Speedway Flyer, Volume 11, Number 20, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 May 1942 — Page 1

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St. Christopher's Catholic Church Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Sunday Masses: 6:00 o’clock Weekday Masses 7:00 A. M. Daily Friday is the first Friday of the month of May—and the first day of the month. Our meditations during the month of May are on Our Blessed Lady. Sunday, May third, is the first Sunday of the month, and the fourth Sunday after Easter. The Gospel is according to St. John 16; 5-14—" i go to the Father—” The men of St. Christopher will receive Holy Communion at the eight-thirty o’clock Mass. Mrs. Joseph Rosner of Winton Avenue was the lucky winner in the Merchandise Club this week. Monday, May 4th, is the feast day of St. Monica—widow. Novena services continue to be held each Wednesday evening to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Christopher. These services are being held for our boys who are in the service, and who may be called to the service. Why don’t more people come to these Novena service? They begin at seven-thirty, and only last about an hour. When we read in the papers the like of this—in Kieta, the Most Rev. Thomas Wade, S. M., Vicar Apostolic of the North Solomnon Islands, is held a prisoner by the Japanese—we should desire all the more to make this Novena and do all we can by our prayers to help. Confirmation services will be held at St. Christopher Sunday afternoon. May 3rd at four o’clock. Any adult who has not yet been confirmed, as well as the children, should take advantage of this opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Father Lindemann will be happy to give you the short instructions necessary for the preparation for receiving this Sacrament. “Labour as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”—ll Timothy 2:3. * —Nora Bray.

Sugar Rationing The Speedway Grade School will be the registration center for sugar consumers May 4,5, 6, and 7. Hours for registration will be from 12:30 o’clock in the afternoon until 8 o’clock at night on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. On the fourth day, Thursday, from 8 o’clock in the morning until 8 o’clock at night. To facilitate the rationing of sugar and to avoid congestion consumers are requested to follow alphabetical name schedule in applying for their sugar ration books. This schedule is as follows: Families with last names beginning with “A” through “D”, Monday. "E” through “J”, Tuesday. “K” through “P”, Wednesday. “Q” through “Z”, Thursday. Any adult member of the family unit is eligible to register for the entire family and to receive ration books for each member. Persons who are not a member of a family unit must make application (Allison and other Industrial Employees please note) because every person is entitled to a ration book and it may be needed for some other product later. He should apply for a ration book even if he has no intention of purchasing sugar. Specific information concerning each member of the family is required for the application card and the registrants are asked to familiarize themselves with these facts before applying for their ration cards. The family member making applications for all members of his family unit must have the following information: the age, height, weight, and color of eyes and hair of each member of the family, as these must be listed on the individual application as filled out by the registrar, who also lists the same data upon the individual ration books. The registrant also must specify the total amount of white and brown sugar owned by the family unit at the time of applying for the ration card. Heavy Federal penalties are provided for failure to list the correct amounts. x Upon completion of an application for a war ration book for each member of the family, the registrar fills out an equal number of books. Before these books may be used, each one must be sighed by the name of the person to whom authorized, or in case of a child by one of his parents or guardian. Each book contains 28 stamps each of which entitles the owner to one pound of sugar. Beginning Tuesday, each person will be entitled to one pound of sugar every two weeks. Stamps may not be detached except in the presence of the retailer or store employee at time of purchase. Stamps are valid in any retail store in the United States. Registration will be in charge of Mrs. Martha Craigle, School Site

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Administrator and the following registrars: Irene Robey, Edna Baida iff, Louise Starkey, Mary Hepperly, Lucille Thompson, LaVerne Ridlen, Muriel Thompson, Mary Lou Knetzer, Marjorie Pyke, Edith Ramsay, Veva Ludwig, Helen Scruby. Evaline Gavin, Dorothy Hanna, June Stewart, Anna Vurpillat, Nina Hackelman, Pauline Bland, Norma Hamke, Florence Nadolny, Ahna Guion, Fairy Henderson, Esther Heuser and Nila Heston.

SPEEDWAY PLAY GROUNDS GREAT SUCCESS Well, we wandered down to the Speedway playgrounds the other afternoon and judging from the number of children using the new equipment, we’d say that the town board had made itself very popular with the “younger set”. We didn’t attempt to count them, but it looked as though every youngster in Speedway was there. The town board purchased the equipment recently and on last Saturday a group of men gathered at the park and helped assemble and install it. In addition to these men, a number of boys aided a great deal in the work. Among those present were Jimmie Breen, Joe Etter, Richard Kaufman, Dick Kennedy. George Ziegelmueller and John Joe Petraits. The equipment includes a set of swings, two slides, teeter-totters, two may-poles, a climbing tower, a merry-go-round. Later a sandbox will be installed and a shelter house erected. Speedway Lions Club will sponsor the hiring of a playground supervisor for the summer and thus we will have a complete place for our children to play in safety. “Thanks. Town Board,” say all the children of Speedway.

