60 Years Ago This Week — 1963
The Singer Sewing Machine Co., a newcomer in the typewriter business, lowered the price of its most expensive typewriter to $99.95. That model and others could be seen at the company’s store in Southern Plaza, 4200 S. U.S. 31.
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Martin McDermott, the fourth generation in his family to own the M. Clune Co. furniture store, which was founded in 1854, opened Martin’s Fine Furniture at 5410 S. Meridian St.
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The route of the 500 Festival Parade would include Monument Circle for the first time in five years. The Circle had been off limits because its concrete pedestrian traffic islands — which were recently removed — hampered the movement of floats.

50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
“Music With the Animals,” a children’s Easter concert, was held at the Indianapolis Zoo, 3120 E. 30th St.
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The annual Easter lily show at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2450 Shelby St., featured more than 600 flowers.
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A pharmacy opened in the $13 million addition at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove.
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The Masque and Wig Theatrical Group held auditions for Neil Simon’s “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” at Bluff Cultural and Recreational Center, 555 W. Hanna Ave.

40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
Falcons Against Drunk Driving was launched by a group of Perry Meridian High School students to emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving.
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Sassy Brass, a 13-piece big band that cranked out lively tunes, performed at Barringer’s, 2535 S. Meridian St., where the cover charge was $1.
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The Leisure, a new lounge located in the Zayre Shopping Center, 3825 S. U.S 31, featured shrimp cocktails for 99 cents, two-for-one drinks and daily dinner specials.

30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
Comfort Inn South desk manager Kimberly Miller was named the hotel’s Employee of the Year.
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King and queen candidates for Roncalli’s prom were (in no particular order) Brent Carver, Emily Briggeman, Ann Williams, Devon Trackwell, Jennifer Kappes, Joe Spitznagel, Jim Cissell, Michelle Sauer, David Lauck, Marie Roy, Mark Mennel and Michelle Eckhart.
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MacArthur Elementary School’s second-grade basketball team finished its season with a 10-0 record. The squad featured (front, from left) Mitchell Miller, Matthew Yagle, Keith Hatfield, Nathan Orem, Damon Acton; (back) coach Dan Hatfield, Brian Young, Brandon Marks, Craig Thomas, Jeff Manley and coach Jeff Thomas.

20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
KIPS (Kiwanis Improvement-Southport) scholarships, funded by Tom Dunham of Dunham Rubber, were presented to Southport High School students Veronica Eckstein, Brian Atkinson, Tarah Boone, Nick Buck, Kyle Exline, Marsha Hawes, Tyler Hussey, Jack Petty and Jessica Wiley.
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Indy Parks ranger Phil Greene went over a safety checklist before igniting a controlled burn at Glenns Valley Park. The fire eliminated the build-up of thatch and dead plant tops, which inhibited plant growth, and gave fire departments the opportunity to train on fighting wildfires.

10 Years Ago This Week — 2013
David Blasé, a member of Phi Kappa Psi’s 1962 Little 500 championship bicycle team, rode his bike 200 miles weekly.
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Although cold weather didn’t provide the ideal atmosphere for Southport Little League’s opening day, Delvan Roehling, the organization’s president, said he couldn’t recall any that were more exciting.
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Perry Meridian High School students (from left) Emily Gough, Jacquelyn Mead, Kennedy Byrd, Noah Eckstein, and Allen Abbott seen with Principal Rolland Abraham, were accepted to study abroad through the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages.

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​George Blankenbaker, a freshman at Indiana University, was inducted into the school’s Phi Signa Theta National Honor Society. He was the son of George Blankenbaker and Jean Foster and a 2012 graduate of School High School.

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60 Years Ago This Week — 1963
The PTA of Lincoln Elementary School elected its officers: Mrs. George Coldren, president; Mrs. John Ellis, first vice president; Mrs. Robert Holbrook, second vice president; Mrs. Harold Houston, secretary; and Russel Ayers, treasurer.
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Marvin’s Drive-in Liquor Store, 2850 Madison Ave., boasted more than 250 varieties of spirits and wine and an almost endless supply of cold beer.
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Cub Scout Pack at Olive Branch Christian Church, 101 E. Raymond St., held its first meeting. The members were Timothy Yates, Steve Workman, Orvelle LaFara, Leslie Taylor, Jimmy McQueeny, Russel Gobble, Arthur Watts, Greg Anderson, William Gerber, Dennis Myrick, Thomas Short, Dale Ogden Jr., Charles Compton, Charles Bedell Jr., Michael Maddox, Gary Hanaway, Donald Tompkins and Barry Battles.

