The Southsider Voice - Reminiscing

Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Russell “Bud” and Billie Harrell were pictured with the sailfish that Bud caught while vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico.
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“Life” magazine celebrated its 20th anniversary. To print an average issue, 8 million pounds of paper and 200,000 pounds of ink were required. The staff included 35 photographers, 70 reporters and 43 editors.
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Zuckerberg’s, the popular clothing and shoe store located at 1001 S. Meridian St., announced that it would remain open until 8 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays for the convenience of Christmas shoppers.
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Meridian Appliance & Furniture, 1117 Prospect St., didn’t require a down payment on its 21-inch Admiral TV. Payments on the $188.88 set were $2.28 weekly.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Brothers Tom and Bob Sanders opened their fourth dry-cleaner and laundry, which was located at 7621 S. Meridian St.
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A lot of manpower went into planning the Madison Avenue Flower Shop’s annual Christmas Gift Show. The organizers were Elsie McClain, Carolyn Nordholt, Phyllis Boston, Nancy Rooze, Frieda Nordholt, Edward Nordholt Sr., Tom Hannon, Ed Lucid, Russell Wessell, Edward Nordholt Jr., Mel Nordholt, Henrietta Nordholt, Marjorie Sanders, Roberta Woolridge, Pearl Ward, Thelma Gates, James Duncan, James Keith, Fred Stodgill and Ed McNair.
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University Heights Hospital recognized Helen Beaman, Della Yeakle, Ella Chambers, Vivian Bryant, Elsie Kahlert, Opal Parsons, Georgia Creasser and Ruth Folkening for completing five years of service.
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Perry Auto Sales, 2934 Madison Ave., boasted the slogan “Smallest dealer with the biggest heart.”
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The newly organized Our Lady of the Everyday Circle 1133, Daughters of Isabella, held a tea. Members included Wanda Wallman, Mary Butsch and Suzanne Click.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Roncalli football players Chad Huck, Jeff Jourdan, Tim Dant and Steve Stevason were named to The Indianapolis News’ All-City team. Huck, Stevason, Jourdan and Jack Hawkins were also named to The Indianapolis Star’s All-City team. All five were named All-State by The Associated Press and United Press International.
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Spartan Drugs, with six locations on the Southside, touted itself as “the headquarters for Christmas gifts.”
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Smith-Bridenstine Opticians moved into their new offices at 8230 Madison Ave. The staff included Dave Vogelhut and Karen Sweeney.
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Specials at Murphy’s in Fountain Square included a 6 1/2-foot artificial Christmas tree for $16.98; a two-slice toaster, $7.53; an eight-cup coffee percolator, $13.66; and a 12-inch Bionic Woman doll, $6.99

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Block’s was closing its store in Southern Plaza and was holding “good-buy” sales.
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The Garfield Park Conservatory was all decked out in poinsettias and cheerful lights for the Christmas season, which would feature concerts and an appearance by Santa Claus.
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Ruby and Larry Larmer opened a variety store in Fountain Square. The shop carried handbags, billfolds, watches, rings, toys and tools.
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Perry Township firefighters Willis Deardorff, Andy Borton, Jeff Shatto, David Gammon, Kevin Harmon, Rick Stephens, Paul Sergi, Dale Meredith, Tracy Wood, Tony Keeler, Boyce Freese and William Callahan completed an intensive training program at the Indianapolis Police and Fire Academy on Post Road.
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Roncalli’s boys basketball team was prepared to open its season against Tech. The squad featured Dan Pittman, Jim Tracy, Mark Kirkoff, Mike Eder, Greg Kaster, John Todor, Anthony Hoereth, Kevin Lauck, Tim Ketchem, Joe Walters, Chris Hammond, Pat Crosley, managers Ken and Tom Finneran, Keith Gantner and Paul Heidenreich, assistant coach Chuck Weisenbach and coach Doug Opel.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Indiana police detectives were searching for the man who robbed the Fifth Third Bank at 4202 S. East St. twice within a three-week period.
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Christmas trains at Whitewater Valley Railroad were operating on weekends. Trains departed the Connersville station and traveled to Metamora, a restored canal town with a working grist mill, restaurants and more than 100 shops. The cost was $6.25 per child, $12.50 per adult.
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The Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Christmas extravaganza featured more than 5 million lights in themed displays.
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Opening night was just around the corner for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Ameritech’s “Yuletide Celebration,” which featured the ISO performing Christmas favorites and classical selections.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Nearly 35 stories were on the front page.
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Ochiltree Cleaners had a 22-14 record in the St. Catherine Bowling League and held a half-game lead over the Garfield Barber Shop and Suding Hardware, both 21-15. Don Allen bowled the top game – a 223 – and series of the week – a 606.
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Bixler Appliances, 3322 Madison Ave., was holding a Christmas appreciation sale. Hotpoint automatic washers and Big Bin refrigerators cost $154.88 and $188.88, respectively, with trade-ins. Hotpoint mobile dishwashers were advertised for $199.95.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Mrs. Charles Rathz won a 25-inch color TV in a raffle hosted by the Sacred Heart High School Alumni Association.
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Hill Bros. in Fountain Square advertised women’s and children’s shoes for $1.59 a pair. Nylon hose were 29 cents a pair.
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Safeway Quality Foods, 1202 Prospect St., was holding a meat sale. Cube, sirloin and porterhouse steaks were 89 cents, 99 cents and $1.19 a pound, respectively.
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Imperial Freezer Meats, 1449 W. Troy Ave., was also conducting a meat sale by offering beef sides for 39 cents a pound.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The Suburban Multi-T-List Exchange named Bob Haggard, who had sold in excess of $1 million worth of real estate for Tomorrow Realty, as its Salesman of the Year.
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McKinney Boys Club, 1949 E. Troy Ave., was holding its annual Christmas tree sale.
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Construction was underway on A.O. Diaz and Co.’s new real estate office at 9300 S. Meridian St. Posing for a picture in front of the building were Dale Deerberg, Milly Diaz, Mack McCall, Bob Lane and Mike Baxter.
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The R.H. Marlin & Co. basketball team in Baxter YMCA’s girls league completed its season with a 12-0 record. The squad featured Becky Austin, Nancy Hague, Sandy Spears, Janae Wilson, Andrea Burgess, Lesa Jensen, Darla Wells, Stephanie Roark and coach Earline Spears.
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Valle Vista Golf Resort, 755 E. Main St., Greenwood, introduced a luncheon buffet for $2.89.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
David D. Bray was going to be installed as worshipful master of Southport Masonic Lodge 270, 5678 S. U.S. 31. Other officers were Robert L. Stevenson, senior warden; Frederick W. Paod, junior warden; Claude J. Stewart, treasurer; William E. Heaton, secretary; Robert E. Fisher, senior deacon; Milton G. Bass, junior deacon; William J. Smith, senior steward; Frank S. Tuttle Jr., outer guard; Alfred O. Swartz, chaplain; John H. Crawford, organist; and William L. Freese and Paul T. Snyder, trustees.
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Ethel Oler, who resided at 2145 S. Singleton St., received Koenig & Bauer/Egenolf Machine Co.’s Neighborhood Beautification Award.
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Women’s bowling leagues were forming at Sport Bowl, 3900 S. East St. The cost was $7 per week for three games.
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Southport High School was presenting its madrigal dinner. The performers were Kirsten Ableson, Ralana Abraham, Hedy Atkins-Harris, Rich Biggers, Sheila Brewer, Adam Campbell, Lori Clark, Paul Gray, Mandy Potter, Rich Rowley, Paul Smith, John Wilham and Alissa Williams.
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Manual senior and football player Craig Flandermeyer was honored by the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis for maintaining a perfect grade point average throughout his high school career.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Southsiders Helen Hare, Marjorie Nackenhorst, George Strack and Garry Wright were among the 25 Indianapolis residents who received the Mayor’s Volunteer Partnership Awards. All the winners were cited for their unselfish service to others.
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Joe Wohlhieter III, son of Joe Jr. and Shelli Wohlieter and an honor student at Southport Middle School, was performing in Butler University’s production of “The Nutcracker” for the third year in a row.
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Builder Mike Gorman was honored by Catholic Social Services for his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, for which he supervised the construction of five homes over the past five years.
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St. Barnabas Grade School’s Drama Club wrote, produced and performed “Big Bill” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Students involved in the productions were Eric Rolfsen, Bri Campbell, Lindsey Sahm, Kate Shnell, Jodi Bradley, Adrienne Campbell, Jason Harm, Michael Kocker, Colleen Harrington, Amanda Kelley and Kevin Trulock.
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Primo Banquet Hall & Catering advertised its New Year’s Eve party. The cost was $50 per person and included a buffet dinner, an open bar, live music, hors d’oeurves and party favors.

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

Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The following Manual students made straight A’s for the second six-week grading period: Miriam Scharfe, Sharon Basey, Phyllis Brehob, Judy Neale, David Brink, Charlotte Carter, Mary Iannuzi, Ann Norcross, Janalene Powel, Trudie Sheridan, Mike Steedham, Janet Wurz, Judy Ziegler, Vivian Gill, Evalyn Lowe, Doris Shock, Carolyn Taylor and Bob Napper.
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Nancy L. Kortepeter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Kortepeter and a student at Earlham College, was studying abroad at the University of Paris.
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Bob Wilkins opened a Sunoco gas station at 2201 S. Sherman Drive and boasted, “I’ll service all of my patrons’ cars just like I would my own.”

