The Southsider Voice - Reminiscing

1989- The Old Country Buffet celebrated its grand opening at Southern Plaza, 4200 S. East St. On hand for the event were (in no particular order) Sean Vincent, Christina Morrison, LaDonna Warman, John Slazas, Evan Gilmore, Randy Serafini, Vern Vincent, Mark Wilson, Lyman Hall and district manager Ken Pabst.

1999- The newest members of the Perry Township Fire Department were (from left) Jeff Bowman, Jim Miller, Christopher Wilson, Christopher Goode and David Schull.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
John Brooks opened John’s Sunoco Service at 3900 S. East St. As part of his grand-opening celebration he gave away four glass tumblers to every customer who purchased 10 or more gallons of gas.
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The Golden Drive-In Restaurant, 3225 Shelby St., served a whole broasted chicken for $1.65 on Wednesdays.
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Kay’s Dairy bar opened at 1414 S. Meridian St., and advertised half-gallons of milk for 27 cents; a gallon was 49 cents.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Billy Walker and The Tennessee Walkers of Grand Ole Opry fame were performing at Garfield Park.
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Southport High School Pam Dravis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Dravis, was named queen of the Indy 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
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William A. “Bill” Bright, assistant professor of education at Indiana Central College, was named the school’s associate director of education. He also served as head baseball and cross-country coach and assistant basketball coach.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Heavy rain flooded the baseball diamonds at the Edgewood Little League Association and caused more than $15,000 in damage.
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Jeff Daniels, Kyle Nickander and Gary Hendrickson played on the Indiana AAU junior basketball team (11- and 12-year-olds) that won the Olympic tournament in Kansas City, Mo.
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Linda Zickler joined the sales staff of Landtree Realtors.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
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.Richard Kastner, a graduate of Southport High School who attended Vincennes University, was named plant superintendent of Construction Materials in Baton Rouge, La.
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Mike Quebe and Rick Kelly were celebrating their 40th birthdays, and David Ferguson was turning 50.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

Doug’s 31 Bar & Grill, 3131 Shelby St., known for serving free hot wings every Sunday evening, was hosting a hog roast.
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Patricia Flowers was named an assistant principal at Southport High School, and Joe A. Cantou was named boys varsity basketball coach and would also serve as a social studies teacher.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009

The 15-and-under Indiana Irish were victorious in back-to-back baseball tournaments. Team members were (front) Johnny Hobson, Jason Simpkins, Jordan Resser, Zach Rohn, Alec Shull, Connor Morris; (back) coach Dave Rohn, Kevin Meyer, Jacob Barnes, Chase Steinbrunner, Zach Barddull, Nick Wright, Joe Ardizzone and coach Tony Ardizzone.

2009- “Car Nutz” columnist Big Dan Pfeiffer wrote about Jeff Perkins’ 1949 Hudson Commodore.

1979 - Manual High School cheerleaders (from left) Mary Gidcumb, Marcy McCombs, Karen Schultz, Cindy Broughton, Jackie Campbell, Denise Belin and Jerri Harris participated in a cheer camp at Indiana University.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Students in Perry Township Schools learned that they wouldn’t report for classes until Sept. 8.
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Lee Ann Pierle entered the novitiate of the Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace Convent in Beech Grove.
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U.S. Civil and Defense director Leo A. Hoegh said everyone -- even those far away from a likely target -- needed shelter from fallout in the event of a nuclear attack.
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The Indianapolis Hiking Club met at Cataract Falls State Park for an outing.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
The Twin Drive-in Theater, 3000 Southeastern Ave., featured swap meets on weekends. Vendors were charged $3 for booth space, and admission was 25 cents per adult.
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Couples tying the knot included Janie Toney and Kenneth Miller, and Jennifer Vogelhut and Steven Somers.
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40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
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Custom-built homes by Jonathan in Walnut Farms, off Shelby Street and south of Stop 11 Road, were priced from $53,600.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Kay Goldman, a member of the Beech Grove Homemakers Club, was recognized for taking first-place honors in the 20th annual apple pie contest at the Marion County Fair.
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Accent on Flowers, 7624 S. Meridian St., celebrated its grand opening.
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Twins Christopher (left) and Matthew Lawrence of Beech Grove were awarded blue belts (the equivalent of black belts) in tang soo do, Korea’s traditional martial art. They are seen with their instructor and father, Robert, who earned his blue belt while serving in the U.S. military during the Korean War.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

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Chris Manifold, son of Mike and Carolyn and a 1995 graduate of Perry Meridian High, won the Rookie Dash at the United Midget Racing Association’s Rushville Nationals.
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10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Thanks to a program funded by the Central Indiana Council on Aging, Perry Senior Services was able to serve lunch to Perry Township residents age 60 and over for $2 weekdays at the Southport Community Center.
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Steve Davis was named interim chief of the Southport Police Department by Mayor Rob Thoman, filling the position vacated by Duane Burgess.
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Indiana’s high school football season kicked off with defending Class 5A champ Center Grove defeating Perry Meridian 32-0. Roncalli knocked off Southport 21-13, and Beech Grove downed Lutheran 25-19 in overtime.

1979-Tom-Tom, a live cougar, growls while posing for a picture with model Ramona Steele. They were making an appearance at Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury.

1989 Jefferson A. Hammond, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hammond R. Jr. and a recent graduate of Southport High, was named an Eagle Scout -- the highest honor attainable in Boys Scouts -- after completing his service project.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
“Bunny” and Anita Lauck and their six children moved into their new home on Brill Road.
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Shelby Street United Methodist Church, 2904 Shelby St., celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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WFBM-TV was planning 21 live telecasts from the Indiana State Fair, opening Sept. 1 for a 10-day run.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
The MCL in the 3600 block of South U.S. 31 installed steam tables to improve the quality of its food.
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Dorothy M. Phillips was named the inaugural recipient of the Greenwood Sertoma Club’s Johnnie Baker Memorial Scholarship, valued at $1,000.
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Boy Scouts from Troop 51 at St Jude Church hiked the 16-mile 10 O’clock Line Trail from Yellowwood Lake to Brown County State Park. The Scouts were John Shipp, Steve Bruner, Steve Eberg, John Mappes, Tom Brown, John F. Beach and Mark, Mike and Randy O’Neil. Their scoutmaster was Roy MacBeth.
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The Federation of German Societies was holding its annual fall festival at German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979

Thanks to donations from the Southport High School Booster Club, a Pro-Power was purchased for the football team. Providing a demonstration was coach Chuck Robbins while Principal Albert Theil (from left), athletic director Jack Bradford, club president Bob Klein and former president John “Mike” Doty observed.
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Crossroads Lincoln-Murphy, 4015 S. U.S. 31, advertised its new Bobcats and Zephyrs for $4,287 and $4,582, respectively.
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Dinner Bell Market, 2824 Shelby St., boasted its lowest prices ever on beer: a case (24 12-ounce cans) of Wiedemann cost $3.99; a case of Stroh’s, $5.99; a case of Olympia, $6.39; two cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon, $11; and two cases of Miller Lite, $13.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
White Castle was going to serve free coffee to travelers over the Labor Day weekend.
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Pasquale’s, 1135 E. Troy Ave., advertised its 15-inch, one-topping pizza for $5.99.
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Monday night football specials at the Colonial Inn, 4343 Madison Ave., included 25-cent hot dogs, chili for 50 cents and canned beer for $1.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

1999 St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 W. Edgewood Ave., culminated its five-year renovation program with the placing of this steeple.

