Speedway Flyer, Volume 30, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 February 1961 — Page 1

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St. Christopher's Catholic Church 5335 West 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Rev. R. F. Terrill Assistant Pastor * Sunday Masses: 6:30—8:00--10:00—1130 Men’s Stag Party begins aft 6:30 tomorrow night at St. Christopher in the social room. Lots of good food and drinks for the dollar donation at the door, as well as an evening of fun. This is the last Stag Party at St. Christopher until after Easter, Sunday, April 2d. Frank Koffskey is chairman for the party. Saturday is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us! The Girl Scouts will enjoy a party in St. Christopher social room Saturday evening from 6:30 to 9 o’clock. Members of the Holy Name Society will receive corporate Holy Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass Sunday morning. After Mass, breakfast will be served in the social room, followed by the regular monthly meeting. Kenneth Thomas is president of the Society. At all the Masses on Sunday, each and every parishioner will (Continued on Page 4)

SCHOOL NEWS CURRENT SCHOOL CALENDAR February 10, Basketball, Decatur Central, There. February 15, 7th and Bth Grade Basketball, Pike Twp., There. February 17, Basketball, Greenwood, There. February 22-25, Sectional Basketball Tourney. March 10, Athletic Dance, Grades 9-12. March 22, Lions Club Basketball Banquet. First Division winners at the district solo and ensemble auditions for woodwinds and brass instruments last Saturday were: Sandy Feucht, Flute; Karen Takacs, Flute; Nancy Kern, Clarinet; Richard Adams, Clarinet; Noel Bowers, Comet; Dave LaFeber, Comet; Jimmy McKinney, Comet; Glenn Miller, Comet; Herman Greenwood, French Hom; '(Continued on Page 3) YOUR SURVIVAL PLAN "Engineering Section" This is the fourth of a series of eight articles describing the various active sections of Speedway Civilian Defense. These articles are not only designed to acquaint the citizens of Speedway with these sections but also to help (interested persons decide which section they would most enjoy working in. The Engineering section has the prime responsibility of placing all Civilian Defense vehicles, emergency generators, etc., into operation and of equal importance keeping them in a shape to be instantly useable in cases of emergency. Eventually, personnel will be trained to operate some of the Town’s specialized equipment such as road graders, bulldozers, etc. This section is headed by Mr. H. Kojola who works closely with the Town Engineer Mr. Ed Kridler. This section has rejuvenated a 1952 panel truck given us by the Town and put it into top mechanical shape. Johnson Chevrolet is now painting this truck free of charge and it will soon be equipped as a Mobile Communications (Continued on Page 4)

PERSONALS Speedway resident, Sammie J. Coffman, 5028 W. Twelfth, is among Indiana University women pledged to social sororities at Indiana University. Greek letter sororities, established on the Indiana campus in 1870, have grown to 21, each having its own house. A freshman pledged to a sorority may not live in the sorority house until the beginning of her sophomore year. Miss Coffman pledged Alpha Omicron PL

Speedway Baptist Church (Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) 2986 Moller Road Rev. James R. Deuel, Pastor, AX. 1-8570 Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Training Unicm, 630 pan. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship, 730 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.

Chnrch of Christ 4956 West 10th Street Services: Sunday - 10:00 am. and 7:30 pm. Thursday For information call CH. 1-4382 Baptist Chnrch of The Master (American Baptist) William Holm. Pastor 1620 N. Girls School Road CH. 1-7048 Sunday Morning Unified Service—9:3o to 11:15. B.YJ. 6:30 pm. Sunday. Evening Service 7:30 pan. Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7:30 pm.

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Aunt Jemima Pancake Day Aunt Jemina Pancake Day will be held in the St. Christopher Church social room on Saturday, February 25. Serving all day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. those delicious Aunt Jemima pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR SI.OO (children 50c). This gala event will be sponsored by (the Speedway Lions Club, and the Speedway Boy Scouts will assist in the advance ticket sale. For good food and entertainment, buy advance tickets for this all days event Speedway Tri Kappa Bridge-A-Rama The couples who have high scores in the night-time Bridge-a-rama sponsored by the Speedway Tri Kappas, for the eighth round are: 1. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nesbit, 34,290. 2. Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Kissel, 33,790. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kolbe, 33,510. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Poste, 30,710. 5. Miss Miriam Anderson and Morris Sparks, 30,160. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Richard McLain, 27,360. 7. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hood, 26,890. The couples who have high scores for the daytime group are: 1. Mrs. Arthur Vuola and Mrs. Merle Kord, 29,040. 2. Mrs. Harrison Blind and Mrs. Don Hood, 27,990. 3. Mrs. Eugene Brown and Mrs. Robert Calhoun, 27,550. 4. Mrs. James Barrett and Mrs. Joseph Carter, 26,950. 5. Mrs. Rex Marmaduke and Mrs. Russell Petit, 26,950. 6. Mrs. Robert Hoover and Mrs. Arnold Morford, 25,230. 7. Mrs. Walter Freund and Mrs. Earl Chadwick, 22,590. J.IVM OX 3AYH TTHOA SHOT MOH SJ.YHX—SAYQ 0C

