Speedway Flyer, Volume 27, Number 8, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 February 1958 — Page 1

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St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 West 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Bev. R. J. Terrill Assistant Pastor Sunday Masses: 7—8—9—10:30 and 11:30 ajn. Yesterday another penitential season of Lent began. In millions of church• i all over the world ashes made from the blessed palms of last year’s Palm Sunday were blessed and placed upon the foreheads of the faithful with the words “remember man that thou are dust and to dust thou shall return.” At St. Christopher, Father Terrill blessed ashes in the morning at the 6:15 Mass and distributed them. They were again distributed in the evening following the 8 o’clock Mass. The Church recognizing the needs of its people in changing some of its own set-up rules, or rather than changing the returning to some of its orders of years ago, is offering the opportunity to the faithful again this year of an evening WednesContinued on Page 6)

Phi Delta Pi Ball The annual Charity Ball of Phi Delta Pi Sorority will be a Mardi Gras Ball, February 22nd, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Mrs. M. Loeffler, is chairman of the Charity Committee. Assisting are Mrs. Charles Melillo, Secretary, Miss Harriet Cory, ticfeet chairman, and Mrs. Donald Hunter, decorations. Helping the Sorority carry out its very gay theme and to assist in the drawing of a SIOO Savings Bond, will be the Sahara Grotto Clowns and fifteen models from “Elizabeths Modeling School.” Special guests at the dance will be Dr. and Mrs. Donald Jolly, Superintendent of Muscatutuck State School, and the Staff. Entire proceeds from the Ball, as in years past, will be used for a recommended project. AUNT JEMIMA'S COMING! A Town Hall Report

The Town Clerk has recently received a copy of all tax rates covering the twenty-four incorporated towns and cities in Marion County. They are: Beech Grove $7,265; Castleton $4.76; Clermont $6.43; Crows Nest $7,05; Cumberland $5.56; Highwoods $7.05; Homecroft $6.76; Lawrence $6.88; Lyndhurst $5,344; Meridian Hills $7.60; North Crows Nest $7.05; Ravenswood $7.75; Rocky Ripple $8.48; Shooters Hill $7.05; Shore Acres $7.05; South Port $6.80; Speedway $5.30; Spring Hill $7.05; Warren Park $5.29; Williams Creek $8.11; Woodruff Place $6.95; Woodstock $7,573; Wyndale $7.59; Indianapolis $6.79. The total rate is determined by adding the rates of the various taxing units. Speedway rate of $5.30 per each SIOO valuation is distributed thusly; $0.15 to the State of Indiana; $1,158 to Marion County; $2,982 to Wayne Township, Speedway School and the Library; sl.Ol to the Town. The total taxable valuation is $24,756,930. Taxpayers coming under the classification of Industry is assessed $12,052,570. This leaves $12,704,360 which represents residential and business holdings. r It is interesting to note that our L iocal rate is second low in the county. Considering the services and improvements that our tax dollar buys, we seem to be in an enviable position. < J. W. Baxter

CHILI SUPPER SENIOR HI C.YT. MARCH sth Card of Thanks Please accept our thanks for your thoughtful expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Beecie Bland Rose Kendall

Church Of Christ 4956 West 10th St Services: Sundaylo:oo A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Wednesday7:3o P.M. For information call CH. 1-4382

Church of the Master (American Baptist) 1501 N. High School Road Sunday Morning Unified Service 9:30 to 11:00 am.

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 Crawfordsville Road Speedway City, Indiana John H. Chandler, Minister M 0 S. Arbor Avenue, Indianapolis.'lndiana Telephone ME. 1-0772 REGULAR SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 am. Morning Worship 10:30 am. N.YJ».S 6:45 p.m. Evening Evangelistic Service7:3o pm. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday 7:30 pm.

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Bridge-A-Rama Tri Kappa Sorority, sponsors of Bridge-A-Rama, aimounces the third round scores of the top 15 -couples. They are: 1. Hildreth and Adlai Harman, 10620. 2. Charles Skarvin and Dick McLain, 10610. 3. Annabelle Adams and Louise Faust, 9970. 4. Mrs. Eschenbach and Mrs. Wickham, 8820. 5. Elizabeth and Raymond Thomas, 8760. 6. Kathleen Hunt and Lucille Forbes, 8680. 7. Mrs. James Mitchell and Margaret Wraight, 8420. 8. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hood, 8140. 9. Mr. Eschenbach and Mr. Wickham, 7700. 10. Peggy Langhammer and Esther Morford, 7630. 11. Rose and Telford Chard, 7620. 12. Ruth Chadwick and Helen Freund, 7160. 13. Marge and Ed Poste, 6910. 14. Georgia and Russell Petit, 6670. 15. Dorothy Nardi and Margaret Hoover, 6350.

