"Howard's Indiana" was a periodic feature series, with short stories and interviews on a variety of topics
Howard’s Indiana 3
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John Fountain lost in Grand Canyon
0:10 Mrs. Don Fountain speaking
0:25 Miracle when they said he was alive
0:40 John Fountain interview
0:50 Ate frogs when he was lost in Grand Canyon for 6 days
1:10 Group of 3 went hiking and got lost
1:35 Needed sleep medication first few days after
1:50 John lost 30 pounds
2:00 Taught him to value life
2:20 Interview with parents
2:50 Moment has brought family closer
John Fountain and three friends went missing for 6 days in the Grand Canyon, but all survived. In an interview with John’s parents, his father Don said the near-death experience brought the family closer together.
Organist from Circle Theatre
0:10 Organ plays, painting of woman shown
0:30 Organist became a celebrity at theater
1:00 Younger sister of organist plays organ
1:20 Woman inspired younger sisters to play the organ
1:55 Woman discusses popular songs they used to play
2:15 Camera shows old advertisements for theater
2:30 Woman demonstrates songs on organ
3:10 Woman says older sister planned performances weeks ahead of time
3:30 “Tea for two” one of the most famous songs
3:50 Younger sister says older sister would approve of current performances
This clip details three sisters who shared a love for playing at the organ. The older sister became the most famous for her performances at downtown Indianapolis theaters.
Wishard Hospital History
0:10 Primary care facility for low-income people in Indianapolis
0:35 Hospital was built on a swamp
0:55 Doctor Livingston Dunlap took leadership in building
1:20 Facility used to be used for military hospital
1:40 Doctor Wishard aspired to make it a first-rate facility
2:00 Interview with Wishard’s father in law
2:20 Wishard was pioneer in field of neurology
2:45 Dr. Charles Myers was superintendent during day, performed surgery at night
3:20 Interview with old woman discussing hospital training program
3:45 Building museum to commemorate hospital
4:03 “I really can’t believe this, but isn’t this wonderful”
The Wishard Hospital was first targeted towards the low-income population of Indianapolis, but then was translated to military hospital. Doctor Wishard was a pioneer in the field of neurology. Now they’re building a museum to commemorate the hospital.
Howe High School
0:38 High school in 47th year, rapidly expanding
0:55 Caldwell talks with students about career in television
1:20 Howe used to have a men’s 400 club
1:38 Virginia Childers-Moore was first secretary of school, still works there
2:10 “Mischief is all part of school growing”
2:40 Lewis Gilfoy was coach of first basketball team
3:05 School still similar to what it was in the 40s
3:25 “Too busy for reunions” -Caldwell
Caldwell revisited his alma mater Howe High School and joined a class to talk with students about careers in television. Caldwell reminisces on the similarities and differences between how the high school looks now and what he remembers about it.
Veteran’s Day
0:15 Caldwell reflects on Veteran’s Day
0:30 Burt Downey died in Kamikaze attack
0:45 Caldwell discusses certain men that survived
1:10 Video of soldiers marching
1:30 Oral history program to commemorate soldiers
1:50 Transcripts of taped interviews with army generals
2:15 Fills in gaps in history of World War II
2:40 Don’t know what soldiers were thinking because of censorship
3:15 Clannon has been interviewing soldiers to get feelings of war
3:40 “Many of us served, but most of us got off easy” -Caldwell
This clip talks about how historians are starting to interview former soldiers to get their accounts of the war. Because of censorship, there aren’t many documents with these kinds of sentiments.
IRT for Students
0:28 Teenagers at Indiana Theater
0:42 Watching “The Man Who Came to Dinner”
1:15 Wilcox performs at Indiana Theater after getting scholarship to IU
1:40 Her lifelong dream was to perform at The Met
2:20 Interview with Williams
2:50 Phyllis Wilcox and David Williams performed in Europe
3:10 Now they live in Indianapolis
3:30 Appear in commercials, teach classes, perform locally
4:00 Never became super famous, but do what they love
This clip talks about the theater careers of Phyllis Wilcox and David Williams. They each aspired to perform on Broadway, but despite never achieving that goal, they still love performing.
Small town in Decatur Co.
