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Druggist J.J. Ury received a threatening letter containing a match before his drug store was dynamited by a gang of outlaws around 4:00 a.m. on April 1, 1908. Also, damaged in the blast were Adam Mader’s shoe shop and Sam Turner’s barber shop on the ground floor and the Knights of Pythias Hall on the second floor of the drug store. Adam Mader owned the lower part of the building, and the second story was the property of the K. of P. Lodge of Center Point...

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Cary Grant spent the entire weekend at Sartor’s place. Inspiration, a channel on Direct TV ran several movies that featured the late actor. Paul rode the covered wagons and took me along. The road was bumpy and we didn’t have bullets for our rifles to defend against the bad guys either...

This is another beautiful autumn day. The leaves on the ornamental trees that dot the well-tended lawns in this neighborhood have reached their peak, a colorful sight. There is not a cloud in the clear blue sky! Again, I am reminded of seasons past that I knew during my early years at the north end of Elm Street in Brazil...

We are seeing few ray of sunshine this first November Monday. I decided to pass up yard work until a nicer day after I stepped out to gain a breath of fresh air. Birds were hiding in the evergreens this chilly morning and the band was practicing at the high school. The huge, award winning band sent welcome music to my ears...

Fr. John Hollowell (right) is shown recently celebrating All Souls Day Mass at Restlawn Cemetery. The tradition to celebrate All Souls Day Mass at Restlawn has been happening for many generations of families. Restlawn is the Catholic cemetery here in town but the church no longer owns it. The city owns and maintains it...

Annunciation The church is open from sun up til sun down Weekend Mass, Confession, & Adoration: Saturday 7 p.m. Mass with Confession after Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Mass with Confession before Mass at 8 am First Saturday of each month Adoration & Confession 9-11 a.m...

Terre Haute Savings Bank President, Bart Colwell, announced that to emphasize its commitment to the individual communities it serves, the bank will be changing its name to “The Hometown Savings Bank” in February 2022. Colwell remarked, “Terre Haute Savings Bank has been an integral part of the fabric of Terre Haute since 1869...

CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center has updated their rotating exhibition space which features a series of rotating exhibits from Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. The new exhibit is titled, “Stars without a Heaven: Children of the Holocaust”. ...

To The Editor I went to bed by 10pm Election Night 2021 believing my predictions would become reality. It would be a rough night for Democrats. Virginia was on a path to elect a fresh face Republican as Governor. Glenn Youngkin defeated former Governor Terry McAuliffe, who got his start in politics by raising and bundling millions of dollars for allies and later his own campaigns...

Fortunately, we have in our community our First Responders that are trained to deal with emergency situations. Our First Responders work around the clock to bring needed help to the injured and to do everything possible to save lives. They are always there for us and they deserve our support and gratitude...

At 00:15 on July 30, 1945, aboard the USS Indianapolis was a total of 1,195 crewmen assigned to a US Navy Secret Mission, included were Artie Ronald Miller and Robert Clyde Lamb, of Brazil, Indiana. After major repairs and overhaul, the Indianapolis had received orders to undertake a top-secret mission of the utmost significance to national security: to proceed to Tinian Island carrying the enriched uranium (about half of the world’s supply of uranium-235 at the time) and other parts required for the assembly of the atomic bomb, code named “Little Boy,” which would be dropped on Hiroshima a few weeks later.. ...

It is nice to see bright sunshine this morning. I sure do welcome it today. The grass loves the rain and the flowers are still blooming. The hanging baskets proved they may remain awhile longer. I thought that they were ready for last rites. However, the recent rains and the fertilizer married and love surrounded the pots. It will not be long before old Jack Frost will invade their space and rob them of a future...

Several fun activities took place in Clay County last Saturday, including the 4-H Fall Festival at the Fairgrounds and a pumpkin coloring event at the Indiana Sheriff's Youth Ranch.

QUARTER 1 7TH GRADE Academic Distinction – Rayce Collins, Shawn Lucas, Ashley Martinez-Morales, Marley Rea, Alexis Weber High Distinction – Kaden French, Jenna Hofmann, Jack Michl, Kinsey Schopmeyer, Colton Souder, Ellie Stoelting, Elijah Tieken, Brayden Wiram...

The Clay County Committee plans for an All-Out Drive to get every scrap of iron and steel. The situation is serious, and we must have the scrap to carry on the war successfully. This depends on whether scrap metals can be had to keep steel mills working.

Clay County Retired Teachers Association will hold its CCRTA Fall Social on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Registration/social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. The meal will consist of pulled pork, baked beans, and potato salad. ...

1st Grading Period 1st Grade All A’s: Reese Baumgartner, Graceson Corcoran, Nash Fitzpatrick, Luke Garrett, Holt Hofmann, Hallie Huffman, Emily Long, Emmett McCullough, Harmony Nees, Bethany Schafer, Zach Wells, Dakota Baysinger, Evie Curtis, Luke Dickey, Jersey Evans, Hazel Harmon, Allison Martinez-Morales, Gia Napier, Gus Schopmeyer, Daniel Schroer, Casen Smith & Brady Thompson,...

