Speedway Flyer, Volume 16, Number 34, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 April 1948 — Page 1

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St. Christopher’s Catholic Church Rev. L. A. Lindemann - Paster Sunday Masses: 6:00 o’clock Weekday Masses 7:00 o’clock Many people attended Mass on Holy Saturday. Of course, the ceremonies on Holy Saturday are quite long, lasting from six in the morning until the beginning of Mass at about seventhirty. It was very edifying to see seven grade-school age boys serving Father Lindemann during these services and throughout the Mass. They were Billy and Joe Meyer, Billy Ellerman, Billy Zeunik, Jimmy Theiss, Bernie Althoff and Michael Anger. The Easter collection for the Seminary has been taken up, but you are asked to continue to pray to Almighty God for more perserving vocations to the priesthood and sisterhoods. Here in America, and in our own Archdiocese, we are blessed with a goodly number of vocations and zealous priestly personnel, and we should pause to thank God for this great blessing. Parents should pray and encourage their children to follow such vocations if they are so blessed by Almighty God. On Easter morning the Altar at St. Christopher looked beautiful with a prefuse display of Easter lilies in amongst the lighted candles, especially in contrast with the barrenness of Good Friday, bringing home to everyone the realization of the suffering on Good Friday and the glory of Easter. Red roses were used on the Altar on Holy Thursday—red roses denoting love —love for Him in the Holy Eucharist. And again, it was Easter and Father Heine was asked to do the honors at the meeting of the Merchandise Club committee. Mrs. Ann Petraits was favored. She was very pleased and said that her new sheet blankets and’ pillow cases were one of the nicest Easter gifts she received. Do remember to try and receive Holy Communion on Saturday morning—the first Saturday in the month of April—as well as on First Friday. On the first Sunday of the month, April 4, the men of the Parish will receive Holy Communion at the eight-thirty o’clock Mass. Could it be that Shakespeare was impressed by what he read in Ecclesiastes 9:11, “The race is not to the swift,” when he said in Romeo and Juliet, “Wisely and slow: they stumble that run fast”? Be that as it may, we could all today learn and profit a great deal from both these lines, and perhaps live longer and enjoy more of the beautiful things in life. Nora Bray.

O’GRADY REPORT Pack 66 gained three new Bobcats at our last pack meeting. Welcome to Larry Smith, John Downs and Glen Higgins. Achievements were as follows: Wolf Plaque, Mike Hardin, Frederick Scott and Larry Montague; Bear Plaque, David Gerkin and Ronnie Bilbee; Lion Plaque, George Dryer; Silver Arrow, Larry Thomas, Adoph Mosier, Charles Stout and Ronnie Albright; Gold Arrow, Ronnie AJbright and George Dryer. Since the foregoing must all be earned you can see our cubs have been working.

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 AM. EASTER was a great day at St. Andrew’s. We are sorry that all who came to the Service could not be seated, but we hope that we shall be in our own church building by next Easter, with a much larger seating capacity. The Sunday School staff is to be commended for the delightful Sunday School Easter Program which was presented during the Sunday School hour. The following new members were received: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Foster, and children, Judith K., Jerry Lee, and Jo Ann, 1671 Presto Street; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Adams, and son, Richard Mark, 705 Livingston Avenue; and Mildred Williams Pettigrew, 3142 Atherton, N. Dr. We welcome them to our fellowship. e EASTER IS CELEBRATED EVERY SUNDAY. As the seventh day of the week was observed to celebrate the completion of Creation under the old covenant; so the first day of the week, Sunday, is observed to celebrate the completion of the work of Redemption. Easter made the difference. Sunday is the Lord’s Day, the Day of Resurrection. Luther’s explanation of the Third Commandment is, “We should so fear and love God as not to despise the Word or the preaching of the Gospel; but deem it holy and willingly hear and learn it.” VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS of Speedway are cordially invited to worship with us in the Speedway Town Hall. Sunday School, with classes for all age groups, meets at 9:30 A. M. The Morning Worship follows at 10:45. If you have no church home in Speedway, we invite you to make St. Andrew’s your church home. » IT IS NOT TOO LATE to enroll in the National Lutheran Council Leadership Training School, held at First United Lutheran Church, on Wednesday evenings, from 7:45 to 9:50 p. m. Classes begin on March 31, but enrollment will be held open until next Wednesday. The following courses will be offered: “The Church Worker and His Personal Life,” “The Church Worker and His Preparation,” “Life of Christ,” “The Growth of Christian Personality During Childhood,” "The Church and Social Problems,” “A Study of the History of the Christian Church,” “Organization and Administration of the Sunday School.” * ““'THE WOMEN OF THE CHURCH will meet Tuesday at 2 P.M. The place will be announced in Sunday’s bulletin. THE LUTHER LEAGUE meets every Thursday at 7:30 PM. THE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet Thursday, at 4 P.M. at the Town Hall. "IF YE THEN BE RISEN WITH CHRIST, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” Colossians 8:1.

