Speedway Flyer, Volume 23, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 February 1954 — Page 1

Vol. XXIII

St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 West 16th Street * Rev. L. A Lindemann - Pastor Sunday Masses: 6:00 o’clock Hope to see all you ladies tonight at the LADIES STAG PARTY down in St. Christopher’s Social Room at about a quarter to eight. Mesdames Joseph Daley, James Keating, Carl Sheets, and Leonard Benedetto planned on attending the all-day institute of the National Council of Catholic Women in the Catholic Community Center, 542 North Noble Street, Indianapolis, today. Workshops were to cover the duties and repsonsibilities of presidents, census, welfare, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, public relations, library, literature and study clubs, legislation, missions, parliamentary law, youth, and retreats. Mesdames Philip Mann and John Mann want to thank all their committee and the other ladies who helped one hundred, percent on the First Friday breakfast for the children last week and at the meeting of the Altar Society. The serving at the Society meeting was in keeping with St. Valentine, red candles on the tables, along with little red cups filled with red candy hearts and nuts and Valentine napkins. The ice cream had heart centers and each piece of cake had a candy heart sunk down into the icing. Due to illness in the family, Mrs. Betty Otte is not to be contacted for the Merchandise Club now forming. Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal has very graciously agreed to take over Betty’s duties, so agents and interested folks whether members now or not, please call Carolyn (Mrs. Jack O’Neal), 1732 Beeler Street, Belmont 4550, or either one of the Co-Chairmen, Mrs. Wilbur Riedy or Mrs. Wm. Meyer. Two drawings are scheduled for Sunday, so better hurry and get in. Who knows, you might win. Some two folks will. Every member of St. Christopher should be a member of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, which has been correctly called, “The Holy Father’s Community Chest for Catholic Missions Everywhere.” The membership campaign this year is next week—February 14th to 23d. Receive those who come to your door, as you would receive His Holiness the Pope himself. You may join as an individual member or as a family- You may have an annual membership or a perpetual membership for either yourself or family. Rev. Victor L. Goossens is Director in this diocese. High Masses this week, sung by the Children’s Choir, at eight o’clock . . . Monday morning for Alva Such, offered by the family . . . Wednesday morning for Charles Knarzer offered by the Joseph Rosner family . . . and on Friday morning for Bernard Reilly, Sr. offered by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glass. Mr. Reilly was the father of Mrs. Frank Glass. Next week on Thursday night, February 18th, will be the Men’s Night Out ... a MEN’S HAM STAG PARTY ... in (Continued on page 3)

Rummage Sale February 13th the Psi Otes will sponsor a rummage sale, proceeds to go to charity. Anyone wishing to donate, call Enola Manifold, Be. 1394.

