The Indianapolis Shrine Horse Patrol was hosting a two-day show at its grounds north of Indianapolis.
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Members of Manual High School’s newspaper, The Booster, completed a two-week journalism course at Indiana University. The students were Miriam Scharfe, Linda Kellar, Julie Kistler, Janice Moran, Sandie Thompson, Martha J. Turner, Paul Schnepf and Don Snider.
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The following item appeared in George Cafouros’ “Nutcracker” column: A green Ford made itself mighty unpopular Sunday morning following the 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The car was parked in such a position that it blocked the regular exit. All the cars in the lot were forced to turn and twist themselves around to use the secondary exit.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Forty-five stores, including L.S. Ayres, Sears and many specialty shops, were now open for business at the Greenwood Shopping Center, which boasted 800,000 square feet of retail space.
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G.C. Murphy’s in Fountain Square was holding a huge three-day sidewalk sale.
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Robert Buck, manager of the meat department at Buck’s Quality Foods, 3001 S. Meridian St., was pictured with the two Hereford steers he purchased at the Marion County Fair. “This prize-winning beef will be on sale this weekend,” he said.
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Shelby Library, 2502 Shelby St., did more business in July – 11,627 books were circulated – more than in any month since the branch opened in November.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
Drs. Morgan E. Greene, Alfons Landwehr, John D. Miller, Arvine G. Popplewell and Warren S. Tucker, all of whom practiced internal medicine – pulmonary diseases – opened an office at the Keystone South Medical Building.
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George Wood was named manager of the Ayr-Way that opened in Greenwood. Ankur Dass and John Tobin were named merchandise and operations managers, respectively.
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Registration was underway for a youth bowling league at Sport Bowl, 3900 S. U.S. 31.
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Jim McAdams, Susan Brandley, Tracey Line, Lisa Alexander and Lynn Spivey were finalists in the Indiana State Fair demonstration contest.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
Paul Annee was appointed chief of the Indianapolis Police Department. He and his wife, Gloria, had three children, Terri, Paul and Michelle.
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The Indianapolis Fire Department’s new recruits included Michael J. Bortlein, Vance L. Miner, Glen C. Scott Sr. and Brian C. Tielking.
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Chuck Willis, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willis of Southport, won three gold medals in the diving competition at the White River Park State Games.
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The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary elected new officers: Mary Egan, president; Jean Feldhake, vice president; Don Boyd, treasurer; Rebecca Alstott, secretary; and board directors Madelyn Chohany, Kathryn Massing and Elmer Sponsel.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
The Indianapolis Water Co. broke ground for its South Well Field Station at 3435 W. Southport Road.
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Fletcher Place Community Center, 410 S. College Ave., continued to be a jewel to its surrounding neighborhood by offering a preschool program, youth activities, a thrift store, a pantry, free meals and tutoring services.
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Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church was hosting a picnic, many of its former ministers were expected to attend, including the Revs. Walter Meacham, David Popplewell, Phil Isgrigg, Charles Robertson, Larry Schwartz and Charles Lane.
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Southport High School’s varsity cheerleading squad won an Award of Excellence at a cheer camp. The members were Jennifer Lemrick, Amanda Harrington, Camie Steimer, Heather Dailey, Courtney Nicoson, Heather Haseman, Casey Rhyne, Aliy Wilson, Stacy Dietz, Alana Wilhelm and Christie Sutton.
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The Edgewood 14 and under girls all-star team won tournaments in New Palestine and Beech Grove. The squad featured Annie Schluge, Robin Black, Kristen Keegan, Andrea Willoughby, Stephanie Heath, Melissa Pennington, Lauren Holbrook, Amy Zapp, Karen McQueen, Christy Utnage, Kari Dearinger, Stephanie Wagner, Allison Rosemeyer and coaches Dave Zapp and Steve Heath.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
The archives from 2006 are missing.