Speedway Flyer, Volume 30, Number 13, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 March 1961 — Page 1

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St. Christopher’s Catholic Chorch 5335 West 16th Street Rev. Lu A. Lindemann Pastor Rev. R. F. Terrill Assistant Pastor Sunday Masses: 6:30-8:00- -10:0(1—11:3G Today is Holy Thursday. Services at St. Christopher will be a Low Mass at 5 o’clock and a High Mass and Procession at 8 p.m. There was a Low Mass at nine this morning. Confessions will be heard today from 4 until 6 p.m. and after the evening Mass. Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion will be at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Good Friday. The Stations of the Cross will be followed at 7:30 in the evening. Confessions will be heard on Friday from 4 to 6 and after the evening services. The Easter Vigil Service of Mass and Holy Communion will begin at 8 p.m. on Holy Saturday. Confessions will be heard on Saturday only from 4 to 6 in the afternoon. There will be no six-fifteen daily Masses or early distribution of Holy Communion on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday. Masses on Easter morning will be at the regular time for Sunday (Continued on Page 5)

Speedway Town News

“There’s nothing we can do to stop the big highway,” Speedway Town Board President Kenneth H. Smith told nearly 100 residents of the Speedway area Monday night. Referring to Interstate 465 which passes west of Speedway, Smith termed the super-highway “progress, and that’s what we want,” but all five Board members vowed to fight “in every possible way” any plan which poses a flood threat to the area. Board members will hear a report from the Town’s consulting Notice To Speedway Water Customers Friday, March 31st, Fire Hydrants will be flushed in Nelson’s Cunningham Park Addition. City water may be roilled from New Shopping Center South to 16th Street on Cunningham Drive. Saturday, April Ist, because of Easter week-end, there will be no flushing. City water will be roilled accompanied by little or no water pressure up to two (2) hours duration. For this reason, customers living in the effected area are hereby advised not to launder on Friday, March 31st. Work will be completed by 5:00 p.m. Everitt Robbins, Supt. Speedway Water Works

WESTSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB EGG HUNT Dr. Alan Fischer announced today that the Westside Optimist Club will hold their 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Krannert Memorial (Westside) YMCA, 605 South High School Road, on Saturday, April Ist at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Fischer, president of the organization, , said that special prizes would be awarded to the finders of the Golden Eggs. Ned Sharp, Chairman for the event, has arranged for entertainment and refreshments for all participants and said that areas will be marked off for the various age groups. All residents in the Speedway area are cordially invited to bring the little kiddies for an afternoon of fun.

Speedway Baptist Chnrch (Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) 2986 Moller Road Rev. James R. Deuel, Pastor, AX. 1-8570 Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Training Union. 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m Evening Worship, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night: Sunday school teachers and officers meeting «t 7:00; Prayer Service at 7:45. The Speedway Baptist Church is always happy to welcoiw visitors at any service. Nursery facilities are always available.

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

Baptist Church as The Master (American Baptist) William Helm, Pastor 1610 N. Girls School Road CH. 1-7048 Sunday Morning Unified Service —9:30 to 11.15. B.YJ*. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Evening Service 7:30 pm. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. 7:30 p.m. “The Cross Against the Skyline” will be the sermon topic to be presented by the Rev. William Helm at the Good Friday Service of the Baptist Church of the Master (American Baptist), 1620 N. Girls School Road. The service, which will be held at 12 o’clock noon, will also include special music to be sung by Mrs. Betty Brown and Mrs. Kathy Helm. . . . .. At 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, a Sunrise Service will be held in the church with a coffee hour following. Unified Worship will be held as usual, 9:30-11:15 for worship and Bible study. The sermon topic will be “The Living Christ,” and two anthems will be sung by the Church Choir: “In Joseph’s Lovely Garden” Dickenson, and tSing Ye Alleluias” by Peery. An Easter Cantata, “The Crown of Life” by Rob Roy Peery, will be presented by the Church Choir on Sunday evening at 7:30 pm. Director of the Choir is Mr. Richard Bryant

