Speedway Flyer, Volume 10, Number 5, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 1941 — Page 1

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St. Christopher's Catholic Church Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Sunday Masses: \ 6:00 o’clock 8:30 o’clock 10:00 o’clock (Higti Mass) Weekday Masses 1 ' 7:00 A. M. Daily / Sunday, the first Sunday in the mqnth of January, and the first Sunday in the New Year, is the Feast of the Holy Name and the vigil of the Epiphany. The men of St. Christopher will receive Holy Communion at the eight-thirty o’clock Mass. - Mrs. Frank Medenwald of Speedway City and Miss Mabie Cunningham of North Park Avenue, Indianapolis, drew the lucky, numbers for the blankets last Saturday. Wednesday evening, January eighth, will be the first meeting of the year for the members of the Altar Society. Every old member is urged to come, and every lady in St. Christopher’s Parish is especially invited to come. The place—St. Christopher’s Parish Hall—the time—eight o’clock. Remember, all you folks who have recently moved into Speedway City that St. Christopher is a new parish, and we should all come down and not wait to be personally invited, because we are all newcomers, so to speak. After the business meeting, there will be a social time. Mrs. Joseph Rosner, President of the Altar Society, is Chairman, assisted by all the officers of the preceding years. Father Lindemann delivered a very good sermon at the ten o clock Mass last Sunday. It was especially directed to the children, with a lesson for all of us. Even as Jesus knew the wishes of his parents and according to the. law of the Jews went down into Jerusalem, so should children obey the wishes of them parents, and not have to be told they shall do this and they shall do that. “In the name of Jesus, let every knee bow.” —Nora Bray.

SPEEDWAY THEATRE Exciting entertainment is promised patrons of the Speedway Theatre when “The Mark of Zorro” which stars Tyrone Power in the famous and. colorful title role with lovely Linda Darnell featured opposite him, opens on Sunday for three days. The story of “The Mark of Zorro” revolves around the adventures of a masked night-riding bandit whose sword mark—a jagged “Z” struck terror to every heart in Old California’s most exciting days but whose daring won him the loveliest senorita in the land. Action is the keynote of the exciting film, and a thrilling duel to the death climaxes the adventures of the masked marauder. Others featured in the brilliant supporting cast of “The Mark of Zorro” which is headed by Linda Darnell and Basil Rathbone, are Gale Sondergaard, Eugene Pallette J. Edward Bromberg, Montagu Love, Janet Beecher, Robert Lowery and Chris-Pin Martin. Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore and the other Dr. Kildaire characters plunge into another strange adventure in medical mystery in Dr. Kildaire Goes Home," coming to the Speedway Theatre as the second feature Sunday. This time they leave the big city hospital to grapple with disease prevention and a clinic in a town stricken by financial panic, battle prejudice and opposition to cleaning up old wells and other unsanitary spots, and emerge triumphant after detecting and curing a mystery ailment. The new Kildaire picture, which interlards the dramatic and scientific moments with hilarious comedy, including the elopement plan of Lew Ayres and Laraine Day which goes astray in a laughable fiasco, is laid partly in the home town of the young doctor and partly in the clinic established in the neighboring town in an old residence. Failure of the paper mill has rendered almost every resident penniless, hence the clinic. A new doctor is added to the Kildaire group in John Shelton, who plays Dr. Davidson, Ayres’ aid in the clinic project. The cast also includes Gene Lockhart, Alma Kruger, Samuel S. Hinds and Nat Pendleton. RED CROSS SEWING DATE ANNOUNCED Mrs. Harry Hoerger local chairman for the American Red Cross, has announced that the members of the Speedway Chapter will meet for sewing at the Speedway Christian Church Thursday morning, January 23rd. The Red Cross Sewing Circle in co-operation with the sewing group from the Woman’s Council of the Speedway Christian Church will meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings in order to sew for the Red Cross. The Woman’s Council of the Church urges all its members to participate in this enterprise. Those who would like to help Mrs. Hoerger’s group with sewing should contact her as soon as possible.

