Speedway Flyer, Volume 36, Number 30, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 August 1968 — Page 1

FIRE DEPARTMENT 241-8388 FIRE DEPARTMENT

VOLUME XXXVI

St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 5335 West 16th Street Rev. L. A. Lindemann Rev. Ray Kessler Assistant Pastor Father Lindemann, Father Kessler, and all the members oi St. Christopher thank Almighty God for the most successful Festival they ever have had, and thank all their neighbors, friends, and relatives for helping to make it so. (Continued on Page 5)

PARK NEWS Here are the final standings of our Peanut League baseball at Meadowood: won lost 1. Astroids 6 2 2. Sparkplugs 6 2 3. Giants 5 3 4. Dodgers 4 4 5. Yankees 2 6 6. Pirates 1 7 LEONARD: tie 1. Pirates 6 2 1 2. Wildcats 6 3 3. Red Sox -4 5 4. Yankees 1 - 7 1 The playoffs are now underway and will be finalized on Wednesday, July 31 with the winners at each park meeting for the championship at Meadowood coke party will follow. ' Action in the Peanut Playoffs at Meadowood so far have found the Dodgers, coached by Bob McAllister, being eliminated by the Giants, coached by Joe Preda, The Astroids, coached by Curt Farley defeated Tony Harmon’s Yankees. The Sparkplugs defeated the Pirates, coached byy Jim Wagner and John Dunn.

Monday the Sparkplugs eliminated the Astroids in a real battle. These two teams played well all season and distinguished themselves in this game. The Sparkplugs meet the on Tuesday to determine tvho will represent Meadowood in the Championship game. At Leonard, in the first round action, the Pirates, coached by Dave King, were eliminated by the Wildcats of Billy Nester. In the second game Rick Rosner’s Red Sox defeated the Yankees coached by Doug Smith. The Wildcats and Red Sox met on Tuesday morning and the Wildcats emerged as the Leonard Park Champs. These boys will play in the chmpionship game on Wedday. The Basketball tourney is underway. This is a double elimination tournament. Each team must lose two games to be eliminated. The “A” tournament shapes up like this —The Green Thumbs, captained by Jerry Love, are as yet the only undefeated team and await the team that will emerge from the losers bracket. In the “B” division, the Gold Bars, captained by Kevin Fath, are the sole survivors of the first round and they, too, will play the team that comes out of the losers bracket. This tournament could possibly end on Thursday, however, should the team from the losers bracket defeat the team from the winners bracket, then a final game will be necessary. We’ll have the results from these two leagues next week. J. Crumley, 244-8229

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

Baptist Church of The Master (American Baptist) Warner Wilson, Pastor 1620 N. Girls School Road 241-4837 Morning Worship Church School Evening Worship

Church of Christ 3183 N. High School Rd. 231-2521 or 244-2863 Bible Study Warship Wednesday

St. Andrew’s z '\ . Lutheran Church 5700 Crawfordsville Road 243-6884 JOHN M. CHELL PASTOR Thursday, August 1, at 7:00 p.m. the Tops group will meet at the church. Sunday, August 4, the services are as follows (Continued on Page 5)

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Bookworm Reading Club The 1968 Summer Recreational Reading Program at the Senior High School Library closes one week from tomorrow, August 9, 1968. Reading certificates earned this summer may be picked up at the Library desk anytime next week.

Several more boys and girls of Speedway have completed the minimum reuirements in the BOOKWORM READING CLUB. They are: Karon Arnold, Penny Arnold, Barbie Bailey, Erin Blossom, Roger Borst, Debbie Bowling, Nancy Bowling, Duane Bryant, Kathy Cassetty, Randy Corson, Kim Daub, Sari Daub, Chris Dodson, Mark Eiler, Scott Eiler, Robbie Ewoldt, Rob Frey, Becky Fuller, Patricia Goode, Scotty Golden, Charles Greenwarlt, Donna