50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
Friedens United Methodist Church presented a dramatic interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper.”
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The Indianapolis Public Library celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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A pound of jelly beans cost 28 cents; a pound of coconut cream eggs were 53 cents; and a 1-pound chocolate Easter bunny cost 76 cents.

40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
Dave Muns and Judith Price were married at Hagan’s Tavern, 1121 E. Troy Ave. Why there? Because the bride’s parents, Tom and Mildred Edwards, had been patronizing the bar since it opened in 1946. Paul and Jill Muns served as honor attendants, with Mike Mayer officiating.
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St. Roch students (front, from left) Missy and John Abbott; (back) Niqui Schott, Jennifer Maude, Marie Schott, Jill Maude and Katie Schott were looking forward to their school’s annual festival.
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Pam Spiegel, daughter of Dan and Wanda Spiegel and a student at Perry Meridian High School, was a finalist in the Miss Indiana Teenage Pageant.
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Considered the fastest woman in the world after winning three gold medals in track at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Wilma Rudolf spoke at Keystone Middle School to kick off Positive Attitude Week. Rudolf was a childhood polio victim and had 22 siblings.

30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
The Docs vs. Jocks vs. Drugs benefit basketball game was played at Manual. The Docs squad featured physicians from St. Francis Hospital: (front) manager Don Kerner, Brian Miles, Marvin Christie, coach William Buffie; (back) Donald Rockey, Robert Robinson, Tim Nussbaum and Matt Phillips.
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Perry Township Schools disappointed its students when announcing that two snow days would be made up.
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Dr. H. Douglas Williams was named the new superintendent of Perry Township Schools.
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8Michele Kappes was Roncalli’s valedictorian; Solomon Basse was the salutatorian.

20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
Sound System, Center Grove High School’s choral and dance group, was named grand champion at the National Showstoppers Show Choir Invitational in New York City, where Aubrey Baumgartner and Ryan Handy were finalists in the solo competition.
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Jim Edison, 1950 graduate of Manual, was named the school’s Alumnus of the Year. He majored in music education at Butler and was a longtime teacher. Edison and his wife, June, had three children and seven grandchildren.
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Roncalli graduate Joey Matis became Hanover College’s winningest baseball pitcher by notching his 25th career victory.
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Jacob Cottey, a second-grader on the Perry Meridian Wrestling Club, won the folkstyle state championship in the 45-pound division.

10 Years Ago This Week — 2013
First-year University of Indianapolis tennis coach Malik Taney had the boys and girls teams off to 6-3 and 5-3 records, respectively. Caleb Fellers, one of his top players, led Center Grove High School to a state title in 2008. Others area players were Austin Ruddel, Matt Smith, Trevor Cox, Taylor Eckhart and Macey Speer.
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Jamie Billings, a 2002 Indiana Golden Gloves champion in the women’s division, owned Self-Defense Systems/Indy Boxing South.
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Members of the Perry Meridian Wrestling Club met 1988 Olympic wrestler Ken Chertow (sporting a beard) while on spring break in Daytona Beach, Fla. Club members were Nathan Warman, Cody LeCount, Alex Cottey, Jack Servies, Jake Massengale and Jacob Cottey.

60 Years Ago This Week — 1963
Ray Crawford bought the Fountain Room Beauty Salon in Greenwood.
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Fox’s Roller Skating Rink, 3432 Madison Ave., was hopping with several big events.
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More than 7,000 people attended Perry Township’s 29th Easter Sunrise Service at Southport Fieldhouse.
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Of the 240 students who made the honor roll at Manual High School, Jeanette Klein topped the list with 48 points. She was followed by Lynne Simmerman with 46 points; Nancy Broz, Jude McBride and Ralph Tacoma had 44 points apiece.