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
The Indiana Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution named Manual senior Linda Ellis as its Good Citizen of the Year. Ellis was the editor of the school’s newpaper, president of Quill and Scroll and a choir member.
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The going price for 8-foot Christmas trees was $4.90.
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ABC News President Elmer Lower and anchor Peter Jennings were the guest speakers during a luncheon at Eli Lilly and Co.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
A new tri-level home with three bedrooms in Hill Valley Estates was listed for $43,500.
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Susan M. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, was married to Charles Bledsoe Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bledsoe Sr..
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The choir from Southport Heights Christian church was presenting its Christmas program: “The Night of Miracles.”
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Gregory’s Discount Shop, 1044 Virginia Ave., had marked down its ladies sweaters, knit slacks and blouses to $3.99. The store’s ad read: “You really must see our display of unusual jewelry ... low-priced too.”
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Harrell’s Car Wash, 4130 Madison Ave., offered a free hot wax with the purchase of any exterior wash for $2.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
University of Indianapolis senior and Roncalli graduate Susie Kuntz was named to the Great Lakes Valley All-Conference volleyball team for the second consecutive year. Dan Jester, a tight end for UIndy’s football squad, was named to Kodak’s All-American team.
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Plans for a new IPS elementary school to replace Schools 31 and 35 were unveiled. The facility would face Lincoln and Minnesota streets at Kennington Street, just west of East Street. Construction on the $8 million building was expected to begin in early 1987
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Doug DeJong, Jennifer Hall, Debbie Snider, Kevin Stender, Angie Dill and Robert Hillard, all members of the Perry Township Swimming Association, turned in fine performances during a meet in West Lafayette.
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Bill Kuntz was retiring as Roncalli’s football coach so he could enter private business. He compiled a record of 64-18 over seven years and led the Rebels to the Class 3A title in 1985.
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Lisa Dillman, who led Perry Meridian’s volleyball team to a 34-2 record and a semistate championship, was named to a variety of All-State teams and was presented with the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s Mental Attitude Award.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Perry Senior Citizens hosted a luncheon to recognize its volunteers. The honorees included D. Hyndman, A. Padgett, C. and B. Nordhoff, D. Haynes, C. Jordan, R. Kammerling, E. Reich, R. Tuhrmann, B. Bennett and P. Morris.
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Willy Hibner, son of Marie and John Hibner and a first-grader at St. Mark Catholic School, took third-place honors in the haunted house coloring contest sponsored by The Indianapolis Children’s Museum.
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Maria Pepin placed first in Roncalli’s science fair. Other top achievers included Katie Bell, David Ernst, Chris Shannon, Jason Schackelford, Michael Boldt, Alex Menze, Michael Meehan and John Hollowell.
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Dinner Bell Markets, 2824 Shelby St., led the state in lottery sales. The store’s motto was, “Anybody can sell you a lottery ticket, but at Dinner Bell ... we sell winners.”
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Roncalli’s J’nai LeFevre, Julie Groves and Nicholle Duncan were named to the Indiana All-State volleyball team.

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

Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Dr. Harry Pandolfo, a general practitioner, was elected president of the Indianapolis Medical Society. He and his wife and their 12-year-old daughter, Kathy, resided at 529 Markwood Ave.
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Santa Claus was going to visit the Oriental Theatre, 1105 S. Meridian St., where children could attend a double feature of Abbott and Costello for free.
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The Marion County Sheriff’s Department was going to set up special road blocks to check for drunken drivers.
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The Concord Center, 17 W. Morris St., was planning a variety of Christmas and new year’s activities for children and adults.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Indiana Central College President I. Lynd Esch was elected president of University Heights Hospital’s board of directors. Wallace Sims was named president, Dr. John Butler, vice president, and Wayne Etter, treasurer.
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Goodwill Stores advertised dolls for 25 cents to $5; women’s winter coats, $2.49 and up; dresses, 39 cents to $3.49; and men’s topcoats, $5.49 and up.
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Southsiders serving in the armed forces included Richard Blanton, John Payne, Jackie Carter, Richard A. Wilkins, Louis M. Oliver, Michael A. Mason, Richard Wessel, William W. Jaynes, David J. Whitson, Dean E. Miller, Mark D. Schofield and Edward F. McKinney.
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Shorty’s Bike Shop, 1119 Prospect St., reduced its prices on all of its bicycles.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Heidenreich Greenhouses, 502 E. National Ave., carried more than 100 different kinds of houseplants, which cost between 89 cents and $65.
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Deborah L. Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murray and a 1973 graduate of Manual High, enlisted in the Air Force.
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Last-minute Christmas specials at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square included hamsters for $1.66, electric toasters and irons, $8.86; blankets, $5.77, Evel Knievel toys, $11.88; a Mr. Music Drum Set, $5.44; and a Tonka dump truck, $8.88.
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G.C. Murphy employees Debra Humphreys, Rosie Suiters, Teresa Hillen, Wilma Parks, Toni Delatore, Corky Suiters, Hope Schaefer, Mary York, Bev and Terry Oliger and Brenda Gooley sang Christmas carols to patients at Indianapolis’ veterans hospitals.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Southport High School announced the cast for its production of “Dolly.” The leading roles were being played by Tara King (Dolly) and Curtis Clingerman (Horace, her love interest). Also in the play were Rich Biggers, Hedy Atkins-Harris, Brent Williams, Sheila Brewer, Joe Clemans, Shellie Miller, Kirsten Ableson, Mandy Potter, Gus Feltes, Paul Smith and Scott Epperson.
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Sunchasers Travel Club advertised three-night and four-day getaways to Acupulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarata for $288, which included deluxe accommodations and round-trip air for two from Indianapolis.
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Christmas wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments at Lil’ a This, Lil’ a That, 3130 E. Thompson Road, were marked down 75 percent.
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Mike Houston and Mike Rodriquez, who trained at Ardizzone & Nalley Gym, won the tall and medium class, respectively, of the Mr. Hoosier State Bodybuilding a in Anderson. Rodriquez won the overall title.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Jo Duncan and her granddaughter, Rachel Funk, were among the students, parents and grandparents who enjoyed a candlelight luncheon at Burkhart Elementary School.
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Maria’s Pizza, 2930 Shelby St., was going to be open from 5-10 p.m. Christmas Day.
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St. Barnabas Catholic School’s fifth- and sixth-grade B girls basketball team won the Catholic Youth Organization’s city tournament. The squad consisted of Loye Kegley, Katelin Eckert, Carley Meek, Kristin Heath, Erin Jardina, Kelsey Gurganus, Kari Andres and coaches Kevin Meek and Allison Gurganus.
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The powerlifting team from Ardizzone & Nalley Gym won the Indiana State and Midwest Regional championship for the second year in a row. The squad featured Roger and Robin Heldman, Dick Nalley and sons Richie and Marcus, Jeff Piercefield, Eddie Miller, Steve Hadley, Shawn O’Kelley, Greg Hillan, Carlos and Armondo Martinez, Vince Hengen, Norm Wade, Mike “Doc” Strausburg, Dave Baldwin, Chris Byren, Kevin Hazlett, Tim Dant, Allan Glass, Marcus Brown, Keith Van Atta and Scott Poore.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
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Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
C.R. Wilsey was named to serve as chairman of the Heart Fund in Marion County. He was charged with coordinating the work of more than 9,000 volunteers, whose goal was to raise $163,500.
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More than 900 owners and managers of Indiana retail stores planned to introduce legislation in the General Assembly to halt Sunday retail sales, excluding food and drug items.
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Jimmy McDaniels played the piano Monday through Saturday nights at the Driftwood Lounge, 3512 Madison Ave. (Editor’s note: Teenagers loved the place because it was known for serving minors.)
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The new Eli Lilly and Co. building under construction off the 1200 block of Madison Avenue was going to be the tallest structure on the Southside.
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St. Patrick Grade School’s seventh-and eighth-grade basketball team won the Sacred Heart Holiday Tournament behind the offensive firepower of Ray Boylan, Paul Lombardo, Frank Venezia and Dan Bayt.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Gas was 52.9 cents a gallon with the purchase of a car wash at Kopetsky’s 224 E. County Line Road.
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The Gorman English Avenue Boys Club was celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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Dr. Frank W. Fortuna was elected president of St. Francis Hospital’s medical staff.
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Pant suits and jump suits cost $10 and $12, respectively, at Callie’s Clothes Closet, 111 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, where blouses and slacks were priced from $3.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Jennifer Herron, a 1980 graduate of Roncalli, was a choreographer for the Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders. She also operated a fitness studio at 2210 E. Southport Road.
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The Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club was going to meet at the Holiday Inn Southeast, I-465 and Emerson Ave. The gathering would feature a “jam session” for collectors of jelly containers.
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Southern Plaza was hosting a winter Mardi Gras sale-a-bration.
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Roncalli’s Eric A. Schott and Anthony J. Farrell were named to the All-State Faith and Family football team.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Russell Bertram, a 1983 graduate of Perry Meridian, won the Phillips 66 National Diving Championships in platform diving.
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Reach for Youth, an award-winning agency located at 5110 Madison Ave., was one on 29 Indiana youth organizations that would benefit from a $891,000 grant from Eli Lilly and Co.
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Calvary Lutheran first-grader Kiersten Scifres, daughter of Don and Jill Scifres, won a bike in a drawing held during the school’s walkathon.
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The Greenwood Police Department was seeking clues in the theft of $14,000 worth of sound and lighting equipment from a Party Time Sound van.