We Thank You The members of the CYF of the Speedway Christian Church who thoroughly enjoyed the African Safari pictures taken recently and shown by Mr. Robt. Kryter last Sunday evening, wish to express itheir appreciation. Mr. Kryter, who was caught in New York by the snow, traveled 500 miles that day under very bad road conditions and still appeared as scheduled. We feel that this was “service much beyond the call of duty” and again wish to express our sincere thanks. Senior CYF Speedway Christian Church

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POLICE AND FIREMEN AWARDS The Robison-Ragsdale Post 133 Auxiliary will assist the Post at the 29th Annual Police and Fireman Awards dinner at the IPALCO Hall, on Thursday, February 9, 1961 ait 7:00 p.m. Director of the FBI, Edward J. Powers will be the speaker for the evening. The Juniors will have their monthly meeting Saturday, February 18, 1961 at 2:00 p.m. at the Post Home. The February luncheon will be held Tuesday, February 21, 1961 at the home of Mrs. Robert Daniels, 4136 N. Sheridan Ave., at 12:00 o’clock. A social get together will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. O’Banyel, 3924 N. Sheridan Ave. at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 1961.

A CAPPELLA CHOIR CONCERT Music lovers of this community will have an opportunity to hear a concert of sacred music by the 40-member a cappella choir of Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wis. The concert will be presented Sunday evening, February 12, 1961, at 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Sanders and Leonard St., Indianapolis, Indiana. There will be no admission charge for the concert, but a freewill offering will be taken. The public is cordially invited to attend. World Day of Prayer World Day of Prayer services for the Speedway area will be held at the Speedway Baptist church, 2986 Moller Road on February 17. The services are from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This is the 75th observance of the World Day of Prayer and is under the sponsorship of the United Church Women. Plan to attend and bring someone with you. Nursery facilities will be provided. Women's Auxiliary Sahara Grotto The Women’s Auxiliary of Sahara Grotto will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Grotto Clubhouse, 4107 East Washington Street. Mrs. Merrill Overman, president, will preside. Following the regular business meeting (there will be a free card party for all members. Mrs. Robert L. Atkins and her committee will be in charge. Refreshments will also be served. Thanks I wish to sincerely thank friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral tributes, and their words of sympathy extended to us at the passing of my beloved mother. Special thanks to Virginia Habert and Dr. Clevinger for their kindness and thoughtfulness in time of need. Mrs. Marie Brown

St. Luke's United Church of Christ 5360 West 16th Street Congregational Christian Evangelical and Reformed Howard W. Beer, Minister, CH. 1-8762 Sunday Church School, 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Morning Worship, 10:30 am. Nursery provided. You are welcome at all times. Speedway Methodist Church 16th and Presto Streets REV. HOWARD E. WRIGHT. PASTOR First Hour—9:oo-10:30 9:00-10:00—First Worship Service (Family Worship: Children in Ist grade through 6th with parents in Church for portion of service and then leave with their teachers for Church School classes. Nursery facilities and Classes for children through 5 years of age, 9:00-10:30.) 10:00-10:30—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 through Bth grade. (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:) Crusaders Choir will rehearse on Friday, February 10, at 3:15 p.m., Immanuel Choir will rehearse at 4:15 pm., Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m., at the church. Rev. Donald F. McMahan, Superintendent of the Lebanon District, will speak at both services of worship on Sunday, February 12. At the latter service the Chancel Choir will sing the Anthem, “Let All The World In Every Corner Sing” by Chapman. Jr. Hi MYF will meet on Sunday, February 12, at 5:00 pm., at the church for a Valentine Party. Bring individual dessert in a fancy box. Senior MYF will meet on Sunday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m., at the church. A film will be shown, also Bible study discussion will be held during the meeting. The Second Session of Additional Sessions for children in the Ist thru 6th grades will be held on Monday, February 13, from 3:30(Continued on Page 5)

Thursday, February 9, 1961

FINAL FIRST AID NOTICE Beginning the week of February 13th, four Red Cross First Aid classes will begin in Speedway at the following locations: Monday—Fisher School, 14th at Winton Tuesday—Newby School, 18th at Whitcomb Wednesday Allison School, 22nd at Lyndhurst Saturday—St. Andrews Church, Speedway Shopping Center. The week day classes run from 7:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. and the Saturday class from 9:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. The course lasts for six consecutive weeks. Enrollment is open to anyone over 15 years of age. Help yourself, your family, and your community—attend one of the free First Aid classes beginning next week.