American Legion Auxiliary The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be Wednesday, February 17th at the Post Home.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church West 16th St. al Beeler Ave John G. Frank, Pastor. -Be. 0741 9:30 Church and Sunday School through 8 years old. 11:00 Church and Sunday School, from 9 years up and Nursery for small children. Visitors and new residents are always welcome at St Andrew’s. Come and grow with a growing Church in a growing Community. NURSERY GUILD Tonight at 8:00 P.M. All women, both members and friends of the congregation, are most welcome. Kits for children in Displaced Persons camps in Europe are being made. ALL OUT! POT-LUCK DINNER Friday at 6:30 P.M. ALL are most cordially welcome. The program for the evening will consist of two parts. After dinner the children will enjoy movies in Fellowship Hall. Also, a congregational meeting will take place in the nave. Since this is the annual congregational meeting, it is incumbent upon members to attend. Friends of the congregation will find the meeting interesting because none of the business is secret and the meeting will be brief. To the latter end, all reports have been mimeographed. See you Friday! CONFIRMATION CLASS Section I Saturday at 9:00 A.M YOUTH CHOIR Saturday at 10:00 A.M. All boys and girls 9 years old and up are most welcome. CONFIRMATION CLASS Section II Saturday at 11:00. CAPITOL UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB Sunday at 2:30 p.M. at the War Memorial. This is a very fine Choir of men’s voices from the American Lutheran College in Columbus, Ohio. Since no tickets may be sold or no offering taken in the War Memorial, the concert must be financed by donations. Patron Donation tickets for $1 and High School Student tickets at 50c are available at the church. LUTHER LEAGUE—Sunday at 6:00 pan. WOMEN OF THE CHURCH Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. The program will consist of a book review by Mrs. Pat Wilson. All ladies of the Church and their friends are most welcome. COUNCIL Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Reservations for the joint dinner of MARION COUNTY LUTHERAN MEN and LUTHERAN SERVICE CLUB Missouri Synod must be in Highland Jones’ hands by this Sunday. The meeting will occur at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 18th, at St Mark’s Church at Prospect and Linden Streets. Mr. Bart Brammer, Executive Vice President of the American Bureau of Chicago will be the speaker. Cost of the dinner will be $1.25. If you missed receiving your congregational reports last Sunday, copies are available in the Study. The RED CROSS will conduct a mass feeding under disaster conditions class at the Church if 24 persons from Speedway are interested in attending. If you are, phone Be. 0741. This would be valuable training for anyone in their homes as well as those who wish to serve in specific relief areas during a disaster.

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School News The boys and girls of the 6th grade Elementary School No. 2 contributed SI.OO of their room attendance prize money to the Mothers March of Dimes.

Thank Yon I wish to sincerely thank my neighbors and friends for the cards and flowers to me during my recent stay in the hospital. Hazel Winger

Attention Psi lota Xi Please note that the date for the Psi Ote Valentine party has been changed from February 25th to February 18th.

Cub Scouts Den 7 elected the following officers on February 3rd: Buckskin, Steven Thomas; Ass’t Buckskin, David Johnson; Denner, Ronnie Otte; Ass’t Denner, Mardis Coers; Yell Leader, Mark Young. We are sorry to see David Hissam and Denny Burcham leave our Den.

The Racing Homemakers The February meeting -of the Racing Homemakers will be held in the Purdue Extension Building, 902 N. Meridian St. at 8 pan. February 17th. Instruction will be given on Aluminum Etching by Mrs. Beard, Home Demonstration agent. Members are advised to wear clothing suitable for this type of work and bring the following materials: aluminum circles which are availably, at Kiger & Co., a very small paint brush and one slightly larger. Transportation will be provided and you should be ready by 7:30 p.m.

i Boy Scout Troop No. 66 j Here it is boys just what you’ve been waiting for. A overnight Scout hike at Versailles, Indiana State Park. The cabins have large fireplaces. We’ll leave from the Christian Church at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, and return Sunday p.m. Each patrol must have one adult to drive and help supervise. How about it dad, here’s your chance to spend an | (Continued on Page 6)

National Crime Prevention Week The greatest crime is the tolerance of crime. Do your part by attending church regularly; taking an active interest in youth activities; setting an example as a law-abiding citizen. Observe National Crime Prevention Week,. [ February 14-20. (Sponsored by the I Speedway Exchange Club.)

Card Party The February Card Party of the American Legion Auxiliary will be Saturday, February 20th at the Post Home on the Georgetown Road. The public is invited. Come and join in the fun and prizes.