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Re/Max Realtor Daniel T. Moriarty was appointed regional vice president of the national Residential Sales Council, which served Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. He and his wife, Melinda, had two children.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Mr. and Mrs. John Ziegler welcomed a baby boy – Brian J. – to their family.
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A 50-pound bag of potatoes cost $1.89.
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The American chapter of the International Travel Club held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Basi Fischer.
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Pitman-Moore employees Glenn Higgins and Elsie Duhn were honored for their 35 years of service with the pharmaceutical company. Robert I. Barnhorst was recognized for 25 years of service.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
“Papa Buck” Henry F. Buck and his sons, Robert, Richard and Don, broke ground for the new Buck’s Supermarket at Meridian Street and Troy Ave.
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Le Scene, central Indiana’s only discotheque for the under-21 crowd, opened at 1116 Prospect St. The club featured live bands, including Our Generation, whose members were Mike Ray, Mike Stack, Al Smith, Dave Fitch and Doug Kennerly.
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Southport United Methodist Church appointed the Rev. Howard Chattin as its pastor.
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The Rev. Howard Chattin, the new pastor of Southport United Methodist Church, was going to address the Methodist Men’s Club.
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G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square was holding a truckload sale of upholstered platform rockers, which had been marked down to $19.95 from $29.95. If you bought two or more, they were only $15 each.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
The Indiana State Employment Service advertised the following jobs: concrete brick mason, $6 an hour; diesel engine mechanic, $5 an hour; neighborhood coordinator, $8,000 annually; sales associate, $800 a month plus commission; and keypunch operator; $143 a week.
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The sales staff at Schmadeke Realtors featured Don Skillman, Roger Williams, Kay Vahle, Jo Molina, Delores Aldridge, Marty Sandefer, Harry Docke, Gloria Docke, Alice Miller, Tom Hildebrand, Larry Tuttle, Rick Kern and Mark Beery.
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A three-bedroom home with 1 1/2 baths in Greenwood was listed for $29,000; a new four-bedroom home in Perry Township cost $49,900; and a four-bedroom brick home in Hill Valley cost $40,900.
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Eight 16-ounce bottles of Pepsi cost 99 cents, as did a pound of sirloin steak. A 12-ounce box of Nabisco triple decker cookies were 69 cents.
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Airman Scott R. Zimmerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Zimmerman and a graduate of Perry Meridian, was selected for technical training at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Lydia Klopp, a registered nurse who worked in St. Francis Hospital intensive care unit, was presented the hospital’s Family Spirit Award and $100.
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Dr. Kathleen Flohr, who specialized in noninvasive cardiology, joined the staff of Indiana Heart Physicians.
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Barbara Holston, a graduate of Roncalli and a senior at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, was elected president of the school’s Students Against Drunk Driving chapter.
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Manual High School senior Rhonda R. Hawley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hawley, won district honors at the American Legion’s oratorical contest and qualified for the district competition.
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After nearly 40 years with Indiana National Bank, Joseph C. Buergler retired as executive vice president for consumer banking.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Michael H. Zunk was named Indianapolis’ fifth police chief in the past five years. He was a member of the Indianapolis Police Department from the late 1960s until retiring as commander in 1988 to serve as security director of the Naval Air Warfare Center.
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Center Grove’s and Perry Meridian’s girls basketball teams were off to 12-0 and 9-0 starts, respectively. Beech Grove’s and Southport’s boys teams were struggling with 0-8 and 1-9 records.
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Marsha Baker, a server at Holiday Inn Southeast, and Darlene Day, a housekeeper at Quality Inn South, were nominated for the sixth annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards.
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Catherine S. Tucker, daughter of Robert D. Tucker and Ann Matzek and a graduate of Jefferson City High School, was engaged to T.J. Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Caroll and a graduate of Perry Meridian and Indiana State University.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Jimmy Vaugh was the new golf pro at Lake Shore Country Club, 4301 Carson Ave. He had previously served as the pro at Pleasant Run Golf Course.
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Indiana’s nine largest cities had more telephones (626,000) than all of China and India combined (521,000).
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Indianapolis Lodge 56 of the Knights of Pythias and Irvington Temple 411 of the Pythian Sisters were going to install their officers.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Darlene Sayers, a 1963 graduate of Southport High School and a senior at Anderson College, was awarded a grant in the honors programs for chemistry at Argonne National Laboratory. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grada Sayers.
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Southport High School’s Exercise in Knowledge team defeated Cathedral in the first round of the academic tournament. The varsity squad featured Vivian Heacox, Theresa Hill, James Wells and Sue Thompson. Walter Beaver, Ross Patronsky, Jill Brown and Bob Tucker were on the reserve team.
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Dr. Milton E. Collins was hired to serve as a psychological consultant to Perry Township Schools. Collins also had a private practice at the Turtle Creek Medical Center.
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Frank Bixler was elected to University Heights Hospital’s board of directors. A graduate of Manual High School and Harvard College, Bixler went into business with his brother, George Jr., in 1947, when establishing the Southern Circle Dairies and Southern Circle Drive-in Restaurant. They owned Southern Plaza and Greenbriar and Greentree apartments and had developed several housing additions.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Mark Beery joined the sales staff of Schmadeke Realtors. A graduate of Ball State, he was an associate member of the Indianapolis Board of Realtors.
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Madeline Manning Jackson, who won a gold medal in the 800-meter run at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, was going to address the congregation of Southwood Assembly of God, 8700 Meridian St.
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Featuring closeout shoes and factory seconds, Save-More Shoe Store, 2202 Shelby St., offered quality shoes at 30 to 70 percent off the regular price.
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Lucky Steer Family Restaurants, 8041 Madison Ave., offered buffet fish dinners for $2.79. The cost included fries or a baked potato, vegetables and a salad bar.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Weather permitting, cross-country skiing was allowed at Southeastway Park. Rental equipment was available when there were 5 or more inches of snow.
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A 16-inch pizza with one topping cost $6.99 at New York Pizza, 4376 Madison Ave.
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Featuring vocalist Janet Cochran, lead guitarist Tom Land, bassist Ernie Riley and “Dino” on drums, The Heartland Express band was appearing at Art and Kay’s Pub, 1707 E. Prospect St.
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An 8-ounce cut of prime rib, a baked potato and a salad cost $5.95 at D&M Tavern, 2137 S. Meridian St.
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Parsley’s Heating & Cooling was celebrating its 20th anniversary by offering a $27 discount on its service calls.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Christine L. Ingram and Jerry E. Moore were first-place winners from Manual High School in the Americanism and government test sponsored by Eil Lilly American Legion Post 374.
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Dr. Edward G. Garry relocated his dental practice to 1090 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, where he would be joined by Dr. David Buksar.
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Spotlight Editor and Publisher Jerry Cosby and fellow publisher Jim Thomas and his son, Ty, returned from a ski trip to Michigan. Cosby reported that skiing was great, the slopes were beautiful and snowmobiling was a blast.
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The girls basketball teams from Center Grove and Perry Meridian high schools continued to dominate area action as they were both 13-0.
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Students and teachers from Calvary Lutheran School were entertained by The Mariachi Juvenile Guadalupano Band from Mexico. Pictured doing the macarena were Blake Harvey, Patsy Bock, Jerrica Faulkner, Matt O’Haver, Heidi Emmelman, Laura Spelde, Katie Richert and Jared Cantrell.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was going to perform a pops concert at Manual High School. Admission was $1.
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Zuckerberg’s, a clothing and shoe store at 1001 S. Meridian St., was holding its annual midwinter sale.
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The Salty Dogs, a Dixieland band featuring students from Purdue, and Nick Craig’s Orchestra were performing at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
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The Shelby Furniture Co., 1113 Shelby St., had marked 50 percent off its chairs, lamps and tables.
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Grocery specials of the week at Miller’s Regal Market, corner of Madison and Terrace avenues, included three frozen pot pies for 69 cents; a pound of Chase & Sanborn coffee, 95 cents; a 10-pound bag of flour, 89 cents; four 14-ounce bottles of Heinz catsup, 99 cents; and three 5-pound bags of oranges or grapefruits, $1.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
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Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Dr. David Uebelhack, a 1977 graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry, joined the Greenwood dental practice of Dr. Gary Taylor.
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Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. promoted Thomas B. Crosley to vice president. He began his career with Merchants in 1965.
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The Card and Gift Gallery in Southern Plaza was holding its annual pre-inventory clearance sale.
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The Square Deal Tire Co., 2045 E. Minnesota St., offered engine tune-ups for $28.95.
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Nickel Heating & Air Conditioning opened a retail branch at 5401 Madison Ave. The company sold and serviced gas, oil and electric furnaces and air-conditioners.
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The Greenwood Bible Institute was offering a variety of six-week courses to help students better understand the teachings of Christ.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Dorothy Motley was retiring from her duties as auditor of Perry Township Schools.
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Managed by Steve Nordholt, the Madison Avenue Flower Shop, 2457 Madison Ave., was celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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Sharon K. Kleppe, an associate broker with Tomorrow Realty of Greenwood, was celebrating her 11th year with the agency.
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Monica R. Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Mills and a kindergartner at Southport Elementary School, participated in the Miss Junior America Show at Adam’s Mark Hotel.
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Fourteen-ounce prime rib dinners and 8-ounce filet mignon meals were served for $6.95 at Gary’s Bar & Restaurant, 5002 Madison Ave.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
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Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
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Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Southport’s “skyline” took on a new look as a Dairy Queen opened just east of Madison Avenue on Southport Road.
