The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana • Page 28

I THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1975 mi PAGE 28 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR OPENS GARAGE TO PUBLIC Race Fan Operates Personal '500' Museum By DONNA SNODGRASS Race fans are known for their dedication, but few go so far as Ronald R. Plew. He has been building, for the last 15 years, a nonprofit museum of "500" mem thermal forecasts. "Tha difference between a high- and a low-pressure area averages out about 2' mph," he declares. Wonder what he can do with horses? Ray says, "but mostly I just study the driver's past performance and any changes that may have occurred in his driving over the last year, and combine that with information from we'll keep on selling," she says.

"Right up to the race." Doris says they're very proud, too, of their driver, a ruggedly handsome fellow the Kings picked up three or four years ago and brought along through super sprints and other cars to the championship division. On The Mark Other sportswriters still are shaking their heads over up the phone and called to ask if they could come back to buy another $100 one for the rest of the family, and drove right back out here. "Funny thing," Doris notes, "is when we had $3,000 worth of posters and brochures printed up right in the beginning, we weren't even sure we'd get our money back. There's nothing like race fans! "And as long as those fans want to keep on buying, Class of 1980;" a small race track, "Bloomington Moose Lodge," "Th Organization." There's no chauvinism displayed. Most 1 are listed equally, like Nancy and Tom Ferguson.

"One couple had requested brochures twice that got lost in the mail, so they drove out to our shop one evening and bought a $20 sponsorship in his name, a Mr. Schud-dinck," Doris recalls. "They went home, picked orabilia. From his first discovery of a set of old race programs to his latest contribution, the personal collection of Cliff Rigsbee, former director of timing and scoring at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the collection has grown steadily. Each May Plew turns his garage into a miniature museum of "500" items, exclusive of race cars, and opens it to the public free TRACKS till! IB jWWiaiiMgiilj the uncanny accuracy of Racing Pictorial magazine publisher Ray Mann's racing predictions.

Latest of his feats was coming within .001 mph of A. J. Foyt's pole-w inning speed. Ray predicted A. J.

on the pole at 193.975; Foyt actually did it at 193.976. That got Ray first prize, of course, in Monroe Auto Equipment Company's a n-nual contest. He's also had phenomenal success in similar competition on the Union (Oil) Racing Panel and at the Talladega (Ala.) and Darlington (S.C) NASCAR tracks. "Sometimes I get 'a Concerning i of charge. Hours today through Saturday are 2 to 8 p.m.

The Plew residence is at 9648 West Morris Street, 12 blocks south of Rockville Road off Raceway Women TjjTRAUSS Ladies Shoe Salon Downtown Branches 5K xe Francesco T-Strap Wedge Plantation crepe sole. Soft padded insole for flexible summer comfort. White leather. $25 LAST-ROW GANG-New members of the Last Row Society voted last night to petition for a turnaround in race procedure. That way they start Sunday's 500-Mile Race in 1st, 2d and 3d positions, instead of 31st, 32d and 33d.

The standing-room-only crowd hailed them as heroes anyway at the Indianapolis Press Club's annual "Last Row Party." Chatting (left to right) are Speedway owner Tony Hulman and the new inductees, Tom Bigelow, Eldon Rasmussen and Mike Hiss. (Star Photo) Glendale Greenwood Downtown Road. She's A Barber Heaven forbid a race driver should risk life and limb to win the 500-Mile Race, then appear in Victory Lane with shaggy locks. So Johnny Parsons' sister, Patty, comes to town to play hairdresser to the stars. Patty, daughter of 1950 Johnnie and Lila Parsons, lives at Sherman Oaks, now.

Having fun name-dropping, Patty reports she finished her two-year apprenticeship with famed Hollywood hairdresser Jon Peters last February. She barbers the likes of Bill Vukovich, Gary Betten-hausen, Jim Caruthers and brother Johnny, both here and when they're in California, and adds, "I also count Indianapolis Star sportswrit-er Robin Miller as a customer," she giggles. Patty and Johnny are hoping Johnnie and Lila can get here for' the race "but he's pretty busy with his new job. He's president of Los Angeles International Raceways, which operates Ascot Park. They run all kinds of races there, USAC and otherwise," she says.

Here with Patty to see the race is friend Peter Skulski of the Our Hero rock group. Proud Grandparents Former USAC President Charlie Brockman and wife Zora are wearing those big grins that identify brand-new grandparents. Zora's daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Boester, have delighted them with 3-week-old Suzanne.

