Speedway Flyer, Volume 13, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 July 1944 — Page 4

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ANNOUNCEMENT of THE NEW MANAGEMENT of the HOLLYWOOD CAFE We plan to serve you good food prepared the way you like it. Your suggestions and criticisms are solicited. We aim to please. 1502 MAIN STREETX~X Open From Speedway oA\ M. to 2 P. M.

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ENGLAND Country Side and Town < —By—lISSGT. HARRY LILBURN MEYER ' (Excerpts from letters by Sgt Meyer to * '*C IF" his mother. Mrs. Lula Meyer. 2339 N. Gale Street)

MY TRIP TO LONDON

And here it is Tuesday night, and a really elegant day gone. I awoke earlier this morning than I had intended. I guess it is due to the innerspring mattress. I’ve grown unaccustomed to such luxury. Anyway, my back awoke me quite in the middle of my rest, and finally at about 7 I gave up and got out of bed—as usual with prompt relief. I bathed (marvel of marvels, to be able to bathe whenever you wish) and about 8:30 I opened the curtains and the light woke Claude for me. After he had bathed and dressed we went down for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Had cereal (shredded wheat with hot milk and no sugar), an omelette, toast and coffee. On the menu was one most fascinating sounding dish— ~ bacon with “bubble and squeak” —can you imagine? I couldn’t so I asked. It proved most uninteresting on description. In fact, we believe we had it last evening for dinner—a sort of pattie made of ground vegetables. Can t figure where they found the name. After breakfast we wandered around a while, window shopping, etc. In a gold and silversmith’s window we saw a most beautiful .set of silver. The handles were mother-of-pearl and the blades of the knives, the spoons and other pieces, when there was space, beautifully engraved with a design- in relief. A most gorgeous piece of workmanship. They also had a—well, I guess it must have been a fish set—the knives were small, about the size of those cheese knives you have, while the forks were of a companion size. The handles were smooth mother-of-pearl. A most beautiful set, but its value questionable, or should say its usefulness. The small, shall

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I say “fish sets,” were marked £l3. The larger dinner service had no price. We guessed at £SO. Claude says he is going in to see. His sister is getting married and he is considering it for her. After that we stopped in an agency and got tickets for “The Lisbon Story,” for Thursday, and for the “Dancing Years,” for tonight, also for the symphony Sunday afternoon. We hope to work in one o£ two others, but thought that was a good start. We had lunch at Casa Pepe, a Spanish restaurant in Soho (the local Greenwich Village, and a perfect counterpart). The food was so-so, a bit above the usual, I guess, for wartime London. I imagine Soho wgpld be equally as interesting “In peacetime as the village—all kinds of foreign restaurants. We had a fair sherry, and rather excellent canellaros and very good demi-tasse. On the street again we headed for the theater showing “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” but on the way decided to stop in at another place to see “Standing Room Only,” with Fred Mac Murray and Paulette Goddard, a darn rgood comedy. At the same4ime we got to see a special showing of “The Uninvited.” I had read the latter book. It was well filmed, almost as well as the book was written. Both films were excellent. We had tea after the picture, and by then it was 6, and the curtain for “The Dancing Years” was at 6:15, so we bounced over to the theater. Ivor Novello is producer and also plays the lead at some performances, as he did tonight. But neither of us cared too much for the show. It lacked interest, none of the voices werX exceptional, the music was only

fair, and the sets and costumes very ordinary.- I do hope “Lisbon Story” is better. Hamlet is being produced now. I may take it in if I can manage. A company was staging a Shakesperean repertory last week, but closed Saturday—my luck. Also, I had counted on seeing the An-glo-Polish Ballet, but they have closed too, and the clerks at the agency discouraged my getting a ticket for the “Russian Ballet” now at one of the theaters. She said it was very poor. Which reminds me, it seems to be a rule of English musical revues and comedies to include a certain amount of ballet, which might be all right, but it never seems to be very good ballet, poorly executed and unrelated entirely to the theme of the show, like an egg tossed into a glass of wine, pointless and unappetizing. After the theater we stopped at Rainbow Corner to inquire about visiting Parliament in the morning. Have to have tickets. But it seems the R. C. only gets 20 tickets, and they are- spoken for, tho the girl said if we were there at 9:20 and any failed to show up, we could fill in. We also asked where the law courts were, but she didn’t know, nor did anyone in the place. We’ll ask a bobby in the morning, they show know. Two nights in London and no raid! Durn it, and me all set for excitement. What will my grandchildren say? What can I tell them? Just that they wouldn’t have had a chance had I had the chance to experience a raid—huh? Oh, well, I’ll fix the brats with some long tale. I’ll-be too old and dignified for them to call me a har. , N. This hotel is just, a step off Piccadilly Circus. I believe I told you after my first visit wliat it was like around the Circus.^At night when we come in we ha\(e to fight our way through the crowd of men and women, and in the dark. Imagine Times Square with no lights,, and trying to get into the Asto/f for instance. Last night I was crossing the street ancTalmost ran' head-on into some female. She reached out both arms and remarked, quite clearly and distinctly, “Oh, hello my darling,” and as I veered, dodged and brushed past,- she added, disgustedly,“Oh my aching back.” Taylor and I were so convulsed with laughter we could hardly tell the doorman our room number so he could'leFub'in. Wow, what a town, and they say-NewYork is wild and sinful. I never saw the things there I’ve seen here, but of course New York has not gone thru what London has. Do you suppose people here always were this way?

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Cooling and refreshing as a summer breeze—that’s Summer Chiffon Pie with its velvety, creamy-light filling in a crisp, flaky piecrust.