LIONS CLUB ENTERTAINS LADY MEMBERS The Speedway Lions Club entertained the ladies of. the club with a fried chicken dinner last Friday night at Lrlfl Horruff’s Riverview Inn. Sixty people sat down to dinner in a dining room decorated with Christmas colors, donned paper hats, and proceeded to eat platter after platter of fried chicken. A musical program was given by the Misses Novella and Nancy Northcott, Marci Mann, and Betty Nay. Impromptu piano solos were played by Lion Chas. T. Scruby and Lion Lincoln Northcott. Fun ran riot all evening, with Tailtwister Aulbach collecting fines from everyone without benefit of trial by jury even. Charles Walters presented Secretary N; D. Cory with a beautiful water set in honor of his work during the past year, (that is to say it was a beautiful water set until Walters, in the manner of the absent-minded professor, dropped the whole thing on the floor.) A gift exchange climaxed the fun of the evening. Special guests of the club were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Garriott of Carruthersville, Ind. Mr. Garriott is the district governor of Lions International. The Club will meet next Wednesday evening, January Bth at Dot’s Coffee Shop. i t • SPEEDWAY SCOUTS ACHIEVE HONORS Scout Troop 66, local Boy Scout troop, wks liberally represented in the Scout Special, news sheet for the Central Indiana Council, in its last issue. On page three was the picture of Charles Ramsay representing the local boys, along with 79 other boys who have won Eagle rank recently. Troop 66 was credited with a total of 66 merit badges, and wieh the following awards: Star. Charles Brockman, Jr.,; Life, Steele Roberts, Gene Hanen, and Robert Jenkins. All of the advancements and awards speak well for the boys and their I scoutmaster, Ivan Hanen. P. T. A. NEWS The executive meeting of the Speedway P.T.A. will be held in the library at 1 p. m. Wednesday January Bth. Anyone interested please feel free to come. This is your meeting and for your school. Wc need suggestions from you, patrons. Have you had the apron to patch with a coin under the patch? There is one for your room. Keep the aprons moving by passing them on as soon as you have done your patching. The P. T. A. Study Club will meet at 1:00 o’clock Friday afternoon, January 10th at the home of Mrs. W. R. Webster, 5115 West 15th Street. ’Father L. A. Lindemann, paster of St. Christopher Church will speak on world events. Keeping the Torch Aglow The government spends SB,OOO annually to keep the Statue of Liberty ■ illuminated. I

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3,1941

Personal Mention

MRS. ROBERT RAMSAY News Editor 5036 W. 14tli St Friends wish to entend their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Ida Marvel upon the death of her brother Allen Croan, who passed away December 26th. « - Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Heston and family have returned from a vacation in Florida. They were ao companied by Mr. Heston’s mother. Elijah West, brother of Mrs. Martha Welty of 15th Street, was seriously hurt when hit by a car a few days ago. We are glad to report he is some improved. Dr. Elenor Beal and children have returned from a visit with relatives in Montgomery, Alabama. # Mrs. Chester Robbins is still reported on the sick list. We wish you a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Hehner and son Ned, spent their two week’s, vacation in Florida. We want to welcome the following new residents into Speedway: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Eisenbort, 1704 Ellen Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Rainey 1752 Ellen Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willoughby 5440 Crawfordsville Road; Mr.\ and Mrs. Eugene Trosch, 1106 Winton Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schrock spent Christmas holidays with Mrs. Schrock’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Watson of Columbia City. J The Speedway Needlework Guild, Branch Two will meet on Thursday, January 9th at the home, of Mrs. Finch, 1904 Winton Ave? Mrs. W. H. Hodgson and Mrs. S. J Bardsley entertained the following guests with a watch party at their home on New Year’s eve: Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stayton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Geisel, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holtegel, Mr. William Richardson, Mrs. Edna Pauley, Mrs. Ruth Jackson, Mrs. Edna Sharpe, Miss Carrie Wacstetter, Mr. and Mrs. William Polk and daughters, Dian and Laura Lee and Mr. Lester Heiser. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Smith, 1647 N. Lyndhurst Drive, had as their holiday guests, their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd M. Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Smith is an instructor in the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Due to the recent series of house burglaries in Speedway City, we ask that all citizens cooperate in the prevention of these. There have been five homes entered in Speedway during the past two weeks. These entries have occurred in the early evening, sometime.. between dark and nine o’clock. We ask anyone seeing a strange or suspicious person in his neighborhood to call the police immediately or to follow this person. If he enters a car, be sure to get his license number. If you are going to be away from home for the evening, it is suggested that you notify your neighbor, or better still, that you leave a light burning. This type of thief does not operate where there is light. Information received from anyone will be held confidential. —Signed: Harry Bernhardt, Town Marshall, Telephone Bel. 3883. —Robert A. O'Neal. State Police Officer, Telephone Bel. 2054. —State Police Headquarters, Telephone Riley 9840. —Sheriff’s Office, Telephone Riley 9825.

