Speedway Flyer, Volume 29, Number 19, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 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 Tonight the Men’s Club at St. Christopher is sponsoring a MEN’S STAG PARTY in the social room of the school building, 5335 W. 16th. The party will begin at 6:15 and end at midnight. The committee promises plenty of good food and an assortment of drinks, served buffet style, and all your favorite games. There will be the usual dollar donation at the door. All men are invited. (Continued on Page 7)

King & Queen Contest Continues

This week showed a considerable increase in voting for the King and Queen candidates. Frank Frosch still maintained the lead in the King contest, however Judy Higgins managed sneak into the lead in the Queen contest. The total number of votes for each candidate is reaching into the hundreds of thousands, and most of the candidates are extremely close. Its up to the buy - ing public in the Speedway area to determine the winners. A little politicing on the part of the candidates will pay dividends. If in doubt, ask Frank Frosch. Plans are rapidly being completed to top the evening of May 27th off with a ‘‘Coronation Hop” after the parade with the King

Alpha Delta Omega National Sorority To Sponsor Nurse Epsilon Chapter, Speedway A.D.O. will furnish funds for a second year student nurse to continue training at Methodist Hospital. We are happy to report that we again are sponsaring a Speedway senior to “Girl’s State.” Plans are being made to send a child to the Noble School for Retarded Children for the coming term. Since Christmas we have been helping a mother with four small girls, who is a cancer patient. While able to be at home most of the time, she cannot get well. We have now made arrangements with a milk company to furnish their supply as long as needed. We are also remembering their birthdays with little gifts to bring a little more joy into the home as long as it is together. Epsilon Chapter feels that the above are all worthy projects and we are very happy to be able to sponsor all of them. Guest night was held April 21 in the beautiful new home of Mrs. Evelyn Rosebrock. Our guests were entertained with “Crazy Bridge” and everyone had a good time. Mrs. Marjorie Shelly was hostess for our last meeting and we had as our guest, Evalyn Landry, our National President from Muncie, Indiana, who reviewed our By-Laws and answered a lot of questions for us. Lucile Ross gave us a very entertaining program on our “Homes and the way we would be living in 1985.” We are all glad to know that Sandra Walker, daughter of Mildred, one of our members, is now home from the hospital and we hope improving each day. Card of Thanks I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their many cards, calls, flowers and other deeds of kindness extended during my stay in the hospital and since I have returned home. William Cotton

Ist Church of the Lord Jesus Christ 4150 W. Michigan St. Apostolic CH. 1-7848 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—9:3o to 11:00 a-m. BY.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 7:30 p.m.

The SPEEDWAY FLYER.

and Queen winners reigning. Plans include some give-aways for the persons attending the dance. This dance will be open to the public. Next week’s Flyer will list further details. People may vote for these candidates at the following stores: Speedway Locker, Lyons Dept. Store, Main Drug Store, Speedway Lumber, Speedway Florist, Martins Shoes, Guarantee, Kinder Texaco, Busard Trailers, Smith Barber Shop, Speedway 5 and 1.00, Demaree Cleaners, Dorothy’s, Speedway Furniture, Rosner Drug Store, Beck Drug Store, Zinks Market, Edrick Men’s Mear, Mimi Ann Baby and Gift Shop, Backemeyers Grocery, Speedway Hardware.

ANNOUNCEMENT! Noble School for Retarded Children, 615 W. 43rd, Indianapolis, Indiana, will soon embark upon a long-needed project. Families need capable people to care for their retarded member. Training for this highly specialized sitting will be given to qualified applicants by physicians, teachers, and other experts. Minimum age for trainees is 16 years. Tuition is free. Interested youn people and adults please write tq_ Noble School for further information or cah CH. 1-0185. A meeting at Noble School on Monday at 8:00 p.m., on May 16th is open to all who wish to participate or to get more detailed information. Rally At St. John's St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church (United Church of Christ) announces a series of meetings for the Teaching, Reaching. Preaching Mission which is to be observed from May 13 to May 20. The evangelism mission is described as “inreach—reaching our own people;” “outreach”—reaching those outside the church; and “upreach—preaching the word of God.” There will be a mass rally on Sunday night, May 15, 8:00 p.m. at St. John’s, corner of Sanders and Leonard streets, for all the E. and R. churches in the Indianapolis area with Dr. Arthur Krueger, president of Lakeland College, Plymouth, Wis., making the keynote address. A mass choir of 100 voices will be under the direction of Mrs. Helen Hecht, St. John’s organist and choir director. The Rev. Paul Schuleter, D.D.. St. Paul’s church, St. Marys, Ohio, will be the missioner for the other special services at St. John’s. He will preach at the Sunday morning service, May 15, at 10:lj5. The schedule for the other meetings are: Monday “Adventures in Faith;” Tuesday, “Adventures in Prayer;” Wednesday, “Adventures in Power;” Thursday, “Adventures in Salvation.” The service which will begin at 8:00 p.m. are open to the public.