"While Charlie jokes he's too young to be a grandfather, he skipped qualifications for the christening," reports. New Sponsor When 0 1 i stepped aside as sponsor of Bobby Unser's car, Jorgensen Steel quickly filled the void, so the company president, John Jorgensen, and his wife, will head the small delegation coming from Los Angeles to see the race. Also on hand will be Bob Lindman and George Haas, cheering Unser's car No. 48. Bobby will start on the outside of the first row, a spot OPEN THURSDAY 'TIL 8:30 P.M.

GREAT SHVINCS ON GREAT STYLES which can give tremendous advantage going into the first turn. Race Party Carling Breweries Indianapolis Division thinks not having a race car this year is no reason not to celebrate, so a "Start Your Engines" party has been planned for Saturday. "Pits" will be open from noon to 6 p.m. in the International Village apartments clubhouse. i 1 a Tennyson, president of the Waltham firm, will be there to greet race-time guests.

Group Of Fans New fans of May in Indianapolis are the members of Indiana Loves. The professional tennis team members Allan Stone, Roy Barth, Ray Ruffels, Patricia Bostrom, Carrie Meyer and Wendy Overton along with Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Barth and Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Bere-man he's Loves president and his staff will be special guests at the post-race party given annually by Mr. and Mrs. Melvm Simon. Idea Caught On Admitting the project has been successful "beyond our wildest dreams," Doris and Grant King just keep on selling those Spirit of Indiana sponsorships. Earlier this year the first $20, $100, $250, or $500 sponsorships which get a sticker on their Car 19, driven by Sheldon Kinser of Bloomington were offered at the Indianapolis Boat and Sports Show One of the first takers was Indianapolis attorney Evelyn Pitschke.

Since then scores of women have traded their money for a message on the decals. Some have just names, some have good-luck wishes, some have "in memory of." One is for Larry Conrad, Indiana Secretary of State. Another $100 one is from the late Peter Revson's mother in his memory. Doris riffles through a stack of applications more than 2 inches high and comes up with "Sixth Grade Class at Lindbergh School, Anderson, "Milroy School at Fountaintown, FURRIERS FOR OVER 40 YEARS Collection Info DRESSES $9418 SHORT OR LONG STYLES-DRESSY SPORT OR STREET TYPES-JUNIOR, MISSES, PETITE ft rf.vSftl4. -v- x- a OVER 200 AMAZING SELECTION OVER 400 PANT SUITS Caslleton SALE THRU SUNDAY OPEN SUNDAYS mi GREAT CHOICE IN $19' 4-PC.

STYLES SOLIDS AND NOVELTIES $39 OVER 2000 BETTER FAME-NAME SEPARATES SPORTS 1 TU UP Woman Theme Of Workshop A two-day workshop empha sizing the positive aspects of being a woman will be held next Thursday and May 30 at Butler University. Dr. Jack Fadely and Dr. Glenna DeBrota will open the program at 9:45 a.m. with a discussion "genetic, cultural and intellectual a-tions" of being female.

THE 10:30 a.m. speaker will be Jean Lamm, reporter for The Indianapolis Star, who will talk on the role of women in today's society. Dr. Jeannette Reilly will talk at 1:30 p.m. on "the psychology of being female." The first day's activity will con clude with Dr.

DeBrota and Dr. Fadely presenting their views on "the directions of change" in a session which begins at 7:30 p.m. The workshop is being sponsored by Butler's Department of Educational Psychology and is open to members of women's groups, educational associations and mental health groups in the community. All sessions are in Jordan Hall. ON MAY 30, the workshop opens at 9:15 a.m.

Dr. Marianne Mitchell of Indiana University will focus on practical techniques of bringing public awareness to the needs of women and in education. "The Psychology of Being a Woman" is the theme for the workshop. It is being co-directed by Drs. Fadely and DeBrota of the Butler faculty.

La Sertoma Plans Sloppy-Joe Sale More than 90 pounds of ground beef will be prepared as sloppy-joe sandwiches June 6 by members of La Sertoma of East Indianapolis Club for the group's festival and auction to be held from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 7 and 8. The event will be held on the grounds of Camp Sertoma. Proceeds will go to the camp and the Marion County Children's Guardian Home.

Reception To Mark Teacher Retiring Marguerite McCaslin will be honored at a 3 to 5 p.m. retire ment reception May 29 in Wyandotte Elementary School. Mrs. McCaslin has taught 29 Former students and friends are invited by the Parent Teacher Organization to attend the party. 1L Off I 10 Washington The Fashion Salon DOWNTOWN It Cj Our "500" A.

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