Speedway Flyer, Volume 26, Number 43, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 October 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—8—9—10:30 and 11:30 a.m. All Catholic grade and high school pupils throughout the country will be receiving Holy Communion Sunday, October 27, the Feast of Christ the King—the first day of National Catholic Youth Week. At St. Christopher Junior C.Y.O.s will receive corporate Holy Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass. Following the Mass a ham and egg breakfast will be served the C.Y.O.ers and their parents. As a part of observance of Catholic Youth Week, St. Christopher C.Y.O. is sponsoring a West Side Dance on Sunday evening, October 27, from 8 to 10:30, at the Speedway Recreation Club. A former C.Y.O.er, Dick Summers, will be the disc jockey. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Nellie Craft who died last Tuesday morning and was buried (Continued on page 6)

DePauw University Choir A real treat is in store for Speedway on Sunday, November 10th when the DePauw University Choir will present a concert in the Speedway High School gym at 4:00 p.m. This talented group of forty students from Greencastle offers the unbeatable combination of almost professional performing ability with the vitality and enthusiasm of college youth. Under the direction of Dr. George Gove, the Choir will offer a varied program that will please the entire family; There is another good reason for attending this concert. The Chancel Choir of the Speedway Methodist Church is sponsoring this program as their money-mak-ing project for the Building Fund of their church. Indeed, then, this musical program will be more than a passing pleasure—it will be a musical experience reaching into the future! Tickets are SI.OO adults; 50c children. Pre-school children are free. Tickets may be obtained in advance from any choir member. If you do not know anyone in this organization, call Bill Neef, CH. 1-4618. DEMOLAY NEWS Remember the DeMolay Hayride is Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. NO STAGS and the cost is $1.50 per couple. Your 1958 dues are due and MUST BE PAID BEFORE you can go on the hayride. Reservations must be made with Scott Urban and the money accompanying it. Meet at the Temple at 7:00 and bring your food; cider will be furnished. The reservations deadline is Oct. 30. The DeMolay Scrap Metal Drive will be held Nov. 9 (Saturday). I will- have your assignments made and will inform you. Sorry the dance was called off but we believed it best during the flu outbreak. Dues are DUE and are payable to the scribe, Scott Urban and remember they must be paid for the hayride. Keep an eye open for any scrapmetal. Psi lota Xi See you at Ellen Jacks, Thursday, October 24th, 7:45. “Dealers Choice." Please bring your own cards. Assistant hostesses are Clara Kryter, Jo Messick, Helen Smith and Edith Griffin. DEMOLAY SCRAP METAL DRIVE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES , . 9:30 a.m. Service and Sermon. Church School up to 9 years. 11:00 a.m. 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 and 11:00, staffed by trained leaders. The Church with the Red Doors is always open for rest, meditation and prayer. VISITORS AND NEW FRIENDS are always welcome at St. Andrew’s. > THURSDAY, October 24. 7:15 p.m. Family showing of the film, “MARTIN LUTHER” at the Church. The early hour has been chosen so the youngsters and confirmands can attend too." There will be a free will offering, but no admission charge. Invite your friends and neighbors. "SATUKD AY, October 26. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Halloween Party for the Nursery and Kindergarten Departments (for all children (Continued on page 5)