Center Grove High School’s fans exploded as the Trojans scored a touchdown against Roncalli in the first quarter at the RCA Dome. Unfortunately for Center Grove, the thrill was short-lived as the Rebels went on to win 21-7.
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Perry Township Schools named Perry Meridian High School math teacher Allen Boehm as its Educator of the Year. Allen previously coached the boys and girls tennis teams for 18 years.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
The eighth annual Kristi’s Games took place at Lutheran High. The event was held in honor of Kristi Schultz Broughton, a cheerleading coach and kindergarten teacher who was killed by a drunken driver in 2001.

Sharon Roberts and Dakoda and Shelley Johnson manned the Sticky Fingers concession stand at WAMM (wine, art, music and microbrew) fest in Greenwood. Dakoda, a junior at Center Grove High School, started the business to earn money so he could attend diving camps.

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Joe Wyatt (left), minister of Whiteland United Methodist Church, helped launch Under the Sun Cafe, which donated all of its profits to local charities. The restaurant served sandwiches, salads, soups and pastries and featured live music.

1999- The newest members of the Perry Township Fire Department were (from left) Jeff Bowman, Jim Miller, Christopher Wilson, Christopher Goode and David Schull.

2009- “Car Nutz” columnist Big Dan Pfeiffer wrote about Jeff Perkins’ 1949 Hudson Commodore.

1979-Tom-Tom, a live cougar, growls while posing for a picture with model Ramona Steele. They were making an appearance at Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury.

1999 St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 W. Edgewood Ave., culminated its five-year renovation program with the placing of this steeple.

2009-Roncalli’s girls golf team was ranked No. 1 in the state, the first time in school history. Team members were (front, from left) Brooke Lentz, Emily Sexton, Stephanie Meyer; (middle row) Kayla Hanley, Coleen Gaughan, Jamie Caylor, Lindsay Gough; (back) coach Bryan Hendricks, Anna Gleixner, Lauren Roehling, Catherine Gaughan, Julia Traina and coach John Davis.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Featuring some of the state’s finest, golden apple cider, Adrian Orchards, 500 W. Epler Ave., opened for its 35th season.
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The Dads Club at Manual High School was hosting a fish fry before the Redskins kicked off their football season against Sacred Heart.
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The Golden Drumstick, 3225 Shelby St., served a broasted chicken for $1.65.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Keystone TV & Appliances, owned by John and Rita Kesterson, opened at a new location, 6807 Madison Ave.
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Davidson’s Home Supply Center in Southport was holding a sale on wall paneling, ceiling and floor tile and paint.
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Tote-A-Poke Fried Chicken, 711 E. Thompson Road, served three-piece dinners for 98 cents and a 15-piece bucket for $2.94

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
The University of Indianapolis’ football team featured seven players from the Southside (front, from left): Mike Dilk, Greg Goodrig, Jim Landwerlen; (back) Greg Schmalfeldt, Mark Williams, Jim Woelfel and Dennis Young.
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Clarence F. Stout was elected chief of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St., served an old settlers day dinner. The menu featured broasted ham, corn on the cob, vegetables and desserts. Cost was $3.25 per adult, $2.75 for preteens.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Indianapolis Police Chief Paul Annee touted his concept of community policing. “It is imperative that officers get to know the area in which they work,” he said. “By working in close proximity with neighborhood folks, officers are able to provide better protective services.”
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City leaders in Greenwood launched the “Glowing Light” project, designed to spread the spirit of sharing throughout the upcoming holiday season.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
The wedding announcement of Christine Brunsman, daughter of Carl and Marie Brunsman, and Brian K. Mohr, son of Hank and Margie Mohr, was published. The bride, a graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing, was a registered nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The groom, a graduate of Purdue University School of Engineering, was self-employed. Missi Brooke served as maid of honor, Scott Mohr as best man.
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Judy Hoffman, chairwoman of the Southport Lions Club, presented the group’s Perry Township Citizenship Award to Southport High School Principal Larry Hensley-Marschand.
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Center Grove High School flutist Kate Wooley and bass clarinetist Lauren Mandelbaum rehearsed with their marching band.
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The starting pay for an assistant manager at the Subway at Stop 11 Road and Emerson Avenue was $7 an hour.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009

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Beech Grove High School’s Katie Wolfe and Kari Morgan were named All-American cheerleaders at the the National Cheerleading Association camp at IUPUI.
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Roncalli drumline members (front) Mitchell Pavnica, Paul Haney, Cameron Powers; (middle row) Adam Nover, Ben Shilson; (third row) Chris Shilson, Ryan Griebelbauer, Matthew Blandford; (back) Ryan Hess and Molly Whitman participated in the Miracle Mile Parade on Madison Avenue.

