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January 16th, 2020

1/16/2020

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Roncalli’s Kyle Kidwell (left) and Dan Thompson reject a shot by an Indian Creek player. The Rebels won 79-64.
PictureRoncalli’s Greg Dant appears to be in control of Beech Grove’s Jeremy McFarland during their bout. Dant, ranked 14th in the state in the 140-pound class, won by a fall.
60 Years Ago This Week - 1960
Indiana Central College dedicated its $800,000 physical education building.
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Southport residents were protesting the proposed construction of a cement plant in their city.
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The Indiana Council of Protestant Churches was hoping to collect 100,000 blankets for the needy overseas.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1970
A.H. Jensen & Sons, 1361 Madison Ave., prepared tax returns for as little as $5.
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It cost a dollar an hour to play pool at Don’s Game Room, 1609 Prospect St.
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Crossroads Lincoln Mercury, 4015 S. U.S. 31, advertised a 1969 Cougar for $2,695; a 1968 Torino, $1,795; a 1966 Oldsmobile, $1,095; and a 1964 Thunderbird, $1,095.
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Safeway Quality Foods in Fountain Square and southern Perry Township was holding a beef sale; round and swiss steak, rump roast and sirloin patties cost 89 cents a pound.
 
40 Years Ago This Week - 1980
Perry Meridian’s girls basketball team (13-1) won its first Marion County Tournament by defeating the state’s No. 1 team, Southport, 67-56, which was previously 15-0.  The Falcons, coached by Roz Murphy and assistant Jill Brunic, featured Karen Fair, Michelle Van Deman, Lisa Cox, Toni Music, Lori Courtney, Cindy Ellis, Denise Gritton, Karen Nitsch, Mary Beth Scheuth, Susie Hinkle, Rita Maxwell and Karla Hall.
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Chicago’s Pizza, 8081 Madison Ave., had a special on its sandwiches – two for $2.44, a savings of $1.
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The Lone Ranger, portrayed by Clayton Moore in the television show, appeared at the Greenwood Park Shopping Center.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1990
Friends of former Manual High School football coach and Perry Meridian athletic director Noah Ellis established a scholarship fund in his name.
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Richard Eskew and Charles T. Stumpf announced their candidacies for the Perry Township Board of Education.
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The After Hours Band was appearing at the Holiday Inn Southeast, I-465 and Emerson Avenue, where the cover charge was $1.
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20 Years Ago This Week - 2000

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The Indianapolis Boosters elected its new officers: Jeff Cardwell, president; Shirley Roller, co-secretary; Mark Fink, treasurer; Janet Swigert, co-secretary; and Dan Federspill, vice president.
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10 Years Ago This Week - 2010
Freezing temperatures didn’t deter sledders from visiting Garfield Park. While some hills were worn to the dirt, others proved to be “sled-worthy” by many.
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Michael Taylor joined Carpenter Realtors, 8901 S. Meridian St., as a marketing specialist. A 40-year resident of Perry Township, he had spent the past 35 years in manufacturing as a night plant manager for Carr Metal Products.
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The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce elected its new officers: Judith Duncan, president; Andy Henderson, vice president; Karen Wise, secretary; and Jean Travis, treasurer.
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St. Barnabas’ seventh- and eighth-grade A volleyball team won the Catholic Youth Organization’s city tournament. The squad featured (kneeling, from left) Olivia Gillum, Sophia Milto, Sara Stevens; (standing) Kellie Kirkoff, Kensie King, coach Craig McKendree, Shelby Hurrle, Samantha Fogg, coach Derek Brickler, Shelby Cleeter and Carly Pugliese.
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Perry Meridian High School’s girls basketball team won the Warsaw Tournament by upsetting Class 4A No. 9 and previously unbeaten Warsaw. The Falcons featured (front) Rachel Tackett, Krista Schott, Stephanie Lindsey, Carli Skaggs, Alli Gentry; (back) Rachel Rollison, Lindsay Spears, Abby Lang, Amanda Raker, Meredith Marti and Shelby Gambrall.
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November 21st, 2019

11/21/2019

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1969 Pigskin to greenbacks. Charles B. “Chick” Lauck (left), who played football at Notre Dame for three years before entering the manager-in-training program at American Fletcher National Bank, receives some tips from Albert L. Goebs, manager of the Southside branch. Lauck’s great-grandfather, John P. Lauck, founded the business - then known as the South Side State Bank - in 1912.
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1979 David Weller and Cheryl Chambers had the lead roles in Woodland Baptist Church’s production of the musical “It’s Cool in the Furnace.”
60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Dinner for two cost a “buck ninety” at Bortz’s Cafeteria, 1026 Virginia Ave. 
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Three half-gallons of milk cost $1 at Miller’s Regal Market, 215 Terrace Ave., and bacon was 39 cents a pound.  