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Speedway Choral Club Members of the Choral Club held a “pitch-in” luncheon in the home of their director, Mrs. Helen T. Robinson yesterday. The luncheon was a Farewell Party for Mrs. Maxine Hoyt who has been our accompanist and who is moving to Racine, Wisconsin in the near future. There will be no rehearsal next Thursday because of spring vacation in the school. REMEMBER P.T.A. CARD PARTY, APRIL 21, 7:30 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL GYM.

Beginning of Speedway ' Christian Church' Our Sunday School was started in the year of 1917 by the Rev. Willis J. Cunning of the Christian Church in Irvington. He contacted me to see if there were any vacant buildings in Speedway. The only place available was the little red School House at the corner of 10th and Winton. One of our first purchases was a piano ($125). Then in 1918 we officially organized and in 1921 our Ladies Aid was started. LADIES AID The Ladies Aid Society of the Speedway Christian Church was organized on February 9, 1921 at the home of Mrs. Dottie Hodgson, with 18 members and one visitor present. The meeting was opened by the reading of the Lord’s Prayer by all. The Constitution was read and accepted. The following officers were appointed: President, Mrs. Ida Marvel; VicePresident, Mrs. Edna Phillips; Secretary, Mrs. Flora Smith; Treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Hensel. The Ways and Means Committee was appointed as follows: Mrs. Dottie Hodgson, Chairman, Mrs. John Leonard, Mrs. Joseph Carnell. Visiting Committee appointed Mrs. Dovie Zeiher, Mrs. George Chandler, Mrs. Oscar Shrader. Mrs. Bessie May Lentz (deceased 1946), mother of the minister of our church at that time (Rev. Richard Lentz), suggested that each member call on friends and neighbors and invite them to be members of our church and Aid. Every member pledged to do her part. Dues collected at this first meeting, $1.60. It was decided that our next meeting would be held at Mrs. Flora Smith’s home, March 9. After a social hour, the meeting was adjourned. Written by --*■ ' Mrs. Ida Marvel

P.T.A.NEWS The Marion County Council held their meeting March 29 in the Claypool Hotel. Mrs. John Pinkerton, Mrs. John Nadolny, Mrs. James Parsons, Mrs. Hudson Siddall, Mrs. R. L. Norman and Mrs. G. T. Riggle attended. Mrs. Nadolny was reporting delegate. The Speedway Theatre will run the picture “Children In Trouble” on April 20-21 as a courtesy to the community. They would like for all the children and thpir parents to see the picture. The P. T. A. will sponsor a card party April 21 at 7:30 P. M. in the High School Gym. Tickets may be bought from any board members or room hostess. Door and table prizes will be awarded. You may play at home if you wish and will be eligible for table prize, but to receive the door prize you must be present at the card party. PHI GAM NEWS Our Bake Sale was a big success and we wish to thank all those who helped, especially Mrs. Orr for the use of her Sweet Shop. The net profit of $26.50 will make it possible for us to complete payment on our cabin at Ideal Beach where we will stay during the week of August 1-8. Girl Scout Troop No. 189 We will be working in separate patrols for the next three meetings. Patrol One has chosen the Homemaking badge, Patrol Two interior decoration, and Patrol Three will be working on the Transportation and Communication badge. Publicity, Shirley Vail •

REMEMBER P.T.A. CARD PARTY, APRIL 21, 7:30 P.M. HIGH §CHOOL GYM. 1 \ Grotto Auxiliary Dramatic Club To Present Comedy The Sahara Grotto Auxiliary Dramatic Club will present a 3-act farce “Aunt Tillie Goes To Town,” in the Grotto Auditorium, 4107 E. Washington street, April 7 and 8. Preceding the play the Grotto Band, Glee Club, and the Sahara Mark Ellis is the guest director.