Hammann, Kathy Hammann, Roger Hancock, Cherie Hermeling, Nancy Jett, Tammy Johnston, Ritchey Jordan, Sandy King, Robin Knight, Joey Kutcher, Maryann Liszkai, Lisa Lowrey, Jimmy Minix, Robbie Minix, Lisa Nicholson, Jeff Pesel, Julie Pratt, Ann Ragen, Linda Schirtzinger, Jackie Sedam, Marcia Shackelford, Sara Shackelford, Carol Slattery, Karen Sue Slattery, Jay Smale, Shelly Small, Cindy Stout, Mike Such,, Lisa Volpatti, Libby Ward, Melissa—Webb, Gregg Williamson, Sue Woodare, Diane Wooten and Billy Wright. Summer hours are from 9:00 to 6:30 - Monday through Thursday. 9:00 to 4:00 Friday. All books in circulation should be returned before 4:00 Friday, August 9.

BOY SCOUT PLANNING A new year of Scouting in the West District of the Central Indiana Boy Scout Council will get under way Thursday (Aug. 1) at the annual program kickoff at 7:30 p.m. in the Speedway Methodist Church, 5065 W. 16th St. Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Explorer units will be represented as unit leaders and all adult officers get together to get their first look at the activities-packed schedule for the coming year. Entertainment will be included for a “fun evening” along with serious business. Refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to any adults interested in Scouting whether or not they are now participating.

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

Issued Every Week to Every Home in Speedway and Westgate Addition

Reynolds-Reed Miss Martha Reynolds and Richard V. Reed were married Saturday, July 27 in the Centenary Methodist Church at Terre Taute, Indiana. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds of Boswell, Indiana and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Reed, 1675 N. Whitcomb, Speedway. Miss Mary Ann Reynolds, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Miss Mary Reed, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. David Elder, fraternity brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were James Raynolds, brother of the bride, and Randy Read. Following a reception at the church, the couple left for a trip to the Wisconsin Dells. They will be at home in Morristown, Indiana after August 4. Both are graduates of Indiana State University. Mr. Reed is a member of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Mrs. Reed will be teaching home economics in the Morristown High School and Mr. Reed will teach sth grade in the Shelby Eastern Schools.

PERSONALS Terry G. Thompson has joined Eli Lilly and Company as an associate accountant. Born in Indianapolis, Thompson was graduated from Speedway High School in 1962. He atteded Indiana University, where he was granted a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing in 1966 and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1968. Thompson lives at 2113 Winton Avenue, Speedway. Local men receiving degrees at the General Motors Institute’s graduation exercises Friday, July 26 are as follows: Roy F. Spilker, 2233 White Oaks Drive, Industrial Engneering Degree. Ronald L. Hohn, 2120 N. Lynhurst Drive, Mechanical Engineering Degree. James A. Helbing, 2109 White Oaks Drive, Mechanical Engineering Degree.

Tom Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Haynes, 5316 Meadowood had the following boys, John Dwyer, East Grand Rapids. Michigan; Richard Foote, Lakewood, Ohio and John Eivens, Crown Point, Indiana as his week end guests. Tom and the other boys all seniors in high school are attending a summer chemistry program at Depauw University under a scholarship from the National Science Foundation. Thirtytwo boys and girls from throughout the country were selected to attend this program from June 18th till August 7th.

WESTWOOD NEWS Westwood Country Club sth & 6th Grade Splash Party Friday, July 26th 7:30-9:30 Weiner Roast, Games and Prizes In and around the outdoor pool ,50/members 1.00/guests Westwood Country Club Adult Patio Party Saturday, August 3rd Dancing at pool side D. J. will spin the records. Members and their guest welcome. Westwood Country Club Chicken Dinner Day, Thursday August Bth Serving from 4to 8 Plan to have dinner with us on that date. MAYE RESERVATIONS BY CALLING CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone for their cards, prayers, and flowers sent to me during my recent stay in the Methodist Hospital. Your concern at this time will always be remembered. Monna Emmert (Harvey)

Speedway Baptist Church (Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention) 2986 Moller Road Dr. Kingsley, Pastor, 291-8570 Sunday School, 9:45 am. 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 available. St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 5380 W. 10th Street Howard W. Beer, Minister, 241-5047 Morning Worship - 9:90 am.

