Speedway Flyer, Volume 29, Number 11, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 March 1960 — Page 1

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St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 W«i 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Rev. R. J. Terrill Assistant Pastor Sunday Masses: 6:30—8:00—-10:00-—11:36 Today is the E east of St. Patrick. Saturday, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph. I publicly wish to give thanks today, because it was on the feast of St. Patrick forty-six years ago that I became a Catholic. The members of the Junior CYO, Girl Scouts and Brownies will receive corporate Holy Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass, Sunday morning. Breakfast of doughnuts, coffee and milk will follow the Mass. Everyone is invited to the breakfast. . High Mass was offered at eight o’clock Monday morning for the Mullenholz and Fierek families at the request of the Ed. Fierek family. Sacred Heart Discussion Group met with Sylvia Dial on Monday, March 14th, at 8 p.m. Also on Monday evening, Morelia Hughes was hostess to Our Lady of Fatima Discussion Group at 8 o’clock. Ave Marie Discussion Group met with Sharon Carroll Tuesday eveiung, March 15th, at eight. The ladies of the Altar Society wish to thank everyone for their (Continued on Page 5)

DONKEY BASKETBALL GAME Friday evening, March 25th, the Speedway Lions Club will sponsor a Donkey Basketball Game at 7:30 p.m. in the Speedway High School Gym. Lions Club members will ride live donkeys and as an added attraction several former high school athletes will take on the school faculty. Admission will be 75c for adults and 50c for children and teenagers up through high school seniors. Everyone is welcome. CUB SCOUT NEWS No Pack Meeting Tonight! Pack meeting next Thursday, March 24th at 7:30 p.m. North and South packs both meet at the High School. Prizes for Marshmallow Sale will be awarded. ) Job's Daughters -Parents’ Night is Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 5:30. Please bring your own service and a covered dish. It will be initiation. Judy Miscoi, Pub.; Marilyn Neiman, H. Q. TOWN TOP/CS * Bids will be opened March 21st to extend water distribution mains to the shopping center site at Crawfordsville Rd. and High School Road. The same extension will serve the new St. Andrews Lutheran Church and a part of Meadowood Addition. Things are still unfavorable with the Northwest District Sewer. Some sections were laid in quick sand and infiltration is far above the allowable amount. It seems that overall planning in Marion County is becoming more confusing every day. The local Zoning Board has the power to grant variances, which is permission for temporary uses. The Metropolitan Planning Department has the power to grant permanent changes of land use. A variance is granted to the indi(Continued on Page 3)

Westwood To Hove Pizza Party The party has been named. Gay decorations have been created by Siomons. There will be stacks of musical platters all around, with Bob Morrison (with adult entertainment in mind), to spin them. Record prizes will be presented. Pizza, cokes, coneys, and coffee will be served (free). Sounds Good? We think so. Get up a gang. See you at the party March 26, 1960 —9-12 p.m. Television in the lounge. For reservations, call Bob and Jo Arm Winnings, CH. 4-9007, Walt and Helen Zeiher, CH. 4-2504, Karl and Polly Wacker, CH. 4-3604.

Church of the Master (HmOTirun Baptist) 1501 N. High School Road WILLIAM HELM. Pastor 1323 N. Furman—CH. 1-7048 Sunday Morning Unified Service—9:3o to 11:00 aun. B.Y.F. at the pastor’s home, 6:30 pan. Sunday. Evening Service at the pastor’s home, 7:30 Sunday.

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 Crawfordsville Road Speedway City, Indiana R«v. S. T. Moore. Pastor 4929 Ford St. 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 pan. Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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LIONS SPONSOR TALENT CONTEST The Lions of Indiana while in convention May 20 to May 22, 1960 at Evansville, Indiana are conducting a state-wide Talent Contest. Local Lions clubs will be conducting auditions and elimination contest from now until April 25. District contest to determine winners in each of the seven districts in Indiana will be held between April 30 and May 5, 1960. The Ben Davis Lions Club has been selected to conduct the contest for Wayne Township outside the city limits of Indianapolis and send two (2) amateur acts, (singers, dancers, trios, combos, etc.) to the next step in the contest. Each winner from a district will be sent, expense free, to Evansville during state convention, to compete against winners from the other six districts. District awards will be given to the three top choices and a grand prize for the state winner. Runner-up awards will also be given. Prizes will be of such nature that winners will maintain their amateur standing. All talent must be able to sign a statement that they are amateur, i.e. having never worked for money thus far in their careers. Anyone interested in participating should contact Mr. Emil Craciunoui or Paul Barz of the Ben Davis Lions Club for auditions as soon as possible. Mr. Craciunoui can be reached by phone at CH. 1-5230 and Mr. Barz at CH. 41457.

