60 Years Ago This Week — 1963
Baby turtles cost 23 cents at The Pet House in Southern Plaza.
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After a normal down payment on a new Ford Falcon convertible, the monthly payment was $56.25.
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Louis Borinstein, an 1899 graduate of Manual, was named the high school’s Man of the Year.
50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
First-place winners in St. Roch Grade School’s science fair were the teams of Paul Peaper and John Hanley, Rob Annee and Paul Schmoll, Jennifer Feldhake and Dawn Kristel and Brian Jardina and Jim Dilger.
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Harold Disler, a German teacher at Southport High School, and his wife were planning on chaperoning a trip to Germany for students interested in studying abroad for a month during the summer.
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Indy Parks outlined its plans for a park along Madison Avenue between Morris and Orange streets.
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Lester Neal was re-elected president of Marion County’s East and Southwest health centers.
40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
Manual basketball coach Fred Belser won his 200th game as the Redskins defeated Southport 69-49. Lennel Moore and Keith Richardson led Manual with 13 points each.
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Dr. John Swengel, a veterinarian, was preparing to open an animal hospital at U.S. 31 and Southport Road. Swengel was leaving the small practice that he had been affiliated with since graduating from Purdue in 1971.
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The boys basketball team from Perry Meridian upped its record to 16-4 after setting a school record of winning 11 consecutive games.
30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
Marcia and Mike Shields opened Mike’s Card Shop on Madison Avenue in Greenwood. The business featured sports cards and IndyCar and NASCAR collectibles.
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Baby turtles cost 23 cents at The Pet House in Southern Plaza.
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After a normal down payment on a new Ford Falcon convertible, the monthly payment was $56.25.
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Louis Borinstein, an 1899 graduate of Manual, was named the high school’s Man of the Year.
50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
First-place winners in St. Roch Grade School’s science fair were the teams of Paul Peaper and John Hanley, Rob Annee and Paul Schmoll, Jennifer Feldhake and Dawn Kristel and Brian Jardina and Jim Dilger.
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Harold Disler, a German teacher at Southport High School, and his wife were planning on chaperoning a trip to Germany for students interested in studying abroad for a month during the summer.
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Indy Parks outlined its plans for a park along Madison Avenue between Morris and Orange streets.
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Lester Neal was re-elected president of Marion County’s East and Southwest health centers.
40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
Manual basketball coach Fred Belser won his 200th game as the Redskins defeated Southport 69-49. Lennel Moore and Keith Richardson led Manual with 13 points each.
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Dr. John Swengel, a veterinarian, was preparing to open an animal hospital at U.S. 31 and Southport Road. Swengel was leaving the small practice that he had been affiliated with since graduating from Purdue in 1971.
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The boys basketball team from Perry Meridian upped its record to 16-4 after setting a school record of winning 11 consecutive games.
30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
Marcia and Mike Shields opened Mike’s Card Shop on Madison Avenue in Greenwood. The business featured sports cards and IndyCar and NASCAR collectibles.
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The cast in Perry Meridian’s production of Oklahoma included (front, from left) Teresa Brandkamp, Christie Allen, Bryce Johnson, Dan Fair; (back) Jeremy Bergman, Amy Gustitus and Dan Tresta.
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Lisa Heap, who attended Meridian Middle School, took first-place honors in the Freedom Essay contest hosted by the Southside Sertoma Club. Sarah Ketterer and Jean Buckel, both from St. Jude, finished second and third, respectively; St. Barnbas’ Kate Campbell was fourth; and Greg Bradley from Keystone Middle placed fifth.
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Although not among the top winners for the Kiwanis Abe Lincoln Scholarships — presented for excelling in academics while facing hardships — Amy Bohannon from Roncalli and Dave Garmene from Perry Meridian were recognized for their achievements.
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United Methodist Churches initiated a petition drive to publicize their opposition to casino gambling in Indiana.
20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
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Lisa Heap, who attended Meridian Middle School, took first-place honors in the Freedom Essay contest hosted by the Southside Sertoma Club. Sarah Ketterer and Jean Buckel, both from St. Jude, finished second and third, respectively; St. Barnbas’ Kate Campbell was fourth; and Greg Bradley from Keystone Middle placed fifth.
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Although not among the top winners for the Kiwanis Abe Lincoln Scholarships — presented for excelling in academics while facing hardships — Amy Bohannon from Roncalli and Dave Garmene from Perry Meridian were recognized for their achievements.
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United Methodist Churches initiated a petition drive to publicize their opposition to casino gambling in Indiana.
20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
Presented for excellence in the fine arts, Prelude Awards were presented to Roncalli’s Donnie Glowinski, Andy Betz, Erica Hagner, Manuel De La Rosa, Ben Hewett, Matt Lewis and Nathan Bohney.
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The girls basketball team Perry Meridian won its second consecutive sectional title by drubbing Southport 67-34. Squad members were Katie Ferguson, Christina Cunningham, Tanisha Duerson, Brittany Moore, Sarah Bose, Melenda Hawthorne, Jaymie Whitman, Brittany Moline, Samantha Saba, DeAnna Pflum, Heather Burleson, Kelsey Gurganus and Laura Gaybrick.
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Jacob Skirvin, a fifth-grader at Mary Bryan Elementary School, cashed in big-time for making a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot during a timeout at a Butler basketball team. Jacob won $200, gift certificates, tickets to an Indiana Pacers game and a limousine ride.
10 Years Ago This Week — 2013
Perry Meridian High School’s wrestling team won its third straight state title behind the efforts of individual champions Cody LeCount (132 pounds), Riley McClurg (160) and Donte Winfield (285).
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Jaime Robbins, a senior at Southport, received the second-place scholarship of $12,000 at the Abe Lincoln Awards luncheon hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis. The program recognized students who had excelled academically despite facing major obstacles. Other honorees were Joe Kieffer from Roncalli; Mary Lunsford, Perry Meridian; Alyson Obermeyer, Franklin Central; Marissa Short, Manual; and Ellen Skidmore, Beech Grove.
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Michael Millott, a Roncalli senior who played the euphonium (a brass instrument), was invited to perform with the Indiana All-State honor band.
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The girls basketball team Perry Meridian won its second consecutive sectional title by drubbing Southport 67-34. Squad members were Katie Ferguson, Christina Cunningham, Tanisha Duerson, Brittany Moore, Sarah Bose, Melenda Hawthorne, Jaymie Whitman, Brittany Moline, Samantha Saba, DeAnna Pflum, Heather Burleson, Kelsey Gurganus and Laura Gaybrick.
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Jacob Skirvin, a fifth-grader at Mary Bryan Elementary School, cashed in big-time for making a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot during a timeout at a Butler basketball team. Jacob won $200, gift certificates, tickets to an Indiana Pacers game and a limousine ride.
10 Years Ago This Week — 2013
Perry Meridian High School’s wrestling team won its third straight state title behind the efforts of individual champions Cody LeCount (132 pounds), Riley McClurg (160) and Donte Winfield (285).
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Jaime Robbins, a senior at Southport, received the second-place scholarship of $12,000 at the Abe Lincoln Awards luncheon hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis. The program recognized students who had excelled academically despite facing major obstacles. Other honorees were Joe Kieffer from Roncalli; Mary Lunsford, Perry Meridian; Alyson Obermeyer, Franklin Central; Marissa Short, Manual; and Ellen Skidmore, Beech Grove.
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Michael Millott, a Roncalli senior who played the euphonium (a brass instrument), was invited to perform with the Indiana All-State honor band.
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