Sixty Years Ago This Week – 1955
Cecil Hurt Mortuary was in first place with a 15-0 record in the St. Catherine Bowling League. The team had a one-game lead over Thoman Shoe Store. Bob Weimer’s 220 was the week’s top game.
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A record 72,571 students were attending Indianapolis Public Schools, which employed 2,843 teachers, principals and supervisory personnel.
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A new addition, Meridian Meadows, was going to be developed at the corner of Meridian Street and Southport Road. The 37-acre tract would feature 72 homes costing between $15,000 and $22,000.
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Indianapolis native Joy Seiler returned to Hollywood after spending a two-week vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heidenreich. Seiler, who appeared in many plays at Manual High and with the Civic & Circle Players, was employed by NBC.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Indiana National Bank was opening a new branch – its 27th – at 2359 Shelby St.
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A seven-room double rented for $50 a month; sleeping rooms were $10 a week; and a 42-inch sofa with two matching chairs was $15.99.
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High school bands from Greater Indianapolis were going to converge upon the football stadium at Southport High for a day of inspiring music and pageantry.
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Because of the bombardment of complaints by Southsiders, the Board of Sanitary Commissioners dropped its plan to build a dump at the southeast corner of Southern Avenue and West Street.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Jazz-rock band Malachi performed a benefit concert for Southside Young Life at German Park. The group featured vocalist Mark Pieper, guitar Jim Haganman, bassist John Snavely; drummer Kim Matchet; trombonist Ron Rodman; trumpeter Kevin Gasaway; and saxist Jim Spencer.
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Junior Achievement opened a Johnson County center with an energetic reception. More than 250 high school students from nearby schools assembled for the meeting.
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Kelly Bray, a senior at Manual and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bray, was a winner in the writing contest sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.
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Perry Meridian elected its senior officers: Jimmy Tuttle, president; Melanie Heidergott, vice president; and Lindsay Weaver, secretary-treasurer; junior officers (in same order of rank): Scott Hall, Lisa Dillman, Laurie Harris; sophomore officers: Beth Heid, Marika Klemm, Becky Brehob; freshmen officers: John Moore, Tina Yen and Jill Burgett.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
Class 3A No. 1 Roncalli lost to Chatard 3-0 in the Hoosier Dome. A Chatard field goal as time expired in the first half proved to be the difference.
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Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church was celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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A 1985 Dodge Omni with 3,400 miles was advertised for $8,288; a loaded 1980 Ford Ranger was listed for $5,488; and a 1983 Chevrolet Z28 with lots of extras cost $10,488.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Members of the newly formed Garfield East Neighborhood Association took it upon themselves to tidy up the exterior of an empty apartment building at the corner of Wade and Shelby streets. The cleanup crew featured Scott and Steve Allen, Bev and Joe Linville, Mary Favors, Jose Morando, Kevin Kinz, Ruth Noe, Heidi and Cy Schultz, Betty McCoy, Leonard and Ruth Brown and Shirley Boltz.
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Community Hospital South was going to dedicate its chapel. “The need for a chapel has existed since the building was built 11 years ago,” said Chaplain Mel Schroeder, but the funds were not available.
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Peddler’s Marketplace, 3137 E. Thompson Road, which featured arts and crafts and antiques, was celebrating its grand opening.
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Perry Meridian’s varsity tennis team won its sectional and was moving on to regional play. The junior varsity squad finished its season with a 12-2 record. Team members were Chris Bush, Nathan Gallagher, Rob Fair, Greg Hasecuster, Matt and Jon Gustitus, Evan Currey, Nathan Felix, Ben Merrick, Randy Stinnett, David Veleta, Eric Scott, Jeroen Wichgers, Adam Tracy, Matt Curnutt, Keith Bush, Neil Krishnaswarmy, Ken Madsen, Damon Dennin, Don Strack and coaches Vince Cerbone and Paul Buck.
Ten Years Ago This Week 2005
The archives from 2005 are missing.
Cecil Hurt Mortuary was in first place with a 15-0 record in the St. Catherine Bowling League. The team had a one-game lead over Thoman Shoe Store. Bob Weimer’s 220 was the week’s top game.
* * *
A record 72,571 students were attending Indianapolis Public Schools, which employed 2,843 teachers, principals and supervisory personnel.
* * *
A new addition, Meridian Meadows, was going to be developed at the corner of Meridian Street and Southport Road. The 37-acre tract would feature 72 homes costing between $15,000 and $22,000.
* * *
Indianapolis native Joy Seiler returned to Hollywood after spending a two-week vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heidenreich. Seiler, who appeared in many plays at Manual High and with the Civic & Circle Players, was employed by NBC.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Indiana National Bank was opening a new branch – its 27th – at 2359 Shelby St.
* * *
A seven-room double rented for $50 a month; sleeping rooms were $10 a week; and a 42-inch sofa with two matching chairs was $15.99.
* * *
High school bands from Greater Indianapolis were going to converge upon the football stadium at Southport High for a day of inspiring music and pageantry.
* * *
Because of the bombardment of complaints by Southsiders, the Board of Sanitary Commissioners dropped its plan to build a dump at the southeast corner of Southern Avenue and West Street.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Jazz-rock band Malachi performed a benefit concert for Southside Young Life at German Park. The group featured vocalist Mark Pieper, guitar Jim Haganman, bassist John Snavely; drummer Kim Matchet; trombonist Ron Rodman; trumpeter Kevin Gasaway; and saxist Jim Spencer.
* * *
Junior Achievement opened a Johnson County center with an energetic reception. More than 250 high school students from nearby schools assembled for the meeting.
* * *
Kelly Bray, a senior at Manual and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bray, was a winner in the writing contest sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.
* * *
Perry Meridian elected its senior officers: Jimmy Tuttle, president; Melanie Heidergott, vice president; and Lindsay Weaver, secretary-treasurer; junior officers (in same order of rank): Scott Hall, Lisa Dillman, Laurie Harris; sophomore officers: Beth Heid, Marika Klemm, Becky Brehob; freshmen officers: John Moore, Tina Yen and Jill Burgett.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
Class 3A No. 1 Roncalli lost to Chatard 3-0 in the Hoosier Dome. A Chatard field goal as time expired in the first half proved to be the difference.
* * *
Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church was celebrating its 30th anniversary.
* * *
A 1985 Dodge Omni with 3,400 miles was advertised for $8,288; a loaded 1980 Ford Ranger was listed for $5,488; and a 1983 Chevrolet Z28 with lots of extras cost $10,488.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Members of the newly formed Garfield East Neighborhood Association took it upon themselves to tidy up the exterior of an empty apartment building at the corner of Wade and Shelby streets. The cleanup crew featured Scott and Steve Allen, Bev and Joe Linville, Mary Favors, Jose Morando, Kevin Kinz, Ruth Noe, Heidi and Cy Schultz, Betty McCoy, Leonard and Ruth Brown and Shirley Boltz.
* * *
Community Hospital South was going to dedicate its chapel. “The need for a chapel has existed since the building was built 11 years ago,” said Chaplain Mel Schroeder, but the funds were not available.
* * *
Peddler’s Marketplace, 3137 E. Thompson Road, which featured arts and crafts and antiques, was celebrating its grand opening.
* * *
Perry Meridian’s varsity tennis team won its sectional and was moving on to regional play. The junior varsity squad finished its season with a 12-2 record. Team members were Chris Bush, Nathan Gallagher, Rob Fair, Greg Hasecuster, Matt and Jon Gustitus, Evan Currey, Nathan Felix, Ben Merrick, Randy Stinnett, David Veleta, Eric Scott, Jeroen Wichgers, Adam Tracy, Matt Curnutt, Keith Bush, Neil Krishnaswarmy, Ken Madsen, Damon Dennin, Don Strack and coaches Vince Cerbone and Paul Buck.
Ten Years Ago This Week 2005
The archives from 2005 are missing.
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