Saint Anthony's Pre-Lenten Card Party The Alter Society of Saint Anthony’s Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis, will have a Euchre Party Sunday, February 12, 1961, in the school hall, 2 pun. and 7:30 p.m. A delicious lunch will be served between the games from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Favors for every one. Many lovely door prizes and good prizes for the games. Mrs. Flavian Craney, General Chairman, assH. by Mrs. Jerry Bums, Mrs. Thomas Bloomer, Mrs. Raymond Wolf and Mrs. Louis Doerr.

Alumnae Chapter Mu Phi Epsilon Speedway is to be the scene Monday, February 13, of the meeting at which the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, national music sorority in the professional field, will recognize February as American Music Month. The sorority’s regular 6:00 p.m. dinner-business meeting will be in the home of Miss Edith Spencer, 4957 West 14th Street. The evening’s program of compositions by a Harvard University faculty member has been announced as “Randall Thompson, an American Composer.” Mrs. Clarence W. Schndcke will narrate the program. Performing will be an instrumental trio made up of Miss Rosemary Lang (clarinet) and Mrs. W. W. Thrasher, sorority members and guest artist, Mr. Ken List (oboe); Miss M. Ceceilia Lease (soprano), accompanied by Mrs. Jean A. Warren, singing the composer’s “Velvet Shoes” and “My Master Haith A Garden;” and a Mu Phi Epsilon Chorus directed by Mrs. Kenneth O. Marshall singing a capella “Rosemary” (3 from the group of 4 nonsense songs with words by Stephen Vincent Benet), a motet “Now I Lay Me down to Sleep” (words from the New England Primer) and Mr. Thompson’s double chorus “Pueri Hebraecorum.” Of interest to Speedwayites should be the appearance on this program of Mrs. Warren who a couple of years ago did her practice teaching, as Perla Zulueta, in the music department of Speedway High School.

"ATOMS AT WORK" IN SPEEDWAY Speedway is among 42 Indiana cities in which the “Atoms at Work” mobile exhibit of the United States Energy Commission will be shown during a fourmonth tour opening Feb. 15 under sponsorship of the extension divisions of Indiana and Purdue Universities and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The exhibit is scheduled for Speedway May 25-27. “Atoms at Work” will bring to the Hoosier state the story of the peacetime uses of atomic energy in medicine, agriculture, industry, and research. Travelling with the display of photographs, samples, and animated models is a collegetrained lecturer who explains the exhibits and who is available for talks to local groups. The displays, some of them operated by the spectator himself, explain research and development jn the atomic energy field, ranging from the mining and refining of radioactive ores to the construction of nuclear reactors designed to provide electric power. The exhibit is operated for the AEC by (the Museum Division of the Oak Ridge Institute for Nucclear Studies. Speedway Chapter O.E.S. The Speedway Chapter of Order of Eastern Star will have its regular stated meeting Tuesday, February 14th at 8:00 p.m. This will be election of officers night. Janeth Parsons, Worthy Matron Charles Beam, Worthy Patron Founders Day Meeting I Founders Day Luncheon will be held Sunday, February 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hotel Lincoln. Alpha and Chi Chapters, Indianapolis, will have charge of this meeting. Epsilon Chapter members are planning to attend this dinner should make reservations with our President, Mrs. Jane Seitz, CH. 1-3960 by Feb. 10. PSI lOTA XI Gamma Theta Chapter will hold it’s monthly business meeting on Thursday, February 9th ait 8 p.m. in the home of Gladys Messenger. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please call and report your absence to one nf your hostesses; Emma Frances O’Neal, CH. 4-2640 or Helen Smith, CH. 4-1290. Heart Sunday Mrs. C. R. Graham, Bourbon, Indiana, president of the Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs, has been named honorary Heart Sunday chairman for Indiana’s “Heart Fund” drive. Heading the Marion County Heart Committee’s drive as Heart Sunday Chairman is Mrs. Albert H. Thomas, who is responsible for directing 8000 volunteers in this area. She will be assisted by Mrs. Richard C. Borden. Wednesday Duplicate n-s I. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barrett 2. Wells-V. Sandberg 3. B. Casselman-J. Simon e-w 1. N. Bell-V. Pein 2. M. Reiss-M. Eckerle 3. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Eschenbach Red Cross Offers Handicraft Classes Additional Red Cross arts and skills volunteers are needed at the veterans hopsitals and at the Chapter House. For more information about arts and skills training classes, call Red Cross, ME. 4-1441. Thanks I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors for being so kind and thoughtful to me and my family during my confinement in Veterans Hospital. Max Brown

