Indiana Central Little League was celebrating its grand opening with a parade, in which all 22 team sponsors had entered floats.
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Troy Oil Co., 820 E. Troy Ave., observed its 25th year in business.
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“Playing in the street is one of the greatest causes of death and injury to children under 14 years of age,” reported Richard T. James, manager of the Hoosier Motor Club.
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Carol Ann Esselborn, a first-grader at St. Mark Catholic School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Esselborn, announced the “Breakfast With Chuckles” program on Channel 8.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Dick the Bruiser, Wilbur Snyder and Nicolai Volkoff were headlining a wrestling card at the Southside Armory.
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Two A’s on a report card were good for a free hamburger at McDonald’s.
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A case of Bud, Bud Light or Miller cost $7.89 at Dinner Bell Markets, 2824 Shelby St., where cheapskates could buy Blatz, Red White & Blue or Wiedemann’s for $5.39 a case.
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Steve Harnedy and John Sturm, both of whom gained notoriety for being members of the Southport Class of 1965 that cut down a tree in the school’s parking lot, apparently felt remorse as they joined Principal Lloyd Bodie in planting a replacement tree.
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HalFran Hardware, 5507 S. Meridian St., celebrated its grand opening. The store’s name came from the owners’ names: Harold and Francis Henneke.
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Queen candidates for Greater Southside Inc.’s eighth annual Strawberry-Art Festival were Jean Reuter from Manual High School, Nola Havens, Sacred Heart; Peggy Hunter, Southport; Priscilla Redman, Beech Grove; and Sherry Runyon, Franklin Central.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
A four-function pocket calculator was on sale for $23.95.
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Indiana Central University President Eugene Sease was re-elected head of the advisory board at St. Francis Hospital. Also elected were Elton Geshwiler, Caroll Blanchar, Linton Atkinson, Marvin Cave and C.R. Wilsey.
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Gee Drugs, 2841 Shelby St., was holding its annual summer sale. Specials included 16 ounces of rubbing alcohol for 45 cents; 8 ounces of antiperspirant, 99 cents; 100 aspirin, 59 cents; and a 13-ounce can of hair spray, 74 cents.
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The Murat Shrine Band was performing at the Greater Southside Inc.’s annual Strawberry-Art Festival.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
Tom Hathaway, a legend at Southport High School for his success with the boys and girls cross-country programs, was retiring from the coaching ranks after leading 15 teams to the state finals, four of which were crowned champions.
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Eric Pressler, Mike Tender, Tony Winkler and Eric Hunt, all Cub Scouts from St. Jude Grade School, received Parvuli Dei Awards from the Catholic Youth Organization for their knowledge of religion.
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Southport High was facing Benton Central in semistate action in the state baseball tournament.
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Free paint for home improvements was available at Concord Community Center, 1310 S. Meridian St.
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Dirk Clark and Tammy Cox from Manual won Dr. Kenny Scholarship and Sportsmen Awards from the Southside Exchange Club. Clark, who was headed to Ball State, rushed for 2,070 yards as a senior and had a 2.7 grade point average. Cox, bound for Indiana University, was a member of the National Honor Society and starred in basketball and softball.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Spotlight editor Jerry Cosby and yours truly took a breathtaking ride in the MedLife Snoopy Two blimp. We flew all over Indianapolis and my parents’ house, where we spotted my mom, Margie, frantically waving an orange scarf at us 1,000 feet below.
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Two of the four peregrine falcons that hatched seven weeks ago atop Market Tower near Monument Circle took their maiden flights. One of the birds didn’t fare so well and crashed on the ground. She was returned to her nest and enjoyed more success the second time around.
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Erik L. Spencer was installed as associate pastor of Greenwood Presbyterian Church. Spencer had previously served as the church’s seminary assistant and lay minister. He and his wife, Judy, had one son.
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Perry Meridian High School honored its outstanding athletes. A special tribute was paid to Andrea Gruner, Doug Brown and Kelly Keeney, all of whom were named Academic All-State in track. Also recognized were Josh Sabik, wrestling; Deon Pendergrass, football and track; Katie Douglas, basketball; Whitney Tinley, cross country; Lourdes Transinsin, swimming; Gavin Grass, tennis; Holly McKenzie, soccer; Ryan Baker, soccer; Erin Covert, volleyball; Erika Quebe, golf and tennis; Jonathan Meyer, cross country; Steve Wise, basketball; Laura Freeman, gymnastics; Eric Meyer, swimming; Mark Buis, baseball; Brandi Redden, softball; Andrea Gruner, track; and Sam Covitz, golf.
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Donna Ditsworth, Kathy Hoke, Anne Allen and Eleanor Sowder were recognized for their volunteer work with the Glenns Valley Service Unit of Girls Scouts.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
The archives from 2005 are missing.