The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met at Pappy’s Monday, October 4th at 6:30. After the opening song and prayer, dinner was enjoyed by 16 members and 1 guest. Following dinner our guest speaker, Diane Harrison from the Clay County Historical Society, presented a very interesting program on Clay County history...

The University of South Carolina’s Emily Paul has been awarded the Tytan Scholarship, which goes to cheerleaders were selected for their team commitment and exhibiting all of the positive qualities looked for in a Carolina cheerleader, and as a representative of The University of South Carolina.

In the next few weeks we’ll find out if Congress has the chops to lower the price of prescription drugs paid by Medicare beneficiaries. Patients in the U.S. pay on average about 2.5 times more for their medicines than those in 32 other nations, according to a study from the RAND Corporation released earlier this year...

During a time when many people thought African-Americans lacked intelligence, skill, courage, and patriotism, a young black man from Brazil, Indiana, challenged those ideas to become a hero of the skies. Charles B. Hall probably had no idea he would become instrumental in helping his country dominate the air space over foreign lands in World War II and break down the barriers of prejudice at home in America...

1st Grading Period FIRST GRADE All A’s: Harper Bridwell, Vivian Moore, Gracie Siples, Emma Vitz, Kamdyn Grigsby, Kaia Hyde, Addalynn Roe, Stella Rubeck, Kash Sawyer, Karsyn Terril, and Oliver Thompson. All A’s & B’s: Aiden Becktell, Owen Burk, Dale Griffith, Lola Moody, Ava Moore, Braydon Presslor, John Nickless, Jayce Hickman, Addilyn Hill, Lincoln Marks, Charlie Weddle, Jase Thomas, Wyatt Hayes, Carter Howard, Parker Nees, Chayton Pingleton, Gracelyn Rohr, Raya Wall, and Brantlee Wallace...

It is warm here today and I’m finding little comfort from the AC. It’s not good to feel bad on a beautiful autumn day. To make things worse I’m late sending my article to the Brazil Times. My blood work report came in this morning and I was informed it will redone on Monday at the hospital. As small as the problem might be, it is big to someone that does little complaining...

War news came as sudden shock to Brazilians Sunday, December 7, 1941 Many Brazilians were seated quietly at home Sunday afternoon listening to musical programs over their radio when they were shocked out of their chairs by the sudden announcement from Washington D. C. of a surprise attack on Hawaii by the Japanese navy...

We seniors often wonder where the years went. Well this is right on the nose……read it slowly. This is very thought provoking. The author is unknown, but, it rings true for us, right on the nose. “And then it’s winter you know…time has it’s way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my new mate. Yet, in a way it seems like ions ago, and I wonder where all of the years went.”...

The Community Theater of Clay County said it had a “GREAT” turnout for “Mamma Mia” auditions, making casting of the show “rather difficult” according to the directors. Members of the cast are: Sophie’s girlfriends/wedding guests: Arianna Hughes, Ashton Kirton, Kylie Barnard, Gwenhwyfar McCullough...

September, 2021 Alpha Delta Kappa is an international sorority for women educators. Xi chapter would like to introduce four of our 2021 new members. Kathy Scherb and Christine Loughmiller were initiated on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, and Floy Galbraith and Alice Romas were initiated on April 7, 2021, during our regular scheduled chapter meetings. We are always excited to have new members join our group and look forward to their participation and leadership...

American songwriter, Esther Anita Owen, was born in Clay County, Indiana, to Welsh immigrant John Dale Owen and his wife, Louisa Hughes. Various records list her birth year as 1873, 1874, and 1875. The 1880 census listed Esther, age 4, with her parents, and brothers David, age 6, and Tommy, age 2, living in Van Buren Township. ...

My grandfather, John Andrew Logan Siner always had time to spend with me on our Sunday visits. It did not matter what was on his to-do list during the short time we spent at his house. He knew that was our time. I loved him and I could tell by the look in his brown eyes he loved me. His actions spoke louder than words...

Fifteen members of Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met Monday, September 13 at Pappy’s for the start of our new year. Following dinner, our President Roxanna Yocum presented a program on the Tri Kappa art collection at Rose-Hulman, which was very interesting...

Yesterday I did not feel well. Today my legs and feet are swollen and still bothering me. I will visit my health care soon and she will know what’s happening to me. The appointment date has been established. As of now, I am enjoying this beautiful sunny and somewhat breezy morning. I am reminded of the following poem and what we have to look forward to in the days ahead...

It’s time for the Cory Apple Festival, September 24, 25 and 26! We hope you will join us for some great food, shopping and entertainment. Friday, September 24 will kick off the weekend with the Fireman’s Breakfast, serving from 6-10 a.m. at the Firehouse. Vendor booths with a variety of craft, antiques and flea market items will begin opening at 9 a.m. Food vendors will open at 10 a.m...

My neighborhood was quiet this holiday weekend. Traffic slowed on our street. The postman was off resting his tired arm and the neighbors were nowhere to be seen or heard. Only Paul, Tootie Mae and I were left behind to watch the birds and planes beyond the patio doors. It was just a very ordinary day for us...

The next “Friends of the Library” will take place this week. Times are from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 17-18. The sale will take place at the garage across the street from the library at 204 North Walnut in Brazil...