proposals prepared," Courier-Tribune, January 14, 1969.
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| Thomas Lemon resigns 1969, Jan 14 |
Thomas L. Lemon resigns as chairman of the Democratic Party in Monroe County.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Building inspections begin 1969, Jan 21 |
Bloomington housing and building inspectors begin conducting building-by-building inspections of most of the downtown area and the residential sections west of Indiana University.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Bank elects board 1969, Jan 21 |
Bryon Draper is elected the director of Peoples State Bank to succeed the late Glenn Summers at the annual stockholders meeting. Leroy Baker is elected vice president. Harold Gifford is re-elected as president, Robert J. Chaffin is re-elected as executive vice president, and Leroy Baker, W. Ralph Ridge, Mr. May, Mr. Gifford, and Mr. Caffin as directors.
Source: "Byron Draper Elected Peoples State Bank Director; Baker VEEP," Ellettsville Journal, January 22, 1969.
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| KFC opens on East Third Street 1969, Jan 21 |
Bloomington enjoys the opening of Kentucky Fried Chicken by Henry Boxman and company. The location is at 2901 East 3rd Street. Boxman owns the original Boxman Carry Out Food Store, which specializes in the special chicken recipe of his long-time friend, Colonel Sanders.
Source: "Kentucky Fried Chicken store opens," Courier-Tribune, January 22, 1969. map
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| Bank elects officials 1969, Jan 21 |
The Peoples State Bank of Ellettsville elected directors and officers at its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday. Re-elected directors were Harold Gifford, W. Ralph Ridge, Leroy Baker, Charles H. May, and Robert J. Chaffin. Byron Draper was elected to his first term as director. Re-elected officers were Harold Gifford as president, Robert J. Chaffin as executive vice president & cashier and trust officer, Robert D. Richardson as loan officer, and Melvin East, Hubert Hoke, and Mrs. Dorothy Heady as cashiers. Leroy Baker is elected to his first term as vice president.
Source: "Ellettsville Bank Picks Officals," Herald Telephone, January 22, 1969.
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| The Rotarian celebrates 58th year of publishing 1969, Jan 21 |
The Bloomington Rotary Club commemorated the 58th year of the publishing of their magazine, The Rotarian.
Source: "Rotary purpose: understanding and good will," Courier-Tribune, January 22, 1969.
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| Assessed valuation announced 1969, Jan 23 |
The Daily Herald-Telephone announces that Monroe County's total assessed valuation is climbing toward the $150 million mark in the reassessment program. Perry Township is estimated to have the biggest jump.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| West Side schedule set 1969, Jan 27 |
The West Side Community Center announces their weekly programs to the "Herald Telephone." The schedule is as follows: Monday evenings, pre-teen sewing class; Tuesday and Sunday afternoons, skating; Wednesday evenings, adult self-defense class and general crafts; Thursday evening, basket-ball league; Friday evening, The Little Miss Etiquette Hygiene Club and a teen girls experimental cooking class; and Saturday afternoons, pre-teen cooking class.
Source: "Westside Center To Offer More," Daily Herald Telephone, January 27, 1969.
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| City increases debt to $18 million 1969, Jan 27 |
A $6 million sewer expansion program increases Bloomington's total debt to nearly $18 million in 1968.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Students stranded by high water 1969, Jan 31 |
High water on Mel Curry Road in Bean Blossom Creek Bottom, north of Bloomington, leaves 14 students stranded on a Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) bus. Angry parents meet with school officials and demand the dismissal or transfer of the bus driver.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Lake establishes flag warning system 1969, Feb |
A red-flag weather warning system is being enforced for Lake Monroe in order to help warn people of adverse weather conditions.
Source: "Flag Warning System For Lake Is Established," Herald Times, February 5, 1969.
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| Library names bond company 1969, Feb 7 |
The Northern Trust Company of Chicago is the successful bidder on $1,355,000 worth of bonds sold by the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) Board of Trustees to finance a new building at Kirkwood and Lincoln.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Wicks company is sold 1969, Feb 8 |
It is announced today that the Wicks Company, a fixture in the downtown Bloomington scene, has been sold by Mrs. Robert Allen to Harry Newcomb, a 35 year old Chicago businessman with strong ties to South-Central Indiana.
Source: "Wicks Company Is Sold," Herald Times, February 9, 1969.
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| Wicks Company is sold 1969, Feb 9 |
 The Wicks Company is sold by Mrs. Robert Allen to Harry Newcomb.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1. more...
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| County sets reassessment program 1969, Feb 10 |
Monroe County's reassessment program reveals cases involving people paying taxes on land that does not exist, or two people paying taxes on the same piece of land.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Humane association committees named 1969, Feb 11 |
The Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) committees for next year are selected. The committees are divided as such: Education: Miriam Champigney (chairman), Jeanette Huntley, and Evelyn Von Herrmann; Membership: Margaret McGarr (chairman) and Lynda Combs; Rabies Clinic: Jason Wellman (chairman) and Jane Wellman; Ways and means: Ann McGarrell (chairman), Nathan Hale, and Jeanette Hollis; Animal Shelter: Thurber Madison; Contract: William Ream; Newsletter: Walter Poesse; Legislative: John Fancher; Adoption Policy: Janet Briggs; and Pet Exchange: Janet Hollis and Miriam Champigney.
Source: "Stopping sales of dogs recommended by group," Courier-Tribune, February 11, 1969.
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| Dr. Eppley resigns 1969, Feb 12 |
 Dr. Garrett G. Eppley resigns as as president of the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Board.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1. more...
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| Indiana University Library burns 1969, Feb 17 |
 Firefighters battle high heat and heavy smoke to keep a fire in the Indiana University Library's sub-basement from extending vertically.
Source: "500,000 Book Damage in IU Fire." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), February 18, 1969. more...
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| IU library fire damage estimated 1969, Feb 18 |
 Following a fire in the Indiana University Graduate Library, damage to books is estimated at $500,000.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1. more...
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| Humane Association reacts 1969, Feb 19 |
After City Council President Charles (Bud) Faris states that the present animal control ordinances should be rescinded and that the Humane Association's role be eliminated in the city's program, the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) calls an emergency meeting to discuss their opposition to these plans. Walter Poesse, past president of MCHA, announces that they mayor does not have any true complaints about the members "trying to run the shelter" that he mentioned because he did not name names or contact the MCHA president. Under the current ordinance, MCHA nominates members for the Animal Control Commission, who run the shelter. Mrs. Harry Hollis believes that the mayor is punishing the Humane Association for problems caused by the Animal Control Commission. They request that the administration provide dates and names of MCHA members causing the alleged problems.
Source: John Fancher, "Humane Association Makes Counter Charge," Herald Telephone, February 20, 1969, 1-2.
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| Problems arise with animal shelter 1969, Feb 19 |
City officials announce that at the next meeting of the Bloomington City Council, an ordinance adopted last year will be rescinded and a new ordinance adopted. The Monroe County Humane Association is expected to be taken out of the city's animal control program and it will be expected that the Humane Association will recommend six animal control commission appointees, with the seventh being selected by the city council. Council President Charles Faris says that these changes are due to problems developed at the new animal shelter, with members of the Humane Association "trying to run the shelter".
Source: James P. Root, "To Cut Controls Of Humane Group," Herald Telephone, February 19, 1969.
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| Humane association removed from ordinance 1969, Feb 20 |
Bloomington City Council elects to remove the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) from the city animal control ordinance, despite objections from over 30 MCHA members and other interested citizens. The previous ordinance required Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. to name six of the seven members of the Animal Control Commission from names submitted by the Greater Bloomington-Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA). The new ordinance allows the mayor to elect any people he wants. To run the animal shelter without using the policies of MCHA, the city will now have to purchase the shelter from MCHA.
Source: James P. Root, "Humane Group Out Of Animal Control," Herald Telephone, February 21, 1969, 1-2.
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| Humane Association removed 1969, Feb 21 |
The Bloomington City Council take the local Humane Association out of the city animal control ordinance despite the objections of over 30 Association members and other interested citizens.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Payne dies 1969, Feb 28 |
Caroline Payne, age 72, dies in her residence at the Lincoln Hotel, located at 212 N. Morton Street. She was the manager of the hotel. Payne successfully reestablished herself after serving time for the murder of Charles O. Mattingly, her former lover and friend. Payne was also previously involved in the newspaper business, serving as circulation manager of the Herald World and forerunner of the Daily Herald Telephone, and the Indianapolis News.
Source: Daily Herald Telephone, March 1, 1969, Obituaries. map
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| Barbers' Union votes price increase 1969, Feb 28 |
 The Barbers' Union votes to increase prices, although some barbers who were opposed to these price increases claim that they were unfairly defeated.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1. more...
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| MCSC receives headquarter approval 1969, Mar 3 |
The Monroe County School Corporation's central administrative staff receives approval to move into its new headquarters, located at 315 North Drive.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Dr. Lewis opens office 1969, Mar 3 |
Chicago native, Dr. George N. Lewis opens a new office on 619 West 1st Street.
Source: "Doctor Lewis Opens Office in Bloomington," Herald Times, March 3, 1969. map
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| Sigma Pi fraternity house burns 1969, Mar 8 |
Fire extensively damages the old Indiana University Sigma Pi fraternity house, 209 North Jordan Avenue.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| McCutchen elected president of Chamber board 1969, Mar 10 |
J. Hurshel McCutchen, president of Workingmens Federal Savings and Loan Association, was elected president of the board of directors of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Unknonw, "McCutchen new chamber prexy," Herald Telephone, March 11, 1969. more...
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| IU Library fire investigated 1969, Mar 13 |
Investigators check into the fire at the Indiana University Graduate Library on February 17. The fire is believed to have been arson and investigators are trying to figure out how the fire was started.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Ayr-Way store to open April 10th 1969, Mar 13 |
It is announced today that Ayr-Way's Bloomington store will open on April 10th.
Source: "Bloomington's new Ayr-Way store will open for business April 10," Courier-Tribune, March 13, 1969.
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| New council head 1969, Mar 13 |
Mrs. Arthur B. Clark is elected president of the Local Council of Women. At the same time Mrs. George Reed and Mrs. John Brogneaux are chosen for membership on the Bloomington Hospital Board of Directors.
Source: "Mrs. Clark Heads Local Council: Two Are Named to Hospital Board," Herald Times, May 15, 1969.
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| Budget cut for West Side 1969, Mar 14 |
The Bloomington Park and Recreation Board cut $43,000 from the West Side Community Center budget with plans to determine if the Center will remain open during the summer at the April budget meeting. The center is located in the old Banneker School.
Source: Lee Jackson and Jim Wanko, "Center may be 'phased out'," Indiana Daily Student, March 14, 1969, 6.
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| Bodies found in Lake Monroe 1969, Mar 17 |
Robert Skinner, the second of the three missing duck hunters bodies is found in Lake Monroe. The men had been missing since December 23, 1968. Leonard D. Callender, the first body was found March 16. Crews are still searching for the third James Grimes. The three men went missing after their boat capsized.
Source: George Smith, "Bodies Of Two Found In Lake," Herald Times, March 17, 1969.
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| West Side Center plans made 1969, Mar 17 |
At a monthly meeting of the Park Board, a tentative plan is discussed for the West Side Community Center. The center will operate a total of 14 hours per week and will be open Wednesday and Friday from 8 to 11 PM, and Sunday from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 10 PM.
Source: Lee Jackson and Jim Wanko, "West Side Community Center policy to be submitted to Mayor Hooker," Indiana Daily Student, March 18, 1969.
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| City gets funding for water pollution control 1969, Mar 19 |
Mayor Hooker receives acknowledgement of its application for $1,396,250.00 in funds via Federal Water Pollution Control. Indiana state funding also contributes to the project for the North Interceptor Sewer and the North Water Pollution Control Facilities. Hooker gives thanks to Indiana State Board of Health engineer Blucher A. Poole, who helped considerably with the application.
Source: City Council Meeting Minutes, City of Bloomington (Ind.). March 20, 1969., 287.
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| Fire burns 1,500 acres 1969, Mar 20 |
A fire, fanned by gusting winds up to 35 miles per hour, sweeps over thousands of acres of pasture in Southern Indiana.
Source: George Smith, "Fire Ravages Area; 1,500 Acres Burn," Herald Telephone
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| MCHA and shelter part ways 1969, Mar 20 |
Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) announces that since the City Council removed MCHA from the Animal Shelter and also eliminated the Animal Control Commission (so that the city can create a new board to run the shelter), then MCHA can now be reached at a different phone number than the shelter. MCHA asks that they be contacted for give-aways, lost and found pets, adoptions, cruelty complaints, and general matters. The Animal Shelter can be contacted by calling the Municipal Building switchboard.
Source: "Animal shelters," Courier-Tribune, March 20, 1969.
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| Teen hold variety show 1969, Mar 22 |
The West Side Community Center Teen Club presents their annual Variety Show, entitled "Soul-in-All" at the center. They are directed by Betty Bridgwaters and Dick Wynn and the Indiana University "Soul Men" are special gifts. The Teen Club attempt to raise money to be used for recreational activities and trips.
Source: "Westset Teen Club gives annual show," Bloomington Courier-Tribune, March 24, 1969.
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| C-J Fabrics opens 1969, Mar 24 |
A new fabric specialty shop C-J Fabrics opens at 118 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: "Fabric Specialty Shop Opened in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, March 25, 1969.
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| Mr. and Mrs. Ayres resign 1969, Mar 25 |
Jason Wellman, Bloomington Animal Control Board President, announces that Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ayres have resigned from their posts at the Bloomington Animal Shelter.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1.
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| Doc Mitchell dies 1969, Mar 26 |
 Dr. George Mitchell, one of the oldest practicing physicians in Indiana (and possible America), dies at the Bloomington Hospital. He was 84 years old. He practiced for 56 years. He is credited with delivering nearly all the senior population of the Smithville and Harrodsburg area.
Source: "Dr. Mitchell is Dead at Age 84," Daily Herald-Telephone, March 26, 1969, 1.
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| Osman elected presdent 1969, Apr |
Mrs. Hazel Osman is installed as the new president of the Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW) in Bloomington at their April meeting.
Source: "Local BPW Club Elects Mrs. Osman President," Herald Times, March 27, 1969.
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| Vocational Technical Colleges drops plans 1969, Apr 1 |
The Indiana Vocational Technical Colleges drops plans to buy the Indiana Motor Inn for a hotel careers training school, ruling the purchase "not in the best interests of the mission of the college."
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 1, 9.
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| Third hunter's body found 1969, Apr 3 |
James Grimes, the last of the three missing duck hunters' bodies, is found in Lake Monroe.
Source: "Missing Hunter Found," Herald Times, April 4, 1969.
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| Ayr-Way hosts VIP day 1969, Apr 8 |
More than 450 area business, political, church,civic and education leaders were guest this morning at the new Ayr-Way Store in the College Mall shopping center.
Source: "Ayr-Way store hosts VIP Day," Courier-Tribune, April 8, 1969.
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| Daylights savings enforced 1969, Apr 8 |
The assistant district attorney (on direction of the federal government) tells Indiana officials that they must observe daylight savings time this summer.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Shelter statistics released 1969, Apr 9 |
After the Bloomington-Monroe County Humane Association (B-MCHA) president Harry Hollis is not allowed to obtain the sale figures of the Dog Pound, Frank McMahon, Director of Field Services for the Humane Association of the United States, visits Bloomington and confers with Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. McHahon asks for the figures and receives them; August, 24 dogs sold, 14 cats sold; September, 15 dogs and 14 cats; October, 42 dogs and 8 cats; November, 20 dogs and no cats; December, 36 dogs and one 1 cat; January, 22 dogs and 5 cats; February, 10 dogs and 1 cat. The dealer pays 1 dollar per animal.
Source: "City Has Sold Over 200 Animals," Herald Telephone, April 10, 1969.
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| Ayr-Way offically open for business 1969, Apr 10 |
Ribbon cutting ceremonies this morning mark the official opening of the Bloomington Ayr-Way Store in the College Mall Shopping Center.
Source: "Ayr-Way Ribbon-Cutting," Courier-Tribune, April 10, 1969.
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| MCHA proposals announced 1969, Apr 14 |
Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) announces the adoption of two proposals to be presented to the city of Bloomington; (1) MCHA operates the animal shelter on a contractual basis for the city. This plan would stand to save the city $5,500 and provide more efficient services to taxpayers. Or (2), the city reimburse MCHA in full for the animal shelter and all equipment belonging to the association within 30 days of the meeting. These proposals will be presented to the Mayor, the City Council, and the Animal Control Board. If neither of the proposals are accepted, then MCHA plans to seek legal counsel.
Source: "Humane league adopts offer," Indiana Daily Student, April 15, 1969.
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| Coast Guard Flotilla formed 1969, Apr 26 |
U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary flotilla is formed to promote water safety education at Lake Monroe.
Source: Larry Moran, "U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla To Be Started Here," Herald Times, April 27, 1969.
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| IU cancels classes 1969, May 1 |
Indiana University cancels most classes because of boycotting students who are discontent with tuition fee increases.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| IU Library fire investigation continues 1969, May 2 |
Authorities continue their investigation of possible arson of the Indiana University Graduate Library fire that caused nearly $1 million damages. This damage comes after the second fire in less than three months.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| IU President attempts to end boycott 1969, May 6 |
 Acting Indiana University President David R. Derge urges students on the Bloomington campus to end their three-day boycott and get on with classes.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9. more...
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| Center pland for "Group 69" 1969, May 7 |
Citizens of the West Side Community Center meet with Dean Rozelle Boyd and Mrs. LaVerta Terry of Indiana University's Junior Division to discuss plans for welcoming "Group 69" for the summer. "Group 69" is made up of about 200 freshman students who will arrive June 14th to be a part of the regular summer program.
Source: Linda Alis, "Advance plans for 'Group 69'," Bloomington Courier-Tribune, May 8, 1969.
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| Newspaper board suspended 1969, May 10 |
The editorial board of the New American Mercury, Bloomington High School's "underground newspaper," is suspended by Bloomington High School principal John T. Jones.
Source: "Bloominton's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| MCHA holds meeting 1969, May 12 |
Monroe County Humane Association announces that they will discuss possible legal action against the city of Bloomington due to their not accepting a proposal presented to them by MCHA. The proposals stated the city pay the association for approximately $30,000 for the animal shelter (which was purchased by the association) and allow the association to operate the shelter for a $10,000 annual fee.
Source: "Humane group to convene tonight," Courier-Tribune, May 12, 1969.
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| Hospitality House expansion announced 1969, Jun |
Plans for million dollar expansion announced by Lee J. Merchant, president of the home. This will go towards two new wings and new center for the company.
Source: "Hospitality House Plans Million Dollar Expansion," Herald Telephone, June 25, 1969.
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| Grand jury suggest jail changes 1969, Jun 2 |
The Monroe County grand jury recommends several improvements be made by the Monroe County Jail. It is reported that these improvements will be referred to the Monroe County Council and Commissioners.
Source: "Jail Changes Recommended," Herald Telephone, June 3, 1969.
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| New management for Hospitality House 1969, Jun 4 |
Lee J. Merchant becomes president and CEO.
Source: "Hospitality House management changes," Courier-Tribune, June 4, 1969.
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| Jail improvements suggested 1969, Jun 4 |
The Fraternal Order of Police submit a list of suggestions to the Bloomington Board of Safety to improve the law enforcement building.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Law Enforcement Complex Backed," Herald Telephone, June 27, 1969, 1-2.
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| Allegheny to drop Bloomington 1969, Jun 5 |
Allegheny Airlines proposed to drop Bloomington as a stop-over on its daily flights between Indianapolis and Louisville. Mayor John H. Hooker opposes, saying he feels that Bloomington is "locked-in" with inadequate air, rail, or highway service. City Councilman Ralph Johnson found after a phone survey that flight is not often used by executives or IU due to the time that it arrives, and if it is not used then it should not be opposed.
Source: "Council opposes Bloomington drop," Courier-Tribune, June 6, 1969.
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| School Board approves dress code 1969, Jun 19 |
Policy statements setting dress code guidelines for students to follow are approved by a split vote of 5-2 by the Monroe County School Board. The dress code states that students should dress neatly and in a way that does not disrupt the learning environment. Specific guidelines will be created by student advisory committees in each school with discussions with parents and faculty.
Source: Jim Helm, "School Board Adopts Student Dress Policy," Daily Herald-Telephone, June 20, 1969, 1.
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| West Side hires new director 1969, Jun 24 |
Dan Mills, 22-year-old Indiana University senior, is named director of the West Side Community Center after several months without a director.
Source: "New Director Is Named For Westside Center," Daily Herald Telephone, June 24, 1969.
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| Job's Daughters meet at IU 1969, Jun 25 |
The 46th annual Conference of Job's Daughter is held in Bloomington. The conference proclaims this is the "Jewel Session" by the host Bloomington Bethel of Job's Daughters and expects to attract 1,000 representatives from Indiana's 123 Bethels.
Source: "Meeting at IU will Bring 1,000," Herald Times, June 25, 1969.
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| Librarian admits to arson 1969, Jun 28 |
A 28 year-old Indiana University librarian admits to setting two fires that together caused over $1 million damages to the IU Graduate Library.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Rogers represents MCHA 1969, Jul 14 |
It is reported that Attorney David Rogers will represent the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) in their case against the city. Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. and the city council stripped the Humane Association of their power in the Animal Shelter by eliminating the Animal Control Commission, which was largely represented by MCHA members. The city then created the Animal Control Board, omitting MCHA members and giving the city complete control over the shelter, which was purchased by donations to the MCHA. MCHA asks that the city reimburse them $34,000 for the building. MCHA is angry with the city after they learned that the city is taking animals from the shelter and selling them wholesale to a private out-of-town dealer.
Source: "Rogers will speak at Humane meeting," Courier-Tribune, July 14, 1969.
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| Doctor joins practice 1969, Jul 14 |
Dr. James LaFollette joins Steve W. McClary in his practice at 1920 E 3rd Street. Dr. LaFollette attended Indiana University and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity.
Source: "Dr. LaFollette Joins office of C.W. McClary," Herald Times, July 14, 1969. map
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| Warrants for fire-bombers arrest 1969, Aug 6 |
 The Monroe County Circuit Court issues warrants for the arrest of two men charged with last year's fire-bombing of the Black Market.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9. more...
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| Dr. Cofield opens practice 1969, Aug 7 |
Dr. Dean Cofield announces the opening of a new practice for ophthalmology. Dr. Cofield is a long time resident of Bloomington. He graduated from Bloomington High School and Indiana University.
Source: "Dr. Cofield plans to open new office," Sunday Herald-Times, August 7, 1969.
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| Center holds trampoline night 1969, Aug 13 |
The West Side Community Center holds trampoline night in the Center gymnasium.
Source: Wing Barfoot, "Bouncing enthusiasm at Westside," Bloomington Courier-Tribune, August 13, 1969.
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| Mayor announces sidewalk construction 1969, Aug 19 |
Mayor John H. Hooker Jr. announces construction of the new downtown sidewalks will begin on August 20 and that the county will be charged for new sidewalks around the courthouse the same as private businesses are charged. County officials say that the county has no money to pay for the construction.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Luxury hotel may not happen 1969, Aug 20 |
The proposed luxury resort hotel estimated to cost $20 million and have an annual payroll of $1 million may never be built at Lake Monroe. Land owned by Tan-Tar-A at the lake is now for sale.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Klan members, Grand Dragon arrested 1969, Aug 21 |
William M. Chaney, Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) of Indiana, and two other Klan members are arrested in Ellettsville on charges of illegal possession of dynamite.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| DeMolay establishes camp 1969, Aug 26 |
New DeMolay retreat resides east of Bloomington and will be used by all DeMolay chapters in Indiana.
Source: "New DeMolay Retreat Camp Inaugurated by local group," Courier-Tribune
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| Search for body continues 1969, Aug 28 |
Officials are still searching for the body of William R. Martin, a man who fell off of his boat Tuesday while picking up a water skier.
Source: "Search For Body Still On," Herald Times, August 28, 1969.
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| Body found in Lake Monroe 1969, Aug 30 |
The body of William R. Martin is found in Lake Monroe yards from where he went missing. According to authorities, the body had deep gashes indicating he had hit the propeller when he fell into the water.
Source: "Recover Body At Lake," Herald Times, September 2, 1969.
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| New airport at Lake 1969, Sep |
Director of Indiana's Department of Natural Resources, Perley Provost, announces that a new port for sea planes is a strong possibility at Lake Monroe.
Source: "Lake Monroe may have new airport," Courier-Tribune, September 7, 1969.
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| Allegheny plans expansion 1969, Sep |
Allegheny Airlines is planning to provide a total of 11 daily flights from Monroe County to Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago after November 1st. November 1st is also the date in which the old Nord planes will be replaced with larger, newer Convairs.
Source: John Fancher, "Allegheny Plan Nov.1 Expansion," Herald Telephone, September 10, 1969.
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| Allegheny providing new planes 1969, Sep |
It is announced that Allegheny will be phase out the old Nord planes for Convair 580s. There will also be 3 daily flights to Chicago and 4-6 dailty flights to Indianapolis daily using the new planes.
Source: "Getting new planes, service," Courier-Tribune, September 5, 1969.
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| Council cuts food stamps 1969, Sep 2 |
The Monroe County Council indicates that they will cut the county welfare department's request for funds for a food stamp program.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Library board holds meeting 1969, Sep 24 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, it is unanimously voted that the board will try to restore $40,000 budget cuts taken by the Monroe County Tax Adjustment Board. $61,000 total were slashed from the proposed $362,000 budget, however the board chooses to only seek restoration of $40,000 in order to make sure that the library will not have to cut back on the quantity and quality of library services.
Source: "Library Board decides to battle to restore cut funds," Courier-Tribune, September 25, 1969.
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| Sewer system explodes 1969, Sep 24 |
Flames five feet tall shoot into the air on the 1000 block of South Walnut Street when there is an explosion in the city sewer system. No one is injured.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Officials order tank inspections 1969, Oct 1 |
Indiana fire officials order the inspection of gasoline tanks at five downtown Bloomington filling stations after "raw gasoline" is found in downtown sewers.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Ingathering successful 1969, Oct |
The Bloomington Branch of the Needlework Guild of America, Inc. holds its 40th annual Ingathering and receive 1619 new items and $213 for needy charities.
Source: "Needlework Guild Gets 1619 Items, $213," Herald Times, October 20, 1969.
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| Group to push for tower 1969, Oct |
Two members of the Monroe County Airport Commission will go to Washington D.C. to lobby for a new control tower for Monroe County Airport. The group will meet with Representative John Myers of the FAA to discuss the condition of the traffic at the airport.
Source: Tom Schumaker, "Local Group Will Travel To D.C. To Push For Tower," Herald Telephone, October 24, 1969.
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| New airline service started 1969, Oct 1 |
It is announced that the first of the six Convairs promised in the Allegheny Airline expansion has arrived. It will begin flights to Chicago and St.Louis.
Source: "New airline service started this morning," Courier-Tribune, October 1, 1969.
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| Poor Asylum demolished 1969, Oct |
 The Monroe County Poor Farm's 30-room building is demolished.
Source: Bob Cole, "Poor Farm Site of New County Park," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972. more...
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| County Farm Park 1969, Oct |
The County Farm Park is earmarked as the site of a unique recreational area to combine recreation and education.
Source: Bob Cole, "Poor Farm Site of New County Park," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972.
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| Pilots take step on tower 1969, Oct |
Monroe County Pilots Association write to the FAA, asking if the FAA will provide controllers a tower. Monroe airport has already been approved for a tower due to its level of traffic, but it may be a long wait for the FAA to provide a tower. The tower is necessary to avoid any collisions between planes.
Source: "Pilots take step on control tower," Courier-Tribune, October 17, 1969.
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| City attacks illegal chemical disposal 1969, Oct 3 |
Mayor John H. Hooker Jr., charges that one unnamed local industry is not meeting city ordinance standards in disposing chemicals.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Chamber seeks support 1969, Oct 6 |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is seeking letters endorsing a decision allowing Vercoa Air Service to operate with Allegheny Air Service, adding five daily round trips between Bloomington and Indianapolis on weekdays, 4 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. The Vercoa planes will be smaller and be listed under Allegheny's name.
Source: "Chamber Seeks Support For Commuter Air Service," Herald Telephone, October 6, 1969.
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| Highway employees killed on job 1969, Oct 8 |
Two Monroe County Highway employees are killed when working on a culvert, which collapsed.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| State approves vocational school 1969, Oct 11 |
State School superintendent Richard Wells announces that tentative approval has been given to a new area vocational education school that will serve five counties and be centered in Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| MCHA prost poll results 1969, Oct 14 |
Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) announces the results of the poll sent to 600 residents. The questions include: (1) Do you approve of the Animal Shelter selling unclaimed animals to dealers who furnish animals for laboratory experiments? 36 vote yes, 200 no, and 4 no opinion. (2) Do you feel the Humane Association should disassociate itself from this practice by forcing the City to reimburse the H.A. for the Shelter, going to court if necessary? 205 vote yes, 29 no, and 6 no opinion. (3) Do you feel that the H.A. should have control of Animal Shelter practices? 223 vote yes, 11 no, and 6 no opinion.
Source: Linda Rasmussen, "Humane Group, Attorney Differ," Herald Telephone, October 14, 1969.
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| Judge Donald A. Rogers dies 1969, Oct 20 |
Superior Court Judge Donald A. Rogers, who was closely associated with Monroe County legal and political history for nearly half a century, dies in his home, located at 1110 Atwater Ave. in Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Allen suspended from IU 1969, Oct 21 |
Indiana University suspends Joel Allen, who is the leader of Students for a Democratic Society. Allen, a teaching assistant, had worked in the political science department of Indiana University.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Governor announces appointments 1969, Oct 23 |
Governor Whitcomb announces the appointments of James M. Dixon as Monroe Superior Court Judge and David McCrea as Bloomington City Judge.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| General Electric strike begins 1969, Oct 26 |
Approximately 800 members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2249 go on strike at the General Electric plant in Bloomington as part of a nationwide strike of the manufacturing firm.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Man dies constructing new library 1969, Oct 27 |
While working at the construction site for Monroe County Public Library's new building at 303 E. Kirkwood, Frank L. Frost dies from a fall. A carpenter from Switz City, Frost was working for Weddle's construction company.
Source: "Switz City Man Dies From Fall," Herald Telephone, October 28, 1969.
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| Cummuter service awaiting approval 1969, Oct 28 |
Vercoa Air Service announces that the company may not be able to begin commuter service from Bloomington to Indianapolis commuter service under Allegheny Airlines until November 15th. Vercoa President Bill Britt says they are still waiting for Civil Aeronautics Board to approve the application submitted September 15th. It is normal for applications to take 30 days to approve.
Source: "Air commuter service awaits CAB approval," Courier-Tribune, October 29, 1969, A, 12.
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| Union raises funds for West Side 1969, Nov 1 |
Members of the Bloomington Student Union conduct a Halloween-themed fundraising drive for the West Side Community Center and collect over $600. The students have booths at several stores and others went on a trick-or-treat canvas.
Source: "Trick Or Treat For A Cause," Daily Herald Telephone, November 2, 1969.
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| Smith biography added to library 1969, Nov |
 Mrs. Henry Lester Smith presents to the public library a copy of book about her husband, who was Dean of Education for IU 1916-1945. She inscribes in the book a note that Mr. Smith was a "friend of the first Bloomington Public Library. He drove his father's horse and buggy train over Monroe County seeking support of citizens for a tax levy."
Source: Robert Joseph Elmes, Henry Lester Smith: Dean, School of Education, Indiana University 1916-1946 (Bloomington: Indiana University, 1969) more...
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| Pilots report to board 1969, Nov |
It is announced that the possibility of constructing a portable aviation control tower will be presented to the County Aviation Board. The portable towers are approved by the FAA. Pilots are looking into the portable tower as a way to get a tower in case the FAA does not fund the construction of a new one or does not give enough. The portable tower could be built on local funding.
Source: George Smith, "Pilots Will Give Portable Tower Report To Board," Herald Telephone, November 14, 1969, 1.
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| City ignores Township request 1969, Nov 11 |
The city of Bloomington refuses to adhere to a Bloomington Township request to delay the December 31, 1970 township fire service cutoff date.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, November 21, 1969, 9.
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| Crowd gathers to support veterans 1969, Nov 11 |
A crowd five times the size of typical Veterans Day gatherings assembles at the Monroe County Courthouse to show support for President Nixon's Vietnam policies.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Rev. Winston Thomas dies 1969, Nov 14 |
 Water works employee and minister Winston A. Thomas dies on a business trip in Nebraska. While learning a new pollution control system, Thomas suffered a stroke. A 21 year veteran with the city, Thomas was to take over superintendent duties at the city's new north stream facilities upon his return. He was also a reverend with the Pentecostal church and had been previously with a local Baptist congregation. [Photo from 1935 Gothic Yearbook]
Source: "Winston Thomas, 50, Dies After Stroke at Nebraska," Herald Telephone, November 14, 1969. more...
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| FAA declines funding request 1969, Nov |
It is reported that the FAA will not provide personnel or financial support for a new tower but instead will provide moral support and advice. The FAA reported in a letter to not have funds nor personnel for a control center "now or within the foreseeable future".
Source: "FAA can't provide funds or people to improve safety at airport here," Courier-Tribune, November 16, 1969.
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| Aviation Board gets proposal 1969, Nov |
It is reported that the Monroe County Aviation Board agrees to support the proposal from the County Pilot's Association for a portable aviation tower, as long as it does not stop from getting a permanent tower built, and if the FAA will pay for it and help man it. The Airport has been told that a new tower may be built within the next two years if funding is available.
Source: "Aviation Board Gets Proposal," Daily Herald Telephone, November 19, 1969.
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| Safe flying session held 1969, Nov 23 |
Over 100 attend FAA conducted session on safe flying at Monroe County Airport. The FAA emphasized not flying under the influence of medication or alcohol and following pilot safety procedures, spurred from recent aircraft accidents in Indiana.
Source: "Over 100 attend session at airport on flying safety," Courier-Tribune, November 24, 1969.
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| Funds for tower 1969, Nov |
It is reported that if a bill goes through Congress, then the Monroe County Airport may get funds to build a control tower next year. The bill will provide $10.8 million for constructing 54 control towers, Bloomington being one of them.
Source: "Funds For Tower Hinge On Bill," Herald Telephone, November 24, 1969.
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| Fire protection contracts to be signed 1969, Nov 24 |
Officials report that Bloomington and Benton townships will sign fire protection contracts with the city of Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| First draft lottery in generation 1969, Dec 2 |
The first draft lottery in a generation causes joy for some local residents but sadness for others.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Berry files suit against city 1969, Dec 3 |
Attorney Thomas Berry files a $50,000 damage suit against the city of Bloomington charging it with "municipal blackmail" in turning down a rezoning petition in November.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| IBEW members walk out 1969, Dec 14 |
Representatives of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers walk out of the first meeting between local 2249 and managers of the Bloomington General Electric plant since a seven week strike began in October, ending hopes of progress in negotiations.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Van Buren to sign fire protection 1969, Dec 15 |
A Van Buren Township trustee announces that the township will sign a fire protection contract with Bloomington, ending several months of heated debate.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Taggart Corp. announce construction 1969, Dec 17 |
The Taggart Corporation announces that construction on the new $1.4 million Fourwinds Lodge at the Fairfax recreation area on Lake Monroe will begin April 1, 1970. The Taggart Corporation will be the builders of the resort.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| John Rollison arrested 1969, Dec 19 |
John Rollison, a four-year Bloomington police veteran, is arrested less than an hour after resigning from the police force and is charged in connection will the theft and sale of a road building machine.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Fire at Fireside Restaurant 1969, Dec 22 |
The Fireside Restaurant is destroyed by fire and management officials say that it will reopen in two weeks in the Indiana Motor Inn.
Source: "Bloomington's Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1969, 9.
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| Library promotes film collection 1969, Dec 27 |
The Fine Arts Department of the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) promotes its new film collection with about 20 titles ready for borrowers. Patrons with questions can talk to Fine Arts Librarian Sally Hunt.
Source: "Public Library Lists New Film Collection," Herald Telephone, December 27, 1969.
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| Nixon sends letter to Elks 1969, Dec 29 |
It is reported that the Bloomington chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks received a letter of appreciation from President Richard M. Nixon. The letter, dated December 22 from the White House, is in reply to telegram sent from the local Elks lodge supporting Nixon's policies.
Source: "Letter of Appreciation sent Bloomington Elks by Nixon," Courier-Tribune, December 29, 1969.
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| Downtown parking development announced 1970, Jan |
Mayor John H. Hooker announces that 1970 will be the year of downtown parking development.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1.
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| Dr. Lewis elected UJC president 1970 |
When Michael Schwartz, University Jewish Community president, leaves Bloomington for a new job the community elects Dr. Lewis as the new UJC president.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 41.
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| Dick Fee city council president 1970, Jan |
 Dick Fee is elected city council president.
Source: "1970 A Year of Triumph and Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1. more...
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| Businesses bombed 1970, Jan |
The Coca-Cola Plant and Moon Freight Lines are mysteriously bombed.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1.
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| UJC needs building 1970 |
The UJC, University Jewish Community committee goes before Herman B. Wells to ask for an extension of using the IU classrooms for religious education. Wells told the committee that the Jewish community needed its own building and that university classrooms would only be available to UJC religious education classes until the spring of 1971.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 41.
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| First United Methodist Church opens nursery 1970, Jan |
The First United Methodist Church opens the first licensed day nursery for infants and toddlers in Indiana.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| GE builds first dispenser fridge 1970 |
General Electric (GE) manufactures their first refrigerator model with water dispensers.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| GE strike ends 1970, Jan |
A 101-day General Electric (GE) strike, the second longest in Bloomington history, ends.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1.
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| City population counted 1970 |
US Census counts 43,262 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| Women raise money for hospital 1970 |
The Local Council of Women fundraise for a 305-bed hospital.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| "Blanket Appeal" 1970, Jan |
Church Women United sponsors a "Blanket Appeal" to help the needy in 40 countries.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Rev. Cecil Skibbe new pastor 1970, Jan |
The Faith Lutheran Church installs Reverend Cecil H. Skibbe as its new pastor.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Doctor defends oral contraceptive 1970, Jan |
Dr. Walter L. Owens, Bloomington gynecologist and medical adviser to the Monroe County Planned Parenthood Clinic, defends oral contraceptives; Owens states that most obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States accept oral contraceptives as the safest, most convenient, and aesthetically desirable contraceptive available.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Freese gives to IU 1970 |
An endowment of $2.5 million is given to Indiana University by the late Alice Freese. Intended for student loans and scholarships, the endowment is available the upcoming semester.
Source: "Major endowment given IU," Courier-Tribune, March 21, 1970.
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| Stone Belt new building 1970 |
The recently built 10th street location for Stone Belt offers classes for the developmentally disabled. These classes range from preschool to adult. The location also houses their recycling warehouse.
Source: Dann Denny, "Stone Belt at 50," Herald Times, March 31, 2009, A, 1.
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| MCHA holds meeting 1970, Jan 12 |
Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) votes for board leadership at a monthly board meeting. Mrs. Alan Scott is elected president, Harry Hollis (the outgoing president) is elected vice president, Mrs. Jeanette Huntly is elected secretary, and Mrs. Robert Briggs is unanimously re-elected to serve as treasurer. Dr. Theodore Torrey, Mrs. Wanda Buratti, Dr. Robert Miller, and Dr. Drew Stewart are also elected to serve on the board. Lindsey Weipking, Educational Director of the Indianapolis Humane Society is the guest speaker.
Source: "Mrs. Alan Scott Elected Humane Group President," Herald Telephone, January 13, 1970.
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| Jaycees accept gift funds 1970, Jan 28 |
Coca Cola Bottling Company presents a $500 check to the Jaycees Community Center Building Committee, in memory of the late Melvin R. Currie.
Source: "Community Center Donor," Herald Times, January 28, 1970.
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| Human Rights ordinance approved 1970, Feb |
The Bloomington City Council approves a Human Rights ordinance, which merges the Fair Housing and Human Relations Commissions.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| High rise for elderly approved 1970, Feb |
The proposed high rise apartment for the housing of the elderly is approved.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Mrs. Hurt Legal Secretary of the Year 1970, Feb |
Mrs. Warren Hurt, Superior Court reporter, is named Legal Secretary of the Year by the Monroe County Legal Secretaries Association.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Lab school given by St. Mark's Church 1970, Feb |
A laboratory school for church-oriented teachers and group leaders is given by St. Mark's Methodist Church.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Co-op housing project begins 1970, Feb |
Ground is broken for Bloomington's cooperative housing project on Gifford Road, south of Highland Village.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Airline expanding service 1970, Feb |
It is announced that the Allegheny Airlines Commuter Service will begin April 1st between Bloomington and Indianapolis. The new service will add five additional flights between Monroe County Airport and Weir-Cook Airport.
Source: "Airline commuter service to Indianapolis starts April 1st," Courier-Tribune, February 20, 1970.
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| Schurz named Outstanding Young Man 1970, Feb |
"Herald-Telephone" publisher Scott Schurz is named the Jaycee's Outstanding Young Man of 1970.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1.
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| Chamber of Commerce moves 1970, Feb |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce moves from the Poplars Midtown Motor Hotel at 400 E. 7th Street into their new location at the Fireside Hotel. Their new address is 205 N. College Avenue.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1.
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| West Side director named 1970, Feb |
The West Side Community Center appoints George S. Kelly as the new director.
Source: "Kelly reprograms Center from scratch," Bloomington Courier-Tribune, February 27, 1970.
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| Branam named Outstanding Officer 1970, Feb |
Exchange Clubs name Robert G. Branam Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1.
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| TB reorganization plan approved 1970, Feb |
National and state anti-tuberculosis associations agree to a reorganization plan.
Source: R.M. Borland and H.E. Binford, Sixty Years: A History of Monroe County Anti-Tuberculosis Society 1912-1972.
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| Dyer elected Federation of Women president 1970, Feb |
Mrs. T. L. Dyer is elected president of the Monroe County Federation of Women, succeeding Mrs. George Huntington, Sr., who had served as president for the preceding two years.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Easter service moves 1970, Feb |
The congregation of Faith Lutheran Church moves its Easter services to the auditorium of the University High School in order to accommodate more people. Invitations to the festival service where delivered personally to some 600 homes in subdivisions in the area.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Eagles move to new home 1970, Feb 16 |
Bloomington's Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge 1085 moved from its old home at 320 West Kirkwood to 3100 South Highway 37.
Source: "Eagles Will Move to New Home," Herald Times
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| Tax rates released 1970, Mar |
Monroe County tax rates are released after reassessment finds the county valuation climbed to $146,683,395, up 22% in two years. The tax rate ranges from a low $5.94 in Van Buren Township to a high $8.89 in Bloomington and Perry city.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Four-lane 37 project continues 1970, Mar |
The four-lane highway 37 project, which Governor Whitcomb pledged to have completed from Bedford to Martinsville by the end of 1972, hits a snag when stone land to be used for the road is appraised at over $1 million. After some time, a settlement is reached and construction gets back on schedule.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Blain re-elected Altrusa Club president 1970, Mar |
Miss Beryl Blain was re-elected president of the Altrusa Club for executive business women.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Olcott leads the Chamber 1970, Mar |
Lloyd Olcott is elected president of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for 1970.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Mrs. Head president of BPWA 1970, Apr |
Mrs. Bruce Head is elected president of the Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Association.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| TOPS Limited Club organized 1970, Apr |
Take-Off-Pounds-Sensibly (TOPS) Limited, a new TOPS Club, is organized at the home of Mrs. John T. Tapp at 2520 Fritz Drive. This is the third TOPS Club formed in Bloomington.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| South IN Conference 1970, Apr |
Thousands of women, from the South Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, meet at the Indiana University Auditorium to hear speakers and reports on fund raising for world and national missions projects.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Scouts plan camp grounds 1970, Apr |
A new 500-acre camp site near Lake Monroe is announced for the Boy Scouts in the White River Council.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Residents hit snag with license branch 1970, Apr |
The State Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Monroe County License Branch becomes a controversy when area residents complain about the inability to obtain vehicle titles and driver's licenses.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| CAR turns 75 1970, Apr 13 |
The Clear Creek Society of Children of the American Revolution (CAR) celebrates its 75th anniversary by presenting two skits at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)meeting. The CAR was founded in 1895.
Source: "CAR Celebrates 75th Anniversary with DAR," Herald Times, April 13, 1970.
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| MCHA telephone disconnected 1970, Apr 17 |
Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) disconnects their phone used for an Information Center after only one month of use. The phone is connected at Mrs. Mona Castetter residence but must be disconnected because she has developed pneumonia. MCHA asks that if anyone is able to continue this service to to call the organization.
Source: "Humane Group Needs Help In Installing Phone," Herald Telephone, April 17, 1970.
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| Tornado damages Highland Village 1970, Apr 18 |
A tornado moves through Monroe County and touches down in the Highland Village area, causing extensive damage.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Tornado damages airport 1970, Apr 19 |
A tornado touches down near the airport, destroying several aircraft and damaging other airport buildings. The tornado also demolished some dozen or more houses as it moved on to the Highland Village area. The tornado is the first one to strike the area since the 1930s, when a tornado struck the Clear Creek area.
Source: John Meekins, "Tornado Rips Through Highland Village Area," Bloomington Courier-Tribune, April 20, 1970.
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| Airport park 1970, Apr |
It is announced that a park will be constructed at the Monroe County Airport. Airport commissioners are getting cost estimates on the addition of 10 hangars on the field.
Source: "Airport park gets 'go' sign," Bloomington Courier, April 19, 1970.
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| Grisby becomes DAR state regent 1970, Apr 26 |
Mrs. Floyd Grisby of Bloomington is sworn into the office of state regent of the Indiana Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) during the Continental Congress of the DAR in Washington, D.C.
Source: "Mrs. Grigsby sworn in as DAR state Regent," Sunday Herlad-Times, April 26, 1970.
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| International fellowship named 1970, May |
An international fellowship is named in honor of Elizabeth Dodds by the American Association of University Women.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Mrs. Hurt elected vice-president 1970, May |
Mrs. Warren Hurt is elected the first vice-president of the Indiana Association of Legal Secretaries during the IN Association of Legal Secretaries convention in Evansville, IN.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Flossie Burks regent of DAR 1970, May |
Miss Flossie Burks is installed as regent of the Bloomington chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution during the DAR national convention in Washington, D.C.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| License branch closes 1970, May |
The state orders that the Monroe County License Branch be closed in the wake of protests about inefficiencies in the operation. It is speculated that political motivation may be part of the reason behind closing the License Branch days before the April primary elections.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 6.
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| Grand Conclave of Knights Templar 1970, May |
More than 800 people visit Bloomington for the Grand Conclave of Knights Templar of Indiana at the Masonic Temple. Presiding over the convention was K. Edwin Applegate, Right Eminent Grand Commander.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| New fire station announced 1970, May |
A new fire station to be located in the Highland Village area is announced. The fire station will be operated by the Ellettsville Volunteer Fire Department.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Treacy and Myers retain positions 1970, May |
Both Ed Treacy, Democratic Party Monroe County chairman, and Carl Myers, Republican Party Monroe County chairman, stave off coup attempts to retain their posts.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Mayor stages dinner at IU Union 1970, May |
Mayor John H. Hooker, Jr., stages his unique "town and gown dinner" at the Indiana University Union to bring civic and university leaders and students together.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Mrs. Cox installs 1970-1 officers 1970, May |
Mrs. Eugene Cox, president of District 2, Indiana Federation of Clubs, installs 1970-1971 officers of the Monroe County Women's Department Club following the the club's spring guest luncheon. Elizabeth Dodds receives the president's gavel.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Doctor re-elected for membership 1970, May 8 |
Dr. Harold M. Manifold, of 1310 South Nancy, is re-elected for active membership for the National Association of Family Doctors of the American Academy of General Practice.
Source: "Bloomington doctor honored," The Herald Times, May 8, 1970. map
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| Bus bids open 1970, May 14 |
Bids for two small van buses opens at 2pm today at Municipal Building. $7,000 is budgeted to restore public transportation after mechanical failure last fall.
Source: "Mini Bus Bids Taken," Courier-Tribune, May 14, 1970.
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| Tower still in future 1970, May 27 |
A member of the Monroe County Aviation Board states the bill which could allow for funds for a new control tower has not yet been signed, nor will the funds be guaranteed to go to the construction of a new control tower.
Source: Duane Conkey, "Airport control tower system still in future," Courier-Tribune, May 28, 1970.
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| Psi Iota Xi sorority convention 1970, Jun |
More than 500 members of the Psi Iota Xi philanthropic sorority make their headquarters in Bloomington for their 67th annual convention.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| "Military Wife of the Year" 1970, Jun |
Gussie Sanford, wife of Army Leitenant Colonel Albert Sanford, is selected "Military Wife of the Year." She is the first African American woman to be honored.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| John Rawlins dies 1970, Jun |
John Rawlins, county probation officer and former Bloomington Police Chief, dies.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Arlen Packard MCCSC board president 1970, Jun |
Arlen Packard is elected president of the Monroe County Community School Corporation board of trustees.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Census reports 83,908 in Monroe county 1970, Jun 1 |
A United States census report states that the population in Monroe County has reached 83,908. The county growth rate is reported to have increased by over 40 percent since 1960.
Source: Rob Deckard, "Census report shows 83,908 in county," Courier-Tribune, June 1, 1970.
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| Jerry Femal resigns 1970, Jun |
Jerry Femal resigns as City Parks and Recreation Director.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Francis Vierra killed in plane crash 1970, Jun 3 |
Francis J. Vierra, age 39, is killed in a plane crash west of Bloomington due to bad weather. He had lived in Bloomington for 3 years and was a flight instructor for Torp-Aero Service, Incorporated. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Pilots' Association.
Source: "Local, Area Deaths," Daily Herald-Telephone, June 4, 1970, 2.
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| Jaycees dedicate new community center 1970, Jun 7 |
Bloomington's Jaycees, a junior organization affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, dedicate their new community center at Cascades Park, 10 months after formal groundbreaking.
Source: Steve Hofer, "Jaycees Dedicate New City Community Center," Daily Herald Telephone, June 8, 1970.
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| New doctor opens office 1970, Jun 8 |
Dr. Edelina Macatangay opens up a new office.
Source: "Dr. Macatangay, Open Practice," Herald Times, June 8, 1970.
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| Work begins on new high school 1970, Jun 11 |
Work begins on the new high school north of town.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Dr. Avery opens office 1970, Jun 11 |
Dr. George S. Avery announces the opening of his chiropractic office. He invites the public to come and view the new practice on Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 5 PM.
Source: The Herald Times, June 11, 1970.
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| Kiwanis celebrates 50 years 1970, Jun 17 |
The Kiwanis Club of Bloomington celebrates its Golden Anniversary.
Source: John Fancher, "Bloomington Kiwanis Club: Celebrating 50th Birthday," Herald Times, June 14, 1970.
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| Dentist opens office 1970, Jun 21 |
Dr. Anatoly Lubarsky is opening up a new dentistry practice at 515 Woodscrest Drive. He was Ukrainian born and moved here from Venezuela with his father in 1958. He attended Indiana University.
Source: "Dentist opens practice," The Herald Times, June 21, 1970. map
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| Merrill Crisler dies 1970, Jun |
Merrill L. Crisler, age 49, director of instructional media for the Monroe Community School System dies in the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: "Merrill L. Crisler, 49, MCCS Official, Dies," Daily Herald-Telephone, June 26, 1970, 1.
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| Limestone workers strike 1970, Jul 1 |
Approximately 1,500 workers in nearly all trades in the area strike in support of limestone workers.
Source: Herald Telephone, July 1, 1970.
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| UJC buys land 1970, Jul |
The UJC, University Jewish community, buys land on Third Street from the Lutheran Church. This land will be used to build a Jewish Community Center.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 42.
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| Hospital construction begins 1970, Jul |
Construction begins on the new hospital addition.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| McCurley to lead Scouts 1970, Jul |
Jerry McCurley is named the new executive for the Valley Trails District Boy Scouts.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Delma Packard elected 1970, Jul |
Delma Packard is elected to head the Monroe Community School Board.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Football coach Huff resigns after heart attack 1970, Jul |
 Fred Huff resigns as Bloomington High School football coach after he suffers a heart attack.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2. more...
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| Lt. Simes becomes Chief 1970, Jul |
Lieutenant Thomas L. Simes is named the chief of detectives in the Bloomington Police Department.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| GE announces expansion 1970, Jul |
General Electric (GE) announces a $1 million expansion program for the industry.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| May is crowned Miss Indiana 1970, Jul |
Debbie May, and Indiana University student from Remington, is crowned Miss Indiana.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Air tower planned 1970, Jul 7 |
Congressman John Myers reported today that the U.S. Bureau of the Budget has released 10.8 million for 54 airport control towers, including one for Monroe County Airport. Site construction is expected to start next spring.
Source: John Fancher, "Air Tower Bids Planned," Herald Telephone, July 7, 1970.
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| Psychiatrist opens 1970, Jul 8 |
Dr. David Crane is opening a private psychiatry practice. Dr. Crane attended Indiana University, where he double majored in psychiatry and law.
Source: "Dr. Crane Is Opening Orivate Practice Here," Sunday Herald-Times, July 8, 1970.
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| City buys property for parking 1970, Jul 15 |
Bloomington makes the first purchase of property for the parking program; they purchase a half block on the northwest corner of Kirkwood and Grant.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| High school construction halted 1970, Jul 23 |
Construction on the new north high school is halted when
hidden stone is found on the construction site of the new north high school.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Census shows population increase 1970, Jul 24 |
It is reported that, according to preliminary census figures, Monroe County has a population of 83,988. In 1960, the population was 59,225.
Source: "Indiana '70 Population Reported At 5,141,632," Indianapolis Star, July 24, 1970, 29.
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| New dentist opens office 1970, Jul 25 |
Dr. David James Kenworthy opens up a dental practice here in Bloomington.
Source: "Dr Kenworthy To Open Dental Practice Here," Herald Times, July 25, 1970.
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| Tower prospects hazy 1970, Jul 28 |
FAA officials indicate that the tower will not be complete until fall of 1972, as opposed to Congressman John Myers' prediction for spring 1971. Officials informed Monroe County Airport manager John Myers that the specifications for the tower will not be available until September 1st, and bids will not take place until spring 1971.
Source: Avery Comarow, "Prospects for tower hazy," Courier-Tribune, July 28, 1970.
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| Hotel closing announced 1970, Jul 31 |
The Tourner Hotel, located at 127 S. College, announces that it is closing and the building will be destroyed. The final day for the 30 permanent residents will be August 31st. The business owner, Elmo Gilliatt, reports that it has not locked it's front doors since the day before they opened in 1919, after P. C. Gilliatt leased the building from William Graham.
Source: "Tourner Hotel Will Be Razed," The Herald Times, July 31, 1970. map
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| School district negotiations halted 1970, Aug |
Monroe County School administrators and teachers threaten to strike as negotiations are halted.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| State cuts vocational training 1970, Aug |
The state announces that it has cut the allotment for the Bloomington Vocational Education School from $500,000 to $350,000.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Construction on hospital begins 1970, Aug |
Construction for a 305-bed hospital begins.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Wilson hired for parks 1970, Aug |
Bill Wilson is hired for the position of Parks and Recreation director in Bloomington; Wilson was previously the Parks and Recreation director in Columbus.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Farm Bureau Co-op damages estimated 1970, Aug |
After a fire, the damages of the Farm Bureau Cooperative is estimated at $50,000.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Rev. Johnson moves to Pittsburgh church 1970, Aug |
Reverend Johnson, former minister of the Unitarian-Universalist Church here in Bloomington, leaves to serve the First Unitarian Church in Pittsburgh.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Woodhaven Christian's new location 1970, Aug 16 |
The congregation of Woodhaven Christian Church meets for the first time in their new church on Leonard Springs Road.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| MCHA sues city 1970, Aug 18 |
At an executive session of the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), the directors decide to file a suit against the city of Bloomington for the operation of the animal shelter.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Dog-Cat Fight To End Up In Court," Herald Telephone, August 18, 1970.
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| Grand jury investigates city 1970, Aug 28 |
The grand jury is called to investigate $1.1 million in questionable expenditures by Bloomington city officials.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| 18 arrested in narcotics raid 1970, Sep |
Bloomington police arrest 18 in a narcotics raid.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Motel construction delayed again 1970, Sep |
Plans to build a 150-unit motel at the Fairfax Recreation Area on Lake Monroe meet another delay.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Teacher strike averted 1970, Sep |
The possible strike of Monroe County teachers is averted when agreements are made.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Tax board cuts budgets 1970, Sep |
The tax adjustment board slashes $250,000 from the Monroe County Community School budget and $75,000 from the Monroe County Library (MCPL) budget. Both of these cuts are appealed to the state tax board.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Retired teachers get together 1970, Sep 21 |
The Monroe County Retired Teachers Association are entertained by Earl Utterback's presentation. He is the executive director of the state retired teachers group. The president of the local retired teachers association is Mr. Loren Chastain.
Source: "Retired Teachers Meet," Herald Telephone, September 22, 1970.
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| Hospital Auxiliary gives check 1970, Oct |
The Bloomington Hospital Auxiliary presents a check for $7,500 to the Bloomington Hospital at its annual meeting. This check represents the profits of the Hospital gift and coffee shops, store cart, baby picture sale, and television rental for six months.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Drug problem popular club topic 1970, Oct |
The "Daily Herald-Telephone" announces that one of the popular program topics for clubs in the opening fall season is the drug problem
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 5.
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| IUCU building dedicated 1970, Oct |
A new Credit Union building at Indiana University is dedicated. Tea is served and tours are conducted for the member-owned financial cooperative.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 5.
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| Catholic Church opens on W. 3rd Street 1970, Oct |
St. John Catholic Church dedication is officiated by Archbishop George J. Biskup.
Source: Betty Hiner Flora, Family Heritage Book: Monroe County, Indiana (Bloomington, Indiana 47402: Monroe County Historical Society, 1987), 21.
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| Ruby Burris, Woman of the Year 1970, Oct |
The Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Association names Ruby Burris Woman of the Year.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Hospital receives $5,000 check 1970, Oct |
The Bloomington Hospital receives a check for $5,000 following the 1969 Hospital Ball sponsored by the Bloomington Hopital Auxiliary (Pink Ladies) and the Owen-Monroe County Medical Auxiliary (doctors' wives).
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Lutherans celebrate 40th anniversary 1970, Oct |
The congregation of University Lutheran Church mark the 40th anniversary of its founding with a full week of special meetings and services.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 5.
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| Mrs. Palmer receives 2,500-hour pin 1970, Oct |
Mrs. Halder Palmer becomes the first recipient of the 2,500-hour pin for service as a Pink Lady.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 4.
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| Carnegie library closes 1970, Oct |
 After the library in Bloomington closes because of limited space, a new building is constructed across the street.
Source: Bloomington Daily Herald-Telephone, October 30, 1970.
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| New podiatrist office 1970, Oct 9 |
Dr. Louis L. Endress opens up his new podiatrist practice.
Source: "Podiatrist Opening Office," The Herald Times, October 9, 1970.
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| Bloomington banks oppose new branch 1970, Oct 23 |
Representatives of three Bloomington Banks express opposition to the Board of Financial Institutions over a request from Ellettsville's Peoples State Bank to establish a branch on the northwest corner of College Ave. and 17th St. in Bloomington.
Source: Richard Balough, "Bloomington Banks Battle New Branch," Herald Times, October 23, 1970.
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| Tourner Hotel is razed 1970, Oct 26 |
Demolition crews begin tearing down the old Tourner Hotel, located at 127 S. College Ave. The building, condemned in the summer.
Source: "Hotel Coming Down," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1970. map
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| Nixon given honorary membership 1970, Oct 28 |
Mrs. Francis Warner of Bloomington (and past national president of Psi Iota Xi) and Mrs. Arthur W. Schuyler of Highland (and current national president of Psi Iota Xi) present First Lady, Mrs. Richard M. Nixon with an honorary membership plaque from the sorority while she visited Indianapolis.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 5.
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| Library board holds meeting 1970, Oct 28 |
The Monroe County Public Library board meets for the first time in the new library building at 303 Kirkwood Avenue. It is announced that the library will be opened Sunday from 1 to 5PM. The board decides that no fines will be charged for overdue material during the first week of the new building being opened. The board also approves of a $14,662 reduction fee still owing to Attorney Regester. The fee was originally $17,500.
Source: "Board Considers Renting Old County Library," Daily Herald Telephone, October 29, 1970.
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| David Rogers re-elected 1970, Nov |
Senator David Rogers, of Bloomington, is re-elected minority leader of the State Senate for the 1971 General Assembly.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Transportation program bogs down 1970, Nov |
The city's mass transportation program bogs down but manages to get the mini-buses rolling.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Aid needed for airport 1970, Nov |
The Monroe County Airport is in need of new electronics to help pilots land during bad weather. Electronics include an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and approach lighting. The Indiana Aeronautical Commission is pushing Legislature to allow the legislation that many states have providing funds for airport funds.
Source: George Smith, "Monroe Co. Needs Aid On Airport Problems," Herald Telephone, November 23, 1970.
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| New Library opens 1970, Nov |
 The new $2.5 million Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) opens its doors for the first time.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2. more...
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| New fire station location obtained 1970, Nov |
A new location has been obtained for the city's east-side fire station on Third Street between Roosevelt and Jefferson.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| 12 women elected as officials 1970, Nov |
12 Monroe County women are successful in their bid for election to public office. These women are: Elinore Murphy, County Clerk; Marian Gottfried, Kathryn Crittenden, and Mildred Coleman, County Council; Evelyn Frenz, Bloomington Advisory Board; Janet Briggs and Patricia Pizzo, Perry Advisory Board; Delma Packard, school board; Vivian Thrasher and Bessie Thrasher, Clear Creek Advisory Board; Vicky Wallace, Bloomington Township Justice of the Peace; and Pat Burchfield, Perry Township Justice of the Peace.
Source: "Highlights Of The Year," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 5.
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| Re-opened practice 1970, Nov 3 |
Dr. Creek, who had a practice here in Bloomington previously, is re-opening his practice back in Bloomington after two years of training in Indianapolis.
Source: "Dr. Creek Re-Opens Practice Here," Herald Times Online, November 3, 1970.
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| Democratic Party makes gains 1970, Nov 3 |
The Democratic Party makes major gains in Monroe County and in the state of Indiana.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Public library opens 1970, Nov 10 |
 The new Monroe County Public Library opens at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Lincoln Street in Bloomington.
Source: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: A History: 1915-2003, 21. more...
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| 3 drown in quarry hole 1970, Dec |
Three Bloomington teenagers drown when the car they are in goes off of the road and into an abandoned quarry hole at the intersection of May and Leonard Springs Road.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| United Fund blows target 1970, Dec |
The United Fund drive goes over the projected total with $360,512.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Third court being sought 1970, Dec |
A third court is being sought for Monroe County.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| City registers first drug death 1970, Dec |
Bloomington registers what it believes to be its first drug related death: 17 year-old Patricia Meadows. She dies of serum hepatitis after weeks of illness.
Source: "17-Year Old Local Girl Dies From Illicit Drugs," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 9, 1970, 1.
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| Highway death toll increases 1970, Dec |
"The Daily Herald-Telephone" announces that the 1970 highway death toll increased from 1969 by 49 people. 14 of these deaths occurred on "Killer 37" between Bedford and Martinsville.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 1, 5.
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| RCA announces new lines 1970, Dec |
The RCA plant in Bloomington announces that it is adding new lines here and that they are doing additional hiring in the wake of closing the company's operation in Memphis, Tennessee.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| Cazee's TV and Appliance Store opens 1970, Dec 3 |
Cazee's TV and Appliance Store holds its grand opening at its new location 522 West Second Street.
Source: "TV, Appliance Outlet Opened," Daily Herald Telephone, December 3, 1970.
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| George killed in quarry accident 1970, Dec 3 |
Billy George, 16, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind.: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Payton killed in quarry accident 1970, Dec 3 |
Deanna Payton, 15, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind.: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Bank branch approved 1970, Dec 12 |
A branch office for the People's State Bank of Ellettsville at the corner of College Ave. and 17th Street is approved by the Board of Financial Institutions. This action comes almost two months after hearings were conducted in Indianapolis concerning the branch location.
Source: "Bank Branch Is Approved," Herald Times, December 12, 1970.
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| New addition to bank complete 1970, Dec 25 |
The new 1,250 foot addition to The Peoples State Bank on State Highway 46 in Ellettsville is now in full use by officers, staff, and patrons. Construction on the addition began in May.
Source: "New Addition to Peoples State Bank is Completed," Ellettsville Journal, December 25, 1970.
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| Construction on school resumes 1970, Dec 29 |
Work resumes on the north high school.
Source: "1970 A Year Of Triumph And Tragedy In Bloomington," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1970, 2.
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| 200+ Asians reside in Bloomington 1971 |
Sharon Hall reports that when she moves to Bloomington from Taiwan, she is one of over 200 Asians in the city. She moves here at the beginning of a wave of immigration from 1970 to 1980 that increased the United States Asian population by 143 percent.
Source: Geri M. Alumit, "Asian-American population, culture flourishing locally," Indiana Daily Student, June 20, 1994, 1.
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| Freedom Shrine dedicated 1971 |
The Bloomington Exchange Clubs dedicate the Freedom Shrine to the Monroe County Public Library.
Source: "Freedom Shrine Dedicated," Herald Times, April 26, 1971.
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| Painting presented to library 1971 |
Elmer Guy Smith presents a painting of the Bloomington Country Club to the Indiana Room at the Monroe County Public Library. The painting was painted by Clara Z. Haynes in 1924.
Source: "BBC Painting Presented To Public Library," Herald Times, February 21, 1971.
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| H-T releases "Target Areas" 1971, Jan 3 |
Bloomington "Target Areas" are set by the Herald-Telephone editors. They include poverty programs, drugs, city-county government structure, expanding industrial base, county planning, development of city's central core area, juvenile correction center, regional mental health center, development of Lake Monroe as recreation area, statewide tax reform, and elimination of patronage system in political structures.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| McCloskey shows interest in office 1971, Jan 4 |
Frank McCloskey, 31 year-old Indiana University Law School student, indicates that he may run for mayor in the May Democratic primary.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Jerden files candidacy for mayor 1971, Jan 6 |
Brian W. Jerden, employee of the city utilities department, files candidacy for Mayor on the GOP ticket.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Jail population up in 1970 1971, Jan 6 |
According to a report from Sheriff Clifford, the total number of people booked into the Monroe County Jail during 1970 is significantly higher than the previous 12 month period. A total number of 3,297 prisoners (an average of nine per day) were incarcerated at the local jail, as compared to 1,986 during 1969.
Source: "Jail 'attendance' up," Courier-Tribune, January 6, 1971, 16.
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| Nunn plans to run for judge 1971, Jan 7 |
Bloomington Attorney Kenneth Nunn says he will run for city judge with GOP.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Mayor Hooker will seek third term 1971, Jan 7 |
Mayor John H. Hooker, Jr., announces that he will seek a third term.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Scouts launch drive for camp 1971, Jan 8 |
The White River Council of Boy Scouts launches $500,000 drive for funds to build a camp at Lake Monroe.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Ralph Johnson City Council president 1971, Jan 8 |
Ralph Johnson is elected president of the City Council.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Unitarians fund Head Start 1971, Jan 9 |
The Women's Alliance of Unitarian Universalist Church gives $1,000 to Head Start Transportation Fund.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| City building costs increase 1971, Jan 10 |
A report from a city engineer show that Bloomington's building costs totaled $20,483,170 during 1970, including $9 million for new north-side high school.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Mayor leads bus tour 1971, Jan 11 |
100 civic leader, government officials and Indiana University administrators take a four-hour bus tour of Bloomington, hosted by Mayor Hooker.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Residents serve on statewide drug program 1971, Jan 12 |
26 area residents volunteer to serve on a local coordinating committee for a statewide program on drug abuse.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Dick Gregory appears at IU 1971, Jan 12 |
Comedian Dick Gregory appears at Indiana University with a "humorous political talk" that is well received.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Fishing competition held 1971, Jan 12 |
Lake Monroe will host a $10,000 fishing tourney, sponsored by Bass Caster's Angling Society.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| McCloskey denies mayoral ambition 1971, Jan 14 |
Indiana University Law School student Frank McCloskey says that he will not run for mayor in the Democratic primary, despite previous reports that he would.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| MCHA announces spaying program 1971, Jan 14 |
The Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) announces that they will launch a dog and cat spaying program as a part of their monthly educational programs. MCHA offers to pay for any people who cannot afford the spaying service.
Source: John Fancher, "Humane Group Launches Spaying Program," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 14, 1971.
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| Police scope out drug networks 1971, Jan 14 |
An undercover policeman from Indianapolis says that while posing as a drug pusher, he earned $1,800 a week selling drugs in Nashville.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Commission approves mobile-home subdivision 1971, Jan 15 |
The Bloomington Plan Commission approves a 29-acre mobile home subdivision in industrial park area.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Holiday Inn reveals facility plans 1971, Jan 15 |
The Holiday Inn reveals plans for a 124-room facility at the Fairfax launching area on Lake Monroe.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| New bank officers announced 1971, Jan 19 |
All officers and directors of The Peoples State Bank are re-elected at the annual stockholders meeting. Harold Gifford starts his third term as band president. Other officers re-elected are Leroy Baker vice-president, Robert J. Chaffin executive vice president, and Mr. Baker, W. Ralph Ridge, Charles H. May, Mr. Gifford, Mr. Chaffin, and Byron Draper as directors.
Source: "PSB Re-Elects Officers at Annual Meeting," Ellettsville Journal, January 20, 1971.
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| Sewer installation crackdown 1971, Jan 20 |
A crackdown is expected on Lake Monroe area sewer installations.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Five Volunteer firefighters burned 1971, Jan 21 |
Five men from the Stinesville Volunteer Fire Department are burned in a fire caused by an exploding oil tank.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| County-wide fire plans in works 1971, Jan 21 |
Bloomington Township Volunteer Fire Department chief announces that county-wide fire plans are in the works.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Bill passes State House of Representatives 1971, Jan 22 |
A bill to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on state property leased for private business passes in the State House of Representatives. The bill is specifically aimed at allowing the Holiday Inn to construct a motel on Lake Monroe and to sell liquor in cocktail and dining facilities.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Judge McCrea receives award 1971, Jan 23 |
City Judge David McCrea is honored with the Jaycees' 1970 Distinguished Service award.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| John William Ryan becomes IU president 1971, Jan 26 |
Ryan becomes Indiana's 14th president. He received a B.A. from the University of Utah and received his M.A. and Ph.D in political science from Indiana University.
Source: Indiana University, Presidential Portrait Collection: Presidents Hall (Bloomington: Indiana University, 2011)
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| Additional hearing for liquor bill 1971, Jan 28 |
The State Senate Natural Resources Committee votes for an additional public hearing on the Lake Monroe liquor bill, set for next week.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 14.
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| Director of CAP resigns 1971, Jan 29 |
Mrs. Charles Ellis resigns as director of the Community Action Program after dissension within program structure.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| H-T announces population increases 1971, Jan 31 |
Census figures show all counties in the Herald-Telephone circulation area have increased in population during the 1960-1970 period, with Monroe County registering the largest gain.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Allegheny to base here 1971, Feb |
It is reported that Allegheny Airlines will shelter aircraft overnight at Bloomington beginning March 1st and flying twice daily to Chicago's O'Hare Airport through Indianapolis, if allowed by the Civil Aeronautics Board.
Source: Rob Deckard, "Allegheny to base here," Courier-Tribune, February 2, 1971.
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| Downtown merchants plan parking spots 1971, Feb 2 |
Downtown merchants begin plans to provide their own near-the-square parking spots.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| City leases IU land for fire station 1971, Feb 5 |
The city leases land on the east side from Indiana University for a new fire station.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 14.
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| Ellettsville plans town remodel 1971, Feb 7 |
The Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce reveals their plan for remodeling the town with an "Early American" motif by 1976.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Longest blackout on record 1971, Feb 9 |
The Bloomington area is without electricity for over an hour, the longest blackout on Bloomington record.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| $2.7 million parking plan 1971, Feb 11 |
The City Council and the Board of Works accepts a $2.7 million parking plan for the downtown area.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Hickman receives degree 1971, Feb 13 |
Richard Hickman, Grand Master of Masons in Indiana, receives the 33rd degree from the Scottish Rite during the ceremony presented by Herman B. Wells, who is also a 33rd Degree Mason and Chancellor of IU.
Source: "Hickman Receives 33rd Degree," Daily Herald Telephone, February 15, 1971.
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| Church merger defeated 1971, Feb 15 |
Eleven votes defeat the proposed merger of First Presbyterian and First Baptists Churches here in Bloomington during a church member election.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| New council district boundaries 1971, Feb 18 |
The City Council establishes new council-manic district boundaries.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| New city salary scale 1971, Feb 19 |
A new salary scale is adopted for city officials; the mayor is to receive a $2,000 raise.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Amphitheater nearly finished 1971, Feb 21 |
Work is nearly finished on the 200-seat amphitheater at Hardin Ridge Recreation area on Lake Monroe.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, February 21, 1971, 14.
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| Judge McCrea makes announcement 1971, Feb 22 |
 As the Clerk opens the office for filing to run in the May primary election, city Judge David McCrea announces that he will not being running for re-election
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14. more...
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| Starritt Robinson to run for mayor 1971, Feb 25 |
Starritt Robinson, 74 year-old former humane officer, announces that he will run for mayor against the incumbent Mayor John H. Hooker in May.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Bingham, Hunter, McHenry found guilty 1971, Feb 25 |
James Bingham, Robin Hunter, and Robert McHenry are found guilty of arson conspiracy for an incident arising from an International Brotherhood of Electric Workers strike at the local General Electric plant last year.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| City must re-bid 1971, Feb 26 |
Due to confusion regarding specifications, the city must re-bid on the demolition and clearing on the downtown parking garage, high-rise apartment, and east side fire station.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| ICJPA gives sheriff funds for cars 1971, Mar 1 |
The Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency gives the Monroe County Sheriff $34,850 to purchase cars for deputies.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Tower delayed 1971, Mar |
Local airport officials can no longer speed up the construction of the new airport tower, which has been moved back to fall of next year. Airport manager John Myers describes it as "a federally-funded and federally-constructed facility...there's nothing we can do to hurry it along." Officials announced in Kansas city that more design work must before beginning on the control towers.
Source: Rick Roth, "Local Hands Tied On Tower," Herald Telephone, March 4, 1971.
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| Drug usage increases 1971, Mar 1 |
Increasing drug usage is reported in Bloomington.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Bob Knight hired 1971, Mar |
Bob Knight is hired to coach the IU basketball team in the newly opened Assembly Hall. Knight would go on to coach 29 years for IU until he was fired on September 10, 2000. Knight won 902 games in his career along with 3 national championships at Indiana University.
Source: Bob Hammel and Rich Clarkson, Silver Knight: 25 Remarkable Years of Championship Indiana Basketball (Bloomington: Herald Times, 1997), 4.
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| MCCAP planning director resigns 1971, Mar 2 |
Brian C. De St. Croix resigns as planning director for Monroe County Community Action Program.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14.
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| Rotary vice president named 1971, Mar 2 |
The gavel for the 1972 Rotary Club is placed in hands of architect William Haynes. He is elected Vice President; meaning that next year he will move up to the position of President.
Source: Wing Barfoot, "William Haynes Named Rotary Vice President," Courier-Tribune, March 3, 1971.
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| Lemon announce run for mayor 1971, Mar 3 |
Three-time Democratic Mayor Thomas L. Lemon announces his run for mayor in the May primary election.
Source: "January, February- New County Year Dawns In Hope," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 14-15.
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| Redistricting plan dropped 1971, Mar 5 |
The City Council drops their redistricting plan.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Lloyd to run for mayor 1971, Mar 7 |
Attorney William Lloyd announces that he will oppose Mayor John H. Hooker in the May primary election.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Monroe Co. tax rates certified 1971, Mar 8 |
Monroe County tax rates are certified for 1971, with the biggest increase in $1.44 in Stinesville.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Kenneth Rumple runs for Mayor 1971, Mar 9 |
Kenneth Rumple, owner of a construction firm, announces that he will run for mayor in the May primary election.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| MCHA files for pre-trial 1971, Mar 10 |
Attorneys for the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), with the firm of Rogers, Gregory, and McDonald, file for a pre-trial hearing in a suit against the city of Bloomington. City Attorney James Cotner files a memorandum with the court to have the suit dismissed. In response MCHA's attorneys file a memorandum, stating why MCHA should have the right to control the animal shelter.
Source: Bob Weil, "Humane Association Pushing Suit," Herald Telephone, March 10, 1971.
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| Mrs.Fisher named president 1971, Mar 10 |
Mrs.Fisher is elected president of the Past Matrons Club of the Elletsville Eastern Star Chapter.
Source: "Mrs.Fisher Is Named Pres. Of Past Matrons," Ellettsville Journal, March 4, 1971.
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| Low-income housing delayed 1971, Mar 10 |
Federal officials delay construction for a 190-unit low-income housing project on Old Walnut Pike.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Businesses burglarized in Ellettsville 1971, Mar 13 |
Four businesses are burglarized in Ellettsville with the largest loss at Barrett's Hardware store.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Members change stance 1971, Mar 15 |
Members of the First Baptist Church reverse their stand against the merger with the First Presbyterian Church.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Hal Rayborn resigns 1971, Mar 16 |
Perry Township Trustee Hal Rayborn announces his resignation.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Public Defender's Office opens 1971, Mar 16 |
Paul Baldoni and David Colman open a Public Defender's office.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| 12 subdivisions approved 1971, Mar 17 |
The Monroe County Planning Commission approves twelve new subdivisions.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Gov. Whitcomb vetoes liquor bill 1971, Mar 19 |
Governor Edgar Whitcomb vetoes the Monroe liquor bill.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Drug "hot line" opens 1971, Mar 19 |
A drug "hot line" begins operating.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Frank McCloskey runs for mayor 1971, Mar 20 |
 Democratic Frank McCloskey, 31-year-old law student, files candidacy for mayor in the May primary. Image courtesy of Image Collections Online is a service of Indiana University Libraries.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15. more...
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| Sixth postal contract station opens 1971, Mar 22 |
The city's sixth postal contract station opens at Hook's Drugs in Eastland Plaza.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Reports of water pollution 1971, Mar 24 |
Experts report that Clear Creek and Jordan River are "highly polluted."
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| MCEA threatens strike 1971, Mar 24 |
The Monroe County Education Association threatens to strike over salary issues.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Millen files candidacy for City Council 1971, Mar 24 |
18 year-old Stephen R. Millen files candidacy for City Council on the Democratic ticket.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| High-rise parking facility proposed 1971, Mar 26 |
City officials propose a high-rise parking facility at the old county library site.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| 134-unit motel complex 1971, Mar 26 |
The 134-unit motel complex on the lake sets its construction completion date for 1972.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Sextons new matron and patron 1971, Mar 26 |
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sexton are installed as worthy matron and worthy patron of the Elletsville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
Source: "Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sexton New Worthy Matron and Patron Of Elletsville Eastern Star," Ellettsville Journal, March 31, 1971.
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| Monroe liquor bill veto crushed 1971, Mar 26 |
The Monroe liquor bill veto is crushed.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Merger of Churches voted down 1971, Mar 29 |
The merger of the First Baptist and First Presbyterian Churches is voted down.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Howard Johnson's motor lodge 1971, Apr 1 |
Howard Johnson's announces they will construct a 96-unit motor lodge next door to their Bloomington restaurant.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Airport growing rapidly 1971, Apr |
The Monroe County Airport has doubled in size much sooner than expected as the airport has bought the final piece of land that expands it to twice the size it was in 1964. The added size means the runway can expand from 5,200 feet to 7,000 feet.
Source: Rick Roth, "Monroe County Airport Growing At Rapid Rate," Herald Times, April 11, 1971.
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| Salt Creek parents protest move 1971, Apr 2 |
Salt Creek parents protest the Monroe County Community School Corporation to plan to move their children from Elm Heights and Binford Schools to Unionville.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| City council announces plans 1971, Apr 2 |
The City Council authorizes revamped central city parking and high-rise apartment planning. They also call for the investigation of animal control programs.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Scenic drive 1971, Apr 4 |
The United States Forest Service plans a 13-mile scenic drive through portions of Monroe, Lawrence, and Jackson counties.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| BPW president announced 1971, Apr 5 |
Mrs. Leola Oliver is elected to be the new president of the Ellettsville Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW).
Source: "Mrs. Oliver is New BPW President," Ellettsville Journal, April 7, 1971.
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| CAP faces deficit 1971, Apr 6 |
The local Community Action Program faces a $30,000 deficit.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Engineering strike halts construction 1971, Apr 6 |
An engineering strike halts work on Indiana University's new parking garage, Bloomington Hospital remodeling, and the new north-side high school.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| MCHA holds meeting 1971, Apr 6 |
30 people attend a meeting of the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA), including many dog owners, and express concern and anger over the use of a tranquilizer gun by dog catcher Tom Bond. It is reported that in the past week, four dogs are killed in one day, thought to be caused by the tranquilizer gun. Those in attendance blame the Animal Control Board, on which two of six seats are vacant, for not overseeing the operation of the pound.
Source: Rick Roth, "City's In Dog-House Now," Herald Telephone, April 7, 1971, 1, 2.
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| New bank manager announced 1971, Apr 7 |
Hal D. Job is named vice-president and manager of The Northcrest Branch of The Peoples State Bank.
Source: "Hal D. Job Named Manager of PSB Northcrest Branch," Ellettsville Journal, April 7, 1971.
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| Airport Board purchases land 1971, Apr 8 |
The Airport Board purchases 93.5 acres of land for future expansion.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Fire burns 150 acres 1971, Apr 8 |
A gusting breeze changes direction twice, complicating the situation for 100 volunteer firefighters, who fight the blaze consuming more than 150 acres of pasture south of Bloomington.
Source: Stephen Hofer, "Fire Burns 150 Acres," Herald Telephone, April 9, 1971.
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| Detective Capt. Branam retires 1971, Apr 8 |
Detective Captain Robert G. Branam retires from the Bloomington Police Department after 16 years of service.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Retired dentist honored 1971, Apr 9 |
The Monroe County Dental Association honors Dr. Charles McFall for his work.
Source: "Dr. McFall Honored," The Herald Times, April 9, 1971.
