Speedway Flyer, Volume 36, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 January 1968 — Page 1

FIRE DEPARTMENT 241 - 8388 FIRE DEPARTMENT

VOLUME XXXVI

St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 Wort ISth Street Bev. L. A. Lindemann ______ Pastor Bev» Rev Kessler Assistant Pastor Confessions are being heard today as usual before First Friday ... 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Masses tomorrow will be at 6:15 and 8:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m. Holy Communion will be distributed every fifteen minutes between the morning Masses and again at about a quarter to twelve noon. (Continued on page 4)

Celebrate Golden Anniversary Bridgeport, Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Hoffman, 8535 W. Southern Ave., will celebrate their golden anniversary next Sunday, January 7th, on Mrs. Hoffman’s birthday. The children will hold open-house at their parents home from 2 toS p.m. Following their wedding January 9, 1918, in the bride’s home near Six Points; Mr. Hoffman returned with his bride to his home and birthplace, where they have lived all their married life. Mr. Hoffman is still actively engaged in his life-long occupation of farming. He is a 50 year member and past Master of the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Hoffman is a member of Bridgeport Methodist Church, where she is a charter member and remains active in the Women’s Society of Christian Service. As a farm wife Mrs. Hoffman participated in cake baking competition at the Indiana State Fair, for many years. She has a Sweepstakes ribbon, plus a box full of other ribbons as proof of her superior efforts. Their three sons, all of Indianapolis, are. Howard, Kenneth, and James. They have three grandsons; Daniel, Gerald, and Dennis.

Madden-Nottingham Auxiliary The Madden-Nottingham Unit American Legion Auxiliary will meet January 9th at The Indiana National Bank Branch, 3636 E. 38th Street. Luncheon at Cafeteria at 11:30 A.M. ADVERTISERS Thanks From Lions Club The Speedway Lions Club wishes to thank all individual business people and firms that have bought advertising in the forthcoming Speedway Chapel Hill Telephone Directory. Press time is drawing near but there is time and room for more. Anyone wishing more information please call 241-4748 or 2913893.

Speedway Baptist Church (Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) 2986 Moller Road Rev. James R. Deuel, Pastor, AX 1-8570 Sunday School, 9:45 am. Training Union, 6:00 pm , Morning Worship, 11 am. Evening Worship, 7 KM) pm Wednesday—Prayer Service at 7:00. Choir practice at 7:30. The Speedway Baptist Church is always happy to welcome visitors ait any service. Nursery facilities are always available. Jobs Knox United Presbyterinn Church 3000 N. High School Rd. 291-0308 The Rev. Laurence A. SunkeL Jr. Pastor. 293-1846 9:30 A M—Worship with classes for children and youth through senior high school 10:30 A M.—Coffee and conversation 11:00 A M—Worship with classes for children through sixth grade Baptist Church of The Master (American Baptist) ITamar Wlteon, Pastor 1620 N. Girls School Road 241-7048 Morning Worship—9:3o am. Sunday School—lo JO am. BYT—6:3O pm. Sunday. Evening Service 7:30 pm. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. 7:00 pm Church of Christ 3103 W. High School Rd. 291-2521 or 244-2963 Bible Study—9:3o AM. Worship—lo:3o AM. and 6:00 PM. Wednaeday—7:3o PM.

St. Aadrsw’s Z z \ Latham Charch Z " Wl# Cmrtadnffla Bead CH. 1-41 IS JOHN M. CHKT.I. PASTOB 8:00 WORSHIP MQ Sunday Church School & Adult Classes 10:30 HOLY COMMUNION The church with the red doors by the Speedway Shopping Centar welcomes you for prayer and meditation. Thursday at 7:00 PM The Tops Groups will meet. (Continued on page 3)

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First Bank Continues To Grow At Rapid Pace First Bank & Trust Company of Indianapolis continued to grow at a substantial rate during 1967, according to the annual Statement of Condition released December 29. Total resources increased to $44,817,217.29, up from $38,207,794.36 in 1966. Deposits also grew rapidly, up from $34,643,628.09 in 1966 to $40,832,738.04 in 1967. Loans (net of reserves) of $25,149,058.57 for 1967 compared to $20,986,871.87 in 1966. Total capital accounts reached $2,754,166.12, up from $2,626,489.27 in 1966. First Bank President Sanford P. Hunter expressed optimism for continuing rapid growth during 1968. The 1967 growth was augmented by the addition of a new temporary branch office at Troy and Meridian Streets. Three branch offices are under construction and are scheduled to open simultaneously in March. They are located in the Glendale area at 6501 North Keystone, 1180 Main Street in Speedway and at the site of the temporary office on South Meridian and Troy.

