Speedway Flyer, Volume 29, Number 15, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 April 1960 — 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 A second low Mass will be said at 5 o’clock this afternoon. The first low Mass was said at 9 this morning. The High Mass and Holy Thursday procession will be at 8 p.m. Gjpod Friday services at St. Christopher will be Adoration of the Cross and Communion at 2:30 in the afternoon. Stations of the Cross will be at 7:30 p.m. The Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday will be at 8 o’clock in the evening. The schedule of Masses on Easter Sunday will be the same as the regular Sunday Masses—6:3o, 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 o’clock. The Boy’s Choir will sing Easter Carols for fifteen minutes preceding the 10 o’clock High Mass on Easter Sunday. On Easter Sunday two offerings will be taken up. The regular parish Sunday collection and the customary Easter collection which is used tc help educate boys for the Holy priesthood. The Junior CYO members will receive corporate Holy Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass Sunday. However, because of Easter Sunday no CYO breakfast will be served this month. The priests of St. Christopher arranged a varied schedule for (Continued on page 7)

Interest Payments On Savings Announced By Speedway State Bank Interest payments on savings accounts in the Speedway State Bank will be made every three months from now on. This is a break-away from the standard six-month period which has prevailed in banking practice for generations. Depositors can choose the last day of any month for the first quarterly interest payment, beginning with April 30th. Ensuing payments will be made every three months, thereafter. The current rate of interest on"savings is 3%, the highest rate any insured bank can pay. The move, approved Tuesday, April 12th, by the bank’s board of directors was made for the added convenience of depositors, according to S. P. Hunter, president. “Take real estate and personal property tax payments, as an example,” Hunter continued. “Many (Continued on Page 4) Notice To All Speedway Water Customers Friday, April 15th, Fire Hydrants will be flushed on all Streets North of 16th to Speedway DriveLyndhurst Drive East to Cord Street. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Saturday Morning, April 16th, Fire Hydrants will be flushed on Georgetown Road, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to 25th Street, McCray, 24th and 25th Streets from Georgetown Road, West to Auburn Street. Work will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at noon. Customers are hereby advised not to launder in the affected area during the flushing period. Everitt Robbins Supt. Water Works Speedway Nazarene Church There will be a youth Easter Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Parsonage. A 20-voice choir will present the cantata “Mine is a Risen Savior” under the direction of Mr. Don Robinson, at the 9:30 a.m. service. The annual Easter offering March for World Missions, will be held at 11:00 a.m. At 11:15 there will be a dedication of children and reception of new members. The Easter story with color sound slides will be presented at 6:30 p.m. The Easter sermon will be delivered by the pastor at 7:30 p.m.

Ist Church of the Lord Jesus Christ 4150 W. Michigan SI. Apostolic CH. 1-784 S Rev. Alexander B. Anderson, Pastor Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Preaching 11:15 a.m. Evening Evangelistic, 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study, 7:45 p.m. Friday, Young People, 7:45 p.m.

Church of the Master American Baptist Church 1620 N. Girls School Road WILLIAM HELM, Pastor 1323 N. Furman—CH. 1-7048 Sunday Morning Unified Service —9:30 to 11:00 a.m. B Y.F. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 Crawfordsville Road Speedway City, Indiana Rev. 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. Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday

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GIRL SCOUT NEWS On April 2 Girl Scout Troop 450 had a party for their mothers at Mrs. Troth’s home. The girls prepared and served the dinner. Patrol 1 prepared the meat; Patrol 2 the salad; and Patrol 3 the dessert. After we had finished eating, Mrs. Rumbaugh showed the mothers how to prepare a bed roll and Mrs. Tumbaugh showed them how to prepare a sleeping bag for an overnight hike. Each patrol provided the entertainment which consisted of songs, skits and games. The mothers did a singing game for the girls. This was greatly enjoyed. Thanks to Mrs. Troth for letting us have the party at her home. Troop 108 met April 4 at the home of Alicia Jacobs for our Easter party. Gfunes were played and refreshments of cookies decorated in the Easter basket theme were served with punch and individual cups of candy. The girls sang several songs before the close of the party and they were all given a brightly dyed egg as a party favor. Thanks to Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Dietrich, Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Smith for our nice party. Easter Service Countless millions of people from many nations and all generations have discovered the newness of life made possible because of the resurrection of Christ. Easter is a day of rejoicing in the victory of the Son of God over the forces of sin and death. The Church of the Master (American Baptist), 1620 N. Girls School Road, will begin this joyous day with an unusual sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. so that His 1960 disciples may greet the dawn with the victorious affirmation, “He is risen, as he said.” A colored filmstrip will be shown and the resurrection account will be read again from the Gospels. The 9:30 a.m. service will be beautiful and inspiring. There will be special Easter music and the Rev. William Helm, pastor, will be speaking on the subject “The Victory is Won.” A nursery will be provided for infants and small children. In the evening service at 7:30 p.m. the message will be on “The Place of Beliefs in Spiritual Conquests.” A Good Friday service will be held at 1:00 p.m. A cordial welcome awaits those who would care to worship at any of the services.

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Thanks To The Speedway Community The American Legion Auxiliary, Speedway Unit 198 wish to thank the Speedway Community for their donations to our Poppy Fund. The following is a report of last years Rehabilitation and Welfare. Our unit work is continuous throughout the year; our quota of poppies were sold, also Poppy cards and seals; a Poppy window was assembled representing all wars; rent and food to a World War I widow; food and rent to a W.W. I veteran; new clothing to a W.W. veteran’s widow; canned juices to an ill veteran; extra visits to veterans in hospitals and homes; follow-up cases to veterans homes with articles needed; personal gifts to veterans ill at home with cancer; home-made cookies delivered to Service Center; found veteran who makes leather goods, promoted sale of same; paid coal bill for veteran; donations to Christmas Gift Shop (Veteran Hospital), veteran Christmas Fund; Hospital Supply Shelf; TB seals, Cancer Control, Scholarship, Big Heart Fund, Red Cross Infantile Paralsis, entertainment for two Veteran Hospital parties, Christmas gifts to Veterans in Julietta Home; extra door and Bingo prizes chewing gum, cookies, cigars, food donated by unit to veterans parties attended by unit members; did volunteer work, baked pies, furnished for veterans parties at State Hospital; (Continued on Page 3)

Tri Kappa Annual Bridge-A-Rama Award Card Party Monday, April 18th is the date; the Social room of St. Christopher Church is the place; 8 p.m. is the time of Tri Kappa’s Annual Bridge-A-Rama Award Card Party. You may play the game of your choice and many lovely table prizes, door prizes, and candy prizes will be given. Tickets are SI.OO and may be obtained from any Tri Kappa member or by calling Louise Faust, CH. 4-3741 Julia Marmaduke, CH. 1-2466 Hester Poland, CL. 1-8751. If you desire, tickets may be purchased and the party played at home. All proceeds will be donated to the New Hope School for Retarded Children. Hope we see you there! Optimist Oratorical Contest The Speedway Optimist Club will hold its Annual Oratorical Contest at its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19th. The five contestants are: Dave Hunt, Steve Maple, Tony Ridolfo, Dave Kress, Bob Sanders. The winner from the local club will have the opportunity to participate in a city contest, the winner of which will be in a state contest. The winner of the state contest will participate in a national contest to select the national winner.

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 for 10:00 a.m. services only. The Church with the red doors is always open for meditation and prayer. HOLY WEEK SERVICES Maundy Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Good Friday, April 15. Noon Services. Ten minute devotional services will be held at 12:15 and 12:45. Good Friday. The West-side Lutheran Churches will hold a joint service at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Pastor Rodney Willecke of Faith Lutheran Church will be the preacher and Pastor Phillip Bigelow will be Liturgist. Easter Sunday, April 17. A Choral Communion Service will be held at 6:30 a.m., in addition to the Easter Festival Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am. Tuesday, April 19. The United Lutheran Church Women will meet in Fellowship Hall at 8:00 p.m. All women are urged to attend as this will be election night of officers for our newly organized United Lutheran Church Women. Also, an interesting skit, “The Well-Dressed United Lutheran Church Woman,” will be presented for your entertainment and enlightment. Thursday, April 28, 8:30 p.m. Brotherhood Meeting, Fellowship Hall. There will be a special showing of the film of “Last Year’s 500 Mile Race.” Due to scheduled surgery, Pastor Bigelow will enter St. Vincent’s (Continued on Page 8)