0:15 Small towns in Indiana all look similar, but have special identities
0:40 Only bus station that occupies a normal looking home
1:15 5 bus routes pick up at house each day
1:40 Business is unpredictable
2:00 Sometimes brings homemade Italian food for customers
2:25 Has playpen for children, too
2:55 Allows her to tend to home and work at the same time
3:25 People always begin their trip in a pleasant state of mind
There is a bus station in Decatur, Indiana that is run out of a woman’s home. This allows her to take care of her children and work at the same time while providing hospitality to customers.
Superior Court in Lebanon
0:20 Created in 1965
0:30 Paul Johnson has been judge since opening
0:56 Johnson lost most recent election to Don Payton
1:15 Wasn’t a surprise to Johnson that he lost
1:45 Johnson frustrated by state’s tempo of accepting new ideas
2:15 Doesn’t think cameras will ever be allowed in Indiana courtrooms
2:40 His dealings with the media have been positive thanks to reputation of being fair
3:05 Defense attorney commends Johnson for fairness
3:28 Transferred to Auburn in Dekalb county
Paul Johnson has been the head judge since the Superior Court opened in 1965, but lost the most recent election. He criticizes the state of Indiana for its reluctance to accept new ideas. Johnson has a reputation for being fair.
The Owl Warren Central Newspaper
0:20 High school student newsroom
0:38 First rural high school to have a newspaper
0:57 “It’s not my paper, it’s their paper” -advisor Wilma Taylor
1:20 Named #1 high school paper nationally
1:37 Taylor named top advisor
2:00 Chief photographer David Brown recognized nationally
2:25 School provides considerable freedom to reporters
2:40 Principal commends professionalism of students
3:05 Eight-member student board decides paper’s content
3:40 Caldwell shows variety of stories in paper
4:08 Taylor thinks future staffs will continue to succeed
The Warren Central newspaper called “The Owl” has received many national awards. Their advisor Wilma Taylor credits the students for awards she has earned as an advisor.
Worthington Santa
0:25 Population 2,000 not much notable about city
0:40 Pork processing plant
0:57 Santa talking with children
1:54 Santa limits appearances to personal homes
2:10 Explanation of non-commercial approach
2:30 Pictures of Santa with kids
3:00 Santa tells kids to go to bed early
Worthington is a small town with not much going on. People can have Santa come to their house and talk to children instead of meeting him at a public place with many other people.
Cartoonist Dave Gerard
0:15 Liberal arts college called Wabash
0:35 Dave donated his cartoons to alma mater Wabash
0:53 Known for his comic called Citizen Smith in Indy Star
1:40 Caldwell asks about unhappy ending to Citizen Smith
2:30 Dave doesn’t want to move from where he has always lived
2:50 Dave talks about politically slanted comics
3:28 “I’ll still cartoon but someday I might just drop dead” -Dave
3:48 Heading to Florida for vacation
Gerard was known for his popular comic called Citizen Smith, which appeared in the Indy Star. He is now retired but hopes to continue creating comics for fun.
Noblesville Newspaper the Ledger
0:30 Man always looks forward to coming to work
0:57 Noblesville is a fast-growing community
1:06 Charles Neal and brother purchased newspaper in early 1900s
1:30 Publications come out Monday through Saturday
2:10 Circulation of 9,000
2:20 Named top daily newspaper in state
2:54 Column on Neals selling paper
3:15 “Afflict the comfortable, comfort the afflicted”
3:47 Activist, liberal paper
4:13 Have fought with government on many issues
4:30 New owner aims to maintain Ledger legend
Noblesville paper has been owned by Neal brothers since its inception, but they are now selling it. Editors discuss their goals and ideologies for the paper.
Clark County Greek Paddle
0:25 Students sign at table
0:40 Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at Butler University
1:00 Paddles hung around living quarters
1:15 Manufacturer of paddles in Park County
1:40 Jack Richmond owns paddle making business
2:10 Paddles arrive precut, Richmond burns in letters
2:43 Old hickory paddle company started in 40s
3:01 Used to sell other fraternity-marked accessories too
3:34 Richmond looks to stabilize business with upswing of popularity
Jack Richmond owns a company that makes paddles with fraternity and sorority letters. While college enrollment is declining in general, fraternities and sororities are becoming more popular.
