The Southsider Voice - Reminiscing

Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
No paper was published as Editor George Cafouros and his wife, Virginia, were taking some time off.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
No paper again as the Cafouroses were vacationing at an isolated site off the southern coast of Delaware.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The Southside Exchange Club installed new officers: S.M. LaRosa, president; Mike O’Neil, president-elect; Norm Hawkins, treasurer; and Gene Shull, secretary.
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Circle City Glass, which specialized in auto and residential glass and custom mirrors, opened a branch in the 4300 block of South Meridian Street.
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Michael Bates received a Merit Award from Boy Scouts of America for using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to revive Jody Lynn Handcock, who was presumed dead when he pulled her from Shelbyville Creek.
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Baby sitters made $1 an hour; an experienced cook could expect to earn $2.50 an hour; and a retail store manager started out between $4 and $5 an hour.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Beech Grove resident Peggy Metzler received St. Francis Hospital’s Family Spirit Award, which was presented for a caring attitude toward fellow employees and patients.
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Lisa M. Cortese and John H. Allie were engaged to be married in September.
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Cary Davis, a graduate of Roncalli and the son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Davis, received a full scholarship to play baseball at Olney Junior College in Illinois.
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St. Francis Hospital surgeon Horace O. Hickman was one of the first doctors in the United States to perform an aortic valvotomy, a procedure where a balloon was passed through a major artery into the aorta and inflated to force the clogged valve open.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Lilly Endowment donated $4 million to help restore Garfield Park’s conservatory and Sunken Gardens and to build a new family center.
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Educators Linda Burdine, Steven Dickhaus, Richard French, Norma Hurt and Esther Krivacs were presented Golden Apple Awards by Indianapolis Power & Light Co. They were honored for inspiring students through the use of math, science and technology in their teaching disciplines.
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The Edgewood Athletic Association major league Reds won their league tournament. Team members were Tim White, Greg Yates, Nick Polk, Josh Haltom, Duane Kord, John Flynn, Brandon Moore, Nathan Furr, Brian Collins, Daniel Cruse, Ryan Yates, Matt Ashmore and coaches Ralph Yates and Lefty Ashmore.
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Francis A. Sergi, former football coach, teacher and dean at Lawrence Central High School, was named athletic director at Roncalli.
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Drs. Patricia English and Laura Johnson, both graduates of Indiana University School of Medicine, started practicing at St. Francis Hospital’s Family Healthcare Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave.

Ten Years Ago This Week 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Margery J. Davidson and Robert J. Bogardus were married at St. Roch Catholic Church.
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J.C. Wilson Funeral Home opened a chapel in Southport.
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Women’s rayon mesh panties were 25 cents a pair at G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square, where a T-shirt and six diapers cost 44 and 93 cents, respectively.
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Indy Parks was sponsoring free swimming lessons at all city pools.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Sue Hensley was crowned Miss Indianapolis and earned the right to compete in the Miss Indiana Pageant. The charming 20-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hensley was a junior at Indiana University School of Nursing.
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Manual High School teachers Kathryn MacKinnon, Ann Manning, Joanne Hines, Barry Hottle, Janet Eberles, Helen Reed, Ed Wall and Polly Stark received grants from Eli Lilly and Co. to further their studies over the summer.
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Gas was 25 cents a gallon.
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John J. O’leary was appointed chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department. He and his wife, Eva, were members of St. Mark Catholic Church.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
No paper this week as Editor George Cafouros and his wife, Virginia, were vacationing on the East Coast.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Tina L. Moore, who had a degree in finance and economics from Indiana University, was appointed manager of the Bargersville State Bank branch on Stop 11 Road.
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Southport Masonic Lodge members Harold “Doc” Crafton, Allan Epler and Hans Kuchler were presented 50-year pins.
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Perry Meridian junior Lisa Bronman was preparing to compete in the American Junior Quarter Horse Association World Championships in Tulsa, Okla.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Hundreds of families celebrated the grand opening of Garfield Park’s $2.5 million aquatic center, which featured two pools, wading areas with fountains, water slices and a concession stand.
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Cheerleading squads from Perry Meridian High School and Middle School won spirit awards while attending cheer camps. The teams featured Leah Lockett, Erin Burk, Clara Dorulla, Katie Bertsch, Jennie Many, Jordan Cranfill, Jenny Moyer, Lori Ruskowski, Amy Matthews, Lisa Heap, Katie Hall, Krista Bender, Mandy Miller, Erin Tracy and Jamie Simpson.
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April Herman, a member of the Busy Bees 4-H Club and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Herman, participated in an aerospace workshop at Purdue University, where she learned about the principles and mechanics of space exploration.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The Olympia Club, 3900 S. Emerson Ave., was recognized by the Red Cross for having the most comprehensive water safety programs in the city.
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A four-door Dodge and a Ford truck were advertised for $45 and $50, respectively. I’m guessing that they fell into the category of clunkers.
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The new $1.8 million terminal at Weir Cook Municipal Airport was scheduled to open July 22.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Editor George Cafouros’ editorial called for the resignation of Supreme Court Justice William Douglas, who had been married four times. “Douglas should turn the post over to a more God-fearing man,” Cafouros wrote. “He shows no respect for himself or the mores of a Christian society with his cafeteria-style marriages and divorces. Anyone can make one mistake, but compounding the fracture is nauseating. Who does the old goat think he is anyway?”
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David E. Armborst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Armborst, won a Fullbright Scholarship to study in Germany for one year.
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Green peppers were advertised for a dime; peaches cost 29 cents a pound.
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Paul Schroeder was installed as grand knight of Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660. Other officers were Will Penish, deputy grand knight; John Finneran, chancellor; Paul Behler, recorder; Frank Herbertz, treasurer; and William Schaefer, financial secretary.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Ayr-Way South, 3700 S. East St., was holding its popular sidewalk sales.
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John Cranfill was appointed executive director of the Southside Youth Council.
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A horseshoe tournament was being staged at Garfield Park.
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A spaghetti dinner cost 90 cents at Doc Gainey’s Tavern, 3652 S. Meridian St.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Vice officers arrested 22 people after raiding Bud’s, a 24-hour truck stop at Interstate 465 and Harding Street. Nearly 40 charges were made, including prostitution, drug possession and resisting arrest.
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A record 116 people correctly identified the location of the photograph used in The Spotlight-in-the-sky contest. The winner by drawing was Hilda J. Brehob.
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The Indians of the Edgewood Athletic Association Little League finished their season unbeaten. Team members were Joey Stanley, Mike Sims, Ryan Duran, Brian Mercer, Matt Hess, Eddie Albrand, Eric Alting, Jeff Allard, Bill Hedges, Kevin Brown, Mike Swartz and coaches Dale Dodd, Bill Hedges and Roger Alting.
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The Perry Township Democrat Club was busy preparing for its annual picnic. Organizers included Carl Stamm, Dick Stumpf, Margaret Schattner and Carl Hines.
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The technical crew for the Southside Summer Theatre featured Joel, Jeff and Jim Wiewegh, Scott Epperson and Phil Jackson.
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Sister Francis Clare Buergler celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Sister of St. Joseph of Corondelet at St. Roch Catholic Church.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Walter N. Janitz was training for the National Croquet Tournament in Mayfield, Ky. He played at the elite level, where the courses were as smooth as a putting green and a set of cork-centered balls and a Fiberglas-shafted mallet cost about $1,500.
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The Perry Township School Board proposed a $57 million bond issue for construction projects at six schools.
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Members of the Perry Township 4-H Club were hosting their annual fair at Southport High School. Activities included a rocket launch, a chess tournament, a bicycle rodeo and a watermelon seed spitting contest.
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Primo Banquet Hall & Conference Center relocated from the corner of Thompson and McFarland roads to 2615 E. National Ave. The new center featured seating for up to 1,000 guests and parking for 400 cars.
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Five-year-old Shelby Long and Hannah Beuoy and Kyle Donnar, both 6, were pictured as they took tennis lessons at Center Grove High School.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
The archives from 2006 are missing.

Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Nearly 20 percent of Indianapolis Public Schools graduates who attended Purdue University were honored as distinguished students for the spring semester.
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Indiana Central Y Little League won the Area 1 tournament by defeating Southport Y 3-2. Players who performed outstandingly during the tourney were Freddie Fleetwood, Jamy Twyman, Jim Hohlt and Wendell Lakey.
