Russell “Bud” and Billie Harrell were pictured with the sailfish that Bud caught while vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico.
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“Life” magazine celebrated its 20th anniversary. To print an average issue, 8 million pounds of paper and 200,000 pounds of ink were required. The staff included 35 photographers, 70 reporters and 43 editors.
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Zuckerberg’s, the popular clothing and shoe store located at 1001 S. Meridian St., announced that it would remain open until 8 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays for the convenience of Christmas shoppers.
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Meridian Appliance & Furniture, 1117 Prospect St., didn’t require a down payment on its 21-inch Admiral TV. Payments on the $188.88 set were $2.28 weekly.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Brothers Tom and Bob Sanders opened their fourth dry-cleaner and laundry, which was located at 7621 S. Meridian St.
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A lot of manpower went into planning the Madison Avenue Flower Shop’s annual Christmas Gift Show. The organizers were Elsie McClain, Carolyn Nordholt, Phyllis Boston, Nancy Rooze, Frieda Nordholt, Edward Nordholt Sr., Tom Hannon, Ed Lucid, Russell Wessell, Edward Nordholt Jr., Mel Nordholt, Henrietta Nordholt, Marjorie Sanders, Roberta Woolridge, Pearl Ward, Thelma Gates, James Duncan, James Keith, Fred Stodgill and Ed McNair.
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University Heights Hospital recognized Helen Beaman, Della Yeakle, Ella Chambers, Vivian Bryant, Elsie Kahlert, Opal Parsons, Georgia Creasser and Ruth Folkening for completing five years of service.
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Perry Auto Sales, 2934 Madison Ave., boasted the slogan “Smallest dealer with the biggest heart.”
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The newly organized Our Lady of the Everyday Circle 1133, Daughters of Isabella, held a tea. Members included Wanda Wallman, Mary Butsch and Suzanne Click.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Roncalli football players Chad Huck, Jeff Jourdan, Tim Dant and Steve Stevason were named to The Indianapolis News’ All-City team. Huck, Stevason, Jourdan and Jack Hawkins were also named to The Indianapolis Star’s All-City team. All five were named All-State by The Associated Press and United Press International.
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Spartan Drugs, with six locations on the Southside, touted itself as “the headquarters for Christmas gifts.”
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Smith-Bridenstine Opticians moved into their new offices at 8230 Madison Ave. The staff included Dave Vogelhut and Karen Sweeney.
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Specials at Murphy’s in Fountain Square included a 6 1/2-foot artificial Christmas tree for $16.98; a two-slice toaster, $7.53; an eight-cup coffee percolator, $13.66; and a 12-inch Bionic Woman doll, $6.99
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Block’s was closing its store in Southern Plaza and was holding “good-buy” sales.
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The Garfield Park Conservatory was all decked out in poinsettias and cheerful lights for the Christmas season, which would feature concerts and an appearance by Santa Claus.
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Ruby and Larry Larmer opened a variety store in Fountain Square. The shop carried handbags, billfolds, watches, rings, toys and tools.
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Perry Township firefighters Willis Deardorff, Andy Borton, Jeff Shatto, David Gammon, Kevin Harmon, Rick Stephens, Paul Sergi, Dale Meredith, Tracy Wood, Tony Keeler, Boyce Freese and William Callahan completed an intensive training program at the Indianapolis Police and Fire Academy on Post Road.
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Roncalli’s boys basketball team was prepared to open its season against Tech. The squad featured Dan Pittman, Jim Tracy, Mark Kirkoff, Mike Eder, Greg Kaster, John Todor, Anthony Hoereth, Kevin Lauck, Tim Ketchem, Joe Walters, Chris Hammond, Pat Crosley, managers Ken and Tom Finneran, Keith Gantner and Paul Heidenreich, assistant coach Chuck Weisenbach and coach Doug Opel.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Indiana police detectives were searching for the man who robbed the Fifth Third Bank at 4202 S. East St. twice within a three-week period.
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Christmas trains at Whitewater Valley Railroad were operating on weekends. Trains departed the Connersville station and traveled to Metamora, a restored canal town with a working grist mill, restaurants and more than 100 shops. The cost was $6.25 per child, $12.50 per adult.
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The Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Christmas extravaganza featured more than 5 million lights in themed displays.
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Opening night was just around the corner for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Ameritech’s “Yuletide Celebration,” which featured the ISO performing Christmas favorites and classical selections.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
The archives from 2006 are missing.