Penitentiary Profitable The Mississippi State penitentiary is a profitable institution. It raises enough cotton to pay its expenses of $350,000 yearly, and still have a profit of SBO,OOO left. Expert Diamond Cutters There are approximately 400 diamond cutters in this country who are skilled craftsmen. Election Notice The voting place in the 17th Precinct in Speedway will be held at Mr. John Scholl’s home. 1640 Allison Street. The voting place of the second precinct in Speedway will be held at the Town Hall, Main Street.

FRIDAY, May 1, 1942

Personal Mention

MRS. CHARLES SPENCER News Editor Bel. 3216-J 4949 W. 14th St. Mr. Robert Adams of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania arrived Friday to spend the summer with his daughter, Mrs. M. G. Spencer. Mrs. John Gibbs of 1948 Carrolton Avenue, but formerly of Speedway’ is in the Robert Long Hospital recovering from a sinus operation. She hopes to get home this week end, and Mrs. Gibbs we hope you do too. On Sunday, April 26th, at 8 A. M., Miss Sally Ann Kern made her debut at the Methodist Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Kern live at 1625 Whitcomb Street. Mr. Kern is a former resident of Lebanon, Indiana, and Mrs. Kern was Mary Irene Smith of Brownsburg. The Adelia Chapter of the International Travel Study Club will hold its stated meeting at the Colonial Tea Room, Monday May 4th, 6:30 P. M. Mrs. C. J. Anckers will speak on “Northern Part of Mexico” . Mrs. N. D. Richardson and Mrs. Edward Grande have charge of arrangements for the I dinner.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cork, a son at the Coleman Hos- , pital. Monday, April 27th. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Cork live at 1651 Christopher Lane. Mary Lou Brumley was hostess tc nine little guestst at a supper, in honor of her ninth birthday, Tuesday, April 28th. Spring colors of yellow and green were carried out in the table decorations. She received many lovely gifts. The guests were Jo Ann Wilson, Nancy Heston, Patty Ann Monee, Joan Pritchard, Rosemary Gibson. Delores Medenwald, Patricia McCloskey and Marilyn Frey. Prizes were won by Delores Ann Medenwald and Rosemary Gibson. We wish to welcome to Speedway the following new people: Mr. and Mrs. James Curry. 5014 West 10th Street, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Guttman, 1764 Christopher Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Burton, 1135 Rosner Drive: Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Pieper. 1750 N. Lynhurst Drive: Mr and Mrs. A. E. Smith, 4930 West 14th Street: We are very glad to welcome back home Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Leonard and family to 1024 Winton Avenue.

Laid To Rest Mrs. Luvilla Mary Miles, age 77 passed away Sunday morning at the residence. 4962 West 11th Street. Mrs. Miles has been in poor health for several years. Survivors are the husband Mr. Andrew Miles and seven children, Mrs. Joe Dowden of Darlington, Mrs. Roy Trout of Zionsville. Mrs. Bert Howe of Sneedwav City, Mrs. Hazel Burk. Indianapolis. Mr. Ollie Miles, Indianapolis, Mr. Glenn Miles. Anderson and Mr Ira M : ’es of Harvey, Illinois. A brother Lee Thurman of Terre Haute, sixteen grand children and twenty-four great grand children. Funeral was held Tuesday at 3 o’clock at the Conkle Funeral Home the Rev. Howard Anderson officiating. Burial was in Floral Park.

