Speedway Flyer, Volume 26, Number 21, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 May 1957 — Page 1

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St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 West 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Rev. R. J. Terrill - Assistant Pastor Sunday Masses: 6—7—B9—10:30 and 11:30 a.m. LADIES SOCIAL PARTY tonight at St. Christopher time 7 until 11:30—The ladies may come and go as they like at these parties, but they usually have so much fun they want to come early and then they always want to stay until 11:30 so that they will be present to receive the worthwhile door prize if they are lucky enough to win. A dollar offering at the door is made by each lady. The committee tell us that they have invited personally eight hundred ladies by post card, but if you didn’t get a card we are now inviting you. See you around seven tonight then! Boys and girls in the eighth grade will make a Retreat at St. Christopher today and tomorrow. BAKE SALE—the children of the school are sponsoring a Bake Sale after all the Masses next Sunday. St. Christopher Gratis School boys will take part in the Cadet C.Y.O. Track Meet next Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the C.Y.O. stadium. There will be a small admission charge of 25c for adults and 10c for children. Encourage the boys in their activities by attending. Donald Dean is St. Christopher coach. (Continued on page 5)

SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar May 24, Honor Day, 10:42 aan. May 26, Baccalaureate. May 28, Commencement. May 30, Memorial Day. No school. June 5, Last full day of school. June 6, No school. June 7, Pupils return for report cards at 10:00 a.m. Baccalaureate services and Commencement exercises for the 70 members of the Class of 1957 will be held at 8:00 p.m., Sunday and Tuesday, May 26 and May 28 respectively. Reverend Howard E. Wright of the Speedway Methodist Church will give the Baccalaureate sermon and Dr. Harold W. Richardson, President of JTranklin College, will be the Commencement speaker. Members of the 1957 graduating class are: Ronald Lee Akers, Frederick .Frank Amich, Barbara Ann Armantrout, E. Ann Beeson, Wade "Bennett, Judith Ann Blankinship, David Kent Blase, Ann Marie Brockman, Perry J. Hagen Cantwell, Ann Marie Chadwick, Barry Ernest Clark, Johnny Woodrow Cline, Jr., Michael Lynn Craig, Robert Bolton Decker, Sharon Kay Dine, Ralph Edward Durr, Joan Gay Elliott, (Continued on page 8)

Speedway Musicale Program Hostess for the Speedway Musicale meeting May 28th will be Wilma Strouse. She will be assisted by Nelle Hoss and Jane Farley. Current Event —Mildred Tower. Hymn of the Month—Jane Lyons. Theme: Musicals and Light Opera. Commentary—Jane Lyons. Piano Duet “Victor Herbert Favorites,” Maryann Schein and Helen Hissam. Vocal Duet—“ Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” Lois Poston and Jane Lyons. Vocal Solo You Are”—Kern. Marjorie Shelley. Piano Solo—“lndian Love Call” —Friml. Genevieve North. * Vocal Sextet—“Giannina Mia” —Friml. Betty Frey, Mary Jane Patterson, Jane Farley, Irene Rudness, Bertha Anderson, Ruth Borst. ► Vocal SOlO Lovers”—Rodgers and Hammerstein. Marjorie Shelley. Vocal Solo Selections from "My Fair Lady” Lerner and Loew. Grace Hanninen.

Card of Thanks I wish to sincerely thank my friends and neighbors for the cards, flowers and words of encouragement sent to me at the hospital where I spent three weeks due to a fracture. An especial thanks to the Past Patrons and Past Matrons of Speedway Chapter 0.E.5., the Speedway Methodist Church, and Rev. Wright for their thoughtfulness. I shall long remember these Javors. They helped so much. Mrs. J. M. Swarens

Speedway Church of the Hazarene 5020 CRAWFORDSVILLE ROAD REV. HARRY CARTER, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 AM. Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Young Peoples Service 6:45 P.M. Evangelistic Service 7:30 P.M. ' Mid-Week Prayer Service, Wed. Evening, 7:30

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“500” Dance A Big Success Over two hundred teenagers joined in the fuh at the “500” Frolic Saturday Night, May 18 at the Speedway Recreation Club. Easy Gwynn, back for his second appearance for the teenagers, kept the discs spinning almost constantly from nine to twelve. As predicted, Bermudas were all the rage and added color to an already colorfully decorated ballroom. Tickets were miniature checkered ra«e flags. Winners of the jitterbug contests were Ruth Ann Mason and Elzie Wymer. Runners-up were Sharon Stout and Ronnie Powers. Third and fourth went to Bob Johnson and Gladys Clouser, Bill Rike and Sharon Sharpe. Carol Warren, selected queen through a drawing at the Bunny Hop, was presented a record album and presided over the drawing for the thirty-four door prizes —45 EP records.