Thursday, April 14, 1960

LAST WEEK FOR NOMINATION - OF CANDIDATES All residents of Speedway are invited to nominate their favorite High School student for candidates for Speedways own “500” King and Queen. These nominations can be dropped off at any store displaying the green and white Speedway Business and Professional Men’s Association. This is the last week for the nomination of candidates, so use the coupon in the Flyer or make a facsimile and turn it in. The plans for this affair are growing larger by the day. The King and Queen winners and their court will be featured in a parade with the Speedway High School band plus several other outstanding features. There will be hundreds of dollars in cash and merchandise prizes for the winners. Next week’s Flyer will carry the names of the winning Candidates .and then there will be iqonth of voting to determine the final winners. Full details on the voting procedures will be carried in the Flyer at that time.

, Episcopal Church News At the monthly meeting of the bishops committee of St. Johns Episcopal Church, held Wednesday, April 6, the following persons were elected to the executive positions of the church, Milton A. Short, Vice Chairman; Robert Henderson, Treas.; Joe Walters, Asst. Treas.; Barbara Schuster, Secy. Fr. Lowe at the same meeting named two new committees and their chairmen. The Christian and Social relations committee will be jointly headed by Lewis Berkely and Paul Wever. A new and very important committee, Maintainance and site development, will be undjr the leadership of William Guiou. The women of .St. John’s will hold their monthly meeting Monday, April 18 at the home of Mrs. Christine Sprouse, 4014 Bertrand Road, Eagledale. This meeting was originally scheduled for April 11, but was postponed because of Holy Week. We would also like to remind all interested persons that this Friday, April 15, is Good Friday and that we will have services beginning at 1:30 in the Romanian Orthodox Church, located at 3237 W. 16th St. Fr. Lowe cordially invites all west side residents to attend. Fr. and Mrs. Lowe are very proud and happy to announce the birth of a 9 lb. 13 oz. boy, Stephen Gregory. The baby was bom at Coleman hospital Thursday, April 7th. Car Wash, Car Wash! DeMolay Car Wash will be held at Crawfordsville Road and Cunningham Road, Phillips 66 Station, April 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cost $1.25. Any DeMolay who has not signed up to work, contact Mike Anthony, CH. 1-6055, Dick Reed, CH. 4-8796 or Denny Hackett, CH. 4-1248.

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

- Last 2 Days to Nominate a KING ami QUEEN for Speedway’s “Own” Race Festival Nome : Address School Class Nominations end April 15, 1960. Candidates must be enrolled in a High School and a Speedway resident. Deposit this ballot in a store displaying green & white Business & Professional Men’s Association Emblems.

Lioness News The April meeting of the Speedway Lioness Club will be Monday evening, April 18 at eight o’clock in the Speedway Christian Church. The speaker will be Mr. Sheridan Sandford instead ot Mr. James Wear as announced last week in the Flyer. Mr. Sandford of Ayres is a member of the AID and should have a very interesting program on Interior Decorating. This is the annual meeting #here we entertain the mothers of the school athletes. With the program scheduled we should have 100% attendance. Hostesses are Lionesses Bradley, Stewart', Gebauer, Pirtle, Gilmore, Olmstead, Northcott, Craig, Ross, Redman and Copenhaver. Family Fashion Show The W.S.C.S. of Speedway Methodist Church will sponsor a Fashion Show, Thursday, April 28th at 8 p.m. at the Allison School, 22nd and Allison Sts. Ideal styles for all your social activities and coordinated family sportswear will be shown. Modeling will be done by W.S.C.S. members and their children. Refreshments will be served ’■after the showing. - Tickets may be obtained from W.S.C.S. members or call Barbara Moore, CH. 4-6139. Westwood Luncheon Bridge and Style Show Dorothy’s of Speedway will present a Spring style show for members and guests at the Westwood luncheon and bridge party on Wednesday, April 20. Luncheon will be served from 12:00 to 1:00 o’clock. Tickets are still available at the club office. Card of Thanks I wish to sincerely thank my friends and neighbors for their many cards, calls, flowers and other deeds of kindness shown me while in the hospital and since returning home. Mrs. Kenneth Jarvis Job's Daughters Don’t, forget the meeting Saturday, 2:00 p.m. It will be initiation. Everybody please try to be there. Reservations for the Inspection Dinner must be turned into Mrs. Amot by April 20. Judy Miscoi, Pub., Marilyn Neiman, H.Q.