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St. Christopher Hobby Show St. School held their C.Y.O. Hobby Show Sunday, October 20. Winners from this show will exhibit their hobbies at the city-wide C.Y.O. Hobby Show, which will be held Monday, October 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Catholic Community Center, 542 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. The Award ceremonies to present the trophies will be at 9:00 p.m. Admission to the city wide show is free. The public is cordially inv.'ed. Following are the winning exhibitors: Class A (grades 1, 2 and 3) Crafts: Ist, Julian Fontenot; 2nd, Jerry Thalls; 3rd, Jeannette White. Collection: Ist, David White; Honorable Mention, Marlene Sinkovic. Baking: Ist, Nancy Starks; Honorable Mention, Pamela Vaughn. Class B (grade 4, 5 and 6). Crafts: Ist, David Wall; 2nd, Michale Sercer; 3rd, Peggy Lawrence. Collection: Ist, Gary Sinkovic; Honorable Mention, Richard Wheasler. Baking: Ist, Helen Gordon; Honorable Mention, Anne Zishka. Class C (grades 7 and 8). Crafts: Ist, Janice Wheasler; 2nd, David Foote; 3rd, Bernard Wolfla. Collection: Ist, Hubert Wertz; Honorable Mention, David Foote. Baking: Ist, Margaret Brading; Honorable Mention, Joan Parsons. Xmas Ribbon & Wrappings Contact Marion Showalter, CH. 1-0568 for Christmas Wrapping paper or ribbon. Your patronage of this Psi lota Xi project will be greatly appreciated. "Martin Luther" Film The film “Martin Luther” will be shown at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 5360 W. 16th Street, Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:15 p.m. in the church. This public showing is especially intended for those who have not had the chance to see this great moving picture when it was shown in the commercial theaters. There is no admission charge. Expenses will be defrayed by a free will offering. The early hour has been chosen so that entire families may attend, including the children, and bring your friends for one of the truly great motion pictures of our time. The Church with the Red Doors.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 16th and Beeler, CH. 1-4118 Phillip D. Bigelow, Pastor CH. 1-7320

YOU'RE INVITED Do you like to eat? Would you like to get your Christmas shopping done early this year? Come to the W.S.C.S. Turkey Dinper and Bazaar at the Speedway Methodist Church, Wednesday, November 13th. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m.-l:00 p.m., and the serving hours for the evening dinner will be 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The booths, stocked with pies, cakes, cookies, yeast rolls, candy, and a variety of fancy work, including aprons, pillowcases and stuffed toys, will be open from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. All proceeds from this Bazaar will go to the Church Building Fund.

DON’T MISS THE SPEEDWAY LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL JAMBOREE AT THE SPEEDWAY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD FRIDAY NIGHT, OCT. 25th, 6:00 P.M. See All The Little Leaguers In Action St. Christopher vs. Jr. Spark Plugs THESE ARE YOUR BOYS COME OUT AND SUPPORT THEM Adults 40c School Children 20c (Proceeds to be used to defray cost of field and lights)

Dancing Lessons Carole Marten is the instructor of ‘ Tap, Ballet and Acrobatic dancing at the Coleman Community Center, Hours 9 to 12 every Saturday. Register at the Center, 2535 W. Michigan St. between 2:00 and 5:30 any afternoon. Speedway Recreation Club News 4th Grade and Under There will be a Halloween party at the Speedway Recreation Club for children in the 4th grade and under on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All club members in this age group are invited to attend. High School Age Group Don’t forget the Halloween dance, Oct. 25th at the Recreation Club. Bob Morrison will be the D.J. with jitterbug contest and dance prizes. Only one guest per member with be permitted at these dances. Price 50c per member, 75c per guest of member. Adult Dance

Saturday, Oct. 26th at the Speedway Recreation Club, 1501 N. High School Rd. Semi formal —Dance to the George Nicoloff quintet. Cost, $1.50 per couple for members, $2.00 per couple for guests of members. Card of Thanks We wish to express our most sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes extended to us at the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Louvenia Wonnell. Thelma Beck. Wilma Aljinovich. Deloris Paas.

St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church 711 N. Belmont Ave. Phone: ME. 2-4214 Rev. C. Kohrmg, Pastor Church School, 9:30 a.m. Church Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 Crawfordsville Road Speedway City. Indiana John H. Chandler, Minister 540 S. Arbor Avenue, Indianapolis/Indiana Telephone ME. 1-8772 REGULAR SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 am. N.Y.P.S. 6:45 pm. Evening Evangelistic Service ... 7:30 pan. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday 7:30 pm. REVIVAL SERVICES OCT. 30-NOV. 10 HEAR REVz D. F. STETNINGER, EVANGELIST CHALK ARTIST SERVICES 7:30 EACH EVENING Chalk artistry, inspirational music, vital sermons—all of these are in store for you each night you attend the revival with Rev. Dwight F. Steininger, of Terre Haute, Indiana. (Continued on page 6)