Issued Every Week to Every Home in Speedway, Westgate Addition and Clermont

IMPORTANT SCHOOL MEETING

This coming Monday night is a very important meeting for all persons interested in the future of the Speedway School System. H is hoped that a large number of parents and patrons will read the announcement below and will attend the meeting Monday night. R. C. Jordan Superintendent of Schools SCHOOL PATRONS AND OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS What - Meeting concerning school reorganization law. Where: Speedway High School Gym. When: Monday, May 16, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. (CDT). A school reorganization law passed by the 1959 Indiana General Assembly requires that studies of existing school systems be conducted throughout the state by locally appointed county committees which are authorized to suggest plans that will give (1) more equalized educational opportunities, (2) greater equity in school taxes and a 3) more effective use of public money for schools. Such a committee has been appointed in Marion County. It has started its studies but has not reached any conclusions pertinent to its assignment. This meeting in our area is requested by the Marion County School Reorganization Committee in order to: 1. Briefly review the main provisions of the law. 2. Report on the work and activities of the committee. 3. Answer questions and discuss the work and activities of the] committee with interested school patrons, taxpayers, arid citizens. 4. Seek advice and counsel on school reorganization matters.

GIRL SCOUT NEWS Brownie Troop 77 took a trip to Holliday Park which was lots of fun. We also were guests of Ruffels on Little Rascals. We had an Easter party for our mothers. We all showed our stuff by doing skits and songs, and serving punch and cupcakes. We worked on the Friendship Festival projects. We wish to thank our mothers who have given us special parties this year. Troop 829 had a bowling party last Friday. We have some real Keglers. After bowling we “refueled” with charcoaled hamburgers. Thank you to our hostesses, Mrs. Klippel, Mrs. Kelliher and Mrs. Smith. We are looking forward to our overnight at Camp Dellwood June*3rcTan<i 4th.* Troop 108 wishes to thank all the Mothers and Dads who bought our tickets and helped with our transportation to the Fair Grounds so that we might do our part at the Girl Scout Friendship Festival on April 30. Monday, May 2, after two weeks of work, we were able to finish our Mother’s Day Planters in time to surprise our Mothers. We think we have a wonderful troop and all enjoy the meetings and the different things we learn to do together with our Brownie Friends.

WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB The adult Recreational Games will be held Thursday night, May 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Westwood Swim Team will swim the Columbus Swim Team Saturday, May 14th at the Westwood Pool. On Sunday, May 15th, the Westwood Boys will swim the Kokomo YMCA at Westwood. Max Engle will cainhe steps for the Square Dancers Sunday night, May 15th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The Duplicate Bridge will hold their games Tuesday night, May 17th. Time, 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. The Teen Canteen will have their dance and splash party Wednesday night, May 18th, Dancing from 7:30 to 8:30, swimming 8:30 to 9:30. Admission—loc for members and 50c for guests. In the bowling last week Juanita Seeman was high for three games with 525. She also had 198 as high for single game. The Woodchoppers are in first place with 65 games won and 34 lost. Card of Thanks - We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers sent at the death of our husband and father, Ed Jones. Mrs. Ed Jones Paul Jones and Family

8:30 a.m. Service mid 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..