Smorgasbord The Bridgeport Temple Association will sponsor a Smorgasbord on March 19th, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Bridgeport Road and West Morris Street. Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 1. Mr. and Mrs. B. Casselhnan; Tie 2-3, Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Eschenbach, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wickham; 4. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ownings. This game is held every Wednesday except the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Legion Hall and is open to the public. SPEEDWAY PTA NEEDS BOOKS FOR GIRLS Speedway PTA is collecting used books for the Indiana Girls School library, between March 21st and April 17. Girl Scout Troop 471 will be canvassing the town for- books suitable for girls 12 to 18 years of age. This project is an outgrowth of the findings of the PTA Study Group. If the girls do not stop at your home, please call CH. 4-3543 or CH. 4-1076 for pick-up.

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SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar March 18, Junior Class Play, "The Red House Mystery.’* March 19, National Merit Scholarship Tests for Juniors. March 22. County Choral Festival. March 23, Lions Club Basketball Banquet. March 29, Track Meet, Decatur Central, Here. April 1, Track Meet, Brownsburg, There. April 5, Baseball, Brownsburg, Here. April 5, Track Meet, Greenwood, Here. April 8, Spring Vacation begins at end of school day. April 8, Junior High School Dance. April 18, Return to school following Spring Vacation. The Junior Class will present “The Red House Mystery” as its class play tomorrow (Friday) night in the high school gymnasium. The cast for the play is listed elsewhere in the Flyer. The Sparkle-aires, Speedway High School Chorus, will sing in the Marion County Choral Festival to be held at the Southport High School Gymnasium on Tuesday night, March 22. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Krueger of Indiana University will direct the combined groups and (Continued on Page 5)

Lioness News The March meeting of the Speedway Lioness Club will be Monday evening, March 21, at eight o’clock in the Speedway Christian Church. Mrs. Bosson, character analyst, will give the program This should be a very interesting program. Everyone be sure to come out and enjoy the evening. Hostesses are: Lionesses Rutledge; Ritenour, Smith, Hammer, Hanna, Mayhugh, Jordan and Emmick. Louis Schoenemann Services Held Funeral services for Louis C. Schoenemann, who died in his car in the Speedway business section, was held at 10 a.m. Monday in Conkle Speedway Funeral Home. Burial was in Washington Park East Cemetery. Mr. Schoenemann, 80 years old, was a native of Indianapolis and a life-long resident of this area. His home was at 5102 West 16th Street. He had operated butcher shops ip various locations about 30 years before his retirement in 1950. He was a member of Speedway Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Eva Schoenemann; a son, Meredith Schoenemann of Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Minnie DeMoss of Speedway; a brother, Carl Schoenemann of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Moeller of Cincinnati and Mrs. Mae Wright of Indianapolis, five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ (Evangelical and Reformed) 16th and Beeler (in St. Andrew’s Church) CH. 1-5647 Howard Beer, Minister—CH. 1-8762 Sunday Church School—10:15 a.m. in the Parish House. Worship—ll:ls a.m. Nursery is providedVisitors are welcome.

8:30 a.m. Service and Sermon. Sunday Church School for grades one through eight 10:00 a.m. Service and Sermon. Sunday Church School for Nursery class and Kindergarten. Nursery provided during both services. The Church with the red doors is always open for meditation and prayer. The ceremony of grounbreaking which starts construction on our new site, has been set for Sunday, March 27th, at 4:00 in the afternoon. At the new site, which has been given the address of 5700 Crawfordsville Road. Mid-week Lenten services are held each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. using a more informal type of service Immediately following the services (about 8:15 p.m.) a series of Adult Inquirer’s Classes are being held in the Fellowship Hall. Classes are conducted by Pastor Phillip D. Bigelow, treating “The Basic Teaching and Practices of Christian Faith.” Friday, March 18th. The Faith Lutheran Church Luther League, (Continued on Page 8)