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Indiana sportsmen reported that the state’s hunting conditions had improved greatly over the past three years.
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The mothers group of Sacred Heart High School were hosting a lawn social, a dance and a fish fry.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Perry Township Schools announced that the first day of school would be Sept. 6.
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Nineteen-year-old Steve Short, a graduate of Southport High School and a member of the Lake Shore Swim Club, won the state diving title on the 1- and 3-meter boards. Teammate Bill Quick placed second in both events. They were coached by Dick Brunoehler.
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Janice E. Garrity was crowned queen of the Marion County 4-H & Agricultural Fair.
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Grocery specials of the week at Safeway Quality Foods, 1201 Prospect St., included ground beef and ham for 49 cents a pound; five cans of fruit cocktail for $1; a 12-ounce box of vanilla wafers, 35 cents; a pound of plums, 29 cents; and a dozen lemons, 49 cents.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
A solar heating system was installed in the building that housed Bohnert Dental Clinic, 6010 Southeastern Ave.
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Cash raffle winners during the Mardi Gras at Southern Plaza included Beth Duncan, Debbie Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. D.P. Shotts, Ernest Kozel, M. Smith, M. Scholl, Lawrence Duban, Mary Cropper, Art Sowder and Betty Elliott.
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Ernest L. Dunn, a lifelong Southsider, returned to the Studebaker Realty Co. after retiring from Shelby Federal Savings & Loan Association .
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The Crickets softball team in the Southport Little League finished its season with a 10-0 record. The squad featured Gretchen Wagner, Wendi, Trudi and Nikki Cambridge, Sheryl Mitchell, Gretchen Herndon, Shari King, Kelly Chandler, Cindy Calvert, Sherrie Lawry, Lisa Herbertz, Michelle de Hebrend, Julie Van Meter, coach Cindy Calvert and manager Jan White.
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Moeller’s Freezer Beef in Southport advertised a variety of meats for 99 cents a pound, including sirloin and round steak, roll roasts, chopped sirloin and pork chops.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Fires caused considerable damage at Mona’s Salads & Meats, 2616 Brill Road, and the Comfort Inn, which was under construction at U.S. 31 and Thompson Road.
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Aaron Strader, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Strader and a three-year letter winner in football at Southport High School, planned to continue his playing days at Illinois State University.
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Mike J. Ruth, Brett A. Simmerman, Andrew D. Spears and Jeffrey K. Redmon made the dean’s list at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the soccer fields at St. Francis Hospital’s South Campus, 8111 S. Emerson Ave.
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The Southport American 11- and 12-year-old boys team swept the tournament hosted by Southport Little League. The squad featured Chad Tucker, Cory Colby, Brad Howell, Ryan Gehlert, Phil Carter, Keith Gentry, Bryan Woodard, Brett Wampler, John Leachman, Sam Scheib, Brian Baker, Matt Smith, Adam Wentworth, Tyler Warner, manager Carl Scheib and coaches Mike Gehlert and Dave Colby.
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The Blind Side Band was performing at the Brickyard 400 party at the Hannah House, 3901 Madison Ave.
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Ponderosa served a half-pound of grilled prime rib, a potato and salad for $8.95.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The Garfield Y Little League field was dedicated with a parade. A picture on the front page showcased the Braves, whose players were Brian Ozmont, Ed Meador, Robert Greene, Steven Robertson, Dave Little, Gary Crawford, Billy Wilhite, Ronald Stevens, Porter Cook, Kenneth Short, John Williams, manager Norman Williams and coach Tony Diletto.
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Josephine Sullivan lost her purse, which contained $5.01, on her way to Miller’s Regal Market. Since the elderly lady was living on a fixed income and couldn’t afford to lose the money, she was desperately hoping that a kind soul had found it and would return it.
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The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary elected its officers: Pauline Emrich, president; Paula Keen, vice president; Lucille Bader, secretary; Hilda Pedigo, treasurer; and Martha Struebe, chaplain.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Perry Township Schools Superintendent Edward E. Glenn resigned to head up part of Butler University’s student teaching program.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cletus R. Wilson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They had three children, Phyllis J. Mayer and Thelma R. and Kenneth J. Wilson, and one grandson, Charles.
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The Shelby Department Store, 1841 Shelby St., was going out of business after 40 years.
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The Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio celebrated its grand opening at Greenwood Center.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The South Indianapolis Kiwanis Club announced the schedule of its travelogue series: “The Golden Sea of Cortes,” “Londontown,” “Greek Island Fantasy,” “Hawaiian Chucklelogue,” “Expedition Peru” and “New England R.F.D.”
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Nancy Shelton, Debbie Nesbit and Joannie Cooler were among the young ladies who displayed dolls at Ayr-Way’s toy exhibit.
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The Singulars Club met at Garfield Park to swim and for a cookout.
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Greenwood resident Debbie Hughes won the 10-speed bicycle given away by Ponderosa.
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Manual Evening School offered a driver’s education class for $75.
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Steven D. Fishburn served as district manager of L. Gene White & Associates – Franklin Life Insurance Co. – which was located at 4040 S. Meridian St. His agents were Harry Jones, Gordon Heinrich, Alan Fishburn, Jim Hiatt, Nancy Stiff, Denny Fishburn, Don Turk, Jim Stephens and Denny Richards.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Kathy (Hornberger) Hoffmann and Rudy Stumpp were helping to organize the 20-year reunion for Sacred Heart Central High School’s Class of 1966. The event would feature a dinner-dance at Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood.
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Deborah Tolin, a Beech Grove resident and an EKG technician at St. Francis, won the hospital’s Family Spirit Award.
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Downtown Beech Grove merchants were hoping that the wall at Main Street and Emerson Avenue would be leveled to make room for an aquatics center.
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The book rental fee for students attending Perry Township Schools was $42.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Gorman & Cardwell, which was owned by Mike Gorman and Jeff Cardwell, was spearheading the construction of Habitat for Humanity’s newest home at 3105 Kelly St.
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The Perry Township Education Foundation issued $9,531 in grants to fund 21 innovative educational projects.
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The Indy Metros AAU basketball team finished second in the National Invitational Championships in Cocoa Beach, Fla. The squad featured Curtis Thomas, Brian Heiwig, Terrell Franklin, Drew Breeden, Scott Robinson, Matt Comparato, Joey Kuntz, Kyle Kidwell, assistant coaches Doug Heiwig and Russ Breeden and head coach Mike Comparato.
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Retired Southport High School Art Department Chairman Roger Gale had arranged for 25 pianist to play at the Indiana State Fair.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The Indianapolis Shrine Horse Patrol was hosting a two-day show at its grounds north of Indianapolis.
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Members of Manual High School’s newspaper, The Booster, completed a two-week journalism course at Indiana University. The students were Miriam Scharfe, Linda Kellar, Julie Kistler, Janice Moran, Sandie Thompson, Martha J. Turner, Paul Schnepf and Don Snider.
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The following item appeared in George Cafouros’ “Nutcracker” column: A green Ford made itself mighty unpopular Sunday morning following the 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The car was parked in such a position that it blocked the regular exit. All the cars in the lot were forced to turn and twist themselves around to use the secondary exit.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Forty-five stores, including L.S. Ayres, Sears and many specialty shops, were now open for business at the Greenwood Shopping Center, which boasted 800,000 square feet of retail space.
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G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding a huge three-day sidewalk sale.
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Robert Buck, manager of the meat department at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., was pictured with the two Hereford steers he purchased at the Marion County Fair. “This prize-winning beef will be on sale this weekend,” he said.
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Shelby Library, 2502 Shelby St., did more business in July – 11,627 books were circulated – more than in any month since the branch opened in November.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Drs. Morgan E. Greene, Alfons Landwehr, John D. Miller, Arvine G. Popplewell and Warren S. Tucker, all of whom practiced internal medicine – pulmonary diseases – opened an office at the Keystone South Medical Building.
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George Wood was named manager of the Ayr-Way that opened in Greenwood. Ankur Dass and John Tobin were named merchandise and operations managers, respectively.
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Registration was underway for a youth bowling league at Sport Bowl, 3900 S. U.S. 31.
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Jim McAdams, Susan Brandley, Tracey Line, Lisa Alexander and Lynn Spivey were finalists in the Indiana State Fair demonstration contest.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Paul Annee was appointed chief of the Indianapolis Police Department. He and his wife, Gloria, had three children, Terri, Paul and Michelle.