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Don’t Miss The Junior City Slickers

The Speedway Lions Club is bringing to Speedway the Junior City Slickers of Columbus, Indiana. They will appear in the High School gym at 8 P.M., April 9. The Slickers are an aggregation of thirteen High School Students with an excellent reputation for putting on a good program. The show, lasting approximately one and one-half hours, is an imitation of the Spike Jones Orchestra.

American War Mothers Give Easter Party At Billings U. S. A. Chapter American War Mothers had an Easter party for the boys at Billings Veterans Hospital in two T. B. Wards. Willow baskets were filled with 4 colored eggs, 2 chocolate, Vt lb. candied eggs, 1 marshmallow chick, flowers, and 4 huge rabbits decorated the wards. Hie rabbits were made by one of our mothers, Mrs. Connell. Ice cream roll in individual packages was served and quiz games were played with ball pens, shave cream, and shave lotion given to the boys as prizes. The. party was opened by a prayer by our Chaplain, Mrs. V. Wilde. We wish to thank all the War brothers who helped with the party Sunday and all who gave eggs. We had several dozen which were taken to Cold Spring Road Hospital. We also want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, and Mrs. J. Knoebel for taking us out to the Hospital. Mrs. Ruth Peters, President. Mrs. H. F. Bernhardt, General Chairman. Mrs. Harriet Shepperd, CoChairman. Mrs. M. Crews and Mrs. F. McConnell, Entertainment Chairman.

Summer Teacher Training at Butler Butler University’s efforts to alleviate the serious shortage of elementary school teachers by the expansion of the College of Education teacher training program this summer was announced today by Dr. P. M. Bail, dean. Dr. H. M. Whisler, director of studies in the College of Education, has been named to head up the effort to. qualify additional teachers for the elementary field, Dean Bail said. The new program is the result of the Indiana State Commission on Teacher Training and Licensing’s effort permitting college graduates who do or do not possess secondary certificates to qualify for certificates to teach in the elementary schools. Butler’s program offered throughout the summer months will permit teachers holding secondary school certificates to qualify for elementary certificates, valid for two years,, by taking nine hours of work. Courses would include child development, methods, observation, and student teaching. . College graduates holding a bachelor’s degree, earned within ten years immediately preceding entrance .upon the training program, may earn a provisional general elementary certificate valid for five years upon the successful completion of at least thirty hours of academic work. This work could be started in the summer at Butler, Dean Bail indicated. Teachers who attended Butler’s nine hour program in 1946 or 1947 may add an additional nine hours this summer and qualify for a provisional general elementary certificate valid for five years. Butler’s summer session will begin May 10 with a special “presummer” group of courses. The regular summer term will start June 14 and will continue until August 5.

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The Slickers are booked widely, being slated to go a professional tour this season after school is out. This is the best entertainment to come to Speedway in years. Tickets will be sold by Lions Club members for 75c (admission 62c plus 13c tax) bor both adults and children. Purchase your tickets early! Remember the place, time and date —High School Gym—B P. M., April 9.

