Dave Field, an expert on termites, advised homeowners to check their homes for termite infestation. “They swarm in the spring and fall,” he said, “but they work year-round.”
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Oddfellow Lodge 465 and Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 227 were hosting a card party at their hall, 1609 Prospect St.
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Jimmy’s Pizza, 1314 Shelby St., offered a coupon good for 25 cents off any of its large pies. The pizzeria also sold milk, bread, canned goods and other staples.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Construction was underway to add 200 beds to the 300-bed St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove.
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Wabash College senior Chuck Todd, a graduate of Manual High School and husband of the former Deirdre Jean Gentry, won a trophy in a persuasive speech contest. Todd, son Mr. and Mrs. S. Boyd Todd, planned to attend Duke University Law School.
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Michael R. Smith, a junior at Indiana University and a graduate of Southport High, was elected president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi. An honor student with a 3.45 GPA, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Smith.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Roncalli students Mitch Malloy, Jim Shields, Susie Kern and Donald Campbell had lead roles in the school’s production of the musical “Oliver.”
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Charlie Jackson and Joe Curtis were celebrating the grand opening of their Indy Furniture/Sleep Center at 7105 Madison Ave.
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The Indianapolis Maennerchor was celebrating its 125th anniversary with a concert at the Murat Theatre.
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Heidenreich Greenhouses, 502 E. National Ave., was hosting an open house to showcase its petunias, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, houseplants, geraniums and perennials.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Amanda Donnell won the quarterly drawing for a stuffed animal at the Thoman dental clinic.
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Nick’s Chili Parlor served a hot dog on a steamed bun with chopped onions, relish and mustard for 75 cents.
20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
An advisory committee to Indy Parks & Recreation recommended that West Management be awarded the contract to operate Sarah Shank Golf Course, relieving John Greer of his duties, which dated to 1982.
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The Southport Pride 13-and-under AAU basketball team won tournaments at Perry Meridian and Franklin. The squad featured (front, from left) Molly Taylor, Stephanie Himes, Mellisa Wingate, Krystal Ridner, assistant coach Chuck Dulla, Cassy Unversaw, coach Duane Unversaw, Kim Rhodes, Miranda Winters, Whitney Dulla, Michelle Bova, Jamie Mason, Jessica Trent and coach Jeff Ridner.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
The Southport City Council shot down a plan that would have called for a redevelopment commission. “I wish the decision were different, but the council made its choice,” Mayor Rob Thoman said.
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Spc. Adam Daniel (left) was presented the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard. Daniel was injured on a combat mission while serving with the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Iraq. He maintained his position and returned fire, successfully defending the convoy.