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The Indianapolis Fire Department’s new recruits included Michael J. Bortlein, Vance L. Miner, Glen C. Scott Sr. and Brian C. Tielking.
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Chuck Willis, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willis of Southport, won three gold medals in the diving competition at the White River Park State Games.
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The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary elected new officers: Mary Egan, president; Jean Feldhake, vice president; Don Boyd, treasurer; Rebecca Alstott, secretary; and board directors Madelyn Chohany, Kathryn Massing and Elmer Sponsel.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The Indianapolis Water Co. broke ground for its South Well Field Station at 3435 W. Southport Road.
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Fletcher Place Community Center, 410 S. College Ave., continued to be a jewel to its surrounding neighborhood by offering a preschool program, youth activities, a thrift store, a pantry, free meals and tutoring services.
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Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church was hosting a picnic, many of its former ministers were expected to attend, including the Revs. Walter Meacham, David Popplewell, Phil Isgrigg, Charles Robertson, Larry Schwartz and Charles Lane.
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Southport High School’s varsity cheerleading squad won an Award of Excellence at a cheer camp. The members were Jennifer Lemrick, Amanda Harrington, Camie Steimer, Heather Dailey, Courtney Nicoson, Heather Haseman, Casey Rhyne, Aliy Wilson, Stacy Dietz, Alana Wilhelm and Christie Sutton.
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The Edgewood 14 and under girls all-star team won tournaments in New Palestine and Beech Grove. The squad featured Annie Schluge, Robin Black, Kristen Keegan, Andrea Willoughby, Stephanie Heath, Melissa Pennington, Lauren Holbrook, Amy Zapp, Karen McQueen, Christy Utnage, Kari Dearinger, Stephanie Wagner, Allison Rosemeyer and coaches Dave Zapp and Steve Heath.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Roman Ernst and some fellow members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra were going to present a concert of classical and semiclassical music at Garfield Park. Ernst said the performance would be well received by people who did not think highly of a steady diet of hillbilly and country songs.
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Gary Cooper was starring in “Dallas” and “Distant Drums” at the Fountain Square Theatre.
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The Sip and Snippers 4-H Club of Bluff Avenue School held its annual summer program and awarded ribbons to Lois Anne Busart, Lois Hartrich, Judy Sanders, Mary Jo Thuer, Patty Nietzal, Kay Waggoner, Judy Nickel, Mary Janet Berger and Shirley Eads.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Crossroads Lincoln Mercury was celebrating the grand opening of its car lot across from Southern Plaza.
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The $6 1/2 million sewage treatment plant at Southport Road and White River went into operation. It was capable of treating 20,000 gallons per minute and 30,000 gallons per minute during peak periods.
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Mary Jo Falvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Falvey and a junior at Chartrand High School, was recognized as a drum major first class while attending the Smith-Walbridge drum camp.
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The Lake Shore swim team turned in a fine showing at the Central Indiana Swimming Conference Championship. Tim O’Neill, Joe Pearson, Joe Brink and Larry Lammert set a conference record in the 200-meter freestyle (boys 15 and over) with a time of 1 minute, 49.3 seconds, and Karen Green took top honors in the 50 freestyle for girls 11 and 12. Also taking firsts were Sandy Pollard in the 100 breaststroke (15 and over) and diver Steve Short (15 and over).

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The Southport Baptist Church Quilting Ladies completed a red, white and blue bicentennial quilt to be auctioned during a church fundraiser. The quilt, which required more than 2,000 hours to finish, was made by Helen Mook, Iva Arnold, Carrie Engle, Mallie Smith, Frieda Lindstrom and Lela Fisher.
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Joyce Wilson, owner of J. Wilson Photography, 7040 Madison Ave., was named a fellow of the American Society of Photographers at its annual banquet in Washington, D.C.
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The department managers at J.C. Penny at Southern Plaza were Bud Blum, Rita Freund, Kathy Nagel, John Young and Linda Small.
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Sirloin and T-bone steak dinners were served for $2.79 and $3.29, respectively, at Ponderosa, 2915 Madison Ave. Each meal came with a potato, a roll and unlimited soft drinks.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
The third annual Hoosiers Against Drunk Driving conference attracted 600 students from 170 high schools throughout the state. Participants from Manual, Perry Meridian and Southport were Cindi Wooden, Jyl Branham, Aletha Gee, Ted Stumpf, Stacy Frinstahl, Tina Yen, Jamie Smith, Brent Keith and Michelle Pippenger.
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Stanley and Amy Zent accepted two-year teaching positions at the Seoul International School in Korea.
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Mayor William H. Hudnut asked the legal and personnel divisions of the Indianapolis Department of Administration to develop a policy addressing the legality of drug testing for city employees.
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The Perry Township Fire Department swore in its new firefighters: Willis M. Deardorff, Jeff W. Shatto, Kevin P. Harmon, Paul W. Sergi, Tracy G. Wood, Boyce D. Freeze, William R. Callahan, Jim U. Levings Jr., Andrew J. Borton, David A. Gammon, Rick W. Stephens, Dale E. Meredith and Tony J. Keeler.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
St. Francis Hospital named Deanne Maxwell, Marilyn Smethers Ann Chastain and Joan P. Mast as the summer recipients of its Family Spirit Award program. The winners, all employees or volunteers at the hospital, were recognized for going beyond the call of duty.
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The Edgewood Blue All-Stars lost in the finals of the national AAU baseball tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Team members were Acaiah Howard, Tristan Farmer, Greg Yates, Andy Conners, Nick Bundy, Brad Stephenson, Dustin Neu, Brian Cox, Ryan Burke, Greg Jansen, Kevin Grande and Sean Collins.
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The Perry Township School Board was seeking a $54 million bond issue for maintenance work at many of the district’s schools.
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Bacteria – not bosses – caused most cases of ulcers, reported News USA. “Your boss may be a pain in the neck, but you shouldn’t point a finger at him when you develop a chronic stomachache from ulcers,” the news service said.
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The Quality Inn South, 520 E. Thompson Road, served Sunday brunches for $8.95. The menu featured bacon, sausage, eggs, an omelette station, sweet rolls and desserts. The hotel also served a prime rib and seafood buffet for $11.95 Friday nights.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Boasting a record 75,750 students, 90 new teachers and three new schools, Indianapolis Public Schools was prepared to open its doors Sept. 5 for the fall semester.
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Indiana National Bank opened its newest branch at 3302 Madison Ave.
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George Adrian, who owned Adrian Orchards, was looking for a middle-aged women to assist his wife with taking care of their children and home during the next 2 1/2 months of the busy harvest season.
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The employees activities group of Eli Lilly and Co. was holding square dance lessons at the Long Acre Dance Hall, 4571 Madison Ave.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Jan Garrity, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Garrity, was runner-up in the Indiana State Fair queen contest.
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The Greenwood Shopping Center at the corner of U.S. 31 and County Line Road was sponsoring a huge fireworks show. The plaza had enough parking spaces to accommodate more than 6,000 cars.
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The evening division of Indiana Central College featured a variety of classes, including ones in business, economics, education, fine arts, history, political science, math and literature.
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Specials at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., included twin packs of Artie’s potato chips for 45 cents; pork chops, 79 cents a pound; a quart of Sealtest sherbet, 39 cents; a gallon of milk, 79 cents; and five cans of fruit cocktail, $1.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Southport High School varsity cheerleaders Barb Baker, Patty Larabee, Becky Short, Susie Mull, Lisa Kight, Karen Perkins and Brenda Barton attended the National Cheerleaders Association clinic at Vincennes University.
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Glen “Marty” Sandefur joined the sales staff at Schmadeke Southside Real Estate. He and his, wife, Carol had two children.
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Southport Little League’s Yankees were crowned champs of the major league division. Team members were Greg Williams, Tony Couch, Roger Mercer II, Tim Cleary, Steve Rice, Davy Henricks, Dave Wells, John Todd, Mike Whitaker, Freddie Rosier, Steve Lilley, Ron Marshall, coaches Roger Mercer Sr. and John Carpenter and manager Jim Whittaker.
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Kopetsky advertised an 8-ton load of top soil for $20.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Mike Heimel’s Auction Center at Epler Avenue and Old Meridian Street suffered some damage in a mostly smoke fire. Heimel credits quick action on the part of Perry Township firefighters for minimizing the loss.