Evening Circle < Of Women’s Council The Evening Circle of the Women’s Council of the Speedway Christian Church will hold their regular meeting in the church Tuesday evening, April 6 at 7:45 P.M. The program is as follows: Devotions by Mrs. Ronald Updike; Moving Picture “The Forgotten Village” taken in an Indian Village in Mexico. Script was written by John Steinbeck and narrated by Burgess Meredith. This will be introduced by Mrs. Ray Griffin. We are happy to bring this picture to you and invite all men, women and young adults to enjoy this with us. ’ ~ Refreshments will be in charge of Mrs. Robert Clegg and will be served in the social room later. Magazines for the Hospital may be left in the church office. - X ’ Personals Members of the Chelbe Club entertained the men at a dinner party at Holly Hock Hill Sunday evening, March 21. Following the dinner an enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. McDowall, 1620 Beeler. Those who attened were Mrs. Thelma Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. Foster J. Burcop, Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Harold O. Cork, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Denny, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Ellwanger, Mr. and Mrs. Freemont Hutchens, Mr. Charles Kessler, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mayhugh, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDowall, Mr- and Mrs. R. B. Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Max Pershing, Mr. and Mrs. James Richwine, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rikhoff, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Westbrook.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Williams announce the birth of their daughter Stephanie Jayne at the Methodist Hospital, March 29. Hie proud grandparents are Mrs. Florence Stewart, 3704 English Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams, Sr., 5214 W. 15th St. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams had as their Easter dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fittz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams, Jr. and sons Richard and Ronald. Miss Joyce Williams and Mrs. Bud McHaffie were Easter Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McHaffie of Indianapolis. Joyce and Bud returned to school in Bloomington after a week vacation. Mrs. Helen Kelley and "Mrs. Helen Freund presented a' program of musical readings . and piano selections for the thirty guests who attended the bridal shower of Miss Betty Thompson last Wednesday night. The shower was given in the home of Mrs. W. D. Wood. Rev. and Mrs. Howard E. Anderson and children were Sunday and Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson. Mrs. Violet Hoyt and daughter Jean from Silver Springs, Maryland snent their Easter vacation

TOWNTOPICS There have been so many calls concerning taxes, we feel that an explanation as to how your tax dollar is distributed might be enlightening. Your total over-all tax rate is $3.31 per each SIOO.OO of taxable property. Of this $3.31 the State receives $0.15 of the total, the County receives $0.52, the School and Township receives $1.93 and the Town receives $0.71. It is our job here at the Town Hall to give you the best service possible for your $0.71 Town or Corporation rate. The State, County, Township and School are obligated to do likewise. It is very simple and also interesting to break* down contributions to the various governmental agencies. We are not too familiar with other agencies but for your $0.71 Corporation or Town rate you receive police and fire protection, legal and engineering services, building inspections, garbage and trash removal, street lights, street building and maintenance, bond and interest payments, purchase and repair of equipment, supplies and materials, park and playground facilities and many, many lesser services such as labor, official salaries and etc. A per cent break down would be State 5%, County 16%, Town 21%, Townships and School 58%. We sincerely hope that we have made this plain and might add that the average home owner will pay approximately $20.00 per year to the support of various services rendered by the town. This is based on an appraisal of $2800.00. The other Governmental Agencies could probably give a satisfactory break down of their expenditures if you care to follow through. THANKS When the 1948 Fund Campaign for the American Red Cross was in the planning stage, it looked like a mighty big job, but big jobs can often be made easy, working with the right people. Your splendid performance made the success of this year’s campaign not only easier but possible of achievement. Robert A. O’Neal, Chairman. Speedway District DID YOU HEAR? Did you recognize any of the contestants of STrize Party over WIRE at 12:15 today? Members of the Adelia Chapter of the International Travel-Study Club were the special guests. Everyone had a lot of fun.

John Eaken Appointed J.P. in Keener Township John Eakin of DeMotte has been appointed Justice of the Peace in Keener Township bythe Jasper County commissioners. Mr. Eakin, formerly of Speedway, has had a year of prelegal training at Ball State College, Muncie, Ind. Last year, he and his wife, the former Lois Lageveen, moved to DeMotte. Since that time he has been following his legal studies at Valparaiso University, where he is a student. Previous to his enrollment at Ball State, he spent four years in the service. His legal training makes him well fitted for his new appointment. Keener Township has been without a justice of the peace since Nov. 19, 1947, when Mrs. Hendricks, who held that office for six years, resigned. School News The Speedway School Band will participate in the district band contest this week. They will play at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3 at Plainfield. There are twelve bands entered at this center. There will be a parade at 3:00 p. m. weather permitting. The playing contest will be held at the Plainfield High School Gymnasium on East Main Street. All rental film and slide orders for visual education for the school year 1948-49 have been ordered. Since 1934 Speedway Schools have made continuous growth in this field. Our projected visual materials are ordered by individual teachers for specific class use.

