Speedway Flyer, Volume 18, Number 28, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 March 1950 — Page 1

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St. Christopher's Csthelic Ctarch Bev. L. A Lindemann ?*« Sunday Maskea: 630 o’clock Weekday Masses. 8:30 o’clock The members of the Altar Society and all the ladies of the Parish are invited to receive Holy Communion in a body at the 8:30 o’clock Mass Sunday morning and to have breaklast downstairs in the dining room at the Mother and Daughter Communion Breakfast Non-Catholic wives are especially invited to attend Mass and join the others at breakfast. Cards have been seen out —but if you didn’t get a card, please don t stay away. Your name was unintentionally missed. If you haven’t called the lady, who signed your card yet please do so at once. The Committee want to have enough for all, but “March to Sunday School in March.” Regardless of how the iprshrr at the breakfast. Members of the Holy Name Society will prepare the breakfast. The ladies in charge of the buying of the supplies and the serving are Mrs. Helen Wolfa, Chairman, Mrs Delia Collins, Co-Chairman, and Mesdames John Connery T jona Kpi if man, Katie Klintworth, Cordelia Ledwith, Louis Lee, Ann Vurpillat, Mary Wolfla, and Lillian Such. The annual Trustees’ Dinner will be served at 6:30 Sunday evening in the school dining room. The six gentlemen who will be retired are Carl Otte, William Hendricks, Robert Keating, Herman Greenwood, Leonard Endres, and George Grannon. However, George Grannon moved away last summer, but no one was selected to replace him at that time. The six trustees who will serve another year are Oscar Bender, James Houk, Charles Anger, Leonard Benedetto, Norbert Keller, and RonaV Gales. However, Ronald Gales has moved into another Parish, so a successor will have to be selected for him at this time. The retiring men, as is the custom, bring in a new man to fill their place. The wives of the twelve trustees in service will prepare and attend the dinner also. The following men have been appointed Committee Chairmen for the newly organized St. Christopher Holy Name Society: Membership Committee, Leonard Benedetto: Program, George Arnold; Arrangements, Arthur Helmchen; Sick and Vigil, Carl Sheets; Retreat, William Meyer; Publicity, Jim Keating; Youth, Wilbur Riedy; and Catholic Press and Literature, Michael Bifano. The closing of the Forty Hours Devotion was very beautiful and very impressive last Sunday night. The Chapel was crowded. The good work of our dear Sisters was very noticeable in the part which the children played in the closing Devotion. Remember to receive Holy Communion on Saturday morning. Heed the request of our Holy Mother at Fatima. Pray daily the Holy Rosary. Surely the condition in our very own country at this time would frighten us in saying the prayers requested of us—but we should say them from love and devoNever let your crosses become so heavy that you turn away from tSe CHiirch, but rather that they make you turn more to your God. Sometimes they are sent to us to test our faith. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of this week are the Ember days—days of fast and abstinence. However, since it is the Holy Season of Lent, the only thing we need to remember is to abstain on Saturday. . . Godliness with contentment is indeed great gain.” I Timothy 6:6. Nora Bray.

KEZIA CIRCLE The Kezia Circle meets Tuesday, March 7th at 7:45 pan. in the Junior Dept. Members who have joined since the beginning of the year in September will be the honored guests for the evening. Mrs. Mary Belle Weddle will give the devotions. There will be a film on Japan. Entertainment and refreshments in the new social room will follow the meeting. 'Hostesses for the evening are Mrs. Alice Lutz, Ann Elson, Maxine Cook, Martha Burton, Barbara Stiffani and Helen Volpp. Card of Thanks Mrs. Nona Burdge and infant son, Robert Dudley, wish to thank friends and neighbors for the lovely cards and flowers sent during their stay in the hospital and on their They were greatly appreciated. P. T. A. STYLE and TALENT SHOW TONIGHT

Church Of Christ 4656 West 10th St WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH Sunday Worshiplo A.M. Sunday Evening Song Practice. 7:30 PM. Sunday Evening Serviceß P.M. Wednesday Training Classes.7:3o P.M. - - Bible Study at Home by Appointment v Call BE 8329 For Any Information VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF SPEEDWAY and vicinity are welcome to any of the services of the congregation. We assure you the opportunity of hearing the Word of God, and Christian association which will make you want to come again.” “The Kingdom of God” will be the subject during the exhortation period next Sunday morning. The Bible has much to offer on this timely and the spiritual enlightenment and uplift is certain to be felt. • The young people’s meeting last Sunday evening heard an inspiring address by Mrs. Cleona Harvey of Speedway. Her subject was entitled “Christian Living.” A period of prayer and a Biblical and historical account of the fall of Jerusalem, A-D. 70, was on the program. This class meets regularly in the class room at 6:15 o’clock. The youth of all churches .are welcome. “Many breaks and evidences of division have been retarding powers in the Restoration movement. Yet today, a spiritual awaking is certainly evident. All the current evidences point only in one general direction, a return to New Testament Christianity."—selected. The Church sounds the Word forth which can heal the