JOB'S DAUGHTERS Guess What? Bethel 38 now has a new dad, and ten more new daughters! It seems Georgia’s term is starting off with a boom; only two initiations and twenty new members! Mr. Dragoo got right into the swing of things with the Chili Supper only two days after he was installed as Associate Guardian. Don’t worry Mr. Dragoo, we won’t be that rough on you all the time! A couple of tlie coming events on our calendar are 1. The DeMolay Sweetheart Dance. (Remember Georgia is our candidate for Sweetheart, so let’s back her all the way! The east would look awfully bare without that Attendance Trophy, so let’s keep it where it belongs, here at 38!). 2. The second thing on the agenda is our skating party, which incidently has been changed to a swimming party at the L U. Medical Center. No definate date has been set yet, but you will be informed as soon as the news leaks out! Remember girls, for our February 22nd meeting we are going to have to struggle out of bed and be at the Temple for a morning meeting, 10:00 to be exact This will be a stated meeting, but that doesn’t mean that the officers shouldn’t take another look at those rituals!

See ya Saturday at 10. Georgia Clarkson, Honored Queen Starr Collins, Publicity AUNT JEMIMA'S COMING!

Speedway—A Spot On The Map Nancy Lewis January 20, 1958 English VH Situated on the west edge of Indianapolis is the prosperous Town of Speedway. Founded in 1926 by L. H. Trotter, the town has an ever-increasing population of 8,449 persons. The inhabitants of this town are ambitious, highcaliber individuals with a desire to better themselves, their families, and their community. They maintain above-average living standards, above-average moral standards, and above average intellectual standards. The overall income of the families is sufficient to afford them the luxuries which are not essential to everyday living. The life blood of the community is the factories. Speedway exists mainly because Allison exists and because Linde Company exists and because Electric Steel Castings exists. Yet, contrary to many industrial towns, the residents of Speedway take pride in their homes.

When the 4:30 factory whistle blows, men and women hurry home to their families, putting the cares of their work day out of their minds. They divert their tired minds and bodies through do-it-yourself improvements in their homes, through relaxation at the Westwood Recreation Club, and through companionship with their families. On Sundays they find spiritual guidance in the church of their choice, for Speedway harbors nine churches and nine denominations. On Thursday evenings all Speedway residents receive a copy of the Speedway Flyer from which they increase their knowledge of current community news. On Friday evenings the parents of many Speedway students gather in the (Continued on Page 8)

Junior High C.Y.F. There will be a meeting of the Junior High C.Y.F. of the Speedway Christian Church Sunday, February 23rd at 6:30 pan. AUNT JEMIMA'S COMING! Saint John's Episcopal Mission Speedway Saint John’s was chosen as the name for the new Episcopal Mission in Speedway, Monday evening, February 10th by the congregation of the new mission, at Saint Andrews Church. Another important event, that of election of the Bishop’s Committee was made. Elected to this committee were; Milton A. Short, Vice-Chairman; William F. Sullivan, Secretary; R. R. Henderson, Treasurer. Other members include: S. C. Lampman; Bernard L. Logan, Merle R. Buffington; H. K. Pumhagen; H. James Anderson; Hugo Pfenning; William Short; and George Tungate. The office of Chairman is held by the acting Vicar of the mission. The acting Vicar named for St. John’s is the Very Rev. Paul Moore, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. Canon Hebert W. Bolles and The Rev. Albert C. Rountree Jr. will assist the Dean. The Finance Committee reports that 64 adults and 47 children have pledged support to the new mission. The Rt. Rev. Richard A. Kirchhoffer, Bishop of Indianapolis, will celebrate at the first service on February 23rd at 8:00 a.m. in Sts. Constantine and Elna Romanian Orthodox Church at 3237 West 16th Street. This is a correction of location. Please note.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 9:30 am. Service and Sermon. Church School up to 9 years. 11:00 am. Service and Sermon. Church School 9 years and up. 6:00 pm. Confirmation Classes for seventh and eighth grades. Senior Luther League for High School Age. Nursery for toddlers provided at 9:30 and 11:00, staffed by trained leaders. The Church with the Red Doors is always open for rest, meditation and prayer. VISITORS AND NEW FRIENDS are always welcome at St Andrew’s.