Thursday, August 1, 1968

St. Andrews Ice Cream Social

The New Generation Singers will highlight the outdoor Ice Cream Social at the Speedway Shopping Center, Frday, August 9. This event, sponsored by St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is for the entire Indianapolis Speedway community. The singers, a group of young people from Springfield, Ohio, are as typical as any you will find in schools, churches, drive-ins, or hamburger joints. They have performed throughout the country in churches, halls, coffee houses,

Miss Adams is Bride of Steven W. Sellers Miss Lynda Faye Adams and Air Force Sgt. Steven W. Sellers, of Speedway City, were married July 18, at the Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, Tennessee, by the Reverend I. J. Warrick. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Adams of Smyrna, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Christana High School in Christiana, Tennessee. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Sellers, 5022 W. 22nd street. He is a graduate of Speedway High School and is stationed at Sewart Air Force Base, Smyrna, Tennessee. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Sgt. Paul M. Bowen, recently returned from Viet Nam. For the wedding, the bride wore a full length gown of traditional whte satin with laced bodice. Matron of Honor was Mrs. Chelia Green also of Smyrna and a cousin of the bride. The bridegroom’s best man was Air Force Sgt. Les Schmidt of Minnesota, and ushers were Air Force Sgts. Sam Dudley of Bloomington, Indiana and Walter Lumpkin, of Ashburn, Georgia, also stationed at Sewart Air Force Base. ' After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 2 A Hazelwood Lane, La Vergne, Tennessee until he ends his Air Force enlistment.

ANNUAL VOLKFEST Two of the oldest German Societies, the Schwaben and the Bayern are joining forces to sponsor the annual volsfast at the German Park, 8700 South Meridian Street on Saturday, August 3 beginning at 4 p.m. Music for dancing and singing will be provided by Henry Hagemeier’s German Brass Band. There will be games and a large well facilited playground for the children too! The kitchen will feature many of the well-known German dishes prepared by our own German cooks. John Roch will be chairman of the picnic. The Schwaben Society was founded in 1868 and the Baverian Society was founded two decades later. The Voltsfast has become one of the main picnics to be held annually at the park, attracting large crowds of people looking for a good time and a pleasant evening with friends and family. Come and join in the fun - one and all!

after banquets, at county fairs, and virtually every other place people gather. Their repertoire includes folk singing and the new generation approach to music. Serving will commence at 6:00 p.m. on the church grounds in thd shopping center. The New Generation singers will perform at 7:00 p.m. The community is invited to come any time after 6:00 to enjoy an evening of fellowship, ice cream, pies, and cake. A free-will donation will cover the expenses of the social.

Speedway Psi lota Xi Aid Speech Therapists To help recruit the twenty thousand speech therapists and clinicians needed to serve over eight milion speech handicapped children and adults, the Speedway chapter of Psi lota Xi sorority this year sponsored Mary White of Plainfield High School to attend the Pre-College Institute in Speech and Hearing held for the leventh year during July at Purdue University for junior high school girls in order to acquaint them with career opportunities in this field. The scholarship covers room, board, and tuition and is co-sponsored by Purdue University and Psi lota Xi. Officers of the chapter, Mrs. George Mingle and Mrs. David Truby and Past President, Mrs. C. R. Elson, attended Visitation Day July 11, during the Institute, at which time the staff presented a full program on testing procedures, lectures, and observations of the girls actually doing speech therapy. Any junior high school girl from the Westside interested in a career in this field may contact the sorority to apply for a scholarship in 1969. To qualify, she must have completed her junior year of high school and rank in the upper half of her class. Statistics show that 80% who attend the institute enter college to study in the field of speech and hearing.

ATTENTION Male SPEEDWAY RESIDENTS Age 21 >45 If you are of the age above, and a U.S. Citizen, and a high school graduate, and a resident of the Town of Speedway, Indiana for one year, the Speedway Police Reserve would like to talk to you about making application for their organization. Applications may be picked up, or filled out at the Speedway Police Department, 1450 N. Lyndhurst Drive.

