Speedway Flyer, Volume 13, Number 25, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1944 — Page 1

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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Sunday Masses: 6:00 o’clock Weekday Masses.—. .730 olclock There is nothing more that this humble writer can say which has not already been said about the ceremonies which were held Tuesday elevating our Most Reverend Bishop Ritter to Archbishop of Indiana, except to repeat that all the people of the state of Indiana should feel highly honored and especially blessed in that an Archbishop Diocese has been established in the State, and that one of its own sons was chosen to be the first Archbishop. The Altar Society will have ladies standing at the back of the church after all the Masses on Sunday to accept any donations for flowers and candles for the Altar for Christmas. Confessions, in preparation for the greet Feast of Christmas, will be heard Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. The first Mass on Christmas —a High Mass—will be at 5 o’clock. The next Mass will be at 8:30, and another High Mass at 10 o’clock. The Christmas collection, as has been the custom for years in the State of Indiana, will all be given to the orphans. Every priest always desires that this collection be as large as possible. Christmas is a time of generaus giving—and to what more worthy cause than to children who are placed under our care ranging in age from a few days up to and in high school! There will >e a CHRISTMAS PARTY and DANCE for the young people of St. Christopher and their friends in the Parish Hall on Friday evening, December 29th from 8:30 o’clock until most midnight. This party is for all the young people of the Parish from high school age and on. Each member of St. Christopher may bring a guest—either boy or girl . This party is being sponsored by the ladies of the Altar Society and they are planning for a large crowd, so don’t disappoint them. Mrs. Frank Medenwald is Chairman of the Committee in charge of rthe Dance-Party. Some of the ladies who will assist her are Kiesdames Walter Freund, Raymond?-Vurpi Hat, Ben Althoff, KViiyam Meyer, W. Constant Bouchard Bruce Atkinson, Carl Sheets, Agnes Randall Rita Louden, Eddleman and Soller. Mrs. Medenwald is contacting her committee by phone in planning for this party. Have you seen the beautiful Yuletide scene at 1819 Christopher Lane, the craftmanship of Mr. Harry B. Davis There are life-size figures of the Mother Mary, the Christ Child, St. Joseph, and several lambs. The display which is on the porch of Mr. Davis’ home will be made each night through Christmas from seven to eight-thirty o’clock. In a INS release from Vatican City, it stated that Pope Pius XII, in an audience with John A. Brogan, manager of the foreign department of King Features Syndicate, expressed the desire Saturday to revisit the United States. The pontiff expressed admiration for the achievements of the American people and recalled his last visit to the United States in 1936 when as a cardinal he crossed the country by plane. The life story of Blessed Mother Carbrinia, late Chicago nun, and the only American ever to be a candidate for canonization, probably will be one of the first pictures of the newly formed Jesse L. Lasky Productions, Inc., Mr. Lasky has announced. A Merry Christmas to all, and Peace on earth to all men of good will. nora bray.

SCHOOL NEWS The sixth grade presented a play in their room Thursday morning entitled, “The Squander Bugs Christmas Carol.” Miss Smith’s room and Mr. Cory and Mr. Northcott were guests of the class at the presentation. * * * The basketball team will play Danville on the local floor tonight. The first game after the holidays will be with Lawrence Central on Jan. 5. The Lawrence Central game is scheduled on our own court. * ♦ ♦ Speedway students purchased a total of 710 bangle pins from the Marion County Tuberculosis Association. A check for $35.54 is

Speedway Nazarene Church Lyndhurst and Crawfordsville Rd. Rev. F. L. Barber, Pastor 1176 Eugene Street Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Worship 10:40 a. m. Evening Evangelistic Service Prayer Meeting Thursday

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being sent to the association from the school. * * ft Both the elementary school and the high school enjoyed the Christmas programs this afternoon. Many of the classes had gift exchanges. ♦ * * Speedway school closed today for the Christmas vacation. School will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 8:20 a. m. » » » The school office will be open from 8 to 11:30 a. m., and from 12:30 to 4 p. m., duuing the vacation period, but will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s days. ♦ ♦ ♦ Guess what? The Home Ec. Club had a gay old time last Thursday, Dec. 14. Yes, you guessed it, it was a Christmas

