“Original Plat of the Village of Antwerp” and the Usual – Stan Jordan
By: Stan Jordan The town of Antwerp became incorporated in 1864. It had been deemed a Village in 1841 and
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700 Yellow Trucks Continue to Plow, Treat State Highways
Local Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors monitored weather forecasts and deployed yellow trucks ahead of today’s snowstorm. As of
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“Grocery Stores in Antwerp in the 1930s”, and the regulars – Stan Jordan
Grocery stores in Antwerp in the 1930’s By: Stan Jordan My memory is pretty good from 1930 on for a
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Antwerp in the 1800s; and other Ponderings – Stan Jordan
The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan Then entire continent of Europe is socked in with a dense fog. It
Read MoreBand Stand in the Veteran’s Memorial Park
By: Stan Jordan The above picture of the old band stand in the park was loaned to us by Alyn
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Antwerp: The Canal and the Railroad – Stan Jordan
Antwerp, The Canal and The Railroad By: Stan Jordan The Wabash and Erie Canal was finished in 1843; Indiana share
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“Antwerp in the 1800s” and other accounts – Stan Jordan
The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We took off this morning with a full load of everything, even extra
Read MoreNew Dogs, Old Tricks
By: Kimberly Smith A new year could mean a lot of various things to different people. It is perhaps a
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“Hell For Certain, Kentucky” and assorted Tales – Stan Jordan
Roland Gibson and Hell For Certain, Kentucky Roland Gibson is a man whose honesty is beyond question. He tells me
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Cabin 21 at Valley Forge – Stan Jordan
Cabin 21 at Valley Forge By: Stan Jordan The boys brought in a good supply of fire wood. It would
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“Politics and Politicians” and Other Stories – Stan Jordan
Politics and politicians By: Stan Jordan Ben Franklin told me one time, “There will always be death and taxes, but
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What Christmas Means To Me – Stan Jordan
What Christmas Means To Me By: Stan Jordan I have always been a Christmas guy, as far back as I
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“A Day That Will Live in Infamy” – Stan Jordan
The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan Col. Bainbridge came over this evening for supper and stayed and talked, and
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