Historical Society’s 1950s-1960s exhibit showcases an unforgettable time By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking “Grandpa, what’s that?” “That’s an old-fashioned rotary telephone.” The youth paused for a moment, and then asked “How did you send a text with it?” This funny exchange, shared by Henry County Historical Society Board President Gene Ingram and his grandson recently,…
A tale of two buildings As they came down, the old county home and Kresge’s stirred memories Here is a photo of the demolition in progress at the former county home. (David Burns / C-T photo) By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking Two notable demolitions have taken place in New Castle recently – the old Henry…
home : news : local news Share June 15, 2013 6/13/2013 Changing with the ‘Times’ The Courier-Times has had a long, eventful history This photo collage shows major events, people and changes through The Courier-Times’ long history as the eighth-oldest newspaper in Indiana. At the top, center, is the very first edition of The…
“You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you … I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.” – Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower By Darrel Radford Historically Speaking Sixty-nine years ago this week,…
The current Henry County Courthouse was not 10 years old when it happened. Their first meeting was held about 34 years before New Mexico became a state. In fact this group was formed nine years before the Henry County Historical Society – third oldest in Indiana – was organized. The Spiceland Academy and Spiceland High…
Boulder honors Mount Summit founder Stone paying tribute to Jesse Ice found on land he originally settled By DARREL RADFORD Historically SpeakingAlmost 200 years ago, West Virginia’s rugged and ragged landscape frustrated a man named Jesse Ice. He wanted a place to farm that was easier to manage, friendlier to his crops and a better…
Who was Charles A. Beard? ‘The Dean of American historians’ has deep roots in Henry County Charles A. Beard is pictured as he appeared on the cover of Life Magazine, Jan. 17, 1944. Photo provided. By DARREL RADFORD [email protected] “All the lessons of history in four sentences: Whom the gods would destroy, they first make…
More than 56,000 pieces of history and inspiration Desk once considered by the Smithsonian featured at semi-annual meeting Celia Burns displays the inside of a desk built by her great uncle, Thaddeus Coffin. The desk, containing more than 56,000 pieces of wood – some with historic significance – was the topic of a presentation by…
Through the research and eloquence of Knightstown author Robert Reed, about 70 people boarded a train at the New Castle-Henry County Public Library Saturday, April 13 — the funeral train that carried Lincoln’s body from Washington, D.C. to its final resting place in Springfield, Ill. In a presentation organized by the Henry County Historical Society…
From ‘Rose City’ to ruins Tornado of March 11, 1917, still one of city’s worst-ever disasters Three men were found buried in this rubble but were miraculously unhurt, according to notes written on the back of this photo. The tornado did kill 22 people and still ranks as one of the city’s worst disasters. Photo…