P.TJL SPRING FLING FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Speedway Methodist Church 16th and Presto Streets REV. EARL COGAN, Pastor Sunday School -8:45 AJA. Worship Service 10:45 AM. Evening Worship 7:30 P.M. New residents of Speedway and those who have not yet made a church home, please feel welcome—bring your family. On Thursday at 7:30 pan. the Senior Choir will practice at the church. Also on Thursday at 7:30 the Board of Trustees will meet at the church. The membership training class will not meet on Saturday as planned. The class will be postponed until further notice. On Sunday, February 14 we will have our regular services with Rev. Cogan bringing us the sermon in both the morning and evening worship services. On Monday, February 15, the Methodist men will meet at the church. The February meeting will be a work night. At 6:30 pan. the men of the church will gather together to paint, nail, plaster, etc. On Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m. the teachers of the childrens division of our Sunday School will meet at the home of Mrs. Ed Ryden, 5869 Speedway Drive. These teachers meet once a month to plan the program and activities of the children s division. The Amity Circle will meet on Tuesday, February 16th at the home of Mrs. Ruby Cooney, 1902 Fisher. Mrs. Dorothy Muncie will be the co-hostess. Don’t forget we will have a dessert auction. Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. the junior choir will practice at the church. The Junior choir will meet at 3:15 on the first and fourth Wednesday and at 4:30 on the second and third Wednesdays the remainder of this year. There will be a meeting of the executive committee of the W.S.C.S. at the home of Mrs. James Schoonover, 5050 W. 13th Street, at 1:30 on Wednesday, February 17. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Al Wagner (Miriam Farley). The Wagners have a fine new baby boy born on Monday, January 25. Thanks to Mrs. Clara Staley of the Irvington Methodist Church for her very fine book report at the February meeting of the W.S.C.S. On Friday, February 19, the Christian Home Builders Class will have a class fish dinner. The supper will be furnished at the cost of 75c for adults and 50c for children. Mother—you don’t have to fix a thing—just bring silver for your family. Entertainment of interest to both the adults and the children will also be furnished. Hope to see you there. “Prayer Changes Things.”

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Girl Scout News Brownie Troop No. 522 recently ueld investiture ceremonies for Mary Ann Brown and Jane Robards. The troop furnished cookies for the Service Men’s Center the past two weeks. Last week we divided in four groups wjth Mrs. Thelma Jones, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mrs. Marian Shaffer and The Leader each taking a troop in their kitchen and the Brownies baking the cookies. Mrs. Margaret Poste, Mrs. Dolly Anderson and Mrs. Frances Miller delivered the cookies to the Center. Irene Kern, Leader

Lioness Club News The Lioness Club committee for the month of February have planned a very interesting program February 15th at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.

CHORAL CLUB NEWS The time and place has been set for our husband’s dinner. It will be held at the Lutheran Church, Friday, February 19th at 6 p.m. Please bring a covered dish, table service and your husband. Helen Robards and Peggy Smith are in charge of our after dinner entertainment The regular monthly business meeting will be held Thursday, February 18 at the home of Edna Gatchell, 5210 Crawfordsville Rd. Wilma Collier and Evelyn Davis are co-hostesses for this meeting. Our new club books are being typed this week and will be available soon. Our thanks go to Jane Farley for directing us at Monday morning practice. We are so glad all the girls are cooperating by being prompt at practice. Thanks, girls! To report absences, call Helen Kellam, Cy. 0557. Grace Livingston, Pub.

TRI KAPPA Mrs. Earl Chadwick, Mrs. V. F. McNaughton, Mrs. Harry Parker and Miss Jane Rosner will be hostesses for the regular monthly meeting of Epsilon Eta, Kappa Kappa Kappa, to be held Tuesday evening, February 16, in the Legion Home. Please notify one of the hostesses if you are unable to attend this meeting.

Young Settlers Square Dance The Young Settlers class of Speedway Christian Church will hold a square dance in Fellowship Hall on Friday, February 19th at 7:30. All members invited.

SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar Feb. 12 High School basketball, Decatur Central (here), 6:45 p.m. Feb. 13—Junior High Tourney at Speedway, P.M. February 19—High School basketball, Greenwood (here), 6:45 p.m. Feb. 20 State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Butler University. Feb. 24, 25, 26, 27 Sectional Tourney at Danville. The 1954 Danville Sectional Tourney Season Ticket Sales The plan for the sale of season tickets for the 1954 Danville Sectional Basketball Tourney, to be held on Wednesday evening, Thursday evening, and Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings, February 24, 25, 26, and 27, will be the same as that used in previous years. Student and adult season ticket holders and complimentary season admissions, such as band members, will have priority on the purchase of season tickets. Those who desire to purchase season tickets should fill out request (Continued to Page 4)

Sahara Grotto Auxiliary The Sahara Grotto Auxiliary will hold its stated meeting, Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00 p.m. in the Grotto Clubhouse, 4107 E. Washington Street. A one-half hour “Liberace” film will be shown following the business meeting. Mrs. Evelyn Spilker, president, will preside.

STAG PARTY The Holy Name Society of St. Christopher’s Church will hold a pre-Lenten Stag Party Thursday, Feb. Wth from 7 p.m. to 12. Games will be played and the refreshment tables will be kept full of different kinds of cold cuts and cheese. Also plenty of liquid refreshments. Admission is SI.OO. Door prizes will be given and all men are invited.

This Week at the Masonic Temple Thursday, Feb. 11 —F. & A.M., Stated Meeting, 7:30. Saturday, Feb. 13—Job’s Daughters, Stated Meeting, 2:00. Saturday, Feb. 13—Craft Club, Valentine Square Dance, 8:00. Monday, Feb. 15—Craft practice, 7:30. Wednesday, Feb. 17—DeMolay Degree practice, 7:00.

George Washington High School Alumni Night Feb. 12 Alumni Night at George Washington High School has been designated for the WashingtonTerre Haute Wiley basketball game at Washington’s gym, February 12. Tickets can be obtained from members of the Alumni Association and will be on sale in the main office at the high school and at the ticket booth on the evening of the game. Proceeds from ticket sales to Alumni will go to the benefit of the George Washington High 'School Alumni Association. Mr. Dallas Duffin, class of 1939, president of the Alumni Association and Mr. Frank Russell, class of 1937, are organizing the ticket sale.

RINALDO All acts of kindness and sympathy, helpfulness and floral tributes extended in the loss of our father and grandfather, Chas. Rinaldo, are deeply appreciated. With the same sincerity we thank Rev. Kenneth Thorne and the Conkle Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Ganz Hammer, Sr. and family

REMEMBEB By February 28th you must have your new auto license. If your birthday is in February, does YOUR Driver’s License expire? LICENSE BRANCH 2419 West Washington St

Cherek Of Christ 48N West Nth St Services: Sunday 10:00 AM. and 7:80 PM Wednesday - For information call Belmont OIH

P.T.A. Spring Fling News Remember the big date! Friday, March 19th, High School Gym, is the time set for the Speedway Schools P.T.A. Spring Fling. You who have not called one of the following phone numbers, saying you will donate something, we will appreciate it very much if you will do so. If you care to donate “HomeMade Candy” call Edna Gatchel, Be. 5892 or something for the “Country Store” we suggest jellies, canned goods or what ever you may have, please call Mary Zimmer, Be. 9197, or how about a cake for the “Cake Walk” call Mary Richwine, Be. 4324. Irene Kern, Chairman of the (Continued to Page 6)

Pax’s Fashions To Bo Shown At Tri Kappa Party A style show featuring Fashions from Pam’s will precede the card party to be held Tuesday evening, February 23, at 8:00 pjn. in the St. Christopher Social Hall. Tickets for this party may be obtained from any Tri Kappa or by calling one of the following committee members: Mrs. William Faust, Be. 3741; Miss Olive Leath, Ta. 7697; Mrs. Herschell Spencer, Wi. 2353; Mrs. Virgil Edwards, Im. 7158; Mrs. John Conkle, Cy. 0821; Miss Pauline Hendrickson, Be. 1896, or Miss Jane Rosner, Be. 7358.