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 Good Friday. 7:30 p.m. Service of Holy Communion. Sunday Church School—10:15 a.m. in the Parish House. Worship—ll:ls a.m. Nursery is provided Visitors are welcome.

Speedway Methodist Church 16th and Presto Streets REV. HOWARD E. WRIGHT. PASTOR EASTER SUNDAY C , 6:30 Sunrise Service 8:30 First Worship Service 8:30 Church School for children 0-11 Years 9:45 Second Worship Service 9:45 Nursery (Up to 3 years of age; no church school for children) 11:00 Third Worship Service 11:00 Church School for children 0-11 years (Youth and Adult classes will not meet this Sunday. 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). Intermediate MYF will have a Skating Party tonight, from 7:0010:30 p.m., at Melody Skateland, 5101 West Washington Street. Tickets 50 cents. Monitoring Committee will meet tonight, at the church, 7:30 p.m; Commission on Christian Social Relations will meet tonight, at the church, at 7:30 p.m. “Good Friday, 30 A.D.” is the theme on which Rev. Wright will speak at the Good Friday evening service, at 7:30 p.m., tomorrow evening. The Chancel Choir (adult) will sing the Anthem, “God So Loved The World” by Stainer. The one-hour service will close with Holy Communion Everybody cordially invited. “The Easter Miracle” is the theme on which Rev. Wright will (Continued on Page 6)

NOTICESPEEDWAY RESIDENTS By order of the Town Board there will be NO RESIDENT STICKERS issued this year. Speedway Police Dept. What's Behind The Headlines? The Speedway Unit of the League of Women Voters will meet Tuesday, April 19th at 8:00 pun. in the home of Mrs. Don Dresser, 3143 Medford Ave. for a discussion on Primaries and the offices to be filled. Any woman interested in finding out what’s behind the headlines is welcome to call Mrs. Don Dresser, WA. 5-2450 or Mrs. Robt. Swick, CH. 4-3024 for more information. The League is a non-par-tisan organization with views towards issues rather than candidates or incumbents. Optimist Bike Safety Day Saturday, April 16th, will be “Bicycle Safety Day” at the entrance to the 500 Mile Track. The Speedway Optimist Club along with the aid of Speedway Police will check bicycles for safety reason. Any child with a bicycle may have it checked and a safety sticker attached by just going to the track entrance. Police will help them cross the street into the track. Psi lota Xi All members are urged to attend a very important business meeting Thursday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Hostesses are Helen Leonard and Barbara Pollock. Don’t forget the Psi Ote “500” Dance Saturday, April 30th at the Holiday Inn. Dance from 9 to 12 with music furnished by Jim Nash Orchestra. Get your tickets from any Psi Ote or contact Marion Showalter, Chrm. CH. 1-0568. Wednesday Duplicate Bridge N-S 1. Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter 2. Mr. C. Harman-Mrs. J. Simpson 3. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wickham E-W 1. Mr. and Mrs. B. Cassellman 2. F. Hood-B. Blind 3: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dailey