St. Andrews Lutheran Church Rev. Henry Scherer, Pastor .... 1703 Gerrard Ave. (Meeting in the Speedway Theatre) Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Divine Worship : 10:45 A. M. Sermon, “I Believe In The Virgin Birth.” LOYALTY DAY is next Sunday, May 3rd. Every member and friend of our church is cordially urged to be present; We.confidently expect a larger congregation than worshipped with us on Easter Sunday. Most of us love the Church, and are eager to see it prosper. This once a month we of St. Andrew’s Church offer our members and friends a chance to give a “vote of confidence” by coming to church ALL TOGETHER on LOYALTY DAY. Come, and bring a friend. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL continues to thrive. Attendance keeps growing a bit higher week by week. Send your boy or girl, if they are not active in some other Sunday School. Pastor Scherer begins a study of the Gospel according to Mark in the adult class next Lord's Day. Why not come sit at the feet of the Master for a few weeks with with us. learning from Jesus how to live? THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY will celebrate its 126th anniversary on May 14th. In the past history of this great Bible Society, many millions of Bibles in hundreds of languages have Leen distributed throughout the world. Gifts to the Bible society today are'helping send Bibles to needy mission f ; elds. into Sunday School and Church in American. and by the hundreds of thousands to prisoners of war in every land. As a part of the local celebration. Pastor Henry Scherer has been asked by the American Bible Society to' speak over Radio Stations W.F.8.M., W.1.8.C., W.1.R.E., and W.I.S.H. These talks will be given during the week from May 10th to 16th. Watch next week’s Flyer for the exact schedule, and tune in at least once for this Bible tribute.

Buzzing by “BUZZ” Ah! Gentle Spring! Everything around tne partitions or S. H. b. indicate spring so surely it must oe here! At any rate, the Juniors have publicly announced tnat the annual junior-senior Keception will be neia mis year on iviay z2na, at tne inaianapoiis Country Club, from 7:00 o clock until 12. From the looks of things it’s going to be a rea'iy gala occasion-anyway we’re ail looking lorwaid to it! This afternoon, school was dismissed in order that the students might travel out to Danville to witness the Conference Track Met, which began around two o’clock. 1 can’: give you the details right now, but just wait until next week! • !» —— Say, though, speaking of Track, I can give you the details of the meet that was held last Tuesday afternoon! Yes, fans, our boys came out on top with the gold and brown waving proudly the sign of Victory! Congratulations to all of yotj; and especially to Mr. Nay, the coach of our grand teams! Wednesday afternoon during Convocation, Mr. Trosky presented his annual Model Airplane Contest. It was really very interesting, witnessing the flights of some of these amatui er-built fuselage and stick models - why. you’d think professionals had been at work, the way some of them traveled!

The Senior Class Play last Friday night, was quite a success, thanks to all of you! Several members of the office practice classes, and citizens from our fair city, acted as registrars Xox the last draft,, Moßdgy,.,, , The Home Economics Club is sponsoring a Butterick Style show on Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. A representative of the Company from New York will talk and show a film while the Home Economics Club girls will model fashions made from Butterick patterns. The Freshman and Sophmore Home Economics class have been serving guest meals during the last week. The meals have been served at five o’clock in the evening with each girl having a guest. Well, until next week - keep happy!

Red Cross Notice I would like to finish all the sewing and knitting I have out this month. We will start sewing at the school in the Home Economics room the first Wednesday in June, from 9:30 A. M. to 3 P. M. So we want to have all the other sewing cleaned up before then. They have four sewing machines and several tables, and an ironing board, this will take care of a lot of sewers. So please plan on helping the Red Cross sew this summer. There will be hand work. Don’t forget the first Wednesday in June. Mrs. Harry Hoerger.

Speedway Christian Church Rev. Howard Anderson „ Minister SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30 A. M. Combined Church School and Worship Service 11:00 A. M Second Worship Service 6:00 P. M Christian Youth Fellowship “You have heard the saying, ‘You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, “Love your enemies’ (Matthew 5:43-44.) "Love thyself last, Look far and find the stranger.” Chaplain H. G. Elsam of United States Army will be the guest speaker for the morning services. Chaplain Elsam was born and reared in Indiana; his. father and mother were missionairies there, but now have retired and reside in Chicago Rev. Anderson and H. G. were school friends and attended Butler. Chaplain Elsam was formerly pastor of the Christian Church, Chicago Heights. He is now stationed at Fort Harrison, but in a short time will be removed according to Uncle Sam’s directions. The Chancel choir will sing for both morning services. There were 358 in attendance at both services last Sunday. Did you ever stop to figure out the number of Christian Churches in Marion County? Some of their Sunday School attendances run close to a thousand each Sunday, and their church membership is in the thousands. Last Sunday the SPEEDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH SCHOOL was the fourth largest in attendance in Marion County. Englewood was first, Third Christian was second and Olive Branch Christian was third. Attend the Community’s Church each Sunday during the summer months. There will be the annual election of Church School officers Sunday morning at the 9:30 service. The Official Board of the Church will meet in the study next Tuesday evening, May sth at 7:30 o’clock. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Viola Herring at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Titus Huber, 4976 West 12th Street Wednesday May 6th at 2:00 p. m. ziu Mr. Thomas Tsareff and Bob Rogers were taken into our Church felowship last Sunday morning. The congregation extends to them both the hand of welcome and fellowship. The Christian Youth Fellowship will meet at the Church at 6:00 o'clock Sunday evening, May 3rd. The Devotions will be held in the sanctuary promptly at 6:00. At the close of this service we will all go to River View Park (near Riverside) for a wemer roast. There were 61 young people at the Fellowship hour last Sunday night. We will need about eight cars, so please call Mrs. Huber, Belmont 1945-M or Mrs. Scheoneweyrßelrriont 3901 if your car is available.. After everyone has eaten the two discussion groups will meet in the park, around the tables. The High School discussion group will be led by Bob Showalter. Bring your own food and let’s everybody go and have a good time. In case of bad weather the meeting will be held at the church at 6:00 o’clock. Bob Alsmeyer is acting President of the young people; you may call him at Belmont 4664-M. On Sunday, May 10th, we will observe the service of dedication of babies enrolled in the Cradle Roll. Mrs. R. L. Thomas superintendent of the Cradle Roll, would like to have every baby in Speedway enrolled especially those whose parents attend our church. If she has not contacted you, and you want your baby consecrated on May 10th, call her at Belmont 4266-R. The All-Girl Choir will rehearse at the church next Wednesday afternoon, May 6th, at 3:30 o’clock. Important!.