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The Southside Golden Age Club was going to host its inaugural meeting during a pitch-in dinner.
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Raymond Alexander was named the new principal of Homecroft Elementary School. He succeeded Melvin L. Mosier, who had been named assistant superintendent of secondary education for Perry Township Schools.
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A tennis club was forming at Garfield Park.
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Kash Is King Food Stores opened an outlet at 902 E. Raymond St., where grand-opening specials included sirloin and T-bone steaks for 89 cents and 99 cents a pound, respectively, two loaves of bread for 39 cents and 10 pounds of potatoes for 79 cents.
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Weekly specials at Medi-Sav Health and Beauty Aids Discount Store, 2728 Madison Ave., included 50 books of matches for 5 cents; 75 Rolaids tablets, 49 cents; a large bottle of Listerine, 57 cents; and 12 ounces of Maalox, 78 cents.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Herbert Wiese and Mesdames Constance Wiegland, William Nyffeier, Clarence McKhann and Ralph Landerwerlen were honored for their 10,000 hours of volunteer service to St. Francis Hospital.
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Lloyd “Skip” Tucker, owner of Tucker-State Pharmacy, 1668 E. Raymond St., announced that his storewide sale would continue for another week.
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A full-service car wash with a buff and a wax – regularly $6.25 at Harrell’s, 4130 Madison Ave. – was marked down to $5.
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Debra Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Black, was initiated into Ball State University’s chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha, an academic journalism society.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Southport was named one of Indiana’s top 12 high schools in a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
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St. Roch Grade School’s seventh- and eighth-grade boys basketball team, which competed in Division V of the Catholic Youth Organization, won its league with a 7-0 record. The squad featured Richard and Chris Carmichael, Gary Timple, Andy Leary, Damon Smith, Chris Braun, Kurt Kiefer, Brian Sanders, Eric Eads, John Gaskill, Joe Armstrong, Evan Gilmore and coaches Chris Jockish and Shaun Breen.
The team’s cheerleaders were Marie Schott, Elaine Schaler, Amy Maynard, Shannon Stammer, Terri Snodgrass, Tonya Vincent, Nicki Rizzo, Dawn Eads, Lizza Pinna, Vanessa Tolentino and Kimberly Ratliff.
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A free 10-week course in amateur radio was beginning at University Heights Hospital, 1401 E. County Line Road. Participants would learn Morse code, basic electronics, rules and regulations and operating procedures.
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Hamburgers, cheeseburgers and ham sandwiches cost less than $2 at the Colonial Inn, 4343 Madison Ave.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
It’s All Good, Indiana’s first hemp store, opened at 920 N. State Road 135, Greenwood. Owned by Tom Faulk and Elizabeth West, the shop featured 100 percent hemp clothing, jewelry and gifts.
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Julie K. Trimble was appointed vice president and branch manager of American Home Funding’s new Southside office, which specialized in residential mortgages.
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More than 3,000 people were expected to participate in the 16th annual Polar Bear Run & Walk at the University of Indianapolis.
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Paul K. Bolin was named vice president of marketing of Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing. He previously was employed by AT&T/Lucent Technologies, Proctor & Gamble and radio station WIBC.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
The Southside YMCA broke a precedent in its long history by naming a woman, Wilma F. Rugh, as its program director and junior secretary.
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Tom Dawson thrilled bowlers from the St. Catherine League when he rolled a 279 for a 646 series.
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Ginger Rogers and Michael Rennie were starring in “Blonde Bait” at the Oriental Theatre, 1105 S. Meridian St.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Washington High School’s Bill Springer was voted Indiana Football Coach of the Year. His 1966 Continentals went 10-0 to become the first team in Indianapolis’ history to win the mythical state title. He starred in football at Sacred Heart High.
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El Dorado Country Club, 2080 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, was hosting a Valentine dinner-dance.
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Buck’s Supermarket, 3001 S. Meridian St., was holding a “sweetheart of a food sale,” in which bananas cost 10 cents a pound; bleach, 19 cents a half-gallon; pork loin, 89 cents a pound; and five cans of corn or green beans, $1.
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Queen candidates for Manual High School’s Military Ball were Ruthann Surber, Kaye Doty, Sally Pullen, Janie Murphy, Gloria Alstott, Lynn Lyons, Jeanine Kent, Janice Bramlett, Debbie Werz, Linda Koopman, Alice Smith, Bonnie Roe, Melinda Beal, Paulette Brehob and Melanie Schubert.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Jeffrey Board, son of Mary and the late James A. Board, was installed as master councilor of Southport chapter Order of DeMolay. Other officers were Ed Kerkhoff, senior councilor, and John Brown, junior councilor.
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Kristin J. Olson was named to the dean’s list at Augustana College in Illinois.
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Catholic Schools Week was celebrated by St. Roch. Students who planned some of the activities included Patty Mayer, Chris Jackson, Tim Cooper, Paul Kulke and Carolyn Newman.
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Furniture Restoration celebrated its grand opening at 4002 Shelby St. The shop reupholstered, refinished, repaired and rebuilt furniture.
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The Cabaret Lounge, 3151 Madison Ave., served two-for-one mixed drinks from 8 p.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday and from 8-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Joseph Denney, a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, was named St. Francis Hospital’s Family Spirit Award recipient for his exemplary work ethic.
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Thomas O. Kriese was named vice president of Stewart-Carey Glass & Mirror, 3505 Madison Ave.
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The Spotlight celebrated its 48th anniversary.
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Roncalli’s girls junior varsity basketball team finished its season 18-1, with the loss coming in the championship game of the city tournament. The squad featured Jill Roberts, Susan Casse, Virginia Sanders, Gina Kuntz, Amy Fosnot, Lisa Schemenauer, Jeanine Leppert, Ronnie Huck, Kathy Lauck, Tandi Gleave, Robbin Oddi and coach Dee Ann Ramey.
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With the recent nice weather, Smock Golf Course, 3910 E. County Line Road, opened for the spring.
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Perry Meridian High School students Dave Stone, David Kinsey and Randy Head placed second, third and fifth, respectively, in the district debate tournament at Carmel High.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Public hearings were being planned to discuss the I-65 interchange at Southport Road.
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Perry Township residents Timothy J. Motsinger, Kevin S. Kelly, Vincent J. Cascella and Michael S. Turk were promoted within the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Motsinger was promoted to the rank of major; Turk, captain; and Kelly and Cascella, sergeants;
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A groundbreaking ceremony for Garfield Park’s new family center was held. The facility would feature a gym, weight and multipurpose rooms and offices.
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Steven Cortese, son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Cortese and a graduate of Perry Meridian and Georgetown University, was appointed staff director of the U.S. Senate’s Appropriations Committee.
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Ed Tinder, executive director of the Catholic Youth Organization, was named the Oldtimers Club’s Man of the Year. He was recognized for his contributions to youths and his accomplishments in sports.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Advertised as the best-wearing and best-looking dinnerware made, a 16-piece set (service for four – plate, dessert dish, cup and saucer) of Boontonware Belle cost $9.95 at Gus Kasper Furniture & Appliances, 1062 Virginia Ave.
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Lewis Bastin and Charles Voyles, co-owners of Circle Furniture and Garfield Furniture, 938 Virginia Ave. and 2216 Shelby St., respectively, announced that they were holding the sale of sales at both stores. “We have too large of a stock on many items,” they said. “The only way to reduce our inventory is to offer it at a big discount.”
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Manual High School was celebrating its 62nd birthday with a roast beef dinner and a dance.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Mr. Liquor was opened at 4201 S. East St. by Bob Sexson and Bob Hendrickson, who commented, “We have tried to give the Southside a package liquor store that it honestly can be proud of. We have been told by qualified men in the industry that Mr. Liquor (which featured automatic doors) is the outstanding store of its type in Indiana. We give the Southside the largest, most complete stock of whiskies, wines, champagnes and cold beer.”
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Roberta Gaertner, a graduate of Manual High and a fashion model, was named director of the Sears Charm School in Greenwood. She was going to work with 11- to 19-year-old girls.
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Jack Smith was celebrating the grand opening of his Indianapolis Typewriter Co. at 1008 Virginia Ave. In addition to selling, repairing and cleaning typewriters, Smith also sold adding machines.
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Although the 30th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Southport Fieldhouse was more than a month away, officials from six churches were already planning the grand event.
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One-hundred embossed wedding invitations from the Boyd Printing Co., 1313 Orange St., cost $10.50.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Graduates of the Indianapolis School of Practical Nursing were Beula Andrews, Sister M. Monica, Judy Stroud, Maria Rhodes, Jackie Flory, Gayle Kramer, Marajo Henry, Carlene Hansen, Janet Simpson, Judy Theal, Debbie Son, Norma Stewart, Janie Melick, Lela Wampler, Joni Wessling, Cheri Evans, Laura Barnes, Teri Morgan and Christina Sutton.
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Marvin and Nan Kirby opened the Kirby Decorating Co. at 1235 Shelby St. The couple had been in the home decorating business for 17 years. As part of their grand opening celebration they were giving away a houseplant with each purchase.
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Marty Sandefur, a real estate agent for the Southside office of Schmadeke Realtors, was honored for selling four houses during January.