1989 - Perry Meridian’s freshman class officers were (from left) Liz Arnold, president; Jill Berger, vice president; and Chrissy Keith, secretary-treasury.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Scotty’s Bargain Center, 1122 Shelby St., had slashed its prices as the store was closing. “We must vacate the building,” the owners said, “and our loss is the public’s gain.”
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Sacred Heart High School’s dance band was performing at the Woodlawn Festival.
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Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding its 88-cent sale, which featured 9-inch folding stools, plastic silverware trays, sofa pillows, wastebaskets and ironing board covers.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Looking over the toys to be sold at the flea market hosted by Southport Tri Kappa were (from left) Diana Lunn, Jeffery Daniels and Mesdames Larry Lunn, Robert Dyer and William Skomp.
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The Indianapolis Feline Association was holding a cat show at Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660, 511 E. Thompson Road.
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Carol M. Blanchard, Kathryn A. Craig, Paula Moxley, Kathy Sharrer and Linda Shull were enrolled in Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Mike Cummins was installed into the Kiwanis Club of Perry Township.
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Jeff Tillman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Tillman, and Jeanette Crapo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Crapo Jr., listened to the Lolli-Pop Man’s agenda for his concert at Perry Meridian High School.
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Theresa A. Doyle, a recent graduate of Indiana University, was appointed director of Baxter YMCA.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Southport High School cheerleaders (in no particular order) Chrissy Beckom, Julie Bogg, Megan Fahringer, Canielle Heck, Christy Leathers, Angie Morris, Angie Smith and Penny Sutton were ready to cheer the Cardinals to victory over Roncalli at the Hoosier Dome; however, the Rebels won 17-0.
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A shampoo and a haircut at Kellie’s Hair Designers, 3782 S. East St., cost $11 with a coupon.
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Ten-year-old Jeff Gardner won a $500 savings bond in the Showtime Video Nintendo contest.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Estep, son of Deborah A. Loveless and Kenneth N. Estep, and Army Reserve officer Jeff L. Hendricks, son of Karen Patton, were serving in the military.
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Carpet Values, 3817 S. East St., boasted that it featured Indianapolis’ best flooring buys.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Led by directors John Morse, Steven Fischer and Donald Kalugyer, Greenwood High School’s marching band took first-place honors in Class B of The Spirit of Central Invitational at Lawrence Central.
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Just Pizza, home of the “Buy one pizza, get one free,” opened at 7636 S. Meridian St. The staff featured (from left) Samantha Peavler, Tina Thompson, Mark Hamptom, owner Joey Davis, Sarah Thompson, Joe Rivas; (back) Ben Wagner, Karl Partlow and Tristian Peavler.
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Sandy Bristow, owner of Sandy’s Barbershop, 659 Virginia Ave., celebrated her 50th year as a barber. She was cutting Jerry Jones’ hair and had been doing so since he was 18.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
A Kroger truck lost 20 loaves of bread on Shelby Street, which were quickly eaten by birds, leading to increased business for area car washes.
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Patrons at John’s Sunoco Service, 3920 S. East St., received 100 Top Value Stamps for each oil change and lubrication.
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Grocery specials included 2 pounds of Hills Bros. coffee for $1.09; 5 pounds of sugar, 49 cents; bacon, 45 cents a pound; and sirloin steak, 79 cents a pound.
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50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded in 1842 and located at the corner of New Jersey and McCarthy streets, was undergoing a $28,000 renovation.
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The Wakelam Carpet Mart relocated to 1100 Bethel Ave. in Beech Grove.
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IPS School 18, 1001 E. Palmer St., held its annual fish fry and fall festival.
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(Below) Mike Boeke (right), general manager of Davidson Home Supply Center, goes over the list of items that John and Barbara Pine won in the store’s drawing.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Southport High School’s foreign exchance students were (front, from left) Rosalice Haberman, Martha Martinez, Angela Ruiz Meseguer, Dorethe Schramm; (back) Markus Demi, Magnus Harryson and Thomas Brendel.
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Southport Middle School served its annual ham and bean soup dinner for $2.
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Bill Bless, football coach of the Indiana Central Greyhounds, and Butler Bulldogs mentor Bill Sylvester were preparing their teams for the annual “Indy Top Dog” game.
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Newlyweds Bob and Paula Cantlon had an aviary in their basement for canaries.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
The paintings of Helen E. Fisher were displayed at the Southside Art League in Greenwood.
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Jennifer Deerberg and Doug Fites served as homecoming queen and king at Perry Meridian.
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The National Council of Teachers of English named Perry Meridian seniors Mark Kemple, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kemple, and David Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Murphy, as winners in the Achievement Awards in Writing contest.
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In its first year of operations at it new facility, the Indianapolis Zoo boasted a membership of 74,000 patrons, second only to the San Diego Zoo.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

St. Roch’s fourth-grade kickball team won the Catholic Youth Organization city championship. Team members were (front) Krystal Athalone, Kieanna Davis, Mollie Heidenreich, Jennifer Fowler; (second row) Jordyn Stinnett, Amanda Murphy, Whitney Shaw, Rose Honeycutt, Angie Dicks; (back) the Rev. James Wilmoth and coach Kathy Mears.

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Southport High School’s cheerleaders were high-spirited after a festive homecoming parade marshalled by former Indiana Pacers coach Bobby “Slick” Leonard. The football game that followed against Pike had its high points - like when Cardinal kicker Jason Winter booted a school record 46-yard field goal - but Southport lost 32-10.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Roncalli’s girls golf team competed in the state finals at The Legends Golf Course in Franklin.
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The Polo Club (formerly Steak & Ale), 4302 S. East St., featured prime rib and lobster for $19.95 and two 7-ounce sirloin steak dinners for $22.95.
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Adrian Orchards, 500 W. Epler Ave., held its annual Harvest Fest, which included a giant pumpkin contest.
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Louie and Nancy Annee celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were the parents of Louie, Joseph, Debbie, Dan, Tim, Kevin, Jenny and Aimee and had 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Louie and Nancy Annee

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
High school contestants for the title of Miss Madison Avenue were Marilyn Bennett, Bonnie Brumfield, Carolyn Goodnight and Janis Small.
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Halloween costumes cost between $1.98 and $2.98 at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Southport Baptist Church, 2901 E. Banta Road, was hosting a sacred music workshop.
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The A&P supermarket at 1337 Shelby St. celebrated the completion of its remodeling project. Specials included sirloin and T-bone steak for $1.19 and $1.39 pound, respectively; six 16-ounce bottles of RC Cola, 59 cents; a dozen eggs, 49 cents; and bananas, 10 cents a pound.
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American Fletcher National Bank opened a drive-up window at its branch in the 7000 block of Madison Avenue. The 6-by-6 foot building was equipped with heating, air-conditioning, lights, a telephone, an alarm system and bullet-resistant glass and walls.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Dawn Puckett (center) was named homecoming queen at the University of Indianapolis. Her court featured Darlene Lutgring (from left), Diana Bartram, Gail Reed and Juliee Hunter.
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Harrell’s Car Wash, 4128 Madison Ave., detailed cars - inside and out - for $9.95.
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Work was underway on the new Mental Health Center at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Dinner Bell Markets owner Walt Quebe (right) cut the ceremonial ribbon at one of his checkout lanes to signify the launch of Indiana’s lottery. At his left was Ann Reeves, who bought $100 worth of tickets. Also seen are Aretta Elsea, Vicky Howard, Michelle Knight, Donna Daniel, Austin Wilson and Frank Rush.
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Mary Kay Baker, a physical education instructor at RISE Learning Center, was named Indiana’s Teacher of the Year by State Superintendent of Education H. Dean Evans. Baker is seen with her son, Brian, husband Don and son Andy.
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Southport senior drum majorette Jenny Nicholas directed the school’s band during her last football game as a marching Cardinal.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

Perry Township firefighters Andy Borton, Brett Gildersleeve, David Redmond, Chris Good and Jeff Shatto shared fire safety information with second-graders at Clinton Young Elementary School.
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St. Roch School raised more than $12,000 through its Roch-a-Thon walk.
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McCarrel Jewelers, 2610 Madison Ave., was holding a 66th anniversary sale and discounted most of its merchandise 50 percent.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Southport Heights Christian Church, 7154 McFarland Road, celebrated its 50th anniversary with founding minister Gene Carlson leading the service.
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1999 Matt Moore (left), a sixth-grader at Meridian Middle School, and Alex Johnson, a fifth-grader at Glenns Valley Elementary, served as water boys for Perry Meridian High School’s football team.

