1974. Because of the outstanding sales record of Bernie Steinmetz (second from right) at the Fred A. Beck Co., he was able to designate the donation of equipment to St. Jude Grade School’s seventh- and eighth-grade baseball team, which was coached by Jerry Cosby. The players are (from left) Chuck Weisenbach and Brian Feldman. Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1954
Local barbers designated Sept. 14 as the day to donate 50 percent of their receipts to Cross Rehabilitation Center. A picture on the front page depicted little Bobby Boyd, who had cerebral palsy, getting his hair trimmed by George Smith.
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A new and fully automatic washing machine that washed small and large loads of regular or fine fabrics was on display at Circle Furniture Co., 938 Virginia Ave. Since the Kelvinator had two separate cycles, it was like having two washers in one, according to the store’s Charlie Voyles.
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The following quip appeared on Page 1: “Gals who want a second date should shun perfumes that asphyxiate.”
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The 16,000 retired Marion County workers receiving Social Security benefits were in line for monthly increases of $5.10 to $13.50. The new payments would range from $64.70 to $98.50.
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Grocery specials for the week included pork roast for 29 cents a pound, 5 pounds of sugar, 49 cents; six cans of green beans, $1; 3 pounds of red delicious apples, 35 cents; and two heads of lettuce, 33 cents.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
Groundbreaking ceremonies for a $1.2 million 120-room Holiday Inn at U.S. 31 and Thompson Road were held. The hotel was being developed on an 8-acre parcel previous owned by Mr. and Mrs. Marion A. Peeples. Donald F. Shine served as the real estate agent.
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Possman Paint & Wallpaper Co. in Southern Plaza was giving away a pair of work gloves with the purchase of a gallon or more of paint.
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T-bone and porterhouse steaks were priced at $1.09 a pound at Safeway Quality Foods, 1201 Prospect St., where 20 pounds of potatoes cost 89 cents and a pound of ground beef was 39 cents.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
Kay Haartje, Wanda Spall, Jerry Burton and Larry Fulmer had roles in Mud Creek Barn Theatre’s production of the comedy “Any Wednesday.”
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Bluff Recreation and Cultural Center, 555 W. Hanna Ave., released its fall schedule of classes. Among the offerings were belly dancing, photography, first aid, badminton, tumbling, pottery, volleyball, karate, macrame and yoga.
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Spotlight Editor George P. Cafouros blasted The Indianapolis Star’s political reporters for stretching the truth and possibly fabricating lies when writing about politicians. Most of the malicious writing, Cafouros noted, was done to appease the writers’ managing editor, who didn’t care for certain elected figures.
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Officers for the Southport Homemakers Club, which was established Feb. 22, 1938, at the home of the Rev. Luther and Beulah Markin, were Etta Malham, president; Iola Shake, vice president; Ruth Drake, secretary; and Evelyn Know, treasurer. Alma Howell and Hazel McKeighan, who were among the founding members, were still active in the club.
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Rucker’s Greenhouses, 5336 Bluff Road, was closing for the season and had slashed its prices. A bushel of tomatoes was $3.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
The Indianapolis Department of Transportation released its final study on the long-proposed widening of Raymond Street between Shelby Street and the White River. Considering design plans and right-of-way acquisition time, construction was not expected to begin until 1988. The cost was estimated at $8.5 million, with $2.5 million being allocated to acquire land.
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Roncalli’s and Southport’s football teams debuted at the Hoosier Dome. The Rebels lost to Chatard 12-9 as Tim Annee missed a 17-yard field goal with less than a minute to play; Ben Davis defeated the Cardinals 26-7.
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Southside Citizens in Action scheduled a public meeting to address the problems caused by teenagers congregating along The Strip on Madison Avenue.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
If Southport football coach Ken Haupt and his Cardinals could defeat Mooresville, he would secure his 200th career win. The game took on added significance as it was also homecoming for Southport. Tamika Eversole, Chrissy Parson and Adrienne Owens were queen candidates; their court featured freshman Megan Eskew, sophomore Megan Pinnix and junior Brittany Evans.
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A group of children from Smith Valley United Methodist Church collected nearly 4,000 packets of vegetable seeds for needy families in Liberia.
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Manual renamed its football stadium after Ray Schultz, a longtime staff member who previously coached the varsity football team. His current duties included coaching the freshman squad, teaching and serving as athletic director.
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Christian, Brandon and Travis Sparks, sons of Charles and Shelley Sparks, were recognized as Eagle Scouts during a special ceremony at the Indianapolis Memorial Plaza. The Eagle rank – the highest accolade a Boy Scout can achieve – requires the demonstration of leadership and community service and the completion of a service project after earning 21 merit badges.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004
Perry Meridian and Southport high schools combined for 21 points in the first 90 seconds of their football game. Southport (0-4) scored on its first play from scrimmage, and the Falcons (1-4) returned the kickoff for a touchdown. The Cards then hit pay dirt on the second play of their next possession. The Falcons went on to win 39-20.
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Roncalli’s football team upped its record to 4-0 by blanking South Bend St. Joseph’s 35-0, Manual was off to a surprising start with a 3-1 record.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Concord Neighborhood Center hosted an Old Southside Fall Festival, which featured music, food, a beer garden, Monte Carlo games, a raffle, carnival rides and a silent auction.
