Peoples Outfitting Furniture Store opened at 2909 S. Meridian St. The company sold maple captain chairs for $9.90 and five-piece dinette sets for $78.80.
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Manual High School cheerleaders Beverly Porter, Lynne Barnett, Francis Coffey, Jean Reuter, Jeannie Fletcher, Bob Bauer and Robbie Olds attended the All-American cheerleader camp in Lake Geneva, Wis.
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The American Way Restaurant & Gift Shop opened at U.S. 31 and Fry Road in Greenwood. In addition to burgers, fries and shakes, diners could enjoy veal scallopini, chicken aloha and beef burgundy.
50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
Lisa Wagner, Suzan Koester, Stacy Kratz, Libby and Lauri Butler, Jenny Poynter and Jill Dee, all students at Jean’s Dance Academy, 1054 E. Troy Ave., were rehearsing for their performance at the Mardi Gras celebration at Southern Plaza.
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Dr. Paul Pangallo, a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry, opened a dental office on Southeastern Avenue.
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Manual High School graduate and IUPUI student Ron Underwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Underwood, was presented the degree of chevalier by the Prospect Masonic Temple.
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The Perry Township Democrat Club hosted an old-fashioned rally and fish fry at German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St. Hot dogs and fish sandwiches cost 15 cents and 25 cents, respectively, with side dishes available for 10 cents.
40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
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30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
Garfield Park, the oldest recreational center in Indianapolis, celebrated its 120th birthday with cake for everyone.
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Straight-line winds toppled trees and snapped telephone poles north of St. Roch Catholic Church.
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Perry Meridian High School’s Matt Gladden and Andy Wilson and Southport’s Mark Ruyak, Peter Duselis and Jacob Harris were recognized for their outstanding scores in the state math contest.
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Jonathan Henninger snared an 18-pound catfish to take first-place honors in the fishing rodeo sponsored by St. Roch Parish’s Catholic Youth Organization.
20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
The 73rd annual Marion County Fair opened for a 10-day run.
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David Camp and Nicolette Crouch were named Students of the Year at Mary Bryan Elementary School.
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The Blind Pig, 147 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, served a half-pound of fried shrimp, fries and a bucket of beer for $14.95.
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Damon’s Grill opened at Southport Road and I-65 and boasted such entrees as prime rib, barbecued ribs, jumbo breaded shrimp and buffalo chicken sandwiches.
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Air Force Airman Nick Kroening graduated from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of Scott and Penny Kroening and a 2002 graduate of Franklin Central.
It’s great to reminisce about good memories
of our past.