Speedway Flyer, Volume 36, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 February 1968 — Page 1

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St. Christopher’s Cstholic Church 5335 West 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Pastor Rev. Ray Kessler Assistant Pastor CYO monthly Paper Sale is this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Empty crates will be on the parking lot back of the school as usual Let’s all bring our boxes and papas down which we couldn’t get down in January on account of the snow. The regular Friday night weekly Adult Social will be held in the school social room tomorrow night at 7:00 P-m. (Continued on FageS)

Speedway PTA Presents Founder's Day Program Enjoy a half hour film of Speedway from 1935 to the present. High School Speech and Drama Department participating. Presentation of Past Presidents of your PTA. 7:30 FEBRUARY 14 Senior HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL NEWS Current School Calendar Feb. 9—Varsity and Reserve Basketball Danville, Here 6:30 and 8:00 PM. Feb. 10—8th Grade Invitational Basketball Tourney at Speedway Feb. 10—Swim Sectionals Feb. 10—Varsity and Reserve Basketball Beech Grove, Here Feb. 13—Jr. High Wrestling Fulton, Here (Continued on Page 3)

Psi /ofd XI Gamma Theta Chapter will meet in the home of Linda Weber, 2309 Allison for a regular business meeting. Mary Yoder will have the Purdue Glee Club tickets available at this time This will be our only meeting before the concert

JOB'S DAUGHTERS The “Raindrops on Roses” inspection at Bethel No. 38 of Speedway will be held on February 10 at 9:30 A.M. The Grand Guardian of Indiana, Mrs. KrajVogVi and the Associate Grand Guardian, Mr. Coffey, will be present with Honored Queen Pam Wegener, presiding. A luncheon will follow the meeting. All members and parents are urged to attend.

NORTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH (Fundamental - Independent) 3470 N. High School Road Rev. Larry Newans, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Preaching Service _ 10:45 a m. Youth Groups 6:00 pjn. Evening Service 7:00 pjn. Prayer Meeting (Wed.) 7:00 pjn.

Baptist Church of The Master (American Baptist) Warner Wilson. Pastor 1620 N. Girls School Road 241-7048 Morning Worship Sunday School BYF Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 pm.

Church of Christ 8103 U. High School Rd. 291-2521 or 244-2963 Bible Study Worship Wednesday

St. Aidrew’s ✓ Lutheran Church 241-4118 JOHN M. CHELL PASTOR Ml AM.—WORSHIP 9x09 AM.—Sunday Church School ft Adult Classes 19x36 AJM*—WORSHIP The dnirdi with the red doors, by the Speedway Shopping Center welcomes you lor prayer and meditation. Thurusday at 9:00 AM. the Martha Circle will meet in the Fireside Room of the Youth Building. At 7:00 PM the Tops groups will meet The Mery Magdalene Circle will meet at 8:00 PM. (Continued on page 4)

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METHODIST MEN'S DINNER The Speedway Methodist Men have planned their annual Sweetheart dinner for Monday, February 19. The 7:00 o’clock dinner will be held in room A of the Holiday Inn Northwest. A delicious hot buffet dinner will be served. The Ben Davis High School Choir, directed by Mrs. Geraldine Miller, will entertain. All Speedway Methodist Men and their guests are urged to make plans to attend. If you are not contacted for your reservation by Wednesday, February' 15, please call Willard Lindley at 241-4009.

Card of Thanks SCHOLL—John, Jr. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the messages of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes received from our friends, relatives and neighbors. We want to commend the nurses at Veteran Adm. Hospital at Marion, Indiana for their untiring work and tender care and consideration. Thanks to the Conkle Funeral Home for their kind service. An especial thanks to Rev. Jas. Smith wick and Rev. Ray Montgomery for their consolation and prayers, and our wonderful Allison Street neighbors for all the kind thoughtfulness and service rendered. Mrs. June School George Scholl

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod 4141 N. High School Road Rev. A. J. Hellert, Pastor Sunday School 9:15 ajn. Worship Service 10:30 ajn.