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Southport High School’s marching Cardinals placed fifth in the Indiana State Fair band competition. Band members pictured in the paper were Amy Sturm, Scott Shoemaker, Amanda Furr, George Farley, Steven Danson, James Furr, Pat Burke, Daniele Koester, Chrisi Baker, Staci Karatz and Shannon Danehy.
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Roncalli, the defending Class 3A football champs, was set to take the field with a strong core of returning players, which included Anthony Ferguson, Dave Henn, Tony Farnell, Eric Schott, Mike Irmer, Keith Hartman, Doug Bartram and Mike Gillum.
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McGraw’s Guest House, 3130 E. Thompson Road, served a 24-ounce sirloin steak for two for $13.99. The cost included baked potatoes, green beans, salads and hot bread. A buffet spaghetti and meatballs dinner was served for $4.50.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The city’s Department of Capital Asset Management announced a $6.5 million project to install sanitary sewers along Keystone Avenue between Raymond Street and Interstate 465.
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Manual High School’s Class of 1951 was planning its 45-year reunion. Members of the organizing committee were Rose Scheib, Bob Adams, Don and June Behrens, Barbara Burton, Lois Dove, Joan Fulton, Norma Clark, Jim and Evelyn Kocher, Phyllis Peterson, Donna Powell and Walter and Martha Reed.
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Nu Tau chapter of Delta Theta Tau installed its new officers: Karen Lackey, president; Carolyn Mathauer, vice president; DebTaylor, treasurer; Mirian Narmore, recording secretary; Tam Hermesch, corresponding secretary; Sherry Stover, sergeant at arms; Pat Strawser, historian; Linda Coy, publicity; and Jan Mordsiek, pledge supervisor.
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The Southside Home Girls basketball team won the 12-and-under Gus Macker tournament in Muncie. The squad featured Amanda Bolin, Angie Lobdell, Allouri Stanley and coaches Ted Bolin, Ted Lobdell and Randy Stahley.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Jim Stahl rolled a 219 and Virg Rohrman tallied a 581 series to take top honors for the week in the St. Catherine Bowling League.
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The Dads Club of Manual High School was gearing up for its huge fish fry. Fish sandwiches were 15 cents, side dishes a dime and beverages 5 cents.
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Members of the Westwood Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Claudy, where lessons on pillow tops and time management were offered.
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Huggins Appliances, 2604 Madison Ave., ran a full-page ad to promote its sale on Frigidaire products.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smart of Smart and Perry Ford City, 9000 S. County Line Road, boarded a jet for a two-week Pacific trip to Pago Pago Island and to Honolulu to view the new line of Fords. The Ford Motor Co. awarded them the trip for their outstanding achievements in sales and service.
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Chartard football coach Phil Richart was named freshman coach of the University of Louisville.
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A dedication service was held at the new University Heights Baptist Church, 2200 E. Hanna Ave. The air-conditioned building cost less than $200,000 and could seat more than 400 worshipers.
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The Rev. Harry Brooks was named minister of University Heights Church, 4050 Shelby St. He and his wife had three children, Stephen 19, Holly, 10, and Sheila, 8.
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The Greenwood Shopping Center was the place to go for concerts and square and swing dancing.
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The following anecdote appeared in George Cafouros’ “Nutcracker” column: “Planning a vacation, a traveler didn’t know what to do with his dog, so he decided to write the hotel and ask if dogs were allowed.
“The manager wrote back: ‘I’ve been in this business for 30 years. Never have I called the police to eject a disorderly dog. Never has a dog set fire to a bed with a cigarette. I have never found a hotel towel or blanket in a dog’s suitcase. Sure, your dog is welcome.’
“And the manager added a postscript: ‘If the dog will vouch for you, you can come along too.’ ”

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Editor George Cafouros took the week off in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Mr. and Mrs. Francis V. Fox celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Their children, Barbara Stelzel, Jane Cyr, Cathy Geiger, Joan Dale and David Fox hosted the celebration.
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Alberta, a goose at the RISE Learning Center pond, returned to her friendly domain after being under Dr. Michael Jones’ care. Alberta had suffered a broken wing, and Jones made a splint for it.
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In business news, Fireside at the Heliport was celebrating its first anniversary; Janis Shaffer was named manager of L.S. Ayres in Greenwood; and Beech Grove OB-GYN opened a Greenwood office.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The Indianapolis Indians set a single-game attendance record with 15,419 fans, bringing the record-breaking season attendance to 529,238, which broke the old mark of 520,650, set in 1948.
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The Beech Grove Promoters Club’s Fall Festival featured a beauty contest and a parade for children.
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Roncalli Alumni Association members Dick Buergler, Kathy Nalley-Schembra and Jim Stewart hosted the organization’s annual golf outing, which was won by Mike and Barb Henninger and George and Cindy Greer. Bob Gallant won the putting contest, while Nick Stewart and Jim Chase garnered awards for the longest drive and longest putt, respectively.
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The Garfield Tavern, 2627 Shelby St., featured daily luncheon specials for $4.75, which included smoked sausage, ham and beans, pork roast and dressing and meatloaf. The bar’s special for “Monday Night Football” was five beers for $5.25.
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A strip steak with mashed potatoes or french fries, a vegetable and a roll was served for $6.95 at Club Mark, 2364 E. Stop 11 Road.
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The artwork of David Banta was on display at the Southside Art League, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood.
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Zeta Theta chapter of Tri Kappa initiated Karen Bloom, Pauline Greene, Jan Binder and Becky Boone as its newest members.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Sanders Cleaners was celebrating the completion of its enlarged and modernized facility at 3709 Madison Ave., a dream come true for Larry Sanders and family. The addition’s facade featured Colorado stone and Indiana limestone.
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The Meyer Z-52 Zoysia Grass Co. was opened at 1349 S. Meridian St. by Mrs. E.M. Jimes, whose grass plugs were flown in twice weekly from Vienna, Virginia.
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Olive Branch Christian Church, 101 E. Raymond St., purchased 10 acres of land off Epler Avenue between U.S. 31 and Meridian Street for a future church.
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Fisher Bros. Home Furnishings, 1315 Shelby St., was celebrating the completion of its remodeling project with a grand reopening sale.
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Mrs. Paul J. Goben of Homecroft won eight ribbons in pie baking contests at the Indiana State Fair; Mrs. Robert Y. Brown won a blue ribbon for her mincemeat cookies; and Joan E. Kleinhenz earned blue ribbons for her rolls and cinnamon bread.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Charles “Chick” Surina opened Chipperfield Beverage at 1385 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, and commented, “You name it, and we probably have it.”
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Theresa Annee, daughter of Louis and Millie Annee, was engaged to Rick Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harris.
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Martha Burnett of Harold Insurance Agency completed an agency management seminar.
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Swimmers Larry Lammert, Joe Brink, Sandy Pollard and David Brunoehler turned in decent performances at the AAU meet at Shakamak State Park.
Correction
The entry in this section of last week’s column about Phil Richart should have stated that he was an assistant football coach at Chartrand High School.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Dr. Carol M. Dickhaus, a pediatrician, opened a practice at Executive Building South, 537 Turtle Creek Drive. She was a resident pediatrician at Riley Hospital from 1973-76.
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Friedens United Church of Christ was going to install the Rev. Richard J. Fraser as its new pastor.
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Cleary Sweeper Co., 3411 Madison Ave., sharpened regular scissors for 49 cents and pinking shears and other unusual scissors for 99 cents.
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Sanders Cleaners & Laundry featured five locations: 3709 Madison Ave., 3987 Shelby St., 7621 S. Meridian St., Greenwood Plaza and at Southeastern and Arlington avenues.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Paul G. Fox was named associate editor of The Spotlight. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and Marian College.
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St. Francis Hospital selected Patty Elliott as its Family Spirit Award winner for August.
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Richard Sobieray, son of Richard and Gerri Sobieray and a graduate of Perry Meridian High School, was named a Collegiate Academic All-American by the U.S. Achievement Academy. A senior at DePauw, Sobieray was studying premed.
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Viola (Heiny) Martin, Marie (Schlensker) Brewer, Ester (Wegehoeft) Merkt and Alma (Lipp) Carper met for lunch to reminisce about the times shared while attending Center Township School No. 2 and Manual High School from 1914-26.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
A recent poll of Perry Township property owners indicated strong opposition to the proposed $54 million school bond issue. Seventy-five percent agreed that the bond should be scaled back dramatically or halted altogether.
