Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957 
Bill Singer, who owned Singer’s Sunoco Service at 2180 S. East St., was holding his annual sale of Kelly-Springfield tires.
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Children ages 6 and under and adults could enjoy country-style chicken dinners at St. James the Greater Church for 75 cents and $1.50, respectively.
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Sablosky’s department store lost its lease in Fountain Square and was liquidating $40,000 worth of merchandise.
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Southwood Gardens at the corner of Stop 11 and McFarland roads boasted the following specials: evergreens, $1.50 and up; flowering trees and rosebushes, $1 and up; and gladioli and canna bulbs, 7 and 10 cents, respectively. 

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
F. Edward Wall, head of Manual’s Science Department and who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana and Harvard universities, respectively, was named the state’s Outstanding Young Educator by the Indiana Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Maxine Baker and Jim and Joyce Wilson won top awards at the 31st annual Indiana Professional Photographers Convention.
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Joseph E. Walters was named acting manager of the Madison Avenue-Thompson Road branch of Peoples Bank & Trust Co.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Burkhart Elementary School was hosting its annual Home and Garden Tour. The showcased residences included those of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Tillery, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watts.
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Bill Heidenreich was preparing for his annual open house at Heidenreich Greenhouses, 502 E. National Ave. “Come on over and browse around our complete garden center to your heart’s content,” he said.
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Homecroft Elementary’s PTA installed its new officers for the upcoming school year: David Fulp, president; Ritz Woerner, vice president; Carolyn Gaither, secretary; and Richard Crafton, treasurer.
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Dan Nicoson was named director of development at Indiana Central University. Nicoson, who graduated from Manual High School and ICU and earned his master’s at Indiana State, previously served as development counselor and acting director. He and his wife, Linda, had two sons, Scott and Brent.
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Hamsters cost $2.88 at Murphy’s, and cages and litter were 47 cents each.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Beech Grove resident Mona Schoch, a former teacher at Southport and Perry Meridian high schools, was named Goodwill Industries’ Volunteer of the Year.
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Under the guidance of George Humphrey, the Perry Township 4-H Rabbit Club – Perry Paws – was looking forward to a new year of competition at the local and state level. Members were Holly Hall, Christine Dunn, Heather Hall, Amy Royalty, Scott Miller, Scott and Sean Chevalier and Steve Krohne.
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Robert L. Murley, a graduate of Manual and Indiana State University, announced his candidacy for District 23 of the City-County Council. He was running against Oliver Duncan and Cynthia Crawford in the Democratic primary.
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K.J. Bunch, a sixth-grader at St. Roch School, won the South Marion County spelling championship to advance to the state finals.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
In honor of their outstanding work ethics, Dale Cox, Mitch Gersh, Lily Kincade and Diane Law were named St. Francis Hospital’s Family Spirit Award recipients for December, January, February and March, respectively. Cox volunteered in cardiology and transportation; Gersh was a respiratory care coordinator; Kincade served as secretary of the pediatrics unit; and Law was a systems analyst.
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Needing 21 new members to reach a predetermined goal, American Legion Post 88 Cmdr. Bob Sutton had begged and pleaded and used every trick in the book to inspire members to reach the goal. Then with the impending visit of National Vice Cmdr. Bob Brown only two weeks away, he achieved what seemed impossible by issuing a challenge: “Sign the 21 members in time,” he said, “and I will greet Bob while dressed in only a barrel.” The post reached its quota, and Sutton kept his word. 
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Courtyard Cafe, a coffee shop and delicatessen, was opened by Tom and Judy Hammett at 2028 E. Southport Road.
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Twins Daniel and Dennis Baar opened Fountain Art & Craft Emporium at 1112 E. Prospect St.
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Charlotte Schultz, Penny Eichelman, Teresa Roehling, Lyn Hopkins, Denise Bush and Nancy Lykins were initiated into Epsilon Tau chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, a philanthropic sorority. New collegiate members were Sara Burns, Kati Beck, Amanda Vice and Erin Covert.
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Perry Meridian Middle School’s eighth-grade Academic Pursuit team won the Marion County tournament. The squad featured Alyssa Boardman, Julie Blanford, Jason Lantz, Eric Wu, Arnel Aurellano, Matt Jones, Derek Black, Ben Strengel, Stacey Mullen, Claire Webb, John Trombley, Eben True and teacher sponsor Steve Robbins.  

