Speedway Flyer, Volume 28, Number 3, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 January 1959 — 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: 6:30—8:00—10:00—11:30 Our apologies to Mrs. Oscar Bender! We were misinformed last week. Mrs. William Aust and Mrs. Bender will head the committee in the kitchen with “Tops in Food” at St. Christopher’s Winter Bazaar Friday and Saturday, February 6th and 7th. On Monday morning at 8 o’clock the high mass was said for Richard Edleston, requested by Mr. and Mrs. James Breen. Joseph the brother of Mrs. Bertha Foote, was remembered in (Continued on Page 4)

WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB NEWS ? The Ballroom Dance Committee of Westwood have been busy decorating in anticipation of their dance which is being held Saturday, January 24. Del Prince and his orchestra will beat out the rousing numbers, and the Singing Sweethearts of Speedway will render a few numbers for the dancers. Dancing will be from 9:00 till 12:00. The Club regrets its goodbyes to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wonnell who have served as Chairmen of the Ballroom Committee this past year. Mr. Wonnell who is associated with the Technical Development Center of the Federal Aviation Agency (formerly known as the C.A.A.) is being (Continued on Page 5)

Past Matron Honored Speedway Chapter O.E.S. 561 has received a very high honor Margaret Shook, junior past Matron, as Grand Representative of Indiana to Quebec, Canada. We are very proud and happy for Margaret. All members and friends are invited to a Reception for Margaret to be held at the Speedway Masonic Temple on Saturday, February 28th; at 7:30 p.m. All are urged.to attend and share in Margaret’s honor. Senior M.Y.F. We had a wonderful time at the pitch-in supper. Wilson and Debby Zeiher led devotions. The Intermediate M.Y.F. gave the program named, “Mars A.D. 2000.” Paper Sale January 24, at the church. Crates will be on the church lot Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Anyone wanting papers picked-up, call Mrs. Anderson, CH. 4-5885. See you at M.Y.F.

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Top stars Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, and Gregory Peck are all featured in “The Big Country,” top-ranking Hollywood feature showing at the Speedway Theatre beginning Sunday, January 25.

Church of the Master (American Baptist) 1501 N. High School Road W’LLIAM HELM, Pastor 1323 N. Furman—CH. 1-7048 Sunday Morning Unified Service—9:3o to 11:00 a.m. B.Y.F. at pastor’s home, 7:30 p.m.

Speedway Assembly of God 4300 West 10th Street (Auto Auction Building) ORDER OF SERVICES Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Youth Service, 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Prayer and Preaching, 7:30 p.m.

Church of Christ 4956 West 10th Street Services: Sunday - 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday - - 7:30 p.m. For information call CH. 1-4382

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 Crawfordsville Road Speedway City, Indiana Jesse Towns, Acting Pastor 4929 Ford Si., Speedway Telephone CH. 4-8267 REGULAR SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. N.Y.P.S. 6:45 p.m. Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday

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THEISS-WALKER James Francis Theiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Theiss of 5424 West 15th street, will be married to Jill Frances Walker of Dayton, Ohio, Saturday, January 31st, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dayton. Miss Walker is a senior in the Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing and Mr. Theiss is employed at the Chrysler Corporation in the Missile Division. Speedway Masonic Lodge, 729 F. & A.M. WHAT: Fellowcraft Degree. Where: 1620 N. Lyndhurst. When: Thursday, February 29th, 7:30 p.m.

Bridge-A-Rama Tri Kappa sorority, sponsors of Bridge-a-rama, announce the seventh round scores of the top 15 couples: 1. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, 26680 2. Mr. and Mrs. Orban Reich, 24480 > 3. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Poste, 24340 4. Mrs. Arnold Morford and Mrs. Robt. Hoover, 22470 5. Bill .Willis and Dick Alverson, 22110 6. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hood, 21540 7. Mrs. Jack Kesler and Mrs. Eleanor Schaefer, 20440 8. Mr. and Mrs. Adlai Harman, 20310 9. Mrs. George Hunt and Mrs. Ralph Forbes, 20010 10. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chadwick, 19900 11. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Marmaduke, 19560 12. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nesbit, 19290 13. Mr. and VMrs. Harrison Blind, 18340 14. Mrs. Charles Poland and Mrs. Harry Zoller, 18090 15. Mrs. Fred Bell and Mrs. Edith Holland, 18000 ,