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Santa Claus was expected to move into his new chalet any day at Southern Plaza, 4200 S. East St., where he would arrive via a sled pulled by Siberian huskies. 
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A 9-inch black-and-white TV was advertised for $66.88 at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square, where snow tires cost $14.78.
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One-bedroom apartments at Park Greenwood, located at U.S. 31 and Fry Road, rented for $154.50 a month, and that included electricity, heat and water.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
University Heights Hospital named Joseph Houchins as its Employee of the Month.
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Members of Marian College’s basketball team included Tom Eagan and a trio of Brians: Burkert, Mills and Feldman. 
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Gail Bultman was busy selling candy for the Camp Fire Girls. 

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Donna L. Groff received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Southside Exchange Club. She was honored for her volunteer work at Methodist Hospital Hospice and for the founding HANDS, a support group for cancer patients and their families.
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A Thanksgiving dinner at The Sherwood, 6520 S. Emerson Ave., cost $3.95 for children and $6.95 for adults. 
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20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
Friedens United Church of Christ, 8330 S. Meridian St., broke ground for its expansion project.
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Former Maple Grove Elementary School Principal Niel Busse dressed as Johnny Appleseed (aka John Chapman) and visited second-graders at Calvary Lutheran School to discuss the facts and myths about the man who planted apple trees throughout Indiana. 

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Second-graders at St. Mark School enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon. With temperatures averaging about 10 degrees above normal, these students didn’t let a glorious fall day go to waste.
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Heine’s World Famous Roast Beef, located at 7040 Madison Ave. and owned by Michael and Marilyn Stewart, served a variety of sandwiches from 4:30-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

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1999 Steve McClure, a commercial fleet sales manager at Sharp Ford, 3931 S. East St., attended the Los Angeles Dodgers Adult Baseball Fantasy Camp, where he honed his skills at third base with the team’s veterans.
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Perry Meridian High School senior Steven Eakle earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Scouting. Eakle, an 11-year member of Troop 499 at Southport Presbyterian Church, was the son of Emery and Cindy Eakle.
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November 07th, 2019

11/7/2019

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60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pierle, who had 15 children, 66 grandchildren and 10-great-grandchildren, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 
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Charles H. Boswell was re-elected mayor of Indianapolis, outpolling Republican challenger Will T. Sharp 69,913 to 51,862.  
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All drug stores in Marion County joined forces with the Indianapolis Diabetes Association to offer free diabetes tests.
  
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Dewey Halcomb won the first round of the turkey shoot hosted by the Kiwanis Club of South Indianapolis.
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The A&P grocery stores at 1337 Shelby St. and 4011 S. U.S 31 featured round, sirloin, T-bone and porterhouse steaks for 99 cents, $1.09, $1.29 and $1.39 cents a pound, respectively. Oranges cost 4 cents each, and bananas were 10 cents a pound.
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Southwood Assembly of God was selling $49,000 worth of 7 percent bearer bonds to build a church at 8700 S. Meridian St. 

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Perry Meridian High School’s Aqua Maids, which assisted in the operations of all home meets for the boys and girls swim teams, elected its officers: Kelly Brittan, president; Cindy Johnson, secretary; and Elly Petcoff, treasurer.
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The cast of Manual’s production of “Bye-Bye Birdie” included Mark Bowell, Richard Williams, Theresa Snoddy, Kathy Gilvin, Mary Gabbard, Rhonda Munn, Derek Tamber, David Ackerman, Marcia Smith and Scott Medsker. 
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Bill Greathouse and Linda Wenn, chairmen of the Perry Township Education Association Legislative Committee, were organizing a reception to honor the area’s outstanding politicians and teachers.
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St. Roch’s junior Catholic Youth Organization kickball team won the city tournament. The squad featured (front, from left) Annette Page, Chris Schmoll, Lynne and Lisa Swift, Donna Northcutt, Shelly Pinna, Karen Schuster; (back) Patty Meyer, Sherry Bullock, Tina Meyer, Joni Ancelet, Kathy Roembke, Kathleen Mappes, Lisa Sandefur, Betty Stumpf and Clare Hillan. Coaches Dick Gallamore and Julie Gough are not pictured.
 