Thursday, May 12, 1960

WINNERS Lucky winners of the Psi Ote Race tickets are: Richard Lindamood, 4944 W. 14th St. and D. D. Sandstrom, 1842 N. Emerson Ave. Speedway High School Annual Alumni Homecoming i The Annual meeting of the Speedway High School Alumni Ass’n. will be held Friday night, May 20, 1960 at the High School Gym at 7:30 p.m. C.D.T. The speaker for the event will be Harry Eakin, Class of '44, Indiana President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. This year’s graduating class will be welcomed into the association, by ‘President, Bob Hoerger ana special recognition will be given to members of the classes of '4O, ’45, ’SO, ’55. Following the program there will be a social hour with refreshments. All members are urged to attend. Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 1. M. Hale-J. Simon 2. R. Skinner-R. Wickham 3. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Eschenbach 4. Mrs. B. Cassellman-Mrs. F. D. Brandage Speedway Lodge 729 Thursday evening, May 12, E. A. Degree 7:30 p.m. The tickets for our annual 500 mile race dinner are now on sale and in the hands of our contact committee. Reservations must be made by May 20. No tickets will be sold at the dinner this year.

Psi lota Xi There will be an important business meeting at the American Legion Hall tonight, at 8:00 p.m. All members are urged to attend! SPRINGTIME! The Sparkle-aires of Speedway High School will present the operetta, “Springtime,” in two acts on Friday, May 13, at 8:00 p.m. A delightful stoiy of high society deception in the form of an impersonated baroness and of romance in every comer, the production boasts a cast as follows: Phoebe Rand, Judy Kirchhoff; Lee Cooper, Mickey Finnegan; Judy Cooper, Sandy Huffman; Brent Sanderson, Ron Power; Mrs. Barrington, Diane Tower; Major Frost, Frank Frosch; Miss Watson, Marcia Pollock; Miss Adams, Mary Jane Anderson; Jenkins, Kennie Wills; John Rand, Dick Nester; Baroness, Jane Hardin; Gwendolyn, Charlene Eversole; Mrs. Van Cleve, Beverly Trueblood; Mrs. Sloane, Luanne Tower; and Rupert Hancock, John Lennie. Plan to come; you will surely enjoy it!

St Andrew’s Lutheran Church % 16th and Beeler, CH. 1-41 It Phillip D. Bigelow, Pastor CH. 1-7320

SCHOOL MEWS i Current School Calendar f May 13, Operetta. May 14, County Baseball Tourney at Lawrence Central. Speedway vs. Southport May 14, Junior-Senior Prom. • May 17, Baseball, Danville, There. May 18, Freshman Baseball, Ben Davis, There. May 20, Alumni Homecoming Night. May 26, Baseball, Washington, Here. May 27, Honor Day. May 30, Memorial Day. June 1, Baccalaureate. . June 3, Senior Day Program, r June 3, Commencement. | June 10, Last Full Day of 'School. June 14, Return to school at 10:00 a.m. for Report Cards. Baccalaureate services for the Class of 1960 will be held on Wednesday night, June 1, with Rev. James Armstrong of the Broadway Methodist Church as the speaker. The Baccalaureate program has always been held on the Sunday night preceding Commencement, but since that date would be the night before the race, the Baccalaureate was moved to Wednesday night for this year. As previously announced, Commencement will be Friday, June 3, with Dr. Irving E. Lunger, President of Transylvania College, as the speaker.

Students in grades 9 through 12 participated in a Career Day on Friday, May 6. Speakers from twelve major occupational areas met with students and discussed requirements and opportunities in those'Groups and discussion leaders were: Beauty Culture, Mrs. Joseph Emminger; Drafting, Mr. David Lain; Electronics, Mr. Frederick Bricker; Engineering, Mr. John Whitmore; Health Sciences, Dr. Ralph Lingeman; Interior Decorating, Mr. James Weir; Law Enforcement, Mr. Howard Allen and Mr. William Hunt; Machine Shop, Mr. Ronald Gales; Nursing, Miss Martha Lou Akers and Miss Sharon Campbell; Pharmacy, Mr. Richard Hissam; Secretaries, Typists, and Stenographers, Miss Dorothy Everett; Teaching, Mr. Richard C. Jordan. During the past week the golf team defeated Lawrence Central 7-3 and lost to Ben Davis 9-6. The varsity baseball team maintained its undefeated record so far this year by winning from Plainfield 17-2 and from Mooresville 10-7. The freshman team lost (Continued on Page 5) Racing Homemakers Racing Homemakers will meet at the home of Mrs. Barbara Steffanni, 5020 Ford St., Tuesday, May 17. Co-hostesses will be Glea Miller and Helen Troth. We will complete our aluminum etching and any member wanting to make poodles should contact Glea Miller before the meeting.

