60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Scotty’s Bargain Center, 1122 Shelby St., had slashed its prices as the store was closing. “We must vacate the building,” the owners said, “and our loss is the public’s gain.”  
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Sacred Heart High School’s dance band was performing at the Woodlawn Festival.  
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Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding its 88-cent sale, which featured 9-inch folding stools, plastic silverware trays, sofa pillows, wastebaskets and ironing board covers.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Looking over the toys to be sold at the flea market hosted by Southport Tri Kappa were (from left) Diana Lunn, Jeffery Daniels and Mesdames Larry Lunn, Robert Dyer and William Skomp. 
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The Indianapolis Feline Association was holding a cat show at Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660, 511 E. Thompson Road.  
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Carol M. Blanchard, Kathryn A. Craig, Paula Moxley, Kathy Sharrer and Linda Shull were enrolled in Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing.

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Mike Cummins was installed into the Kiwanis Club of Perry Township. 
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Jeff Tillman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Tillman, and Jeanette Crapo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Crapo Jr., listened to the Lolli-Pop Man’s agenda for his concert at Perry Meridian High School. 
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Theresa A. Doyle, a recent graduate of Indiana University, was appointed director of Baxter YMCA.

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Southport High School cheerleaders (in no particular order) Chrissy Beckom, Julie Bogg, Megan Fahringer, Canielle Heck, Christy Leathers, Angie Morris, Angie Smith and Penny Sutton were ready to cheer the Cardinals to victory over Roncalli at the Hoosier Dome; however, the Rebels won 17-0. 
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A shampoo and a haircut at Kellie’s Hair Designers, 3782 S. East St., cost $11 with a coupon.
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Ten-year-old Jeff Gardner won a $500 savings bond in the Showtime Video Nintendo contest. 

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999

Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Estep, son of Deborah A. Loveless and Kenneth N. Estep, and Army Reserve officer Jeff L. Hendricks, son of Karen Patton, were serving in the military. 
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Carpet Values, 3817 S. East St., boasted that it featured Indianapolis’ best flooring buys. 

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Led by directors John Morse, Steven Fischer and Donald Kalugyer, Greenwood High School’s marching band took first-place honors in Class B of The Spirit of Central Invitational at Lawrence Central.
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Just Pizza, home of the “Buy one pizza, get one free,” opened at 7636 S. Meridian St. The staff featured (from left) Samantha Peavler, Tina Thompson, Mark Hamptom, owner Joey Davis, Sarah Thompson, Joe Rivas; (back) Ben Wagner, Karl Partlow and Tristian Peavler.
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Sandy Bristow, owner of Sandy’s Barbershop, 659 Virginia Ave., celebrated her 50th year as a barber. She was cutting Jerry Jones’ hair and had been doing so since he was 18.

60 Years Ago This Week - 1959
Featuring some of the state’s finest, golden apple cider, Adrian Orchards, 500 W. Epler Ave., opened for its 35th season.  
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The Dads Club at Manual High School was hosting a fish fry before the Redskins kicked off their football season against Sacred Heart.  
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The Golden Drumstick, 3225 Shelby St., served a broasted chicken for $1.65.
  
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Keystone TV & Appliances, owned by John and Rita Kesterson, opened at a new location, 6807 Madison Ave. 
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Davidson’s Home Supply Center in Southport was holding a sale on wall paneling, ceiling and floor tile and paint.
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Tote-A-Poke Fried Chicken, 711 E. Thompson Road, served three-piece dinners for 98 cents and a 15-piece bucket for $2.94

40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
The University of Indianapolis’ football team featured seven players from the Southside (front, from left): Mike Dilk, Greg Goodrig, Jim Landwerlen; (back) Greg Schmalfeldt, Mark Williams, Jim Woelfel and Dennis Young.
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Clarence F. Stout was elected chief of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St., served an old settlers day dinner. The menu featured broasted ham, corn on the cob, vegetables and desserts. Cost was $3.25 per adult, $2.75 for preteens. 

30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Indianapolis Police Chief Paul Annee touted his concept of community policing. “It is imperative that officers get to know the area in which they work,” he said. “By working in close proximity with neighborhood folks, officers are able to provide better protective services.”
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City leaders in Greenwood launched the “Glowing Light” project, designed to spread the spirit of sharing throughout the upcoming holiday season.

20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
The wedding announcement of Christine Brunsman, daughter of Carl and Marie Brunsman, and Brian K. Mohr, son of Hank and Margie Mohr, was published. The bride, a graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing, was a registered nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The groom, a graduate of Purdue University School of Engineering, was self-employed. Missi Brooke served as maid of honor, Scott Mohr as best man.
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Judy Hoffman, chairwoman of the Southport Lions Club, presented the group’s Perry Township Citizenship Award to Southport High School Principal Larry Hensley-Marschand. 
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Center Grove High School flutist Kate Wooley and bass clarinetist Lauren Mandelbaum rehearsed with their marching band. 
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The starting pay for an assistant manager at the Subway at Stop 11 Road and Emerson Avenue was $7 an hour.

10 Years Ago This Week - 2009

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Beech Grove High School’s Katie Wolfe and Kari Morgan were named All-American cheerleaders at the the National Cheerleading Association camp at IUPUI.
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Roncalli drumline members (front) Mitchell Pavnica, Paul Haney, Cameron Powers; (middle row) Adam Nover, Ben Shilson; (third row) Chris Shilson, Ryan Griebelbauer, Matthew Blandford; (back) Ryan Hess and Molly Whitman participated in the Miracle Mile Parade on Madison Avenue.