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| Teenagers caught after curfew 1971, Apr 10 |
18 teenagers are caught out after curfew at a local pizza restaurant.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Two men believed drowned 1971, Apr 11 |
After a boat explodes on the water of Lake Monroe, two men are believed to have drowned.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Problems with housing project cleared 1971, Apr 14 |
The problems surrounding the 56-unit housing project on the west-side are cleared up when Billy Salmon offers to purchase necessary land.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Lamb denied liquor permit 1971, Apr 14 |
Tavern-owner Joe Lamb is denied a liquor permit for his operation at 11th and Rogers.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Ellettsville announces new fire station 1971, Apr 15 |
Ellettsville announces plans to build a new fire station in the industrial park on Bloomington's west side.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Federal grant approved for sailboat harbor 1971, Apr 15 |
A federal grant of $65,579 is approved for a sailboat harbor at Lake Monroe.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Congressional districts redrawn 1971, Apr 17 |
Due to a new redistricting bill passed by the Indiana General Assembly, Monroe County will be represented by two Congressmen.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Jackson named Perry Township Trustee. 1971, Apr 20 |
Mahlon Jackson is named new Perry Township Trustee.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Landfill lease cost 1971, Apr 20 |
It is announced that the landfill lease will cost the county $22,236 for the next five years.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| MCHA hearing delayed 1971, Apr 22 |
The hearing for the suit filed against the city of Bloomington by the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is postponed due to City Attorney James Cotner being unable to represent the city at this current moment.
Source: "Humane Association Suit Delayed Again," Herald Telephone, April 22, 1971.
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| Second Superior Court 1971, Apr 23 |
The city of Bloomington offers Monroe County space for the newly-created second Superior Court in the Municipal Building Annex.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| New IU police system begins 1971, Apr 24 |
 A new Indiana University police system goes into effect for the entire state under director Irvin K. Owen. Former Bloomington Police Chief George Huntington Jr. is to head the Bloomington campus division.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15. more...
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| Deaths at Lake Monroe campground 1971, Apr 28 |
The deaths of two young men at Lake Monroe campground are deemed suicides.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| 119 fishermen prep for contest 1971, Apr 29 |
119 professional fishermen are ready for a contest tomorrow at Lake Monroe.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Stoplight installed 1971, May 1 |
A stoplight is installed at 3rd and High Streets to ease the traffic flow.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| "Killer 37" claims fifth victim 1971, May 1 |
An Indiana University coed dies in an car accident south of Bloomington, making them the fifth victim claimed by "Killer 37" (Highway 37).
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| City sewer plan approved 1971, May |
The Board of Public Works approves a $2 million city sewer plan.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| O'Laughlin is CAP executive director 1971, May 4 |
Daniel O'Laughlin is named Community Action Program executive director.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Primary election results announced 1971, May 5 |
The primary election results are reported: Incumbent GOP Mayor John H. Hooker beats attorney William Lloyd by 58 votes. Indiana University law student Frank McCloskey defeats former mayor Thomas L. Lemon by 1,065 votes.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Democratic ticket tie 1971, May 6 |
A tied vote on the Democratic ticket is recorded between Bobby Lucille Bennett and James R. Faucett in the District 1 Council nomination. The problem is turned over to Democratic party officials.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Police raid Briscoe Quad 1971, May 8 |
Police raid Indiana University Briscoe Quad residence hall and capture $60,000 worth of heroin. Two students are arrested.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| City Council approves apartment funds 1971, May 9 |
The City Council approves funds for altering plans on a high-rise apartment building.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Groundbreaking for Jewish Center 1971, May 9 |
The UJC, University Jewish community building committee accepts a bid of $70,300 from the Foster E. Curry Construction Company for the construction of the Jewish Community Center. The Jewish community celebrates with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 47.
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| IN Law Enforcement Academy not in Bloomington 1971, May 12 |
Bloomington loses its battle to become the site of the new Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Proposed landfill beats injunction 1971, May 14 |
The proposed county landfill wins a court battle against an injunction sought by area residents.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| West Side gets new director 1971, May 16 |
Mitchell Adams, a 27-year-old graduate student and Air Force veteran, is named director of the West Side Community Center.
Source: Greg Dawson, "West Side Director Named," Daily Herald-Telephone, May 16, 1971.
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| George Koper United Fund campaign chairman 1971, May 16 |
George D. Koper of the General Electric Company accepts chairmanship of the 1971 United Fund campaign.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15.
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| Highway 46 extension work to begin soon 1971, May 20 |
Work on an extension of the Highway 46 by-pass west of Bloomington is scheduled to begin next week.
Source: "In March, Politicians Move To Center Stage," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 15-16.
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| More hangers needed 1971, May 23 |
A dramatic increase in traffic at Monroe County Airport means that more hangars for the airport are being planned. There is a waiting list for open spots in the current hangars, however there are only 3 on that list, with 64 airplanes already residing at the airport.
Source: Don Jordan, "Heavy traffic making airport increase size," Courier-Tribune, May 23, 1971.
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| Monroe County 3rd class status 1971, May 24 |
Monroe County achieves "third" class status as a result of population growth; officials salaries are to increase.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Labor strike may delay IU opening 1971, May 25 |
A labor strike may delay the opening of the new Indiana University Assembly Hall.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| County gets $190,000 tax rebate 1971, May 27 |
Monroe County gets a $190,000 rebate from the state inheritance tax.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| 8 subdivisions approved 1971, May 27 |
The Plan Commission approves eight new subdivisions.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Date for bank opening announced 1971, May 27 |
Offices of the Peoples State Bank in Ellettsville estimate their new branch banking center in Bloomington will be open for business August 1st.
Source: "August 1 target for Bank Branch Opening," Herald Times, May 27, 1971.
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| Book retrieval system planned/Dedication postponed 1971, May 27 |
The Monroe County Public Library announces that they plan on installing the Randtriever, an automatic book retrieval system on June 20th, however a formal dedication of the new library on Kirkwood Avenue is postponed (for the second time) until September 19th.
Source: "New Library Dedication Now Set For September 19," Herald Telephone, May 27, 1971.
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| Lake Monroe crash; 1 dead, 4 injured 1971, May 29 |
One person is dead and four more are injured after a boat crashes into the pier on Lake Monroe.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Assembly Hall fall appearances 1971, May 30 |
 Bob Hope, Petula Clark,and Al Cobine perform the first event, "The Homecoming Show" on October 23, 1971. The Ringling Brothers Circus also sign for appearances at Indiana University Assembly Hall this fall.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16. more...
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| Walnut Street Church Becomes Sherwood Oaks CC 1971, Jun |
The church\'s name is changed to Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.
Source: "Walnut Street Church Changes Name," Daily Herald Telephone, June 19, 1971.
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| Elkins and Wilson nominated for township posts 1971, Jun 1 |
Donald Elkins of Ellettsville and John Wilson of Bloomington are nominated to fill township posts created as a result of the last census.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Boys foster home planned 1971, Jun 2 |
A group foster home for boys is planned in Bloomington. It is being sponsored by the county's United Ministries and the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Teachers reject raise 1971, Jun 2 |
Local teachers reject a $100 "across-the-board" raise.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Plans Commissions sues "illegal" trailer park 1971, Jun 2 |
The Monroe County Plans Commission sues to close an "illegal" trailer park on Chapel Hill Road.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Faucett tagged for city election 1971, Jun 6 |
James F. Faucett is picked by the Democratic Central Committee to run for City Council in the November election. Faucett tied with Bobby Lucille Bennett in the May primary contest for District 1.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Teachers turn down raise 1971, Jun 11 |
Teachers turn down a $200 raise offered by the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC).
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Weddle Brothers get contract 1971, Jun 12 |
Weddle Brothers Construction gets a contract for the city's proposed high-rise apartment and parking garage facility.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Sheriff denies unsanitary jail reports 1971, Jun 14 |
Monroe County Sheriff Clifford (Babe) Thrasher denies reports from Frank Monroe that unsanitary conditions in the county jail caused an outbreak of hepatitis among three inmates. Thrasher states that the three men were booked with charges involving drugs and that they had admitted to sharing the same needle to inject the drugs into their bloodstreams.
Source: Stephen Hofer, "Thrasher Responds To Charge Jail Unsanitary," Herald Telephone, June 14, 1971, 1, 4.
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| Hospitality House plans addition 1971, Jun 16 |
The Hospitality House nursing home on Curry Pike plans a 40-room addition.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| New Librarian 1971, Jun 16 |
Librarian Sue Marshall will take over the Ellettsville Branch library. Mrs. Marshall will be assisted by Mrs. Mary Young. The former Ellettsville librarian, Mrs. Susan Casovina moved with her husband to Vermont.
Source: "Sue Marshall in charge of town library," Ellettsville Journal, June 16, 1971.
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| Library loses budget 1971, Jun 17 |
The Monroe County Library loses $23,200 from a $28,200 budget by the authority of the State Board of Tax Commissioners. Some services will be cut.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| School Board approves tax increase 1971, Jun 18 |
The School Board approves an increase of ten cents in the cumulative building fund tax rate.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Bluegrass Music Festival held 1971, Jun 20 |
Bean Blossom is full of fans attending the 6th annual Bluegrass Music Festival.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Sherwood Oaks request park 1971, Jun 24 |
Sherwood Oaks residents ask the city for help in obtaining a park.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Grant approved for public housing 1971, Jun 25 |
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approves a $1.8 million grant for "Turnkey" project in Bloomington. The project will provide an additional 50 public housing units in Crestmont.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Sheriff cuts budget 1971, Jun 28 |
Sheriff Clifford Thrasher cuts $24,000 from the 1972 budget requests.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Porter charged with murder 1971, Jun 29 |
A preliminary murder charge is filed against James Harvey Porter in connection with the fatal stabbing of Unionville resident David Denny.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| New animal control officer named 1971, Jun 30 |
After residents complain about the conditions at the city's Animal Control Shelter, Michael Parks of Ellettsville replaces Tom Bond as animal control officer.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Condominium proposed 1971, Jun 30 |
A private developer proposes a condominium on the property at Kirkwood and Dunn, currently owned by the city.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| New Rotary Club President 1971, Jul 1 |
Members of the Bloomington Rotary Club installed a new president, Dean F. Berkley during its weekly meeting at the Imperial House.
Source: "New President," Courier-Tribune, July 1, 1971.
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| Costly projects urged 1971, Jul |
The FAA has sent a letter strongly recommending improvements before getting an instrument landing system (ILS). These improvements include lengthening the runway from 5,200 feet to 6,500, as well as straightening the runway. These recommendations will cost at least 1.5 million for the Monroe County Airport.
Source: Don Jordan, "Costly projects at airport urged," Courier-Tribune, July 27, 1971.
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| McKee tagged to head senior center 1971, Jul 2 |
Wanda McKee is named the director of a proposed recreation center for Senior Citizens, due to open in September.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Brown advises law enforcement 1971, Jul 2 |
Attorney Barry Brown is selected as a full-time legal adviser for area law enforcement agencies.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Environmental Board authorized 1971, Jul 2 |
The City Council passes a bill authorizing the appointment of an Environmental Board.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Langenour leads parade 1971, Jul 4 |
Specialist, Grade E4, Paul A. Langenour of Odon, a hero of the Southeast Asia war, serves as grand marshal for the Bloomington Fourth of July Parade.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Library budget cuts remain 1971, Jul 7 |
Despite a plea given to director of field representatives for the State Tax Board Burt L. Harris, the drastic budget cuts in the Monroe County Public Library budget will remain. Library services will have to be curtailed.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Dr. Johnloz partners with Dr. Creek 1971, Jul 7 |
Dr. David K. Johnloz announces his new practice in partnership with Dr. J. A. Creek. The office is located at 419 West Fifth Street.
Source: "Dr. Hohnloz Opens Office Here," Herald Times, July 7, 1971.
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| Foot doctor announces practice 1971, Jul 7 |
Dr. Michael S. Hoffman announces he will be joining Southwest Podiatry Associates. Dr. Hoffman is from Cleveland, Ohio originally.
Source: "New Foot Doctor," Herald Times, July 7, 1971.
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| Foster boys home proposal progresses 1971, Jul 8 |
It is announced that the proposed budget for the foster boys home is going to be sent to the State Criminal Justice Planning by August 8, 1971. The foster boys home is to be cosponsored by the Monroe County United Ministries.
Source: Vicki Massy, "Plans for foster boys home in this county developing," Courier-Tribune, July 8, 1971, 1, 3.
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| Feds turn down funding for parks 1971, Jul 8 |
It is announced that Monroe County is ineligible to receive federal assistance to help build parks and recreation areas.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Salary talks stall 1971, Jul 9 |
Salary talks are stalled between teachers and administrators in the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC).
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| RBB changes boundaries 1971, Jul 9 |
The Richland Bean Blossom (RBB) School Corporation announces changes in attendance boundary lines for Ellettsville area schools.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Commissioners propose 10% raise 1971, Jul 10 |
County Commissioners propose a 10%, across-the-board raise for all county employees.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Advancement Association ends operation 1971, Jul 13 |
After 18 years of service, the Bloomington Advancement Association ends operations and turns over its remaining funds, $25,000, to the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Board approves park budget 1971, Jul 13 |
The County Park Board approves a $37,500 budget and begins plans for a park at the site of the old County Home.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| 1st female enters derby 1971, Jul 17 |
39 children, including the first girl to enter, prepare for the Soap Box Derby race tomorrow. Karen Eads, age 13, is the first girl to ever compete in the Soap Box Derby and it is reported that 13 entries are not from Bloomington. The prize winning the Derby includes a $500 U.S. Savings Bond scholarship, a trophy, and an all-expenses-paid week-long trip to Akron, Ohio, where the winner will compete in the International Soap Box Derby on August 14.
Source: Stephen Hofer, "39 In Derby Field," Daily Herald-Telephone, July 17, 1971, 1.
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| Endwright brothers "arrested" 1971, Jul 18 |
Maurice and Ruby Endwright "arrested" and tried for making the community a better place. Trial to show how influential and important these men are to the community.
Source: "Notorious Endwright Brothers Arrested in Surprise Raid at Preacher's House," The Journal, July 21, 1971.
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| Williams wins Soap Box Derby 1971, Jul 19 |
Mike Williams, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Williams, wins the annual Soap Box Derby.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Park budget shows 59% increase 1971, Jul 21 |
A proposed city park budget shows a 59 percent increase.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| 11 rural subdivisions approved 1971, Jul 21 |
Eleven new rural subdivisions are approved by the Monroe County Plan Commission.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| 1972 United Fund goal increase 1971, Jul 22 |
The 1972 United Fund goal is increased 13.5% to $404,587.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Proposed 1972 budget increases pay 1971, Jul 22 |
A four percent pay increase for city employees is proposed for the 1972 budget.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| State proposes fee increase for water 1971, Jul 23 |
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources proposes a ten percent increase in the cost of water sold to Bloomington from the Monroe Reservoir.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| 19.3% city budget increase proposed 1971, Jul 24 |
A 19.3 percent increase is proposed for the 1972 city budget. With this increase, the budget will be $4,080,982.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| MCPL proposes budget increase 1971, Jul 29 |
The Monroe County Public Library proposes a $420,000 budget for 1972, with the aim to open six days a week.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| MCCSC proposes budget 1971, Jul 30 |
Monroe County Community School Corporation proposes a $10,183,248 budget, requiring a $6.17 tax rate.
Source: "June, July: Trials Make The News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 29, 1971, 16.
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| Police arrest 9, seize drugs 1971, Aug |
Following police raids, nine people are arrested and $250,000 in drugs are seized.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| New court sets expense budget 1971, Aug 3 |
The new superior court will cost the county $42,230 in operating expenses.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Fowler crowned queen 1971, Aug 3 |
Jackie Fowler, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fowler, is crowned queen of the Monroe County Fair.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| County valuations increased 1971, Aug 4 |
Assessed valuations for Monroe County are up $926,290 so far.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Edwards protests School ruling 1971, Aug 9 |
Titus Edwards, a married Edgewood High School student, protests a ruling against his participation in band programs due to his marital status.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| City cuts park budget 1971, Aug 10 |
$95,440 is the amount of funds cut off of the city parks budget.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Weddle gets winning bid 1971, Aug 11 |
Weddle Brothers Construction gets the bid on the new middle school at Rogers Street and Gordon Pike, which later becomes Batchelor Middle School.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Ramada Inn plans proposed 1971, Aug 12 |
Plans are proposed for a new Ramada Inn on the city's north side.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Perry budget up for poor 1971, Aug 13 |
The Perry Township poor relief budget is up $19,250.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| 7 more arrested in raid 1971, Aug 14 |
An additional drug raid adds seven people to the arrest list and $30,000 worth of narcotics to the amount seized.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Kessler picked to lead commission 1971, Aug 15 |
James Kessler, of Bloomington, is appointed director of the new state Higher Education Commission.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Dr. Anderson opens practice 1971, Aug 16 |
Dr. K.W. Anderson announces he is opening his new practice. He will be in the same building complex as Dr. Brad Bomba and Dr. Joseph Milan.
Source: The Herald Times, August 16, 1971.
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| Township budgets over 1/2 million 1971, Aug 16 |
The townships' budgets for 1972 are set to top one-half million dollars.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Thrasher request inmate moves 1971, Aug 16 |
Following a drug raid that resulted in an overcrowding situation at the Monroe County Jail, Sheriff Clifford Thrasher asks the County Commissioners for permission to incarcerate some of the inmates in the Lawrence County Jail at Bedford. The commissioners grant Thrasher's request pending judicial approval.
Source: Mike Hinant, "Population crisis at county jail over," Courier-Tribune, August 18, 1971.
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| Fowler crowned state queen 1971, Aug 18 |
Jackie Fowler, Monroe County Fair Queen, wins the state title as well.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| County valuation increases 1971, Aug 19 |
Monroe County's assessed valuation increases to 6.4 million, topping the $150 million mark.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Celebrities appear for telethon 1971, Aug 21 |
Television stars Gale Gordan (of "Lucille Ball Show") and Joe Higgins (Dodge commercial sheriff) arrive in town for an annual cancer telethon.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Pollution in Jack's Defeat Creek 1971, Aug 25 |
Sanitarians report high pollution levels at Jack's Defeat Creek, near Ellettsville.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| HUD approves city plan 1971, Aug 26 |
The Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) department approves the city's "Workable Program", making the city eligible for federal funds.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Gambling raids on five clubs 1971, Aug 27 |
State police stage five gambling raids on five city clubs.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Thief robs school schedules 1971, Aug 29 |
Class schedules are stolen at University High School.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| KKK members aquitted 1971, Sep 1 |
Johnny Stancombe and William Chaney, officials of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan or KKK, are acquitted of charges stemming from a 1969 incident in Monroe County where they were arrested for illegal possession of explosives. Greene County Judge Edwin B. Long orders the jury to find them not guilty. Charges against two other Klan members are dropped by the Monroe County Circuit Court after the verdict is announced.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Keisler named to County Park Board 1971, Sep 2 |
Lloyd A. Keisler is named president of the County Park Board.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Foster Home receives grant 1971, Sep 3 |
The Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency announces its approval of a $36,350 grant for the establishment of a Group Foster Home in Monroe County.
Source: John Fancher, "State Clears $36,350 For Boys' Home," Herald Telephone, September 3, 1971, 1-2.
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| Council approves parking lot sale 1971, Sep 3 |
The City Council approves the sale of a downtown church's parking lot for the site of a high-rise apartment and parking facility.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Boys' foster home funding approved 1971, Sep 3 |
The Criminal Justice Planning Agency approves a $36,350 grant for a boys' group foster home here in Bloomington.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Opposition to proposed zoning ordinance 1971, Sep 5 |
At a meeting of Elm Heights area residents, they voice the first large-scale opposition to the city's new proposed zoning ordinance.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Trustee Butler seeks advance, turned down 1971, Sep 7 |
 Bloomington Township Trustee Reverend Ernest Butler seeks a $15,000 advance on December distribution from the Monroe County Commissioners. He is turned down.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20. more...
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| Humane Association sues city 1971, Sep 8 |
Attorney William Lloyd enters a case of Monroe County Humane Association vs City of Bloomington for the return of animal shelter control to the Humane Association.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Adams changes center schedule 1971, Sep 10 |
West Side Community Center director Mitchell Adams announces that the center will begin its classes and activities next week. Throughout the week there will be self-defense classes, cooking classes, arts and crafts, Miss Etiquette Club, and Teen Club, as well as other sports programs to come.
Source: Rick Manning, "West Side Activities Will Begin Next Week," Daily Herald Telephone, September 10, 1971.
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| New dentist in town 1971, Sep 10 |
A new dentist has partnered with Dr. Robin A. Roberts. His name is Dr. Gary Bishop, a Bloomington native who graduated from Bloomington High School in 1963.
Source: "New Dentist," The Herald Times, September 10, 1971.
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| Poor assistance to cost $2 million 1971, Sep 12 |
It is announced that Monroe County poor assistance costs $2 million per year.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Religious education begins 1971, Sep 15 |
Although the Jewish Community Center will not be open to the public until mid-October the religious education classes are beginning to be held at the building. This building is later named Congregation Beth Shalom in 1982.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 49.
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| Stone trouble hurts project budget 1971, Sep 15 |
It is announced that the "stone snafu" at the construction site of a north-side high school costs nearly $1 million.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| City budget denied PR person 1971, Sep 16 |
The city's plan for a full-time public relations officer are ended when the State Tax Adjustment Board denies the salary request in the proposed city budget. The rest of the budget passes.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Porter found guilty 1971, Sep 17 |
Indianapolis taxi driver James H. Porter is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the June 29 killing of Unionville resident David Denny.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Optimist Club seeks new members 1971, Sep 17 |
Bloomington Breakfast Optimist Club seeks more members in hope of establishing a local chartered club. A group of men have been meeting for a few weeks but twenty-five members are needed to establish a chartered club.
Source: "Optimists seek new members," Courier-Tribune, September 17, 1971.
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| Street improvement plans revealed 1971, Sep 17 |
The city reveals a three-phase improvement package for Third, Woodlawn, and 17th Streets.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Welfare budget approved 1971, Sep 18 |
The State Tax Adjustment Board passes the Monroe County Welfare budget, including the provision for the food stamp program.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Jewish community gathers 1971, Sep 20 |
The Bloomington Jewish community gathers at the new community center to celebrate the High Holy day of Rosh Hashanah.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 49.
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| School, police officials discuss drug problem 1971, Sep 20 |
In the wake of growing drug usage on school grounds, school officials and police meet to discuss drug problem.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Ralph Rogers Company bids low 1971, Sep 21 |
Bloomington's Ralph Rogers Company is the low bidder on the four-lane Indiana 37, south of Martinsville.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| City transit plans announced 1971, Sep 22 |
A two-pronged city transit plan, including the use of "jitney" buses, is announced.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Grand opening of Peoples Bank set 1971, Sep 23 |
The Northcrest branch of the Peoples' State Bank of Ellettsville has announced the grand opening of the new branch which is located at the corner of 17th and College.
Source: "Grand Opening of Peoples Bank Set," Courier-Tribune
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| Overpass denied, parents alarmed 1971, Sep 23 |
Parents are alarmed as Arlington School students face the problem of crossing a four-lane by-pass. An overpass is requested, but denied.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Bypass crosswalk debated 1971, Sep 24 |
 The construction cost of crosswalk for Arlington School is estimated at $250,000. Commission chairman Ruel Steele and Monroe County officials calculate together for the best solution for 47 Arlington students who live on the south side. School officials ask for reimbursement for busing students across the bypass. With expected residential growth in the north side, the crosswalk would be more expensive than busing cost, leading local residents to question the crosswalk's necessity.
Source: Bill Schrader and Tom Schumaker, "Expense of By-Pass Crosswalk For 47 Pupils Questioned," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1971. more...
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| Overpass requested 1971, Sep 24 |
Local residents request for an overpass on Indiana 37 by-pass extension for Arlington students and pedestrian safety, but the state rejects the request and proposes a walkway instead.
Source: Georgina Goggin, "Building overpasses isn't our policy, state says," Courier-Tribune, September 24, 1971.
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| North-side high school construction bill increase 1971, Sep 25 |
An additional $40,000 is added to the cost of the new north-side high school for removal of underground stone.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Parks and recreation plan approved 1971, Sep 27 |
The city's master plan for parks and recreation gets state approval.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Tom Greenwood city planner 1971, Sep 30 |
Tom Greenwood is appointed city planner.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Items Collected at Ingathering 1971, Oct |
The 42nd annual Ingathering of the Bloomington Branch of the Needlework Guild receives 1628 items of new clothing and household items.
Source: "1628 Items Collected For Guild," Herald Times, October 25, 1971.
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| Airport plans require statement 1971, Oct |
The engineering firm in charge of expansions at Monroe County Airport are drawing up an environmental statement listing projected growth, noise patterns, and wildlife effects the expansion may cause to send to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Source: Don Jordan, "Airport plans, report unveiled," Courier-Tribune, October 8, 1971.
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| Coffee hour planned 1971, Oct 2 |
West Side Community Center Director Mitch Adams announces that they have begun developing a series of daytime programs for adults. The first program will be a weekly coffee hour from 9-10 AM beginning Wednesday morning. There will be a new topic of discussion every week with this weeks being "The Purpose of the West Side Community Center."
Source: "West Side 'Coffees' Planned," Daily Herald Telephone, October 2, 1971.
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| Injunction against University High School 1971, Oct 6 |
An injunction against University High School is filed by a student barred from playing football because his parents live out of state. He is residing here with his married brother.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Bontsema resigns 1971, Oct 7 |
Ron Bontsema resigns are director of the Monroe County United Fund.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Temporary restraining order against UHS 1971, Oct 9 |
A temporary restraining order is placed against University High School by Monroe County Superior Court Judge James Dixon, ruling that the school cannot hold a student ineligible for athletic participation because he is not living with his parents.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Former Sheriff Bruner dies 1971, Oct 12 |
Loba Jack Bruner dies at the Bloomington Hospital at the age of 75. Bruner was born in Monroe County on October 29, 1895 and is a World War I veteran. He served as Monroe County Sheriff for one term from 1935-1938. He served as mayor for two terms from 1939-1947, during which time he was president of the Indiana Municipal League (now Association of Cities and Towns). Afterwards he was associated with Wendell Brown in the Modern Cleaners for 23 years until he retired in 1970. Bruner was also a member of the North Central Church of Christ , Kiwanis, Elks, American Legion, and VFW. He is survived by one daughter, two grandsons, and three brothers.
Source: "Jack Bruner, Former Mayor Here, Dead At 75," Herald Telephone, October 13, 1971, 2.
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| Hooker announces ECDC appointments 1971, Oct 13 |
Mayor John H. Hooker announces appointments to the Environmental Control and Drug Commissions.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| CDA chooses urban renewal site 1971, Oct 14 |
The Central Development Association chooses the half-block between 6th and 7th Streets on Morton Street as the site for the first federal urban renewal parking project.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| County Council approves poor relief costs 1971, Oct 18 |
The Monroe County Council approves a $12,000 request by Bloomington Township officials to meet poor relief costs for the remainder of the year.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Airport expansion plans shared 1971, Oct 18 |
The Monroe Country Commissioners Board has heard the plans for the new Monroe County Airport Expansion. Plans include runway expansion; taxiway expansion; runway and taxiway lights; and an overlay to runways and taxiways and for the airplane parking to be expanded.
Source: Sandy Ellett, "Commissioners Hear Airport Expansion Plan," Herald Times, October 19, 1971.
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| Golden Rule Inc. buys Wicks Store 1971, Oct 18 |
It is announced by Mrs. Robert E. Allen that the Wicks Company Store on the north side of the Bloomington public square is sold this morning to the Golden Rule, Inc.
Source: "Golden Rule Firm Buys Wicks Store," Herald Telephone, October 18, 1971.
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| Bell Telephone expansion revealed 1971, Oct 19 |
Indiana Bell Telephone reveals plans for an $8 million, three-year building expansion project here in Bloomington.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| SHC to construct overpass 1971, Oct 20 |
The State Highway Commission announces that it will construct a pedestrian overpass for Arlington students.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Police Pension Fund ordered to recompute benefits 1971, Oct 22 |
The Monroe County Superior Court orders Police Pension Fund officials to recompute retirement benefits paid to policemen and their dependents since 1956.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Sharp denies permanent injunction 1971, Oct 23 |
Owen County Circuit Court Judge William Sharp denies a permanent injunction to allow a University High School student participation in athletics despite his living arrangement.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| First Assembly Hall performance 1971, Oct 24 |
Bob Hope and Petula Clark perform for a capacity crowd in the first program at Indiana University's new Assembly Hall.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Thelma Axsom women of year 1971, Oct 25 |
The Bloomington Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW) names Mrs. Thelma Axsom "Business Woman of the Year". The award is presented by Mrs. Lonette Sherrill, director of BPW District 14.
Source: "BPW Names 'Woman Of Year'," Daily Herald Telephone, October 26, 1971.
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| New Jewish Center opens 1971, Oct 25 |
The new Jewish Center on Third Street opens to the public today. The University Jewish Community has been working since 1966 to establish their own community center.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 50.
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| Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus 1971, Oct 26 |
The Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey Circus performs at Indiana University Assembly Hall.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Liquor renewal permits granted 1971, Oct 27 |
Liquor renewal permits are granted to five Bloomington clubs raided by State Police this summer in a gambling crackdown.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| MCPL plans to open 7 days 1971, Oct 28 |
The Monroe County Public Library plans to open seven-days-a-week after January 1st.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| MCPL director Hunsberger resigns 1971, Oct 28 |
Charles Hunsberger resigns as director of the Monroe County Public Library.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| UHS case appealed to IN Supreme Court 1971, Oct 29 |
The athletic eligibility case at University High School is appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| East side fire station opens 1971, Oct 29 |
Bloomington's new east side fire station opens for business.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| City revises street plans 1971, Oct 29 |
The city revises plans to extend Atwater East to High Street. The proposed intersection is moved one block west to Clifton Avenue.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| ICJPA gives proposed lab grant 1971, Oct 30 |
The Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency gives the proposed crime laboratory in Bloomington a $51,000 grant.
Source: "August-October: Budgets, Elections, Trials In Local News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1971, 20.
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| Old county home site converted to park 1971 |
The Monroe County Park Board votes to go ahead with its plans to convert the old county home site on Bunger Road into a park.
Source: Georgina Groggin, "\"Old County Home Will Become a Park\"," Courier-Tribune, November 4, 1971.
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| Bridges new Superior Court judge 1971, Nov 4 |
Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb appoints Attorney Randy Bridges as judge of the new Superior Court in Bloomington.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| City moves to drop motion 1971, Nov 4 |
City Attorney James Cotner moves to dismiss a defense motion against the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) in Superior court. Cotner also suggests that the case be dropped. He says that these actions are due to the recent election of Mayor Frank McCloskey, who asked him to dismiss it because he plans to relinquish control of the animal shelter back to the MCHA once he takes office.
Source: Georgina Goggin, "City hauls out white flag in animal shelter dispute," Courier-Tribune, November 5, 1971.
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| Bloomington's Drug Task Force collapses 1971, Nov 4 |
Bloomington's Drug Task Force, an organization involving three major law enforcement agencies, collapses from apparent "lack of cooperation."
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Annexation "price tag" for installation of sewers 1971, Nov 5 |
Annexation is set as the "price tag" for the installation of sewers in several subdivisions by Bloomington City Council.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Stinesville residents lodge election complaints 1971, Nov 5 |
Stinesville residents lodge complaints about election irregularities.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| New doctor opens chiropractic office 1971, Nov 5 |
Dr. E. W. Mapes, from Corning, New York, opens a new chiropractic office at 704 North College Avenue.
Source: "Dr. E. W. Mapes Opens Office in Bloomington," Herald Times, November 5, 1971. map
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| First food stamp program authorized 1971, Nov 8 |
Monroe County is officially authorized to begin a food stamp program in 1972.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| New MCPL dedicated 1971, Nov 8 |
The new Monroe County Public Library is dedicated in a public ceremony.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Possible public housing occupancy delay 1971, Nov 10 |
Occupancy of the city's 190-unit public housing project on Old Walnut St. Pike may be delayed 60 days due to construction problems.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Richland-Bean Blossom School Corp. accepts site 1971, Nov 10 |
Subdivision developers offer the Richland-Bean Blossom School Corporation a site in Highland Village for their new school. The school board accepts this site.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| United Fund drive extended 1971, Nov 11 |
The United Fund drive is extended two weeks after it is found short of their goal.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Zoning classifications proposed 1971, Nov 12 |
Two dozen separate and highly restrictive zoning classifications are proposed for the city next year.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Incollingo interviews Ray Musgrave 1971, Nov 13 |
HT newspaper columnist Larry Incollingo interviews 81-year-old Ray Musgrave of Musgrave Apple Orchard, located at 8820 N Old State Rd 37 in Washington Township, just north of Dolan. Incollingo promotes the quality and varieties of apples at the farm as well as the warmth of the hard working Musgrave Family.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Tooth and Mouth Cleaners in Flavors Tart and Sweet," Herald Telephone, November 13, 1971.
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| Eagles, VFW file suit against State Police 1971, Nov 13 |
The Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars file suit against the State Police in gambling raid case.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Parks and Chambers appointed 1971, Nov 13 |
Mayor-elect Frank McCloskey names the current chief probation officer, Russell Parks Director of Safety. The city Police Chief appoints Carl Chambers.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Gose, Sims named under McCloskey admin. 1971, Nov 15 |
Lieutenant Richard Gose is named to head the city Fire Department under the McCloskey administration. Martha Sims is selected as city controller.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Record property taxes recorded 1971, Nov 16 |
Monroe County residents pay a record $12,430,503 in property taxes this year.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| McCloskey names 3-man narcotics squad 1971, Nov 16 |
Mayor McCloskey names a three-man narcotics squad for city police.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Judge McCrea criticizes prison conditions 1971, Nov 17 |
Bloomington City Court Judge David S. McCrea addresses an informal session with around 40 Indiana University students and guests met in Teter Quad. The event was sponsored by the Kids In Trouble (KIT) program. Judge McCrea severely criticizes the state penal systems, comparing today's prison conditions to fourteenth century tales of cruelty to offenders. He invites citizens to work with people in prison, or out of prison, on a one-on-one basis and through correspondence.
Source: Dan Mills, "Humanization of Prisons Needed, McCrea Feels," Courier-Tribune, November 18, 1971.
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| New fire protection pact ratified 1971, Nov 17 |
Bloomington Township ratifies a new fire protection pact.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Foster boys home delayed 1971, Nov 18 |
It is announced that the establishment of a board of directors for the new Monroe County Foster Home for boys is going to be delayed for "a little while" while revisions are made in bylaws.
Source: John Fancher, "Boys Home Appointments To Be Delayed 'A While'," Herald Telephone, November 18, 1971.
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| City files seeks urban renewal funds 1971, Nov 18 |
The city files an application for nearly $1 million in federal urban renewal funds.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Owens and Wray new city appointments 1971, Nov 18 |
More city appointments announced: Lawrence Joseph Owens is to be the first full-time city attorney and James Burks Wray is to direct the transportation department.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Teachers ask for raise "thaw" 1971, Nov 19 |
Teachers in the Monroe County Community School System ask for raise "thaw."
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Chicago performs 1971, Nov 20 |
 Rock group Chicago performs for 17,500 fans at IU's Assembly Hall on Saturday, November 20th, 1971. The band is promoting a new four-record live album, recorded at Carnegie Hall in April of 1970.
Source: "Chicago Offers Mainstream Rock," Daily Herald-Telephone, November 19, 1971. more...
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| IU to buy Poplars Hotel 1971, Nov 20 |
Indiana University announces plans to purchase the Poplars Hotel.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| McCloskey names 3 for city utilities 1971, Nov 21 |
Mayor McCloskey names three new city utilities posts: Howard Young, James Hidbrader, and Jerry Cravens.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| City annexes Matlock Heights, Eastern Heights 1971, Nov 23 |
The city annexes Matlock Heights and Eastern Heights.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| City tentatively annexes Grandview Heights 1971, Nov 25 |
The city annexes Grandview Heights on a tentative basis.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Bond issue to be requested 1971, Nov 26 |
It is announced that a $500,000 bond issue will be asked for the construction and development of city parks.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| By-pass officially opens 1971, Nov 27 |
Bloomington's "west by-pass" officially opens from North Walnut Street and Whitehall Pike.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Wylie Carter dies 1971, Nov 27 |
W. Wylie Carter, born April 11, 1895, dies at Bloomington Hospital at the age of 76. Carter was a WWI veteran, a former automobile dealer, and air pioneer. He was the first man to own his own private plane, first to land within city limits, first to deliver an air mail package in the city, and first to take aerial motion pictures of the city. Carter got his first airplane in 1927, barnstorming around Indiana as a commercial flyer. Carter's last tour was in 1928 however, as a plane he was landing in Indianapolis crashed and he stopped flying.
Source: "Wylie Carter, Air Pioneer, Dies at 76," Herald Telephone, November 27, 1971, Obituaries.
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| County plans 43 trash pickup points 1971, Nov 28 |
The county plans 43 trash pickup points.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| New landfill opens 1971, Nov 28 |
A new landfill opens on Anderson Road.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Sally Ridge receives Meritorious Service Award 1971, Dec 1 |
Sally Ridge is named recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, Community Service Council.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Park Ridges requests property 1971, Dec 1 |
Park Ridge residents ask the city to buy Smith Road property for use as a recreation area.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Money for airport an obstacle 1971, Dec |
Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted to support an improvement plan to improve Monroe County Airport. To complete this, the airport needs $600,000.
Source: Sandy Ellett, "Money Chief Obstacle To Airport's Expansion," Herald Times, December 5, 1971.
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| Airport accused of favoritism 1971, Dec |
The FAA responds to claims of favoritism by the Monroe County Airport towards Torp Aero. It is reported that Torp Aero has claimed all office space in the administration building, leaving office space for a new service - T and D - with office space in a hangar, which is inadequately heated and requires T and D to bring their own heating devices. Additionally it is reported that T and D must pay out of pocket for a $300 false ceiling. The FAA states Torp Aero must demonstrate that all rented space is necessary, leaving the Airport uncertain of the legalities of taking space from Torp Aero.
Source: Don Jordan, "'Favoritism' At Airport Evokes FAA Response," Courier-Tribune, December 16, 1971.
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| West Side residents approve plans 1971, Dec 2 |
West Side residents approve the city's projects for their area under federal Neighborhood Development Program.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| East head of Probation Department 1971, Dec 3 |
The current Police Chief James R. East is named head of the Monroe County Probation Department.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Airport bonds initially approved 1971, Dec 6 |
The Monroe County Commissioners unanimously approves a $650,000 bond for airport improvements. The bond still has to go before the Monroe County Council and State Board of Accounts before given final approval, and if approved, will raise tax by 4 cents. The $650,000 will become part of a share of $970,261 share of $1.9 million improvements to the airport.
Source: John Meekins, "Airport Bonds Get Initial OK; Council, State Will Consider," Courier-Tribune, December 7, 1971.
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| Commissioners approve airport bond 1971, Dec 7 |
Monroe County Commissioners approve a $650,000 airport bond.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| 5 new voting precincts 1971, Dec 7 |
Five new voting precincts are created by proposed council-manic redistricting.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| McCloskey reverses municipal building decision 1971, Dec 12 |
Mayor-elect Frank McCloskey reverses his earlier decision and says he will not return the Municipal Building to the police department.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Man dies in trailer fire 1971, Dec 14 |
73-year-old retired painter Carl A. Yates dies while trapped in his trailer as it burns down.
Source: "73 Year-Old Polk Township Man Dies In Trailer Fire," Herald Telephone, December 15, 1971.
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| High-rise apartment project ending 1971, Dec 16 |
Plans for a high-rise apartment for elderly people are ended when sponsors are told that federal commitment to the project is being withdrawn.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Moore's Pike condo projects gets approval 1971, Dec 17 |
A controversial condominium project on Moore's Pike gets unanimous approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals, however it may face a court battle with nearby residents.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Charlotte Zietlow City Council president 1971, Dec 20 |
Charlotte Zietlow is named president of the new City Council.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Rogers not running for re-election 1971, Dec 21 |
David Rogers, state senator for 16 years, announces that he will not be running for re-election.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| Thrasher United Fund executive director 1971, Dec 21 |
Wilson Thrasher is selected as Executive Director of the Monroe County United Fund.
Source: "Annexation, Sewers Make Late-Year News," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 31, 1971, 24.
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| George Reed Sr. Reed Quarries Dies 1971, Dec 24 |
George Reed Sr., president of Reed Quarries and chairman of the board for Midwest Quarries, dies.
Source: Herald Telephone, December 24, 1971, obituary.
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| Watercolor donated to library 1971, Dec 27 |
Dorothy Blair donates a framed watercolor landscape entitled "Saw Mill" to the Monroe County Library. It is the first original painting added to the Library's collection. Other local artists are encouraged to donate works of art as well.
Source: "Original Watercolor Donated To Monroe Co. Public Library," Herald Telephone, December 27, 1971.
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| New Kiwanis head named 1972 |
The Dean of the IU School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation -- John Endwright -- is elected president of the Bloomington Kiwanis Club, following former president J. Herschel McCutchen.
Source: "Endwright New Kiwanis Head," Herald Times, January 1, 1972.
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| Farmer organizes BHS collection 1972 |
Mary Ellen Thornton Farmer begins organizing her extensive collection of Bloomington High School memorabilia in order to establish a school museum and archive at Bloomington South. She is working with "Panthers for Better Education" and the school administration. Farmer graduated from BHS in 1934.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "School days return through souvenirs," The Herald Times, March 16, 1994, C, 1-2.
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| Airport bond not favoured 1972, Jan |
Interviews with 7 members of the Monroe County City Council shows that 3 oppose the new bond, 2 support, and 2 are undecided but leaning towards one. One opposing council member, Marion Gottfried, explained her opposition, saying she has yet to see evidence of positive effects of the bond, despite approving some of the airport's improvements.
Source: Sandy Ellett, "Airport Bond May Face Tough Sledding," Herald Times, January 9, 1972, 1,4.
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| Oliver Winery established 1972 |
Oliver Winery, owned by Bill Oliver, is established 7 miles north of Bloomington.
Source: Oliver Winery Pamphlet from July 1980, 1.
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| Hanson retires from post office 1972 |
 Francis Hanson retires from the post office after working 28 years. A Navy veteran of WWII and former Bloomington High School football player, Hanson was the first black employee with the local post office.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld , "Community leader Francis Henson dies - First black to work for Bloomington post office was mentor to youth," Herald Telephone, June 21, 2003. more...
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| Hospital expansion is complete 1972 |
The expansion of Bloomington Hospital is completed.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| Carmichael receives honorary degree 1972 |
Hoagy Carmichael is awarded an honorary doctorate of music degree by Indiana University.
Source: Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times
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| Library offers drug education 1972 |
New drug education sessions are offered at the Monroe County Public Library.
Source: "New Approach to Drug Ed. Offered," Daily Herald Telephone, December 5, 1972.
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| Barnes purchases Davy's Locker 1972 |
Dick Barnes purchases the tavern Davy's Locker in the Mall and renames it the Refuge.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 65.
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| Ambulance services plan delayed 1972, Jan 4 |
It is reported that the switch from city police provided ambulance services to fire department provided ambulance services is delayed indefinitely.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Jordan purchases The College Corner 1972, Jan 4 |
Robert L. Jordan purchases The College Corner, located at 420 E. Kirkwood Ave, from Phil Wible.
Source: John Meekins, "Jordan purchases The College Corner," Courier-Tribune, January 5, 1972.
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| City hires first policewomen 1972, Jan 6 |
Barbara Webb and Lois Ann Bruce become Bloomington's first full policewomen. They will receive rank of first class patrol women and will be empowered to make arrests and perform all the duties of their male counterparts. Their promotions are part of the city's program to get more women on the police force.
Source: "The Next Cop You See May Be Wearing A Skirt," Daily Herald-Telephone, January 6, 1972, 1.
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| Judge proposes small claims court 1972, Jan 7 |
City Judge Bill Andrews proposes establishment of a small claims court.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Sheriff releases annual report 1972, Jan 7 |
Sheriff Clifford "Babe" Thrasher release his annual report for 1971 that shows that over 26,000 meals were served to prisoners last year as compared with just over 19,000 meals served in 1970. The average cost of each meal is said to be 65 cents. The cost of meals in 1971 was about $4,500 more in 1971 than previous years. There were 2,734 prisoners incarcerated for all law enforcement agencies in 1971, a 273 increase from 1970. The total number of miles driven by department vehicles increased 130,000 miles from 1970. County police answered 5,294 calls in 1971, which equals numbers from 1970. There were 824 criminal arrests in 1971.
Source: "Court Delays Cost Taxpayers More For Food," Herald Telephone, January 7, 1972.
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| Cost of prisoner meals up 1972, Jan 7 |
Sheriff Clifford Thrasher releases an annual report revealing that over 26,000 meals were served in 1971, compared to just over 19,000 in 1970.
Source: "Court Delays Cost Taxpayers More For Food," Herald Telephone, January 7, 1972.
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| Kroger plans expansion 1972, Jan 11 |
Remodeling begins today on one half of the former Grant's store in Eastland Plaza Shopping Center. The area is being taken over by the Kroger Food store, which plans to expand the grocery's facility by nearly one-third to 30,000 square feet.
Source: "Kroger Expanding At Eastland," Herald Telephone, January 11, 1972.
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| Church fails to block construction 1972, Jan 13 |
Parishioners and church officials attempt to block construction of a hamburger stand in front of new St. John the Apostle Catholic Church on Whitehall Pike but are not successful.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Jaycee week proclaimed 1972, Jan 14 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey proclaims January 16-22 "Jaycee Week" in Bloomington. The week celebrates the founding of Jaycees in 1915 as a junior group of the Chamber of Commerce and is intended to focus attention on young men and the work they are doing in the community.
Source: "Proclaims Jaycee Week," Courier-Tribune, January 14, 1972.
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| Morrow obtains restraining order 1972, Jan 14 |
Bill Morrow obtains a restraining order to prevent Mayor Frank McCloskey from removing him from the Plan Commission.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Tinder appointed to Parks board 1972, Jan 15 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey appoints 21-year-old Indiana University senior John Tinder to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Students name new high school 1972, Jan 19 |
Bloomington secondary school students choose the name Northside High School for the new school being built on Kinser Pike.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Trailer fire kills three 1972, Jan 20 |
Three members of a Monroe County family die when their 60-foot mobile home is destroyed by fire.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Fatal Trailer Fire Kills 3," Herald Telephone, January 20, 1972.
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| Dr. Lawler opening office 1972, Jan 21 |
Dr. David Lawler is opening a new office at 3929 East 3rd Street.
Source: "Bloomington Has A New Dentist Dr. Lawler," Herald Times, January 21, 1972. map
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| Mobile home fire inspections begin 1972, Jan 24 |
After the deaths of a young couple and their infant in a mobile home fire, county fire inspections of all mobile homes begin.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Cliff Robertson comes to Bloomington 1972, Jan 27 |
Actor Cliff Robertson comes to Bloomington to promote the opening of his new movie, "J. W. Coop," opening at the Princess theater.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Highway Garage is pollution source 1972, Jan 28 |
The County Health Department pinpoints the State Highway Garage on East 10th Street as one of the sources of pollution of the Jordan River.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Hoffman breaks world record for longest shower 1972, Jan 29 |
Indiana University freshman Dave Hoffman breaks the world record for the longest shower by spending exactly one full week and six hours in a McNutt Quad shower stall.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Council approves airport bond issue 1972, Jan 31 |
The Monroe County Council approves a $650,000 airport bond issue.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Airport bond approved 1972, Jan 31 |
The Monroe County Council votes 4-3 to approve the $650,000 bond for airport improvements. After 90 minutes of debate, six member of the council were deadlocked, the tie breaker being cast by Council President Robert Woolery. Property tax rates will be raised 5-6 cents.
Source: Greg Paeth, "Airport Bond Issue Gets 4-3 Council Approval," Courier-Tribune, January 31, 1972.
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| IU contract terminated 1972, Feb 1 |
Bureaucratic hassles in Indianapolis and Washington lead to the termination of a contract held by Indiana University held with the Indianapolis Alcohol Safety Action Project designed to cut the number of drunken drivers on streets of the state capital.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Avenue renamed to 7th Street 1972, Feb |
 After former Mayor John H. Hooker, in his final act as mayor, issues a proclamation to rename 7th Street after IU Chancellor Herman B Wells, officials in Mayor Frank McCloskey's administration reverse the designation and order 11 of the street signs removed, deciding that Hooker's proclamation was illegal. Wells was honored with Hooker's gesture, but stated "only time can be the judge of any claim I might have to an honor of this kind." City officials report that when workers removed the signs, they found 6 were already torn down by souvenir hunters.
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| Renaming of High School postponed 1972, Feb 4 |
The Monroe County School Board postpones the decision to rename the Bloomington High School, "South," and the new high school, "North."
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Health Dept. mounts campaign 1972, Feb 6 |
The County Health Department mounts a campaign to the stop illegal dumping and hauling of trash in the county.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Commissioners adopts election plan 1972, Feb 7 |
The County Commissioners adopt a plan to create six new election precincts, raising the total to 42.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Rogers, Inc. cuts employees 1972, Feb 8 |
Ralph Rogers, Inc., Bloomington's major building supply firm, begins cutting back on employees. They place the blame for this on City Hall.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Redevelopment Program receives contract 1972, Feb 9 |
The Bloomington Redevelopment Program receives a contract for $287,500 in federal funds for low-interest housing loans from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Federal inspector visits jail 1972, Feb 9 |
Max L. Mustain, a federal jail inspector, visits the Monroe County Jail unannounced. His report is not public, however Sheriff Clifford Thrasher claims the report is positive.
Source: "Jail Inspector Goes Over County Facility," Courier-Tribune, February 10, 1972.
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| Review of dispute 1972, Feb 10 |
The first meeting for 1972 of the Monroe County Board of Aviation Commissioners is held with discussion topics focusing on election of officers, bonds for improvements on the airport, as well as the rental dispute between Torp Aero and T and D Air Services. T and D claims that the airport is showing favortism towards Trop Aero, as they have rented all office space in the administration building, leaving T and D to a makeshift office in one of the hangars.
Source: Sandy Ellett, "Review of Rent Dispute Set For Airport Board," Herald Times, February 9, 1972.
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| Sturgis named "Policeman of the Year" 1972, Feb 11 |
The Bloomington Police Department names patrolman Richard Strugis "Policeman of the Year" for 1971.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Lease renewed at airport 1972, Feb 11 |
Torp Aero's lease for all four offices in the administrative building, denying T and D air Services' appeal. It is announced that rent has been raised for the office space from $50 per month to $75. The board does deny favoritism for Torp Aero and explains their reasons, stating that the services provided by the company such as operating the airport's unicom system, cleaning the administrative building, and running the offices on weekends.
Source: Don Jordan, "Torp Aero Lease Renewed At Airport," Courier-Tribune, February 11, 1972.
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| Environmentalists challenge new runway 1972, Feb 11 |
An environmental group called Crisis Biology, made up of mostly IU faculty and students, questions the airport's proposal to lengthen the runway. The group states that the change will increase noise rates and have environmental impact. The airport states that the additional runway will ensure the safety of passengers.
Source: Don Jordan, "Petition Fighting Issue At Airport," Courier-Tribune, February 11, 1972, 1-2.
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| Drive-In sued for X-rated films 1972, Feb 16 |
 Residents sue the owners of the Cinema West Drive-In in a class action suit for their showing X-rated films which can be seen from Indiana 46.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2. more...
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| Parents push for sidewalks following student's death 1972, Feb 17 |
Parental demands for sidewalks in the Binford Middle School area are revived after a student is struck by a car and killed on South High Street.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| MCCSC sues architectural firm 1972, Feb 18 |
Monroe County Community School Corporation files a $1.5 million lawsuit against the Indianapolis architectural firm for designing the new Northside High School without checking for stone on site and providing for its removal.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Airport residents concerned 1972, Feb 22 |
Nearby residents of the Monroe County Airport fear having to leave when the airport expands. One resident claims that where the airport is now, the walls of his home vibrate and states that that larger and more frequent jets may make it collapse.
Source: Pete Cooke, "Airport Residents To Leave?," Courier-Tribune, February 22, 1972.
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| Crisis Biology gets data 1972, Feb 22 |
A meeting on the ecology effects of the airport expansion runs for more than 3 hours, in which 2 engineers as well as airport manager John Meyers give information they have gathered out to the public. As of yet, Crisis Biology has no criticisms, according to Jim Jontz, a member of Crisis Biology. He adds that citizens received good cooperation from engineers and John Meyers.
Source: "Crisis Biology Gets Airport Data," Daily Herald Telephone, February 25, 1972.
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| Block's to open in spring 1972, Feb 26 |
It is announced today that Block's store will be opening in College Mall in early spring.
Source: "Block's To Open in Early Spring," Sunday Herald-Times, February 27, 1972.
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| New cardiac care arrives 1972, Feb 27 |
It is announced that a new cardiac care unit is included within new facilities recently occupied by Bloomington Hospital's emergency department.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Parking meters funds decrease 1972, Feb 28 |
Parking meter revenues continue to decrease at an alarming rate. The reason is speculated to be faulty meters that cannot be replaced due to a lack of funds to replace them.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Twin Fair at Eastland Plaza closes 1972, Feb 28 |
Twin Fair, the discount department store in Eastland Shopping Center closes.
Source: "Twin Fair To Close Store At Eastland Center Feb. 29," Herald Telephone, January 28, 1972.
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| First bar mitzvah at community center 1972, Mar |
Steve Walcoff's bar mitzvah is the first celebrated at the new Jewish Community Center.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 50.
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| PTA proposes bike paths 1972, Mar |
Parent Teacher Associations from St. Charles, Binford, and Rogers schools propose bike paths on High Street to Sidewalk Task Force.
Source: Ann Smith, "Bike Paths on High St. Proposed By PTA Group," Courier-Tribune, March 1, 1972.
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| 1,400 against bond 1972, Mar |
Petitions containing more than 1,400 names is counted in opposition of the bond for the expansion of the airport. County Auditor Louis Goodman says it will take about a week to verify if all the names to determine that they are legitimate property owners, and that 496 valid signature are needed to push the bond back until next year.
Source: Stephen Hofer, "1,400 Are Against Airport Bond Issue," Herald Times, March 4, 1972.
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| Second Baptist Church's celebration 1972, Mar |
Second Baptist Church is celebrating its one hundredth year of community involvement in Bloomington.
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985)
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| Whitcomb signs license branch bill 1972, Mar 1 |
Governor Whitcomb signs a bill to keep auto license branches under the control of county political organizations.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Report bias charged 1972, Mar 2 |
Monroe residents attending the bond hearing complain that they are not allowed to talk about the financing of the airport project. Judge Bridges, the hearing moderator, states that he was instructed to keep the topic only top the ecological impact of the project, if it were to be done. Airport Manager John Myers states that the hearing on the bond issue was advertised to be on January 31.
Source: Sandy Ellett, "Report Bias Is Charged," Herald Times, March 3, 1972, 1-7.
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| Attorney General seeks funds from Mayor 1972, Mar 2 |
The Indiana State Attorney General's office seeks the recovery of $19,600 spent during the administration of former Mayor John H. Hooker, Jr.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Airport bond hearing set 1972, Mar 2 |
A bond hearing for the expansions of the Monroe County Airport is scheduled to present environmental statements to the court. The statement includes a description of the project, a report of environmental effects, alternatives of the project, serious effects on the environments and commitment of natural resources.
Source: Greg Paeth, "Airport Bond Hearing Is Thursday," Courier-Tribune, February 25, 1972, 1-3.
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| School Board accepts proposal 1972, Mar 3 |
The School Board accepts a proposal to send 200 students to Unionville Middle School next fall.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Nellie Burk Winslow dies 1972, Mar 4 |
 Longtime Bloomington community leader and journalist Nellie Burk Winslow dies at the age of 81 in her home.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Trinkle named new director 1972, Mar 4 |
Robert "Bob" Trinkle is named new library director for Monroe County Public Library.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Bond issue dead 1972, Mar 5 |
The airport bond issue dies, with 1,416 county residents opposing the bond. Only 496 are needed to stop the bond from going into effect. The bond issue will not be able to be passed for one year after its defeat.
Source: Greg Paeth, "Airport bond Issue Is Dead Of 497 Signatures," Star-Courier, March 5, 1972.
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| Airport reduces service 1972, Mar 9 |
Reductions in service at Monroe County Airport include dropping REA Express service and one Convair flight between Bloomington and Chicago by Allegheny Airlines. Officials of REA Express and Allegheny claim that the defeat of a $650,000 bond had nothing to do with the reductions, however John Meyers, Monroe County Airport Manager, maintains is does.
Source: Bill Schrader, "REA, Allegheny Cutting Local Airport Services," Herald Times, March 10, 1972, 1-2.
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| Airport services cut 1972, Mar 10 |
The Bloomington airport cuts REA Express services and one flight between Chicago and Bloomington from the Allegheny Airlines.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Mayor requests permission 1972, Mar 13 |
Mayor McCloskey requests permission to disclose the source of funds to pay salaries of city's corporation counsel and the director of public safety.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Response lacking 1972, Mar 13 |
It is reported that there is a lack of response to Sidewalk Task Force's surveys result, which leads to inadequate information for sidewalk construction planning.
Source: Ann C. Smith, "Sidewalk group's efforts get apathetic response," Courier-Tribune, March 13, 1972.
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| DeMolay week proclaimed 1972, Mar 15 |
The Bloomington Chapter of the Order of DeMolay joins more than 2,500 other chapters in observance of International DeMolay Week.
Source: "Mayor Proclaims DeMolay Week," Herald Times
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| County agrees fund office 1972, Mar 15 |
The county will pay Reverend Butler's relief bills in order to keep the office operating until June tax distribution.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Health insurance not budgeted 1972, Mar 17 |
Mayor McCloskey announces that no funds have been budgeted for the $84,000 employee health insurance program planned during Hooker administration.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Fielding and Nichols set to coach 1972, Mar 17 |
University High School head basketball coach George Fielding and head football coach Wayne Nichols are named to the same positions at the new "North" High School, to open next school year.
Source: "Fielding, Nichols 'New North' Coaches," Daily Herald-Telephone, March 17, 1972, 1.
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| $1.3 million expansion supported 1972, Mar 21 |
The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously endorses a $1.3 million park expansion program.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Nursing home planned 1972, Mar 22 |
Carroll Moore, Director at the Arbutus Rest Home, announces that a $2 million nursing home is being planned near the hospital. Options have been taken on the land on Rogers Street between Wylie and 1st Streets. It will be a privately financed enterprise.
Source: "$2 Million Nursing Home Planned Near Hospital," Daily Herald-Telephone, March 22, 1972, 1.
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| 66 Groups join Guild Giving 1972, Mar 23 |
Members of the Bloomington Branch of the Needlework Guild of America, Inc. volunteers announce that the aim to provide clothes for the needy. In 1971 there were 1,669 items of clothing and household items donated by 66 groups.
Source: "66 Groups to Join in Guild Giving," Herald Times, March 23, 1972.
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| New Stepfather Law reviewed 1972, Mar 28 |
It is reported that little savings have been seen from the "stepfather" law requiring stepfathers to support stepchildren on welfare.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| New Chamber directors announced 1972, Mar 29 |
New Chamber officers and directors are recognized at an annual meeting.
Source: Unknown, "Chamber's New Officers," Herald Telephone, March 30, 1972. more...
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| Coed foster home announced 1972, Mar 29 |
During a Kiwanis Club luncheon Reverend Paul Crafton, the director of the Monroe County United Ministries, makes the first public mention of the proposal to open a coed foster home as opposed to the previously proposed Foster Boys Home.
Source: Sandy Ellett, "Girls Home Proposed," Herald Telephone, March 31, 1972, 1-2.
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| Seward & Co. honored for 150 years 1972, Mar 30 |
 Seward and Company is honored for 150 years in business.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2. more...
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| Foster home planned for girls 1972, Mar 31 |
A foster home for girls is being planned for Monroe County.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Women visit the White House 1972, Apr |
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) convene in Washington D.C. for a celebration of their diamond jubilee. Mrs. H.L. Smith and Mrs. Max Olsson of Bloomington are both in attendance for this celebration, which was hosted by Mrs. Richard Nixon.
Source: "Blooomington Pen Women Guest at White House," Herald Times, April 17, 1972.
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| City hires new officers 1972, Apr 3 |
The city hires six new police officers, two of them women.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| "Minimum requirements" adopted 1972, Apr 3 |
County Commissioners adopt "minimum requirements" for county roads.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Date set for airport tower 1972, Apr 5 |
The target date for a new control tower at Monroe County Airport is announced as July 1973. The tower will be paid and operated by the FAA. It will be about 36 - 40 feet tall and 20 feet square.
Source: Bill Schrader, "Airport Tower Target July,'73," Herald Times, April 5, 1972.
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| Park merger discussed 1972, Apr 6 |
At a meeting of city and county Councils, a tentative agreement is given to the merger of the city and county parks boards.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Council approves park bond 1972, Apr 7 |
City Council passes a $650,000 park bond.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| High schools officially named 1972, Apr 7 |
Monroe County Community School Corporation Trustees officially name Bloomington's two high schools "North" and "South."
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Van Arsdale speaks to guests 1972, Apr 9 |
 Tom Van Arsdale speaks to the Herald Telephone (H-T) All State basketball guests, capping first "annual" banquet in Bloomington.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2. more...
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| County cracksdown on dumps 1972, Apr 11 |
County health personnel begins a crackdown on illegal dumps.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Wildcat strike begins 1972, Apr 11 |
The Westinghouse Corporation's Bloomington plant is hit by the wildcat strike.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Miller Dr. construction planned 1972, Apr 12 |
The city announces that Miller Drive area sewer and water service construction plan is set to begin in several weeks.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Reformed Presbyterians celebrate 1972, Apr 15 |
The Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church on East First Street celebrates its 150th anniversary with several services and commemorative events. It is announced that there is to be an open house showcasing the history of the church with multiple speakers each covering a set amount of periods of time.
Source: "Honoring Sesquicentennial ," Courier-Tribune, April 20, 1972.
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| Company ordered to fix seepage 1972, Apr 17 |
The Indiana Creosoting Company is ordered to "correct seepage" from their plant into Clear Creek.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Sargent leads highway unit 1972, Apr 19 |
Robert Williams resigns as County Highway Superintendent and James D. Sargent is named as the replacement.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Board approves park merger 1972, Apr 22 |
The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Board approves a park merger between the county and city units.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Air Pollution plan rejected 1972, Apr 24 |
The Air Pollution Commission plan is rejected by the city.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Lora Batchelor dies 1972, Apr 25 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation executive, Lora Batchelor, dies.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Commission approves subdivisions 1972, Apr 26 |
The County Plan Commission approves 10 rural subdivisions.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Sidewalks for schools 1972, Apr 28 |
Local schools are on the list of a five-year plan for sidewalk construction.
Source: "5-year sidewalk construction plan singles out 37 city school routes," Courier-Tribune, April 28, 1972.
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| Sidewalk sketch 1972, Apr 28 |
A sketch of Sidewalk Task Force's "five-year plan" proposal is published.
Source: "Sidewalk Proposal," Courier-Tribune, April 28, 1972.
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| Officials ask for funds 1972, Apr 29 |
City and Indiana University officials ask for $20,000 in federal funds for the community bus system.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Toastmaster honored 1972, Apr 29 |
The Bloomington Toastmasters Club names John Bender to be "Toastmaster of the Year"; the award is presented at the group's 25th birthday celebration.
Source: "Toastmasters Honor Bender," Courier-Tribune, August 30, 1972.
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| "Funky's" wins Mini 500 1972, Apr 29 |
The Mini 500 tricycle race winners are "Funky's," sponsored by Funky's Pizza.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Irwins receive Golden Award 1972, May |
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Irwin, who spent 30 years of their lives as missionaries in China, are the first recipients of the Golden Award, which is presented by the Kiwanis Club.
Source: John Fancher, "Irwins Honored," Herald Times, May 4, 1972.
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| Winners of primary election released 1972, May 3 |
It is announced that Marilyn Schultz, Jay Ellis, and Warren Henegar are among the big winners in the primary election on May 2.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Annual meeting of ICLU 1972, May 3 |
At an annual meeting of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, Director Robert L. Justice gives a report on a pilot justice program involving a study of county jails in Monroe, Owen, Johnson, Brown, Bartholomew, and Decatur. The study is funded with $25,000 from the Irwin-Union Foundation at Columbus. New York Law Professor, Herman Schwartz, declares that prisons as we know them should be abolished. Indiana University Law Professor Thomas Schornhost is elected to the ICLU Board as a representative from Region 10.
Source: John Fancher, "Area Jail Study Discussed," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1972.
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| Small claims court formed 1972, May 4 |
City Judge Bill Andrews announces the formation of a small claims court in Bloomington.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Walkenshaw set to lead utilities 1972, May 4 |
George Walkenshaw is hired as the city utilities director.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Campus YWCA to Close 1972, May 5 |
It is announced that if a student membership vote approves the decision made by both the Student Steering Committee and the Advisory Board, then the Indiana University Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) will dissolve at the close of the semester.
Source: Katie Larson, "Campus YWCA to Close On May 31," Courier-Tribune, May 5, 1972.
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| Jail inadequate 1972, May 5 |
Circuit Court Judge Nat U. Hill and Sheriff Clifford Thrasher agree that the jail facilities are inadequate.
Source: Kay Hinds, "Monroe County jail termed inadequate," Indiana Daily Student, May 5, 1972.
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| Bass Tournament held 1972, May 6 |
704 entrants head to the water for the first annual Lake Monroe State Team Bass Tournament.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| IU YWCA goes out of business 1972, May 6 |
 The Indiana University campus YWCA goes out of business.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2. more...
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| Women circulate petitions 1972, May 6 |
The League of Women Voters (LWV) circulates petitions to request a November referendum on city utility service board.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| City seeks to sell land 1972, May 6 |
The City of Bloomington seeks to sell property on the corner of Kirkwood and Dunn Streets. The value is promoted as $365,000.
Source: "Sands of Time: 5 Years Ago," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1977.
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| Hospital increases room rates 1972, May 9 |
The Bloomington Hospital increases room rates.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| City officials under fire 1972, May 10 |
City officials are under fire for "Peace Day" plans.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Council passes human rights ordinance 1972, May 12 |
The City Council passes a 14-page human rights ordinance in special session.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Residents oppose 10th Street apartments 1972, May 17 |
A proposed apartment complex on East 10th Street receives opposition from residents of three east-side neighborhoods.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 2.
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| Ray Long resigns 1972, May 17 |
Ray Long resigns as city engineer.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Annexation plans introduced 1972, May 18 |
Eight new annexation plans are introduced to the city council.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Last prom held for U-School 1972, May 20 |
The University School holds its "Last Prom."
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Zoning board sued 1972, May 23 |
Developers of the proposed Oakdale II apartment addition on the west side sue the city Board of Zoning Appeals.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Sherwood Oaks loses appeal 1972, May 26 |
Sherwood Oaks loses an appeal to the city Board of Zoning Appeals, and a 216-unit development is agreed.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| MCCSC accepts pay hike 1972, May 27 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation agrees to a proposed pay hike for teachers.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Library board holds meeting 1972, May 30 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, the board agrees to rent the old library building to the Whole Theater, a community group that sponsors all forms of the arts. The Board plans to ask its attorney, James Regester, to write a lease setting the rent at $200 per month and stating that Whole Theater will be responsible for making any repairs they may need to make.
Source: Wing Barfoot, "Old Library Rented," Courier-Tribune, May 31, 1972.
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| New drive for Airport 1972, Jun |
Monroe County Airport starts a new petition for the approval of the bond that had been defeated in March by more than 750 signatures. The bond aims to help expand the airport, hopefully allowing for the pilots to land more safely and with less risk of crashing.
Source: Greg Paeth, "New Drive Starts To Update Airport," Courier-Tribune, June 17, 1972.
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| New NSA president announced 1972, Jun |
It is announced that Miss Elizabeth M. Greene of the National Secretaries Association (NSA) Bloomington Chapter is installed as president of the Indiana Division.
Source: "Installed NSA State President," Herald Times, June 8, 1972.
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| MCCSC denies bias accusation 1972, Jun 2 |
Following an accusation of bias in west-side school, Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) officials deny the charge.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| IU gives up liquor permit 1972, Jun 3 |
 Indiana University gives up its liquor permit for the Poplars Hotel.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3. more...
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| MCCSC bus drivers file suit 1972, Jun 3 |
49 bus drivers with Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) file a suit against the school corporation.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Miller Drive group formed 1972, Jun 5 |
The Miller Drive Neighborhood Freedom Association forms to fight the city's redevelopment plans.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Students to protest teacher's dismissal 1972, Jun 5 |
It is announced by Superintendent Merrill Vaughn that two students have permission to protest the dismissal of school teacher Sylvia Tether at a Richland-Bean Blossom (RBB) School Board meeting on Tuesday. Tether was forced to resign after being given an ultimatum by the School Board following her arrest on a drunk driving charge, as well as previous incidents. A proposal for the School Board to reconsider the dismissal is being circulated and it has been signed by 146 Edgewood High School students.
Source: "Students To Protest R-BB Teacher Dismissal," Daily Herald-Telephone, June 5, 1972, 1.
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| Boyle named foster home chief 1972, Jun 13 |
David Boyle is named resident director for Bloomington's upcoming Group Foster Home for boys. He is introduced by Reverend Paul Crafton, director of the Christian Center at a Monroe County United Ministries meeting at the First Presbyterian Church.
Source: Greg Dawson, "Boyle Named Foster Home Resident Chief," Herald Telephone, June 14, 1972.
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| Middleton quits Commission 1972, Jun 15 |
Dr. Thomas O. Middleton quits the city Drug Control Commission.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Feds approve housing payment 1972, Jun 15 |
The federal government okays the release of payments for Turnkey public housing Phase I.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Shopping center plans revealed 1972, Jun 19 |
Plans for a new shopping center near the west bypass and Bloomfield Road are revealed.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Officer shoots monkey 1972, Jun 20 |
Controversy ensues after a Humane Officer shoots an escaped pet monkey that would not come down from telephone wires.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| City discusses Oakdale issue 1972, Jun 21 |
At a city slates appeal session, the Oakdale issue is brought back to attention.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Neighborhood development approved 1972, Jun 22 |
A $985,653 Neighborhood Development Program is approved for Bloomington, but the Miller Drive Neighborhood Freedom Association may try to veto their portion.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Zoning Appeals Board reverses 1972, Jun 23 |
The Bloomington Zoning Appeals Board reverses its earlier decision against Oakdale II.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Hill named to lead Republicans 1972, Jun 24 |
Margaret Hill is named National Vice-Committee Woman for the Indiana Republican party.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Annexation ordinances are challenged 1972, Jun 27 |
Six of the city's voluntary annexation ordinances are challenged in a court complaint.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Fettig named new post master 1972, Jun 28 |
Thomas Fettig, of Seymour, is named the new Bloomington post master.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Police/Fireman pay hikes agreed upon 1972, Jun 29 |
Policeman and fireman pay hikes of 5.5% are agreed upon.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Five policemen and city sued 1972, Jun 29 |
Following a false arrest complaint, five policemen and the city of Bloomington are sued for $278,000.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| 2 of 108 support plan 1972, Jun 30 |
Secret ballot results reveal that only two of 108 Miller Drive area residents support the present Neighborhood Development Program.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Homer Lentz dies 1972, Jul 2 |
Homer Lentz, former Monroe County Assessor, dies in his home at the age of 49.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Park Board approves Farm Park plan 1972, Jul 6 |
The Monroe County Park Board approves the county Farm Park plan.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 6.
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| MCCSC approves Alternative School 1972, Jul 7 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees tentatively approves the proposed Alternative School.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Redevelopment Commission cancels vote 1972, Jul 8 |
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission cancels the vote on the Miller Drive Urban renewal plans in an effort to avoid problems with the Miller Drive Neighborhood Association.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| MCHA initiates new policy 1972, Jul 20 |
The Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) announces that they are initiating a new policy on dog control laws that will result in citations requiring a court appearance from dog owners that do not comply with state and city laws.
Source: Nancy Weaver, "HA Going To The Owners," Herald Telephone, July 20, 1972.
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| Transportation Director announces budget increase 1972, Jul 24 |
The city Transportation Director Jim Wray announces a budget increase to include two Mercedes Benz buses.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Library board holds meeting 1972, Jul 25 |
At a Monroe County Public Library Board meeting, J. Michael Shoemaker announces his interest in buying the old library building and proposes paying $15,000 down and $10,000 per year for 10 years with his balance to be paid at the end of that period. After his proposal and presentation, Charles Ansbach, representative for Whole Theatre, withdrew his offer to lease the building.
Source: John Fancher, "Shoemaker Wants To Buy Old Library On Contract," Herald Telephone, July 26, 1972.
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| Library board holds meeting 1972, Jul 25 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, the board approves the publication of a $463,546 operating budget for 1973. The proposed budget is increased $43,546 from the current budget.
Source: John Fancher, "Up $34,546 From Last Year: $463,546 Budget OK'd By Library For '73," Herald Telephone, July 26, 1972.
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| Inland Steel Development Corp. reveals plans 1972, Jul 26 |
The Inland Steel Development Corporation reveals plans for residential and recreational use of a 420-acre tract of land on Lake Monroe to the Monroe County Plan Commission.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| MDNFA vote to de-annex from Bloomington 1972, Jul 27 |
The Miller Drive Neighborhood Freedom Association unanimously vote to proceed with the de-annexation from Bloomington.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Pam Headley crowned Miss Monroe County 1972, Aug 1 |
Pam Headley is crowned Miss Monroe County.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Gillham opens shoe clinic 1972, Aug 1 |
Dr. Gillham, a practicing podiatrist, opens Bloomington's first shoe clinic located at 727 W. Kirkwood.
Source: "Gillham Opens Shoe Clinic," Herald Telephone, July 30, 1972.
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| Otis Elevator employees strike 1972, Aug 10 |
Otis Elevator employees walk out on a wildcat strike.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Self Help program formed 1972, Aug 10 |
The board of directors of the Bloomington Area Self Help organization meet, elect officers, and sign papers necessary to form a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Ann C. Smith, "Self-Help Program Formed," Courier-Tribune, August 11, 1972, 1,2.
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| Foster home lacks funding 1972, Aug 13 |
It is announced that lack of funds is going to slow the opening of the Monroe County Foster Home.
Source: Katie Larson, "$$ Roadblock Halts MC Foster Home Project," Courier-Tribune, August 13, 1972, C, C1.
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| Otis Elevator employees return to work 1972, Aug 14 |
Otis Elevator employees return to work after a union meeting.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| University Electronics opens 1972, Aug 15 |
A new electric store, University Electronics, opens at 212 North Walnut.
Source: John Ross, "New Electronics Store Has Opening," Courier-Tribune, August 26, 1972.
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| Vickie Harrell found killed 1972, Aug 15 |
Bloomington resident Vickie Harrell is found murdered in a ditch near Spencer; the police have no suspects.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| $9 million valuation increase assessed 1972, Aug 17 |
An assessed valuation of Monroe County for 1972 shows a $9 million increase from 1971.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Redevelopment Commission approves program 1972, Aug 23 |
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approves a $97,000 Neighborhood Development Program.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| CAP to investigate complaints 1972, Aug 28 |
The Community Action Program announces plans to investigate complaints about the management of Willow Manor elderly housing project.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Weddle Brothers get contract 1972, Aug 30 |
It is announced that Weddle Brothers Construction was awarded the subcontract for a new control tower at Monroe County Airport. They will be responsible for handling site preparation, building foundation, and finishing work on the interior while the 30 foot tower will be pre-engineered by Pascoe Steel Corporation in Pamona, California.
Source: Bill Schrader, "Weddle Brothers Get Airport Tower Contract," Herald Times, August 30, 1972.
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| Center gets program head 1972, Sep 1 |
Thomas David Rose, a graduate of Laverne College in California and a volunteer at the Christian Center in Bloomington for the past two years, assumes the post of program director.
Source: "Christian Center Gets Fulltime Program Head," Herald Times, April 12, 1972.
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| Jewish Center's first Torah 1972, Sep |
The Jewish Center receives their first Torah scroll as a gift from Dr. Werner L. Loewenstein of Terre Haute and the United Hebrew Congregation of Terre Haute.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 31.
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| Miller Drive hearing begins 1972, Sep 9 |
The Miller Drive hearing begins as the Miller Drive Neighborhood Freedom Association attempts to stop the federally funded Neighborhood Development Program plans.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington..Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Commuter service to replace Allegheny 1972, Sep 13 |
It is reported that Allegheny Airlines plans to replace their direct service with Vercoa Air Service. Allegheny vice president for commuter operations, Robert Jenkins, says that cities in which service has been turned over to a commuter service will be able to transport more passengers and air express, mail and freight services have been improved.
Source: James Root, "Commuter Service May Replace Allegheny Flights," Herald Times, September 13, 1972, 1,4.
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| Owners/landlords to fight ordinance 1972, Sep 14 |
In response to councilman Al Towell's landlord-tenant ordinance, apartment owners prepare for a fight while landlords organize the Monroe County Apartment Association.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Miller Drive residents vote against NDP 1972, Sep 16 |
Miller Drive residents vote against the Neighborhood Development Program and Mayor Frank McCloskey states that the NDP issue is dead in that area.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Proposed tax rate increase 1972, Sep 20 |
Proposed tax rates for 1973 show an increase over 1972 rates for all city and township residents except for those in Polk Township.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Self Help program receives fund 1972, Sep 30 |
The members of the Bloomington Area Self Help Inc.'s request for $30,000 is approved by the state board of the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.
Source: "Self-Help Receives Fund Boost," Courier-Tribune, September 30, 1972.
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| Ann McGovern Mead makes campaign visit 1972, Oct 1 |
Daughter of Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern, Ann McGovern Mead makes a campaign visit for her father at the Monroe County Democratic Headquarters.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Miller Drive Neighborhood Association ends 1972, Oct 2 |
The Miller Drive Neighborhood Association officers resign and claim that the Association is at its end.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, October 2, 1972, 3.
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| Council approves sale of property 1972, Oct 6 |
The city Council approves the sale of property at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street for $115,000.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Head Start Director Norris dies 1972, Oct 8 |
Mary L. Norris dies at Bloomington Hospital at the age of 44. Director of the Head Start Program, Norris was a long-time supporter of anti-poverty programs, incl. serving on the original board of directors that established the Monroe County Community Action Program in late 1965, which secured funding for Head Start. She had been a pre-med student at IU and was a member of the Second Baptist Church.
Source: "Head Start Director: Mary Norris Dies Sunday," Herald Telephone, October 9, 1972.
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| Bomb threat at public hearing 1972, Oct 10 |
A bomb threat interrupts a public hearing to discuss councilman Al Towell's proposed landlord-tenant ordinance.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Dermatologist opens practice 1972, Oct 10 |
Dr. Cron, a dermatologist, announces he is opening up his practice on 725 W. First St.
Source: "Dr. Cron Opening Practice," Herald Times Online, October 10, 1972.
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| Needlework Guild sets record 1972, Oct 10 |
A record-high collection of clothing and household linens for the needy of Monroe County is achieved by the local branch of the Needlework Guild at its annual "Ingathering". A total of 2095 garments are collected along with $350 in cash which will be used to purchase additional items.
Source: "Needlework Guild Sets Record for 'Ingathering'," Herald Times, October 13, 1972.
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| Needlework Guild holds event 1972, Oct 12 |
The Needlework Guild of America's annual Ingathering event takes place at St. Charles Catholic Church. The event collects new clothing for the needy and will be donated to the Salvation Army, Monroe County Public Schools, Head Start, Richard-Bean Blossom Schools, and the Monroe County United Ministries.
Source: "Guild 'Ingathering' Tomorrow," Courier-Tribune, October 11, 1972.
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| Trail Ride draws record crowd 1972, Oct 14 |
The seventh annual Hoosier National Forest Trail Ride draws a record crowd of 700 people and an equal number of horses. The trail ride was sponsored by the Monroe County Saddle Club in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
Source: "Hoosier National Trail Ride Draws Record Crowd of 700 People, Horses," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, October 22, 1972.
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| Housing and Urban Development approves plans 1972, Oct 15 |
Housing and Urban Development officials approve the first year plan of the Neighborhood Development Program in the downtown district.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| IDC releases jail inspection reports 1972, Oct 16 |
According to an inspection report released by the Indiana Department of Correction, conditions in the Monroe County Jail have vastly improved since 1969. The report credits Sheriff Clifford Thrasher with obtaining federal funding for improvements in the jail and the kitchen facilities. This inspection was complete September 27th by Walter B. Smith, state parole inspector, and James G. Clark, state jail inspector for the Department of Correction. The inspection report refers to nine specific aspects of the jail operation.
Source: Greg Paeth, "Monroe Jail Improved," Courier-Tribune, October 18, 1972.
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| Jail improved 1972, Oct 17 |
The Indiana Department of Correction officials find the Monroe County Jail to be "vastly improved".
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Jail Conditions Vastly Improved," Herald Telephone, October 17, 1972, 1-2.
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| Mayor McCloskey refuses resolution 1972, Oct 20 |
Mayor McCloskey refuses to sign the City Council's resolution to use revenue sharing funds for property tax relief.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Airport security tightened 1972, Oct 22 |
A new portable metal detector is being installed at Bloomington Municipal Airport in compliance with FAA anti-hijacking regulations. The metal detector is hand held and is simply waved over passengers as they pass through the gate to detect metals.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Security Is Being Tightened," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, October 22, 1972, 2.
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| MCAA announces opposition 1972, Oct 25 |
The Monroe County Apartment Association announces its opposition to the proposed landlord-tenant ordinance.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Council approves NDP plans 1972, Oct 27 |
The City Council approves first year plans for the Neighborhood Development Program for the Central Business District.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Lilly Endowment gives grant to Foster Home 1972, Oct 29 |
Lilly Endowment, Incorporated, gives a $15,000 grant to Monroe County Group Foster Home, Incorporated.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Foster home gets Lilly grant 1972, Oct 29 |
The Lilly Endowment Inc. approves a grant of $15,000 for the Monroe County Group Foster Home, Inc.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Foster Home Gets $15,000 Lilly Grant," Herald Telephone, October 29, 1972, 1-2.
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| Library board holds meeting 1972, Oct 31 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, the board announces that the new Randtriever, an automatic book retrieval system, was supposed to be in full operation by November 5. However a motor burned out and they are unsure when it will be replaced. The library receives a free four-month extension of its maintenance contract. The board also discusses the possibility of a junior advisory board for the Young Adult Library, and the need for an advance on tax draw until tax revenue is distributed.
Source: "Randtriever Delayed Again," Daily Herald Telephone, November 1, 1972.
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| Park built on old poor farm property 1972 |
The County Farm Park is built on the former poor farm property.
Source: Bob Cole, "\\\"Poor Farm Site of New County Park\\\"," Courier-Tribune, November 26, 1972.
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| Redevelopment Commission votes to keep Fulton 1972, Nov 2 |
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission votes to keep Danny Fulton as head of the city's redevelopment department.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Marilyn Schultz elected to Indiana State Senate 1972, Nov 3 |
At the age of 28, Democrat Marilyn Schultz is elected to the Indiana State Senate.
