Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Boasting a record 75,750 students, 90 new teachers and three new schools, Indianapolis Public Schools was prepared to open its doors Sept. 5 for the fall semester. 
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Indiana National Bank opened its newest branch at 3302 Madison Ave. 
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George Adrian, who owned Adrian Orchards, was looking for a middle-aged women to assist his wife with taking care of their children and home during the next 2 1/2 months of the busy harvest season. 
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The employees activities group of Eli Lilly and Co. was holding square dance lessons at the Long Acre Dance Hall, 4571 Madison Ave.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Jan Garrity, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Garrity, was runner-up in the Indiana State Fair queen contest.  
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The Greenwood Shopping Center at the corner of U.S. 31 and County Line Road was sponsoring a huge fireworks show. The plaza had enough parking spaces to accommodate more than 6,000 cars. 
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The evening division of Indiana Central College featured a variety of classes, including ones in business, economics, education, fine arts, history, political science, math and literature. 
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Specials at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., included twin packs of Artie’s potato chips for 45 cents; pork chops, 79 cents a pound; a quart of Sealtest sherbet, 39 cents; a gallon of milk, 79 cents;  and five cans of fruit cocktail, $1.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Southport High School varsity cheerleaders Barb Baker, Patty Larabee, Becky Short, Susie Mull, Lisa Kight, Karen Perkins and Brenda Barton attended the National Cheerleaders Association clinic at Vincennes University.  
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Glen “Marty” Sandefur joined the sales staff at Schmadeke Southside Real Estate. He and his, wife, Carol had two children. 
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Southport Little League’s Yankees were crowned champs of the major league division. Team members were Greg Williams, Tony Couch, Roger Mercer II, Tim Cleary, Steve Rice, Davy Henricks, Dave Wells, John Todd, Mike Whitaker, Freddie Rosier, Steve Lilley, Ron Marshall, coaches Roger Mercer Sr. and John Carpenter and manager Jim Whittaker. 
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Kopetsky advertised an 8-ton load of top soil for $20.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Mike Heimel’s Auction Center at Epler Avenue and Old Meridian Street suffered some damage in a mostly smoke fire. Heimel credits quick action on the part of Perry Township firefighters for minimizing the loss.
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Southport High School’s marching Cardinals placed fifth in the Indiana State Fair band competition. Band members pictured in the paper were Amy Sturm, Scott Shoemaker, Amanda Furr, George Farley, Steven Danson, James Furr, Pat Burke, Daniele Koester, Chrisi Baker, Staci Karatz and Shannon Danehy. 
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Roncalli, the defending Class 3A football champs, was set to take the field with a strong core of returning players, which included Anthony Ferguson, Dave Henn, Tony Farnell, Eric Schott, Mike Irmer, Keith Hartman, Doug Bartram and Mike Gillum.    
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McGraw’s Guest House, 3130 E. Thompson Road, served a 24-ounce sirloin steak for two for $13.99. The cost included baked potatoes, green beans, salads and hot bread. A buffet spaghetti and meatballs dinner was served for $4.50.   
 
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The city’s Department of Capital Asset Management announced a $6.5 million project to install sanitary sewers along Keystone Avenue between Raymond Street and Interstate 465.
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Manual High School’s Class of 1951 was planning its 45-year reunion. Members of the organizing committee were Rose Scheib, Bob Adams, Don and June Behrens, Barbara Burton, Lois Dove, Joan Fulton, Norma Clark, Jim and Evelyn Kocher, Phyllis Peterson, Donna Powell and Walter and Martha Reed.    
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Nu Tau chapter of Delta Theta Tau installed its new officers: Karen Lackey, president; Carolyn Mathauer, vice president; DebTaylor, treasurer; Mirian Narmore, recording secretary; Tam Hermesch, corresponding secretary; Sherry Stover, sergeant at arms; Pat Strawser, historian; Linda Coy, publicity; and Jan Mordsiek, pledge supervisor.
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The Southside Home Girls basketball team won the 12-and-under Gus Macker tournament in Muncie. The squad featured Amanda Bolin, Angie Lobdell, Allouri Stanley and coaches Ted Bolin, Ted Lobdell and Randy Stahley. 
 
