Speedway Flyer, Volume 26, Number 40, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 October 1957 — Page 1

VOL. XXVI

St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 West 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Rev. R. J. Terrill Assistant Pastor Sunday Masses: 6—7—8—9—10:30 and 11:30 am. Tomorrow is First Friday. Masses will be at 6:15 in the morning and at 8:00 in the evening. The children will have the opportunity to receive Holy Communion from 8:15 until 9 o’clock. Mrs. Jan Wheasler, Bth grade room mother, is chairman for the First Friday breakfast which will be served at 9 o’clock in the new church auditorium. More and more of the faithful keep the First Fridays by honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus in receiving Holy Communion and hearing Mass if at all possible. Saturday is First Saturday. Keeping the First Saturdays was requested by our Holy Mother at Fatima for keeping peace in the world. Members of the Altar Society will receive corporate Holy Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass Sunday morning. Much grace is gained when Communion is received in a body. The Mother and Son Communion Breakfast planned for Sunday, October 6th, has been postponed until a later date be(Continued on page 7)

Speedway OJE.S. Speedway Chapter No. 561, 0.E.5., will hold a Stated Meeting October Bth at 8:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1620 North Lyndhurst Drive. This is “Fruit for the Home” night and all contributions are gratefully accepted. Come out and bring your gifts. Margaret Shook, W.M. Calvin Calhoun, W.F Cub Scout News Pack meeting will be Thurs., Oct. 10, at 7:30 at the High School Gym. The monthly meeting of den mothers will be Oct. 7, at 7 o’clock at the Lutheran Church. New officers in Den 3 Eire Terry Castle, Denner; Butch Bongen, Assistant Denner; Jimmy Hutchens, Buckskin Keeper and Chuck Guire, Reporter. Den 8 wishes to thank Mrs. King for the refreshments for our last den meeting. New officers are Steve Stamm, Denner; Kenny King, Wampum Keeper; and Karl Wacker, Buckskin Keeper. Den 14 would like to welcome Dave Duffin into the den. New officers are Billy Cotton, Denner; Rodney Reed, Assistant Denner; Mike Glidewell, Reporter and Dick Bain, Buckskin Keeper. Girl Scout News The new Brownie Troop being organized at Fisher School No. 1 will hold its first meeting Friday, October 11th at 3 p.m. in the Visual Education room at the Fisher School. Mrs. Harry Neaman is the leader and her co-leaders are Mrs. Frank Walker, Mrs. Roy Gene Houpt and Mrs. Harley Adams. Card of Thanks LEDBETTER We are deeply grateful and appreciate the kindness, sympathy and many beautiful floral tributes extended by our good neighbors, relatives and friends, at the passing of our beloved husband and father, HARRISON LEDBETTER. We are especially grateful and thankful to Rev. Garth, for the message, the doctors and nurses of Veterans Hospitals, Conkle Mortuary and all who assisted in any way.

Wife, sons and family

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church The Church with the Red Doon 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 a.m. Service and Sermon. Church School up to 9 years. 11:00 aju. Service and Sermon. Church School 9 years and up. 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Classes for seventh and eighth grades. Senior Luther League for High School Age. Nursery for toddlers provided at 9:30 service only, staffed by trained leaders. VISITORS AND NEW FRIENDS are always welcome at St. Andrew’s. ALL Services and Meetings at St. Andrew’s will be held on Central STANDARD Time, beginning last Sunday, September 29, 1957. Thursday, October 3. The NURSERY GUILD of St. Andrew’s will meet at 8:00 p.m. Because of the coming Lutheran Evangelism Mission the Nursery Guild is meeting on the first Thursday in October. Mrs. Douglas will demonstrate making and decorating with fiber flowers of the fall and winter seasons. The program will start promptly at 8:00 pun., followed by a business meeting and refreshments. Sunday, October 6. 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASSES for seventh and eighth graders at the Church. 6:00 p.m. SENIOR LUTHER LEAGUE Supper. THE NEXT PASTOR’S CLASS will begin Monday eve(Continued on Page 4)