Source:
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| Lake Monroe development delayed 1972, Nov 9 |
The Bloomington Environmental Quality and Conservation Commission votes to delay Lake Monroe development until an ecologically and sound regional plan is developed.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Optimists honor local youth 1972, Nov 13 |
The Morning and Evening Bloomington Optimists Clubs honor representatives from youth organizations for their achievements at the annual Youth Appreciation Dinner.
Source: Nancy Weaver, "Optimists Honor Area Youth," Daily Herald Telephone, November 14, 1972.
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| Landlord-tenant ordinance tabled 1972, Nov 17 |
After a five hour discussion, the City Council tables the proposed landlord-tenant ordinance.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Juvenile criminal justice discussed 1972, Nov 20 |
On a panel presentation on "the Juvenile Criminal Justice System in Monroe County" Dan Hobson, Judge Nat U. Hill, and Kay Lueken discuss the philosophy and workings of the juvenile court system. The panel presentation is held in the Monroe County Public Library.
Source: John Ross, "Juvenile Justice Discussed," Courier-Tribune, November 21, 1972, 1-2.
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| Ralph Rogers makes bid 1972, Nov 21 |
Ralph Rogers submits a bid of over half a million dollars for the widening of Third Street under the TOPICS program.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Police Chief announces changes 1972, Nov 21 |
Police Chief Carl Chamber says that changes have to be made to give the police department more space before a burglar alarm system can be installed.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Landlord-tenant ordinance passes 1972, Nov 22 |
The City Council passes a controversial landlord-tenant ordinance.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| 25-year farm lease agreed upon 1972, Nov 23 |
The Monroe County Commissioners and the Park Board agree to a 25-year lease on the county farm property (Karst) with the Park Board taking responsibility for development.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Pegasus Adult Book Store on tax roll 1972, Nov 24 |
Joe Lamb's Pegasus Adult Book Store is put back on the county tax roll after being removed when Lamb filed an affidavit saying the old Pullman Hotel had been demolished.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| IN Bell reports changes to come 1972, Nov 25 |
Indiana Bell reports that changes in dialing systems will result from their December 1st switch to an electronic call handling system.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Sheriff Thrasher reacts to ISU jail study 1972, Nov 26 |
Monroe County Sheriff Clifford "Babe" Thrasher gives a mixed reaction to a recent Indiana State University study which charges that Indiana's 142 county and city jails and their prisoners are victims of gross neglect. This study, submitted to the Indiana Department of Corrections states that these facilities are inadequate because they lack physical exercise programs, vocational training, work-release programs, designated jailers, counseling services, and alcoholic rehabilitation programs. Thrasher states that the jail is not a correctional facility and therefore does not need these programs. He states that the jail is a place to hold people for trial and that if they tried to "correct persons" they would "probably be violating the prisoners' constitutional rights."
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Thrasher Reaction 'Mixed'," Herald Telephone, November 26, 1972, 1, 2.
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| Prosecutor orders Sheriff to investigate affidavit 1972, Nov 27 |
Monroe County Prosecutor Thomas Berry orders Sheriff Clifford Thrasher to investigate Joe Lamb's affidavit claiming that the old Pullman Hotel has been demolished.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Library committee created 1972, Nov 28 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, the board introduces the new Teen Advisory Board. The new board contains five members under the direction of Library Director Robert Trinkle, board members Frances McNeely, Helen Clark, Ward Inman, and Louise Huddleson, and Young Adult Librarian Judith Braunagel.
Source: Courier-Tribune, November 29, 1972, A3.
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| Stamps give mobility 1972, Dec |
It is announced that all Indiana Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars are collecting stamps to help purchase a $12,000 bus by April for persons confined to wheelchairs.
Source: "Stamps Can Give Mobility," Courier-Tribune, December 5, 1972.
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| Optimist Club announces new officers 1972, Dec |
The Bloomington Optimist Club announces its new officers for the upcoming year: Mike Richardson will fill the post of president and Gary Sowders will be vice president.
Source: "Optimists Club Lists Officers," Courier-Tribune, December 5, 1972.
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| Prosecutor fails to get warrant 1972, Dec 4 |
The Monroe County Prosecutor, Thomas Berry, fails to provide enough evidence to get a warrant for the arrest of Joe Lamb in connection with his affidavit about the demolition of the old Pullman Hotel.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| City employees unionize 1972, Dec 6 |
City employees vote to join the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Black and Veatch utilities report 1972, Dec 8 |
The city administration reveals a Black and Veatch report that recommends a three-phase expansion program for utilities.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Monroe Cablevision, Inc. to run ads 1972, Dec 10 |
Monroe Cablevision, Incorporated, announces that it will soon drop feature programs on its channel and run only advertisements.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| MCAA files suit challenging city 1972, Dec 13 |
The Monroe County Apartment Association files a suit challenging the city's power to enact the landlord-tenant ordinance that was passed November 22.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Commissioners announce fund use 1972, Dec 14 |
Monroe County Commissioners announce that a major portion of the revenue sharing funds will be used for road work.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Charlotte Zietlow Council President 1972, Dec 18 |
The City Council votes for Charlotte Zietlow as 1973 Council President.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| County Farm Park gets grant 1972, Dec 21 |
The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, of the Department of Interior, gives County Farm Park a federal grant of $42,280.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Smithville Telephone customers complain 1972, Dec 22 |
At a Public Service Commission hearing about the Smithville Telephone company's phone service, the company's customers complain.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Mayor won't halt development 1972, Dec 22 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that he will not sign the city council's resolution calling for a halt to development around Lake Monroe.
Source: "'72 Big Year In Bloomington.. Miller Dr. Among Top Issues," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 30, 1972, 3.
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| Library board holds meeting 1972, Dec 26 |
It is announced at a Monroe County Public Library Board meeting that the library will begin offering personal library services to shut-ins on January 2. Library Director Robert Trinkle also announces that the Indiana Information Retrieval System will be fully functional by January 2 and that the library will extend its Friday hours to 9PM (instead of 5PM).
Source: John Fancher, "Library Shut-In Services To Begin Next Month," Daily Herald Telephone, December 27, 1972.
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| 23 arrested in drug raid 1972, Dec 30 |
Police arrest 23 people on drug raids, in Monroe and Brown Counties. These raids are made after four months of investigation by a drug task force of Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana University Safety Division, state, and federal police.
Source: "23 Arrested In Big Drug Raid," Daily Herald-Telephone, December 9, 1972, 1,2.
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| Lake Monroe tested 1973 |
Volunteers from the local National Guard Unit test the waters of Lake Monroe as part of a state wide water quality study. A total of 27 lakes are being tested to make sure water quality is up to par.
Source: "Guardsment Begin Initial Testing Of Lake Monroe," Herald Times, June 12, 1973, 16.
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| Group preserves wetlands 1973 |
The White River chapter of Ducks Unlimited is established. This group raises money to help preserve wetlands for water fowl.
Source: "Ducks Unlimited working to preserve wetlands," Hoosier Journal, September 28, 1976.
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| Area 10 Agency created 1973 |
Area 10 Agency on Aging is created by the Title III Older Americans Act. It is mandated to create, aid, and coordinate services for the elderly in Monroe and Owen counties.
Source: Joni Reagan, Herald Telephone, May 29, 1986.
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| New budget good for lake 1973 |
The State of Indiana's construction budget for 1973-1975 includes $700,000 for Lake Monroe.
Source: "$700,000 For Lake Monroe Included In New Budget," Daily Herald Telephone, March 15, 1973.
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| Lake Monroe Commission revitalized 1973 |
State Representative Stephen Ferguson introduces a bill to "revitalize the nearly dormant Reservoir Coordinating Commission". This bill will include a representative from the largest city or town in each county to improve the Reservoir Coordinating Committee. The new committee will focus on achieving goals of planning and development or reservoirs in the state which the previous commission failed to do.
Source: "Ferguson Bill To Revitalize Reservoir Group," Herald Times, February 7, 1973.
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| New chairman appointed 1973 |
Mrs. Frank Hrisomalos is appointed the new chairman of the organization Meals of Wheels by the Local Women's Council.
Source: "Mrs. Frank Hrisomalos Appointed Chairman of 'Meals on Wheels'," Daily Herald Telephone, July 27, 1973.
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| Control tower built 1973 |
The airport Control Tower is completed.
Source: Airport Annual Report map
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| Meals on Wheels chartered 1973 |
Meals on Wheels is chartered.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Chaffin heads bank 1973 |
Mr. Robert J. Chaffin begins his job as president for Peoples State Bank, serving for 2 years (1973-1975).
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987
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| Vietnamese association help others 1973 |
The Vietnamese and Friends Association is found in 1973 in Indiana. The Association helps newcomers get acquainted, supports them in troubled times, and responds to emergencies.
Source: Kathleen Van Nuys, "New Ways Hard For Vietnamese," Indianapolis News, February 17, 1978.
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| Library presented with mural 1973 |
Monroe County Public Library is presented with "Masks," a mural painted by Jose Piedra.
Source: "Library Accepts Mural," Courier-Tribune, August 27, 1973.
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| The two percent club 1973 |
People employed at Lake Monroe must join the Two Percent Club. By working for Lake Monroe, the applicant must agree to pay bi-weekly two percent of their earnings to the central committee.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Patronage At Lake Monroe: 80 Must Join State 2% Club," Herald Times, May 16, 1973.
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| Board sells old library 1973 |
The Monroe County Public Library Board sells the old library to the Bloomington Redevelopment Department for $125,000.
Source: "Board Agrees To Sell Old Library To City," Herald Times, May 3, 1973.
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| Bloomington and Monroe County Boards merge 1973, Jan 2 |
The Bloomington and Monroe County parks are formally united. This is the first such merger in Indiana. Lloyd Olcott is the elected president of the board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| President of Plan Commission 1973, Jan 2 |
Mary Alice Gray is elected president of the Bloomington Plan Commission.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Council adopts new ordiance 1973, Jan 4 |
The Bloomington city council adopts an ordinance creating a new city department of transportation to administer the mass transit system appropriating $229,606 to fund it for the year. The council elects Charlottee Zietlow as president of the board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Library board changes leadership 1973, Jan 4 |
New Monroe County Public Library Board members are elected at a board meeting. These members include Helen Clark, secretary; Frances McNeely, president; Ward Inman, vice president; and Louise Hudelson, treasurer.
Source: "Library Officers," Courier-Tribune, January 5, 1973.
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| Major Price Cox retires 1973, Jan 5 |
Major Price Cox retires from the Indiana University Safety Division after 43 years in police work.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Anti-hijack plan started 1973, Jan 5 |
It is reported that expanded anti-hijacking procedures have been ordered by the FAA, requiring passengers boarding flights at Bloomington Municipal Airlines to be screened to detect any object that can be used as a weapon. In addition, all bags or packages being carried by passengers will be searched, and only passengers who are cleared at the checking table will be permitted outside the boarding door.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Anti-Hijack Plan Started Today," Daily Herald Telephone, January 5, 1973.
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| 4-H forms Bicycle Club 1973, Jan 7 |
The Monroe County Extension Office announces the formation of a new 4-H Bicycle Club, with the first meeting to be on Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Source: "Bicycle Club Forming," Courier-Tribune, June 6, 1973.
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| Funding agreement for NDP 1973, Jan 8 |
A funding agreement for the first year Neighborhood Development Program is approved by the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission, clearing the way for the arrival of $985,000 in federal funds.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Director of Indiana Youth Council 1973, Jan 9 |
Monroe County school teacher Linda Goheen becomes director of the Indiana Youth Council which assists and coordinates youth programs.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Hunt named public defender 1973, Jan 15 |
Michael Hunt is named to the newly created post of Monroe County Public Defender.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Two men arrested 1973, Jan 16 |
Two men are apprehended in the Thrift-T-Mart after their armed robbery attempt is foiled by the police arriving quickly at the scene.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Bell Telephone plant walk off 1973, Jan 18 |
About 200 employees of the Indiana Bell Telephone plant walk off their jobs for a day in protest of the suspension of a fellow employee.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Plans to expand Third Street 1973, Jan 18 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey unveils plan to use $869,000 of federal revenue sharing funds for six projects including the widening of Third Street.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| David Allen Bales shot 1973, Jan 19 |
Bloomington photographer David Allen Bales, 34 years old, is shot to death in Sandusky Ohio.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Foster home opens 1973, Jan 21 |
The Monroe County Group Foster Home opens and plans to accepts its first charge into the house January 31.
Source: Chris Chapman, "Getting Foster Home Started- 'Seemed Forever'," Courier-Tribune, February 11, 1973, 1, 4.
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| Schweitzer presents scheduling plan 1973, Jan 22 |
David Schweitzer, the new court administrator, presents a modified master scheduling plan for the city and county's courts.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| New Work Release counselor 1973, Jan 23 |
Ed Howell, a director of urban semester projects at Indiana University, is named new counselor-administrator for Bloomington's proposed work-release center.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Howell Named To Head Work Release Program," Herald Telephone, January 24, 1973.
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| Hall named executive director 1973, Jan 24 |
Loren Hall is named executive director of the Youth Service Bureau.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Self Help buys house 1973, Jan 24 |
It is announced that the Bloomington Area Self Help Inc. has rented a house to hold their work-release center.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Self Help Finds House," Daily Herald Telephone, January 24, 1973.
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| Council approves transit funds 1973, Jan 25 |
The Bloomington city council unanimously approves the appropriation of $229,606 for the creation of a six bus mass transit system to be in operation by February 1st.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, January 25, 1973.
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| City bus approved 1973, Jan 26 |
Bloomington Common Council approves of the city bus system proposal due to money and time efficiency. Mercedes-Benz buses delivery are expected within two to three weeks.
Source: Ann C. Smith, "City Bus System Okayed," Courier-Tribune, January 26, 1973.
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| Library board holds meeting 1973, Jan 30 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, representatives from the Monroe County Historical Society express interest in purchasing the old Carnegie library building at Sixth and Washington Street. The library board reminds them that they no longer have a commitment to sell the old library property to the city, but they will think over the proposal.
Source: John Fancher, "Historical Society May Seek Old Library Purchase," Daily Herald Telephone, January 31, 1973.
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| Self Help plans to lease house 1973, Jan 31 |
The Bloomington Area Self Help, Inc. votes to lease a two-story frame house at 522 N. Washington St. for the proposed local work-release center.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Self Help Accepts Home," Herald Telephone, February 1, 1973, 1.
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| Buses for old routes 1973, Jan 31 |
Two van-type buses will begin running on previously cut-off routes on Thursday. One route runs east along Atwater to College Mall. The second route covers the south side of town along Washington and Rogers Streets. The third route runs north side of town along 17th Street and northern commercial areas.
Source: "Van-Type Buses Begin Old Routes Thursday," Hoosier Times, January 31, 1973.
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| Bus service returns 1973, Feb |
It is reported that bus service returns to Bloomington with new Dodge vans.
Source: "Buses Back on the Bloomington Road," Courier-Tribune, February 1, 1973.
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| Council passes annexation laws 1973, Feb 1 |
The city council passes ordinance annexing four west side industrial sites, ending six years of legal struggle.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Bus system reinstated 1973, Feb 1 |
The reinstated Bloomington Transit transports between 135 and 140 on its first day. This new transportation system will be funded by a $299,606 grant from revenue sharing funds.
Source: "About 140 Utilize Buses on Thursday," Courier-Tribune, February 2, 1973.
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| Phone company expands 1973, Feb 3 |
Indiana Bell Telephone announces plans for a $3 million addition to its building at 301 N. Washington Street.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Ambulance service switches 1973, Feb 5 |
City ambulance service is partially switched over to the fire department from the police department. It is announced that a second new emergency vehicle will arrive soon.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Board hires consultants for water 1973, Feb 6 |
The board of works hires Black and Veatch consulting firm to assist in implementing a $23 million program to improve the city's wastewater treatment facilities.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Crowd supports housing director 1973, Feb 8 |
200 people jam into the Christian Center for "William E. Miller Appreciation Night" amid reports that Mayor Frank McCloskey intends to have the public housing director replaced.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Crestmont housing project announced 1973, Feb 13 |
Major improvements costing more than $73,000 are planned for the Crestmont housing project under a federal modernization program.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Sewage plant plans announced 1973, Feb 13 |
A 1977 target date is set for implementation of major portions of a proposed $20 million Lake Monroe sewage treatment plant.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| South wins wrestling championship 1973, Feb 17 |
Bloomington High School South wins its fifth consecutive state wrestling championship.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| New president Citizens for Good Government 1973, Feb 17 |
A professor at Indiana University is elected president of the Citizens for Good Government(CGG)at their annual meeting on Thursday February 17th.
Source: "Thompson New CGG President," Herald Times
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| Snoddy resigns from commission 1973, Feb 19 |
Robert Snoddy resigns as president of the county plan commission to seek the post of county plan coordinator.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| County council reinstates positions 1973, Feb 20 |
The county council reinstates two positions in the Bloomington Township Poor Relief Office which six months earlier it had voted to eliminate.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City maintenance strike 1973, Feb 21 |
A strike against the city is approved by city maintenance workers and members of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Joint meeting planned 1973, Feb 22 |
The Monroe County Historical Society and the Indiana Sassafras Audubon Society announces that they will hold a joint meeting February 23 in the Monroe County Public Library. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss possible solutions for the preservation of old buildings in Bloomington. The two speakers at this meeting will be Dr. Henry Glassie of the Indiana University Folklore Dept. and Kim Northam of the Indiana Division of Tourism.
Source: John Ross, "Preservation of Old Buildings Promoted," Courier-Tribune, February 22, 1973.
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| Prosecutor will not prosecute abortion law 1973, Feb 23 |
The county prosecutors office announces that it will not prosecute abortion law violations in line with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| South wins basketball sectional 1973, Feb 24 |
Bloomington South defeats Martinsville 76-70 to capture the Monroe-Morgan Sectional basketball title.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Municipal negotiations fail 1973, Feb 25 |
Negotiations fail to quell a threatened strike by municipal workers.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| New officer created for complaints 1973, Feb 26 |
Charles Staats is appointed Public Assistance Officer to oversee a new citizen complaint forum within the police department.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Municipal strike averted 1973, Feb 27 |
A strike by municipal employees is averted as workers agree to resume talks with Mayor Frank McCloskey.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Committee defeats bill 1973, Feb 28 |
The state House Education Committee kills a bill that would have allowed Indiana University students a chance to serve as a non-voting member of the school's board of trustees. The final vote was 5-4.
Source: Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973, 6.
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| Indun to develop 1973, Mar |
Indun Realty's request to develop on Lake Monroe is granted. Monroe County Plan Commission gave permission to develop their 1,900 housing unit development consisting of 1,700 condominium units and 200 homes.
Source: Greg Paeth, "Indun Gets Permission To Develop," Courier-Tribune, March 21, 1973.
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| City employees agree to no strike 1973, Mar 2 |
City officials and employees represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees agree to a "no strike" provision during upcoming negotiations.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| First Mercedes-Benz bus arrives 1973, Mar 5 |
The first Mercedes-Benz bus arrives in Bloomington following the creation of the Bloomington Transit System.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Bus service begins 1973, Mar 6 |
City bus service begins on Monday morning.
Source: Rose Rumely, "New City Bus Rolls Into Town," Courier-Tribune, March 6, 1973.
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| First bus 1973, Mar 6 |
First bus arrives at the city on Monday. The remaining five buses are at Chicago and will be delivered to the city after inspection.
Source: "First Bus Arrives," Herald Telephone, March 6, 1973.
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| First female receives BHS letter 1973, Mar 6 |
 Bloomington High School South diver Nancy Faris becomes the first female to be awarded a Bloomington High School athletic letter.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Mayor adds students to safety board 1973, Mar 7 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces plans to place an Indiana University student on the board of safety.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Health services for the poor announced 1973, Mar 9 |
An agreement is announced between the infant Health Services Bureau and Owen Monroe Medical Society for free health services to the poor beginning April 2nd.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City starts recycling paper 1973, Mar 11 |
Bloomington's paper recycling program begins.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Winds knock down bubble at pool 1973, Mar 11 |
Winds of over 50 mph topple the bubble at Bryan Park Pool.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Self Help loses house 1973, Mar 13 |
The Bloomington Area Self Help, Inc. announce they will not be leasing the two-story frame house on 522 N. Washington St. due to the owner backing out of the tentative offer to lease it.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Self Help Center... Homeless Again," Herald Telephone, March 13, 1973, 1,2.
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| Self Help leases house 1973, Mar 13 |
The Bloomington Area Self Help, Inc. (BASH) signs a lease for a two-story brick house at 320 N Lincoln St., on the corner of Lincoln and Eighth Streets.
Source: "Self Help, Inc. Has Found Home," Courier-Tribune, March 16, 1973, 1,2.
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| Petition begins to save old library 1973, Mar 16 |
Members of the Monroe County Historical Society announce that a petition is now circulating to gather a goal of 1,000 signatures in order to save the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets) from being demolished to make way for a parking lot.
Source: "Petition to Save Library Readied," Courier-Tribune, March 16, 1973.
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| Mayor decides against street extention 1973, Mar 18 |
Mayor McCloskey reportedly has decided not to extend College Avenue and the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC)threatens legal action.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Miller Drive turns down funds 1973, Mar 18 |
Miller Drive residents turn down funding for neighborhood improvements.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Fans spend night for possible IUBB tickets 1973, Mar 18 |
About 250 basketball fans spend the night in front of IU's Assembly Hall for a chance to buy IU vs. UCLA tickets.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Mayor gives up Miller Drive improvement 1973, Mar 19 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey gives up city efforts to improve Miller Drive conditions.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| County planning coordinator hired 1973, Mar 20 |
Robert Snoddy is selected as the new County Planning Coordinator.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Library board hearing cancelled 1973, Mar 20 |
The Monroe County Public Library Board cancels the planned public hearing to decide the future of the old Carnegie library building. The board decides to further investigate other options for the building.
Source: Rose Rumely, "Library Board Cancels Hearing," Courier-Tribune, March 20, 1973.
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| Dr. Isaacs opening dental practice 1973, Mar 21 |
Dr. Roger L. Isaacs is opening a new dental office on 309 Hickory Drive. He attended and graduated both Bloomington High School South and Indiana University.
Source: "Dr. Roger L. Isaacs Opens New Dental Office Here," Herald Times, March 21, 1973. map
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| Bloomington Transit launches 1973, Mar 25 |
Council president Charlotte Zietlow and Mayor Frank McCloskey open the ceremony to launch the new bus service - Bloomington Transit - with ribbon cutting and champagne breaking.
Source: Bloomington Telephone, March 25, 1973.
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| Doctor announces new office 1973, Mar 25 |
Dr. Roger L. Isaacs announces he will open a new dental office to be located at 309 Hickory Drive. Dr. Isaacs attended Bloomington High School and Indiana University for his undergraduate and graduate.
Source: "Dr. Isaacs Announces New Office," The Herald Times, March 25, 1973.
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| Library board holds meeting 1973, Mar 27 |
Monroe County Public Library Board Library Director Robert Trinkle announces that the regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday will function as a new public hearing to decide the fate of the old Carnegie library building. At the end of the meeting, they will hold a vote on the re-development department's offer to purchase the old building for $125,000.
Source: "Old Library Talks Planned," Courier-Tribune, March 27, 1973.
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| Library board holds meeting 1973, Mar 28 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, votes determined that the board reject the city's offer to purchase the old library building (6th and Washington Streets.) for $125,000 and voted to offer it for sale on the open market.
Source: John Fancher, "Old Library Offer Rejected," Herald Telephone, March 29, 1973.
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| New council and board created 1973, Mar 29 |
The City Council creates the Bloomington Telecommunications Council and the Utilities Service Board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City dissolves park board 1973, Mar 31 |
City officials, including Mayor Frank McCloskey, release a statement that the joint city-county parks and recreation board will be dissolved to facilitate a proposed parks bond issue.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Women drive buses 1973, Apr |
It is reported that newly hired female bus drivers perform successfully on the job in regard of work ethic and customer service. These bus drivers are learning to handle the physical, emotional, and discriminatory behavior challenges that come with the job. Well-handled customer service becomes a compensation for bus fare rise in May.
Source: Rose Rumely, "Distaff Drivers: Bus Drivers Learning the Ropes, and the Ropes," Courier-Tribune, April 22, 1973.
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| Mayor promotes secretaries 1973, Apr |
Dictated by Mayor John H. Hooker, National Secretaries Week is observed in Bloomington from April 25 to April 30 with the theme "Better Secretaries Mean Better Business."
Source: "It's Secretaries Week," Daily Herald Telephone, April 1, 1973.
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| Library condemnation OK'd 1973, Apr 2 |
The Bloomington Board of Redevelopment Commissioners, at the request of Mayor Frank McCloskey, unanimously approve the initiation of condemnation proceedings against the Monroe County Public Library Board in order to acquire the old library site at Sixth and Washington Streets.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "By Redevelopment Commission: Library Action, NDP Okayed ," Herald Telephone, April 3, 1973.
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| Mayor appoints members to new utility board 1973, Apr 2 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey names James Wray, Harold Harrell, and Richard Fee to the newly created utilities service board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Joint parks board dissolves 1973, Apr 3 |
Only three months after its merger the joint City-County Parks Recreation Board has dissolved to clear the way for the city's $500,000 bond issue.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City approves 2 new boards 1973, Apr 5 |
The Bloomington City Council approves the creation of two new city boards: an Economic Development Commission and a Board of Housing Quality Appeals.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Livingston crowned queen 1973, Apr 8 |
Cindy Livingston is crowned as Monroe County queen of the Teens Against Cancer.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City welcomes new dentist 1973, Apr 8 |
Dr. Gary L. Dickinson is opening a new practice in Bloomington. Dr. Dickinson graduated from Indiana University and Bedford High School.
Source: "New Dentist," The Herald Times, April 8, 1973.
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| Self Help assistant manager approved 1973, Apr 9 |
The Bloomington Area Self Help, Inc. (BASH) Board of Directors approve the hiring of Denny Baumgartener as the new assistant manager for the work release center.
Source: Sunny Schubert, "Assistant Manager OK'd For Work Release Home," Herald Telephone, April 10, 1973.
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| Caution for children 1973, Apr 10 |
Transportation department urges parents to practice city's bus safety procedures with their children. Unlike school buses, city's bus does not stop oncoming traffic to let children cross the street safely. Without learning the distinction children can be seriously hurt when getting off city's buses.
Source: "Parents Urged to Caution Kids," Courier-Tribune, April 10, 1973.
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| Buses return 1973, Apr 10 |
Public transportation returns to the city with six Mercedes-Benz buses. Bus fare is free until May 1st in allowing riders to get accustom to bus service again.
Source: Patrick Siddons, "That "egg-beater" sound is buses for Bloomington," Courier-Tribune, April 10, 1973.
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| First cases of rabies confirmed 1973, Apr 11 |
County Health Officer Dr. Ray Borland declares a state of emergency and orders all dogs confined after the first case of rabies in the county in 1973 is confirmed.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Utilities board chooses new members 1973, Apr 11 |
The city council chooses Patricia Gross and William Cook to serve on the new utilities service board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Policeman charged 1973, Apr 12 |
Departmental charges are filed against City Policeman William Pease in connection with February 28th shooting of John Hulls.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Suit filed to nullify city's annexation 1973, Apr 13 |
An attorney representing General Electric, Westinghouse, and Otis Elevator files suit to nullify the city's annexation of the three industrial properties.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Library condemnation started 1973, Apr 17 |
It is announced that the condemnation of the old Carnegie library building at 6th and Washington Streets is to start immediately after an hour-long required meeting between the Monroe County Public Library Board and the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission ends in a stalemate.
Source: Rose Rumely, "Condemnation of Library Readied," Courier-Tribune, April 18, 1973.
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| Garden center announced 1973, Apr 17 |
Hilltop Gardens announces plans for a new $250,000 nature center.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Hotel approved for Lake Monroe 1973 |
It is announced that a new motel complex for the north end of Lake Monroe is approved. This complex will include a 120-unit motel and lodge, a shopping area, and a 200-unit condominium complex on the 84 acres owned by the A.H.M. Graves Corporation of Indianapolis.
Source: Bill Schrader, "New Motel Complex Planned At Lake Monroe," Herald Times, April 18, 1973.
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| Proposal for redevelopment coordinator defeated 1973, Apr 19 |
By a 5-4 vote the city council defeats Mayor Frank McCloskey's request for a new city position of development coordinator.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Volunteer firefighter dies 1973, Apr 22 |
James McHenry, a volunteer firefighter, dies in an auto accident on his way to answer an alarm. He was driving on Indiana 45 east of New Unionville.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Transit Department adds female drivers 1973, Apr 22 |
The Courier Tribune reports that the Bloomington Transportation Department has added four female drivers in the last month. Crew supervisor Homer Williams says that the new drivers have been successful. Some of the female drivers report that the job is a physical and emotional challenge; they mention that there are high noise levels and that using a stick shift for eight hours can be taxing.
Source: Rose Rumely, "Distaff Drivers," Courier-Tribune, April 22, 1973.
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| Anna Wells dies 1973, Apr 23 |
Anna Bernice Wells, mother of former Indiana University President Herman B Wells, dies.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973. more...
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| U.S. Supreme Justice Rehnquist visits 1973, Apr 24 |
U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist speaks in Bloomington. Justice William O. Douglas is scheduled to speak two days later.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Bus fee established 1973, Apr 25 |
Starting on May 1st bus fee will cost 25 cents per ride; for senior citizens bus fare is only 15 cents.
Source: "Bus Rides Will Cost 25 Cents," Herald Telephone, April 25, 1973.
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| Thornton wins Exchange Club prize 1973, Apr 26 |
Henrietta Thornton is named winner of the Exchange Club's "Book of Golden Deeds" award.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Secretary of the Year announced 1973, Apr 26 |
Edna Raines, an employee of Sarkes Tarzian Inc., is pronounced "Secretary of the Year" by the Bloomington Chapter of the National Secretaries Association.
Source: "Secretary of Year," Courier-Tribune, August 27, 1973.
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| Library board holds meeting 1973, Apr 26 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Public Library Board will hold another meeting to reconsider the Bloomington Redevelopment Departments proposal to purchase the old library building (6th and Washington Streets) for $125,000.
Source: "Library Reconsiders City's $125,000 Bid," Herald Telephone, April 26, 1973, 1,2.
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| IUBB coach files suit 1973, Apr 27 |
Indiana University assistant basketball coach John Hulls files suit against police officer William Pease and the city of Bloomington for $500,377.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Wray named administrator 1973, Apr 30 |
James Wray is named interim administrator of the scandal ridden redevelopment department.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Buses start charging fees 1973, May 1 |
The city bus system begins charging a rider's fee after the first month of free ridership attracts 45,207 customers.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Firemen leaving airport 1973, May 1 |
Members of the Monroe County Airport Board learn that the Van Buren Township Volunteer Fire Department, which has been leasing airport property and utilities for $1 a year since 1970, is leaving. The move is being contemplated due to dissatisfaction on the fire department's part with the present situation.
Source: John Ross, "Firemen Leaving Airport," Courier-Tribune, May 2, 1973, A, 4.
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| Scandals continue with city 1973, May 1 |
The scandal in the city's redevelopment department continues to unfold with the announcement that cost estimator Bill Schleicher had been suspended from his job.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Oliver Winery sells first wines 1973, May 1 |
Oliver Winery, 7 miles north of Bloomington, officially opens for business by selling its first wine, "Camelot Mead."
Source: "Oliver Wines Hit the Market," Courier-Tribune, May 6, 1973.
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| Lone Democrat resigns 1973, May 1 |
The lone Democrat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, Dale Brickner, announces he will resign his post only six months after his election.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Legion Auxiliary gives $1000 1973, May |
A check for $1000 is given toward the new American Legion Home at 1700 W. Third Street in Bloomignton to the local commander by Miss Sue Weaver, president of Unit 18.
Source: "Legion Auxiliary Gives $1000 For New Home," Daily Herald Telephone, March 15, 1973.
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| Board agrees to sell old library 1973, May 2 |
The Monroe County Public Library Board agrees to sell the old library at 6th and Washington Streets to the city.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Library board holds meeting 1973, May 2 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, the board votes to sell the old Carnegie library building (at 6th and Washington Steets.) to the Bloomington Redevelopment Department for $125,000.
Source: "Board Agrees To Sell Old Library To City," Herald Telephone, May 3, 1973, 1,2.
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| County plans for new school 1973, May 3 |
Plans for a new elementary school in the southern portion of the county is announced.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Annexation vote blocked 1973, May 3 |
The city council is blocked from voting on annexation ordinances for the Highland Village and Van Buren Park subdivisions by a temporary restraining order handed down from Judge James Dixon.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| County plan commission resignations 1973, May 7 |
Howard Young, Fred Huntington, and Merrill Vaughan all resign from the county plan commission because they do not meet membership requirements.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| School bus drivers strike 1973, May 7 |
County school buses roll despite a strike by 19 corporation drivers for higher wage. These drivers are currently suspended.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| School bus drivers return 1973, May 8 |
School bus drivers return to work after school officials agree on a new wage package.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Johnson chose as Public Housing Authority 1973, May 8 |
Resisting pressure to name a public housing tenant Mayor Frank McCloskey chooses Myrtle Johnson for the Public Housing Authority.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Edgewood principal resigns 1973, May 9 |
Edgewood High School Principal Tom McConnell resigns.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Semi destroyed by crash 1973, May 10 |
A semi-trailer tanker loaded with gasoline is destroyed by fire after crashing on Indiana 37 north of Bloomington.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Manhunt fails to find burglary suspect 1973, May 10 |
An all night manhunt fails to turn up a burglary suspect after a shootout with a city police detective at the Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Judge dissolves restraining order 1973, May 14 |
Superior Court I Judge James Dixon dissolves the restraining order permitting annexation of west side subdivisions.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Carter new county prosecutor 1973, May 14 |
Greg Carter is sworn in as new county prosecutor.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Ridership decreases 1973, May 16 |
Ridership begins decreasing on May 1st and drops profit further as weeks pass. Homer Williams, transportation system's coordinator, attributes ridership decline to Indiana University students leaving for the summer.
Source: Rose Rumely, "Ridership Drops On City's Buses," Courier-Tribune, May 16, 1973.
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| Denbo sues MCHA 1973, May 17 |
Peggy Denbo sues the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) and County Humane Officer Dale Martindale for a $40,000 in damages. Denbo charges that her community reputation and character has been damaged as a result of animal cruelty charges brought against her. She was found not guilty of cruel starvation of horses and ponies on her farm, after being arrested and having 11 horses impounded by Martindale. MCHA President Thurber Madison announces that they are seeking legal counsel.
Source: Chris Chapman, "Humane Association Sued by Mrs. Denbo," Courier-Tribune, May 18, 1973.
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| Scandals continue at city 1973, May 21 |
The city redevelopment department is exposed for paying $20,730 to a data processing firm five days before the claim was approved.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Feds plan to investigate city 1973, May 22 |
Officials of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development promise an investigation of Bloomington's redevelopment department.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| BHS experiences cutbacks 1973, May 22 |
A cutback of 12 teachers and at least 11 courses at Bloomington High School South is announced for the fall.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Mayor plans pedestrian mall 1973, May 23 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey revives plans for a pedestrian mall on Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Johnson named Rotary Office 1973, May 26 |
Ralph L. Johnson, senior vice president of the Bloomington National Bank has been elected Rotary district governor. As a governor of district 658 he will coordinate some 26 clubs in the district.
Source: "Johnson Named Rotary Officer," Daily Herald Telephone, May 26, 1973.
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| High school commencement ceremonies 1973, May 27 |
Bloomington High School South conducts its 100th commencement ceremony while Bloomington North holds its first.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Tornado in Bloomington 1973, May 27 |
A tornado ripping across Bloomington badly damages nine homes but no one is injured in the storm.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Fire destroys part of Terra Trace 1973, May 29 |
Arson is suspected in a fire which destroys an unfinished portion of the Terra Trace apartment complex.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| MCHA selects attorney 1973, May 29 |
Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) announces that they have retained Attorney Stephen Ferguson for its defense counsel in the $40,000 damages suit filed by Peggy Denbo. The suit was filed against MCHA and Humane Officer Dale Martindale.
Source: "Ferguson Retained In Humane Association Suit," Herald Telephone, May 30, 1973.
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| City chooses drug abuse coordinator 1973, Jun 1 |
Eve Berry is selected for the $10,000 a year post of city drug abuse coordinator.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| BHS wins baseball sectional 1973, Jun 1 |
Bloomington High School South wins the sectional baseball title.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Return of a Psychiatrist 1973, Jun 3 |
Fred Coons, a psychiatrist, will be returning to Bloomington to start up his practice with his wife Patricia. They will help married couples overcome marital difficulties. While not assisting couples, Dr. Coons will be seeing individuals and overseeing group therapies.
Source: John Fancher, "Psychiatrist, Wife Opening Office," The Herald Times, June 3, 1973.
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| Redevelopment director resigns 1973, Jun 4 |
Bloomington redevelopment director Danny Fulton resigns, ending a stormy five year stint as the department's administrator.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 4, 1973.
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| Fire damages lumber company 1973, Jun 6 |
A late evening fire extensively damages the Wegmiller-Bender Lumber Company with loss estimated at over $100,000.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Terra Trace fire ruled arson 1973, Jun 6 |
Fire Chief Richard Gose rules that the May 30th blaze at the Terra Trace apartment was caused by arson.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Wegmiller-Bender hit by fire 1973, Jun 6 |
City fire officials are joined by the State Fire Marshal's Office in the investigation of a blaze that swept through Wegmiller-Bender Lumber Company offices and showrooms.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Wegmiller-Bender Co. Hit By Fire," Herald Telephone, June 7, 1973.
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| Work Release center gets $30,000 1973, Jun 7 |
The Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency grants the Bloomington Work Release Center $30,000 in federal funds.
Source: Bill Dawson, "Work Release Funding OK'd," Daily Herald Telephone, June 8, 1973, 3.
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| FBI nabs Carroll 1973, Jun 8 |
Lawrence Carroll, who is wanted in Bloomington in connection with a shootout in May, is apprehended in Indianapolis by FBI agents.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Wegmiller-Bender Lumber fire not arson 1973, Jun 8 |
Bloomington fire officials are expected to rule out arson in the fire that struck the office of Wegmiller-Bender Lumber Company.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Arson Will Be Ruled Out In Wegmiller-Bender Fire," Herald Telephone, June 8, 1973.
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| Ridership increases 1973, Jun 8 |
June 1st shows an increase in bus riders, displaying a promising future for bus transportation service.
Source: "Ridership on City's Buses Has Increased ," Courier-Tribune, June 8, 1973.
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| Commission approves zoning 1973, Jun 11 |
Bloomington Plan Commission approves a new city zoning ordinance, ending months of work and lengthy debates.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| High school bus stop added 1973, Jun 12 |
It is reported that beginning in July, one bus will be routed to Fritz Terrace and Bloomington High School North to service students. Transit system manager Paul Ballard hopes to also extend service to factory workers, but equipment constraint currently prevents that goal.
Source: "BHS North Bus Route Set," Courier-Tribune, June 12, 1973.
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| Edgewood gets new principal 1973, Jun 12 |
Charles Townsend signs contract as new principal of Edgewood High School in Ellettsville.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Sunday liquor licenses approved 1973, Jun 13 |
The county's Alcoholic Beverage Commission turns down the Village Inn's request for a Sunday liquor sales permit, but approves Sunday licenses for the Inn of Four Winds and House of Pizza.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Adams is celebrated father 1973, Jun 14 |
David E. Adams, 37, is named Bloomington's Father of the Year.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Counsilman Jr. found dead 1973, Jun 15 |
James Counsilman Jr., 23 year old son of Indiana University swimming coach James (Doc) Counsilman, is found dead in the Virgin Islands, where he fell and struck his head.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Psychiatric unit planned 1973, Jun 19 |
A new 16 bed psychiatric unit at the Bloomington Hospital is given approval to open in July.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| School board leadership turns over 1973, Jun 21 |
Monroe County Community School (MCCSC) Board members Harold Manifold, Robert Sullivan, and John Ingram attend their last school trustees' meeting before being replaced by Virginia Rose, Ernest Hornn and John Dyson.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Parks department receives grant 1973, Jun 23 |
The city Parks and Recreation Department receives a $23,154 grant for creation of a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Girls State held at IU 1973, Jun 24 |
More than 760 high school girls arrive on the IU campus for annual Hoosier Girls State.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Dentist drowns at quarry 1973, Jun 24 |
Local dentist Dr. Joseph E. Devich drowns at a rural Bloomington Stone quarry.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Hospital allows abortions 1973, Jun 25 |
The Bloomington Hospital's board of directors vote to allow hospital facilities to be used for performing abortions.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Elks observe 75th Anniversary 1973, Jun 25 |
Members of Bloomington's Elk Lodge No. 446 celebrate 75th anniversary of the organization's founding in 1898.
Source: "Elks Observe 75th Anniversary," Courier-Journal, June 25, 1973.
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| Noise control ordinance 1973, Jun 26 |
The city council adopts a noise control ordinance for Bloomington.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Dyer welcomes new principal 1973, Jun 26 |
Indiana University doctoral student Herbert Franklin is selected to replace Loren Page as principal at Dyer Middle School.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Lightning strikes elementary school 1973, Jun 26 |
A lightning bolt sparks a fire at Elm Heights Elementary School causing extensive damage to the gymnasium.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Draft board secretary retires 1973, Jun 27 |
Mrs. Mabel Worley, executive secretary of the local draft board, retires after 22 years of service.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| CAP encouraged to stay nonprofit 1973, Jun 29 |
The blue ribbon committee of the Monroe County Community Action Program recommends that CAP should maintain its current structure and nonprofit status.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Twister destroys home 1973, Jun 29 |
A mobile home north of Bloomington is demolished by a twister. Denise Huddleston escapes the home with only minor injuries.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Jeannette Junk places second 1973, Jun 30 |
Bloomington's representative in the Miss Indiana-Miss America pageant Jeannette Junk finishes as the first runner up in the state competition.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| RSVP established 1973, Jul 1 |
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) begins and is sponsored by Area 10 Agency on Aging.
Source: Nancy Weaver, Herald Telephone, June 23, 1973.
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| Walton contract renewed 1973, Jul 1 |
Monroe County School Superintendent Ronald Walton has his contract renewed at a special midnight meeting of the school board. Marion Young is chosen as the new board president.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Workers strike 1973, Jul 1 |
Indiana limestone industry workers go out on strike.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Funds raised for cancer control 1973, Jul |
The Bloomington Central Lions Club presents $13,000 to the Indiana Cancer Control Fund.
Source: "Local Lions Raise 13,000 For State Cancer Fund," Herald Times, July 1, 1973.
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| City annexes to the west 1973, Jul 5 |
Despite the protests of 80 angry residents, the Bloomington City Council annexes the Highland Village and Van Buren Park subdivisions.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Women workers take the lead at RCA 1973, Jul 8 |
 There are 22 RCA buildings devoted to making TVs in Bloomington. To keep up, RCA employs 6,700 men and women. 35% of their workers come from Monroe county. In the work force, around 70% of the workers are women. The women aren't strictly stuck in the assembly lines, they are in production as well as management.
Source: Bill Schrader , "Bloomington color TV capital of the world," Herald Times, July 8, 1973.
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| Hickman starts with public works 1973, Jul 9 |
Leo Hickman is named to the City Board of Public Works.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Walker becomes development director 1973, Jul 9 |
The Board of Redevelopment Commissioners selects Archie Walker as the city's new Development Director.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Limestone strike 1973, Jul 11 |
An industry-wide strike by 1,250 in nearly all trades in Monroe and Lawrence Counties commences.
Source: Courier-Tribune, July 11, 1973.
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| Approval of NDP grant 1973, Jul 13 |
The City of Bloomington receives official approval for its 1974 Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) grant totaling $1,225,871.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Extension agent resigns 1973, Jul 16 |
Monroe County Extension Agent John Rutherford resigns his post.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Work-Release center opens 1973, Jul 16 |
The Bloomington Area Self Help, Inc. (BASH) opens the Bloomington Work-Release Center.
Source: Chris Chapman, "Work-Release Center Opens," Courier-Tribune, July 17, 1973, 3.
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| Police alert women 1973, Jul 18 |
City police are issuing warnings to all local women after the ninth rape in 2.5 months is reported.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| MCCSC sets salary plan 1973, Jul 18 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) and the Monroe County Education Association reach agreement on a new salary plan, including a $100 base increase.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Bus service stretches west 1973, Jul 20 |
The city begins bus service to all of the newly annexed west side subdivision and industrial plants. This is the first major expansion of the transit routes.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Rains cause flash floods 1973, Jul 21 |
Rain storms cause flash flooding in Monroe and Lawrence Counties. The flash floods trap a spelunker inside a cave at Spring Mill State Park.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Citizens protest telephone rate increase 1973, Jul 23 |
Thirty-five local citizens show up at a meeting of the Indiana Public Service Commission in Bloomington to protest rate increases for Indiana Bell Telephone.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, July 23, 1973.
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| Adams leaves Westside Center post 1973, Jul 25 |
 Westside Center Director Mitchell Adams is leaving his position while the city parks and recreation staff is recommending the demolition of the Jukebox Center.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973. more...
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| 1974 salary ordinance 1973, Jul 25 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces his proposed 1974 salary ordinance including a $2.50 minimum wage for all city employees.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Artist enjoys national recognition 1973, Jul 25 |
 Bloomington native Edwin L. Fulwider is profiled in the "Indianapolis News" for his achievements as an accomplished artist. His work provided him with an honor of being listed in "Time Magazine" as one of America's outstanding young painters in 1938. He maintained a studio in Brown County from 1938 - 1940 and later served in the Army during WWII as an artist. Image courtesy of Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Ford Motor Company.
Source: "Where are they now? ," Indianapolis News, June 25, 1973. more...
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| School corporation 1974 budget 1973, Jul 26 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation unveils a proposed 1974 budget with a tax rate 39 cents above the 1973 figure.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Brown found guilty 1973, Jul 27 |
Local insurance agent Bill C. Brown becomes the first person to be found guilty of sex discrimination after a public hearing by Bloomington Civil Rights Commission.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| North wins football all star game 1973, Jul 28 |
The North defeats South 16-14 in the seventh annual Boys' Club high school all star football game at Indiana University.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| New Life Church gets new name 1973, Jul 28 |
Rev. Harold W. Duffer, pastor of the former New Life Baptist church, promotes the new name of his fundamentalist congregation: Lifeway Baptist Church, which continues to meet at the Grandview Elementary School on Highway 45 West. Previously Duffer founded the Charity Baptist Church in Claremont and attended the Indiana Baptist College.
Source: "New Name for Church," Herald Telephone, July 28, 1973.
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| Limestone strike settled 1973, Jul 28 |
The four week old limestone industry strike is settled.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| "Daily Herald Telephone" golf competition 1973, Jul 29 |
Mark Litz captures the 45th annual "Daily Herald Telephone" city golf men's title while Steven Stanger wins the junior crown and Gayle Michalak took the women's title.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| All Star team going to World Series 1973, Jul 31 |
Bloomington's Senior Babe Ruth All Star team wins a trip to the World Series with a 2-0 over Cincinnati Storm Club in the final game of the Ohio Valley Sectional Tournament.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Foster home director approved 1973, Jul 31 |
The Monroe County Group Foster Home, Inc. board of directors approves plans to hire a full-time director.
Source: Chris Chapman, "Hiring at Home Finalized by Board," Courier-Tribune, July 31, 1973.
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| Wible & Adams changes name 1973, Aug 1 |
A long established name in clothing retail in Bloomington has changed. Wible-Adams in the College Mall became Wible & Wise.
Source: "Wible & Wise An Old Store Gets a New Name," Herald Telephone, August 5, 1973.
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| Day for women 1973, Aug |
Bloomington Mayor Francis X. McCloskey signs a proclamation to declare Sunday, August 26, as Women's Day in Bloomington.
Source: "In Support of Women," Courier-Tribune, April 23, 1973, A4.
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| Optimists hear plans 1973, Aug |
At the Optimist Club hear plans for revamping the downtown business district with funds from the Federal Neighborhood Development Program (NDP).
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Optimists Hear NDP Plans," Daily Herald Telephone, August 10, 1973.
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| School corp. seeking funding 1973, Aug 1 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation is seeking $300,000 from the state's Distressed School Fund.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Proposed closing of elementary schools 1973, Aug 3 |
 The Monroe County Community School Corporation proposes the fall closing of McCalla and Kirksville Elementary Schools.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973. more...
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| Board of Commissioners approve budget 1973, Aug 6 |
The $621,216 budget approved by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners is nearly $12,000 higher then 1973.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months In Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Protests against school closings 1973, Aug 7 |
More than 75 people show up to at a public hearing to protest the closing of Kriksville School. The next evening 100 parents demonstrate against the proposed closing of McCalla Elementary School.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City budget reviewed 1973, Aug 7 |
The city's proposed 1974 budget is $230,000 higher then the previous year's budget. The $4.3 million budget will still mean a tax rate drop of 34 cents.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Board allows schools to stay open 1973, Aug 9 |
The Monroe County Community School Board (MCCSC) decides against closing the McCalla and Kirksville schools.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Foster home gets grant 1973, Aug 10 |
Dan Hopson, president of the board of directors for the Monroe County Group Foster Home, announces that the home will receive a second grant form the Lilly Endowment, Inc. for $10,000 to complete remodeling at 621 N. College Ave.
Source: Byron Rohrig, "Foster Home Gets $10,000," Herald Telephone, August 10, 1973, 3.
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| County's value increases 1973, Aug 10 |
The county's assessed valuation is set at $171,109,500, which is an increase of $10 million.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Yancey resigns 1973, Aug 10 |
 City Equal Opportunity officer Mel Yancey resigns.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973. more...
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| First open heart procedure in Bloomington 1973, Aug 11 |
The first open heart surgery ever performed at Bloomington Hospital saves the life of 11 year old December Latimer.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Parole Officer Harlow reveals future plans 1973, Aug 12 |
State Parole Officer John Harlow plans to arrange a conference in the near future, with sheriffs from at least six area counties, including Monroe County, to discuss his plans fro a regional detention center. He devised this plan as a solution for the long-term problem of inadequacies in county jails. Harlow is a member of the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency (ICJPA) correctional task force and has already submitted an initial program to that group.
Source: Chris Chapman, "Harlow Offers Solution To Jail Inadequacies," Courier-Tribune, August 12, 1973, 3.
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| Baseball player eliminated 1973, Aug 13 |
A second loss eliminates Bloomington's Senior Babe Ruth All-Star team from national baseball competition in Monroe, North Carolina.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Community Action Program wins contract 1973, Aug 14 |
The Monroe County Community Action Program wins the contract for the Neighborhood Youth Corps program.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Westside left off tax rolls 1973, Aug 18 |
After a challenge from county officials, the city gives up its effort to get the annexed westside industries onto the 1974 tax rolls.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Bridges flagged in poor condition 1973, Aug 20 |
An engineering firm recommends that 19 county bridges be replaced or repaired in order to meet federal standards.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Marching Bands do well 1973, Aug 22 |
All four area high school marching bands finish in the top 25 at the State Fair. Owen Valley finishes eighth. Martinsville finishes 13th. Edgewood finishes 19th. Bloomington North takes 23rd in its first time ever appearance.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Sex crimes reported 1973, Aug 23 |
Another rape and a sexual assault are reported as 15,000 additional females flood into town with the return of Indiana University students for the fall semester.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Deckard replaces Brickner 1973, Aug 24 |
Ralph Deckard is named to succeed Dale Brickner on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Library visit planned 1973, Aug 24 |
The Monroe County Public Library and Arbutus Rest Home are working together to organize a visit to the library for around 6 wheel chair-bound patients for September 12th. The Monroe County Red Cross Chapter is to provide transportation and the Indiana University Volunteer Students Bureau will help provide volunteers to help the disabled.
Source: John Fancher, "Arbutus Patients Will Visit Library," Herald Telephone, August 23, 1973.
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| Dunkirk Square plan announced 1973, Aug 25 |
Dunkirk Square announces a new addition to Kirkwood Avenue, announces it will house 15 retail outlets when it opens mid October. The address is set to 430 E Kirkwood Ave.
Source: "'Dunkirk' To Open In October," Herald Times, August 26, 1973.
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| Women grill mayor about rapist 1973, Aug 26 |
The audience at the Women's Day Festival asks Mayor Frank McCloskey about his efforts to capture the rapist.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Youth Extension Agent resigns 1973, Aug 27 |
Monroe County Youth Extension Agent Louis White resigns.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City budget approved 1973, Aug 27 |
The city council approves the mayor's 1974 budget and a tax rate of $3.14.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Film series cancelled 1973, Aug 29 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, Library Director Robert Trinkle announces that the library will be temporarily discontinuing film presentations at the library. This is because all of the non-profit groups who sponsor the various film series have been ordered to discontinue the programs because of the reports from local theater owners contending that their business has suffered due to the services. The Library agrees to discontinue these services at least temporarily.
Source: Chris Chapman, "Film Series At Library Over After Theatre Owners Object," Courier-Tribune, August 30, 1973.
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| Utilities board compromises 1973, Sep 4 |
The Bloomington Utilities Service Board agrees to a compromise that cuts in half its rebate payments to developers for sewer charges.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Wade starts at extension office 1973, Sep 4 |
Jack Wade assumes new duties as Monroe County Extension Coordinator, replacing John Rutherford.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Four indicted in psychiatrist office break in 1973, Sep 4 |
Ehrlichman, Krogh, Young and Liddy are indicted in connection with the break-in of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrists' office.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Editor leads waste district board 1973, Sep 12 |
Bill Schrader, editor and associate publisher of the "Daily Herald-Telephone" is elected president of the Lake Monroe Regional Waste District Board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Downtown shopping mall planned 1973, Sep 13 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey unveils preliminary plans for a $200,000 shopping mall development for Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| School enrollment declines 1973, Sep 13 |
Preliminary figures show a decrease by more than 80 in the number of students enrolled in the Monroe County school district.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Commissioners explain fund 1973, Sep 14 |
County Commissioners review in detail the tentative allocation of $466,000, which is the amount expected in federal revenue sharing funds for 1974.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| LSD operation shut down 1973, Sep 17 |
Police close down a large scale LSD operation in Monroe County.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Sewer installation fees reduced 1973, Sep 17 |
The Board of Works follows the recommendation of Mayor Frank McCloskey in reducing the sewer installation bills for residents of Eastern Heights and Grandview subdivisions.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| National Merit semifinalists announced 1973, Sep 19 |
A total of 18 students from Bloomington High Schools North and South are named National Merit semifinalists.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| State closes Pine Grove Apostolic School 1973, Sep 19 |
The State Board of Health closes Pine Grove Apostolic School for its alleged failure to meet health and safety standards.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Behen criticizes x-rated film 1973, Sep 19 |
City Councilman Dick Behen launches an attack on the showing of the X-rated film "The Devil in Miss Jones."
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Dr. Holland dies 1973, Sep 20 |
 Dr. Phillip Todd Holland, 68, a physician and surgeon in Bloomington for 38 years, dies.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973. more...
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| Airport opens control tower 1973, Sep 21 |
The new traffic control tower opens at Monroe County Airport.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Apostolic school construction halted 1973, Sep 25 |
The State Administrative Building Council halts construction of a new school for two Apostolic congregations.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Gas stations refuse to pump 1973, Sep 26 |
Local gas dealers at 37 stations refuse to pump gas during the first of a three day protest of federal controls.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Judge approves closing Pine Grove 1973, Sep 27 |
Judge Douglas Bridges approves a temporary restraining order closing the Pine Grove Apostolic Church.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Citizens against pornography forms 1973, Sep 28 |
Residents opposing pornographic films and literature organize a new local group, Citizens Against Pornography.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Two men killed in collapse 1973, Sep 28 |
Two men are killed when a microwave tower they are dismantling collapses in southwest Monroe County.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Alternative High School to recieve funds 1973, Sep 30 |
The Alternative High School is informed that it will receive $37,000 from 1972 Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency carry over funds.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Suit against Pine Grove dismissed 1973, Oct 1 |
A civil suit against Pine Grove Apostolic School officials is dismissed after a promise that the school will not be held again in the closed building.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Strike at General Electric 1973, Oct 1 |
Picket lines have been set up at General Electric's local plant.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Westinghouse strike 1973, Oct 4 |
Westinghouse goes on strike.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| $500,000 fire damage to apartments 1973, Oct 4 |
Fire causes $500,000 damage to a 48-unit building at Jackson Creek Apartments.
Source: "Fire Destroys Eastside Apartments." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), October 5, 1973.
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| General Electric strike ends 1973, Oct 6 |
General Electric employees agree to return to work ending a 7 day strike.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| County Council defeats option tax 1973, Oct 9 |
The Monroe County Council defeats a one per cent local option tax plan for 1975 by a 4-3 vote.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Animal shelter cuts cause resignations 1973, Oct 11 |
Angered by salary cuts four Animal Shelter employees quit their jobs.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| President of housing quality appeals 1973, Oct 17 |
Realtor Jim Medlock is elected president of the city's Board of Housing Quality Appeals.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Strike at Westinghouse ends 1973, Oct 17 |
Striking employees at Westinghouse return to work.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Jeffrey Lynn Hand not guilty 1973, Oct 18 |
A Monroe Circuit Court jury finds Jeffrey Lynn Hand not guilty by reason of insanity of the June slaying of a man in Posey County.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| School board approves funds 1973, Oct 18 |
The Monroe County Community School Corporation board approves spending $120,000 for purchasing an elementary school site on Strain Ridge Road. This school becomes Lakeview Elementary School.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Shelter increases wages 1973, Oct 23 |
Salary hikes avert a second walkout of animal shelter personnel.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Miller Drive petition denied 1973, Oct 23 |
The Bloomington Board of Public Works denies a petition of Miller Drive residents requesting dis-annexation from the city.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Plans announced for College Ave. 1973, Oct 27 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey proposes a compromise plan to extend College Avenue south four blocks to Dodds Street.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Cornwell killed by train 1973, Oct 27 |
Zelma Mae Cornwell of rural Bloomington is struck and killed by a freight train north of Mitchell.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Humane Association no comment policy 1973, Oct 29 |
The Monroe County Humane Association muzzles members with a no comment policy prohibiting unauthorized conversations with the public or press on association matters.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Fuel oil shortage 1973, Oct 30 |
At least 17 Monroe County families are without fuel oil, as attempts are made locally to uncover the problems of the shortage.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Walkenshaw announces resignation 1973, Oct 31 |
City Utilities Director George Walkenshaw announces his resignation.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| City takes control of animal shelter 1973, Oct 31 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that the city is taking over complete control of the animal shelter from the Humane Association.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Zietlow and Schultz open Goods Inc. 1973, Nov |
Charlotte Zietlow and Marilyn Schultz open Goods Inc., a supply store featuring kitchenware, china, and various accessories. It is one of the first businesses in Bloomington entirely run by women.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015, 102-113.
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| Tremor due to detonation 1973, Nov 1 |
A countywide tremor turns out to be result of routine detonation of old explosives at the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Head Start to recieve federal funding 1973, Nov 1 |
Monroe County's Head Start program receives its long delayed federal authorization for funding. This funding will save the program from a dollar loss death.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| First official 911 call to police 1973, Nov 5 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey makes the first emergency call to the police switchboard using the new "911" number.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Residents fight for disannexation 1973, Nov 7 |
Thirty-five residents of the Miller Drive area vote to continue their fight for disannexation in Monroe Circuit Court.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Sewer rate hike 1973, Nov 8 |
The city council approves the proposed 100 per cent sewer rate hike.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| South's winning streak ends 1973, Nov 10 |
Bloomington High School South's 60 game six year winning streak in football ends with a 32-27 loss to Indianapolis Cathedral in the first round of IHSAA playoffs.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| William Cook stays on board 1973, Nov 17 |
Local industrialist William Cook decides to stay on as a member of the city's utilities service board after considering resigning because of board city council relations.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Dr. Russell resigns 1973, Nov 19 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces the resignation of Dr. Joseph Russell as chairman of the Bloomington Human Rights Commission.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Dan O'Laughlin resigns 1973, Nov 19 |
Dan O'Laughlin, executive director of the Monroe County Community Action Program, resigns his post to accept a position with the Academy for Contemporary Problems in Columbus, Ohio.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| All State football players 1973, Nov 20 |
The Associated Press announces that five Bloomington South football players have been named to its all-state team.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Greenwell captured 1973, Nov 20 |
Virgil Greenwell, who escaped on November 24th from the Indiana Reformatory at Pendleton, is captured near his home, which is located at 1316 South Stull Avenue.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| BHS football places 3 on H-T allstate 1973, Nov 22 |
Bloomington South places three men on the "Daily Herald-Telephone's" 13th annual all-state team: Marc Lunsford, Dave Reeve and Reed May.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Miller Dr. Project updated 1973, Nov 23 |
The Bloomington Planning Department urges that the Miller Drive area remain residential.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Wallace wins title as "Miss World" 1973, Nov 23 |
Marji Wallace, 19 year old blonde and former Bloomington resident, is selected Miss World of 1973.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Apartment complex rezoned 1973, Nov 26 |
Bloomington Plan Commission ends a 16 month battle over the rezoning of Howard Young's Fountain Park apartment complex.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Batchelor school opens 1973, Nov 26 |
Lora Batchelor Middle School opens in Bloomington.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Utility sued for rate increase 1973, Nov 29 |
A class action suit on behalf of all users and property owners served by the Bloomington Sanitary Utility is filed in an attempt to prevent the city from collecting 100 percent higher sewer rates.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Sewer rate hikes go into effect 1973, Dec 1 |
Sewer rate hikes for the city go into effect, despite a court challenge.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Wiecking named research director 1973, Dec 1 |
Frederick Wiecking is named director of the Indiana Public Interest Research Group.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Kelly appointed Equal Opportunity officer 1973, Dec 3 |
Delores Kelly is appointed Bloomington Equal Employment Opportunity officer.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Horning becomes new director of 1973, Dec 3 |
Fred Horning is selected as director of the Monroe County Community Action Program.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Truckers blockade highways 1973, Dec 4 |
Interstate truckers blockade highways to protest gasoline prices and proposed speed limits.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Commission for women proposed 1973, Dec 6 |
A controversial city ordinance that would create a Commission on the Status of Women is proposed.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| TV franchise cancelled 1973, Dec 10 |
The Bloomington Telecommunications Council nixes plans for a second cable television franchise.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| RBB extends vacation 1973, Dec 11 |
Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation (RBB) approves an extension of the Christmas vacation for Ellettsville school children in order to conserve fuel.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Zietlow will not seek reappointment 1973, Dec 13 |
Charlotte Zietlow announces she will not seek reappointment as city council president.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Willow Manor gets bus service 1973, Dec 14 |
Willow Manor residents win a fight for city bus service.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Miller Dr. plan delayed 1973, Dec 17 |
City plan commission members delay rezoning of a portion of the controversial Miller Drive area.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Foot of snow in Bloomington 1973, Dec 20 |
The state is nearly paralyzed by a major snowstorm which dumped a foot of snow on Bloomington.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| "Courier Tribune" halts publication 1973, Dec 27 |
The seven year old "Courier Tribune" halts publication for financial reasons.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Treatment plant moves forward 1973, Dec 29 |
The path for federal funding of a Lake Monroe regional sewage treatment plant is cleared by the State Stream Pollution Control Board.
Source: "An Eventful 12 Months in Bloomington," Daily Herald Telephone, December 29, 1973.
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| Harmony school established 1974, Jan |
Harmony school is founded by Steve "Roc" Boncheck and George Barklay. It is funded in part by the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Boncheck and Barklay were previously affiliated with the Alternative High School with Monroe County Community School Corporations (MCCSC). It is reported in a 1976 profile of the school by the IDS that classes are first held in the University Lutheran Church, 605 E. 7th Street.
Source: Roland Dorson, "Sweet 'harmony' found at new school," Indiana Daily Student, January 10, 1976.
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| The Pointe construction begins 1974 |
Construction on The Pointe begins. It is projected to have 1,500 condominium units on 385 acres and 2 1/2 miles of shoreline on Lake Monroe. There will also be an 18-hole championship golf course.
Source: Bill Schrader, "The Pointe Recreational development rebounds near Lake Monroe," Sunday Herlad-Times, July 26, 1981.
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| Greene and Harrell building purchased 1974 |
 Bruce and Sharon Storm purchase the building at 221 E. Kirkwood, which was once the Greene and Harrell Mortuary. The historically significant and architecturally distinctive structure will be branded as Victoria Towers and converted into little shops.
Source: "Victoria Towers changing: Landmark remodeled," Herald Telephone, October 4, 1981, 63. more...
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| Bookstore comes to campus 1974 |
T.I.S. Bookstore, a textbook and school supply retailer, moves to its campus location, 1302 E. 3rd St.
Source: Gena Asher, "T.I.S. facelift includes canopy, facade," Herald Times, October 12, 1988. map
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| Waste District created 1974 |
Lake Monroe Regional Waste District is created and a sewer system is made for the the southwest portion of Lake Monroe, opening up the area for possible future development.
Source: "Most of Lake area undeveloped," Sunday Herlad-Times, June 20, 1982.
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| Hoosier Girls' Leaving IU 1974 |
It is announced that Hoosier Girls' State, an American Legion Auxiliary Unit, will be leaving IU in 1975 and moving to Indiana State University, after being with IU for 26 years.
Source: "Hoosier Girls' State Leaving IU Next Year," Courier-Tribune, July 20, 1973.
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| Bob Dylan performs 1974, Feb 3 |
 Bob Dylan visits Bloomington as the 16th of 23 cities on his first tour since 1966. Over 5 million fans expressed interest in seeing Dylan perform but only 650,000 see him. IU's Assembly Hall sells 17,000 tickets at $7.75 each.
Source: "Dylan: nothing but the best on a multimillionaire's tour," Daily Herald-Telephone, February 3, 1974, 16. more...
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| Teachers left in dark after negotiations 1974, Mar 30 |
The negotiations between the teachers of Richland Beanblossom and the administration ended abruptly when, after an hour, the administrator's team left the Edgewood Junior High Library and turned out the lights on the teacher's negotiation team. This was the first negotiation session between the two. The future looks bleak for the teachers.
Source: Dan Gibson, "Lights out on teachers," Daily Herald Telephone, March 31, 1974, A, 1.
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| City creates Historical Preservation Committee 1974, May 9 |
The Historical Preservation Committee is created in order to designate structures and areas that might fall under protective laws.
Source: Ric Manning, "Blair House Demolished," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, May 19, 1974, 16.
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| Blair-Waldron House Demolished 1974, May 12 |
Three days after First National Bank submits a demolition permit for the old house at 320 W. Kirkwood Ave., the former home of William T. Blair is demolished. The former owner, Russell Feuerbach, observed the work. The bank owns the house and plans on a new drive-thru operation on the block.
Source: Ric Manning, "Blair House Demolished," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, May 19, 1974, 16. map
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| Hunter House demolished 1974, Jun 7 |
 It is reported that owner Mrs. J.K. Allen of Bloomington made the decision to tear down the former residence of Civil War General Morton C. Hunter at 644 N. Walnut after zoning ordinances changed, restricting the area for only single family residences. Built prior to 1852, it is being razed by workmen because the upkeep and maintenance costs are too high.
Source: "Rubble," Daily Herald Telephone, June 7, 1974. more...
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| Wahl interviews his mother 1974, Jul 16 |
 Henry E. Wahl interviews his mother, Maude Wahl Armstrong, with her husband, Ray Armstrong. The couple lives at 1606 E. 1st Street in Bloomington. Topics include her parents (the Wamplers) and their ancestors, who came from Virginia. Mr. Armstrong talks about how they used to ship goods from Mt. Tabor to New Orleans on flat boats in copper barrels and walk back home, trying to avoid contracting Cholera.
Source: Oral history series : Maude and Ray Armstrong: Interviewed by Henry E. Wahl, July 16, 1974. (Bloomington (Ind.): Monroe County Public Library, 1974) map
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| Nova Vonderschmitt Dies 1974, Jul 21 |
Nova Vonderschmitt, widow of Harry P. Vonderschmitt and owner of several theaters in Indiana, dies at the age of 80. She and her husband owned the Indiana and Von Lee Theaters in Bloomington.
Source: "Nova Vonderschmitt, theatre owner, dies," Daily Herald Telephone, July 24, 1974, 2.
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| Limestone downturn begins 1975 |
Indiana cut limestone shipments have fallen by 60% since 1960.
Source: Bill McDonald, A Short History of Indiana Limestone (Bedford IN: Lawrence County Tourism Commission, 1995)
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| Olcott wins seat on City Council 1975 |
Lloyd Olcott, who previously served on the Bloomington Parks Board, wins a seat on the City Council.
Source: Julie Creek, "A man of many talents, Lloyd Olcott finds his own niche in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 26, 1989.
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| Chesney becomes bank president 1975 |
Mr. James Chesney starts his job as Peoples State Bank President, serving for 2 years (1975-1977).
Source: Ellettsville Sesquicentennial Association, The Ellettsville Story 1837-1987, 127.
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| Rose Fell elected president of UJC 1975 |
The UJC, University Jewish Community elects Rose Fell as president. Rose Fell is the second non-faculty member and the first woman to serve as president.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 56.
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| Canada donates land 1975 |
Political activist and philanthropist Kathy Canada donates property to the City of Bloomington. Canada, owner of the site where the Black Market stood before it was firebombed in 1968, restricts the City with the gift so that it always remains a park. Canada is the granddaughter of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. The half-acre is located at the corner of Kirkwood Ave. and Dunn.
Source: "How a firebombed store became a park," The Herald Times, July 19, 2013. map
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| Terkhorn heads Area 10 1975 |
Mary Jo Terkhorn is appointed first executive director for Area 10 Agency on Aging.
Source: John Fancher, Herald Telephone, November 27, 1975.
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| Development challenged 1975 |
Environmental groups express fear that development is becoming more important than environmental protection at Lake Monroe.
Source: Don Jordan, "Environmental protection abandoned for development?," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, June 1, 1975.
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| Baldwin dies 1975, Mar 23 |
Ernest E. Baldwin dies at 65. He was the president of Bloomington Packing Company and director of the Indiana Meat Packers Association as well as the former owner of the Airport Roller Rink. Considered a pioneer in aviation, he served as the first manager of the municipal airport. He lived in Ellettsville.
Source: "Obituaries: Ernest E. Baldwin," Daily Herald Telephone, March 23, 1976, 2.
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| Jordan Hall fire 1975, Apr 15 |
Fire at Jordan Hall on the Indiana University campus destroys 3 years of microbiology research and causes $80,000 damage.
Source: "Jordan Hall fire guts laboratory, researtch." Daily Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), April 15, 1975.
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| Officer killed 1975, Aug 15 |
Police Captain Donald Owens is shot and killed in the courtroom by John McDaniels, a prisoner that Owens was escorting from the court house after Judge William Andrews sets his bond at $500. At the time it is believed that Captain Donald Owens is the first police officer in Bloomington to be killed in the line of duty.
Source: Sunny Schubert, "Don Owens becomes first city officer to be fatally shot in the line of duty," Daily Herald Telephone, August 16, 1975, 1.
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| Grand Jury inspects jails, finds inadequacies 1975, Aug 28 |
The Monroe County Grand Jury inspects the jail while convening to investigate the shooting death of Bloomington Police Captain Donald E. Owens and finds many problems. These problems include the lack of a padded cell, a separate room for booking, an antiquated heating system, water problems in the storage area, and the need for an intercom system. They also report that the windows in the juvenile girls' area are unsecured, the door accessing the roof is unsecured, keys should be clearly marked in case of emergency use, and recreational areas are needed for the inmates. They further state that a shower is needed for the women's section and that a separate area for administrative personnel and prisoners is needed. They conclude by stating that the jail is poorly designed.
Source: John Kessler, "Monroe County Jail lacks adequate, modern and convenient facilities," Indiana Daily Student, September 30, 1975, 1, 3.
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| Aerosmith plays at IU 1975, Sep |
 Popular bands such as Aerosmith, led by frontman Steven Tyler, visit Bloomington in September 1975 for the Jordan River Music Festival, an event organized by the Indiana University Student Association.
Source: Arbutus: Indiana University Volume 83 1975-1976 (Topeka: American Yearbook Co., 1976), 11. more...
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| Bender's Cafeteria is oldest 1975, Sep 9 |
Harlin Heard, the owner of Bender's Cafeteria, which is located at 119 S. College Ave., states that his restaurant is the oldest restaurant in town. Established in 1945 by Lester and Eugene Bender, the restaurant changed to a cafeteria style format when it moved across the street to its current location in 1969.
Source: Susan Herzfeld, "Bender's a refuge for busy townsfolk," Indiana Daily Student, September 9, 1975.
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| Sheriff Dept. report need for jail repair 1975, Sep 30 |
Deputy Jim Inman reports that the Monroe County Jail is in need of immediate repair. Most Monroe County Sheriff's Department officials agree that the jail, built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, is outdated and needs a lot of repair or total replacement. Sheriff William Brown states that he does not think that it is worth the money to repair and update the jail. He would rather see a regional facility constructed.
Source: John Kessler, "Monroe County jail lacks adequate, modern and convenient facilities," Indiana Daily Student, September 30, 1975, 1, 3.
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| New Bookmobile introduced 1975, Nov 1 |
The Monroe County Public Library holds a ceremony in the library parking lot to "launch" the new Bookmobile.
Source: "Library Launches New Bookmobile," Ellettsville Journal, November 5, 1975.
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| Books donated in memorial 1975, Dec 4 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Women's Department Club donated four books to the Monroe County Library in memorial of four deceased members: Fay Wegmiller, Esther Schindler, Marjorie Bean, and Nellie Winslow. These four books are "Foliage House Plants," "Speak to the Earth," "Hoosier Caravan: a Treasure of Indiana Life and Lore," and "Good Housekeeping Complete Book of Needlecraft."
Source: "Books are memorials," Herald Telephone, December 4, 1975.
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| Library board holds meeting 1975, Dec 29 |
At a Monroe County Public Library board meeting, the board approves staff salaries for 1976 and a new personnel manual, with an equal opportunity and affirmative action plan. Board secretary Helen Clark was also reported as unable to be reappointed, according to law.
Source: John Fancher, "Library board approves staff salaries," Daily Herald Telephone, December 30, 1975.
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| Lung Cheung restaurant opens 1976 |
Beaumont Hung, an Indiana University MBA graduate, opens up the "Lung Cheung" Chinese restaurant (converting the old Benders Cafeteria) at 119 S. College Avenue. He later opens up two Grasshopper Chinese Express restaurants at Eastland Plaza and Highland Village.
Source: Geri M. Alumit, "Asian-American population, culture flourishing locally," Indiana Daily Student, June 20, 1994, 1.
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| Kirksville school closes 1976 |
Kirksville school, located in Indiana Creek Township, closes. A few years before, it was teaching only grades 1-5. Older students had already been sent to surrounding schools. The building is torn down in 1985.
Source: "Memories of schools days past: Lost school lives on in community," The Herald Times, October 7, 2002.
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| Newspaper allows for long vacations 1976 |
"The Herald-Telephone" newspaper begins allowing qualified staff the benefit of four weeks' vacation for the first time.
Source: Betty Clayton Harris, The role of women on Indiana newspapers and in other media, 1876-1976 (Muncie, Ind.: Woman's Press Club of Indiana, 1977), 28.
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| Library closes on Sundays 1976 |
Monroe County Public Library eliminates its Sunday hours due to new budget restrictions.
Source: "Library to close on Sundays," Daily Herald Telephone, November 26, 1975.
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| UJC changes to BJC 1976 |
The organization formerly known as the University Jewish Community (UJC) changes its name to the more inclusive Bloomington Jewish Community.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 56.
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| Baker's Junction established 1976 |
 The home of John and Cheryl Baker becomes Baker's Junction on Fairfax Road in Smithville, using the former Monon train depot that once served the Clear Creek rail line. The couple work to turn their property into the Baker's Junction Railroad Museum and entertain visitors annually on Halloween for a Haunted Train. [Image of Clear Creek Monon Station courtesy of IU Mathers Museum ID 1973-11-0378].
Source: David Hackett, "Rails and rants merge at Baker's Junction," The Herald Times, July 1, 2002. map
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| PCB manufacturing is banned 1976 |
Congress passes the Toxic Substances Control Act which bans the manufacture of PCBs. The law is enacted in 1979.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "A history of polychlorinated biphenyl," Herald Telephone
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| Torphy receives aviation award 1976 |
Jim Torphy, founder of Torp Aero Service, is honored as Aviation Man of the Year by the Aviation Association of Indiana, of which he was formerly president of for two years.
Source: Bedford Times-Mail, August 6, 1997.
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| Ecology Chapter founded 1976, Jan |
An international environmental group called Greenpeace Foundation Inc. establishes a chapter in Bloomington.
Source: Sandy Lenzi, "Ecology unit founds chapter here," Indiana Daily Student, January 23, 1976.
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| Raising funds for Bloomington Restoration Inc. 1976, Jan 12 |
10 citizens with an interest in restoring old Bloomington architecture organize a fund-raising foundation for historic preservation called Bloomington Restorations Inc.
Source: "Fund-raising plan started for historic preservation," Bloomington Telephone, January 12, 1976.
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| Local PCB testing begins 1976, Jan 21 |
EPA officials are testing for PCBs in Bloomington. The areas being tested are Monroe County Landfill, Westinghouse, Winston-Thomas, Clear Creek, Salt Creek, and Sinking Creek.
Source: Don Jordan, "Testing for PCBs underway locally," Herald Times, January 21, 1976.
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| Club celebrates its first birthday 1976, Feb 6 |
The Sierra Club in Bloomington was formed on February 5, 1975 by 150 local environmentalists. In one year the club has grown into a organization affecting environmental issues in Indiana.
Source: Susie Holly, "Bloomington's Sierra Club celebrates its first birthday," Bloomington World-Courier, February 6, 1976.
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| PCBs contaminate watersheds 1976, Feb 9 |
PCBs have been identified in two local watersheds. The EPA has found PCBs in Clear Creek due to sewage, Sinking Creek from Westinghouse, and Richland Creek due to Neal's Landfill.
Source: Don Jordan, "PCBs found in two area watersheds," Herald Times, February 9, 1976.
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| Public hearing scheduled 1976, Feb 16 |
It is announced that on February 25 a public hearing will be held by Monroe County library administrators to determine whether or not there are objections to using funds from county property and excise taxes in order to reinstate employee hours and reopen the library Friday afternoons and Sundays. If there are no objections, the tentative reinstatement date is April 1st.
Source: Sandy Lenzi, "Tax funds may aid county library," Indiana Daily Student, February 16, 1976.
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| NAACP formed 1976, Feb 23 |
Citizens and students of Bloomington attempt to form a chapter of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It takes 50 members to obtain a NAACP charter and currently the Bloomington group has 31 members.
Source: Joyce Buchanan, "NAACP unit formed here," Indiana Daily Student, February 23, 1976.
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| Library funds approved 1976, Feb 25 |
The Monroe County Public Library board approves special funds totaling $20,008 in order to be able to reopen the library on Sundays. The plan must now be submitted to the State Board of Tax Commissioners before funds can be used.
Source: "Library board approves Sunday operation funds," Herald Telephone, February 26, 1976.
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| Westinghouse releases PCBs 1976, Mar 10 |
PCBs are being emitted from Westinghouse on Curry Pike. PCBs have been discovered at eight different sites throughout the city. According to scientists, PCBs can cause hair loss, stomach disorders, skin lesions and cancer.
Source: "Local plant emits PCBs," Indiana Daily Student, March 10, 1976.
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| Indiana undefeated NCAA Basketball champion 1976, Mar 29 |
Indiana is the last undefeated basketball champion beating Michigan 86-68 for the third time in Philadelphia.
Source: Wikipedia: Indiana Men's Database
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| Local Hadassah chapter organized 1976, Apr |
Esther Gaber organizes a local Hadassah chapter. Hadassah is the Women's Zionist Organization of America. The formation of this chapter reflects a new level of activism among Bloomington's Jewish women.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 56.
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| McDonald's and Library work together 1976, Apr 5 |
It is announced that from April 7th to April 14th long overdue library books can be turned in at three McDonald's locations (2300 N. Walnut, 2819 E. Third St., and west on Whitehall Pike) and the returner will receive a free hamburger and order of french fries. To be considered long-overdue, the books must have been checked out in or before February.
Source: "Burgers swapped for books," Indiana Daily Student, April 5, 1976.
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| Oliver Winery buys a hot air balloon 1976, Apr 8 |
Oliver Winery, owned by William Oliver, buys a hot air balloon named "the Camelot Mead" as a promotional item.
Source: "Come Fly With Me In My...," Indianapolis News, April 8, 1976.
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| Ralph Rogers dies 1976, Apr 30 |
Ralph Rogers, of the Rogers Group, dies at age 86.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 69.
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| Lindley House is saved 1976, May |
 Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co. buys the deteriorating Lindley Home from Don Cowden for $80,000 so that they can save it from demolition and establish a home office. The house is located at 504 W. Eighth St. and also has a street address of 405 N. Rogers. The City of Bloomington intends to spend grant money to assist with the development and removal of other structures on the property. It was built by James Cochran but also was the home for Andrew Helton and Hiram Lindley.
Source: Ron Alsop, "Historic Lindley house to be saved from demolition," Herald Telephone, May 20, 1976. more...
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| IU 2000 census projections 1976, May 13 |
According to projections by the Indiana University School of Business, Indiana's population in the year 2000 will be nearly 25% more than in 1970. In the 1980s an increase of 510,000 people is expected, and about 500,000 more are expected in the 1990s.
Source: "Hoosiers To Number 6.5 Million," Indianapolis Star, May 13, 1976.
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| Public hearing 1976, May 13 |
At a public hearing to determine the fate of the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets) four Bloomington City Council members decide to appropriate only a minimal amount of money in order to keep the library from deteriorating further while the council delays the final voting until next fall.
Source: Ron Alsop, "Library's fate still in doubt," Herald Telephone, May 14, 1976.
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| IU enrollment increases population 1976, May 18 |
The Indiana State Department of Health reports that between 1960 and 1970 Monroe County's population increased by 43.3 percent, spurred on by increased enrollment at Indiana University.
Source: "Population slowing," Herald Telephone, May 18, 1976.
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| State Board of Health projects population 1976, May 18 |
In the first regional meeting in a series of ten, the Indiana State Board of Health give their census projections. The Board of Health states that Monroe County's population in the year of 2000 is expected to hit 113,100. This is an increase of 28,300 over the 1970 census figure. The projections show a decline in the relative growth rates in the 10-year periods until 2000. The population is expected to increase from 84,800 in 1970 to 94,100 in 1980 (11%). It would then increase from 94,100 in 1980 to 104,800 in 1990 (11.4%). 1990 the population would increase from 104,800 to 113,100 in 2000 (7.9%).
