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December 23rd, 2014

12/23/2014

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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1954
The Southside Youth Activities Council sponsored Christmas dance at Garfield Park for couples only.
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The Mutual Milk Co. offered home delivery of nonalcoholic egg nog.
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Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Flick were opening their home to all friends and relatives for Christmas for the 27th consecutive year. 
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Wolf’s Sportswear, 1107 Shelby St., opened it doors to men only from 8:30-10:30 p.m. the day before Christmas Eve.
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Indiana Bell reported that the Hoosier State had more telephones (1,297,000) than Africa and about as many as Spain and Austria combined.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
The Garfield Theater was hosting a Christmas show for children. In addition to free movies, the kids would be treated to candy and fruit.  
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Some members of the Southport Lions Club were given new Fords to drive for a week by Smart & Perry Ford. Shown receiving their keys from dealership owners Jack Smart and Earl Perry were Dexter Baker, Don Engle, Frank Hunter, Bill Quebe, Russ Abdon, Don Kautsky and Paul Shigley.
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G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square was staying open until 8:50 p.m. Christmas Eve.
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Manual’s Glee Club was presented a 3-foot trophy after singing during halftime of the Indianapolis Warriors’ football game at Victory Field. 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
Center United Methodist Church, 5445 Bluff Road, was staging its annual live Nativity. To enhance the presentation the church was using donkeys and sheep for the delight of younger viewers. 
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Industry experts reported that more than 1 million children and adults were hurt annually while riding bicycles. In 1973 about 420,000 people received emergency room treatment for such injuries. 
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John Swink was named Toastmaster of the Month by the Southside Toastmaster Club. 
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Ace Exterminating Co., 925 E. Southern Ave., advertised a “Christmas roach special.” The ad content also read, “You don’t want these guests for Christmas dinner.”
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Jennifer Sims, a junior physical education major at IUPUI and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace S. Sims, was installed as honored queen of Bethel No. 4, International Order of Job’s Daughters. Other officers were Peggy Green, Gala Perdue, Tina Hociaga and Cheryl Clay. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
Marion County Sheriff James L. Wells was named Indiana Policeman of the Year.
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Leotards were a hot Christmas item at $4.96; Cabbage Patch poseable figurines cost $3.99.  
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Sanders Cleaners ran a quarter-page ad to wish all of its customers a merry Christmas. The ad, shaped like a wreath, featured the pictures of the company’s employees from the stores on Madison Avenue, Meridian Street and in Greenwood. 
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Roncalli’s girls basketball team defeated Manual 59-43 for the city title. The Rebels were led by Susan Hoerth, Mary Penddick and Kathleen Haigerty.
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Identical twins Brent and Brad Bell, Mike Campbell, Grant Fears, Don Vondrak and Ajay Ahuja were honored as Eagle Scouts – the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts – during a court of honor at Christ United Methodist Church. Their parents were Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fears, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vondrak and Dr. and Mrs. Girdhar Ahuja, respectively. 
 
 Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
Perry Meridian High School’s girls basketball team upped its record to 10-1 by defeating North Central 63-52. The Falcons were led by Katie Douglas with 22 points and Jennifer Backer with 13. Beech Grove’s girls were faring equally well, having improved to 9-1 after defeating Mooresville 64-41. The Hornets were paced by Cathy Clements, Kelly Williams and Kellie Harmas.  
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Registration was under way for the 11th annual Hangover 10K, which would be held bright and early Jan. 1, regardless of rain, sleet or a blizzard.
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Winners in the Marion County wrestling tournament included Beech Grove’s Nathan Challis, a 106-pounder, Steven Bradley, 112, and Tim Bradley, 126. Perry Meridian 119-pounder Bryant Marion also was victorious.  
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Ground was broken at the corner of Maryland and West streets for the $18 million Victory Field for the Indianapolis Indians. 
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Kellie Harmas became the all-time leading scorer for Beech Grove’s girls basketball program with 974 points. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004 
“May the dove of peace descend upon your home this Christmas season, and someday soon, perhaps upon the entire world” was the Yuletide greeting that adorned the front page.
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Editor Jerry Cosby and his better half, Carol Cosby, were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a Christmas trip to the Potowatami Inn at Pokagon State Park, site of their honeymoon. The Cosbys had seven children, Jeff, Michele Shaw, Sharon Miller, Sheila Stewart, Lisa Carter, Erin Mock and Ben, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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The Beech Grove Masonic Lodge installed its new officers: James Greer, Roger Newman, Harry Morris, Joseph Benek, Aubry Wad, Stephen Nohlechek, Robert Conger, D. Christopher Bass and Robert Blackburn.  
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Benjamin Quebe, a senior at  Perry Meridian and the son of Annette and Michael Quebe, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest attainable honor in Boy Scouts. He restored the nature trail at Burkhart Elementary for his service project.
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Members of the Fighters Against Drugs Everywhere Club at Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary decorated their “mitten Christmas tree” with  gloves, hats and scarves that they had collected for needy families. Pictured putting their special touches on the tree were Sunny Alerding, Thatcher Gee, Alexis Gearheart, Alexis Carpenter and Terria Harris.
Merry Christmas, and thanks for reading
The Southsider Voice.
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December 17th, 2014

12/17/2014

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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1954
An active campaign against litterbugs was launched in Perry Township. If litterers were clearly identified, they had the choice of cleaning up the mess or going to court to face charges.
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Ron and Dave’s Grill, 1728 S. East St., offered a one-day special of five hamburgers for 30 cents.
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Mama Duroc, a hog on Alfred Henderson’s farm in Iowa, gave birth to 22 piglets, three times a sow’s normal litter.
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In conjunction with his store’s huge demonstration of the latest Sunbeam appliances, Leo Scherrer was serving free coffee and pancakes at his hardware shop, 1247 Madison Ave.
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The Southside chapter of the Chiropractic Laymen’s Association held its Christmas party at the home of Dr. Ralph Agnew, where there was a 50 cent gift exchange, entertainment, refreshments and games for the children.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
The building that housed Shelby Library, 2349 Shelby St., was bought by Indiana National Bank, which planned to level the facility for a new banking center. The library would be temporarily located at 2041 Shelby until construction was completed on the new branch at 2450 Shelby.  
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American Fletcher National Bank broke ground for its $1 million operation center, which would occupy a quarter block at Market and East streets. The facility would be the first in Indiana to house computers and related electronic data processing equipment.
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Indiana Bell was adding 36,570 miles of telephone lines to properly serve its Indianapolis customers. The cost of $400,000 amounted to about 11 cents a mile.
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Members of the Southside Florists Association were Geo. Buescher & Son, Elsner-Roberts Floral, Heidenreich and Schwomeyer florists and Madison Ave. and Geo. L. Steinmetz flowers.
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A 5-pound canned ham cost $2.99 at Safeway Quality Foods, 1202 Prospect St., where a pound of Brach’s chocolate-covered cherries were 49 cents. A gallon of milk was 59 cents, and two rolls of toilet paper cost 19 cents, which was enough to buy a 1-pound box of crackers. 

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
The “Big Cat” perched atop Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury in the 4000 block of South East Street made its debut. The inflated feline was one of only 12 in the country. 
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The five choirs of Friedens United Methodist Church presented a candlelight Christmas concert. 
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Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries were Mr. and Mrs. Morgan D. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Bowles and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Richery. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
It was either a slow news week or Jerry Cosby slacked in his editorial duties (I’d bet on the latter) as noteworthy content of the paper was minimal. Highlights were the report on NFL player Ken Ellis addressing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the lady Rebels defeating Manual for the city basketball title.  