Summer Chiffon Pie 1 tablespoon gelatin Juice of 1 lemon % cup cold water Grated rind of %' 4 egg yolks lemon 1 cup sugar ’ ' 4 egg whites Dash of salt 1 Spry Pie Shell

Soften gelatin in cold water. Combine egg yolks, % cup sugar, salt, lemon juice and rind, and blend well. Cook over boiling water until thick and foamy, beating constantly with rotary beater (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture. Coot Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Add remaining % cup sugar gradually (about 1 tablespoon at a time), beating, after

Mix 1% cups sifted ALL-PUR-POSE FLOUR and % teaspoon SALT. Measure out 7 tablespoons SPRY and divide into two equal parts. Step 1 for Tenderness—cut in first half of Spry until as fine as meal. Step 2 for Flakiness—cut in remaining Spry until particles are size of large peas. Add 3 tablespoons cold WATER,

THE SPEEDWAY FLYER

TRANSIT FIRM CANNOT OBTAIN NEW VEHICLES 11 Government Freeze Affect* City Transit Perhaps you have often wondered why Indianapolis Railways does not obtain additional vehicles to relieve the present riding jam, and to replace its rapidly depreciating fleet of trolleys and buses. * The answer is that the government has frozen all new transit equipment which has made it impossible for the local system to obtain any new vehicles, even though the trolleys and -buses here are becoming badly worn by excessive wartime use. x Three times during 1943 and once this year Indianapolis Railways has attempted to get governmental approval for the purchase of additional new vehicles. In all four instances, the government turned down Indianapolis Railways stating, in effect, that the transit situation in Indianapolis is not serious enough to warrant sending new equipment here when it is needed more urgently in other war centers. ' This'-rheans that Indianapolis Railways must take every precaution possible in protecting its equipment against wear and tear in order that the 420 vehicles operated by the system ean last as long as possible. The present fleet, transit officials say, may have to last for the duration of the war, unless governmental restrictions are relaxed. This situation is further aggravated by the fact that repair parts are also difficult to obtain, plus the fact that the transit firm is suffering a shortage of mechanics to do maintenance work on its equipment. By doing everything possible to prolong the useful life of its vevehicles, Indianapolis Railways hopes to last out the war with as efficient a servke as possible under these adverse wartime conditions.

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and sympathy at the sudden passing of our beloved wife and mother, Gertrude Margaret Andrews. Also for the beautiful flowers. Husband —Harry S. Andrews, Daughter and Son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Aulrey.

Make it plain lemon, or fold in your favorite summer fruit. Watch hot weather appetites perk up and take notice!

each addition until stiff. Fold care«illy into gelatin mixture until ell blended. Pile lightly into baked pie shell. Chill several hours, or until filling is set. Berry Variations: Fold about 1 cup strawberries (cut in half) or whole red or black raspberries, blackberries, halved sweet cherries, or sliced peaches into filling just before putting it in the shell.

Pie Shell

mixing thoroughly into a dough. RqII % inch thick and prick with fork. Place dough in pan and let relax 5 minutes. Pat with ball of dough to fit pastry into pan. Trim pastry 1 inch larger than pan and turn back edge. Flute rim. Bake in very hot oven (450°F.) 10 to 15 minutes. Makes enough pastry for a 9inch 1-crust pie.

Hollywood Case Under New Management The Hollywood Case has been one of Speedway’s fine restaurants for a long while. This restaurant continues to serve the people of Speedway at its regular location, 1502 Main Street. However, the Hollywood is now under new management. We had occasion last week to interview Mrs. Bemiece Gaebes, one of the owners of the case. She told us some very interesting things about her plans for the future of the Hollywood. Mrs. Gaebes and .her partner assumed ownership of the restaurant on June 17th, of this year, and they have been impressed since that time by the kind and fine acceptance of those.of the community whom they have had the pleasure to serve. Mrs. Gaebes said that she would like to thank the patrons of the new Hollywood Case for their patience and co-operation during the change of ownership and reorganization under new management. “We are happy to have the opportunity to be associated with the business men of Speedway and to have enjoyed their congenial reception as well as that received from the people of the . community,” said Mrs. Gaebes. The restaurant is under the capable management of Mrs. Shirley, known to all as “Mom” Shirley. Mrs. Shirley said that it was her ambition to give patrons the very best in good food and service. The FLYER extends to the new management of the Hollywood Case its very best wishes for a successful business venture.

SWIMMING PARTY Hey Young People! •* All high school and older young people will assemble at the Speedway Christian Church at 1:30 p. m., July 30, for the SWIM-NIC at Northern Beach. You’ll need your swim suits, some sandwiches, a covered dish to pass, and table service. Also bring enough energy to last right through the evening at the “LITTLE AMERICA” amusement park. We’ll see you at the CHURCH. For those whq. don’t swim other activities have been planned. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness during the long illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mrs. Ferrie. We wish to thank also Reverend Anderson for the consoling words and renewal of faith in life everlasting. Mr. Edward Ferrie, Katherine, Marion and Wayne Baxter.

SPEEDWAY LODGE, No. 729, F. & A. M. July 31st, 7 p. m.—M. M. Aug.' 3rd, 7 p. m.—M. M. Aug. 7th, 7 p. m.—M. M. Aug. 10th 7:30 p. m.—Stated (Meeting. Sept. 14th 7:30 p. m. Stated Meeting.

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JULY 27. 28. 29 THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY JON HALL, MARIE MONTEZ in All Baba and Forty Thieves (IN TECHNICOLOR) \ * and ROY ROGERS in Silver Spurs

JULY 30. 31 SUNDAY. MONDAY MICKEY ROONEY in Andy Hardy’s Blonde TrOUbld Also Show Boat Serenade (FEATURETTE) >

AUGUST 1. 2 TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY FRANCHOT TONE and ELLA RAINS in Phantom Lady and RUTH TERRY and GEORGE BYRON in JAMBOREE

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