Source: "Population slowing," Herald Telephone, May 18, 1976.
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| Elvis performs at IU 1976, May 27 |
 Assembly Hall hosts a performance by Elvis Presley includes a 16-piece band and a three-act warm-up show. Tickets were $10 and the show lasted 67 minutes.
Source: Ric Manning, "Elvis rekindles that old 'magic' at IU concert," Daily Herald-Telephone, May 28, 1976. more...
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| Strike begins 1976, Jun |
Source: Indianapolis Star 22 October, 1976
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| Westinghouse inspections begin 1976, Jun 1 |
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health sent officials to Westinghouse to begin inspection tours. Westinghouse allegedly dumped PCBs into landfills.
Source: "Westinghouse safety inspection begins," Herald Times, June 1, 1976.
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| Ellettsville branch library vandalized 1976, Jun |
The Ellettsville branch library is vandalized. The "Ellettsville Journal" runs an editorial critical of the vandals, calling on Ellettsville's citizens to have civic pride and look after the town.
Source: "An Editorial," Ellettsville Journal, June 6, 1976.
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| Health department bans fish 1976, Jun 9 |
The Lawrence County Health Department places a ban on eating White River fish due to PCB contamination.
Source: Don Jordan, "Eating ban placed on White River Fish," Herald Times, June 9, 1976.
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| City to buy People's Park 1976, Jun 22 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that he has made a verbal agreement to sell the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Street) to Kathy Canada for $50,000 and the title to People's Park (Dunn St. and Kirkwood Ave.).
Source: Mark Wert, "City to buy People's Park in exchange for old library," Indiana Daily Student, June 23, 1976.
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| Possible library sale 1976, Jun 22 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that he is contemplating the sale of the old Monroe County Public Library (Sixth and Washington Streets) to Kathy Canada for $50,000 and the title to People's Park.
Source: Ron Alsop, "McCloskey 'contemplating' sale of library," Herald Telephone, June 22, 1976.
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| Reduction of PCBs ordered 1976, Jul 2 |
The Bloomington Utilities Board votes to reduce the amount of PCB discharge into the sewage system by Westinghouse. Westinghouse has until December 1 to meet the new standard.
Source: Don Jordan, "PCB reduction ordinance Dec. 1 deadline flexible," Herald Times, July 2, 1976.
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| Antique shop opens in Batman House 1976, Jul 4 |
 Antique dealers Nancy and Dennis Garrett open their antique shop at the old Batman House, located at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Madison Street. The couple purchased the home two years prior from the Bloomington Labor Temple Association.
Source: "Antique shop opening today in historic home," Herald Telephone, July 4, 1976, 46. more...
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| Hall of Fame established 1976, Jul 4 |
Monroe County inducts ten members into its newly formed Monroe County Hall of Fame. Inductees include William Lowe Bryan, Nat U. Hill Sr., Andrew Wylie, Austin Seward, Mary Waldron, Rachel Peden, Herman B. Wells, Branch McCracken, Ralph Rogers, and John R. Figg.
Source: Bill Schrader, "10 Inducted Into Hall of Fame," Herald Telephone, July 4, 1976, 1,6-8.
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| Kinzer opposes library sale 1976, Jul 14 |
Councilwoman Patricia Kinzer announces that she opposes Mayor Frank McCloskey's plan to sell the old Monroe County Public Library building to Kathy Canada for $50,000 and the title to People's Park.
Source: Ron Alsop, "Kinzer opposes 'deal' on old library," Herald Telephone, July 14, 1976.
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| Time Out remodel and name change 1976, Jul 16 |
It is announced today that Time Out, 419 N. Walnut St. will close Saturday for four to five weeks for extensive remodeling. When it reopens it will be called the Rolling Thunder Saloon.
Source: "Tavern changes name to Rolling Thunder Saloon," Indiana Daily Student, July 16, 1976.
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| Bloomingfoods opens 1976, Jul 24 |
Bloomingfoods, with the help of a $30,000 donation from Cathy Canada the previous year, opens its doors to the public as a member-owned food cooperative.
Source:
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| PCBs and cancer linked 1976, Aug 23 |
A Mobil Corporation study links PCBs with skin cancer. The details are published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Source: "Study links PCBs, cancer," Herald Times, August 23, 1976.
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| 106 violations found in Monroe Co. Jail 1976, Sep 1 |
A report is released by the Monroe County Health Department citing 106 separate violations of health standards.
Source: Bill Koenig, "Inquiry into jail finds 106 violations," Indiana Daily Student, September 3, 1976.
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| YMCA breaks ground 1976, Sep |
It is announced that a ground breaking ceremony for the $2.5 million permanent home of the YMCA is scheduled for 10:30 am Sunday, September 5th. Festivities will start with a fun run from the Bloomington High School South parking lot to the building site.
Source: "Ground breaking Sunday for YMCA," Herald Times, September 1, 1979.
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| Monroe Co. Jail may be condemned 1976, Sep 1 |
The Monroe County Health Department reports that the Monroe County Jail could be "condemned as unfit for human habitation." The jail received 319 demerit points based on violations on a scale of 1 to 6.
Source: Bill Koenig, "County jail deficiencies cited," Indiana Daily Student, September 2, 1976.
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| Sorority celebrate turns 70 1976, Sep |
The Zeta chapter of the sorority Psi Iota Xi will celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Bloomington's chapter and the 40th anniversary of the chapter's Thrift Shop.
Source: "Birthday Bash," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, September 12, 1976.
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| Offer to buy library 1976, Sep 2 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that the First Christian Church has offered to buy the old Monroe County Public Library building for $90,000. It is also announced that Kathy Canada has withdrawn her offer to buy the old library building for $50,000 and the title of People's Park. She has agreed to give People's Park to the city.
Source: "Church offers to buy former county library," Indiana Daily Student, September 6, 1976.
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| Library sale delayed 1976, Sep 7 |
At a meeting of the Bloomington Plan Commission, the Commission delays making a decision on the historical designation for the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets). The decision will be delayed until January at the request of the First Christian Church.
Source: Nancy Weaver, "Old library fate still hanging," Daily Herald-Telephone, September 8, 1976.
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| Monroe Co. Jail 2nd floor unfit 1976, Sep 14 |
Walter B. Smith of the Indiana Department of Corrections recommends that the second floor of the Monroe County Jail should be closed until necessary repairs are made.
Source: "Jail section deemed unfit," Indiana Daily Student, September 16, 1976.
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| City Council meeting 1976, Sep 22 |
Bloomington City Council votes to recommend to Mayor Frank McCloskey that the city keep ownership of the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets). Council President Clem Blume announces that this suggestion will be sent via letter.
Source: Nancy Weaver, "Old library: Council suggests city remain owner," Herald Telephone, September 23, 1976, 1,2.
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| Detention center proposed 1976, Sep 24 |
Bloomington Mayor Frank McCloskey and Common Councilman Jeff Richardson announce a need for a temporary youth shelter facility for juvenile offenders.
Source: Sherry Howman, "Youth detention facility proposed," Indiana Daily Student, September 27, 1976.
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| Jail open for public inspection 1976, Sep 24 |
Sheriff William Brown announces that the Monroe County Jail will be open for public inspection on September 25th following a county health department report that denounced the facility as "unfit for human habitation."
Source: "Monroe Jail Open For Public Inspection," Indianapolis News, September 24, 1976.
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| Proposal to lease library 1976, Oct 21 |
President of the Monroe County Historical Society, Norris Wentworth, proposes to Mayor Frank McCloskey that the Historical Society be able to lease the old Monroe County Public Library building for 25 years starting July 1, 1977
Source: Sherry Howman, "Group asks to develop old library," Indiana Daily Student, October 22, 1976.
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| Proposals to reduce accidents 1976, Nov 3 |
It is reported that the City of Bloomington is drafting proposals to decrease traffic accidents, especially at the intersections of Indiana 37 with Indiana 45 and Indiana 48. The estimate cost of any project proposal is about $2 million and will be paid by the state. Land availability for Indiana 48 remains limited.
Source: Star I.U. -Bloomington Bureau, "Bloomington Seeking Overpasses to Cut Ind.37 Bypass Crash Toll," Indianapolis Star, November 3, 1976.
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| Monroe Co. Jail to be repaired 1976, Nov 4 |
A Monroe County grand jury orders county officials to repair the deteriorating Monroe County Jail and create a Community Task Force to begin plans for a new facility.
Source: "Monroe County Jail Ordered Repaired; New Facility Planned," Indianapolis Star, November 5, 1976, 54.
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| Mayor announces plans for library 1976, Nov 4 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that he would prefer to see the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets) either sold or leveled to make way for a parking lot.
Source: Sherry Howman, "Mayor: Sell old library of level it," Indiana Daily Student, November 8, 1976.
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| Church designated historic 1976, Dec 3 |
The Bloomington Planning Commission is now recognizing the architectural uniqueness of the Second Baptist Church by declaring it a historical structure.
Source: Frances V. Halsell Gilliam, A Time To Speak: A Brief History of the Afro-Americans of Bloomington, IN 1865-1965 (Bloomington, IN: Pinus Strobus Press, 1985) map
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| Historic sidewalk suggested 1976, Dec 13 |
The City of Bloomington's historic district and building study committee recommends that the 1930's constructed octagonal limestone sidewalk should be a historic site.
Source: Nancy Weaver, "1930's octagonal sidewalks to be named 'historic'?," Herald Telephone, December 13, 1976.
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| Injunction sought 1976, Dec 29 |
Monroe County Historical Society and the Save the Library Committee announce that they are seeking an injunction from the federal court to stop the sale or demolition of the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets). They have filed a civil suit against the City of Bloomington, the city's redevelopment department, and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development according to attorney Guy Loftman.
Source: Nancy Weaver, "Injunction sought to stop library sale," Herald Telephone, December 29, 1976.
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| Convalescent Center incorporated 1977 |
The Bloomington Convalescent Center, originally privately owned, is incorporated as a Local Council of Women entity.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Society founded 1977 |
The Well House Society is found in 1977 in honor of Indiana University's well house that was given to the university in 1908, and to encourage substantial unrestricted giving to the Indiana University Foundation.
Source: Cheryl Scutt, "Group symbolizes spirit of generosity to IU," Herald Times, February 25, 1979.
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| Commissioners ignore grand jury 1977, Jan 20 |
The Monroe County Commissioners are reportedly in violation of the November grand jury order to appoint a task force to study the deteriorated conditions of the county jail and to have completed a formal appraisal of necessary repair costs.
Source: Bill Koenig, "Jail... Commissioners ignore the grand jury's order," Indiana Daily Student, January 20, 1977, 1.
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| R.N. Club celebrates 30th anniversary 1977, Feb 1 |
The Bloomington R.N. Club celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner party at Fireside Inn. The Bloomington R.N. Club was formed in 1947. The purpose of the club is to keep members informed of the rapid changes in the nursing profession. The club is open to all registered nurses past and present.
Source: "R.N. Club Celebrates 30th anniversary date ," Herald Times, February 3, 1977.
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| Commissioners miss grand jury deadline 1977, Feb 3 |
Monroe County Commissioners miss the grand jury deadline to begin studying ways to improve conditions at the county jail. Commission President John Irvine states that making this deadline would have wasted a lot of time and money. The grand jury report was given on November 4 and stated that the commissioners had 30 days to appoint a task force to study the conditions at the jail and recommend improvements. Monroe County Prosecutor, Barry S. Brown, states that he will take no action against the commission for missing the deadline, but will keep the door open to bring charges of non-compliance if nothing is done before another grand jury is called in June.
Source: Tom Harmening, "Group To Study Monroe Jail Problems Is Past Due," Indianapolis News, February 3, 1977.
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| Backstreet boycott 1977, Feb 13 |
A group of about 25 people gather at Dunkirk Square tonight to pass out leaflets encouraging a boycott of the Backstreet bar, 430 E. Kirkwood Ave. Members of the group said the bar was violating human rights. The reason for the boycott was to protest a recent ruling by the Human Rights Commission which upheld the Backstreet's actions last spring when enforcing its own rule barring same sex couples from touching while dancing.
Source: "Backstreet boycotted," Indiana Daily Student, February 14, 1977.
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| IU students and staff utilize YMCA 1977, Feb 22 |
It is reported that more than half of the YMCA's participants are IU students, faculty, and staff according to Dean Reinke YMCA director.
Source: Jennie Rees, "Students, staff work for fitness," Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 1977.
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| IRS accuses Tarzian of tax evasion 1977, Feb 22 |
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accuses Sarkes Tarzian of not paying $4.6 million in federal income taxes over a six year period ending in 1973.
Source: "IRS accuses local firm of income tax evasion," Indiana Daily Student, February 23, 1977.
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| Tarzian firm fights IRS claims 1977, Feb 22 |
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. filed a petition in federal Tax Court saying that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is wrong when it claims the Bloomington company owes $4.6 million.
Source: James Herzog, "Tarzian firm fights claim that it owes back taxes," Courier-Journal, February 22, 1977.
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| Jail Task Force to study solutions 1977, Feb 23 |
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners ask the Jail Task Force, a group of 15-20 local residents, to study conditions at the Monroe County Jail and propose short-term solutions to problems there. They are also asked to consider long-range options, such as renovating the 40-year-old facility, constructing a new jail, or building a regional jail in conjunction with another county. The task force names Ed Howell as chairman, Maggie Lynch as vice chairman, and Helen Hollingsworth as secretary.
Source: Barbara Olenyik, "Jail task force irons out details," Daily Herald-Telephone, February 23, 1977, 2.
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| Youth shelter plans released 1977, Feb 25 |
Bloomington Mayor Frank McCloskey releases a report proposing an alternative to jail for juveniles that could be functioning within 90 days if Monroe County agrees to the long-range costs of the service.
Source: Richard Walton, "City youth shelter report released," Indiana Daily Student, February 28, 1977.
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| Transit financial crisis 1977, Feb 25 |
James Ray, director of bus transportation, addresses the department's need of funding of about $100,000 to keep bus service going. Cut-backs are considered to save money, but only $40,000 is estimated from those cut-backs.
Source: "Bloomington Bus Service to End?," The News Indiana-Bloomington Bureau, February 25, 1977.
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| Jail task force quashes solution 1977, Mar 1 |
Following a tour of the Monroe Count Jail, Ed Howell and David Walters, of the task force to find solutions for the jail, report that complete refurbishment of the present facility is not a good long-range solution to the jail's dilapidation problems. At a prior meeting with the Monroe County Commissioners, the task force was told that solution options were to completely refurbish the jail, to build a brand new one, or to build a regional jail.
Source: Bill Koenig, "Two members of task force want new jail," Indiana Daily Student, March 3, 1977, 3.
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| New Lakeview school profiled 1977, Mar 4 |
Lakeview Elementary School, in operation for only six months, is profiled in the newspaper. The new program of open room concept is promoted as a success by the principal. The teachers state that they can now group kids by their abilities and provide more individualized attention. It took seven months for the school to be built. The school was built to replace the schools of Smithville, Harrodburg, and Kirksville. The school of 14 classrooms has 450 student, but was built to welcome as many as 750.
Source: Kay Stewart, "Lakeview school: Controversial design concepts please its students and teachers," Herald Telephone, March 4, 1976. map
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| YMCA launches member drive 1977, Mar 6 |
The Monroe County YMCA, which serves Monroe, Brown, Owen, Lawrence, and Green counties as well as IU, announces that it is launching a membership campaign. The YMCA has been existence in Bloomington for years but until last summer the primary focus had been on activities at Indiana University.
Source: "YMCA launches members drive, fitness program," Herald Times, March 6, 1977.
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| Newspaper "Alternative" gains acceptance 1977, Mar 20 |
 R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.'s the "Alternative: An American Spectator" periodical is seen across the country as a prominent, sharp political newspaper. According to IU Archives, The first issue of "The Alternative" was published in September 1967 by The Saturday Evening Club.
Source: Holly Stocking, "The Alternative: Bloomington-based magazine finding national acceptance," Herald Telephone, March 20, 1977. more...
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| Settlement sought 1977, Mar 21 |
It is announced that the lawyers for the Monroe County Historical Society and the Department of Housing and Urban Development hope to settle out of court a suit over the future plans for the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets).
Source: Kay Stewart, "Settlement sought in Old Library suit," Herald Telephone, March 21, 1977.
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| Area Self Help funding to end 1977, Apr 11 |
Monroe County Superior Court Judge Douglas R. Bridges reports that this is the last year that Bloomington Area Self Help, a work-release center, will be funded by the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency. Bridges states that Bloomington Area Self Help allows convicts to live and work in a community instead of behind bars and serves convicts in 13 central Indiana counties. Bridges believes that participating counties should consider contributing more to it to continue services. The program serves about 20 men at a time.
Source: Mike King, "Bloomington program gives convicts alternative," Courier-Journal, April 11, 1977, 1, 2.
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| Public Works Board meeting 1977, Apr 12 |
The Bloomington Board of Public Works authorizes the first steps towards demolishing the old Monroe County Public Library (Sixth and Washington Streets).
Source: "Board votes to raze library," Indiana Daily Student, April 14, 1977.
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| Library demolition planned 1977, Apr 12 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that permission to advertise for bids to demolish the old Monroe County Public Library building has been granted from the Bloomington Board of Works. A local historical society announces that the Mayor should expect a court fight to save the library.
Source: "Society Protests Library Razing," The News Indiana-Bloomington Bureau, April 13, 1977.
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| Mayor's plan for library 1977, Apr 12 |
According to the Bloomington City Council, Mayor Frank McCloskey's plan to demolish the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets) is being debated among council members. His proposal to raze the old library building is being considered by the Board of Public Works at a meeting.
Source: Kay Stewart, "McCloskey's plan for library facing City Council reservations," Herald Telephone, April 12, 1977, 1,2.
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| Restraining order prohibits demolition 1977, Apr 16 |
A U.S. district court judge announces that a temporary restraining order prohibiting the demolition of the old Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets). This restraining order will be effective until April 26th, when Judge S. Hugh Dillin will consider a preliminary injunction to stop the destruction of the building until the suit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the city of Bloomington is settled.
Source: "Order restrains city from wrecking library," Herald Telephone, April 16, 1977.
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| Local JC Penney store celbrates 47 years 1977, Apr 23 |
Local JC Penney store celebrates 47 years in business. The store opened in its downtown location in 1930.
Source: "Penney's marks diamond date; 47 years locally," Sunday Herald-Times, April 24, 1977.
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| Restraining order lengthened 1977, Apr 27 |
The temporary restraining order issued to prevent the demolition of the Monroe County Public Library building (Sixth and Washington Streets) is extended until June 1st. On that day U.S. District Court Judge S. Hugh Dillin will consider a preliminary injunction to stop destruction of the library building until a suit between the city and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Monroe County Historical Society and Save the Library Committee is settled.
Source: "Order barring library razing in effect until June 1," Herald Telephone, April 27, 1977.
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| Depot moved 1977, May 4 |
The Clear Creek Monon railroad depot is moved to a new location on Scott Road. Owner Nick Funk plans to make it into an antique shop for Lake Monroe visitors.
Source: "Old depot moved to new site," Daily Herald-Telephone, May 4, 1977.
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| Divorced fathers organize 1977, May 5 |
The second meeting of persons organizing to achieve better equality for divorced fathers is promoted in the newspaper. The group, which is still working on a name, is led by Pat Campbell and Linda Miller, plans to meet at the Monroe County Public Library on Sunday.
Source: "Divorced fathers to meet," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1977.
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| City Council meeting 1977, May 5 |
The Bloomington City Council votes that plans name the old Monroe County Public Library building to the National Register of Historic Places are tabled indefinitely.
Source: Kay Stewart, "Library site opposition tabled," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1977.
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| "The Herald-Telephone" turns 100 1977, May 12 |
May 12, 1877 marks the date when Walter S. Bradfute and Frank Arnott started the newspaper "The Telephone."
Source: Sunny Schubert, "If they could see us now," Herald Telephone, May 12, 1977, Front Page.
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| Cochran House dedicated 1977, May 24 |
Historic Cochran House is dedicated. Located at the corner of 8th and Rogers Streets, the Federalist mansion, built in 1850, is dedicated by Indiana Governor Otis Bowen. The home becomes the office for Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company. The project is sponsored by Bill and Gayle Cook. Bloomington Restorations, Inc. (BRI) member Vera O'Lessker serves as hostess and wears a costume from the 1850s.
Source: "Cochran House dedicated," Herald Telephone, May 25, 1977.
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| Jail report issued 1977, May 28 |
The National Clearinghouse for Criminal Justice Planning and Architecture (under contract with the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to provide free jail evaluations) issues a report on the 42-year-old Monroe County Jail. The Illinois firm recommends that the county build a new facility because remodeling the old jail would be too expensive.
Source: "New Monroe Co. Jail Facility Recommended By Study Firm," Indianapolis Star, May 28, 1977.
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| LSO is founded 1977, Jun |
The Bloomington Legal Services Organization (LSO) is founded.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Legal Services Organization marks 10th anniversary," Herald Times, June 6, 1987.
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| Women's political caucus tallies votes 1977, Jun 1 |
A study by the Monroe County chapter of the Indiana Women's Political Caucus shows that of 42 city and county boards and commissions filled by appointment, 13 have no women appointees and 23 have less than 50 percent representation of women on the boards. The Women's Political Caucus is an organization that works to assure women full and equal participation in the political process.
Source: "Women's Political Caucus tallies women appointees," Bloom Magazine, June 1, 1977, 26.
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| Monroe Co. Jail to be tested 1977, Jun 5 |
The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration announces that the Monroe County jail has been selected, along with 29 other jails, to be tested for jail standards set by the American Medical Association.
Source: Cindy Lude, "Monroe jail to be tested for AMA standards," Indiana Daily Student, June 8, 1977.
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| Feasibility study released 1977, Jun 11 |
The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indianapolis releases a feasibility study for the preservation of the old limestone Monroe County Public Library building. The restoration of the old building for use as a county historical museum and cultural center will cost an estimated $90,000.
Source: Holly Stocking, "Save-the-library effort shifts into high gear," Herald Telephone, June 11, 1977.
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| Oliver Winery set to expand 1977, Jun 13 |
Oliver Winery is set to expand through an offshoot corporation, Camelot Mead Winery, after the House amended the Small Winery Act to allow 100,000 gallons per year, in place of 50,000 gallons per year.
Source: Bill Pittman, "Camelot Mead Winery Daydream Coming True," Indianapolis News, June 13, 1977.
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| Museum fund begins 1977, Jun 19 |
Old Library Inc. begins a campaign to raise $90,000 to gain support for the restoration of the old Monroe County Public Library building to be turned into a county museum and cultural center.
Source: Bill Schrader, "For old Monroe County Library; Museum fund campaign begins," Herald Telephone, June 19, 1977.
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| Jail needs more improvements 1977, Jun 29 |
A Monroe County grand jury announces that the recommendations from November 1976 term grand jury have been met, however new improvements need to be made.
Source: Tim Martin, "Grand jury: Jail needs repair," Indiana Daily Student, July 1, 1977.
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| Tarzian and Showers inducted 1977, Jul 3 |
This year's Hall of Fame honorees for the Pre-1946 and Post-1946 goes to James D. Showers and Sarkes Tarzian respectively. Showers, the eldest of the two Showers brothers, who started one of the major furniture manufacturing companies in the nation. Tarzian, chairman of the board of Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.,a Bloomington based company that was involved in manufacturing parts for the television and communications industry.
Source: Bill Schrader, "Hall of Fame Tarzian, Shower elected this year," Herald Telephone, July 3, 1977.
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| Wicks Company out of business 1977, Jul 5 |
The Wicks Company store, a Bloomington outlet for 101 year is ceasing operations. The firm has been at the same location at 116 W. Sixth since its founding by Colonel W.W. Wicks in 1876.
Source: "After 101 years Wicks store out of business," Herald Telephone, July 6, 1977.
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| Sarkes Tarzian sells WTTV 1977, Jul 14 |
Sarkes Tarzian, who started WTTV in 1949 in Bloomington, Indiana, sells the station to Detroit, Michigan firm Teleco for between $26 and 28 million.
Source: "WTTV sold by Tarzian to Michigan Firm," Herald Times, July 14, 1977.
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| Sarkes Tarzian announces shut down 1977, Aug 12 |
It is announced that 75 of the 150 employees of the Bloomington Sarkes Tarzian Inc. Hillside Avenue plant will be without work at the end of the year after plant closes.
Source: Dan Smith, "Tarzian's Hillside plant to be shut-down," Herald Times, August 12, 1977.
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| Bloomington Tarzian plant to close 1977, Aug 13 |
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. confirms that its large electronics manufacturing plant in Bloomington will be closed by the end of the year.
Source: "Bloomington Tarzian Plant To Be Closed," Bloomington Star Courier, August 13, 1977.
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| Group receives old library 1977, Aug 13 |
The Old Library Inc. receives the old Carnegie library building in Bloomington through a deed.
Source:
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| Public defender opposes prosecutor 1977, Aug 25 |
Michael Hunt, Monroe County Public Defender, comments that he strongly disagrees with Prosecutor Barry Brown's proposal to make the names and photographs of juvenile offenders public.
Source: Hugh Martin III, "Words are flying on juvenile shield," Indiana Daily Student, August 25, 1977.
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| Brummett's Pharmacy closing 1977, Sep 1 |
After 31 years in business Brummett's Pharmacy, located at 1300 East Third Street, announces that it is closing.
Source: "So Long Friends," Herald Telephone, September 2, 1977.
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| Council OKs youth shelter 1977, Sep 6 |
The Monroe County Council unanimously votes to appropriate $27,500 to fund a youth shelter for juvenile offenders as an alternative to sending them to jail. The shelter is to be located in the IU Developmental Training Center at 2853 East 10th Street.
Source: Hugh Martin III, "Council passes youth shelter," Indiana Daily Student, September 7, 1977.
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| Shelter gets $27,500 1977, Sep 6 |
The Monroe County Council approves $27,500 to help start a youth shelter to house juveniles in trouble with the law. The shelter is located in the IU Developmental Training Center.
Source: "Monroe Council Grants $27,500 Toward Shelter," Indianapolis Star, September 8, 1977.
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| Old library sold 1977, Oct 22 |
The old Monroe County Public Library building is sold to The Old Library Inc. for restoration into a county museum and cultural center for $50,000. The City of Bloomington transfers ownership of the library.
Source: "Old library ownership transferred Saturday," Sunday Herald-Times, October 23, 1977, 2.
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| Grateful Dead performs 1977, Oct 30 |
 The Grateful Dead plays for four and a half hours at Indiana University's Assembly Hall.
Source: Arbutus: Indiana University Volume 85 1977-1978 (Winston-Salem: Hunter Publishing Co., 1978), 220. more...
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| Work Release center gets $18,000 1977, Nov 17 |
It is announced that the Bloomington Work Release Center has received a small grant of $18,000 in federal funds through the State Department of Public Welfare in order to keep the Center open for a while longer.
Source: "$18,000 Grant Revives Work Release Center," Star-Courier, November 17, 1977.
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| Shelter open house scheduled 1977, Nov 20 |
Bloomington's new youth shelter is to hold an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the new shelter cottage at the Indiana University Developmental Training Center.
Source: John Fancher, "City's new youth shelter to open Monday," Herald Telephone, November 19, 1977, 1,2.
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| Board of The Old Library Inc. selected 1977, Nov 29 |
During the first annual meeting of the Monroe County Historical Society, fifteen members are elected to the board.
Source: "Newsletter," Monroe County Historical Society Newsletter, December 1, 1977, 1.
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| Fire at Rogers Supply 1978 |
A fire damages Rogers Building Supply, but it is open for business the next day.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 85.
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| Library board pays mortgage 1978 |
After eight years of construction, the Monroe County Public Library will burn its mortgage to celebrate paying off its construction debts.
Source: "Library board pays mortgage," Herald Times, November 30, 1978.
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| Islam Center opens 1978 |
Local Muslim residents purchase a house at 809 East 8th Street in Bloomington for exercise of their religion.
Source: Salim Al-Ani, "New Mosque Almost Finished," Mosque, January 3, 1994, A1.
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| Possum Trot Winery opens 1978 |
Ben and Lee Sparks open Possum Trot Winery north of Bloomington.
Source: "Bloomington wines made to please a palette of palates," Indiana Daily Student, December 13, 1985.
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| Historic sites inventory starts 1978 |
The first historic sites and structures inventory is begun for Monroe County. One of the first in the state, it is funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Bloomington Restorations, Inc. (BRI). Gary Stanton is the surveyor and Diana Hawes, Warren Roberts, and Kay Organ serve on the Project Committee. The team begins driving miles of county roads outside of the corporate limits of Bloomington.
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989), v..
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| McNeely re-elected Library President 1978, Jan 13 |
Frances McNeely elected for 13th term as President of the Monroe County Public Library Board. She has been President since 1965.
Source: "McNeely library president again," Herald Times, January 14, 1978.
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| Blizzard of '78 1978, Jan 25 |
The blizzard of 1978 paralyzed Monroe County, closing most businesses and even Indiana University with up to 18 inches of snow and strong winds.
Source: "A walk down a snow-drifted memory lane," Sunday Herald-Times, January 28, 1979, 43.
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| Students encourage voting 1978, Jan 30 |
A coalition comprising campus groups Frontlash, IUSA, College Democrats, and College Republicans aim to register 2,000 to 3,000 IU students to vote for the upcoming spring election.
Source: Kathy Johnston, "Group registers students," Indiana Daily Student, January 30, 1978.
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| NOW reopens local chapter 1978, Feb |
The National Organization for Women (NOW) reforms its chapter on the IU campus.
Source: "Women's right group reopens local chapter," Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 1978.
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| Chamber moves to new location 1978, Feb 3 |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce moves its offices to 441 Gourley Pike.
Source: Unknonw, "Chamber Gets New 'Home'," Herald Telephone, February 4, 1972.
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| Plans announced for 3rd Street 1978, Feb 24 |
It is announced that Indianapolis engineers schedule June 1978 to begin working on the $3 million road improvement project. The project aims for widening Third Street from Rogers to Fess Street and providing west side direct access to Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Rick Bozich, "June starting date possible for Third Street widening ," Herald Telephone, February 24, 1978.
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| Indiana 48 closes 1978, Mar 20 |
Two miles stretch of Indiana 48, west of Highland Village, is closed indefinitely due to sinkholes.
Source: "Ind. 48 closed after cave collapse threatens roadway," Herald Telephone, March 20, 1978.
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| Monroe Co. Jail accredited 1978, Apr |
The American Medical Association accredits the Monroe County Jail after years of renovations.
Source: Matt Morris, "AMA accredits Monroe County Jail," Indiana Daily Student, May 2, 1978, 12.
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| Rain impacts planting 1978, Apr |
Farmers are planting less wheat due to falling prices of wheat and rain. Farmers are getting less profit for their crops, as well as having to pay more for the inflation of farm equipment means than many farmers are struggling with business.
Source: Andy Hall, "Rain dampens area's planting plans," Indiana Daily Student, April 1, 1978, 22.
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| YMCA plans land purchase 1978, May 19 |
It was announced that within the next weeks the YMCA will be purchasing the 17.5 acres of land on the southside of Bloomington for a new health and recreation facility.
Source: "YMCA to purchase land for new facility ," Indiana Daily Student, May 19, 1978.
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| Miriam qualifies for Olympics 1978, Jun |
Miriam Michaels places well in swimming, winning the 25 and 50 meter freestyle race at Morehead State. This earns her a chance to compete at the 5th International Special Olympics in August in Brockport, NY. She is the daughter of Marvin and Merle Michael. Marvin is employed with Westinghouse.
Source: Dan Denny, "Miriam has given her parents plenty of happiness," Herald Telephone, September 12, 1979, 13.
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| Funds given to conservation program 1978, Jul |
Public Service Indiana (PSI) and the Indiana Electric Association donate funds to the Nature Conservancy for a statewide conservation effort known as the Natural Heritage Program. Funding comes from their general operating budget.
Source: Gary Penner, "PSI gives funds to Conservation program," Indiana Daily Student, July 7, 1978.
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| Gentry and Rae enter Hall of Fame 1978, Jul 9 |
Henry Gentry, who introduced the the circus life to Bloomington and W. Douglas Rae, a well known Baptist minister who dedicated his life for the underprivileged, have been selected as the 1978 inductees for the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Both nominees had been selected from two different lists, each containing five potential honorees that fit into either the Pre-1946 and Post-1946 categories. Gentry had been selected for Pre-1946 and W. Douglas Rae is selected for Post-1946.
Source: Bill Schrader, "Hall of Fame Henry Gentry, W. Douglas Rae selected," Herald Telephone, July 9, 1978.
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| Dr. Ramsey interviewed about Underground Railroad 1978, Jul 12 |
 Monroe County Public Librarian Bobbie Taylor interviews Dr. Hugh Ramsey about his medical and political career and his life, including accounts of his ancestors - the Covenanters - participating in the Underground Railroad. His mother was Clara Ethel Smith and her mother was a Cathcart, a family that managed an Underground Railroad station at Morgantown.
Source: Hugh Ramsey; Bobbie Taylor, Oral history series: Hugh Ramsey (Bloomington, Ind: Monroe County Public Library, 1978), 2. more...
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| Monroe Co. Jail to be remodeled 1978, Aug 17 |
United States Representative John T. Meyers announces that the Monroe County Jail will be remodeled over the summer with a $95,150 grant.
Source: "Monroe County Jail To Be Remodeled," Indianapolis Star, August 18, 1978.
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| Report shows population increase 1978, Aug 27 |
The Indiana Business Review reports an 8.9% increase of 8,700 people in the population of Monroe and Owen Counties.
Source: Patrick Siddons, "State population growth below national average," Courier-Journal, August 27, 1978, B, 1-2.
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| Budget cut for Stone Belt 1978, Sep |
Monroe County Council cuts back on funding for Stone Belt. The Center is losing around $80,000 total for next year.
Source: Bennett Segal, "Stone Belt director foresees cuts in program because of council action," Indiana Daily Student, September 25, 1978.
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| Juvenile inmate flee, one injured 1978, Sep 13 |
State police say that five juvenile prisoners of the Monroe County Jail removed a third-floor window of the Juvenile Detention Center. Three prisoners escape through the window and jump 15 feet down from a platform next to a power transformer, however the third juvenile offender was shocked and burned by the wires of the transformer. The two other involved offenders do not escape through the window because deputies hear the explosion and stopped them. They are unable to catch the two offenders that escaped first, and the third is reported in critical condition after suffering 3rd degree burns on 30% of his body.
Source: "Two youths flee Monroe jail," Courier-Journal, September 15, 1978.
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| Frank Zappa performs 1978, Sep 24 |
 Rock legend Frank Zappa performs at Indiana University's Assembly Hall.
Source: Arbutus: Indiana University Volume 86 1978-1979 (Winston-Salem: Hunter Publishing Co., 1979), 122. more...
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| Jail renovations may be delayed 1978, Oct 23 |
Mayor Jimmy Young, Monroe County Sheriff Department chief deputy, says that before renovation bids can be accepted for the remodeling of the Monroe County Jail, an architect is required by law to survey the job. Young states that it would cost $30,000 to hire an architect and this high cost may delay renovations. He also states that unless they can find a county employee capable of doing the job, he will have to ask the county council to provide more funds. There are two county employees who could possibly do the job, Charles Reardon, county highway engineer, and David Walters, a state corrections worker. Reardon reports that he is not able to do this job because they would need a mechanical engineer and he is a civil engineer.
Source: "Monroe County Jail renovation slowed because of architect costs," Indiana Daily Student, October 23, 1978.
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| Council appropriates $2,000 1978, Nov |
The Monroe County Council appropriates $2,000 for the reopening of the Monroe County Community Home for Youth.
Source: Bennett Segal, "County Council shows support for youth home," Indiana Daily Student, November 20, 1978.
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| Grand Jury makes report/suggestions 1978, Dec 9 |
A Monroe County Grand Jury reports that the county needs a new jail but is unlikely to get one soon due to costs. The jury says that the county cannot afford to build a new jail, however they make several recommendations to improve the current conditions at the jail, built in 1936. They report that the jail has faulty plumbing and ventilation systems, inadequate space and use of existing space, lack of cleanliness in certain areas, leaks that have damaged the jail, and inadequate juvenile facilities. They recommend that the heating and ventilation systems be repaired, that the jail be cleaned and disinfected, and that the leaks be repaired. They also commend the video surveillance system installed the previous year and commend the plans for an outdoor recreational area.
Source: Bill Koenig, "Monroe jury says county can't afford needed jail," Courier-Journal, December 9, 1978.
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| Matthews ceases quarrying operations 1979 |
Matthews Brothers Stone Company ceases its quarry operations, concentrating solely on the fabrication of cut stone.
Source: Bloomington Herald Telephone 31 January, 1979
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| Crop damage from storm 1979 |
Damage from rains from Hurricane Bob damaged fields in Indiana, including Monroe County. Nearly $25 million damages were estimated in all, with $500,000 being from Monroe County.
Source: "Crop damage from storm estimated at $25 million," Courier-Journal, July 22, 1979.
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| Humane Association reaffirms position 1979, Jan 28 |
The board of directors of the Bloomington - Monroe County Humane Association (BMCHA) re-emphasize their policy forbidding the sale of animals from the animal shelter for any purpose other than being pets. 12 members voted for the motion, one voted against and one abstained. This reaffirming of association policy comes after it was reveled that the Animal Control Commission (who operates the animal shelter) permitted the sale of dogs for an experiment involving dog food to Dave Wilson, of Vincennes.
Source: John Fancher, "Humane Assn. Reaffirms Stand On Animal Selling," Herald Telephone, January 29, 1969.
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| Bybee buys Matthews Brothers 1979, Jan 31 |
 Ellettsville company Matthews Brothers is sold. "The 117-year old pioneer of the Indiana limestone industry will leave family ownership for the first time in its history," reports "The Herald Times". The Company is sold to Bloomington businessman Wilbur Bybee.
Source: Dave Scanzoni, "117-year-old stone firm sold to Bloomington man," The Herald Times, January 31, 1979. more...
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| Mayor asks for air service 1979, Feb |
Mayor McCloskey telephones his prepared statement to Chicago after fog prevents him from flying there to plead with officials for expanded air service to Bloomington. He asks the government to expand commuter flights to Bloomington after a study was done showing a demand for more flights to St. Lewis, enough to justify 18 flights per week, and claimed Bloomington needed additional flights because it is home to several national companies and scholastic organizations.
Source: "Bloomington Mayor Asks For Expanded Air Service," Indianapolis Star, February 24, 1979.
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| YMCA building planned 1979, Feb 1 |
It is reported that plans for construction of a $2 million multi-sport YMCA building in Bloomington are underway. A new director was named as well: Tom Porter. The building will be on an 18 acre tract just north of the city's Winslow Park, now under construction on the Bloomington south side.
Source: "Bloomington YMCA plans New Building," Indianapolis Star, February 1, 1979.
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| Grant for transit 1979, Feb 7 |
Federal grants $950,785 to Bloomington Transit Authority to purchase eight new buses, two supervisory cars, two wheelchair vans, a new garage, and six more new bus shelters.
Source: Janet Graham, "Grant to enable city to buy eight buses," Indiana Daily Student, February 22, 1979.
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| Flight approval sought 1979, Mar |
Bloomington officials seek approval on a subsidy which, if approved, will allow for flights from Bloomington to St.Louis. Some air officials feel that it is unlikely for Bloomington to be approved because the subsidy is focused towards small towns who need essential flights.
Source: Harry Mortner, "Bloomington - St.Louis flight approval sought," Indiana Daily Student, March 5, 1979.
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| Hospice of Bloomington Inc. is formed 1979, Apr |
This non-profit organization is formed in Monroe County to help the terminally ill.
Source: Char Simmons, "Hospice program organizing to help terminally ill cope with fear of dying," Indiana Daily Student, May 9, 1980, 10.
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| Hospice in Bloomington 1979, May |
Bloomington Convalescent Center adds space for hospice and in future Bloomington hospital as well.
Source: Rhonda Richards, "Hospice to provide care for terminally ill," Indiana Daily Student, May 28, 1979, 7.
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| Conflicting reports on mental ill prisoners 1979, May 18 |
Jail Paul Ramon states that the Monroe County grand jury report about mentally ill prisoners at the Monroe County Jail is correct; he says that violent and mentally disturbed prisoners are sometimes held in the jail and that they should be in a hospital instead. The grand jury recommends that a deal be made with the Bloomington Hospital and the Monroe County Mental Health Center to hospitalize mentally ill prisoners. Monroe County Sheriff Randy Williamson and jail physician Tom Middleton report that an agreement is already in place and that the jail does not house mentally ill prisoners.
Source: John Sandy, "Jailing of disturbed inmates disputed," Indiana Daily Student, May 18, 1979, 1, 15.
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| Work Release center relocating 1979, May 23 |
The Bloomington Work Release Center is asked to move from their location at 522 N. Lincoln St. due to the owner having other plans for the property.
Source: Rhonda Richards, "Work release center asked to vacate by June 30," Indiana Daily Student, May 23, 1979.
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| Concern over jail medication dispension 1979, May 23 |
A Monroe County grand jury announces concern about the Monroe County Jail's medication distribution system. They suggest that the use of heavy sedation be discontinued unless medical personnel are available to supervise. According to jailer Paul Ramon, it is common for jailers to dispense medication to the inmates, however, they are very careful about doing so.
Source: John Sandy, "County jail," Indiana Daily Student, May 23, 1979, 10.
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| Peace Statue dedication 1979, May 30 |
County Commissioner Warren Henegar dedicates William Dahman's Peace Statue on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn.
Source: Howard Canada, A History of the Peace Statue: on the West Lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse, 3.
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| BJC hires assistant 1979, Jul |
The BJC, Bloomington Jewish Community, hires a member of the congregation Julia Berlove as an administrative assistant. This position was approved at a members meeting in May 1979.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 57.
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| Strike held 1979, Jul 2 |
The strike involves 7 companies and 8 unions.
Source: Bloomington Herald-Telephone 6-2-1979 and other papers to 7-18-1979
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| "Breaking Away" premieres in Bloomington 1979, Jul 20 |
 The Towne Cinema, formerly the Harris Grand theater, hosts the premiere of "Breaking Away" filmed in and around Bloomington.
Source: Jeff LaFave, "Box office sleeper," Herald Times, April 23, 2014, B, 4. more...
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| Airport now 40 1979, Aug |
Monroe County Airport, once known as Kisters Field until 1959, is now 40 years old and has increased from 229 acres to 322 acres. Since acquiring paved runways, Monroe County Airport has increased its number of planes from 15 to 68.
Source: John Stempel, "Airport is 40 years old," Herald Times, August 11, 1979, 1-2.
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| Miriam competes in Special Olympics 1979, Aug |
 Miriam Michaels, age 28, competes in the International Special Olympics along with 3,500 mentally retarded athletes from 30 countries. She wins a silver medal in the 25-meter and a gold medal in the 50-meter for swimming. At the event, held in Brockport, NY, Miriam met celebrities Muhamad Ali, Frank Gifford, and members of the Kennedy Family. [University School Jordanus Yearbook photo from 1959].
Source: Dan Denny, "Miriam has given her parents plenty of happiness," Herald Telephone, September 12, 1979, 13.
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| Weber resigns from Youth Shelter 1979, Aug 28 |
Janet Weber submits her resignation as director of the Monroe County Youth Shelter at a budget meeting of The Youth Shelter Advisory Board.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Janet Weber resigns from Youth Shelter," Herald Telephone, August 29, 1979, 1-2.
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| Sullivan new Youth Shelter director 1979, Sep |
Thomas M. Sullivan is named the new director of the Youth Shelter in Bloomington.
Source: John Fancher, "Sullivan new director," Herald Telephone, September 29, 1979, 1-2.
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| Jail playground useless 1979, Sep 17 |
The newly constructed Monroe County Jail playground is rendered useless due to the fact that a roof was not included in construction plans. Two inmates escaped over the fence before it was closed.
Source: Laura Wilkinson, "Lack of roof renders jail's newly built playground useless," Indiana Daily Student, September 17, 1979.
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| Site selected for work release 1979, Oct 11 |
State Representative Jerry F. Bales announces that the Bloomington area has been chosen by the Indiana Department of Corrections for operation of a 50-man Work Release Center that will employ 17 persons.
Source: John Fancher, "Work Release Center set for Bloomington," Herald Telephone, October 12, 1979.
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| McNeely retires from library board 1979, Dec 31 |
Frances McNeely plans to retire from the library board after twenty-seven years, fifteen of which she served as president.
Source: "President Frances McNeely retiring from library board," Herald Times, December 21, 1979.
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| Endwright selected for hall of fame 1980 |
Maurice Endwright is selected by the public to be the 1980 inductee in Monroe County Hall of Fame.
Source: Veralyn Kinzer, "Hoadley and Endwright elected to Hall of Fame," Herald Telephone, June 29, 1980.
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| Burton receives mankind award 1980 |
Joan Burton, director of Stone Belt, receives the Service to Mankind Awards of both the Bloomington and District Sertoma Clubs.
Source: Herald Times, November 2, 2001.
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| Elf Lore Family found 1980 |
A group called the Elf Lore Family, which is a group dedicated to preserving the planet and finding ecologically friendly ways to live, is founded in the early 1980s by Terry Kok, and have established a laboratory and reserve in Needmore.
Source: Rex W. Huppke, "Group preserves its own enchanted forest," Associated Press, March 22, 2000, A1.
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| Zietlow named first female commissioner 1980 |
Charlotte Zietlow wins a surprising victory over three-term Republican County Commissioner Bill Hanna, becoming the first woman ever to hold a commissioner's seat.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015.
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| City population counted 1980 |
US Census counts 51,646 living within the city limits of Bloomington.
Source: Indiana State Board of Health, Indiana's Changing Population 1880-1980 (Indianapolis: Indiana State Board of Health, 1982), 33.
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| Golf Hall of Fame established 1980 |
Bloomington golf champions Phil Talbot, Jane Foddrill, and others, establish the city Golf Hall of Fame.
Source: Lynn Houser, "Bloomington's Foddrill was First Lady of golf," Herald Times, April 8, 1998.
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| Women buy kitchen for center 1980 |
The Business Professional Women (BPW) of Bloomington give a $10,000 kitchen to the new Center for Older Americans in Bloomington.
Source: Carolyn Tufford, "BPW gives $10,000 kitchen to OAC," Herald Times, September 21, 1980, 29.
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| Juvenile jail needed 1980, Jan 4 |
It is announced that Monroe County may be in need of a new Juvenile detention center due to a new U.S. Supreme Court federal law prohibiting the holding of adults and juveniles in the same facility.
Source: Laura Lane, "Jail may be needed for juveniles," Herald Telephone, January 4, 1980, A, 1.
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| Mayor seeks public opinion 1980, Jan 23 |
Bloomington Mayor Frank McCloskey asks for public opinion on improvement of Indiana 37. He wants to discuss with the public and governmental agencies about studies and investigations for interchange at Indiana 37 and Indiana 45. Grade inspection at Indiana 37 and Indiana 48 west of Bloomington is also needed to decrease traffic crashes.
Source: Mike Wright, "Mayor Urges Attendance at Road Hearing," Herald Telephone, January 23, 1980.
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| Grand jury report on jail causes confusion 1980, Jan 25 |
The 1980 grand jury recommends that the Monroe County Jail post guards in the $48,000 recreational facility until a chain-link fence roof is placed over it. The findings state that the sheriff's department excuse for not using the facility, officer's safety and security, are not legitimate. Sheriff Randy Williamson expresses confusion over this claim.
Source: Brenda Bertrand, "Grand jury findings on jail upset sheriff," Indiana Daily Student, January 25, 1980.
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| Museum building green lighted 1980, Mar 19 |
 IU green lights the building of a museum to house the University collections. It is tentatively called the Hoosier Heritage Hall, but will eventually become the Mathers Museum of World Culture. It will be located on the old site of the Joseph Nurre house, which will be demolished. The Mathers Museum will be linked to the Glenn Black Lab and will also connect to the historical Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at 408 North Indiana Avenue, which will become administrative offices.
Source: Tim Franklin, "HEC okays museum building," Indiana Daily Student, March 19, 1980. more...
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| Economic development post filled 1980, Apr 5 |
It is announced today that Robert Anderson, a former manager at the Westinghouse Electric Corp plant in Bloomington has been selected as the director of the Bloomington Economic Development Corp.
Source: "City economic development post filled," Herald Telephone, April 5, 1980.
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| Construction on new YMCA continues 1980, Apr 13 |
It is reported that the $2 million facility under construction north of the Winslow Road Sports Complex is ongoing. It will include a 25-meter pool, a 1/8 mile track, three racquetball courts, a dance studio, a gymnastics room, a weight training room, a nursery, a multi-purpose room, a cardio-vascular testing lab, men and women's locker facilities, soccer field, and a playground in back.
Source: Kathy Melvin, "Work Continues on $2 million building, aiming for September," Sunday Herald-Times, April 13, 1980.
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| Corporations support YMCA 1980, Apr 13 |
It is reported that the major corporate contributors to the YMCA's new facility are Cook Inc., Westinghouse, RCA, and Otis Elevator. Donations bring in a total of $1.3 million.
Source: Kathy Melvin, "$700,000 pitch-in needed," Sunday Herald-Times, April 13, 1980.
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| Hoffman BJC president 1980, May |
Michael Hoffman is elected as the new president of BJC, Bloomington Jewish Community.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 58.
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| 10th juvenile escapes jail 1980, Jun 13 |
Todd Wayne Bradley, age 17, is recaptured by Monroe County sheriff's deputies after he escaped from Monroe County Jail through a second story window. He is the tenth juvenile inmate to escape in the last two years. The jail recently spent $1,000 to weld and reinforce the window, which has been dubbed "the escape window."
Source: "Latest Juvenile To Escape Monroe Jail Is Recaptured," Indianapolis Star, June 14, 1980, 7.
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| YMCA lures runners 1980, Jun 19 |
It is announced that the YMCA's Support-a-thon will raise funds for completion of the $2 million facility adjacent to the Winslow Road Sports Complex. The prize given to the team bringing in the most pledges is to have the YMCA's new community room named after it.
Source: Kathy Melvin, "Support-A-Thon lures runner for all reasons," Herald Telephone, June 19, 1980.
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| Support-a-thon for YMCA 1980, Jun 20 |
It is reported that the YMCA will present a 'Support-a-thon' at Bloomington High School South Track. The goal of the program is to raise $15,000 for the YMCA's new fitness center, which is under construction on a 17 acre plot between Winslow Road and Miller Drive. The $2 million project has been underway since September.
Source: Donna Lawrence, "Support-a-thon to pay for new YMCA center," Indiana Daily Student, June 20, 1980.
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| Sheriff says jail needs more space 1980, Jun 25 |
Monroe County Sheriff Randy Williamson gives an hour long speech to Concerned Citizens for Jail Improvement and members of the public. Williamson reports that they are in need of more space at the Monroe County Jail and that this may be achieved short term by "massive construction" on the South Walnut Street site. In the long term, they will need a new, much larger county jail.
Source: Jeff Richardson, "Don't lock out incarceration alternatives," Indiana Daily Student, June 27, 1980, 5-6.
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| Jail overcrowding to worsen 1980, Jun 27 |
The Indiana Daily Student reports that the Monroe County Jail has placed steel reinforced concrete blocks into the window spaces of two windows. In the past month, four juvenile inmates have escaped from these windows. They also report that the overcrowded conditions in the jail will likely worsen.
Source: Bill Strother, "Crowded jail conditions likely to worsen," Indiana Daily Student, June 27, 1980, 12.
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| Hall of Fame inductees announced 1980, Jun 29 |
Maurice Endwright and John William Hoadley are the year's inductees. It is the 4th year for the induction ceremonies.
Source: Veralyn Kinzer, "Hoadley and Endwright elected to Hall of Fame," Herald Telephone, June 29, 1980, 1, 6.
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| Tarzian plans move 1980, Jul 30 |
It is reported that once the sale of the Hillside Avenue Plant is final, the headquarters of Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. will move to an upper floor in the Graham Plaza.
Source: Mike Wright, "Tarzian to move offices to Graham Plaza," Herald Times, July 30, 1980.
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| House used for TV commercials 1980, Aug |
A Bloomington century home located on Walnut Street Pike is used to film a Farm Bureau commercial. The Cranfield Advertising Agency organized the filming. Sometimes the crew will need to redecorate or move furniture around to accommodate the lighting, sound, etc. The homeowners of the Higgins family were well compensated for the use of their home. Their home has been used 3 times for filming commercials. Two of which were for Farm Bureau.
Source: "Century House setting for TV commercials," Daily Herald-Telephone, August 18, 1980, Lifestyle, 12.
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| Concerned Citizens meeting 1980, Sep 17 |
A group of about 25 Monroe County citizens, the Concerned Citizens for Jail Improvement, meet in the Bloomington City Council Chambers to determine the jail's most serious problems.
Source: Kevin Morgan, "Local residents aim to improve facilities at county jail," Indiana Daily Student, September 19, 1980.
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| New YMCA facility opens 1980, Sep 21 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Family YMCA Fitness Center will partially open October 1st and fully open December 1st. The lobby/lounge, board room, locker rooms, board room, multipurpose room and lobby will be ready by October. The rest of the facility will open December 1st; a grand opening and dedication will be held at that time.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "YMCA to partially open Oct. 1," Sunday Herald-Times, September 21, 1980.
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| Work release program to end 1980, Oct 10 |
Sheriff Randy Williamson announces that the work release program at the Monroe County Jail will be phased out by December 31, 1980. This is due to lack of space, inadequate funding, security problems, and poor administration. There are currently eight men in the program who sleep in the jail at night and work during the day.
Source: Brian Werth, "Work release program to end at Monroe jail," Herald Telephone, October 10, 1980, 1, 4.
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| Jail's Work Release to end 1980, Oct 14 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Jail work release will be phased out December 31 due to lack of space, inadequate funding, security problems, and poor administration.
Source: "Jail's 'Work Release" To End," Indianapolis News, October 14, 1980.
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| Indoor pool opens 1980, Nov 26 |
It is announced that after nearly eight months of construction the Monroe County Family Fitness Center (YMCA) will open its doors to the public Monday with the christening of a new six-lane 25-meter pool. The total construction of the $2.1 million facility is not expected to be completed until December.
Source: "YMCA indoor pool to open Monday," Herald Times, November 26, 1980.
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| Suit filed on Indiana 446 1980, Dec 5 |
Sierra Club files a lawsuit requesting an environmental impact report from Indiana State Highway Commission before Indiana 446 construction.
Source: Kathy Harsh, "Suit filed on Ind. 446 relocation ," Herald Telephone, December 18, 1980.
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| Restraining order denied 1980, Dec 10 |
Judge Cale Holder denies Sierra Club's restraining order against Indiana 446 relocation project. The reason is due to the case's lack of sufficient emergency since the project will not be begin until August 1981.
Source: Kathy Harsh, "Suit filed on Ind. 446 relocation," Herald Telephone, December 18, 1980.
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| Nick's English Hut opens Hump Room 1980, Dec 21 |
Dick Barnes opens the Hump Room in Nick's English Hut.
Source: Bill Weaver, The College of Beer: The Story of Nick's English Hut (Bloomington: Pound Press, 1990), 53.
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| Rural Transit created 1981 |
Area 10 Agency on Aging creates the Rural Transit System for bus transportation to link Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Spencer as well as serving rural areas in Monroe and Owen counties.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, Herald Telephone, June 24, 1988.
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| Hill new juvenile referee 1981, Jan 1 |
Frances Gall Hill is appointed Juvenile referee by the Monroe County Circuit Court.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "In juvenile justice, Frances Hill's post most critical," Daily Herald Telephone, March 16, 1981.
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| 100,000 square feet added to hospital 1981 |
The Local Council of Women undertake a $26 million building program, adding 100,000 square feet.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| BJC elects Wand 1981 |
BJC, the Bloomington Jewish Community elects Mitchell Wand as president. Wand creates the new board "Alternatives Committee" to explores ways to meet the congregations needs without a rabbi on staff.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 59.
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| Sullivan announces retirement from shelter 1981, Jan |
Tom Sullivan announces his plans to retire as director of the Monroe County Youth Shelter Director at the end February.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Sullivan reported quitting as Youth Shelter director," Herald Telephone, January 12, 1981.
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| Group leads drive for courthouse bond 1981, Jan 22 |
Bloomington Restorations Inc. is leading the stretch run of a drive to collect several thousand signatures endorsing a $3 million bond to renovate the Monroe County Courthouse.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Bloomington Restorations to lead drive for courthouse bond issue," Bloomington Telephone, January 22, 1981.
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| Parents request overpass 1981, Feb 3 |
Parents of University Elementary School requests a pedestrian overpass at 10th street and Indiana 46 Bypass intersection.
Source: Randy Murdock, "Focus is child safety," Indiana Daily Student, February 3, 1981.
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| Fundraising for crosswalk begins 1981, Feb 3 |
Indiana University Family Student Council fund raises for overpass across intersection of East 10th and Indiana Street for the safety of Indiana University student's children.
Source: Jonathan Buls and Randy Murdock, "Overpass sought to bypass child injury," Indiana Daily Student, February 3, 1981.
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| Cooks receive preservation award 1981, Feb 9 |
Mr. and Mrs. William Cook are awarded the first Historic Preservation Award from Bloomington restorations, Inc.
Source: "Cooks receive first Preservation Award," Bloomington Telephone, February 9, 1981.
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| Possible beef contamination 1981, Feb 12 |
Cattle may have grazed on Neal's Dump for years and could be contaminated with PCBs.
Source: Chris Ogan, Alice Evans, "Cattle exposed to PCBs could end up in supermarket," Herald Times, February 12, 1981.
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| Former Sheriff Duncan dies 1981, Feb 18 |
Russell "Bud" Duncan dies at the Bloomington Hospital at the age of 74. Duncan was born in Monroe County September 30, 1906. He owned a barber shop on the square for 27 years and he and his wife were co-owners of the Country Club Terrace Courts Mobile home park. He was a Perry Township Assessor and a sexton of Rose Hill Cemetery, as well as driver of a school bus for the Monroe County Community School Corporation. He was elected Sheriff of Monroe County for one term from 1963 to 1967. Duncan was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and was Sunday School superintendent. He was also a member of the Monroe Masonic Lodge No. 22, York Rite Bodies of Bloomington, Murat Shrine, Stonebelt Shrine Club, the Scottish Rite-Valley of Indianapolis, and the Indiana Sheriff's Association. He is survived by his wife, six sisters, two brothers, and one grandson.
Source: "Services Saturday for former Monroe sheriff," Daily Herald Telephone, February 19, 1981, 2.
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| Jail recreation program begins 1981, Mar 2 |
A recreation program designed by Indiana University is enacted at the Monroe County Jail. This program has been in the works for over 6 months.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Recreation program at Monroe jail 'success'," Herald Telephone, April 24, 1981, 24.
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| New administrator for Convalescent center 1981, Mar 11 |
Larry D. Carlson is selected by the board of directors as the new administrator. He takes the place of Carroll Moore who resigned in December.
Source: "Convalescent center gets new administrator," Herald Telephone, March 12, 1981, 10.
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| Fulton named coordinator 1981, Mar 15 |
Former redevelopment director for the City of Bloomington is named state coordinator for The Villages Inc., which services families needing adoption and foster care.
Source: "Fulton named coordinator for abused children homes," Herald Telephone, March 15, 1981.
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| Public forum on bail bond system 1981, Mar 16 |
A public forum sponsored by the Citizens for Jail Improvements is led by member Jeff Richardson. The forum panel includes Prosecutor Barry Brown, public defender Emily Copeland, and Indiana University law professor Tom Schornhorst. The panel members explain that there are no clear solutions to the inequities of the current bail bond system in Monroe County, however, they explain how the current system operates and give their own alternatives to the system.
Source: Brian Werth, "Inequities of bail bond system debated," Herald Telephone, March 17, 1981.
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| Hartwell new Youth Shelter director 1981, Mar 16 |
Dan Hartwell is named the new director of the Monroe County Youth Shelter by the Youth Shelter Board.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Dan Hartwell new director of Youth Shelter," Herald Telephone, March 16, 1981.
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| Mayor protests proposed cuts 1981, Mar 17 |
Bloomington's Mayor Frank McCloskey believes that Ronald Regan's cut back in funding of Legal Services Organization(LSO) will negatively affect the community.
Source: Jim Drew, "Mayor protests proposed cuts in low-income legal services," Indiana Daily Student, March 17, 1981.
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| Indiana wins 1981 Basketball Championship 1981, Mar 30 |
Indiana wins the national championship in Philadelphia beating North Carolina 63-50.
Source: Wikipedia: Indiana Men's Database
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| Conversation Club turns 75 1981, Apr |
The Conversation Club, a group of Bloomington women who were searching for social and cultural stimulation in their lives, celebrate their 75th anniversary. They started in 1906.
Source: "Conversation club marks Diamond Jubilee," Herald Telephone, April 9, 1981.
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| PCB settlement nears final stages 1981, Apr 9 |
Negotiations between Bloomington and Westinghouse over payment of cleanup of PCB contaminated sites is nearing its final stages.
Source: "Settlement near on PCB cleanup," Herald Times, April 9, 1981.
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| J.C. Penney and 18 stores open 1981, Apr 22 |
J.C. Penney and 18 other stores open in the College Mall today as part of the mall expansion.
Source: "The new Mall J.C. Penney and 18 stores to open Wednesday," Herald Telephone, April 19, 1981.
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| Recreation program at jail continues 1981, Apr 24 |
The Herald-Telephone reports that the Indiana University designed recreation program has been in place at the Monroe County Jail for seven weeks. The program has worked to everyone's satisfaction, including the sheriff, the chief jailer, the program coordinator, volunteer students, and the inmates.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Recreation program at Monroe jail 'success'," Herald Telephone, April 24, 1981, 24.
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| Prison alternatives meeting at library 1981, Apr 27 |
A public meeting on prison alternatives will be held at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium at 7:30 PM on April 28, 1981. This meeting will be sponsored by the Citizens for Jail Improvements and will be led by Mark Umbreit, director of PACT (Prisoners and Community Together) Inc. Umbreit is currently developing programs in Indiana to combat crime without building expensive prisons.
Source: "Alternatives to prison topic of public program on Tuesday," Herald Telephone, April 27, 1981, 7.
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| Westinghouse to pay $149 million 1981, Apr 29 |
A 149 million dollar lawsuit is being filed against Westinghouse for the disposal of PCB contaminated waste. The lawsuit was filed in the court of Judge S. Hugh Dillin in Indianapolis.
Source: Bruce C. Smith, "$149 million Bloomington lawsuit names Westinghouse," Herald Times, April 29, 1981.
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| Jail recreation program continues 1981, Apr 30 |
Debbie McMahon, spokeswoman for the students of the Indiana University School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation announces that the students have reviewed questionnaires from 46 Monroe County Jail inmates and determined that their five basic needs are as follows: physical activity, opportunities to express creativity, security, new experiences, and social interaction. The recreation program created by the students is meant to include both structure and flexibility, in order to help meet the inmates needs. The program allows the inmates to decide what exercises to do and how many, as well as what games to play. The students provide the rules.
Source: Carolyn Kramer, "Inmates find release in sports programs," Indiana Daily Student, April 30, 1981, 6.
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| Westinghouse refuses PCB clean-up 1981, May 6 |
Westinghouse lawyers state that they have not been given an adequate amount of time to review information on Neal's Landfill and Neal's Dump. EPA treats this response as a refusal to clean up the sites.
Source: Chris Ogan, "Westinghouse refusing to clean dumps, says EPA," Herald Times, May 6, 1981.
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| CJI. announce plans 1981, May 12 |
Elsa Harik, president of the Citizens for Jail Improvement (CJI), announces that the group is still deciding which specific issues to focus on. The group supports "creative sentencing" to keep out those convicted of only minor offenses in order to alleviate overcrowding. They also advocate the implementation of a Victim/Offender Reconciliation Program. The Citizens are searching for volunteers to continue an Indiana University student program for inmate recreation during the school year. The group also creates a committee to try and improve the prisoners' food program.
Source: Diane Guckert, "Citizens for Jail Improvement decides which jail complaints to investigate," Indiana Daily Student, May 12, 1981.
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| PCB advice to be given 1981, May 13 |
A closed meeting in Indianapolis will occur in order to discuss the PCB contaminated Monroe County Landfill. The meeting will consist of the Monroe County attorney, the county engineer, three county commissioners, and representatives from IU and the Monroe County Health Department.
Source: Kevin Morgan, "State to advise IU, county on PCB-laden landfills," Indiana Daily Student, May 13, 1981.
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| Jail overpopulation reports 1981, May 17 |
The Herald Telephone reports that the average jail population at the 116 South Walnut Street has risen from 35 to 55. At times there were over 80 prisoners in the facility, which has a capacity of 58. State Jail Inspector Walter B. Smith has repeatedly warned that the county facility, which was constructed in 1936, lacks sufficient space. He recommends that a jail building program be instituted.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Problems multiplying at jail," Herald Telephone, May 17, 1981, 1, 2.
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| Organizations support minimum jail standards 1981, May 22 |
Two Bloomington organizations, the Concerned Citizens for Jail Improvements and Legal Services Organization, attend a public hearing in the sates office building in Indianapolis in order to encourage changes in the proposed Indiana Minimum Jail Standards law. Both organizations state that they support a minimum standards law that would be enforced statewide and create some equity in conditions at the state's 92 county jails.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Bloomington groups support jail standards," Herald Telephone, May 22, 1981, 1, 4.
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| Carmichael & Stevenson join Hall of Fame 1981, Jun |
 The Monroe County Hall of Fame honors two new inductees: Hoagy Carmichael and Elma Stevenson. Hoagy, a well known jazz musician, composer and film star, is chosen because of his positive influence in culture with his musical hits. Elma Stevenson, a mother of two, tirelessly worked for the establishment of 4-Hand (4-H) Home Economics in the Monroe and Owen County areas. Image of Carmichael from IU Photo Archives.
Source: Veralyn Kinzer, "Carmichael and Stevenson 1981 Hall of Fame honorees," Herald Times, July 5, 1981. more...
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| Library petition signatures certified 1981, Jun 2 |
Monroe County Auditor Vi Simpson announces that the auditors office has certified 3,554 signatures on the petition supporting Monroe County Public Library plans to issue $500,000 worth of bonds to make library improvements.
Source: "Signatures certified," Herald Telephone, June 2, 1981.
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| Suit against jail 1981, Jun 5 |
Michael Sutherlin, an Indianapolis attorney, files a suit in federal court Indianapolis, stating that poor administration and conditions at the jail violate the inmates' constitutional rights.
Source: Carolyn Kramer, "Attorney continues his fight for the rights of prisoners," Indiana Daily Student, October 15, 1981.
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| Citizens for Jail Improvement hold meeting 1981, Jun 12 |
Elsa Harik, president of the Citizens for Jail Improvement states that the group is examining their solutions for the Monroe County Jail, and that they are deciding where to focus their energy. The group met for two and a half hours.
Source: Diane Guckert, "Citizens for Jail Improvement decides which jail complaints to investigate," Indiana Daily Student, June 12, 1981, 15.
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| Youth Shelter funds cut 1981, Jun 19 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Youth Shelter will be losing its largest source of federal funding, the federal Department of Health and Human Services $70,000-per-year, in September.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Youth shelter losing funding in September," Herald Telephone, June 19, 1981, 1-2.
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| Inspector discovers PCB contamination 1981, Jun 24 |
Mayor Frank McCloskey announces that the Lemon Lane landfill, closed since the 1960s, is contaminated with PCBs. The PCBs were discovered by a state health inspector.
Source: Staff, "Bloomington mayor says toxic PCBs found at third area dump," Courier-Journal, June 24, 1981.
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| Monroe Co. Jail recreation program concludes 1981, Jun 24 |
Steve Anderson, assistant professor of recreation and park administration and coordinator of therapeutic recreation, announces that the Monroe County Jail recreation program is theoretically concluded for the summer given that the volunteers for the program in the spring semester were Indiana University students. He announces that chances are slim that he could get volunteers to implement the program during the summer, but he anticipates volunteers in the fall.
Source: Brian Lathrop, "Jail leisure program depends on volunteers," Indiana Daily Student, June 24, 1981, 9.
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| Work Release center opposed 1981, Jun 25 |
The Board of Zoning votes 5-1 to block the Work-Release Center from being housed in the Community Action Program/Headstart Building at 309 W. Howe.
Source: Brian Werth, "Work release plan opposed," Herald Telephone, June 26, 1981, 1,5.
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| Westinghouse denies risk of PCBs 1981, Jun 26 |
Westinghouse states that they disposed of PCBs legally. Westinghouse also states that PCBs do not pose a risk to the environment and do not cause cancer.
Source: "Westinghouse says it's obeying laws pertaining to PCBs," Indianapolis Star, June 26, 1981.
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| Stevenson added to Hall of Fame 1981, Jul 5 |
After being nominated four times previously for a spot post-1946 Hall of Famers. Elma Stevenson's name will be placed in the College Mall Hall of Fame Gallery.
Source: Veralyn Kinzer, "Carmichael and Stevenson 1981 Hall of Fame honorees," Herald Telephone, July 5, 1981.
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| PCB waste may be reburied 1981, Jul 19 |
The EPA states that reburying PCB waste in a special pit will not create a health risk. County Commissioners are likely to support this solution considering the low cost of reburial.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "EPA proposes reburying the PCBs," Herald Times, July 19, 1981.
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| Library hearing planned 1981, Jul 29 |
A final public hearing on the $500,000 bond issue to make improvements to the Monroe County Public Library is planned to be conducted at 11:30 AM on August 26. These plans were made at the monthly library board meeting.
Source: "Library hearing set," Herald Telephone, July 30, 1981.
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| Sites possibly put on Superfund 1981, Jul 31 |
Lemon Lane Landfill and the two Neal's Dumps are being considered for the Superfund cleanup money due to the high levels of PCB contaminated waste.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Superfund to clean up waste sites?," Herald Times, July 31, 1981.
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| Princess Closes 1981, Aug |
 The Princess closes from lack of business.
Source: Robert Leffler, "History of downtown theaters," Letter to Dee McIntire Dept. of Redevelopment, January 14, 1996, 3. more...
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| Block's grand opening 1981, Aug 21 |
Today is the day of Block's Department Store in College Mall.
Source: "Block's grand opening Friday," Herald Telephone, August 20, 1981.
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| Youth shelter part of county budget 1981, Aug 27 |
The Monroe County Council gives preliminary approval for a $38,606 county appropriation to support the Youth Shelter Bureau's $116,791 budget for 1982. The remaining funds will come from the State Department of Public Instruction, federal Title 20, federal Criminal Justice Planning, and $8,000 in county revenue sharing.
Source: Bill Schrader, "Youth Shelter put in county budget," Daily Herald Telephone, August 28, 1981, 1, 4.
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| Youth Shelter property tax in question 1981, Sep 1 |
The legality of using county property taxes to partly finance the Monroe County Youth Shelter is questioned at the Monroe County Council's official public hearing on the proposed 1982 county budget.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Property tax use for Youth Shelter is questioned," Herald Telephone, September 2, 1981.
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| Whiteside second store opens 1981, Sep 4 |
 Whitesides, a downtown shopping store, expands into a new 4,400 square foot store in the College Mall Shopping Center. The picture shows the downtown store.
Source: "Whitesides Second store opened in College Mall," Sunday Herald-Times, September 6, 1981. more...
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| Attorney releases menus 1981, Sep 18 |
Bloomington attorney Scott Fore responds to new reports on the feeding and nutrition of prisoners at the Monroe County Jail by releasing several menus during a news conference. Fore and his law partner Geoffrey Grodner are representing the county against a suit filed in the federal court in Indianapolis in June by three inmates regarding conditions in the jail.
Source: "Monroe Jail menu made available," Herald Telephone, September 19, 1981.
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| Nutrition rehabilitation suggested for Jail 1981, Sep 18 |
Jean Farmer and Barbara Reed attempt to get the Monroe County Jail to alter their prison menu to one of a low-additive, low-sugar diet. Farmer and Reed believe in rehabilitation through nutrition; the theory is that through proper feeding, aggression levels in inmates can be lowered. Sheriff Randy Williamson denies this plan.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Food for thought," Herald Telephone, September 18, 1981, 1, 2.
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| Rev. Symons plugs VORP 1981, Sep 23 |
Chief advocate for the Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP), Reverend J. B. Symons speaks to the Citizens for Jail Improvement about bringing this program to the Monroe County Jail. VORP brings offenders and victims together to work out reconciliation measures. This program is already in use by eight Indiana Counties.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Reconciling victim-offender proposed in Monroe County," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1981.
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| Citizens for Jail Improvement take public stand 1981, Sep 24 |
The Citizens for Jail Improvement agree to take a public stand opposing attempts by the county, and Sheriff Randy Williamson, to conceal information on jail conditions. Haynes Turner, one of the group's leaders announce that members of the group were recently denied visiting privileges and information on jail conditions, including the menus. Because of lawsuits against the jail, Sheriff Williamson has been instructed by attorneys not to speak to anyone about the conditions of the jail.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Reform group protests sheriff's 'lid' on jail," Herald Telephone, September 24, 1981.
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| CJI to go to Commissioners 1981, Sep 25 |
The Citizens for Jail Improvement announce that they will go before the Monroe County Commissioners on Monday morning to protest the way the county has handled a lawsuit against it by inmates of the jail. The county's attorneys Scott Fore and Geoffrey Grodner order Sheriff Randy Williamson not to discuss jail conditions with the public. Committee member Michael Andrews states that the sheriff is an elected official and should therefore not be off limits to the public in regards to information about the jail.
Source: Carolyn Kramer, "Citizens protest handling of suit," Indiana Daily Student, September 25, 1981.
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| County sued over jail conditions 1981, Sep 25 |
Monroe County officials defend themselves against a lawsuit filed in federal court in Indianapolis charging the Monroe County Jail with disregarding the needs of inmates. Commissioner Charlotte Zietlow says that county officials have determined plans to improve jail conditions despite financial and space limitations (including building a new jail). Attorney Michael Sutherlin, who filed the suit, says that Monroe County officials have refused to correct conditions and that these conditions violate the inmate's constitutional rights under the 8th and 14th Amendments.
Source: Carolyn Kramer, "Officials defend efforts to improve jail," Indiana Daily Student, September 25, 1981.
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| Oral history of Underground Railroad printed 1981, Oct 3 |
Long-time Bloomington resident and reporter Rose McIlveen reports on various stories about the Underground Railroad and the Presbyterians who supported the network. She mentions various stations in Bloomington. She writes that the Wylie House at 2nd and Lincoln streets and the Millen Stallknecht House on Bryan Street are also reputed to be stops for former slaves. McIlveen states that "As a child I was shown a basement room in the Wylie House and told it was used to hide runaway slaves."
Source: Rose McIlveen, "Underground Railroad Stopped at Bloomington," The Herald Times, October 3, 1981.
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| Jail facility lacking 1981, Oct 8 |
The Monroe County grand jury issued a favorable report on the operation of the Monroe County Jail, but then became the seventh grand jury to question the adequacy of the jail.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Grand jury," Herald Telephone, October 9, 1981, 1.
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| Neal's Dump is considered worst in nation 1981, Oct 24 |
EPA places Neal's Dump, a site contaminated with PCBs, on a list of 114 of the nation's worst chemical dump sites. Sites were chosen on the basis of a hazard scoring system with the most emphasis placed on the potential harm to public health. Sites on this list may receive funding from the Superfund.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "EPA calls Neal's Dump one of nation's worst," Herald Times, October 24, 1981.
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| NAACP reinstated 1981, Oct 26 |
The Bloomington chapter of the NAACP is reestablished after dropping out of existence in the 1960s. The organization currently has 86 members with hopes to expand membership.
Source: Michael B Bunch, "NAACP chapter reinstated," Indiana Daily Student, February 3, 1982.
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| Library bonds sold 1981, Oct 27 |
$500,000 worth of Monroe County Public Library bonds were sold to Raffensperger, Hughes, & Company of Indianapolis. The bonds were sold to raise money for major improvements of the library.
Source: John Fancher, "Library sells bonds to make improvements," Herald Telephone, October 28, 1981.
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| PCB storage plan approved 1981, Oct 31 |
An interim storage plan for PCB contaminated waste is approved by the Monroe County Commissioners after much debate.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Commissioners OK interim PCB storage," Herald Times, October 31, 1981.
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| Meadowood opens 1981, Nov 15 |
Meadowood retirement community has its grand opening. The community includes an activity center, health care center, and private garden cottages. Tenants have to be 60 years of age or older to be residents.
Source: John Fancher, Herald Times, November 15, 1981.
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| Council approves industrial park 1981, Nov 18 |
The Bloomington City Council announces its support of locating the State Work Release Center inside an industrial park at the southwest corner of Venral Pike and the Ind. 37 bypass.
Source: Brian Werth, "Council supports work release site," Herald Telephone, November 19, 1981, 1,4.
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| Hearings on PCBs reopened 1981, Nov 21 |
The Environment Management Board voted to continue hearings in order to determine who is to blame for the PCBs dumped into the sewage system. An initial set of hearings were cancelled so that Bloomington and Westinghouse could reach a settlement.
Source: "State panel decides to reopen hearings on PCB dumping," Indianapolis Star, November 21, 1981.
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| Architectural firm hired 1981, Nov 23 |
The Monroe County Commissioners authorize the use of Sebree, Craig and McKneight Inc. architectural firm to assess the future jail needs of Monroe County by December 14.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail needs to be studied," Herald Telephone, November 24, 1981, 1.
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| Shelter plans to join county 1981, Nov 23 |
The Monroe County Youth Shelter is announced to be a department of the Monroe County government by the Monroe County Commissioners and is referred to the Monroe County Council.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Youth Shelter joins county," Herald Telephone, November 23, 1981.
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| PCB hearings are questioned 1981, Nov 23 |
Scott Fore, an attorney representing Bloomington, states that the decision to reopen the hearings was made in haste. He argues that he should have been able to confront the Environment Management Board before it voted on the hearings.
Source: Paul Heaton, "PCB hearings questioned," Indiana Daily Student, November 23, 1981.
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| Inmate/architectural studies of Monroe County Jail 1981, Nov 27 |
The Indianapolis architectural firm of Sebree Craig and McKneight Inc. is hired to give a report on the Monroe County Jail to the Monroe County Commissioners by December 14. The study is to involve a review of the jail's inmate books for 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, and 1981 in order to determine: how the number of inmates is increasing over the years, the percentage of men, women, and juveniles in the inmate population, the kind of criminal charges involved, the length of stay in jail, how many inmate required maximum security detention, and the amount of communicable diseases in the jail. They will also determine what the operating and size requirements for an adequate county jail and how much a new jail will cost. The inmate study will cost $1,995 and the architectural study will cost $2,500.
Source: "Study Future Jail Needs," Indianapolis News, November 27, 1981.
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| Jail/Work Release combination proposed 1981, Dec 9 |
State Senator Farrell Duckworth proposes that the state-run work release center and a new jail in Monroe County be housed under together in a downtown location.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "State Sen. Duckworth proposes combining jail and work release," Herald Telephone, December 9, 1981, 1,7.
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| Elks complete lodge 1981, Dec 10 |
The Westside Elks Club has completed their new lodge located on west Seventh street.
Source: "Westside Elks complete lodge," Herald Times, December 10, 1981.
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| New jail proposed 1981, Dec 14 |
An Indianapolis architect Fred Lott recommends a new $2.37 million jail, west of Graham Plaza and capable of holding 126 inmates, to the Monroe County Commissioners.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "New Monroe jail proposed," Herald Telephone, December 15, 1981, 1.
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| Youth Shelter joins county 1981, Dec 15 |
The Monroe County Youth Shelter is formally established as a department of the county government.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "County Council Elects Young, adopts shelter," Herald Telephone, December 16, 1981.
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| Hoagy Carmichael dies 1981, Dec 27 |
Hoagy Carmichael, 82, passes away in California after a heart attack.
Source: "Hoagy Carmichael dies at 82," Herald Telephone, December 28, 1981.
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| Lowest production since WWII 1982 |
1,500,000 cubic feet of production is reported.
Source: Shewmaker, Sherman N. Quarry Quest. A Field Trip Guide to the Indiana Limestone District, Monroe and Lawrence Counties, Indiana, 1991.
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| YMCA announces membership totals 1982, Jan |
After the $2.2 million YMCA facility opened in January 1981, the YMCA announces that their membership has soared from 1,500 to more then 9,000 people. The average usage of the facility increased to over 1,000 people a day.
Source: Kenneth Cline, "One year of the Y," Sunday Herald-Times, February 28, 1982.
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| Burton named citizen of the year 1982 |
Joan Burton, and her husband Robert E. Burton, receive the Citizen of the Year Award from the Bloomington Board of Realtors for their work within the community of people with disabilities.
Source: Herald Times, November 2, 2001.
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| CJI holds meeting 1982, Jan 22 |
The Citizens for Jail Improvement meet in the library of the First Christian Church (205 E. Kirkwood Ave.) to discuss the conditions of the Monroe County Jail and practical alternatives to jail sentences. About 30 people attend.
Source: Zoe Rosa, "Citizens want to improve prison system," Indiana Daily Student, January 22, 1982.
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| LSO reports funding cuts 1982, Jan 31 |
It is reported that the Legal Services Organization (LSO) of Indiana, which provides free legal service to low income individuals, has an uncertain future due to potential federal funding cuts.
Source: "LSO Federal funding leaves future uncertain," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, January 23, 1982.
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| PCB hearings are delayed 1982, Feb 11 |
Westinghouse succeeds in delaying the continuation of the public hearings relating to PCBs.
Source: Brian Werth, "Westinghouse gets PCB hearing delay," Herald Times, February 11, 1981.
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| Commissioners legal costs revealed 1982, Feb 16 |
The Bloomington legal firm of Grodner & Fore has billed the county $28,126.78 through January 14. The legal firm had been hand-picked by the Monroe County Commissioners in June 1981 to defend the county against a suit filed by three former inmates of the Monroe County Jail. During the five and a half month period the county is billed for 724.4 hours by the firm at an hourly rate of $36.75 and for $1,503.03 in additional expenses.
Source: "Our opinion: Worth investigating," Herald Telephone, February 16, 1982.
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| CJI. suggest settlement 1982, Feb 23 |
The Citizens for Jail Improvement (CJI) urge the Monroe County Council to seek an out-of-court settlement for the Monroe County Jail lawsuit. Haines Turner presents a resolution his task force will submit to county officials, the Grodner and Fore law firm, and Indianapolis attorney Michael Sutherlin, who brought the suit on behalf of three former jail inmates. The lawsuit alleges that the conditions and policies at the jail violate the inmates' constitutional rights.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Task force urges settling of jail suit," Herald Times, February 24, 1982, 1-2.
