Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1955
Jerry Hughes, a 1952 graduate of Southport High School, was selected to represent Milligan College for Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
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A 16 piece electric train set with a steam locomotive cost $10.98 at Murphy’s in Fountain Square. A 34-inch Radio Red Flyer was $5.98.
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 The Indianapolis Power & Light Co. claimed that “The sun always shines on wash day” when electricity does the laundry.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Linda Taylor married Robert Lee Dearing at Olive Branch Christian Church.
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Mary Quillin Salon of Beauty, 2228 Shelby St., was holding a sale on permanent waves. Prices ranged from $8 to $12. 
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During WIBC radio’s birthday blowout contest, Mrs. Fred Simon answered the phone “Happy 28th birthday” and won a new Marlin car and a two-week trip for two to Florida.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Swickard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
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Madison Avenue Flower Shop was holding its two-day open house for the holidays. Masterminds behind the sale were Melvin and Edward Nordholt.
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Barbara Weaver and Kathy Ryker of Beech Grove were among 29 medical assistants to complete an intensive physicians office management training seminar.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
An ad stated, “Lordy ... Lordy ... Look who’s 40! Jan ‘Boomershine’ Nordsiek.” The culprit who placed the ad was her sister. 
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Davidson’s Home Center on Southport Road was offering the use of a free blower when purchasing 20 bags of insulation. A 25-pound bag was priced at $3.95.  
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Dr. Cynthia Cave Dittman, a dentist, relocated her practice to 8686 Madison Ave. 

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Movies showing at the South Keystone Twin Cinema were “Pocahontas,” “Babe” and “Mortal Kombat”. All seats were $1.50.
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Live spruce and pine Christmas trees, balled and burlapped, cost $34.95 at Quail Creek Nursery, 3712 Edgewood Ave.
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Southport’s boys basketball team defeated Perry Meridian in the annual Thanksgiving Eve game; Southport’s Chris Eskew was pictured jumping over Perry Meridian’s Nathan Epple in some of the fast-pacesd action. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
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​Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1955
Pedigo Jewelers in Fountain Square celebrated the grand opening of its renovated and enlarged store.
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An exceptionally nice three-bedroom apartment in the 900 block of South New Jersey street rented for $18 a week. 
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Jody’s Drive-In, 2951 S. Meridian St., served charbroiled steaks with all the trimmings for $1.50.
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Pantzer’s Drug Store, 1601 S. East St., was holding an “amazing remodeling clearance sale.” Specials included six bars of Castille soap for 29 cents, plastic salt and pepper shakers 10 cents each, 7 ounces of chocolate syrup for 10 cents, and billfolds had been marked down from $10 to $3.98. 