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
Roman Ernst and some fellow members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra were going to present a concert of classical and semiclassical music at Garfield Park. Ernst said the performance would be well received by people who did not think highly of a steady diet of hillbilly and country songs.
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Gary Cooper was starring in “Dallas” and “Distant Drums” at the Fountain Square Theatre. 
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The Sip and Snippers 4-H Club of Bluff Avenue School held its annual summer program and awarded ribbons to Lois Anne Busart, Lois Hartrich, Judy Sanders, Mary Jo Thuer, Patty Nietzal, Kay Waggoner, Judy Nickel, Mary Janet Berger and Shirley Eads. 

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Crossroads Lincoln Mercury was celebrating the grand opening of its car lot across from Southern Plaza.  
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The $6 1/2 million sewage treatment plant at Southport Road and White River went into operation. It was capable of treating 20,000 gallons per minute and 30,000 gallons per minute during peak periods. 
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Mary Jo Falvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Falvey and a junior at Chartrand High School, was recognized as a drum major first class while attending the Smith-Walbridge drum camp. 
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The Lake Shore swim team turned in a fine showing at the Central Indiana Swimming Conference Championship. Tim O’Neill, Joe Pearson, Joe Brink and Larry Lammert set a conference record in the 200-meter freestyle (boys 15 and over) with a time of 1 minute, 49.3 seconds, and Karen Green took top honors in the 50 freestyle for girls 11 and 12. Also taking firsts were Sandy Pollard in the 100 breaststroke (15 and over) and diver Steve Short (15 and over).

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The Southport Baptist Church Quilting Ladies completed a red, white and blue bicentennial quilt to be auctioned during a church fundraiser. The quilt, which required more than 2,000 hours to finish, was made by Helen Mook, Iva Arnold, Carrie Engle, Mallie Smith, Frieda Lindstrom and Lela Fisher.  
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Joyce Wilson, owner of J. Wilson Photography, 7040 Madison Ave., was named a fellow of the American Society of Photographers at its annual banquet in Washington, D.C. 
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The department managers at J.C. Penny at Southern Plaza were Bud Blum, Rita Freund, Kathy Nagel, John Young and Linda Small. 
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Sirloin and T-bone steak dinners were served for $2.79 and $3.29, respectively, at Ponderosa, 2915 Madison Ave. Each meal came with a potato, a roll and unlimited soft drinks.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
The third annual Hoosiers Against Drunk Driving conference attracted 600 students from 170 high schools throughout the state. Participants from Manual, Perry Meridian and Southport were Cindi Wooden, Jyl Branham, Aletha Gee, Ted Stumpf, Stacy Frinstahl, Tina Yen, Jamie Smith, Brent Keith and Michelle Pippenger.
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Stanley and Amy Zent accepted two-year teaching positions at the Seoul International School in Korea. 
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Mayor William H. Hudnut asked the legal and personnel divisions of the Indianapolis Department of Administration to develop a policy addressing the legality of drug testing for city employees.     
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The Perry Township Fire Department swore in its new firefighters: Willis M. Deardorff, Jeff W. Shatto, Kevin P. Harmon, Paul W. Sergi, Tracy G. Wood, Boyce D. Freeze, William R. Callahan, Jim U. Levings Jr., Andrew J. Borton, David A. Gammon, Rick W. Stephens, Dale E. Meredith and Tony J. Keeler.   
 