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Hagan’s Inn, 1121 E. Troy Ave., featured a variety of dinner specials, including beef stew for $1.50, rib eye dinners, $2.29; and a 1-pound T-bone steak, $4.95.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Southside wrestlers who qualified for the state tournament at Market Square Arena were Center Grove’s Ken Vawter, 132 pounds; Jason Jacks, 138; Greenwood’s Jon McSerley, 105; Perry Meridian’s Dan Jones, 145; Charles Lee, 185; Steve Paget, heavyweight; and Southport’s Doug Jackson, 138.
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David Betzner was named the new chief of the Perry Township Fire Department. He succeeded Danny Maple, who reverted to the rank of lieutenant.
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Mark Spangler was named to head the youth and music ministry at Southside Church of the Nazarene, 2447 E. Thompson Road.
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Sandy Hankins reigned as queen at Southport High School’s sweetheart dance. Her court featured Terri Gabriel, Amy Sturm, Tracy Timbrook, Cynthia Whitelow and Kirsten Abelson.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
The Lenten Breakfast Series sponsored by Southside United Methodist Churches was kicking off with guest speaker Ron Lyon, longtime leader and president of United Methodist Men at Edgewood UMC.
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The Executive Edge, a fitness center, was opened in Greenwood by Jana Garry, JuLee Hoke and Jon Arthur.
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Valentine’s Day specials at Bynum’s Steak House, 3850 S. Meridian St., included two heart-shaped rib-eye steaks, french onion soup, salad, a potato, champagne and dessert for $39.95.
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Adrian Orchards, 500 W. Epler Ave., was closing for the season, but it still had a variety of apples for eating or baking and oranges and grapefruits.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Calvary Lutheran Church at the corner of Shelby Street and Dudley Avenue was joining 17 other Lutheran churches of the Missouri Synod in an evangelism program. More than 6,000 members of the congregations had canvassed their neighborhoods to invite residents to the services.
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Maurice H. Schwab was chairman of the ham and bean dinner being hosted by St. Roch Cub Scout Pack 118.
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Featuring band leader Gordon Grow, guitarist Bill Peaslee and bassist Glenn Merrick, The Gordon Grow Trio performed Friday and Saturday nights at The Colonial Inn, 4343 Madison Ave.
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Five men in the St. Catherine Bowling League rolled 600-plus series: Bill Michaelis, 652; Jim Stahl; 626; Dick O’Mara, 619; Tom Dawson, 601; and Tom Flanagan, 604.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Correction
The following item appeared in this section Feb. 8 and should have stated that Washington High School’s Bob Springer was voted Indiana Football Coach of the Year. His 1966 Continentals went 10-0 to become the first team in Indianapolis’ history to win the mythical state title. He starred in football at Cathedral and Purdue before coaching at Sacred Heart High.
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Stepsisters Irene Leach, Linda and Betty Lindop and Rita Nichols represented the American Red Cross while serving as hostesses during programs sponsored by the Service Men’s Club at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
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Dr. Edward Glenn, president of the Southport Lions Club, donated $500 on behalf of the agency to Perry Township Schools’ special education program.
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Manual High School students Don Appel, Steven Pollard, Robert Cooper, David Henke, Steve Barteau and Richard Ross were presented gold keys for their work in the National Scholastic art contest.
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The Medi-Sav Discount Store at 2728 Madison Ave., was holding an odd-and-ends clearance sale.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Delayed a month because of several snowstorms, the Indiana Kidney Foundation’s five-hour roller skate-athon was going to take place at the Big Red Barn in the Greenwood, the Franklin Skate Club and Melody Skateland on West Washington Street.
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Ronnie Roessler, Mike Derleth, June Pryor and Earl DeRitter were holding a newspaper drive to benefit Edgewood Little League.
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The Little Red Door was conducting free oral cancer screenings.
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The Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation was going to reopen its community centers after closing them in an effort to conserve gas during subzero temperatures.
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Cara Bujarsky, a senior dance major at Butler, was performing in “Pictures at an Exhibition” with the Butler Ballet.
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Patricia A. Francis, daughter of Joan M. Francis and a graduate of Roncalli, was named to the dean’s list at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Kenneth W. Metzler killed one person and injured 19 others when he drove his tractor-trailer into the Benchwarmer Pub & Eatery in Southport because he was upset at his girlfriend, who worked there. Metzler was charged with murder and driving while intoxicated.
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The Southside Art League in Greenwood offered drawing classes, which were enjoyed by various grade schoolers, including Jennifer Villines, Casey Blough, Sara Brett, Chris Lew and Joan Noacki.
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Perry Meridian seniors David Shreeve, Brian Mattingly, Lori Smith and Pete Miller had lead roles in the school’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
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Weather permitting, all city golf courses would be opening soon. Weekday green fees for adults were $7, $8 on weekends; season passes were $300.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
SporTek, a baseball and softball instructional facility at 373 Fry Road, Greenwood, was opened by Steve Taylor and Bob Schippnick.
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Peoples Bank offered 6.1 percent interest on its 25-month certificates of deposits.
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St. John’s Nursery School students Tyler Miner, Cameron Stroub, Shelby Pollak, MaKenzie Lilley, Jamie Pierle, Paige Trestler, Bianca Cotter, Chloe Trestler, Clayton Leslie and Grant Young enjoyed the one-woman musical presented by Sarah Stoel.
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Bethany Lutheran Church named Dan and Betty Tiebert and Larry and Sherry Henry as its Members of the Year.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Thirty-four guests attended the bridal shower for Mary Jo Rosengarten, who was engaged to William J. Leppert. Their parents were Mr. and Mrs. William Rosengarten and Mr. and Mrs. William O. Leppert.
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Southport Presbyterian Church in Homecroft was making plans to dedicate its new sanctuary and education wing.
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Power lawn mowers were advertised for as little at $59.95 at the Whittington Pump & Engineering Corp., 1126 Prospect St.
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Earl F. Schiesz, who was employed by State Pharmacy at the corner of State and Raymond streets, boasted that his store could issue a money order in less than 20 seconds.
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June Allyson and Jack Lemmon were starring in “You Can’t Run Away from It,” which was showing at the Oriental Theatre, 1105 S. Meridian. Also showing was “Magnificent Roughnecks” with Jack Carson and Mickey Rooney.
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Fresh fryers raised by Indiana farmers cost 33 cents a pound at Andy’s Market, 1239 S. East St., where 2 pounds of ground beef cost 65 cents and a pound of coffee was 69 cents.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
The Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association elected new officers: Dr. David Cross, president; Howard Kehlbeck, vice president; and Ray Gorton, secretary-treasurer.
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The Prologue Players were beginning their fourth season with a dinner show at the Holiday Inn South, 404 E. Thompson Road. The production starred Southport senior Leslee Jordan, Mike Hargitt, Jon Ramsey and Veronica Chermansky
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Two pairs of infants, children’s, teenagers and women’s leather and canvas shoes cost $3 at Shoe World in Fountain Square.
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A three-horsepower 20-inch Briggs & Stratton lawn mower cost $33.94 at G.C. Murphy, 1045 Virginia Ave.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Coached by Steve Rager, Southport High School’s swim team won the Perry Meridian Sectional behind six first-place finishes: medley relay team of Stan Schutz, Dave Reinhardt, Vince Pollard and Herman Tilly; 200-yard freestyle, Dan Elliott; 50- and 100-freestyles, Pollard; 100-backstroke, Schutz; and 400-yard freestyle, Brian Van Deman, Mike Hopper, Elliott and Schutz.
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Southport United Methodist Church Pastor Larry Curtis and his wife, Nancy, were going to present a folk music worship service.
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Weekly specials at Luke Billman’s Old Dutch Delicatessen, 2949 S. Meridian St., included T-bone steaks and catfish dinners.
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Karate champion Ko Yum Sam opened a self-defense school at 2604 Madison Ave.
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Richard Crum was going to conduct lectures on gardening, lawn, and shrub care at Southport Library.
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The world population was increasing by 1.5 million people every week.
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Olive Branch Christian Church and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church were finalizing their worship programs for World Day of Prayer on March 5.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Indianapolis police officer Wayne Vioda (he’s now married to my sister, Dianna) played host to attorney Jeff Cosby in IPD’s ride-along program.
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Roncalli named Darin Campbell (4.435 GPA) as its valedictorian. And in a first, the school recognized salutatorians in Joe Clemans (4.105 GPA) and Michele Kurtz (4.104 GPA).
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Marilyn J. Clark was appointed branch manager of the Beech Grove office of Union Federal Savings Bank.
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Jeffrey D. Curtis, Julia A. Hilcz, John M. Koebel, Andrea M. Suding, Nancy S. Thompson, Lisa Durcholz, Patrick J. McKenzie, Laura Netherton and Anne M. Volk were named to the dean’s list at Marian College.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Coached by Mike Armstrong and led by Miss Basketball candidate Katie Douglas, Perry Meridian’s No. 1 basketball team defeated No. 4 Center Grove 62-61 before 7,100 screaming fans in the opening round of semistate action at Southport Fieldhouse. However, the victory was short-lived as the Falcons lost to Martinsville in that evening’s championship game.
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The Memories Band’s farewell performance was going to be held at Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 E. Thompson. The band, which started playing in 1977, was hoping to unite as many former members as possible for the concert. Tickets cost $25 and included a buffet.
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Powerlifters Roger and Robin Heldman – probably the strongest couple in the Midwest on a pound-per-pound basis – were featured in yours truly’s “Mohr ... or Less” column. Roger had squatted more than 640 pounds, deadlifted 530 and bench pressed 400. Robin, named the 1996 Female Athlete of the Year by the Natural Athlete Strength Association, had squatted 281 pounds, deadlifted 325 and bench pressed 168.