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Buy Yourself Some Happiness 1968 SPEEDETTE Now on sale: Feb. 6-13, $3.50; Feb. 14-20, $4.00 Purchased from any staff member before or after School or in the cafeteria.

FIRST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF INDIANAPOLIS PROMOTES NINE

Harry L. Keller, Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Bank and Trust Company of Indianapolis, today announced the promotion of four First Bank officers and the appointment of five new officers. Robert C. Laue and Don A. Wirick (seated, from left) have been named Senior Vice Presi-

PTA NEWS “OUR TOWN” February is traditionally the month when the Speedway PTA celebrates its own Founder's Day. Well bet there is no other community that can boast of more civic pride and sense of loyalty than that which belongs to residents of “Our Town.” The Speedway PTA is happy to have the opportunity of presenting a film that will let old timers reminisce about days gone by and also help the many newcomers in our area learn more about the fine community of which they are now a part Who would like to see Ray Oeth as he looked in 1935? See the WPA workers building Main Street Park. Remember the Elm trees all along Main Street? See some of our present day male population as they looked in knickers. We will also see the construction of Allisons and the (Continued on page 6)

Card of Thanks I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Mends and neighbors for the kindnesses extended to us during my stay in the hospital and convalescence at home. A big “thank you” to the Carolers during the Christmas season and for the visits for Rev. Montgomery and Rev. Andrea. I also wish to thank Dr. Deal for her care and encouragement. Everyone’s thoughtfulness at this time will long be remembered. Norma Curry

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 Union, 6:00 pm. Morning Worship, 11 am. Evening Worship, 7:00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Service at 7:00. Choir practice at 7:30. The Speedway Baptist Church is always happy to welcome visitors at any service. Nursery facilities are always availahle.

John Knox United Presbyterian Church 3000 N. High School BA. 291-0300 The Bow. Laurence A SunkeL Jr. Pester. 293-1946 9:30 AM. Warship with classes far children and youth through senior high school 10:30 AM. Coffee and conversation 1190 AM Worship with classes for children through sixth grade

Speedway Church of the Razareee 5020 Crewiordsville RdL. 269-0977 Sunday School M 0 I Church Worship 10:90 IFIRSTI Youth N.YJ.S. 6:30 Juniors Evening Evangoßstte Service TSB9 Wednesday Evening Prayer and Praise T*

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dents, and James D. Strietelmeier and Jack L. Walter have been named Vice Presidents. New Assistant Cashiers (standing, from left) are Shellie R. Shonk, Lester D. Hargan, Jerry Not pictured is new Assistant Deering and Welda A. Laurent. Cashier William R. Day.

BOY SCOUT SPEAKERS AVAILABLE A group of Boy Scouts, including members from Speedway, Troops 66 & 410, have completed speech training in “Operation ‘Patrick "Henry.” These boys wiH be available (hiring February, which is Scout anniversary month, to make 5-minute speeches on the meaning of Scouting. Civic, school and church groups, service clubs and Cub Scout units who are interested in having one of these boys as a speaker on a program, should contact Mr. Mack Brady’s office, Central Indiana Council of Boy Scouts of America. 634-7391.

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 to about to go to press. If you have not been contacted and wish to be listed in the Directory please call 2913893. No. charge.

CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank Mends and neighbors for the flowers, cards and many kindnesses extended to me and my family during my recent stay in the hospital and after my return home. An especial thanks to Father Kessler for his calls and prayers. I am deeply grateful for everyone’s concern. Mrs. Frank Koziura

SPEEDWAY TO HOST LIONS DISTRICT CABINET MEETING

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Dr. McCullough

The Speedway Lions Club will host a district cabinet meeting for District 25F of Lions International on February 11, 1968 at the Speedway High School. The meeting time is from 1:30 PM. until 8:00 PM. Governor Harland Smith of the Richmond Lions Chib will conduct the business meeting. President Harold Rutledge of the Speedway Lions Chib will greet all guests.

The after dinner speaker will be Dr. Robert D. McCullough, International Third Vice President at Lions International. Dr. Robert D. McCullough of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was elected Third Vice President of Lions International at the 50th Anniversary Convention in Chicago in July, 1967.

