Fisher Bros. Furniture and Appliances, 1315 Shelby St., was celebrating its 40th birthday with the completion of its expansion and remodeling project.
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Lois Strong, Dollie Sperr and Barbara Wheatley were vying for the title of Miss Madison Avenue. The pageant was being held in conjunction with the fish fry and carnival being hosted by the Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association.
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Sanders Cleaners, 3709 Madison Ave., was holding an open house to showcase its remodeled and enlarged facility. Women could register to win a beautiful and valuable mink neckpiece.
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Grocery specials of the week were 5 pounds of sugar for 49 cents; a pound of coffee, 75 cents; 2 pounds of bacon, 77 cents; cans of kidney and red beans cost 15 cents; and grapes were 29 cents for two pounds.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Robert Rawley, Bob St. Pierre, Dick Miner, Tommy Roberts and John J. Noone were organizing the inaugural Mas-Cat (Mason and Catholics) golf tournament at El Dorado Country Club.
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The Circulators Dance Club was hosting a free dance on the parking lot of the Zayre Department Store, 3825 S. East St.
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Shelby Department Store, 1841 Shelby St., was closing after being in business for 40 years. “Prices are so low that you can’t say no,” the ad stated.
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B.&C. Body Shop, 1033 Shelby St., painted any car, any color for $39.95.
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The down payment for a three-bedroom modern home near Garfield Park was $350.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Linda Leonard, Cara Bujarsky and Lynette Chittenden were rehearsing for Footlite Musicals’ production of “Follies.”
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The Committee for the Promotion of German Culture in Indianapolis was gearing up for its Munich-style Oktoberfest at Southern Plaza. The event would feature German food, pastries, beer and music.
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Joe Morris TV Service relocated to a new and spacious building at 527 E. Sumner Ave. The staff featured Mary Mull, John Powell, Keri Dutton, Bob Biro, Bill Day, Peggy Stinson, Harold Metcalfe, Joe Morris, Ralph Lusk, Gene Giles, Wayne Harlow, Larry Burnett and Mike Sharkey.
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Plans were underway to form an Adult Booster Club at Southport High School.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Charles J. “Chuck” and Linda Guedel were enjoying continued success with their Flying W. Trophies & Pro Bowling Ball Service company at 2630 Madison Ave. They were assisted in the business by their children, Christa, Christopher and Gregory.
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Dr. Phil Borst, a veterinarian, and Robert LeClerc were named U.S. Jaycee ambassadors, the highest honor bestowed upon junior chamber members. Borst and LeClerc were recognized by Doug Lawrence, president of the Southport chapter, and Bill Laut, treasurer.
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Birthday ads were published for Brian Shotts, 21, and Dr. William L. Mason, a veterinarian, 40.
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Jim Hoadley, a 1979 graduate of Perry Meridian, was returning to Indianapolis to perform with his three-man band, Blue Movie. The group was on an 18-city tour to promote its new album, “Hearts in Clubs.”
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
From abandonment to rebirth, Briggs Flats apartments had been renovated and were expected to be occupied soon. Built in the early 1890s at 550 Fletcher Ave., the building initially served as one of the city’s first apartment complexes.
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The Perry Township Fire Department was named a winner of the Life Safety Achievement Award.
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South Group Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was preparing for its annual Cabaret ’n’ Holiday Auction. The organizing committee featured Karen Wilson, Mary Matsumoto, Susan Kias, Billie Smith, Pat McCormick, Kathy Pierce, Mary Brown, Joan Daniel, Karen Hamilton, Cheryl Boyle, Elda Dale, Sue Winslow-Joyce and Wilma Jordan.
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Center United Methodist Church, 5445 Bluff Road, was hosting an Appalachian craft show, an old-fashioned tent revival and a fish fry.
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Tosey Huck retired from Roncalli after serving 31 years as an administrative assistance.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
The archives from 2006 are missing.