Featuring some of the state’s finest, golden apple cider, Adrian Orchards, 500 W. Epler Ave., opened for its 35th season.
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The Dads Club at Manual High School was hosting a fish fry before the Redskins kicked off their football season against Sacred Heart.
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The Golden Drumstick, 3225 Shelby St., served a broasted chicken for $1.65.
50 Years Ago This Week - 1969
Keystone TV & Appliances, owned by John and Rita Kesterson, opened at a new location, 6807 Madison Ave.
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Davidson’s Home Supply Center in Southport was holding a sale on wall paneling, ceiling and floor tile and paint.
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Tote-A-Poke Fried Chicken, 711 E. Thompson Road, served three-piece dinners for 98 cents and a 15-piece bucket for $2.94
40 Years Ago This Week - 1979
The University of Indianapolis’ football team featured seven players from the Southside (front, from left): Mike Dilk, Greg Goodrig, Jim Landwerlen; (back) Greg Schmalfeldt, Mark Williams, Jim Woelfel and Dennis Young.
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Clarence F. Stout was elected chief of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St., served an old settlers day dinner. The menu featured broasted ham, corn on the cob, vegetables and desserts. Cost was $3.25 per adult, $2.75 for preteens.
30 Years Ago This Week - 1989
Indianapolis Police Chief Paul Annee touted his concept of community policing. “It is imperative that officers get to know the area in which they work,” he said. “By working in close proximity with neighborhood folks, officers are able to provide better protective services.”
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City leaders in Greenwood launched the “Glowing Light” project, designed to spread the spirit of sharing throughout the upcoming holiday season.
20 Years Ago This Week - 1999
The wedding announcement of Christine Brunsman, daughter of Carl and Marie Brunsman, and Brian K. Mohr, son of Hank and Margie Mohr, was published. The bride, a graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing, was a registered nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The groom, a graduate of Purdue University School of Engineering, was self-employed. Missi Brooke served as maid of honor, Scott Mohr as best man.
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Judy Hoffman, chairwoman of the Southport Lions Club, presented the group’s Perry Township Citizenship Award to Southport High School Principal Larry Hensley-Marschand.
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Center Grove High School flutist Kate Wooley and bass clarinetist Lauren Mandelbaum rehearsed with their marching band.
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The starting pay for an assistant manager at the Subway at Stop 11 Road and Emerson Avenue was $7 an hour.
10 Years Ago This Week - 2009
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Beech Grove High School’s Katie Wolfe and Kari Morgan were named All-American cheerleaders at the the National Cheerleading Association camp at IUPUI.
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Roncalli drumline members (front) Mitchell Pavnica, Paul Haney, Cameron Powers; (middle row) Adam Nover, Ben Shilson; (third row) Chris Shilson, Ryan Griebelbauer, Matthew Blandford; (back) Ryan Hess and Molly Whitman participated in the Miracle Mile Parade on Madison Avenue.