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McCONAHAY-TONEY Charles Edward McConahay of Indianapolis and Christina Patrice Toney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Toney of Speedway City, will be married Saturday morning, January 31st, at 10 o’clock in St. Christopher Church. Father Dooley, relative of the groom, will perform the ceremony and say the nuptial mass.

Gnu. SCOUT NEWS Girl Scout mothers of Troop 178 held a mothers’ meeting Tuesday evening at St. Christopher Rectory. The purpose of the meeting was to complete plans for the New Year. Mrs. Kate Brothers, leader of the troop, led the discussion on badge work, cookie sale, square dancing and a camping trip to be taken in the Spring. Mrs. Brothers thanked all the mothers for their wonderful cooperation and the interest that is shown toward Scout work. . These girls are members of this active group: Belinda Byrne, Kathy Gaughn, Anne Plummer, Donna Riszo, Mary Sherman, Phyllis Stevens, Kay Brothers, Roberta Foote, Janice Buckley, Linda Delph, Helen Gordon, Karen Kampke, Letha Sansone, Linda Burns, Sue Ann Burke, Kathy Hatch, Barbara Glidden, Jeanne Selmer, Vicki Wagner, Anne Zishka and Cathy Cross. Donna Diczo is the Troop treasurer and Janice Buckley is counselor at large for the three Patrols. Troop committee members consist of Bertha Foote, Audrey Zishka, Mary Ann Wagner and Rose Sherman.

TROOP 494—The Troops 125 and 494 joined to make the Troop 494. Mrs. Cutler is leader and Mrs. McClamroch is co-leader. Marcia Anthony is president; Judy Allen is vice president; Patty Flanagan is secretary; Marsha Seibert is treasurer and Beth Zimmerman is publicity. We had a wiener roast in the Fall and also a hayride. We had a Christmas Dinner at the Iron Skillet. The following girls were present: Judy Allen, Marcia Anthony, Lee Cutler, Patty Flanagan, Judy McClamroch, Sue Price, Marsha Seibert and Beth Zimmerman. TROOP 450 elected new officers at the first meeting of the year, January 12, 1959. President, Jane Ann Keating; V. President, Linda Ward; Treasurer, Joy Buckley; Scribe, Cindy Rumple; Reporter, Linda Hachett. We talked about our tenderfoot requirements of the following year and when we would get our new Girl Scout Handbook. Then we had our closing song.

Indianapolis Hiking Club " The Indianapolis Hiking Club will continue their Riley Tour Sunday, Jan. 25th. They will meet at 2:00 p.m. at 38th Street and the east side of White River, proceed along 38th Street to Crown Hill Cemetery and visit the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial. This is an easy in-town hike. Leader: Leola Kissel, WA. 3-7497. C.Y.F. CHILI SUPPER Fellowship Hall Speedway Christian Church WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

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9:30 a.m. Service and Sermon. Church School, 3 thru 8 years of age. Nursery provided. 11:00 a.m. Unified Service and Sermon. Church School, 9 years of age and up. Nursery provided. 6:00 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal in Sanctuary. 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Classes in Fellowship Hall. 7:00 p.m. Confirmand’s Choir Rehearsal in Sanctuary. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Luther League Meeting in Parish House. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal. St. Andrew’s, a growing Church with a future in a growing community. welcomes all visitors and new residents and invites them to make St. Andrews, the family Church, their Church home. Tonight, Thursday the 22nd, 8:00. Monthly Brotherhood Meeting. Don’t miss this one, men! Pat McLaughlin will reveal some of his experiences in the fields of law enforcement and probationary work. Sunday, January 25. Reception of new members at both Services. The next Pastor’s Class of Lutheran instruction will commence Feb. 18th at 8:30 p.m. If you wish to make St. Andrews your Church home, present yourselves for this first “get-aquainted” session. Sunday, January 25, 7:30 p.m. Annual Congregational Meeting. 100% attendance of all members and friends of St. Andrew’s is most urgently requested for St. Andrew’s most important meeting of the year with additional items concerning our new church on the agenda.