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| Health board finds contaminated fish 1982, Feb 25 |
Director of the Food and Drug Division of the State Board of Health notifies Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties that high levels of PCBs were found in fish taken from Richland Creek last fall.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "PCBs found in fish in Richland Creek," Herald Times, February 25, 1982.
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| Inmates sent to other Counties 1982, Feb 26 |
Monroe County Sheriff Randy Williamson ships a total of 28 inmates to neighboring county jails because there was no room for them in the Monroe County Jail at 116 South Walnut Street. These inmates are sent elsewhere over the course of three consecutive weekends beginning February 6. The first weekend six inmates went to Brown County and three each went to Lawrence and Owen counties. February 13-14 five inmate were sent to Lawrence County, three to to Brown County, and four to Owen County. The last weekend, four inmates were sent to Owen County.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Weekend crowd sends inmates to other counties," Herald Telephone, February 26, 1982, 1, 2.
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| Jail recommendations given to Sheriff 1982, Mar 3 |
Monroe County Circuit Judge James M. Dixon makes recommendations to Sheriff Randy Williamson for the improvement of the Monroe County Jail. Dixon's recommendations are based on the October 1981 grand jury report on the jail. the 1981 grand jury is the seventh in a row to question the adequacy of the present 46-year-old jail and point out the need for a new one.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Judge Dixon proposes jail changes," Herald Telephone, March 3, 1982, 1, 2 .
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| Ceremony starts project 1982, Mar 4 |
It is reported that Mayor Frank McCloskey, officials from Indiana University, and the city break ground in celebration of starting $3 million construction project. The project aims to connect west and east side travel routes in 18 months in three phases. Bates and Rogers Construction will widens the Third Street through the underpass into a four lane for uninterrupted travel. Third Street will serve as a connection between west and east by leading traffic passing underneath the train.
Source: Brian Werth, "Underpass ground broken," Herald Telephone, March 4, 1982.
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| PCB contamination is found 1982, Mar 9 |
A pond on the south side of Bloomington is found to have high levels of PCBs. It is believed that PCB waste was dumped in the pond. The only industry in Monroe County known to have used PCBs is Westinghouse, although they deny any dumping of wastes.
Source: Bob Caylor, "Further PCB contamination found in Bloomington pond," Indiana Daily Student, March 9, 1982.
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| Figg dies 1982, Mar 17 |
Ione Figg, local philanthropist, dies at the age of 80. Figg was a partner and founder of the John Figg Wholesale Grocery Company. She was also a member of the First Baptist United Church of Christ, the Altrusa Club, Delta Theta Tau sorority, American Association of University Women, Monroe County Community School Corporation Foundation, Bloomington Country Club, Historic Club, Colonial Dames, Daughters of the the American Revolution (DAR), Bloomington Hospital Board, and the Convalescent Center Board.
Source: "Local Philanthropist Ione Figg dead at 80," Herald Telephone, March 17, 1982.
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| Rapp's closes 1982, Apr |
Rapp's Pizza Train, located at 126 E. 6th Street (corner of 6th and Washington Streets)closes during Spring Break. The restaurant and bar, owned by Hank and Stacey Berman, opened in 1970 with Charles Rappaport and Henry S. Berman. About the closing, Berman stated, "I no longer can underwrite the cultural experience. The public has to support it...." Bank loan interest rates, Berman stated, were at 20% and he hadn't had a vacation in three years.
Source: Brian Werth, "Rapp's closes; owner blames the economy," Daily Herald-Telephone Sesquicentennial Edition, April 6, 1982.
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| Robert Kennedy Jr. weds Ms. Black 1982, Apr 3 |
In a service characterized as prayerful by one of the officiating clergy, Emily Black becomes the bride of Robert Kennedy Jr. In the small First Christian Church some 275 guests watch as Kennedy and the former Bloomington local promise to love and honor one another.
Source: Carolyn Tufford, "April love Robert Kennedy Jr. and Emily Black wed," Sunday Herald-Times, April 4, 1982.
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| Three Monroe County Jail inmates escape 1982, Apr 23 |
Three inmates, John P. Stafford, 28, Ricky A. Burks, 21, and Anthony Williams, 30, escape from the Monroe County Jail. They slip through a 30-inch by 18-inch hole in a fence that encloses the outdoor recreation area, drop about 10 feet into an alley behind the jail, and flee on foot. Sheriff Randy Williamson speculates that the inmates may have had outside help.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Three escape from Monroe jail; all still at large," Herald Telephone, April 24, 1982, 1, 2.
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| E&J Pastries closes 1982, Apr 24 |
E&J Pastries located at Walnut and Forth Street closes today. Margaret R. Burke has owned this business since 1974.
Source: "Doughnut shop's demise leaves customers, owner sad," Herald Telephone, April 25, 1982.
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| Escaped inmates still at large 1982, Apr 24 |
Three inmates, John P. Stafford, 28, Ricky A. Burks, 21, and Anthony Williams, 30, are still at large after they escape from the Monroe County Jail, on Friday.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Three escape from Monroe jail; all still at large," Herald Telephone, April 24, 1982, 1, 2.
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| Escaped inmates at large 3 days later 1982, Apr 26 |
Sheriff Randy Williamson reports that he remains optimistic that the three inmates who escaped Monroe County Jail on Friday, April 23 will be caught. He states that at least one of the inmates is likely still in the county. Williamson states that he intends to re-install a video camera in the jail recreation yard.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Search goes on for jail escapees," Herald Telephone, April 26, 1982.
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| New Hills store opens today 1982, Apr 26 |
The new 80,000 square foot Hills Department store located in Bloomington's Jackson Creek Shopping Center opens today.
Source: "New Hills store opening Monday," Herald Telephone, April 25, 1982.
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| Inmate recaptured 1982, Apr 28 |
Anthony Williams, 30, is recaptured after escaping from the Monroe County Jail will two others on April 23. The other escapees, Ricky Burks, 21, and John P. Stafford, 28, remain at large.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Two escape Monroe jail," Herald Telephone, May 5, 1982, 1, 8.
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| Jewish community center renamed 1982, May |
The Jewish community center is renamed Congregation Beth Shalom which means house of peace.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 61.
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| Two inmates escape County Jail 1982, May 4 |
Two inmates, Clarence Leon Henson, 23, and Kenneth Earl Reed, 25, escape through a hole in the fence of the outdoor recreation yard. This hole in the fence is the same hole through which three inmates escaped from on April 23. Henson is recaptured captured two miles from the jail only minutes after the escape. Reed remains at large.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Two escape Monroe jail," Herald Telephone, May 5, 1982, 1, 8.
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| Inmates remain at large after 12 days 1982, May 5 |
Two inmates remain at large after escaping the Monroe County Jail on April 23. Three inmates escaped: Anthony Williams, 30, Ricky Burks, 21, and John P. Stafford, 28. Williams was recaptured April 28, but Williams and Burks remain at large.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Two escape Monroe jail," Herald Telephone, May 5, 1982, 1, 8.
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| PCB hearings continue 1982, May 21 |
Public hearings concerning PCB wastes will continue in Indianapolis on September 15, 1982. In 1977, public hearings were halted in order to give Bloomington and Westinghouse a chance to reach a settlement.
Source: Brian Werth, "PCB hearings set to begin Sept. 15," Herald Times, May 21, 1982.
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| Chamber voted most influential 1982, May 29 |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is voted most influential in community projects by those responding to a Herald-Telephone survey.
Source: Dave Hancock, "Chamber of Commerce rated most influential," Herald Telephone, May 29, 1982.
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| Indiana conservancy moves 1982, Jun |
Bloomington becomes the new home of the Indiana Nature Conservancy, a private non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of rare plant and animal life. The conservancy moved from Nashville, Indiana to Bloomington because of the resources available in Bloomington.
Source: Lori Theisen, "Indiana conservancy moves to Bloomington," Indiana Daily Student, September 21, 1982.
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| Conservancy moves to Bloomingtn 1982, Jun |
The Indiana Nature Conservancy moves its office from Nashville, IN to Bloomington.
Source: Lori Theisen, "Indiana conservancy moves to Bloomington," Indiana Daily Student, September 21, 1982.
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| Monroe jail documentary to air 1982, Jun 20 |
A documentary series examining the Monroe County Jail will air on Bloomington public access Channel 3 the week of June 28. The three-part series entitled "Who's In Jail?" will be previewed at the Monroe County Public Library Monday at 2 PM. The series is produced by Indiana University forensic instructor Hal Pepinsky and will look at three elements of the jailing process. Part one, "The People," will air June 28 at 8 PM. Part two, "To Jail Or Not To Jail: A Survey of Issues," will air June 29 at 8 PM. Part three, "Alternatives To Jailing: A Forum," will air July 1 at 8 PM.
Source: "Preview Monday for documentary on Monroe jail," Herald Telephone, June 20, 1982.
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| Jail documentary gets mixed reviews 1982, Jun 22 |
The three hour documentary series on the Monroe County Jail is met with mixed reviews from two local officials. Deputy Prosecutor James Trulock states that he feels the film maker is naive in his views on the necessity of the jail. Bloomington Police Chief Phillip Riley, who was interviewed in the documentary, states that he was treated fairly in the documentary but that he believed it lacked credibility. The documentary was produced by Hal Pepinsky of the Indiana University Forensics Department and will air in three parts on June 28, 29, and July 1 at 8 PM on Cable Access Television Station.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Film about jail met with mixed reviews," Herald Telephone, June 22, 1982, 4.
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| Jail manual released 1982, Jun 25 |
A new jail policy manual setting procedure for the Monroe County jail, including a grievance procedure, is released.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "New jail manual includes inmate grievance plan," Herald Telephone, June 25, 1982, 1.
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| Hall of Fame inducts McMillin & Figg 1982, Jul |
 The Monroe County Hall of Fame, established on July 4th 1976, receives two additional inductees: Ione Figg and Alvin "Bo" McMillin. Ione is known as woman that devoted her life to overseeing the community health care operations. Coach McMillin brought IU the Big Ten football championship in 1945.
Source: Veralyn Kinzer, "McMillin, Figg in Hall of Fame," Sunday Herald-Times, July 4, 1982. more...
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| Event planned to boost YMCA 1982, Jul 2 |
It is announced that a Drum Corps International competition is scheduled for August 9th as a fundraiser for the YMCA.
Source: Jeremy Gibson, "Drum and bugle even to boost YMCA funds," Herald Telephone, July 2, 1982.
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| YMCA director prepares to leave 1982, Jul 17 |
It is reported that Tom Porter, the Monroe County YMCA executive director, plans to leave August 15th to assume a new position in California. Porter has served as the executive director of the organization since 1977 and was instrumental in the realization of a new building for the YMCA last year.
Source: Mike Pearson, "YMCA expects smooth transition as director Porter prepares to leave," Herald Times, July 17, 1982.
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| Gaalaas becomes new director of YMCA 1982, Jul 17 |
It is reported that Scott Gaalaas is taking over for Porter as executive director of the YMCA when current Director Porter leaves. Gaalaas has worked as associate director of the YMCA for the past seven months.
Source: Mike Pearson, "YMCA expects smooth transition as director Porter prepares to leave," Herald Times, July 17, 1982.
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| Library security system announced 1982, Jul 29 |
It is announced that starting on Monday, August 2, the Monroe County Public Library will begin using a new security system designed to help the library maintain better control of books and other materials.
Source: John Fancher, "Library security system ready," Herald Telephone, July 29, 1982.
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| Library installs security system 1982 |
Monroe County Public Library purchases a new security system for borrowed materials. Items that have not been checked out now trigger an alarm at the library's exit.
Source: John Fancher, "Library security system ready," Herald Times, July 29, 1982.
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| PCB issue goes to court 1982, Aug 27 |
The city is suing Westinghouse as well as Monsanto for $329 million due to damages in relation to PCB pollution at various landfill sites.
Source: Rick Zatz, "PCB problem goes to court," Indiana Daily Student, August 27, 1982.
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| Jail recreation yard closed 1982, Aug 31 |
The outdoor recreation yard of the Monroe County Jail is closed again after the third jailbreak in four months. Sheriff Randy Williamson announces that an investigation is pending. It will be closed for the week for repairs while Williamson and Chief Jailer Earl Helton try to pinpoint the problems.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Yard closed as jailbreak investigated," Herald Telephone, August 31, 1982, 1, 4.
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| Recreation yard closed 1982, Aug 31 |
The Monroe County jail recreation yard is shut down pending an investigation by Sheriff Randy Williamson into policies and problems that might have led to the three jailbreaks in the past four months.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Yard closed as jailbreak investigated," Herald Telephone, August 31, 1982, 1.
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| Jail recreation yard still closed 1982, Sep 5 |
Sheriff Randy Williams announces that the Monroe County Jail recreation yard will not be reopened until the Monroe County Commissioners take substantial steps to secure the aging facility. He states that the recreation yard is not secure and that he should not have to take men off patrol or away from other duties to stand guard over inmates in the recreation area. Commission President Charlotte Zietlow responds by saying that although the facility is not the best, the jail operations are still the responsibility of the sheriff and that he has to work with what is available.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Williamson wants county to fix jail," Herald Telephone, September 5, 1982, A, 1, 7.
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| New Chamber president announced 1982, Sep 21 |
Don Adams is installed as president at the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce banquet.
Source: John Fancher, "New Chamber president to be installed Tuesday," Herald Telephone, September 13, 1982.
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| Supreme Court allows PCB hearings 1982, Sep 24 |
The Indiana State Supreme Court declined to interfere with the hearings dealing with PCB waste. Judge Betty Barteau rules that the hearings can continue but that the testimony from previous hearings could not be used.
Source: "PCB hearings to resume," Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, September 24, 1982.
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| Hartwell resigns from Youth Shelter 1982, Sep 25 |
Dan Hartwell submits his resignation as the director of the Monroe County Youth shelter, to be effective November 23.
Source: "Hartwell resigns as Youth Shelter director," Herald Telephone, September 25, 1982.
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| Endwright recognized by state 1982, Oct 12 |
Maurice Endwright receives the "Older Hoosier of the Year" award, which is given to one who performs outstanding service for senior citizens.
Source: Dave Hancock, "Endwright Older Hoosier of Year," Herald Telephone, October 13, 1982, 2.
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| State threatens Westinghouse with lawsuit 1982, Oct 20 |
The state attorney general gives Westinghouse 20 days to either clean up Neal's Landfill and Neal's Dump or face a lawsuit. Westinghouse allegedly dumped PCBs into these sites.
Source: Mary Dieter, "Westinghouse told to clean up dumps or face a lawsuit," Courier-Journal, October 20, 1982.
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| Architects begin jail study 1982, Oct 22 |
Architects contracted to study the Monroe County Jail and plan a new jail and/or city-county building in Bloomington begin gathering statistics from inmates about their needs. They will also review police records and policies as well as interview police officials. The architects doing the study and designing the building are Moyer and Associates of Chicago and Odle-Burke Architects of Bloomington.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Architects begin study for new Monroe jail," Herald Telephone, October 22, 1982.
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| Westinghouse hints at PCB clean-up 1982, Nov 9 |
Westinghouse may present a plan to clean up contaminated sites. Westinghouse denies any responsibility for the PCB contamination but will examine the areas in question.
Source: "Westinghouse responds in PCB case," Herald Times
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| Architects' jail survey completed 1982, Nov 18 |
According to at least one public official the three-week jail study completed by Odle-Burke Architects of Bloomington and Moyer and Associates of Chicago determines that the new jail facility only needs to be less than 20% larger than the one currently in use. Monroe County Commissioner President Charlotte Zietlow announces that the survey also indicates that there is not a need for much maximum security units. They announce that the survey will likely be released to the public next week.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Only slightly larger jail needed, new survey reports," Herald Telephone, November 18, 1982, 1, 4.
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| Franklins buy Aldens 1982, Nov 20 |
It is announced today that Bryce and Shirley Franklin have purchased the Aldens Department Store in downtown Bloomington.
Source: "Franklins new Aldens owners," Sunday Herald-Times, November 21, 1982.
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| Library adopts circulation policies 1982 |
Monroe County Public Library implements a new computer system that automatically tracks due dates. Patrons are now unable to check out until they return overdue items.
Source: John Fancher, "Circulation policies adopted," Herald Telephone, November 25, 1982.
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| Wysong new Youth Shelter director 1982, Dec 9 |
Roberta Wysong is appointed to director of the Monroe County Youth Shelter, effective January 1.
Source: "New director named for youth shelter," Herald Telephone, December 9, 1982.
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| County wins key battle 1982, Dec 16 |
Monroe County officials win several key legal battles when Judge S. Hugh Dillin rules that jail inmates are not entitled to monetary compensation as a class for any damages they may have incurred while incarcerated.
Source: Dan Kadlec and Kurt Van der Dussen, "County wins key battles on jail lawsuit," Herald Telephone, December 18, 1982.
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| Oppurtunity House robbed 1982, Dec 30 |
The Opportunity House on 907 W. 11th Street is robbed for the 11th time and vandalized.
Source: Dave Honcock, "Meanest Theif: The Opportunity House robbed and vandalized," Herald Times, December 31, 1982.
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| Torphy sells company 1983 |
Jim Torphy sells Torp Aero Service inc. to Larry Martin, but still chooses to continue working at the company ,administering tests to local prospective pilots.
Source: Claude Parsons, Bedford Times-Mail, August 6, 1997.
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| Regional medical center complete 1983 |
The 339-bed Bloomington Hospital regional medical center is complete.
Source: Local Council of Women of Bloomington, Bloomington Hospital Heritage.
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| First male appointed to women's council 1983 |
The Local Council of Women appoint a man to its board for the first time.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Harmony moves into Elm Heights 1983 |
Harmony school, an alternative program, moves into the old Elm Heights Elementary School, which held its final school year in 1981-1982. The Elm Heights building was built on land deeded to the school system (MCCSC) by the Buskirk family with restrictions that the land always be used for a school.
Source: Andrew Graham, "Harmony campaign launched," The Herald Times, May 19, 2004.
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| Hydro-electric plant proposed 1983 |
The Continental Hydro Corporation of Boston Mass. files for a permit to examine the possibility of creating a small-scale hydro-electric plant at Lake Monroe.
Source: Brian Werth, "Power plant considered at Lake Monroe," Bloomington Herald-Telephone & Bedford Times-Mail, November 9, 1980.
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| Seward & Co., Inc. Closes 1983 |
After 163 years in business, the Seward Company closes its doors for the final time. Seward's, at one time, was the oldest existing company in Indiana
Source: Bloomingpedia more...
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| New jail planned despite court progress 1983, Jan 24 |
Federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin rules on the motion to dismiss the suit brought against Monroe County officials by former Monroe County Jail inmates, and says that the inmates are not entitled to compensation. The former inmates had been asking for damages and for the county to repair the jail, which they claimed denied their constitutional rights. Despite the ruling the county is already planning to rebuild the jail.
Source: Eric Benmour and Karen Day, "New jail seems sure, even without the court's order," Indiana Daily Student, January 24, 1983.
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| PCB hearings cancelled 1983, Feb 18 |
A plan to reopen PCB public hearings has been abandoned by the state. Opponents of the meeting state that the lawsuits filed against Westinghouse "give adequate protection to the public."
Source: Brian Werth, "Plan for PCB hearings scrapped?," Herald Times, February 18, 1983.
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| Programs reducing production 1983, Mar |
The federal government is offering cash payments to Monroe County farmers to leave 45 % of their corn producing acreage. The program's goal is to reduce surplus of grain as well as raise the prices of crops, believed to result in a healthier economy.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Programs taking corn acreage out of production," Herald Times, March 29, 1983, 1,4.
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| Hartwell charged with theft 1983, Mar 5 |
Former Monroe County Youth Shelter director Dan Hartwell is charged with six counts of theft for the alleged misappropriation of $4,898.85 in Monroe County funds.
Source: Nancy Drucker, "Former Youth Shelter director accused of stealing county funds," Herald Telephone, March 6, 1983.
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| VORP in need of funds 1983, Mar 10 |
J. B. Symons, local organizer of PACT (Prisoners And Community Together) and Nan Witcher announce that they are still looking for money to guarantee the existence of their main project, the Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) for at least one year. Witcher was hired two months ago as the part-time director of the new jail alternative programs. She states that she is expecting to hear from the parent PACT affiliate in Valparaiso early next week regarding a possible $8,000-$12,000 grant. This amount would virtually guarantee the existence of VORP for two years.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Victim-offender program slowed by money woes," Herald Telephone, March 11, 1983, 1, 4.
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| Arson suspected after seventh fire 1983, Mar 16 |
An arsonist is believed to be responsible for seven recent fires.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Seventh fire suspected as arson," Herald Telephone, March 17, 1983.
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| Man sues Westinghouse 1983, Mar 29 |
Leon Dale Mullis files suit against Westinghouse in relation to PCBs. His suit is nearly identical to Wendell K. Hendricks.
Source: "Another PCB suit filed," Herald Times, March 29, 1983.
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| Hartwell arrested 1983, Apr 13 |
Former Monroe County Youth Shelter director Dan Hartwell is arrested for charges of theft.
Source: "Hartwell facing theft charges in Lawrence County," Herald Telephone, April 14, 1983.
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| Grant application planned 1983, Apr 19 |
Monroe County officials announce that they are putting together a grant application, for jail alternatives, for $117,000 for house arrest, victim-offender reconciliation, police supervised work details, and community restitution.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Jail alternatives," Herald Telephone, April 19, 1983, 1.
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| Women give to Opportunity House 1983, Apr 25 |
Business and Professional Women's Club Inc. of Bloomington (BPW) present $6,500 to the Opportunity House to go toward their building fund.
Source: "BPW donates $6,500 to Opportunity House," Daily Herald Telephone, March 2, 1983.
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| New PCB site is the largest 1983, Apr 28 |
The dump, which is located west of the 37 bypass and owned by Edwin Bennett, is considered the largest PCB dump site ever.
Source: Steven Hinnefeld, Brian Werth, "New PCB find one of the largest," Herald Times, April 28, 1983.
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| PCBs found at work-release site 1983, May 12 |
State officials announce that although PCBs have been found at the chosen site for the state work release center, they are not sure what the impact will be.
Source: Brian Werth, "PCBs may be problem for work release site.," Herald Telephone, May 12, 1983, 1,2.
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| Work Release plans to proceed 1983, May 18 |
It is announced that, despite warnings from Monroe County Health Administrator Steve Creech, the work release center will continue with its plans to build on a site with evidence of PCBs nearby, due to no evidence of PCBs having been found on the building site itself.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Work release plans to proceed despite PCB find," Herald Telephone, May 18, 1983, 1,2.
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| Work-release funds approved 1983, May 19 |
The State Budget Committee approves $572,000 for a work-release center in Monroe County near Vernal Pike and Ind. 37 Bypass.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "State approves work-release center funding," Herald Telephone, May 20, 1983, 1,4.
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| Dantec Inc. leaving Bloomington 1983, May 24 |
It is announced today that Dantec Inc., the Bloomington based manufacturer of 60 channel cable television converters, is being closed and production is being moved to El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.
Source: Bill Schrader, "Dantec Inc. leaving city," Herald Telephone, May 25, 1983.
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| PCB cleanup begins 1983, May 28 |
Plan announced for PCB cleanup at the Packinghouse quarries. There is high threat of run-off entering Stout's Creek. The 2-acre site will be covered with a clay cap after surface removal.
Source: Brian Werth, "EPA to begin PCB cleanup at largest site," Herald Times, May 28, 1983.
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| Bare Essentials opens 1983, Jun 4 |
Bare Essentials, a lingerie shop located at 116 S. Grant St., opens.
Source: Linda Detroy Weger, "New lingerie shop opens," Herald Telephone, August 24, 1983.
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| Shelter budget approved 1983, Jun 7 |
The Monroe County Youth Shelter Board approves the proposed $136,000 1984 budget and sends it to the Monroe County Council for review.
Source: "$136,000 budget adopted for Monroe Youth Shelter," Herald Telephone, June 8, 1983.
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| Recreation yard in use 1983, Jun 9 |
It is announced by Sheriff Jimmie Young that the Monroe County jail has resumed use of the outdoor recreational area this week. The area had been shut down August 30, 1982 after seven inmates escaped within four months.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Recreation yard at jail back in use," Herald Telephone, June 9, 1983, 1,4.
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| Bynum Office Supply relocating 1983, Jun 11 |
 Bynum Office Supply which has been in Bloomington since 1948 will be relocating from E. Fourth Street, (Pictured above) to the northeast corner of Eighth and Walnut in August.
Source: Brian Werth, "Bynum Office Supply is relocating in August," Sunday Herald-Times, June 12, 1983. more...
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| Data Domain moving to new location 1983, Jun 14 |
It is announced today that Data Domain, Bloomington's oldest computer store, is moving to a new larger location at the southwest corner of 14th and Walnut streets. Formerly located at 221 W. Dodds St.
Source: "Data Domain moving to new, larger location," Herald Telephone, June 15, 1983.
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| Juvenile inmates create whistles 1983, Jun 17 |
Mildred MacKenzie works with juveniles in the Monroe County Jail, teaching them to create clay whistles. MacKenzie has made clay bird whistles for 14 years. The inmates make their whistles into whatever shapes they want and MacKenzie fire them in a kiln at her home. Their whistles are displayed at the Monroe County Public Library (303 East Kirkwood Ave.).
Source: Kerry O'Rourke, "Making Music," Herald Telephone, June 17, 1983, 17.
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| Citizens committee created 1983, Jun 18 |
It is announced that Sheriff Jimmie Young has created a citizens committee to advise him on matters regarding the operation of the Monroe County jail and other public concerns. Committee members include two Citizens for Jail Improvement members.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Sheriff sure to hear about jail problems," Herald Telephone, June 18, 1983, 1.
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| Local auctioneer reserve world champ 1983, Jun 18 |
Bloomington auctioneer Bruce Haley wins the Reserve World Championship at the 20th annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in Dickson, Tennessee.
Source: "Local auctioneer's speed makes him reserve world champ," Daily Herald Telephone, July 18, 1983.
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| Cook appointed to board 1983, Jun 20 |
It is announced today, that Bloomington businessman Bill Cook, has been appointed by Governor Robert Orr to serve on the board of directors of the Indiana Corporation for Science and Technology.
Source: "Cook appointed to technology corporation board," Herald Telephone, June 21, 1983.
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| Legal aid cut in half 1983, Jul 6 |
It is reported that Congress has cut funding for legal services to the poor by 25 percent, but officials say the needy in Indiana are going to have their legal assistance cut by as much as 40 to 50 percent.
Source: "Legal aid 'cut' is placed at 50 percent," Associated Press, July 6, 1983.
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| Lawsuit against work-release 1983, Jul 15 |
The Save Our Neighborhood and Protect Our Children Committee and Indianapolis attorney Richard L. Brown file a lawsuit in Monroe Superior Court in an effort to block construction of the work-release center project.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Group files lawsuit over work release," Herald Times, July 16, 1983, 1,2.
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| United Way leases Elm Heights 1983, Jul 18 |
United Way Board approves a five-year lease for the property with Monroe County Community School Corporation to occupy the building at 900 E. Second Street about the third week in August.
Source: John Fancher, "United Way board OKs five-year Elm Heights lease," Daily Herald Telephone, July 21, 1983.
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| Jail camera problems 1983, Jul 20 |
Monroe County Sheriff Jimmie Young announces that more than half of the twenty-six video cameras stationed throughout the Monroe County Jail, including the outdoor recreation yard, do not work and exactly half of the twelve the monitors are in need of repair. Only eight of the twenty-six video cameras are working. Young states that the cameras were not working when he took over office in January. Young announces that he will ask the Monroe County Commissioners for $3,000 to repair the broken-down video security system.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Sheriff seeks funds to fix jail security system," Herald Telephone, July 20, 1983.
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| Grant for corrections announced 1983, Jul 21 |
It is announced that Monroe County has been awarded $100,000 from the Indiana Department of Correction to fund programs to help keep low-risk offenders out of jail.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "County gets grant for corrections," Herald Telephone, July 21, 1983, 1,4.
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| Arson suspected in barn fire 1983, Jul 31 |
Arson is suspected in a fire that caused $250,000 damage to a Stinesville barn.
Source: Unknown, "Arson suspected in barn fire," Herald Telephone, August 1, 1983, 1.
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| Shelter receives $80,000 1983, Aug |
The Federal Department of Health and Human Services, under the Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, awards the Monroe County Youth Shelter with $80,000.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Youth Shelter gets grant; may change locations," Herald Telephone, August 1, 1983, 1-2.
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| Conservancy moves to Indianapolis 1983, Aug |
The Indiana Field Office of the Nature Conservancy moves its headquarters from Bloomington at 415 E. Fourth St. to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis.
Source: "Nature Conservancy moves to Indianapolis," Herald Times, August 25, 1983.
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| Ford creates "naive art" in jail 1983, Aug 7 |
Monroe County Jail inmate William Lee Ford, 36, creates "naive art" out of cardboard, toothpaste, socks, and rudimentary art supplies. He makes paper-mache products shaped as home items; he has made a TV, a clock, a guitar, a lamp, and smaller items. He also creates key chains out of unraveled socks. These items are shipped to his friends and relatives.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Jailhouse art," Sunday Herald-Times, August 7, 1983, C, 1, 10.
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| Arson suspects awaiting subpoena 1983, Aug 10 |
Two young men, seen about a mile from the barn fire that caused $250,000 in damage, await subpoena to testify in an inquest conducted by the Indiana State Fire Marshal's office.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Inquest planned in arson investigation," Herald Telephone, August 10, 1983, 1,9.
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| Fire at Jewish Center 1983, Aug 15 |
A fire breaks out at the Beth Shalom Jewish and Religious Community Center arson is suspected. The fire started in a room containing many Jewish religious items. Police say that the fire had two points of origin, they say a window leading to the room had been broken out and they found evidence that someone had entered through the window.
Source: Dan Kaflec, "Fire Damages Jewish Center," Herald Telephone, August 16, 1983.
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| Brad's Bagels & Deli opens 1983, Aug 23 |
Brad's Bagels & Deli opens in the Crosstown II shopping center, 1799 E. 10th St.
Source: "Two business majors bake up a booming local bagel business," Indiana Daily Student, September 1, 1983.
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| 2020 population projections 1983, Aug 23 |
The State Board of Health releases population projections showing that between 1980 and 2020 the population of Monroe County will increase by 25,200 (25.5%) to 124,000. The median age in 1980 was 24.7 and it will increase to 25.2 by 2020.
Source: Linda Stahl, "11.1% growth in state's population expected by 2020," Courier-Journal, August 24, 1983, A, 1, 8.
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| Nature Conservancy leaves Bloomington 1983, Aug 25 |
The Indiana Field Office of The Nature Conservancy moved its headquarters from Bloomington to the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis.
Source: "Nature Conservancy moves to Indianapolis," Herald Times, August 25, 1983.
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| New Bynum Office Supply opens 1983, Sep 1 |
Bynum Office Supply opens at its new location 320 N. Walnut St. For 35 years Bynum Office Supply was located at 114 E. Fourth Street.
Source: "New Bynum Office Supply is opened," Sunday Herald-Times, September 4, 1983.
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| Bennett Quarry added to Superfund 1983, Sep 1 |
Bennett Stone Quarry is added to the U.S. EPA list of the worst hazardous waste sites in the nation. Neal's Landfill as well as Lemon Lane Landfill were put on the list in October 1981 due to high levels of PCB contamination.
Source: Steven Hinnefeld, Brian Werth, "Bennett Quarry put on Superfund list," Herald Times, September 1, 1983.
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| East and west connected 1983, Sep 8 |
Third Street underpass will opens on Friday, connecting east and west side to create unrestricted access. The construction began in winter of 1981 and cost $3.3 million.
Source: Brian Werth, "Third Street underpass to open Friday morning," Herald Telephone, September 8, 1983.
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| Shelter lease approved 1983, Sep 9 |
The Indiana University trustees approve the Monroe County Youth Shelter's lease to occupy an IU owned house on Atwater Avenue.
Source: John Fancher, "Youth Shelter lease is OK'd," Herald Telephone, September 10, 1983, 1-2.
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| Third Winery to open in area 1983, Sep 14 |
A third winery in Monroe county will open soon. Bloomington Winery, owned by Jim Butler, is located on North College Avenue with vineyards on Robinson Road west of Lake Lemon.
Source: Bill Reinhard, "Third winery for the area," Herald Times, September 14, 1983.
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| Monroe Co. child population projections 1983, Sep 21 |
Morton Marcus and Joel Webster of the Indiana University School of Business release projections stating number of Monroe County children aged 5 to 14 will increase from 1970 to 2020, creating a demand for excess capacity in the schools. The 1970 census recorded 12,688 and the 1980 census recorded 10,260. The Marcus-Webster projects are 10,120 in 1985, 10,360 in 1990, 12,170 in 1995, 13,240 in 2000, 14,710 in 2005, and 13,530 in 2010.
Source: "Our opinion: Impact of the baby boom," Herald Telephone, September 21, 1983, 10.
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| 'Suspicious' fire on west side 1983, Sep 25 |
The state fire marshal's office investigates a "suspicious" fire that destroys four westside businesses.
Source: Ron Shawgo, "Officials call west-side fire 'suspicious'," Herald Telephone, September 26, 1983, 1.
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| Clean-up plan is agreed upon 1983, Oct 12 |
Both Westinghouse and Bloomington agree that the best solution for PCB removal is the incineration of contaminated soil. The project will likely begin in 1985.
Source:
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| Ellettsville sewers overflow 1983, Oct 26 |
The Ellettsville town Sewer Commision reports that residential down spouts linked into the sewer system are causing backups during heavy rains.
Source: "Down Spouts Causing Problems," The Journal, October 26, 1983, 1,3.
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| Old Dutch Church restoration 1983, Oct 26 |
The Bloomington Restoration Inc. launches a campaign to restore the Historic Old Dutch Church in Ellettsville. It is the only two story log cabin church remaining in its original site.
Source: "$35,000 Campaign Launched to Restore Historic Old Dutch Church," The Journal, October 26, 1983, 1,3.
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| Tomi Allison is elected mayor 1983, Nov |
Tomilea "Tomi" Allison becomes the first female elected mayor of Bloomington and will go on to serve 12 more years. Her legacy is one of revitalization of infrastructure and progress for the city. Allison is not, however, the first woman to serve as mayor. In 1962 Mary Alice Dunlap, who, as deputy, stepped into the role of mayor after Tom Lemon resigned.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015, 102-113.
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| PCB site is asked to be closed 1983, Nov 3 |
Linley Pearson, Indiana Attorney General, asks that the Anderson Road Landfill be closed due to uncontrollable leaking problems into springs beneath the landfill.
Source: Rick Zatz, "Attorney general asks court to close PCB-ridden landfill," Indiana Daily Student, November 3, 1983.
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| Maxwell's undergoing second expansion 1983, Nov 8 |
Maxwell's Business Machines, 315 E. Kirkwood is undergoing its second expansion and will add almost 2,000 square feet to the retail area.
Source: "Maxwell's undergoing its second expansion," Herald Telephone, November 9, 1983.
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| Stafford recaptured in Texas 1983, Nov 17 |
Monroe County Jail escapee John P. Stafford, 30, is captured in Potter County, Texas and is being held on Indiana warrants. Police state that Stafford has probably been living there in Amarillo since he broke out of jail on August 29, 1982. Stafford was in jail on charges of armed robbery, burglary, and escaping from jail; he will now be returned to Monroe County to face those charges.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Jail escapee Stafford captured in Texas," Herald Telephone, November 17, 1983, 1, 2.
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| Emergency funds approved 1983, Nov 22 |
Emergency funds of $23,505 are transferred from the County Council into the jail's budget. Funds are needed because the jail's budget for food, gas, and other necessary items is insufficient.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail budget gets temporary bail out," Herald Telephone, November 23, 1983, 6.
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| Man killed in fire 1983, Nov 22 |
An early morning fire in southeastern Monroe County leaves one man dead of smoke inhalation.
Source: Blair Claflin, "Man killed in house fire," Herald Telephone, November 23, 1983, 1.
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| Local wine shipped to Hong Kong 1983, Nov 30 |
Oliver Winery sends a shipment of Camelot Mead to Hong Kong ahead of the Chinese New Year in an attempt to enter the Asian market.
Source: Ernest A. Wilkinson, "Hoosier wine given send-off to the Far East," Indianapolis Star, December 1, 1983.
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| Three escape Monroe County Jail, are recaptured 1983, Dec 6 |
Mark Barker, 19, Harold Counts, 18, and Daniel Holdener, 31, smash a basement window in Monroe County Jail and flee around 7 AM. Their escapes are not noticed until 11 AM. Barker and Counts are recaptured at 11:30 AM in a house on Russell Road and Holdener turns himself in shortly before midnight.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Three escape Monroe County jail; recaptured," Herald Telephone, December 6, 1983, 1, 2.
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| Informant foils jail escape 1983, Dec 7 |
Sheriff Jimmie Young confirms that the jailbreak on Monday (December 5) was only noticed after an informant called city police and told them that he knew of a jailbreak that morning. The informant also gave them the location that two of the three escapees were staying in.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Informant tip alerted police to jail break," Herald Telephone, December 7, 1983.
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| Jail heater malfunction fixed 1983, Dec 20 |
Sheriff Jimmie Young confirms that the Monroe County Jail has had a heater malfunction that left inmates in the cold for several days. He states that the cells were not so cold as to be a health problem. The malfunction was caused by a clogged filter and caused a blower in one of three furnaces to burn out.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Heat problem solved at jail after several chilly days," Herald Telephone, December 20, 1983.
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| Hospital adds Hospice 1984, Jan |
Hospice is added to the main floor of the Bloomington Hospital
Source: John Fancher, "Hospice office now in hospital," Sunday Herald-Times, January 29, 1984.
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| Ellettsville Town Hall to be renovated 1984 |
The historic Ellettsville Town Hall will be renovated this spring.
Source: Ron Shawgo, "Town Hall to be Renovated," Hearld-Telephone, February 16, 1984.
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| Library bans smoking 1984 |
The Monroe County Public Library bans smoking in public areas of the library. Staff members are permitted to smoke in library offices because they are not considered public areas.
Source: John Fancher, "Smoking banned in public sections of library," Herald Telephone, July 12, 1984.
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| Burton receives service award 1984 |
Joan Burton, director of Stone Belt receives the Outstanding Service Award of the Indiana Optometric Association for her efforts in providing optometric exams to the disabled.
Source: Herald Times, November 2, 2001.
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| Oliver Winery wine wins award 1984 |
Oliver Soft Red from Oliver Winery is rated the best Concord Class wine in a nationwide contest in Rochester, New York.
Source: Susie Oberlander, "Oliver Winery uncorks award-winning vintage," Indiana Daily Student, March 19, 1985.
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| Jail alternatives available 1984, Jan 3 |
Monroe County judges now recognize five available jail alternatives around the state. Monroe County is seen as a leader in such programs. Some of these alternatives include the Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program and the new youth diversion program at the Monroe County Youth Shelter. Other jail alternatives include house arrest and law enforcement restitution.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Programs offering alternatives to jail are beginning to work," Herald Telephone, January 3, 1984, 1, 4.
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| PCB study planned 1984, Jan 4 |
State and county health officials plan to conduct a survey in Bloomington to study the long term effects of PCB contamination.
Source: "PCB survey planned for Bloomington," Indianapolis News, January 4, 1984.
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| Settlement near in inmate lawsuit 1984, Jan 23 |
A settlement is being prepared for an over two-year old lawsuit from former Monroe County Jail inmates against Monroe County officials. Attorneys from both sides state that a formal agreement is still at least two to four weeks away. This could take even longer if the Monroe County Council, county commissioners, and the sheriff do not agree to the terms. Bloomington lawyers Geoff Grodner and Scott Fore represent the county while Indianapolis lawyer Michael K. Sutherlin represents the three inmates. The suit was originally filed in June 5, 1981.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Jail suit nears a settlement," Herald Telephone, January 23, 1984, 1, 2.
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| Former Sheriff Skirvin dies 1984, Jan 28 |
Albert H. Skirvin dies of cardiac arrest at the Indiana University Assembly Hall while running the elevator for Indiana-Iowa basketball spectators. He was born in Monroe County August 13, 1909 and was 74 years old. Skirvin has served as Sheriff of Monroe County as well as Deputy Sheriff. He has been a carpenter, realtor, and school bus driver. He was a member of the Church of God in Bloomington. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three brothers, three sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Source: "Former Monroe sheriff Albert Skirvin dies," Herald Telephone, January 29, 1984, 2.
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| Library elects new board president 1984 |
Virginia Rose is elected president of the Monroe County Public Library Board.
Source: John Fancher, "Library board elects president," Herald Times, February 2, 1984.
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| Former Sheriff Clifford Kinser dies 1984, Feb 10 |
Clifford E. Kinser dies at the Phoenix Baptist Hospital at the age of 67. Kinser was born in Dutch Ridge, Monroe County on February 11, 1916. He is a World War II veteran and served as Monroe County Sheriff for two terms from 1954-1962. He was a member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, the Indiana Sheriff's Association, the Masonic Lodge, and the Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine of Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two grandsons.
Source: "Clifford Kinser," Herald Telephone, February 12, 1984, A, 2.
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| Final Jail fugitive captured 1984, Feb 10 |
The last of five Monroe County Jail fugitives who escaped nearly two years prior is arrested in Winter Park, Florida. Kenneth Earl Reed, 27, had escaped the jail on May 4, 1982. Monroe County Police Detectives Captain Lester Hawkins and Sergeant Steve Chambers left for Florida early Wednesday morning after receiving a tip on Reed's whereabouts. Police apprehend him at 7:10 AM.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "Monroe jail escapee arrested in Florida," Herald Telephone, February 10, 1984, 1, 2.
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| Blue-ribbon committee created 1984, Feb 23 |
It is announced that a "blue-ribbon" committee consisting of ten residents has been established to study the local justice system and jail. It has been established by the Monroe County commissioners and Sheriff Jimmie Young in conjunction with the court system and County Council. The panel will focus on eight areas: the bail bond system, alternatives to jail, visitation/telephone policies, recreation, education/reading, mental health, medical care, and social work.
Source: "'Blue-ribbon' panel to study justice system," Herald Telephone, February 23, 1984, 1.
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| Jail civil rights case settlement 1984, Feb 25 |
The terms of a proposed settlement of the Monroe County Jail civil rights lawsuit in federal district court will be presented by Bloomington attorney Scott Fore to the Monroe County Commissioners Wednesday and to the Monroe County Council Thursday for approval. As a co-defendant in the lawsuit, Sheriff Jimmie Young must also approve the settlement. This settlement would only require the county to do only two things: (1) build the Justice Building, which includes a new 124-bed jail on the fourth and fifth floors, and (2) pay plaintiffs' attorneys Michael Sutherlin and Peter Iverson of Indianapolis whatever the court decides in a subsequent hearing what is reasonable compensation for the attorneys' fees and costs.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail lawsuit settlement up for county approval," Herald Telephone, February 25, 1984, 1, 2.
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| Jail settlement approved 1984, Feb 29 |
A Monroe County Jail lawsuit has been approved by county commissioners after three years. The settlement contains no admission of county liability. However, it does commit the county to three actions: to proceed with its planned construction of the new Justice Building and jail, pay $1000 in damages to each of the three named plaintiffs in the lawsuit, and submit the issue of what their attorney should receive in fees to a hearing before the federal district judge.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Commissioners approve jail lawsuit settlement," Herald Telephone, March 1, 1984.
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| Work-release site found 1984, Feb 29 |
Governor Robert D. Orr's office announces that a location for the Monroe County work-release center has been found on the Ind. 37 Bypass and Vernal Pike.
Source: Dan Kadlec, "It's official: Work release to be at west-side site," Herald Telephone, February 29, 1984, 1,4.
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| Library promotes video collections 1984, Mar |
Donna Newman, the Audio-Visual Department Head at the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL), promotes the video collection. The library now has 90 titles. It still provides 16mm film and record albums as well as equipment for these formats.
Source: "Library has Movie Video Cassettes," Herald Telephone, March 9, 1984.
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| Guardian Ad Litem project announced 1984, Mar 2 |
The Guardian ad litem program is described as a "forward-looking program" that would provide adult, non-lawyer representatives for children in court cases of abuse and neglect. The "Guardian's" role would be to speak with the child and then report an unbiased report on how the child feels they want done.
Source: Jocelyn Bowie, "Guardian angels," Indiana Daily Student
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| Westinghouse reveals incineration details 1984, Mar 4 |
Details on the approval of the incinerator project are explained by Westinghouse officials. The incinerator will be designed to burn PCB contaminated waste.
Source: Brian Werth, "Westinghouse details incinerator," Herald Times, March 4, 1984.
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| "American Spectator" garners influence 1984, Mar 4 |
The newspaper "American Spectator" reaches a viewership of 40,000 nationwide despite having a hefty deficit.
Source: Jeremy Gibson, "Influence, not profits, fuel magazine," Herald Telephone, March 4, 1984.
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| PCB testing begins 1984, Mar 18 |
The Center of Disease Control plans to take blood samples from 150 Monroe County residents for the PCB study.
Source: Brian Werth, "Participants chosen, PCB tests to begin," Herald Times, March 18, 1984.
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| Fire kills woman 1984, Mar 19 |
A Bloomington woman dies in a fire at the Cambridge Square apartments.
Source: "Fire kills woman at Cambridge Square apartments," Herald Telephone, March 20, 1984.
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| Jail lawsuit settlement approved 1984, Mar 20 |
The Monroe County Council approves a settlement to the three-year-old Monroe County Jail civil rights lawsuit despite opposition from a Bloomington attorney who claims it is too vague and will not improve jail conditions. The county's attorney, Scott Fore tells the council that the settlement would require the county to continue building the new Justice Building and its 124-bed jail according to minimum state and federal jail standards. The county must also pay the three named plaintiffs $1,000 in damages. They must also pay attorney Michael Sutherlin whatever attorney's fees Federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin decide is appropriate.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Council OKs jail settlement," Herald Telephone, March 23, 1984, 1, 4.
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| Work-release cost estimated 1984, Mar 22 |
Gordon Faulkner, a Department of Corrections commissioner, announces that the estimated cost for the work-release center is $45,700.
Source: Wendy Taylor, "DOC official says work release site will cost $45,700," Indiana Daily Student, March 22, 1984.
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| Youth NAACP founded 1984, Apr |
The Bloomington youth chapter of National Association of Colored People (NAACP) is founded. Some future activities of the club include guest speakers, conferences with other youth NAACP members across the state, and participating in several workshops for the benefit of the community.
Source: Mary Wiggins, "Youth NAACP Founded," Herald Times, March 13, 1984.
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| YMCA plans expansion 1984, Apr 10 |
It is announced that the YMCA board of directors have given preliminary approval Monday night to a $ 1.1 - 1.2 million expansion plan.
Source: Bill Reinhard, "Preliminary plans for Y expansion OK'd," Herald Telephone, April 10, 1984.
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| Arson suggested in barn fires 1984, Apr 13 |
The latest in a series of barn fires in northwestern Monroe County leaves fire officials wondering whether an arsonist who plagued the area a year ago has returned.
Source: Bill Strother, "Arson or not?," Herald Telephone, April 13, 1984.
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| Jail settlement hearing set 1984, Apr 15 |
According to Indianapolis attorney Michael Sutherlin, a hearing on the proposed Monroe County Jail civil rights lawsuit settlement is set for Friday, May 11 in Federal District Court in Indianapolis. The hearing is set for two purposes: for Federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin to accept/reject the proposed settlement and to allow any of the thousands inmates who are unnamed co-plaintiffs in the lawsuit to testify for or against it.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Monroe jail suit," Herald Telephone, April 15, 1984, A, 1, 8.
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| Blue Ribbon Committee on jail recommendations 1984, Apr 16 |
A Blue Ribbon Committee plans to make recommendations next month in order to upgrade justice policies and to calm supporters of the Monroe County Jail civil rights lawsuit concerning the living conditions of the jail. George Pardo, Indiana University professor of Social Work and member of the committee states that they do not see the need for the 124 cell jail to be included in the Justice Building. He is primarily making recommendations on improving social work and mental health programs at the jail.
Source: Wendy Taylor, "Committee will propose new justice policies," Indiana Daily Student, April 16, 1984, 8.
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| Fire destroys two condos 1984, Apr 30 |
Fire destroys two condominium units and damages a third at The Pointe resort.
Source: Bill Strother, "Fire destroys two condos at Pointe," Herald Telephone, May 1, 1984, 1,5.
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| Citizen group forms 1984, May 2 |
A citizens group forms in order to learn more about the proposed incinerator and to study PCBs.
Source: "Citizens group to study PCBs and incinerator," Herald Times, May 2, 1984.
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| Jail settlement hearing 1984, May 11 |
A hearing regarding the class action lawsuit against Monroe County officials on behalf of former Monroe County Jail inmates lasts over three hours due to lengthy testimony and argument against the proposed settlement. Those giving the testimony are Bloomington activists Mike Andrews, Jim Cartwell, and Cartwell's attorney William Fugelso. Andrews and Cartwell are both former inmates at the jail. The men argue that the settlement will not protect the interests of inmates at the present jail because it does not address a number of problems. The current settlement would only require the county to proceed with construction of the new Justice Building by May 1986 and to operate the present jail until then as close to minimum constitutional standards as possible. Federal District Judge S. Hugh Dillin will take the settlement proposal under advisement.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail lawsuit settlement taken under advisement," Herald Telephone, May 12, 1984, 1, 2.
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| PCB meeting stopped 1984, May 17 |
A closed meeting about the proposed incinerator is shut down due to public opposition.
Source: Brian Werth, "Andrews scuttles executive session among city officials on incinerator," Herald Telephone, May 17, 1984.
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| Jail education program continues 1984, May 18 |
The Herald-Telephone reports that inmates of the Monroe County Jail are participants in a new basic adult education program that began in April. The program is sponsored by the adult education division of the Monroe County Community School Corporation with the support of Sheriff Jimmie Young and jail staff. Robert Leming visits the jail three times a week to teach the participants and uses the same materials as the MCCSC's regular adult education program. Leming is working on a master's degree at Indiana University and he has previously taught at a jail in Michigan and at a federal prison in the Virgin Islands.
Source: Bill Strother, "Jail offering education courses," Herald Telephone, May 18, 1984, 1, 2.
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| Jail settlement accepted 1984, Jun 4 |
A three-year-old Monroe County Jail settlement has been accepted by Federal District Judge S. Hugh Dillin.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Federal Judge Dillin accepts Monroe jail suit settlement," Herald Telephone, June 5, 1984, 1.
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| Demonstrators protest closed meetings 1984, Jun 6 |
100 people protest outside the Utilities Service Center in opposition to closed meetings on PCBs.
Source: Brian Werth, "100 protest closed meeting on PCB issues," Herald Times, June 6, 1984.
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| Nurse employed at jail 1984, Jun 11 |
It is announced that Mary Krowdel, a licensed practical nurse, has been hired by the Monroe County Jail in place of the previous jailer.
Source: Bill Strother, "Licensed practical nurse added to staff at Monroe County Jail," Herald Telephone, June 11, 1984, 1.
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| Jail announces new security policy 1984, Jun 14 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Jail has put a new security policy into place: inmates being held on felony charges will be automatically placed under 24-hour lockdown in individual cells when they arrive at the jail.
Source: Bill Strother, "Jail tightens security with new policy," Herald Telephone, June 14, 1984, 1.
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| Chemist reveals boss's orders 1984, Jun 15 |
David Schalk, a Bloomington chemist, states that he was told not to sample from areas contaminated with PCBs.
Source: Mary Dieter, "Bloomington chemist says boss told him not to test for PCBs," Courier-Journal, June 15, 1984.
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| Blood test results are released 1984, Jun 22 |
Blood tests of 115 residents exposed to PCBs are released. The testing finds that the highest levels are in former Westinghouse employees.
Source: Brian Werth, "Results of residents' PCB blood tests released," Herald Times, June 22, 1984.
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| PCB display removed from library 1984, Jun 26 |
A display created by The Citizens for Clean Air and Water was removed from the public library because it contained capacitors filled with PCBs.
Source: Steven Hinnefeld, Brian Werth, "Library closed until Monday over PCB display," Herald Times, June 26, 1984.
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| Jail alternatives in place 1984, Jun 28 |
It is reported that, since community corrections took over administration last October, some offenders are being assigned jobs to county road crews as an alternative to jail time by court order or jail directive.
Source: Bill Strother, "Offenders work weekends to pay debt to society," Herald Telephone, June 28, 1984, 1.
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| County files suit against Delta 1984, Jun 29 |
County Attorney Jim Trulock files a lawsuit alleging that the Delta Treatment Center for abused children is violating the Monroe County zoning ordinance.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "County files suit against Delta Center," Herald Telephone, July 25, 1984, 1-2.
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| New shelter opens 1984, Jul 19 |
The Monroe County Youth Shelter opens their new center located at 1310 E. Atwater St.
Source: "Monroe County Youth Shelter opens new center on Atwater," Herald Telephone, July 20, 1984, 6.
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| PCB levels elevate in streams 1984, Jul 21 |
Fish found in Richland, Clear, and Salt Creeks are found to have high levels of PCBs.
Source: "High PCB levels found in several local streams," Herald Times, July 21, 1984.
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| Monroe County Fair draws crowds 1984, Jul 24 |
The Monroe County Fair brings in crowds from the surrounding area.
Source: Greg Dawson, "Around and About the County Fair- The Wonderful World of the Monroe County Fair," Herald Telephone, July 24, 1984, 1,4.
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| Mayor releases PCB documents 1984, Jul 25 |
Documents from Westinghouse prove that the corporation had knowledge of the adverse effects of PCBs since 1968.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Documents show Westinghouse knew of PCB problems, Tescione charges," Herald Times, July 25, 1984.
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| Report criticizes youth home 1984, Aug |
It is reported that the State of Indiana has determined that Delta homes' are not properly kept or staffed.
Source: Catherine Liden, "Home for abused children criticized by the state," Herald Telephone, June 25, 1985, 1, 4.
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| Fired chemist receives public support 1984, Aug 8 |
City chemist David Schalk is fired, resulting in public outcry for his reinstatement. Schalk was dismissed for allegedly revealing that his boss had ordered him not to test for PCBs.
Source: Adam Geller, "Silent vigil at mayor's draws crowd," Indiana Daily Student, August 8, 1984.
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| Jail settlement under advisement 1984, Aug 17 |
U.S. District Judge S. Hugh Dillin takes under advisement a request that Indianapolis attorney Michael Sutherlin be paid $75,000 in legal fees by Monroe County. Sutherlin is the attorney representing the class action lawsuit against Monroe Co. officials by former inmates of the Monroe County Jail. The former inmates were awarded $1,000 each as a part of the terms of settlement of the case.
Source: "Jail suit legal fee issue under advisement," Herald Telephone, August 23, 1984.
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| Hartwell trial begins 1984, Aug 21 |
The trial of former Monroe County Youth Shelter Director Dan Harwell begins before a Monroe Superior Court jury. Hartwell is facing six Class B felony counts and seven Class D felony counts.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Trial begins on youth shelter theft charges," Herald Telephone, August 21, 1984.
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| Capacitors are found 1984, Aug 25 |
Four capacitors are found on the property of Williamson northwest of Bloomington.
Source: Brian Werth, "Small number of capacitors found," Herald Times, August 25, 1984.
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| Hartwell found innocent 1984, Aug 28 |
A Monroe County Superior Court judge acquits former Monroe County Youth Shelter director Dan Hartwell of all 13 felony counts.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jury finds Hartwell innocent of felony charges," Herald Telephone, August 28, 1984, 1-2.
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| Incinerator hearings begin 1984, Sep 5 |
Lisa Blank, the county's PCB project coordinator states that public hearings concerning a solid waste incinerator will begin next month
Source: Lisa Strange, "Incinerator hearings to begin next month," Indiana Daily Student, September 5, 1984.
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| Mayor upholds chemist's dismissal 1984, Sep 24 |
Mayor Tomi Allison states that the dismissal of city chemist David Schalk was justified.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Allison upholds firing of City Chemist Shalk," Herald Times, September 24, 1984.
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| Turgi appointed director 1984, Oct |
Paul Turgi is appointed the counselor and part-time director of the volunteer Guardian Ad Litem Project. The program provides adult, non-lawyer representatives for children in court cases of abuse and neglect.
Source: Connie Lopez Springfield, "Keeping a watchful eye," Herald Telephone, February 6, 1987.
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| Dump considered for Superfund 1984, Oct 3 |
The Environment Protection Agency proposes that Neal's Dump to be added to the Superfund priority list due to high PCB levels.
Source: "Neal's Dump proposed for Superfund priority list," Herald Times, October 3, 1984.
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| Sanders School sale approved 1984, Oct 9 |
 Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) votes to sell Sanders School for $100,000, despite criticism that some elementary schools that are stressed with overcrowding. Located at 6100 S. Fairfax Rd., the Sanders School has only eight rooms that are usable and other facility problems. David Hayes is the only board member who voted against the sale.
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| Blaze guts downtown stairs 1984, Oct 15 |
An intense fire guts the stairwells of a downtown Bloomington store and law office.
Source: Brett Levy, "Blaze guts downtown stairs, several businesses damaged," Herald Telephone, October 16, 1984.
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| Surface cleaning begins 1984, Oct 19 |
Surface cleanup begins at Fell Iron and Metal scrapyard and Lost Man's Lane, sites are contaminated with PCBs.
Source: Brian Werth, "PCB surface cleanup under way at two sites," Herald Times, October 19, 1984.
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| PCB capacitors removed 1984, Oct 25 |
346 capacitors contaminated with PCBs are removed from Fell Iron and Metal scrapyard and 784 capacitors are removed from five sites in the Monroe County area.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "346 capacitors removed from Fell scrapyard," Herald Times, October 25, 1984.
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| Warrant out for Hartwell 1984, Nov 1 |
A warrant is issued for the arrest of Daniel O. Hartwell, the former Director of the Monroe County Youth Shelter, who was convicted of six misdemeanor charges and who failed to appear in court.
Source: "Warrant issued for Hartwell," Herald Telephone, November 1, 1984.
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| PCB agreement is made 1984, Dec 2 |
A 108 page draft gives the details of the PCB cleanup plan.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Wait for PCB agreement ends with release Monday," Herald Times, December 2, 1984.
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| Stone Belt community homes 1985 |
Stone Belt opens its first community home called Blackstone, as well as purchasing the Hite house as a group home.
Source: Dann Denny, "Stone Belt at 50," Herald Times, March 3, 2009, A, 1.
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| Full-time bailiff hired 1985, Jan |
Howard Wilson, 53, is hired as a full time bailiff, the first bailiff for all seven of Monroe County's Unified Courts. Before Wilson was hired, court reporters doubled as bailiffs.
Source: Jack Morgan, "New bailiff offers safety and experience," Herald Telephone, March 18, 1985.
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| Burton receives professional award 1985 |
Joan Burton, director of Stone Belt, receives the Professional of the Year Award from the Indiana Association of Retarded Citizens for her service to people with diabilities.
Source: Herald Times, November 2, 2001.
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| House Arrest is an effective alternative 1985, Jan 7 |
The Indiana Daily Student reports that Monroe County's use of House Arrest in tandem with public restitution and victim compensation programs. House Arrest seems to be an effective alternative sentencing program; Vicki Thevenow, Monroe County chief probation officer, says that the Indiana penal system spends $10,000 per person annually to house and care for prisoners. As of December 1984, 25 convicts are enrolled in the program.
Source: Jack Morgan, "Grounded," Indiana Daily Student, January 7, 1985, 22.
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| PCB education committee begins 1985, Jan 8 |
A three-day workshop is set up in order to educate citizens about the Consent Decree and PCBs.
Source: Brett Levy, "PCB committee sets up workshop," Indiana Daily Student, January 8, 1985.
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| PCB lawsuit filed 1985, Jan 15 |
A $1 billion lawsuit is filed against Monsanto by 26 Monroe County residents. Monsanto has manufactured 99% of the PCBs used in the nation.
Source: Brett Levy, "$1 billion PCB lawsuit filed against Monsanto," Indiana Daily Student, January 15, 1985.
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| Marcus projects growth 1985, Jan 16 |
Morton J. Marcus, research economist at the Indiana University School of Business, projects that the number of households in Monroe County will increase 21.3% from 1980 to 2000. The 1980 census reports that there are 33,734 households in Monroe County; the projects for 1990 are 38,100, and the projects for 2000 are 40,900.
Source: Nancy Greene, "Number of households in state growing faster than population ," Herald Telephone, January 16, 1985, 6.
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| More fires in 1984 than 1983 1985, Jan 24 |
There were 155 more residential, structural and car fires in Bloomington in 1984 than in 1983.
Source: "155 more fires reported to city in 1984 than '83," Herald Telephone, January 25, 1985.
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| Early release program tested 1985, Jan 25 |
Sheriff Jimmie Young announces plans for a pilot early-release program, similar to previous work-release programs, in order to help alleviate some of the overcrowding at the county jail.
Source: Laura Lane, "Sheriff testing early release program," Herald Telephone, January 25, 1985.
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| Incinerator to produce dioxins 1985, Feb 23 |
Donald Barnes, an EPA official, states that an incinerator burning PCBs will release dioxins, a toxic substance, to the environment.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "EPA official: Incinerator will produce dioxins," Herald Times, February 23, 1985.
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| Demonstrators protest consent decree 1985, Mar 20 |
The Indiana Public Interest Research Group (InPIRG) collects over 6,000 signatures against the Consent Decree concerning PCBs.
Source: Ann Wesley, "PCB activists marshal forces against consent decree," Herald Times
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| Weaver re-elected chairman 1985, Mar 21 |
 Donald E. Weaver, director of Indiana University's Bureau of Facilities Studies is re-elected as chairman of the board of the IU Employees Federal Credit Union (IUCU).
Source: "Weaver re-elected chairman of IU Credit Union board," Herald Telephone, March 22, 1985. more...
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| Consent Decree approved 1985, Mar 21 |
The Bloomington City Council passes an 8-1 vote for the Consent Decree pertaining to PCB contamination. Protesters shout "No vote!" during the decision.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "PCB decree approved amid shouts of protestors," Herald Times, March 21, 1985.
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| Jaycees welcome first female VP 1985, Apr |
Jean Welp, who became the first female member of the Bloomington Jaycees in August of 1984, is elected the first female vice president of the Jaycees.
Source: Dann Denny, "Breaking the Sex Barrier," Sunday Herald-Times, January 26, 1986.
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| Senate Bill 26 signed 1985, Apr 19 |
Governor Robert D. Orr signs Senate Bill 26, in response to the many voiced frustrations with delinquent child support payers, which allows the state tax refunds to be intercepted if that individual owes child support money.
Source: Linda Detroy Weger, "Paying their way," Herald Telephone, May 6, 1985, 1,4.
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| 'The Wave' public art at the YMCA 1985, Apr 28 |
The pool of the YMCA now houses a $4,000 piece of art - stained glass created by artists Anita Barcalente and her husband Jerry Sinks. The piece is called 'The Wave'.
Source: Mike Pearson, "'The Wave': in the fickle arena of public art," Herald Times, April 28, 1985.
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| Masonic Temple sold 1985, May |
 The Masonic Temple on West Seventh Street in Bloomington is sold to developers Tim Winniger and Eric Stolberg, in partnership with Odle Burke Architects, John Padgett, and R. Duane Odle.
Source: Brian Werth, "Masonic Temple sold to developers for offices," Herald Telephone, May 13, 1985. more...
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| Monroe Co. officials discuss new jail 1985, May 10 |
At a meeting of Monroe County Council members, commissioners, judges, and jail personnel, the officials discuss the need for more staff members to operate the new Monroe County Jail, scheduled to open January 1st. Councilman Harry Bass tells Sheriff Jim Young that the money is not available.
Source: Laura Lane, "Monroe officials unsure how to fund larger jail staff," Herald Telephone, May 10, 1985, 1, 4.
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| Strike halts Justice Building, IU construction 1985, May 13 |
Construction is halted on the Monroe County Justice Building and two Indiana University projects due to a strike by Local 741 of the Laborers International Union of North America. According to a union official, this strike is due to an impasses between the union, the Bloomington Construction League and the Southeastern Contractors Association over a new contract. It involves 45 to 60 laborers on the Justice Building and IU projects. The IU projects involve remodeling work on the IU Law School and the Memorial Stadium. Harold Weddle (Weddle Brothers Construction), project manager for the Justice Building, states that he is not sure that all work on the project has been halted.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Laborers strike Justice Building, IU construction," Herald Telephone, May 13, 1985, 1, 2.
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| Ski and boat accessory store opens 1985, May 21 |
A ski and boat accessory shop opens at the Century Village complex at the Indiana 46 and Indiana 446 intersection.
Source: "Ski and boat accessory store opens," Herald Telephone, May 22, 1985.
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| Bloomington Supply opens 1985, May 24 |
A new Bloomington area wholesaler, Bloomington Supply opens at 1208 W. Second St. dealing in plumbing and heating supplies.
Source: "Bloomington Supply opens," Herald Telephone, May 26, 1985.
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| Deli opens at Lake Monroe 1985, Jun |
The Brown Bag Deli opens at Lake Monroe.
Source: "New deli at Lake Monroe," Herald Times, June 9, 1985.
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| Newspaper editor moves 1985, Jun 4 |
It is announced that R. Emmett Tyrrell, editor of the newspaper "American Spectator" is moving to Washington D.C. because the time spent traveling between the east coast and Bloomington has taken its toll.
Source: Teri Klassen, "American Spectator's editor moving to Washington," Herald Telephone, June 4, 1985.
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| Law Enforcement Restitution Program continues 1985, Jun 13 |
Peggy Welch, director of the Monroe County Community Corrections Program reports that under the Law Enforcement Restitution program, criminals convicted of minor offenses and jail inmates who serve time without causing trouble can work on a road crew instead of remaining in jail all day. Clifford Thrasher, director of the Law Enforcement Restitution program says that this program began two years prior in an effort to alleviate overcrowding in the Monroe County Jail. The work crew leaves the jail at 8:00 AM accompanied by four county sheriffs and work eight hour shifts with an hour break for lunch.
Source: Eric Deggans, "Inmates allowed to work time off," Indiana Daily Student, June 13, 1985.
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| Director of Stone Belt retires 1985, Jun 30 |
Joan Burton, director of Stone Belt for more than 20 years, retires June 30.
Source: John Fancher, "Joan Burton to retire as Stone Belt director June 30," Herald Telephone, January 28, 1985, 4.
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| Barber retires after 58 year career 1985, Jul 1 |
Jim Nichols who has been a barber at a downtown shop located at 107 N. College for 58 years retires today.
Source: "Downtown barber retires after a 58 year career," Herald Telephone, July 1, 1985.
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| New director for Stone Belt 1985, Jul |
Elbert Johns Jr. takes the position of director for Stone Belt Center after Joan Burton retires.
Source: John Fancher, "Former pastor new director of Stone Belt Center," Herald Telephone, July 3, 1985, 5.
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| Stinesville's 130th Anniversary 1985, Jul 7 |
Stinesville's 130th anniversary will be celebrated at the home of Mr. Tim and Mrs. Pamela Bayne, on their lawn and in their garage. Mr. Bayne will display his Stinesville memorabilia and hold twice daily talks on the history of Stinesville. The celebration will last the 7th and 8th.
Source: "130th Anniversary Of Founding Of Stinesville Celebration Fri.and Sat.," Ellettsville Journal, July 7, 1985.
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| Budget accommodations needed 1985, Jul 14 |
Sheriff Jimmie Young would like to begin training new jailers for the new Justice Building jail as soon as possible. The new facility will be a 124-cell jail to replace the old deteriorating Monroe County Jail and will open in less than six months. Monroe County Council President Norm Anderson states that Young will create a list of personnel and costs for the new jail for the council to review before making any final 1986 budget decisions.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "New jail posing problems," Herald Telephone, July 14, 1985, A, 1, 2.
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| Jail newsletter created 1985, Jul 16 |
The Monroe County Jail announces that it has started an in-house jail newsletter - "JustUs" -- with articles written for and by inmates.
Source: Laura Lane, "Monroe County inmates create in-house newspaper," Herald Telephone, July 16, 1985, 9.
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| Corn surplus into ethanol 1985, Aug |
The Indiana Corn Growers Association and the National Corn Growers Association is seeking more support for the increase in the production of gasoline mixed with ethanol derived from corn. The groups have set a target of increasing the amount of corn used in ethanol production to one billion bushels by 1990. They argue that doing so would better the US economy and reduce the dependence of foreign suppliers.
Source: Ernest Wilkinson, "Corn growers boost using surplus for ethanol," Indianapolis Star, August 18, 1985, 17B.
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| YMCA receives donation 1985, Aug |
The YMCA Hydraulic Lift Fund receives a $1,000 donation from the Indiana Easters Seals Society. The Hydraulic Lift Fund was established through the efforts of Bill Bartman and his nurse Vonnie Shepard so that the physically handicapped may have access to the teaching pool.
Source: "The YMCA Hydraulic Lift Fund receives a boost from Easter Seals program," Monroe County Family YMCA Fitness Center Newsletter August 1985, August 1, 1985.
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| Commission delays Delta center vote 1985, Aug 5 |
The Bloomington Plan Commission votes to postpone the approval on the rezoning petition for the construction of a Delta Treatment Center on 3400 S. Walnut Pike. This is the second time the petition is postponed.
Source: "Commission delays vote on Delta center," Indiana Daily Student, August 7, 1985.
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| Increase in juvenile crime reported 1985, Aug 9 |
The Monroe County Juvenile Probation Office reports that they had 545 youths on probation during 1984, which is a 15% increase from 1983.
Source: Eric Deggans, "County efforts help deter juvenile criminals," Indiana Daily Student, August 9, 1985, 8.
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| Kahn Clothing closing 1985, Aug 12 |
It is announced today that Kahn's Clothing Co. located at 115 W. Kirkwood Ave. is closing in September.
Source: "Kahn's Clothing closing," Herald Telephone, August 13, 1985.
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| Ellettsville High School 100th Reunion 1985, Aug 13 |
467 Alumni attend the 100th Reunion of the Ellettsville High School. Maurice E. Endwright serves as the Master of Ceremonies.
Source: "467 E.H.S. Alumni Attend 100th Reunion," Ellettsville Journal, August 14, 1985, 8.
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| Jail's future debated 1985, Aug 16 |
Monroe County Commissioners set a public hearing for September 13, to discuss whether or not to sell the Monroe County Jail building. The jail is a 49-year-old limestone block structure (between Fourth St. and Kirkwood Ave. and will be vacated for the new facility in the Justice Building (Seventh St. and College Ave.). The commissioners have three options for dealing with the old structure: keeping it, trading it to the City of Bloomington, or selling it. Commissioner Robert Doty reports that two appraisals of the building and its lot are $205,000 and $230,000 respectively. Due to these appraisals, the commissioners are considering a $215,000 minimum selling price.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "County may sell old jail," Herald Telephone, August 17, 1985, 1, 4.
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| Spectra Computer Systems opens 1985, Aug 22 |
Spectra Computer Systems, Bloomingtons only locally owned retail computer store opens at 1010 S. Walnut St.
Source: "New computer store has opened," Herald Telephone, August 25, 1985.
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| Consent Decree receives final approval 1985, Aug 22 |
Judge S. Hugh Dillin gives his approval for the Consent Decree. The Consent Decree allows Westinghouse to contain and incinerate PCB contaminated soil.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "PCB Consent decree gets final approval," Herald Times, August 22, 1985.
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| Jail budget increases 1985, Aug 23 |
It is reported that the Monroe County Council approves a 43% increase to the 1986 jail budget in order to adequately staff and supply the new Justice Building jail.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail gets 43% hike in budget," Herald Telephone, August 24, 1985, 1.
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| Labor group threatens boycott 1985, Aug 23 |
The White River Central Labor Council, which represents 21 union locals in Monroe and four other counties, urges its members to withhold financial support from the county United Way agency, which in February discontinued its full-time labor liaison position.
Source: Associated Press, "Labor group threatens boycott of United Way," Courier-Journal, August 23, 1985.
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| Council weighs Building options 1985, Aug 26 |
Municipal Building employees state that they need more space; their quarters at 220 East Third Street are described by employees as crowded, cramped, and ridiculous. Last spring Mayor Tomi Allison suggested moving the offices to the present Bloomington Police Department and Monroe County Jail facilities after they are moved to the new Justice Building. The City Council would like to reserve judgement about the project and request more information about costs and alternative options, such as adding another floor to the Municipal Building.
Source: Teri Klassen, "Municipal Building employees describe space shortage," Herald Telephone, August 26, 1985, 1, 2.
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| Delta Center withdraws relocation plans 1985, Aug 28 |
Delta Treatment Centers for abused children withdraws plans to relocate to 3400 S. Walnut Pike because it stands to lose $2,500 if the Bloomington Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals disapproved the move.
Source: "Delta Centers withdraws plan to relocate on Walnut ," Herald Telephone, August 28, 1985.
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| Bob Jones sells Whiteside 1985, Sep 7 |
It is announced today the Bob Jones has sold Whitesides Clothing Store in College Mall to Redwood and Ross. Bob Jones owned Whiteside for 24 years.
Source: "Jones sells Whiteside," Herald Times, September 8, 1985.
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| IU Book Depository fire 1985, Sep 8 |
Fire guts the Indiana University Book Depository on West Dodds Street. One firefighter is injured after a wall collapses.
Source: "Fire destroys IU Bookstore warehouse." The Herald Telephone (Bloomington, IN), September 9, 1985.
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| Jail becomes surplus 1985, Sep 13 |
It is reported that the Monroe County Commissioners declare the Monroe County Jail surplus property; stating that it will be decided later whether it will be sold to the highest bidder or traded to the city.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail declared surplus property; no decision made on sale, trade," Herald Telephone, September 13, 1985, 1, 4.
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| Kirkwood carriage business opens 1985, Oct 8 |
Cinderella's Carriage, a business offering carriage rides to IU students and Bloomington residents on Friday and Saturday nights, opens.
Source: "Kirkwood carriage business opens," Indiana Daily Student, October 10, 1985.
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| Commissioners sell old jail 1985, Oct 16 |
The Monroe County Commissioners accept a nonprofit art group's offer to purchase the county jail for $215,000.
Source: Elma Sabo, "County accepts group's offer to buy jail," Indiana Daily Student, October 17, 1985.
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| Coca-Cola plant moves to Curry Pike 1985, Oct 19 |
It is announced today that Bloomington's Coca-Cola bottling operation, which now operates out of a plant at 318 S. Washington St. may move to a new building along south Curry Pike sometime next year.
Source: Brian Werth, "Coca-Cola plant to move to Curry Pike," Sunday Herald-Times, October 20, 1985.
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| Ray Charles' plane crashes in Bloomington 1985, Oct 19 |
A private plane carrying Ray Charles runs off a Monroe County Airport runway during heavy rain, landing Charles and the 28 members of his entourage about 300 feet north of the runway in a cornfield. Charles is unharmed and only one person, the pilot, is admitted to Bloomington hospital. Charles was scheduled to perform at the IU auditorium with B.J. Thomas, but because the instruments and equipment were not allowed off the plane pending Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board investigations, Thomas did the show alone.
Source: "Ray Charles' plane crashes in Bloomington," Sunday Herald-Times, October 20, 1985.
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| Indiana Limestone used in Smithsonian 1985, Nov 3 |
Indiana Limestone from the Bybee Stone Company is used in the Smithsonian building in Washington D.C.
Source: Lee Hamilton, "Indiana Carvers Restoring Capital," Herald Times, November 3, 1985.
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| Indiana Limestone used in US Capital 1985, Nov 3 |
 Indiana Limestone is used in the renovation of the US capital building's western front. It is where President John F. Kennedy was sworn in during a blizzard. The Bybee Stone company of Ellettsville sends Indiana limestone to the project.
Source: Lee Hamilton, "Indiana Carvers Restoring Capital," Herald Times, November 3, 1985, F. more...
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| Legal Services Bureau closing 1985, Nov 11 |
It is announced that people will not be able to turn to Legal Services Bureau for free legal help after the end of the year. The program has been dropped, leaving the Legal Services Organization (LSO) as only legal support group handling civil cases.
Source: Dawn Faris, "Legal Services Bureau closing; provided legal help since 1972," Herald Times, November 18, 1985.
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| Old city hall and jail sale approved 1985, Nov 12 |
The Monroe County Council votes to sell the past Bloomington city hall and county jail for $215,000 to Monroe County Arts Complex Inc., a nonprofit art group from Bloomington.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Sale of Monroe jail approved by council," Herald Telephone, November 13, 1985, A, 1.
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| Delta Center proposes new facility 1985, Nov 14 |
The Delta center proposes a plan to build a rehabilitation facility for up to 60 physically or sexually abused youth before the Bloomington Board of Zoning appeals. The shelter would be located on West Allen Street.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Board to consider Delta home for abused children," Herald Telephone, November 20, 1985, A11.
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| Interim storage plan announced 1985, Nov 20 |
Westinghouse announces its plan for storing PCB contaminated soil. The soil will be stored in concrete containers in two pole barns.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "PCB interim storage plan announced," Herald Times, November 20, 1985.
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| Micro Computers opens store 1985, Dec 14 |
Micro Computer Systems, a Columbus based hardware and software retail outlet opens its second store in Bloomington at the Tenth and the Bypass shopping center.
Source: "New computer store opens," Herald Telephone, December 15, 1985.
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| Excess tax levy denied 1985, Dec 17 |
It is announced by County Council President Norm Anderson that the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners has denied an appeal by Monroe County officials for an excess tax levy, which would help finance operations at the new Justice Building.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Excess tax levy denied for Justice Building," Herald Telephone, December 17, 1985, A, 1.
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| Zoning board denies Delta plans 1985, Dec 19 |
The Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals denies Delta Treatment Center's appeal to build a facility for physically or sexually abused youth. The Board says that the facility would be incompatible in the "low-density residential zone".
Source: Teri Klassen, "Delta Treatment Centers denied zoning exception," Herald Telephone, December 20, 1985, Local, A5.
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| Nurse Call Plus incorporated 1986 |
Under a measure passed by the hospital board allowing for-profit agencies within the Hospital, Nurse Call Plus is incorporated.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Talbot appointed Special Assistant 1986 |
Sue Talbot, recognized nationally in her work as an award-winning educator, is asked by Governor Robert Orr to join his administration as a special assistant in advising on the state of Indiana's education system.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015, 102-113.
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| Airline terminal converted 1986 |
The old Britt Airline Terminal is converted into an office building and the administration building on the east side becomes the new airline terminal.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Delta claims ordinance invalid 1986, Jan |
Delta attorney James Bohrer states that Monroe County's zoning ordinance is invalid and cannot be used to enforce a lawsuit against Delta Treatment Centers of Indiana Inc.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Monroe zoning invalid?," Sunday Herald-Times, January 26, 1986, A1- A2.
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| Binkley elected library president 1986 |
Morris Binkley is elected as the president of the Monroe County Public Library Board.
Source: John Fancher, "Binkley elected library president," Herald Times, February 6, 1986.
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| Jim Roach manages lake 1986 |
Jim Roach, a DNR career man, takes over the management of Lake Monroe and calls for many changes. New docking facilities, changes to where gasoline is located, and many other things are shifting under his watch.
Source: Larry Incollingo, "Good news at Lake Monroe- Jim Roach," Herald Times, April 13, 1986.
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| Rudi's bakeries close 1986, Jan 15 |
It is announced today that Rudi's bakeries has foreclosed and is now closed for good. The bakery business had locations at 510 E. 10th St., 421 E. Third St., and 1318 E. Third St.
Source: "Rudi's bakeries, Pastamore' close," Herald Telephone, January 15, 1986.
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| PCB clean-up office opens 1986, Jan 21 |
Westinghouse opens a new PCB cleanup office. Information about the PCB cleanup program will be available to area residents.
Source: "Westinghouse opens PCB cleanup office," Herald Times, January 21, 1986.
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| County claims ordinance valid 1986, Jan 28 |
Deputy County Attorney Carl Lamb argues during a hearing in Monroe Superior Court that the allegedly illegal ordinance against Delta Centers are in fact valid.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Judge studying Monroe zoning controversy," Herald Telephone, January 29, 1986, A, 9.
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| Library board holds meeting 1986, Feb 5 |
 At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, Morris Binkley is elected president, Becky Hrisomalos, secretary, and Marian Armstrong is elected treasurer to replace Carol Curry (resigned). Assistant Library Director Jan Farley announces that a huge book sale will be held for the sale of books no longer needed as they are removed from the Randtriever system. After the Randtriever system is removed, this space will be used to remodel library space.
Source: John Fancher, "Binkley elected library president," Herald Telephone, February 6, 1986. more...
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| More foster families needed 1986, Feb 9 |
It is reported that there are only 25 licensed foster families in Monroe County, which is well below the needed amount according to Dara McNamara, child welfare supervisor for the Monroe County Welfare Department.
Source: Elma Sabo, "Foster homes scarce," Sunday Herald-Times, February 9, 1986, A1-A2.
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| Rendez-Vous opens 1986, Feb 25 |
A group of Bloomington residents have formed G.G.V Inc., and opened Rendez-Vous a combined deli, bakery and cafe. Rendez-Vous occupies the space at Colstone Square off East Third Street formerly occupied by Rudi's Bakery.
Source: "New bakery opens in Colstone Square," Herald Telephone, February 26, 1986.
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| Open house held at old jail 1986, Mar 9 |
An open house of the old Monroe County Jail is held in order to give the public a view of dilapidated building.
Source: Laura Lane, "Open house gives public a look at foul conditions in old jail," Herald Telephone, March 10, 1986, A, 1.
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| Sartoris elected IUCU chairman 1986, Mar 12 |
Indiana University finance professor Satoris is elected chairman of the IU Credit Union board (IUCU).
Source: "IU Credit Union posts record year," Herald Telephone, March 13, 1986.
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| Bloomington sues Monsanto 1986, Mar 15 |
The City of Bloomington files suit against Monsanto. Bloomington is seeking $387 million in damages. Monsanto supplied Westinghouse with PCBs.
Source: "Bloomington sues Monsanto over sale of PCBs," Herald Times, March 15, 1986.
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| Meadowood receives foreclosure action 1986, May |
American Fletcher National Bank begins foreclosure action on Meadowood Retirement Community. They attribute the cause to be from lower occupancy rate than they expected.
Source: Richard Gilbert, Herald Times, August 31, 1986.
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| Judge supports incineration 1986, May 20 |
Judge S. Hugh Dillin states he will not tolerate any changes to the Consent Decree. The Consent Decree calls for incineration of PCB contaminated waste, which has become an unpopular choice among Bloomington residents.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Dillin stand on incinerator stuns officials," Herald Times, May 20, 1986.
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| Highway superintendent appointed 1986, Jun 7 |
Monroe County Commissioners appoint John Chambers to be highway superintendent.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Chambers appointed highway superintendent ," Herald Times, June 7, 1986.