John Knox United Presbyterian Church 3000 N. High School R(U 291-0308 The Rev. Laurence A. SunkoL Jr. Pastor. 293-1848 SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE 9:30 am. Worship with Nursery and Church School Class for Children and Youth

Grace Bible Church “An Evangelical 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 Guest Ministers Preaching This Month

Speedway Church of the Nazarene 5020 Crawfordsville Rd- 243-0077 Ministar, Rev. James Ballsy Sunday School I Church Worship - ... 10:30 I Youth N.YJJ3. 8:30 IWWBJfUMs Juniors Evening Evangelistic Service 7:30 Wednesday Evening Prayer and Praise 7:30

HIATT MAPLE Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Hiatt announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Sarah Lee, to Stephen M. Maple on Saturday, the third of August at three thirty O’clock at the Castleton Methodist Church. Miss Hiatt graduated from Lawrence Central High School. She will be a senior at Indiana Central College this fall and has served as secretary of the student government, editor of the college Theacallosian Literary Society. Mr. Maple graduated from Speedway High School, 1962, graduated from Indiana Central College in 1966. He will be a senior this fall at Indana University School of Law. He was president of Indiana Central College student government and he is listed in “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities”. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Maple of Speedway. The couple will live in the married students apartments at Indiana Central College.

The Town Board Reports By: Ray L. Oeth, Clerk-Treasurer The Board of Trustees for the Civil Town of Speedway held their Regular Meeting on Monday evening July 22, 1968 in the Town Hall auditorium. The Board approved a draft of a Sewer Service Agreement, with some changes, with Carriage House West 11. The Board ordered signs to prohibit truck traffic on Auburn Street during the improvement of Georgetown Road as requested by Mr. Maurce Hiser of 2306 North Auburn Street. Also to have a Radar Car in that area to check speeders. The Board approved the installation of a traffic signal at 22nd Street and Lyndhurst Drive. This will be installed before school starts in September. The Board instructed the Town Attorney to proceed with an Ordinance to prohibit parking on both sides of 22nd Street from Lyndhurst Drive to U.S. No. 136. It will be enforced by the Police Department when posted. The Board approved budget for 1969 for publication. POLICE STATISTICAL REPORT Period 7/6/69 to 7/20/68 Property Damage accidents 4 Personal Injury accidents 4 Bikes Stolen I Bikes Recovered 1 Breaking & Entering 4 Miscellaneous Criminal 41 Dog Bites 1 Dog Complaints 14 Injured persons 1 Larceny reported 6 Missing Persons 3 Prowlers 2 Suspicious Persons 10 Stolen Vehicles 4 Vandalism reported 2

Westview Vacation Church School Westview Christian Church, 5925 W. 34th Street, will have its vacation church school August, 12-23. Sessions will be held Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The theme will be “God and His World”. All children of the community from four years thru sixth grade are invited. Registration will be held at the church on August 4th and 11th from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon, or by calling Harriett Chance at 291-2384. There will be a registration fee of fifty cents for each child registered.

Speedway Christian Church 14th St. and Winton Ave. 244 - 2000 Ray Montgomery, Minister John Andrae, Associate Minister Art Vermillion, Minister of Christian Education Mrs. Arnold Gagen, Interim Music Director Alan Davis, Assistant Interim Music Director 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. Rev. John L. Andrae will deliver the sermon at both services. Special music at the first ser(Continued on Page 5)

Jim Eppen to Head Speedway DeMolay Jim R. Eppen, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Eppen, 4949 W. 20th St. will be installed as Master Councilor of Speedway Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Saturday, August 3, at 7:30 p.m. The public installation will be held at the Speedway Masonic Temple, 1620 N. Lyndhurst Drive.

Other officers include Bruce Samm, Senior Councilor; Lindsay Bain, Junior Counclor; Alan Reich, Senior Deacon; Walt Wells, Junior Deacon; Jim Cox, Senior Steward; Walter Klitsch, Junior Steward; Dave Crumley, Chaplain; John Walker, Marshall; Curtis Sidner, Sentinel; David Reich, Orator; Paul Luther, Scribe; Mr. Don Walker, Treasurer; Steve Wilson, Standard Bearer; Rick Hammer, Almoner. The Preceptors are (first through seventh) Joe Crane, Bill Betsill, Mark Mercer, Biff Moore, Jim Crane, Roger Fisher and Dean Soots. The Installing team will be Alan Davis, installing officer; Mike Waterfall, acting Senior Councilor; Steve Speer, acting Junior Councilor; Ronnie Stewart acting Senior Deacon; and Shawn Harder, acting Marshall. Mr. Harder will also give the Flower Talk. Rev Laurence A. Sunkel Jr. pastor of “the John Knox Presbyterian Church will be the Chaplain. The public is cordially invited to attend.