1953 Police Department Report Following is a summary of the activities of the Speedway Police department for 1953: Warning tickets were issued as follows: speeding, 77; failure to stop for thru streets, 13; running red lights, 9; reckless driving, 8; no operator’s license, 6; improper lights, 6; defective brakes, 2; shooting in city limits, 2; improper passing, 2; truck on boulevard, 1; (Continued on Page 4)

Baseball News Do not forget the baseball meeting next Tuesday night, February 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Vis. Ed. Room at the school. This is an important meeting so do not miss it. The purpose is to elect new officers for the coming year. This meeting is not for the boys, but is for the members of the board, the coaches, and all adults who would like to participate in our baseball program this year. So please come. Everyone is welcome. Martha Frank, Pub. Chrm.

New Shoe Shop To Open Soon Jim Brooks, formerly associated with Tibbs Avenue Shoe Repair, announces the opening of new shop at 3337 W. 10th street soon. Watch Flyer for announcement of opening date. Mr. Brooks lives at 5023 W. 12th St

FREEDOM SHRINE George Washington’s birthday, Monday, February 22, at 9:30 a.m. in the Speedway High School Gym, has been selected by the Speedway Exchange Club as the time to present The Freedom Shrine to the Speedway Schools. This Shrine consists of permanently framed true copies of the most important historic American documents. The Declaration of Independence: Bill <d Rights; Monroe Doctrine and the Star Spangled Banner are included in the 28 piece collection of writings that were instrumental in the formation and continuation of our government and country. Music and singing are included in the program which will be highlighted by Wilbur Shaw, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, who will make the formal presentation to the school in behalf pf the Speedway Exchange Club. Everyone in Speedway is invited and urged to attend this program and to see and use this fine contribution to our community.

Speedway Christian Church 14th St. and Winton Iw The Rev. Kenneth E. Thorne, Minister TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service. 8:30- 9:30 A.M. Graded Church School 9:30-10:00 A.M. Second Worship Service 10:00-11:00 AM. SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH ACTIVITIES First and Third Sunday Evenings.... Senior High C.YJF. Second Sunday Evening....Candletippers (older youth) Fourth Sunday Evening _ .Junior High C.YJ*. The regular schedule of two morning services will be held next Sunday. The Chancel Choir will sing for the 10:00 service, “Hallelujah, Amen” by Handel. Mrs. Barbara Pollock, contralto, will be the soloist for both services. A Quartette will sing for the 8:30 service. The minister will preach the sermon at both services on the subject, “The Limitations of Reason.” The Chancel flowers for this Sunday will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Ganz Hammer, Sr., and Mrs. Elizabeth Jones in memory of Mr. C. N. Jones. The Candletippers will have a Chili Supper and Valentine program Sunday evening in Fellowship Hall. Come at 4:30 and help us prepare that GOOD Chili. Call in your reservations to Pat Monee, Be. 0633 or Mrs. Lorene Thorne, Be. 0535. The Naomi Circle will meet with Mrs. Norma Hawkins, 5250 W. 14th St., with Mrs. Mary Alsmeyer as assistant. Program: Book Review by Mrs. Ray Griffin. Worship by Mrs. Don Hammer. The Golden Rule Bible Class will have their monthly party at the home of Mrs. Mary Gaskill, 4921 W. 15th St., Tuesday evening, February 16th, at 7:30 P.M. Mrs. Shepard will give the devotions. The following Circles will meet Wednesday, February 17th: Mary-Martha Circle will meet with Mrs. Kenneth Thome, 5240 W. 14th St. at 9:00 A.M. with Mrs. Dean Malaska assisting. Worship by Mrs. C. C. Brockman. Program: “Lost Fairylands” by Mrs. Chris Schrock. Dorcas Circle and Lydia Circle will combine their meeting with a “World Tour Progressive Luncheon,” starting at 11:00 A.M. Hostesses are Vivian Gabert, Eleanor Gray, Dorothy Marvel and Nellie Smith. Assistant hostesses: Dorothy Workman and Mildred Dugger. Worship by Jeraldine Fisher. AU are to meet at the church at 11:00 A.M. Esther Circle will meet with Mrs. John Hoss, 1635 N. Lynhurst Drive assisted by Mrs. Harold Monee. Worship by Mrs. Ralph Rahm. Film, “Spanish Speaking Americans” part No. 2. All Cloister Choir members are reminded of the Cloister Choir party TONIGHT at the home of Mrs. Robinson, 2312 Winton Ave., 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. All Choir rehearsals for the coining week as usual. (Continued on Page 3)

