The following Manual students made straight A’s for the second six-week grading period: Miriam Scharfe, Sharon Basey, Phyllis Brehob, Judy Neale, David Brink, Charlotte Carter, Mary Iannuzi, Ann Norcross, Janalene Powel, Trudie Sheridan, Mike Steedham, Janet Wurz, Judy Ziegler, Vivian Gill, Evalyn Lowe, Doris Shock, Carolyn Taylor and Bob Napper.
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Nancy L. Kortepeter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Kortepeter and a student at Earlham College, was studying abroad at the University of Paris.
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Bob Wilkins opened a Sunoco gas station at 2201 S. Sherman Drive and boasted, “I’ll service all of my patrons’ cars just like I would my own.”
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
The Indiana Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution named Manual senior Linda Ellis as its Good Citizen of the Year. Ellis was the editor of the school’s newpaper, president of Quill and Scroll and a choir member.
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The going price for 8-foot Christmas trees was $4.90.
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ABC News President Elmer Lower and anchor Peter Jennings were the guest speakers during a luncheon at Eli Lilly and Co.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
A new tri-level home with three bedrooms in Hill Valley Estates was listed for $43,500.
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Susan M. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, was married to Charles Bledsoe Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bledsoe Sr..
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The choir from Southport Heights Christian church was presenting its Christmas program: “The Night of Miracles.”
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Gregory’s Discount Shop, 1044 Virginia Ave., had marked down its ladies sweaters, knit slacks and blouses to $3.99. The store’s ad read: “You really must see our display of unusual jewelry ... low-priced too.”
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Harrell’s Car Wash, 4130 Madison Ave., offered a free hot wax with the purchase of any exterior wash for $2.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
University of Indianapolis senior and Roncalli graduate Susie Kuntz was named to the Great Lakes Valley All-Conference volleyball team for the second consecutive year. Dan Jester, a tight end for UIndy’s football squad, was named to Kodak’s All-American team.
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Plans for a new IPS elementary school to replace Schools 31 and 35 were unveiled. The facility would face Lincoln and Minnesota streets at Kennington Street, just west of East Street. Construction on the $8 million building was expected to begin in early 1987
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Doug DeJong, Jennifer Hall, Debbie Snider, Kevin Stender, Angie Dill and Robert Hillard, all members of the Perry Township Swimming Association, turned in fine performances during a meet in West Lafayette.
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Bill Kuntz was retiring as Roncalli’s football coach so he could enter private business. He compiled a record of 64-18 over seven years and led the Rebels to the Class 3A title in 1985.
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Lisa Dillman, who led Perry Meridian’s volleyball team to a 34-2 record and a semistate championship, was named to a variety of All-State teams and was presented with the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s Mental Attitude Award.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Perry Senior Citizens hosted a luncheon to recognize its volunteers. The honorees included D. Hyndman, A. Padgett, C. and B. Nordhoff, D. Haynes, C. Jordan, R. Kammerling, E. Reich, R. Tuhrmann, B. Bennett and P. Morris.
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Willy Hibner, son of Marie and John Hibner and a first-grader at St. Mark Catholic School, took third-place honors in the haunted house coloring contest sponsored by The Indianapolis Children’s Museum.
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Maria Pepin placed first in Roncalli’s science fair. Other top achievers included Katie Bell, David Ernst, Chris Shannon, Jason Schackelford, Michael Boldt, Alex Menze, Michael Meehan and John Hollowell.
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Dinner Bell Markets, 2824 Shelby St., led the state in lottery sales. The store’s motto was, “Anybody can sell you a lottery ticket, but at Dinner Bell ... we sell winners.”
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Roncalli’s J’nai LeFevre, Julie Groves and Nicholle Duncan were named to the Indiana All-State volleyball team.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
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