Roncalli’s National Merit scholars were (front) Mary Novak, Jonathan Schmidt, Taylor Gadaleta; (middle) Rebecca Flanigan, Amanda Finch, Tony Traina, Sarah Marye; (back) Katherine Shover, Evan Swhear and Anne Hemmelgarn.
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Michael Reddick, an Army Reserve veteran who was employed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department from 1980 to 2006, was enjoying his second year as chief of the University of Indianapolis Police Department.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pierle, who had 15 children, 66 grandchildren and 10-great-grandchildren, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Charles H. Boswell was re-elected mayor of Indianapolis, outpolling Republican challenger Will T. Sharp 69,913 to 51,862.
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All drug stores in Marion County joined forces with the Indianapolis Diabetes Association to offer free diabetes tests.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Dewey Halcomb won the first round of the turkey shoot hosted by the Kiwanis Club of South Indianapolis.
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The A&P grocery stores at 1337 Shelby St. and 4011 S. U.S 31 featured round, sirloin, T-bone and porterhouse steaks for 99 cents, $1.09, $1.29 and $1.39 cents a pound, respectively. Oranges cost 4 cents each, and bananas were 10 cents a pound.
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Southwood Assembly of God was selling $49,000 worth of 7 percent bearer bonds to build a church at 8700 S. Meridian St.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Perry Meridian High School’s Aqua Maids, which assisted in the operations of all home meets for the boys and girls swim teams, elected its officers: Kelly Brittan, president; Cindy Johnson, secretary; and Elly Petcoff, treasurer.
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The cast of Manual’s production of “Bye-Bye Birdie” included Mark Bowell, Richard Williams, Theresa Snoddy, Kathy Gilvin, Mary Gabbard, Rhonda Munn, Derek Tamber, David Ackerman, Marcia Smith and Scott Medsker.
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Bill Greathouse and Linda Wenn, chairmen of the Perry Township Education Association Legislative Committee, were organizing a reception to honor the area’s outstanding politicians and teachers.
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St. Roch’s junior Catholic Youth Organization kickball team won the city tournament. The squad featured (front, from left) Annette Page, Chris Schmoll, Lynne and Lisa Swift, Donna Northcutt, Shelly Pinna, Karen Schuster; (back) Patty Meyer, Sherry Bullock, Tina Meyer, Joni Ancelet, Kathy Roembke, Kathleen Mappes, Lisa Sandefur, Betty Stumpf and Clare Hillan. Coaches Dick Gallamore and Julie Gough are not pictured.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
The Southside sky and the hearts of many local residents were darkened as the former Bemis Bag factory on Barth Avenue went up in flames. Damages were estimated at more than $300,000, and the main structure would likely be demolished. Four youths were charged with arson and were in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.
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In addition to its breakfast and lunch hours, Sisters’ Place, 2310 Shelby St., announced that it would open for dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Roncalli’s football team defeated Avon 39-6 to win its second straight sectional title.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

1999 Will Schultz enjoyed a game of bingo with his grandmother, Mary Schultz, during Grandparents Day at St. Jude Grade School.

Marien Hardware, 3604 Madison Ave., was celebrating its 71st anniversary. The store originally served as residence for German Southsiders, with the storefront added in 1928 when the Marien family bought the home.
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“Taco” Teddy Wade was the new owner of the Tijuana Connection, a restaurant and sports bar at 1265 N. Madison Ave. in Greenwood. Wade had remodeled the facility to include a dance floor and two large-screen TVs.
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Lutheran High School recognized its outstanding fall athletes: David Hall, Kari Piepenbrink, Jana Fix, Brittany Andrews, Lauren Mascher, Becky Henchman, Luke Finchum, Matt Schultz, Peter Brakke, Carl Lehenbauer, Chris Dorman, Mary Prater, Allen Janke and Peter Queck.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Deano’s Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1112 Shelby St., sponsored a benefit “yappy hour” for the Southside Animal Shelter. The event featured appetizers, a special menu, a silent auction and music.
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The Thirsty Turtle, 2949 S. Meridian St., offered food and drink specials for $2 on Mondays.
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Defending 5A state football champion Center Grove and Lutheran were competing for sectional titles.
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Roncalli’s soccer team defeated Franklin Central for its fourth consecutive sectional title. The squad featured (front) Antonio Herrera, Harrison Pogue, Josh Brockman, Alex Anderson; (second row) Cody Basch, Peter Kirch, Isaac Ralston, Drew Oehrle, Mitchell Barnhill, Tyler Wood; (third row) Andres Vlez-Valencia, Matthew Neylon, Connor Hartford, Blake Stegemiller, Matt Jennings, Max Smock, Ryan Ables, Alex Betz; (back) coaches Kiel Hauser and Matt Spaulding.

1969 Pigskin to greenbacks. Charles B. “Chick” Lauck (left), who played football at Notre Dame for three years before entering the manager-in-training program at American Fletcher National Bank, receives some tips from Albert L. Goebs, manager of the Southside branch. Lauck’s great-grandfather, John P. Lauck, founded the business - then known as the South Side State Bank - in 1912.

1979 David Weller and Cheryl Chambers had the lead roles in Woodland Baptist Church’s production of the musical “It’s Cool in the Furnace.”

