INDIANAPOLIS — Irish eyes were smiling 40 years ago this week as the Indianapolis Athletic Club held its 5th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Indianapolis.
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WRTV reporter Reid Duffy was dispatched to cover the occasion, which included a variety of floats, bands, and dignitaries decked out in green attire.
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Among them, Charles E. Stimming Sr., the Athletic Club’s Irishman of the Year, shared a ride in a 1929 Chrysler convertible alongside Archbishop Edward O’Meara.
Lt. Gov. John Mutz and Rep. Andy Jacobs Jr. were among the elected officials, who Duffy noted,”never met a parade they didn’t like.”
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The blaring sound of bagpipes was provided by the “500” Gordon Pipers Marching Babgpipe Band led by founder Dr. Wallace “Doc” Gordon Diehl.