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Southport Grooming, 7110 Madison Ave., was celebrating its 19th year of caring for people’s pets. Owner Becky Retz was assisted by Tammy Herald and Anita Stansbury.
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St. Roch School was holding a raffle for a new Dodge Neon. Tickets cost $25, and only 1,200 would be sold.
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Members of Boy Scout Troop 118, including Darren McWilliams, Matt Medcalf, Chris Terhune and Scoutmaster Jerry Owens, rode their bikes from the Southside to Bear Wallow Campgrounds in Nashville. The trip was about 50 miles.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Fisher Bros. Furniture and Appliances, 1315 Shelby St., was celebrating its 40th birthday with the completion of its expansion and remodeling project.
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Lois Strong, Dollie Sperr and Barbara Wheatley were vying for the title of Miss Madison Avenue. The pageant was being held in conjunction with the fish fry and carnival being hosted by the Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association.
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Sanders Cleaners, 3709 Madison Ave., was holding an open house to showcase its remodeled and enlarged facility. Women could register to win a beautiful and valuable mink neckpiece.
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Grocery specials of the week were 5 pounds of sugar for 49 cents; a pound of coffee, 75 cents; 2 pounds of bacon, 77 cents; cans of kidney and red beans cost 15 cents; and grapes were 29 cents for two pounds.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Robert Rawley, Bob St. Pierre, Dick Miner, Tommy Roberts and John J. Noone were organizing the inaugural Mas-Cat (Mason and Catholics) golf tournament at El Dorado Country Club.
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The Circulators Dance Club was hosting a free dance on the parking lot of the Zayre Department Store, 3825 S. East St.
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Shelby Department Store, 1841 Shelby St., was closing after being in business for 40 years. “Prices are so low that you can’t say no,” the ad stated.
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B.&C. Body Shop, 1033 Shelby St., painted any car, any color for $39.95.
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The down payment for a three-bedroom modern home near Garfield Park was $350.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Linda Leonard, Cara Bujarsky and Lynette Chittenden were rehearsing for Footlite Musicals’ production of “Follies.”
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The Committee for the Promotion of German Culture in Indianapolis was gearing up for its Munich-style Oktoberfest at Southern Plaza. The event would feature German food, pastries, beer and music.
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Joe Morris TV Service relocated to a new and spacious building at 527 E. Sumner Ave. The staff featured Mary Mull, John Powell, Keri Dutton, Bob Biro, Bill Day, Peggy Stinson, Harold Metcalfe, Joe Morris, Ralph Lusk, Gene Giles, Wayne Harlow, Larry Burnett and Mike Sharkey.
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Plans were underway to form an Adult Booster Club at Southport High School.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Charles J. “Chuck” and Linda Guedel were enjoying continued success with their Flying W. Trophies & Pro Bowling Ball Service company at 2630 Madison Ave. They were assisted in the business by their children, Christa, Christopher and Gregory.
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Dr. Phil Borst, a veterinarian, and Robert LeClerc were named U.S. Jaycee ambassadors, the highest honor bestowed upon junior chamber members. Borst and LeClerc were recognized by Doug Lawrence, president of the Southport chapter, and Bill Laut, treasurer.
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Birthday ads were published for Brian Shotts, 21, and Dr. William L. Mason, a veterinarian, 40.
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Jim Hoadley, a 1979 graduate of Perry Meridian, was returning to Indianapolis to perform with his three-man band, Blue Movie. The group was on an 18-city tour to promote its new album, “Hearts in Clubs.”

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
From abandonment to rebirth, Briggs Flats apartments had been renovated and were expected to be occupied soon. Built in the early 1890s at 550 Fletcher Ave., the building initially served as one of the city’s first apartment complexes.
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The Perry Township Fire Department was named a winner of the Life Safety Achievement Award.
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South Group Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was preparing for its annual Cabaret ’n’ Holiday Auction. The organizing committee featured Karen Wilson, Mary Matsumoto, Susan Kias, Billie Smith, Pat McCormick, Kathy Pierce, Mary Brown, Joan Daniel, Karen Hamilton, Cheryl Boyle, Elda Dale, Sue Winslow-Joyce and Wilma Jordan.
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Center United Methodist Church, 5445 Bluff Road, was hosting an Appalachian craft show, an old-fashioned tent revival and a fish fry.
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Tosey Huck retired from Roncalli after serving 31 years as an administrative assistance.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The South Side Exchange Club was finalizing the plans for its two-day Woodlawn Festival, which would feature a fish fry, carnival rides, games and door prizes
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A small furnished apartment with all utilities paid rented for $15 a week.
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Brass table lamps were on sale for $3.98 at G.C. Murphy, 1043 Virginia Ave., where framed mirrors and utility tables were priced at $3.49 and $4.77 respectively.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Dorothy M. Fromhold, the 12-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Fromhold, won a Singer sewing machine for her performance in a sewing contest.
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The Boyd Printing Co., 1313 E. Orange St., offered a special on wedding invitations: 100 for $10.50.
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As part of its 26th anniversary celebration, Derleth Beauty Salon, 1461 S. Meridian St., offered cold waves for as little as $3.50.
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The original home of the Shara Teffila Congregation was torn down for further expansion of Wood High School. The old landmark at Merrill and Meridian streets had been built about 50 years ago. At one time most of the Jewish synagogues were on the Southside before relocating to the Northside.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
McCarrel Jewelers, a Southside household name since 1933 and located at 2610 Madison Ave., continued to serve the community in the tradition of its late founder, A.D. McCarrel. The staff included Erich and Roselyn Wild, Helen McCarrel and Phil Hellman.
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David L. Feeney, a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., and the son of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Feeney, completed a training program in weapons, tactical skills, survival techniques and field engineering.
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Lawrence Paint & Wallcovering, 5448 Madison Ave., was hosting a free wallpaper clinic.
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Beech Grove High School students Jeff Hudson, Greg Driver, Bill Kirsch, Mike Fisher, Anna Haussecker, Mark Beloat, Becky Booher, Bob Robinson, Sharon Tiebert, Scott Kroening, Cindy Humphrey and Joe Wright were selected to perform with the U.S. Navy Band at an upcoming concert at the school.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Jo Gottemoeller snared a 107-pound blue marlin off the coast of the island Kona, Hawaii, while vacationing with her husband.
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Featuring national, world and Olympic figure skaters, “Celebration ... America on Ice” was coming to Market Square Arena. In addition to the star-studded lineup of Tai Babilonia, Brian Boitano, Scott Hamilton, Peggy Flemming and Randy Gardner, the show would feature a trio of Southside youths: Karen Krampe, Barbara Rector and Greg Krampe, who were selected when auditioning earlier in the year.
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New Indianapolis Police Department Chief Paul Annee met with CrimeWatch block captains to assure them of continued support between his department and area crime vigilance groups.
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Bands from Beech Grove, Manual, Roncalli, Perry Meridian and Southport high schools were competing in the 13th annual Hook’s Midwestern Marching Festival at Busch Stadium.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The second annual Fountain Square Youth Fest at Finch Park attracted nearly 250 children. The free event featured pony and horse rides, games, face painting, prizes and food.
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Donald F. Myers, a colonel in the Indiana National Guard, was awarded the Indiana Distinguished Service Medal. He was cited for his service to make the Guard a more efficient organization. During a two-year stint in Vietnam as a platoon sergeant, he was wounded five times in combat and later received two Silver Star Medals and the Navy Commendation Medal. He and his wife, the former Dorothy C. Renforth, resided in Franklin Township.
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Michael J. Kelly, a graduate of Manual High School and Indiana and Georgetown universities, was named director of legal research, writing and advocacy at Michigan State.
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Perry Meridian’s varsity volleyball team won the Beech Grove Invitational. The squad featured Jennifer Pasteur, Christin Annee, Erin Ross, Erin Covert, Alisa Nordholt, Amanda Vice, Kristin Slaton, Jenny Bauermeister, Holly Turk, Kinsey Olsen, manager Kim Babcock and coach Hans Neumann.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956.
Mrs. Eugene Raines and Michael Bailey were frantically peering up to the trees in their neighborhoods because their parakeets had flown away.
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Clee Straughn retired from Eli Lilly and Co. after 30 years of service.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church was holding its annual turkey dinner.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Frederick A. Fetta, an activist in civic affairs, joined the law firm of Compton, Clark & Sandifer. He and his wife resided in Beech Grove with their two children.