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Dinner for two cost a “buck ninety” at Bortz’s Cafeteria, 1026 Virginia Ave.
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Three half-gallons of milk cost $1 at Miller’s Regal Market, 215 Terrace Ave., and bacon was 39 cents a pound.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Santa Claus was expected to move into his new chalet any day at Southern Plaza, 4200 S. East St., where he would arrive via a sled pulled by Siberian huskies.
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A 9-inch black-and-white TV was advertised for $66.88 at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square, where snow tires cost $14.78.
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One-bedroom apartments at Park Greenwood, located at U.S. 31 and Fry Road, rented for $154.50 a month, and that included electricity, heat and water.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
University Heights Hospital named Joseph Houchins as its Employee of the Month.
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Members of Marian College’s basketball team included Tom Eagan and a trio of Brians: Burkert, Mills and Feldman.
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Gail Bultman was busy selling candy for the Camp Fire Girls.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Donna L. Groff received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Southside Exchange Club. She was honored for her volunteer work at Methodist Hospital Hospice and for the founding HANDS, a support group for cancer patients and their families.
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A Thanksgiving dinner at The Sherwood, 6520 S. Emerson Ave., cost $3.95 for children and $6.95 for adults.
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20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
Friedens United Church of Christ, 8330 S. Meridian St., broke ground for its expansion project.
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Former Maple Grove Elementary School Principal Niel Busse dressed as Johnny Appleseed (aka John Chapman) and visited second-graders at Calvary Lutheran School to discuss the facts and myths about the man who planted apple trees throughout Indiana.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Second-graders at St. Mark School enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon. With temperatures averaging about 10 degrees above normal, these students didn’t let a glorious fall day go to waste.
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Heine’s World Famous Roast Beef, located at 7040 Madison Ave. and owned by Michael and Marilyn Stewart, served a variety of sandwiches from 4:30-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

1999 Steve McClure, a commercial fleet sales manager at Sharp Ford, 3931 S. East St., attended the Los Angeles Dodgers Adult Baseball Fantasy Camp, where he honed his skills at third base with the team’s veterans.

Perry Meridian High School senior Steven Eakle earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Scouting. Eakle, an 11-year member of Troop 499 at Southport Presbyterian Church, was the son of Emery and Cindy Eakle.

Roncalli’s Kyle Kidwell (left) and Dan Thompson reject a shot by an Indian Creek player. The Rebels won 79-64.

Roncalli’s Greg Dant appears to be in control of Beech Grove’s Jeremy McFarland during their bout. Dant, ranked 14th in the state in the 140-pound class, won by a fall.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1960
Indiana Central College dedicated its $800,000 physical education building.
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Southport residents were protesting the proposed construction of a cement plant in their city.
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The Indiana Council of Protestant Churches was hoping to collect 100,000 blankets for the needy overseas.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1970
A.H. Jensen & Sons, 1361 Madison Ave., prepared tax returns for as little as $5.
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It cost a dollar an hour to play pool at Don’s Game Room, 1609 Prospect St.
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Crossroads Lincoln Mercury, 4015 S. U.S. 31, advertised a 1969 Cougar for $2,695; a 1968 Torino, $1,795; a 1966 Oldsmobile, $1,095; and a 1964 Thunderbird, $1,095.
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Safeway Quality Foods in Fountain Square and southern Perry Township was holding a beef sale; round and swiss steak, rump roast and sirloin patties cost 89 cents a pound.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1980
Perry Meridian’s girls basketball team (13-1) won its first Marion County Tournament by defeating the state’s No. 1 team, Southport, 67-56, which was previously 15-0. The Falcons, coached by Roz Murphy and assistant Jill Brunic, featured Karen Fair, Michelle Van Deman, Lisa Cox, Toni Music, Lori Courtney, Cindy Ellis, Denise Gritton, Karen Nitsch, Mary Beth Scheuth, Susie Hinkle, Rita Maxwell and Karla Hall.
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Chicago’s Pizza, 8081 Madison Ave., had a special on its sandwiches – two for $2.44, a savings of $1.
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The Lone Ranger, portrayed by Clayton Moore in the television show, appeared at the Greenwood Park Shopping Center.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1990
Friends of former Manual High School football coach and Perry Meridian athletic director Noah Ellis established a scholarship fund in his name.
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Richard Eskew and Charles T. Stumpf announced their candidacies for the Perry Township Board of Education.
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The After Hours Band was appearing at the Holiday Inn Southeast, I-465 and Emerson Avenue, where the cover charge was $1.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2000

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The Indianapolis Boosters elected its new officers: Jeff Cardwell, president; Shirley Roller, co-secretary; Mark Fink, treasurer; Janet Swigert, co-secretary; and Dan Federspill, vice president.
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10 Years Ago This Week - 2010
Freezing temperatures didn’t deter sledders from visiting Garfield Park. While some hills were worn to the dirt, others proved to be “sled-worthy” by many.
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Michael Taylor joined Carpenter Realtors, 8901 S. Meridian St., as a marketing specialist. A 40-year resident of Perry Township, he had spent the past 35 years in manufacturing as a night plant manager for Carr Metal Products.
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The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce elected its new officers: Judith Duncan, president; Andy Henderson, vice president; Karen Wise, secretary; and Jean Travis, treasurer.
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St. Barnabas’ seventh- and eighth-grade A volleyball team won the Catholic Youth Organization’s city tournament. The squad featured (kneeling, from left) Olivia Gillum, Sophia Milto, Sara Stevens; (standing) Kellie Kirkoff, Kensie King, coach Craig McKendree, Shelby Hurrle, Samantha Fogg, coach Derek Brickler, Shelby Cleeter and Carly Pugliese.