. LIONS Well, folks, some of you think that you have seen everything, but we’re here to tell you that you “ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” How would you like to see some of your dignified business men play a game of basketball on the back of donkeys? Well you’ll soon get your chance for the Speedway Lions Club will sponsor a Donkey Basketball game in the high school gym on Tuesday, evening, January 14th. Two teams will sally forth on ten donkeys to see which group can win in this unusual sport. We will give you more news in next week’s paper as to the arrangements for this game and we will try to get for you the lineup of the two teams as soon as possible. Just remember, January 14th donkey basketball—Speedway High School Gym.

BOWLING LEAGUE The Prest-O-Lite Co. W. Heckman 191 C. Baker 186 G. Carter 184 J.TBowman 183 L. Faust' 178 W. Myers 171 L. Schenck 170 L. Matthews .. 170 E. Cox 167 M. Ranes 167 E. Farrell 163 H. McDonald „ 162 F. Hawkins 161 J. Chambers ... 160 R. Wilson 159 J. Geiman 159 E. Brown 158 R. Kuszmaul 157 J. Reilly 156 H. Pickering 1.54 R. Langlotz 153 1 F. Shockency 153 H. Schonberg 163 , M. Lonberger 152 | J. Bush 152 E. Christensen 151 i J. Murphy 151 , F. Farr. 151 R. Lawson ..... *. 150 |G. Webster .' 149 . J. Carrier ...., ...» 148 M. Olson 145 J. Brown *.145 O. Graham 143 C. Golay .... 142 L. Seiloff A? 40 W. Thompson , •/ 136 W. Bilbee X 135 W. Jones A.... 134 S. Yates 130 B. Moore 128 W. Moore 127 C. Lloyd X L27 E. Snodgrass 126 C. Potteroff 122 W. Robertson. H 2 Weekly three games high: B. Mcore, 615. Weekly, single game high, R. Wilson, 261. Individual, three games, season high: L. Matthews, 708; E. Christensen, 700; W. Heckman, 689. Individual, single game, season high: J. Reilly, 268; F. Hawkins, 266; L. Schenck, 262. Team, three games, season high, Cylinders, 3078; Maintenance, 3073; Research, 3004. Team, single game, season high: Pyrofax, 1065; Machine Shop, 1059 Office, 1042. Team Standing won lost Maintenance ~ 30 18 Research .'. 28 20 Office - 27 »21 Stock Room .26 22 Generators t 24 24 Machine Shop 21 27 Pyrofax 19 29 Cylinders 17 31 — 1 I - ■ ' SPEEDWAY CIVIC LEAGUE Citizens of Speedway are urged to attend the next monthly meeting of the Civic League to be held Monday evening, January 6th at 8 p. m. in the school house. Committees appointed will report on the zoning and bus situation. The city is growing rapidly and needs many things to make and [ keep it a place in which you will be proud to live and raise your family. This can only be accomplished by your attendance and your support of the League. A progressive and militant Civic League is your insurance of a sound community where property valuation will not decrease. Many things to your interest will be discussed in your League meetings that would not be aired , otherwise. ‘ Remember the next meeting,. Monday evening, January 6th at 8 p. m. in the school house. Make it a point to be there. Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. —Officers & Committee, Speedway Civic League. Mrs. Dewey on the Stage For a few months Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey appeared before her mar-’ riage as the prima donna with George White’s “Scandals.” Her stage name was Eileen Hoyt.