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Melissa Williams, daughter of Sandra Gillaspy and Matt Williams and a senior at Roncalli, was awarded an academic scholarship to Xavier University in Cincinnati, where she planned to major in history.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Home and Garden, 5201 Madison Ave., was celebrating its grand opening with a three-day sale and a raffle for an 18-inch power lawn mower. The owners, Arnold and Vonne Parks, were graduates of Southport High School.
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Ann Cecil, Susie Hamilton and Kathy Brady, all under the age of 6, took tap lessons from Helen Charisse.
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Perry Township Junior High students Lloyd Tucker, Sally Niederauer, Melinda Poffenbeger, Donna Morton, Carolyn Gerking, Becky Harris, Peggy Robinson, Rebecca Keaton and Lonnie Beck were recognized for the work they entered in the Central Indiana Scholarship Art Exhibition.
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Cod, perch and haddock were advertised for 35 cents a pound at Buck’s Supermarket, 3001 S. Meridian St., where a dozen large eggs cost 39 cents. Specials at other grocery stores were 2 pounds of bacon for 85 cents, 5 pounds of oranges, 39 cents; a stalk of celery, 19 cents; and 10 pounds of potatoes, 59 cents.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
The 2,500-member Indianapolis Baptist Temple moved into its new worship center at 2635 S. East St. The sanctuary could seat 2,000 people, and there was room for an additional 500 in the balcony.
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Mrs. Ronald Rosebrock wrote a letter to the editor to complain about all the chuckholes on Southport Road.
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Participants in Manual High School’s Redskin Revue included Joyce Thompson, Sandy Wagner, Bev Rigney, Donna Rhodes, Debbie Baker, Janet Cain, Janis Thomas, Sharon Napier, Sandy Baker, Vicki Steele, Linda Long, Nancy Seyfried, Patty Rhodes and Sandie Robinson.
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Hill Bros. in Fountain Square had a select group of women’s and children’s shoes on sale for $1 a pair.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Winners of Outstanding Awards presented at St. Mark Grade School’s science fair were Greg Schiefelbein, John Haigerty, Mary Beth Schueth, Dan Fillenwarth, Mike Kinnaird, Tammy Haag, Jenny Price, Christine Lee, Mike Higgins, A.J. Ratz, Kim Schott, Jane Abraham, Kurt Kuehr, Kevin Courteau, Charlie Bowling, Mary Jo Boyce, Andy Swiezy, Tony Lee, Joe Aberger, Ron Huser, Marcy Lentz, Doug Herzon, Jim Kern and Anthony Adrian.
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The sales staff at A.O. Diaz and Co. Realtors featured Harold Llewellyn, Sandy Wickham, Dave Fahrner, Bob Stahl, Bonnie Erickson, Wes Fleenor, Jean Van Etten, Lana Smith, Mack McCall, Georgia Miller, Dale Deerberg, Bob Lane, Sue Lynne Miller, Larry McPherson, Mack Stahl and John Adams.
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Hagan’s Inn, 1121 E. Troy Ave., served an 8-ounce filet mignon dinner for $4.95 on Friday evenings.
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Gas at Kopetsky’s Car Wash, 2224 E. County Line Road, cost 53.9 cents a gallon with the purchase of a wash.
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Eleven-o-Eleven Lakes, a stocked fish and pay lake at 11011 Brookville Road, was opening for the season

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
The boys basketball team from Southport High School defeated Decatur Central 60-57 to win the Southport Sectional.
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Twenty freshmen at Perry Meridian crammed into a Volkswagon to the win the competition at the all-school party.
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Tara King and Rich Biggers were starring in Southport High School’s production of “Hello Dolly.”
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Freddie the Frog was visiting Perry Township Schools to promote the value of 4-H.
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The girls gymnastics team from Perry Meridian High School won its 10th straight sectional title by scoring a school record 102.95 points. The squad featured Becky Burns, Anne Messmer, Robyn Sobieray, Shelly Gritton, Carrie Otto, Kim Swain, assistant coach Debbie Riedel and coach Connie Walters.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Roncalli broke ground for its $3 million expansion project, which included 15 new classrooms, an enlarged library and additional parking.
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H. Roger Gale played the role of Elwood P. Dowd in Southport Prologue Players’ dinner theater production of the comedy “Harvey.” Other cast members were Joann Hobson, Cheryl Boyd, Martha Cook, Richard Kivett, Jim Brown and Peter Wood.
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The cadet C boys basketball team from St. Mark Grade School won its division title and was a runner-up in the Catholic Youth Organization city tournament. The squad featured Chris Sears, Jarred Maxwell, Jeremy Keith, Kevin Weinman, Robbie Oberting, Matt Drennen, Jacob Kriese, Klay Kondy, Jessie Kindred, Jay Thomas and coaches Rob Thomas and Keith Duncan.
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MacArthur Elementary School’s second- and third-grade Perry Township Athletics Inc. basketball team finished its season with a 9-0 record.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Nino’s Spaghetti Restaurant, 1012 Virginia Ave., was offering a two-for-one special on its spaghetti dinners.
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Region 3 of the Civil Defense Police relocated to 1603 S. Meridian St.
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Lilly Endowment donated $10,000 to the Catholic Youth Organization so it could build a cabin for counselors at Camp Rancho Framasa in Nashville, Ind.
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Fisher Bros. Home Furnishings, 1315 Shelby St., was holding a truckload sale on stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers and TVs.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. celebrated the opening of a branch at 3904 S. East St. Participating in the pageantry were the Rev. Gordon Knese, pastor of St. Roch Parish; Frank D. and George M. Bixler, owners of Southern Plaza; George Cafouros, publisher of The Spotlight; and Otto N. Frenzel III, executive vice president of Merchants.
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Janie Murphy was crowned queen of Manual High School’s annual ROTC Military Ball. Kay Doty was the runner-up, and Debby Werz finished third in the balloting.
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Howard L. Edwards opened a Marathon service station at 5433 S. East St. Patrons who purchased 7 gallons of gas received two free tea glasses.
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Jeffrey J. Kellams, a graduate of Southport High School and a senior at Indiana Central College, was accepted to Indiana University School of Medicine for the fall semester.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Thomas Swift, Christine Boeke, LuAnne Michel, Peter B. Blankenhorn and Jane Ann Judkins were named to the dean’s list at DePauw University .
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The Quick Print Co., owned by Bob and Suzy Schild, opened at the new Greenwood Park Mall.
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The grand prize in the Easter coloring contest sponsored by Harrell’s Car Wash, 4130 Madison Ave., was a 7-foot stuffed bunny.
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Six lots – about 1 1/2 acres – at the southwest corner of Bradbury Avenue and Hobart Road (3400 east, 2400 south) were advertised for $3,500.

Studebaker Realty had five homes listed on the Near Southside for less $16,500.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Mayor William Hudnut joined representatives of Eli Lilly and Co. and Manual High School’s 50-Year Club to honor 12 of the school’s juniors and 15 seniors for their academic excellence: juniors: Sheryl Davis, Julie Gilvin, Kristina Gossett, Crystal Grigley, Tina Hafer, Johnnie Hatcher, John Hurt, Kim Madison, James Newsom, Brandson Stone, Mark Surface and Stacy Westra; seniors: Gloria Benedict, Kim Kelly, Angela Tibbits, Brad Walker, Raynel Berry, Earl Clausson, Kim Corbett, Sherry Cox, Craig Flandermeyer, Pamela Ford, Mildred Fox, Rhonda Hawley, Brian Lakstins, Laura Mouser and Calvin Murrell.
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The former Manual/Wood High School in the 500 block of South Meridian Street was being renovated to serve as the new corporate headquarters of the Grougher Insurance Group, whose offices were located south of Greenwood.
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El Dorado Country Club, which boasted a swimming pool, tennis courts, a dining room and an 18-hole golf course at 2080 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, was purchased by Ron and Karen West and renamed Royal Oak. The initiation fee for new members was $400.
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Carol Cosby, Beverly and Bill Minton, Fred and Ann Sutter, Dee Urban, Joyce Klinger and Debbie Hardy were among those who attended the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ celebration at the Indiana Convention Center.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Shawn O’Keefe, an Indiana state trooper and a graduate of Roncalli, was named National Trooper of the Year for rescuing a child from a burning car.
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Perry Meridian Middle School’s Academic Pursuit team won the Marion County tournament. The squad featured Arnel Aurellano, Derek Black, Julia Blanford, Alyssa Boardman, Matt Jones, Jason Lantz, Stacey Mullen, Ben Stengel, John Trambley, Eben True, Claire Webb, Eric Wu and coaches Steve Robbins, Barbara Hall and Stephanie Dausch.
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Powerlifters from Perry Meridian High School placed third among the 16 squads competing at the Ben Davis meet, which featured the bench press, squat and power clean. Team members were Adam Amrine, Matt Webb, Mike Brizendine, Ryan Woolwine, Shaun Corliss, Bob Burton, Josh Cox, Nathan Dagley, Mike Hilligoss and coach Mike Tomey.
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Southport heavyweight wrestler Joe Willis won the state championship. He also excelled in football, having been named the school’s Most Valuable Player in 1995.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Heiskell’s Garden & Gift House, 3850 S. Meridian St., was selling peach and apple trees for $2 each.
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In celebrating its first anniversary, HiWay Garage, 2929 Bluff Road, adjusted its customers’ brakes and topped off their master cylinders for $1.
