Speedway Flyer, Volume 40, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 March 1972 — Page 1

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After nearly three months of anticipation, the Roscoe Conkle Auditorium will open Friday, March 10, for the adventurous comedy, “Around the Work in Eighty Days,’’ presented by the Ben Davis Mask and Gavel Drama Club. In rehearsal for opening night, Pat Irvin (1) senior, aids

Leo Ridge Named IMTA Driver Of The Year

Leo Ridge, 3114 Allison Avenue, a driver for Interstate Motor Freight System, stationed at the firm’s Indianapolis terminal* has been named the Indiana Blrt*er of the Year. The 57 year-old Ridge has been a motor carrier operator

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Six Speedway junior High School students who competed in the Indiana School Music Association Contest at Tech High School on February 5, on the piano are to be congratulated on their placements. Jennie Bourne (seated) won a second division rating while competing in Group I which includes high school students. Debbie Bowling, Bruce Borgman, Martha Wei’s, Tammy Wise and Pam Tipton all secured first division ratings in Group V which is the regular junior high school student classification.

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MAKING A POINT ... MayorLugar stands in front of the flags he donated to last week’s Little United Nations Assembly at Ben Davis High School, and the 36 flags in front of the podium were made by the Home Ec Department. Above the mayor hangs the official LUNA crest which was made in a. school shop class. Lugar praised the westside school s project in understanding international problems as one of the most outstanding he had ever viewed in Indiana. Another “LUNA” session was held on Wednesday, March 8, at which time plans for world peace was discussed. Students making up delegations representing all U.N. countries covered the Ben Davis gym floor during the session.

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for the firm for the past 35 years and has driven more than three million miles without an accident. During this time he has also maintained an accident -free record with his family car. Ridge believes in “being pre-

Scott Cline in carrying a “drugged” Mike Worcel to keep him from boarding a ship for Japan. The performance will also be given on Saturday, March 11. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m.

pared for the worst” He carries safety and first aid materials in both his truck and family auto and advises others todo the same. He never fhilstostop to aid troubled motorists, but says that is “no big deal” because it is just his way of life.

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Although Ridge disclaims any heroic deeds, severalyears ago he avoided hitting a crazed pedestrian who tried to fling himself under the wheels of his truck. He stopped, seized the mkn and prevented him .tram jumping in front of other vehicles on Highway 40 near Terre Haute. On another occasion he ditched his truck to avoid crashing into a car which had pulled in front of himfrom a driveway without stopping. He and his wife, Anne, reside at 3114 Allison Avenue. The Ridges have two sons, Richard and Michael. During his leisure hours be enjoys boating and fishing. “Being named the Driver of the Year is the biggest thing to ever happen to me... 1 enjoy my profession and if I hadtodecide on a vocation again 1 would choose the trucking industry,” said Ridge. He will receive the award at the annual IMTA Spring Workshop on April at the Indianapolis Atkinson Hotel.

Love Your Pet? Core For Him * The Flyer-Journal has received many phone inquiries as to what is going to be done about the stray dog problem in Speedway. Children in the Allison School district are menaced by large packs running loose, some are tagged and some are not. Capt. Burgan, Speedway Police Department, informed this paper by phone that two weeks will be given to dog owners to chain or pen their dogs. After this time, all loose dogs willbe apprehended, held for ten days then turned over to the Marion County Dog Pound for destruction. If you love your dog, please keep him at home.

Patrolman Price Apprehends Snspects The worth of Speedway Police Department members keeping patrol cars round the clock was proven on Saturday, March 4th. Off duty Speedway Patrolman Richard Price was in the vicinity of High School Road and 38th Street at approximately 4:30 pjn. and spotted car with suspects waited for questioning in the shooting of a man earlier in the afternoon. He apprehended suspects and held them for pick-up by the Indianapolis Police Department. Suspects, Herman Schmitt, 23, 4118 Deborah, Richard De Weese, 23, 3544 Deborah and one juvenile were wanted for questioning in the shooting of John Clardy, 28, 1308 North Warman, in the 1500 block of North Warman. After identification by witnesses to the shooting, the trio was arrested for assault and battery, with intent to kill.