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
The Southside sky and the hearts of many local residents were darkened as the former Bemis Bag factory on Barth Avenue went up in flames. Damages were estimated at more than $300,000, and the main structure would likely be demolished. Four youths were charged with arson and were in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.
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In addition to its breakfast and lunch hours, Sisters’ Place, 2310 Shelby St., announced that it would open for dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Roncalli’s football team defeated Avon 39-6 to win its second straight sectional title.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
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Picture1999 Will Schultz enjoyed a game of bingo with his grandmother, Mary Schultz, during Grandparents Day at St. Jude Grade School.
Marien Hardware, 3604 Madison Ave., was celebrating its 71st anniversary. The store originally served as residence for German Southsiders, with the storefront added in 1928 when the Marien family bought the home.
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“Taco” Teddy Wade was the new owner of the Tijuana Connection, a restaurant and sports bar at 1265 N. Madison Ave. in Greenwood. Wade had remodeled the facility to include a dance floor and two large-screen TVs.   
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Lutheran High School recognized its outstanding fall athletes: David Hall, Kari Piepenbrink, Jana Fix, Brittany Andrews, Lauren Mascher, Becky Henchman, Luke Finchum, Matt Schultz, Peter Brakke, Carl Lehenbauer, Chris Dorman, Mary Prater, Allen Janke and Peter Queck.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Deano’s Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1112 Shelby St., sponsored a benefit “yappy hour” for the Southside Animal Shelter. The event featured appetizers, a special menu, a silent auction and music.
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The Thirsty Turtle, 2949 S. Meridian St., offered food and drink specials for $2 on Mondays.
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Defending 5A state football champion Center Grove and Lutheran were competing for sectional titles.
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Roncalli’s soccer team defeated Franklin Central for its fourth consecutive sectional title. The squad featured (front) Antonio Herrera, Harrison Pogue, Josh Brockman, Alex Anderson; (second row) Cody Basch, Peter Kirch, Isaac Ralston, Drew Oehrle, Mitchell Barnhill, Tyler Wood; (third row) Andres Vlez-Valencia, Matthew Neylon, Connor Hartford, Blake Stegemiller, Matt Jennings, Max Smock, Ryan Ables, Alex Betz; (back) coaches Kiel Hauser and Matt Spaulding.
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October 24th, 2019

10/24/2019

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60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
High school contestants for the title of Miss Madison Avenue were Marilyn Bennett, Bonnie Brumfield, Carolyn Goodnight and Janis Small. 
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Halloween costumes cost between $1.98 and $2.98 at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square.  

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Southport Baptist Church, 2901 E. Banta Road, was hosting a sacred music workshop. 
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The A&P supermarket at 1337 Shelby St. celebrated the completion of its remodeling project. Specials included sirloin and T-bone steak for $1.19 and $1.39 pound, respectively; six 16-ounce bottles of RC Cola, 59 cents; a dozen eggs, 49 cents; and bananas, 10 cents a pound.
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American Fletcher National Bank opened a drive-up window at its branch in the 7000 block of Madison Avenue. The 6-by-6 foot building was equipped with heating, air-conditioning, lights, a telephone, an alarm system and bullet-resistant glass and walls.

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40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Dawn Puckett (center) was named homecoming queen at the University of Indianapolis. Her court featured Darlene Lutgring (from left), Diana Bartram, Gail Reed and Juliee Hunter. 
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Harrell’s Car Wash, 4128 Madison Ave., detailed cars - inside and out - for $9.95.
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Work was underway on the new Mental Health Center at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove.
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30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Dinner Bell Markets owner Walt Quebe (right) cut the ceremonial ribbon at one of his checkout lanes to signify the launch of Indiana’s lottery. At his left was Ann Reeves, who bought $100 worth of tickets. Also seen are Aretta Elsea, Vicky Howard, Michelle Knight, Donna Daniel, Austin Wilson and Frank Rush.  
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Mary Kay Baker, a physical education instructor at RISE Learning Center, was named Indiana’s Teacher of the Year by State Superintendent of Education H. Dean Evans. Baker is seen with her son, Brian, husband Don and son Andy.
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Southport senior drum majorette Jenny Nicholas directed the school’s band during her last football game as a marching Cardinal.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

Perry Township firefighters Andy Borton, Brett Gildersleeve, David Redmond, Chris Good and Jeff Shatto shared fire safety information with second-graders at Clinton Young Elementary School.
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St. Roch School raised more than $12,000 through its Roch-a-Thon walk. 
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McCarrel Jewelers, 2610 Madison Ave., was holding a 66th anniversary sale and discounted  most of its merchandise 50 percent.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Southport Heights Christian Church, 7154 McFarland Road, celebrated its 50th anniversary with founding minister Gene Carlson leading the service.
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Picture1999 Matt Moore (left), a sixth-grader at Meridian Middle School, and Alex Johnson, a fifth-grader at Glenns Valley Elementary, served as water boys for Perry Meridian High School’s football team.
Roncalli’s National Merit scholars were (front) Mary Novak, Jonathan Schmidt, Taylor Gadaleta; (middle) Rebecca Flanigan, Amanda Finch, Tony Traina, Sarah Marye; (back) Katherine Shover, Evan Swhear and Anne Hemmelgarn.
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Michael Reddick, an Army Reserve veteran who was employed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department from 1980 to 2006, was enjoying his second year as chief of the University of Indianapolis Police Department.

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