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The Sablosky’s Department store at 1243 S. Meridian St., was closing and sacrificing $10,000 worth or merchandise. The store at 1044 Virginia Ave., was going to remain open.
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Union Washette, 1137 Union St., dry-cleaned dresses, suits and topcoats for 80 cents each.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
The winning chorus line at Manual High School’s Redskin Revue featured Bonnie Roe, Denise Durman, Ruth Ellen Oates, Judy Blonder, Regina Maple, Ruthie Smith, Cindy Rogers, Eva Shurman, Janice Bramlett, Peggy Mayfield, Nancy Mussman and Alice Smith.
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A box of one dozen marshmallow eggs cost 23 cents at G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square.
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Southport High School students Deborah Baker, Thomas Baker, Jill Brown, Cindy Cleaton, Jeffrey David, Carmen Hasz, Theresa Hill, Ken Huff, Cynthia Kirsh, Kenyon Kopecky, Fred Lougren, James Romesser, Steve Rusher, Sue Thompson and Margaret Wollsey made the A honor roll.
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Smart Sisters Beauty Salon, 711 Shelby St., offered permanents for $5.95.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Teenagers from the Young Life Clubs of Perry Meridian and Southport high schools participated in a 24-hour rock-athon at Baxter YMCA.
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Alberta R. Eacret was named public relations director for the John Robert Powers Modeling and Finishing School.
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Perry Meridian High School’s speech team finished fifth in sectional action at IUPUI. Advancing to regional competition were Mark Gunnion, Pam Hill, Dave Schnef, Gayle Nash, Cyndi Kilmer, Steve Cortese, Ann Daly, John Talley, Paul Carlile, Janet Hackenbracht and Bill Maschmeyer.
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Airwoman Deborah L. Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Murray and a 1973 graduate of Manual, completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Bace in Texas and was assigned to Chanute AFB in Illinois.
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Items advertised for sale in the classifieds included a 9-cubic-inch refrigerator for $75, an IMB executive typewriter, $285; a Bearcat police scanner, $100; 106 “Playboy” magazines and nine calendars, $100; and a 1-year-old Siberian husky, $75.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Arsonists struck the controversial Sassy’s Adult Relaxation Center, 4020 Madison Ave., causing an estimated $75,000 in damages to the building and the adjoining offices of the B&T Fence Co.
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Vera Taylor, Pauline Beers and Gladys Heeringa were pictured as they shared memories of being in the first girls 4-H Club, which was launched in 1926.
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Students from the RISE Learning Center hosted a fashion show. The models included Irvin Beuls, Lisa Thacker, Barb Stenson, Tanya Steele, Kim Faust and Gary Biggs.
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Rosanne Armbruster and Debbie Heinzelman joined the staff at Sunny and Shears, a salon and tanning center at 3844 Madison Ave.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
The Indianapolis Water Co., in cooperation with R.N. Thompson Development Corp., announced plans to convert almost 1,300 acres in the southwest corner of Perry Township into a residential/commercial community. The ground sat atop a major aquifer/well field that Water Co. officials said would become the major source of fresh water for all of Marion County.
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Area Boy Scouts, including Matthew Greulich, Warren Booth, David Johnson, Tim Boswell, Kevin Martin, Paul Hauser, Pat Rady and Eric Hohlmann, collected about 5,500 pounds of food for Gleaners Food Bank.
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Patrolman Eric J. Eads of the Indianapolis Airport Police Department was graduating from the basic training course at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield. Eads had received more than 480 hours of training in firearms, criminal and traffic law and emergency vehicle operations.
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Virginia Cafouros, Pat Rau, Norma Lively and Thelma Wagner, all members of the South Group Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, were busy preparing for their annual garden tea and card party.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Prospect chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed new officers: Kathryn Koenig, worthy matron; Cletus Marley, worthy patron; Mary Emma Ellsworth, associate matron; Kenneth Stewart, associate patron; and Bonnie Stephenson, secretary.
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The following quip was published: “A basketball coach at a small college was cornered by the son of a former high school star. ‘My son wants to play in the worst way,’ commented the proud parent. ‘He ought to fit in just fine,’ said the harried coach. ‘That’s the way our team has been playing.’ ”
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A three-bedroom house with a two-car garage, a new roof, a garbage disposal and an enclosed porch was listed at $11,500. A three-room apartment on the bus line rented for $55 a month.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Garfield Park Junior Music Club members La Vonne Burton, Kathleen Walter, Coleen Powers, Todd Rockstroh, Joyce Moody, Carl Cafouros and Ellen Kay Spencer won awards while competing at a music festival at Indiana University.
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Perry Township Schools announced that it would launch a summertime preschool readiness program.
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The Top Brass, a newly formed band that featured students from Southport High School, was receiving rave reviews for how it combined drum and guitar rhythm with dance music. The members were Phil Hammond, Jan Moorhead, Rich Rodman, Jim Gran, Jeff Davis and Paul Price.
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Manual students Evangeline Baker, Vicki Fritts and Jennifer Graham finished first, second and third, respectively, in the Young America Speaks and Acts contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Ernie Pyle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1850.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Perry Meridian High School speech team members Ann Daly, John Talley, Gayle Nash, Steve Cortese and Bill Maschmeyer won various events in sectional competition.
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Airwoman Deborah L. Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Murray and a 1973 graduate of Manual High School, was assigned to Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois after completing basic training.
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A rick of delivered firewood cost $18.50.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Indiana University’s basketball team won the NCAA title by defeating Syracuse 74-73 on Keith Smart’s buzzer-beating shot. Steve Alford hit seven 3-pointers for the Hoosiers and led all scorers with 23 points. The title was the third for coach Bobby Knight.
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The Southport PTA was holding its annual plant sale and for the first time was selling tomato seedlings.
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Kridan of Indiana, which sold business machines, was celebrating its 15th year in business.
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Buck’s Supermarket, 3001 S. Meridian St., was holding a truckload sale on its sandwich meats. Honey loaf was $2.99 a pound; salami, $1.99 a pound; pickle loaf, $2.19 a pound; and bologna, $1.79 a pound.
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Elisa Farley, David Ramey, Mike Shea, Tina Gahimer and Sheri Carr served as pages in the Indiana General Assembly.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Patricia Vornholt received a certification of appreciation from Indianapolis Police Chief Michael H. Zunk, Director of Public Safety Michael E. Beaver and Mayor Stephen Goldsmith for her bravery in defending an unconscious officer who was the victim of a vicious attack.
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Washington Post syndicated columnist William Raspberry spoke at the University of Indianapolis.
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Gerald Ell of the Southport Lions Club was elected governor of District 25-F of Lions International for 1997-98.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
Three tons of French Lick limestone cost $50.
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A six-pack of Coca-Cola was advertised for 19 cents; a 1955 four-door Mercury Monterey was priced at $1,795; and prune juice was 31 cents for a quart.
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Five-year-old Gail Napier was the most publicized person in Marion County after being named the 1957 Easter Seals Child.
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Wallie Sims, the public relations director of Pitman-Moore Co., was elected president of the recently formed Greater Southside Inc.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Manual High School senior Al Plahitko was named a finalist in the Indiana Science Talent Search. His research paper was titled “The Hyperdimensional Theory of the Unified Field.”
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Sandra Lee Mussmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Mussmann was engaged to Robert Hignite, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Hignite.
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Indiana Central College juniors Dianna Catlin, Pam Grischow, Janet Jones, Mary Ann Shellhamer and Rebecca Horn were queen finalists for the school’s May Festival.
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Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding its “Krazy Daze” sale. The specials included women’s maternity wear for $1; a gallon of latex paint, $1.99; a parakeet and a cage, $3.99; a chaise lounge and two chairs, $10.44; and a 24-inch cut riding mower, $166.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
The Supreme 10 Speeds, a basketball team that was sponsored by the Supreme Bicycle Store and played at the Baxter YMCA, won its league title. Squad members were Dave Oswalt, Brad Carr, Allen Parks, Jeff Chilcote, Keith Romans, Brian Silvers, Jeff Pieper, Duane Geiger, Brad Carson, Steve Jones and coach Merl Geiger.
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Airman Herbert K. Roberts, son of Colleen L. Roberts and a 1971 graduate of Southport High School, was assigned to Patrick Air Force Base in Florida for training with the Air Force communications field.
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Indy Parks dedicated the new Carl Smock Park and Golf Course, 3910 E. County Line Road.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Pam Schiefelbein, a 1984 graduate of Roncalli, was awarded a varsity letter for her contributions to Butler’s basketball team. She averaged nine points and four rebounds.
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Ken Metzler, the trucker who slammed his tractor-trailer into the Benchwarmer Tavern in Southport, was charged on 42 counts, including murder, attempted murder, battery and driving while intoxicated.
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WIBC’s “Big John” Gillis addressed members of the Marion-Johnson County chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons.
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The University of Indianapolis named Bill Green as its basketball coach. Green, a graduate of Manual High School, had previously coached at Sacred Heart, Cathedral, Washington and Marion high schools, compiling a 354-126 record while winning six state titles at Marion. He succeeded Billy Keller, who went 83-107 over seven years.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
High winds caused considerable damage to Brookwood Apartments, located off U.S. 31 between Thompson Road and Epler Avenue. Several vehicles were also damaged.
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Perry Meridian High School students Jill Davidian, Amanda Bales and Nick Stadtmiller got to see firsthand how Congress worked when attending the Washington, D.C., Close Up program.
