Union Federal Savings & Loan Association was remodeling the old Hawkins Drug Store at Madison and Southern avenues so it could open a branch there.
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Edgewood Paint & Supply, 5353 Madison Ave., was holding a big sale on DuPont products.
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Indiana Bell offered a second telephone line to its customers for $2.50 a month. Families could tell from the distinctive rings for whom the call was intended.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Manual High School’s senior class was presenting the play “Anastasia,” which depicted the events that immediately followed the Russian Revolution. Lead roles were played by Carol Hill, Michael Gray, Marge Boyd, Mark Garringer, Charlie Wheeler, Joe Koenig and Donald Norcross.
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Plans were underway for the Greater Southside Inc.’s Strawberry Festival and Art Exhibit at the Southside Civic Center, 1941 E. Hanna Ave.
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Southport High School’s Exercise in Knowledge Team won the city championship by defeating Broad Ripple 170-160. Team members were Barry Moore, Brad Braden, Ross Patronsky, Scott Starks, Jim Luckey, Bob Johnson and Jan Frick.
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
Angie Doty, a junior at Southport, won a bicycle at the disco/rockathon at Baxter YMCA.
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Patricia’s School of Dance was presenting “Showtime of ‘79” at Greenwood High School. Tickets cost 75 cents for children, $1.75 for adults.
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Indiana Central University seniors Erhard Bell and Roberta Loyd and sophomore Joy Gent were named aides to ICU President Gene E. Sease for the 1979-80 school year.
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The big band sound of Nick Craig’s Orchestra could be heard at The Chateau Restaurant, 8902 St. Peter St.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Due to numerous complaints from nearby residents, cruisers at Garfield Park could expect added heat from Indianapolis law enforcement personnel, according to Police Chief Paul Annee. Cruising the park wasn’t illegal, he said, but it was annoying and created unnecessary noise after the grounds had closed.
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Roncalli baseball coach John Wirtz celebrated his 300th career win when the Rebels defeated Broad Ripple 7-5.
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Roncalli senior Chris Price, son of Janet and Tom Price, signed a letter of intent to play football at the University of Indianapolis.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
Rose Marie Williams Ryker Perkins was wrapping up 20 years of restoring the 132-year-old Stumpf Mansion on South Meridian Street. The two-story house was once home to the Stumpf Bros. Meat Packing Co. Perkins had transformed the Italianate structure into Brierwood Interiors, which she owned.
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Tipsey’s Bar & Grill, 8249 S. U.S. 31, featured daily food and drink specials, including pitchers of beer for $5.
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Free food, music, games and a children’s bike raffle were part of the Indianapolis Police Department Southeast District’s Community Day at Garfield Park.
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Grace Moeller (pictured right) displayed her hula hoop skills at the Southport Street Festival.