Speedway Christian Church 14th St. and Winton Avk The Rev. Kenneth E. Thome, Minister * EACH SUNDAY Church School Orchestra - 9:00 AM. First Unified Service.o:ls AM. Second Unified Service 11:00 AM. All former records were broken last Sunday, with ana attendance at the three services of 1357. We are sorry that j several were turned away at the Third Service for lack df room. By Easter of next year, we should be in our beautiful new building, where the accommodations will be much more efficient. Our offering for benevolence was the largest we have ever had. The Children’s Departments contributed over $105.00 in pennies through their special Easter banks and envelopes. This, along with $184.10, of loose offering will be sent in to help support the work of home missions in the various underprivileged areas of our country. The regular schedule of Two Services will be resumed next Sunday, with the Cloister Choir singing for the First Service and the Chancel Choir singing, “Now Our Morning Hymn ' Ascendeth” for the Second Service. We will be privileged to have as our guest speaker next Sunday, Dr. Riley B. Montgomery, president of Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia. He is in Indianapolis over the week end, along with several other presidents of our varioui Colleges, attending the Annual Meeting of our Board of Higher Education. These men are being used on Sunday morning in various pulpits of our churches, as guest speakers. His subjects for both services will be, “Our Hope of Salvation.” I The Candle-Tippers will meet in the social room of the parsonage for their regular lesson period at 9:15 AM. Sunday ' morning. All young college and business people are invited to attend this class. The Delta Chi Class will meet in the school house at 9:15 A. M. for thteir regular class period. The Kezia group and their : husbands please take note. The Senior C. Y. F. will meet in the church at 7:00 o’clock, Sunday evening. Orchestra rehearsals, under Mr. Northcott will be held Monday evening at 6:30 P. M. The Official Board will meet in the church office at 7:30 - Tuesday evening. The Evening Circle of the Women’s Council will hold their regular meeting in the church Tuesday evening, April 6 at 7:45 P. M. A full length picture will be shown which is entitled “The Forgotten Village.” We urge everyone to see thij picture and are proud to bring it to you. Refreshments will be served | in the social room later. Magazines for the Hospital may be left in the church office. The Kezia Circle’s regular meeting will be held at the church, April 6, 7:45 P.M. where we will 'be guests of the Evening Circle. The program is too good to miss, so let’s all plan to be there. Don’t forget clothes, pans, or what have you for our project.—Lee Jennings, Secy. The Ladies Aid Group will meet with Mrs. Gus Schoenewey, 4957 W. 16th Street, Wednesday afternoon, April 7, at 2:00 o’clock. The Choirs will resume their regular schedule. Chancel Choir Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. Male Chorus Wednesday 8:45 P.M. , -3 Children’s Chorale Thursday 3:00 PM. Chapel Choir Thursday 7:00 PM. ' ? Cloister Choir Thursday 8:00 P.M. • 1 ■ II ■■ I The Delta Chi Class will hold their monthly meeting in | the church, Friday evening, April 9. Come! There’s lots of business to discuss. We are happy to welcome into our fellowship and member- : ship Robert Genung, 1802 N. Norfolk St., and Stanley E. Redman, 1844 Whitcomb Street.

CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the lovely floral tributes sent at the death of our mother

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 CRAWFORDSVILLE ROAD ' REV. DONALD KONKLE. Pastor Sunday School Morning Worship 10:30 A. M. Young Pte a & Junior Meeting Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 P.M. Mid-Week Prayer Service, Wed 7:30 P. M. The regular monthly meeting of the Church and Sundas| School Board will be held on Monday evening, April 5 at tM| church. » . \ “ The Word of God is still the foundation upon which happjl and useful lives are built. The teachers of our Sunday School are dedicated to the task of helping you tb a better understanding of the "Bible. They can help you best when you atteas regularly. We invite you to become a regular attendant our Sunday-School. Regardless of our daily employment, we find practice of Christian principles brings real satisfaction. Many of us are so busy with the pursuit of material things that we fail to take time for spiritual things. We really lose nothing when we observe Sunday as a day of worship, study of God s us surprising returns in spiritual values. *SO X&ltA COXuOul Dy HvHXallg, aXIQ, lituy Uw ”viu wfc .

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and grandmother, Mrs. Sally Ha-j zelwood. I We wish also to thank Rev. KJ E. Thorne for his kind word*, I Mrs. Edward Woodlock,! Mrs. Charles WalAce anm the Hazelwood Family. |