The SPEEDWAY FLYER

Fire Dept. CH. 4*9543

Annual Nut Sale The Young Settlers Class of the Speedway Christian Church is now engaged in its annual nut sale. It was recently announced that this married couples class was creating a scholarship fund to aid any young person of the church who plans to enter a Christian vocation. Members of the church will be contacted in the near future. However, there may be persons in the community who desire to purchase the SI.OO containers of cashew and mixed nuts. The sale will extend through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Orders may be placed with Thomas Heaton, CH. 4-2262, or any member of the class. P.T.A. Study Group Once again we want to remind you of the panel program which will be held on Thursday, October 10, 1957, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the A. C. Newby School. Each panel member will discuss “Growing Up In Speedway.” Watch your Flyer for time and details of the next three meetings. Attention Tech Alumna Tech Alumna will be honored guests at the Tech-Logansport Football Game on October 11th at the Tech Stadium. All Alumna will be admitted free on presentation of their Life Membership Cards. Adelia Chapter LT.S.C. Our October meeting will be Monday, the 7th, at the Central YMCA, with dinner promptly at 6:30 p.m. After the speaker, Miss Ruth Keller, we will have our usual business meeting and you will obtain your Year Book, if not picked up in September. Square Dance

The Zeta Phi Zeta Sorority is having a public square dance Friday, October 4th at Hawthorne Center, 2440 W. Ohio St. with Max Engle as caller. The dance will start promptly at 8:00 with lots of fun for everyone attending. Tickets are $1.50 a couple and can be obtained at the door or by calling CH. 1-3698.

SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar October 4, Football, Warren Central, Here, 8:00 p.m. October 7, Freshman Football, Plainfield, There, 6:30 p.m. October 11, Football, Beech Grove, Here, 7:30 pm. October 12. All School Dance. October 18, Football, Plainfield, Here, 7:30 pm. October 22, Merit Scholarship Tests. October 23, Football, Pike Township, There, 7:30 pm. October 24, 25, State • Teachers’ Association, No school. Mrs. Grover Staley of 5080 West 16th Street has presented the James A. Allison Elementary (Continued on page 7) P.T.A. Meeting The first PTA meeting of this year will be held October 9, 1957 at 7:45 pm. in the Speedway High School Gymnasium. Devotions will be given by Rev. Phillip Bigelow of the Lutheran Church. A trio composed of Mesdames Richard Musgrave, William Ketcham and Harley Adams will sing. The business meeting will be followed by introduction of the members of the school board and teaching staff. Mr. Robert McMahon, Chairman of the school board will speak. Speedway Recreation Club News BALLROOM DANCING INSTRUCTION Beginning October 7th at 7:30 p.m., ballroom dancing instruction will be given for 10 consecutive weeks at the Speedway Recreation Club. Mr. John Black of the Black Studios will be the instructor for the 10 lessons. The instruction is open to all club members and their guests. Cost of the instruction will be $12.00 per couple for members and $15.00 per couple for guests of members. Please call CH. 43305 to register. Sth and 6ih GRADE ACTIVITIES All sth and 6th Grade age children are invited to attend a party at the Speedway Recreation Club, Saturday, October sth from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Movies and Games will be the main high lights of the evening. SQUARE DANCE ACTIVITIES

Come on all you Square Dancers, support your club. Friday night from 8:00 pan. to 11:00 pan., October 11th, there will be a square dance called by Gabe Owens. This will be a nice smooth evening of squares. He will have walk-throughs, so if you haven’t danced since last fall or longer, its time to get back in the groove again. There will be some dancers there from the present group of lessons given at your Speedway Recreation Club. They are new faces in square dancing at your club, so come on out and get acquainted. Remember, Gabe Owens is the caller, Friday, October 11th, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 pun. The club is going to start another group of square dance lessons, beginning Thursday, Octo(Continued on page 4)

Speedway Baptist Church (Southern Baptist) 1610 N. Lyndhurst (Masonic Temple) Speedway Rev. H. J. Conger, Pastor—ME. 6-2755 Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Training Union, 6:30 pjn. Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m.