Paper Sale Tomorrow, May 2nd is the day for the Scouts Paper Sale. We have divided the town into two parts. This Saturday we will collect North of 16th Street. So please have the papers ready. If you have them tied or in boxes the Scouts will be very grateful. If you have to go way or sleep late will you please put them on the porch. We have more boys to help this time and we want to canvass every house As you know the Scouts have agreed to give half of sale proceeds toward the supervision of Speedway’s Summer Play Ground. The play ground equipment has already been put up. so you see we need the supervision. Also you are helping your government in Defense. as they need all the scrap paper we can save. We will have another paper sale later in the summer, so just get in the habit of saving all the time for the Scouts. Saturday, May 9th, we will collect the south side of 16th Street.So be prepared. We thank you. Parents Council Committee.

TO PLAY IN PIANO FESTIVAL Sharon Frances Brady, six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brady. Jr., will be one of the youngest from Speedway to play in the 125 grand piano festival to be held in the coliseum at the State Fair Grounds Sunday. May 3rd. Sharon w>ll play in Group one, composed of children whose average ages are from nine to eleven years. She has studied piano about eight months under the direction of Mrs. John Compton and has made i remarkable progress. She was elected to membership in I the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale I and has appeared on their pro- ' i rams. Last week Mr. F. O. Wilk- j ing. director of the festival, presented Sharon with an award pin I for being one of the most outstand- 1 ing pianists in Group One. The numbers she will plav in the festival are: 1. Oh! Susannah, Steohen Foster 2. Spring Flowers.... ! Walter Wolfe 3. Gypsy Life | Bernard Wagner.

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Los Amigos News Mr. Northcott taught our class Sunday morning. His subject was ‘Wayside Conversation” - taken from Luke who was considered a lover of cities. His talk was very interesting and there should have been more that heard him. He told us Daniel Webster’s greatest thought was - his accountability to Almighty God - we might do well to think along the same ’ires. We are very fortunate in getting good teachers for this class and you should come out and hear them. They always have a grand message for you. Mr. and Mrs. Groover will be on the door to greet you Sunday morning. Come early and hear the lesson from the beginning.

WOMEN’S COUNCIL RUMMAGE SALE Women’s Council Rummage Sale The sale will be held June 19 and we need your rummage so please save anything you are discarding. Household goods, dishes and sumapparel. Call one of ladies, or better yet, take the rummage to them: Mrs. G. G. Hammer, 2305 N. Lynhurst Drive, Bel. 3142-W; Mrs. Lester Taylor, 1810 N. Auburn. Bel. 4664-R; Mrs. Maui ice Smith, Speedway Dr., Bel. 0755-R: Mrs. Winfield Wood. 5034 W. 14th, Bel. 4995; Mrs. Robert Ramsay, 1709 Allison St., Bel. 2744Mrs. Titus Huber, 4976 W. 12th St., Bel. 1945-M. To safeguard and preserve the American way of life—buy Defense Saving Bonds and Stamps!

Civilian Defense Notice There will be a meeting tonight. May Ist, at 7:30 o’clock at the Speedway Higlr School Gym. sponsored by Speedway Defense committee. Mr. Arthun Beeler, chairman. There will be moving pictures, a speaker and a community sing. Everyone in Speedway is welcome, admission free.

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