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957 
More than 4,000 children were expected to attend the Easter egg hunt at Garfield Park. “No youngsters will go home empty-handed,” organizers said.
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The Marion County Tuberculosis Association offered free chest X-rays as a way to combat TB. 
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The Bloomfield Jewelry Store opened at 2658 Shelby St. .
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People who took new Chevrolets for test drives at Coburn Chevrolet, 535 S. Illinois St., were entered in a contest to win one.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
A special census of Southport was going to be administered because town officials said the 1960 census was outdated due to the town’s rapid growth. The increased population would mean more money from the state.
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Members of the Indianapolis Baptist Temple were going to dedicate their new 2,500-seat worship center at 2711 S. East St.
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Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding a sale on its boys and girls bicycles, including the popular 20-inch Charger model for $25.96, a savings of $4.
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The following quip was published. “A woman tourist in Maine came to a fork in the road where signs to Portland pointed both ways. The lady called to a man who was standing nearby. ‘Does it make any difference which road I to take to Portland?’ “The man looked up and said, ‘Not to me.’ ” 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
Jeff Haller, a graduate of Roncalli and a junior at Ball State, won a cash award for the oil painting that he entered in the university’s art contest. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haller.
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Millie’s Beauty Salon, 619 Clossey Drive, specialized in permanents for as low as $10. A shampoo and a set cost $3.
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Our Lady of Grace Academy was presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The cast featured Ann Hartman, as Charlie Brown; Susie Walsh as Lucy; Maureen Shanahan, Linus; Andy Teipen, Shroeder; Julie Ong, Patty; and Betsy Eckrich, Snoopy.
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Doc Gainey’s Restaurant & Pub, 3652 S. Meridian St., announced that it was going to be open on Sundays. Menu specials would include hot pepper stew, fried chicken and roast beef dinners. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Perry Meridian senior Todd Finley received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Finley, son of Harlan and Linda Finley, ranked 48th in his class of 362.
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Southside Youth Council Executive Director Rick Shepard and board members Bob Willsey, Harold Skillman and Joe McGuire were planning a benefit golf outing for the agency.
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Perry Meridian’s Brain Game team was recognized for winning WTHR Channel 13’s academic competition for the third consecutive year. The squad featured Pete Miller, Barbara Bennett, Laura Bennett, David Kinsey, Randy Head, captain Dave Stone and sponsors Joanne Brown and Dave Moulton.
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The staff at Risch Greenhouse, 5540 S. Meridian St., was planning for its annual open house. The business was owned by Carl and Betty Risch, who were assisted by son Carl L. Risch, J.T. and Eric Stuckey, Michelle Ellis and A. Marsh.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
Central Nine Career Center released the names of Students of the Month for March: Bob Lawson, Beech Grove High School, motorcycle repair and lawn care; Christen Riley, Center Grove, auto service technology; Vida Knox, Franklin Central, medical occupations; Erica Pasch, Greenwood, printing technology; Nicole Nichols, marketing, Perry Meridian; Eric Reid, Southport, electronics; and Joey Heck, Whiteland, drafting. 
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Julie Deer opened a Shaklee distributorship from her Greenwood home. Deer sold more than 200 products, including nutritional supplements, personal care items, laundry aids and all-purpose cleaners.
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Dean A. Hicks was named managing broker of Century 21 Ruch & Associates.
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Roncalli junior David Perkins placed second in the Indianapolis Power & Light Co.’s Hoosier Science Showcase at The Children’s Museum.
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St. Jude’s seventh-grade volleyball team won the Catholic Youth Organization’s city tournament. The squad featured Christina Frey, Amy Sumtum, Katie Engle, Shannon Cook, Ashley Casiero, Martina Findley and coaches Carie Hymes and Emily Schaefer. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957 
The Harry A. Sharp Co. was celebrating the grand opening of its Ford dealership at 3110 Madison Ave. The staff included Homer Archer, W.H. Russel, Tom Roush, Bob Orme, W.R. Cheek and Byron Stitzer. “We aren’t giving away any prizes,” Russel said, “but we are going to make any prospective car buyer real happy when he find outs what a deal he can get.”
