Speedway Flyer, Volume 17, Number 17, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1948 — Page 3

Allison Senior Scouts Are you between the ages of 15 and4B? If so, you are eligible to join one of the world’s largest boys’ organizations, the Senior Scouts. The Allison Senior Scout JtTnit, No. 148, extends this invitation 9 you; and briefly I Shall state some of the reasons why you will be interested. \ Last spring when plans were underway for the annual Scout Circus, our unit was chosen to represent the air-minded portion of Senior Scouting. What we did•was this: We secured pictures and went to work making two giant models of Weir Cook Municipal Airport, and Stout Field. These were about 20' by 20' canvas which we painted green with white airstrips. Having completed the field itself we made model buildup to approximate scale for every building on the fields. Most of the buildings were from IH* to 2' square and usually about €" tall. We painted these green and gray with black windows. All this looked very realistic from a view such as one would have in the coliseum. Our other project was a monument to our home state of Indiana and city of Indianapolis. This was an exact scale model of the Monument Circle. In reality it was so large we had considerable diffi&lty taking it out of our meeting room-work shop. As a matter of fact it was so tall we had to take the base off, and the base was so large it had to be taken apart to get it out the door. We painted it a dull yel-lowish-gray and fixed a doll to stand on top. Again we used r black for windows; it stood about 25 feet tall and was considered to be one of the best displays. During our summer meetings we played a few baseball games, and saw*several moving pictures. Toward the latter part of August we took part in the state encampment of Senior Scouts at Camp Bradford, and enjoyed having the largest unit present. About 25 boys, plus Mr. Gene Nardi, our adult leader, and several other of our Allison Unit committeemen were with us. The encampment itself was a huge success and the units who came had a good time. Such activities as hiking, swim- , ming, choking, photography and outdoor living were joined by the unique sport of gold mining on Sycamore River. I didn’t find any gold* hut many of the boys did and it w gs great fun. On the final evening I believe we enjoyed one of the world’s largest barbecues. There were about 500 of us, and there was plenty for everyone. During tile evening there was a barber shop quartet contest, community singing, and later on, Governor Schricker and the noted race champ, Wilbur Shaw, spoke to us. Another brief speaker was a boy who had lived in England, and served in the British Navy, and no%s, an American Sea Scout. Emblems were passed out to all units jyhich attended and the we broke camp. we are hard at work making a sailboat which we hope to have finished by summer. So far it has progressed slowly, but we are now making better time. AH this and more can be yours far a nominal fee, and a desire to join with us. We meet Thursday nights at 7:30 in the building at the gate on Grande Ave. We’ll be looking for you Thursday night! William Kern, Guide. 'Visitor: “How did your horse happen to win the race?” Jockey: “Well, I just kept whispering in his ear, Hoses are red, violets are blue—horses that lose are made into glue.’ ”

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“Book of Happiness” Offered by Speedway Theatre Way back in 1917 and ’lB when th» United States was bending its every energy to the grim business of winning the war—a thoughtful group of people brought into being a greatly appreciated custom which did much to bring a ray of sunshine into the lives of the soldiers in training camps. It was the “Smilage Book.” Coupon books which contained tickets admitting the bearer to theatrical performances were given the men by their friends and “Godfathers.” Soon the boys began to speak of them as “Smilage Books” because of the entertainment which was thus placed at their disposal. Speedway Theater is offering Christmas Coupon Books which are quite like the wartime “Smilage Books.” A more appreciated gift could hardly be imagined. Unlike so many “highly perishable” Christmas gifts, this unique present, which is available in $2.50 denomination, extends its entertainment over weeks and weeks into the New Year. Here’s a rare gift indeed—a gift of real entertainment. The books will also be available in the future months.

<£/<s£) world-wide greeting to all of yon, friends $7 and neighbors. jyiMi Dishon’s Marathon Service W. 16th at Main Be. 0356 Be. 4446-J

tMMtfw gtfpi —i Wishing you the /■V merriest Christmas possible. That means you, mJ you •.. and you! a Rj SPEEDWAY LOCKED! Belmont 0005 1008 Main St.

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Season For Colds Is Here—Beware Have you had the sniffles? This is the season, (from now to June, for “minor infections of the upper respiratory tract” in other words, for colds. So there’s no time like the present to bone up on some do’s and don’ts for self preservation. First, the best treatment for a cold is rest in bed. Medical authorities explain that this permits the energy of the body to concent trate on the fight against the infection. Colds, moreover, are usually contagious. A day of two in bed, therefore, prevents the spread of the infection to others. Although few personsheed this advice, it is the best kind of treatment suggested by doctors. Other precautions include dressing warmly, using common sense during wet weather by keeping feet dry and* protected. In fact, that “common sense” phrase might apply to the best possible method for taking care. When stuck in the snow, rocking the car backward and forward will often get it on better footing.

