60 Years Ago This Week - 1962
King and queen candidates for Manual High School’s Christmas dance were John Evans, Mike Shea, Dave Bramlett, Wayne Monroe, Sue Stephenson, Joy Vornhem, Sandy Hopwood and Janice Ryder.
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People who opened a new account at Citizens Federal Savings & Loan, 7050 Madison Ave., received 1,000 S&H Green Stamps.
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The U.S. Postal Service opened a substation in the Hook’s Drug Store at 2835 Madison Ave.
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Charles Boggs returned from the military to manage the Merchants National Bank & Trust branch at Shelby Street and Hanna Avenue.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1972
Robert Schueth was named director of marketing for Harper J. Ransburg, a manufacturer of bathing supplies and pantry ware.
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John Emrich was installed as worshipful master of the Southport Masonic Lodge.
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The Perry Township Board of Education determined the boundaries for Southport and Perry Meridian high schools, the latter opening in 1973.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1982
The archives from 1982 were ruined when The Spotlight’s lower level was flooded in June of 1992.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1992
The unemployment rate for Marion and Johnson counties was 5.1 and 3.9 percent, respectively.
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John “Jack” Holdt was named chairman of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
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New Year’s Eve dinners at the Fireside South Restaurant, 522 E. Raymond St., were priced at $18.95. The featured entrees were prime rib, filet mignon, ham and shrimp, all served with green beans, corn, potatoes, soup, salad and dessert.
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Larry Leap rolled a perfect 300 game in the Sport Bowl Classic. Other top scores were posted by David Harris (290) and Larry Milli (269).
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Central Catholic School’s fifth- and sixth-grade girls basketball team (10-0) was crowned divisional champs. The squad consisted of Jenny Bridgewater, Pam Kocher, Tabatha Naugle, Sylvia Wendlein, Leah Boyce, Jenna Hayes, mascot Jarod Hayes and coaches Joe Reiffers and Chuck Hayes.
20 Years Ago This Week - 2002
Santa’s magical powers would surely be tested as he was scheduled to appear simultaneously at Southern Plaza, Sarah Shank Golf Course and Cardwell Do-it Best Home Center.
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Indiana Downs, a horse racing facility in Shelbyville, opened to much fanfare and boasted 250 employees.
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“Bookman” columnist Don Fogleman reflected on a lousy Thanksgiving. “I woke up feeling sick and had no appetite. I found some two-year-old penicillin tablets in the medicine cabinet and took them. When I finally got better the turkey and pie were gone.”
King and queen candidates for Manual High School’s Christmas dance were John Evans, Mike Shea, Dave Bramlett, Wayne Monroe, Sue Stephenson, Joy Vornhem, Sandy Hopwood and Janice Ryder.
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People who opened a new account at Citizens Federal Savings & Loan, 7050 Madison Ave., received 1,000 S&H Green Stamps.
* * *
The U.S. Postal Service opened a substation in the Hook’s Drug Store at 2835 Madison Ave.
* * *
Charles Boggs returned from the military to manage the Merchants National Bank & Trust branch at Shelby Street and Hanna Avenue.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1972
Robert Schueth was named director of marketing for Harper J. Ransburg, a manufacturer of bathing supplies and pantry ware.
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John Emrich was installed as worshipful master of the Southport Masonic Lodge.
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The Perry Township Board of Education determined the boundaries for Southport and Perry Meridian high schools, the latter opening in 1973.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1982
The archives from 1982 were ruined when The Spotlight’s lower level was flooded in June of 1992.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1992
The unemployment rate for Marion and Johnson counties was 5.1 and 3.9 percent, respectively.
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John “Jack” Holdt was named chairman of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
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New Year’s Eve dinners at the Fireside South Restaurant, 522 E. Raymond St., were priced at $18.95. The featured entrees were prime rib, filet mignon, ham and shrimp, all served with green beans, corn, potatoes, soup, salad and dessert.
* * *
Larry Leap rolled a perfect 300 game in the Sport Bowl Classic. Other top scores were posted by David Harris (290) and Larry Milli (269).
* * *
Central Catholic School’s fifth- and sixth-grade girls basketball team (10-0) was crowned divisional champs. The squad consisted of Jenny Bridgewater, Pam Kocher, Tabatha Naugle, Sylvia Wendlein, Leah Boyce, Jenna Hayes, mascot Jarod Hayes and coaches Joe Reiffers and Chuck Hayes.
20 Years Ago This Week - 2002
Santa’s magical powers would surely be tested as he was scheduled to appear simultaneously at Southern Plaza, Sarah Shank Golf Course and Cardwell Do-it Best Home Center.
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Indiana Downs, a horse racing facility in Shelbyville, opened to much fanfare and boasted 250 employees.
* * *
“Bookman” columnist Don Fogleman reflected on a lousy Thanksgiving. “I woke up feeling sick and had no appetite. I found some two-year-old penicillin tablets in the medicine cabinet and took them. When I finally got better the turkey and pie were gone.”
St. Roch seventh-graders Alex Gude, Jacob Knapple, Erin Markham, Natalie Bustle, Kasey Kehl, Lindsey Sullivan, Stephanie Dugan and Stephanie Heaney visited the University of Notre Dame to get a look at college life. They are seen with Irish quarterback Carlyle Holiday.
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Kiwanis International honored local fifth-graders for improving their grades.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2012
10 Years Ago This Week - 2012
Retired teachers from Beech Grove Schools, including (from left) Donna Joyce, Donna Hirt and Jane Swartz, gathered for their annual luncheon.
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Roncalli’s Mitchell Carroll, who had recently achieved Eagle Scout status, scored a perfect 36 on the math section of the ACT.
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Roncalli’s Mitchell Carroll, who had recently achieved Eagle Scout status, scored a perfect 36 on the math section of the ACT.
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