Pro Basketball John Doxie Moore from Delphi
0:18 Video of pro basketball game with Chicago Stags
0:38 Doxie Moore doesn’t care where or who they play
1:00 Men discuss Purdue basketball at dinner table
1:20 Doxie was captain of high school team that lost only one game, played at Purdue
1:40 Also played football at Purdue
2:00 Don’t make much money playing pro basketball at the time
2:00 Doxie served as commissioner for NBPA
2:48 “Would have beat the Lakers but…”
3:20 Doxie became supervisor of officiating for NBA
3:40 Doesn’t like dunking and dribbling behind the back, thinks they are paid too much
4:15 Heated discussion with cronies at dinner table
Doxie Moore was a pioneer of early professional basketball leagues. He still enjoys watching basketball but thinks players are paid too much and doesn’t like dunking.
Joseph Costa Ball State Prof. Photo Journalism
0:20 Analyzing sports photography with students
0:40 Teaches classes on photo journalism
1:05 Instills in students that photography is very demanding
1:20 Used to work for New York magazines
1:40 Used to be president of national photographers association
2:05 Costa’s photographs displayed at Smithsonian
2:37 Now it’s time to retire and move to California
2:50 Discusses gratitude for students
3:09 “Students do remember what you tell them”
Joseph Costa teaches photojournalism classes at Ball State after having a successful career as a photographer for magazines in New York. He is now retiring and moving to California.
Fall Creek Blvd Extension
0:20 Indiana first state to put WPA project in place
0:20 Fall creek extension started trend
1:00 Kids swinging on swings at park
1:20 Glory June works to renovate parks throughout Marion County
1:55 White collar, blue collar, no collar workers accepted
2:25 People still use WPA everyday which speaks to craftsmanship
2:47 Caldwell discusses other locations built by agency
3:15 Lake size reduced by highway expansion
3:42 Helicopter video shot to show city layout
4:10 Area benefits from projects, increase in jobs
In this clip Caldwell discusses expansion projects in parks throughout the state of Indiana. These benefit not only the citizens who attend the parks, but also the economy and general public who have more jobs now.
Runner with Physical Challenge Jim Gray
0:20 Gray runs 4 miles every day
0:35 Only need running shoes, outdoor is your gymnasium
1:04 Teaches classes on physical education, too
1:25 Kids playing softball game
1:53 Included in articles about benefits of physical activity
2:10 Personal pride motivates him
2:30 Has run in Boston, Indy marathons
2:52 Always finishes last, but just cares about finishing in general
Jim Gray has a disability but still loves to run four miles a day. He teaches physical education classes to kids, hosts softball games and runs in marathons.
Starlight Musical
0:20 Theater near Butler football field struggling with business
0:40 Man discusses losing money, possibility of closing theater
1:05 Music Man set attendance records
1:25 Starlight important because offers high-grade entertainment
1:45 Budget over $1 million per year
2:25 Gilbert and Sullivan plays increased amphitheater popularity
2:50 Interview with actress named Margaret
3:28 Season ticket sales dropping quickly
3:58 Musical rehearsal videos
The Starlight Musical is an amphitheater in Indianapolis that is suffering from lack of season ticket sales. It was once very popular during the summers and is strategizing on how to revitalize that popularity.
Playwright Sam Smiley IU Prof.
0:23 Smiley heads playwriting program at IU
0:35 Play he wrote will be performed at new theater group
1:05 Sam uses conversations with grandparents for inspiration
1:35 Caldwell describes play written by Smiley
2:00 Video of play
2:10 Smiley has been writing since 6th grade
2:50 More video of Smiley’s plays
3:05 Shouldn't think of country life as limited means of living
3:35 More video of Smiley’s plays
4:03 Smiley family heirloom plays music during plays
Sam Smiley grew up on a farm with his grandparents, which inspired many of his plays. Smiley has been writing since the 6th grade and wants people to view farmlife in a more positive light.
George Ade’s Home in Newton County near IL
0:30 Helicopter video of mansion
0:48 417 acres for farming but also parties
1:06 Taft hosted campaign parties at Ade’s home
1:26 15,000 people came to welcome home party after World War II
2:01 Interview with man discussing Ade’s achievements
2:15 “The College Widow” was popular play written by Ade
2:45 Considered master storyteller
3:00 His fables have aged well over time
3:30 Ross-Ade stadium at Purdue partially named after him
4:02 Hated to write speeches
4:30 “He always had a way with words”
George Ade had a mansion where he would host huge parties, but it was also where he wrote many famous plays. He attended Purdue University and their football stadium is partially named after him.
