Jerry Hughes, a 1952 graduate of Southport High School, was selected to represent Milligan College for Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
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A 16 piece electric train set with a steam locomotive cost $10.98 at Murphy’s in Fountain Square. A 34-inch Radio Red Flyer was $5.98.
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The Indianapolis Power & Light Co. claimed that “The sun always shines on wash day” when electricity does the laundry.
Fifty Years Ago This Week – 1965
Linda Taylor married Robert Lee Dearing at Olive Branch Christian Church.
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Mary Quillin Salon of Beauty, 2228 Shelby St., was holding a sale on permanent waves. Prices ranged from $8 to $12.
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During WIBC radio’s birthday blowout contest, Mrs. Fred Simon answered the phone “Happy 28th birthday” and won a new Marlin car and a two-week trip for two to Florida.
Forty Years Ago This Week – 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Swickard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
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Madison Avenue Flower Shop was holding its two-day open house for the holidays. Masterminds behind the sale were Melvin and Edward Nordholt.
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Barbara Weaver and Kathy Ryker of Beech Grove were among 29 medical assistants to complete an intensive physicians office management training seminar.
Thirty Years Ago This Week – 1985
An ad stated, “Lordy ... Lordy ... Look who’s 40! Jan ‘Boomershine’ Nordsiek.” The culprit who placed the ad was her sister.
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Davidson’s Home Center on Southport Road was offering the use of a free blower when purchasing 20 bags of insulation. A 25-pound bag was priced at $3.95.
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Dr. Cynthia Cave Dittman, a dentist, relocated her practice to 8686 Madison Ave.
Twenty Years Ago This Week – 1995
Movies showing at the South Keystone Twin Cinema were “Pocahontas,” “Babe” and “Mortal Kombat”. All seats were $1.50.
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Live spruce and pine Christmas trees, balled and burlapped, cost $34.95 at Quail Creek Nursery, 3712 Edgewood Ave.
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Southport’s boys basketball team defeated Perry Meridian in the annual Thanksgiving Eve game; Southport’s Chris Eskew was pictured jumping over Perry Meridian’s Nathan Epple in some of the fast-pacesd action.
Ten Years Ago This Week – 2005
The archives from 2005 are missing.