Perry Meridian High School’s girls basketball team won the Warsaw Tournament by upsetting Class 4A No. 9 and previously unbeaten Warsaw. The Falcons featured (front) Rachel Tackett, Krista Schott, Stephanie Lindsey, Carli Skaggs, Alli Gentry; (back) Rachel Rollison, Lindsay Spears, Abby Lang, Amanda Raker, Meredith Marti and Shelby Gambrall.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
Friedens United Church of Christ, located near downtown Indianapolis, purchased 12 acres of land at 8200 S. Meridian St. to build a new worship center.
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Southport High School seniors Jon Mattson and Ron Zeck were finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Eli Lilly became the first company to develop a chemical that would kill crab grass.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
Our Lady of Grace Academy in Beech Grove was hosting its annual spaghetti dinner.
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Most tropical fish at Madison Avenue Grooming, 4386 Madison Ave., cost between 25 and 33 cents.
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Robert VanDeVander and Marlene Pierce were married at the Indianapolis Baptist Temple.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981
Al Derleth retired as purchasing manager of Davidson Industries after 34 years in the lumber business.
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The dean’s list at Butler University included Casey Hayes, Roy Jones, Jeffrey Larmore, Joyce Brink, Mary Ann Christopher, Rebecca Rodman, Nadine Beal, John Cavosie, Scott Cook, Ronald Day, Todd Dudley, John MacBeth, Jennifer Maier, Teresa McCormack, Mary Ellen McLeaster, Robin Schortemeier, Julie Searcy, Ronald Smith, Charles Weisenbach, Steffani White and Berniece Yee.
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Cathedral High School was hosting its annual Shamrauction.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Steven R. McClure was named the commercial account sales manager at Sharp Ford, 3931 S. U.S 31.
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Southport High School basketball coach Bill Springer was named the Indianapolis Oldtimers Club’s Man of the Year.
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Students and staff members at Homecroft Elementary were reminded daily of family and friends serving in the Persian Gulf by this “ribbon tree” in the school’s main hallway. Drawn by art teacher Gayle Stephens the tree was adorned with 86 yellow ribbons, each containing the name of a serviceperson.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001
Debbie Ewing, head of Perry Meridian High School’s art department, was recognized as Indiana’s Art Educator of the Year.
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Ian Bravard, a student at Clinton Young Elementary, was honored for his artwork depicting the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Dale Earnhardt was killed during a final-lap collision in the Daytona 500.
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The Catholic Youth Organization received a $600,000 grant from Lilly Endowment to enhance programs offered by Camp Rancho Framasa in Brown County.
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Jaswant and Singh Atwal opened the Grill of India at 8038 S. Emerson Ave.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2011
St. Paul Hermitage’s Resident Family Council, which included Linda Augenstein, Mary Dooley, Dottie Davis, Sharon Gartell and Emily Gutzwiller Vance, were treated to lunch at Napoli Villa in Beech Grove for their service to the organization.
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Beech Grove High School solo instrumentalists Emily Barton, Dustin Lehmkuhl, Matt Byland and Kyle Hollandback qualified for the state meet.
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Boy Scout Troop 92 from St. Mark Church celebrated 57 years of Scouting. The group’s Eagle Scouts included (front) Augie Hibner, Corey Pope; (middle row) Dave Jackson, Bill Mills, Tom Kern, Tom Jackson; (back) David Kirch, Ralph Bloom and Joe Jackson.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
The Community Theatre at Madison Avenue and Broadway Street in Greenwood was showing “The Gallant Horse,” which starred James Cagney and Dennis Weaver.
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Six 12-ounce bottles of Stokely’s catsup cost $1 at Miller’s Megal Market, 315 Terrace Ave., and a pound of pork roast was 49 cents.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
Nancy Mussmann, a 1968 graduate of Manual, was named a princess for the Indianapolis 500 Festival.
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The dean’s list at Butler included Ronald Cooper, Carol Hill, Russell Mathis, Sue Perry, Carol Stickan, James Canady III, Carole Goebes, Kathryn McNerney, Karlis Rusa, Steven Sloan, Joyce Bochner, Joseph Dietz, Janet Hoffmeister, Terry Kindle, Cynthia Kirch, Judith Norwood, Bonnie Poland, Gerald Rapp, Debe Smith and Debra Wiles.
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A three-horsepower push lawn mower cost $39.99 at Murphy’s in Fountain Square, where a 24-inch cut riding mower was on sale for $144.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981
Manual senior Bryan K. Pedigo received a $3,250 Abe Lincoln Scholarship from the Downtown Kiwanis Club for excelling in school while suffering from epilepsy. Pedigo planned to attend Tennessee Technical University.
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Marion County Sheriff James L. Wells presented Outstanding Deputy Awards to Earl Gilleland, William B. McAtee, Rodney B. Jones and Carolyn Sue Shumate.
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The Goodwill store at 2740 Madison Ave. sold designer jeans for $3.88.
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Jim Shuck, Julie Watts, Kristaan Kane, Cindi Wooden and Aaron Chaney, all members of the Indianapolis Swim Team, were among the top swimmers in the state.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Forty-seven cases of shigella, a severe and highly contagious diarrheal infection, were reported to the Marion County Health Department.
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Calvary Lutheran’s basketball team won the Marion County Lutheran tournament.
Squad members were (front, from left) Michelle Meyers, Rebekah Noble; (second row) Robin Ragsdale, Becky Core, Angela Bardonner, Jill Fosler; (third row) Belinda Holton, Emily Conley, Jenny Vance, Gwen Mowery, Erin Brandt; (back) assistant coach Mike Steineck and coach Pete Krampe.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001
Rama Car Wash, 560 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, celebrated its grand opening.
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Jeff Quinn was appointed battalion chief of the Perry Township Fire Department.
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Nearly 30 landscaped gardens were showcased at the 43rd annual Flower & Patio Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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South Group Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra named Jennifer Stephenson as its volunteer of the month.
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Southport High School bowling team members Tia Harden and Erin Sullivan celebrated winning the regional title at Expo Bowl. The squad also featured Angela Swift, Jessica Monahan, Amy Reynolds, Christi Drummond, Ashley Russel and coach John Lefevers.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2011
Superior Van & Mobility, 5410 Madison Ave., a dealership of wheelchair-accessible vans and lift systems, received the Triple Crown Award from Braun Corp. for exceptional customer service.
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Indy’s Finest, a 13-and-under AAU basketball team, took second-place honors in Fishers’ winter tournament. The squad featured (front) Jimmy Weinke, John Gallman, Bishop Smith, Janson “Bam-Bam” Benge; (back) Josh Raymon, Michael de Hebreard, Bryce Utterback and Tyler Simmerman. They were coached by Jason Benge, Jeff Raymon and Jimmy Weinke.
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Roncalli students Brooke Grannan, Margaret Blanford, Chessie LaRosa and Beth McKay earned gold medals in the Indiana State School Music Association’s state finals.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
Manual’s basketball team made it to the Sweet 16 of the state tournament for the first time since 1922.
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The deli at Meridian Meat Market, 7743 S. Meridian St., advertised homemade cottage cheese for 29 cents a pound; slaw, potato salad and baked beans, 39 cents a pound; barbecued pork, 69 cents a pound; and baked ham, $1.38 a pound.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
Ted’s Steak House, located at 5002 Madison Ave. and owned by Ted Antonopoulos, was known for serving fine dinners.
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The Thunderbird Club, 1127 Shelby St., featured live music nightly.
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Doc Gainey’s Tavern, 3652 S. Meridian St., served a chicken dinner with fries and slaw for 75 cents.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981
Indiana University football coach Lee Corso spoke at a leadership conference sponsored by the Catholic Youth Organization of Indianapolis.
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The Ayr-Way Greenwood Mall Merchants Association and Central Nine Vocational School were hosting a fashion show.
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30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Roncalli students Jonathan Henderson, Danielle Peoni, Jennifer Peters and David Cook served as pages for State Sen. Lawrence Borst during a session of the General Assembly.
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Joann Thomas was named the monthly recipient of St. Francis Hospital’s Family Spirit Award.
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St. Roch School’s quiz team was enjoying a stellar season, having won many awards for academic, vocal and science achievements. The squad featured (front) Mike Kocher, Tony Mascari, Stephanie Roberts, Jenny Kocher, Justin Schnitker, Rachel Vaughn, Shaun Ancelet, Kyle Bauman; (back) Jude Thompson, Daisy Durrett, Heidi Hoff, Courtney Cochran, Jessica Laker, Heather Moebs, Sarah Perry and Ali Ratliff.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001
Marion Mascari and Jean Schotts were planning a benefit luncheon for Handi-Capable Hands.
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Lincoln Elementary cafeteria worker Barb Holland, dressed as a carrot, attended the school’s food-tasting party to stress the importance of good nutrition.
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Perry Meridian’s basketball team pulled off a stunning 60-43 upset over No. 4 Ben Davis to win the Southport sectional.
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Perry Township Trustee Jack Sandlin was under heat to name a new fire chief of the township’s Fire Department.
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Perry Meridian Middle School students Joel Donnell and D.J. Green were taught new standards in CPR and how to use portable defibrillators.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2011
Scott Holloway served as the sound engineer for award-winning country star Alan Jackson. Holloway had previously worked for Dolly Parton, Wynoma Judd and Kiss.
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Center Grove’s basketball team defeated Southport 61-43 to win the Franklin Central sectional.
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The Greater Southport Community Alliance was awarded a $1,000 grant from Indianapolis Power & Light for being a finalist in IPL’s Golden Eagle Environmental contest.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
Stella D. Robertson completed her initial course of Air Force training in Texas.
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For 65 cents a month, Indiana Bell offered a musical chime that signified telephone calls.
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Chiliburger, 411 S. West St., was running a St. Patrick’s Day special: four hamburgers for 24 cents.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
Susan Wagner, the 21-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wagner and a junior at Indiana University, was selected as a 500 Festival princess.
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The Golden Drumstick, 7015 Madison Ave., served three barbecued pork sandwiches for $1.
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A furnished three-bedroom with all utilities paid rented for $30 a week.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981
Jeffery Isom was offered an appointment to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
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Manual High School presented its 52nd annual Redskin Revue, which featured plays written by Steve Childers, Jim “Bo” Baron, George Stewart, David Johnson and Gregg and Brad Stewart.
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Joyce Brink, Ronald Day and Steffani White were members of the Butler Symphony Orchestra.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Burkhart Elementary’s basketball team finished its season with 10-0 record.
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Roncalli senior Earl Lookebill II was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Louisville.
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Manual High School recognized 10 of its juniors for outstanding academic achievements: (front, from left) Michelle Rodriquez, Deanne Ferguson, Wendy Walker, Lisa Duval, Jennifer Lakstins; (back) Sonya Cunningham, Jimmy Doss, Jason Nelis, Richard Minnear and Lee Thomas.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001

