WISH-TV 8 filmed portions of the Strawberry Art Festival at the Southside YMCA, 1941 E. Hanna Ave., and planned to air them on “The June Ford Show.”
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The American Cancer Society announced that it was possible to cure 50 percent of all cancer cases.
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The “World Book Yearbook” reported that many older teens faced a bleak future because they were undereducated, unskilled and unemployed.
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Six hamburgers cost 99 cents at Henry’s, 3845 S. U.S. 31, where four fish sandwiches with crisp lettuce and zesty tartar sauce were 99 cents.
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A quarter-pound deluxe hamburger with fries cost 65 cents at the diner inside Woolworth’s at Southern Plaza.
50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
The Southport Masonic Lodge, 5678 S. U.S. 31, fried 3 tons of fish in what was billed as Indiana’s largest fish fry. More than 300 volunteers were needed to coordinate the two-day affair. Golden brown fish was served from noon until well in the evening.
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G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square held a Father’s Day Sale and featured short-sleeved shirts for $1.94, grills for $5.44 and a 26-inch cut Huffy riding mower for $247.
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The Southside Neighbor Association was fighting against the proposed low-income apartment complex in the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Street.
40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
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30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
A case of Milwaukee’s Best beer cost $5 at Dinner Bell Market, 2824 Shelby St., as did a case of Hamm’s and a 20-pack of Old Style.
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Roncalli was recognized as one of the best high schools in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education.
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After months of restoring its community, the Fountain Square Neighborhood Association hosted a home show.
20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
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The Old Glory project in Southport was responsible for 150 flags adorning utility polls. The initiative called for another 100 flags, all of which would be flown from Memorial Day to Sept. 11 every year.
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Perry Township Schools welcomed four new administrators to the district: Tom Galovic, assistant principal at Southport High; Ruth Turner, principal at Lincoln Elementary; Claire Taylor, director of Rosa-Parks Edison Elementary; and Andrea Korreck, principal at Mary Bryan Elementary.
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10 Years Ago This Week — 2013
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