SPEEDWAY FLYER Issued Every Week to Every Home in Speedway, Westgdte Addition and Clermont

engineer at 7:30 p.m. Monday and decide at that time if Speedway This is another in a series of Speedway Town Board reports —sponsored as a community service this week by Lyons Dept. Store, a member of the Speedway Business and Professional Men's Association. will seek a court injunction against the State Highway Commission. The report by Lawrence I. Couch, consulting engineer, will (Continued on Page 6) Personals Miss Carol Winnings was injured in a fall in her home last week. She is in room 8551 at the Methodist hospital. Miss Nancy Alice Beamona, 4928 W. Sixteenth St. was selected by Pamarada, activities honorary for upperclasswomen, at Indiana University. Jack O’Neal has been awarded membership for 1961 in the Honor Section of the President’s Club of the Great-West Life Assurance Company. The President’s Club is composed of leading representatives of the company who, in the past year have distinguished themselves through outstanding sales accomplishments and maintenance of high standards in the conduct of their business.

Thomas Jones of Speedway is among 11 Butler University basketball players receiving freshman numerals for the 1960-61 season. The announcement of the awards was made by Paul D. (Tony) Hinkle, Butler athletic director and basketball coach. A graduate of Speedway High School, Tom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, 5134 W. 14th Street, Speedway. He is majoring in education. Stephen (Corky) Queener, 5426 West 16th Street, of Speedway High School was one of the Honorable Mention winners of the recent Indianapolis Star’s “American Essay Contest.” The contest was open to all junior and senior pupils enrolled in high schools in Indiana.

SPEEDWAY STATE DANK ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS

HHr E. Wimpelburg Harry L. Keller, Chairman of the Board of Directors, of Speedway State Bank, announced today the appointment of Emil Wimpelberg, assistant cashier, to head the two branches of the bank, 1532 Main Street in Speedway and 15

SCHOOL NEWS gCHOOL CALENDAR March 30, Baseball. Brownsburg, There. March 30, Golf, Wood at Riverside. March 31, Good Friday. Spring (Continued on Page 3) EASTER PAGEANT TO BE PRESENTED AT COLISEUM Plans for the Easter Pageant, presented annually at 6:00 a.m. Easter morning at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, are nearing completion, according to an announcement by Pastor Walter C. Maas, General Chairman of the Easter Pageant Committee. In the presentation, the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ is reverently portrayed in twelve impressive scenes on a huge double stage in the Coliseum arena, and in the arena itself. The lower stage measures 70 feet in width and 40 feet in depth. The upper stage has an appropriately designed proscenium arch with a curtain 40 feet wide and 16 feet high. This upper stage forms the setting for certain special scenes, including the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. The cast of characters numbers some 200 persons, men, women and children, in colorful costume. Another 75 persons constitute the production staff which works before and diming the Pageant to make the presentation possible. The leading role of Jesus of Nazareth will again be portrayed by John Peter Jefferson, 1125 N. Cecil Ave. Mr. Jefferson has taken this role each year that the Pageant has been presented. A choir of nearly 100 children and adult voices will sing under the direction of Fred W. Koehm, and R. Theo. Wukasch. Congressman Donald C. Bruce will be the narrator. The Rev. Russel W. Hamack, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, will deliver the Invocation and Scripture Lesson. Musical background for all of the scenes will be provided by organist Helen Hecht, whose vast (Continued on Page 5)

Speedway Methodist Chureh 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 Horn:—lo:4s-11:45 10:45-11:45—Second Worship Service. v 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.) Welcome—ls you are a newcomer to the community or if you are a resident of the community and do not have a “church home” near enough to attend on Easter Sunday, we cordially invite you to worship with us. Crusaders Choir will rehearse on Friday, March 31, at 3:15 pm. The Immanuel Choir will rehearse at 4:15 p.m. The Chancel Choir will rehearse at 8:30 p.m. A Good Friday Evening Service will be held at 7:30 pm* tomorrow evening. The minister will speak; the Chancel Choir will sing. A good Friday evening service has become traditional at the Speedway Methodist Church and each year an inspiring worship experience is presented. Everyone is welcome to attend. An Easter Sunrise Service, led by the MYF will be held on April 2, at 6:30 am. The Immanuel Choir will sing the Anthem, "He Is Risen” by Ward. A beautiful ‘Greet the Dawn” service has been planned. “The Most Thrilling Day In The World” m the theme on which (Continued on Page 7)

Thursday, March 30, 1961

m R. Seals West Main Street, Clermont. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Wimpelberg was manager of the Clermont branch. Also announced was the appointment of Mr. Ronald Seals as manager of the Clermont branch.

