Knox County chapter still active after 38 years By Bernie Schmitt The League of Women Voters was founded 100 years ago by Carrie Chapman Catt, on Feb. 14, 1920, a few months before the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (which gave women the right to vote), was officially ratified. The organization formed by the National American Woman Suffrage Association was … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
‘Hidden History’
Brian Spangle’s new book provides a glimpse into famous people and obscure stories of Knox County past Story and photos by Bernie Schmitt As soon as his first book on local history was published in 2015, Brian Spangle wanted to do another one. “There is just so much history here,” he said. “There is no way to get it all in one volume.” Spangle’s new book, Hidden … [Read more...]
Home court advantage
After traveling to other venues to play, thriving South Knox tennis teams now have courts of their own By Bill Richardson At a time when interest and participation in tennis are waning in this area, the Sport of Kings finds itself suddenly thriving in the southern portion of Knox County. Thanks in large part to a grassroots effort, spearheaded by Monroe City resident … [Read more...]
Building on 75 years
Organ Battery’s 75-year-old family business going strong in 2020 Story and photos by Bernie Schmitt The legacy of Organ Battery’s founder, Jess Organ Sr., is a thriving 21st-Century family business that is celebrating 75 years of success in Vincennes. Organ Battery and Electric Co., Inc. began in 1945 at 209 Busseron St. Cars, trucks, and tractors were worked on along … [Read more...]