St. Lake’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.

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 visitor in Speedway . ... if you are a new Speedway resident ... if you are seeking a church home . . . you will find a friendly welcome at the Speedway Methodist Church. Fellowship of Concern will meet tonight, at 7:00 p.m , at the church. Commission on Christian Social Relations will meet tonight, at 7:30 p.ni., at the church. “Does the Villain Possess You?” is the theme on which Rev. Wright will speak at both services of worship on Sunday, May 15. Mrs. William L. Shelly will sing the Offertory Solo, “With Verdure Clad” by Haydn at both morning services. At the 10:45 o’clock service the Chancel Choir will sing the Anthem, “The Heavens Are Telling” (The Creation) by Haydn. The trio singing in the anthem will be Mrs. Howard Robison, Mr. Richard H. Alte, and Mrs. Jack Moe. (Continued on Page 6)

SPEEDWAY FROSTOP UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mr. Morris May is the new proprietor of the West 10th Street Frostop, 5211 West 10th St. They serve Root Beer, sandwiches, french fries, coffee, milk, hot chocolate, etc. See ad in this paper for free offer. Westwood Wins Swim Meet Westwood Country Club Swim Team defeated the Eastside YMCA Swim Team by a score of 342 to 75 on May 7th at the newly opened indoor swimming pool at Westwood. All first place times were automatic records for the new pool. Team members of Westwood placing first in three events were: Cass Clark, 8 and under; Tom Geiman, 9 and 10; Gary Kinkead, 11 and 12; Bruce Boyer, 13 and over; Sally Smith, 9 and 10; Karen Kempf, 11 and 12; Carolyn Poste, 13 and over. All relays were won by the Westwood team. Dates Coming up: Westwood vs. Columbus, May 14 at Westwood. Westwood Girls vs. Dayton Dolphins, May 15 at Dayton. Westwood Boys vs. Kokomo YMCA, May 15 at Westwood. PERSONALS Ronald Hooper, 18 Key Lane, Clermont, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hooper, and his uncle, Billy Maloney, Beech Grove, will celebrate their 13th birthdays on FriUayrMay T3fh,T96o. born at the same hospital, too. Nancy Lewis, 1104 Winton, Speedway, is among 15 Indiana University students recently named to major appointive positions on the college yearbook staff. Donna Becker, Arbutus editor-in-chief, announced the appointments. Miss Lewis, a sophomore, has been appointed narrative editor. Long-service employees of Eli Lilly and Company gathered at the Indianapolis Athletic Club at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, for the company’s annual banquet in their honor. Four hundred and forty-four employees in the Indianapolis, Greenfield, and Lafayette areas are eligible to attend the banquet. It is being held on the eightyfourth anniversary of the firm's founding. Harold Ruschaupt, of 1720 N. Lyndhurst Drive, Speedway City, is among those invited to the banquet. Miss Mary Joan Cohen visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cohen, 1658 Allison, over the week-end. Mary Joan is assistant librarian in the Acquisitions Department at the University of Illinois in Champaign.

Speedway Christian Chorcb yth St. and Winton An CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Assistant to the Ministat Albert R. Graves, Minister of Education Robert J. Kintner, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service 9:00-10:00 a.m. Children’s Study and Worship 1:00-10:35 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. Our church extends a special welcome to visitors in Speedway. Nexi Sunday at the 9:00 worship hour the Chapel Girls will sing “Sing Praises To God” by Williams. At the 11:00 service, the Chancel choir will sing “Come Holy Spirit” by Nordman. Dr. Montgomery will give the sermons. Chancel Bouquets for next Sunday will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dugger, in memory of Mrs. Dugger's father and Mr. Dugger's parents: Mrs. Floyd Neese and family in memory of Mr. Lloyd Neese. The bouquet given last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bland was enjoyed by Mrs. Ernest Welty. Senior Hi CYF will not have its regular meeting next Sunday evening due to conflicts with Graduation and Race activities. There was insufficient help on the paper sale last Saturday and they regret they were unable to get around to everyone and apologies are extended if you were missed. The CYM wishes to thank those parents who helped by driving and donating their time and efforts, also special thanks to Gray’s Standard Service and Backemeyer’s Grocery for the use of their trucks. Esther Circle will meet with Mrs. Marvin Johnson, 2113 Fisher (Continued on Page 6)