Our 3oysandQirls in Service Birthc ys for the month are.as follows: Dec. 24, Carl Pieper; Dec. 26. Trank Morton; Jan. 6, Eric En rs; Jan. 7, Harold Huber anc Homer Haase; Jan. 10, Morris Mikkleson; Jan. 26, Floyd W kman, Jr.; Jan. 28, Sgt. Marvin ckman; Jan. 29, Robert D. Mear Jan. 31, John Mann. Jack I ons was called back to Great L :es U. S. N. T. C., last week, an Jim Owens left Speedway Me lay morning for Cajnp Atterbur We say, “Good luck boys.” We sa Hayden Rahm, Leonard Maj ugh, and Gene Hanen around 1 wn Sunday. They all looked li ;e they hadn’t missed chow ver many times. Hope you had a gr nd time, fellows, while here. Last Sl day evening Bob Bland called ho re and said, “Tell everyone he lo and that he and Dot were fine ’ Bob hopes everyone at home as as happy a Christmas as h( and Dot are planning. Their tre is already and takes up a goc portion of the apartment but nevertheless they are happy. B< j said he had to work Christmas eve and all day Christmas.

We hav been informed that if you speak to Bob Hoerger nowadays to ad Iress the gentleman as “Sergeant Bob.” Gee fell-er we are proud of you. Here’s congratulation $ and orchids also. Bob is stationed in Hawaii. Mrs. Mt son tells us she received a h ter from Fgaiik, writr ten Thank day and that he had 3C missions to his credit not to sa anything about the sorties. Fink is with 12th Air Force and he 7th Army. Consequentally here is a change in his APO a : dress. Mrs. Frc ierick Healy, mother of Ray Slat ery has been awarded Ray’s Purr e Heart by the government. V alt Slattery now carries an APO address well as Bill Cards . husband of Joan Heuser Ca den. Boy’s, we say, “Happy lar lings.” New add asses received: Jean Rile , S. 2/c, R. M. U. S. N. R. A., B Inbridge Island, Port Blakely, Wt :h. Sgt. Floyd E. Workman, Jr., 310th Gener I Hospital, Ft. Lewis, Wash. Mrs. T. Huber, Be. 1945-M.

party held at Jerry McDaniel’s house at 7:45 p. m. We sure had a grand tir e exchanging gifts, eating, laug ing, and everything that usually aappens at a party. It broke up a.s we all went to the drug store o finish our grand evening. Th se present at the party were: M. L. Chapman, Betty Barn: 1, Bernice North, Jean Gwinr Jerry McDaniels, Pat Owen, 'ary Ann Renard, Mildred Pea se, Rita Dyer, Pat Gropp, and—£is§ Keckler, home economics sponsor. The club plans to have mai y more parties in which they ct n enjoy themselves. Signing off- this is your—reporter. Ma y Lou Chapman.

GIRL SC OUT NEWS Girl Scout ’roop No. 122 had its Christmas arty Monday evening at the home of Shirley Graesch. As c.ir Christmas service project we filled five kits the Russian V r Relief and made a gift of five: subscriptions of “The America:: Girl,” to the Riley Hospital. Afte: our exchange of gifts, refreshm nts of ice cream, cookies and lot chocolate was served. Becaus of the cold weather and sine several members had colds we lid not carol this year. We wish :o thank all those persons who irchased Christmas cards fror our troop and to wish them a T ry Merry Christmas and a Ne 1 Year filled with Happiness/ Patty ’ mke, Reporter.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1944

SPEEDWAY LODGE HOLDS ELECTION AND INSTALLATION CEREMONIES

Speedway Masonic Lodge elected Samuel L. Parke as its new Worshipful Master for 1945 at its stated meeting Thursday night, Dec. 14. • Other officers elected were: S. Arthur Gummere, senior warden; Charles F. Langwell, junior warden; Charles Dickerson, treasurer; Ernest A. Welty, secretary, and Oscar W. Lyons, trustee. The appointive officers included: Hamilton Powell, senior deacon; Evan J. Huges, junior deacon; Clyde Smith, senior steward; Ivan N. Chambers,-junior steward; George A. Anderson, chaplain, and Albert H. Hussung, tyler. Public installation for the new officers was held Thursday night, Dec. 21, at 8 p, m., at North Park Temple, with Carroll H. Hole, Past Master, as installing officer, and Erwin H. Hamke, Past Master, as marshal. After the installation a Christmas party was held for the children and dancing )vas provided for the adults.