Deanna Malaska presented Easy an honorary guest membership to our club. The Board of Directors had voted this in appreciatioir for what Easy has done for our teenagers. He not only came out for this and for the Bermuda Bounce free gratis, but he also furnished all the albums and records given as prizes at both hops. A great guy! And Johnny Black is another! He not only furnished his equipment for all the record hops, but also did the spinning at the November and February dances—no charge! This was the last dance sponsored by the present 1956-57 adult and teen committee for teen hops. On the adult committee were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coulson, Johnny Black and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Queener. A big vote of thanks is due the teenagers who worked so hard to make these hops affairs that teens would really “go for.” Not only did they name and plan the themes for the dances but they also made tickets (which kids prize as souveniers), made and put up decorations, and made the posters for publicity. Serving throughout the season were: Sharon Stout, Deanna Malaska, Ronnie Power and Corky Queener. Barbara Coulson, Gladys Clouser, Phyllis Long and Don Akers also served on the first committee. On the second were Elizabeth Ann Cohan, Donna Rolles, Jerry Black and Jerry Roberts. Jim Brown designed and drew the race cars for this last hop. Myna Sue Brown and Richie Schwimmer also helped on this dance. Thank You! t Thank you for your wonderful support of the PT A Ice Cream supper. Several plates and pans are still uncalled for. You may pick them up at 1617 N. Lyndhurst at Marguerite Boomershines. Mrs. Wendell Kern, Pres. Mrs. Harry Vehling, Pub. BUY VETERAN MADE POPPIES MAY 24ih and 25th

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Shown in the above picture is the present Speedway Police Department wearing their new summer uniforms and standing in front of the new Speedway patrol car. They are, reading from left to right, Deputy Howard Allen, Meter and Parking Detail Officer, Harry Bernhardt, Deputies Bill Dodson, Richard Downs, Ronald Vance, Joe Berry, Police Commissioner and President of the Town Broad, Dean Malaska, Chief Glen Collins, and Deputy Martin Stonebraker. The first Speedway Marshal was Thomas Love, who was hired in Sept., 1926. Following him, Ben Whiteley was Marshal until 1936 when Harry Bernhardt was appointed to the position which he held until 1952. At that time there was only one police officer in the Town. In July 1941 the force was increased to three men when Al Mayo and Glen Collins were named as Deputies. It was at this time that the Town purchased its

Night Before The "500" Dance Speedway Junior Chamber of Commerce is making big plans for their “Night Before the 500” Dance on the Linde Air tennis court, 16th and Main. The club plans to have a Square Dance early Wednesday evening, then regular dancing to live music 9 to 1 a.m. Refreshments will be available on location. Card of Thanks I want to thank all those who worked in any way to make this year in PTA a success. It was a wonderful experience for me. I appreciate the cooperation and help given me by the fine board members. Thank you very much and I wish Mrs. Rhoades a most successful year. Mrs. Wendell Kern

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church The Church with the Red Doors is always open for rest, meditation and prayer. West 16th Street at Beeler Speedway, Ind. Rev. Phillip Bigelow Pastor 1620 Beeler Street CHapel 1-4118 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES • 9:30 Service and Sermon. Sunday School Classes, preschool through grade three. 11:00 Service and Sermon. Sunday School Classes, grades four and up. Nursery for toddlers provided during both services, staffed by trained leaders. Visitors and new residents are always welcome at St Andrew’s. Come and grow with a growing church in a growing community. THURSDAY, May 23. The Southern Conference of United Lutheran Church Women will meet at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Indiana. Pastor Andrew Ellis, Missionary from Japan will be the guest speaker. The BROTHERHOOD of St. Andrew’s will meet at 8:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The topic for this meeting will be “What Else in Speedway—A Driver Too!” FRIDAY, May 24. SELF-STUDY COMMITTEE—RegionaI Meeting at 7:30 pjn. This will be a “command performance” for our Committee members and church councilmen. The Resource Leader assigned to our congregation is Pastor Edward Driscoll of First United Lutheran Church, Tiammond, Indiana. This meeting will continue Saturday morning and afternoon. SATURDAY evening, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. Miss Carol Ann Hertling will marry Leland S. Riggs, Jr., at St. Andrew’s. The congregation is welcome to attend the service. Our congratulations to Mr. James Applegarth on his reelection as Treasurer of the Indiana Synod of ULCA. Walter Kampovsky was our congregational delegate to Synod. LEM is coming—October 13th, through October 18th, 1957. TO ALL MEMBERS: If you have not been contacted regarding the area meetings to be held in your neighborhood please contact Mr. Highland Jones, 1902 N. Whitcomb, CHapel 4-2606.