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Southport Jaycees Paul Davis, Bill Bowermaster, Sam Adams, Bob Condit, Ed Barnard, Dave Roembke, Carl Huffman, Carl Fox, Clarence Prentice and Dave Mickel were erecting new street signs in Southport.    
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Perry Township 4-H’ers Georgana Irish, Jan Frick, Billy Russell, Marcia Fitzpatrick and Bob Heeringa were presented National 4-H medals at the township’s achievement program.
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Manual senior Karlis S. Steinmanis, a member of the junior ROTC program, received a Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement.
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St. Jude Catholic Church was hosting its annual turkey shoot and dinner. The event was chaired by Larry Wilhelm, William Johnson and Mrs. Tate. 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Perry Meridian high schoolers Laura McBride and Rene Arbuckle had roles in the Junior Civic Theatre’s production of “Clown Prince of Wanderlust.”  
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University Heights Baptist Church, 2200 E. Hanna Ave., was presenting “Ring All the Bells of Freedom,” a multimedia sight and sound tribute to America. The show would feature The Life Action Singers.
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The cast for Manual’s production of “Annie Get Your Gun” included Carl Baumann, Carol Smith, Kimery Shelton, Pete McKay, Scott Stine, Chris Powers and Gary Holmes.
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Grocery specials at Dinner Bell Markets, 1751 S. Meridian St., were 5 pounds of sugar, 89 cents; 5 pounds of flour, 69 cents; a pound of cottage cheese, 59 cents; and a half-gallon of ice cream, $1.19. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
To date, more than 33 million marijuana plants had been eradicated in Indiana through a partnership between the state police and Indiana Farm Bureau. There was no estimate on what the street value was.  
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Members of Southport’s newspaper and yearbook staff won Harvey Awards at the Indiana High School Press Association convention. The honorees were Mark Siple, Barb Rogers, Michelle Watts and Mary Shrawder Jungemann, faculty adviser for both publications. Michelle Kurtz, Rick Niedenthal, Jim Kaufman, Laura Moorhead, Becky Bjerke, Denise Castille, Bill Taylor, Tracy Timbrook, Michael Thomas and Angie Wright also attended the event.   
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Edrie Harlan-Martin joined the staff at Greenwood Travel as office manager. She previously managed the Hoosier Motor Club in Columbus, Ind.  
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Fireside at the Heliport featured New York strip, prime rib and filet dinners for $6.95; french fried lobster cost $9.95. A meal for two and a helicopter ride cost $75.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Danny Hollowell, the water boy for Roncalli’s football team and the 11-year-old son of the school President Joe Hollowell, was pictured weeping after the Rebels had been defeated 32-14 by Jasper in semistate action.
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Phyllis Tisdale-Yager, an employee of The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis and board director of the Perry Township Education Foundation, was named a Distinguished Hoosier by Gov. Evan Bayh. Tisdale-Yager was honored for her selfless dedication to improving the community. 
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Southport Middle School students Joe Wohlhieter, Beth Windisch and Justin Charles checked the water quality of Lick Creek near Madison Avenue.
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Cartons of Marlboro cost $14.29 at Joe’s Tobacco Road, 2041 Shelby St., where Camels and Winstons cost $12.29 and Kools were $11.29. Generic brands were $9.29 a carton.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1955
Mildred Harvey, S.J. Sternberger, Mrs. William Raymer, John Efroymson, Gustav F. Lohss and Harry Jackson retired from Concord Center’s board of directors.
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The lead story detailed the huge success of the Halloween party hosted by the Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association. 
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Manual Training High School’s junior class officers were John Keating, president; Kent Klinge, vice president; Linda Moody, treasurer; and Lois Strong, secretary. 
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For steaks that will be long remembered, the Fireside Tavern, 522 E. Raymond St., recommended that you try one of theirs. 

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
In a first for The Spotlight, Fisher Bros. Home Furnishings, 1315 Shelby St., ran a full-page color ad that showcased La-Z-Boy chairs, which were priced from $119.95 to $169.95    
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Mrs. John C. Gray, Mrs. Harold Walters and Marie Lawhorn were helping to organize the Mental Health Gift Life, which ensured that mentally disabled patients at Central State and LaRue Carter hospitals received Christmas presents.
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Sharp Ford, 3931 S. U.S. 31 advertised the following specials: a four-door 1965 Mercury Montery for $1,695; a 1964 Buick, $2,895; a 1965 Mercury Parklane convertible, $2,895; and a 1962 Falcon, $995.
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Southport seniors Theresa Adams and Jeff Bell were starring in the school’s production of “Teahouse of the August Moon.” 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
After having been located at 3333 Madison Ave. for 25 years, Speth Bakery relocated to a modern facility in Carson Square, corner of Thompson and McFarland roads. The staff included Dan Zimmerman, Ed, Rosemary, George, Edie and Mickey Speth and Therese Cain.  
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The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department was hosting its annual Firemen’s Ball at Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus. Admission was $6 per couple.
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The four-story addition to the main office of National Bank of Greenwood altered the city’s skyline.
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Strauss Limited had marked down its prices on men’s and women’s clothing and shoes by up to 70 percent. 
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The Taystee Bakery Thrift Store, 711 E. Murry St., featured eight loaves of white bread for $1. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
The 176-seat Cracker Barrel Old County Store opened at Southport Road and Interstate 65. The manager was Gary Giesting, who was assisted by Ron Hillabrand, Chris Venezie and Tony Sissine. 
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Julie Kemie, Nicole Brown, Nancy Huebner, Karen Krampe, Lisa Kenninger, Tonya Root and Sara Hardin from the Sycamore Ice Skating Club at Perry Park were training for the annual Indiana Figure Skating Championships at the State Fairgrounds.  
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Southport’s football team defeated Perry Meridian 7-0 to win a sectional championship at Perry Stadium. The Falcons had scored with 21 seconds remaining in the game, but the touchdown was nullified by a penalty. Besides being treated to an exciting game, the fans were entertained by the Michigan State marching band, which made a stopover visit to the stadium en route to its game at Indiana University.  