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SPEEDWAY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FALL FESTIVAL t 8 to 10 P.M. To-Night-Thursday, Oct. 24 Corner of 16th & Main St. (Linde Co. Tennis Courts) See Page 6 for Details P n p r In Case of Bad Weather It Will FUFF rli L L Be HeM at Hayloft, 4300 w . 10th St. "HEE

Baseball News The quarterly meeting of the Speedway Baseball Association will be held Thursday, October 24, 1957, at the American Legion Home on Georgetown Road at 7:30. This is the meeting for the election of officers for the com. ing year. All members are urged to attend. Jim Boswell, Pub. • GIRL SCOUT NEWS Brownie Troop 806 opened its fall season by having a wiener roast Thursday, Oct. 3 at the home of Mrs. Edgar Stewart, coleader. The girls also enjoyed a “cook-out” at Camp Dellwood on Saturday, Oct. 12. Last Saturday the girls planted crocus bulbs on the lawn at the James A. Allison School with thoughts of next spring in their minds. A Halloween party is planned for Oct. 31 at the home of their leader, Mrs. Albert Dirks. It was good to see Mrs. Stanley Crain, co-leader, back after an iUpess of a few weeks.

Girl Scout Troop 125 held its first meeting for this year on Oct. 9 with a much smaller group. It was held at the home of our new leader, Mrs. Mclntire. Her helpers are Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Mathis, Mrs. Cutler and Mrs. Price. We elected officers as follows, Lee Cutler, president; Sandra Feely, vice president; Jane Curry, secretary; Kathy Mathis, treasurer. We decided that we would have qur meetings every other Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. We discussed what we would do for the Scout Fair Dec. 7. Mrs. Mathis helped us get a lot of ideas and showed us different things we could do.

Thursday, October 24, 1957

Attention! All Spooks And Goblins A reminder to all “Spooks” and “Gobblins” of Speedway that the Lions Club Annual Halloween Party will be at the Speedway High School gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 26. Cider and doughnuts will be served to all. There will also be a half-hour of sound cartoons. Silver dollars will be given away for costume prizes. $3.00 for first; $2.00 for second, and SI.OO for third. The groups will be: Prettiest, Ugliest, Most Original, Best Group (2 or more), and Special Prize of $3.00 to the cutest child under 6 years of age. This is an annual party tmd is always an evening of good entertainment for all. Square Dance. There will be a square dance at Sacred Heart School, 1500 S. Meridian St., Sunday, Oct. 27, 7 to 10 p.m. Proceeds from this dance will go to help, buy band uniforms. Caller will be Stanley Swisher. Notice of Hearing On Petition for Variance

All persons interested are hereby notified that on the 6 day of November, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1450 North Lyndhurst Drive, Speedway, Indiana, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Speedway will hold a public hearing on a petition for a variance on the property at 2605 Philwood Drive, more particularly described as follows: Lot 9 in Falender’s Meadowood Addition. The petition requests the Board to grant a variance to permit A one story brick veneer house to be located 30.7 feet North of the North line of West 25th Street. The petition and file on this matter are available for examination during regular working hours at the Town Hall, 1450 North Lyndhurst Drive, Speedway, Indiana, until two days prior to the hearing date. Dated this 23 day of October, 1957. Phillip Development Corp. Petitioner Card of Thanks With sincere appreciation we thank our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and understanding during the illness and at the death of our beloved mother, Nellie Ci;aft. We also wish to thank the Rev. Leo Lindemann for his neverfailing helpfulness and kindness, and we are grateful to Dr. I. E. Michael for his aid and comfort during our mother’s last illness. Marjjorie Craft. Anita Haithwaite.

