Pedigo Jewelry Store, 1048 Virginia Ave, completed its extensive remodeling and expansion project.
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The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church was holding its annual embroidered pillow case card party.
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A.D. “Mac” McCarrel and his wife, Frances, moved their jewelry shop to 2610 Madison Ave. It had previously been located at Madison and Raymond Street for 22 years.
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James Worland called square dances at the Concord Center, 17 W. Morris, which also offered a variety of arts and crafts programs.
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Letta Schwartz was treated at General Hospital after her stove blew up and burned her face and neck.
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Scherrer Hardware, 1247 Madison Ave., was closing after 48 years of service to the community. More than 8,000 items were on sale, owner Leo Scherrer said.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
David’s, a well-known ladies ready-to-wear clothing store, opened in the Ayr-Way South Center, 3644 S. East St. The shop’s manager was Helen Wild, who was assisted by Mildred Chandler, Judy Chandler, Jenny Meek and Mary Lou Romack.
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Friedens United Church of Christ, 8300 S. Meridian St., celebrated its first anniversary at its new location.
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The Southport Jaycees set up their annual Christmas tree lot at Souhthern Plaza, where they were selling choice trees at reasonable prices.
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Southport varsity cheerleaders Susie Long and Lynn Browning were presented letter sweaters during an all-school convocation.
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Dee Cashe’s wallet, which contained more than $155, credit cards and other valuable items, was stolen while she was shopping Downtown.
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Bobbie Carrico opened a record store at 2236 Shelby St. Although the shop was small, Carrico planned to expand and stock a variety of albums and singles.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Meridian Woods Park was preparing for its holiday boutique. The organizing committee consisted of Mesdames Thomas Tkatch, Jack Flint, William Causey, Richard Snyder and Robert Finley.
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The fifth annual Christmas Candlelight Tour featured the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Derleth, 6718 Everglades Court; Mr. and Mrs. K. Wayne Van Fossen, 8308 Hi-Vu Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Fears II, 944 Clossey Drive; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Massey, 7635 Landau Lane.
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Lorn Kidwell, a former owner of a television sales company, joined the staff at F.C. Tucker as a real estate agent.
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Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church members Tom Sowden, Andy Sowden, Marilyn Shaul, Mrs. Norman Newport, Karolyn Sowden and Tony Sowden created Advent wreaths for use during Christmas.
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The eighth annual Christmas at the Zoo featured 80,000 lights, the Liberty Line train and a Nativity scene.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
Roncalli All-State running back Joe Gillum rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns in the Rebels’ 37-3 rout over Wawawsee in the Class 3A state title game at the Hoosier Dome. Gillum finished the season with 2,149 yards and 33 touchdowns.
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St. Francis Hospital was hosting an open house to showcase its remodeled Family Center on the third floor of the Bonzel Towers.
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Hunger Inc. issued a plea for donations as its shelves were nearly void of canned goods.
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Christine McCombs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCombs, David Huffman, son of Jennifer Huffman and David Huffman, and Sandra Barrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrick, were inducted into Indiana Central University’s chapter of Phi Alpha Epsilon, an honorary academic society.
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Buck’s Supermarket was celebrating the grand opening of its store at 3145 E. Thompson Road. Specials included New York strips for $2.99 a pound, bacon for 99 cents a pound and four loaves of bread for $1.
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Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pflum celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had three children, Joseph Pflum, Rose Mary Dapper and Clair Slick, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
St. Jude Grade School’s speech team took first-place honors in the Carmel Invitational meet. Nearly three-fifths of the 46 members placed in their respective categories.
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Edgewood Preschool students, their parents and teachers spent a day at Whiteland Orchard. Those who enjoyed a sunny day in the country were Ian and Kim Ruder, Mark and Jim Wolfe, Angie and Ryan Krish, Alyssa Hoist, Heather Meeks-Johnson, Nathan Jefferies, Cindy and Zachary Frost, Jon Steger, Justin Beck, Lori, C.J. and Tyler Clave and Jon and Toby Metcalf-Kemp.
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St. Roch Grade School was holding a poinsettia sale.
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Construction on Madison Avenue from Shelby Street to County Line Road was nearly finished.
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Joan Shock was retiring from the Fountain Square Library after 16 years of service. She and her husband, Carl, had three children and two grandchildren.
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The local division of the U.S. Marines was holding its annual Toys for Tots party at Marty’s Lounge, 4056 S. Keystone Ave. The bar was known for throwing one of the state’s largest Toys for Tots benefits, raising more than $68,000 in 1994.
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Steve and Dixie Knott, owners of the Knott’s Food Market in Greenwood, were honored by the City Council as recipients of the American Small Business Community Service Award.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
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