Church Groups Enjoy Christmas f Parties The annual round of Christmas parties in the Speedway Christian Church began last Friday afternoon when Los Amigos Class entertained with a party planned especially for the children. Over a hundred people crowded the social room to see a program of Christmas music and readings produced by boys aid girls under the direction of Mrs. Ray Brumley. The children were then entertained with motion pictures and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Santa distributed gifts, candy, and apples to all the children. Mrs. Karl Degener and her staff of teachers entertained the Junior Department with a party last Monday evening. The boys and girls enjoyed a program of orchestra music and moving pictures as well as storipfe by Mrs. Ray Griffin. A gift exchange, climaxed the evening. Mrs. Rdy Kelley, children’s supervisor for the church school, and the RevX erend Mr. Anderson were guests of the department. The Golden Rule Bible Class held its annual Christmas dinner in the church on Tuesday evening. The minister and his family were guests. Mrs. Gaskill, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Arnold, and Mrs. Sharp were hostesses and served a full course turkey dinner. The Junior High Department enjoyed its Christmas party on Wednesday evening under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rahm. Members of the Chancel Choir were entertained on the same evening following choir rehearsal. The Primary Department of the church school was given a party on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. E. C. McDonald and her teachers. The boys and girls were entertained with games and moving

PERSONAL-MENTION MRS. WINFIELD WOOD 5032 W. 14th street BeL 4995

Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stonebraker were Dr. and Mrs. J. V. Masters of Alabama. ♦ * * Brownie Troop No. 189, under the leadership of Miss Louise Liebenderfer, had its Christmas party yesterday afternoon. After singing of Christmas carols, refreshments were served and gifts exchanged. • * ♦ Mrs. Eldon Johnson and daughters, Judith Jo and Suzanne, of Virginia, are visiting Mrs. Johnson’s sister, Mrs. Martin Stonebraker of West 14th Street. They will remain for the holidays and Dr. Johnson will arrive for Christmas.

SAMUEL L. PARKE

A REAL SANTA CLAUS WILL BE IN SPEEDWAY CITY A real live Santa Claus will be on hand at 1819 Christopher Lane at 7 p. m. till 8:30 p. m., every night to and including Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. This will give all the children in Speedway an opportunity to see Santa Claus, and place their order for Christmas toys. All children are cordially invited, and will be presented with a gift. Parents who have not had an opportunity to bring the kiddies downtown to see Santa, should take advantage of this convenient arrangement. In addition to the Santa Claus parents and children will enjoy seeing the Nativity scene. This scene is composed of life size models *of Saints Mary, Joseph, the Christ Child, and animals. This activity is being arranged by Mr. and Mfrs. Harry Davis for the enjoyment of all the children in the community who are heartily welcome. P.-T. A. NEWS Once again it’s Christmas, And may it bring to you, Happiness that fills your day, And lasts the whole year through. The executive board of the Speedway P.-T.A. extends Christmas greetings to its patrons and friends.

pictures as well as a gift exchange and refreshments. Mrs. Helen Thomas Martin recently entertained members of the Chapel and Cloister Choirs with Christmas parties also. CHRISTMAS EVE PARTIES The senior group of the CYF will meet at'the church on Christmas Eve, at\?:4s o’clock, for a caroling party» Bob Huber and his committee, Annabelle Dickerson, Bob Kuykendall, and Zenna Carmichael will lead the group. After the caroling the young people will go to the American Legion Post for a warming-up with hot chocolate and donuts and then return to the church as a group for the Christmas Eve service beginning at 11 o’clock. The Fidelity Class will also carol in Speedway on Christmas Eve. They will attend the 11 o’clock service and then go to the home of Mrs. Marci Mann King for refreshments.