Thursday, March 17, 1960

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fox will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary at an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20th at their residence, 7000 West 34th Street. Public invited. Their entire married life has been spent in Marion County. Mr. Fox has operated his Fruit Growing and Vegetable Business for 40 years. Mrs. Fox is the former Miss Mary Jane Ross. They have five children: Mrs. Martha Schockley of Clermont, Mrs. Oscar Fox at home, Mr. Robert Fox of Lafayette Road, Mrs. Mary Fornsley of Clermant and Mrs. Betty McFarland of Anderson. They have twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson. Lenten Service The second in the Sunday Evening Lenten Series, “Toward Better Understanding,” will be held at St. Mark Methodist Church 3040 W. 16th Street, on Sunday, March 20th, at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be Father Leo A. Lindemann, of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Speedway. A coffee hour will follow the program and baby sitter service will be available. A.D.O. Meeting Epsilon Chapter, Alpha Delta Omega Sorority will meet at the home of Mrs. Lucile Melson, 1701 Cunningham Drive, Thursday, March 17 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Lucile Forbes will be assistant hostess. Mr. Pottinger will give us a talk on “Gardens.”

Westwood Country Club The Skin Divers will hold their regular meeting Friday night, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. All Westwood members and their guests are invited to attend. The 7th and Bth Grade will have a Record Hop Saturday night, March 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bob Morrison will be on hand to spin the records. In the bowling this week Betty Zoll was high for three games with 472. Pat Powell was high for single game with 189. The “Woodchoppers” are leading with 52 games won and 26 lost. The Square Dancers will dance to the calls of Jack Livingston Sunday night, March 20, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Coffee and donuts will be for refreshments. Thursday, March 24, Recreational Games will be held in the Club Ballroom for the adult members from 8:00 to 11:00 pjn. GLASS CITY INVITATIONAL MEET March 12th and 13th 8 and under 25 yd. freestyle, D. Sunier, 2nd. 25 yd. butterfly, D. Sunier, 2nd. 50 yd. freestyle, D. Sunier, Ist. 100 yd. individual med., D. Sunier, Ist. 11 and 12 50 yd. freestyle, G. Kinkead, sth. 50 yd. butterfly, G. Kinkead, 4th. 100 yd. individual med., G. Kinkead, 4th.

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

VOTERS’ REGISTRATION MONDAY, MARCH 21st, 2:90 to 9:00 p«m. Speedway High School, 5100 W. 14th Street School No. 79, 5002 W. 34th Street If you have moved since Hie General Election of 1958 you will need to transfer your registration

PARKER'S MOBIL SERVICE PRIZE AWARD i Sunday, March 20th at 7:00 pjn. is the time for picking the winner of the Florida Trip for Two to be warded by Barker’s Mobile Service, at 4601 W. 16th St. Everyone invited to be present for the selection of the winner. Speedway Musicale Program March 22, 1960, 1:15 pan. Hostess: Helen Hecht Assistants: Ruth Borst, Norma Husser, Helen Robison. Current Event: Jan Roberts. Hymn of the Month: “The Spacious Firmament on High”—Marjorie Shelly. Theme: “Easter in our Churches,” June Schweitzer. “Were You There,” Organ Solo, Lilian Armbrust. “Palm Sunday,” Vocal Solo, Bertha Anderson. “The Easter Story,” Reading, Helen Kelley. “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded," Vocal Solo, Bertha Anderson. “Christ the Lord, Is Risen Today,” Vocal Solo, Marjorie Shelly. “God So Loved the World,” Vocal Trio, Betty Frey, Irene Rudness, Bertha Anderson. “Awake Thou Wintry Earth,” Bach, Organ Solo, Helen Hecht. “Hallelujah Chorus” (Messiah)Handel, Organ Solo, Helen Hecht

Spot & Trap Shoot The Marion County Fish and Game Assn, is sponsoring a Spot and Trap Shoot on Sunday, March 20th. Shooting starts at 1 p.m. Beautiful merchandise prizes, plus turkeys and hams. Club grounds are located 2 miles west of Speedway on Road 136 at Eagle Creek. Lunch available at Club House. Public invited. Former Resident Dies Services for Charles Ness, retired superintendent of the research laboratory at Linde Air Products Co. were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, 'followed by cremation. He died Sunday night in his home, 5902 Washington Blvd. Four years ago Mr. Ness retired after 37 years with the Linde firm. He became widely-known in his field for contributions to design for safety, efficiency and economy in the generation, pipeline distribution and packaging of acetylene. Born in Chicago, Mr. Ness lived in Speedway many years. He was a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and was a member of Third Church of Christ, Scientists. Survivors are the widow, Anna Morgan Ness; a son, Charles M. Ness, and a sister.

