The Booster, Manual High School’s newspaper, received a first-class rating from the National Scholastic Press Association by earning 1,600 points out of a possible 1,800 on last semester’s papers.
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Plans were being finalized for the Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Halloween parade and party. Organizers were expecting hundreds of youngsters to march in the parade.
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Miller’s Regal Market, corner of Madison and Terrace avenues, was having a 10 cent sale on canned beans, stuffed olives, cherries and pineapple.
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New three- and four-bedroom homes in Rosedale Hills, situated northwest of Thompson Road and Keystone Avenue, were selling from $13,900 to $22,500.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Christ United Methodist Church, 7900 Shelby St., started its worship services with 83 charter members.
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James Wade, chief X-ray technician at University Heights Hospital, was named president of the Indianapolis Society of Radiological Technologists.
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The following quip was published: “Just think of it,” remarked a romantic young man, “a few words mumbled at the altar and you’re married. And a few words mumbled in your sleep and you’re divorced.”
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
George Cafouros penned an article about renowned columnist Ann Landers getting a divorce from her husband of 36 years, Jules Lederer. Cafouros wanted to know how Landers could give advice to couples having marriage problems when she couldn’t save hers.
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Harold Rightor and Theresa and Reine Snoddy were appearing in Footlite Musicals’ production of “Carousel.”
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
“Coz’ Corner” columnist Jerry Cosby reported on the opening of the Fireside at the Heliport. The elegant restaurant featured a fare of unusual items, including African rock lobster, chicken cashew salad and sauteed scampi. Helicopter rides were offered for $25.
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Lawrence Central defeated Perry Meridian 10-0 in a football game that was delayed one hour because the referees had gone to the wrong stadium. No. 1 Class 3A Roncalli moved to 7-1 by blasting Columbus North 34-13.
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Dick the Bruiser, aka “The World’s Most Dangerous Wrestler,” made a special appearance at Mr. Video in Greenwood.
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The Key West Shrimp House, 2861 Madison Ave. celebrated its 35th anniversary. Owner C.B. Kendall recalled buying shrimp for 42 cents a pound when he opened the restaurant in 1950.
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Dr. Annette Farthing, a dentist, announced that she would give toothbrushes to any trick-or-treaters who visited her Greenwood office.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1995
The Indianapolis Foundation donated $25,000 to the Southside Youth Council so it could expand its staff and purchase computers. The council, whose executive director was Cheryl Shearer, served teenagers through counseling, school services, teen court and adolescent sexual offender treatment programs.
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In a letter to the editor, Anna-Margaret O’Sullivan expressed ire that the University of Indianapolis wanted to incorporate a portion of Hanna Avenue into its campus. If UIndy is truly concerned about the safety of its students crossing the street, she wrote, why not hire crossing guards, as is done at most elementary schools.
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June L. Mahoney was named director of nursing at Madison Living Center, 4127 Madison Ave. A licensed nurse for 20 years, she had an extensive background in residential care.
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Led by field commanders Jeff Tucker and Liz Kneebone, the marching band from Center Grove High School took third-place honors in Class A of the state finals at the RCA Dome, where Greenwood placed first in Class B.
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Trailing Roncalli 47-12 in the fourth quarter of sectional play, Whiteland football coach Steve Glesing was coaching as if the Warriors were in a barn burner. Glessing remarked afterward, “Although we didn’t win a game this year, I’m impressed from a coaching standpoint. These kids played their hearts out this year.”
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
The archives from 2005 are missing.