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5010 Crawfordsville Road Speedway City, Indiana John H. Chandler, Minister 540 S. Arbor Avenue. Indianapolis/Indiana Telephone ME. 1-8771 REGULAR SERVICES Sunday School 1 9:10 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. N.Y.P.S. 6:45 pan. Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 pan. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday 7:30 pan. ATTENTION ALL BOYS AND GIRLS There is a Bible Story Hour at the church every Monday from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., conducted by Mrs. Mary Quillin. If you were not present last Monday you missed an enjoyable time! We had a fine group of boys and girls present.and I am sure that all of them will want to be back next Monday after(Continued on Page 4)

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LIONS CLUB DAY Saturday, October 19,195) The Speedway Lions Club is a service organization dedicated to the betterment of the City of Speedway. Funds must be raised to assist in these projects. Some of the projects sponsored are: BOY SCOUTS FOOTBALL BANQUET HALLOWEEN PARTY CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY BASKET BALL BANQUET BAND UNIFORMS Financially and Physically Assist: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL & FOOTBALL CONTRIBUTE TO LEADER DOG FUND CANCER CONTROL FUND and MUSCATATUCK STATE SCHOOL Watch the Flyer next week for location of this project “LETS ALL HELP”

Flood Control Meeting A meeting for all residents in the Eagle Creek flood basin will be held at 10 o’clock the morning of Oct. 5, at 6448 West Ohio Street. Judge Norman E. Brennan will be in charge of the meeting which is being held for the purpose of working out a program for correction and prevention of floods along Eagle Creek. An executive board will be named to guide the organization and sub-committees will be named. It will be the purpose of the committee to obtain information from the various units of government relative to correcting the annual flooding of Eagle creek and to press for the right program to follow. At the meeting there will be presented a movie of the June 28th flood and a number of posters and photographs of the flood will be on display. Judge Brennan urges all interested persons to attend this meeting in an effort to obtain relief from devasting flood damage. Tri Kappa Tri Kappa sorority, Epsilon Eta Chapter will entertain the Delta Lamba Chapter of Greenwood at a Friendship Key party on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Indiana National Bank Community room. The Friendship Key is passed from chapter to chapter throughout the state. The Chairman for the party is Mrs. R. Wayne Blind. Puppy Show The Hoosier Kennel Club extends an invitation to the town of Speedway to attend its annual all-breed puppy show on Sunday, October 6, at the Poultry Building of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Over two-hundred and fifty pure-bred pups ranging in age from two months to one year will be competing for ribbons and trophies. Doors to the show will be open from 1:00 p.m. until judging is completed.

Thursday, October 3, 1957

Christmas Cards i Los Amigos Class We urge you to select your cards as soon as possible. Wrapping paper, ribbons and boxed cards are beautiful this year. All profits are used for Church, Church school or community benefits. If you wish to help in this project please call one of the members listed here and arrangements will be made for you to see the samples in your own home or stop in at 5204 West 15th St. Mrs. Harold Monee, CH. 1-3635 Mrs. Marie Huber, CH. 1-4598 Mrs. S. A. Gummere, CH. 4-0529 Mrs. C. E. Schrock, CH. 4-3528 Jolly Homemakers The Jolly Homemakers will have a meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at the. home of Marian Neat, 5638 Speedway Drive. The assistant hostess will be Frances Degan. The lessons will be “Christmas Ideas and Rug Braiding.” This will be given by Esther Castle and Janet Vollmer. Luncheon will be served. Senior Citizens Week D. A. C. Hill of the Marion County T.B. Assn. Case-Finding Committee announced that Senior Citizens Week will be celebrated Sept. 30th through Oct. 6th, with a special effort to X-ray those people 50 yrs. of age and over. Mr. Hill said, “51% of the 382 new tuberculosis cases reported to the Health Dept, have been found among persons 45 and older.” American Gold Star Mothers The Indianapolis Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., will elect officers at the meeting of October 7th, in the West room of the World War Memorial Building.