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
St. Francis Hospital named Deanne Maxwell, Marilyn Smethers  Ann Chastain and Joan P. Mast as the summer recipients of its Family Spirit Award program. The winners, all employees or volunteers at the hospital, were recognized for going beyond the call of duty.
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The Edgewood Blue All-Stars lost in the finals of the national AAU baseball tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Team members were Acaiah Howard, Tristan Farmer, Greg Yates, Andy Conners, Nick Bundy, Brad Stephenson, Dustin Neu, Brian Cox, Ryan Burke, Greg Jansen, Kevin Grande and Sean Collins.    
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The Perry Township School Board was seeking a $54 million bond issue for maintenance work at many of the district’s schools.
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Bacteria – not bosses – caused most cases of ulcers, reported News USA. “Your boss may be a pain in the neck, but you shouldn’t point a finger at him when you develop a chronic stomachache from ulcers,” the news service said.  
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The Quality Inn South, 520 E. Thompson Road, served Sunday brunches for $8.95. The menu featured bacon, sausage, eggs, an omelette station, sweet rolls and desserts. The hotel also served a prime rib and seafood buffet for $11.95 Friday nights.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The Indianapolis Shrine Horse Patrol was hosting a two-day show at its grounds north of Indianapolis.
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Members of Manual High School’s newspaper, The Booster, completed a two-week journalism course at Indiana University. The students were Miriam Scharfe, Linda Kellar, Julie Kistler, Janice Moran, Sandie Thompson, Martha J. Turner, Paul Schnepf and Don Snider. 
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The following item appeared in George Cafouros’ “Nutcracker” column: A green Ford made itself mighty unpopular Sunday morning following the 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The car was parked in such a position that it blocked the regular exit. All the cars in the lot were forced to turn and twist themselves around to use the secondary exit. 

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Forty-five stores, including L.S. Ayres, Sears and many specialty shops, were now open for business at the Greenwood Shopping Center, which boasted 800,000 square feet of retail space.
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G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding a huge three-day sidewalk sale.  
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Robert Buck, manager of the meat department at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., was pictured with the two Hereford steers he purchased at the Marion County Fair. “This prize-winning beef will be on sale this weekend,” he said.
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Shelby Library, 2502 Shelby St., did more business in July – 11,627 books were circulated –  more than in any month since the branch opened in November.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Drs. Morgan E. Greene, Alfons Landwehr, John D. Miller, Arvine G. Popplewell and Warren S. Tucker, all of whom practiced internal medicine – pulmonary diseases – opened an office at the Keystone South Medical Building.  
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George Wood was named manager of the Ayr-Way that opened in Greenwood. Ankur Dass and John Tobin were named merchandise and operations managers, respectively. 
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Registration was underway for a youth bowling league at Sport Bowl, 3900 S. U.S. 31. 
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Jim McAdams, Susan Brandley, Tracey Line, Lisa Alexander and Lynn Spivey were finalists in the Indiana State Fair demonstration contest.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Paul Annee was appointed chief of the Indianapolis Police Department. He and his wife, Gloria, had three children, Terri, Paul and Michelle.
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The Indianapolis Fire Department’s new recruits included Michael J. Bortlein, Vance L. Miner, Glen C. Scott Sr. and Brian C. Tielking. 
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Chuck Willis, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willis of Southport, won three gold medals in the diving competition at the White River Park State Games.    
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The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary elected new officers: Mary Egan, president; Jean Feldhake, vice president; Don Boyd, treasurer; Rebecca Alstott, secretary; and board directors Madelyn Chohany, Kathryn Massing and Elmer Sponsel.   
 