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TOWN BOARD REPORT By Tri Kappa Reporter A special meeting was held by the official Board of Trustees on December 16. Kinder Texaco Station was awarded the bid on gasoline, oil. service, and supplies for the year 1958. , Agreement- forms were presented for the removal and hauling of dirt and gravel for channel improvement of Eagle Creek. A motion was carried to approve and sign the agreement between the Town and Dotlich Brothers, the Town and T. D. Clark. An estimate was read on the cost of widening the bridge at Georgetown and 25th Street. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on December 23. The bid proposal on a crawler type back-hoe, scarifier and trailer was awarded to Pit and Quarry. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on January

A proposal was awarded to Barker Brothers to repaint 50 stop signs. An investigation relative to vacating McCurdy Road was discouraging and it was recommended that the idea be abandoned. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Speedway was held on January 27. Bid proposals for a 1958 automobile to be used as a police car were read and the bid was awarded to Blank Chevrolet. A discussion was held relative to heating of the Sewage Treatment Plant, but action was postponed while further study was made. A letter was read from the Board of Indianapolis Flood Control Commission approving plans for channel improvements in Eagle Creek down stream from Vermont Street A special meeting of the Town Board of Speedway was held on February 3. Opinions were expressed relative to establishing a Civilian Defense organization. Mr. Ganz Hammer, Sr., Deputy Civilian Defense Director, was invited to attend the February 10 meeting to discuss this problem.

A committee of Speedway Business Men were present to discuss parking problems in the business area. Rigid fines and time limits were among other conditions discussed. Several suggestions were made by the Board and it was decided that the 1% hour time limit parking signs in the 4900 block of 14th and 15th, and 16th be removed for a 30 day trial. The Clerk reported that he had received inquiry relative to property owners living on West Vermont Street, between Arthur Ave. and Cossel Road, connecting to the town sewer system. It was decided that they be permitted to use the town system for sanitary purposes only, providing the sewer was constructed agreeable to the master plan governing sanitary sewer extensions in new sub-divisions.

American Legion News Speedway Post 198 The newest members of Post 198 are John P. Cass, 4018 Kalmar Drive; Darrell J. Donoho, 2647 Shirley Drive; Billy D. Jackson, 2008 N. Delaware; and Thomas I. Melton, 1913 N. Warman. These new Legionnaires were accepted by vote of the Post members attending the February meeting. Speedway Legionnaires are proud of their affiliation with the 11th District of the American Legion, and even prouder of the (Continued on page 3)

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 16th and Booler, CH. 1-4119 Phillip D. Bigelow, Pastor CH. 1-7320

Thursday, February 20, 1958

NOTICE All persons interested are here- j by notified that on the sth day of March, 1958 at 7:30 pan., at the Town Hall, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Speedway will be asked to grant a variance on the property known as 2421 Fisher Street to permit an improvement or alteration which will'not comply with the Zoning Ordinance of 1950 in the following -respect: Continue Operation of a Beauty Shop in the home of the above address. | - Mrs. Frank G. Koziura

MEMORIAL BAPTIST TO FETE PASTOR AND WIFE The Memorial Baptist congregation and invited guests will meet Sunday noon to honor the pastor and, wife, Reverend and Mrs. George G. Kimsey. A dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. followed by at miscellaneous program of musifc and speaking by the members of the church and invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Kimsey are now in their twenty-sixth year at Memorial, having served the church for twenty years at Belleview and St. Chair Streets. In 1952 the old property was sold and the church was moved to west 18th and Moreland Avenue, where for the past six years the church has had a marked growth in every department in the new church edifice.

Mr. Kimsey was born in the shadow of the Smokey mountains at me dawn of the twentieth century, was educated in Georgia, and is a graduate of the Louisville Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Kimsey served the Acton Baptist Church from 1928-32. They have one son, George Boyd Kimsey, who is associate pastor of Woodruff Place Baptist Church. After World War H Mr. Kimsey travelled as ambassador of goodwill to Greece. For the past S?n years he has taught Greek-in-the Central Baptist Seminary, Indianapolis. Mr. Kimsey is author of several booklets and is now writing expositions for the Baptist Leader.

Senior M.YT. "Splash Party" SENIOR HIGH M.Y.F. will meet Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6:00 p.m., at the Church. Devotions will be given by Emily Weigel. Ralph Thompson, Natalie McClelland and Ron Cotton will be in charge of the program, entitled “What Is Lent?” There will be a council meeting for the Officers and Counsellors after M.Y.F. TONIGHT is the “Splash Party” at LU. Medical Center. Meet at the Church at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome, the Party is from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Our thanks to Phyllis Duffield for the refreshments last Sunday evening. We wish to thank all the folks who gave papers to make our paper sale a tremendous success. We will be collecting papers and magazines this first Saturday of each month.