"The Creation" Friends and neighbors, it is indeed a pleasure for the Speedway Methodist Church to present to the community “The Creation” by Joseph Haydn, on Sunday, May 15th at 8:00 p.m. under the direction of Dr. Milton S. Trusler. We are inviting you to come and bring your friends to hear this beautiful and inspiring music. The soloists are: Basses, Jack Moe, Hank Lloyd, Richard Stanton; Tenors, William Shelley, Richard Alte; Sopranos, Marjorie Shelley, Helen Robinson, and June Schweizer. Commemorative Plates Felicity Circle of the Speedway Methodist Church WSCS have keepShke commemorative plates with a multicolored picture of the church on them for sale. These may be purchased from any Felicity Circle member. Further information may be obtained or an order may be placed by calling CH. 1-7119 or CH. 4-0213. Lioness Club Meeting The May meeting of the Speedway Lioness Club will be held Monday, May 10th at 8 p.m. at the Speedway Christian Church. The AAA will show a special travelog film on Mexico, followed by a style show of travel and vacation clothes, presented by Dorothy’s. The following officers for 196061 will be installed at this meeting: president, Kay Wegener; vice president, Betty Bainbridge; secretary, Doretha Gilmore; treasurer, Mary Rich wine; publicity, Blanche Copenhaver; Lion Tamer, Bernice Robbins; Lion Keeper. Evelyn Craig; directors, Beulah Crodian, Mildred Dugger, Jane McMahon, Dorothy Wright. Hostesses for the meeting are: Lioness Clegg, chairman; Adams, Wilshire, Geiman, Clevenger, Mikkelsen and Pinkerton. Thank You! The Psi Otes wish to thank all who attended their first “500” Dance held at Holiday Motel. We certainly hope everyone had a good time and will plan to attend next year. Dance Committee

Church of Christ 1956 West 10th Street Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 pan. 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 18:35 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.

FIRE DEFT. CH. 4-9543 POLICE DEPT.

SPEEDWAY HARDWARE ANNOUNCES WINNERS Winners of the 15 prizes given away at the Nu-Da Paint Demonstration Saturday, April 20 at the Speedway Hardware, 1612 N. Lyndhurst have been announced. The winners names have been posted on the store front window. If you registered, check the window as most winners haven't claimed their prizes. Ben Davis Alumni Association Annual Spring Dance will be Saturday, May 21, 1960 at Westlake Terrace. Dancing from 9 to 1. Doors open at 8:30. Nick Craig's orchestra will be featured. Tickets may be purchased at door v x Bethel No. 38 Job's Daughters Don’t forget the meeting Saturday at. 2:00 p.m. It will be a Stated Meeting. Judy Miscoi, pub.; Marilyn Neiman, H.Q. Mother of Twins Club Charter Chapter Mother of Twins Club will hold their annual banquet and installation of officers on May 18th at the Holiday Inn on West 16th St. at 6:30 p.m. St. Anthony's Dance St. Anthony’s Men’s Club is sponsoring a dance Friday, May 13th, in the parish hall at 379 North Warman Avenue. Dancing from 8:30 p.m. ’til midnight to the music of Ted Zeunik’s trio. Join us for a friendly, happy evening. Mrs. Jack Kinz is chairman and Mr. Bernard Robertson co-chair-man of the dance. * Poppies Will Honor Half-Million Dead , The American Legion Auxiliary reports that wearing a Poppy on Poppy Day will honor the more than half-million Americans who died and the nearly one-million wounded during the past three wars. Mrs. McDole, Poppy Day Chairman for Speedway says the memorial poppies to be worn here , May 27th and 28th have been made by disabled veterans at the West 10th Street Hospital.

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