The following quip was published: “Man: ‘My wife says if I die she will remain a widow.’ “Second man: ‘Evidently she thinks there’s not another man like you.’ “First man: ‘No, she’s afraid there is.’ ”
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A large Storkline buggy was priced to sell at $12; Mason fruit jars were 25 cents a dozen, and an electric ice-cream maker was $7.
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Wolf’s Sportswear, 1107 Shelby St., was holding a closeout sale on its summer merchandise. Short pants had been marked down from $4.98 to $2.79; halters had been marked down by 50 percent; and prices on sleepwear had been cut by 33 percent.
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Oakland, Calif., strong man Jack Lalanne was handcuffed when he swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. He covered the 2 miles in 56 minutes.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Editor George Cafouros wrote a scathing editorial in the previous week’s paper that referred to teenagers as lazy, poor spellers and dressers and in general ill-mannered. He closed his tirade by stating he didn’t have to worry about getting mail from teens because they were too lethargic to write. Much to his surprise, they did respond ... and they blasted him.
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A 1964 Chevelle station wagon was advertised for $2,095; a ’64 Chevrolet Impala was listed for $2,195; and a ’64 Ford Galaxie was priced at $1,995.
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All-star players from Southport Little League were Steve Montel, Mike Wheatley, Mark Frazier, Gregg Benner, Jeff Smith, Steve Bryan, Danny Moore, Jack Juday, Carl Behnke, Mike Whitaker, Dave Lodd, Jeff Cave, Rusty Bennett, Larry Baker, Joe Moore, Bill Roberts, Kenny Weston, Dave Strietelmeier, manager Don Strietelmeier and coach Bob Proach.
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The southbound lanes of Madison Avenue that went under the railroad track just south of McCarty Street were finally opened. The corridor had been closed so it could be lowered 2 1/2 feet because so many trucks had been getting stuck and causing considerable damage to the low bridge.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Southern Plaza merchants were gearing up for their biggest event of the year – their annual Mardi Gras. In addition to a new Mercury Bobcat being given away, there were sidewalk sales, drawings for prizes, strolling clowns, carnival rides and a fireworks show.
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Minnie Nance, Leota Jolly, Mike Muphy, Ester Bolser and Beth Rutherford, all members of Rosedale Hills United Methodist Church on South Keystone Avenue were praised by Pastor Walther Meacham for their efforts in collecting 5,800 books of S&H Green Trading Stamps, enough to purchase four kidney machines.
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A tri-level home in Johnson County with a lake view was listed for $58,500; a 10-room home in Meridian Woods with an elevated balcony was advertised for under $60,000, and a three-bedroom ranch in Beech Grove was listed for $19,900.
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Steve Eason, a seventh-grader at Meridian Middle School, won his second tennis tournament of the summer by winning the 12-year-old division in Lafayette Junior Open.
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The Garfield Little League Pirates completed their season with a 12-0 record to win the Senior Division title. Team members were Douglas Woodruff, Steve Crook, Greg Bell, George Short, Junior Parsley, Mike Richmond, Bob Bohannon, Tony Casada, Richard Wortman, Danny Armbruster, manager Wilson Crook and coach Bob Owens.
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Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
The Rev. William F. Morley, who had served as pastor of St. Jude Church for 25 years, died. He had suffered a light heart attack and appeared to be recovering when stricken with a fatal stroke.
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Diana H. Wilson, a 12-year teacher-coach in Perry Township Schools, joined the real estate sales staff at Century 21 Ruch-Tuttle.
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Members of the Indiana Pacers visited Concord Community Center, 1310 S Meridian St., where they worked to improve the basketball skills of about 80 youngsters.
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Bill Maschmeyer, a graduate of Perry Meridian and Indiana and Purdue universities, opened a law practice at 3045 S. Meridian St.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Scouting was alive and well on the Southside, especially in Southport Park, where members of Pathfinder Troop 120 were constructing park benches, picnic tables and a playground. The Scouts – Daniel Miller, Tony Brockelman, Alex Craig, Alan Langreck and Michael Zinser – were receiving guidance from Daniel Miller, David Brockelman and Duane Langreck.
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A picture of Jamie Garvey, daughter of Ralph and Cathy Garvey, depicted the cute 11-year-old displaying her pet lizard at the Perry Township 4-H Fair at Southport High School.
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Dawn Toon, a member of the Woodman Toastmasters Club, received a CTM designation from Toastmasters International. The award represented the first level of achievement that new members could achieve.
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Adrian Orchards, 500 W. Epler Ave., was teeming with fresh fruit and vegetables, including peaches, nectarines and sweet corn.
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Yours truly reported on the high-flying action at the Budweiser Water Ski Tour at the Precedent on the Northside. More than 100 skiers from nine countries competed for a share of the $500,000 purse.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
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