This Week in Shelby County History: July 16-22
1917 The Women’s Franchise League of Second Baptist Church elected the following officers: Mrs. Will Orebaugh, Mrs. Telles Carter, Mrs....
Historic church celebrates 100 years with community conference
The following was originally published October 3, 2015. Perhaps one of the first integrated houses of worship in the city, Apostolic...
Miner played major role at police department
The following was originally published August 27, 2016. With “deep regret” the City of Shelbyville Board of Works accepted Police Lt....
Larry and Phyllis Heck celebrate 50 years of marriage
The following was originally published August 13, 2016. In a world of difficulties, every young person dreams of someday finding love and...
Hindman captures history with laminator
The following was originally published July 30, 2016. Whenever a family member is mentioned or photographed in the paper, there is a...
Babbitt recalls Burger Chef’s early days
The following was originally published July 23, 2016. Fifty years ago this summer, one of the first fast food chains opened up in...
Where are they now? Banker shares life stories
The following was published July 16, 2016. One of Shelbyville’s most wellknown businessmen, Jack Banker, reminisced this week on his life...
This Week in Shelby County History: July 9-15
1917 Wilbur Henry, 7, suffered a broken leg when the DePrez ice truck ran over him. The boy had jumped on the back of the truck to get...
This Week in Shelby County History: July 1-8
1917 The “civic playground” was opened at the City Park. Fifty kids attended the ceremony. A wading pool, 20 feet across and 15 inches...
This Week in Shelby County History: June 26 - 30
1917 Shelby County Clerk Cecil B. Collins was warned by Marion County to stop registering women to vote. By the time Collins agreed to...