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The Indianapolis Water Co. broke ground for its South Well Field Station at 3435 W. Southport Road.
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Fletcher Place Community Center, 410 S. College Ave., continued to be a jewel to its surrounding neighborhood by offering a preschool program, youth activities, a thrift store, a pantry, free meals and tutoring services.    
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Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church was hosting a picnic, many of its former ministers were expected to attend, including the Revs. Walter Meacham, David Popplewell, Phil Isgrigg, Charles Robertson, Larry Schwartz and Charles Lane.  
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Southport High School’s varsity cheerleading squad won an Award of Excellence at a cheer camp. The members were Jennifer Lemrick, Amanda Harrington, Camie Steimer, Heather Dailey, Courtney Nicoson, Heather Haseman, Casey Rhyne, Aliy Wilson, Stacy Dietz, Alana Wilhelm and Christie Sutton.
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The Edgewood 14 and under girls all-star team won tournaments in New Palestine and Beech Grove. The squad featured Annie Schluge, Robin Black, Kristen Keegan, Andrea Willoughby, Stephanie Heath, Melissa Pennington, Lauren Holbrook, Amy Zapp, Karen McQueen, Christy Utnage, Kari Dearinger, Stephanie Wagner, Allison Rosemeyer and coaches Dave Zapp and Steve Heath.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1956
The Garfield Y Little League field was dedicated with a parade. A picture on the front page showcased the Braves, whose players were Brian Ozmont, Ed Meador, Robert Greene, Steven Robertson, Dave Little, Gary Crawford, Billy Wilhite, Ronald Stevens, Porter Cook, Kenneth Short, John Williams, manager Norman Williams and coach Tony Diletto.
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Josephine Sullivan lost her purse, which contained $5.01, on her way to Miller’s Regal Market. Since the elderly lady was living on a fixed income and couldn’t afford to lose the money, she was desperately hoping that a kind soul had found it and would return it.  
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The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary elected its officers: Pauline Emrich, president; Paula Keen, vice president; Lucille Bader, secretary; Hilda Pedigo, treasurer; and Martha Struebe, chaplain.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Perry Township Schools Superintendent Edward E. Glenn resigned to head up part of Butler University’s student teaching program.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cletus R. Wilson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They had three children, Phyllis J. Mayer and Thelma R. and Kenneth J. Wilson, and one grandson, Charles.  
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The Shelby Department Store, 1841 Shelby St., was going out of business after 40 years.
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The Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio celebrated its grand opening at Greenwood Center.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
The South Indianapolis Kiwanis Club announced the schedule of its travelogue series: “The Golden Sea of Cortes,” “Londontown,” “Greek Island Fantasy,” “Hawaiian Chucklelogue,” “Expedition Peru” and “New England R.F.D.”  
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Nancy Shelton, Debbie Nesbit and Joannie Cooler were among the young ladies who displayed dolls at Ayr-Way’s toy exhibit.
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The Singulars Club met at Garfield Park to swim and for a cookout.
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Greenwood resident Debbie Hughes won the 10-speed bicycle given away by Ponderosa.
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Manual Evening School offered a driver’s education class for $75.
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Steven D. Fishburn served as district manager of L. Gene White & Associates – Franklin Life Insurance Co. – which was located at 4040 S. Meridian St. His agents were Harry Jones, Gordon Heinrich, Alan Fishburn, Jim Hiatt, Nancy Stiff, Denny Fishburn, Don Turk, Jim Stephens and Denny Richards.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Kathy (Hornberger) Hoffmann and Rudy Stumpp were helping to organize the 20-year reunion for Sacred Heart Central High School’s Class of 1966. The event would feature a dinner-dance at Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood.
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Deborah Tolin, a Beech Grove resident and an EKG technician at St. Francis, won the hospital’s Family Spirit Award.
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Downtown Beech Grove merchants were hoping that the wall at Main Street and Emerson Avenue would be leveled to make room for an aquatics center.    
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The book rental fee for students attending Perry Township Schools was $42.   

 Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Gorman & Cardwell, which was owned by Mike Gorman and Jeff Cardwell, was spearheading the construction of Habitat for Humanity’s newest home at 3105 Kelly St.
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The Perry Township Education Foundation issued $9,531 in grants to fund 21 innovative educational projects.    
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The Indy Metros AAU basketball team finished second in the National Invitational Championships in Cocoa Beach, Fla. The squad featured Curtis Thomas, Brian Heiwig, Terrell Franklin, Drew Breeden, Scott Robinson, Matt Comparato, Joey Kuntz, Kyle Kidwell, assistant coaches Doug Heiwig and Russ Breeden and head coach Mike Comparato.
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Retired Southport High School Art Department Chairman Roger Gale had arranged for 25 pianist to play at the Indiana State Fair.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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