Speedway Flyer, Volume 40, Number 5, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 February 1972 — Page 1

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The American Cancer Society says that over one million American children now in school will die of lung cancer if the present rate of smoking continues, but these fifth graders of chapelwood School are not going to be among them. Mrs. Margaret Schubert, who teaches science in all fifth grade classes at Chapelwood, says that experts point out that most youngsters experiment with smoking before the age of

Plugs Defeat 2 County Foes; Boost Season Record To 12-4

After being xjpset the week before in the Marion County Tourney, the Speedway High School ‘Sparkplugs’ won two basketball games last weekend, January 28 and 29, to boost their season record to 12 wins against four losses, a respectable .750 average. The first win was at home over Franklin Central High School Friday night. The ‘Plugs’ took die lead early in the first period. But the Franklin Central ‘Flashes’ stayed near the ‘Plugs’ in scoring to make the game a real bam burner. The ‘Flashes’ led at one point in the game, 48-47, only to see Speedway come out the winner. The ‘Plugs’ shooting and defense was going well in the early stages at the game. With a few minutes gone in the second period, the ‘Plugs’ had a 21-12 lead over the ‘Flashes.’

Jordan Auditorium Named At Dinner

There is a saying that goes something like this, “The music has stopped, but the melody lingers on.” The melody of the tributes paid Richard C. Jordan, retiring Speedway School Superintendent, tye past few weeks will linger on for he and Mrs. jordan for years. At adinner held Tuesday, January 25, he and Mrs. Jordan

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The Speedway High School auditorium has never had any name but “the auditorium.” As of January 25, 1972, it has now been named Jordan Auditorium in honor of Richard C. jordan, who retired as Speedway School Superintendent on the 31st This plaque will be installed as soon as a suitable location is decided upon.

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Perhaps it was a let-down by the ‘Plugs’ or a stqier effort by the ‘Flashes.’ The ‘Plugs’ found themselves in a shooting slump and the ‘Flashes’ made the most of it. At halftime, the ‘Plugs’ led by one point, 32-31. The ‘Plugs’ slump followed them into the second half. But both teams played ragged throughout most of the third period. The ‘Flashes’ stayed close. The score at the close of the period was 47-46, Speedway. The ‘Flashes’ took a one point lead (48-47) early in the fourth and final period. Suddenly, things began going right for the •Plugs,’ and the ‘Flashes’ couldn’t do anything right. Denny DeLong scored twice on fast breaks when he stole the ball away from die ‘Flashes' coming down the floor. At one time, it looked as though the ‘Flashes’

were honored with the presence of approximately 400 people with whom he had been associated 4n his years in the Speedway Schools. The Jordans’ children, Richard, Jr., Charles and Mrs. Tim Rust (Janine), as well as his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan; his brother, Keith Jordan; and his sisters, Mrs. Jack Payne and

9 or 10 and 11 is the average age of a beginning smoker in the United States. Students using “mini-lung” machines to smoke cigarettes and view the accumulation of damaging sediment in the lungs of the mechanical “smoker” are (left to right): Lisa Whittaker, Mark Beeler, Becky Benjamin, Marc Wise and Kim Pettitt.

might come back. They closed the gap to 55-53. But the ‘Plugs’ went on to win by die final score of 63-53. Speedway’s high scorer for the evening was Tony Harmon who had 23 points to his credit Scott Eder was high man for the ‘Flashes’ with 21 points. The Speedway High School Reserves also won. They defeated the Franklin Central High School Reserves in the preliminary game by a score of 34-26. Randy Phipps was high scorer for the Speedway Reserves with 12 points. On Saturday night the Speedway High School varsity team bowled over the Warren Centra] High School ‘Warriors’ at Warren Central. In the first period, the ‘Plugs’ took an early lead. They led 12-4 midway through the period. The ‘Plugs’ maintained their lead throughout die en-

Mrs. Wayne Sines were present to celebrate with them. Mr. Dale Weller served as both toastmaster and roastmaster for the occasion and he made the statement that Mr. Jordan was the most complete superintendent in the business because he was involved with all phases of school administration, not just a few aspects of it

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Attending the dinner on January 25, in honor of their son, Richard C. Jordan, are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan, Flora, Indiana This youthful looking couple celebratedtheirFiftyseventh wedding anniversary in December of last year.