m Si (^Christmas or unr.V M OUR TRADITIONAL WISH FOR YOU IS ONE OF JOY-FULLED DAYS DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

Kerman Greenwood Real Estate 4830 W. 16th St. Belmont 0699

THE SPEEDWAY FLYER

iiaasn how much nrs — X7l GOVERNMENT? By GEORGES. BENSON

IT’S 2,272 miles ftom New York to Salt Lake City. Utah. Yet. ts all the civilian employees in the executive branch of our federal government were she feet tall (they’m not) and you placed them head to toe on UR. Highway 80, they’d reach the distance easily with 1.4 miles to spare. This comparison is conservative. It was based on on estimate of 8 million workers in the executive branch alone. Perhaps nobody con over know just how many mere are. Dinring the first four months of this year, they increased at a rate of more than 450 a day. Use another comparison. Aero is on# executive worker in the federal government for every 81 income taxpayers. In other words, these 81 taxpayers are paying the salary of the 22nd man. And that’s just in the executive arm of the federal government. Paying EACH AND every the Piper American citisen must not fail to be interested in this problem of mushrooming government. As long as wo fool ourselves into the habit of asking for more government, we’ll see more end more added to the payrolls and well pay higher and higher taxes. Ws need to decide how much government wo want Certainly the more of it we set up the more ws have to pay for. At the rote wo have been going in the last decade, most of us will bo working for the government in a few years. That would be one of the simplest ways to take the country into socialism. Let most of us be drawing paychecks from the government, in salaries and various benefits, and we would have socialism right here without voting

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We add our voice to t/te chorus, of Qood Cheer that greets community this Holiday Season *•* PHILLIPS INSURANCE AGENCY BELMONT 5059

for it What wo need constantly to remember la that the government has not a cent to spend except what It collects from you and me and from our neighbors. We Must OUR NEXT' con--Bay “Nor grass will have a real tost, and a real opportunity. Last year, the 80th Congress provided this historic opportunity by establishing a commission to study the reorganisation of the executive tide of our government. Membership of the Commission includes some of our most public spirited citizens. These exports are giving the structure and functions of many a government agency a thorough going over. They are also studying expenditures, with the idea of proposing changes that will bring both economy and efficiency. The 81st Congress will' have the job of acting upon whatever recommendations the Commission may present. It is not an easy task. Any executive finds it herd to lop off an office hero, and an office there. When the government starts a service, it is hard to find a stopping place. Moreover, each ana every department will fight to the finish for increased personnel and more money. May the coming Congress Arid enough gizsard end gristle to stand up and say no. we must end waste and extravagance In government When nearly thirty cents out of every dollar you torn goes directly or indirectly toward support of federal government, that la too much. Wo cannot Continue to bo the strong and financially stable nation we must bo, .unless something is done to curtail the spread of government

Butler Basketball While the rest of the students are taking a rest from the worry of school, the Butler University basketball team is preparing tor a busy holiday schedule involving games with Indiana and Purdue (Dec. 27 Classic. Ralph “Buckshot” O’Brien, Butler’s leading scorer the past two seasons, set a new three year career record which was established in 1940-41 (508 points) by Bob Dietz, one of the stars in Butler’s game. The thirteen points scored by “Buckshot” in the Wabash game raised his season total to 52 points and his three year total to 513 points. With his present 13 point a game average, O’Brien could set a new oneseason mark. Charlie Maas set the present record of 259 points during the 1946-47 season. William Shepherd, Butler’s steller relief forward is leading the Bulldogs in free throws. Shepherd has made nine of eleven attempts for a percentage of .818. He is followed closely by O’Brien who has a percentage of .800 on 'twelve complete in fifteen attempts. Hinkle will probably start the same high scoring five that has opened the action for the BulU

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dogs in the tour tilts played to date, They are forwards O’Brien and Robert Evans; cento: John Barrowcliff; and guards Charlie Maas and Jimmy Doyle. New Year’s Eve Dance Miss Cecelia Logan and Mr. James Grayson, co-chairmen of the Y.M.C-A.-Y.W.C-A. Dance Committee, announce that. the committee is sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Dance for adults, 1835 years old, at the Y.M.C.A., 310 N. Illinois street Dancing will be from 10 till 1 to the music of the Commander’s Orchestra. The dance committee, composed of members of the Y.

And lots of it, for friends, old (\?T and new. egyPj m 5

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M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A* is planning to have special decorations, favors and a Boor show. Formal dress is optimal. Tickets are on sale at the Y.M.C-A. and the Y. W. C. A. Miss Mary Boch is chairman of decorations aadf Mr. Robert Morrison, ticket chairman. There will be no regular Saturday night dance on December 85 and Jan. 1. Dance Committee sponsors are Mr. Arthur Williams from the Y. M. C. A. and Miss Katherine. Lippincott from the Y. W. C. A. These agencies are Red Feather Services of the Community Fund. When you park on a hill, leave the gears in reverse.

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