The Indy Falcons 13-and-under AAU basketball team won the Southside Shootout Tournament. The squad featured (front) ball boy Brandon Gulley, Amy McCoy, Chelsea Holiday, Janette Schoettle, Megan Robbins, Karrie Scaringr, ball boy Matt Terlep; (back) coach Chris Zigovits, Stephanie Ritter, Molly McCarty, Amanda Gullery, Christy Sering, Cathy Evancho, Rachel Terlep and assistant coach Dave Schoettle.
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Patricia Delaney and Magen Heidenreich celebrated their 18th birthdays.
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Roncalli students Kyle Hagner, Erin Frank, Stephanie Heath, Megan Pfarr, Matt Wilsey, Rachael Horcher, Tyler Warner, Dave Bauman, Brendan Murphy, Jenny Phelps and Abby Flanigan excelled on the National Math Exam.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2011
Southport High School’s News Bureau enjoyed a record-setting amount of visitors (1,017) to its website during the week.
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Nativity grade-schoolers (from left) Melissa Kurz, Kristen Sitzman, Alex Stallings, Alice Brennan, Jenna Rikke and Katie Minton turned in fine performances at the Catholic Youth Organization’s music contest.
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Wanamaker’s Karen Pappas (right) and Roncalli graduate Brooke Leslie Brown had roles in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Hairspray.”

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
Women’s and misses Easter hats were on sale for $2.99 at Murphy’s in Fountain Square.
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Verdie Harrel & Sons, 4130 Madison Ave., advertised new General Electric washers for $178 and matching dryers for $148.
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Manual High School’s basketball team lost to Kokomo, 68-66, in overtime in the state championship game. The squad featured (front, from left) manager Ron Collins, Leon Carter, Rex Hedegard, Cornell Short, Roger Wathen, Chuck Dennison, Armen Cobb, manager Bill Bloemker; (back) coach Dick Cummins, Larry Short, Dick and Tom VanArsdale, Jim Cummings, Dave Scheib and coach Elwood “Woody” McBride.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
Camp Fire Girls Kim and Karla Deardorff, Juli Andrews and Penny Derbyshire helped to celebrate the organization’s 61st birthday.
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Safeway Quality Foods, 8057 Madison Ave., advertised bacon for 49 cents pound and T-Bone and porterhouse steaks for $1.39 a pound.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981

Built in 1914, Edgewood Grade School building was being razed.
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Monica Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Cross, won the spelling bee at St. Jude Grade School.
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The Old Dutch Delicatessen, 2949 S. Meridian St., was known for serving delicious catfish dinners.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Manual graduate Wayne Smith was a stylist at Parkcrest Hair Care Center.
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Beck Paper presented its Award of Excellence to Larry Jensen and his company, Jensen Designs.
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Tony Ardizzone, a seventh-grader at St. Jude School, completed his science project, which focused on dream interpretation.
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Yours truly penned a column about St. Roch teacher Dick Gallamore turning 40 and being named WRTV’s Educator of the Week. I recalled an event during his first year at the school. Fellow classmates Randy Kristle, Tom Kersey, Timmy Meyer, Ricky Stumpf and myself started a repeating chant of “Gallamore wants a moon!” during morning recess. Dick didn’t think it was as funny as we did and made us write 1,000 times that “Gallamore doesn’t want a moon.” He was and still is one helluva teacher.
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Burkhart Elementary’s fourth-grade basketball team finished its season 10-0. Coached by Brett Moore and Ernie Day, the squad featured (front) Matt Moering, Greg Curry, Jason Hull, Joe Smith; (back) Ryan Short, Travis Moore and Brad Moore.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001
Southport High School’s Steve Howell was named quarterback of the Indiana South All-Star football team, which would play the North squad in July.
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William “Bud” Ditchley retired from The Indianapolis Star after 32 years of service.
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Roncalli senior Richie Nalley Jr., son of Dick and Denise Nalley, signed a letter of intent to play football for Georgetown University in Kentucky.
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Franklin Central’s John Jones clears the bar in the pole vault during a meet against Hamilton Southeastern.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2011

Girl Scout Kailah Roach, seen with troop leader Rhonda Smith, set a goal of selling 2,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, doubling her amount in 2010.

