
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.
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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