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Chicken and Meat Loaf Supper Flackville Methodist Church will sponsor a big Chicken and Meat Loaf Supper March 3, Friday, at 5 pan. The church is located at W. 30th and Road 52. Public invited. Paper Sale, Saturday, March 25th W. S. C. S. Speedway - Methodist Church Speedway Hobby and Homemakers Club Members of the Speedway Hobby and Homemakers Club will meet at the Purdue University Center Thursday, March 9, to receive instructions for making lamp shades. This will be an allday meeting starting at 10 o’clock, and each member will bring her own sandwiches and fruit. Each member is required to bring all materials necessary for making her lamp shade. Lucile Melson, President, Martha Templer, Publicity.

Plans Completed For Donkey Show Fun-loving sport fans are promised a field day of hilarious entertainment when the Ralph Godfrey Donkeys from Crescent, Okla., come to town on March 14. A big program has been arranged and in adidtion to the main event, “Donkey Basketball,” a preliminary stunt known as a “Hobby Donkey Derby,” and a trick mule act between quarters will be presented to round out a full evening of fun for old and young. Sponsor of the show is the Young Settlers Class of the Speedway Christian Church and the scene of enactment will be the. Speedway gym. Curtain time for first event, 7:30 pjn. Admission prices will be 50cents for adults and 35 cents for children and advance tickets will go on sale immediately. According to their contract with Ralph Godfrey, the sponsors will receive 10 percent more on all tickets sold in advance, so local folk are urged to buy tickets for the entire family before the Hight of the game and thus increase the profit to the local group.

Girl Scout Leaders Neighborhood Meeting Due to the illness of Mrs. Malcolm McArthur she will be unable to be hostess as planned. Mrs. Robert L. Hill is substituting as hostess. The meeting will be held at 5020 W. 15th St. at 9:30 a. m., Thursday, March 9. Cohostesses are Mrs. James B. Parsons and Mrs. George E. Arnold. All Girl Scout leaders and troop committee members are urged to attend. Mrs. Virgil Oglesby, Chairman Public Relations. Eveening Circle Evening Circle of Speedway Christian Church Women’s Council will hold its Mdrch meeting at 1724 Allison St. on Tuesday evening, March 7th at 7:45 pan. with Mary Clegg as hostess and Caroline Davis co-hostess. Devotions will be in charge of Caroline Davis also. Mrs. Updike, leader, urges everyone’s attendance. a Speedway Children In Ice-O-Rama Those participating in the Ice-O-Rama last Thursday night at colliseum were Richard, Jim and Charlotte Stumph, Richard Skidmore, Gary Denney, Rosie Madden Nyla Rumple and Billy Sanders. Psi lota Xi The next business meeting of Psi lota Xi will foe held at the home of Berniece Robbins, 5070 W. 11th St., March 9th at 8 o’clock.

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church West 16th St at Beeler Ave. Rev. Robert H. Heine, Pastor 1753 Gerrard Dr. Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Wednesday Vespers7:3o P.M. . VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS of Speedway are cordially invited to worship with us in our new church building at 5360 W. 16th Street. Sunday Schpol, with classes for all age groups, meets at 9:30 ajn. The morning worship follows at 10:45. Sermon subjects for the Sundays in Lent are based on the Epistle Lessons for the day. The sermon subject for Sunday will be, “The Call to Holiness.” If you have no church home in Speedway, we invite you to make St. Andrew’s your church home. WEDNESDAY LENTEN VESPERS are held each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The subject for Wednesday’s Lenten Service will be, “What Will Ye Give Me?” Subjects for the Lenten Services are based on questions in the passion of our Lord. The public is invited to these Wednesday Vespers. THE ADULT CHOIR rehearses on Wednesday evenings immediately following the Lenten Vespers. There are places for additional choir members in the adult choir. If you like to sing, you are welcome. THE ALTAR GUILD will meet Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the church. All women of the altar guild are urged to attend. THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet Friday, March 10, at 7:30 pan. at the church. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH will take part in the One Great Hour of Sharing on March 12. Contributions toward relief, reconstruction, and inter-church aid in Europe and Asia will be channeled through Lutheran World Action and Lutheran World Relief. Indianapolis radio stations will carry programs dramatizing the work of the churches in relief, reconstruction, and the resettlement of Displaced Persons. NEW MEMBERS received last Sunday are Mr. and Mrs. Otis R. Medsker, 1721 Whitcomb Street; Mrs. Robert L. Elphik, and Mr. Robert Elphik, Jr., West 10th Street; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wiley, 2225 Gross Street; Mrs. James Bagley and Miss Carolyn King, 1416 N. Luett Street; and Mrs. Maxie /Ellen Groce, 3040 W. Michigan Street We welcome these people to the fellowship of St Andrew's church.