NOTICE-RESIDENTS Speedway Chapel Hill - Farley Addition Residents of these areas east of Girls School Road please note that the Speedway Lion’s Club Telephone Directory is about to go to press. If you have not been contacted and wish to be listed in the Directory please call 2414748 or 291-3893. No Charge. SPEEDWAY DO-ERS “The January meeting of the Speedway Do-Ers will meet in the home of Mrs. Ruth McWhorter, 853 Beaumont Court. Co-hostess will be Mrs. Bea Smith. This will be an organization meeting. The new officers for 1968 are Mrs. Helen Case, president; Mrs. Pauline Andrews, vice-president; and Mrs. Betty Baird, secretarytreasurer.”

Issued Every Week to Every Home in Speedway and Westgate Addition

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Bill Rich (Left), manager of the First Bank and Trust Travel Department, meets with members of the department to discuss final plans for the bank’s trip to the 1968 Rose Bowl. With 325 persons going, it was one of the largest Rose Bowl trips sponsored y any single travel department or agency. The group flew from In-

SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar Jan. s—Varsity & Reserve Basketball Franklin Central, Here Jan. s—After-game dance for Senior High School & 9:30 11:00 PM. Jan. 6—M i d-State Conference Wrestling Tourney at Mooresville Jan. 6—Varsity & Reserve Basketball Washington, Here Jan. B—7th & Bth Grade Basketball Central Grove, Here Jan. B—Freshman Basketball Center Grove, There PM. __ Jan. B—Freshman Wrestling Decatur Central, Here 6:30 PM. Jan. 9 —Varsity & Reserve Wrestling Lawrence Central, There Jan. 10-11—“ Aladdin and the Magic Lamp,” H.S. Auditorium, 3:45 P.M. Jan. 10—Swim meet at Frankfort (Continued on Page 3)

Speedway Chapter O.E.S. No. 561 The regular stated meeting of the Speedway Chpter, O.E.S. No. 561 will be held Tuesday Evening, January 9th, 8:00 P.M. at the Masonic Temple. We hope you will come out and help us greet the New Year 1968. Helen Foxworthy, WM. Ralph Bristow, W.P.

JOLLY HOMEMAKERS Jolly homemakers will meet at the home of Helen Kildsig, 1659 Presto, Wednesday, January 10th. Winter Programs To Begin At Y Krannert Family Y.M.C.A. is beginning the winter programs on Monday, January Bth. On Monday and Thursday mornings the Ladies Day Program will include the eight week courses Sewing For Fun, Ceramics, and a millinery course. The secial Family Twelfth Night Service will be on Saturday, January 6th at 7:00 p.m. Any old Christmas trees will be needed to brighten our Twelfth Night Fire. All contributions greatfully accepted. Programs open for Y and Non Y members are the Square Dance Instruction (free to members) Round Dance Classes, and Bridge Instruction. The Saturday morning Youth Activity Bay will again see the Y youth in their club meetings plus the gym and swim program. Physical programs are available for both men and women with open swim time for the entire family. For further information concerning programs please call the Y at 241-9313.

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dianapolis December 29 and returned January 2. Standing with Rich (from left) are: Carl Mayer, Joe Shriner, Bob Wilder, Tom Waugh, Bill Batt and Assistant Travel Department Manager Dave Powell Seated: Pat Brown, Sue Horn, Bette Rich, Martha Susan Batt and Pat Kenecke.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM A favorite Saturday morning program with the youngsters will lead off the new year at the Children’s Museum. “Gone But Not Forgotten” is the title of the program about dinosaurs, fossils, extinct mammals and life of all kinds through the ages. The wonder of their survival and the story of their extinction will be told by David Cassady, curator of education, with the help of color slides. The programs will be at 11 o’clock this Saturday morning (Jan. 6) and is for children eight and older. I At the same time younger boys and girls win participate in a museum treasure hunt Clues send youngsters to every corner of the museum searching for that special treasure, knowledge. Both programs are free and all children are invited.

Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. will be the first meeting of two Girl Scout and Camp Fire Girl badge classes to be given at the museum through January. Weaving and basketry is being offered to junior Scouts for a $2 fee to cover cost of materials, while cadet Scouts may register for weather badge classes for a $1 fee. Information on enrollment may be obtaned at the Children’s Musuem. A Collection of block-printed, designed and printed by Ghanian children, will be on exhibit at the Children’s Museum through January. It is open to the public and admission is free.

AFNB PROMOTIONS American Fletcher National Ban and Trust Company, Indianapolis, has announced the promotion of eleven officers and the election of ten new officers. The announcement was made by Frank E. McKinney, chairman of the board of directors. ■Promoted to vice president were Thomas P. Hall, Mortgage Banking and Servicing; Lloyd R. Howe, Charge Card; Richard R. Phillips, National Division, and Dan C. Whitemore, Research-Marketing-Automation. In the Legal Department, Eugene E. Henn was named counsel. Promoted to assistant vice president were J. Robert Goodwin, Instalment Credit; Larry T. Kennedy, National Division, and Frederick G. Miller, Instalment Credit. In the Trust Deartment, three new trust officers were named. They are: J. David Gogerty, C. Don Jones, and William A. Rudolph. New assistant trust officers elected were James R. Blocker, Charles A. Clemens, Thomas L. Plimpton, and Michael L. Sterrett.

New assistant cashiers are Frank J. Beal, Research-Market-ing-Automation; Gene C. Gehring, Broad Ripple Banking Center; Kay R. Harmon, Research-Marketing-Automation; John E. Huybers, Commercial Loan; Karyl M. Sprague, Charge Card; Howard O. Wright, Mortgage Banking and Servicing.

INTERESTED IN INDIAN ANTHROPOLOGY? HEAR THIS!!!

If you would like to meet a man that is reported to have made a skeleton talk . . . Then come and meet Dr. Georg K. Neumann, I.U. anthropologist who will speak, show slides and display artifacts at the Speedway Junior High School cafeteria, 7:15 PM., Wednesday, January 10, 1968. Dr. Neumann, nationally known authority on the American Indian, will be the guest of the Speedway Junior High Social Studies Chib. The public is invited. Dr. Georg K. Neumann is an authority on the origin, migrations and life of early American Indians—and a helpful guy when police are confronted by a nameless heap of bones. Bom in Germany, Neumann came to America in late boyhood with a keen interest in Indians sparked by dime novels about the Old West Museum visits sharpened his

PERSONALS We have an address for A/lc Thomas R. Elson; AF 16947382; CMR Box 13145, 17th Bomb Wing; Wright Patterson A.F.8., Ohio 45324. idiana Bell Equipment Installation

Work is scheduled to start today on a $376,000 equipment in-, stallation project at the Indiana Bell Telephone Company office at 5230 Moeller Road. The job ■will provide Touch-Tone calling capability for customers in northwestern Indianapolis, as well as increasing the capacity of the office by 2,000 numbers. Technicians from the Western Electric Company, manufacturing and supply unit of the Bell System, will install the frames, lines and other equipment needed to make the additional services operative. The project is scheduled to be completed about the first of May, 1968.

NEW POSTAL RATES Postmaster Boswell announced that new postage rates are to be effective January 7,. 1968. Increases affect all classes of mail except parcel post and international mail. FIRST CLASS 6c per ounce (up to 13 ounces) AIRMAIL 10c per ounce (up to 7 ounces) SPECIAL CATEGORY First Class (14 ounces to 1 pound) 80c flat rate Airmail (8 ounces to 1 pound) 80c flat rate Over 1 pound present air parcel post rates except that postage on matter weighing between one and five pounds will change at % pound intervals. POST CARDS 5c AIRMAIL POST CARDS 8c THIRD CLASS (Single piece rate) 6c first two ounces There are no changes in charges for special delivery, special handling, registered or certified, C.O.D. or insured fee. Special handling now available on third class between 8 and 16 ounces. Mr. Boswell states, “we have an ample supply of one cent stamps on hand for customers who have a large stock of 5c stamps. In addition several million 6c and 1c stamps are on order.” The higher rates on other categories of second class, bulk rate third class, controlled circulation mail, and educational materials category of fourth class mail will be publicized as soon as received.