Brown County Gatesville Store
0:15 Store has been there since 1915
0:34 Series of setbacks due to lack of business
0:54 “Largest homemade sandwiches in area”
1:15 Also sell fish and freshly squeezed lemonade
1:43 Wife Sue Ann left urban life because of love of making memories for other people
2:15 Audio not great in this video
2:35 Gold panning in nearby river
3:05 Carl used to work in community development
3:35 Slow, homestyle nature of town make people love it
4:00 Things are looking up for the town
The Gatesville Store almost didn’t survive due to lack of business, but large sandwiches and homestyle feel have revitalized the story. Carl and Sue Ann say things are looking up for the store and town.
Musical at Franklin College
0:20 Man playing piano
0:40 Teacher giving advice on how to play better
1:17 Franklin College 150th birthday
1:40 School has developed thanks to relationship between students and teachers
2:10 Hicks inspired to write “Where are the Baptists?”
2:42 Stockton Auditorium undergoing renovations
3:03 Rodger Brannigan key character in play
3:23 Includes music from variety of eras
3:40 Plays on wars and sports, too
4:05 Men play piano
Franklin College is approaching its 150th birthday and is planning a series of plays at the Stockton Auditorium, which is getting new renovations. The plays aim to interest a variety of generations.
Woodworker Paul Goodman
0:30 Goodman acquired land and started new business
0:50 Cabinet maker, makes anything with wood
1:15 Carlos Webb assists Goodman
1:45 More to his job than financial satisfaction
2:05 Paul prefers to make furniture above all else
2:25 Paul describes process of construction
2:45 Oak, walnut, poplar, cherry and maple trees used
3:15 Paul laughing at not needing a desk
3:45 “Gifted brain” formula for success
Paul Goodman owns a furniture store where he and Carlos Webb make everything by hand. They use five different kinds of wood and have a genuine love for what they do.
IUPUI Course on Listening
0:20 Man teaching at front of classroom
0:32 James East teaches course on listening
0:47 East describes immediate recall theory
1:05 “You can be hearing but not listening”
1:25 Students want to become better communicators
1:45 Interviews with students
2:05 Doesn’t think young children learn to listen enough
2:30 Goal to develop as listeners and appreciate theories
3:00 East overcame stuttering as teenager
James East teaches a course on listening which stresses the importance of not just hearing what people say, but absorbing the meaning of what they say. East doesn’t think listening is stressed enough at schools.
Modoc in Randolph County
0:10 Quiet, tree-lined community near Ohio border
0:40 City established because railroad came through
0:55 Interview with man talking about decline in railroad business
1:15 Casket factory used to be biggest supplier of jobs, closed now
1:50 General stores some of only business in Modoc
2:05 Lloyd Whitehead only living member of Modoc High School class of 1913
2:40 Interview with Whitehead
2:55 Wrote book after wife died
3:06 Whitehead likes that he knows everyone in town
3:25 Doctor Henry Shallenbarger makes house calls
3:45 Whitehead’s book titled “Modoc: The first 100 years”
Modoc is a small town of about 2,000 people that was established because there was a railroad that went through it. Lloyd Whitehead is one of the oldest members of the community and wrote a book on Modoc.
Roselyn Bakery North Meridian
0:30 Not much scenic beauty
0:45 Homes used to be owned by wealthy families
1:00 Houses converted to businesses now
1:40 Juliet Pandon-Halem last member of family to live
2:00 Used to throw lavish parties at house
2:15 Pandon sisters became famous for musical performances
2:40 Now has to remove memorabilia from house
3:20 Looking at memorabilia jogs memory of past
3:50 Yard sale and auctions
4:05 Isn’t easy to move, but hopeful new owner loves house
Juliet Pandon-Halem and her two sisters became famous for their musical performances in their teenage years. But now Juliet has to sell the house and is hosting a yard sale and auction for memorabilia.
Old Home Restored by John Hiddleston
0:32 House lives on thanks to Eli Lilly
1:00 Successful farmer and businessman built the home
1:15 Eastern Indiana is blessed with a number of these houses
1:47 Foundation has never found a picture of John, but have pictures of wife and son
2:19 Visitors welcome Tuesday to Friday
2:39 Part of the home used to be an inn
3:03 Public also used to be allowed to sleep on kitchen floor
3:23 Tourism could blossom since it’s on a highway
Hiddleston house has been renovated to a museum now where people can learn about its history. It was lived in for over 100 year and built by hand by John Hiddleston. It is on the edge of a highway, which makes it good for tourism.