50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
Construction on Perry Meridian High School, which was slated to open in the fall, was on schedule.
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Coached by Bob Robisch, Bob Kirkhoff and Jerry Rode, the seventh- and eighth-grade basketball team at St. Jude School won the Catholic Youth Organization city tournament. The squad featured Ronny Schludecker, Jeff Jourdon, Rick Harvey, Jim Jones, Kevin Zweisler, Bill Randolph, Kevin Field, Paul Buergler, Bart Becker, Nick Wehlage and Tom Conner. Two players were listed by only their last name: Church and Sherman. The cheerleaders were Peggy Border, Kathy Cook, Donna Kern, Debbie Berretta, Christie Buergler, Kathy Baldwin, Kim O’Neil, Patty Kesterson and Betty Sue Hurley, with little Marianne Kirkhoff serving as team mascot.
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Monsignor Downey Knights of Columbus, 511 E. Thompson Road, was preparing for its charity ball. The decorating committee was chaired by Mesdames, Leo Feldhake, Frank Kane, George Mennel and Ray Massing.
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Roncalli’s production of “Annie Get Your Gun” featured John Gorman, Hank Carrico, Diana Dale and Ricky McKay in lead roles.

40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
A $1 million improvement project was announced for Garfield Park and its conservatory.
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The staff at Kittle’s Furniture Factory Outlet at Southport Center included (from left) Beth Tich, Kevin Bright, Kelly Downtan and Mark Sims.
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Michele Sheats, daughter of Louise and John Sheats, and Dave Ridener, son of Lonzo and Jerry Ridener, were engaged to be married at Olive Branch Christian Church.
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Gene Leeuw, a member of Baxter YMCA’s board of directors and a state legislator, assumed the chairmanship of the Y’s membership drive.

30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
Indiana Senate Bill 241, a heated piece of legislation that would allow individual communities to establish their own gun-control ordinances, was being debated by the General Assembly.
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Roncalli graduate Ray Shelburn, son of Connie and Mike Shelburn, was seeking to three-peat as a Golden Gloves boxing champion.
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Meridian Middle School eighth-grader Marcy Frazier was the poster child for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual benefit walk.
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Perry Meridian’s Dana Ramey, who led the girls basketball team in scoring and rebounding, was named to the All-Central Suburban Athletic squad.

20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
City officials reached a labor agreement with the union representing Indianapolis Fire Department dispatchers. The contract called for 2 percent raises the next two years, 3 percent in 2005 and 3.5 percent in 2006.
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Long-time University of Indianapolis employees David Huffman and Linda Rodebaugh were co-recipients of the school’s Distinguished Faculty/Staff Alumni Award. Huffman served as U of I’s athletic director; Rodebaugh was a member of the nursing faculty.

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​Elizabeth Stevens was the valedictorian at Southport High School. In addition to excelling in the classroom, she averaged 20.7 points and 8.8 rebounds a game for the basketball team and was named to the All-Marion County team.

10 Years Ago This Week — 2013
Roncalli senior Kyle O’Hara, the development driver for Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, was entered in the Indy Lights Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Jazz Week was underway at the University of Indianapolis, where the performers included Steve Allee, Danny Walsh, Dick Sisto and Steve Davis.
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Madelyn Knight (second from left), a student at Southport Sixth Grade Academy, took divisional honors in the essay contest sponsored by the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Indiana and the Governor’s Council for People With Diabetes. She is seen with finalists Lauren Stucky (left) and Claudia Mohr (right) and Donna Roberts, who presented the awards.

60 Years Ago This Week — 1963
Southport High School’s Exercise in Knowledge team featured Bonnie Bufe, Nancy Raker, Lynn Bland, Rex Joseph, Barbara Bradford and Roger Cook.
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Featuring six large chapels, three of which boasted private family rooms, the G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home at 5141 Madison Ave. opened.
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Louise Burton won a recliner from G.C. Murphy.
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Seven-year-old Bobby Luedeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luedeman, was getting rabies shots after being bitten by a rabid dog.

