Twenty-six high school bands from central and southern Indiana were going to compete in the state marching and twirling contest at Southport High.
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The reconstruction of Madison Avenue was progressing, but with all the road closings and traffic restrictions, many companies were being forced to go out of business.
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The Shelby Washette, 2116 Shelby St., offered same-day service on large rugs.
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John McHugh rolled a 676 series in the St. Catherine Bowling League. He started his second game with nine consecutive strikes and finished with a 266.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1966
Members of Zeta Eta chapter of Pi Iota Xi sorority and their national president, Mrs. Edwin Scherer, enjoyed dinner at the Key West Shrimp House. Joining her for a tasty meal were Mesdames Willard Walsh, Donald Dietel, DeLain Adams, Robert Stewart, Elwood McBride and Allen Cole.
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Dr. Virgil V. Davids, a charter member of the Indiana State Chiropractic Association, was recognized for 41 years of service in his profession.
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Bluff Avenue School, 555 W. Hanna Ave., was hosting a fall frolic, which would feature food, games and crafts.
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Ernie and Louise Schnippel, who resided at 3824 S. Pennsylvania St., were in Hawaii for a two-week vacation.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1976
State Reps. Forest Handlon and Maryann Seyfried were pictured with presidential candidate Jimmy Carter at the Atkinson Hotel after a rally at Garfield Park.
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Billy Keller, who had recently retired from the Indiana Pacers, joined play-by-play announcer Jerry Baker for Channel 4’s telecasts of some of the team’s games.
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As part of the one-year anniversary celebration at Katie’s Cafe, 1607 S. East St., every fifth meal that was served was free.
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Beck’s Muffler Shop, 7211 Madison Ave., installed heavy-duty shocks for $9.95 each. The shocks were guaranteed for as long as you owned the car.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1986
In observance of Christopher Columbus Day, some members of St. Barnabas Grade School’s Little Hoosiers Historian Club dressed up like the famed explorer. Donning their look-alike attires were Matt Pippenger, Jrod Bridgewater, Kristi Miller, Brian Eagan, Jeremy Smith and Matt Krebs.
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Mark Muhlhauser and Randy Springer, both Beech Grove residents and IUPUI students, were rehearsing for the university’s production of “Whose Life Is It Anyway.”
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The staff at Sunny and Shears, a tanning and beauty salon, featured owner Melba Kenison, Jennifer Weist, Mary Jo Christian and Ann Tierney.
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Maureen Field, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Field III and a junior psychology major at St. Joseph’s College, was named captain of the school’s volleyball team. Field graduated from Roncalli.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1996
Huge clouds of billowing black smoke rose from the U.C.R. Inc. chemical fire. The East Sumner Avenue building burned for more than four hours, and an explosion sent debris flying 200 yards from the blast.
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Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus 3660 raised $417 through a hog roast for the Holy Family Shelter. On hand for the check presentation were past Grand Knight Carl Brunsman, Grand Knight Louis Coy, George Garnhill, Ed Woods and the shelter’s Amy Moelham.
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Realtor Jeff Cardwell was awarded the certified residential specialist designation after completing a series of courses and demonstrating expertise in real estate marketing.
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Jason Boyle and Kyle McCormick were pictured eating watermelon at Calvary Lutheran School’s fall festival.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2006
The archives from 2006 are missing.