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tire ball game by making great shots, while Warren Centra] could not get rolling. The first half was a low scoring ball game. At half time, the ‘Plugs’ led 29-19. In the third period, the ‘Plugs’ opened up. Warren Central tried a press, but it was not effective against the ‘Plugs.’ Midway through the third period, the ‘Plugs’ had a 43-24 lead. In the final period, the ‘Warriors’ tried to catch up, but the ‘Plugs’ held the lead. Near the end of the game, the ‘Warriors’ pulled within three points. But when the clock ran out, the final score was 61-56 with Speedway the winner. Three Speedway boys were in double figures. John Dunn had 18 points. Tony Harmon had 17 points and Jerry Land had 16 points. Jeff Finest (Continued to oaee 51

In jest, he also said that there were three things that Mr. Jordan would not be doing in retirement and these were: He would never teach penmanship, he would never become a fisherman and he would not take up golf. Teachers, members of the local governing boards, PTA

Two Fishermen Drown As Rescue Attempts Fail

Two Indianapolis ice fisher* men lost their lives on Saturday at Camp Otto, near Cloverdale but not before three members of the Speedway Fire Department and the fother-in-law of one of the fireman had literally moved heaven and earth in an attempt to rescue them. Lt John (jack) Reynolds, 5220 West 14th Street, Fireman Dale Shortridge, 4973 West 13th Street, Fireman Steve Moody, 6751 West 16th Street and Moody’s father-in-law, Fred Marlowe, 1018 Emery Lane went to Camp Otto for one of their favorite sports on Saturday. Approximately 20 to 30 feet away, Joseph C. Mattingly, 57, 3901 Spann Avenue, Indiana* polls and James H. Allen, 50, 4009 South Post Road, Indianapolis, were fishing some feet away from each otter. Mattingly, sitting on a five gallon can was approached by Allen and as the two came close together, the ice gave way, throwing both into the icy water. Shortridge, being the lightest in weight, slid on his stomach toward the two with a rope, which the four always carry when ice fishing. The rope was gotten around the men, but the attempt to pull them out of the water was unsuccessful as the men seemed unable to help themselves in any way. The weight of the would-be rescuers caused the ice to split under them, throwing all of the men into the water. Nearby was an aluminum boat which was put into the hole with Shortridge inside, attempting to help the men. At one time, they han a grip on the boat, but were in near shock and when one man attempted to get into the boat, the boat overturned. As it went over, Mattingly was under the boat and sank beneath the surface of the water. Shortridge, without reRites Held Fer Mery Hawkins Mrs. Mary Z. Hawkins, 61, 2126 Allison Avenue died in the Methodist Hospital on January 29. Services were held in the Conkle Speedway Chapel on Tuesday, February 1. Entombment was at Washington Park North. Mrs. Hawkins was a machine operator at Pratt Poster Company for 11 years and had retired from there in June, 1970. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by the husband, Marvin E.; her son. Phillip E. Hawkins. Montgomery, Alabama; daughter, Mrs. Dick McCammon, Hartford City, Indiana and four Grandchildren.

officers and many others took their turn at the podium. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan enjoyed each and every one and may enjoy the evening over and over as a video tape of the evening was presented to them. Many gifts were presented to the pair and a plaque was unveiled with the following inscription:

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Amid the playing of the Speedway school song and “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” Richard C. Jordan is escorted through the halls, upstairs and down by the Pep Banc anu the Sparkle Aires on Monday the 31st. This is his last day as Superintendent of the Speedway Schools.

gard tor his own safety, dove deeply in toe icy waters and did find one of toe men, but as he surfaced, toe manslipped away again. His only thought was whether he would be able to find the hole when he came up, but toe shadow of toe boat guided him to safety. Moody, attired in a flight suit and altitude boots, started out on toot to reach a phone which was approximately one and One-

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Speedway Firemen Steve Moody (1), 6751 West 16th Street and Dale Shortridge, (r), 4973 West 13th Street, were tattle in their attempts to rescue two ice fishermen at Camp . Otto, near Cloverdale on Saturday. Not pictured, but also helping in toe attempt, wore LL John Reynolds, 5220 West 14to Street (Speedway Fire Department) and Fred Marlowe, 1018 Emery Lane, Father-in-law of Fireman Moody.