fSt. Andrew's Lutheran Chnrch 5700 Crawfordsville Road CH. 1-4118 Philip D. Bigelow. Pastor Sunday Church School for all age, 9:30 am. The Service and Nursery at 10:45 am. The Church with the red doors is always open for meditation and prayer.

Card Party At Westwood There will be a card party Friday, February 10th at Westwood Country Club to benefit the Swim program. There will be lots of door prizes and table prizes. Free refreshments. Admission $1 per person. Call CH. 1-9614 or CH. 15924. Public invited. Westridge Homemakers The Westridge Homemakers Club had their February meeting at Mrs. Irene Baker’s home. The members enjoyed a business meeting, followed by a white elephant sale. We worked on our craft of basket decorating and voted to purchase toweling for Swedish weaving as our next craft. A home nursing lesson was given and briefly discussed. The next meeting will be held March 2 at the home of Mrs. Marge Fidger.

American Legion Auxiliary No. 198 There will be no regular meeting of Speedway American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 198, this month due to so much illness of members of the unit. Mrs. Effie Mae McDole, president. Sweetheart Dance February 25th, 1961, is the date to circle on your calendar for the adult ballroom dance at Westwood Country Club. Dancing will be from 9 to 12 p.m. with Harold Cork and his band. TV will be available for the basketball fans. This year, the same as last, fun was really had by all when a King and Queen was crowned. For reservations call CH. 4-9007 or ME. 6-3673. $2.00 per couple for members and $2.50 per couple for guests. Admission at the door will be 50c per couple more so call in your reservations soon as a limited amount of tickets will be sold. Card Party A “Hearts and Flowers” theme will be carried out in decorations February 14th for the annual card party of the Mothers’ Club of Scecina Memorial High School. The only fund raising activity of the group, the card party will be held at 1:45 p.m. and 7:45 pan. in the school cafetorium, 5000 Nowland Ave. Lunches will be served to the public.

Madden Nottingham Unit No. 348 The Madden Nottingham Unit 348 of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet for luncheon and business meeting on Tuesday, February 14th, 12 noon in the home of Mrs. Stanley Todd, 4013 E. Michigan. Mrs. Albert Stover, president, will preside. Life Saving Courses Beginning on February 15, the Central YMCA will conduct a lifesaving course for men and women as well as boys and girls. Classes will be conducted on twelve successive Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. Successful completion of the course will result in YMCA and Red Cross certification. For further information, call the Central YMCA at ME. 5-1331 and ask for Mr. Gray. LITTLE FLOWER FESTIVAL Friday. Saturday, Sunday February 10-11-12. 1961 14th and Bosari Streets Thank You! I wish to thank friends and neighbors for their cards, flowers, prayers and kindnesses extended to me and my family during my recent stay in the hospital An especial thanks to Pastor Bigelow for his calls and comforting words. Louise Staver

Speedway Christian Church I4ih St and Winion Av*. CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Assistant to the Minister 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 U:00-12:ou *ju Youth and Adult Classes 10:00-10:35 a.m Second Worship Service 11:00-12:00 a.m. The Chancel bouquets for next Sunday will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Ganz Hammer, Sr., in memory of Mrs. Hammer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jones; and Mr. and Mrs. John Orr and John William in memory of Mrs. Orr’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Zimmerman. Family Night next Sunday! Dr. Montgomery will continue his report on his Purposeful Tour by talking and showing us pictures on India next Sunday evening. The evening’s schedule will begin in Fellowship Hall with refreshments at 6:30. Later, the pictures will (Continued from Page 5)