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August J. Sturm, a graduate of Florida Southern College and a former Marine, was appointed vice president of Union Federal Savings & Loan Association.
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The following quip was published: “Cosmetics are a device to keep men from reading between the lines.”
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Southport High School seniors William Hancock, Vivian Heacox, Reba Stevens and Bryce Walden were semifinalists in the competition hosted by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence S. Walls, Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Frickenschmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Major E. Seay celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaries.
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St. Jude Catholic Church was holding its inaugural Oktoberfest. Organizers included the Revs. Gerarld Burkert and William Morley, Diane Feldhake, Barbara Schura, Kathy Roembke, Monica Goettemoeller and Madonna Smith.
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The Big Red Barn in Greenwood was hosting a benefit roller skating party for the Indianapolis Zoo and the Indiana Youth Council.
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The team of real estate agents at Diaz Realtors’ Greenwood office featured Wes Fleenor, Dale Deerberg, Bonnie Erickson, Bob Stahl, Don Griffin, Bob Lane, Dan Harris, Lorn Kidwell, George Shunk, Mack McCall and Dave Fahrner.
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Hafer Bros. Gardens, 2856 S. Meridian St., and Rucker’s Greenhouses, 5336 Bluff Road, advertised a variety of vegetables, Indian corn, pumpkins and ornamental gourds.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Marilyn Petry, a music teacher at Indianapolis Public School 39, was named the district’s Educator of the Year. Sarah Bogard, a home economics teacher at Manual, was the runner-up.
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Manual High School’s senior class elected its officers: Raynell Berry, president; James Pruitt, vice president; Tamitha Christ, treasurer; and Mildred Fox, secretary. Berry and Pruitt were also in the homecoming court.
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Lee Grubbs Beauty School in the Target Center at South U.S. 31 and County Line Road featured the following specials: manicures for 99 cents, haircuts, $2; tints, 99 cents; perms, $10.
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Roncalli senior Mort Gallagher, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher, was named to the All-State honors choir.
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Perry Meridian High School’s band elected its officers: David Shreeve, president; Shannon McGrath, vice president and drum major; Terri Collins and Chris Wessel, secretaries; Pam Toon, drum major; Scott Franklin and Scott Cleaver, historians; and Tony Wilson, Reggie Moon and Bridgette Brandon, publicity.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The former Hawkins Pharmacy building at the corner of Madison and Southern avenues was purchased by St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, which was converting it into a health clinic.
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Perry Meridian High School’s Erika Quebe advanced to the state golf finals by shooting a 79 at The Legends Golf Course.
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Indiana’s newest bingo hall was located at 2829 Madison Ave., where $1,000 coveralls were featured every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The nightly payout was a guaranteed $6,000.
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The final Mass at the former St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church was going to be celebrated Oct. 13.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Twenty-six high school bands from central and southern Indiana were going to compete in the state marching and twirling contest at Southport High.
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The reconstruction of Madison Avenue was progressing, but with all the road closings and traffic restrictions, many companies were being forced to go out of business.
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The Shelby Washette, 2116 Shelby St., offered same-day service on large rugs.
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John McHugh rolled a 676 series in the St. Catherine Bowling League. He started his second game with nine consecutive strikes and finished with a 266.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Members of Zeta Eta chapter of Pi Iota Xi sorority and their national president, Mrs. Edwin Scherer, enjoyed dinner at the Key West Shrimp House. Joining her for a tasty meal were Mesdames Willard Walsh, Donald Dietel, DeLain Adams, Robert Stewart, Elwood McBride and Allen Cole.
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Dr. Virgil V. Davids, a charter member of the Indiana State Chiropractic Association, was recognized for 41 years of service in his profession.
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Bluff Avenue School, 555 W. Hanna Ave., was hosting a fall frolic, which would feature food, games and crafts.
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Ernie and Louise Schnippel, who resided at 3824 S. Pennsylvania St., were in Hawaii for a two-week vacation.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
State Reps. Forest Handlon and Maryann Seyfried were pictured with presidential candidate Jimmy Carter at the Atkinson Hotel after a rally at Garfield Park.
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Billy Keller, who had recently retired from the Indiana Pacers, joined play-by-play announcer Jerry Baker for Channel 4’s telecasts of some of the team’s games.
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As part of the one-year anniversary celebration at Katie’s Cafe, 1607 S. East St., every fifth meal that was served was free.
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Beck’s Muffler Shop, 7211 Madison Ave., installed heavy-duty shocks for $9.95 each. The shocks were guaranteed for as long as you owned the car.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
In observance of Christopher Columbus Day, some members of St. Barnabas Grade School’s Little Hoosiers Historian Club dressed up like the famed explorer. Donning their look-alike attires were Matt Pippenger, Jrod Bridgewater, Kristi Miller, Brian Eagan, Jeremy Smith and Matt Krebs.
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Mark Muhlhauser and Randy Springer, both Beech Grove residents and IUPUI students, were rehearsing for the university’s production of “Whose Life Is It Anyway.”
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The staff at Sunny and Shears, a tanning and beauty salon, featured owner Melba Kenison, Jennifer Weist, Mary Jo Christian and Ann Tierney.
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Maureen Field, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Field III and a junior psychology major at St. Joseph’s College, was named captain of the school’s volleyball team. Field graduated from Roncalli.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Huge clouds of billowing black smoke rose from the U.C.R. Inc. chemical fire. The East Sumner Avenue building burned for more than four hours, and an explosion sent debris flying 200 yards from the blast.
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Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus 3660 raised $417 through a hog roast for the Holy Family Shelter. On hand for the check presentation were past Grand Knight Carl Brunsman, Grand Knight Louis Coy, George Garnhill, Ed Woods and the shelter’s Amy Moelham.
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Realtor Jeff Cardwell was awarded the certified residential specialist designation after completing a series of courses and demonstrating expertise in real estate marketing.
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Jason Boyle and Kyle McCormick were pictured eating watermelon at Calvary Lutheran School’s fall festival.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Beginning square dance lessons were offered at the YMCA South, 1941 E. Hanna Ave. The cost was $5 for eight lessons.
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South Side Turners, 306 Prospect St., was hosting a Halloween dance and an evening of Monte Carlo games.
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The Perry Township Fire Department was holding a fish fry to raise funds for its operations.
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The U.S. Post Office warned that Christmas mail parcels for members of the armed forces overseas should be mailed by Nov. 1.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Manual High School’s marching band received first division honors at the Indiana State Music Association competition for the 13th consecutive year.
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The $100,000 addition at McGinty Dodge, 3419 S. U.S. 31, gave the dealership one of the largest service and parts departments in Indianapolis.
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An estimated 4,000 fans attended Southport High School’s homecoming football game at Roosevelt Stadium, where Chris Gaiser was crowned queen.
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Bewitching specials at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., included a 5-pound canned ham for $3.99; 10 cans of kidney beans, $1; a gallon of milk, 77 cents; and a pound of bacon, 69 cents.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Dorothy Stanton celebrated 25 years of employment with G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square, where Halloween costumes were priced from 99 cents to $2.98.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was hosting a turkey dinner, a craft bazaar and a bake sale.
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Southport High School was holding a newspaper drive to raise money for scholarships and various activities.
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St. Jude Parish and Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660, 511 E. Thompson Road, held their annual blood drive. Members of the organizing committee were Carolyn Curry, Madonna Smith, the Rev. Gerald Burkert and George Kortzendorf.
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Lou’s Liquors, 1650 E. Raymond St., offered home delivery service from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Indianapolis Colts punter Rohn Stark and place-kicker Dean Biasucci conducted a kicking clinic at Roncalli.
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Dennis Hopper, one of the stars of “Hoosiers,” was planning to attend the world premiere of the movie at the Circle Theatre.
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Perry Meridian senior David Shreeve was named to the All-State jazz ensemble.
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Roncalli’s string of eight consecutive sectional volleyball titles came to an end when Beech Grove defeated the Rebels 15-10, 15-8 at Franklin Central. It marked the first time since 1978 that coach Kathy Nalley-Schembra had not advanced her team to the regional round.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Bob Carter aka Sammy Terry was extremely busy this time of the year with numerous Halloween appearances and managing his Family Music Center on North Shadeland Avenue.