Sunshine Circle The ladies of the Sunshine Circle of Speedway Methodist Church are inviting all ladies of the church, friends and neighbors to a Stanley Party to be held February 21 at 8 p.m. in the social hall. Come out and get your supplies for Spring cleaning.

St. Paul United Church Of Christ (Evangelical and Reformed) 711 N. Belmont Avenue Pastor C. Kohring ME. 2-4214 You are invited to worship with us. Church School 9:30; Morning Worship 10:15 am. Mid-Week Lenten Services begin Ash Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.

Speedway Methodist Church 16th and Presto Streets REV. HOWARD E. WRIGHT, PASTOR first Hour—0:00-10:15 9:00-9:45—First Worship Service. 9:00-10:15—Church School for children 0-11 years. 9:45-10:15—Church School for Youth and Adults. Second Hour—lo:4s-11:45 10:45-11:45—Second Worship Service. 10:45-11:45—Church School for children 0-11 years. (The Nursery and Toddlers’ Rooms are open during both services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders). WET COME: A cordial welcome awaits you at the Speedway Methodist Church. If you do not have a “church home” near enough to attend regularly, we invite you to worship with us this Sunday. RED CROSS HOME NURSING CLASS will meet TONIGHT, Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, at the Church. SUNSHINE CIRCLE will meet TONIGHT, Thursday, at (Continued on page 5)

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S. P. Hunter, executive vicepresident of the Speedway State Bank, will talk on investments at the last session of the Finance Forum for Women, Monday, February 24th. The meeting will be held at the Student Union Building at the Indiana University Medical Center.

Speedway Methodist Church Announces Lenten Calendar The Speedway Methodist Church is looking forward to one of its most spiritually enriched Lenten Seasons. Beginning this Sunday, Feb. 23, the first Sunday in Lent, the Church will participate with the National Council of Churches in a great WorldWide Church Attendance Movement “LET GOD HAVE HIS WAY ... at Home ... at Church ... at Work” is the theme of the emphasis. Members and friends of the Church are asked to attend the services of Church regularly during the special period which continues through Easter'Sunday, April 6, and will be asked to register their attendance so that the Church might have a record of attendance.

One of the main opportunities for spiritual growth during the season will come through a 4session Church-Wide Bible Study which will meet for the first time on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 pan., in Fellowship Hall, at the Church. March 9, 16, and 23 are the other evenings when the study will be held. An informal refreshment and fellowship period will conclude each evening’s activity. Nursery facilities will be provided. Sponsored by the W.S.C.S., the Lenten Bible Study is open to all members and friends of the congregation. Interested persons are kindly asked to call Mrs. Raymond T. Wise, CH. 4-3648, for registration.

A 12-Hour Prayer Vigil, from 8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, to 8:30 a.m., Sunday, March 2, will undergrid the Church with spiritual power for a “4 NIGHTS FOR GOD” visitation program which will follow. “TELL AMERICA ABOUT CHRIST’ is the theme of the great Visitation Evangelism program being carried on throughout Methodism. Sponsored by the local Commission on Membership and Evangelism, a large number of men from the Church will be visiting March 2-5. The Speedway Methodist Church links hands and hearts and prayers with sister churches in the community that all together we might help to fill our wonderful community with dynamic spiritual power at this Holy Season of the year.

Speedway Christian Chsrcb 14th St. and Winton Ave. CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister . Albert R. Graves, Minister of Education Richard W. Lindamood, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service 9:00-10:00 a.m. Children’s Study and Worship 9:00-10:35 and 11:00-12:00 ajn. Youth and Adult Classes 10:00-10:35 ajn. Second Worship Service 11:00-12:00 ajn. We will observe Week of Compassion at our worship services next Sunday morning. The special music will be provided by the Men’s Chorus singing at both services the anthem, “Deck Thyself, My Soul, With Gladness” by Kruger. CHANCEL FLOWERS. The bouquet given last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramsey was enjoyed by Mrs. Otto Heuser. The bouquets for next Sunday will be given by Mr. and Mrs Roy B. Noble, Jr., in memory of Mrs. Noble’s mother, Mrs. Mary Stevens; and Kezia Circle in memory of Mrs. Elma Dotlich. (Continued on page 7)

Notice To Speedway Water Consumers Fire hydrants will be flushed on Lail streets 16th to Speedway Drive, Lyndhurst Drive to Main Street Friday, February 21, customers are hereby advised not to do laundry.