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Style and Talent Show Plan now to attend the Style and Talent Show sponsored by the Speedway P.T-A. Students of Speedway school will model clothes from the D’Arcy shop. The talent show will feature all local talent. Put this on your “must see” list. March 3, 7:30 pjau Speedway school gym. Admission at the door, adults 35c, children 20c. Speedway Homemakers Mrs. Charles Kesler will be hostess for the meeting of Speedway Homemakers at her home, 1657 Christopher Lane, March 9th at 12:30 pan. Dessert will be served by the hostess and her assistants, Mrs. L. G. Harbison and Mrs. L. B. Mayhugh. Mr. William Cooley of Wayside Gardens will speak on “Plants in Your Garden.” Let’s start the meeting promptly at 12:30 in Order to give the speaker ample time. Bee Gummere, Publicity Irma Pinkerton, President

Card Party and Style Show A benefit card party with style show by H. P. Wasson Co. will be sponsored by the Central District Private Duty Nurses at the White Cross Guild building, 16th and Senate Ave., Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 p. m. Proceeds will go for cancer research at Indiana University Medical Center. Mrs. Roy Rainey is chairman of the Private Duty Section. Chairman and co-chairman for this event are Miss Evelyn Spencer and Mrs. Ruth Beck. Public cordially invited. P. T. A. STYLE and .TALENT. SHOW TONIGHT > a In Memoriam I cannot say, and I will not say That she is dead,—she is just away! With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, She has wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since she lingers there And you—Oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return, — Think of her faring on, as dtear In the love of There as the love of Here; Think of her still as the same I say: e She is not dead—she is just away! (James Whitcomb Riley) In loving memory of Mrs. Hattie Ferguson. —Mrs. Ida Marvel

Friday, March 3, 1950

WHAT’S COOKIN’? Special plans are brewing this year for the annual F.B.T. Dance in honor of the Football, Basketball, and Track teams. Something new has been added—There will be elected an Athletic KING and QUEEN to rule through 1950-51. Candidates for King are Fred Ray Stewart, Butch Wiechers, Harold Kuykendall, and David Ledbetter. The members of F. B. L. A., the club sponsoring the dance, will vote for the King. The five contesting girls for Queen, to be chosen by the members of the three Athletic Teams, a|re Nancy Heston, Dory Medenwald, Wanda Armentrout, Barbara Richards, and Shirley Long. Besides the crowning of the royal candidates, outstanding events of the evening will include the presentation of the Blase Award for sportsmanship, the most improved basketball player, and the award to the boy with the best percentage of foul shooting. This is only a part of the fun planned for the evening of March 10th. The dreamy music of Bob Harrah and his new orchestra will start things rolling promptly at 8:00 pan. The price is $.74 single admission and $1.20 for couples. Elaborate decorations and tasty refreshments will add to the finishing touches. ' All grown-up and other fans of Speedway .are cordially invited to attend as this will give you an opportunity to see the athletes who represent our school. Come and show the fellas that you’re backing them up all the way. Come and show them you’re interested in the youth of Speedway.

NOTICE The Debu-Teens are sponsoring a rummage sale April 7th. This profit goes to pay for a week at the lakes. We’d appreciate any help. If you have any usable rummkge. please call Be. 2098 or Be. andwe will be' glhdf to pick it up. Thanks a lot. Chris Stephens, Publicity Debu-Teens News We all went to the Sectionals last week-end and had a good time 'Friday between sessions. “Bobbie” bad us out to Lizton for supper. We sure appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff entertaining us with a swell meal. Congratulations again, Spark Plugs! We’re all very proud of you. Let’s show Anderson now how to play basketball. We know you can do it! Chris Stephens, Publicity Adelia Chapter L T. S. C. The regular monthly meeting of the Adelia Chapter of International Travel-Study, Club will be held at the Y.M.C.A. at 6:30 pan., March 6. At this meeting there will be election of officers. Hostesses are Mesdames Ralph Johnson, Lenore Wertz, Paid Sawyer and Wally Schenck. I