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The lead story started out like this: “Man! Stand back – way back – cause Saturday from 1 to 3:30 o’clock at Charlie Bell’s TV and Hi-Fi Shop, 2741-43 Brill Road, there’s going to be a big, busy time! The famous recording stars – The Hilltoppers – will be at Bell’s in person to autograph all purchases of their albums. Present plans call for the song stylists to do a number or two for the crowd during their visit.” 
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Mary Kay Williams was named editor-in-chief of Southport High School’s 1956-57 yearbook, the “Anchor,” which cost $2. Co-editors were Mary Nelick and Nancy Schloemer; Frank Williams and John Maudlin were the sports editors, and Dick Crafton and Steve Maudlin were in charge of advertising. The staff also featured Nina Jo Dean, Terry Fewell, Peggy Cowden, Nancy Niederauer, Phil Farber, Carol Ryker, Anita Nash, Carolyn Albers, Kay Norwood, Mary Anne Miller, Patsy Johnson, John Ulrey, Barbara Daringer and Ed Penn.  

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
A group of homeowners living just south of Pleasant Run Parkway and west of Meridian Street were opposed to the rezoning of the 23-acre Masschmeyer estate, which would allow for the construction of low-cost apartments.
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Sheryl DeJange was named manager of Martin Furniture, 541 Turtle Creek Executive Centre.
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David Reese, Fred Marshall and Tom Bruno had lead roles in Latin School’s production of “The Hasty Heart.” Cast in the female lead was Mary Jane Moriarty, who attended Our Lady of Grace Academy.
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A front-page story emphasized that communication was key to good relationships between parents and their children.
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A dozen extra-large navel oranges cost 89 cents at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., where six grapefruits were 59 cents; a dozen eggs cost 36 cents; and three 46-ounce cans of Hawaiian punch were $1.  

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
The Fountain Square Senior Citizens Center was hosting a fundraiser to ease its financial woes. The center was looking to secure $5,000 in donations, of which $1,173 had been raised. A donors list indicated that Janie Walker, Dixie Solaine and Juanita Vandivier had contributed $1 each.
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Southern Plaza was celebrating its 16th anniversary with a huge four-day sale. “There are bargains galore in all 40 stores,” boasted Harriet C. Allen, the center’s director of advertising and promotions.
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Earl DeRitter, president of Edgewood Little League, was celebrating the grand opening of his True Value Store at 7420 Madison Ave.
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The dean’s list at Indiana Central University included Peggy Ann Brodie, Mary J. Butts, Cynthia A. Fisher, Corrine S. Graham, Paul Ludwig, Anna Ray, Sandra Sluder, Terri L. Stucker, Margaret A. Toliver and William Willan.
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Herbert Schwomeyer, a 1936 graduate of Manual and the school’s dean of boys, was named the school’s Alumnus of the Year. He starred on the Redskins’ football and basketball teams and had taught and coached at the school since 1945.   
 
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new site of General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, 8560 Shelby St.
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David L. Cohn was named Manual High School’s Alumnus of the Year.
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James L. Wells, Marion County sheriff from 1978-86, was named director of security and special services for Oriental Training Services and Overland Express.
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The Perry West All-Stars, a fifth-grade basketball team consisting of players from Perry Township Schools, won the Carmel tournament. The squad featured Jason Foster, Beau Barrett, Kirk Muhlhauser, Brent Carver, Mike Admire, Jason Simmons, Chris Cunningham, Chris Moss, Chris Ray and coaches Tom and Bill Ott.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
The Kautskys, a founding member of the National Basketball League (later the NBA) and winners of the world championship in 1947, were going to be honored by the Indiana Pacers. The team was sponsored by Kautsky’s Market, which was owned by Southsider Frank Kautsky. 
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Justin Lyon, a 15-year-old student at Center Grove High School, received a $1,000 savings bond for being named one of the three finalist in Marsh Supermarkets’ We Value Youth program.
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St. Barnabas School’s seventh- and eighth-grade A basketball team won the Indianapolis Archdiocesan tournament at Scecina High School. The squad featured Matt Willsey, Michael Doyle, Jim Harrington, Joey Kuntz, Jamin Wernke, Adam Laker, Nick Rembusch, Dan Mahpmey, Dave Beckwith, assistant coach Joe Schaefer and head coach Jeff Kirkhoff.