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Perry Meridian High School’s Special Olympics Unified basketball team lost to Kankakee Valley 53-40 in the state championship game at Butler Fieldhouse. The squad featured Sean Atkinson, Kyle McNamara, Scott Gasaway, Sammy Seminick, Mackenzie Ficklin, Charlene Guthrie, Andy Poe, James Priola, Don Cooper, Andy Fergot, Andy Webber, Nick Anderson, Joni Atkinson and Chuck Ellis.
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Roncall’s Students of the Month for February were Kathleen Curley, Angela Matheis, Kassie Bradley, Lynne Harwood, Jennifer Oskay, Adam Cornelius, Josh Haywood, Kevin Lewis, Dan Dyar, Jason Deckard, Noah Daniel and Jennifer Mehalik.
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Gerold Schroeder, David Beck and Matt Willsey from St. Barnabas Catholic School won an award for their exhibit at the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair at IUPUI.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
The Harry A. Sharp Co. was celebrating the grand opening of its Ford dealership at 3110 Madison Ave. The staff included Homer Archer, W.H. Russel, Tom Roush, Bob Orme, W.R. Cheek and Byron Stitzer. “We aren’t giving away any prizes,” Russel said, “but we are going to make any prospective car buyer real happy when he find outs what a deal he can get.”
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The lead story started out like this: “Man! Stand back – way back – cause Saturday from 1 to 3:30 o’clock at Charlie Bell’s TV and Hi-Fi Shop, 2741-43 Brill Road, there’s going to be a big, busy time! The famous recording stars – The Hilltoppers – will be at Bell’s in person to autograph all purchases of their albums. Present plans call for the song stylists to do a number or two for the crowd during their visit.”
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Mary Kay Williams was named editor-in-chief of Southport High School’s 1956-57 yearbook, the “Anchor,” which cost $2. Co-editors were Mary Nelick and Nancy Schloemer; Frank Williams and John Maudlin were the sports editors, and Dick Crafton and Steve Maudlin were in charge of advertising. The staff also featured Nina Jo Dean, Terry Fewell, Peggy Cowden, Nancy Niederauer, Phil Farber, Carol Ryker, Anita Nash, Carolyn Albers, Kay Norwood, Mary Anne Miller, Patsy Johnson, John Ulrey, Barbara Daringer and Ed Penn.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
A group of homeowners living just south of Pleasant Run Parkway and west of Meridian Street were opposed to the rezoning of the 23-acre Masschmeyer estate, which would allow for the construction of low-cost apartments.
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Sheryl DeJange was named manager of Martin Furniture, 541 Turtle Creek Executive Centre.
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David Reese, Fred Marshall and Tom Bruno had lead roles in Latin School’s production of “The Hasty Heart.” Cast in the female lead was Mary Jane Moriarty, who attended Our Lady of Grace Academy.
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A front-page story emphasized that communication was key to good relationships between parents and their children.
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A dozen extra-large navel oranges cost 89 cents at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., where six grapefruits were 59 cents; a dozen eggs cost 36 cents; and three 46-ounce cans of Hawaiian punch were $1.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
The Fountain Square Senior Citizens Center was hosting a fundraiser to ease its financial woes. The center was looking to secure $5,000 in donations, of which $1,173 had been raised. A donors list indicated that Janie Walker, Dixie Solaine and Juanita Vandivier had contributed $1 each.
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Southern Plaza was celebrating its 16th anniversary with a huge four-day sale. “There are bargains galore in all 40 stores,” boasted Harriet C. Allen, the center’s director of advertising and promotions.
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Earl DeRitter, president of Edgewood Little League, was celebrating the grand opening of his True Value Store at 7420 Madison Ave.
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The dean’s list at Indiana Central University included Peggy Ann Brodie, Mary J. Butts, Cynthia A. Fisher, Corrine S. Graham, Paul Ludwig, Anna Ray, Sandra Sluder, Terri L. Stucker, Margaret A. Toliver and William Willan.
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Herbert Schwomeyer, a 1936 graduate of Manual and the school’s dean of boys, was named the school’s Alumnus of the Year. He starred on the Redskins’ football and basketball teams and had taught and coached at the school since 1945.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new site of General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, 8560 Shelby St.
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David L. Cohn was named Manual High School’s Alumnus of the Year.
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James L. Wells, Marion County sheriff from 1978-86, was named director of security and special services for Oriental Training Services and Overland Express.
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The Perry West All-Stars, a fifth-grade basketball team consisting of players from Perry Township Schools, won the Carmel tournament. The squad featured Jason Foster, Beau Barrett, Kirk Muhlhauser, Brent Carver, Mike Admire, Jason Simmons, Chris Cunningham, Chris Moss, Chris Ray and coaches Tom and Bill Ott.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
The Kautskys, a founding member of the National Basketball League (later the NBA) and winners of the world championship in 1947, were going to be honored by the Indiana Pacers. The team was sponsored by Kautsky’s Market, which was owned by Southsider Frank Kautsky.
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Justin Lyon, a 15-year-old student at Center Grove High School, received a $1,000 savings bond for being named one of the three finalist in Marsh Supermarkets’ We Value Youth program.
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St. Barnabas School’s seventh- and eighth-grade A basketball team won the Indianapolis Archdiocesan tournament at Scecina High School. The squad featured Matt Willsey, Michael Doyle, Jim Harrington, Joey Kuntz, Jamin Wernke, Adam Laker, Nick Rembusch, Dan Mahpmey, Dave Beckwith, assistant coach Joe Schaefer and head coach Jeff Kirkhoff.
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Half- and full slabs of baby back ribs cost $7 and $12.75, respectively, at the Colonial Inn, 4343 Madison Ave.
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Monday’s lunch specials at Harry C’s, 5055 S. Dearborn St., included liver and onions for $4.25 and a breaded tenderloin for $3.75.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957
More than 4,000 children were expected to attend the Easter egg hunt at Garfield Park. “No youngsters will go home empty-handed,” organizers said.
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The Marion County Tuberculosis Association offered free chest X-rays as a way to combat TB.
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The Bloomfield Jewelry Store opened at 2658 Shelby St. .
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People who took new Chevrolets for test drives at Coburn Chevrolet, 535 S. Illinois St., were entered in a contest to win one.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
A special census of Southport was going to be administered because town officials said the 1960 census was outdated due to the town’s rapid growth. The increased population would mean more money from the state.
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Members of the Indianapolis Baptist Temple were going to dedicate their new 2,500-seat worship center at 2711 S. East St.
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Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding a sale on its boys and girls bicycles, including the popular 20-inch Charger model for $25.96, a savings of $4.
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The following quip was published. “A woman tourist in Maine came to a fork in the road where signs to Portland pointed both ways. The lady called to a man who was standing nearby. ‘Does it make any difference which road I to take to Portland?’ “The man looked up and said, ‘Not to me.’ ”

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Jeff Haller, a graduate of Roncalli and a junior at Ball State, won a cash award for the oil painting that he entered in the university’s art contest. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haller.
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Millie’s Beauty Salon, 619 Clossey Drive, specialized in permanents for as low as $10. A shampoo and a set cost $3.
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Our Lady of Grace Academy was presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The cast featured Ann Hartman, as Charlie Brown; Susie Walsh as Lucy; Maureen Shanahan, Linus; Andy Teipen, Shroeder; Julie Ong, Patty; and Betsy Eckrich, Snoopy.
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Doc Gainey’s Restaurant & Pub, 3652 S. Meridian St., announced that it was going to be open on Sundays. Menu specials would include hot pepper stew, fried chicken and roast beef dinners.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Perry Meridian senior Todd Finley received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Finley, son of Harlan and Linda Finley, ranked 48th in his class of 362.
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Southside Youth Council Executive Director Rick Shepard and board members Bob Willsey, Harold Skillman and Joe McGuire were planning a benefit golf outing for the agency.
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Perry Meridian’s Brain Game team was recognized for winning WTHR Channel 13’s academic competition for the third consecutive year. The squad featured Pete Miller, Barbara Bennett, Laura Bennett, David Kinsey, Randy Head, captain Dave Stone and sponsors Joanne Brown and Dave Moulton.
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The staff at Risch Greenhouse, 5540 S. Meridian St., was planning for its annual open house. The business was owned by Carl and Betty Risch, who were assisted by son Carl L. Risch, J.T. and Eric Stuckey, Michelle Ellis and A. Marsh.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Central Nine Career Center released the names of Students of the Month for March: Bob Lawson, Beech Grove High School, motorcycle repair and lawn care; Christen Riley, Center Grove, auto service technology; Vida Knox, Franklin Central, medical occupations; Erica Pasch, Greenwood, printing technology; Nicole Nichols, marketing, Perry Meridian; Eric Reid, Southport, electronics; and Joey Heck, Whiteland, drafting.
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Julie Deer opened a Shaklee distributorship from her Greenwood home. Deer sold more than 200 products, including nutritional supplements, personal care items, laundry aids and all-purpose cleaners.
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Dean A. Hicks was named managing broker of Century 21 Ruch & Associates.
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Roncalli junior David Perkins placed second in the Indianapolis Power & Light Co.’s Hoosier Science Showcase at The Children’s Museum.
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St. Jude’s seventh-grade volleyball team won the Catholic Youth Organization’s city tournament. The squad featured Christina Frey, Amy Sumtum, Katie Engle, Shannon Cook, Ashley Casiero, Martina Findley and coaches Carie Hymes and Emily Schaefer.

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