A 78-inch aluminum Christmas tree with 70 gleaming branches was on sale for $14.98 at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square, where a revolving tree lamp cost $12.98.
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The Heritage Cafeteria, 3325 Madison Ave., boasted that all of its entrees were served piping hot.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Homecoming queen candidates at Wood High School were Edwina Alexander, Peggy Carlin, Sue Falls, Charlotte Perkins, Vivian Reynolds and Linda Holman.
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Jim Robisch was elected president of Cathedral’s freshman class.
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A 1963 four-door Monza was advertised for $150.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Kevin Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and a freshman at Perry Meridian, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Boy Scouts.
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Cranky Franks, a tavern and restaurant, celebrated its grand opening at 2179 Bluff Road, where a mug of beer cost 35 cents. The entertainment included The Hay Stacks band and its disco light show.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home opened its Greenwood facility at 1605 S. State Road 135.
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Chris DiGuisto, a sixth-grader at St. Mark School, was cast in Butler University’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
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A birthday greeting was published for Diana Irvin, who was turning 40.
Eighth-graders at St. Mark Catholic school were selling pumpkins to raise funds for their class trip. The students were (front), from left, Thomas Dohner, Caitlin Gudat, Alyson Adams, Sarah Shockey, Nick Birk, Todd Sauter, Jessica Hert, Jenny Duncan, Heather Schilling, Kim Clements; (back) Chris Bedwell, Robbie Swayze, Anna Whitaker, Josh Cassetty, Brendan Moriarty, Ryan Wadsworth, Matt Westerfield, Jenny Cobb, Lindsey Newett, Gretchen Stahl, Jenny Wadsworth, Megan Frame and Paul Peaper.
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Oliver’s Restaurant & Pub, 3951 S. Meridian St., was under new ownership and featured a revamped menu.
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Center Grove High School trombonist Paul Hatcher stood at attention during warmups before the district marching band contest at Southport. The Trojans received a first division rating for Class A and advanced to the regionals in Jeffersonville.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Pleasant Run United Church of Christ, 59 E. Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive, celebrated its 100th anniversary with Pastor Greg Denk presiding over a special worship service and a dinner program.
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The City of Southport was hosting its annual sidewalk sale and car show.