1959- Donald Norcross, a recent graduate of Manual High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Norcross (left), received a $100 U.S. savings bond from Dr. William Allman, president of the Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association, for being named the Outstanding Southside Valedictorian.
60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Many Southsiders were complaining that the Indianapolis Park Board was derelict in its duties of maintaining the tennis courts at Garfield Park.
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A gallon of root beer cost 39 cents at Chiliburger, 411 S. West St., where hamburgers were five for $1.
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A full-size General Electric refrigerator cost $159 at Verdie Harrell & Son, 4130 Madison Ave.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Marsha Smith, a senior at Southport High and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Smith, was named queen of the Greater Southside Inc.’s 11th annual Strawberry Art Festival.
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A dedication ceremony was held at Tallwood Chapel, 5560 Shelby St., where Donald L. Folsey, a graduate of Manual and Butler, served as pastor.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Many Southsiders were complaining that the Indianapolis Park Board was derelict in its duties of maintaining the tennis courts at Garfield Park.
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A gallon of root beer cost 39 cents at Chiliburger, 411 S. West St., where hamburgers were five for $1.
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A full-size General Electric refrigerator cost $159 at Verdie Harrell & Son, 4130 Madison Ave.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Marsha Smith, a senior at Southport High and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Smith, was named queen of the Greater Southside Inc.’s 11th annual Strawberry Art Festival.
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A dedication ceremony was held at Tallwood Chapel, 5560 Shelby St., where Donald L. Folsey, a graduate of Manual and Butler, served as pastor.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Ellen Hinkle-Barnes (from left) Bill Roberts, Stacey Moye, Shawn O’Keefe, Rhonda Bennett, Rick McKay and Michelle Moye had roles in Hedback Theatre’s production of “Milk & Honey”; not pictured: Reine and Theresa Snoddy and David Green.
The Southport Masons were preparing to serve more than 3 tons of fish in what was known as “Indiana’s Largest Fish Fry.”
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The fully air-conditioned Twin-Aire Shopping Center, located in the 2900 block of Southeastern Avenue and billed as “The Largest Plaza in Indianapolis Under One Roof,” was celebrating its 22nd anniversary.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
St. Francis Hospital was observing its 75th anniversary.
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The fully air-conditioned Twin-Aire Shopping Center, located in the 2900 block of Southeastern Avenue and billed as “The Largest Plaza in Indianapolis Under One Roof,” was celebrating its 22nd anniversary.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
St. Francis Hospital was observing its 75th anniversary.
Southport chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, a philanthropic organization, initiated its newest members (from left): Linda Miller, Peggy Standish, Martha Cook, Susan Daniel, Marcie Chambers and Jill Burgett.
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Wedding announcements were published for Karen S. Dwenger and Scott M. Stover, Theresa A. Redmon and Thomas L. Weisenbach, Eric R. Erwin and Lucy Barrera and Laura J. McBride and Frederick M. Peterson.
20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
Boy Scout Troop 499 was cited for exhibiting its can-do attitude when assisting in the 500 Festival Parade (in no particular order): Scouts James and John Hayes, Caleb Imes, Eric and Joseph Kohlmann, Joseph Marcum, Eric Priest, Aaron Rhoades, Erick Rissinger, Andrew and Daniel Slightom, Chris Walsh and Bryan Woodard; leaders Pete Imes, Dr. Carl Kohlmann, Dick Larsson, Adam Marcum, Alan Slightom, Josh Tatum and Mike Woodard.
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Little Shop of Treasures, 3747 S. Meridian St., opened its doors for business. The shop, operated by Lillie Farmer and Emma Long, featured porcelain dolls, music boxes, curio cabinets, antiques, gift items, jewelry and other items.
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Southport High School students Chris Lerzak, Breanna Goss and Pat Maines were going to spend six weeks of their summer studying in Mexico.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
City-Council Councilor Jeff Cardwell was appointed honorary consul to the Republic of El Salvador, the result of a growing relationship between him and the Central America country.
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Center Grove High School’s softball team won its fifth straight state title. Members included (in no particular order) Katherine Belsito, Emily Gwaltney, Amber Elsey, Sarah Franklin, Sarah Alberico, Sydney Miller, Shelby Music, Brittney Shaner, Michelle Brooks, Kelsey Williams, Liz Prince and coach Russ Milligan.
Wedding announcements were published for Karen S. Dwenger and Scott M. Stover, Theresa A. Redmon and Thomas L. Weisenbach, Eric R. Erwin and Lucy Barrera and Laura J. McBride and Frederick M. Peterson.
20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
Boy Scout Troop 499 was cited for exhibiting its can-do attitude when assisting in the 500 Festival Parade (in no particular order): Scouts James and John Hayes, Caleb Imes, Eric and Joseph Kohlmann, Joseph Marcum, Eric Priest, Aaron Rhoades, Erick Rissinger, Andrew and Daniel Slightom, Chris Walsh and Bryan Woodard; leaders Pete Imes, Dr. Carl Kohlmann, Dick Larsson, Adam Marcum, Alan Slightom, Josh Tatum and Mike Woodard.
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Little Shop of Treasures, 3747 S. Meridian St., opened its doors for business. The shop, operated by Lillie Farmer and Emma Long, featured porcelain dolls, music boxes, curio cabinets, antiques, gift items, jewelry and other items.
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Southport High School students Chris Lerzak, Breanna Goss and Pat Maines were going to spend six weeks of their summer studying in Mexico.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
City-Council Councilor Jeff Cardwell was appointed honorary consul to the Republic of El Salvador, the result of a growing relationship between him and the Central America country.
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Center Grove High School’s softball team won its fifth straight state title. Members included (in no particular order) Katherine Belsito, Emily Gwaltney, Amber Elsey, Sarah Franklin, Sarah Alberico, Sydney Miller, Shelby Music, Brittney Shaner, Michelle Brooks, Kelsey Williams, Liz Prince and coach Russ Milligan.
 2009 Kyle Knezevich, The Southsider Voice’s food critic, reviewed some of the offerings at Bynum’s Steakhouse, Hal’s Fabulous Vegas Bar & Grille and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. He was impressed by all three. |  2009 state softball team for Center Grove |
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