He joined Lions in 1941 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and transferred to the Downtown Tulsa dub in 19443. From original joining to date, he holds a perfect attendance record. Dr. McCullough served as District Governor and was elected to the International Board of Directors whore he served as a member of the Executive Committee. He holds a Master Key Award, three International President’s Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award. Dr. McCullough received his Doctorate from Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery and also holds an honorary Doctor of Science degree. He is a member of the Oklahoma State Board of Health and a Past President of the American Osteopathic Association.

He is Chairman of the Tulsa Youth for Christ Board of Directors, Director of the Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind, past member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Youth for Christ International, Past President of the Green-T Club of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, Past President of SPEBSQSA Chairman of the Building Committee and Trustee of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital, member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor, 32* Mason, Shriner, Knight Templar and he is listed in “Who’s Who in America.*" Dr. McCullough is a Sunday School teacher and Deacon in the First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Bert, have two married children four grandchildren.

Speedway Methodist Church 5965 West 16th Street James Grottick, Minister William Mewing, Associate Minister lfers. James Dickie, Director of Musk FIRST SESSION __ . 9:00-10:00—Adult and Youth Worship Church School—Nursery through Elementary 6. 10:00-10:45—Church School—Adult and Youth 10:15-10:45—Elementary Worship in tha Sanctuary. famm SESSION 10:00-10:45—Church School—Adult and Youth. 10:15-10:45 —Elementary Worship in the Sanctuary. 11:00-12:00 Adult and Youth Worship Church School Nursery through Elementary 6. “USE THE POWER THAT IS WITHIN YOU** It is often said that most people go through life using only a fraction of their potential, and never really achieving what they might achieve. I think this is true. It k certainly true when we talk about our spiritual reserves. Most of us limp through life rarely (Continued on page 4) ... ; ;.J.

CANTOR ZAIJON FEATURH) IN SPEEDWAY PRODUCTION OF "ELIJAH**

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Rev. Robert Zalkin

This season’s fourth program in the Second Sunday Series at the Speedway Christian Church will be a dramatized and abridged presentation of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”. The program will be from 7:00 PM. to 8:45 P.M. on Sunday, February 11. Following the program will be a reception and art exhibit in Fellowship Hall. Art work of the children of the Church School will be shown. Singing the part of Elijah will be Rev. Robert Zalkin, Cantor of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, in Indianapolis. Born and educated in New York City, Cantor Robert Zalkin holds two degrees from the Cantors’ Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America: the degree of Master of Sacred Music and the diploma of Hazzan (cantor). He is a graduate of New York University and he has also studied at Northwestern University, Indiana University, The Aspen Institute of Music, and The Mannes Institute of Music.

Cantor Zalkin has appeared frequently on television and radio. His Passover television presentation, “Festival of Freedom” has been repeated annually on Chicago television for five years and has been selected by Ohio State University for permanent preservation in its collection of outstanding television kinescopes. He has also lectured widely on the topic of Jewish music.

Rev. Foster Kotchkiss, Minister of Music at the Speedway Christian Church will direct the production and play the organ. The dramatization of the Oratorio is a part of the work of the church’s Drama Department. The chorus and other soloists are members of the Chancel Choir. The Speedway Christian Church is located at 5100 West Fourteenth Street, in the town of Speedway. The public is invied to each of the monthly programs of music, drama, and art Child care is provided in the Christian Education Department

Speedway Chapter O.E.S. No. 561 The regular called meeting of the Speedway Chapter OJLS. No. 561 will be held Tuesday Evening, Feb. 13, 1968, at 8:00 PM. in the Speedway Masonic Temple. This meeting will be our annual election of officers. We urge all of our members to come out and help in the selection of a new corp of officers.