SPEEDWAY CO-OP PRESCHOOL Speedway Co-op Preschool is still accepting students for the ’6B-’69 school year. Also, names are being placed on a waiting list. There are two classes —morning and afternoon, for four year olds and one morning class for three year olds. Anyone interested should call Betsy Wilson, 291-9737. Parents, don’t forget the final picnic on Aug. 19th from 11:30 a.m. to l::30 p.m. at Meadowood Park in Speedway. Bring the children along with a sack lunch.

Lugar, Butler Commencement Speaker Indianapolis Mayor Richard G. Lugar will deliver the principal address at Butler University’s summer commencement exercises at 5 p.m., Aug. 2, in Clowes Memorial Hall. His topic will be “Reflections on Freedom and Responsibility.” Over 200 students are candidates for degrees in liberal arts and scences, education, business administration, pharmacy, music and graduate instruction. Dr. Alexander E. Jones, Butler president, will present the diplomas.

Speedway Methodist Church 5065 West 18th Street Rev James Grottick, Minister Rev. Homer C. Todd, Associate Minister Mrs. James Dickie, Director of Music First Session . 8:45- 9:4o—Family Worship 9:50-10:50—Church School-Adult A Youth ’ * j Second Session 11:00-12:00—Worship Service (Church School—Grades 1-6) TIVE FACTS FOR FAILING FAITH*. A sermon for most, and the theme for next Sunday, 4th August James Grottick will be the preacher. (Continued on page 3)

Church of Christ 4959 West 19th Street Services: Sunday - 9:45 am. and 7:00 pm. Thursday ——— 7:00 pm. For information call 291-9919 < ' St. John’s Episcopal Church 5625 West 30th Street - 296-0872 The Rev. George Ivans, 291-9182 Sundays: 8:00 Holy Cosnanunien ? 9:90 Choral Buchariet, Barmen, Church Scheel

POLICE DEPT. 244-9543 POLICE DEPT.

MOSS-MAPLE Mr. andr Mrs. Stanley B. Moss of New Albany, Indiana, aimounce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Donna Jean to Mr. Robert Douglass Maple, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Maple, Speedway. The wedding will take place Sunday, the first of September at two-thirty, First Church of God, New Albany, Indiana. Miss Moss was Validictoran of her New Albany High School class. She has attended Indiana Central College and will be a Senior this fall at Purdue University. Mr. Maple graduated from Speedway High School, 1964, attended Indiana Central College and is now attending Purdue University. The couple will live in the married students apartments at Purdue this fall. Rainbow Suggests Are you living in a white house that’s about due for repainting? Here’s a bright idea from Raibow Paint—The Bright Idea is Dutch Boy bright white house paints with Dutch Boy Bright White. You can paint a house white and expect it to stay that way, year after year. The reason —well— Rainbow will tell you—Dutch Boy Bright White has what’s called controlled chalking action. Come in and we will tell you more!

SCHOOL NEWS Football physical examinations for varsity and reserve football players will be held on Wednesday, August 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the varsity locker room. Freshman football exams will be held on Friday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the varsity locker room. Fourteen Speedway students attended the Ball State Music Clinic at Muncie, July 14-20. Those attending were Cindy Pyles, Pam Davies. Neal McConochie, John Hayden, Connie Edwards, Eric DeWeese, Rita Borst, Donna Sanders, Bob Hawkins, Art Noonan, Linda Tubesing, Jim Thompson, and Bill Patterson. Earlier, Mike Potter attended the Indiana University Music Clinic at Bloomington. The Speedway Senior High School Honor Roll for the final six week’s grading period of 196768 school year includes the following students: SENIORS , "A" Honor Roll Jo Black, Dudley Burdge, Becky Dunnuck, Barbara Faris, Mitch (Continued on Page 4)

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