Thursday, January 22, 1959

SCHOOL NEWS ’ Current School Calendar January 22, 23, Semester Examinations. January 23, End of Ist Semester. January 24, Basketball, North Centra], There. January 29 and 31, Mid-State Freshman Tourney at Brownsburg. January 30, Basketball, Danville, Here. January 31, Basketball, Washington, ThereFebruary 5 and 7, Mid-State Junior High Tourney at Decatur Central. February 6, Basketball, Ben Davis, There. February 7, Basketball, Zionsville, There. Enrollment for second semester adult night classes was held last (Continued on Page 4)

American Legion Oratorical Contest Entrants from Speedway High School will participate in the 22nd American Legion Oratorical Contest which starts this month. David Bums, school speech instructor, announced that a preliminary contest will be held to determine the four finalists who will compete for the honor of representing Speedway High School and Speedway American Legion Post 198 in the District Contest.

The finals of the local contest will be held Monday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 215 at the High School. Local dignitaries will serve as judges. The public is invited to attend. Legion Commander Gene Tsareff stated that all contestants must prepare and deliver a twelve minute oration on some phase of the Constitution of the United States which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. All contestants must also present a four minute extemporaneous discourse on a topic to be selected at the contest. Over 350.000 secondary school' students will be participating in the nation-wide contest. To win the top prize, a $4,000 scholarship, a contestant must win in the local, district, zone, state, regional, sectional and final contests. Reed Stewart, an Indiana youth from Brazil High School, won the 1958 contest. The National Finals Contest will be held at Lodi, California, on April 20.

Queen Esther Auxiliary Queen Esther Chapter 3, O.E.S. will hold a Card Party in Ayres Auditorium Thursday, January 29th at 1 p.m. Prizes. Tickets 65c. Lydia Czyton, chairman. Alpha Delta Omega Alpha Delta Omega Sorority, Epsilon Chapter, will meet Thursday, January 22nd, 8 p.m. at the home of Lucile Melson. Jane Seitz will be co-hostess. The program will be presented by a speaker from the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. A business and social hour will follow.

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

H. L Keller Elected Board Chairman of Speedway State Bank; Hunter Is Pres.

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HARRY L. KELLER Chairman of Board

Hany L. Keller was elected board chairman and Sanford P. Hunter, president of Speedway State Bank by action of the bank’s board of directors, Tuesday, January 13. Keller moves up from the position of president and Hunter from that of executive vice president. Keller has been associated in an executive capacity with the Speedway Bank since its establishment in 1929. He is a past president of the Marlon County Bankers Association and also of Group 9, Indiana Bankers Association. He is a graduate of Purdue University and World War I Army Air Corps veteran. Mr. Keller is a member the West Side Kiwanis Club. Mr, Hunter who was associated with Peoples Bank & Trust Company from 1946 to 1955, was named cashier of Speedway State Bank in 1955 and elected executive vice president and a director

Episcopal Mission Grows The Episcopal Mission formed legs than a year ago by a group of Episcopal Speedway families has now developed in number to 60 families. The growth and development of the Mission at this stage is accentuated by the assignment of permanent, full-time clergy. The Rev. John L. Lowe has accepted the call to be vicar of St. John’s Episcopal-Mission. The Rev. Mr. Lowe was ordained at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, in June 1957, following the completion of his seminary work at Butler University. He previously attended Indiana University, completing his undergraduate work at Pasadena College, Pasadena, California. He started serving the Noblesville community during his seminary days, and has continued there up until this time. The Rev. and Mrs. John Lowe have two children, and will be living at 5645 W. 51st Street.