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
Vera Timpe’s remark in Jerry Cosby’s “Coz’ Corner ...” was clever. She said, “God put me on this earth to do so many things, and I’m so far behind I’ll probably never die.” 
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A birthday greeting for Tom Oberting, who turned 43, was published.
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All three football teams at St. Barnabas Grade School won city titles in the Catholic Youth Organization’s tournament. Although no records were kept, the achievement was believed to be a first in the CYO.  
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Bryan Bowman, a 1991 graduate of Southport, helped to lead Rose-Hulman’s soccer team to a second-place finish in the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference. 
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The National Headache Foundation reported that hangovers could be avoided by eating some honey before imbibing, drinking fluids that contain minerals and salts (such as broth or bouillon), drinking a cup of coffee, taking ibuprofen and eating greasy food. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004 
Burkhart Elementary Just Say No Club members Abi Corbett, Drake Capps and Keegan Caughey sold cookies at the school’s Christmas party to raise money for a needy family.
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A two-day Marilyn Monroe exhibit was coming to the CMG Legends Museum, 10500 Crosspoint Blvd. The display would feature a large collection of never-seen-before artifacts.
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The Franklin Township Education Foundation chose its board members: Dr. Jon Mandelbaum, president; Larry Walker, vice president; G. Jean Kitley, secretary; Leroy Compton, treasurer; Ann Hansen, Stephen Richwine, Sam Gray, Tracey Myers, Geoff Horen, Diane Burns, Rosalie Hawthorne, Elisabeth Good, John Carreon, Cheryll Smith and Janet Shaffer.  
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Brittany N. Hartkorn, a 2004 graduate of Southport and the daughter of Laurie Layton and Michael Hartkorn, completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas; Army Pvt. Scott P. Rushton, a 2003 grad of Southport and the son of Larry A. and Selina E. Rushton, finished the Unit Supply Specialist Advanced Training course at Fort Lee in Virginia; and Navy Seaman Recruit K. Syberg, a 2003 graduate of Roncalli, completed basic training in Illinois.
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December 10th, 2014

12/10/2014

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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1954
Beech Grove awarded a $125,000 contract to C. Wilbur Foster & Associates to design and build the Olympia Club, which would feature an Olympic-sized swimming pool, junior and baby pools and a clubhouse at Emerson and Hanna avenues.
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About 1,500 parakeets from all over the country were shown at the inaugural All-American Budgerigar Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. John S. Ashby, president of the sponsoring group, said parakeets were the favorite household pets in the United States, having surpassed dogs in 1953.
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Grocery specials of the week: bacon, 45 cents a pound; 5 pounds of flour, 45 cents; baking hens, 35 cents a pound; and two 12-ounce bottles of catsup, 25 cents.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
Abe Boyd was selling freshly cut Christmas trees at 3333 Shelby St., 4300 S. Meridian St., 340 W. Thompson Road and at the corner of Orange and Linden streets. Boyd grew the trees, which ranged in price from $2.45 to $6.68, in Brown County. He commented, “There are no finer Christmas trees to be had anywhere as these have been raised from infants with tender loving care just for the holidays.”  
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Two car tires at Square Deal Tire, 2045 E. Minnesota St., cost $25.  White side walls were a dollar extra per tire.  
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Warmly lined chukka boots cost $6.97 at Shoe World, where all fall shoes were marked down to $1.99 a pair.
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The newly formed symphonic wind ensemble at Indiana Central College and the choral group the Centralairs were performing their first concert at the school.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
The Indiana Motor and Truck Association’s Safety Council named Thurman H. Knight of Greenwood as its Driver of the Year for logging more than 4 million miles in his 35-year career with no chargeable accidents. Kyle Sergent and Jake Canter were recognized for having near-perfect driving records. 
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Gary Badger, the 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Badger, bagged his first deer, a 13-pointer that field dressed at 202 pounds. Gary’s longtime buddy Jess Hess was along on the hunt in Owen County but drew a blank.  
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Robert A. Evans was installed as worshipful master of Southport Masonic Lodge 270, 5678 S. U.S. 31. Other officers were Earl Possman, Ronald Speedy, Martin D. Hill, Lloyd Sierp, Herbert Clark, Clyde Profitt, Danny Self, Ralph Moore, Robert LeFavour, Ralph Claudy, John Crawford and Garry Clark.
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A United Skates of America was opening in the southwest corner of Southen Plaza. Paul Betts was the manager, and Dan Wortman and Steve Taylor were the assistant managers.
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Dan Weimer, a 1974 graduate of Southport, made the junior varsity basketball team at Southern Utah State College. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
Perry Township Fire Chief Ronald D. Tanner announced his intention to resign from that position and return to an engine house and his former rank of lieutenant. Tanner said he was stepping down because Trustee Martha Burnett afforded him no freedom to run the department as he saw fit.  
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The Hyatt Regency Downtown was hosting what it billed as the “World’s Largest Office Party.” The gala, which would feature seven hours of nonstop entertainment, was a benefit for the Indiana Leukemia Society.
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Columns like Pet Corner,” “Good psychology,” “Camping Year-round,” “Ingenious Sewing Ideas,” “Wine and Health,” “Help Your Heart” and “Car Care Corner” were used as filler material. 
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The Perry Township Swimming Association named Meridian Middle School sixth-grader Debbie Snider, daughter of Don and Lyn Snider, as its Swimmer of the Week.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana announced that the 70-ton Indiana Oxygen building – built in 1930 – would be moved from 435 S. Delaware St. to 502 Fletcher Ave. 
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Marty’s Lounge, 4056 S. Keystone Ave., was holding its sixth annual Toys for Tots fundraiser for the Marine Corps. The bar was known for throwing one of the biggest Toys for Tots parties in the state. 
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St. Barnabas’ seventh- and eighth-grade girls B basketball team won its division with a 7-0 record. The squad consisted of Chrissy Collins, Kelly Kidwell, Marta Salinas, Stephanie Jay, Annie Schluge, Andrea Impicciche, Jessica Rexroat and coaches Steve Jay and Joe Impicciche. 
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Page & Co. Jewelers in Southern Plaza suggested a seven-carat, pear-shaped diamond as the perfect holiday gift. The “rock” was marked down from $28,500 to $18,880. 