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 Toddler’s Rooms are open during all services for the convenience of parents who wish to leave their children with competent leaders). Welcome—ls you are a new Speedway resident ... if you are a visitor in Speedway ... if you are seeking a church home . . . you will find a friendly welcome at the Speedway Methodist Church. During both morning worship services, 9:00 and 10:45 o’clock, there are Sunday School classes for children through the 6th grade. Yhile youths and adults are in church the children may attend Sunday School. Classes for youth and adults are held at 9:45 following the first service. Our Nursery is open during the 9:00 and 10:45 o’clock worship services. Outside ushers are on duty to assist worshippers with their parking. We think you will enjoy the arrangement and find it a convenient one. If you do not have a church home near enough to (Continued on Page 5)

ATTENTION, MR. BIG! Lyons Department Store at 1534 Main Street are pleased to announce that they now stock a very good selection of Big Sizes in men’s dress shoes by Roblee up to size 14D. See their ad in this Flyer, on page 3, for more details. Speedway O.E.S. Speedway Chapter No. 561 OES will have a called meeting Tuesday evening, March 22nd at 8:00 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, 1620 North Lyndhurst. This is the last meeting of the 1959-60 officers and everyone is urged to attend and see their initiatory work. There will be Committee Appreciation and reception for new members. A salad smorgasbord will be served following the meeting. Westlake P.T.O. The Westlake PTO Meeting will be Thursday, March 17th at 7:30 pjn. Mr. Harry Martin of WFBMTV will give a report on his visit to Russia. Indianapolis Hiking.Xlub ... -a—— On Sunday, March 20, the Indianapolis Hiking Club will hike in Holliday Park. The meeting place is the east entrance near Spring Mill Road at 1:30 p.m. Leader: Irma Scotten, ME. 8-0145.

Demolays To Observe Devotional Day Members of Speedway Chapter, Order of DeMolay, and their families, will observe DeMolay Devotional Day on Sunday, March 20, Second Service, 10:45 a.m. Special services have been arranged with Reverend Howard Wright, Minister of Methodist Church located at 16th and Winton. The Master Councilor of the local Chapter, Mike Anthony, pointed out that the observance is held each year on the Sunday nearest March 18, the date the Order of DeMolay was founded in 1919. Devotional Day is a world-wide observance and is participated in by DeMolays in every state in the United States and 12 foreign countries. There are 98 Chapters of DeMolay in Indiana, with a membership of nearly 10,000. The character training youth organization, celebrating its 41st anniversary this year, is sponsored locally by Speedway Masonic Lodge. Chapters world-wide are sponsored by recognized Masonic organizations, but it is not necessary for members to have Masonic relations. Speedway DeMolay Chapter meets every Wednesday at 7:15. The Organization teaches young men between the ages of 14 and 21 years the basic ingredients of leadership—Love of parents, Love of God, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleaness and Patriotism.

Speedway Christian Church 14th Si. and Winion Ave. CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Assistant to the Minister * Albert R. Graves, Minister of Education Robert J. Kintner, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES . First Worship Service 9:00-10:00 am. Children’s Study and Worship 9:00-10:35 and 11:00-12:00 am. Youth and Adult Classes 10:00-10:35 am Second Worship Service 11:00-12:00 a.m. We wish to extend a welcome to visitors in Speedway or to residents who have not established a permanent church home. Next Sunday the special music will be sung at the 9:00 service by the Chapel Choir and at 11:00 by the Combined choir. Dr. Montgomery will give the sermons. > Chancel Flowers. The bouquet given last Sunday by Misses Agnes and Edith Spencer and Mrs. Evelyn Craig was enjoyed by Mr. Harold Huber. Next Sunday’s bouquets will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norris in memory of Mr. Norris’ mother; Mr. and Mrs Orion Gabert and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cozzens in memory of their parents (Continued on page 4)

JAYCEE ESSAY CONTEST The Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce has announced the names of eleven finalists in it’s annual essay contest for high school students. Entrants to the contest write essays stressing “the importance of initiative ana self-reliance in providing personal security,” and present them orally. First prize for the Indianapolis winner will be a college scholarship of SSOO, and a chance to win State and National prizes ranging up to S2OOO. The eleven finalists are: Mary Louise Andrews, Washington High School; Mary Beeman, Manual High; Larry Brown, Howe High School; James J. Drury, Jr., Scecina High School; N. Paul Harmon, Shortridge High School; Rosemarie Hill, Our Lady of Grace; David James, North Central; Donna James, St. Mary’s Academy; Margaret Kunkel, Arsenal Tech High School; Sandra Miller, Wood High School; Laural June Tether, Broad Ripple Judging on the written content of the essays is now under way. Judging on oral delivery, and presentation of final awards, will take place March 18, at the ISTA Center.