Rev. Mr. Lowe will begin his new duties at St. John’s Mission on Sunday, January 25th, with the celebration of Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m., at the new location for the Mission, the West Side YMCA, 605 North High School Road. Residents of Speedway and surrounding area who are interested in the activities of the newest church group formed in this area, should call CH. 4-0312 for further information. Baseball Meeting There will be a baseball meeting of officials and coaches. Please plan to attend Junior Baseball meeting Sunday, January 25th, 2:30 p.m. Speedway American Legion Hall. Fred Staver, Sec.

Community Christian Church Serving the Eagledale—Meadowood Area and Meeting in the Auto Auction Building * 4300 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana MORNING WORSHIP 9:45 A.M. BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. EVENING VESPER HOUR SERVICE 6:00 P.M. William H. Mackey, Minister John von Spreckelsen, Assoc. Min. “Make His Will Thine in ’59”

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. (The Nursery and Toddlers’ Rooms are open during both services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders). WELCOME, VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS TO SPEEDWAY— A very cordial “welcome” awaits you at the Speedway Methodist (Continued on Page 3)

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S. P. HUNTER President

in 1957. He is a member of the Speedway Lions Club and president of the Lidianapolis Chapter of the National Association||sP Bank Auditors and Comptrollers. Re is a past president of the Indianapolis Chapter, American Institute of Banking. Hunter saw active service in World War II With the U, 6. Navy in the South Pacific. A proposal to increase the bank’s capital stock by SIOO,OOO will be voted on by the stockholders, January 20. The proposed increase was recommended by the board to enable the bank to keep pace with its continuing growth. The increase would bring capital and surplus to $700,000. Undivided profits arc in excess of SIBO,000. Directors of the Speedway State Bank are Curtis W. Hunter. Sanford P. Hunter, Emsley W Johnson, Jr., Harry L. Keller and Ben J. Weaver.

Personals - '* Charles Clark, 2317 Fisher, Speedway, has been elected chaplain of Phi Data Theta fraternity at Indiana University for the coming year. A junior, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Clark and is a pre-medical student. Larry W. Vehorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Vehorn. 1120 Allison Avenue, Speedway, is among the new students enrolling at Tri-State College, Angola, Indiana, at the opening of the winter quarter. The 75th anniversary of the founding of Tri-State College in 1884 will be observed during 1959. Mr. Vehorn will be among candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree upon completion of the course. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Edwards, owners of the Speedway Furniture Store, have just returned from Chicago where they visited the furniture market. While there they bought a lot of new merchandise which will soon be on display in their store.

Card of Thanks I wish to sincerely thank my wonderful neighbors and friends for all the lovely gifts and cards sent me these past four weeks during my illness. Especial thanks to our neighbors who have brought in so much food. I know I could never have recovered so rapidly without so many friends wishing me a speedy recovery. I would also like to thank my wonderful nurse. It is impossible to thank each one individually so, again, thanks to all. Mrs. Claud Holder

Speedway Christian Church 14th St. and Winton Are. CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Assistant to the Minister Albert R. Graves, Minister of Education Richard W. Lindamood, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service 9:00-10:00 a.m. Children’s Study and Worship 9:00-10:35 and 11:00-12:00 ajn. Youth and Adult Classes 10:00-10:35 a.m. Second Worship Service 11:00-12:00 a.m. YOUTH SUNDAY will be observed in our church next Sunday (Continued on page 7)

Speedway Musicale The Speedway Musicale will have their “Guest Day” meeting at the home of Mrs. Helen Hissam on Tuesday, January 27th at 1:15 p.m. Magadalene Keen, Edrie Ashby, Anita Meggenhofen, Genevieve North, and Mary Ann Schein will assist the hostess. The Current Event of the ‘month will be given by Magdalene Keen. k The Hyrnn of the month “City of God, How Broad and Far” will be sung by Jan Roberts. The program will be as follows: “My Choice” Piar Solo “Granada”—Margaret Layne. VocSl Solo “Ziguener” Jan Roberts. Organ Solo—“A'Medley of Jazz Tunes”—Helen Hissam. Vocal Ensemble “Dreamer’s Choice,” Irene Rudness, Mary Jane Patterson, Bertha Anderson, and Jane Farley. Organ and Piano Duet—“lndian Love Call.” Helen Hissam and Mary Aim Schein. The Musicale welcomes all Active, Associate, and Honorary Members, and their guests at this meeting.