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first patrol car in 1941. In March 1942 a fourth man was added to the department when Martin Stonebraker was hired. The next year, 1943, Harry Doyle was appointed, increasing the Force to five men. In 1944 William Anderson was hired to replace Glen Collins who took a leave of absence until 1946. In 1952 Glen Collins was appointed as Marshal and a radio was installed in the patrol car. In 1955 the Town purchased another patrol car and Bill Dodson joined the Department, that year in November. In July of 1956 Richard Downs was hired and in November of that year Ronald Vance was added to the Force. At the first of 1957 another patrol car was bought and one of the other cars was assigned to Harry Bernhardt who took over the new Parking Meters, which had been installed, and the overtime parking detail. Two more men were added to the Department the first of January 1957, Joe Berry and Howard

Job's Daughters This Saturday is our last meeting of Ann’s term. All money has to be turned in by this meeting and the penny cards have to be turned in to get credit for this term. The choir practice is at 12:15 and members who have choir books or other things that belong to the Bethel, please turn it in at this meeting. This meeting is an important one election bf officers. Be ready to start the meeting at 2:00. June 2 is Ann’s Church Sunday at the Speedway Christian Church during the second service. Ann Lynch, H.Q. Gloria Johnson, Pub. Cub Scout News Den 3 enjoyed a hike on the trails at Holiday Park and wish to thank Mrs. McGillard for driving. Following the hike they had a wiener roast.

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Allen. Making the total count at the present time eight men. There are four men working the day detail: the Marshal, two Deputies and the Meter Officer. The other men alternate on the night shifts of three-thirty to eleventhirty, and from eleven-thirty to seven-thirty, having one shift every three weeks as one of the day deputies working from seven until three-thirty. The men have two days off out of every ten, having two men in the patrol cars every day except Saturdays and Sundays. At “500” Race time extra men are required to help manage the traffic and our own men must work overtime. The majority of the men are members of the Police League of Indiana. Dean Malaska, president of the Town Board, is the Board member assigned to oversee the Police Department and is known as the Police Commissioner.

Mrs. Sybil C. Trosky Mrs. Sybil C. Trosky, 84 years old, 4971 West 13th Street died Saturday in St. Vincent’s Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Trosky was one of the old timeresidents of Speedway. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Marie E. Trosky of Speedway and Mrs. Helen L. Love of Clermont; two sons, Albert H. Trosky of Cedar la., and George Louis Trosky of Zionsville and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday in Conkle West 16th Street Funeral Home, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Castle-Craig Chapter I.T.S.C. Castle-Craig Chapter, I.T.S.C. will meet May 23rd at 8:00 p.m. Hostess is Mrs. Bessie Kneipp, 1720 N. Gerrard. Mrs. Helen Wunder and Miss Agnes Spencer will be co-hostesses. Mrs. John Thornburg will lecture on Rio Grande and Mississippi Rivers. Baseball News For all boys interested in playing “B” ball this summer, there will be practice May 27th and 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway City Park baseball diamond. The “B” team will be coached by Earl Slark and Jan Everhart.

Speedway Methodist Church 16th and Presto Streets REV. HOWARD E. WRIGHT, PASTOR First Hour—9:3o-10:45 9:30-10:15—First Worship Service. 9:30-10:15—Church School for children 0-11 years. 10:15-10:45—Junior Church for children Ist thru 6th grades. 10:15-10:45—Church School for Youth and Adults. Second Hour—11:00-12:00—Second Worship Service. 11:00-11:30—Church School for children 0-11 years. 11:30-12:00—Junior Church for children Ist thru 6th grades. (The Nursery and Toddlers’ Rooms are open during both services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders). A WARM, FRIENDLY WELCOME awaits you at the Speedway Methodist Church., Nursery facilities and Sunday School classes for children through 12 years of age are provided during both worship services. If you are not attending any church at present, we-invite you to worship with us. LAST SUNDAY it was a privilege to baptize Steven Mark Sailor and Mrs. Clifton V. Sailor. Likewise, it was our joy to receive into our fellowship: Mr*T and Mrs. Norman S. Pickett, 1655 N. Whitcomb Ave.; Mr. and Mrs, Milo V. Eaton, 5225 Ford St.; Mr. and Mrs. Clifton V. Sailor, 1125 Allison Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. John D. Kogin, 7777 W. Washington Ave.; and Joseph H. Delisle, Jr., 5118 W. 14th St. OUR ANNUAL 4th QUARTERLY CONFERENCE will be held on Friday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Our District Superintendent, Dr. J. J. Bailey, will preside. Election of officers for the new Conference Year, beginning June 1, and re(Continued on page 5)