50 Years Ago This Week — 1973
“The Redskin Revue,” a series of one-act plays written by Manual students, was staged. The performers included Sydenia Ayers, Kathy Brent, Debbie Eva, Patti Burnett, Shelley Bentle, Susie Beaupre, Karen Cannon, Brenda Huckeba, Vicki Holland, Dana Holland, Herbie Clark, Mark Campbell, Terry Thacker, Ron Broughton, Butch Krodel, Gary Okey and Tom Allen.
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Dr. Jack Van Impe, a national radio talk show host who claimed to have memorized more than 8,000 verses of the Bible, including the entire New Testament, spoke at the Indianapolis Baptist Temple, 2635 S. East St.
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A lawn mower with a 20-inch cut was advertised for $42.84 at G.C. Murphy; a gallon of paint cost $1.99, and boys denim jackets were $3.97.
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Mr. and Mrs. Eddie “Dutch” Kriner and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mitchell attended the NCAA men’s Final Four in St. Louis, where Indiana University, under the tutelage of second-year coach Bobby Knight, took third-place honors. UCLA, mentored by the legendary John Wooden, won its seventh consecutive title and ninth overall by defeating Memphis.

40 Years Ago This Week — 1983
Parakeets were advertised for $7, canaries for $30.
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New and used car loans could be secured for as low as 11 and 14 percent, respectively; home improvement loans were going for 14 percent.
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Cases (24 12-ounce cans) of Budweiser, Miller, Busch, Bud Light and Natural Light cost less than $7.50; cheapskates could get a case of Red, White and Blue for $4.99.
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John Gregory, a 1977 graduate of Perry Meridian, was running the construction company owned by his father, Warren Gregory.

30 Years Ago This Week — 1993
Mark Buck, daughters Erin and Amy Buck and their Uncle Paul Buck enjoyed an evening of square dancing at Glenns Valley School.
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Keystone Middle School’s Students of the Month were Aaron Ellis, Octavia Puckett, Jeff Glant, William Jenks, Fred Thompson, Christy Cleaver and Adrienne Adams.
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Greenwood resident Nancy Marks, an employee of the Hertz Corp., received the company’s Exceptional Customer Service Award.
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Justin Cassetty, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cassetty, served as a page for state Rep. George Schmid during a session of the Indiana General Assembly.

20 Years Ago This Week — 2003
Correspondent Fred Cavinder reported that the first national air show was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1910, one year before the inaugural Indy 500. Among the show’s illustrious guests were Orville and Wilbur Wright.
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Mike Allman, who graduated from Southport High School in 1980 and the Naval Academy in 1984, was a lieutenant in the Air Force and piloted a KC-135 refueling tanker in the Middle East. His wife, Nancy, was the daughter of Dr. Frank and Eleanor Fortuna.
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The fourth-grade volleyball team from St. Barnabas School won the Catholic Youth Organization city tournament. The squad consisted of (front, from left) Amanda Stoltz, Kristen Thomas, Jodi Gillum, Emma Lauren; (middle row) Alyssa Snow, Alexis Waugh, Alyssa Toney, Sarah Jungemann; (back) coach Angie Cabell.
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All merchandise at Goodwill stores was marked down 50 percent for a one-day sale.
​​10 Years Ago This Week — 2013

The Astros’ pee wee baseball team from the Edgewood Athletic Association held its first practice of the season. The squad included (front, from left) A.J. Jacobs, Cayden Crosley, Corbin Napier, Talan Lucas, Ethan Hallett, Michael and Mike Eckerty; (back) Joe Lucas and Ryan Napier.
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Alumni from Sacred Heart High School’s Class of 1955 reunited for their ninth annual reunion at the home of Carole (Renner) and Rex Durrett in Ruskin, Fla., near Tampa. On hand for the occasion were Pat (Surface) Kenter, Mrs. Duffey, Dick Hirnberger, Dave Kenter and Jan Schaefer.
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St. Mark School’s seventh- and eighth-grade A volleyball team won its league title with a 7-0 record. The squad consisted of (seated) coach A. Wilson; (kneeling) Molly McClellan, Jaylynn Cisco, Hanna Miller; (standing) Emma Schmidt, Sara Wichlinski, Sophie Daniel and Grace Albertson.