BASKETBALL BANQUET WELL ATTENDED Speedway’s Mid-State conference champs were honored Wednesday night at the annual Basketball Banquet sponsored by the Speedway Lions Club. Jim Smith, sports editor of the Indianapolis Times, was the principal speaker. He explained his theory that there is no such thing as a “dumb Athlete” and the need for further education in today’s game of life. Lions president, Ralph Wegener presented individual awards to each varsity player. Steve Thomas received the Most Improved Player Award. Jerry Roberts was presented the Most Valuable Player Award. Lion T. A. Hanna presented the Hanna Scholastic Award to Dean Hubbard. Coach Morris Pollard was presented a trophy by the team in appreciation for his contribution and guidance in their athletic endeavors. Coach Pollard announced that Bob Campfield had been elected honorary captain by his teammates for the year. Speedway Post No. 2839 V.F.W. Mr. Ted Alex was elected Commander of Speedway Post No. 2839, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the Post’s annual election last night. Mr. Alex is a psychiatric group work supervisor at Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital. A veteran of World War II who served overseas with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Division, he holds a Captain’s Commission in the 337th General Hospital Reserves. Mr. Alex is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and has a Masters Degree from the Caraagie Institute of Technology. He is married, has two children and resides at 741 N. Livingston Avenue. Other officers elected were: Senior Advice Commander, Herb Sands; Junior Advice Commander, Robert Sohaub; Quartermaster, Howard Chambers; Judge Advocate, Richard Winneger; Chaplain, Thurmon “Red” Marshall; Surgeon, Archie E. Brown, MJD.; 3year Trustee, William Burke; 3year House Committeeman, George Lentz.

MAIN DRUG STORE GRAND OPENING

' Store-wide bargains and a drawing for valuable prizes are expected to draw record crowds to the grand opening of the new-ly-remodeled Main Drug Store Friday and Saturday. . Transistor radios, a clock radio aqd baseball equipment are among the items awaiting lucky winners of the drawing, which will be held between 3 and 4 p.m. Saturday in the store at 15th and |lain Streets. All persons planning to compete in the drawing must register either Friday or by 3 p.m. Saturday, according to Owner Richard E. Hissam. ; “Specials in every department”

NOVEL FASHION SHOW , A novel fashion show, featuring apparel made from the fabrics (X cotton feed bags and flour *cks, will be presented at 8:00 pj.m. April 3rd, St. Josephs Hall by the St. Joseph’s Altar Society. The wardrobe, entitled “From Bags to Riches,” is provided as a ldan service by the National Cotton Council of Memphis, Tennessee. The collection of all-occasion wear includes play outfits, children’s clothes, house dresses and street apparel. All fashions are made from 1961 McCalls pattern. Plans for the style revue were ahnounced by Mrs. William Spyr, program chairman. Commentator for the show will be Mrs. William Spyr. All accessories will be loaned to us through the courtesy of the J. C. Penney’s Co., Inc., of Speedway Shopping Center. Fashions will be modeled by our own lovely ladies and their children.

Westwood Duplicate Bridge Winners North-South 1.-2. (tie) Mrs. R. E. EschenbachBernard Casselman, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zishka. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hood. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Bill J. Cook. East-West 1. R. E. Eschenbach-Wm. Hutcheson. 2. Mrs. James Gibson-Mrs. Harold Riess. 3. Mrs. Ed Powers-Mrs. Harold Fields. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Flanders. Wed. Duplicate Bridge N.-S. 1. 'Mr. and Mrs. B. Cook. 2. Mr. and Mrs. B. Casselman. 8.-4. (tie) G. Owings-A. Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. B. Steele. E.-W. 1. D. Shuman-J. Marin. 2. (tie) N. Bell-V. Pein, R. Skinner-D. Skinner. 4.-5. (tie) Dr. and Mrs. W. Kissel, D. Bastianelli-R. Hutchinson.

Westview Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Serving Eagledale, Meadowood and Northwest Minister. Rev. Robert V. Taylor. AX. 1-4418 Temporary Meeting place, Allison School, West 22nd Street, Speedway. Sunday Worship and Church School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service and Church School for Children.

