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Famous, infamous, and otherwise notable people who left their mark on Circle City.

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Charles Atlas Walton
Charles Atlas Walton

(June 24, 1936-Feb. 19, 1996). Born in rural Lampkin, Mississippi, Walton was educated in Indianapolis after his family of sharecroppers… Read More »Charles Atlas Walton

Luke Walton
Luke Walton

(Apr. 4, 1907-June 18, 1990). Recognized for his rapid-fire delivery, Walton broadcast high school, college, and professional sports events, including… Read More »Luke Walton

Joseph H. Ward
Joseph H. Ward

(Aug. 26, 1872 – Dec. 12, 1956). Joseph Henry Ward was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He left Wilson as… Read More »Joseph H. Ward

John H. Warvel Sr.
John H. Warvel Sr.

(Nov. 28, 1893-June 19, 1967). A native of Bradford, Ohio, Warvel received his medical degree from Ohio State University in… Read More »John H. Warvel Sr.

August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe
August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe

(Aug. 17, 1941-June 9, 2009). Renowned physician, clinical investigator, and pharmaceutical executive, August (Gus) Watanabe was born in Portland, Oregon,… Read More »August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe

Noble Butler Watson

(Oct. 21, 1895-May 16, 1972). Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Watson received his amateur radio license in 1914. He joined the… Read More »Noble Butler Watson

Dick Weber
Dick Weber

(Dec. 23, 1929-Feb. 14, 2005). Born and raised in Indianapolis, Dick Weber gained fame as a bowler while simultaneously working… Read More »Dick Weber

Russell Webster 
Russell Webster 

(Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 12 children born to William and… Read More »Russell Webster 

Paul Adam Wehr
Paul Adam Wehr

(May 16, 1914-Oct. 2, 1973). Born in Mount Vernon, Indiana, Wehr graduated from the with a B.F.A. in 1937. He… Read More »Paul Adam Wehr

Robert V. Welch
Robert V. Welch

(May 26, 1927-Sept. 11, 1992). Robert V. Welch was born in Indianapolis and graduated from Cathedral High School and the… Read More »Robert V. Welch

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