Fisher Bros. Home Furnishings, a landmark at 1315 Shelby St., was celebrating its 43rd anniversary. Owners Ralph and Carl Fisher were giving away hundreds of dollars of door prizes during the three-day gala.
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Pedigo Jewelers in Fountain Square had marked down all of its merchandise by at least 30 percent; some was discounted 60 percent.
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Bill Singer’s Sunoco Service at the corner of Raymond and East streets advertised that it had the best tire deals in town.
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Andy’s Market, 1239 S. East St., offered free delivery. Weekly specials included a pound of skinless weiners for 49 cents; a can of pineapple chunks, 29 cents; 10 pounds of potatoes, 29 cents; and a pound of bacon, 55 cents.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Sheila Duell, Pat Wilkins and Di Buergler had lead roles in Chartrand High School’s production of “Westside Story.”
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The Tux Shop, 3340 Madison Ave., offered a prom special for $8.50. Fancy coats were available for an additional $2.
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Used TVs, which came with a warranty, were advertised for as little as $9.95.
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Bob and Betty Schmaltz, who had operated a beauty salon for years, opened the Cabaret Lounge at 3151 Madison Ave.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
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More than 3,000 art projects were going to be featured in Perry Township Schools’ art exhibit.
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The starting salary for a probationary firefighter was $11,000; the second-year pay was $13,705. The work schedule was 24 hours on duty, 48 hours off.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
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Keystone Middle School’s Academic Pursuit Team placed third among the 85 squads that competed in a computerized meet. The team, coached by Kathy Feister, featured Mike Anslinger, James and Andy Baugh, Kirby Lee, Lisa West and Dustin Wright.
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Olde Indy Family Restaurant at Madison Avenue and Stop 11 Road offered specials on its steak dinners every Friday and Saturday evening. Six-ounce ribeyes and 8-ounce top sirloins were served for $5.95, a 6-ounce filet for $6.95 and a 1-pound T-bone cost $7.95.
20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Jon Morris graduated from the Indiana Principal Leadership Academy.
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Center United Methodist Church named Clancy LaTurner as its wedding director.
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Center Grove High School’s color guard placed second in the international winter competition at the University of Dayton.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
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Fred Fleetwood, a 1962 graduate of Southport who starred in football, basketball and baseball, was named to the school’s Wall of Fame. He played basketball at the University of Oklahoma and coached at the high school and collegiate level.