The Key West Shrimp House, 2861 Madison Ave., received a G.P. Discus Dining Award for its excellence in food and service.
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Hoosier Coal & Oil began operations at 1595 E. Epler Ave.
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Enrollment in Perry Township Schools had grown to more than 8,000 students (that number is about 17,000 now).
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Specials at Buck’s Supermarket, 3001 S. Meridian St., included fresh fryers for 33 cents a pound; 10 pounds of potatoes, 39 cents; a dozen eggs, 45 cents; and a gallon of milk, 59 cents.
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Construction commenced on an educational wing at Garfield Christian Church. The $60,000 project called for six classrooms, a fellowship hall and a basement.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1972
Patti Moran and Dee Rappo opened Patti’s Beauty Palace at 3504 Madison Ave.
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John Cline won the 1972 Ford Pinto station wagon given away during the Mardi Gras at Southern Plaza.
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Dr. I. Lynd Esch, who served as president of Indiana Central College (now the University of Indianapolis) from 1945-1970, spoke at Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church.
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A commode with an armrest was advertised for $15; a three-bedroom, half-double in the Garfield Park area leased for $60 a month; a two-bedroom bungalow on a wooded lot off Edgewood Avenue rented for $90 a month; and a 1962 Ford Fairlane was listed for $175.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1982
The archives from 1982 were ruined when The Spotlight’s lower level was flooded in June of 1992.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1992
Insty-Prints, 936 E. Hanna Ave., offered high-speed copies for 2 1/2 cents.
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Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Ted Cassidy was presented a silver medal from the American Police Hall of Fame.
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Brian Russel displayed the latest in laser technology used in St. Francis Hospital’s new catheterization lab.
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The Indianapolis Foundation awarded the Southside Youth Council $24,000 for its Teen Court program and $39,000 to Southside Fellowship, a facility for recovering alcoholics.
20 Years Ago This Week - 2002
Travel correspondent Spencer Moore reported on his trip to Indiana’s highest waterfall in Williamsport, Warren County, about 85 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Moore wasn’t overly impressed with the attraction as the water flowing over the 90-foot dropoff packed less punch than the output of two garden hoses.
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Kerry and Cynthia Moriarty celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Palm Bay, Fla. The couple had two children, Paul and Erin.
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Southport Little League’s 9- and 10-year-old all-stars won the District 7 championship. Team members were John Allen, Skyler Montefalco, Jordan East, Jeff Woodall, Blake DeBoard, Brian Mayer, Kyle Brickey, Justin Givens, Cameron Farley, Chad Jenkins, Brandon Petree, Adam Terpstra and coaches Terry Farley, Dave Petree, Ron DeBoard and Jerry Givens.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2012
Franklin Central’s Pride soccer team played in the Donosti Cup in Spain. Squad members included (in no particular order) Aubrey Troger, Hanna Hinshaw, Amber VanTress, Lauren Miller, Britti Bruno, Jordan Rector, guides Taig and Nichola, Shawna McCauley, Jessica Miller, Taylor Browning and coach Pete Kapsalis.
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Joe Wicker, seen with daughters Veronica Bales and Juli Carter, was recognized as a 40-year staff member of Perry Township Schools.
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Josh and Amanda Hurrle and Joe Deer participated in the Special Rollers League at Beech Grove Bowl. The program was for children with special needs.