The Southeast Community Organization won first-place honors in the Keep America Beautiful contest for conducting 10 neighborhood cleanups and collecting more than 150 tons of trash. Some of the children participating included Dena and Eddie Kriete, Mark Carter, Joe Benham, Fasdenty Warren, Natosha Canfield, Mary Burgess, James Wilson and Keith Henson.
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Calvary Lutheran School held its election for student council officers: Jared Cantrell, president; Greg Moore, vice president; Peter Brakke, treasurer; Andrea Mascher, secretary; and Christopher Kellams, Adrian Truitt and J.J. Diaz, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade representatives, respectively.
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Southport High School’s varsity tennis team won a sectional title. The squad featured Ben Paswater, Nick Bowles, Tyler Hedegard, Jay Bowles, Joe Mercer, Bobby Brinegar, Drew McGray, Ben Davidson, Jon Buck, Paul Isada, Hunter Rackley, assistant coach Joe Doyle and head coach Steve Cline.
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Rossman’s Kickers won the annual Oldtimers kickball tournament at St. Jude School. The squads were composed of ladies who participated in the Catholic Youth Organization’s kickball leagues as grade schoolers. Team Rossman featured Linda Shanklin, Toni Music, Barb Collins, Kathy Puntarelli, Kathy Russell, Joan Johnson, Rosie Stahley, Jill Roberts, Sharon Gearlds, Rosie Looney, Karrie Stahley, Amy Roberts, Nancy Storey, Janel Harvey and Barb Roembke.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The South District Branch of the YMCA, 1941 E. Hanna Ave., was dedicated during a weeklong celebration. Festivities included concerts, a fish fry, a square dance and tours of the facility.
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Construction was underway on Southport, Burkhart and Clinton Young grade schools in Perry Township, as was work to convert Perry Junior High into a high school. The cost was expected to be about $4.5 million.
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In celebration of its 11th anniversary, Pedigo Jewelers, 1048 Virginia Ave., was offering some early Christmas specials, including an all-steel mechanical train set (locomotive, three cars and a 66-inch track) for only $1. Also priced at $1 was a necklace, bracelet and earring set.
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Grocery specials included a pound of bacon for 35 cents; 5 pounds of sugar, 49 cents; 10 pounds of potatoes, 25 cents; 2 pounds of pure lard, 29 cents; sirloin or round steak, 65 cents a pound; and a dozen large eggs, 53 cents.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Helen Charisse Dance Studio was holding its annual revue at Manual High School. Tickets were 50 cents for children and $1 for adults.
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Jack Landwerlen was holding a fall giveaway at his Shell service station at the northwest corner of Madison Avenue and Pleasant Run Parkway. Each customer who purchased 10 gallons of gas received four non-tippable glasses and Top Value Stamps and was entered in a drawing to win a pair of Goodyear snow tires.
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National Catholic Youth Week was being celebrated by more than 22,000 students in Indianapolis.
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The Glass Front Bar, 1430 E. Raymond St., served chicken, fish and shrimp dinners for 60 cents, 75 cents and 98 cents, respectively.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Perry Township replaced its old ambulance with a new one. The retired one had 44,000 “hard miles” on it, the equivalent of 80,000 miles under normal use. On hand for the ceremonial picture were Perry Township officials: Trustee Everett Newton, advisors Milt Simmons and Clarence Prentice, Fire Chief Woody Von Dielingen and Assistant Chiefs Robert Boyer and John Fields.
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Dr. William L. Mason, a graduate of Southport High School and Purdue University, opened the South Keystone Animal Clinic at 4009 Carson Ave.
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The Fountain Square Nursing Office, 1435 Shelby St., offered free swine flu inoculation shots.
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Jeona and Mary Burgess, Audra Henning, Karan Rose, Patricia Dudgeon, Cheryl Mack, Gloria Inman, Irene Emery and Evelyn Kinnick participated in the third annual Indian Ceramic Show. The ladies took classes at Eve’s Ceramics, 3102 S. Meridian St.
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In addition to its fine food, Higgins Restaurant & Gift Shop featured a complete line of Hallmark Cards and party supplies.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Southside educators Bobbie Melsheimer and Charla Simons used a portion of their time off during teachers break to donate blood.
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Dr. Tim W. Dudley, a graduate of Franklin Central High School and Indiana University School of Dentistry, joined the dental practice of his father, Dr. William H. Dudley, at 3917 S. East St.
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Marge Krampe and Emily Spelde were busy organizing gift items for the craft bazaar and chili supper at Calvary Lutheran Church.
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Perry Meridian’s football team defeated Southport 28-6 to advance to a sectional championship game against New Albany. Darren Dove scored three touchdowns for the Falcons.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Camel, Winston and Marlboro cigarettes cost $12.90 a carton at Tobacco 4-Less, 1627 Prospect St., where a pack of GPC was 99 cents.
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Bob Carter aka Sammy Terry was quite busy making Halloween appearances and running his music shop on Shadeland Avenue.
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Edgewood Feed & Seed, 5518 Shelby St., was holding its annual bird seed sale. Fifty-pound bags of wild bird mix and oil sunflower cost $7.99 and $10.50, respectively.
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Dan Norris won a car at St. Roch Grade School’s inaugural automobile giveaway.
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Holy Rosary Catholic Church advertised its 18th annual spaghetti dinner and Monte Carlo as famous. Adults could eat for $5, children under age 12, $2.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Sport Bowl, 3500 S. East St., was hosting a free bowling clinic for 12- to 17-year-old boys and girls.
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The Altar Society of St. Roch Catholic Church was planning its annual turkey dinner, which cost 75 cents for schoolchildren and $1.50 for adults. Chairing the event were Mesdames Joe Dippel, Emmett Fromhold, Victor Michaelis and Harry Richardson.
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Joyce Scaggs, a graduate of Manual High School and the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John H. Scaggs, and Terry Vogel, a Southport grad and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Vogel, were queen candidates for Butler University’s Drift pageant.
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Manual students John Keating, Tommy Burk, Pat Clancy, Linda Moody, Barbara Acton and Barbara Haynes were vying for the title of king and queen of the school’s fall dance.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
University Heights Hospital, 3300 Carson Ave., was accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation on Hospitals. During its first three years the hospital had cared for 7,000 patients while serving 375,000 meals and performing 23,000 X-ray procedures and 128,000 laboratory tests.
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The unusual Swiss chalet-type building at 5320 Madison Ave. was the new home of Heidenreich Florists, which hosted a three-day grand reopening and a Christmas floral show.
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Pfc. Michael L. Nicols, a 1965 graduate of Manual, completed sea school training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, where he was first in his class of 250.
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Used TVs were priced from $25 at Skinner TV Sales and Service, 2620 Shelby St., which also repaired record players, stereos and radios.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Virginia Gale, Connie Roberts, Sandy Brown and Kay Brown were teachers for the Perry Township Religious Education program.
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Pat Schubach, Dody Battiato, Mary Mullen and Lois Rampone were in charge of preparing the spaghetti dinner that would be served during Roncalli’s holiday bazaar.
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Mrs. James Perkins was elected area chairwoman of the Indiana Hospital Auxiliaries Association.
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The Southside Youth Council was busy planning its annual fundraiser. The staff included John Cranfill, executive director; Phoebe Pazcowski, administrative assistant; and Mike Monahan, caseworker.
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Mr. Liquor’s fastpitch softball team placed second in the city tournament and finished its season with a 36-19 record. Squad members were Eddie Hendrickson, Charlie Greve, Mike Heldman, Chuck Stumpf, Dan Skaggs, Phil and Mike McDonald, Terry Holt, Ron Burket, Charlie and Phil Passwater, Jim Craig and manager Norm Hobson.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Perry Meridian football players Brad Detty and Dan Jones accepted a Class 5A sectional championship trophy after the Falcons defeated New Harmony 28-0. Darren Dove rushed for two touchdowns and David Alexander and Aaron Hohlt also scored.
In other action, Roncalli’s bid for a second straight Class 3A title came to a halt when the Rebels lost to Cathedral 14-7.
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Susan Winkelbach and Judy Watson, members of the Friends of Garfield Park, were going to help hold a holiday cooking demonstration at the park’s conservatory.
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Jim Ancelet, Carol Nungester Jim Padgett, Mike Shelburn, Mrs. Jerry DeFabris and Ed Neu were presented St. John Bosco Medals, the highest honor bestowed upon volunteers in the Catholic Youth Organization.