Local Trio To Appear On Television The Crystalettes, a trio composed of Marcia Edwards, Nanette Fidger, and Nancy Lewis, and their accompanist, Patty Bartley will make their television debut on Teen Time this Saturday at 10:00 am. on Channel 4. The program, which originates from the studios of WTTV at the State Fair Grounds, features talented teenagers from Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. The girls, all Juniors at Speedway High School and members of the Sparkle-Aires, will sing “I Could jHave Danced All Night” and “Who Needs You?” Their final number will be “Dream,” at which time they will be accompanied by Tommy Wood and his “Splinters.” The Crystalettes have been singing together for almost a year, and have performed for various school and community functions. Important Flyer Notice

All block ads and church news must be in by Sunday, May 26th. All other articles must be in by Monday, May 27th, 11:00 a.m. This is necessary because of the Memorial Day Holiday falling on Thursday. The Flyer will be published Wednesday of next week. Notice to Speedway Residents All Speedway residents going to Indianapolis on Saturday please use Winton Ave. South to Cossell Rd., around Cossell Rd. to Michigan St. and return same route. LADIES' PARTY St. Christopher Church THURSDAY. MAY 23 7:00 pan. to 11:00 pan. Speedway O.E.S. The Speedway Chapter, 0.E.5., will have a called meeting May 28th at the Masonic Temple, 1620 N. Lyndhurst Drive, at 8 o’clock. There will be candidates for degrees and a short Memorial Service. We would love to see everyone present. Remember to support your bake sale on Saturday, May 25th. Margaret Shook, W.M. Calvin Calhoun, W.P.

Bake Sale Speedway Chapter 561, O.E.S. will sponsor a bake sale Saturday, May 25th at V. K. Nelsons, 4906 W. 16th St., 9:00 a.m. Attention Junior High C.Y T. This Sunday, May 26th is the date for our retreat at Noblesville. We will leave the church at 8:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 pan. Those who did not help on the paper sale are asked to bring SI.OO for bus fare. All members are to bring a good substantial lunch including a thermos of something to drink. The supper will be furnished. We are all looking forward to a wonderful day!

Speedway Christian Church 14th Si. and Winion Ave. Ray Montgomery, Minister Albert R. Graves, Minister of Education Richard W. Lindamood, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service—9:oo-9:55 a.m. Children’s Study and Worship—9:oo-10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Classes—lo:oo-10:30 am. Second Worship Service—lo:3s-11:30 am. Forty graduating seniors will be guests of the church next Sunday morning at the second worship hour. They will wear their caps and gowns and will be seated in a reserved section. Copies of the Revised Standard Version of the New Testament and Psalms will be presented to each graduate. Rev. Graves, our Director of Religious Education, will make the For many years these testaments have been purchased through the generosity of the Los Amigos Class. The Children’s Chorale will sing at the 9:00 worship service. Miss Pat Wolfe will sing the solo, “Overshadowed” by Schuler at both services. CHANCEL FLOWERS. The chancel bouquets for next Sunday will be given by Mrs. Nila Heston and children in memory of baby Sue and Mr. Heston; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rahm in honor of Hayden’s birthday. _ (Continued on page 4)

Speedway State Bank Installs New Electronic Bookkeeping Equipment Electronics will bring increased accuracy to bookkeeping at the Speedway State Bank. At the same time it will make life easier and more pleasant for bookkeepers, according to Harry L. Keller, president. On order are three of Nationals Cash Register’s brand new “Post-Tronic” electronic machines designed to take most of the headaches out of the daily posting of checking accounts. “We are the first bank in Indiana to convert to this faster, more accurate equipment,” declared Keller. “Installation is scheduled for mid-summer.” “Unlike other businesses which close their books once a month,” points out Keller, “a bank has to close every day. This means everything must balance before the lights are turned out and we can go home. Accuracy is a must and so is speed unless we want to eat a cold dinner.”

