Mildred Harvey, S.J. Sternberger, Mrs. William Raymer, John Efroymson, Gustav F. Lohss and Harry Jackson retired from Concord Center’s board of directors.
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The lead story detailed the huge success of the Halloween party hosted by the Madison Avenue Businessmen’s Association.
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Manual Training High School’s junior class officers were John Keating, president; Kent Klinge, vice president; Linda Moody, treasurer; and Lois Strong, secretary.
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For steaks that will be long remembered, the Fireside Tavern, 522 E. Raymond St., recommended that you try one of theirs.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
In a first for The Spotlight, Fisher Bros. Home Furnishings, 1315 Shelby St., ran a full-page color ad that showcased La-Z-Boy chairs, which were priced from $119.95 to $169.95
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Mrs. John C. Gray, Mrs. Harold Walters and Marie Lawhorn were helping to organize the Mental Health Gift Life, which ensured that mentally disabled patients at Central State and LaRue Carter hospitals received Christmas presents.
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Sharp Ford, 3931 S. U.S. 31 advertised the following specials: a four-door 1965 Mercury Montery for $1,695; a 1964 Buick, $2,895; a 1965 Mercury Parklane convertible, $2,895; and a 1962 Falcon, $995.
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Southport seniors Theresa Adams and Jeff Bell were starring in the school’s production of “Teahouse of the August Moon.”
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
After having been located at 3333 Madison Ave. for 25 years, Speth Bakery relocated to a modern facility in Carson Square, corner of Thompson and McFarland roads. The staff included Dan Zimmerman, Ed, Rosemary, George, Edie and Mickey Speth and Therese Cain.
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The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department was hosting its annual Firemen’s Ball at Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus. Admission was $6 per couple.
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The four-story addition to the main office of National Bank of Greenwood altered the city’s skyline.
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Strauss Limited had marked down its prices on men’s and women’s clothing and shoes by up to 70 percent.
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The Taystee Bakery Thrift Store, 711 E. Murry St., featured eight loaves of white bread for $1.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
The 176-seat Cracker Barrel Old County Store opened at Southport Road and Interstate 65. The manager was Gary Giesting, who was assisted by Ron Hillabrand, Chris Venezie and Tony Sissine.
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Julie Kemie, Nicole Brown, Nancy Huebner, Karen Krampe, Lisa Kenninger, Tonya Root and Sara Hardin from the Sycamore Ice Skating Club at Perry Park were training for the annual Indiana Figure Skating Championships at the State Fairgrounds.
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Southport’s football team defeated Perry Meridian 7-0 to win a sectional championship at Perry Stadium. The Falcons had scored with 21 seconds remaining in the game, but the touchdown was nullified by a penalty. Besides being treated to an exciting game, the fans were entertained by the Michigan State marching band, which made a stopover visit to the stadium en route to its game at Indiana University.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Roncalli’s Class 3A No. 1 football team (12-0) defeated No. 8 Zionsville 8-7 in a monsoon to win a regional title.
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Garfield Park Post 88 of the American Legion presented a $420 check to the Gorman Boys and Girls Club. On hand for the presentation were Mark Wilson, Carolyn Emmons, Jason Sparkman, Thomas Carrico, Paul Sparkman and John Siler.
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Perry Township 4-H junior leaders and their sponsors went trick-or-treating for Hunger Inc. and collected 442 pounds of food for the pantry. Those assisting with the worthy cause included April Herman, Lisa Zinser, Katie and Ken Hoffman and John Bush II and John Bush III.
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David A. Crisler, a 25-year member of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He was assigned to the jail division, where he supervised inmate security, food service, records and transportation to and from courts and medical appointments.
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Sarah Hurrle, a senior at Roncalli and the daughter of Barb and Steve Hurrle, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Butler.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
The archives from 2005 are missing.