Nov. 27
In 1997, Greenfield-Central High School cheerleaders Krystle Fultz and Amanda Brewer performed with the Universal Cheerleader Association in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Nov. 28
In 1917, Dr. Joseph Larimore spent Thanksgiving in France, where he was tending to soldiers during World War I. The group dined on French turkeys on Thanksgiving, and the men enjoyed an afternoon football game, with many wearing costumes. He wrote of the day in a journal he later sent to his parents. “The weather setting is much like a warm November day at home. The Sunday quiet of a winter holiday is missing. We have carried on. … I have no doubt the American Expeditionary Forces have had a big day today, and every one has been thinking of home.” Laramore’s journal was later published in the Daily Reporter on March 2 and 4, 2018.
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In 1965, the cornerstone was laid for the new St. Michael Catholic Church building at 519 Jefferson Blvd. in Greenfield.
In 2014, New Palestine High School won the Class 4A state football championship, defeating New Prairie 77-42 in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Nov. 29
In 1985, Eastern Hancock High School won the Class 1A state football championship, defeating Jimtown 20-7 in the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis.
Nov. 30
In 1902, Bradley Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated a new building at Main and Pennsylvania streets. Bradley United Methodist Church still meets there today.
Dec. 1
In 1943, Fortville’s Marie Adams, a missionary to China, finally reached American soil after she was able to leave a former mission compound that Japanese soldiers in World War II had turned into a concentration camp. She later published a book about her experiences in the camp.
In 1954, Greenfield’s Ed D. Whitcomb was appointed assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern Indiana District.
Dec. 2
In 1968, Interstate 70 between Greenfield and Indianapolis was officially opened to traffic. Two-hour free parking was in place in downtown Greenfield to encourage business there.
Dec. 3
In 1918, the board of Greenfield Banking Co. voted unanimously to offer vacant lots at East and North streets for a memorial building to honor soldiers. “This county is very greatly in need of a public hall, a place for conventions and various kinds of gatherings,” according to the Dec. 4, 1918, story announcing the donation.