St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church 711 K. Belmont Ave. Phones ME. 3-4214 Rev. C. Kohring, Pastor Church School, 9:30 a.m. Church Worship, 10:15 am

Speedway Methodist Church 16th and Presto Streets REV. HOWARD E. WRIGHT. PASTOR First Hour—9:oo-10:15 9:00-9:45—-First Worship Service. 9:00-10:15—Church School for children 0-11 years. 9:45-19:15—Church School for Youth and Adults. Second Hour—lo:4s-11:45 10:45-11:45—Second Worship Service. 10:45-11:45—Church School for children 0-11 years. (The Nursery and Toddlers’ Rooms are open during both services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders). PLEASE NOTE THE NEW HOURS FOR THE SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES BEGINNING THIS SUNDAY AS MENTIONED ABOVE. WET .COME—The Speedway Methodist Church extends a cordial invitation to you to worship with us. A friendly welcome awaits you this Sunday. TONIGHT, Thursday, the Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7:45 pm., at the church. ON SUNDAY MORNING, October 6, Speedway Methodist Church along with churches all over the world, will observe WORLD-WIDE COMMUNION at both morning worship services. Beginning this Sunday our first service will begin at 9:00 aun., and our second at 10:45 aun. At the early worship service (Continued on Page 5)

Memo To Speedway Parents

On Monday, September the 30th; the Speedway Police department received their first call on Halloween pranks. One full month ahead of Halloween. A Speedway resident called with the complaint that some children had performed various acts of destruction in her yard. Was this your child? How do you know it wasn’t? Do you know where your youngster was that evening—and other evenings? Do you know what he does when he does go out? Are you sure? What would you do if you learned that your boy or girl was guilty of such actions? Did you, by any chance, read the article in the Indianapolis Sunday Star September 29th; entitled “Parents Blamed for Teen Acts?” If not, we suggest that you dig out your old papers and read it and see to what extent you are responsible for your (Continued on Page 3)

Speedway Homemakers Mrs. Loretta Skeeters, W. 34th St., will be hostess to the Speedway Homemakers Club next Thursday, October 10th. Assisting Mrs. Skeeters will be Mesdames Bess wood. Dorcas Thompson, Nellie Bilbee and Opal Swenson. This will be a 12:30 pitch-in luncheon with the committee furnishing the meat, drink and bread. Homemakers all remember the Marion County Homemakers Achievement Day Program which is being held at the Ipalco Hall tonight, October 3 and all day tomorrow. Homemissions Tent Revival Homemissions Tent Revival is now in progress each evening 7:30 p.m. at 4500 W. 16th St. Tent is heated.

This is your personal invitation to attend this revival effort for the purpose of starting a new Assembly of God Church in Speedway City. Bring your music and special. Nolan D. Lee is pastor. Sunday School will be held in the Auto Auction Bldg, at 4300 W. 10th St. at 10:00 a.m. (fast time). Riley Memorial Association Ceremonies marking the 108th birthday anniversary of James Whitcomb Riley on October 7 will be given special significance this year due to a special report issued by the Metropolitan Planning Department of Marion County projecting eventual development of the area surrounding the poet’s home into a recreational site for children. Attention Fans! In cooperation with the Esther Williams Fan Club, the Speedway Theatre has scheduled a return (Continued on page 7)

Speedway Christian Church 14th St. and Winton Av*. 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 a.m. Second Worship Service—lo:3s-11:30 a.m. WORLD WIDE COMMUNION will be observed next Sunday at both morning services. Christians in all churches will be uniting around the communion table in remembrance. We wish all members of our congregation to participate in this World Wide observance. CHANGE IN SCHEDULE. We call your attention to the fact that next Sunday ottr morning schedule will be changed. The first worship hour and the first church school will be conducted as usual. However, the secund worship hour will begin at 11:00 a.m. The second church school hour, for children through the sixth grade, will also begin at 11:00 a.m. During the month of October, families are requested to vary their attendance at these services in an effort to determine which one best suits the family’s needs. On November 3rd enrollment of children in one school or the other will be made. REPORT TO THE CONGREGATION, Number 5, will be presented to those attending either morning service next Sunday. At the 9:00 service, the Cloister choir will sing “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” by Shelley, and at the 11:00 service the Chancel choir will sing “Thee We Adore” by Candlyn. (Continued on Page 6)