WESTSIDE COIN CLUB The Westside Coin Club will meet at the Speedway Coin Shop, 1538 Main Street, in Speedway. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome whether they are a member or not

Speedway Ckristiai Chard 14th St. mad WSnton Ave. 244-2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Associate Minister Art Vermillion, Minister of Christian Education Foster Hotchkiss, Minister of Music TWO NORNIHG SERVICES First Worship Service 9:00-10:06 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 Chorale Choir will “Hear My Prayer, O’Lord” by Dvorak, at the first service; the Chancel Choir will sing “Holy Is God The Lord” from “Elijah” by Mendelssohn. . (Continued on page 4)

SPEEDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Second Sunday Series Sunday, February 11 a dramatized presentation of Mendelssohn's ELIJAH Chancel Choir and drama group with Robert Zalkin, Cantor Congregation Beth-el Zedeck Part I 7:00-7:50 p.m. Part K 8:004:45 p.m.

BABYSITTER'S CLINIC The Speedway Jaycees and Jaycee Jaynes will conduct a free babysitter’s clinic for boys and girls ages twelve to sixteen. Instruction will be given in infant care, dealing with young school aged children, home safety, and emergency techniques. The clinic will meet at the Speedway Town Hall from six to seventhirty on the following evenings: Wednesday, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 6 and March 13. Girls and boys wishing to enoll in the course should mail this application to: Mrs. Nancy Fansler, 1921 Eisenhower Drive, Speedway, Ind. 46224. For additional information call Mrs. Nancy Fansler, 244-5176. Name Age Address Phone School Grade I give my permission for my to attend the Speedway Jaycee’s Babysitters Clinic Parent’s Signature

PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB SUNDAY. MARCH 3 tPJi Sponsored by Psi lota XI Card of Thanks I wish to publicly thank the members of the Speedway Police Department for the very prompt and effecient service rendered to my wife and me when we were injured Christmas morning. We are deeply grateful. The Glore’s

St. Lake’s United Chnrch of Christ 5360 W. 16th Street Howard W. Beer, Minister, 241-5647 Sunday Church School Morning Worship

fines Bible Cherah “A Fundamental Church With A Missionary Vision" Bible School 9:45 am. Worship Services 10:30 am. and 7 pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service 7:30 pm. _ . 1010 N. Main Street James Smithwkk, Famar

Chsrch sf Christ 3WI Ml u ml Ml MThursday TdO pJA For information call 291-8823 St. Join’s Episcopal Chsrch Sundays: fcM Holy Communion 9:30 Choral Eucharkt. Samoa. Church School

POLICE REFT. 244-9543 POLICE DEPT.

1968 SPEEDETTE NOW ON SALB Speedway students enrolled in Journalism 3-4 have been working on the 1960 Speedette, Speedway High School’s yearbook, since the beginning of the school year. Many improvements have been planned over previous years’ first-place rated annuals. This book win contain more pages than before. To make it a complete record of the year, the yearbook will again be distributed in August. Until February 14, $3.50 win buy one of these yearbooks. February 14 the price goes up to $4. Representatives win be selling subscriptions before and after school in the southwest, north central, and southeast lobbies and in the cafeteria during lunch. The subscription campaign win close on February 20. To place your order, contact Speedway High School or coll 244-1612. Checks may be sent to the 1968 Speedette Staff, Speedway High School.

CANDLE BAZAAR BENEFITS Epsilon Eta chapter of Tri Kappa held its first meeting in 1968 at the home of Mrs. Bill Faust We were so pleased to start the new year off with the full report of the disbursement of the profits from the 1966 Annual Candle Bazaar. Since the Speedway community and surrounding area contributes to the success of the Candle Bazaar, we felt you would be interested in its benefits. President, Mrs. Richard Griffith gave the following report of contributions: SIOOO for the purchase of equipment tor the new burn unit at Riley Hospital; S4OO to Greater Westside Hospital; sllO for the Christmas party and gifts at Central State Hospital. $l2O for Symphony tickets for students; SSOO for scholarships to high school students; $l2O to Riley Camperships; S7O for retarded children camperships; sllO to send two representatives to Girl State; other contributions included Hoosier Art Salon, Riley Cheer Guild, United Fund and Art prizes for high school students. Once again, we thank you, as customers, for making all this possible. After the business meeting, the member enjoyed participating in a silent auction, bidding on handmade items which ranged from clothing to tempting candies and baked goods. A perfect ending to the evening and a good beginning for the year.

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