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| Hartwell loses appeal 1986, Jun 24 |
Former Monroe County Youth Shelter Director Daniel O. Hartwell's argument of insufficient evidence to support his convictions is rejected by the appeals panel.
Source: "Monroe ex-official loses appeal of conviction," Courier-Journal, June 25, 1986, B, 6.
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| Schum pleads guilty to embezzling money 1986, Jul 15 |
David C. Schum, former president of the Indiana University Credit Union pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling almost $4,500 from the credit union.
Source: "Former IU Credit Union president pleads guilty to embezzling money," Herald Telephone, July 16, 1986.
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| New group questions incineration 1986, Jul 20 |
A new group of civic leaders begin to discuss their concerns about the consent decree and the burning of PCBs.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "New group questions PCB plan," Herald Times, July 20, 1986.
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| Weddle gets probation 1986, Jul 26 |
It is reported that Tom Weddle, Lake Monroe's previous property manager of sixteen years, will be on probation for one year and has to perform community service after his conviction of theft and ghost employment.
Source: Laura Lane, "Weddle gets probation in Lake Monroe charges," Herald Times, August 21, 1986.
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| Politician seeks end to incineration 1986, Aug 1 |
Rick McIntyre, Republican candidate, calls for the abandonment of PCB incineration.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "McIntyre calls for canceling incinerator plan," Herald Times, August 1, 1986.
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| Hall of Fame adds McNutt & Lemon 1986, Aug 10 |
 Former Indiana Gov. Paul V. McNutt and former Bloomington Mayor Tom Lemon are selected to join the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Paul McNutt graduated from Harvard Law School, taught at IU, he later enrolled in army officer training. McNutt also became Dean of the IU law school in 1915 and was then elected governor in 1933. Tom Lemon was elected mayor three times in, 1947, 1955 and 1959.
Source: Herald Telephone, August 10, 1986. more...
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| inPIRG files motion 1986, Aug 23 |
InPIRG files motion which accuses the parties involved in the Consent Decree of knowingly withholding information pertaining to PCBs from the court.
Source: "InPIRG files motion to vacate PCB pact," Herald Times
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| R.E.M. performs 1986, Sep 5 |
Rock band R.E.M. returns to Bloomington for the first time since recording their album "Life's Rich Pageant" at John Mellencamp's Bellmont Mall studio. Many tickets are still available the day of the performance, selling at $13.50 each.
Source: Mike Leonard, "R.E.M. returns for Bloomington encore," Daily Herald-Telephone, September 5, 1986, D, D1.
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| Labor dispute continues 1986, Sep 11 |
United Way evaluates a proposal from the labor council to restore the labor staff position, originally held by Steve Norman, which was dropped after the agency fell $50,000 short of meeting the $950,000 goal of its 1985 fund drive.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Labor and United Way trying to resolve 18-month dispute," Daily Herald Telephone, September 11, 1986.
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| New jailers hired 1986, Sep 12 |
Monroe County officials approve the hiring of the equivalent of four full-time jailers. This action comes four months after the state warned the county that it could face sanctions unless more jailers were hired.
Source: Steven Higgs, "County Council OKs plan to hire jailers," Herald Telephone, September 17, 1986, A, 1.
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| Thrift Shop turns 50 1986, Sep 12 |
The Bloomington Thrift Shop, operated by the Psi Iota Xi sorority, opened promotes that it was founded fifty years ago in 1936.
Source: Carolyn Tufford, "Thrifty Fifty," Herald Times, September 12, 1986.
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| Bloomington Business Machines expands 1986, Sep 20 |
It is announced today that Bloomington Business Machines is constructing a 10,000 square foot storage warehouse to allow for expansion of its showroom and administrative office in its main building.
Source: "Bloomington Business Machines expands," Sunday Herald-Times, September 21, 1986.
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| Red Hill School Reunion 1986, Sep 23 |
About 50 alumni of the now defunct Red Hill School hold a reunion. This school west of Ellettsville was opened in 1902 and closed in 1934 when it was consolidated with Stinesville. About 135 pupils went to the school during its operation.
Source: Terl Klassen, "Red Hill School," Hearld-Telephone, September 23, 1986, 3.
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| Widening approved 1986, Oct |
Union Valley Road upgrade is approved to widening the intersection with West Indiana 46.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Plans to upgrade Union Valley Road at Ind. 46 approved," Herald Times, October 25, 1986.
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| YMCA runners win marathon 1986, Nov |
Runners at the YMCA win the 1986 National Running Marathon, a 16-day competition pitting runners against their own goals and against runners at 18 other YMCAs across the country in November.
Source: "Monroe Y runners win marathon," Herald Times, December 5, 1986.
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| PCBs are found at new site 1986, Nov 6 |
PCBs are discovered at Fell Iron and Metal Inc.
Source: Elizabethe Brown, "Test results confirm PCBs in soil near Fell Iron," Indiana Daily Student, November 6, 1986.
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| Bean Blossam architecture tour 1986, Nov 13 |
Bloomington Restoration Inc. prepares a route of architecturally significant buildings in Bean Blossom Township. It includes the towns of Stinesville and Mt. Tabor.
Source: Sybil Eakin, "Tripping down memory lane," Hearld-Telephone, November 13, 1986, D.
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| Search for YMCA director 1986, Nov 25 |
A search committee composed of five local YMCA directors and a YMCA regional official is considering several applicants for executive director.
Source: Hemant Shah, "Search for YMCA director narrows," Herald Times, November 25, 1986.
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| Sepanski leads IUCU 1986, Nov 28 |
Roger L. Sepanski is appointed as the new president of the Indiana University Credit Union (IUCU).
Source: "Sepanski named new president of Credit Union," Herald Telephone, November 29, 1986.
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| Welch president of IACCAC 1986, Dec 3 |
It is announced that Peggy Welch, head of the Monroe County Community Correction program, has been elected president of the Indiana Association of Community Correction Act Counties.
Source: Laura Lane, "Welch to head jail alternative group," Herald Telephone, December 3, 1986, A, 6.
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| New group houses poor 1987 |
It is announced that a group of Inter-denominational Christians form local chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Source: Jack Morgan, "New group to help house the poor," Herald Times, June 1, 1987.
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| Oliver Winery hires new winemaker 1987 |
Oliver Winery hires Steve Mullin to be the winemaker. Mullin is a former dairy farmer with a background in chemistry and beer making.
Source: Russ Bridenbaugh, "Oliver Winery celebrates two decades," Indianapolis News, October 14, 1992.
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| Glove white is started by Stone Belt 1987 |
Glove White, a janitorial service, is started by Stone Belt and caters to local businesses. It employs individuals from Stone Belt and gives them a feeling of independence in their lives
Source: Kelly Rota, "Glove White helps disabled workers find steady jobs," Herald Times, January 11, 1988, A, 1.
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| Jailers agree to contract 1987, Jan 5 |
After seven months of negotiations, the staff at the Monroe County Jail agree to a seven year contract for the new 24 full-time members of the jail staff.
Source: Sally Hicks, "Agreement reached on pact for Monroe County's jailers," Herald Telephone, January 6, 1987.
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| Road rename considered 1987, Feb 12 |
Monroe County Commissioners are considering renaming West Hedrick Road in Bean Blossom Township in order to end confusion.
Source: "Section of West Hedrick Road may be renamed to end confusion ," Herald Telephone, February 12, 1987.
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| Indiana University 1987 Basketball National Champions 1987, Mar |
Indiana defeats Syracuse 74-73 in the Superdome in New Orleans.
Source: Wikipedia: Indiana Men's Database
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| CJI holds annual panel 1987, Mar 6 |
The Citizens for Jail Improvement release an evaluation of the Monroe County Jail that emerges during a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the committee, which works to improve the conditions of the jail and advocate for inmate rights. The panel includes Sergeant Toni Hinds and David Godsey, jailers; Bob Leming, GED instructor; Wesley Powell, jail chaplain; Jack Harlow, parole officer; concerned citizens and social service professionals. Each panel member gives a "progress report" about the jail.
Source: Sally Hicks, "Jail conditions evaluated by citizens' committee," Daily Herald-Telephone, March 6, 1987, A, 5.
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| Local sanctuary group created 1987, Mar 28 |
The Bloomington Community for Refuge has declared itself a public sanctuary for Guatemalans and Salvadorans seeking asylum from political persecution.
Source: Tawn Parent, "Local sanctuary group created," Herald Times, March 28, 1987.
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| Vass named YMCA director 1987, Apr |
YMCA Interim Director Marlene Vass is appointed permanent executive director Monday by the YMCA's board of Directors. Vass has had the temporary position since last August, when former director Scott Gaalaas left his position.
Source: "Vass named YMCA director," Herald Times, April 21, 1987.
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| Crazy Horse opens 1987, Apr |
Steve Engel and Ron Stanhouse open the Crazy Horse bar and restaurant, located at 214 W. Kirkwood Ave. The building started out as the Bundy European Hotel and later housed the Gentry Circus.
Source: "The challenging restaurant scene: New Crazy Horse opens; Faifax Inn tackles lake market," Herald Telephone, April 26, 1987. map
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| Board pays for HVAC monitoring 1987, Apr 2 |
At a meeting of the Monroe County Public Library Board, the board approves a five-year contract with Holmes Energy Services Inc. to monitor the library's heating and cooling systems and make recommendations for cost-effective operations.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Library to get new energy management system," Herald Telephone, April 2, 1987.
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| Street name changes 1987, Apr 6 |
According to a report by Robert Leffler, who is working on a historical study of Bloomington's streets, most city streets were named by 1824, but the names currently assigned were not assigned until 1866.
Source: Linda Thomas, "The name game," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1987, A, 1.
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| Frequently stolen signs 1987, Apr 6 |
City traffic specialist Ralph Merkle reports that around 10 street signs are stolen per month. While most of these signs read peoples names, the two most frequently stolen signs are Woodstock and High Streets. To that Merkle responds that, "I guess there are a lot of old hippies out there."
Source: Linda Thomas, "The name game," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1987, A, 1, 10.
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| Stolen street signs 1987, Apr 6 |
According to city traffic specialist Ralph Merkle, Bloomington lost between 112-120 street signs in 1986, most of which bore peoples names. Street signs cost $35, the supporting poles cost $30.10, and the labor and equipment used to replace the signs costs $12.37. Merkle says that about 10 signs are stolen per month.
Source: Linda Thomas, "The name game," Daily Herald Telephone, April 6, 1987, A, 1, 10.
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| New officers sworn in 1987, Apr 13 |
Mayor Tomi Allison swears in three new police officers; Philip H. Bryan, Michael A. Diekhoff, and Joseph A. Qualters. They are hired on a probationary basis and will receive police department rule and procedure training, semi-automatic firearm training, and 24 weeks of field training under a senior officer.
Source: "Three Bloomington police officers sworn in," Herald Telephone, April 13, 1987, A, 2.
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| Handicap aid added to library 1987, May 6 |
Monroe County Public Library Director Bob Trinkle announces that automatic door openers will be installed at the back doors to make the building more accessible to those with disabilities. They hope to have them installed by June 1st.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Library renovations aid access for handicapped," Herald Telephone, May 7, 1987.
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| Ellettsville's Sesquicentennial Year 1987, Jun 1 |
Ellettsville's Sesquicentennial Year celebrations are launched at Edgewood High School. It is to be a year long celebration of 150 years since the mapping and platting of Ellettsville in 1837.
Source: Maurice Endwright, "Ellettsville's Sesquicentennial Year," The Journal, June 3, 1987, 2.
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| Town Council president resigns 1987, Jun 15 |
Ellettsville Town Council President, Dennis Fisher, announces his resignation. Fisher explains that he will be moving outside of Ellettsville's town limits. Fisher's replacment will be by appointment, decided by fellow Republican council members Velma Cowden and Dan Jacobs.
Source: "Council Pres. Dennis Fisher resigns Effective June 15," The Journal, June 3, 1987, 1.
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| Lightning kills at Lake Monroe 1987, Jul |
Lightening from the storm on Lake Monroe kills fifteen year old Arron Jonston and injures the four others that were with him. Aaron Jonston, Walter, Corrin, Christine, and Joshua Keck, along with neighbor Barbara Tomlison waited under a tree for the storm to pass, when all of a sudden lightening hit the tree causing major damages.
Source: Kelly Rota, "Youth killed,4 others injured by lightening at Lake Monroe," Indiana Daily Student, July 6, 1987.
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| Seaplane crashes 1987, Jul 13 |
Two men flying in a seaplane attempt to turn, causing the right wing to hit the water and the plane to crash into Lake Monroe. Both men escape with only minor cuts and bruises.
Source: Laura Lane, "Seaplane crashes in Lake Monroe," Herald Times, July 14, 1987.
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| Fraternal month of Ellettsville Sesquicentennial 1987, Jul 16 |
July is Fraternal Month for the town of Ellettsville. The four existing and 6 defunct fraternal orders which have existed in Ellettsville are celebrated. The existing orders are; the Masons, Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, and Eastern Stars. The defunct orders are the; Modern Woodsmen, Royal Neighbors, Pocahontas, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, and the Pythian Sisters.
Source: "Ten Fraternal Orders to be recognized at open house on Thursday, July 16th.," Ellettsville Journal, July 15, 1987, 10.
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| Thomas Ehrlich becomes Indiana University's 15th President 1987, Aug 1 |
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1934, Ehrlich received his B.A. and L.L.B. from Harvard Law School. Before assuming the presidency at IU, Ehrlich worked at Stanford, Legal Services Corporation, and as director of the International Developement Coopertation Agency.
Source: Indiana University, Presidential Portrait Collection: Presidents Hall (Bloomington: Indiana University, 2011)
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| Library promotes bargain for tax payers 1987, Aug 5 |
Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) Director Bob Trinkle states that county residents get value for their investment when using the library collections. For example, he reports that 387,629 people viewed 14,258 16mm films in 1986.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Library Director says Taxpayers got Bargain," Herald Telephone, August 14, 1987.
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| Big Red Food Mart destroyed 1987, Aug 22 |
Sixteen firefighters battle a major fire at Big Red Food Mart on East Third Street in Bloomington.
Source: Linda Thomas, "Big Red Food Mart destroyed in blaze," Herald Telephone, August 23, 1987.
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| Chamber's role matures 1987, Aug 30 |
Don Merk, president of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, claims that in addition to recruiting new business to the area, the Chamber has been successful in advising existing industry here.
Source: Brain Werth, "Chamber's role as business adviser matures," Herald Telephone, August 30, 1987.
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| Tivoli Fashions opens 1987, Sep 4 |
Tivoli Fashions opens in the newly remodeled Fountain Square Building.
Source: "Tivoli Fashions opens downtown," Herald Telephone, September 9, 1987.
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| Ellettsville revives Fall Festival 1987, Sep 17 |
For the first time in 17 years the historic Ellettsville Fall Festival is held. It is revived for the Ellettsville sesquicentennial celebration.
Source: "First Fall Festival in seventeen years runs tomorrow through Saturday.," The Journal, September 16, 1987, 1,7.
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| Gov. Orr visits RBBSC schools 1987, Oct 5 |
Governor Robert D. Orr will visit the Schools of Richland Bean Blossom. The Governor originally intended to attend the Fall Festival, but cancelled due to a State visit to Germany.
Source: "Gov. Orr to visit schools October 5," The Journal, September 23, 1987, 1.
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| Highland Ave. opens 1987, Oct 31 |
A newly constructed section of Highland Avenue opens connection from Hillside Drive south to the YMCA and to Winslow Road.
Source: "Highland Avenue open from Hillside to YMCA, Winslow," Herald Telephone, October 31, 1987.
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| Leadership changes for Guardian Ad Litem 1987, Nov |
Kathleen Boggess is appointed the new director of the Monroe County Guardian Ad Litem Project, which provides adult representatives for children in court cases of abuse and neglect.
Source: Dann Denny, "Better support of guardian volunteers is goal of Guardian Ad Litem director," Herald Telephone, March 11, 1988, C.
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| Jeni's Body Shop opens 1987, Nov 10 |
Jeni's Body Shop opens next door to Jeni's boutique in Victoria Tower, 221 E. Kirkwood Ave and features toning beds and Aerobics by Denis Hogue.
Source: "Fashion boutique opens fitness studio to help customers," Herald Telephone, December 9, 1987.
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| Cook Aviation buys fuel service business 1987, Dec 10 |
Cook Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Cook Inc., purchases Torp Aero Service the major supplier of fuel to airplane customers at the Monroe County Airport.
Source: "Cook Aviation buys fuel service business," Herald Telephone, December 11, 1987.
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| Sawmill to extinguish underground fire 1987, Dec 13 |
Indiana air pollution officials require a Monroe County sawmill to extinguish a subterranean fire that has burned for years and caused numerous brush fires.
Source: Steven Higgs, "State orders Monroe sawmill to put out underground fire," Herald Telephone, December 14, 1987.
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| Christmas fires damage four homes 1987, Dec 25 |
Two fires cause major damage, forcing four families from their homes.
Source: "Christmas fire damage four homes," Herald Telephone, December 25, 1987.
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| Idle-speed zone remains 1988 |
After much debate of whether or not to lift the idle-speed-only regulation on almost 1,000 acres of Lake Monroe, the regulation remains intact.
Source: H-T Staff Writer, "Area of lake to remain idle-speed zone," Herald Times, January 1, 1988.
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| Car garage completed 1988 |
The 420-car garage is completed.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Unchained gang found 1988 |
The Unchained Gang a group of motorcyclist who are also ex-convicts and recovering addicts, who are now born-again Christians, is founded in 1988 by a group of ministers like Larry Mitchell a former biker.
Source: "Book focuses on local Christian motorcycle club," Herald Times, September 10, 2000.
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| Discussions on hospital expansion begin 1988 |
To meet changing demands in healthcare, discussions are undertaken on expansion and remodeling of Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Runway is reconstructed 1988 |
Runway 17/35 is reconstructed.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017 map
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| Goods, Inc. sold, renamed 1988 |
Marilyn Schultz and Caroline Zietlow sell their kitchenware store, opened in 1973, called Goods, Inc., one of the first businesses in the city to be entirely run by women. The courthouse square store is renamed Goods for Cooks.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015.
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| Oliver Winery wins awards 1988 |
Oliver Winery wins three awards at the International Eastern Wine Competition in Rochester, New York. Soft Red and Strawberry receive gold medals and best of class distinctions, while the 1987 Gewurtztraminer receives a bronze medal.
Source: "Bloomington winery wins awards," Herald Times, October 29, 1988.
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| GE begins building for Sears 1988 |
General Electric (GE) begins producing refrigerators for Sears.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Woman saves family 1988, Jan 25 |
A woman saves her two young children from the family's burning trailer.
Source: Laura Lane, "Woman saves family in trailer fire," Herald Telephone, January 30, 1988.
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| Library board changes leadership 1988, Feb 3 |
At a Monroe County Public Library Board meeting Virginia Rose is re-elected president, Morris Binkley is re-elected vice president, Becky Hrisomalos is re-elected secretary, and Don Small is re-elected treasurer. Phillip Rambo is also elected to the board.
Source: "Library board head re-elected," Herald Telephone, February 4, 1988.
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| Ramona Quarry reopens 1988, Feb 10 |
The Bybee Stone Company of Ellettsville reopens the Ramona Quarry, located Northeast of Spencer in Owen County.
Source: Kevin Kleine, "Bybee Stone Comapny Reopens Romona Quarry," Ellettsville Journal, February 10, 1988.
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| New research facility for Cook 1988, Feb 15 |
It is announced today that a new research facility to house the engineering and technical staff at Cook Inc. will be built later this summer just south of the existing medical instruments plant at 925 Curry Pike.
Source: Brian Werth, "New research facility for Cook," Sunday Herald-Times, February 17, 1988.
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| Cook Inc. celebrates 25 years 1988, Feb 23 |
Cook Inc. Bloomington-based high tech medical instruments manufacturing business celebrates its 25th year of operation.
Source: "Cook Inc. thriving after 25 years," Herald Telephone, February 23, 1988.
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| Weather fuels fires 1988, Feb 23 |
High temperatures and powerful southwestern winds stoke several grass and brush fires in the county.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Weather fuels area fires," Herald Telephone, February 23, 1988.
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| Ace Washer to open in Bloomington 1988, Feb 24 |
It is announced today that Ace Washer is planning to open a store in Bloomington on March 1st. The store will open at 333 E. Miller Drive between Walnut and Henderson streets on Bloomington's south side.
Source: "Ace Washer set for Bloomington store opening," Herald Telephone, February 24, 1988.
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| Population predictions released 1988, Mar 16 |
According to a survey by the State Board of Health and the Indiana University Business School, the state population growth is slowing throughout the state. The projected population of Monroe County in 2020 is 109,500.
Source: "Population growth slowing in state, new survey shows," Herald Telephone, March 16, 1988.
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| College Mall cinema sold 1988, Mar 17 |
It is announced today that the College Mall cinema complex is sold to the Kerasotes theater chain of Springfield, Ill.
Source: "College Mall cinema sold to Kerasotes chain," Indiana Daily Student, March 22, 1988.
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| Downtown building to be antique mall 1988, Mar 22 |
The former Tom Taylor Foods warehouse at Seventh and Morton streets in downtown Bloomington will be converted into a two story antique mall and should be open by July 1.
Source: Brian Werth, "Tom Taylor building to be antique mall," The Herald Times, March 22, 1988.
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| Kids Club launched 1988, Apr |
Kids Club begins operating.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Rotary Club 70th anniversary 1988, Apr 16 |
The Bloomington Rotary Club has worked to better the community through service since its establishment in 1918. Over its 70 years of service the Bloomington Rotary Club has given scholarships to local high school graduates, sent young people to Boys State and to Girls state, supported a Little League baseball team, and aided Junior Achievement.
Source: "Bloomington Rotary celebrates 70 years of community service," Daily Herald Telephone, April 16, 1968.
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| Zietlow becomes Director 1988, Apr 20 |
Charlotte Zietlow, President of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, is chosen Executive Director of the Monroe County United Way by its board of directors.
Source: Sarah A. Mawhorr, "Zietlow named to top United Way post," Indiana Daily Student, April 21, 1988.
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| Fire guts condominiums 1988, May 5 |
A fire blazes through condominiums on Bloomington's east side.
Source: Laura Lane, "Fire guts east-side condominiums," Herald Telephone, May 5, 1988.
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| Shelter announces Safe Place 1988, May 10 |
The Monroe County Youth Shelter announces and sponsors Project Safe Place.
Source: Michelle Grosch, "Shelter house offers immediate help," Herald Telephone, May 10, 1988.
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| Chamber goal is to unite businesses 1988, May 15 |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce plans for Expo 88, a local trade show designed to promote networking and cooperation among businesses..
Source: Gena Asher, "Chamber goal is to unite business community," Herald Times, May 15, 1988.
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| Farmers and Mechanics renovated 1988, May 26 |
The Bybee Stone Company of Ellettsville contributes limestone to the Farmers and Mechanics Federal Savings bank in Bloomfield
Source: "Farmers and Mechanics Federal Savings," Captions: Bybee Stone Co. Newsletter, August 3, 1990, 1.
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| Bloomington Monthly is sold 1988, Jun 1 |
Dvorak Enterprises, Inc. sells the Bloomington Monthly magazine to a group of Bloomington investors. The new ownership has stated they have no plans for radical changes.
Source: "Bloomington Monthly sold," Herald Times, June 19, 1988.
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| Federal office approves project 1988, Jun 3 |
It is reported that federal authorities have given the approval for widening Walnut Street's lanes from Dodds Street south to Winslow Road.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "South Walnut widening plans get federal ok," Herald Telephone, June 3, 1988.
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| Sesquicentennial ending service 1988, Jun 8 |
Ellettsville's Sesquicentennial Year ends with a Memorial Service. A time capsule is also buried as part of the celebration.
Source: "Sesquicentennial Year Ends with Memorial Service," The Journal, June 8, 1988, B, 1.
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| Cook Inc. promotes McCullough 1988, Jun 16 |
It is announced Phyllis McCullough, Vice President of Operations at Cook Inc. of Bloomington, will become president and Chairmen of the Board of medical instruments manufacturing company effective July 1.
Source: "McCullough promoted to president at Cook Inc.," Sunday Herald-Times, June 19, 1988.
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| ATR Coil strikers backed by unions 1988, Jul 15 |
Striking workers at the ATR Coil Co. manufacturing plant have gained some support from area unions. The strikers were joined by members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2249 which represents workers at Bloomington General Electric Corp. plant.
Source: "ATR Coil strikers backed by local offical, unions," Daily Herald Telephone, July 15, 1988.
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| Hill, Dargan for Hall of Fame 1988, Jul 24 |
 Nat U. Hill III and Samuel Saul Dargan enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Hill was a four-term Monroe circuit judge who was held in high regard for his balanced sense of fairness. Samuel Dargan, the first Black student to earn a law degree at IU, served as deputy prosecutor, Monroe County prosecutor, and as a circuit judge 1956-1980.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Hall of Fame honors go to Judge Hill, law library's Dargan," Sunday Herald-Times, July 24, 1988. more...
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| Currie Foods to expand Bloomington plant 1988, Jul 30 |
It is announced that Currie Foods, a Bloomington based food service company has purchased the assets of the TLC wholesale food business in Bedford. Kevin Quiggle, manager of Currie Foods said the company plans to close the Bedford facility and have all the employees working in Bloomington where the plant and operations will be expanded.
Source: Anne Kibbler, "Currie Foods to buy firm expand Bloomington plant," Sunday Herald-Times, July 31, 1988.
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| ATR sued over firing 1988, Sep 30 |
Four women who were fired from their jobs at ATR Coil Co. during a union dispute in June today filed an estimated $1.8 million civil lawsuit against the company.
Source: "ATR sued over union related firing," Daily Herald Telephone, September 30, 1988.
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| Meadowood sells for $10 million 1988, Oct |
Agreement is finally reached to sell Meadowood Retirement Community.
Source: Richard Gilbert, Herald Times, October 21, 1988.
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| Schmalz's to close in December 1988, Oct 24 |
It is announced today that Schmalz's Department Store at 213 N. Walnut St. will close in December after 62 years of operation.
Source: "Schmalz's closing in December," Herald Telephone, October 25, 1988.
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| Union fails in ATR vote 1988, Oct 30 |
After five months of wrangling between the Laborers International Union Local 909 and the ATR Coil Corp., the union loses an election to establish a union at the plant by a 58-54 vote.
Source: "Union fails in ATR vote," Daily Herald Telephone, October 31, 1988.
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| Computerized Bookmobile announced 1988, Nov 3 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Public Library is using a $7,200 grant awarded from the federal Library Services and Construction Act to equip the Bookmobile with a computer terminal and communications equipment.
Source: Tim Gallimore, "New bookmobile attracts patrons," Herald Telephone, November 3, 1988.
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| Labor group ends boycott 1988, Nov 10 |
A 3-1/2-year-old labor boycott of Monroe County United Way ends with a restoration of the labor staff position in the United Way office.
Source: Steven Hinnefeld, "Labor group ends United Way boycott," Herald Times, November 10, 1988.
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| Proposal causes debate 1989 |
It is reported that a new regulation is being proposed to restrict installation of sewage systems in the Lake Monroe area in order to protect the county's water supply. This is not going over well with a lot of people because it limits the amount of development they can do on their properties.
Source: Anne Kibbler, "Lakeside sewage proposal kindles a land use debate," Herald Times, March 5, 1989.
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| Organic farm opens 1989 |
Stranger's Hill Organics establishes its farm, the first certified organic farm in Indiana. Owners are Lee and Dale Jones.
Source: Taylor Harruff, "Farm and Food: Rachel Beyer comes home to Bloomington to manage Stranger’s Hill Organics farm," The Herald Times, June 17, 2011.
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| Planning group formed 1989, Jan |
Local residents form an organization -- called Quality Growth Inc. -- in order to explore planning issues and come up with a vision of Bloomington's future.
Source: Julie Creek, "Citizen planning group formed," Herald Times, March 6, 1989, A2.
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| All Saints Orthodox Church established 1989 |
The All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church welcomes worshippers.
Source: "Bloomington Eastern Orthodox community celebrates national anniversary," Indiana Daily Student, June 30, 1994, Front, 4.
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| Drought affects market 1989, Feb |
A drought in 1988 has affected agricultural prices. While prices for corn, hay, soybeans and turkey have gone up, prices for hogs and cows have gone down. Other goods such as eggs, tomatoes, milk, apples, and peaches have also increased.
Source: Teri Klassen, "Some agricultural prices rise, others drop," Herald Times, February 21, 1989.
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| Grants given to library 1989, Feb |
Two Library Services and Construction Act grants are given to the Monroe County Public Library by the Indiana State Library. A $2,000 grant will be used to buy a telecommunication device, sending four staff members to sign language classes, purchasing deaf awareness and deaf culture videos, and to buy three television decoders. A $200 grant will be used to purchases carrying cases for the television decoders.
Source: "Grants to help library serve hearing-impaired," Herald Telephone, February 13, 1989.
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| Judge forecloses on Meadowood 1989, Feb 10 |
Judge forecloses on Meadowood Retirement Center, forcing it to be sold to the highest bidder at a sheriff's auction.
Source: Richard Gilbert, Herald Times, February 11, 1989.
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| Input sought for Hardin Ridge 1989, Mar |
It is announced that officials are in the process of preparing a ten year management plan for the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area on Lake Monroe and community input is needed. This plan will help determine what facilities need improvements. Buildings, sewage lines, water lines, boat ramps, and other amenities are up for consideration.
Source: "Suggestions sought on Hardin Ridge," Herald Times, March 17, 1989.
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| Schaich becomes director 1989, Apr |
Geogia Schaich becomes director of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
Source: Kathryn Lemmon, Herald Times, May 2, 1999.
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| Bybee provides columns 1989, Apr 12 |
The Ellettsville based Bybee Stone co. provides the columns for the Market Square buildings in Washington D.C. These buildings are on the US Navy Memorial Plaza. This is one of the projects Bybee fulfills in Washington D.C. and several state capitals.
Source: Tom Douglas, "Year-Long Bybee Project Produces Massive Columns for Market Square in D.C.," Ellettsville Journal, April 12, 1989.
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| Meadowood bought by OFC Corp. 1989, Apr 20 |
OFC Corp. purchases Meadowood Retirement Center for $9.8 million at a sheriff's auction.
Source: Nancy Mitchell, Herald Times, April 21, 1989.
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| Revised stipends affect Bloomington 1989, May |
Revised stipends for foster parents anger several Bloomington foster parents. Nancy Fee, foster care coordinator for the welfare department states that out of more than 20 Monroe County foster families, only three have voiced concerns.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Stipends revised for foster parents," Herald Times, May 25, 1989, C1-C2.
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| MicroPro plans center in Bloomington 1989, May 5 |
It is announced today that MicroPro International Corp. of San Rafael, California plans to move its customer service operation to Bloomington near Indiana University.
Source: "MicroPro plans center close to IU," Herald Times, May 6, 1989.
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| "The Herald-Telephone" changes name 1989, May 8 |
The "Herald-Telephone" becomes a morning paper and changes its name to the "Herald-Times", effective May 8, 1989.
Source: Bob Zeltsberg, "The Herald-Telephone to become morning paper," Herald Telephone, February 7, 1989, A.
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| Bloomington becomes Lu Chou's sister city 1989, May 18 |
Lu Chou, China becomes a sister cities with Bloomington, a tie made to share cultural and business resources. Sharon Hall, a Taiwan born resident of Bloomington and the treasurer of Bloomington's Sister City organization, states that this new tie is also made to help the local community to embrace the growing population of Asian and Pacific Islanders.
Source: Geri M. Alumit, "Asian-American population, culture flourishing locally," Indiana Daily Student, June 20, 1964, 1.
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| Harrold Beauty Academy opens 1989, Jun 1 |
Harrold Beauty Academy located at 1300 N. College Ave. opens.
Source: "Harrold Beauty Academy opens," Sunday Herald-Times, September 17, 1989.
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| BRI, Inc. publishes inventory of structures 1989, Jun |
Bloomington Restorations, Inc., an affiliate of Historic Landmarks Foundation of America, partners with Indiana Department of Natural Resources and local organizations, businesses, individual donors, and government agencies to publish a survey of historic buildings in the county. A total of 1170 sites are identified.
Source: Monroe County Interim Report: Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (Bloomington, IN: Bloomington Restorations, Inc., 1989)
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| Case dismissed against ATR Coil 1989, Jun 22 |
Today Monroe Superior Court Judge Marc Kellams dismissed the case of four women who filed suit against ATR Coil Corp. after they were fired for union organizing activities.
Source: "Case dismissed against ATR Coil," Daily Telephone, June 23, 1989.
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| Bloomington Outfitters opens 1989, Jun 27 |
Bloomington Outfitters opens in Fountain Square.
Source: "New clothing store opens downtown," Herald Times, July 12, 1989.
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| Rabbi Joan Friedman arrives 1989, Jul |
Joan Friedman arrives as the first resident ordained rabbi of Beth Shalom, serving the Jewish community.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 73.
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| "Ellettsville Journal" celebrates 50 years 1989, Jul 3 |
The "Ellettsville Journal" celebrates 50 years of printing. Maurice Endwright and physician R.C. Austin founded the paper on July 1st 1939, Endwright's 25th birthday. Endwright would continuously pen the regular "Hi Neighbor" column each week from its foundation.
Source: Laura Lane, "Ellettsville newspaper celebrates 50th year," Bloomington Daily Hearld, July 3, 1989, C, 2.
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| Chamber supports growth 1989, Jul 25 |
Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce leaders oppose a Bloomington moratorium on rezoning.
Source: Brian Werth, "Chamber leaders support city growth," Herald Times, July 26, 1989.
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| Teter, Streeter join Hall of Fame 1989, Jul 29 |
 The first woman to be on the IU board of trustees and a well known social worker enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Nellie Showers Teter. Willie Ethel Streeter, a social service volunteer dubbed a "Florence Nightingale", worked worked for the Community Action Program (CAP).
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Community volunteer, IU tustee join Monroe County Hall of Fame," Herald Times, July 29, 1989. more...
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| Council approves welfare budget 1989, Aug 8 |
The Monroe County Council gives county welfare officials approval to spend a half million dollars to pay bills for children placed in institutions by local courts.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Council OKs funds for child welfare," Herald Times, August 9, 1989, C, 1-2.
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| Oliver Winery to expand 1989, Aug 20 |
Oliver Winery to expand by a adding a new warehouse between two existing buildings. The warehouse will be used for storage.
Source: Gena Asher, "Oliver Winery expanding facilities ," Sunday Herald-Times, August 20, 1989, G.
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| Error won't cause layoffs 1989, Sep 12 |
The Monroe County Council votes to allow the jail staff to make adjustments to its 1989 budget in order to pay jailers after a $87,229 budget miscalculation was found.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Jail staff to stay," Herald Telephone, September 13, 1989, C, 1.
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| Hillside Drive completed 1989, Sep 14 |
Hillside Drive opens to traffic after months of road improvement, which includes widening road bed and dealing with vision obscured road humps.
Source: "After months of paving work Hillside barriers drop today," Herald Times, September 14, 1989.
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| Forum discusses juvenile facility 1989, Sep 19 |
The Monroe County Public Library holds a public forum discussing a proposal to establish a multi-county, multi-function juvenile facility in Monroe County. The hearing is conducted by the Juvenile Justice Task Force.
Source: "Juvenile center hearing crucial," Unknown, September 19, 1989.
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| More foster families needed 1989, Sep 30 |
It is reported that there are less than 20 foster families in Monroe County. At least 40-45 families are needed according to Elsie Anderson, a case work supervisor for the Monroe County Welfare Department.
Source: Laura Lane, "Monroe coping with foster home shortage," Sunday Herald-Times, September 30, 1989.
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| New Shelter proposed 1989, Oct 5 |
The Juvenile Facility Task Force is presented with plans from Waal Investments to build and operate a multi-purpose juvenile facility in Monroe County.
Source: Michele Kurtz, "Task force hears juvenile center plans," Indiana Daily Student, October 6, 1989.
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| Task Force changes name 1989, Oct 6 |
The Monroe County Juvenile Detention Center Task Force changes its name to the Juvenile Facility Task Force.
Source: Michele Kurtz, "Task force hears juvenile center plans," Indiana Daily Student, October 6, 1989.
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| Bonds to finance 1989, Oct 26 |
For the first time the city issues bonds to finance road improvement values at $3.8 million
Source: Julie Creek, "$3.8 million in bonds OK'd to fund city road project," Herald Times, October 26, 1989.
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| Historic Ellettsville buildings razed 1989, Nov 29 |
Two historic houses and the historic corner business building in Ellettsville are razed to make way for the new Ellettsville Library branch.
Source: "Razing of Old Buildings Reveal Ellettsville's Past," Ellettsville Journal, November 29, 1989, 1,3.
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| Judge Rules in Favor of Library 1989, Dec 6 |
Judge James Dixon rules in favor of the Monroe County Public Library in a lawsuit involving the awarding of the contract to build the new Ellettsville branch of the Monroe County Public Library. Smock Associates of Indianapolis initiated a lawsuit claiming their bid was the lowest and should have been accepted. The Library board instead awarded the contract to Neidigh Construction who, the board claims, submitted a more complete bid.
Source: Betty Jo Robertson, "Judge Rules in Favor of Library Board," Ellettsville Journal, December 6, 1989.
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| Partners in Education created 1989, Dec 7 |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce create Partners in Education for business to team up with schools to mentor kids.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Business, schools team up for Partners in Education," Herald Times, December 7, 1989.
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| Hooligan's liquor license suspended 1989, Dec 12 |
It is announced today that Hooligan's Drinkery's liquor license is suspended for 10 days and they will have to pay a $2,200 fine. The suspension stems from arrest at Hooligan's in September and will be imposed from December 20th to January 2nd.
Source: "Hooligan's permit to serve liquor to be suspended," Indiana Daily Student, December 12, 1989.
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| Renovation of old City Hall 1989, Dec 31 |
The Bloomington Area Arts Council fulfills its commitment to raise $750,000 in order to renovate and lease the old City Hall from the City of Bloomington.
Source: Linda Thomas, "Arts Council Meets Fund-Raising Deadline," Bloomington-Bedford Sunday Herald-Times, December 31, 1989.
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| Illegal filling of wetlands 1990 |
It is reported that Mike Wolff's company, Brown County Club and Lake Monroe Inc., filled wetlands to make access to his proposed recreational vehicle park easier. He claims he did not know it was illegal.
Source: Tim Jackson, "Crews start restoring wetland," Herald Times, August 16, 1990.
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| Land aquired to extend runway 1990 |
The airport acquires land needed to extend runway 17/35. One of the homes on this land will later serve as an airport administration building.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Couple grows corn for children 1990 |
Retired schoolteachers Hollace and Ila Sherwood grow corn high in the amino acid lysine, necessary for retaining proteins, for starving children. The couple had planted 10 acres to donate to organizations for the hungry.
Source: "Couple grows corn for Third World," Herald Times, March 12, 1990, 6.
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| Explorer post founded 1990 |
Explorer Post 199, a co-ed high adventure activity club, is found by Todd Baker in the summer of 1990 with the Bloomington Boys Club and Girls Inc. as their co-sponsors.
Source: Dann Denny, "For the adventurer in us all: No discrimination with the Explorers, just thrills and fun," Herald Times, February 11, 1991.
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| Burton honored 1990 |
Joan Burton, former director of Stone Belt, is honored by her former employees, named the recipient of the Thomas Middleton Award from the Stone Belt Council for her lasting legacy on the organization.
Source: Herald Times, November 2, 2001.
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| 2000 Asian and Pacific Islander residents 1990 |
The 1990 census finds that 2,000 Asian and Pacific Islanders live in the city of Bloomington.
Source: Geri M. Alumit, "Asian-American population, culture flourishing locally," Indiana Daily Student, June 20, 1994, 1.
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| Metal detected in lake 1990, Jan |
It is reported that metal is found at the bottom of Salt Creek in Lake Monroe, but the samples are too silt covered to identify. Samples will be taken to test for PCBs to see if removal is necessary.
Source: Julie Creek, "Metal detected in lake," Herald Times, March 13, 1990.
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| $70 million Navy contract to local firm 1990, Feb 23 |
CACI, an engineering and information systems firm that operates out of two offices in Bloomington is awarded a $70.8 million eight year contract to provide a computerized inventory management control system for the U.S. Navy.
Source: Brian Werth, "$70 million Navy contract to local firm," Herald Times, February 23, 1990.
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| 45 boats destroyed in fire 1990, Mar 21 |
Fire in a boat storage building destroys 45 boats at Keith's Paynetown Boathouse, resulting in one million dollars in estimated damage.
Source: "Fire destroys business, 45 boats." The Herald Times (Bloomington, IN), March 22, 1990.
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| Religious visitation resumes 1990, Mar 21 |
The Monroe County jail ends the four week suspension of religious visitation rights.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Religious visitation resumes at Monroe jail," Herald Times, March 21, 1990, C, 1.
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| Anti-incinerator group spreads message 1990, Mar 31 |
The Coalition Opposed to PCB Ash (COPA) states that it will spread their message through pink and black T-shirts, a commercial, brochures, bumper stickers, and other advertising methods.
Source: Jackie Scheckler, "Anti-incinerator group putting the word out," Herald Times, March 31, 1990.
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| Juvenile Center survey updated 1990, Apr 18 |
At a meeting in the Monroe County Courthouse, several area judges, the county council, and the county commissioner members are presented with an updated survey on juvenile detention in the six-county region. The meeting is opened by Monroe Superior Judge Douglas "Randy" Bridges and survey information was collected by Marge Lee, a consultant for the Monroe County Juvenile Facility Task Force.
Source: "Andrew Welsh-Huggins," The Herald Times, April 19, 1990.
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| Proposal to develop near mall 1990, Apr 26 |
A local developer announces plans to redevelop a large section of land near Jackson Creek. The land might be used for commercial enterprises, apartments for IU students, and family residences.
Source: "Plans proposed to develop near mall," Herald Times, April 27, 1990.
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| Misdemeanor program continues 1990, Apr 27 |
The Monroe County Commissioners vote to continue the state program, which keeps people convicted of misdemeanors in the county jail, for another year.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Monroe to keep jail program for misdemeanor offenders," Herald Times, April 28, 1990, A, 1.
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| Doctor visits Soviet Union 1990, May 12 |
Local physician Dr. Judith Klein visits the Soviet Union to meet with other doctors.
Source: "Physician to visit the Soviet Union," The Herald Times, May 12, 1990.
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| Illegal dumping worries lake 1990 |
Conservation officers at Lake Monroe are becoming more strict in their efforts to prevent illegal dumping of boat sewage into reservoir in order to maintain cleanliness of lake.
Source: John Brenner, "Illegal dumping worries lake officials," Herald Times, June 29, 1990.
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| Officials give second chance to bars 1990, Jun 7 |
It is announced today that Hooligans Drinkery and Jake's of Bloomington are getting a second chance to prove that they won't serve alcohol to minors according to members of the Indiana Excise Police and the Monroe County Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Source: "Officials give second chance to local bars," Indiana Daily Student, June 8, 1990.
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| Homeowners concerned 1990, Jun 13 |
It is reported that Stone Road homeowners worry overpass construction is more extensive on Bloomington's landscape than expected. The residents are not receiving answers for their concerns. Bob Allison, area engineer in the highway department's Seymour office, says the construction is following standard protocols in keeping residents notified. Planning Commissioner, Larraine Cooksey, proposes development plan for Bloomington's greenery aesthetic. Bloomington Planning Director Tim Mueller says state has no legal obligation to honor it.
Source: John Brenner, "Road work concerns residents: some say overpass construction more extensive than expected," Herald Times, June 13, 1990.
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| Improvement group fuses with juvenile task force 1990, Jun 22 |
The Citizens for Jail Improvement and the state's Juvenile Justice Task Force are fusing their concerns and resources as Monroe County gets closer to creating the detention center for juveniles. 16 members from each group meet at the Monroe County Public Library and agree to create a new, as yet unnamed, group. The members hope that this new group will be more focused on the issues than past groups.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Justice reform groups merging," Sunday Herald-Times, June 24, 1990, C, 1, 3.
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| Proposed juvenile center grant 1990, Jun 26 |
Monroe County officials propose a $500,000 grant for a juvenile detention center.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Grant sought for detention center," Herald Times, June 27, 1990, C, 1,2.
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| Antique mall second anniversary 1990, Jun 30 |
The Bloomington Antique Mall celebrates its second anniversary.The Bloomington Antique Mall has over 100 booths and 80 dealers in 25,000 square feet of space.
Source: "Antique Mall to mark anniversary Sunday," The Herald Times, June 28, 1990.
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| Owen County supports detention center 1990, Jul 9 |
Owen County Commissioners give verbal support to a regional juvenile detention center that, with the help of the state, may be established in Bloomington. Owen County Circuit Judge Frank Nardi supports the concept of the center but states that if Owen County is to provide funding, they must receive assurance that the money will be used appropriately, and that Nardi and the commissioners are on the board of directors.
Source: Laura Lane, "Owen County gives verbal support to detention center," The Herald Times, July 10, 1990, C, 2.
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| Possible juvenile detention center building tour 1990, Jul 20 |
The Herald-Times announces that July 27 state correction officials will travel to Monroe County to examine sites for a proposed juvenile detention center. According to assistant chief probation officer Angela Parking, Deputy commissioner Chris DeBruyn and five other correction officials will accompany probation officers, judges, and county commissioners on a tour of at least three buildings around the county. The building they will tour are not released, but the proposal for the juvenile detention center (submitted July 11) asks for $500,000 to renovate an existing building and create a 20-bed facility.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "State to check sites," The Herald Times, July 20, 1990, C, 1, 2.
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| Stone Drive suffers construction 1990, Jul 20 |
Stone Drive residents' request of a temporary noise barrier is rejected. The department's commissioner, Christine Lett, replies through a letter that the best solution is for residents to wait out the construction. Residents also request for an access road built north of Indiana 45 instead of by their homes. Lett rejects the request due to insufficient space.
Source: John Brenner, "Residents near road work told to "suffer through" it," Herald Times, July 20, 1990.
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| Brown, Middleton for Hall of Fame 1990, Jul 23 |
William E. Brown and Thomas O. Middleton enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. "Billy" Brown was a business leader and a civic leader. Herman B Wells would consult Brown for counseling over issues resolving "town and gown" issues. Brown was the president of Graham Motor Sales. He served in the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and was a WWI veteran. Tom Middleton, a physician and City Council member for several years, took interest in the healthcare of the less fortunate.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Brown, Middleton join Hall of Fame," Herald Times, July 23, 1990.
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| Projected costs for Juvenile Detention Center 1990, Jul 25 |
A Monroe County task force studying a juvenile detention facility gives projected costs to representatives from four other counties and asked for commitments to the project. Around 20 judges, commissioners, and council members from Brown, Lawrence, Morgan, and Owen counties ask for more time to consider the costs and advantages of a juvenile center to their constituencies. The proposal gives a projected cost of $840,000 in 1990 and $570,000 in 1991 for the 20-bed facility. A grant of $500,000 is expected from the Department of Corrections next month and the remaining $340,000 balance and the entire cost of 1991 is to be split between the participating counties.
Source: John Brenner, "Counties ask more time on juvenile center issue," The Herald Times, July 26, 1990, A, 1, 11.
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| Committee considers buildings 1990, Jul 28 |
Members of a committee seeking to establish a juvenile detention center are still looking for a large, open building to renovate and use for the 20-bed facility. More than 15 sites have been looked at according to task force member Angela Parker, assistant chief of the Monroe County Probation Department. Among the buildings considered are the Believer's Fellowship Church on South Walnut Street, the Ace Washer Supply building on Miller Drive, and an 11,000 square-foot building under construction next door to Ace.
Source: Laura Lane, "Site sought for juvenile hold center," The Herald Times, July 28, 1990, A, 1, 2.
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| H.H. Gregg to open Bloomington store 1990, Jul 30 |
It is announced today that H.H Gregg, the largest appliance and electronics retailer in Indiana, plans to open a store on the northwest side of Bloomington in the fall. The Indianapolis based company has purchased the former Boat Quarters building at 522 Gourley Pike near the Indiana 46 Bypass.
Source: "H.H. Gregg to open Bloomington store," Daily Telephone, July 31, 1990.
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| Crews start restoring wetland 1990 |
After Mike Wolff's company illegally filled wetlands to make access to his recreational park easier, he is now being forced to fill it due to the land being protected under the Clean Water Act.
Source: Tim Jackson, "Crews start restoring wetland," Herald Times, August 16, 1990.
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| Big Lots closes Walnut Street store 1990, Aug 1 |
The Big Lots discount store at 1912 S. Walnut Street in Bloomington closes. The lease ran out on the South Walnut Street property and a new arrangement could not be reached.
Source: "Big Lots closes Walnut Street store," Herald Telephone, August 1, 1990.
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| Counties wait for state 1990, Aug 3 |
Monroe County probation officials are still waiting to hear about a $500,000 grant for a juvenile detention center. The state had promised to let them know about the grant three days ago. Three other counties officials are also waiting to hear from the state: Fayette, Clark, and Warrick Counties.
Source: "Counties still await reply on juvenile center grants," The Herald Times, August 3, 1990.
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| State juvenile detention grant decision postponed 1990, Aug 6 |
Chris DeBruyn, deputy commissioner for the state Department of Correction, announces that the decision on a $502,000 grant to help fund a juvenile detention center in Bloomington will not be made for at least another week. Members of the Monroe County Juvenile Facility Task Force decided in May to apply for the money, part of a $1.5 million package that the Indiana General Assembly approved for detention centers during this year's session.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "State postpones decision on grant," The Herald Times, August 7, 1990.
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| Lawrence Co. unsure about detention center 1990, Aug 7 |
Lawrence County officials announce that they are not sure they want to be part of the proposed regional juvenile detention center in Bloomington and that they have scheduled a meeting with the commissioners and the council on August 20.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "State postpones decision on grant," The Herald Times, August 7, 1990.
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| Excise police charge bar and liquor store 1990, Aug 9 |
A Bloomington bar and a liquor store along with 11 minors and two adults were charged with alcohol related violations this evening by the Indiana excise police. Jake's of Bloomington was ordered to stop serving alcoholic beverages after the discovery of an expired liquor license. The House of Spirits East was also cited after officers witnessed the sale of alcoholic beverages to an 18 year old woman.
Source: "Excise police charge bar, liquor store," Herald Times, August 10, 1990.
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| Bomb threat evacuates library 1990, Aug 10 |
After Monroe County Public Library employees receive a telephoned bomb threat, officials evacuate the library. Upon inspection, no bomb is found and the library reopens later in the day.
Source: Tim Jackson, "Bomb threat evacuates the library," Herald Times, August 8, 1990.
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| County has 34 foster homes 1990, Aug 14 |
It is reported that there are 34 foster homes in Monroe County.
Source: Anne Kibbler, "Caring for other people's children," Herald Times, August 14, 1990, C1, C4.
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| Officials laud state grant 1990, Aug 23 |
Monroe County justice officials and commissioners are lauding the state Departments of Correction for granting the county $505,665 to help build a regional juvenile detention center in Bloomington.
Source: Tim Jackson, "County officials laud state grant for center," Herald Times, August 24, 1990.
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| Juvenile center funds approved 1990, Aug 27 |
The Monroe County Council approves a $400,000 contribution toward buying a building for a juvenile detention center.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Juvenile center funds get approval," Herald Times, August 28, 1990, A, 1,9.
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| Stone Belt budget restored 1990, Aug 27 |
Monroe County Council approves a $132,00 subsidy that they recently had reduced to $85,000.
Source: Steve Higgs, "County restores Stone Belt budget," Herald Times, August 28, 1990, A, 1.
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| Support for juvenile detention center questionable 1990, Sep 2 |
Ten days after Monroe County receives a half-million dollar state grant for a regional juvenile detention center only one other county, Morgan County, is displaying definite interest in paying the $70,000 participation fee. Bill Gray, Morgan County commissioners president supports the concept. Other counties are prepared to use the facility on a per diem basis, but have not committed money for purchasing and renovating a site. Brown, Greene, and Orange counties have not decided either way. Owen County officials will not support the center altogether and Lawrence County officials appear to feel the same way.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Area counties uncommitted on new juvenile detention center," Sunday Herald-Times, September 2, 1990.
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| Carlisle purchases BF Goodrich plant 1990, Sep 4 |
The Carlisle Companies Inc. cash purchase of the Office Highway Breaking Systems business from BFGoodrich Aerospace is complete. The division is headquartered in the former Sarkes-Tarzian facility at 1031 E. Hillside Drive in Bloomington.
Source: "Carlisle purchase of BF Goodrich plant in Bloomington complete," Herald Times, September 5, 1990.
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| County support for juvenile detention center 1990, Sep 6 |
Morgan County tentatively pledges $100,000 to a juvenile detention center planned for Monroe County. Morgan, Brown, Orange, Owen, Lawrence, and Greene counties are the only counties that have officially added money to the juvenile detention center budget. Morgan County Auditor Brenda Brittain announces that the county will not release the money until they are given a guarantee that there will always be room for Morgan County juveniles in the center.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Morgan supports juvenile center," The Herald Times, September 7, 1990, A, 1, 7.
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| Delay in juvenile detention center 1990, Sep 6 |
The Indiana Daily Student reports that county officials such as deputy county attorney Steve Galvin and Commissioner Tim Tilton (D-3rd District) have said that their goal to begin operating a juvenile detention center by February will probably not happen.
Source: Michael Slatin, "Center might not open on time," Indiana Daily Student, September 6, 1990.
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| Brooks announces leave 1990, Sep 14 |
J. Mike Brooks, director of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for nine years, announces plans to leave to direct the economic development of Lafayette.
Source:
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| State corrections officers meet representatives 1990, Sep 18 |
State corrections officers meet representatives from Bartholomew, Brown, Crawford, and Floyd counties at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium in order to urge surrounding counties to give their financial support for the Monroe county juvenile detention center. Although Monroe County received $502,665 from the state on August 23, the purchasing and renovating of a building to use for the center has been slowed due to minimal support from surrounding counties.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Correction officials seek support for juvenile center," The Herald Times, September 19, 1990.
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| ABB plans $8 million expansion 1990, Sep 27 |
It is announced today that in an effort to pump new life into its aging electric power equipment manufacturing plant in Bloomington, ABB announces a $8 million modernization project at the Bloomington facility. The 33 year old plant at 300 N. Curry Park was purchased from Westinghouse by Asea Brown Boveri, a Swedish conglomerate.
Source: Brian Werth, "ABB plans $8 million expansion," Herald Times, September 28, 1990.
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| Barker named interim director 1990, Sep 28 |
Bob Barker, a former bank president from Wisconsin and alumnus of Indiana University, is named interim executive director of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of commerce.
Source: "Barker named interim director at chamber," Herald Times, September 28, 1990.
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| Water quality concerns officials 1990 |
It is reported that some are concerned with all of the boat traffic on Lake Monroe, thinking that it might compromise long-term water quality of the lake. Oil spillage is an issue that needs attention.
Source: Nick Schneider, "Lake water quality concerns officials," Herald Times, September 28, 1990.
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| Cook Inc. to be honored 1990, Sep 29 |
Cook Inc., the international medical instruments manufacturing firm based in Bloomington, will be one of the six outstanding Hoosier firms honored next week at the Hoosier Hospitality Days business conference at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Source: "Cook Inc. to be honored at conference," Herald Times, September 29, 1990.
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| Cherry Hill adult center opens 1990, Oct |
Cherry Hill adult day care center is opened by Cherry Hill Christian Church. Clients are provided with some nursing care, if needed, as well as activities and outings.
Source: Dann Denny, Herald Times, November 1, 1990.
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| Council receives projects 1990, Oct 4 |
It is announced that the Monroe County Council has received a list of $1 million proposed road and bridge improvement projects.
Source: "Monroe council gets highway project list," Herald Times, October 4, 1990.
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| Shocking walleye and wipers 1990 |
It is reported that the Department of Natural Resources dumps 537,000 walleye and 53,700 wiper fingerlings in Lake Monroe through its shock program.
Source: Don Jordan, "Shocking walleye, woper programs on at Monroe," Herald Times, October 7, 1990.
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| Council approves fund transfer 1990, Oct 9 |
The Monroe County Council approves transferring $25,000 from the prosecutor's budget to a fund for the new juvenile detention center. Because preliminary projections suggest that the estimated $1.1 million price tag for the center may be too low, council members voted to transfer funds only after receiving assurances that the money will be returned if the project ends.
Source: Steven Higgs, "County council approves funds for juvenile detention center," The Herald Times, October 10, 1990.
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| Delta Center proposal denied 1990, Oct 10 |
The Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals denies the request from Delta Treatment Center Inc. to build a group home for abused children. It is stated that the concerns are on the safety of residents in the chosen area.
Source: Jackie Scheckler, "Delta loses appeal, files another suit.," Herald Times, October 11, 1990, A1- A2.
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| New PCB removal method 1990, Oct 21 |
An alternative method of disposing of PCBs from the soil is proposed by COPA. It does not require burying or incineration and it is called the DAVE system.
Source: Jackie Scheckler, "New way to remove PCBs is found," Herald Times, October 21, 1990.
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| Greenpeace gives grant 1990, Oct 24 |
Angela the Amazon, a local environmental activist group, receives a research grant from Greenpeace and the National Toxics Campaign(NTC). This grant allows the group to send local soil, water, and sediment samples to the Greenpeace laboratory in Boston for free testing.
Source: Ashraf Khali, "Local environmental group tests water, soil with help of Greenpeace," Indiana Daily Student, October 24, 1990.
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| Digital Arts opens 1990, Nov 2 |
A new computer store, Digital Arts, opens at 122 W. Sixth St.
Source: "Digital Arts computers opens on the square," Herald Times, November 7, 1990.
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| Moores Pike is planned 1990, Nov 8 |
It is announced that a $1.1 million project is planned to connect Sare Road and College Mall Road in order to lighten traffic load on Moores Pike.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "City unveils designs for linkup of Sare Road, College Mall Road," Herald Times, November 8, 1990.
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| Hillside Drive opens 1990, Nov 13 |
Hillside Drive will open on Thursday after construction began in July. The street now is equipped with sidewalks for students to walk and wider road for motorists to share the road.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Hillside Drive expected to open Thursday," Herald Times, November 13, 1990.
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| Evansville Corp. offers free feasibility study 1990, Nov 16 |
A spokesperson for the Evansville-based Security Building Corporation offers to provide a free feasibility study for a juvenile detention center in Bloomington. The Monroe County commissioners unanimously approve a contract with the company.
Source: Steven Higgs, "County OKs free juvenile detention center study," The Herald Times, November 17, 1990, A, 1, 2.
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| Fire at IU Student Building 1990, Dec 17 |
 Fire damages the Indiana University Student Building and the bell tower under renovation.
Source: "Hot shots.," Firehouse, March 1, 1991. more...
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| Rudy Endwright dies 1990, Dec 20 |
Rudy Endwright, a longtime citizen of Ellettsville, passes away in the office of the Ellettsville Journal. He worked in several grocery stores in both Ellettsville and Bloomington, in the Matthews Brothers stone co., and was associated with the Ellettsville Journal. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Bloomington and the Masons in Ellettsville.
Source: "Rudy E. Endwright," Hearld-Times, December 20, 1990.
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| YMCA New Year's bash 1990, Dec 27 |
It is reported that the YMCA will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a New Year's Bash. The event is open to the public as a non-alcoholic alternative for families.
Source: Dann Denny, "YMCA will celebrate its 100th anniversary with New Year's bash," Herald Times, December 27, 1990.
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| Walnut Street closes 1990, Dec 31 |
It is announced that Walnut Street will be closed for street widening to improve traffic flow.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Walnut street project to begin," Herald Times, December 31, 1990.
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| Indiana Limestone used in Vintner's Hall 1991, Feb |
Indiana Limestone from the Bybee Stone company of Ellettsville is used to repair the Vintner's Hall in London, England. The Vintner's Hall is a "historically significant building on the River Thames."
Source: "Vintner's Hall, London England," Captions: Bybee Stone Co. Newsletter, February 1, 1991, 1.
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| City joins WalkAmerica 1991, Mar |
About 1,400 people take part in the 9th annual Bloomington area WalkAmerica May 5th. WalkAmerica is a national fundraiser for the March of Dimes.
Source: Dann Denny, "Walk for fitness, funds," Herald Times, March 2, 1991.
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| Morrison picked for Chamber 1991, Mar 1 |
The board of directors of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce names Glenda Morrison as executive director.
Source: Brian Werth, "Morrison picked for chamber post," Herald Times, March 2, 1991.
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| Indiana Limestone used in Gannett building 1991, Mar 1 |
Indiana limestone from the Bybee Stone Company of Ellettsville is used on the Gannett Building in Washington DC. This building will become the headquarters of WUSA TV.
Source: "Gannett Building, Washington D.C.," Captions: Bybee Stone Co. Newsletter, March 1, 1991, 1.
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| Delays on juvenile detention center 1991, Mar 3 |
In August 1990 Monroe County won a $500,000 state grant for a juvenile detention center in Bloomington, but six months later the county is no closer to seeing the center built. One of the reasons for this is the lack of a suitable site; according to national correction standards, no existing buildings in Monroe County could be renovated. A feasibility report on the building of the center is due in 2 weeks from an Evansville company, Security Building Corp.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Little progress made on detention center," Sunday Herald-Times, March 3, 1991, C, 1, 2.
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| Yasui Seiki Co. established in Bloomington 1991, May |
The Yasui Seiki Company (USA) establishes itself in Bloomington.
Source: Tammy Murphy, "High-tech lab produces 'coated materials' ," Herald Times, October 24, 1993.
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| Citizen starts petition 1991, May 1 |
Dodds Street resident Uleta Childress petitions to get back stop signs after the city removed them.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Removing Dodds Street sign starts petition drive," Herald Times, May 1, 1991.
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| Morrison honored 1991, May 22 |
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Glenda Morrison is honored with Leadership Bloomington's Distinguished Alumni Leadership award Wednesday.
Source: "Glenda Morrison honored with Leadership Bloomington award," Herald Times, May 23, 1991.
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| Sare Road closes 1991, Jun 1 |
It is announced that the intersection at Moores Pike, Sare Road, and College Mall Road will be closed six months for construction on Monday morning.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Sare Road intersection closing Monday," Herald Times, June 1, 1991.
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| CFP restores Peace Statue 1991, Jun 8 |
William Galloway, a stone cutter from Nashville, Indiana, attaches it to the original statue after recreating the missing hand of the statue free of charge. Members of Congregations for Peace locate William Dahman, the stone cutter who created the Peace Statue on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn, in order to have the statue restored.
Source: Howard Canada, A History of the Peace Statue: on the West Lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse, 3-5.
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| Kilroy's Sports Bar to open next month 1991, Jun 11 |
It is announced today that the owners of Kilroy's restaurant and tavern on Kirkwoood Avenue in Bloomington are opening a new bar in the building that formerly housed one of Bloomington's best known taverns, Ye Old Regulator at 319 North Walnut St. The facility will be called Kilroy's Sports Bar.
Source: Brain Werth, "Kilroy's Sports Bar to open next month," The Herald Times, June 12, 1991.
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| Double shift finishes construction 1991, Jun 12 |
Indiana 45 (Bloomfield Road) and Indiana 37 Bypass intersection is completed after pulling a double shift overnight. Residents complain about the noise pollution from truck's backup beeper during the night. Police says the construction is on state road so they cannot do anything because it is not city's problem.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Noisy night work finished on new Ind. 45 overpass," Herald Times, June 12, 1991.
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| Peace Statue rededicated 1991, Jun 14 |
On Flag Day the Peace Statue on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn is rededicated, having been restored and cleaned by stone cutter William Galloway of Nashville, Indiana. Congregations for Peace takes responsibility for maintaining the statue in the future.
Source: Howard Canada, A History of the Peace Statue: on the West Lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse, 6.
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| SOAP giving back to community 1991, Jul 10 |
Students Organized Against Poverty is a student-run organization which strives to provide furniture, clothes, food, and several other items to individuals and families living in poverty. In its third year of service at IU SOAP has grown in both impact and membership. In addition to volunteering their time at the Community Kitchen and Shelter Inc. they also run a Free Market, an event which distributes clothing and food to Bloomington's low-income community.
Source: Brain Eisenman, "SOAP helps students give back to community's poor," Indiana Daily Student, July 10, 1991.
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| Delta Center shut down 1991, Jul 31 |
Delta Treatment Center - a facility for abused children - closes. The Prosecutor announces that they are conducting criminal investigations.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Centers for abused children shut down," Herald Times, August 3, 1991, A1-A2.
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| Bybee begins Iowa goddesses restoration 1991, Aug 9 |
 Ellettsville's Bybee Stone Co. begins carving replacement statues for the Iowa State Capital Building. The statues represent liberty, justice, knowledge, agriculture, and commerce.
Source: Laura Lane, "Iowa Goddesses reborn in limestone," Herald Times, August 9, 1991, A, 7. more...
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| Highway behind schedule 1991, Aug 31 |
Force Construction Company of Columbus asks for deadline extension on Indiana 37 Bypass project. Construction begins late due to delays in relocating utility lines and disagreement with property owners. Rain also prevents the project from moving forward. Indiana Department of Transportation hopes to open traffic on next Friday if weather cooperates.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Ind. 37 projects behind schedule," Herald Times, August 31, 1991.
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| Lake Monroe study funded 1991 |
Monroe County receives close to $90,000 in funding to conduct a comprehensive environmental study of Lake Monroe.
Source: Ann-Marie Whitfield, "Lake Monroe study gets $90,000 in grants," Herald Times, October 8, 1991.
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| Expert blames overpopulation 1991, Oct 24 |
Sierra Club spokesman Al Strickholm states that the silty bottom of Lake Monroe, Bloomington's sole source of drinking water, is an example of how overpopulation is creating local environmental problems. This problem is caused by overuse and said overuse has lowered the project's lifespan from 120 years to between 60 and 80 years.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Population issues focus of concern," Herald Times, October 24, 1991.
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| Swain elected for City Council 1991, Nov 6 |
Democrat Paul Swain is elected for the At-Large seat for Bloomington City Council, becoming the first black elected officer of city government.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Democrats top at-large races - Kiesling, Fernandez, Swain win," The Herald Times, November 6, 1991.
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| Bloomfield Road opens 1991, Nov 26 |
Bloomfield Road overpasses open to public after three months of delay due to utility location issues. Force Construction of Columbus obtains extension from state highway officials to avoid penalty fines.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Bloomfield Road overpasses open to traffic this morning," Herald Times, November 26, 1991.
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| ABB cutting workforce 1991, Dec 7 |
In a combination of company wide restructuring and weak market conditions the ABB Power T&D Company Inc. in Bloomington has been reducing its workforce steadily since the beginning of the year. Since January 45 workers have left the firm.
Source: "ABB steadily cutting workforce this year," The Herald Times, December 7, 1991.
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| Public criticizes hospital decisions 1992 |
Public criticism of its decisions and practices lead the hospital to launch a self-study.
Source: Cecilia H. Wahl, "Notes on the History of the Local Council of Women Bloomington, Indiana," October 1995.
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| Bypass expansion revealed 1992, Jan 29 |
Plans to widen Indiana 45/46 Bypass are revealed.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Officials to unveil new plans for 45/46 bypass expansion," Herald Times, January 29, 1992.
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| Weather delays PCB cleanup 1992, Feb 1 |
It is announced today that the work plan for excavating PCB-contaminated material at the former Westinghouse Electric Corp. plant on Curry Pike is behind schedule due to bad weather.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "PCB cleanup at ABB plant delayed by bad weather," The Herald Times, February 2, 1992.
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| Thrift Shop gets new location 1992, Feb 3 |
The Bloomington Thrift Shop, operated by the Psi Iota Xi sorority, announces that it is moving to a larger location. The shop is moving from 209 S. Rogers St. to 220 S. Madison Ave.
Source: Dann Denny, "Building better bargains," Herald Times, February 3, 1992.
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| IU rejects bypass plan 1992, Feb 24 |
Indiana University's Board of Trustees rejects Indiana 45/46 expansion plan due to intrusion onto university's land.
Source: Kristine Dixon and Jay Judge , "Bypass to widen," Indiana Daily Student, February 24, 1992.
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| Historic farm threatened 1992, Mar 8 |
Owner of historic farm protests bypass 45/46 widening plan due to property encroachment.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Road widening threatens historic farm," Herald Times, March 8, 1992.
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| Planning for Walnut and Fee 1992, Mar 8 |
It is announced that the Indiana Department of Transportation calls for preliminary plans for Walnut and Fee Lane construction.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Ind. 45/46 Bypass plan preliminary, officials say," Herald Times, March 8, 1992.
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| Juveniles housing 1992, May 8 |
The Department of Correction officials announce that the Monroe County Work Release Center will house juvenile offenders from the Indiana Boys School.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Detention facility changing role," Herald Times, May 9, 1992, A, 1,7.
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| Housing development planned 1992, May 11 |
The Bloomington Plan Commission views plans for 140-unit residential development southwest of the city and the Kinser Pike shopping center.
Source: Robert Niles, "140-unit housing development planned," Herald Times, May 12, 1992.
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| ABB workers seek to stop PCB cleanup 1992, Jun 23 |
Workers at the former Westinghouse plant on Curry Pike are demanding that PCB cleanups be halted until health concerns are address for people who worked with the fluid.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "ABB workers seek halt to PCB cleanup," The Herald Times, June 24, 1992.
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| First official gift 1992, Jul |
A small plot on Bloomington's west side becomes the first gift to the new Sycamore Land Trust.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "West side lot first official gift to new land trust," Herald Times, July 10, 1992.
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| Holland, Butcher enter Hall of Fame 1992, Jul 6 |
 Beryl Showers Holland and Maj. Gen. Joe Butcher have been selected for this year's Monroe County Hall of fame. Holland was a founder of the Tri Kappa and Butcher was a Marine Corps general that served the community for decades. Both candidates were selected from two separate categories, being pre-1946 and post-1946 respectively.
Source: The Herald Times, July 6, 1992. more...
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| ABB layoffs continue 1992, Jul 17 |
Asea Brown Boveri, the Swedish conglomerate that bought the former Westinghouse plant on Curry Pike two years ago informs employees that about 120 employees will be laid off by the end of the year.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "ABB set to lay off 120 by end of year," The Herald Times, July 17, 1992.
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| Child-support cases are not paid 1992, Aug 5 |
According to Deputy Prosecutor Tammi Babcock, almost 75% of active child-support cases in Monroe County are not being paid.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Almost 75% of Monroe cases are not being paid," Herald Times, August 5, 1992, A1, A9.
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| Prison industry proposed 1992, Sep 11 |
Two Monroe County officials propose the use of the old ST Semiconductors building to create a community corrections system in which inmates would work for pay and receive job training.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Old semiconductor building proposed for 'prison industry'," Herald Times, September 11, 1992, A, 1.
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| Library head retires 1992, Sep 30 |
Bob Trinkle retires after twenty-one years as director of the Monroe County Public Library.
Source: Steven Higgs, "Search under way to replace retiring Monroe library head," Herald Times, May 30, 1992.
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| Oliver Winery celebrates twenty years 1992, Oct 14 |
Oliver Winery, owned by William Oliver, Sr., celebrates twenty years. It is the longest running winery in Indiana.
Source: Russ Bridenbaugh, "Oliver Winery celebrates two decades," Indianapolis News, October 14, 1992.
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| Westinghouse incinerator delayed 1992, Nov 11 |
A local trash fueled PCB incinerator will be up and running in 1998, three years later then originally planned. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is conducting the study required before the state can issue a permit for Westinghouse to build and operate the incinerator.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Incinerator delayed," The Herald Times, November 12, 1992.
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| CNBC announces segment for Cook Inc. 1992, Nov 14 |
Cook Inc., the successful international medical instrument manufacturer based in Bloomington, will be featured on CNBC network's "American Spotlight" show Saturday Nov. 28 at 7 pm.
Source: Brian Werth, "Cook Inc. to be featured on CNBC cable TV show," Herald Times, November 14, 1992.
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| Protestors meet 1992, Nov 18 |
Twenty-five people meet at Showalter Fountain as part of the Reclaim our Reproductive Rights activist group protesting against the Crisis Pregnancy Center's beliefs toward abortion.
Source: Michelle Sommer, "Protest Attacks Center's Methods," Indiana Daily Student
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| Library assists patrons with disabilities 1993 |
The Monroe County Public Library offers equipment to assist patrons of various physical abilities. Among the assistive equipment is a roverwalker, a wheelchair, descriptive videos, and listening devices.
Source: Erin Wells, "Library can assist disabled patrons," Herald Times, June 8, 1993.
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| Runway reconstruction 1993 |
Runway 6/24 is reconstructed and runway 17/35 is extended to 6500 feet. In addition, a snow removal equipment building is constructed.
Source: Airport Annual Report
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| Organic canola sold 1993 |
Local farmer Wayne Hoeltke grows 40 acres of organic canola to sell as a specialty crop. Canola is used for animal feed, and oil and has 35% protein. It is sold $7-$8 a bushel.
Source: Nancy Wheeler, "That wild yellow 'weed' is canola," Columbus Republic, May 1, 1993.
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| Stinesville has historic buildings 1993, Jan 6 |
 Several buildings on Stinesville's main street are named historic by the Indiana State Department of Natural Resources. The buildings are: D.E. McHenry building, the M.L. Easton building, the George McEaston building, and the J.W. Easton Building.
Source: "Stinesville Historic Buildings Listed in Indiana State Register," The Journal, January 6, 1993, 1. more...
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| Best Buy opening store in Bloomington 1993, Jan 20 |
It is announced today that Best Buy will be opening a store in Bloomington.
Source: Brain Werth, "Best Buys store coming to city," The Herald Times, January 21, 1993.
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| Talbots opens 1993, Jan 28 |
Talbots, a leading specialty retailer and cataloger of women's apparel will opens its newest store at 101 N. College Ave. in downtown Bloomington.
Source: "Talbots to open Thursday," Herald Times, January 27, 1993.
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| Norris named IU Police Chief 1993, Feb |
Paul E. Norris officially moves into the position of Chief of Police at Indiana University after serving interim since August 1992. Norris is a Bloomington Native and has been working with police departments at the city and IU since 1970.
Source: "Region Briefs," Herald Times, February 11, 1993.
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| Juvenile Treatment Center utilizes new program 1993, Feb 7 |
Evelyn Ridley-Turner, deputy commissioner for juvenile services for the Correction Department, announces that the Bloomington Juvenile Treatment Center is looking at the population they serve to create more beneficial programs. The state is to use a new, national program created by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency for assessing the needs of juveniles.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "Treating Troubled Teens," Herald Times, February 7, 1993.
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| Cleo moving operations to Mexico 1993, Feb 15 |
It is announced today that Cleo Inc., a gift paper tag manufacturer employing 120 workers at a facility off Vernal Pike west of Bloomington, will shut down later this year and move operations to Mexico.
Source: "Cleo moving south," Herald Times, February 16, 1993.
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| Runaways from Juvenile Treatment Center 1993, Feb 22 |
Since the state Juvenile Treatment Center opened in Bloomington in May 1992, there have been five runaway cases. The Indiana Department of Correction states that there will be other boys who run from the treatment center but they are not a risk to the public. Due to fire codes preventing staff from locking most doors from the inside makes it easy for juveniles to leave. The opened doors cause alarms to sound and the staff immediately gives chase; in three cases, they immediately caught the boys, in the two others they called police and ordered a warrant issued for the boys arrest. The longest a runaway has been free was 24 hours.
Source: Andrew Welsh-Huggins, "More escapes are possible from local juvenile center," The Herald Times, February 22, 1993, A, 1, 2.
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| YMCA reports it is largest 1993, Feb 23 |
It is reported that the YMCA is the largest in the state of Indiana.
Source: Gena Asher, "Monroe County YMCA the largest in the state," Herald Times, February 24, 1993.
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| Club unites car enthusiasts 1993, Mar 1 |
Hoosier Oldies and Goodies, a group formed in Bloomington for car enthusiasts. The main purpose of this group is to create a dialogue between car enthusiasts so they can all share their knowledge and insights on the hobby.
Source: Lewis Jones, "Club unites growing group of car enthusiasts," Herald Times, March 3, 1993.
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| WordStar closing local office 1993, Mar 8 |
It is announced today by company officials that WordStar USA, the Midwest technical support office for WordStar International software company located off Winslow Road in Bloomington will close the first week of April.
Source: Brian Werth, "WordStar closing local office," Herald Times, March 9, 1993.
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| Williamson gets city economic post 1993, Apr 7 |
Linda Williamson, a former state commerce department business development specialist, is the new executive director of the Bloomington Economic Development Corp.
Source: "Williamson gets city economic post," Herald Times, April 8, 1993.
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| Bloomington and Monroe County celebrates 175 years 1993, Apr 10 |
Celebratory events for anniversary are held in both Bloomington and Monroe County and last 9 months.
Source: "It\'s Celebration Time," The Monroe County Historian, April 1, 1993, Genealogy , vol. 2 pg. 2.
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| NAACP reaches out to Hispanics 1993, Apr 18 |
The National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announces it is expanding membership to the Hispanic or Latino demographics. The original purpose of the NAACP is to attain basic civil rights for black has now been expanded to the fight for racial equality.
Source: David Thompson, "NAACP expanding to include growing Hispanic population," Herald Times, April 18, 1993.
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| Old church to become cabinet factory 1993, Apr 29 |
It is announced today that Monroe County Commissioners have given the green light for a custom cabinet manufacturer to move into the former Agape Church in Ellettsville.
Source: "Church to be cabinet factory," Herald Times, April 30, 1993.
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| Group raises funds for BHS South 1993, May |
Panthers for Better Education names 23 community members to its newly formed board of directors and announces it has raised over $390,000 for the new Robert N. Brown Athletic Facility at Bloomington High School South (BHSS).
Source: "Panthers name board of directors," Herald Times, May 27, 1993.
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| Sew in Seams Fabrics opens 1993, May 14 |
A new fabric store, Sew in Seams Fabrics, opens on the south side of the Courthouse Square.
Source: "Fabric store opens on the square," Herald Times, May 15, 1993.
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| ABB to close capacitor line 1993, Jun 1 |
ABB Power T&D Company Inc. announces that it will stop moving capacitor products at its Bloomington plant. This could cost 100 people their jobs.
Source: Brent Christensen, "ABB will close capacitor line," The Herald Times, June 2, 1993.
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| FDA approves Cook device 1993, Jun 2 |
The Food and Drug Administration approves a new medical device made by Bloomington's Cook Inc. that helps keep blocked heart arteries open in patients who undergo balloon angioplasty. The full name of the device is the Gianturco-Roubin Flex-Stent Coronary Stent.
Source: Brian Werth, "FDA approves Cook heart artery device," Herald Times, June 3, 1993.
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| AIT joining cable TV venture 1993, Jun 6 |
A Bloomington based educational material company will try its hand at cable television programming under a recent agreement signed with Encore Media Corporation. AIT, the Agency for Instructional Technology, will schedule programming for Encore's new Tweens channel beginning in July 1994.
Source: Brent Christensen, "AIT joining cable TV venture," Sunday Herald-Times, June 6, 1993.
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| AIT opts to stay 1993, Jun 17 |
After an extensive search across North America for a new site it is announced that the Bloomington-based Agency for Instructional Technology will stay where it was founded.
Source: Brian Werth, "AIT opts to stay in city," The Herald Times, June 18, 1993.
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| Cook Group clinic opens 1993, Jul 1 |
A new primary care clinic for employees of the Bloomington based Cook Group will open its doors this week. The clinic is located at 637 S. Walker Street.
Source: "Cook Group clinic to open Tuesday," Herald Times, July 1, 1993.
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| Trade market opens today 1993, Jul 4 |
The Bloomington Trade Market which has the space for 40 artist, crafts people and other vendors officially opens today.
Source: "Tade market open today," Sunday Herald-Times, July 4, 1993.
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| Opportunity House turns 25 1993, Jul 16 |
Opportunity House celebrates its 25th anniversary with an appreciation dinner for the volunteers. The store is located at 907 W. 11th Street. In April 1968 Sally Cook, Hazel Smith, Betty Applegate, and Paul Crafton recommended that a resale shop be opened with items donated to the Christian Center. This became a project of the Monroe County United of Church Women United (CWU).
Source: "Opportunity House marks quarter century of helping," Herald Times, August 2, 1993.
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| Kinsey, Maxwell enter Hall of Fame 1993, Jul 19 |
 Alfred Kinsey and David H. Maxwell are chosen as this years Hall of Fame inductees. Alfred Kinsey was a zoologist turned into a sex researcher, Kinsey founded the institute that studies sexuality,under his very name. David H. Maxwell was a surgeon in the war of 1812 and practiced in Hanover and Madison until 1819. Maxwell lobbied for the Indiana Seminary to be established in Bloomington. He served as a member and President of the Board of trustees for Indiana University. He also served as the Bloomington postmaster.
Source: Herald Times, July 19, 1993. more...
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| Maxwell's moving to South Walnut 1993, Aug 5 |
It is announced today by Bob Thomure, Maxwell's owner, that the business is moving from 315 E. Kirkwood Ave to a South Walnut Street site.
Source: "Maxwell's moving to South Walnut," Herald Times, August 6, 1993.
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| Population predictions released 1993, Oct 19 |
Indiana University's Business Research Center projects that Monroe County population will increase 17% by 2030. The Monroe Count population in 1990 was 109,000 people and projects state that there will be an increase of 9.1% to 118,900 in 2000. There will be an increase of 16.4% to 126,900 in 2010, and an increase of 17% to 127,500 in 2030.
Source: David Thompson, "Researchers: State's population to grow by 340,000 in 40 years," Herald Times, October 19, 1993, A, 1, 7.
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| Former Sheriff Bender dies 1993, Oct 26 |
J. Lester Bender dies at the Bloomington Hospital at the age of 93. He was born November 11, 1899 and be owned and operated the Bender's Restaurant with his brother for 30 years. He served as Monroe County Sheriff from 1933 to 1934 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church and Gideons Bible Society. He is survived by two brothers.
Source: "J. Lester Bender, form sheriff, businessman dies," Herald Times, October 27, 1993, 2.
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| Mrs. Showers Dillon dies 1993, Nov 10 |
A descendant of families associated with significant industries dies at her home in Bloomington. She was Elizabeth Jane (Showers) Dillon, the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Matthews) Showers and the granddaughter of the founder of Showers Brothers Furniture and the great-great granddaughter of the founder of Matthews Brothers Stone Company, John Matthes, who was sometimes known as the "Father of Indiana Limestone". She was an active member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Tri-Kappa Sorority, League of Women Voters, and a volunteer at the hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald K. Dillon, a former president of Showers Furniture Company.
Source: "Granddaughter of Showers founder dies at her home in Bloomington," Herald-Times, November 12, 1993, A, 2.