Mrs, Brian Piccolo Will Speak At Lions Conference

Mrs. Brian Piccolo, widow of the late Chicago Bears running back, will speak at the Lions District 25F Mid-Winter Conference on Sunday, February 6. She will appear at a 12:15 luncheon to be held in the Speedway High School cafeteria, 5357 West 25th Street. Mrs. Piccolo, whose husband died at cancer last year, is well known for her efforts to combat and control the disease. The purpose of the day-long conference, sponsored by the Speedway Lions Chib, is to focus attention on the cancer control project of Lions Chibs Correction The article on Snow Removal Policy which appeared in the January 27, 1972 issue of the Speedway Flyer-Journal should have read Lou Jackson. We apologize for any embarrassment to Mr. Jackson.

JORDAN AUDITORIUM NAMED JANUARY 25, 1972 In recognition of long and meritorious service to the schools and community of Speedway by Superintendent Richaid C. Jordan. These words sum up the way the people of Speedyhy feel about Mr. Jordan as he goes into retirement.

half miles away. State police scuba divers recovered toe bodies about two hours after the 4 : 00 p.m. accident. Shortridge, a soft-spoken man, said, “It hurts - we didn’t save them” He also said he was toe coldest he had ever been and he doesn’t want to be that cold again. He also said that due to toe facilities that allowed all toe men to get into

throughout the state. A Fundraising campaign, begun over a year ago, will provide the $750,000 needed to purchase a linear accelerator for the Indi-ana-Purdue University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. The linear accelerator is a 5-ton cancer treatment device

Stephen Reinhard Is First To Fnlist In New AF Program

Stephen R. Reinhard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Reinhard, 2445 North Winfield,

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STEPHEN REINHARD became the first man in the Marion County area to enlist in the Air Force’s new guaranteed job, school, and assignment program when he took the oath on January 10th. Latest News On Desegregation Mr. Dale Weller, Superintendent of Speedway Schools, released a summation of a lengthy document received by the School Board regarding school desegregation and it reads as follows-. On December, 30,1971, Judge Dillon overruled almost every motion which had been filed by Speedway and all other defendants. Subsequently, it was decided that we would attempt to obtain a writ of prohibition and mandamus from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on the ground that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to allow intervention after a notice of appeal had been filed by the original defondant (Indianapolis Public Schools) in the case. The petition for this writ of prohibition and mandamus was filed in Chicago this week.

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a hot shower immediately, no treatment for exposure was necessary. Fireman Moody had experienced falling through the ice in 1966 and spent many anxious minutes in toe water before he was rescued. Even after this, he still enjoys ice fishing. Both Smrtriige and Moody were on duty at toe Fire Station on Monday and Shortridge didn’t even have toe sniffles.

which directs radiation to a certain area, causing the death of cancer cells. The unit can cut down on comolications arising from radiation treatment. It is part of a $3 million cancer therapy center at the school which was begun in September, 1971.

Stephen, formerly of 5916 Elaine, attended Speedway schools but graduated from Wabash High School, Wabash, Indiana. According to the airman’s recruiter. Master Sergeant William D. Comette, 7433 West 10th St., “He will attend the 38week Flight Facilities Equipment Repair Course at Keesler AFB, Miss, after basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex.” Agnes Morrison Services Held Mrs. Agnes TrempMornson, 81, a resident of Speedway for 22 years, died January 29 in Winona Hospital. Services were held on January 31 in Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Circle, where Mrs. Morrison was a member. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Vicars, Speedway and Mrs. Idah Lou Short, Bloomfield, Indiana. She is also survived by two granddaughters and three grandsons. Recovery Inc. At St. Luke's Recovery, Inc., an international organization devoted to the prevention of relapses in former mental patients and chronic nervous cases will have an extension of services for Speedway residents. The self-help program will include regular group meetings at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5702 Crawfordsville Road. The first at the regular weekly meetings will be at 8:00 p.m. February 9. Recovery foe. officials emphasized that the program does not replace the individual patient’s physician. No diagnosis or treatment, counciling or advice are offered. Also, it is not necessary to have been hospitalized or under the care of a psychiatrist to participate in the meetings.