Speedway Methodist Church MM West 16th Stroat James Grottick, Minister William Blessing, Associate Minister Mrs. James Director at Music FIRST BEMBICM 9:00-10:00—Adult and Youth Worship Church School Jtwssry through Elementary 8. 14:00-10:45—Church School Adult and Youth

10:15-10:45—Elementary worship in the Sanctuary. 10M0-10M5—Church School-Adult and Youth. 10:15-10:15 Elementary Warship in the Sanctuary. 11:00-13:00—Adult and Youth Warship Church Hrhonl Nursery ♦brough Elementary 0. *YOV CANT DEFEAT GOD*. Thia will be the theme of the sermon to be preached by the Reverend Jernes Grottiek on Sunday next, the First Sunday after Epiphany. The Mt of Edphany occurs on the Oth of January, and traditionally marks the ‘last day of Christmas*. Tn the Christian Year it •m wnmnwms nawm vwee tm es*w (Contimmd on page 5)

interest and ultimately led to courses in natural history and anthroology at the University of Chicago—and to summer work with a student crew excavating Illinois Indians mounds. He devised ways to extract the utmost data, facts and deductions from those old burial places. By graduation he was leading exeditions. He wored at Western Reserve under Dr. Thomas Wingate who was laboriously pioneering a way to make bones tell more. Neumann’s findings, along with those of specialists in related historical fields, have helped answer a question that long intrigued - scientists and laymen, alike; From whence came America’s Indians? It’s now fairly well established they came from Asia, across the Bering sea, through Alaska and Canada, in at least four major migrations—the first one 10,000 to 15,000 years ago.

Cub Scout Pack 66 Christmas Party Cub Scout Pack 66 held its annual Christmas Party December 21, 1967. It was an eventful evening with Santa Claus on hand to help with the gift exchange and give candy to all the Cub Scouts and their brothers and sisters. The opening ceremony was given by Den 8 Mrs. Homer Love, Den Mother. The O’Grady drill was won by Rick WilsonDen 4. Mrs. Sam Golden new Den Mother and Mrs. Carl McNelly an assistant Den Mother were introduced. Mrs. Eugene Eadens was given a Certificate of Thanks for her service as a Den Mother. The following new Cub Scouts were inducted into the Pack: Ken Allison, Ken Golden, Rodney McNelly, and Dusty Wood. Rick Wilson is a new member by transfer. Three boys were transferred into the Webelos Den: Tim Casady, Brad Melvin and Ken Williams.

Many awards of achievements and advancements "were made. Recruiter badges were given to Bill Allison, Eric Blossom, Danny Lloyd, and Steve Melgard. Attendance awards to: Mark Chapman, Jeff Fuller, Peter Mattis, Danny Kay, Brad Melvin, Todd Lockhart, Eric Blossom, Ken Williams, David Gary, Larry Kay, Nathan Huber, and Gary Thompson. Silver arrow points were given to Greg Cofoid and Brad Melvin under the rank of Bear. Rick Jones and Bill Allison received the first traveler activity bodges under Webelos and Keith Owen received the first artist badge. Advancing to the rank of Bear was Tim Casady. Tim also received both a gold and silver arrow. David Gary advanced to Wolf. Cubmaster B.G. Allison gave Boy Scout Danny Edwards the Den Chief Cords. He will assist with Cub den 8. All the Cub Scouts, lead by Mrs. Peter Melgard, sang “Silent Night” as the closing ceremony.

THANK YOU The Speedway Factory Linde employees would like to thank Sears, Smith’s Barber Shop, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bland of Peacock Shoe Shop, the schools, and all those who helped with our Christmas Clothe-A-Child. NORTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH 3470 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD Sunday School OHS am. Worship 10:45 am and 7 KM) pm. Wednesday Meeting 7:00 pm Rev. Lany Nowana 291-2905

Speedway Cbristiaa Church 14th St. and Winton Ave. CHapel 4-3000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andree, Associate Minister Art Vermillion, Minister of Christian education Foster Hotchkiss, Minister of Music TWO MORNING SERVICES First Worship Service 9:00-10:00 Second Worship Service 11:00-12:00 Children’s Study and Worship 9:00-10:30; 11:00-12:00. Youth and Adult Classes 10:00-10:40 You are cordially invited to worship with us next Sunday morning at either nine or eleven o’clock. Dr. Ray Montgomery will deliver the sermon at both services. The Motet Choir will sing at the (Continued on page 3)

STUDENT THEATRE TO PRESENT “THE PLAIN PRINCESS” (a children's fantasy) Weds. & Thurs., Jan. 10th & 11th 4:00 P.M. Speedway High School Auditorium Admission 50c Colorful costumes, charming story, make this a delight for people of all ages.