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Roncalli’s Class 3A No. 1 football team (12-0) defeated No. 8 Zionsville 8-7 in a monsoon to win a regional title.
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Garfield Park Post 88 of the American Legion presented a $420 check to the Gorman Boys and Girls Club. On hand for the presentation were Mark Wilson, Carolyn Emmons, Jason Sparkman, Thomas Carrico, Paul Sparkman and John Siler. 
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Perry Township 4-H junior leaders and their sponsors went trick-or-treating for Hunger Inc. and collected 442 pounds of food for the pantry. Those assisting with the worthy cause included April Herman, Lisa Zinser, Katie and Ken Hoffman and John Bush II and John Bush III.
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David A. Crisler, a 25-year member of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He was assigned to the jail division, where he supervised inmate security, food service, records and transportation to and from courts and medical appointments.
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Sarah Hurrle, a senior at Roncalli and the daughter of Barb and Steve Hurrle, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Butler.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
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​Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1955
Greg Cafouros, son of Spotlight Editor George Cafouros, celebrated his fifth birthday with a rousing party, which was attended by about 20 of his friends.
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Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at the corner of Orinoco Avenue and Southview Drive for the new First Presbyterian Church of Southport and its religious eduction unit. 
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Featuring family dining and daily specials, Lang’s Cafe & Bar opened at 1845 Shelby St. 
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A large loaf of tasty Colonial bread cost 15 cents at Andy’s Market, 1239 S. East St., where 5 pounds of sugar was 49 cents; pork roast cost 35 cents a pound; and fryers were 39 cents a pound. 

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Costing $133,000 and featuring a community room and space for 30,000 books, the new Shelby Library opened at 2502 Shelby St.    
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A Catholic Salvage Store opened at 1116 E. Prospect.
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Senior Black Day, a tradition at Southport High School, marked the end of the first six weeks of school. Pictured in ebony attire to observe the occasion were Linda Copenhaver, Mike Smith, Marita Sturgeon, Mike Deem, Mike Whisler and Linda Elsbury.
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A six-room modern home at 3715 Brill Road with a workshop and a three-car garage was listed for $11,900 by Margaret Hester Realty. 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
The Southside Youth Council re-elected E.G Wieting as president. Other officers were Joe Kelly, first vice president; Jane Swengel, second vice president; Beth Kissling, secretary; Jeannette Dittman, treasurer.  
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Meridian Middle School was holding its popular chicken and noodles dinner. The cost, $1 for children through the eighth grade, $1.50 for adults, included whipped potatoes or green beans, hot yeast rolls, a dessert and a beverage.
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St. Jude parishioners Clara Shannon, Debbie Burch and Rita Weisenbach and members of Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660 were organizing a communitywide blood drive.
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Four Star Beauty College, 3634 S. East St., offered a shampoo and a set for $1.50 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 
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The starting pay for a phlebotomist was $525 a month; a building supervisor could expect to make $10,000 a year; the going pay for a breakfast cook was $2.25 an hour; and a maintenance repairman made about $4 an hour. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
St. Roch students Chris Strack and Michelle Griffin painted their faces as a way to promote the upcoming holiday bazaar at their school.  
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Buck’s Supermarket was busy remodeling its new store at Carson Square, 3145 E. Thompson Road.  
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Marla Southgate and Michael Gammons were going to be married Nov. 16 at Chapel Rock Christian Church. The bride-to-be, a graduate of Perry Meridian, was employed by Baldwin & Lyons. The future groom graduated from Decatur Central and was employed by Tidewater Corp.  
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Sister Helen Ann Conway celebrated 60 years of service with the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Southport Middle School student Lyndsey Turner, daughter of Dan and Theresa Turner, won first-place honors in the American Lung Association’s Christmas Seals drawing contest. Her drawing of a festively decorated Christmas tree was one of 30,000 entries submitted nationwide. Her work would be considered to become part of the 1996 Christmas Seals mailing.
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Thieves broke into SouthEast Neighborhood Development’s warehouse and stole all of the power tools necessary to rehab houses. 
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The no-longer-lowly Northwestern Wildcats were 6-0 in the Big Ten (8-1 overall) and held a half-game lead over Ohio State. Legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, whose Nittany Lions were defeated 21-10 by the No. 5 Wildcats, commented, “They play football the way I like to see my kids play –  nothing fancy. They don’t win real big. They just win.” 
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Roncalli’s football team won the Sectional 22 title by defeating New Palestine 35-21 on a frigid night when the temperature was 20 degrees. The wind chill factor was near single digits.
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The Southport Lions Club was selling 1- and 3-pound fruitcakes for $3.50 and $8.50, respectively.

Ten Years Ago This Week 2005
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