Get Involved And Help Indiana Girls School

Do yoe or your family think about doing volunteer work to fill some of your sparetime, but never really get around to doing anything about it? Don’t just talk about it, get involved. The Indiana Girls Schoo) needs your help in many areas, just a few hours a month helping a girl to learn sewing, crocheting, knitting or crafts may be just Hie lift she needs to feel life isn’t so bad after all. Helping a girl with mathematics or remedial reading can mean that feat girl will complete her education instead of dropping from school at the earliest possible moment As a family you may adopt a girl for weekly campus visits. Later, after you get to know each other, you may bring her into your home for visits. Many girls have never had anyone to care about them and to know that someone does care, many times, changes a hostile, disturbed girl into a pleasant, individual. Sometimes, it is foe first honest and meaningful relationship these girls have had wife an adult Every skill, no matter how humble it may seem to you, can be of use at the school. There is a place for service for anyone desiring such a role. If it is impossible for you to participate personally, you may want to help with a contribution of money or items such as clothing, makeup, craft materials, jewelry, personal hygiene necessities and many others. There is also a great need for used furniture for foe cottages. Mrs. Mary E. Hanna, Coon dinator of Volunteer Services at Indiana Girls School is appreciative of the many Speedway and Chapel Hill organizations and individuals now involved in projects at foe school. The Jaycees, jaycee Jaynes, foe Lions and Lioness Chib, foe American Legion, various church groups and sororities along with homemaker dubs and high school groups are regularly giving either time or materials and in many instances both. If your club or organization is interested in foe volunteer program at IGS, Mrs. Hanna is always available to speak to foe various groups. She tells of foe work of reconstructing a youthful life, of inculcating new value systems and of foe rehabilitation of foe seriously delinquent offender. Approximately 4V 2 years ago foe Work Study (Coordinated Training Program) began under foe direction of Wm. E. Walter. This program started with wait-

Bill Clark Wins Contest

Bill Clark, 2711 MacArthur Lane, won the Speedway FlyerJournal Regional basketball contest by naming 35 winners in the 48 games. Clark was only 6 points off of the final score at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Finishing second was Mrs.

Winter Sperts Banquet Scheduled For March 22

The Winter Sports Banquet sponsored by the Speedway Lions Club and the Speedway High School will be held in the Speedway High School Cafeteria, Wednesday, March 22, at 6:30 pan. This banquet will be honoring athletes in the following sports: basketball, swimming and wrestling. Featured speaker is Carol Purichia, an Indianapolis native, has been offensive backfield coach at Indiana State University three years after eight successfill years in the Indianapolis High School system. Purichia and his six brothers all played high school football at Indianapolis Washington, and Purichia went from there to Indiana Central College. At ICC he was all-conference, ranking 11th among the nation’s small -college passers, quarterback during his senior year, and went on to play one season with the Indianapolis Warriors. He became reserve football coach at Cathedral High School, compiling an enviable 30-0 record, then went to Chatard for

ress training and last fall a Geriatric Aid program was initinted. The waitress training has been successful in providing foe occupational experience needed for a girl to be self sustaining. Participants must attend school part-time and keep her grades up to be eligible to remain in foe program. Regular class room training is given in English, math, money changing, personality development, dress, manners and clerical tasks, as well as foe 4 to 6 weeks of on foe campus job training. After training, girls are employed by Westside eating establishments, and presently girls are working at Burger Chef, McDonald’s, Heritage and Bonanza.

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The Indiana Girls School has a large zoo and the girls take turns feeding and caring for foe animals. One of these is shown receiving a dog named Flutter from Mrs. Curry and daughter, 824 St. Clair Ct Mrs. Mary E.Hanna, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, hopes for a donation of geese, chickens, a goat and particularly a lamb this spring so that girls from the inner city may get a chance to see these animals for foe first time.