Roncalli senior Brian Soller, son of Michael and Joan Soller, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Boy Scouts.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
As part of its Easter promotion, Murphy’s department store gave away baby chickens to its young customers.
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The brand-new Southern Plaza Shopping Center, 4202 S. U.S. 31, boasted many businesses, including Kroger, J.C. Penney, Kay Jewelry, Roselyn Bakery, Hook Drugs, First Federal Savings & Loan, Kimmel Shoe Repair, Tuchman Cleaners, Lyric Record Shop and American Fletcher National Bank. There were enough parking spaces for 3,000 cars.
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Grocery specials of the week included two 12-ounce bottles of ketchup for 25 cents; whole chickens, 29 cents a pound; eggs, 39 cents a dozen; and 3 pounds of hamburger, $1.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
Confirmands at Immanuel Church of Christ were Linda Nordholt, Michael Mills, Cindy Kirkoff and Carla Borkes.
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Joyce Flight, Roger Gale and William Cunningham were planning Perry Township’s Easter Sunrise Service at Southport High School.
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Orme’s Carpets and Linoleum, 5505 S. Meridian St., celebrated its 27th anniversary.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981
Dr. Ray Parker relocated his optometry practice from Southern Plaza to Madison Village Shopping Center.
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Perry Meridian junior Kipp Nelson attended the Indiana State Police career camp.
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The Indianapolis Swim Club’s Michelle Miller, (from left) Kristaan Kane, Cindi Wooden and Christy Doss finished first in the freestyle and medley relays of the Indiana Junior Olympic U.S. Swimming Championships.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Roncalli teacher Deborah Sachs was a semifinalist in the Tandy Technology Scholars program.
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Glenns Valley Elementary fifth-grader Justin Striby (left) took first-place honors in the school’s poster contest to promote its spring fling. Second place went to Chrissie Ewing (center); Luke Zigovits finished third.
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The Holiday Inn Southeast at I-465 and Emerson Avenue served an Easter buffet for $8.95. Ham, roast beef, fish, chicken, vegetables and salads were available.
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The second-grade basketball team at Burkhart Elementary finished its season 10-0. The squad featured (front) Brent Moore, coach John Webb, Ryan Linneweber; (back) Justin Pannel, Josh Dill, Adam Webb and Nicholas McKeehan; not pictured: Zach Fink.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001
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10 Years Ago This Week - 2011

Fred and Lyn Shonk enjoyed the chili dinner hosted by the Perry Township/Southport Historical Society.
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Manual graduate Chrishawn Hopkins helped propel Butler to the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament. The Bulldogs had knocked off No. 9 seed Old Dominion, No. 1. Pittsburgh and No. 2 Florida to reach the semifinals.
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Beech Grove High School senior Katie Wolf, daughter of Ross and Beth Wolf, was a finalist for the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1961
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50 Years Ago This Week - 1971
The South Side Exchange Club celebrated its 20th anniversary, having donated more than $146,000 to charities over the years. Charter members were Joe Bryan, Urban “Duke” Renner, J. Wesley Brown, Ernie Gates, Cecil Hurt, Frank Scharfe, Clyde Hurley, Wallace Whitman, Bob Morris, Harold Joergens and Allen Campbell.
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Southport junior Gerald Tyra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tyra, took first-place honors in a regional science fair.
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Michael W. Boerke was elected to a three-year term on the Indiana Mental Health Association’s board of directors.
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Southport foreign language teacher Joan McIlroy was named to chaperone a group of students who would study in France over the summer.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1981

Kelly Newkirk (from left), Terry Thomas and Jeanne Stack each sold more than 1,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to earn a trip to Washington, D.C.
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Residents on West Southern Avenue complained of a daily stench in the air, and they were blaming it on the Citizens Gas & Coke Utility plant on East Prospect Street.
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Issues surrounding the construction of Indianapolis’ yet-to-be-named domed stadium were highlighted on Channel 13.
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Julip, the miniature donkey owned by Jim and Dee Caldwell, was going to lead the Palm Sunday procession at Southport United Methodist.
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The Pizza Barn, 3940 S. Keystone Ave., celebrated its grand opening.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1991
Perry Meridian High School’s Brain Game team advanced to the finals of Channel 8’s tournament. The squad featured Jim Howsery, Aaron Kemple, Clifford Leslie and Andy Wilson.
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Perry Meridian’s Students of the Month for March were Sarah Pierson, Jennifer Isenberg, Amy Roodvoets and Lesley Amerman.
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Rick Stephenson was promoted to co-manager of the Marsh Supermarket on Albany Street in Beech Grove.
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Southport senior Marc Boone achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Scouting.

20 Years Ago This Week - 2001
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10 Years Ago This Week - 2011

The Gaslight Inn, owned by Joe DeMore (left) and Art Kirkpatrick and located at 2280 S. Meridian St., was featured on an episode of Biography’s “My Ghost Story.” The pub, frequented by renowned bank robber John Dillinger in the 1920s, was rumored to be haunted, having once served as a morgue.
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Boyden’s Bakery, 3953 S. Meridian St., celebrated its 79th anniversary. The first Boyden store opened in 1932 on New York Street, and there were nine across the city in the 1940s and ‘50s. Owned by fourth-generation baker Paula Boyden, right, the Southside site was the lone remaining store.
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American English, a Beatles tribute band, appeared at Southport High School.

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Center Grove’s basketball team defeated Southport 61-43 to win the Franklin Central sectional.
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The Greater Southport Community Alliance was awarded a $1,000 grant from Indianapolis Power & Light for being a finalist in IPL’s Golden Eagle Environmental contest.

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​Center Grove’s basketball team defeated Southport 61-43 to win the Franklin Central sectional.* * *The Greater Southport Community Alliance was awarded a $1,000 grant from Indianapolis Power & Light for being a finalist in IPL’s Golden Eagle Environmental contest.

Center Grove’s basketball team defeated Southport 61-43 to win the Franklin Central sectional.
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The Greater Southport Community Alliance was awarded a $1,000 grant from Indianapolis Power & Light for being a finalist in IPL’s Golden Eagle Environmental contest.