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| John "Jack" Hooker dies 1993, Dec 5 |
Former mayor John H. "Jack" Hooker dies at the age of 67. Hooker was born November 22, 1926 in Miami, Florida. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and he served as mayor from 1964-1971. The burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Source: "Services for former mayor Hooker set for Wednesday," Herald-Times, December 7, 1993.
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| Sheriff office accused of negligence 1993, Dec 9 |
An inmate of the Monroe County Jail accuses the Monroe County Sheriff's Department of being partially responsible for his injuries involved in an altercation between himself and another inmate.
Source: Anne O'Reilly and John Schmitt, "Sheriff's office accused of negligence in beating," Indiana Daily Student, December 9, 1993.
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| ARFF building constructed 1994 |
An Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Building is constructed to house the airport's new ARFF vehicle.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Rabbi Friedman leaves Beth Shalom 1994 |
Rabbi Joan Friedman leaves Beth Shalom to complete her doctorate degree and become a chaplain at Colgate University.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 73.
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| Jake's changes name to Mars 1994, Jan 6 |
It is announced today that when Jake's opens next weekend they are changing the format of the club, the entire look and changing the name. When it reopens next weekend Jake's will be called Mars.
Source: Dave Mac, "Jake's name change is 'outta sight'," The Herald Times, January 7, 1994.
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| Merk new board president 1994, Jan 18 |
Don Merk is named president of the board of directors of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation.
Source: "Merk new board president," Herald Times, January 19, 1994.
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| Monroe Co. Jail new security system 1994, Jan 20 |
The Monroe County Commissioners decide to purchase a new security system for the county jail.
Source: Matthew Watson, "Jail to get new security system," Herald Times, January 21, 1994, C, 1.
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| Cleo's plant to reopen as distribution center 1994, Jan 26 |
Cleo Inc., the Memphis, Tennessee based gift wrap and gift tag manufacturer that closed its plant in Bloomington last year and moved operations to Mexico will convert the Bloomington facility into a Midwest distribution center.
Source: "Cleo's Bloomington plant to reopen as distribution center," Herald Times, January 27, 1994.
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| YMCA plans expansion 1994, Jan 29 |
A $500,000 expansion of the Monroe County YMCA has been approved by the YMCA board of directors; construction is expected to begin in the spring.
Source: Brian, Werth, "$500,000 expansion planned at YMCA," Herald Times, January 29, 1994.
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| Red Chair Bakery expands 1994, Mar 8 |
It is announced today that the Red Chair Bakery which has operated out of a small Kirkwood Avenue spot for a decade has purchased three Crescent Donut stores and converted two of them into Red Chairs.
Source: "Red Chair Bakery expands, buys three stores," Herald Times, March 9, 1994.
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| Farmer calls for school artifacts 1994 |
 Mary Ellen Thornton Farmer announces in the newspaper, calling out to other Bloomington High School (BHS) graduates who may have school artifacts and memorabilia for the planned school museum. Farmer graduated from BHS in 1934 and is working with the school administration and "Panthers for Better Education." Photo of Mary Ellen Thornton is from the 1934 Gothic Yearbook.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "School days return through souvenirs," The Herald Times, March 16, 1994, C, 1-2.
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| Time capsule dedication planned 1994, Apr 16 |
"The Herald Times" promotes the dedication of the county's 175th anniversary time capsule, set for Sunday at the Monroe County Historical Museum. Anniversary chair Evelyn Powers had worked months in advance with Monroe County Public Library director Dave Bucove and museum curator Chris Bobbitt to plan an extensive community call out for significant and fun items. Folks turned some paper items: handbooks and restaurant menus, letters from children, and a copy of the consent decree for the PCB cleanup. Other items include a t-shirt from the Girl Scouts, an IU alumni license plate, seashells from Lake Monroe, tape recordings of live broadcasts from radio stations Cool 1370 and Rock 92. The final installation of the capsule is still in consideration, with it likely getting embedded in the new library building in design now or the museum.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Anniversary capsule a timely finish," The Herald Times, April 16, 1994.
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| Bloomington Brewing Co. to open in fall 1994, Jun 4 |
It is announced today that Bloomington Brewing Co. will be opening at 1795 E. 10th Street in the early fall.
Source: "Local brewpub bubbles forth," Sunday Herald-Times, June 5, 1994.
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| Inmates pay for health care 1994, Jun 9 |
Monroe County officials pass an ordinance to allow the county jail to charge inmates a $10 co-payment for medical services starting in July.
Source: Lisa S. Schock, "Inmates to pay health care bills," Herald Times, June 11, 1994, A, 1.
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| Jail library converts to CD-ROM 1994, Jul 12 |
The Monroe County council approves a $6,000 appropriation to purchase CD-ROM software for the Monroe County jail's law library.
Source: Lisa S. Schock, "Jail's legal library joins computer age," Herald Times, July 13, 1994.
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| Quarry accident kills Smith 1994, Jul 14 |
Jeremy James Smith, 15, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind.: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Binford, Mitchell join Hall of Fame 1994, Jul 25 |
 Hiram E. Binford and George Luther Mitchell join the Monroe County Hall of fame. For the Pre-1946 category, Binford was an educator and a superintendent for Bloomington schools for nearly 22 years. For the post-1946 induction: George Luther Mitchell. After graduating from IU School of Medicine in 1912, Dr. Mitchel took over the practice to become the sole physician of Smithville.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Educator Binford, physician Mitchell join Hall of Fame," Herald Times, July 25, 1994. more...
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| Fire destroys Dollar General 1994, Aug 12 |
The Dollar General on West Third Street is destroyed by a fire.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Westside store burns," Herald Times, August 13, 1994.
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| Carlisle jobs cuts 1994, Aug 14 |
Carlisle Company Inc. fires 33 employees from its Bloomington off-highway braking systems plants.
Source: "33 lose jobs at Carlisle," Herald Times, August 15, 1994.
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| Dollar General fire ruled as arson 1994, Aug 20 |
Investigators say that the fire last week at Dollar General Store, 3618 W. Third St. was deliberately set.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Store fire was arson," Herald Times, August 20, 1994.
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| Brantley new director 1994, Sep |
Jeff Brantley, a political consultant from Indianapolis, is the new executive director of Bloomington's Positive Progress business advocacy group.
Source: Brain Werth, "Brantley new director of Positive Progress," Herald Times, September 20, 1994.
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| Prosecutor files charges 1994, Sep |
Monroe County Prosecutor Kathleen Burns files felony charges (and warrants for their arrest) against 18 men who owe between $5,971 and $28,841 each in child support charges.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Burns cracks down on delinquent parents," Herald Times, September 29, 1994.
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| Kiwanis holds final meeting 1994, Sep 29 |
The Golden Age Kiwanis Club performs its final public service meeting after 20 years of service and sharing treasury with community.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Kiwanis adjourn final meeting," Herald Times, September 30, 1994, C5.
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| Small business incubator approved 1994, Oct 5 |
A proposed business incubator that would give life to two west side buildings receives unanimous support from city officials.
Source: "'Small business incubator' approved by city council," Herald Times, October 6, 1994.
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| Showers building becomes city hall 1995 |
The Showers building is purchased from Indiana University and converted into a research park and office center that includes the new Bloomington City Hall.
Source: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: A History: 1915-2003, 31-32.
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| Taliaferro appointed to judicial position 1995 |
Viola "Vi" Taliaferro is appointed as a Monroe County Circuit Court Judge by Evan Bayh. She will serve for 9 years specializing in juvenile justice, advocating for the welfare of children in the Bloomington judicial system. The wife of George Taliafferro, she is the first black judge in Monroe County.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015, 102-113.
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| Backstreet Missions founded 1995 |
Linda and Gene Kelley start Backstreet Missions, a shelter that aids homeless men.
Source: Audrie Garrison, "Shelter\\\\\\\'s mission to keep homeless off \\\\\\\"backstreets\\\\\\\"," Indiana Daily Student, March 23, 2006.
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| Gayle Cook leads colloquium 1995 |
 Gayle Karch Cook, businesswoman, philanthropist, and historical preservationist Bloomington, serves as the co-chair of Indiana University's first Women's Colloquium.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015. more...
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| Aircraft apron remodeled 1995 |
The aircraft-parking apron is reconstructed and enlarged by 50%. New apron lighting is installed.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Evergreen Institute is established 1995 |
After receiving a grant from the Bloomington Hospital Foundation, the Evergreen Institute on Elder Environments is started by Phil Stafford. Its focus is making Bloomington a more accommodating place for the elderly citizens.
Source: Sarah Morin, Herald Times, August 21, 2002.
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| Fire rips Pointe Condos 1995, Jan 9 |
A fire at The Pointe, a condominium complex near Lake Monroe, injures two people.
Source: Mark Toppe and Andrea Murray, "Fire rips through Pointe condos," Herald Times, January 10, 1995.
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| ISP Blue Marble goes online 1995, Jan 9 |
Steve Volan opens Blue Marble, Monroe County's first Internet Service Provider (ISP), with speeds of 14400 bits per second (bps) for about $20 a month.
Source: Gena Asher, "Internet access is getting easier," Herald Times, March 12, 1995, B.
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| Gift of property received 1995, Feb |
A 70-acre piece of property west of Columbus is the biggest and first out-of-country gift for the Sycamore Land Trust.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Land trust gets first out-of-country gift of property," Herald Times, February 22, 1995.
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| Indiana Theater shows last movie 1995, Mar |
 The Kerasotes theater company closes the Indiana theater and subsequently donates the theater to the Bloomington Area Arts Council
Source: Robert Leffler, Various Theater Facilities of Monroe County (1996), 2.
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| STAR Center planned 1995, Mar 4 |
It is announced today that a new business incubator will be ready in June located at 220 W. Allen St. It will be called STAR Center (for Start-up Training, Assistance, Resources), the facility will help stimulate the start up and expansion of light manufacturing and knowledge based businesses in the Bloomington area.
Source: "Business incubator to be ready by June," Sunday Herald-Times, March 5, 1995.
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| Bryan Park new sidewalk 1995, Mar 24 |
Carlisle Industries Incorporated joins Bloomington city to build sidewalk to Bryan Park.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Project paves way to Bryan Park," Herald Times, March 24, 1995.
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| Barnes & Noble under construction 1995, Mar 29 |
A Barnes & Noble superstore bookstore is under construction on a 5.45 acre site at 2813 E. Third St. on Bloomington's east side.
Source: "New chapter in Bloomington bookstore," Herald Times, March 29, 1995.
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| Borders Books coming to Eastland 1995, Mar 30 |
It is announced today that a Borders Books and Music will be built in Eastland Plaza.
Source: "Borders Books coming to Eastland," Herald Times, March 30, 1995.
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| SOAP benefits students and poor 1995, Apr 4 |
The IU Bloomington student organization Students Organized Against Poverty (SOAP) provides furniture to Bloomington's poor on a no questions asked basis. Since its conception in October, the program has delivered 180 pieces of furniture and helped 61 area families.
Source: Mary Nicewanger, "SOAP program benefits students and local poor," Indiana Daily Student, April 4, 1995.
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| New jail visiting hours 1995, Apr 10 |
The Monroe County jail introduces new visiting hours three days a week.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Families and inmates welcome new visiting hours at county jail," Herald Times, April 10, 1995, A, 2.
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| Professor protests graduation prayer 1995, Apr 18 |
Indiana University law professor Alexander Tanford files an injunction against the university in the federal district court to ban prayer at the graduation ceremony until the court is able to reach a definitive decision on the matter.
Source: Katrina L. Crawford, "Professor closer to prayer injunction," Indiana Daily Student, April 27, 1995.
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| Top Deadbeats list released 1995, May |
Monroe County Prosecutor Carl Salzmann's office issues a "Top 10 Deadbeat Dads" list; a list of ten men who are charged with felony non-support for not making their child support payments. All ten men have outstanding warrants.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen and Laura Lane, "Monroe prosecutor steps up pressure on deadbeat parents," Herald Times, May 17, 1995, A1, A2.
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| Leadership Bloomington honors Harrell 1995, May |
The director of Adult Protective Services of the Monroe Country Prosecuter's Office, Evelyn Harrell, is honored with the 1995 Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County Distinguished Alumni Award.
Source: "Leadership Bloomington honors outgoing Shelter Inc. President," Herald Times, May 24, 1995, C2.
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| Deckard house moves from E. Third Street 1995, Jun |
The Ralph and Alma Deckard Home, built in 1947, moves from E. Third to Nota Drive so that new business can start
developing, incl. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Staples office supplies, Factory Card Outlet, and Chili's restaurant. The home is purchased by a resident who pays for it to be moved to Nota Drive.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Deckard house to make way for shops - Imposing home on Third Street moving to new location in Windemere," Herald Times, June 5, 1995. map
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| 160 children need homes 1995, Jun 4 |
It is reported that there are roughly 160 children in need of foster care in Monroe County.
Source: Steven Higgs, "County desperate for foster homes," Sunday Herald-Times, June 4, 1995, C1-C2.
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| YMCA directors travel to Taipei 1995, Jun 5 |
It is announced that two YMCA directors (Ann Faris and Gayle Ebel)recently return from a trip to Taipei, Taiwan, YMCA.
Source: Gena Asher, "Taipei YMCA seeks Hoosier input," Herald Times, June 5, 1995.
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| Business camp planned 1995, Jul |
Officials of the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association put together a two-week summer program (July 24- August4) that will help young people to focus on future plans.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "New camp to give kids a taste of business world," Herald Times, July 12, 1995, C3.
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| Hall of Fame adds scientist 1995, Jul 17 |
 Daniel Kirkwood and Harry G. Day are selected for the Monroe County Hall of Fame. For the pre-1946 category: Daniel Kirkwood, an IU professor for 30 years and a mathematical formula genius. For the Post-1946 induction, Harry G. Day, who commented, "That's gratifying, but I wasn't even running." Day had made several contributions towards nutrition, helping to develop what later began to be known as Crest toothpaste.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Hall of Fame adds scientist," The Herald Times, July 17, 1995. more...
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| Johnson named Youth Shelter director 1995, Jul 17 |
Kenita Johnson begins as new director of the Monroe County Youth Service Bureau.
Source: Kaylene Pena, "Youth bureau to broaden offerings," Herald Times, July 22, 1995, B, 1-2.
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| New inmate healthcare rules 1995, Jul 26 |
According to new rules being developed by the Department of Corrections, many of Indiana's prison inmates will no longer receive free visits to the doctor. The department hopes that these rules will reduce frivolous visits by charging inmates a fee from their personal accounts to see the prison doctor or nurse. During the last session of the General Assembly, the department legislation passed authorizing co-payments. These payments will likely range between $3-$7 and would apply to inmates that have no money in their personal accounts.
Source: Mike Smith, "Prisoners may have to start paying for doctor visits," Associated Press, July 26, 1995, C, 1, 4.
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| Bernie Vance retires 1995, Aug 2 |
Bernie Vance, former Big Band musician, retires and sells his store. Vance came to Bloomington in 1947, after retiring from his music career, to open his own music store. After nearly 50 years he will sell his business to Phil Gause.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, Herald-Times, August 2, 1995.
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| Legends sports bar opens 1995, Aug 6 |
Legends sports bar, a huge new combination sports bar, night club, dancing venue and restaurant open in the former Gaslight building at 3000 S. Old Indiana 37 just south of the intersection of Walnut St. and Winslow Road.
Source: Brian Werth, "Legends sports bar opens in former Gaslight location," The Herald Times, August 9, 1995.
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| First juvenile delinquency cases filed 1995, Aug 11 |
The first juvenile delinquency cases are filed, using new state law that opens many juvenile criminal charges and proceedings to the public.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "First public juvenile cases filed," Herald Times, August 12, 1995, A1-A2.
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| Aerchem coming to Monroe County 1995, Aug 11 |
Aerchem Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Illinois will be moving its headquarters to the Johnson Creamery office building on August 21. By next summer it plans to have built a 20,000 square foot warehouse at the new industrial park.
Source: Kaylene Pena, "Chemical company coming to Monroe," The Herald Times, August 11, 1995.
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| Waldrip dies at Lake Monroe 1995, Aug 21 |
Travis Waldrip, 19, slips into the lake and under the pontoon he was on, hitting the propeller. The coroner states that his cause of death was due to multiple head lacerations. Waldrip is the 17th boat related accident of the summer.
Source: Mark Toppe, "Springville teenager dies at Lake Monroe," Indiana Daily Student, August 22, 1995.
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| Quarry accident kills Graves 1995, Aug 28 |
John Graves, 26, is killed in a quarry accident.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Quarry accident kills Gibson 1995, Sep 3 |
Donna L. Gibson is killed in an accident at Adams Quarry.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind.: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Quarry accident kills Langdon 1995, Sep 4 |
Jeremy Langdon, 19, is killed in quarry accident.
Source: The Herald-Times. Bloomington, Ind.: Herald-Times, Inc, 1989.
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| Unique Womens Club celebrates 100 years 1995, Sep 21 |
Unique Club, a Bloomington Women's club, celebrates 100 years.
Source: Gena Asher, "Unique Club celebrates 100 years," Herald Times, September 25, 1995.
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| T.I.S. closing outlet on north side 1995, Sep 28 |
It is announced today that T.I.S. will close its Outlet Books Division at 5005 N. Indiana 37. The T.I.S. College Bookstore on Third Street and the company's Tichenor Publishing and corporate headquarters and warehouse next to the outlet store will remain open.
Source: "T.I.S closing outlet book division on north side," Herald Times, September 29, 1995.
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| Aquarius bookstore closes 1995, Oct 1 |
Today the Aquarius bookstore located at 306 S. Washington St. across from Third Street Park closes. Aquarius' owners put the store up for sale in May but have had no buyers.
Source: "Community losing resource with closing of bookstore," Herald Times, October 1, 1995.
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| HoosierNet part of Access Indiana 1995, Oct 4 |
HoosierNet is selected by Governor Evan Bayh and Suellen Reed to be part of the community network of Access Indiana for Internet connection.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "HoosierNet to be part if statewide computer system," Herald Times, October 5, 1995.
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| HoosierNet goes online 1995, Oct 16 |
HoosierNet goes online to serve the Bloomington and Monroe County community with at cost internet. It will operate from the third floor of the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL).
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "HoosierNet goes on-line with 'anchor tenants'," Herald Times, October 17, 1995, B, 1.
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| Barnes & Noble opens today 1995, Oct 27 |
Barnes & Noble opens its new mega-store at 2813 E. Third St. across from College Mall.
Source: "Barnes & Noble will open Friday on East Third Street," Herald Times, October 26, 1995.
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| Columbia House to open facility in Bloomington 1995, Oct 27 |
It is announced by Governor Evan Bayh that a major expansion project for Columbia House that will bring 670 new jobs to the Bloomington area.
Source: "Expansion to add 670 jobs," Herald Times, October 28, 1995.
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| Organization benefits local children 1995, Nov |
A new organization - called Kids Blooming-Tons - is founded and pairs local children with IU students to do community service work.
Source: Elizabeth Russel, "New organization to benefit local children," Indiana Daily Student, November 15, 1995.
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| Jail receives 'safety belts' 1995, Nov 19 |
The Monroe County jail officers complete training course on how to use the Emergency Response Belt, a nylon belt with handles and Velcro straps designed to help subdue violent inmates safely and quickly.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Jail gets a different kind of 'safety belt'," Sunday Herald-Times, November 19, 1995, C, 1.
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| Lake watershed rules rejected 1995, Dec |
After much debate around new watershed rules for Lake Monroe, the plan commission adopts a revised comprehensive land use plan without the amendment that would have further protected the watershed. The amendment would have created a 5,000 foot zone around the lake that allowed a density of one house per ten acres.
Source: Marian Young, "Lake watershed rules rejected," Herald Times, December 13, 1995.
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| IU research states early-phase HIV epidemic 1995, Dec 3 |
According to a study conducted by researchers at the Indiana University criminal justice department, inmates and staff at rural Indiana jails are at potential risk of HIV infection. They also state that cooperation among the Public Health Service, the Department of Correction, and the jails could help to slow what investigators believe is an "early-phase epidemic" in Indiana jails and prisons.
Source: Lisa Sorg, "Jail inmates, staff at risk for HIV," Sunday Herald-Times, December 3, 1995, C, 1, 6.
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| PCB data is available 1995, Dec 10 |
Bloomington becomes the PCB information capital of the world due to COPA and the Internet.
Source: Steven Higgs, "PCB data available off of PCs - Anti-incinerator group creates Internet home page," Herald Times, December 10, 1995.
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| Stop signs added 1995, Dec 19 |
It is announced that four-way stop signs will be added at Kirkwood and Grant Street intersection on December 19th.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Kirkwood, Grant intersection to become a four-way stop," Herald Times, December 9, 1995.
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| Rural Internet offered 1996 |
Access Indiana offers rural residence an 800 number to dial into for Internet.
Source: "Access Indiana offers Internet gateway to rural users," Associated Press, September 16, 1996.
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| Airport takes over control tower 1996 |
The airport takes over Air Traffic Control Tower operations. The airport becomes connected to the City's sewer system.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| XJD Corp. is founded 1996 |
Tim Boeglin founds XJD Corp. in Bloomington and is president and CEO of the firm. XJD Corp. manufactures computer accessories and mouse pads.
Source: Brian Werth, "Workers at XJD Corp. want union," Herald Times, August 5, 2000.
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| Plans spark debate 1996 |
Advisory panel proposes new building requirements for Lake Monroe watershed causing a lot of debate over zoning.
Source: Marian Young, "New lake zoning plan sparks debate," Herald Times, June 21, 1996.
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| County approves funds 1996 |
Monroe County Council approves appropriations summing up to $2,470,000 to finance airport expansions.
Source: "County Council OK's Funds For Highway, Airport," Daily Herald Telephone, January 1, 1996.
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| State grown grapes needed 1996 |
Indiana wineries need more state grown grapes, as they dislike using grapes from other states. Purdue University viticulturist Bruce Bordelon suggests the best candidates for grape growing would be farmers who grow perennials such as apples or peaches, as the harvests wouldn't overlap.
Source: "State-grown grapes needed for Indiana wineries," Herald Times, November 29, 1996.
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| USDA approves Cook's Oxilan 1996, Jan 2 |
It is announced that Cook Imaging has received USDA approval to sell Oxilan its contrast media fluid for fluroscopy and other diagnostic procedures.
Source: "Cook gets USDA OK for sale of Oxilan," Indianapolis Star, January 3, 1996.
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| Cook Inc. buys Biodyne 1996, Jan 25 |
It is announced today that Cook Inc. has acquired Biodyne, a California based company that makes materials used in neuroradiology.
Source: "Cook Inc. buys California medical company," Herald Times, January 26, 1996.
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| Grants awarded to public 1996, Jan 31 |
HoosierNet awarding five grants to the public to start internet sites.
Source: Jackie Scheckler, "HoosierNet grants to give five Internet sites to public," Herald Times, January 9, 1996, B.
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| Monroe County CARES recieves grant 1996, Feb 2 |
The Monroe County CARES organization announces that it received a $1.2 million grant from the federal government. This grant will be used to create the Monroe County Community Prevention Coalition which has set goals for reducing substance abuse in the community.
Source: Sara Brazeal, "$1.2 million grant to fight drug, alcohol abuse in Bloomington," Indiana Daily Student, February 2, 1996.
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| Herald Times Inc. purchases InterSource 1996, Feb 15 |
Herald Times Inc. purchasing Internet Service Provider InterSource. Then renamed to Kiva Networking.
Source: Brian Werth, "Herald-Times Inc. agrees to purchase Internet access provider InterSource," Herald Times, February 15, 1996, B.
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| House approves lake basin commission 1996, Feb 19 |
Creation of a Lake Monroe-Salt Creek Basin Commission gets passed by the House.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "House OKs lake basin commission," Herald Times, February 20, 1996.
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| Express Personnel Services opens 1996, Mar 8 |
A new employment firm, Express Personnel Services opens an office in Bloomington.
Source: "Employment service opens franchise in Bloomington," Herald Times, March 9, 1996.
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| "Spit nets" used at jail 1996, Mar 14 |
The Monroe County announces its use of "spit nets", which are disposable mesh hoods that fit over an inmate's head and secured around his back, in order to better protect officers.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Monroe deputies to deploy 'spit nets' for protection," Herald Times, March 14, 1996, A, 1.
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| Morgenstern Booksellers annouces closing 1996, Apr 12 |
It is announced today that Morgenstern Booksellers is going out of business over the next few weeks.
Source: "Big chain stores force Morgenstern out of business," Herald Times, April 13, 1996.
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| Teen Council awards grants 1996, Apr 17 |
The Teen Council awards $5,000 Learn and Serve Grants to local groups that includ Youth Radio and YMCA Teen Leaders.
Source: Lisa Sorg, "Teen Council awards $5,000 in grants," Herald Times, March 18, 1996, Region.
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| Youth Services Bureau moves 1996, Apr 24 |
The Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County moves to 515 S. Adams St.
Source: Marian Young, "County welcomes new facilities," Herald Times, April 25, 1996.
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| Water level sets record 1996 |
Lake Monroe's water level hits a record high of 554.95 feet. This is 17 feet higher than normal.
Source: "High water a problem for swimmers, boaters," Herald Times, May 12, 1998.
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| Merger announced for BCC 1996, May |
Plans are created for Bloomington Convalescent Center (BCC) to merge with Continuing Care Inc., a company created by the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Steven Higgs, Herald Times, May 9, 1996.
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| BCC merger approved 1996, May |
It is announced that Bloomington Convalescent Center, one of the two nursing homes in the city, will officially become part of Continuing Care Inc., a subsidiary of the Bloomington Hospital.
Source: Steven Higgs, Herald Times, May 23, 1996.
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| Bloomington Bagel Co. opening in August 1996, May 21 |
Bloomington Bagel Co., located in the former Kinko's building at 113 N. Dunn St., is expected to open in late August. Suzanne Aquila the owner will use what she calls the "original method and recipe of the historic Bagel Bakers Local 338 of New York City."
Source: "New bagel shop to move into former Kinko's building," Herald Times, May 22, 1996.
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| Juvenile center fails Monroe County 1996, May 26 |
Monroe County officials announce that the State Juvenile Treatment Facility in Bloomington has not served Monroe County like it was supposed to. An agreement with state and local officials reserved four beds for local juveniles who needed psychological testing or short-term detention; otherwise these juveniles would be sent to neighboring counties. Today these beds no longer exist due to state juvenile overcrowding, says Doris Parlette, the facility's director.
Source: Marian Young, "Officials: Center fails local juveniles," Sunday Herald-Times, May 26, 1996, C, 1, 5.
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| Red Man Lodge closes 1996, Jun |
After the death of the Improved Order of Red Men Lodge manager Glen Wininger, the Red Men decide to go defunct. The lodge archives are then sold at auction in August.
The building, located at 114 N. Walnut, was co-built with the Knights of Pythias in 1896.
Source: Linda Terhune, "History will go to the highest bidder Sunday: Lodge to disband; downtown building, contents to be sold," The Herald Times, August 23, 1996. map
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| Flooding lake is tough on trees 1996, Jun |
It is reported that the trees around the area of Lake Monroe are anywhere from three to fourteen feet under water and have been since late April. This is likely to change the composition of forests near the lake.
Source: Meghan Hoyer, "Flooding tough on area trees," Herald Times, June 25, 1996.
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| Secretary of State praises incubator 1996, Jul 2 |
Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy visits Bloomington's STAR Center to learn the needs of small businesses.
Source: "Incubator praised by secretary of state," Herald Times, July 3, 1996.
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| DOC collecting private health care proposals 1996, Jul 21 |
State officials begin gathering contract proposals for a private sector to replace the current prisoner health programs. In doing so, they hope to refine the delivery of health care services at 32 detention centers regulated by the state Department of Corrections.
Source: James A. Gillaspy, "DOC likely to privatize health care," Indianapolis Star, July 21, 1996, 1, 2.
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| Ketcham, Counsilman enter Hall of Fame 1996, Jul 22 |
 Col. John Ketcham, representing pre-1946, was on of Monroe County's earliest settlers when he moved here with his family in 1818. He was also a county judge and a member of the Indiana General Assembly. James E. "Doc" Counsilman was selected for the post-1946 era, being a celebrated swimming coach at Indiana University. Image here is of Counsilman by local artist Rita Bomba.
Source: The Herald Times, July 22, 1996. more...
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| James "Ed" Farmer dies 1996, Aug 12 |
James "Ed" Farmer dies at the age of 82. Farmer was a prominent businessman and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1931. He lived at 529 N College, a house that became the Farmer House Museum. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Thornton Farmer, his sister Barbara Ladyman, two nephews, two nieces, and seven grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Source: "Businessman, history lover James 'Ed' Farmer Dies," The Herald Times, August 14, 1996. map
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| New Sarkes Tarzian offices planned 1996, Aug 21 |
Attorney Mike Carmin said Sarkes Tarzian Inc. is developing a plant to build offices on the Tarzian Property on East Hillside Drive. Carmin said the plan should be ready in the next 30 to 45 days.
Source: Steven Higgs, "New offices planned on Tarzian property," Herald Times, August 21, 1996.
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| NOW chapter closes 1996, Aug 22 |
As a result of lack of interest and time, the Bloomington chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) announces it is shutting down.
Source: Molly R. Okeon, "Bloomington loses NOW chapter," Indiana Daily Student, September 26, 1996.
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| New blood center opens 1996, Sep |
The South Central Indiana Blood Donor Center opens at Showers Plaza and focuses their facilities on comfort and total apheresis, a process that separates blood components during the collection process, which is different from its competition, the American Red Cross.
Source: Brain Werth, "New center is out for blood," Herald Times, September 24, 1996, A7.
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| Lohr sends letter to Dept. of Health 1996, Sep 9 |
State Representative David L. Lohr states that his recent letter to State Health Commissioner Dr. John C. Bailey about curbing waste and corruption in Indiana Prisons. Lohr has previously complained about prison misconduct in the state's penal system, supporting his claims with health inspections that exposed misconduct by staff members and managers.
Source: James A. Gillaspy, "State health agency coverup alleged," Indianapolis Star, September 9, 1996, 1, 4.
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| IRS closes Red Chair Bakery 1996, Sep 10 |
Today members of the Internal Revenue Service seized Red Chair Bakery due to failure to pay withholding taxes.
Source: "Unpaid taxes force IRS to close bakery," Indiana Daily Student, September 11, 1996.
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| United Way receives grant 1996, Sep 13 |
The United Way is using a $250,000 Giant Step Initiative grant from the Lilly Endowment to take social services into the high-tech era.
Source: Lisa Sorg, "Grant helps agencies use technology to assist clients," Herald Times, September 13, 1996.
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| HoosierNet expanding 1996, Sep 26 |
HoosierNet deploys Cisco 7000-class router to Internet for the community.
Source: Micheal Chui, "Internet-based service to expand," Herald Times, September 26, 1996, B.
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| Kelly Services Inc. celebrates 50 years 1996, Sep 26 |
Kelly Services Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary as a source of staffing solutions.
Source: "Staffing services company celebrates 50th anniversary with special activities," Herald Times, September 26, 1996.
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| Cook makes Forbes list 1996, Oct 1 |
Bloomington businessman, Bill Cook is named once again to the 'Forbes' magazine list of the 400 wealthiest Americans.
Source: "Bloomington's Bill Cook makes 'Forbes' magazine list again," Herald Times, October 1, 1996.
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| Clear Moment Health Store relocates 1996, Oct 5 |
The Clear Moment Health Store, Bloomington's oldest health food and alternative product store moves from the Crosstown Shopping Center to 349 S. College Ave.
Source: "Health food store moves to College Avenue," Herald Times, October 5, 1996.
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| Microbrewey gets initial approval 1996, Oct 7 |
The Bloomington Plan Commission approves Upland Brewing Co,'s proposal to operate in a building on West Allen St. Formerly occupied by A Line Moving & Storage. The company will brew and distribute beer according to the owner Russell Levitt. It will also have a small tasting room.
Source: "Mircobrewery get initial OK," Herald Times, October 8, 1996.
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| Hirons & Co. expanding into China 1996, Oct 9 |
In an effort to expand operations and reach more clients, Hirons & Co. Advertising Inc. in Bloomington is expanding into the most rapidly expanding market in the world; China.
Source: Brian Werth, "Hirons & Co. expanding into China," The Herald Times, October 10, 1996.
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| Red Chair Bakery reopens 1996, Oct 15 |
After the IRS seized and auctioned the Red Chair Bakery, 411 E. Kirkwood, it reopens today.
Source: "Bakery reopens after auction," Indiana Daily Student, October 16, 1996.
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| Rezone on agenda 1996, Oct 16 |
It is reported that the Bloomington City Council will vote tonight on whether or not the city should rezone the Sarkes Tarzian property on Hillside Drive.
Source: Linda Terhune, "Sarkes Tarzian rezone on agenda," Herald Times, October 16, 1996.
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| Grand reopening of mall 1996, Nov 22 |
A grand reopening of the College Mall in Bloomington is celebrated this weekend. This event commemorates the mall's $4.2 million renovation project that includes bright new entryways, new skylights, a new ceramic floor, and several new stores.
Source: "Grand reopening of mall set for next weekend," Sunday Herald-Times, November 17, 1996.
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| Access Indiana launched 1996, Dec |
Access Indiana launched to serve Indiana communities with access to the Internet, State data, and public network information
Source: Rex Buntain, "State to offer less costly Internet link," Sunday Herald-Times, June 18, 1995, B C.
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| Pedestrian for Hillside 1996, Dec 3 |
Plans adding pedestrian sidewalks for Hillside aim to finish in fall 1997.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Hillside slated for a facelift," Herald Times, December 3, 1996.
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| Oliver Winery expands 1997 |
Oliver Winery undergoes a $1.5 million expansion. The expansion includes a new 3,200-square-foot tasting room.
Source: Kelli Barker, "Award-winning Oliver Winery Indiana Favorite," Indiana Daily Student, March 4, 1998.
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| Sculpture designed for library 1997 |
The sculpture "Enlightenment" is donated to Monroe County Public Library by artist Beverly Stucker Precious of Indianapolis.
Source: Donita Hadley, "Sculpture designed for library," Herald Times, May 13, 1997.
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| Rose receives library trustee award 1997 |
Former Monroe County Public Library board president Virginia Rose receives the Indiana Library Federation Outstanding Trustee Award, for advancing library services in her region.
Source: "Rose recognized for service to library," Herald Times, May 14, 1997.
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| HoosierNet helps displaced workers 1997 |
HoosierNet donates a computer and computers services to assist the displaced Thomson plant workers find new jobs.
Source: Jennifer Paynter, "HoosierNet donates services for displaced Thomson workers," Indiana Daily Student, April 25, 1997.
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| Gatehouse ready 1997 |
There is a new gatehouse at Fairfax Beach on Lake Monroe. In order to get into the Fourwinds resort and marina or Fairfax, guests will have to pay two dollars. This is to stop undesired activities and promote safety.
Source: Tim Bennett, "Gatehouse to keep Fairfax area safer," Herald Times, May 24, 1997.
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| Judge orders Red Chair Bakery closed 1997, Jan 6 |
Red Chair Bakery at 411 E. Kirkwood Ave is issued an injunction by Monroe Circuit Judge Douglas Bridges closing the restaurant until further notice due to alleged health violations.
Source: "Judge orders closure of downtown bakery," Herald Times, January 7, 1997.
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| Sarkes Tarzian's plans approved 1997, Jan 14 |
It is reported that the Bloomington Plan Commission gives preliminary approval to build the corporate headquarters of Sarkes Tarzian on East Hillside Drive. Two buildings - one 10,000 square feet and the other 5,000 square feet - are allowed by the plan.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Sarkes Tarzian plan approved," Herald Times, January 14, 1997.
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| Waldenbooks store in mall closes 1997, Jan 18 |
Waldenbooks in Bloomington's College Mall closes today. The parent company of the store which opened in the mall in 1985 is Borders Group Inc. which opened a large Borders Books & Music store across the street in Eastland Plaza in 1995.
Source: "Waldenbooks store in mall closing Saturday," Herald Times, January 17, 1997.
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| BEDC program creates new jobs 1997, Jan 23 |
The Bloomington Economic Development Corp. helped achieve $61.3 million in investments by 13 companies in Monroe County in 1996, creating 957 jobs.
Source: "BEDC programs credited with creating 957 new jobs in county," Herald Times, January 23, 1997.
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| Red Chair Bakery reopens under new owner 1997, Jan 25 |
The Red Chair Bakery which had been closed by a court order reopens today under new ownership. The Monroe County Healthy Department allowed Art Stasny to open the shop after it was inspected earlier this week.
Source: "New owner granted OK to reopen Red Chair Bakery," Herald Times, January 25, 1997.
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| Nursing home has fire 1997, Mar |
A fire at Hospitality House nursing home is started by a drier in the laundry room. No patients are harmed.
Source: Caroline Clay, Herald Times, March 24, 1997.
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| Bloomington North wins last single class BB 1997, Mar 22 |
Bloomington High School North wins the final single class IHSAA basketball tournament over Delta High School 75-54 at the RCA Dome in front of 27,000.
Source: Steve Patterson, "Bloomington North holds Honor of being the Final 1 Class Titlist," Chicago Tribune.com, March 23, 1997.
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| Juvenile Corrections sees change 1997, Mar 23 |
The Sunday Herald-Times tells the stories of three boys, Jeremy, Juan, and Corey, who have been inspired in the Bloomington Juvenile Corrections Facility to live a different life. All three boys report that they want to get away from crime when they are released.
Source: Gena Asher, "Boys see time in facility as chance to start over," Sunday Herald-Times, March 23, 1997, F, 1, 3.
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| Juvenile Corrections Facility announces numbers 1997, Mar 23 |
While Indiana has been criticized for overcrowding in facilities designed for the continually growing population of juveniles, Doris Parlette, superintendent of the Bloomington Juvenile Corrections Facility, states that they already have the optimum number of boys. They have 36 boys which are taken care of by a staff of 42 full-time and 10 part-time Indiana Department of Corrections employees.
Source: Gena Asher, "Getting back on track," Sunday Herald-Times, March 23, 1997, F, 1, 3.
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| Bloomington South High Basketball State Champions 1997, Mar 25 |
Bloomington South High Basketball State Champions
Source: Andy Graham, "Bloomington South High Basketball State Champions ," Herald Times, June 28, 2009, Sports.
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| Good Friends serves students 1997, Mar 30 |
The requirements of a Good Friend is a volunteer who will tutor a student or be a mentor, someone who talks with the student an hour each week at school. Volunteers range from elderly to middle age individuals to IU students. This program is aimed towards elementary age children who live in Monroe County.
Source: Gena Asher, "Good Friends matches students with adult tutors mentors," Herald Times, March 30, 1997.
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| New prison medical standards 1997, Mar 31 |
Indiana's new state health commissioner, Dr. Richard Feldman, states that he and his staff are formulating new standards to better protect prison inmates and expose medical improprieties. Feldman would like to create stricter standards for medical services in prisons.
Source: "New state health commission takes up issue of medical care for prison inmates," Associated Press, March 31, 1997.
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| Gasoline leaks into Lake Monroe 1997, Apr |
340 gallons of gasoline leak into Lake Monroe due to the marina installing new gas docks. Cleanup crews clean the spill and no damage is done to the purity of the water.
Source: Lisa Sorg, "Gasoline leaks into lake," Herald Times, April 6, 1997.
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| Alternative newspaper changes name 1997, Apr |
The company that publishes "Bloomington Voice", an alternative weekly newspaper, changes its name to "New Voice Communications". A major investor is Rolland Dick, executive VP and chief financial officer for Conseco, Inc. Bill Craig heads the new company and aims to acquire newsweeklies in university towns.
Source: ""Voice" parent acquiring other newspapers," Herald Times, April 16, 1997.
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| Betty Jean Shop closes 1997, Apr 19 |
The Betty Jean Shop, which has sold candies, stationery and gifts items at the northwest corner of Sixth and Walnut under three different owners since 1946, plans to close its doors today.
Source: Brian Werth, "North of square loses third business," Herald Times, April 5, 1997.
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| Prisoner health care privatized 1997, Apr 22 |
The Indiana state Department of Correction is planning to sign a four-year contract with a Tennessee-based company in order to lower costs and improve medical care for inmates.
Source: Michele McNeil, "Private firm to handle health care in prisons," Star-Courier, April 22, 1997, 1-2.
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| Cook creates new endovascular division 1997, May 9 |
Cook Inc. of Bloomington, the world's largest privately held medical device manufacturer, has created a new division called Cook Endovascular. This new division will be based in Bloomington and will deliver core Cook technologies and products directly to physicians and other health care professionals working in endovascular therapies, vascular surgery and neurosurgery.
Source: Brian Werth, "Cook Inc. creates new endovascular division," Herald Times, May 10, 1997.
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| Library addition dedicated 1997, May 13 |
The Monroe County Public Library is officially rededicated after a new addition is added onto the building.
Source: Donita Hadley, "Lots of factors led to the library project," Herald Times, May 13, 1997, Supplement.
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| IU to be part of Internet 2 project 1997, Jun |
It is announced that Indiana University has been selected as a partner of the Internet 2 project to increase speeds 100 faster then the current speeds.
Source: Mike Wright, "IU to help expand computer network, create Internet 2," Herald Times, May 20, 1997.
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| Increase of jail medical budget 1997, Jul 8 |
The Monroe County council approves an extra $55,125 to the Monroe County jail medical budget.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Jail medical costs forcing spending increase," Herald Times, July 9, 1997.
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| Full-time employee begins at WonderLab 1997, Jul 8 |
WonderLab, currently a science outreach program for children, hires its first full-time employee, Jay Inman. Inman is hired as a full-time fund-raiser to help WonderLab establish a physical location at the corner of 4th St. and Morton. WonderLab must raise $750,000, half of its fundraising goal, by May 21, 1998.
Source: Molly Okeon, "New Director joins WonderLab," Herald Times, July 11, 1997.
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| New College Mall signs installed 1997, Jul 14 |
New outdoor signs along East Third Street and College Mall Road are installed completing the final phase of the $4.2 million renovation of Bloomington's College Mall.
Source: "College Mall signs have been installed," Herald Times, July 16, 1997.
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| Indiana awarded federal waiver 1997, Jul 18 |
The Clinton administration awards a federal waiver to Indiana to spend federal money on services designed to help abused or neglected youth without removing them from their families.
Source: Mike Smith, "Alternatives to foster care OK'd," Associated Press, July 19, 1997, C, 1, 5.
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| Hastings new Shelter director 1997, Jul 19 |
Diana Hastings is hired by the youth shelter board to be the new shelter director.
Source: "Youth shelter has new director," Herald Times, July 19, 1997.
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| Kisters, Bush join Hall of Fame 1997, Jul 22 |
Gerry Kisters enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame as the first soldier in WWII to be awarded the Medal of Honor for capturing a strategic enemy machine gun and a Silver Star. Noble Bush also enters the Hall of Fame as a baseball enthusiast who was also a member of the city council and parks board, Bush spent hours with the city's youth. As a charter member for the Little League Championships, he managed Bloomington's team all the way to the state title in 1957.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Kisters, Bush to join Monroe Hall of Fame," The Herald Times, July 22, 1991.
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| Morrison, Stewart join Hall of Fame 1997, Jul 25 |
 Sarah Parke Morrison and Carl Stewart enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. The first female student at Indiana University, Morrison enrolled in 1867 and graduated two years later, doing a years work per semester. Carl J. Stewart's family was one of the first to settle in Monroe County in the early 1800s. Stewart was born in 1919. A WWII veteran in the Navy, an educator for 20 years in Monroe County, a dean for two years he and his wife opened the Starlite Drive-In in 1955.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Morrison, Stewart join Monroe Hall," Sunday Herald-Times, July 25, 1997. more...
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| M. Fine & Sons plant to close 1997, Aug 8 |
It is announced today that the garment plant M. Fine & Sons in Bedford is set to close. The plant has been in Bedford for 43 years 160 people will lose their jobs when the plant closes.
Source: "Bedford garment plant to close," Herald Times, August 9, 1997.
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| Bartlett's Dairy farm closes 1997, Aug 14 |
Richard and Barbara Bartlett's dairy farm on Smithville road closes.
Source: "Dairy farms dwindling in county," Herald Times, August 15, 1997.
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| Police and jail budgets approved 1997, Aug 19 |
Monroe County Sheriff Randy Williamson's jail and police budget was approved for about $1.3 million by the Monroe County Council.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Sheriff's police, jail budgets approved," Herald Times, August 20, 1997.
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| Bears at library dedication ceremony 1997, Sep 6 |
At the library's dedication ceremony, the Monroe County Public Library Foundation unveils a family of bear sculptures created by Karl Schiefer. The bears sit outside the library on its Kirkwood Avenue side.
Source: "Library dedicating bear sculptures," Herald Times, September 6, 1997.
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| Urban enterprise leadership changes 1997, Sep 16 |
Christine Maguire is named executive director of the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association.
Source: Brian Werth, "Maguire selected to lead urban enterprise group," Herald Times, September 17, 1997, C2.
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| Juxtapose opens in College Mall 1997, Sep 23 |
Juxtapose a women's clothing store opens at College Mall.
Source: "Juxtapose opens at College Mall," Herald Times, September 24, 1997.
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| Communication Disorders Tech. Inc. receives grant 1997, Sep 24 |
Communication Disorders Technology Inc. a Bloomington based company is awarded a $99,948 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health, after receiving assistance from an Indiana University program.
Source: "Company receives federal grant for computer research," The Herald Times, September 25, 1997.
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| ATR Coil awarded QS 9000 certification 1997, Sep 24 |
The employees of ATR Coil Co. in Bloomington are recognized for their accomplishment in implementing the most demanding quality control processes required by the automotive industry of its suppliers. The recognition is in the form of a certificate demonstrating compliance with QS 9000 series of quality standards.
Source: "ATR Coil awarded QS 9000 quality certification," Daily Telephone, September 25, 1997.
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| Medication 40% of prison medical budget 1997, Oct 5 |
The Sunday Herald-Times reports that medical bills for prison inmates are increasing in large part because of medication. At the Monroe County Jail almost 40% of the 1996 medical budget went to pay for prescription medication, nearly $70,000.
Source: Caroline Clay, "Medication growing part of inmate health-care costs," Sunday Herald-Times, October 5, 1997, A, 1, 11.
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| O'Bannon orders prison investigations 1997, Oct 7 |
Governor Frank O'Bannon orders an investigation into claims that the Indiana Department of Health covered up health violations in the Indiana prison system. Indianapolis attorney Forrest B. Bowman Jr. will start the investigation at the Indiana State Prison. Health department inspector Phillip Giddens reports that he has been disciplined for calling attention to health violations.
Source: "O'Bannon orders investigation of health violations at prisons," Courier-Journal, October 7, 1997, B, 3.
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| Residents seek lodge shutdown 1997, Oct 15 |
It is reported that residents of Bloomington's west side believe B.G. Pollard Elks Lodge doesn't belong in their residential neighborhood. They have adopted two resolutions to remove the lounge from the neighborhood. This adversity was caused by the shooting in February which took the life of an 18 year old male.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Shooting last month prompts some to call for lodge shutdown," Herald Times, October 15, 1997.
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| City hosts NAACP convention 1997, Oct 21 |
It is announced that the Indiana State Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is set to take place at the Bloomington Holiday Inn over the Oct 25-26 weekend. This is Blooming ton's first time hosting the convention. 21 other Indiana branches of the NAACP will be in attendance.
Source: Sean O'Brien, "Bloomington to host NAACP convention," Herald Times, October 21, 1997.
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| Cook Inc. tax abatement approved 1997, Nov 4 |
A $1.7 million property tax abatement for Cook Inc.'s huge relocation gets final approval from the Monroe County Council.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Cook Inc. tax abatement approved," Herald Times, November 5, 1997.
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| Red Chair Bakery changes management 1997, Nov 24 |
The new Red Chair Bakery opens its doors today. The new owners are Gene Moncel and Sara Harvey, owners of Vintage Warehouse in Bloomington. The new manager is Melissa Manier.
Source: "Cooking up business Bakery reopens under new management," Indiana Daily Student, December 10, 1997.
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| Beasley Produce moves into warehouse 1997, Dec 19 |
Beasley Produce, a 30 year old Bloomington food distribution company specializing in fresh produce, completes the move into a new 62,000 square foot warehousing center in the Northwest Industrial Park.
Source: "Beasley Produce moves into warehouse," Herald Times, December 21, 1997.
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| Elks lodge sued 1997, Dec 20 |
The B.G. Pollard Elks Lodge on Bloomington's west side is being sued by a woman injured in the September 9th shooting.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "B.G. Pollard Lodge sued over September shooting," Herald Times, December 20, 1997.
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| Taxiways reconstructed 1998 |
Airport taxiways are reconstructed and hangar development begins. The south end of the airport is connected to water, sewer, and gas.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Wasserman installed as rabbi 1998 |
Jewish Rabbi Mira Wasserman is installed with Beth Shalom.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 64.
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| Couples sued for cutting trees 1998 |
Two couples are sued for having nearly 40 trees chopped down to improve their view of Lake Monroe. The couples did not ask for permission and violated zoning ordinances.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "County sues over cutting of trees near The Pointe," Herald Times, July 22, 1998.
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| Bloomington United organized 1998 |
Bloomington United is organized by Rabbi Shifron, the rabbi at Hillel Jewish Center, in response to white supremacy fliers that were left on car windshields.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 76.
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| Bloomington Asphalt wins award 1998 |
Bloomington Asphalt wins the inaugural community involvement award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 101.
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| Prisoners to be medicated without consent 1998, Jan 4 |
Dr. Dean Rieger, the Department of Correction's medical director, announces that some Indiana inmates can be forced to submit to anti-psychotic drugs if they are seen as dangerous or disabled.
Source: "New state rules allow drugging some inmates ," Associated Press, January 4, 1998, C, 1-2.
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| Upland Brewing Co. set to open 1998, Jan 18 |
Upland Brewing Co., a brewpub attached to Lennie's Restaurant, is set to open at the end of January.
Source: "Upland Brewing Co. on tap," Herald Times, January 18, 1998.
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| Commission approves Cook project 1998, Feb 24 |
The Monroe County Plan Commission votes unanimously to approve the site plan for the 68 acre $50 million new international headquarters for Cook Inc that will add at least 500 jobs to Bloomington over the next ten years.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Cook project gets go-ahead from planners," Herald Times, February 24, 1998.
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| City and IU plan for bypass 1998, Mar 2 |
It is reported that City of Bloomington and Indiana University draft improvement plans for Indiana 45/46 Bypass.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "City, IU outline plans to improve bypass," Herald Times, March 2, 1998.
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| IU Chapter builds Habitat House 1998, Mar 26 |
Indiana University Habitat for Humanity completes their first house on West 11th and Orris streets during Spring Break Blitz.
Source: Emily Somerset, "IU Habitat for Humanity completes first house," Indiana Daily Student, March 27, 1998.
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| RCA/Thomson closes factory 1998, Mar 27 |
After 58 years in Bloomington, the RCA plant closes and relocates to Mexico.
Source: Laura Lane, "End of the Line," Herald Times, March 29, 1998, Front, 1, 11.
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| Council approves Tarzian plan 1998, Apr 1 |
Sarkes Tarzian's request to eliminate a zoning overlay that would have allowed the 7-acre tract to be developed was approved by the Bloomington City Council. This plan reduces the density of the land.
Source: "City council OK lets company keep promise," Herald Times, April 2, 1998.
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| First lady of golf dies 1998, Apr 3 |
Jane Foddrill, affectionately called Bloomington's First Lady of Golf, dies at the age of 82.
Source: Lynn Houser, "Bloomington's Foddrill was First Lady of golf," Herald Times, April 8, 1998.
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| IN Dept. of Health suspend prison inspections 1998, Apr 20 |
The Indiana Department of Health suspends their prison inspections after hiring the National Commission on Correctional Health Care to evaluate Indiana's compliance with laws and standards regulating prison health care.
Source: James A. Gillaspy, "Group is hired to inspect prisons," Star-Courier, April 20, 1998, 1-2.
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| High water levels create problems 1998 |
Water levels are twelve feet higher that normal at Lake Monroe. This is causing problems for swimmers and boaters trying to launch their boats.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "High water level creates problems at Lake Monroe," Herald Times, May 12, 1998.
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| Revco becomes CVS 1998, May 7 |
CVS pharmacy officially converts all of the 146 former Revco drugstores in central Indiana, which including the four CVS pharmacies in the Bloomington area.
Source: "Local Revco stores offically converted to CVS pharmacies," Herald Times, May 8, 1998.
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| Commercial indoor sports center planned 1998, May 27 |
It is announced today that a $3 million multiuse indoor sports complex is planned for the north side of Bloomfield Road just east of the Twin Lakes softball facility. It will likely be open within the next year.
Source: "Commerical indoor sports center planned," Herald Times, May 28, 1998.
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| Bookcellar closes 1998, May 28 |
The Bookcellar of Kirkwood Manor at 322 E. Kirkwood closes after nine years of operation.
Source: "Bookcellar closes doors," Herald Times, May 30, 1998.
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| Endwright Center completed 1998, Jun |
Endwright Center Senior Center is completed in Ellettsville, thanks to the donations and support of Frances and Maurice Endwright.
Source: Betsy Whitehead, Herald Times, August 6, 1998.
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| Wasserman ordained 1998, Jun |
Mira Wasserman is ordained as a Jewish rabbi. Wasserman has been alternating weekend services at Beth Shalom with Rabbi Larry Bach.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 74.
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| Cook Inc. acquires Colorado medical device firm 1998, Jun 6 |
It is announced today that Cook Inc. has acquired Global Therapeutics Inc. of Broomfield, Colorado, a medical device firm.
Source: Brian Werth, "Cook Inc. acquires Colorado medical device firm," Herald Times, June 7, 1998.
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| Mary M. Tarzian dies 1998, Jun 7 |
Mary Mangigian Tarzian, a founding partner of Sarkes Tarzian Inc. and wife of Sarkes Tarzian, dies in Palm Beach, FL at age 92.
Source: "Businesswoman, civic leader Mary M. Tarzian dies at 92," Herald Times, June 11, 1998.
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| Gazebo dedicated 1998, Jun 13 |
A gazebo is dedicated Leola Oliver at the Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville. Mrs. Oliver was originally on the board of directors of the R-BB Health Care Center.
Source: "Gazebo and Flag Pole R-BBHCC Dedicated This Saturday Morning," Ellettsville Journal, June 10, 1998.
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| Flag Pole dedicated 1998, Jun 13 |
A flag pole is dedicated to Zola Brown at the Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center, a senior living center, in Ellettsville. Mrs. Brown was on the Board of directors.
Source: "Gazebo and Flag Pole R-BBHCC Dedicated This Saturday Morning," Ellettsville Journal, June 10, 1998.
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| Jail overcrowding solution suggested 1998, Jun 20 |
Indiana Department of Corrections jail inspector's suggestion to the sheriff to add extra bunks in cells in order help create a safer and more humane environment for staff and inmates is announced.
Source: Beth Spangle, "Adding beds to cells should make facility safer," Herald Times, June 20, 1998, A, 1.
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| Carlisle acquires Hydrastar system 1998, Jun 25 |
Today Carlisle Braking Systems acquires Hydrastar breaking system from Oildyne a division of Commercial Intertech based in Minneapolis.
Source: "Carlisle acquires Hydrastar system," The Herald Times, June 26, 1998.
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| Bullwinkle's target of anonymous bomb threat 1998, Jun 27 |
Bloomington Police Department officer Sgt. Roger Kelly said the BPD received an anonymous call at 12:39 a.m. The caller told BPD that Bullwinkle's would be flattened within an hour. BPD officers went to the scene and found no evidence of a bomb.
Source: "Bullwinkle's night club target of anonymous bomb threat," Indiana Daily Student, June 29, 1998.
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| Circuit City store to open 1998, Jun 29 |
It is announced today that Circuit City, the nation's top retailer of major appliances and consumer electronics, will open a store in Bloomington's Eastland Plaza by September 1st.
Source: "Circuit City store to open at Eastland," The Herald Times, June 30, 1998.
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| Muller, Huff enter Hall of Fame 1998, Jul |
 Hermann Muller and Fred Huff enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Muller was a geneticist on the IU faculty from 1945-1964 and a Nobel Prize winner for medicine in 1946 for his discovery of genetic mutations caused by X-rays. Fred Huff was a head coach for Bloomington High School from 1947 until 1969, with a record of 154-61-13 and held a 60 game winning streak.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Muller, Huff join Monroe County Hall of Fame," The Herald Times, July 7, 1998. more...
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| City gets Green Machine 1998, Jul 2 |
Bloomington purchases the first Green Machine sold in Indiana to keep sidewalk clean.
Source: Beth Spangle, "City gets first Green Machine," Herald Times, July 2, 1998.
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| Zoning change approved for sports facility 1998, Jul 13 |
Today, Bloomington plan commissioners agree to allow a change of the residential zoning of land on West Bloomfield Road to allow the construction of a 70,000 square foot indoor recreation facility.
Source: "Zoning chnage approved for sports facility," Herald Times, July 14, 1998.
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| Pedestrian safety addressed 1998, Jul 22 |
Indiana Department of Transportation plans to widen road and then build a walkway across Indiana 45/46 for pedestrian safety.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Pedestrians to benefit from bypass plan," Herald Times, July 22, 1998.
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| Transportation 2000 begins 1998, Jul 31 |
Transportation 2000 plan begins with sidewalk construction on Covenanter Drive from High Street to Nota Drive. The project costs $87,000 and is expected to finish in 90 days.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "New sidewalk kicking off Transportation 2000 plan," Herald Times, July 31, 1998.
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| Kirkwood improvement sketched 1998, Aug 4 |
A sketch of Kirkwood pedestrian improvement plan is revealed at Monroe County Public Library Auditorium.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Pedestrian improvements afoot," Herald Times, August 4, 1998.
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| Kirkwood appeal improvement 1998, Aug 5 |
Ideas are generated to improve Kirkwood's appeal as a pedestrian shopping area. Sidewalk widening and lighting installments are proposed for aesthetic.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Sidewalk, lighting improvements to add curb appeal to Kirkwood," Herald Times, August 5, 1998.
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| Smith, Dunlap enter Hall of Fame 1998, Aug 9 |
Johnnie Rutland Smith and Mary Alice Dunlap are this year's picks for the Hall of Fame. Bloomington citizen for 62 years, Smith made a difference in the community having been apart of several organizations such as the Monroe County Women's Department Club, Girls Scouts, AAUW, National league of American Pen Women. Dunlap, a former Mayor, has attracted federal funding over to Bloomington, which brought an overhaul of projects to the town.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Two women added to Hall of Fame," Sunday Herald-Times, August 9, 1998.
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| Aristotle's sold to rival T.I.S. 1998, Aug 10 |
After 30 years of operation one of Bloomington's oldest independent college bookstores, Aristole's Inc. at 1424 E. Third St., has been purchased by T.I.S. Inc.
Source: "Aristotle's sold to rival T.I.S.," Herald Times, August 11, 1998.
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| Extra bunks installed in jail 1998, Aug 12 |
The Monroe County jail commander John Myers announces that the first batch of extra bunk beds are now installed.
Source: Jodi Burck, "New jail bunks should add safety, comfort," Herald Times, August 12, 1998, A, 1.
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| Goody's clothing store coming to Bloomington 1998, Aug 14 |
It is announced today that a new Goody's Family Clothing Store is being built in the Whitehall Crossing retail complex at the Ind. 37 Bypass and Ind. 48 west of Bloomington.
Source: "Goody's clothing store coming soon to west side," Herald Times, August 15, 1998.
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| "Bloomington Independent" is published 1998, Aug 20 |
Alternative newspaper "Bloomington Voice" changes its name to "Bloomington Independent" as part of a settlement of a long legal battle.
Source: "Editorial: A rose by any other name...," Bloomington Independent, August 20, 1998.
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| Kirkwood final design 1998, Sep 2 |
Final designs for Kirkwood Ave. pedestrian-friendly plan is completed and presented.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Final designs for Kirkwood changes meet with mixed reviews," Herald Times, September 2, 1998.
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| IU sells warehouse to Hirons 1998, Sep 23 |
Hirons & Co., the Bloomington based advertising company, buys the historic Shower's furniture showroom at 10th and Morton from Indiana University.
Source: Brian Werth, "IU sells warehouse to Hirons," The Herald Times, September 24, 1998.
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| AerChem opens China office 1998, Sep 24 |
AerChem Inc. a food preservative distributor that is based in Bloomington opens its first operating office in Shanghai, China.
Source: "AerChem opens China office," Daily Herald Telephone, September 24, 1998.
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| Kiva connecting four cities 1998, Sep 24 |
Kiva Networking announced construction on high speed fiber optic line connecting Bloomington, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Martinsville.
Source: Brian Werth, "Kiva unveils Internet plan to connect four cities," Herald Times, September 24, 1998, B.
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| Sidewalk encroachment 1998, Sep 27 |
Jiffy Treet ice-cream shop on Kirkwood is ordered to remove its Coca-cola vending machine from sidewalk. City administration plans for a "streetscape" design for Kirkwood Avenue to create "clear-zone" pathways for pedestrians. Encroachments from businesses, except for restaurant's outdoor seating in the evening, are restricted from display on sidewalk. Also reported are concerns by local business owners over how decreasing traffic lanes will create problems for delivery trucks.
Source: Brian Werth, "Sidewalk not a place for Coke machine," Herald Times, September 27, 1998.
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| Anti-hate campaign raises funds 1998, Oct 28 |
It is reported that Bloomington United\'s anti-hate campaign yard sign sale has raised nearly $4,000 in one week. The funds from these sales will support an upcoming unity and diversity rally.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "Anti-hate campaign raises nearly $4,000," Herald Times, October 28, 1998.
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| New horizons for Stone Belt 1998, Nov |
Stone Belt partners with Rocky River Farm and creates the New Horizons program. This program offers therapeutic horseback riding for the developmentally disabled from Stone Belt.
Source: Dann Denny, "Riding opens new horizons," Herald Times, February 18, 1999.
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| T.J. Maxx opens in Bloomington 1998, Nov 8 |
T.J. Maxx, the nation's largest off price retailer opens in Whitehall Crossing shopping center on Bloomington's west side.
Source: "T.J. Maxx coming to Bloomington," Herald Times, October 17, 1998.
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| $25,000 to jail medical fund 1998, Nov 10 |
The Monroe County Council approves an extra $25,000 for the Monroe County jail medical budget.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Council approves extra $25,000 for jail medical fund," Herald Times, November 11, 1998.
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| Sidewalk project completes 1998, Nov 14 |
Mayor John Fernandez's $23 million Transportation 2000 initiative finishes sidewalk project ahead of schedule.
Source: Jennifer Jill Fowler, "City completes sidewalk projects," Herald Times, November 14, 1998.
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| Walker withdraws CATS proposal 1998, Nov 17 |
Robert Walker, a board member of the Monroe County Public Library, withdraws his proposal for new rules for the Community Access Television Services (CATS). Residents complain that the rules seem to be politically motivated, causing the proposal's withdrawal. Walker proposed the new rules in an attempt to ensure CATS impartiality.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Walker withdraws his CATS proposals ," Hoosier Times, November 17, 1998.
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| Old Navy opens in College Mall 1998, Nov 18 |
Old Navy, a division of Gap Inc. opens today.
Source: "Old Navy store opening today in College Mall," Herald Times, November 18, 1998.
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| Columbia House celebrates 20 years in town 1998, Nov 19 |
Columbia House, the Sony and Time Warner subsidiary that processes thousands of applications for CDs, cassettes, and videotapes each day celebrates 20 years in Bloomington
Source: "Columbia House celebrates 20 years in town," Herald Times, November 20, 1998.
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| Most Endangered Buildings 1998, Nov 23 |
 Five buildings on the Stinesville main street are put on a list of the 10 most endangered historic landmarks in Indiana.
Source: Caroline Clay, "Historic Stinesville Buildings on most endangered list," Hoosier Times, November 23, 1998. more...
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| Stinesville looks to restore 1998, Nov 23 |
 The town of Stinesville applied for $64,000 in grant funds from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to renovate several historic limestone building on main street. The buildings are already on the historic building registry.
Source: Caroline Clay, "Grant could help restore historic buildings," Hoosier Times, November 23, 1998. more...
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| John Baugh honored by Masons 1998, Nov 23 |
92 year old John Baugh is honored by the Masons. They make him a Mason of the 33rd degree, their highest honor. Mr. Baugh has been a Mason for 70 years.
Source: Erica Gerald, "Honoring a life of achievements," Hearld-Times, September 12, 1994, C.
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| Bloomington United wins rights award 1998, Dec 16 |
Bloomington United, a group against hate crimes, is awarded the Bloomington Human Rights Commission's annual Human Rights Award.
Source: "Bloomington United wins rights awards," Herald Times, December 16, 1998.
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| Bloomington Hospital contracted 1998, Dec 18 |
The Monroe County Jail contracts the Bloomington Hospital to provide all future medical services.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Bloomington Hospital to handle jail's medical needs," Herald Times, December 19, 1998.
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| GE announces move to Mexico 1999 |
General Electric (GE) announces production of their top-end custom models and about 1,400 Bloomington jobs will move to Mexico in 2001. About 1,800 of its 3,200 jobs will remain in Bloomington, and the company will invest $100 million for local operations.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Elizabeth Bridgwaters named Woman of the Century 1999 |
 Elizabeth Bridgwaters is named Monroe County Woman of the 20th Century in a poll conducted by the Herald Times newspaper at the end of 1999 due to her numerous contributions to the city of Bloomington. She served through multiple organizations throughout her lifetime, including Monroe County's United Way Chapter, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 15, 2015, 113. more...
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| Chapter wins award 1999, Jan |
It is announced that the Bloomington chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) has been named the top chapter in the state in Indiana, and one of the best in the five-state region. SCORE provides small businesses with free advice.
Source: Brain Werth, "Bloomington S.C.O.R.E chapter wins award," Herald Times, June 27, 1999.
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| Residents protest development 1999, Jan |
The neighbors of the Hillside Drive near the Tarzian property protest to save the neighborhood from development.
Source: Linda Terhune, "Southside residents protest development," Herald Times, January 26, 1999, A, 1, 9.
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| Library provides health resources 1999 |
Thanks to Bloomington's Local Council of Women, the library unveils its new Health Central collection, where consumers can get information on health-related topics.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Library to provide health resources," Herald Times, May 18, 1999.
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| Population data published 1999, Jan 24 |
The "Sunday Herald-Times" reports that Monroe County population increased by 451.9% between 1900 and 1996.
Source: Jackie Sheckler, "Everyday life in the Hoosier state looked quite different back in 1899," Sunday Herald-Times, January 24, 1999, A.
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| Upland Brewery begins bottling operation 1999, Jan 31 |
Upland Brewing Co. in Bloomington begins bottling operations. Upland operates at a converted factory building at 851 W. 11th St.
Source: "Bottoms Up Bloomington's Upland Brewery bottling operation finally under way," Herald Times, January 31, 1999.
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| Office Depot opens 1999, Feb 1 |
Office Depot, the world's largest seller of office products, opens today in the Whitehall Crossing shopping center west of Bloomington.
Source: "Office Depot to open Monday in Whitehall Crossing," Herald Times, January 31, 1999.
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| Fines for Hospitality House 1999, Mar |
Indiana State Department of Health gives Hospitality House $7,000 in fines for violations. Hospitality House is in process of appealing fine.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Hospitality House fined by state," Herald Times, March 19, 1999.
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| ABB closing Bloomington plant 1999, Apr 1 |
It is announced today that the ABB Power T&D plant in Bloomington will close sometime later this year idling 180 workers. Production at the 4500 N. Curry Pike will continue for the next several months no date has been set for closing.
Source: Brian Werth, "ABB to close Bloomington plant," Daily Herald Telephone, April 2, 1999.
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| STAR center wins national recognition 1999, Apr 24 |
The STAR Center in Bloomington is named a "Model of Excellence in Micro-enterprise Development" by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Source: "Business development center wins national recognition," Sunday Herald-Times, April 25, 1999.
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| Villages rezone denied 1999, May 7 |
The Monroe County commissioners deny The Villages of Indiana's proposal for a 125-child day-care.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Rezoning denied; Villages day care to reapply," Herald Times, May 8, 1999, C, 1, 5.
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| Inmate fee established 1999, May 11 |
The Monroe County Council establishes that Monroe County jail inmates found able to afford it will pay a $30-per-day fee for housing and food.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Council approves inmate fees for Monroe jail; questions remain," Herald Times, May 12, 1999, A, 1.
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| Expansion Hwy 45 scheduled for 2001 1999, May 15 |
Indiana Department of Transportation schedules expansion for Indiana Highway 45 to start in 2001.
Source: Brian Werth, "Widening of Ind. 45 scheduled for 2001," Herald Times, May 15, 1999.
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| Mrs. Farmer dies 1999, May 27 |
Mary Ellen Thornton Farmer dies at the age of 81. Farmer was a 1934 Bloomington High School graduate who willed her home to the city of Bloomington for a museum. She worked with her husband, James "Ed" Farmer from 1950 to 1967 at their Farmer Heating and Air Conditioning business. She also managed Bloomington's first Montgomery Ward order office, established in 1939. Farmer was also the charter director of the Monroe County Historical Society Museum.
Source: "Mary Ellen Farmer dies, leaves home museum to community," The Herald Times, May 28, 1999.
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| Howard Canda dies 1999, Jun 10 |
Howard Canda, whose bookstore has been located on the Bloomington square for the past three decades, dies at Bloomington Hospital. The peace activist and civic leader was 84.
Source: Donita Hadley, "Merchant, peace activist Howard Canda dies," Herald Times, June 11, 1999.
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| Furrow Building Materials to close 1999, Jun 16 |
It is announced today that the Furrow Building Materials store at 2100 Liberty Drive will close in 90 days.
Source: "Furrow store on west side to close in 90 days," Herald Times, June 17, 1999.
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| Vandals discourage 4-H 1999, Jun 21 |
Members of the Monroe County 4-H Dog Lovers group are upset to discover 3,500 dollars worth of donated agility equipment had been vandalized over the weekend.
Source: Jodi Burck, "Vandals shatter hopes of Monroe 4-H dog trainers' club," Herald Times, June 23, 1999, Clubs and Organizations.
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| Villages rezone requested 1999, Jul 2 |
The Villages of Indiana request the rezoning for 5 acres at 2411 N. Smith Pike in order to build a day-care center for up to 125 children.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Commissioners table day-care zoning request," Herald Times, July 3, 1999, C, 1, 10.
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| Villages rezone approved 1999, Jul 16 |
The Villages of Indiana's request to rezone 5 acres at 2411 N. Smith Pike to permit a 13,000 square-foot day-care center is approved.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Rezoning OK'd for day-care center on Smith Pike," Herald Times, July 17, 1999, C, 1, 4.
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| AT&T shuts down call center 1999, Sep 10 |
Telephone operators at AT&T's Bloomington long distance call center made their last connections today. AT&T announced in May that the center at 301 N. Washington St, which employed about 135 long distance call operators who answered calls and made connections around the world, would be closing.
Source: "AT&T shuts down center for operators," Herald Times, September 11, 1999.
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| Ames store opens 1999, Sep 23 |
A new Ames Department Store opens in Bloomington in the former Hills Department site in the Jackson Creek Shopping Center south of College Mall. The Ames store in Bloomington will employ about 120 people full and part time.
Source: "Ames store to open Thursday," Daily Herald Telephone, September 22, 1999.
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| Priority for Hillside 1999, Oct 12 |
Hillside Drive is given priority in water drainage improvement and new sidewalks construction. The projected cost is $361,000, in which $112,000 comes from Community Development Block Grant.
Source: John Meunier, "Hillside project given priority," Herald Times, October 12, 1999.
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| City wants underpass 1999, Oct 21 |
It is reported that the City of Bloomington, after unanimous voting, requests that there be an underpass constructed beneath Indiana 46 Bypass.
Source: John Meunier, "Resolution urges state to create underpass," Herald Times, October 21, 1999.
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| NAACP allies with IU 1999, Oct 21 |
The local chapter of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) works with IU to better report and combat incidents of hatred.
Source: Jennifer Wagner, "Local NAACP allies with IU to fight hate," Indiana Daily Student, October 21, 1999.
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| Local bicyclists concern 1999, Oct 25 |
Local bicyclists raise safety concerns over using route with traffic increase after the 45/46 bypass expansion.
Source: Sara Kajs, "45/46 construction concerns local cyclists ," Indiana Daily Student, October 25, 1999.
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| Cook named Business Leader of the Year 1999, Oct 26 |
Bloomington industrialist Bill Cook is named Business Leader of the Year at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce 10th annual awards dinner in Indianapolis.
Source: Brian Werth, "Cook named state's business leader of year," Herald Times, October 27, 1999.
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| Games begin at new SportsPlex 1999, Nov 22 |
Basketball leagues and indoor soccer games begin today at the new SportsPlex located on the north side of West Second Street.
Source: "New Sportsplex planning free preview on Nov. 26," Herald Times, November 5, 1999.
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| Bloomington SportsPlex open house 1999, Nov 26 |
Today, the Bloomington SportsPlex an indoor soccer, basketball and other sports facility hosts a free open house for the public.
Source: "New sports complex having open house," Herald Times, November 25, 1999.
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| Local WCTU develops grassroots strategies 1999, Nov 28 |
The Bloomington chapter of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) develops grassroots methods like presenting poster and essay contests to schools to spread their message of abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Source: Gena Asher, "WCTU Celebrates 125 Years," Sunday Herald-Times, November 28, 1999.
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| WCTU president reflects on anniversary 1999, Nov 28 |
In reflection of the Women's Christian Temperance Union's 125 year anniversary of spreading the message of abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs national president Sarah F. Ward stated, "We often hear people say they didn't realize we are still around. To that, we say we'll be here as long as our work is needed and we've said that for over a century."
Source: Gena Asher, "WCTU Celebrates 125 Years," Sunday Herald-Times, November 28, 1999.
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| Underpass for Ind. 45/46 planned 1999, Dec 2 |
It is reported that the Indiana Department of Transportation adds a bicycle and pedestrian underpass to Indiana 45/46 Bypass construction project list.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Underpass added to project," Herald Times, December 2, 1999.
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| Animal rights group formed 1999, Dec 10 |
A new organization -- called Speak Out for Animals -- is formed by local Indiana University students.
Source: Joseph S. Pete, "Animals right group formed," Indiana Daily Student, December 13, 1999.
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| Britt terminal is demolished 2000 |
The old Britt Airline Terminal is demolished to make way for the Fine Light Corporate Hangar, scheduled to be complete in February 2001.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Group delivers furniture to the needy 2000 |
Students Organized Against Poverty (SOAP) take address poverty issues by delivering furniture to impoverished residents in Bloomington. The furniture is donated by Bloomington residents and IU students who want to get rid of furniture. This furniture is picked up and then delivered to individual's in need by SOAP volunteers.
Source: "Carrying Away Poverty," Indiana Daily Student, February 15, 2000.
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| Gan Shalom preschool opens 2000 |
Gan Shalom preschool begins at Beth Shalom for the Jewish community.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 75.
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| GE announces lay offs 2000 |
General Electric (GE) tells 735 workers that they will be laid off on December 15.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Second phase begins 2000, Jan 16 |
Phase two of Indiana 46 construction projects begins on Tuesday. This phase will involve relocating water and sewer lines from west end of Main Street to Red Hill Road.
Source: Clarinda M. Krick, "Utility to start Tuesday on highway project," Herald Times, January 16, 2000.
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| Protest turns into celebration 2000, Jan 17 |
Although the Protect Griffy Alliance planned to protest the plans to build a golf course on Griffy Lake, the event turns into a celebration after the IU trustees decide to drop the plan to build the course.
Source: Beth Spangle, "Protest vigil turns into gathering of celebration," Herald Times, January 18, 2000.
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| ELF set fire to home 2000, Jan 26 |
The Earth Liberation Front takes responsibility for setting fire to what would have been a $700,000 home in the new Sterling Woods subdivision near Lake Monroe.
Source: John MASSON, "Group says it set fire to house," Indianapolis Star, January 26, 2000.
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| Grant helps with loss of Thomson 2000, Feb |
It is announced that a state grant will help fund enterprise projects for one area of Bloomington that lost revenue because Thomson Consumer Electronics left town.
Source: Brian Werth, "Grant fills gap for urban enterprise zone projects," Herald Times, February 9, 2000, C2.
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| Antique mall celebrates fifteen years 2000, Feb 7 |
After fifteen years of operating the Bloomington Antique Mall in downtown Bloomington still has 65 percent of its original dealers.
Source: Brian Werth, "Bloomington Antique Mall going strong after 15 years," The Herald Times, February 8, 2000.
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| Herman B Wells dies 2000 |
Source: Indiana University Archives more...
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| Agreement for bike paths made 2000, Mar 22 |
It is reported that the Indiana Department of Transportation agrees with the proposal from Bloomington's officials to build cyclist and pedestrian paths on Indiana 45/46 Bypass.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "INDOT to add paths to bypass," Herald Times, March 22, 2000.
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| ISP's merge 2000, Mar 29 |
BlueMarble and the Internet division of Smithville Telephone merge to form BlueMarble Telecom.
Source: Brian Werth, "Companies merge Internet services," Herald Times, March 29, 2000, B.
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| Local company wins bid 2000, Mar 29 |
Crider and Crider of Bloomington wins the $33.8 million contact for Indiana 46.
Source: "Local Firm Receives Ind. 46 Overpass Bid," Herald Times, March 29, 2000.
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| Habitat gets new director 2000, Mar 31 |
It is announced that Kerry Thomson has been appointed the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County in place of former director Jerry Marsischky.
Source: "Habitat gets new executive director," Herald Times, April 11, 2000, Region.
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| New shop opens 2000, Apr |
My Sister's Closet, an organization that helps women with self-sufficiency with education and resources, incl. business attire, opens its thrift store at a new location on 308 N. Morton Street.
Source: Clarinda M. Krick, "New shop opens to outfit women," Herald Times, April 2, 2000, C1 - C3.
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| Book Corner space available for rent 2000, Apr 8 |
The Book Corner, which has been located on the corner of Walnut Street and Kirkwood for 36 years, is currently available for rent.
Source: "Book Corner space being made available for rent," Herald Times, April 8, 2000.
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| Villages rezone amendment requested 2000, Apr 18 |
The Villages of Indiana request to amend the rezone in order to build a day-care structure 1,000 square feet longer than originally planned.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Day-care change sought," Herald Times, April 18, 2000, C, 1, 3.
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| Von Lee Theater quits showing movies 2000, May |
The Kerasotes Company has decided not to reopen the Von Lee due to low attendance and outdated technology.
Source: Marda Johnson, "Von Lee may be closed for good," Herald Times, December 16, 2000, A, 1.
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| ELF admits to act of vanadlism 2000, May 4 |
The Earth Liberation Front (ELF) claims responsibility for vandalism to construction equipment being used to prepare new terrain stretch of Ind. 46 to connect Smith Pike to Ind. 37. The local group, concerned about the destruction of natural resources, cause a total of $500,000 of damage.
Source: Beth Moellers, "ELF admits equipment attack," Herald Times, May 4, 2000.
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| ATR Coil shutting down 2000, May 5 |
It is announced today that ATR Coil which makes electronic coils, chokes and solenoids used in auto and consumer electronics industry will shut its doors sometime this summer and move operations to Cincinnati.
Source: "Local manufacturer closing down," Daily Telephone, May 6, 2000.
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| Changes for Villages approved 2000, May 5 |
The Monroe County Commissioners approve several changes proposed for the 125-child day-care facility run by The Villages.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Changes approved in plan for Villages day care," Herald Times, May 6, 2000.
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| Ceremony scheduled 2000, May 18 |
It is reported that the groundbreaking ceremony for Indiana 37 and 46's new intersection is scheduled on Friday at 11am.
Source: "Ind. 37/46 junction ceremony is Friday," Herald Times, May 18, 2000.
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| Ceremony on Friday 2000, May 18 |
The new intersection for Indiana 37 Bypass and Indiana 46 will be officiated during groundbreaking ceremony set on Friday at 11am.
Source: "Ind. 37/46 Junction Ceremony," Herald Times, May 18, 2000.
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| Phase three begins 2000, May 20 |
It is reported that State and local officials break ground to signal the beginning of Indiana 46 project's phase three. This phase includes construction of overpass interchange at Indiana 37 and 45/46 Bypass.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Ind. 46 construction starts phase 3," Herald Times, May 20, 2000.
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| Former Shower's show room will be office 2000, May 28 |
Hirons & Co. advertising to move into 120 year old former Shower furniture show room in July. A historic restoration and expansion of a 120 year old building at 555 N. Morton St. in Bloomington has turned into a $4 million project for Bloomington based Hirons & Co. advertising.
Source: Brian Werth, "Historic building to be transforemed into upscale office," Sunday Herald-Times, May 28, 2000.
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| Loan amount criticized 2000, Jul 7 |
Local businesses state that they need more than $150,000 loan to compensate sale loss during construction on Kirkwood.
Source: Marda Johnson, "City loans not enough, owners say," Herald Times, July 7, 2000.
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| Firm supports local business 2000, Jul 11 |
Tabor, Bruce, Puzzello and Associates gives $100 shopping money for each employee to support Kirkwood businesses in construction area.
Source: Brian Werth, "Architectural firm follows bank's lead," Herald Times, July 11, 2000.
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| Baked! of Bloomington to open late July 2000, Jul 13 |
Jared Schneider plans to open Baked! of Bloomington a downtown cookie delivery store by late July.
Source: "Enterprising junior urges students to get baked," Indiana Daily Student, July 13, 2006.
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| Bank supports business 2000, Jul 14 |
Monroe County Bank gives each employee $25 shopping money to support local businesses during construction. They called it "Dig Deep for Downtown Day."
Source: Jason Nickey, "Bank digs deep to help downtown," Herald Times, July 14, 2000.
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| Neal, Shalucha join Hall of Fame 2000, Jul 17 |
 Marcellus Neal and Barbara Shalucha. Neal was the first Black student to graduate from IU in 1895 for Mathematics. Shalucha joined the Biology faculty of IU in 1947 and in 1948 she founded Hilltop Garden.
Source: Brian Werth, "Neal, Shalucha chosen to join county hall of fame," Herald Times, July 17, 2000. more...
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| De Santis new director for MCHA 2000, Aug 1 |
It is announced that Erica De Santis is the new Executive Director for the Monroe County Humane Assocation (MCHA). This is the first time the organization has such a position.
Source: Marda Johnson, "Humane group names first director - De Santis ready to take on her new role at Monroe County Humane Association," The Herald Times, August 1, 2000.
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| XJD Corp. workers hold rally 2000, Aug 4 |
Hourly workers at XJD Corp. conduct a pro-union rally outside the plant. XJD Corp. manufactures computer accessories and mouse pads.