Optimist Club Sponsors Oratorical Contest

The “500 Optimist Club” will ho’d the annual “Oratorical Contest” on March 15, 7:30 pjn. in the Community Room of the Merchants Bank Speedway Branch. The contest is open to any boy in public, private or parochial elementary schools; and junior and senior high schools, who fulfill the qualifications for contestants and who are sponsored by an Optimist Club. Any boy meeting the age requirement can enter the contest by contacting Mr. Ray Kirkoff,

Robert Sullivan. 5735 W. 25th. Mrs. Sullivan was also correct on 35 games but was 15 prints off the final score. Steve Heinekamp, 6027 Maren Drive, gained third place honors with 34 winners.

five years where his record was 36-13-1. At Chatard he won two city championships and three Capitol District Conference titles. He also coached baseball and wrestling teams at Chatard. Ik MOT CAROL PURICHIA Tickets are $2.75 and are on sale at the Speedway High School office.

participants have earned slightly more than $65,000.00 since foe programs inception and many are able to earn their living after release from foe school. Another ifoase of foe program is foe Geriatric Aid Program which is just four months old. Mr. Joseph D. Henderson, Administrator of the Northwest Manor Nursing Home, 6440 W. 34th Street, originated the program along with Mrs. Alice Setter, RJi., Director of Nurses, Mrs. Carroll Baker, Principal of Eliza Hendricks School, Mrs. Linda Burks, Ad> ministrative Assistant and William E. Walter of foe school. To be eligible, a girl must be recommended by her counselor and be at least 16 years old with no drug problem in

243-8321 or Mr. Herman Greenwood, 243-7567. The first three place winners of our local contest, will receive trophies and the first

Miss Wayne Flame Contest

The Wayne Township Fire Department is looking for a Miss Wayne Flame and foun (4) Flamettes. The Miss Wayne Flame contest is open to any girl between the age of 16-19 years and must live in Wayne Township, and Speedway girls are cordially invited also. Miss Wayne Flame will preside over many activities during her reign. Among these will be the state convention of the Indiana Volunteer Fire-fighters Association to be held June 15, 16, and 17 at Wayne Township Fire Department Headquarters. Any girl wishing to participate in this contest can get

Emmert Services Rholla H. Emmert, 77,1818 Georgetown Road died in Marion County General Hospital, March 6th. Services were held in Speedway Conkle Funeral Home Thursday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Burial was in the lOOF Cemetery, Jamestown, Indiana. Mr. Emmert had lived In this community for 25 years and had been a tool and die maker at Allisons. Survivors include a sister, Miss Monna E. Emmert, Clermont, Indiana and a cousin, Mrs. Juanita Nance.

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her background. She must be willing to wort and study diligently to learn foe skills required. They are trained at the nursing facility by a registered nurse and nurses aids. When foe girls have successfully conN pleted the course they are given a certificate by foe American Red Cross and foe Indiana Nursing Association and are now eligible for employment in a nursing home. Five girls completed foe Ist class and eight are now taking training. These girls have much love to give and bring a “Breath of Life” into the home. Mrs. Hanna says there is a great need for foe white nylon or dacron uniforms worn by foe girls in these training programs.

place winner will compete in the next level on April 15. The winner of that contest will go to foe state finals on May sth and 6th.

more information by calling Mr. Charles Heflin, 241-1165 or Mrs. Barbara Shoaf, 2442235. Entry forms may be obtained at Wayne Township Headquarters, 6456 West Ohio Street between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. VaycoM Sponsor Derby The 1972 Soap Bon Derby in Indianapolis will be sponsored by the Speedway Jaycees, Nankivell Chevrolet, Inc., Tom Harris Chevrolet at Zionsville and Radio Station WIRE. The derby will be held on July 15 at Derby Hill just east of Coldsprings Road on 30th Street. Mr. George Irvin, president of Speedway Jaycees announces that the first Soap Box Derby clinic will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 13 in the Service Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Potential participants, between the ages of 11-15, and their parents are urged to attend the clinic and register for the event. Entry forms and rule books will be provided and a 16 m.m. film, featuring highlights of the National Soap Box Derby at Akron, Ohio, will be shown. Information relative to forms and rule books, wheels and axles also may be obtained from Nankivell Chevrolet, 3800 ■South East Street, and Tom Harris Chevrolet at Zionsville.