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Half- and full slabs of baby back ribs cost $7 and $12.75, respectively, at the Colonial Inn, 4343 Madison Ave.
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Monday’s lunch specials at Harry C’s, 5055 S. Dearborn St., included liver and onions for $4.25 and a breaded tenderloin for $3.75. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1957 
Three tons of French Lick limestone cost $50.
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A six-pack of Coca-Cola was advertised for 19 cents; a 1955 four-door Mercury Monterey was priced at $1,795; and prune juice was 31 cents for a quart.
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Five-year-old Gail Napier was the most publicized person in Marion County after being named the 1957 Easter Seals Child.
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Wallie Sims, the public relations director of Pitman-Moore Co., was elected president of the recently formed Greater Southside Inc.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1967
Manual High School senior Al Plahitko was named a finalist in the Indiana Science Talent Search. His research paper was titled “The Hyperdimensional Theory of the Unified Field.”
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Sandra Lee Mussmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Mussmann was engaged to Robert Hignite, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Hignite.
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Indiana Central College juniors Dianna Catlin, Pam Grischow, Janet Jones, Mary Ann Shellhamer and Rebecca Horn were queen finalists for the school’s May Festival.
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Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding its “Krazy Daze” sale. The specials included women’s maternity wear for $1; a gallon of latex paint, $1.99; a parakeet and a cage, $3.99; a chaise lounge and two chairs, $10.44; and a 24-inch cut riding mower, $166. 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1977
The Supreme 10 Speeds, a basketball team that was sponsored by the Supreme Bicycle Store and played at the Baxter YMCA, won its league title. Squad members were Dave Oswalt, Brad Carr, Allen Parks, Jeff Chilcote, Keith Romans, Brian Silvers, Jeff Pieper, Duane Geiger, Brad Carson, Steve Jones and coach Merl Geiger.
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Airman Herbert K. Roberts, son of Colleen L. Roberts and a 1971 graduate of Southport High School, was assigned to Patrick Air Force Base in Florida for training with the Air Force communications field.
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Indy Parks dedicated the new Carl Smock Park and Golf Course, 3910 E. County Line Road.
 
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1987
Pam Schiefelbein, a 1984 graduate of Roncalli, was awarded a varsity letter for her contributions to Butler’s basketball team. She averaged nine points and four rebounds.
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Ken Metzler, the trucker who slammed his tractor-trailer into the Benchwarmer Tavern in Southport, was charged on 42 counts, including murder, attempted murder, battery and driving while intoxicated.
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WIBC’s “Big John” Gillis addressed members of the Marion-Johnson County chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons.
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The University of Indianapolis named Bill Green as its basketball coach. Green, a graduate of Manual High School, had previously coached at Sacred Heart, Cathedral, Washington and Marion high schools, compiling a 354-126 record while winning six state titles at Marion. He succeeded Billy Keller, who went 83-107 over seven years.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1997
High winds caused considerable damage to Brookwood Apartments, located off U.S. 31 between Thompson Road and Epler Avenue. Several vehicles were also damaged. 
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Perry Meridian High School students Jill Davidian, Amanda Bales and Nick Stadtmiller got to see firsthand how Congress worked when attending the Washington, D.C., Close Up program.
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Perry Meridian High School’s Special Olympics Unified basketball team lost to Kankakee Valley 53-40 in the state championship game at Butler Fieldhouse. The squad featured Sean Atkinson, Kyle McNamara, Scott Gasaway, Sammy Seminick, Mackenzie Ficklin, Charlene Guthrie, Andy Poe, James Priola, Don Cooper, Andy Fergot, Andy Webber, Nick Anderson, Joni Atkinson and Chuck Ellis.
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Roncall’s Students of the Month for February were Kathleen Curley, Angela Matheis, Kassie Bradley, Lynne Harwood, Jennifer Oskay, Adam Cornelius, Josh Haywood, Kevin Lewis, Dan Dyar, Jason Deckard, Noah Daniel and Jennifer Mehalik.
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Gerold Schroeder, David Beck and Matt Willsey from St. Barnabas Catholic School won an award for their exhibit at the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair at IUPUI. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2007
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