Chili Supper Postponed Due to the lack of a “Head Cook” our Senior CYF Chili Supper will have to be postponed. We are hoping we can name another date soon. Plan Now To Attend The members of the Senior CYF Group of the Speedway Christian Church will present “I Have Spoken ito my Children” Sunday, Feb. 19th, 7:00 p.m. LOCAL PSI OTES TO ATTEND MIDYEAR Psi lota Xi will hold its annual mid-year luncheon on Saturday, February 11, 1961, at (the Murat Temple in Indianapolis, Indiana. Delegates and members of the sorority’s 103 chapters will convene at 10:30 a.m. (EST) in the Egyptian room for a coffee hour followed by the luncheon and program at 12:30 p.m. Members of the local chapter, Gamma Theta, attending the luncheon are: Mesdames Everett Robbins, James Hittie, Gladys Messenger, Ralph Johnson, Robt. Thomas, George Jacks, Robert Parke, C. M. Clark, Jos. E. Fidger, Gordon Shedd, Laurence Kay, Wilbur Messick, Ed Hawkins, Robt. Scheefer, C. R. Elson, Robt. Showalter, Freeman Smith, Wm. Zink, T. A. Hanna, Walter Blase, Harold Douglas, Jack Pollock. Hostess chapter for this year is Beta Tau of Frankfort, Indiana. The theme for the luncheon is “Drift along to dreamland.” Under the direction of the general chairman of the luncheon Mrs. Timothy Jones and Mrs. Everitt Lucas, the various Beta Tau committees have provided invitations, programs, and decorations designed to lead the guests to dreamland. The dreamboat has been feeatured on the invitations, and the center pieces for the tables are dreamboats made of coconut palms and angel hair. Pastel colors prevail throughout the decor. The Wm. H. Block Co. will present its interpretation of dreamland in the form of a style show for the guests following the luncheon. National Psi lota Xi philanthropic projects for this year are the Ball State Boarding Clinic, Purdue Pre-College Institute, Indiana University Accredited Course Scholarship program, graduate study grant for teaching of the deaf, Indianapolis speech and hearing kindergarten, Hoosier Art Salon, Symphony Endowment Fund, and grants to Indiana State Teachers College, Ohio State University, Eastern Illinois Mental Health Unit, Washington, D. C. Hearing Society, and Louisville, Kentucky, “Home of the Good Shephard.”

■■WESTVIEW CHRISTAIH CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Serving Eagledale, Meadowood and Northwest Temporary Meeting place, Allison School, Went 22nd Street, Speedway. Sunday Worship and Church School, 9:45 am. Worship Service and Church School for Children. St. John’s Episcopal Chnrch 5625 West 30th Street The Rev. John L Lowe, Vicar; 6210 Hickorywood Dr n CH. 3-0878. 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am. Parish Eucharist 10:05 am. Church School10:35 am Coffee Hour Speedway Chnrch of ths Hazarens 5080 Crawfordsville Bfcad Speedway City. Indiana Rnv. 8. T. Moose. Pastos 49M Ford St. Speedway Telephone CHI 4-0987 REGULAR SERVICES Sunday School am Morning Worship 10:30 am N.YJ.& ; 6.*« pjn. Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 pm. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednesday, wm

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UNION FEDERAL TO OPEN IN SPEEDWAY SHOPPING CENTER Union Federal Savings and Loan Association will open its eighth branch office in the Speedway Shopping Center about March Ist, Milton S. Martin, President, announced today. The new Speedway Branch Office will offer the same complete services now available at all branch offices. In addition to free parking and convenient hours, the following services will be available: Insured savings accounts, home loan services, Christmas clubs, money orders, travelers checks, U. S. Savings Bonds, and Save-by-mail accounts with postage paid both ways. Martin pointed out that the new branch office will make Union Federal’s services available to more than 50,000 West Side residents. He said, “The opening of our newest branch office will fulfill our long time desire to become an active participant in the fast growing West Side.” He also added that the new branch office will have an attractive civic meeting room which will be available for use by organizations and clubs. W. Linton Atkinson, Vice-Presi-dent and Treasurer of the Shopping Center announced that Union Federal’s office completes a total of 27 stores and shops in the 35 acre shopping center which was constructed at. a cost of nearly $3,000,000.00. The shops and stores cover more than 185,000 square feet of store area. Parking space for the center will accommodate approximately 2,000 cars.

Girl Scout News Troop 557 chose troop crest, Morning Glory. We talked about selling cookies. For several weeks we have been working on our knots for second class rank. We are looking forward to receiving our World Friendship Pin in February. January 28 we went to a roller skating party and we really had fun. Pam Miller, Scribe. Racing Homemakers Racing Homemakers will meet on Monday, February 13th for the lesson on Hat Making by Mrs. Federstill at the home of Jane Watt. Co-hostesses will be Helen Kellam and Alberta LaFeber. Remember the changed date! Indpls. Hiking Club The Indianapolis Hiking Club will hike Weir Cook Airport grounds and terminal on Sunday, February 12. Meet east side of the State House at 1:30 pan. Leader: Mr. Bob Murray, 608 West Drive, Woodruff Place, ME. 8-8615.

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