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. Maundy Thursday, March 30,7:30 pm. Holy Communion Service. Nursery. The Sermon: Pastor Bigelow, ‘God in the Night.” Anthem: Sr. Choir, “Lamb of God” by Christiansen. Good Friday, March 31st, 12:15,12:45 and 1:15 pm. Good Friday noontime services. 2:00 pm. National Council Lutheran Churches of west side will hold their Good Friday Service at St. Andrew’s. Dr. Walter M. Wick, President of the Indiana Synod, will preach the sermon. 8:00 pm. The Litany. Easter, April 2nd, 7:00 pm. Sunrise Choral Communion Service. The Sermon: “Lost: Chance of a Lifetime,” Pastor Bigelow. Anthem: “O God of God” by Day. 9:30 am. Sunday Church School, Nursery. 10:45 a.m. Easter Festival Service. The Sermon: “The Impossible Easter,” Pastor Bigelow. Anthem: Sr. Choir, “1 Know that My Redeemer Lives” by Bunjee. Nursery. Tuesday, April 4th, 8:00 pm. Esther Circle, ULCW, at the home of Mrs. Ted Nolle, 5350 Crawfordsville Road, with Mrs. Phillip Bigelow saving m co-hostess. 8:30 pm. Speedway A.A. group in Fellowship Wednesday, April sth, 7:30 pm. Senior Choir rehearsal in Fellowship Hall.

is the order of the day. “Buy a pint of ready-packed ice cream,” says Hissam, “and we give you a second pint free.” Other sizeable savings in the bargain bonanza include 100 aspirins for a dime and saccharin tablets in quantities of 1,000 for only 59 cents. For a quick snack, the busy shopper will be able to buy a regular 55cent ground beef sandwich with potato chips for only 40 cents. For the women, there’ll be a potted ivy plant, for the men there’ll be free cigars and for the youngsters there’ll be an ample supply of balloons. Remember the date! Friday and Saturday at Main Drug Store.

METHODIST WOMEN'S SOCIETY WILL HOST DISTRICT MEETING The regular annual meeting of the women’s society of Christian Service of the Lebanon District will be held in Mt. Olive Methodist Church of Indianapolis April 3rd. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with meeting opening at 9:45 a.m. A most interesting program has been planned. Mrs. Raymond Sharp and Mrs. Donald Kinsler will have literature on display. The Organist will be Mrs. John Albertson and Mrs. Victor Poe song leader. OVER THE TOP We made our goal, but not alone. Our Community’s faithful baking, your purchase of Girl Scout cookies, from our Brownies and Intermediate Scouts, made this possible. Representing 500 Scouts in Speedway, we thank Stop and Shop, Speedway Bank on Main Street, American Fletcher Bank at 16th and Lyndhurst, Speedway State Bank at Lyndhurst and Crawfordsville Rd., Kroger, Best Grand Laundry, J. C. Penney Co., and Standard Grocery for extending us the privilege of selling cookies on their premises. We also thank the many merchants who displayed our posters in their windows. “Hats off’ to those who made our posters possible, in Scouts and out we ire grateful. Last but not least, thanks to our very own paper in which you are reading, “The Speedway Flyer.” So all in all we are very happy and hope you enjoyed our cookies. —Speedway Brownies, Intermediates, and •' Girl Scouts DeMolay Mother And Son Banquet iThe Speedway DeMolay will have a Mother & Son Banquet Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Contact officers for tickets.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 5700 Crawfordsville Road CH. 1-4113 Philip D. Bigelow. Pastor

Come early. Browse around. And be sure to get your name in for the drawing before you leave!

Speedway Christian Cherch 14th Si. and Winlon At*. CHapel 4-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Assistant to the Minister Robert J. Kintner, Minister of Music FOUR SERVICES EASTER SUNDAY Sunrise Service 6:00 a.m. Second Worship Service 8:00 a.m. Third Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Fourth Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Children’s Study and Worship 9:30 to 10:30 and 11:00 to 12:00. No youth (above 6th grade) or adult classes. It is our sincere hope that many of us will try to attend the early services next Sunday in an effort to alleviate the crowded conditions at the 9:30 and 11:00 worship hours. At the 6:00 Sunrise service the Chapel Choir will sing and the Chancel Choir will sing at the other three services. Dr. Montgomery will give the sermons. The beautiful lilies which will adorn our chancel next Sunday will be given by Mr. Glen Collins, in memory of Mrs. Helen Collins; Mr. and Mm. Leonard Mayhugh, in memory of their parents; Mr. and (Continued on Page 6)