Stitch-In Social Members of the Gamma Theta Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority will meet at the home of Glad Messenger, between the hours of 7:00 and 7:30 Thursday, March 24th. There will be a drawing for assignments as to where each will be sent to sew. Bring a nimble finger and yet’s get lots of sewing done. Triple "C" Homemakers Triple “C” Homemakers will meet at the home of Edna Oliver, 5220 W. 10th St. at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18th. Audry Smitz will be co-hostess. The lessons will be “Glass Etching” given by Mary Melton and Stella Crain. Let’s all try to be present at this meeting. Don’t forget “secret pals.” PERSONALS In the recent Hanover Players’ production of “The Mousetrap,” Jim McClamroch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McClamroch, 5741 W. 18th St., Speedway, was chairman of the lighting committee. He was in charge of all lighting for (Continued on Page 3)

Church of Christ 4958 West 10th Street Services: Sunday _ 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday For information call CH. 1-4382

St. John’s Episcopal Church ALLISON SCHOOL—S24O West 22nd St Nursery is provided for children 5 years and under at 5026 W. 22nd St. during church and school The Rev. John L Lowe, Vicar; 6210 Hickorywood Dr., CH. 3-0278. 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Parish Eucharist 10:05 a.m. Church School 19:35 a.m. Coffee Hour

Speedway Baptist Church (Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) 2986 Moller Road Rev. James R. Deuel, Pastor, CH. 4-1061 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: Sunday school teachers and officers meeting at 7:00; Prayer Service at 7:45. The Speedway Baptist Church is always happy to welcome visitors at any service. Nursery facilities are always available.

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JUNIOR CLASS PLAY TO BE HELD FRIDAY The Junior Class of Speedway High School will present this year’s Junior Play, “The Red House Mystery” on Friday, March 18th at 8:00 in the Speedway High School Gymnasium. “The Red House Mystery” is written by A. A. Milne and dramatized by Ruth Sergei. The play concerns the house guests of Mark Ablett, owner of the Red House, and an intriguing murder. As an extra added attraction, a bit of romance and a ghost named Lady Ann are thrown in. The play is under the direction of Mrs. Carmona Adams and Miss Barbara Cantrell. Cast members are: Doug Strouse, Jayne Thompson, Julie Whyte, Dean Hubbard, Donna Keever, Alice Balmer, Don Ellison, Richie Schwimmer, Brenda Montgomery, John Sherman, Betty Huffman, Ruth Haettinger, Dianne Tower, Ron Carter, Ron Power. Committees and their heads for the production are: Property and Costumes; Roberta Stamm, Ellen McArthur, Nancy Amich, Judi Whitton, Pam Clark. Business Manager, Arleen Harris; Advertising Manager, Ron Cox; Sales Manager, Carolyn Warren, Barbara Kildsig, Paula Nolte, Nancy Harper, Marian McMillian, Donna Felty, Cheryl Forsythe, Sally Manion, Mary Jane Walker; Stage Manager, Cal Ewing, Jim Trayler, Richard Reed, Bob Frye, Noah Beck, Bob Poste and Dick Nester; House Manager, Carlos Torrella, John Whittmore, John Bullington, Steve Queener; Usherettes, Marilyn Neiman, Lana Stonebraker, Gyneth Everhart, Charlene Cole, Tana Meko, Cynthia Deitrich, Janet McClelland and Janice Allen; Student Directors, Lois Frye and Mary Jane Anderson. Everyone is invited to attend for an evening of fun and entertainment. Tickets will be sold at the door for 60c.

Baptist Church Plans Vacation Church School The Church of the Master, 1620 N. Girls School Road, announces its plans to conduct a Vacation Church School this summer from June 13-24 for children of kindergarten age through Jr. High. Sessions will be from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Mrs. George Linn will be the General Superintendent and the theme this year is “The Church.” Those serving as superintendents of the various departments are: Mrs. Robert West, Mrs. Herman Knarr, Mrs. Laurel Perkins, Mrs. Wm. Carroll, and Mrs. Howard White.

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