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Tony and Debi Clayborn, Ricky and Amy Vaughn, Brad Jones, Shanna Dodd, Laura Callon and Julie Gries were among those who would take the stage at Dancedreams Studio’s recital.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The Heritage House smorgasbord, 4990 S. U.S. 31, featured catfish, shrimp, barbecued ribs, roast beef and chicken as entrees. Dinners cost $7.25 for adults; children ages 3-10 were charged 50 cents for each year they were old.
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Southport Middle School students Reda Ishak, Jenny Rhodes, Becky Lawson, Alison Bruhn and Laura Connallon hosted a benefit for their former student teacher, Joel Goode, who was paralyzed after being shot while obtaining money from an automatic teller machine.
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April Herman and Tony Robertson were honored as Outstanding Girl and Boy 4-H Junior Leaders in Marion County.
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The Quality Inn South, 520 E. Thompson Road, featured a surf and turf buffet every Friday evening. The menu included peel and eat shrimp, clam chowder, seafood dishes, roast beef and desserts. The cost was $7.95 for children ages 5-12, $11.95 for senior citizens and $13.95 for adults.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Manual’s reserve football team was crowned city champs after defeating Southport 26-13. Boasting a 6-0 record, the Redskins outscored their opponents by an average of 32-8.
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The Garfield Furniture Co., 2216 Shelby St., was celebrating its grand opening with a two-day sale. The first 500 customers who stopped by each day received a set of four glasses.
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The engagement of Nancy A. O’Rourke and John A. Kos was published. They were going to be married Nov. 24 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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Ninth-graders who made the high honor roll at Perry Junior High were Johnny Albright, Patricia Benner, Lonnie Beck, Don Blewett, Mark Bradford, Nancy Brier, Sharon Darko, Jerry Dennerline, Tom Gilmore, Sandra Hedges, Chris Kleinhenz, Bill Lyon, Bill Mann, Judy McClain, Kay Saxton, Robert Toney and Bill Wasson.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Sherry Cannon, the 3-year-old daughter of Greenwood residents Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cannon, won $1,000 for placing third in the 32nd annual Children’s National Photograph Contest.
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Southport High School junior Karen Strietelmier was elected queen of Area 3 (central Indiana) of the Future Teachers of America organization.
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Morgan’s Restaurant, 2620 Madison Ave., was under new management and was open from 5 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Wednesday and around the clock Thursday-Saturday.
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Tuition at Indiana Central College was $550 per semester; room and board was $350.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
St. Barnabas Catholic Church was hosting a boutique and a chili dinner. The organizing committee consisted of Provi Chase, Frank Hogan, Jenny LaVine, Connie Pardekooper, Kitty Ashley, Pat Moriarty, Barbara Guy, Judy Morrison, June Naughton and Becka Egold.
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Thirteen-year-old Lisa Kriner was named Miss Marion County Majorette.
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Indianapolis cultural calendars were available for $2 at Adrian Orchards, 500 E. Epler Ave. Seen admiring the calendar artwork in a photograph were Carolyn Adrian and Shirley Rader.
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Starring in Roncalli’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” were Kathy Ramech, Susan Kern, Mike Rhoda and Chris Herbertz.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1986
A record 575 correct entries were received for The Spotlight-in-the- Sky contest, in which people identified aerial photographs of Southside sites. Because of the large number of correct guesses, The Spotlight awarded two sets of prizes. The winners, Deidre Smith and Dennis Helm, received dinner for two at Fireside at the Heliport, a free helicopter ride and a bouquet.
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Jim “J.R.” McCarroll and Linda McDaniel opened the Indianapolis Downtown Antique Mall at 1044 Virginia Ave., where 25 dealers operated shops.
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Branham’s Bouquets & Gifts, 3637 S. Keystone Ave., was hosting a Christmas open house.
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Block’s in Southern Plaza was holding a clearance sale, and most merchandise was 50 to 75 percent off the original price.

Seanna K. Reed and Carl Zoderer were engaged. The bride-to-be, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reed, attended IUPUI and was a part-time employee at the Builders Association of Indianapolis. The future groom was the son of Mrs. Robert Zoderer and an assistant manager at Mr. D’s.
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Karen Krampe, Nikki Brown, Tricia Rau, Nancy Huebner, Jami Williams, Rebecca Bedwell and Jennifer and Karen Nelson, all members of the Sycamore Ice Skating Club, were going to compete at the State Figure Skating Championships at the Carmel Ice Skadium.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Neatherly’s Amoco, 704 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, provided full gas station services to disabled customers at self-serve prices.
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Associated Materials, 3145 Madison Ave., kicked off its food drive for Hunger Inc. “Bring us your canned goods, your crackers and nonperishable food,” Jeff Cardwell said.
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Good Shepherd Parish’s new church, 1109 E. Cameron St., was going to be dedicated during a special Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. Daniel Buechlein, archbishop of Indianapolis, and the Rev. Tom Clegg, parish pastor.
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Specializing in pizza, pasta dishes, sandwiches and salads, Dude’s Pizzeria opened at 3737 S. Meridian St. Pictured installing the new sign were Amy and Darrin Hayward, Ted Sendak Jr. and John Hendricks.
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Southport High School was staging “Mame” as its fall musical. The cast included Elizabeth Jewell, Jenna Christopher, Dorene Englert, Jeff Turner, Alvin Luster and Eric Shrontz.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Charlie Bell’s Appliance & Television Co., 2741 Brill Road, expanded to include a high-fidelity and record shop.
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Southsiders Alvadeen Rollins, Judith Ann Shimp and Ruby Hickey were killed in a car accident just south of Columbus, Ind.
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Some of the Southside’s most distinguished cats were entered in the Hoosier Cat Fanciers’ inaugural all-breed show.
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A variety store (name not mentioned in the article) opened in Southport. The shop carried an array of merchandise, including sewing needs, school and yard supplies, gift items and used records.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
The Marion County Public Library’s first bookmobile – capable of carrying about 2,400 books – was put into service.
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National Bank of Greenwood introduced no-fee checking accounts for customers over 65 years of age.
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Indiana Central College participated in the Hoosier cross-country meet. Local runners competing for the Greyhounds were Steve Holt (Southport High School) Harold Brown (Manual), Steve Coffman (Sacred Heart) and Lee Rund (Beech Grove).
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A plateful of fried catfish cost $1.25 at Sebree’s Tavern, 2536 S. Meridian St.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Warner’s Mobil Service at the corner of U.S. 31 and Fry Road in Greenwood was holding a truckload sale of Wisconsin cheese.
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The Southern Plaza Merchants Association was preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus.
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Dee Rappo and Jan Pittman were stylists at Dee’s House of Fashion, 3550 Madison Ave.
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A house in Beech Grove with three bedrooms, a living room and a full basement was advertised for $20,900. A four-bedroom house in Center Grove with 2 1/2 baths, a formal dining room and a fireplace in the family room was listed for $53,900.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Plans for a $3 million facelift of Southern Plaza were announced. The project would include new facades and canopies, sidewalks, landscaping and improved lighting.
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Melissa Sanders completed one month in her quest to break the world pole-sitting record, which was 488 days. Sanders’ perch was the tiny elevated house at Madison Avenue and Southport Road, in front of the South Pole Restaurant. The record was once held by her mother, Maurie Rose Sanders, who pole-sat in the mid 1950s for 211 days.
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Perry Meridian’s football team was knocked out of the state tournament by Carmel in semistate action. The Greyhounds struck early and coasted to a 37-14 win. The Falcons (10-3) were the first team from Perry Township to win 10 games in a season in 60 years.
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Howard W. Ragon, a sophomore at Southport and the son of Larry and Mary Ragon, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Boy Scouts.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Maria V. Polston, Rachel Price and Nancy Leaf were named fall recipients of St. Francis Hospital’s Family Spirit Awards, presented for going beyond the call of duty and demonstrating qualities closely aligned with those of the hospital.
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Save-A-Lot opened a grocery store at 3819 S. East St., where prices were guaranteed to be 40 percent cheaper than at brand-name stores.
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Insty-Prints, 936 E. Hanna Ave., boasted that it specialized in meeting impossible deadlines with high-speed copies costing as little as 3 cents each.
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Roncalli’s chemistry team garnered first-place honors and a check for $250 at the fifth annual high school chemistry competition at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The squad consisted of Jennifer Marren, Jeremy Novotney, Becca Hoy, Alex Menze, Tom Quinlin, Mike McCoy, Courtney Krebs and coach Stan Hall.

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