The South District Branch of the YMCA, 1941 E. Hanna Ave., was dedicated during a weeklong celebration. Festivities included concerts, a fish fry, a square dance and tours of the facility.
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Construction was underway on Southport, Burkhart and Clinton Young grade schools in Perry Township, as was work to convert Perry Junior High into a high school. The cost was expected to be about $4.5 million.
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In celebration of its 11th anniversary, Pedigo Jewelers, 1048 Virginia Ave., was offering some early Christmas specials, including an all-steel mechanical train set (locomotive, three cars and a 66-inch track) for only $1. Also priced at $1 was a necklace, bracelet and earring set.
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Grocery specials included a pound of bacon for 35 cents; 5 pounds of sugar, 49 cents; 10 pounds of potatoes, 25 cents; 2 pounds of pure lard, 29 cents; sirloin or round steak, 65 cents a pound; and a dozen large eggs, 53 cents.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Helen Charisse Dance Studio was holding its annual revue at Manual High School. Tickets were 50 cents for children and $1 for adults.
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Jack Landwerlen was holding a fall giveaway at his Shell service station at the northwest corner of Madison Avenue and Pleasant Run Parkway. Each customer who purchased 10 gallons of gas received four non-tippable glasses and Top Value Stamps and was entered in a drawing to win a pair of Goodyear snow tires.
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National Catholic Youth Week was being celebrated by more than 22,000 students in Indianapolis.
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The Glass Front Bar, 1430 E. Raymond St., served chicken, fish and shrimp dinners for 60 cents, 75 cents and 98 cents, respectively.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Perry Township replaced its old ambulance with a new one. The retired one had 44,000 “hard miles” on it, the equivalent of 80,000 miles under normal use. On hand for the ceremonial picture were Perry Township officials: Trustee Everett Newton, advisors Milt Simmons and Clarence Prentice, Fire Chief Woody Von Dielingen and Assistant Chiefs Robert Boyer and John Fields.
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Dr. William L. Mason, a graduate of Southport High School and Purdue University, opened the South Keystone Animal Clinic at 4009 Carson Ave.
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The Fountain Square Nursing Office, 1435 Shelby St., offered free swine flu inoculation shots.
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Jeona and Mary Burgess, Audra Henning, Karan Rose, Patricia Dudgeon, Cheryl Mack, Gloria Inman, Irene Emery and Evelyn Kinnick participated in the third annual Indian Ceramic Show. The ladies took classes at Eve’s Ceramics, 3102 S. Meridian St.
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In addition to its fine food, Higgins Restaurant & Gift Shop featured a complete line of Hallmark Cards and party supplies.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Southside educators Bobbie Melsheimer and Charla Simons used a portion of their time off during teachers break to donate blood.
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Dr. Tim W. Dudley, a graduate of Franklin Central High School and Indiana University School of Dentistry, joined the dental practice of his father, Dr. William H. Dudley, at 3917 S. East St.
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Marge Krampe and Emily Spelde were busy organizing gift items for the craft bazaar and chili supper at Calvary Lutheran Church.
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Perry Meridian’s football team defeated Southport 28-6 to advance to a sectional championship game against New Albany. Darren Dove scored three touchdowns for the Falcons.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Camel, Winston and Marlboro cigarettes cost $12.90 a carton at Tobacco 4-Less, 1627 Prospect St., where a pack of GPC was 99 cents.
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Bob Carter aka Sammy Terry was quite busy making Halloween appearances and running his music shop on Shadeland Avenue.
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Edgewood Feed & Seed, 5518 Shelby St., was holding its annual bird seed sale. Fifty-pound bags of wild bird mix and oil sunflower cost $7.99 and $10.50, respectively.
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Dan Norris won a car at St. Roch Grade School’s inaugural automobile giveaway.
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Holy Rosary Catholic Church advertised its 18th annual spaghetti dinner and Monte Carlo as famous. Adults could eat for $5, children under age 12, $2.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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