Source: Brian Werth, "Workers at XJD. Corp want union," Herald Times, August 5, 2000.
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| Road closes 2000, Aug 5 |
It is announced that Union Valley Road will be closed from Monday to Friday to upgrade intersections. Indiana 46 will remain open for detours.
Source: "Union Valley Road at Ind. 46 to close for a week," Herald Times, August 5, 2000.
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| School waits for sidewalk 2000, Aug 29 |
Templeton Elementary School still waits for sidewalk installment. The projected construction cost is $361,000, which $112,000 is be paid by Community Development Block Grant funding; the rest is paid by the public.
Source: Marda Johnson, "Templeton area still waiting for sidewalks," Herald Times, August 29, 2000.
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| Hirons & Co move into Showers building 2000, Sep |
Hirons & Co., a Bloomington based advertising and marketing firm move into the historic Showers Brothers Furniture Showroom off Morton Street at 10th Street.
Source: Brian Werth, "Hirons & Co. moves into historic Showers building," Herald Times, September 10, 2000.
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| Relief agencies share space 2000, Sep |
A partnership between Perry Township and two not-for-profit agencies will provide one-stop shopping for emergency assistance on Bloomington's south side. It is announced that both the Community Kitchen of Monroe County and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard will have space in complex at 1010 S. Walnut St.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Joining Forces against hunger," Herald Times, September 27, 2000.
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| Gun club buys land 2000, Sep |
The Sycamore Valley Gun Club buys property in Owen County on Ind. 67 after its old range east of Bloomington was closed by Indiana University.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Gun club buys land for new shooting range," Herald Times, September 17, 2000.
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| CFC buys downtown Mace lot 2000, Sep 6 |
It is announced today that CFC, the real estate arm of the Cook Group, has purchased the former Mace grocery store site on the western edge of downtown Bloomington.
Source: Brian Werth, "CFC buys downtown Mace lot," Herald Times, September 7, 2000.
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| Residents concerned for tresspass 2000, Sep 7 |
It is reported that local residents raise concerns over property encroachment from State Road 46 during a public hearing held by Indiana Department of Transportation.
Source: Jennifer Wagner, "Expansion riles residents: Bloomington discusses State Road 46 project," Indiana Daily Student, September 7, 2000.
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| ELF claims arson 2000, Sep 9 |
The Earth Liberation Front (ELF) officially claims responsibility for setting a September 9th fire at the Monroe County Republican headquarters. The fire was set by the group in protest of policies supported by John Hostettler, specifically plans for I-69.
Source: Jackie Finch, "ELF claims Sept. 9 arson," Herald Times, September 19, 2000.
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| Kirkwood Ave. addition 2000, Sep 9 |
West Fifth Street is renamed West Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "What once was fifth will now be Kirkwood," Herald Times, September 9, 2000.
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| Drain reduces flood 2000, Sep 12 |
New storm drain reduces flooding along Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street.
Source: Marda Johnson, "New storm water system saves Kirkwood from floods," Herald Times, September 12, 2000.
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| Workers to vote on XJD. Corp unionization 2000, Sep 27 |
Workers at XJD. Corp will vote on whether to become a union or not on October 11. They will vote in two shifts.
Source: Brian Werth, "XJD Corp. to vote on unionization," Herald Times, September 27, 2000.
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| Soup kitchen marks anniversary 2000, Oct 1 |
Mother's Cupboard Soup Kitchen celebrates its one year anniversary with an open house for the public.
Source: "Soup Kitchen marks one year of service.," Hoosier Times, September 21, 2000.
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| Sidewalk construction disbute 2000, Oct 5 |
Norbu and Kleiner families oppose the new sidewalk construction for intruding into their home properties. County attorney David Schilling says the construction follows American Association of the State Highway and Transportation Officials' standards, nationally recognized. He prepares an injunction against the families that will require them to pay for all the county's cost and attorney fees if granted by the Monroe Circuit Court.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Residents say new sidewalk crosses line; city won't budge," Herald Times, October 5, 2000.
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| XJD Corp. union vote canceled 2000, Oct 10 |
The union vote that was to take place on October 11th is canceled. The union organizers withdrew their bid due to lack of support.
Source: Brian Werth, "Union vote canceled at XJD," Herald Times, October 10, 2000.
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| ELF vandalizes state forest 2000, Oct 19 |
Vandals destroy logging equipment at three sites in Martin State Forest marked with the acronym of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF).
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Vandals hit logging sites in state forest," Herald Times
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| Group fights Scouts' policy 2000, Oct 20 |
Local activists create group Hoosiers for Inclusive Scouting. The purpose of this group is to attempt to convince Boy Scouts to allow gay or LGBT members.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Group to fight Scouts' policy," Herald Times, October 20, 2000.
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| Ames discount store to close 2000, Nov 9 |
It is announced today that the Ames Department Store in Bloomington, along with three others in Indiana, will close in February following a liquidation sale in January.
Source: Brian Werth, "Ames discount store to close," Herald Times, November 10, 2000.
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| Deadline for utility plan given 2000, Nov 30 |
It is reported that the Indiana Department Highway gives Cinergy until Friday to decide whether to bury utility lines along Indiana 46 in Ellettsville.
Source: Stephanie Holmes, "State deadlines near on burying Ind. 46 utilities ," Herald Times, November 30, 2000.
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| STAR center for sale 2000, Dec 1 |
It is announced today that the STAR Center business incubator at 216 W. Allen St. just southwest of downtown Bloomington is for sale. The asking price is $1 million.
Source: "Business incubator up for sale for $1 million," The Herald Times, December 1, 2000.
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| Paul Harris store closes 2000, Dec 18 |
The Paul Harris women's clothing store in Bloomington's Eastland Plaza closes today. The closing is part of a plan by the Paul Harris Stores company to sell several of its retail sites in a bankruptcy auction.
Source: "Paul Harris store to close," Herald Times, December 16, 2000.
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| Hospital closes BCC 2001, Jan 1 |
Bloomington Convalescent Center is closing due to shortages of staff and funds. Patients will be transferred to Hospitality House.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Bloomington Convalescent Center closing," Herald Times, January 31, 2001.
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| GE lays off workers 2001 |
General Electric (GE) announces that more than 900 workers will need to be laid off in June.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Staff cutbacks for Stone Belt 2001 |
Due to loss of funding Stone Belt is forced to make cuts, and cut back hours for staff.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Stone Belt forced to make staff cutbacks.," Herald Times, March 17, 2001.
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| Quarry goes underground 2001 |
Bloomington Quarry begins mining underground for high quality calcium stone.
Source: Sandy Smith, From the Ground Up: How Rocks, Roads, and Rogers Group Helped Build the Nation (Franklin, Tennessee: Providence House Publishers, 2008), 117.
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| Headquarters moves 2001 |
The Wilderness Education Association, a nonprofit organization that promotes outdoor recreation and education, moves its headquarters from Tennessee to Indiana University.
Source: Bob Bridge and Mike Lewis, "Bringing the wilderness home," Herald Times, July 29, 2001.
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| 28 laid off by XJD Corp. 2001, Jan 11 |
XJD Corp lays off 28 permanent employees out of 130. President Tim Boeglin cites seasonal slowdown for the layoffs.
Source: Brian Werth, "XJD lays off 28 workers," Herald Times, January 11, 2001.
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| J.C. Penney to close College Mall store 2001, Jan 17 |
It is announced today that J.C. Penney will close its store in Bloomington's College Mall on April 28.
Source: Brian Werth, "J.C. Penney to close College Mall store," Herald Times, January 18, 2001.
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| Paul Harris to close all its stores 2001, Mar 5 |
It is announced today that retailer Paul Harris will close all of its stores. The Paul Harris Fashion Store in Bloomington's College Mall will close following a liquidation sale. The first Paul Harris store opened in central Indiana in 1954.
Source: "Retailer Paul Harris to close all its stores," Herald Times, March 6, 2001.
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| Children's Village under construction 2001, Mar 11 |
The Children's Village, a child-care center at The Villages between Bloomington and Ellettsville on Smith Pike, is under construction. It is announced that operations will begin in May and the grand opening will be in April.
Source: "Child-Care Facility Under Construction," Hoosier Times, March 11, 2001.
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| Hirons ad agency acquires Indianapolis firm 2001, Mar 21 |
Hirons & Co. Advertising Inc of Bloomington has acquired the assets of Checker Ad Co. of Indianapolis.
Source: "Local ad agency Hirons acquires Indianapolis firm," Herald Times, March 21, 2001.
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| Construction on new Kohl's begins 2001, Mar 27 |
Construction on a new Kohl's department store in Bloomington's Whitehall Crossing shopping center to begin this week.
Source: Brian Werth, "New Kohl's to open," Herald Times, March 28, 2001.
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| Columbia House to close Bloomington facility 2001, Apr 3 |
Columbia House officials announce that the Bloomington facility will close within 60 days. The facility that is closing employs 190 people.
Source: "City losing Columbia House jobs," Herald Times, April 4, 2001.
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| "Independent" owner bankrupt 2001, Apr 18 |
Yesse! Communications, the parent company of the "Bloomington Independent," files for bankruptcy.
Source: Joseph S. Pete, "'Independent' owner declares bankruptcy," Indiana Daily Student, April 18, 2001.
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| J.C. Penney's closes 2001, Apr 28 |
J.C. Penney's of College Mall, 2966 E. Third Street, closes permanently after 20 years in Bloomington.
Source: Davin Kolderup, "J.C. Penney's closes local store with sale," Indiana Daily Student, April 30, 2001.
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| Airport enters cost-share program 2001, May |
The Air Traffic Control Tower enters into a cost-share program with the FAA resulting in a 49% savings for these services to the community.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Refugees get Habitat House 2001, Jun |
Refugees from Rwandan, who survived the April 1994 Rwandan genocide, have a new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
Source: David Horn, "Pair of refugees from Rwandan genocide get Habitat house," Herald Times, June 9, 2001.
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| Scholar's Inn owners buy Bakehouse 2001, Jun 1 |
It is announced today that the Bakehouse Bakery a high profile delicatessen and bakery at the corner of Sixth Street and College Avenue in downtown Bloomington has been sold to the local owners of Scholar's Inn.
Source: "Scholar's Inn owners buy Bakehouse," The Herald Times, June 2, 2001.
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| Sidewalks restored 2001, Jun 8 |
West Third Street's historic sidewalks are restored.
Source: Bethany Swaby, "Historic sidewalks reconstructed," Herald Times, June 8, 2001.
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| Sidewalk ordinance proposal 2001, Jul 7 |
Bloomington City Council proposes an ordinance that requires at least 4.5 feet wide of clear sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians.
Source: Bethany Swaby, "Business use of sidewalks at issue," Herald Times, July 7, 2001.
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| John DeFord new Cook Inc. president 2001, Jul 10 |
John DeFord takes over as the new president of Cook Inc., one of Bloomington's largest manufacturing employers.
Source: "New Cook president eyes expansion and growth," Hoosier Times, July 22, 2001.
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| Sidewalk ordinance conflicts 2001, Jul 13 |
Bloomington City Council members are split in voting for sidewalk encroachment ordinance. Local restaurant owners voice their concern about outdoor patio seating restriction.
Source: Bethany Swaby, "Council members question aspects of sidewalk rules," Herald Times, July 13, 2001.
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| Hwy 46 East Ellettsville Ph 1 complete 2001, Aug 17 |
Phase one of four parts $44.8 million project is completed. The road improvement project helps widening two miles of State Road Indiana 46 east of Elletsville, between Smith Pike and Jack\'s Defeat Creak.
Source: David Horn, "First phase of Ind. 46 completed," Herald Times, August 17, 2001.
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| Cook subsidiary changes owner 2001, Aug 20 |
The $219 million acquisition of Cook Pharmaceutical Solutions in Bloomington by Baxter Healthcare Corp. is finalized today as Baxter corp. officials took over operations at the Curry Pike facilities of the former Cook Group subsidiary.
Source: "Cook subsidiary changes hands," Herald Times, August 21, 2001.
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| Airport added to ground stop 2001, Sep 11 |
The airport is included in the nationwide ground stop following terrorist activity.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Encroachment ordinance approved 2001, Oct 5 |
Amended sidewalk encroachment ordinance is approved.
Source: Bethany Swaby, "Revised sidewalk ordinance approved," Herald Times, October 5, 2001.
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| Hawkins named new Cook president 2001, Nov 14 |
It is announced that Kem Hawkins is the new president of Cook Group Inc.
Source: "Hawkins named new Cook president," Herald Times, November 15, 2001.
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| Secret Sailor Books set to close 2001, Nov 18 |
It is announced today that Secret Sailor bookstore is set to close at the end of the year.
Source: "Unusual bookstore set to clsoe," Herald Times, November 19, 2001.
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| DeFord resigns as Cook president 2001, Nov 21 |
It is announced today that John DeFord has resigned his job as the president and CEO of medical instrument maker Cook Inc. after less then five months on the job.
Source: "DeFord resigns as Cook president," Herald Times, November 22, 2001.
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| Airport receives land grant 2001, Dec |
The airport receives a land purchase grant from the FAA of $2 million to purchase 185 acres on the West boundary. The airport also receives additional FAA grants for the purchase of new snow removal equipment, phase I construction of a taxiway parallel to runway 6, runway 35 safety area corrections, and the construction of a vehicle service road to accommodate the southwest portion of the airport coming to a total of $3,249,590.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017 map
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| Sarkes Tarzian critical of rival 2001, Dec 6 |
Sarkes Tarzian Inc. takes issue with the wording of a news release from Gray Communications Systems Inc. regarding the purchase of some Sarkes Tarzian Stock.
Source: Brian Werth, "Sarkes Tarzian spars with rival over stock deal," Herald Times, December 6, 2001, C, 1 & 4.
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| Much loved Endwright dies 2001, Dec 11 |
Town leader Maurice Endwright passes away at age 87 after a lifetime of service to Monroe County. He is survived by his wife Frances Endwright.
Source: Donita Hadley, "Ellettsville town leader Endwright dies at 87," Herald Times, December 12, 2001, A, 1.
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| End of a practice 2001, Dec 15 |
Dr. Tim Alward closes his practice after thirty years. He does not agree with the current health care system in America.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Physician closing down 'no-frills' health clinic," Sunday Herald-Times, December 15, 2001.
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| "Independent" stops publishing 2001, Dec 29 |
After 10 years, the "Bloomington Independent" announces that it is shutting down.
Source: Doug Wilson, "'Independent' stops publishing," Herald Times, December 29, 2001.
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| B. Dalton bookstore closes 2001, Dec 31 |
The B. Dalton bookstore in the Bloomington College Mall closes.
Source: "B. Dalton bookstore closes," Herald Times, January 17, 2002.
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| Burton's contributions highlighted 2001, Dec 31 |
It has been announced that Joan Burton, alongside limestone pioneer James S. Williams, will be added to the county's Hall of Fame. Burton was the executive director of Stone Belt Center, an organization serving people with disabilities. Burton also taught children and served as a public school administrator, greatly expanding the services available to people with disabilities, setting statewide standards and goals for the education of those with mental handicaps.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Two slected to county's Hall of Fame," Herald Times, December 31, 2001.
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| Project honors civil right leader 2002, Jan |
Habitat for Humanity project honors the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The project is also in response to the tragedies of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Source: David Horn, "Habitat project honors civil rights leader," Herald Times, January 20, 2002.
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| Oliver Winery announces $1.5 million expansion 2002 |
Oliver Winery, north of Bloomington, announces a $1.5 million, 12,000-square-foot production facility is being built. The expansion will triple the winery's wine making capability.
Source: Brian Werth, "Fine vines make fine wine better," Hoosier Times, June 23, 2002.
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| "Independent" shuts over financial troubles 2002, Jan 1 |
The "Bloomington Independent" reports that it is on 'hiatus' because of a lapse in finances.
Source: Emily Hendricks, "'Independent' loses voice," Indiana Daily Student, January 1, 2002.
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| Airport reports economic impact 2002 |
The Aviation Association of Indiana reports the airport's economic impact as $26.8 million annually.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Oliver Winery celebrates three decades 2002 |
Oliver Winery celebrates three decades of wine making. The winery is Indiana's oldest and largest winery.
Source: Brian Werth, "Fine vines make fine wines better," Hoosier Times, June 23, 2002.
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| Baxter Pharmaceuticals expands 2002, Jan 20 |
Baxter Pharmaceuticals former Cook subsidiary adds staff and boosts sales. In June the company had 300 employees now it has 380 and is expected to have as many as 450 by July.
Source: "Baxter Pharmaceuticals expands," The Herald Times, January 20, 2002.
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| PCBs found at Bennett's Dump 2002, Mar |
Low levels of PCBs are found in springs beneath Bennett's Dump.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "PCBs still present at Bennett's Dump," Herald Times, March 14, 2002.
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| Bert's Produce closes 2002, Mar 31 |
Bert's Produce, an independent food wholesaler and distributor to small restaurants and Indiana University Food Services, will close at the end of business today.
Source: Brian Werth, "Longtime business Bert's Produce closing," Herald Times, May 31, 2002.
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| XJD sold to HotLine Products Inc. 2002, Apr 4 |
XJD Corp. in Bloomington is sold to HotLine Products Inc. of St. Paul Minnesota. XJD Corp. was brought to Bloomington in 1994 by owner Tim Boeglin.
Source: Brian Werth, "Another Bloomington factory shutting down ," Herald Times, April 4, 2002.
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| PCB runoff bypass treatment plant 2002, Jun |
Millions of gallons of water bypasses treatment facilities due to wet spring weather. Tests at Illinois Central Spring find that levels of PCBs are above 100 parts per billion after storms.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "Plants not keeping up with PCB-tainted runoff," Herald Times, June 18, 2002.
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| 4-H Celebrates 100th Anniversary 2002, Jul |
The 4-H movement celebrates its centennial this year as America's premier youth development organization. The founder of the Monroe County 4-H Club was John Walters.
Source: Katrina Weimer Ladwig, "Reunion today to celebrate 100th anniversary of 4-H," Herald Times, July 20, 2002, Clubs and Organizations.
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| Cook sold for $3 billion 2002, Jul 30 |
It is announced today that medical device manufacturer Cook Group Inc., Bloomington's largest privately held company and one its economic pillars will be sold to Indianapolis based Guidant Corp. in a $3 billion stock deal.
Source: "Cook sold for $3 billion," Herald Times, July 31, 2002.
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| Employee buys Kiva 2002, Aug 1 |
Bruce Myers an employee of Herald Times Inc. buys Kiva Networking.
Source: "Employee buys Kiva Networking ," Herald Times, B.
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| Phase I taxiway completed 2002, Aug 12 |
Phase I of the parallel taxiway construction for runway 6/24 and the runway 17 safety area correction projects are completed with the runways being reopened to aircraft traffic.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Land trust receives gift 2002, Sep |
The Sycamore Land Trust receives largest donation of 104 acres from Nancy C. Ralston.
Source: David Horn, "Sycamore Land Trust receives major gift," Hoosier Times, September 22, 2002.
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| Cook approved to sell stent in Europe 2002, Sep 4 |
Bloomington based Cook Inc receives approval to sell a second drug coated stent in Europe.
Source: "Cook wins approval to sell stent in Europe," Herald Times, September 6, 2002.
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| Emporium opens on Kirkwood 2002, Nov 7 |
A new independent retailer Emporium Earthly Goods & Treasures opens its shop at 104 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: Brian Werth, "New specialty shop opens on Kirkwood," Herald Times, November 8, 2002.
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| Crosstown Barber Shop celebrates 50 years 2002, Nov 17 |
Crosstown Barber Shop celebrates 50 years of business. It was an original tenant in Crosstown Shopping Center when it was built in 1952.
Source: Jill Hundley, "Golden Anniversary," Herald Times, November 18, 2002.
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| PCB pollution may be spreading 2002, Dec |
General Motors fears that PCB contamination may have spread. GM plans on cleaning 35 residential properties and to investigate groundwater contamination.
Source: Tammy Webber, "Officials fear PCB pollution spreading," Herald Times, December 11, 2002.
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| Airport acquires land 2002, Dec |
The airport continues to grow as it acquires 11 new parcels of land, totaling 180 additional acres and 9 homes.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| IU graduate student dies in fire 2002, Dec 3 |
A fire on South Grant Street causes the death of an Indiana University graduate student.
Source: "IU Creative Writing Student Dies in Apartment Fire." The Herald Times (Bloomington, IN), December 4, 2002.
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| New Ellettsville doctor 2002, Dec 12 |
Ellettsville has gained a new doctor. Laura Bergman is excited about being a family physician for the town. She is coming in after the firing of the previous doctor.
Source: Dann Denny, "New doctor relishes role in Ellettsville," The Herald Times, December 12, 2002.
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| Road and bridge open 2002, Dec 12 |
Covenanter Bridge and College Mall Road open for public.
Source: Sarah Morin, "College Mall Road opening welcomed," Herald Times, December 12, 2002.
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| Grant funds three new family centers 2003, Jan |
As a part of the "Strong Families Matter" initiative, the Community Alliances to Promote Education allocates three new family centers funded by the Lilly Endowment.
Source: David Horn, "Grant funds three new centers to provide support for families," Herald Times, January 18, 2003.
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| Cook-Guidant deal off 2003, Jan 2 |
It is announced that the planned $3 billion takeover of Cook Group by Indianapolis-based Guidant Corp. is off. This announcement follows disappointing trial results for drug coated Cook stent.
Source: "Cook-Guidant deal off," Herald Times, January 3, 2003.
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| Butler, Lockridge enter Hall of Fame 2003, Jan 14 |
 Rev. Ernie Butler and Ross Lockridge Jr. enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Lockridge wrote the novel "Raintree County". Butler was a civil rights activist, a pastor for 28 years and a chairman on the Bloomington Public Housing Board for 22 years.
Source: Brian Hartz, "Butler, Lockridge join county Hall of Fame," Herald Times, January 14, 2003. more...
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| Lazarus to close at College Mall 2003, Jan 15 |
It is announced today that Bloomington's Lazarus Department store in College Mall will close in April.
Source: Brian Werth, "Lazarus closing at College Mall," Herald Times, January 17, 2003.
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| Gap store closes 2003, Jan 25 |
The Gap store in College Mall closes today.
Source: Brian Werth, "Gap store closing soon," Herald Times, January 14, 2003.
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| Corrections Center proposed 2003, Jan 27 |
Representatives from two consulting firms propose plans for an adult community corrections center to the Monroe County commissioners. The center would be 62,765 square-feet to be built on 85 acres of land that the commissioners recently purchased.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Plans outlined for community corrections site," Herald Times, January 28, 2003, A, 1-2.
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| Howie's Bagels & Cafe closes 2003, Feb 2 |
Howie's Bagels & Cafe at 2620 E. 3rd St. serves its last customers today. Howard Wittenberg opened Howie's in 1996.
Source: "Bagel Shop closes," Indiana Daily Student, February 4, 2003.
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| Oliver Winery hosts Heartland Wine School 2003, Feb 17 |
Oliver Winery hosts the three-day conference by the Heartland Wine School.
Source: Brian Werth, "The science of wine," Hoosier Journal, March 2, 2003.
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| CAPE awards 2003, Mar |
Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE) awards community grants totaling to $440,000 to Monroe county schools and community organizations including Bloomington Area Arts Council in order to support youth education.
Source: Dann Denny, "Grants to promote positive children's development," Herald Times, March 1, 2003, C4.
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| Smoking banned 2003, Mar 27 |
Smoking is banned at most public places and private businesses. Six members of the Chamber of Commerce resign in protest of the legislation.
Source: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce: A History: 1915-2003, 33.
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| Phase II taxiway construction begins 2003, Apr |
Construction begins on phase II of the parallel taxiway for runway 6/24.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Phonebooth Clothing opens 2003, Apr 2 |
Phonebooth Clothing located between Washington and Walnut streets on Sixth Street in downtown Bloomington opens.
Source: "New vintage clothing store opens in Bloomington," Herald Times, April 4, 2003.
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| Lilly announces $50 million grant 2003, Apr 7 |
It is announced today that IU will receive a $50 million donation from Lilly Endowment towards its genomics research initiative.
Source: "Lilly to announce $50 million grant," Indiana Daily Student, April 7, 2003.
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| Contec plant closes 2003, Apr 9 |
Contec, a manufacturer of analog cable television set-top converter boxes closes its plant at 2480 N. Curry Pike in Bloomington. The company laid off 35 workers a month ago in an attempt to cut costs and save the operation. 50 more lost their jobs when the decision to close the facility was made.
Source: "Cable TV converter box plant closes," Herald Times, April 10, 2003.
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| Cook Inc.'s aortic stent approved 2003, Apr 10 |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel unanimously approves Cook Inc.'s Zenith AAA Endovascular Graft System that is used to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Source: "Cook Inc.'s aortic stent approved," Herald Times, April 11, 2003.
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| Return of Dr.Tim Alward 2003, May 20 |
After closing his practice in Bloomington, back in 2001, Dr. Tim Alward said he was done. However, he has now re-opened his practice in Nashville, Indiana.
Source: Dann Denny, "'Affordable care' doctor back in Nashville," The Herald Times, May 20, 2003.
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| Baxter to expand operations 2003, Jun 4 |
It is announced today that Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions plans to enlarge its local facility. The 120,000 square ft expansion will foster the growth of more than 700 new jobs at the biomedical manufacturing plant.
Source: "Baxter to expand operations," Indiana Daily Student, June 5, 2003.
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| Jail and juvenile facility proposed 2003, Jun 6 |
Two consultants urge Monroe County officials to accept their proposal of three new facilities (jail, juvenile facility, and adult community corrections facility) for the price of around $58 million.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Consultants propose jail, juvenile facility," Herald Telephone, June 7, 2003, A, 1,9.
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| Metropolitan area expanded 2003, Jul 2 |
Federal officials enlarge the boundaries of the Bloomington metropolitan area, increasing it by around 55,000 people by adding the populations of Greene and Owen counties. Geographer Michael Ratcliffe of the U. S. Census Bureau states that this change is made on paper for statistical analysis and will potentially be helpful to newly defined areas when obtaining federal funds.
Source: Bethany Swaby, "Bloomington metro area expands," Herald Times, July 2, 2003, A, 1, 11.
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| Bureau loses funds 2003, Aug 31 |
The Monroe County Youth Service Bureau loses a federal grant that is a fifth of its annual funding for the shelter.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen , "Youth shelter loses key funding," Herald Times, September 18, 2003, A, 1, 9.
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| Airport negotiates land purchase 2003, Sep |
The airport negotiates the purchase of the remaining five acres of the land identified in the Land Acquisition Grant Project 17.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Cha Cha reopens after fire 2003, Sep 7 |
The upscale college clothing store Cha Cha reopens after the business caught fire last year. The reopening of the boutique has been in the works for a year and a half. Cha Cha is located on 427 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Source: "Kirkwood retailer Cha Cha reopens after fire," Indiana Daily Student, September 9, 2003.
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| Youth Services Bureau gets reprieve 2003, Sep 19 |
The Monroe County Youth Services Bureau receives a four month financial reprieve from the Monroe County Commissioners.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Emergency funding for shelter found," Herald Times, September 20, 2003, A, 1, 9.
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| NAACP turns 25 2003, Oct |
The Bloomington chapter of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrates 25 years of fighting for civil rights at its annual Freedom Fund banquet.
Source: Katy Murphy, "NAACP celebrating 25 years at banquet," Herald Times, October 7, 2003.
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| Paint store to leave square 2003, Oct 16 |
It is announced today that the Bloomington Paint & Wallpaper, a business cornerstone of the courthouse square for 75 years, will move 12 blocks south to 1150 S. Walnut St. next year.
Source: "Paint store to leave square," Herald Times, October 17, 2003.
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| Baxter expanding into industrial park 2003, Nov 20 |
It is announced today that Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions in Bloomington will be moving 500 workers into the former Columbia House office complex in the Park 48 industrial park west of Bloomington late next year.
Source: "Baxter expanding into industrial park," Herald Times, November 21, 2003.
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| Best Buy opens 2003, Nov 21 |
Electronic super store Best Buy opens its 18th Indiana location in Bloomington. The opening features a ribbon cutting ceremony along with a check presentation of $10,000 from Best Buy to the Monroe County United Way.
Source: "Best Buy opens in Bloomington," Indiana Daily Student, November 20, 2003.
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| Robert Woolery retires 2003, Dec |
Robert Woolery retires his position on the Board of Aviation Commissioners. Woolery has served for 20 years on the board.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Youth shelter receives funding 2003, Dec 9 |
The Monroe County Council approves an appropriation of $127,535 for the youth shelter to replace a federal grant the Monroe County Youth Services Bureau lost.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Youth Shelter allocation approved," Herald Times, December 10, 2003, C, 1, 4.
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| Library given award 2004 |
The Indiana Library Federation honors the Monroe County Public Library with its Danny Gunnells Intellectual Freedom Award.
Source: "Library board advances Ellettsville renovation," Herald Times, March 25, 2004.
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| After Hours Topless Bar closes 2004, Jan 23 |
The After Hours Topless Bar and Dance Club at 213 N. Walnut St closes. The exotic dance venue admitted customers as young as 18, charged a $15 cover, prohibited smoking and did not offer alcoholic drinks or food. The hours of operation were from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Source: Brian Werth, "Closing of topless club brings relief," The Herald Times, January 24, 2004.
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| McCloskey, Matthews enter Hall of Fame 2004, Jan 25 |
 Frank McCloskey and Fred Matthews enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. McCloskey, former congressman and mayor and Bloomington. Matthews was an early stone industry and civic leader.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "McCloskey, Matthews join Hall of Fame," The Herald Times, January 25, 2004.
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| Cook to bring 800 jobs 2004, Apr 18 |
It is announced today the Cook Group Inc. plans to build Cook Pharmacia, a new biotech facility that will bring 800 jobs to Bloomington within the next couple of years.
Source: "Cook to bring 800 jobs to city," Indiana Daily Student, April 19, 2004.
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| Land trust has new director 2004, May 1 |
The Sycamore Land Trust names John Gallman as the new Director, stepping in after Dan Willard.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Land trust name director," Herald Times, June 18, 2004, D2.
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| Failure to license foster homes 2004, May 20 |
It is reported that between the years of 1999 through 2003, the Monroe County Office of Family and Children failed to properly license 27 foster homes.
Source: Katy Murphy, "County let foster parent licenses lapse," Herald Times, May 20, 2004, A1, A11.
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| Three IU students killed 2004, May 22 |
Three IU students are killed on Indiana Avenue.
Source: "IU Students Die In Fire." The Herald times (Bloomington, IN), May 23, 2004.
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| Taser policies unchanged 2004, May 30 |
Sheriff Steve Sharp announces that the use-of-force policy of the Monroe County Jail does not need changing, this despite two major lawsuits and a criminal case against the jail for taser-related incidents (including the death of an inmate).
Source: Katy Murphy, "Sheriff: Taser policies at jail not changing," Hoosier Times, May 30, 2004, A, 1.
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| Ellis Floral relocates 2004, Jun 17 |
Ellis Floral relocates from 2500 E. Third Street to a building at 416 S. Washington Street. Ellis Floral is one of Bloomington's oldest business as it has been in business since 1919.
Source: "Ellis Floral relocates," Herald Times, June 18, 2004.
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| Chico FAS Inc. to open downtown 2004, Jul 20 |
It is announced today that Chico FAS Inc., the fastest growing apparel chain in the nation will open a women's clothing store at 102 N. Walnut St. in downtown Bloomington by the end of August.
Source: "Changes coming to downtown retail scene," Herald Times, July 21, 2004.
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| Ben Franklin store set to close 2004, Jul 23 |
It is announced today that the Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame shop will close at the end of August following six weeks of close out sales. The Ben Franklin store has been located on the west side of the court house square for 30 years.
Source: "Downtown landmark closing," Herald Times, July 24, 2004.
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| Plew Barbershop 2004, Sep 8 |
Plew Barbershop, located on West 11th Street, closes its' doors after 74 years in business.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Tiny babershop closing its doors," Herald Times, September 9, 2004.
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| Author House names new CEO 2004, Sep 13 |
Bloomington- based, Author House, a self publishing book company has named Bryan Smith as its chief executive officer. He replaces Robert McCormack who left to pursue other professional interests.
Source: "Book publisher names new CEO," Indianapolis Star, September 14, 2004.
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| State plans to hire 60 caseworkers 2004, Sep 28 |
Governor Joe Kernan announces a plan to hire 60 new child-protection caseworkers.
Source: "State to hire 60 more child-protection caseworkers," Associated Press, September 29, 2004.
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| Airport reports economic impact 2004, Oct |
The Aviation Association of Indiana computes the airport's economic impact as $35.3 million annually, up from $26.8 million in 2002.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| College Market opens 2004, Oct 29 |
College Market opens at the 10th and College apartment complex. The market is a multi-service store that will offer a variety of items and services to downtown employees and residents.
Source: Marcela Creps, "College Market opens downtown," Herald Times, October 30, 2004.
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| Highway renamed 2004, Dec 8 |
It is announced that Bloomington's Indiana 45 section between Bean Blossom and Scotland is renamed McCloskey Highway in honor of former US Representative and Mayor Frank McCloskey.
Source: "Section of Ind. 45 to be renamed in honor of Frank McCloskey," Herald Times, December 8, 2004.
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| Vance leads NAACP 2005, Jan 5 |
It is reported that William Vance Jr. is elected president of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and replaces Clarence Gilliam, who served as president for 26 years. Vance has served as the NAACP secretary for the past 10 years.
Source: Andrew Graham, "Monroe's chapter of NAACP to ad-Vance," Herald Times, January 5, 2005.
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| Cakes, Candies & Things closes 2005, Jan 22 |
Cakes, Candies & Things, located on South Walnut St., closes after 35 years of business.
Source: "Little pink shop calls it quits," Herald Times, January 13, 2005.
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| Blue Marble adding fiber optics 2005, Jan 30 |
It is reported that Bloomington's first ISP working on installing fiber optics.
Source: Marcels Creps, "Bloomington's first Internet Service Provider changing," Hoosier Times, January 30, 2005, B.
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| Circuit City closes 2005, Feb 18 |
The Eastland Plaza store, Circuit City, closes. The store opened in Eastland Plaza in 1989.
Source: "Circuit City closing store in Eastland Plaza," Herald Times, February 16, 2005.
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| Juvenile Correction Facility to close 2005, Apr 6 |
The Indiana Department of Correction plans to discontinue operations at the Bloomington Juvenile Correctional Facility, citing an abundance of unused space. Operations will be stopped by April 22, sending 34 juvenile offenders and 41 employees to other locations.
Source: James Boyd, "State closing local juvenile facility," The Herald Times, April 6, 2005, C, 1, 10.
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| Juvenile facility closing 2005, Apr 6 |
It is announced that the Indiana Department of Correction will discontinue operations at the Bloomington Juvenile Correctional Facility by the end of the month, sending 34 juvenile offenders and 41 employees to other locations.
Source: James Boyd, "State closing local juvenile facility," Herald Times, April 6, 2005, C, 1,10.
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| Dick's Sporting Goods opens 2005, Apr 6 |
Dick's Sporting Goods opens today in Bloomington. The store is located in the College Mall.
Source: John Rodgers, "Dick's opening in Bloomington," Indiana Daily Student, April 6, 2005.
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| Pizzo, Gilliam enter Hall of Fame 2005, Apr 29 |
Tony Pizzo and Clarence Gilliam enter the Monroe County Hall of Fame. Gilliam led the Monroe County chapter of the NAACP for 25 years and helped write the first fair housing ordinance in 1968. Pizzo was responsible for authoring ordinances that ban smoking in public restaurants and bars. Pizzo also capped his career in public health; 50 of those years were in the IU School of Medicine.
Source: James Boyd, "Pizzo, Gilliam Inducted into Monroe Hall of Fame," The Herald Times, April 29, 2005.
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| Limestone executive George Reed II Dies 2005, May 13 |
George 'Buddy' Reed II, president of Bloomington Limestone Corporation and chairman of the Professional Golf Car Corporation, dies in Naples, Florida at the age of 82.
Source: Herald Times, May 15, 2005, obituary.
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| West Kirkwood closes 2005, May 18 |
It is announced West Kirkwood Avenue is closed for construction until July 2, but sidewalks beautification will not be done until October 4. Local businesses worry about construction's effect on sales.
Source: Michael Schroeder, "West Kirkwood to close," Herald Times, May 18, 2005.
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| Sorority land wanted 2005, Jun |
Indiana Department of Transportation files suit to buy a portion of land from sorority Alpha Delta Pi.
Source: Bethany Nolan , "INDOT seeks part of sorority land for bypass widening," Herald Times, June 22, 2005.
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| BioConvergence LLC to open in Bloomington 2005, Jun 7 |
It is announced today that a n brand new medical services company is planned for Bloomington, BioConvergence LLC plans to open in 2006.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "City to get new medical company," Herald Times, June 8, 2005.
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| Proposal for work-release center 2005, Jun 29 |
It is announced that Monroe Circuit Judge Kenneth Todd has been negotiating with Indiana Department of Correction officials on a plan to turn the former state juvenile center on Packinghouse Road into a 90-bed work-release facility with room for expansion of 120 beds.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Proposal drafted for 90-bed county work release site," Herald Times, June 29, 2005, A, 1,9.
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| Stoplight plans announced 2005, Jul 7 |
It is announced that a stoplight for Bloomfield Road, near Indiana 37, is being planned to reduce crashes due to heavy traffic flow.
Source: Michael Schroeder, "Resident: "Someone's going to die"," Herald Times, July 7, 2005.
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| Bernie Vance dies 2005, Jul 9 |
Charles 'Bernie' Vance dies at the age of 87. Vance, former musician, opened several music stores in Bloomington.
Source: Herald-Times, July 9, 2005, Obituaries.
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| Butler Winery wins awards at competition 2005, Aug 2 |
Butler Winery wins several awards for their wines at the Indy International Wine Competition held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Local wineries win at competition," Herald Times, August 9, 2005.
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| Oliver Winery wins Governor's Cup 2005, Aug 2 |
Oliver Winery wins 21 medals and the Governor's cup at the Indy International Wine Competition held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Local wineries win a competition," Herald Times, August 9, 2005.
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| Cook to expand 2005, Aug 19 |
This afternoon at a hearing of the Monroe County Economic Development Commission Cook Inc. requests a 10 year property tax abatement on $12 million worth of construction. This expansion will add 250 jobs by October 2006.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Cook to expand, add 250 jobs," Herald Times, August 2, 2005.
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| Funds raised for CASA 2005, Aug 21 |
It is reported that CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of South Central Indiana, held a fundraiser auctioning off a playhouse to raise funds for the program.
Source: Nicole Kauffman, "House raffle helps the children," Herald Times, August 21, 2005.
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| Expansion scheduled again 2005, Sep |
Plan for Indiana 45/46 Bypass expansion is schedule again for 2009 project list.
Source: Kurt Van der Dussen, "Ind. 45/46 on state list for '09 construction," Herald Times, September 30, 2005.
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| Delgado day spa adds hair salon 2005, Oct 2 |
Carmen Delgado Oasis Spa remodels and adds a hair salon.
Source: "Delgado day spa adds hair salon," Herald Times, October 3, 2005.
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| Carlisle adds jobs 2005, Oct 13 |
It is announced today that a recent acquisition by Carlisle Companies Inc. will add 45 to 60 new jobs in Bloomington.
Source: "Carlisle adding Workers," The Herald Times, October 14, 2005.
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| Kisters Field rededicated 2005, Nov 15 |
The Monroe County Commissioners rededicate the airport as Kisters Field in honor of WWII Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Gerry H. Kisters. A plaque, which was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Beard, is mounted in the airport's public lobby and unveiled to family and friends.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Axis changes name to Video Saloon 2006, Jan 1 |
Axis Nightclub changes its name to Video Saloon. Along with the name change it has also changed its concept to encompass both the dance club and neighborhood tavern feel.
Source: "Axis changes name, shifts concept," Indiana Daily Student, January 18, 2006.
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| ReStore moves 2006, Jan |
It is announced that the Habitat for Humanity's thrift store - called ReStore - has a moved to new nicer home at 300 W. 11th Street.
Source: Dann Denny, "Habitat ReStore moves into spacious new digs," Herald Times, January 1, 2006, A3.
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| Land trust receives $100,000 2006, Jan |
The Sycamore Land Trust receives $100,000 from a local member to fund forest restoration.
Source: Sarah Morin, "$100,000 gift will fun forest restoration," Herald Times, January 16, 2006.
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| New wine law requires visit 2006 |
New Indiana wine shipping law requires in-person visit for first transaction so businesses can check identification.
Source: Deanna Martin, "Wine shipping law requires in-person visit," Indianapolis Star, May 30, 2006.
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| Cooks endow Historical Society 2006, Jan 21 |
It is reported Gayle and Bill Cook donate 3 million dollars to the Monroe County Historical Society. The money was given to Gayle by Bill who then gave it to the society.
Source: Marcela Creps, "3 million for history," Herald Times, January 21, 2006, A1.
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| Site to be demolished 2006, Jan 27 |
It is announced that the Asea Brown Boveri plant, formerly Westinghouse, on Curry Pike in Bloomington is scheduled to be demolished due to PCB contamination.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Former ABB plant to be demolished over PCBs," Herald Times, January 27, 2006.
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| Community pantry reopens 2006, Jan 30 |
Mother HUbbard's Cupboard in Bloomington re-opens after nearly a month of remodeling the food pantry and is now able to offer more services to patrons.
Source: Amy Carol Wolff, "Local food pantry reopens with fresh look, more space," Indiana Daily Student, February 28, 2006.
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| Long-term PCB solution proposed 2006, Feb 2 |
The Environmental Protection Agency announces the proposal of draining of local quarries and the installation of a water treatment plant at Bennett's Dump.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, "EPA announces plans to clean up PCBs from Bennett's Dump," Herald Times, February 2, 2006.
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| Allison, Dixon enter Hall of Fame 2006, Feb 19 |
Former Bloomington Mayor Tomilea Allison and former Monroe County Circuit Judge James M. Dixon are selected to join the Hall of Fame.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, Hoosier Times, February 19, 2006.
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| Inmates sue 2006, Feb 24 |
More than 40 inmates of the Monroe County jail are suing the sheriff, the jail commander, and the jail's new health-care provider of poor medical treatment as well as a lack of recreation time and inadequate law library services.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Inmates suing over jail's health-care service," Herald Telephone, February 28, 2006, A, 1,9.
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| Faris Market closes 2006, Mar 18 |
 Faris Market, a long-time grocery store and meat market, closes. The business was popular for its home delivery service.
Source: "Cleaning out the Faris Market building," The Herald Times, June 1, 2006. more...
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| Lawsuit moves to federal court 2006, Mar 21 |
A civil rights lawsuit, filed by more than 40 inmates against the Monroe County Jail, is transferred to the U.S. Southern District Court in Indianapolis.
Source: "Monroe jail inmates' lawsuit transferred to federal court," Herald Times, March 22, 2006.
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| Site prepped for new hangars 2006, Apr |
The airport begins site preparation for three large privately owned hangars on the most recently purchased property along Kirby Road. Funding for this project is provided by the Cumulative Capitol Development Funds set aside for airport development by the Monroe County Commissioners. This project allows for placement and compaction of approximately 12,000 to 15,000 yards of earthen fill.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Plane crash kills 5 2006, Apr 20 |
The airport and community suffers the tragic loss of 5 Indiana University students who were attempting to land in adverse weather conditions.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Work-release proposal shut down 2006, Apr 29 |
It is announced that the former Monroe County juvenile facility is not going to work for the proposed work-release center because the Indiana Department of Correction and Monroe Circuit Judge Kenneth Todd are unable to agree on a number of residents for the facility.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Deal to open work-release center falls through," Herald Times, April 29, 2006, A, 1,9.
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| United Way receives grant 2006, Jun 16 |
It is reported the Workforce Preparation Network, a United Way of Monroe County initiative, wins a $178,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment through the Indiana Association of United Ways' 4Community program. The network will help youth and displaced workers in Bloomington improve workforce skills.
Source: "Lilly Endowment awards $178,000 to United Way - Money will help youth and displaced workers improve job skills ," Herald Times, June 16, 2006.
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| Fatal boating accident 2006, Jul 22 |
Barbara Chamberlain dies when two boats collided on Lake Monroe. Witnesses say the boats saw each other and tried to change paths, but ended up crashing. The other passenger on Barbara's boat, Dennis Devore is injured and recovering from surgery.
Source: Lanetta J. Williams, "Police: Driver in fatal boat crash wasn't drunk," Herald Times, July 25, 2006.
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| HoosierNet announces shuts down 2006, Jul 31 |
HoosierNet announces decision to go offline September 1 after 11 years of Internet service to the community.
Source: Joseph S. Pete, "Local ISP going offline," Indiana Daily Student, July 31, 2006, B.
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| Bloomington Antique mall closing 2006, Jul 31 |
Antique Mall president Donna Harbstreit announces that the business will close at the end of the year. The mall with individual booths for vendors has sold antiques since 1988.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Bloomington Antique Mall closing," The Herald Times, August 1, 2006.
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| ABB site demolished 2006, Aug |
The Asea Brown Boveri site is demolished in order to clean up the PCB-contaminated soil underneath the facility.
Source: Marcela Creps, "ABB demolition to get under way today," Herald Times, August 22, 2006.
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| FAA grants funds to airport 2006, Sep 5 |
The airport receives FAA grant to reconstruct the underground drainage and asphalt taxiways surrounding the airport-owned T-hangars. The project costs just over $755,000 and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2007.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Sales rise for Cook Surgical 2006, Sep 12 |
Rapid growth with one of its signature products has proved successful for Cook Surgical; the company reports a 48 percent sales increase during the first two quarters of 2006.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Cook Surgical reports 48% sales rise," Herald Times, September 12, 2006.
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| Antique mall gets second chance 2006, Sep 15 |
Cook Inc. announces today that the mall with its scores of vendor booths will remain open. In August the company announced it would close the mall on December 30th.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Antique Mall gets second chance," The Herald Times, September 16, 2006.
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| Son saves dad in accident 2006, Nov 8 |
Merle K. Pickel falls off of a boat in Lake Monroe. On the way down the propeller hits his leg causing major damage. His son pulled him into his boat and got him to safety. Doctors amputated what was left of his right leg below the knee.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Teen saves dad after boating accident," Herald Times, November 10, 2006.
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| Airport reports economic impact 2006, Dec |
The Aviation Association of Indiana reports the airport's impact as $33.6 million annually, down from $35.3 million in 2004.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Ladyman's Cafe closes 2006, Dec 10 |
Ladyman's serves it last meals after almost 50 years in business.
Source: Lanetta J. Williams, "Last Meal At Ladyman's," Herald Times, December 11, 2006, A, 1-3.
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| GE celebrates 40 years 2007 |
General Electric (GE) celebrates its 40th anniversary in Bloomington. The union approves of a four-year contract that includes 16% pay raises over four years.
Source: "General Electric's history in Bloomington," The Herald Times, August 12, 2016, A, 6.
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| Juvenile center proposed 2007, Jan |
During a meeting of the Monroe County Juvenile Justice Task Force, Monroe County Judge David Welch presents a proposal that calls for a 16-bed secure detention facility, an attached juvenile court facility with auxiliary juvenile court services and a 12-bed group home.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Judge proposes juvenile center," Herald Times, January 13, 2007, A, 1,2.
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| Walker new president of BEDC 2007, Jan 10 |
It is announced today that Ron Walker, former city official, is the new president of Bloomington Economic Development Corporation.
Source: "Walker takes reins of development group," Herald Times, January 11, 2007.
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| Tabereaux dies 2007, Jan 20 |
Howard M. Tabereaux, Jr., 81, dies at Bloomington Hospital. Born in Bedford, he was the co-owner of Midland Cut Stone Company in Bloomington. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, Bloomington Country Club, and the Toastmaster as well as a founding member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in WWII from 1943-1946.
Source: "Obituaries," Herald Times, January 21, 2007.
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| Cook Pharmica gets deal 2007, Jan 29 |
Cook Pharmica announces a manufacturing contract with Monsanto Co., giving the Bloomington company its first commercial use since its 2005 ribbon cutting.
Source: Sarah Morin, "Cook Pharmica gets deal," Herald Times, January 30, 2007.
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| Last COPA meeting 2007, Feb |
COPA, a watchdog group monitoring PCBs, holds its final meeting.
Source: Steve Hinnefeld, Herald Times, February 18, 2007.
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| Hooker, Faris enter Hall of Fame 2007, Feb 25 |
John "Jack" Hooker Jr. and Charles "Bud" Faris join the Hall of Fame. Hooker was a Republican mayor (1964-1971). Hooker contributed leadership for the creation of Lake Monroe. Faris was a civic leader and war veteran. Faris also chaired the city's first polio fund drive and helped launch the United Fund.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "Jack Hooker, Bud Faris voted into Hall of Fame," Hoosier Times, February 25, 2007.
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| Shops in Oddfellows Building close 2007, Mar |
The retail company Material Plane is being evicted from the Oddfellows building. Other local shops in the same building are relocating due to high rent.
Source: Chelsea Merta, "Antique vintage store on Kirkwood forced to start packing after 20 years of business ," Herald Times, March 8, 2007.
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| Oliver Winery to expand 2007, Apr 7 |
Oliver Winery announces plan for a $2 million expansion. Part of the expansion includes 12 stainless-steel wine tanks.
Source: "Oliver Winery plans $2 million expansion," Herald Times, April 7, 2007.
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| Agency wins award 2007, Apr 7 |
It is announced United Way of Monroe County wins the Golden Excellence in Media award from the Indiana Association of United Ways.
Source: "Agency wins awards among state United Ways," Herald Times, April 7, 2007.
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| BioConvergence expansion 2007, Apr 18 |
It is announced today that BioConvergence will expand its Bloomington headquarters and nearly double its number of employees by the end of the year. The multi million dollar investment will add about 20,000 square feet to the north side of the company's existing 50,000 square feet and adds 15 employees to an existing base of 21 staffers.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Biotech firm to add jobs," Herald Times, April 9, 2007.
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| Airport team completes ARFF training 2007, Jul |
Airport maintenance employees complete the required training necessary to assume the FAR Part 139 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) standby and response duties at the airport. The employees' training consists of performing the specific task of initial response to an aircraft accident operating under FAA Part 139 until mutual aid responders arrive.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Courthouse fish deemed a mystery 2007, Aug |
Referred to by "Bloom Magazine" as our Mark Twain, Scott Russel Sanders reviews several theories as to why the courthouse holds a fish in its weather vane, but promotes his preferred magical version. While some claim blacksmith Austin Steward brought the fish with him when he moved to Bloomington in 1820, others state that the fish is a symbol of Christianity. Still others believe the fish is neutral and holds no political symbolism. Sanders suggests the fish - a perch - symbolizes the creatures that helped create caverns of limestone, our "ruling rock".
Source: Scott Russel Sanders, "A Magical Fish and The City It Spawned," Bloom Magazine, August 1, 2007, 69.
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| Rules completed for airport commerce 2007, Sep |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners complete a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for operations and business conducted at the airport. These rules provide a reasonable, non-arbitrary, and nondiscriminatory structure for the effective use of the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Lazarus Apparel opens in College Mall 2007, Oct 28 |
With a change of signs and a makeover inside the store Block's department store in College Mall becomes Lazarus Apparel Store.
Source: "Lazarus to open Sunday," Herald Times, October 25, 2007.
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| Airport receives wind cone grant 2007, Oct 29 |
The airport begins installation of supplemental wind cones per FAA Part 139 requirements. The airport received a Federal Airport Improvement Grant of $126,704 to complete this project.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Andrew David Menswear opens 2007, Nov 13 |
Andrew David Menswear located on 101 W. Kirkwood Avenue opens today.
Source: "Menswear store having grand opening," Herald Times, November 13, 2007.
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| Council calls for jail space 2007, Nov 20 |
The Monroe County Council calls on the county commissioners to do all they can to meet the current and future space needs for the county, including building a new jail and using the Justice Building jail space for county offices. A month after government leaders revealed plans for a new "justice campus" at the former Thomson/RCA property, the council introduces a resolution; although the resolution is tabled, it marks the beginning of a possible 5-year project that culminates in the construction of a jail and juvenile justice center.
Source: James Boyd, "County council lends support to 'justice campus'," Herald Times, November 21, 2007.
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| Televised library board sessions 2008 |
Library board sessions become televised during odd number months.
Source: "Board will televise some work sessions," Herald Times, August 22, 2008.
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| Antique Mall set to close 2008, Jan 11 |
Antique Mall president Donna Harbstreit announces today that the business will close March 31. The 23,000 square foot mall has three floors of vendor booths and has been in business since 1988.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Antique Mall reaches end of the line," The Herald Times, January 12, 2008.
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| Cook Pharmica plans expansion 2008, Feb 5 |
Cook Pharmica announces that it will bring an $80 million expansion to its Bloomington bio-pharmaceutical facility, creating 200 jobs to handle new production lines that will fill and package medical vials and syringes.
Source: Sarah Morin, "Cook Pharmica expanding plant, adding 200 jobs," Herald Times Online, February 6, 2008.
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| Banneker Center historical marker 2008, Feb 11 |
In honor of Black History month the Benjamin Banneker School, Bloomington's second African American School for more than 35 years, has received an official historical marker.
Source: Brady Gillihan, "Banneker Center gets historical marker," Herald Times, February 11, 2008.
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| Cook Pharmica expansion to add jobs 2008, Feb 13 |
Along with the 200 new jobs planned at the bio-pharmaceutical facility itself, Cook Pharmica's $80 million expansion will add 229 outside jobs.
Source: Sarah Morin, "Pharmica's expansion to add 229 outside jobs," Herald Times, February 14, 2008.
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| Jail upgrades begin 2008, Feb 25 |
Monroe County Jail upgrades begin, starting with the addition of beds. Monroe County Sheriff Jim Kennedy announces that the next phase of upgrades will be renovations to the first floor and to add a women's detox area and cell block.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Jail upgrades start today," Herald Times, February 25, 2008, A, 1,7.
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| Habitat receives gift 2008, Mar |
It is reported that Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County has purchased a 13-acre tract of land on Leonard Springs Road thanks to a $300,000 donation from a local couple.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Habitat gift funds 13-acre purchase," Herald Times, March 6, 2008.
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| Clinic has 3,000 patients 2008, Apr |
In their first year, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), an organization and clinic offering free medical care, has nearly 3,000 patients in its first year.
Source: Dann Deny, "Very healthy start," Herald Times, April 8, 2008, A7.
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| Work on West 2nd Street 2008, May 24 |
It is announced West 2nd Street will be under construction for lane narrowing with additions of medians and turning lanes during summer.
Source: Sarah Morin, "West 2nd Street Getting Makeover," Herald Times, May 24, 2008.
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| IU sells aircraft 2008, Jun |
Indiana University Flight Department sells existing aircraft and ceases their operation at the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| State jail inspection 2008, Jul |
An annual state inspection of the Monroe County Jail reports that the jail is understaffed and that the vents in the lobby are dirty (even more so than the previous year).
Source: Marcela Creps, "Jail's annual state inspection again cites insufficient staff," Herald Times, July 11, 2008.
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| Oliver Winery to join city sewer service 2008, Jul 10 |
Oliver Winery is set join the city sewer service through a $500,000 project. The 20,000 feet of pipe used will connect the winery to Bloomington's Blucher Poole treatment plant for waste water.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Growth in pipeline for Oliver Winery," Herald Times, July 10, 2008.
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| Oliver Winery launches new label 2008, Jul 14 |
Oliver Winery launches new label, SkyDog, in an attempt to diversify.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Oliver Winery launches SkyDog label," Herald Times, July 14, 2008.
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| New airport regulations adopted 2008, Aug |
The Aviation Board of Commissioners adopts its comprehensive rules and regulation document, first proposed in September of 2007, as official policy by which business and operations will be conducted at the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Concern over islands 2008, Sep |
Business owners raise their concerns over traffic islands. Due to traffic congestion caused by the design of lanes and islands.
Source: Mercedes Rodriguez, "Traffic Islands Raising Ire," Herald Times, September 20, 2008.
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| Club aims to help poor 2008, Oct |
Tamyra d'Ippolito starts an organization called the Poor Club in order to get the community more involved in battling poverty.
Source: Dann Denny, "Bloomington woman starts 'Poor Club' to fight poverty," Herald Times, November 13, 2008, A3.
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| Predictive Physiology and Medicine Inc expansion 2008, Oct 14 |
It is announced today that Bloomington biotech firm Predictive Physiology and Medicine Inc. will be the first tenant at a new high tech facility to be built off South Rogers Street and Grimes Lane.
Source: "Biotech firm to expand in new, high-tech building," Herald Times, October 15, 2008.
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| VIM director named 2008, Dec |
Dr. Dwain Illman is named the new director of the Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) clinic.
Source: "Illman named new director at VIM clinic," Herald Times, December 30, 2008.
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| Jail upgrades almost done 2008, Dec 16 |
It is announced that the upgrades to the Monroe County Jail are mostly finished. Renovations include a new dorm and detox area for women and the addition of double-bunk beds.
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Female inmates to get better facilities," Herald Times, December 16, 2008, A, 1,2.
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| A Cut Above moving locations 2008, Dec 21 |
After 27 years located above the Trojan Horse, A Cut Above hair salon is moving to a store front on Walnut Street between Discount Blinds and Pritchett Brothers Construction.
Source: "A Cut Above moving from downtown," Herald Times, December 22, 2008.
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| Native American remains found 2009 |
Members of the Potawatomi or Miami tribes will likely claim the remains of two young females Indians found in northern Monroe County, according to the state archaeologist. The location of the site is near the White River.
Source: Marcela Creps, "Ancient Indian bones discovered - Burial remains of 2 females found along White River in northern Monroe County," Herald-Times, May 12, 2009.
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| Terry's Banquet and Catering closes 2009, Jan 6 |
Doug Dykstra, owner of Terry's Banquet and Catering, announces that the business has closed.
Source: "Business slowdown closes Terry's Banquet and Catering," Herald Times, January 7, 2009.
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| Funding helps inmates read 2009, Feb |
A volunteer organization that sends free books to incarcerated persons -- called the Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project -- receives a $1,000 grant from the Indiana Literacy Association. The grant will help its efforts to encourage self-education for inmates.
Source: Sarah Bloom, "Pages to Prisoners receives $1,000 grant," Indiana Daily Student, February 24, 2009.
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| VIM has new home 2009, Feb |
Volunteers in Medicine clinic moves to new location at 811 W. Second St and opens in its new facility on February 23rd.
Source: Dann Denny, " VIM's new home almost ready," Herald Times, February 10, 2009.
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| City looks to buy SportsPlex 2009, Feb 4 |
The city of Bloomington will take the first steps toward buying the Bloomington SportsPlex at today's parks board meeting. The agenda lists review of a resolution to issue bonds in the city's name to buy the facility at 1700 W. Bloomfield Road.
Source: "City looks to buy SportsPlex," Herald Times, February 4, 2009.
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| Park board steps toward buying SportsPlex 2009, Feb 24 |
The first tentative step toward the city's purchase of the Bloomington SportsPlex was a vote today by the Bloomington parks board. The board approved a declaratory resolution showing intent to issue bonds in order to buy the 100,000 square foot building.
Source: Mercedes Rodriguez, "Parks board approves step toward buying SportsPlex," Herald Times, February 25, 2009.
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| Kilroy's Sports Bar ranked in top 100 2009, Feb 26 |
Kilroy's Sports Bar popularly known as Sports was ranked No. 36 of the 'Top 100' nightclubs in the nation by Nightclub & Bar Magazine, set to be published in March.
Source: "Kilroy's Sports Bar ranked in 'Top 100' nightclubs by magazine," Indiana Daily Student, February 26, 2009.
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| Upland Brewing adds solar power 2009, Mar 19 |
 It is announced today that Upland Brewing Co. is installing a solar water heating system to provide hot water for its brewing operations.
Source: Rod Spaw, "Upland Brewing adding solar power to its beers," Herald Times, March 19, 2009. more...
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| Carlisle laying off workers 2009, Mar 20 |
It is announced today that 30-40 employees were laid off at the Carlisle break plant in two cuts.
Source: "Carlisle brake plant laying off workers," The Herald Times, March 21, 2009.
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| Bloomington South High Basketball State Champions 2009, Mar 25 |
Bloomington South High Basketball State Champions
Source: Andy Graham, "Bloomington South High Basketball State Champions ," Herald Times, June 28, 2009, Sports.
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| Possible $85 million corrections plans 2009, May 5 |
A Noblesville-based consulting firm releases a report stating that it would cost Monroe County up to $85 million to build four new facilities on a corrections campus. The master plan created by PMSI, Inc., proposes building a 72-bed juvenile center and a 100-bed work release and community corrections center. It also plans for constructing a new 478-bed jail. All three buildings, along with a central warehouse for storage, would be built on the 85-acre site already owned by Monroe County off of South Rogers Street (aka Thomson property).
Source: Bethany Nolan, "Corrections plan could cost $85M," Herald Times, May 5, 2009, A, 1, 5.
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| Widening scheduled 2009, May 6 |
It is announced that the Indiana 45/46 Bypass widening is scheduled to begin in August.
Source: Nicole Brooks, "Bypass widening project to begin in August," Herald Times, May 6, 2009.
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| SportsPlex goes from private to city owned 2009, May 21 |
The Bloomington SportsPlex shifts from private ownership to Bloomington city ownership.
Source: "Bloomington SportsPlex undergoes new ownership," Indiana Daily Student, May 21, 2009.
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| Rabbi leaves Beth Shalom 2009, Jun |
Rabbi Mira Wasserman leaves Beth Shalom and the Jewish community here due to her family moving to California. Wasserman has served as the Beth Shalom rabbi for 11 years, 1998-2009.
Source: Katie Himm, Lana Ruegamer Esienberg, There are Jews in Southern Indiana: The Bloomington Story (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2009), 74.
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| Taxiway improvement project funded 2009, Jun |
The Aviation Board of Commissioners accepts a federal grant for an airport improvement project in the amount of $500,000 for the construction of a connecting taxiway from the corporate hangar complex to runway 35.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| VIM hires nurse practitioner 2009, Jun 15 |
The Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) clinic hires Iva Martin as a part-time nurse practitioner, thanks to a $70,000 grant from Baxter International Foundation.
Source: Dann Denny, "VIM hires nurse practitioner with $70,000 Baxter grant," Herald Times, June 17, 2009, A5.
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| Bypass improvement date set 2009, Jul 16 |
It is announced Indiana 45/46 Bypass widening project is ready to launch on August 12th.
Source: Bill Strother, "Ind. 45/46 Bypass project ready to launch," Herald Times, July 16, 2009.
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| Buddy Bill's Bait Barn closes 2009, Jul 19 |
Buddy Bill's Bait Barn located at 2827 E. Moffett Lane closes today. The shop has been in business since 1971.
Source: "2 longtime rural stores closing," Herald Times, July 14, 2009.
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| Bypass delayed 2009, Jul 26 |
It is reported that the bid for 45/46 Bypass widening for August 12 is delayed.
Source: Bill Strother , "Bids delayed on Ind. 45/46 Bypass work," Herald Times, July 26, 2009.
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| Cinemat to become Bishop Bar 2009, Aug 14 |
The former Cinemat location is being transformed into a different kind of entertainment venue. The Bishop Bar will be a beer only establishment offering a variety of musical acts from punk to alternative country to rock.
Source: "Cinemat to become Bishop Bar," The Herald Times, August 15, 2009.
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| Taxiway improvement is completed 2009, Oct |
The $500,000 project to construct a taxiway connecting corporate hangars and runway 35 is completed.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Pitaya reopens after fire 2009, Oct 17 |
Pitaya located on Kirkwood Ave. between Grant and Dunn streets reopens today. Pitaya has been closed since August 8th due to an electrical fire.
Source: Rachel Krasnow, "Repaired from Aug. fire, Pitaya reopens Friday," Indiana Daily Student, October 16, 2009.
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| Finelight in $17M lawsuit 2009, Oct 30 |
A longtime client of Finelight Inc. is suing the Bloomington based advertising agency in federal court seeking proof that more than $17 million paid to Finelight between 2003 and last summer was spent as intended on advertising.
Source: Chris Fyall, "Finelight in $17M lawsuit," Daily Telephone, October 31, 2009.
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| VIM gets two grants 2009, Dec |
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) receives $6,040 from the Precision Health Network Fund and $1,000 from the McKesson Foundation to fund 'Yes I Can', a wellness program.
Source: "VIM gets two grants," Herald Times, December 9, 2009.
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| Lawsuit dismissed 2009, Dec 3 |
The final federal court hearing sets an agreement that limits the number of inmates that can be incarcerated in the Monroe County Jail.
Source: Laura Lane, "Jail crowding lawsuit dismissed; limits set," Herald Times, December 4, 2009, A, 1,5.
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| Bookmobile goes hybrid 2010 |
In the interest of saving gas and being more environmentally friendly, the new Monroe County Public Library's bookmobile is a hybrid vehicle.
Source: "Monroe library getting hybrid bookmobile," Herald Times, January 25, 2010.
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| Birth-to-Five Coalition meets 2010, Jan |
The Monroe Smart Start Birth-to-Five Coalition, a United Way initiative, seeks to provide information about existing local services for young children and also looks ahead to a stronger future for families with children birth to 5 years old.
Source: "New coalition to discuss child services, support systems," Herald Times, January 29, 2010.
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| Fence improvement is completed 2010, Jan |
The $410,150 project to improve terminal area fencing and electronic gates at the airport is completed.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| CFC plans name change 2010, Feb 17 |
CFC Inc. announces that it is changing its name to CFC Properties. President Jim Murphy states the name better explains the company is dedicated to the real estate arm for Bloomington based Cook Group.
Source: Chris Fyall, "CFC Inc. changing its name," Herald Times Online, February 18, 2010.
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| Campus Candy opens 2010, Mar 23 |
Campus Candy opens on Kirkwood Ave.
Source: "Candy store opens on Kirkwood," Herald Times Online, March 25, 2010.
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| Center celebrates opening 2010, Apr 10 |
The Native American Community Center of Bloomington opens its doors for the first time.
Source: "Native American Center celebrating opening," Herald Times, April 9, 2010.
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| PALS turns 10 2010, Apr 11 |
People & Animal Learning Service kick off its year long celebration marking 10 years of service to Bloomington.
Source: "PALS celebrating 10 years of service," Herald Times, April 30, 2010.
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| Shrine Club celebrates 60 years 2010, May |
Stone Belt Shrine Club celebrates its 60 year anniversary with its work to support the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. The event also honors past presidents who are 80 years and up.
Source: "Stone Belt Shrine Club to celebrate 60th anniversary," Herald Times, April 28, 2010.
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| Contract for 45/46 Bypass 2010, May |
A Columbus-based company called Milestone Contractors is awarded with $21.9 contract to widen Indiana 45/46 Bypass.
Source: Michael Malik, "$21.9 million Ind. 45/46 Bypass project awarded to Columbus company," Herald Times, May 26, 2010.
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| Sullivan's closing doors after clearance sale 2010, May 15 |
After 85 years, Sullivan's Bloomington staple for men's dress clothing, closed its downtown doors to prepare for its final sale. After a going out of business sale on Thursday the men's apparel will close its doors for good ending a three generation family owned and operated run in downtown Bloomington since 1925.
Source: "Sullivan's closing its doors after clearance sale," Herald Times Online, May 16, 2010.
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| Baxter wins award for H1N1 vaccine 2010, Jun 11 |
All last summer and fall millions of H1N1 vaccine treatments were manufactured in Bloomington at the Baxter BioPharma Solutions plant. An internal vaccine industry association honored the Bloomington plant with its top award, naming it the Best Contract Manufacture Organization for 2009.
Source: "Baxter wins award for role in making H1N1 flu vaccine," Herald Times Online, June 13, 2010.
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| Comcast closing Bloomington call center 2010, Jun 13 |
It is announced that Comcast is closing its Bloomington call center located at 2450 S. Henderson St. The employees will be able to work from home if they wish.
Source: "Comcast closing its Bloomington call center," Herald Times Online, June 14, 2010.
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| Colton Harris Moore steals aircraft 2010, Jul |
Colton Harris Moore, a.k.a. The Barefoot Bandit, allegedly forces entry into at least four privately owned aircraft hangars at the airport stealing a Cessna 400 Corvallis which was owned by John 'Spider' Miller. Moore will later travel off the coast of the United States, crashing into water 6 miles off the coast of Abaco Island in the Bahamas.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| USDA assesses airport 2010, Aug |
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) begins a Wildlife Hazard Assessment as part of a grant the airport accepted earlier that year. The yearlong study will provide an accurate evaluation of the wildlife in a five-mile radius of the airport and make recommendations for a program to mitigate the wildlife hazards found.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Dental services provided 2010, Sep |
Thanks to a $30,340 grant from Indiana State Department of Health and local dentists, the Volunteer in Medicine (VIM) Clinic now offers dental services.
Source: Dann Denny, "Dental services now provided at Volunteers in Medicine clinic," Herald Times, September 30, 2010.
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| Carlisle purchases Hawk Corp. 2010, Oct 18 |
It is announced today that Carlisle Companies Inc., owner of Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction at 1031 E. Hillside Drive in Bloomington, reaches a $410 million agreement to acquire the stock of Hawk Corp., a supplier of friction products for brakes, clutches and transmissions.
Source: "Carlisle expands its break systems reach with pruchase of Hawk," Herald Times Online, October 19, 2010.
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| Antique Mall sold to Pence Group 2010, Oct 20 |
CFC Properties sells the Bloomington Antique Mall to the owners of Exit 76 Antique Mall in Edinburgh. Purchaser Denise Pence of Pence Group LLC and Jim Murphy of CFC Properties confirmed the property was transferred today.
Source: "Antique Mall sold to Exit 76, reopening Nov. 1 with new vendors," Herald Times Online, October 21, 2010.
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| Bloomington Borders set to close 2010, Oct 27 |
It is announced today that the Eastland Plaza Borders bookstore is closing on January 7th.
Source: "Borders to close Bloomington bookstore early next year," Herald Times Online, October 28, 2010.
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| Hospice ground-breaking ceremony 2010, Nov 5 |
Bloomington Hospital has ground breaking ceremony for a new home for hospice patients named Bloomington Hospital Hospice House.
Source: Dann Denny, "Construction to begin on new hospice house," Herald Times, November 7, 2010.
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| Airport installs security cameras 2011, Feb |
Security cameras and recording devices are installed in order to monitor and record several key locations of the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Lefferson leaving downtown Bloomington 2011, Feb 11 |
After 62 years in the electronic business on South Walnut Street, Lefferson Drake Radio and TV has left its site next to the Chocolate Moose.
Source: Rebecca Troyer, "Lefferson leaving downtown Bloomington store after 62 years," Herald Times Online, February 12, 2011.
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| Emporium shop closing 2011, Mar 20 |
Emporium Earthly Goods & Treasures, located at 104 E. Kirkwood Ave, announces that it is closing its doors this spring.
Source: Rebecca Troyer, "Emporium shop on Kirkwood closing," Herald Times Online, March 21, 2011.
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| Chamber wins state award 2011, Mar 30 |
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is named 2011 Chamber of the Year by Indiana Chamber Executives Association.
Source: Rebecca Troyer, " Bloomington’s Chamber wins state award," Herald Times, March 31, 2011.
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| Land near runway collapses 2011, May |
The collapse of land near the airport's primary runway prompts extensive investigation and testing to determine the integrity of the runway environment. The area is determined safe to continue operations but investigations indicated that the area has concerns of sinkholes forming under the runway. The Board of Aviation Commissioners seeks $11 million in federal funding for runway repairs.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Monroe county sports hall of fame 2011 2011, May 7 |
- Jade Butcher
- Bloomington HS 1965 Football
- Cornelius Cook
- Bloomington HS 1928 baseball
- Tommy Deckard
- Bloomington HS 1934 Track
- Jennifer Hooker Brinegar
- trained in Bloomington for 1976 Olympics
- Stacy Martin
- Edgewood 1999 Track
- Charley McDaniel
- Bloomington HS 1933 wrestling/football
- Beth Morgan Cunningham
- Bloomington HS - South 1994 basketball
- Missy Schwen
- Bloomington HS - South 1980 track
- Jill Watson
- Bloomington HS - North 1981 Figure skating
- as well as Olympic athlete
- Dave Volk
- Bloomington HS - South 1980 track
Source: Lynn House, "Monroe county sports hall of fame 2011 class," Herald Times, May 7, 2011, Sports.
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| Talbots closing after 18 years 2011, May 13 |
It is announced today that the Bloomington Talbots store at 101 N. College will close on July 24th. The women's clothing store opened on the west side of the Courthouse square in January 1993.
Source: "Downtown Bloomington Talbots closing after 18 years on square," Herald Times Online, May 13, 2011.
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| Suzanne's Bridal & Formal to close 2011, May 17 |
It is announced today that Suzanne's Bridal & Formal, a locally owned shop at 1000 N. Walnut in Bloomington featuring wedding and formal attire and related accessories will be closing in July.
Source: "Suzanne's Bridal & Formal to close in July," Herald Times Online, May 18, 2011.
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| Grant accepted for corporate hangars 2011, Jun |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners accepts a grant of $315,790 for preliminary design of future corporate hangar development and the required phase I environmental investigation of the sinkhole areas in the runway environment marked for future repairs.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Hangar contracts mature 2011, Jul |
The first of several hangar contracts that will revert back to the airport mature. These improvements are now the property of the airport and revenues from the leases will supplement the Aviation General and Construction Fund.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Williams Jewelry Celebrates 100th 2011, Jul 10 |
Williams Jewelry, founded by Ed Williams in 1911, is among the oldest businesses to call downtown home. Formerly on the west side of the square, the business moved to its current location in 1925. The business was sold to Don Thomas of Ohio in 1953 as Williams' widow could no longer run the business. Today the business has been taken over by Don's son who is skeptical about the business' future as he grows older.
Source: Taylor Harruff, "Downtown business Marks its 100th Year," Hoosier Times, July 10, 2011, E, 5+.
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| Upland Brewing plans facility on B-Line 2011, Jul 25 |
It is announced today that Upland Brewing Co. will invest $3 million to expand its operations and move its brewing operation to a 47,000 square foot building in the former RCA Thomson warehouse at 301 West Grimes Lane in Bloomington, adjacent to the B-Line Trail and the city's McDoel Switchyard Park.
Source: "Upland Brewing plans $3 million brewing facility along B-Line near McDoel Switchyard," Herald Times Online, July 26, 2011.
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| Charles Brown passes away 2011, Sep 21 |
Charles Brown, the first black police officer in Bloomington history, passes away at the age of 69. Brown had attained the rank of Captain by his retirement in 1989, after 22 years of service in the Department.
Source: Abby Tonsing, "Charles Brown, city's first black police officer, dies," Herald Times, September 23, 2011, N/A (clipping).
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| Cresent Donut celebrates 50 years 2011, Oct 13 |
Bloomington's Cresent Donut celebrates 50 years of business. Originally on the corner of First and Walnut streets the business has been at its current location 231 S. Adams St. for decades.
Source: "Cresent Donut celebrates 50th year of catering to Bloomington's sweet tooth," Herald Times Online, October 14, 2011.
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| Dillman Farm reopens after tornado 2011, Dec 12 |
Dillman Farm warehouse reopens after the May 25th tornado that damaged Bloomington's west side.
Source: Chris Howell, "Dilman Farm reopens after tornado," Herald Times Online, December 12, 2011.
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| Ellis Floral closes its doors 2011, Dec 24 |
After 92 years in business, Ellis Floral Inc. closes its doors. Ellis Floral opened in 1919.
Source: Rod Spaw, "Bloomington's Ellis Floral closes its doors after 92 years of business," Herald Times Online, December 23, 2011.
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| Simpson ends senate career 2012 |
After serving Indiana for 28 years in the Senate, Vi Simpson steps down. Besides her extensive accomplishments as a senator, Simpson was also the first female auditor of Monroe County, helped restore the courthouse, built the Charlotte T. Zietlow Justice Center, reorganized the landfill, and computerized voter registration and other important county records.
Source: Mike Leonard, "Women Who Helped Shape Our Town," Bloom Magazine, February 1, 2015.
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| Limestone carving found 2012, Sep |
A landscaping crew at the Bethel AME Church finds a large limestone slab in the ground. The stone has an inscription from Hebrews 6:19 and is dated 1846. Church leaders inform the newspaper that Eli Parish and wife Eliza gave the land to Elias Able and his heirs in 1845 but the land changed hands again in 1852 and the stone remains a mystery.
Source: Armiller Grubb, "Community: Help Solve Mystery of Limestone Carving," Herald Times, September 15, 2012, A, 7.
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| Control tower operations threatened 2013, Feb |
Serious budget cuts caused by governmental sequestration trickle down to cuts within the FAA. As part of the Federal Contract Tower Cost Share Program, the county airport is included on a list of 189 control towers scheduled for closure later in the year by the FAA. Due to countless hours put in by federal and state legislators, local officials, and airport management the FAA agrees to continue the program through 2014.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Alion Science & Technology begins operations 2013, Apr |
Alion Science and Technology begins operations at the airport, marking the first military contractor affiliated with Crane NSWC to base their operations in the county.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Barbara Ladyman dies 2013, Jun 29 |
Barbara Joan (Farmer) Ladyman dies at the age of 84. Barbara married Thomas Marshall Ladyman on March 28, 1952 and they later had three children. She worked at the family business, the "Ladyman's Cafe" for 20 years. The restaurant was located at 122 E. Kirkwood Avenue.
Source: "Obituaries," The Herald Times, July 1, 2013. map
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| Grant accepted for sinkhole repairs 2013, Sep |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners accepts a grant from the FAA for the Sinkhole Mitigation/Runway Rehabilitation project. The Airport Improvement Program grant funds the sinkhole repairs and asphalt overlay project totaling $10,938,767.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Waffle House closes 2013, Sep 4 |
After 46 years in business, the Waffle House at 10th and College Avenue, closes its doors. Plans are made to build apartments in its location.
Source: Jessica Contrera, "A bittersweet end," Indiana Daily Student, October 20, 2013, A, 9-10.
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| Primary runway reopens 2013, Nov 19 |
Following extensive repairs after a sinkhole collapsed in the surrounding area, the airport's primary runway reopens for traffic.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Lugar visits Bloomington 2013, Dec 7 |
U.S. Senator Richard "Dick" Lugar visits Bloomington, speaking at the Boys and Girls Club for a dinner, organized by the Lugar Events Committee, led by Evelyn Powers. Lugar was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Source: "Lugar at Boys and Girls Club," The Herald Times, December 8, 2013.
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| Airport named Airport of the Year 2014, Oct 16 |
The airport is named as the Indiana Aviation Association's Airport of the Year. This annual award is presented by a panel of airport professionals that evaluate airports and their active roles in demonstrating sound business practices, promoting aviation safety, aviation education, economic development, attention to environmental concerns and corporate citizenship and outreach. The airport is honored with a $1000 donation to the Board of Aviation Commissioners' choice. This donation is given to New Hope Family Shelter Inc.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Airport wins top designation 2014, Oct 16 |
At their annual conference The Aviation Association of Indiana names the Monroe County Airport the "Airport of the Year" and gives $1000.00, which is to be given to the winner's designated community organization. The New Hope Family Shelter is the recipient.
Source: Laura Lane, "Around the Area: Local facility named Airport of the Year," Herald Times, November 1, 2014.
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| Lease agreement is approved 2015 |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners approves the lease agreement for 3.3 acres at the north end of the aircraft parking apron to allow for the construction of BMG Aviation Jet Center. When complete, this nearly 40,000 square foot facility will house BMG Aviation's FBO operation, flight training, and aircraft maintenance relocated from their current buildings near the ATCT.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Hall of Fame inducts athletes 2015, Jul 11 |
Monroe county Sports Hall of Fame inducts of the following athletes:Bill Armstrong Jr.,Betsy Cousins,Kevin King, Sheldon Kinser, and George Shively.
Source: Andy Graham, "Night of Legends," Herald Times, July 11, 2015, Sports.
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| Skybridge Tactical begins operations 2015, Oct |
Skybridge Tactical, a Miami, Florida based company, begins military operations in the former Ace High flight training hangar at the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| State funds airport snow plow 2016 |
The airport receives a State Apportionment Grant of $251,319 for the purchase of a large snow removal vehicle.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Bolden becomes city clerk 2016, Jan 1 |
Nicole Bolden is sworn in as City Clerk in Bloomington, becoming the first African American woman to be elected to a citywide office.
Source: Megan Banta, "New city clerk says desire to serve fueled candidacy ," The Herald Times, January 23, 2016.
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| Defense support operations close 2016, Sep |
Skybridge Tactical and Alion Science and Technology both close their defense support operations at the airport.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Payton named person of the year 2016, Oct 21 |
Bruce Payton, the Monroe County's airport director, is awarded the Person of the Year award at the Aviation Indiana Annual Conference. An active member of Aviation Indiana for more than 30 years, Payton has held several offices including president, vice president, board member, conference chair, and liaison chair. Payton has received this award due to his work with the Civil Air Patrol, Kisters Kid Aviation Program with the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, the Harmony Alternative School Aviation Education Program, Boy Scouts of America, and airport internship programs.
Source: Herald Times, October 21, 2016, Local business briefs.
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| Airport purchases land 2016, Dec |
The Board of Aviation Commissioners purchases 55 acres of land adjacent to the northeast portion of the airport's airfield. County Commissioners and Monroe County Council approves the purchase of this land at the price of $1,197,500. This valuable land provides additional land for development of future businesses capable of connecting to runway operations.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Airport reports property 2016, Dec 31 |
The airport owns approximately 1090 acres of land, an airport administration building, and administration office building, five corporate hangars, 48 t-hangars, a snow removal equipment building, an aircraft rescue and firefighting building, a maintenance shop, and the air traffic control tower. Tenants own 34 additional buildings that serve as hangars and/or offices. The airport remains operational 24 hours per day and is home base for slightly over one hundred registered aircraft.
Source: Annual Report of the Monroe County Airport, 2017
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| Stench bomb regulations removed 2017, Apr 20 |
The Bloomington city council removes the stench bomb regulations which have been a part of the code since 1957. City Attorney Mike Rouker notes that, "City staff have not been able to find records of this provision being enforced or violated." Consequently, the provision is removed.
Source: Ernest Rollins, "Bloomington City Council OKs ban on vaping in public places ," Hearld-Times, April 20, 2017.
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| Courthouse fish named 2018, Nov 28 |
It is reported that 6-year-old James “Quinn” Yount is the winner of the “Name the Courthouse Fish” contest as part of the county’s bicentennial. Quinn suggested the fish be named "Hoagy" after musician Hoagy Carmichael, who wrote “Stardust,” “Georgia On My Mind,” and other popular tunes.
Source: Bob Zaltsberg, "A fish called Hoagy fitting for Monroe County," The Herald Times, November 28, 2018.
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