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In an event known as Angels From the Heart Day, more than 300 volunteers joined forces to paint homes and clean up streets around Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Local barbers designated Sept. 14 as the day to donate 50 percent of their receipts to Cross Rehabilitation Center. A picture on the front page depicted little Bobby Boyd, who had cerebral palsy, getting his hair trimmed by George Smith.
* * *
A new and fully automatic washing machine that washed small and large loads of regular or fine fabrics was on display at Circle Furniture Co., 938 Virginia Ave. Since the Kelvinator had two separate cycles, it was like having two washers in one, according to the store’s Charlie Voyles.
* * *
The following quip appeared on Page 1: “Gals who want a second date should shun perfumes that asphyxiate.”
* * *
The 16,000 retired Marion County workers receiving Social Security benefits were in line for monthly increases of $5.10 to $13.50. The new payments would range from $64.70 to $98.50.
* * *
Grocery specials for the week included pork roast for 29 cents a pound, 5 pounds of sugar, 49 cents; six cans of green beans, $1; 3 pounds of red delicious apples, 35 cents; and two heads of lettuce, 33 cents.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
Groundbreaking ceremonies for a $1.2 million 120-room Holiday Inn at U.S. 31 and Thompson Road were held. The hotel was being developed on an 8-acre parcel previous owned by Mr. and Mrs. Marion A. Peeples. Donald F. Shine served as the real estate agent.
* * *
Possman Paint & Wallpaper Co. in Southern Plaza was giving away a pair of work gloves with the purchase of a gallon or more of paint.
* * *
T-bone and porterhouse steaks were priced at $1.09 a pound at Safeway Quality Foods, 1201 Prospect St., where 20 pounds of potatoes cost 89 cents and a pound of ground beef was 39 cents.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
Kay Haartje, Wanda Spall, Jerry Burton and Larry Fulmer had roles in Mud Creek Barn Theatre’s production of the comedy “Any Wednesday.”
* * *
Bluff Recreation and Cultural Center, 555 W. Hanna Ave., released its fall schedule of classes. Among the offerings were belly dancing, photography, first aid, badminton, tumbling, pottery, volleyball, karate, macrame and yoga.
* * *
Spotlight Editor George P. Cafouros blasted The Indianapolis Star’s political reporters for stretching the truth and possibly fabricating lies when writing about politicians. Most of the malicious writing, Cafouros noted, was done to appease the writers’ managing editor, who didn’t care for certain elected figures.
* * *
Officers for the Southport Homemakers Club, which was established Feb. 22, 1938, at the home of the Rev. Luther and Beulah Markin, were Etta Malham, president; Iola Shake, vice president; Ruth Drake, secretary; and Evelyn Know, treasurer. Alma Howell and Hazel McKeighan, who were among the founding members, were still active in the club.
* * *
Rucker’s Greenhouses, 5336 Bluff Road, was closing for the season and had slashed its prices. A bushel of tomatoes was $3.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
The Indianapolis Department of Transportation released its final study on the long-proposed widening of Raymond Street between Shelby Street and the White River. Considering design plans and right-of-way acquisition time, construction was not expected to begin until 1988. The cost was estimated at $8.5 million, with $2.5 million being allocated to acquire land.
* * *
Roncalli’s and Southport’s football teams debuted at the Hoosier Dome. The Rebels lost to Chatard 12-9 as Tim Annee missed a 17-yard field goal with less than a minute to play; Ben Davis defeated the Cardinals 26-7.
* * *
Southside Citizens in Action scheduled a public meeting to address the problems caused by teenagers congregating along The Strip on Madison Avenue.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
If Southport football coach Ken Haupt and his Cardinals could defeat Mooresville, he would secure his 200th career win. The game took on added significance as it was also homecoming for Southport. Tamika Eversole, Chrissy Parson and Adrienne Owens were queen candidates; their court featured freshman Megan Eskew, sophomore Megan Pinnix and junior Brittany Evans.
* * *
A group of children from Smith Valley United Methodist Church collected nearly 4,000 packets of vegetable seeds for needy families in Liberia.
* * *
Manual renamed its football stadium after Ray Schultz, a longtime staff member who previously coached the varsity football team. His current duties included coaching the freshman squad, teaching and serving as athletic director.
* * *
Christian, Brandon and Travis Sparks, sons of Charles and Shelley Sparks, were recognized as Eagle Scouts during a special ceremony at the Indianapolis Memorial Plaza. The Eagle rank – the highest accolade a Boy Scout can achieve – requires the demonstration of leadership and community service and the completion of a service project after earning 21 merit badges.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004
Perry Meridian and Southport high schools combined for 21 points in the first 90 seconds of their football game. Southport (0-4) scored on its first play from scrimmage, and the Falcons (1-4) returned the kickoff for a touchdown. The Cards then hit pay dirt on the second play of their next possession. The Falcons went on to win 39-20.
* * *
Roncalli’s football team upped its record to 4-0 by blanking South Bend St. Joseph’s 35-0, Manual was off to a surprising start with a 3-1 record.
* * *
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Concord Neighborhood Center hosted an Old Southside Fall Festival, which featured music, food, a beer garden, Monte Carlo games, a raffle, carnival rides and a silent auction.
* * *
In an event known as Angels From the Heart Day, more than 300 volunteers joined forces to paint homes and clean up streets around Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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