The new We Wash It Launderette, 1329 Shelby St., was opened by Mr. and Mrs. J. Lowell Francis.
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Indianapolis Times newspaper writer Irving Leibowitz, whose “Hoosier Headline” column touched on a variety of topics, condemned teenage thugs, writing that they came from all walks of life, from all races, all religions and all income brackets. “Our teenagers in Indianapolis have shot and killed without reason. Some have mobilized into gangs of burglars and robbers.”
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Concord Center, 17 W. Morris St., offered various activities for adults and children, including ceramics, sewing, basketball, badminton, pingpong and cards.
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Reece “Goose” Tatum and Marques Haynes, formerly with the Harlem Globetrotters, were bringing their Harlem Magicians team to Crispus Attucks for an exhibition game.
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Gene Hall, Steve Darland, Gary Mezger, Jack Nowling, Terry McElfresh, Terry Kennedy, Jim Jensen, Eddie Barnard, Ronnie Fowler and Dave Peay, all of whom were enrolled in home economics classes at Southport High, were recognized for preparing an outstanding Christmas dinner for the Marion County Junior Red Cross High School Board.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Manual High School students Linda Dunn, Karlis Rusa, Leonora Conotti, Janie Murphy, Mike Allee and Steve Snoddy were competing in a contest to see which one would study abroad through a program sponsored by the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages.
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The new Boys Club at 1941 E. Hanna Ave. was going to be dedicated by Juvenile Court Judge Harold Fields.
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Goldfish were advertised for 5 cents at G.C. Murphy’s, 1043 Virginia Ave., where a hot dog and a root beer cost a quarter.
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Caroline Brunson, Rita Gough and Mary Stienecker graduated from the Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The Indianapolis Police Department was going to initiate walking patrols from 6-10 p.m. in Fountain Square.
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School of Dance students Charlotte Husselman (tap) Rhonda Newport (jazz) and Leanne Lathrop (acrobatics) won top awards at a regional contest in Cincinnati.
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Twin sisters Debbie and Donna Young were named co-queens of the 22nd annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show.
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United Skates of America, 175 E. Southern Plaza Drive, was hosting a party that featured contests for backward and freestyle skating.
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The sales staff at A.O. Diaz and Co. Realtors consisted of Armado Diaz, Dale Deerberg, Bonnie Erickson, Bob Stahl, Jack Bagosy, Bob Lane, Dan Harris, Fred Klemm, George Shunk, Carl Huber, Mack McCall, Milly Diaz, John Adams and Jack Nichols.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
An auction and chili dinner raised more than $8,000 for the “extras” needed to complete the recently remodeled athletic facilities at Manual High School. “We’ll be buying such items as new desks, filing cabinets, chalk boards and equipment for the weight room,” said athletic director Ray Schultz.
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Southport Bi-Rite Grocery, 2301 E. Southport Road, advertised ground beef for 99 cents a pound, a head of lettuce for 59 cents and a pound of bacon for $1.29.
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The Indianapolis Business Boosters installed its new officers: Art Timpe, president; Dave Conner, vice president; Patty Schmalz, secretary.
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The payout to bingo winners at St. James Church, 1155 E. Cameron St., was $150 per game, with the coverall paying $1,000.
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A dozen long-stemmed roses – any color – cost $15 at Cleary’s Corner, 3002 S. Meridian St.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Jeff Koehl, a graduate of Perry Meridian High School and a service representative at National Car Rental at Indianapolis International Airport, was honored for outstanding customer service during the ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards at the Indiana Convention Center.
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The girls basketball team from Perry Meridian High won the Beech Grove Sectional by defeating rival Roncalli 63-42. Katie Douglas led the Falcons with 19 points, while Sarah Hurrle was the game’s top scorer with 23 points.
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Perry Meridian Middle School’s basketball team edged Southport Middle 29-28 to win the Perry Township tournament for the second straight year. Members of Perry’s squad were Ronnie Spencer, Nate Lowery, Jeremy Cox, Mitchell Rhoton, Jeremy Spaulding, Ross Sandefur, Robbie Hohlt, Casey Gallagher, Kyle Heidleberger, Blake Deiringer, Brandon Matheny and Danny McHugh.
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The Fireside South Restaurant, 522 E. Raymond St., advertised a Valentine’s Day dinner for two for $34.95. The cost included sizzling filet mignons, salad, soup, potato and dessert.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
The archives from 2006 are missing.