One of the biggest headaches is the sorting of checks, the first thing each morning before the bookkeeping can begin. Most banks do this, as they have always done, alphabetically by customer name. At best this is a slow process aften confounded by unique and illegible signatures proudly regarded by their owners as personal trademarks. Similarity of names also adds to the confusion. Sorting by number, rather than by name, has proved far more speedy, accurate and less tiring. 'As the first step in getting ready for electronic bookkeeping, (Continued on page 7) Ladies' Party The ladies of St. Christopher Church are famous for their parties; another to be given Thursday, May 23rd from 7:00 o’clock until 11:00 p.m. Mrs. Ann Adair and her kitchen committee promise to have more of those delicious bar-b-que and ham sandwiches plus pop com, cold drinks and coffee. Mrs. Rose Sherman is general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Eileen Murphy. Veterans Party

The Annual Speedway party was given on May 14th at the W. 10th Street Veterans Hospital by the Speedway, Wayne and Eagle Units of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Veterans were entertained by the Cassidy Sisters, a well-known act in entertainment. '"“Mrs. McDole, Rehab, ch. Mrs. Wilma J. Strouse, Pub. ch. LIONS CLUB FISH FRY 16th and LYNDHURST FRIDAY and SATURDAY JUNE 14 and 15 Card of Thanks We wish to thank our kind neighbors and friends for the expressions of sympathy, lovely flowers and other courtesies extended during the illness and passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Lena May Thralls. Mrs. Martha Stewart David and Connie Faulkner

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Girl Scout And Brownie News Girl Scout troop 522 was entertained at a wiener roast given by Sandra Feucht and Susan Palmer at 5900 Cadillac Dr. on the 15th of May. We would like to thank Sandra, Susan and their mothers for such a nice time. Jeanie Nesbit. Brownie Troop No. 178 held their fly-up ceremony Thursday in St. Christopher Social Room. Families of the Brownies were guests at this very impressive candlelight investiture. The girls were presented their fly-up wings and Girl Scout pins by Mrs. Bertha Foote and Mrs. Kay Brothers. This service advanced the following girls into Intermediate Scouting: Kay Brothers, Janice Buckley, Sue Ann Burke, Cathy Cross, Linda Delph, Roberta Foote, Kathleen Gaughn, Helen Gordon, Cathy Hatch, Karen Kemp, Anne Plummer, Letha Ann Sansone, Mary SQsan Sherman. Phyllis Stevens, Sue Ann Thompson, Vicki Wagner, Lynda Burns, Barbara Glidden and Anne Zishka. Under the direction of Miss Alice Dale Decker a delightful program followed refreshments. Mrs. Foote, Brownie leader for three years was presented with a gift from her troop. The Brownies of Troop 178 wish to thank their leaders and all the mothers for the splendid cooperation shown the past three years. Leaders were: Bertha Foote and Audrey Zishka; troop committee members, Marie Hatch, Rose Sherman and Lillian Plummer. The troop will round out the year by having a family picnic in June. Troop 755 had their Fly-up ceremony Wednesday, May Bth and also celebrated their first birthday with a cake decorated with “Happy Birthday Troop 755” and ice cream. Mothers were guests. Those flying-up were. Candy Loffland, Jean Ann Bonham, Carol Smith, Tammy Denny, Pamela Wise, Dianna Wetherald. Kay Shirley, Haron Slone, Nancy Morris, Janet Owen, Caroline Edington, and Karen Asdell. They were presented with Fly-up pins and First Year Pins. HarrieJ Wetherald is leader and Rosemary Bonham, co-leader.

Tri Kappa News There will be a short business meeting and election of officers Tuesday, May 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Home. Pledging will be June 9th at 2:00. This will be held at the home of Rose Chard. Sunday, May 26th our president, Donaldeen Reich and vice president, Louise Faust will be over at Ball State Teachers College. There is a tea honoring the new state president, Peg Elliott NORTHWEST BAPTIST CHUBCB (Southern Baptist) 1010 Main Street (UA.W.-CJ.O. Bldg.) Speedway Rev. H. J. Conger Pastor CHapel 1-0413 Sunday School. 9:45 aun. Morning Worship, 11:00 am.

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