Speedway Methodist Church REV. WESLEY E. BRASHARES, Pastor Sunday School Worship Servicelo:4s A.M. Special Lenten services have been designed to help one grow in Christian stature and in understanding God’s will for your life. During this season the church urges you to make a special effort to be faithful in your personal devotions and attendance at public worship. You are cordially invited to attend and worship with the congregation of the Methodist church meeting temporarily at 1610 Auburn St. Services will be held as usual on Sunday morning. At the 10:45 service, Rev. Brashares will present the sermon topic: “Making Your Prayers Effective.” These sermons during Lenten period are planned to help us find the deeper spiritual meanings of our Christian faith. The MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) will have its first meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday night. All teen-agers are requested to come for an evening of food, fun and fellowship. Continuing with the great personalities of the Passion, Rev. Brashares will present “Annas, the Politician” at the regular Bible and Prayer Study on Tuesday night, March 7th at 7:30 p.m. v Following Bible Study Tuesday night, Roy Coers, Church School superintendent, will have a meeting of the Board of Education. All Sunday School teachers and officials of the Sunday School are urged to attend. The first meeting of the Questgroup to learn practical evangelism was held Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shott with a pitch-in supper. These services will be held on Thursday evenings during the Lenten period. Please consult your church bulletin or your pastor, Be. 9622 for further information. \ The Study Olub of the W.S.C.S. will have its luncheonstudy meeting March 14th at the home of Mrs. N. W. Beck, 1622 Presto St Ladies desiring to attend this meeting are asked to caU Mrs. Beck, Be. 0221 for your luncheon reservation. sste under tJhs direction of fln&nco committed of Mto W.S.CJB. will be held onSaturday, March 25th. The

School News Farm animals and barnyard scenes constructed from molding day have been made by Mrs. Dees’ first grade and are now on' display in the exhibit case in the elementary building. The Speedway Musicale recently purchased a Seth Thomas metronome for use in the school music department The sixth grade boys have been practicing for their inter-class basketball game to be played this month. The high school band will play for the student body Wednesday, March 8, at an afternoon convocation and will render the same selections for the March P.T.A. meeting at 3:00 on the same date. The program will consist of a variety of numbers and will feature a saxophone quartet composed of Pauline Parke, Betty Wicker, Ronnie Bland and Tom (Continued on page 3)

Personals Mrs. Bessie Palmer, mother of Mrs. Ralph Rahm, passed away Monday after a brief illness in the .lethodist Hospital. The fur al was at Conkles Thursday moi ning. Charles Meo is now home after spending almost three weeks in the Methodist Hospital for treatment. He is permitted to have visitors and would enjoy seeing his friends. Lydia Circle The Lydia Circle of the Women’s Council of the Speedway Christian Church has a new supply of Air Fresh: TTyou are hgffia in need of this household deodorant, contact Mrs. Orville Shinkle, 1844 Winton Ave., Be. 1193, or Mrs. Richard Campbell, 5526 W. 16th St., Be. 0470, or Mrs. Elmer Emigholz, 5211 W. Uth St., Be. 1292.

Brownie Troop 336 Our troop joined the Junior Civic Theatre. We go on Saturday mornings. So far we have seen three plays. The last being Robin Hood which we saw last Saturday, February 25th. We have divided up into four groups—lndians, Dutch, Chinese, and Italian. We celebrate their holidays as they do. Karen Barksdale, Reporter P. T. A. Meeting There will be a regular meeting of Speedway P.T.A. March 8, Wednesday, 7:45 p. m. The Speedway band will furnish the program under the direction of Mr. Dalton Wicker.