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004 

Once again, Santa was faced with the dilemma of being at four breakfasts at the same time.
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Area high school students attending Sen. Richard Lugar’s Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders at the University of Indianapolis were Linsi Latimer and Scott Templin from Beech Grove; Mikal Coppage, Kellie Rockel, Franklin Central; Andrew Miller, Jennifer Weis, Lutheran; Melissa Cridlin, Jennifer Dyke, Manual; Krissy Margason, Matt Fultz, Perry Meridian; and Kristen Vercruysse, Fritz Tolle, Roncalli.
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Indianapolis Police Department Capt. Dennis Hawkins retired and was presented a plaque commemorating his 41 years of service.  
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Third-graders at Adams Elementary in Franklin Township collected 4,475 canned goods in a food drive spearheaded by the township’s Civic League. Pictured unloading boxes of food were Paige Howard, Chelsea Kramp, Eddie Hardimon, Peyton Minix and Diandra Ramey.
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Sarabeth Marshall, Lauren Toll, Thad Corcoran, Eric Bouvier, Katie Groves, Matthew Blandford, Gage Harris and Lizzie Corcoran were recognized for their performances at the Howe Academy Invitational speech meet. 
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The Perry Township Fire Department was accepting applications. The starting salary was $29,997.
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The Rev. David K. Harness was named pastor of The Worship Center, 90 S. Seventh Ave., Beech Grove. Harness, who resided on the Southside with wife Peggy, was chaplain of the Perry Township Fire Department and operated the Compassion Center on Shelby Street.
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December 03rd, 2014

12/3/2014

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Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1954
Dick Nyers, a graduate of Manual and a halfback for Indiana Central’s football team, led the nation in scoring among small college teams.
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Indianapolis YMCA, 301 N. Illinois St., celebrated its centennial with a father-son breakfast and other festive activities.
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St. Catherine’s Bowling League was extremely competitive as only three games separated the top teams. Darko Cleaners and Early Inn were tied for first, followed by Suding Hardware, Lauck Funeral Home and Cecil Hurt Mortuary.

Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1964
Sunday Masses at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., were celebrated at 5:30, 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 
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Friedens United Church of Christ, 8300 S. Meridian St., dedicated its new worship center. The church previously had been located at Parkway and Alabama streets for 52 years.   
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Janis Bosma, Noble Pearcy, Robert Bidlack Sr. and Mrs. Hezzie Axom were recognized by Greater Southside Inc. for their outstanding community service. 
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David W. Layson, a Purdue University-trained exterminator, offered complete roach cleanouts for $2 per room. He guaranteed his work for 90 days.
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Dinner specials at Doc Gainey’s Tavern, 3652 S. Meridian St., included a quarter chicken, fries and slaw for 60 cents, a fish sandwich and two side dishes for 50 cents and a spaghetti buffet for 75 cents.
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Two pounds of sandwich cookies cost 29 cents at Safeway Quality Foods, 1201 Prospect St., where a dozen eggs were 39 cents, and pork roast was 39 cents a pound; two loaves of bread cost 49 cents, and milk was 59 cents a gallon.

Forty Years Ago This Week – 1974
More than half of Page 1 pertained to the animosity that had developed between the Indianapolis Police Department and Mayor Richard Lugar, the result of alleged corruption within the department, as reported by The Indianapolis Star. 
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Kelly Enright, Cara West and Katrina Fair took top honors with their acrobatic dance at the Indianapolis Gift and Hobby Show. The girls also performed the routine during the Marion County Fair and won first place.  
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Patty Pieper graduated from John Roberts Power Finishing and Modeling School, where she studied social grace, poise and wardrobe.
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Coach Charley Robertson and his Baxter YMCA girls basketball team won the Y’s tournament for the senior division. The squad featured Peggy and Barbie Spears, Cindy Ellis, Darcy McAdams, Lisha Robertson, Becky Hensley, Beverly Scearce and Pam Lewis. 

Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1984
Bart Starr, former Green Bay Packer quarterback who led his team to the first two Super Bowl titles, was scheduled to speak at the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Starr, who played under legendary coach Vince Lombardi, once threw 294 consecutive passes without an interception, an NFL record. He was voted into the league’s Hall of Fame in 1977.  
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Tracy Payne, a senior at Perry Meridian, was named to the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association’s All-State volleyball team. She led the Falcons with 139 kills and had a serving percentage of 93.
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Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church, 4450 S. Keystone Ave., held a ceremony to dedicate its new flag pole. The Rev. Philip Isgrigg, John Coffin Sr., Phillis Reese and her son, Roger, helped to raise the flag. 
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Perry Township Schools and teachers reached a contract agreement. The main sticking point had been raising the starting salary of educators by $1,000 to $15,500.
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According to a survey conducted by Kal Kan, America’s most popular dog was the golden retriever, while the poodle was voted the most finicky.

Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1994
Roncalli’s football team won its second straight Class 3A state title by defeating Tipton 35-14. 
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The National Institute of Healthcare Research reported that spanking children didn’t necessarily lead to adolescent aggressiveness, delinquency or psychological problems. Rather, such problems may stem from uninvolved, unsupportive parents.

Coached by Stanley Hall, Roncalli’s chemistry team featured Joe Roller, Scott Moser, Heather Moebs, Mandy Ford, Tim Grant, Richard Crosson, Pat Martin and Matt Dexter. 
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Perry Meridian senior Adriane Craft, junior Jeremiah Jordan, sophomore Erika Quebe and freshman Paul Lory were named the school’s Students of the Month. 
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Nancy Haven was accepted into the Capital City Chorus, a women’s barbershop group.

Ten Years Ago This Week – 2004 
Roncalli won its third consecutive Class 4A football title by defeating Wawasee 35-10. The championship was the sixth for coach Bruce Scifres in his 15 years of leading the Rebels and the eighth for the school.
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  Spencer Bailey, a sophomore at Center Grove and the son of Chuck and Terri Bailey, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in Scouting. His service project consisted of building two welcoming signs at Johnson County Park near Nineveh. 
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Poor Santa was going to have to work a miracle as he was scheduled to be at four breakfasts at the same time.
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Brothers Mike and Don Williams opened Proper Improvement Corp. at 137 Huddleston Drive South. The business offered all types of repairs and remodeling while specializing in cabinetry, theater rooms, finish trim, decks and gazebos. 
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Olive Branch Christian Church, 101 E. Raymond St., served more than 1,000 free meals during its 20th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. 

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