Speedway Christiae Cburch 14th SL and Winton Ave. CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister ’ John Andrae, Assistant to the Miniatae Albert R. Graves. Minister of Education / Robert J. Kintner, Minister of Music EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES Sunrise Service, 6:00 a.m. First Worship Service, 8:00 a.m. Second Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Third Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. Children’s Study and Worship, 9:30-10:30; 11:00-12:00. Easter Sunday will be observed in our church with four morning services. The Chapel Choir will sing at the Sunrise Service, and the Combined Choirs will sing at the other three worship services. We urge sis many as possible to come to the 8:00 Service in order tc ease the seating situation at the later services. Chancel Flowers. The bouquet for Thursday evening will be given by Mrs. Titus Huber and Mrs. Charles Spencer in memory of their brother, Mr. Maurice Herring. Easter Lilies for the chancel next Sunday will be given by Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Copenhaver in memory of Mrs. Mae Haldeman and Mr. Charles Haldeman; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Redman in memory of Mrs. Redman’s grandmother and uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bradley in memory of Mr. and Mrs. L. fi. Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mayhugh in memory of Mrs. Mayhugh’s parents and Mr. Mayhugh’s mother; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henderson in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson; Mrs. Hattie Riley in memory of Mrs. John Riley; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Oberholzor in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur V. Beeler; Mrs. M. G. Spencer, Agnes and Edith, in memory of Mr. Spencer; Mr. Otto Heuser, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carden and sons in memory of Mrs. Esther Heuser; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norris in memory of Mr. Norris’ parents; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer in memory of their parents; Mrs. (Continued on Page 4)

SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar i April 18, Return to school following Spring Vacation. April 19, Baseball, Decatur Central, Here. April 20, Track Meet, Mooresville, There. April 22, Business-Education Day. April 22, Track Meet, Danville, There. April 25, Marion County Track Meet, North Central. April 25, Mid-State Freshman Track Meet at Danville. April 26, Baseball, Center Grove, There. April 26, Band Dinner.” April 28, Baseball, Franklin Township, Here. . .. April 28, Mid-State Conference Track Meet. Both the Varsity Band and the Cadet Band were awarded first division honors in the band contest at Mooresville last Saturday. The bands were playing in Class B (over 500 enrollment) for the first time. Mr. Dalton Wicker directed the Varsity Band and Miss Nancy Rust the Cadet Band. Several students placed well in the zone speech contest at New Castle. Jo Ellen Haynes was awarded second in girls* extemporaneous speaking and Charlene Eversole received third in dramatic interpretation. Others who placed well were Sandra Huffman (Continued on Page 7) Westwood To Feature Corky's Band Westwood Country Club members and their guests will be dancing to the music of Harold Cork and his band on Saturday night, April 23, from 9 to 12 p.m. The band will return by popular demand. This dance promises to be very delightful and entertaining. Light refreshments will be served. Please get your reservations early for the seating capacity is limited. Admission for member couples is $2.00; guests, $2.50. For reservations call Bob and Jo Ann Winings (CH. 4-9007), Walt and Helen Zeiher (CH. 4-2504) or Karl and Polly Wacker (CH. 4-3604).

Church of Christ 1956 West 10th Street Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 pm. Thursday 7:30 p.m For information call CH. 1-4382

St. John’s Episcopal Church ALUSON 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 10:35 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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CLERMONT PLANS FISH FRY The annual Spring Fish Fry, sponsored by the Clermont Lions Club and business men is planned for Friday and Saturday, April 22nd and 23rd in the Clermont Community Bldg. Elmer Shepherd is the general chairman. Plans include good food with a varied menu, games for all ages including Dunk-A-Bathing-Beauty, Teen Queen Contest and drawing for valuable prizes. Any Clermont girl, attending or graduated from Clermont School, age 13 thru 18, who wishes to enter Teen Queen Contest may register with Paul Newman or Lee Norquest. NEW SUNDAY HOURS AT MAIN DRUGS Mr. Richard Hissam, owner of the Main Drug Store at 15th and Main St. in Speedway announces the new Sunday hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will make it possible for employees to spend more hours at home Sunday. Week day and Saturday hours will remain the same—B:oo a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For emergency prescription service number is listed in the yellow pages of the phone book. This number can be used anytime when the store is closed. The phone number is also posted on the front door of the store. Card of Thanks We are deeply grateful and appreciate the kindness, sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and cards extended to us by our neighbors and friends at the passing of our father and grandfather, John Mikkelsen. Leif Mikkelsen and family Card Party-Style Show A Japanese theme will be carried out for the annual St. Michaels Card Party to be held April 29th at St. Michaels. For tickets and reservations, call Virginia Stead, WA. 4-0352 or Mary Slater, WA. 5-9549. Any game may be played and all are welcome to see the fine style show.

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