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. 9:45-10:15—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. XThe Nursery and Toddlers’ Rooms are open during both services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders). A VERY CORDIAL WELCOME—awaits you at the Speedway Methodist Church. During both morning worship services, the 9:00 and 10:45 o’clock, we have Church School classes for children thru the 6th grade. Too, a Nursery and Toddler’s Room are in operation during both services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders. If you do not have a church home near enough to attend regularly, we invite you to worship with us. WESLEY HOUSE—The house directly east of the Church, named Wesley House in honor of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, is our new pride and joy. Recently acquired by the Church for immediate use as temporary Church School purposes, the house has received an enthusiastic reception by teachers and children since the first Sunday of its use, October (Continued on page 6)

Fall Festival Tonight Speedway Merchants Assn, is sponsoring a Fall Festival tonight, Thursday, October 24th, 8 to 10 pan. at the corner of 16th and Main (Linde Co. Tennis Courts). The purpose of the Festival is to show the people of Speedway and the Speedway area that the merchants and professional people of their town really appreciate their patronage. 11115 is the first time that anything like this has been attempted by the Association or any group in the town. The Festival will consist of square dancing and regular ballroom dancing on the Linde Company tennis courts. Music will be furnished by Paul Burton’s Orchestra and square dances will be called by Stan “Swish” Swisher. Free cider and donuts will be served during the evening by members of the Speedway Merchant’s Association. In case of bad weather it will be held at the Hayloft, 4300 W. 10th St. CUB SCOUT NEWS ben 2 would like to welcome Steve Schein and Mark Scolaro into the den. New officers are Rob Guidotti, Denner; David Link, Scribe; and Russell Sinks, Reporter. Cubs receiving awards at the last Pack Meeting were Rob Guidotti, David Link, Ronnie Feeley, and Russell Sinks. Den 3 wishes to welcome Bobcat James Moschenross into the den. Den 4 would like to thank Mrs. Prince for all she has done for the boys in the den during the six years she was den mother and to welcome Mrs. Croney as our new den mother. New officers are David Lee, Denner; Joe Croney, Wampum Keeper; and Bobby Rhoades, Reporter. Den 6 welcomes Gary Hermon, Patrick Harrell and Billy Cantwell. Den 8 visited the airport during the last den meeting. Thanks to Mrs. Keating for driving. Den 17 welcomes Douglas Small and Lynn Huber. We would like to thank Mrs. Allen for the treats on Oct. 1. We celebrated Barry Eversole’s birthday by having cup cakes and drinks furnished by his mother. Teen-Age Square Dance Club A Teen-age Square Dance Club is meeting every Thursday night at the Coleman Community Center, 2535 W. Michigan from 7 to 10 p.m. Ted Marshall is caller. PSI lOTA XI DANCE THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 22nd

Speedway Christian Church 14th St. and Winton Ave. Ray Montgomery, Minister Albert R. Graves, Minister of Education Richard W. Lindamood, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service 9:00-10:00 ajn. Children’s Study and Worship 9:00-10:35 and 11:00-12:00 a.m. Youth and Adult Classes 10:00-10:35 a.m. Second Worship Service 11:00-12:00 a.m. " LAYMEN’S SUNDAY will be observed at both services next Sunday. Our Christian Men’s Fellowship will be serving as elders, deacons and ushers. The Men’s Chorus will provide the special music singing the anthem, “Eternal Father, Strong To Save” by Dykes. Mr. George McClelland will give the sermon and Mr. Russell Cunningham will serve as liturgist. The (Continued on page 5)

TURKEY DINNER The Michigan Street Methodist Church will hold their Turkey Dinner and Bazaar at the church, 2132 W. Michigan St., Wednesday, October 30th. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m. Adults $1.25, children under 12, 65c.