NAOMI CIRCLE The Naomi Circle wiU have their regular monthly meeting Monday, February 15th at the home of Mrs. Clinton Hawkins, 5250 W. 14th St. Mrs. Mary Alsmeyer will assist Mrs. Hawkins. The program wiU consist of a book review by Mrs. Edith Griffin. Worship will be given by Mrs. Don Hammer. See you at the meeting.

Naomi Chapter O.E.S. Naomi Chapter O.E.S. will hold its 62nd Birthday and Anniversary Party with a Reception for new members Friday evening February 19th at 7:45 pan. at the Masonic Temple, North and Illinois Sts. Marie Steger is Worthy Matron and Russell Ratts, Worthy Patron.

GIRL SCOUT NEWS Girl Scout Troop No. 249 salutes the Boy Scouts of Speedway on their 44th birthday. Good luck and good times, boys! Parents and friends of Troop No. 249 are invited to a Valentine Party at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 12th in the basement of the Speedway Christian Church. The girls will receive their Service Badges at this party. The Troop thanks everyone who helped make their card sale a success. Mrs. Loyal Huffman, Leader Mrs. Frank Amick, Co-leader

SUB TEENERS Hi, everyone. You haven’t heard from us in a long time. Let's begin with thanking Mrs. McArthur and Melinda for the nice time we had. I’m sure the girls all enjoyed the refreshments. We would also like to thank Mrs. Clevenger and Carole for the nice time and the refreshments. Thanks, Mrs. Huffman and Sandy, for letting us use your kitchen. Hope it wasn’t too much trouble.' The new officers for this six weeks are as follows: President, Sandy Huffman; Vice President, Joyce Shipkle; Secretary, Sandy Morrow; Treasurer, Karen Richardson. So long for now. See you again next week. i Sandy Morrow, Pub.

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Kirke Walker Receives New Teaching Appointment Kirke Walker, a member of the violin section of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has been appointed to the faculty of Butler University’s Jordan CoUege of Music as instructor of violin in the. special instruction division. The announcement was made by Dr. M. O. Ross, university president. Mr. Walker was graduated by the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he studies violin with Richard Burgin, Concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Georges Fourel, also a member of the Boston Orchestra. During World War II he served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and saw combat as a Bombardier-Navigator. Since coming to Indianapolis as a member of the Indianapolis Symphony in 1948, Mr. Walker has resided at 4235 Graceland. During the past two seasons he has coached the second violin section of the Butler University Symphony Orchestra.

TOWN NEWS Crawford Smith Jr. has been hired to replace Al Mayo who resigned from the police department last month. Mr. Smith has had experience working as a deputy in the Marion County Sheriffs office and has acted as marshal at Ladoga, Indiana. Mr. Smith also was formerly a member of the Speed way Fire department The Speedway Police department were hosts last Sunday for the meeting of the Police League of Indiana at the Town Hall. Glen Collins, Speedway Marshal, la chairman of the Central Division of the League and was in charge of the affair. William Kussmaul, police chief at Griffith, Indiana is president of the League and presided at the meeting. After the business meeting a “Dutch lunch” was served by the local department Thanks go to Dick Richardson of Backemeyer’s grocery and Mrs. Deremore, of the Lyndhurst Inn for helping with the food problems and to the Speedway Christian Church for the loan of the tables.

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