Sonja Poppaw was elected president of Manual’s junior class. Other officers were L. Dee Collins, vice president; Susan James, secretary; and Sue Calvert, treasurer.
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About 41 percent of the 1953 graduating class from Indianapolis Public Schools entered college. From available statistics, it was believed that that percentage was about twice the national average.
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Seven seniors at Indiana Central College were named to the 1954-55 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” The honorees were Ann Liechty and Betty Burch, both Southport graduates, Mayme Ewert, J. Paul Hunter, Maryrose Patton Lynch, Thomas E. Pots and Paul Sites.
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Deluxe hamburgers and fish sandwiches with slaw and fries cost 50 cents at Higgin’s Restaurant, 2206 Shelby St.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
Santa Claus was making his grand arrival at G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square.
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Sandra Wagner, a graduate of Southport High and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Kautsky, received her stewardess wings from United Airline Training School in Chicago.
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Portable dishwashers, full-width freezers and 23-inch color TVs were advertised for $158, $128 and $399 (with trade-ins), respectively, at J.C. Brill Appliances in Southern Plaza.
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Billed as “a complete meal for hungry Americans,” the Triple Treat at Burger Chef featured a hamburger, an extra-thick milkshake and an order of golden fries for 45 cents.
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John Koch Furniture, 826 Virginia Ave., was holding a going-out-of business sale.
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Described as “delicious, jumbo and pure ground beef,” hamburgers at Henry’s Drive-In, 3545 S. East St., were on sale for 10 cents.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
Correction: In last week’s column I wrote that Lorn Kidwell started Recommended TV at the corner of Madison Avenue and Thompson Road. That is not correct. The company was founded by Joseph K. Ake and Paul Summers (Kidwell’s brother-in-law). Thanks to Susan VanMeter Whitman, one of Ake’s 22 grandchildren, for bringing this oversight to my attention.
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Coached by Bob Wright, Baxter YMCA’s girls gymnastics team was going to perform during halftime of the boys basketball game between Southport and Tech high schools. The gymnastics squad featured Jill Donoho, Amy Elkins, Jill Hiedecker, Kerri Prentice, Amy Wright, Sherri Wrightmeyer, Debbie Annee, Katrina Fair, Jennifer Mills, Linda Neu, Kim Smith, Cindy Wetzel, Julie Hubble, Trela Jenson, Dianne Mahan, Karly Schmidt, Tracy Smith, Michelle Watts, Candy Elkins, Paula Carter, Lisa Kight, Patty McIllveen, Susie Mull and Joyce Williams.
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The Hill Valley Homeowners Association held its annual meeting at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, where Sgt. Jack Munn from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department discussed how to thwart home burglary and vandalism.
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Brand-new two-door Capris were advertised for $3,197 at Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury, 4015 S. U.S. 31.
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Ayr-Way was offering free baby-sitting from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the Friday after Thanksgiving. Free coffee would be served from 9-11 a.m.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
The Madison Avenue Flower Shop at 2457 Madison Ave. and 700 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood, was holding its 36th annual Christmas open house.
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The Target store at 3700 S. East St., closed its doors one evening to all customers except senior citizens and disabled people so they could shop in a crowd-free environment, which featured free gift wrapping, Christmas carolers and pictures with Santa.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar was speaking at West Morris Street Free Methodist Church.
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Cleary Sweeper was holding its after-Christmas sale before Christmas.
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Astronaut Sally Ride was going to discuss her flight on the Space Shuttle when addressing the Network of Women in Business at Hyatt Regency Downtown.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
Meridian Interiors, an upscale home decorating business at 1120 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, celebrated its grand opening. Owned by Dianne Mohr, LaDonna Rue, Lois Miller, Nancy E. Anders and Deborah Noland, the shop featured a full line of bedroom, kitchen, dining room and living room furniture, accessories, rugs, wallpaper and gift items.
Joseph Surface, a graduate of St. Joseph’s College, was named manager of the Peoples Bank branch at Greenwood Place.
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Heidenreich Greenhouses, 502 E. National Ave., was holding a buy-one-get-one-free special on bags of cow manure and top soil. The shop also had a huge selection of red, white, pink and peppermint poinsettias.
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Among respondents in a statewide poll of people who followed college basketball, 49 percent listed Indiana University as their favorite team; 20 percent had no preference. Purdue ranked at 10 percent and Notre Dame at 4 percent. Nearly 50 percent said Bob Knight was an excellent coach; 25 percent said Gene Keady was a great mentor.
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Damien Forkner, a Perry Meridian senior who was representing the 10th Congressional District, was named a finalist in the National Science Scholars Program.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004
American Legion Post 355 dedicated its new home at 7610 S. Meridian St. Post members and guests on hand for the flag-raising ceremony were Bob Herzog, Bill Firkins, Robert Flynn, Phyllis Clark and Ed Painter.
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Holy Name Church in Beech Grove celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special Mass. Afterward, 300 guests attended a ceremony and reception, during which approximately 100 original members were honored.
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In a rematch of the 1985 Class 3A state football championship game, Roncalli was facing Wawasee for the 4A crown. The Rebels (12-2) reached the title game by upsetting previously unbeaten Columbus 15-14.
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Jessica Adams was named manager of Leather & Lace Beauty Salon, 5212 Madison Ave. She was assisted by stylists Nancy Baker, Pam Stockdale-Garman, Nancy Kammerer-Alexander and Vonda Luster.
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Sherry Moloy and Jessica Hackworth opened Muscle Matters Therapeutic Massage at 360 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood.