Friday, November 22, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

CAREER CELEBRATION

Mark McNeely, along with his wife Nancy, celebrate his retirement at an open house last night, held at the Knights of Columbus. | photo by JACK BOYCE

Courier Review: Fall 1975

Editor’s Note: Below are article excerpts from Shelbyville High School’s Fall 1975 Courier edition, offering a glimpse of student athletic action.

Powder Puffers Pacified

by Sam Ardery

For the past several years, there has been a rather bazaar football event commonly called "Powder Puff." Once again, there will be a Powder Puff encounter, only this year the Courier will sponsor it instead of the Squib.

In the past, the annual contest has had a closer resemblance to ladies’ championship wrestling than a version of football; consequently, there have been a few minor rule changes pertaining to the 1975 Powder Puff game. With some amount of luck, the revisions should make for a safer, more interesting encounter of girls’ football.

First off, official flag football belts will be required for any budding star to participate. In years’ past, flags were just stuck in pockets and pulled out. The only problem with this was that some of the clever young females would place seven inches of an eight -flag inside their pockets. By this time, I'm sure that you've figured out that this left only one inch of the flag exposed. This made for some very interesting flag football. If the flag couldn't be located, the clever girl often found herself driven into the ground by one of her frustrated adversaries.

Even this might be alright if equipment were worn, but it isn't. Some of the players often found themselves in worse shape than a member of a high school football team following a game.

Another major change involves the officials. In previous contests, the referees were members of the high school coaching staff. Since this created some problems, licensed officials will be used for this year's battle.

If you happened to attend last year's battle of the gridiron girls, you probably noticed that there were several instances which nearly resulted in fisticuffs. Girls fighting? Heavens no! Just the same, this year if some over-aggressive female elects to enlist in a boxing match, she will be immediately ejected from the game.

This year's Powder Puff folly will be held at the athletic field on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be held to 50 cents, only half a bill, and it will certainly be worth that just to see the cheerleaders. Rumor has it that some of your old favorites may be in uniform, featuring the likes of Jeff Hart, Greg Westerbeck and possibly guest cheers led by the ever amazing Courier sports editor Johnny Hartnett, and with luck a special cheer by Courier co-editor Mellow Mark Campbell. It appears to be a night filled with fun and excitement with world renowned athletes performing, so be there!

A Fan's Dilemma

by Sam Ardery

Could I have just a minute of your time to say just a word about toilets? In case you were wondering why some of the football fans at the first two home games had pained expressions upon their faces, it was not the football team, but the aforementioned facility, or the lack of an adequate one.

That's right, folks. Our field condition is more than adequate, but the other not-so-recreational facilities are not, or weren't until recently. We can't say that we had no facilities, because we did have two gray structures which looked like upside down shoe boxes in the southwest corner of the field.

One young man, who allegedly could no longer hold back nature's call, left the gate at an all-out sprint for his home two miles away. Unfortunately, his quest was in vain, and the Shelbyville street clean-up crew was called for an emergency run at 9:15 p.m.

In another incident, a young lady, knowing that she couldn't make the run home, entered a stranger’s house in search of relief. Once again, problems arose when she, in desperation, entered a broom closet instead of the proper room. This was attributed to her unfamiliarity with the house. The worst part of this incident surfaced when the owners of the house, thinking they were being burglarized, called the police in need of protection. When everything was explained, all was well except the broom closet, and no arrests were made.

Although the above two incidents are merely hearsay, and not purely fact, there may be some element of truth amidst the jumble of words.

Nevertheless, stay off the prunes and other laxatives before the ball games.

The above observations were made during the first two football games, and it now appears as though things are undergoing a drastic change. Believe it or not, public restrooms are under construction and may even be completed at this time. In case you are too shocked and are hesitant to enter, don't be, because you may miss your big chance.

Anyway, the situation has been remedied and my hand goes out with a roll of Charmin to whomever was responsible. Have a fun Friday night!

Addison Times Update

Thank you to Denny & DeLane Ramsey for your $500+ contribution yesterday, and thank you so much to each supporter who gave various amounts toward our 2025 fundraising goal.

Of the $44,500 goal, we have raised $36,661.55. Last year, many readers donated a one-time gift for 2025. This will not automatically renew. You can, however, make another one-time donation for 2025 either online or via a check to The Addison Times, 54 W. Broadway, #13, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176. We will once again provide a quarterly publication with extra news and photos in 2025 as a gift for your support of $100 or more. Any amount raised above the goal will be placed in a rainy day fund for 2026 operations and beyond. Thank you for your continued support of daily local news and history. I appreciate each of you. - Kristiaan Rawlings, Editor

NOTEBOOK:

NATIONAL NEWS: The flooding throughout North Carolina in September following Hurricane Helene affected a Baxter International facility in Marion, specifically one responsible for producing 60 percent of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. That’s led to nationwide rationing of IV fluids and many hospitals reassessing how they keep patients hydrated as supplies get thin. As of November 7, the facility had resumed producing some IV fluids, but as flu season kicks off, many hospitals are still trying to conserve as much of their supply as possible. (NRP /Numlock)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights:

October 18, 1968

Apollo’s launching had been watched in classes taught by Mr. William Murphy, Mr. William Leffler and Mr. Garnett Winchester on Oct. 11. Apollo VII was observed on a color television loaned by Jeff Becom’s father.
Newly elected Latin Club officers were Ilene Donica and Rosemary Brown. Bart Dalton and Dave Zerr had tied for vice president. A new vote would be taken later.
Marching Band had grown from 50 members at the old high school to 118 members. Mr. Gary Myers had been band director for five years. Bob Critser was the current drum major.
Black and gold ball point pens, with the basketball schedule on them, went on sale for 35 cents in the school bookstore. Coach Hughes planned to use the money toward purchasing blazers for the varsity team.
Thomas Hession was the new varsity football coach. He also taught economics and government.
Homecoming court members were Patty Owens, Mary Jane Limpus, Betsy Warrick, Terry Metz, Connie Williams, Kathy Cover, Vickie Lux and Sandy Johnson.
Science Club members traveled to Allison’s Powerama in Indianapolis. Mr. Steve Sever and Mrs. Vera Murphy were the advisors.

This Day in Shelby County History

News around Shelbyville and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.

2014: State Sen. Jean Leising was named chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

2004: The Shelbyville Redevelopment Commission gave approval for a $1.2 million state grant to be used to build a state-of-the-art videoconference center at Intelliplex Park.

1994: Rampart Properties received permission to tap onto Shelbyville sewers at 89 E. Rampart St. The company, owned by Nicholas Runnebohm, was remodeling buildings for business development. Pioneer Sports had announced it would move into one of the buildings.

1984: Ivie’s Gentlemen’s Clothing, Public Square, reopened following a fire that occurred during the final night of the Bears of Blue River Festival, Sept. 1.

A semi-truck driver ran over two trees on Public Square.

1974: Rev. James Horner, pastor of First Christian Church, received the Jaycees Good Citizen Award in recognition of his outstanding devotion to youth and his continuing efforts toward bettering the community. Ken Pilk and Steve Tevis presented the award.

1964: Commercial Motor Freight officials announced they would build a 40 by 80-foot structure in the new Industrial Park at the east edge of the city. Cord Bros. had the building contract.

1954: Forty workers were hired for temporary employment to help develop the site of the new General Electric Co. location at the east edge of the city. Work would include installation of foundations, roads and parking areas.

1944: Pfc. William Wilson received a Purple Heart for wounds he received in action in France. His mother, Mrs. Aldridge, 720 Noble St., received the award in the mail.

1934: Friends and neighbors of Melbourne Willis gathered to help him shuck corn after the recent passing of his wife. Those helping were Charles Thomas, Charles Parker, Thomas Meloy, Sam Porterfield, Loren Jackman, Lon Crowley, Garnet Miller, Milton Thomas, Vernie Adams, Leo Erenst, Cecil Fisher, Lee Marsh, Frank Records, Ralph Amos, Clarence Alexander, Charles Borden, Moss Williams, Bud Brown, Lloyd Jackman, Bob and Woodrow Gaines and Maynard Willis.

1924: A valuable horse owned by Landy Phares, east of Rays Crossing, was in serious condition after being bitten by a “ferocious hog,” The Republican reported.

Edinburg had instituted an 8:30 p.m. curfew for children under 16, local newspapers reported.

1914: Victor Murdock, editor of The Wichita Daily Beacon, delivered a speech to a large crowd at Shelbyville City Hall.

OBITUARIES

None today.

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