Speedway Christian Church Rev. Howard Anderson Minister SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30 A. M First Morning Service 11:00 A. M Second Morning Service 4:30 P. M Vesper Hour The Chancel Choir will sing at the services of the Speedway Church next Sunday morning. Their anthem will be “O Savior of the World” (Goss.) The minister will preach the morning sermon on the theme: “An Unconquered Religion.” The usual two morning services will be held On next Sunday. People who have children in the church school will find the 9:30 service much to their liking. You may come, to church with your family, enjoy the services in the sanctuary while your children are in their church school classes, and leave together as a family at 10:50 o’clock. Others who would prefer a later service will like the 11:00 o’clock hour. This is a shorter service lasting until 11:30 o’clock. The Chancel Choir sings for both services and the minister brings the morning message to both congregations. Now that the Holiday Season is over and school has started again, we anticipate that our attendance will return to normal. There were 255 people present in both services last Sunday, which was a drop from previous attendance this year, but which indicated a gain of 70 over the same Sunday last year. Start the New Year right by attending church in your community. You will always find a hearty welcome afrthe Speedway Christian Church. ' Vespers The choir from the Eighth Christian Church under the direction of Mr. Tinsel Miller, will sing- for the Vespers next Sunday afternoon. Their program will include: “Now The Day Is Over” Barnby “Take It To The Lord In Prayer” Holton Soprano Obligato: “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” “I Will Lift Mine Eyes Unto The Hills” Lane The minister of the Speedway Church will bring the Vesper meditation. On next Sunday, close the Lord’s Day,by attending the Vesper Services in the Community’s Church. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. H. E. Anderson, 5215 West 15th Street, next Tuesday afternoon, January 7th. CHOIR REHERSALS: All choirs of the church will resume their regular rehearsals next week. The Chancel Choir wHI rehearse on Wednesday evening; the Children’s Chorale on Thursday afternoon after school and the Youth Choir on Thursday evening.

SCHOOL NEWS The Speedway Schools reopened January 2. Nearly everyone had recovered from eating too much on Christinas. The school board as employed Mary Lou Knetzer to teach in grades 1 and 2 after the beginning of the second semester. Miss Knetzer has nearly completed the work toward her degree at Central Normal College. She has had eight years teaching experience, the last two of which ■ were at Brownsburg, Indiana. She comes highly recommended by school authorities of the communities in which she has taught. • ■ ■ ■ ■■ The basketball team meets another opponent tonight. Danville comes to Speedway for the first time and with a really good record. Speedway con start off the New Year right with a win. Speedway played ten different teams during the first semester. Only two of the opposing schools, Oaklandon and Perry Central were smaller in enrollment than Speedway. All the other schools were larger.

Coach Johnson returned Monday afternoon and has been drilling the boys daily in preparation for the Danville game. Speedway will meet another new opponent next Wednesday night when the Sparkplugs play Mooresville on their court. One or more new students have enrolled in the Speedway Schools each week since school started in September. Several students have also withdrawn nevertheless the school enrollment is gradually climbing. A grand total of $2686.59 was collected through the various school activities during the first 4 months of the present school year. School activities are really becoming a big business. The Speedway Freshman team will play at Howe High School Thursday evening, January 9 th. The Freshmen are playing a full schedule this year for the first time. Green Mountains Vermont derives its name from two French words, “verd” and “mont," meaning “Green Mountains.”

TRAVEL STUDY CLUB TO MEET MONDAY Mrs. N. D. Richardson will be’’ hostess to the Adelia Chapter of the International Travel Study Club Monday, January 6th at 7:00 P. M„ at her home, 4936 West 12th Street. Assisting hostesses are Mesdames J. Francis Huffman and Louis A. Smith. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. J. Vidya Lindsay of Colfax who will speak on “When The Shoe Fits.” The monthly topics “The Mountain Resort of Ceylon” and “Across Madagascar by Boat” will be discussed by Mesdames Charles Kelley and R. L. Ramsay, respectively. CONSERVATION CLUB TO MEET JANUARY 9TH The Speedway Conservation Club will meet on Thursday evening, January 9th at the small gym at the Speedway School. Mr. Culver, club president, has announced that the annual election of officers will be conducted at this meeting. Entertainment, including some moving pictures on outdoor sports, will be provided. The publicity committee of the club is quite anxious that everyone know that these Conservation Club meetings are open to the public. Both men and women, who are interested in any outdoor sports, are cordially invited to attend.

Equal Suffrage The first guaranty of equal suffrage to women in the United States was contained in the “Act of 1869” of the Territorial legislature of Wyoming. 1 * ■■■■ _t Water Clock A water clock was introduced in Rome from the Orient about 158 B.C.

CIVIC NOTICE Because of the pressure of regular town work, the town truck will no longer pick up ashes and trash. A contract has been signed which assigns the collecting of ashes and trash to a regular disposal company. The ash truck will make weekly collections from the homes in Speedway on Wednesday. Alb refuse must be in, containers of a size that one man can lift them. Large ash cans which require two men should not be used. The same truck will collect garbage south of 16th Street on Fridays and north of 16th Street on Saturdays. Inasmuch as * he garbage is used as pig swill, it is asked that paper and glass be placed in trash baskets and not in the garbage cans. Please do not wrap garbage in paper. —Town Office.

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