Rosner’s Drug Store Remodels

Rosner’s Drug Store, 1564 Main Street, Speedway is in the process of remodeling their store. They have rearranged many departments to make shopping VETERANS OF WORLD WAR 1 SPEEDWAY “500” BARRACKS No. 3412 electer and installed the following officers for 1968 on December 21, 1967. Archie Pace, Commander; Charles Dahmer, Senior Vice Commander; Verner Farmer, Junior Vice Commander; Albert Turek, Judge Advocate; Herbert Dunlap, Chaplain and Adjutant; Sherman Archibald, Quartermaster; John T. Huber, Trustee; Chas. Spencer, Sergt-at-Argns. Barracks meets on the third Sunday in the American Legion Home, 1926 Georgetown Rd. All ' eligible veterans are invited to attend. Veterans who Are classed as “House Bound” will be exempted from paying any Departmental or National due.

Grandmother's Club Grandmother’s Club Charter 597. Will hold it’s first meeting of the year, Jan. Bth. At 6:30 P.M. at the Illinois St. Y.M.CA Our guest speaker will be from the social securty. This should be very interesting to all grandmother’s. Let’s start the new year by being present and praying for peace. Now is the time for all grandmothers to come to the aid of their club. Speedway Hobby & Homemakers The Speedway Hobby & Homemaers will hold their first busines smeeting for 1968 Thursday, Jan. 11th at the home of Gen North. Meeting will be at 1:00 p.m. At our December luncheon the following officers were installed for 1968: resident, Genevieve North; vice president, Judy Scyphers; secretary, Mildred Edwards; treasurer, Juanita Degener.

St. Lake's Uattof Charch as Christ 5300 W. Mth Street Howard W. Beer, Minister, 341-5047 Sunday Church Sdraol - 0:30 am. Morning Worship - CM and 10:30 am. Grass Bihls Charch (Formerly Weehrido Bible Charsk) “A Fundamental Church With A Ifleeteaiy YMonT Bible School OMB am. Worship Serricae 10M0 am. and 7 pm. Wadnaaday Evening Prayer Sarrieo 7:30 pm. 1010 N. Mein Street James Smithwick. Pashm Charch sf Christ ' Sandv •:« M. ud M* M. Thursday TNG pm. Ibr tedhraMtte sell AX. 1-M B ft HIT U Wte OOM • KpßWvWpml VmwvwH Samßapot OtOO BaW

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more convenient Dick and Paul Rosner, co-own-ers, invite you to stop in to see the New Look that is taking place. Come To The Market Place Church St Andrews Lutheran Church in the Speedway Shopping Center invites you to its annual Epiphany and Burning of the GreensService Friday, January sth. The service shall begin at 8 P-M. at which time the Southport Players, an interdenominational group, under the direction of Mr. Richard Williams, Professor of Speech and Drama at Indiana Central College shall present “Peace is an Olive Color” Burning of the greens will follow at about 8:30 PM.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM EXHIBIT A collection of block-printed textiles designed and printed by African students will be on exhibit at the Children’s Museum, 3010 N. Meridian, through January. The display, “Textiles by Ghanian Children” is on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. The fabrics were executed by students at two Ghanian secondary schools: Adisadel College in Cape Coast and the Government Secondary School in Tamale. The textiles illustrate folk tales, proverbs, African scenes, and tribal cult objects. Some are abstract while others realistically depict such motifs as baboons beating out a message on the drums, skeleton heads, or preparations for a feast. The use of rich colors in unusual and striking combinations characterizes the entire collection. ‘

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Mlsaoasi Synod 4141 N. High School Road Rev. A. J. Holiest, Pestos Sunday School 9:18 am Worship Service 1030 am.

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