Speedway Lions Club A total of 84 members were in attendance at the recent meeting of the Speedway Club on February 12, 1958. Program Chairman was Karl F. Wacker. Mr. Wacker presented a program to tie in with “Boy Scout Week.” The speakers were Scoutmaster Richard Schilling, and Explorer Advisor, Fred Hoerger of Troop 66. Scoutmaster Schilling and Explorer Advisor Hoerger informed the members on the up-to-date activities of the Speedway Troop. The local Lions Club is the sponsor of the troop. The Scout Office does consider this Troop as a leader in the West District

Plans were discussed for an Aunt Jemima Pancake Day to be held on Saturday, March 15, 1958, in the social room of the St Christopher’s Church. Chairman, Ralph J. Wegener, outlined the project to the Club. It is planned to feature all the pancakes you can eat for an admission charge of SI.OO for adults and 50 cents for each child under 12 years. Also included on this menu will be juice, sausage, and milk or coffee. Proceeds on the project will go to the Club’s activities fund, which is used for community betterment, and the Lions state wide projects of, The Cancer Control Fund and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Kappa Kappa Kappa Tri Kappa Sorority will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, February 25th in the American Legion Home at 7:30 p.m. There will be a “white elephant” sale. Please bring gifts unwrapped. Donaldeen Reich will conduct a study for inspection which is to be in March. Hostesses for the evening will be Polly Hendrickson, Mesdames Reich, McClamroch, Eddleman and McNaughton.

Speedway O.E.S. ~ There will be a called meeting of the Speedway O.E.S. No. 561 February 25th at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1620 N. Lyndhurst This will be Advance Night Leia Finnerty and Albert Foxworthy will be giving the work. Betty Pleyte and her 1951 officers are in charge of this meeting. We hope to see all of you. Margaret Shook, W.M. Calvin Calhoun, W.P.

Speedway Baptist Church (Southern Baptist) 1610 N. Lyndhurst (Masonic Temple) Speedway Rev. H. J. Conger, Pastor—CH. 4-6370 Sunday School, 9:45 am. Morning Worship, 11:00 am. Training Union, 6:30 pm. Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 3535 Kessler BlvtL, N. Dr. (3000 West 3535 North) William A. Huber, Minister Worship and Church School, 9:30 am. Worship and Church School, 11:00 am. Jr. High and Sr. High Groups, 7 pm.

Speedway Assembly of God 4300 West 10th Street (Auto Auction Building) ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 10:45 am. Youth Service, 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic, 7:30 pm. Thursday, Prayer and Preaching, 7:30 pm.

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SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar February 21, Varsity basketball, Greenwood, Here. February 22, State Solo and Ensemble Contest (continued). February 24, 25, G.A.A. Girls’ Basketball Tourney. February 26-March 1, Sectional Tourney at Brownsburg. March 3,4, Hi-Y Boys’ Basketball Tourney. March 14, Athletic Dance. March 21, Junior Class Play. March 25, County Choral Festival. March 28, School closes at end of day for Spring Vacation. April 7, School reconvenes after Spring Vacation. On Monday night, March 10, at 8:00 p.m., the School Board will sell, to the highest bidder, the (Continued on page 3)

CUB SCOUT NEWS The following officers were chosen for the coming year: Gub Master, Lyle Fuller; Asst Cub Master, Bill Emerson; Asst. Cub Master, Sid Raines; Pack Chairman, Bill Ray; Asst Pack Chairman, Paul Reid; Secretary, Everett Shows; Treasurer, Don Moschenross; Institutional Representative, Karl Wacker; Cub Reporter, Margaret Lind; Plaque Maker, John Quinn; Uniform Broker, Marian Farmer; Chairman Cheer Comm., Clarice Davis. Karl Wacker is in charge of public address system. Everett Shows is also chairman for the Sustaining Membership Drive lor the Boy Scouts. Maurice King is chairman of the Marshmallow Sale. > The books should be taken to Mr. Emerson, 2425 Shaw or Mr. Raines, 1762 N. Lynhurst, not later than the Thursday preceding Pack Meeting for the awards. Parents who wish to enter boys 8 years of age into Cub Scouts, please contact Mr. Fuller, CH. 42567. Marshmallow Salo—Since the (Continued on Page 3)

Westwood Country Club News Adult Ballroom Dance The Westwood Club takes great pleasure in announcing a Special Washington’s Birthday Cherry Pie Dance. During intermission, free refreshments will be served. The music will be furnished by Johnny Bloom and His Swing Kings. Members and guests are welcome. The cost will be as usual $1.50 per couple for members and $2.00 per couple for guests of members. The dance will be held from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Continued on page 6)

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