Limpus Ready-to-Wear apparel and Loyd’s Shoes, both located at 2742 Madison Ave., announced evening hours until 9 p.m. weekdays.
* * *
The Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association and the Southport Jaycees were planning Easter egg hunts. * * *
Easter baskets overflowing with candy and toy novelties cost between 99 cents and $1.29 at G.C. Murphy in Fountain Square. * * * The Nine Star Tavern, 2101 S. East St., boasted that its steak, catfish and chicken dinners were among the best in town.
50 Years Ago This Week – 1969
* * *
Three half-gallons of milk cost $1 at Meisberger’s Big Supermarket, 1229 Kentucky Ave., where a buck also bought a dozen eggs.
40 Years Ago This Week – 1979
Baxter YMCA swimmers Lori Reeder, David Clapper, Scott Kane, Andy Spears and Margaret Garvey qualified for a state swimming meet.
* * *
Jim Flickenger, a 1974 graduate of Perry Meridian, made the U.S. Air Force gymnastics team.
30 Years Ago This Week – 1989
Roncalli’s valedictorian was Jennifer Maude, who planned to study political science and history at Depauw University.
* * *
A new fire station proposed by the White River Volunteer Fire Department drew opposition from nearby residents on Runyon Road, who feared the facility would result in a reduction of their property values.
* * *
Don and Jewell Resener, both graduates of Southport High School, opened the Fountain Square Antique Mall at 1056 Virginia Ave.
* * *
Beverly Sims, director of the University of Indianapolis’ Health Center, received the Peters Award for her efforts in running the facility.
20 Years Ago This Week – 1999
Gerry Miller, a member of the Sarah Shank Ladies Golf Club, recorded a hole-in-one at the Kiva Dunes course in Gulf Shores, Ala.
* * *
The five remaining brothers of the Peter and Nellie James family - Ralph, George, Bill, the Rev. Frank and Danny James - got together for a golf outing in Florida.
* * *
Region 7 of the Indiana Football Coaches Association honored its award winners from Perry Meridian: Greg Wilson, Brad Moore, Jason Feldhake, Ryan Short, Jason Hull and Kyle Hoyt.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Former Southport Mayor Nannette Tunget recalled her 17 years of leading the city. She said the 2002 tornado, which clobbered the intersection at Madison Avenue and Southport Road, provided the worst and best moments of her tenure.
* * *
Roncalli’s speech team placed fifth among 18 teams at the Greensburg sectional. The Rebels’ squad featured Paige Bippus, Vincent Clark, Healther Dolne, Haley Gedek, Coleen Gaughan, Andrea Hickel, Sarabeth Marshall, Ellen McHugh, Khristine Ratz, Annemarie Stockton and Abbey and Evan Swhear