Students in Perry Township Schools learned that they wouldn’t report for classes until Sept. 8.
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Lee Ann Pierle entered the novitiate of the Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace Convent in Beech Grove.
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U.S. Civil and Defense director Leo A. Hoegh said everyone -- even those far away from a likely target -- needed shelter from fallout in the event of a nuclear attack.
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The Indianapolis Hiking Club met at Cataract Falls State Park for an outing.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
The Twin Drive-in Theater, 3000 Southeastern Ave., featured swap meets on weekends. Vendors were charged $3 for booth space, and admission was 25 cents per adult.
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Couples tying the knot included Janie Toney and Kenneth Miller, and Jennifer Vogelhut and Steven Somers.
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40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
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Custom-built homes by Jonathan in Walnut Farms, off Shelby Street and south of Stop 11 Road, were priced from $53,600.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Kay Goldman, a member of the Beech Grove Homemakers Club, was recognized for taking first-place honors in the 20th annual apple pie contest at the Marion County Fair.
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Accent on Flowers, 7624 S. Meridian St., celebrated its grand opening.
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Twins Christopher (left) and Matthew Lawrence of Beech Grove were awarded blue belts (the equivalent of black belts) in tang soo do, Korea’s traditional martial art. They are seen with their instructor and father, Robert, who earned his blue belt while serving in the U.S. military during the Korean War.
20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
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Chris Manifold, son of Mike and Carolyn and a 1995 graduate of Perry Meridian High, won the Rookie Dash at the United Midget Racing Association’s Rushville Nationals.
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10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Thanks to a program funded by the Central Indiana Council on Aging, Perry Senior Services was able to serve lunch to Perry Township residents age 60 and over for $2 weekdays at the Southport Community Center.
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Steve Davis was named interim chief of the Southport Police Department by Mayor Rob Thoman, filling the position vacated by Duane Burgess.
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Indiana’s high school football season kicked off with defending Class 5A champ Center Grove defeating Perry Meridian 32-0. Roncalli knocked off Southport 21-13, and Beech Grove downed Lutheran 25-19 in overtime.
1979-Tom-Tom, a live cougar, growls while posing for a picture with model Ramona Steele. They were making an appearance at Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury. |