Speedway Methodist Church Rally Night And Fun Fest A most enjoyable evening awaits members of our congregation and their children on Thursday, October 10, beginning at 7:15 p.m., at the church. On that evening parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teacher, to learn what has been planned for their children in Sunday School this year, and to become informed thru an interesting question and answer period. Parents are invited to bring their children. While the parents are meeting, the children will be enjoying refreshments and a FUN FEST in Fellowship Hall. For the convenience of parents, children thru 3 years of age will be cared for in the Parish House. PLEASE REMEMBER: Thursday, October 10, is RALLY NIGHT. Saturday Cadeet Begins The Saturday Cadets of the West District Branch YMCA have launched their Fall program. This group of young boys meet every Saturday morning from 9 to 12 on the spacious property of the West District YMCA, 605 South High School Rd. During the Fall the program emphasis will be on touch football, soccer and various recreational games. The winter Program will center around handicrafts, movies and trips to various places of interest. In the Spring the Cadets will engage in softball, a track meet, and outdoor basketball. Any boy wishing to enroll in this interesting program may do so at the West Branch YMCA.

PERSONALS Dr. Paul McGuff announces the removal of his office from 605 E. 38th St., where he has been in the practice of Surgery, Gynecology and Proctology for 8 years to new enlarged air-conditioned quarters in the new 38th St. Medical Building at 4829 E. 38th St., Phones: LI. 7-0336 and WA. 35077. Dr. McGuff is on the Surgical Staff of the Methodist, Community and St. Francis Hospitals. We have a new address for Pvt. E-l, Robt. J. Curtis, NG 229-70974; 483rd Qm. Co. (refrg.); Ft. Hood, Texas. Frank E. “Bill” 1 Wood has just completed a nine months communication Course with the U. S. Navy in San Diego, California. After a three-week’s visit with his mother June M. Wood and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest E. Melton of Speedway, he will enter Georgetown University at Arlington, Virginia, where he will study Language. He is in Navy Intelligence School and stationed at Washington, D. C.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Chureb 3535 Kessler Blvd. It. Dr. (3008 West. 3535 North) WUNam A. Huber. Minisier Worship and Church School, 9:30 aun. Worship and Church School, 11:00 **. Jr. High and Sr. High Groups, 7 pja.

Chureb Of Christ 4958 West 10th St Services: Sunday 10:00 AM. and 7:30 PM. Wednesday 7:30 PM. For information cell CH. 1-4383

♦ Polltt Dept. CH. 4*9541

Town Board Reports (May—Juno—July) By Tri Kappa Reporter (Continued from last week) The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to write a letter to the Marion Cotuity Highway requesting them to widen and improve West 10th Street between Cossell Road and Lyndhurst Drive. Street improvement needs throughout the Town were discussed and several items were agreed upon, among which included the lowering of the crown of Winton Avenue and Ford Street. A subdivision control bond in the amount of $224,850 was received from Fred Falender and approved. This covers the Phillip Development Corporation** Meadowood Addition. It was reported that the P & E. Railroad had completed the installation of the flasher signals at Lyndhurst and State Road 136. Mr. Couch, Town Engineer, was instructed to lay out a plan to improve the crossing which would allow four-lane traffic. The Town Clerk was instructed to remind the Indiana State Highway Department to install an automatic traffic signal at Crawfordsville Road and Lyndhurst Drive which would be synchronized with the railroad flasher signal. Letters were read from the Citizens Speedway Committee and the Indiana State Police Department congratulating the Speedway Police Department for the efficient way of handling the traffic during the 500 Mile Race period. Mr. Thomas Strouse, Chairman of the Park Board, presented plans as recommended by Mr. L. I. Couch for a new relief station and improvements to the present shelter house in the 15th Street Park. The Park Board was authorized to invite bids on construction. The Board discussed the advisability x»f allowing waste from the Star Trailer Court to empty into the Speedway Sewer System. After considerable discussion the Board denied the request. Following the flood it was recommended that the Town have a Civilian Defense Director who might prove to be very valuable during the time of a disaster. A meeting was held with Mr. Charles Broderick. Director of the Marion County Civilian Defense and the Board appointed Mr. Ganz Hammer, Sr., (Continued on Page 6)

Candy Scde There will bo a candy sale given by the Phi Gamma at 3:30 on October 10th at 5134 W. 14th St.

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