Speedway Little League Football

The 3rd and 4th Grade teams wound up the season with the following results: Ist place, Yanks; 2nd, Cubs; 3rd, Tigers; 4th, Giants. A picked 3rd-4th Grade team played Municipal Gardens to a scoreless tie last Saturday morning at Riverside. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 the Pistons defeated the Park Panther Jrs. by a score of 13 to 6. TDs by Kelly to Cotton, 1, Curtis 1, PAT by Allen. The sth-6th Grade teams still have one more week to play in their schedule. At present the standing are as follows: Ist, Rams; 2nd, Sparks; 3rd, Bulldogs; tied for 4th, Jets and Pistons. The Rams have played all four of their games and if the Sparks win their game Saturday morniqg, they and the Rams will be tied for Ist place. This should make for an interesting game. Come up and watch them at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, Oct. 26. The Jr. Spark Plug-Martins-ville game was called off because of sickness (both teams) and bad weather conditions. All teams will be in action this Friday night, Oct. 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the High School Athletic Field. The 3rd-4th grade teams will play each other as will the sth-6th grade teams. At approximately 8 p.m. St. Christopher’s and the Jr. Spark Plugs will play a full game. This is an all Speedway event sponsored by the Speedway Little League Football Assn, and will provide some wonderful entertainment. Don’t miss it. On Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:00 p.m. a banquet for the Bth graders of the Jr. Spark Plugs and all the coaches will be held at the Speedway Christian Church. Mr. Keller of the Speedway State Bank will be the guest speaker. Movies of the Jr. Spark PlugPark Panther game will be shown. •

Junior High C.YJF. The regular monthly meeting of Junior High C.Y.F. will be held in fellowship Hall at 6:45 on Oct. 27. After a short business meeting Worship will be led by Kathie Smith. Mrs. Ray Griffin will review “Make Room for Randy,” which is our mission study book and will be introduced by Peggy Bonham, chairman of the Study Committee. Nancy Hiatt is in charge of the refreshments and Social Hour will be led by Jim Griffin.

Speedway Baptist Chnrcb (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 pm Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Chureb 3535 Kessler Blvd- N. Dr (3000 West, 3535 North) William A. Huber. Minister Worship and Church School, 9:30 am. Worship and Church School, 11:00 am. Jr. High and Sr. High Groups, 7 pm.

Chnrcb Of Christ 4956 West 10th St Services: Sunday ... 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM* Wednesday 7:30 PM For information call CH. 1-4301

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SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar October 24, 25, State Teachers* Association, No school. October 26, Purdue Band Day. October 28, Football, Plainfield, Here, 7:30 p.m. November 2, Lions Club Football Banquet. November 8, Senior Class Play. “One Wild Night.’’ November 15, Business Education Day, No School. The Speedway 'lainfield football game scheduled last Friday night was postponed and will be played Monday night, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. School attendance dropped considerably last week compared to the first six weeks of school. Attendance which averaged about 98 per cent the first six weeks dropped to 90 per cent last week. The number of absences was greater in the high school than in the elementary schools. Sharon Stout won First Division placement in Class B at State Twirling Contest last Saturday. National Merit Scholarship tests were given Tuesday, October 22, to forty members of the senior class. Results of these tests will be used by scholarship foundations and colleges and universities in the awarding of scholarships for 1958-59. (Continued on page 8)

Attention M.Y.F. Members And Friends Sunday, Oct. 27 will be our Hayride at Glidewells. Cost will be 50 cents a person and each one is to furnish own wieners and buns. Meet at church not later than 5:15 for a ride or meet at Harold Anthony residence, 5714 Meadowood Dr., the same time. Bring your friends and come along with us. Residents of Speedway We still have a number of pots, pans, etc., left over from the flood relief work which do not belong to us. Would you please therefore, pick up your equipment some time within the next week? Again, my thanks for your help and best wishes. Pastor Phillip Bigelow, St. Andrew s Lutheran Church Speedway Merchants Ass*. At the merchants meeting Oct 17 new officers were elected. They are: Hank Rosner, president; Ralph Smith, vice president; Bill Busard, treasurer; Herb Levinson, secretary. The rest of meeting was spent in discussing the Fall Festival to be held Thursday, Oct. 24.

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