Spcodwsy Chriitwi Cbsroh MBM nd Wteftm Aw The Rev. Kenneth K Thorne, Minister ONE UNIFIED SERVICE .9:30 to 1130 AM Consisting of Graded Church School 9:30-1030 AM Morning Worship. ......10:00 AM The Lenten Season is the most opportune season of the year for the enrichment of our spiritual lives. Its strength ia in the spirit of consecration anew to Christ who said, “Come, Follow Me.” Let us heed the call of Lent and find increased strength for our souls in the deep spiritual Wmtnn of diacipleship with Christ. The Chancel and Cloister Choirs win sing next Sunday. The speaker for the morning service will be Dr. C. M. Yocum, executive secretary of our Japan and India missions, who will enlighten us on world conditions. He is a dynamic speaker and worth hearing. Communion will be served to shut-ins Sunday, following the morning worship service by the Youth department. Please call the church office, Be. 2000, by Saturday morning if you wish the young people to call on you. The Young Settler’s Class will meet in the new social hall next Sunday morning, and the Los Amigos and Youth department will occupy the newly constructed rooms in the old social room during the church school hour. Young Settlers! Our teacher for this Sunday is Mr. Geo. Harvey. Let us try and fill our class room. The race is still close with the Reds five miles ahead. Keep March 17th open for our next party. We have six Sundays left in. our contest Keep on working. The Senior High C.YT. will be host to the Northwood Senior High this Sunday evening at 730 o’clock. Rev. Fisher will be the speaker. Special recreation equipment Eats. The executive committee of the official Board will bold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 o’clock in the church office. The Kezia Circle will meet in the Junior Chapel Tuesday evening at 7:45 pm. Members who have joined since the first of the year are to be honored guests. Film on Japan Entertainment and refreshments in the new social haU. Hostesses are Mrs. Lutz, Mrs. Ann Elson, Mrs. Maxine Cook, Mrs. Martha Burton, Mrs. Barbara Stiffani, and Mrs. Helen Vojpp. The Evening Circle will meet with Mrs. Mary Clegg, 1734 Allison St assisted by Caroline Davis. Devotions by Jane ‘Spencer. This meeting will be Tuesday evening at 7:45 pm All Choir rehearsals as usual. The annual Pastor’s Instruction Class will meet on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. on March Uth and run for tour consecutive Saturdays ending April Ist This class will be tor Juniors and others interested ip joining the church by contor sion of faith. Those interested in joining the rteet contact Degener, Be. 0253, fE Rb MOf-i We were happy to welcome into our membership taw day, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard D. Faris, 1826 Eisenhower Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Neese and family wish to express their deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness of Mr. Neese. He is coming along as well as can be expected, and all are hoping and praying for evenbw) recovery. He can still be reached at St. John’s Hospital. Anderson, Ind.

WHEW!! John L. Lewis should have visited the Workers Conference at the Speedway Christian Church last Monday evening and learned how to get something done by talking things over. As I visited each Dept., I felt assured that the Educational Dept is really moving along. About fifty officers, teachers and parent sponsors present believe “They get more good from their church if they are in there helping.” They have problems, of course, but church sdbpol work is fun too. Something new, is our Parent Sponsors. Mrs. Ray Kelley, our supervisor of Children’s Work, organized this group of one

parent from each class. Their purpose is to help the teachers with all class activity and more closely relate the church and home. Each Dept, is looking forward to March 26th and March 27th when our Laboratory Training School and Institute will be held. Miss Bessie Meyer, State Director of Children’s Work, will be here to help us. You will hear more about this next week. The wonderful part of it all is the eagerness the workers have for more training. Mrs. Ddlener of Visual Aid gave devotions and presented the (Continued on Page 4)

Speedway Cherek es the Nazareae 3020 CRAWFORDSVILLE ROAD BEV. DONALD KONKLE. Pastos Sunday School 9:30 A.M. x Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Young People and Junior Service ....6:30 PM. Evening Evangelistic Service . 7*o P. M. 3 Midweek Prayer Service Wed. era.. 7*o PM ”■ Rev. Huddleson la to be with us on Sunday morning, speak- i tag in the interest of the Lord’s Day Alliance. Come and hoar this timely message on Sabbath day observance. ' “March to Sunday School in Manta” Regardless of how the weather might be, it will be a good habit to bo in *hnMtoy rx* j ” u *— Tune in on the “Showers of Blessings” program. National radio program of the Church of the Nararone now being broadcast over 200 stations. Tiwton in to radio station WXLW 1

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Paper Sale, Saturday, March 25th W. S. C. S. Speedway Methodist Church Brdwnie Troop 143 The Brownies of Troop 143 had election of officers. Star Collins, President; Joan Higgins Searetary; Wanda Miller, Treasurer. Each girl had a part in our ‘Thinking Day” program and got a book of Brownies in Foreign Countries. Dain Bogue, Publicity

Card of Thanks I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for the many carda calls and beautiful flowers sent I during my recent stay in the hospital. They certainly helped a lot, even more than I have words to express. Charles Meo CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends, neighbors and the Young Settlor* Class for the kindness, sympathy and beautiful flowers received at the death of our mother, Mrs. George Harper of Bloomfield Indiana. George L. Harper and Family P. T. A. STYLE and TALENT SHOW TONIGHT

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