Mrs. Glen Irwin’s brother, John Gracie, died of a heart" attack last Saturday evening. The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 a. m., from the Conkle Funeral Home. Mr. Gracie was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Gracie of 1205 N. Holmes Avenue. He was employed by the Prestolite Co. * ♦ ♦ A dinner was given in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wilson of 4965 West 12th Street in honor of Kieth Rhoades, who is leaving for the service. There were nine other guests with Mr. Rhoades. ♦ * * Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Smith and son, Robert Kent, have gone to Winslow, Ind., to spend Christmas with their parents.

SPEEDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Rev. Howard Anderson. Minister First Service 9:15 A. M. Second Service 11:00 A M. Advent Vespers -4:30 P. M. Christmas Eve Services H P- M. Christmas programs ‘will be presented in all departments of the church school next Sunday at both hours. Mrs. Ray Griffin our “story-lady”, will appear before most of the children with Christmas stories. Family groups are urged to be present at either nine-thirty or eleven o’clock for the church school classes. Our minister will preach at both services next Sunday using as his theme “A World and A Baby”. The chancel choir will sing the famous Christmas hymn written by Praetorius in the sixteenth century, “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” at the first service. The Cloister choir will sing the traditional "The First Nowell” for the second service. There will be no vespers next Sunday afternoon. The annual “Lighting of the Candles” will be conducted by the minister at the Christmas eve services at 11 p. m. The chancel choir will be the first group in Indianapolis to present the Christmas Choralogue when it is sung at the services Sunday night. For this important occasion the choir has asked Mrs. John F. Fidger, Jr., to be the soloist and the Reverend Howard Anderson to be the narrator. The entire choralogue will be under the direction of Mrs. Helen Thomas Martin. The offering at this service will be for the Emily E. Flinn Home for Aged Women and the Cleveland Christian Home For Children. The doors of the church will open at 10:45 p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend these colorful Christmas services. We are happy to welcome Mrs. Lou Kelley into the membership of our church. Mrs. Kelley joined the congregation last Sunday. There will be no more evening services at the church until the first Sunday in Lent (February 18). This arrangement hasbeen the very the minister will be carrying during January and Februar/,' During Lent the minister will conduct a series of open forums on the meaning of church membership in a modern world. This series will begin on February 18th and continue throughout the Lenten season.

ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (Worshipping in Speedway Town Hall) Rev. Robert H. Heine, Pastor 1703 Gerrard Drive Sunday School —: .'.9:30 A. M. Morning Worship 10:45 A. M. Christmas Eve Service 7:30 P. M. A CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. It will be a service of music, pageantry, with a Christian meditation by the Pastor. The Service is scheduled for an early that the children of the Church can attend. A Christmas treat will be distributed to the children.’ Visitors and new residents of Speedway are invited to worship with us. The Sunday morning Service will also carry a Christmas theme. The -sermon subject: “A Pilgrimage to Bethlehem.” ■ A CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held Saturday afternoon, December 23, at 2 p. m. at the Speedway Town Hall. Children of the Nursery, Beginner, and Primary Classes will attend. The mothers of the children are invited. NEW MEMBERS received last Sunday are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Cox, 5515 West 16th Street, and Mr. and Mrs. George Beckes and Michael, 1629 Norfolk Avenue. We welcome them into our fellowship. OPEN HOUSE AT THE PARSONAGE. Pastor and Mrs. Heine invite the members and friends of the congregation to call between three and five o’clock Sunday afternoon, December 31. THE HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated the last Sunday in the year, December 31. THE SERVICE FOR THE INDUCTION of the Reverend Doctor Franklin Claris Fry to the Office of President of the United Lutheran Church in America will be held in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New York City, the Reverend Doctor Paul Scherer, Pastor, Wednesday, January 10 1945 8 p. m. The sermon will be preached by the Reverend Dr. Paul H. Krauss, pastor of Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana. This announcement is an invitation for all to participate in thought and prayer appropriate to this significant event. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, the Pastor, Church Council, Sunday School Staff, and members, wish you all a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the blessed Christ be more near and dear to you than He has been at any Christmas. VISITORS and NEW RESIDENTS of Speedway are welcome. Come often. -

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