OXS. The Speedway Chapter O.E.S. 561 will hold a meeting at the Speedway Masonic Temple, 1620 N. Lyndhurst Drive, Tuesday, January 27th; at 8:00 p.m. Preceding the meeting there will be a pitch-in supper in the downstairs social room with the Past Marthas acting as hostesses. Norma Hermerding is chairman. Please bring your own table service and covered dish. The Chapter will furnish meat, rolls and coffee. The meeting will be a celebration of our 19th anniversary. The past Matrons and Patrons will exemplify the work. Muriel Staley will present a brief history of the Speedway Chapter. This should be a very interesting meeting and we cordially invite everyone to come to our birthday party and help us celebrate. Our Worthy Matron is back with us again so come welcome her.

Walnuts And Pecans Amity Circle of the Speedway Methodist Church have black walnuts and pecans for sale. Call Mrs. Sara Crouch, CH. 4-0480. Thank You I wish to express my appreciation and sincerely thank my many friends for the “get well” cards and messages, the beautiful flowers and planters and other gifts sent to me during my stay in the Methodist Hospital. x Special thanks to the Junior High Dept, and Teachers and to the Esther Circle for the delicious Sunday dinner and for all other gifts of food to the family. Thanks to Rev. Andrae and Dr. Montgomery for their cheerful visits and prayers. Grace Rahm

Grace Lutheran Church Missouri Synod L. M. Hieber, Pastor—Telephone ME. 8-1750 Church—W. New York St. at Holmes Ave. Church Service: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. School—Rockville Rd. and Lyndhurst Dr. Church Service (at school) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School (at school) 9:00 a.m.

St. John’s Mission-Episcopal Meeting in the West Side Y.M.C.A. 605 N. High School Road Holy Qomunion and Church School, 9:30 a.m. Information—Calk CHapel 4-0312.

Speedway Baptist Church (Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) 2986 Moller Road Rev. H. J. Conger, Pastor—CH. 4-6370 Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. —• Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Training Union, 6:30 p.m. > Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: The Sunday School teachers and officers (Continued on Page 6)

FIRE BEPT. CH. 4-9543 POLICE DEPT.

Parking Meters To Remain Hooded On Week-Ends Last Monday evening at the •Speedway Town Hall, the Town Board voted unanimously to continue with the hooding of parking meters on Friday and Saturdays. The time was set from 10 a.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday for a 6 month period from January 15th to July 15. It was also decided that the Speedway Police Dept, would carry out the duty of hooding and unhooding the meters. Tae request to continue with this practice was presented, to the Board by Mr. Dick Hissam and representing the Speedway Merchants Assn. The 2-hour parking limit will continue to be enforced. Cub Scout News PACK MEETING TONIGHT, at High School Gym, 7:30 p.m.

Izler Solomon To Conduct 3rd 'Top" Concert Izler Solomon

Get on the “bandwagon” and join your neighbors and friends in attending the “Pop” concerts being presented at the Speedway High School Gym featuring the 100 piece Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Izler Solomon. The third of this series of four will be presented next Thursday evening, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. Single admission tickets will be available at the door. Price of single admission will be $1.50. These concerts are being sponsored by the following Speedway organizations: Speedway Musicale, Helen Hissam, Chrm.; PTA, Jerry Amich, Chairman; Optimist Club, Bob Bland, Chrm.; Speedway Jaycees, Bill Busard, Chrm.; Lions Club, John Graub, Chrm.; Psi lota Xi, Aileen Douglas, Chrm.; Speedway High School, Dalton Wicker; Speedway Merchants Assn., Dick Hissam, Chrm. Other Speedway organizations are being contacted to assist in this project. Tickets may be obtained from members of the above named organizations. WATCH FOR SENIOR C.Y.F. CHILI SUPPER Fellowship Hall Speedway Christian Church WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 19

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