SQUARE DANCE Westwood Country Club will have a Square Dance, April 1, 8:00 p.m. with Gabe Owens as caller. Following the dance there will be a Square Duck initiation and splash party in the indoor pool. Come and become a Square Duck by Square dancing in the pool. PIZZA BAKE Speedway Job’s Daughters will sponsor a Pizza Bake at the Masonic Hall Friday, April 7th. Pizza to take home may be ordered from 3 p.m. on. Pizza to be eaten at the hall don’t need to be ordered ahead and will be served from 5 p.m. on. There will be a juke box dance from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Everyone welcome, young and old. To order your Pizzas call CH. 4-3605. We Will Sell! St. Martha Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church is sponsoring a NEW BUT USED SALE, April 14th and 15th. If you have any like-new clothing, household articles, etc., you wish to sell, we will sell them for you for a percentage. Call CH. 4-4685 for further information. Jaycee Community Sun/ y The Speedway Jaycees wish to remind those who have not sent or deposited their survey forms, if this could be done this week. The response to the number returned to date is gratifying, however, a large percentage is still unaccounted for. The questionnaire will take but a few minutes to complete. And, when you are at Beck Drugs, Backemeyer’s Grocery, Rosners Drugs or Hooks (in the shopping center), deposit the form in a box near the checkout counters. Your comments for civic improvement or suggestions is sincerely wanted by the Jaycees. Remember, YOUR comments may be the one that will have a great affect in improving our community. TRI KAPPA CARD PARTY COMING APRIL 19

St. Lnkt’s United Chureh of Christ 5380 West 18th Street Congregational Christian Evangelical and Reformed Howard W. Beer, Minister, CH. 1-8762 Sunday Church School, 9:30 am. Classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:30 am. Nursery provided. You are welcome at all times.

St. Jobs's Episcopal Church 3825 Wool 30tb Street The Rev. John L Lowe, Vicar; 6210 Hickotywood Dr* CH. 3 Mil 8:00 am. Holy Eucharist 0:30 am. Parish Eucharist 10:05 am. Church School 10:35 am. Coffee Hour

Speedway Church of the Nazarouo MM CrewfoedovOle Road Speedway City. fedtawa Be*, ft. T. Mem Paata* 46M Fe*d fth. Bpoodwey Telephone CML 44ttr REGULAR SERVICES Sunday School Morning Wdnhip N.YJP.S. 6*3 pm Evening EveageUitte Service 730 pm Mid-week Prayer Service, Wodooortey 730 pm

FIRE DEPT.. CH. 4-9543 POLICE DEPT.

Drive-Up Window Open Until 6 p.m. In observance of Good Friday all Speedway State Bank offices will close at 1:00 pan. The drive-up window In the main office. 5300 Crawfordsville. will remain open until 6:00 pan.

Graham's Adds Frigidaire Appliances Graham’s House of Gifts, 3533 W. 30th Street announces the adding of Frigidaire Appliances to their complete list of gift items. Included will be washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators. They invite inspection of their new Appliance Department as well as their gift shop which features among many other things an excellent selection of driftwood pieces, brass, glass, jewelry, etc. Card Party Tuesday, April 4 at 8:00 pan. is the date set for the Women’s Auxiliary of Sahara Grotto Card Party to be held in the Grotto Clubhouse, 4107 East Washington Street. Attractive door and table prizes will be distributed. Another feature of the card party will be the home made candy. Tickets may be purchased from members or at the door. The general chairmen for the affair will be Mrs. Harry R. Maholm, chairman and Mrs. John Rabold and Mrs. Clarence Scott, co-chairmen. They will be assisted by other members of the Ways and Means Committee.

Speedway Baptist To Present Easter Cantata Sunday, April 2, at 7:30 pm. the choir of Speedway Baptist Church will present an Easter cantata, “Hallelujah! What a Savior.” Directing the cantata will be Mr. Richard Guthridge. The public is cordially invited to attend. Nursery facilities will be available. The week following, April 3 through April 9, revival services will be conducted nightly at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Reed, a graduate of Southern Seminary and now postering in Missouri, will be the evangelist. Nursery facilities will be provided. Attention Senior C.Y.F. Don’t forget the paper sale Saturday, April 1. We will need all the workers we can possibly get and also need as many parents as possible to drive their cars and station wagons, or what have you. Let’s all turn out to help in this effort so we can get the }ob done quickly and well.

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