Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 2, Number 32, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 14 July 1939 — Page 1

Syracuse-Wawasee Journal

NUMBER 32

VOLUME II

HARRY GROVES DIES AT GOSHEN HOSPITAL.

Harry Groves, 54, of Syracuse, died Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock at the Goshen hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week following an operation for a ruptured appendix. Death was due to peritonitis. He was born July 14, 1885, in Celina, Ohio, and had been a resident of Syracuse for many years. He was employed the Foster Machine company in Elkhart. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mary; one son, Elbert, and his mother, Mrs. Charles Rentfrow, all of Syracuse. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p. m. (DST) at the Syracuse Methodist church of Syracuse, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be in the Syracuse cemetery. COUNTY COURT NEWS Lightning strikes Lake Cottage The cottage of Mr. and M’-s. Harold Gray on the north shore of Syracuse Lake was struck by lightning during a severe electrical storm early last ’Saturday morning. A hole was torn in the roof and part of the moulding around the wall was ripped up in the room occupied by Miss Irma Kent, but she escaped injury. So great was the lightning display that one could almost see as well as if it were broad daylight, but a great part of the electrical display was in the nature of flash lightning which does not carry with it as muoh damage as does streak lightning. There was enough of the latter to satisfy most everyone. While in this vicinity no wind accompanied the storm, in the city of South Bend, nearly three hundred trees were reported as blown down during the storm. Nappanee Fann Home Burns The Nappanee fire department was called to the Charles Frederick farm on Tuesday morning but were unable to save the from burning to the ground because of a shortage of water. The fire startei from a water heater in the kitchen and spread apiilv. It had gained such headway by the time ;he fire department arrived thar it was impossible to save the house or much of its furnishings. The fire broke out at the farm house, located about three and a half miles north and a mile east of Nappanee, at about 6:15 Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hummel who lives on the farm were doing the morning chores and a kerosene water heater had been lighted in the kitchen. It flared uj» and set fire to the house spreading so rapidly that very little of the furnishings could be saved. After the fire department arrived, water was played directly into a small room in the front of the house, and firemen were able to save a desk containing most of Mr. Hummel’s valuable papers. Insurance covered part of the loss but as usually the case, it does net completely cover ’he loss.

NEARLY DROWNS IN DEWART LAKE Ronald Strieby, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Strieby, of south of Syracuse, narrowly escaped drowning in Dewart Lake last Saturday evening while he was swimming. The child, along with a brother and sister, had gone to the lake near their home, after the parents had left for town to do some shopping, and while swimming the boy had gone out in deep water and had called for help several times when he became frightened. Ronald had called several times before anyone gave attention when Glen Pappenfoose heard the cries and swam to his aid, bringing him to shore. The lad was in a semi-conscious condition and artificial respiration was necessary to revive him. When told about the incident which had nearly claimed the life of their son, the parents were very grateful to the 18-year-old neighbor boy who had saved his life. ' t FAMILY REUNION HELD The Auer family reunion was held Sunday, July 9, at Black’s landing, Tippecanoe Lake. Officers for the coming year are Mr. Muri Click, pres.; Lee Dye, vice-pres., Mrs. Charley Sponsellers, sec’y-treas. All had a very nice time. REV. HURST SPEAKER AT UNION VESPER The Lakeside Vesper Service for July 16, on the shore of the lake back of the U. B. church, at 5 o’clock (DST) will have as its speaker for the evening, the Rev. Kenneth Hurst of Chicago. He is pastor of one of the most progressive congregations of the United Lutheran church, in Chicago. He is also secretary of the Illinois Synod and is a recognized leader of young people throughout the whole church. He will bring a worthwhile message. Let us all be out to hear it. BULLETIN Frank Troup, wanted at Milford for the violation of a court order by taking his daughter from the home of her mother, was released by authorities at Waukegan, 111, after being held there pending the decision of the court in regard to whether he should be returned under guard to Milford. Troup was released under habeus corpus proceedings after he had contended that he was not a fugitive from justice. UNDERGOES SURGERY Maryclair Pracht, of Syracuse, submitted to an operation for removal of her appendix at 18:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the McDonald hospital. Dr. J. R. Laughlin, of Chicago, spent the week-end with his wife, Mrs. Laughlin, at their summer home on Ogden Island. ~,

A NEWSPAPER —NOT AN ORGAN

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 103», SYRACUSE, INDIANA

VANETTE STRIKES OUT FOURTEEN SUNDAY Defeats Goshen Glides By 5-3 Score Bob Vanette came through with another win iast Sunday over the Goshen Glides by a score of 5 to 3 in a nine inning tilt, while he gained fourteen strike-outs and held the visitors to only five hits. Hite, the old standby,, bad tnat same pep and stamina back of the plate to help Bob go to work on the visiting batters as they came up in order. The Merchants scored two runs in the Ist to gain an early lead, but Goshen tied the score in the 3rd after two were out when Vanette gave a walk, a double and two singles. . Linfor, pitching for the Glides, sailed along until the Sth, when Schulz led off with a nice basehit, Hite fanned and Mathews singled. Then Gross, pinch hitting for one of the locals, cracked n beautiful triple and scored I’ateir on an infield out, giving the locals the lead again, after Kelts had hammered out a homer in tbe 7th for Goshen. The box score: Syracuse (5) AB R H Auer, If 4 11 Hensell, cf 2 0 0 E. Vanette, 3b 4 11 Beck, 2b 4 0 1 B. Vanette, p 4 0 1 R. Schulz, ss 4 11 Hite, c 3 0 0 Mathew, lb .3 11 H. Vanette, rs 2 0 0 Gross, rs 11 1 31 5 7 Goshen (3) AR R H Keim, 2b 4 1 .2 Kirkdorfer, ss 3 11 Sowers, If 4 IL 1 Prior, lb 4 I) 1 Wysong, 3b 4 0 2 Long, c 3 9 0 Keyser, rs 4 0 0 ■Stump, cf 4 0 0 Linfor, p .... 4 0 0 38 3 7 Errors—Sowers, Stump. Double, —Sowers. Triples—Keim, Gross. Home Run —Keim. Struck out by Vanette, 14; by Linfor, 8. Walked by Vanette, 2; by Linfor, 1. Umpire, Cook. Score by innings: Goshen 00>2 000 100 —3 Syracuse ......200 000 30x —5 Here was another game that was well played throughout, Goshen committing only two errors while the Merchants held .< clean slate. Next Sunday the Merchants w’ll travel to Bristol to continue an old rivalry with that tez.m. Os course, they expect to win but need all the support possible from the local fans in order no come through. The Merchants, with '.he help of Bob Vanette and Beck to back ■him uP in cnee he wavers, have really hit their stride and have been winning some nice ball games by close scores. The support that has been given has truly been appreciated, but the team could stand a little mere with more rooters in the bleachers. Mrs. Eureka Ray, of Syracuse, was removed to her hom£ Friday, from the McDonald hispital. She had submitted to a major operation two weeks ago. . • *

ELWOOD GEORGE, 78 SUCCUMBS TUESDAY

GEORGE RICHMOND TAKEN BY DEATH George Richmond, 60, owner of the Richmond Wholesale Candy company, 117 West Washington street, died suddenly in a heart attack at his home, 101 College avenue, Goshen, at 8 o’clock Sunday morning. Mr. Richmond had been suffering from heart trouble for some time, but his condition had not been considered serious. He arose Sunday morning and went to the bathroom to shave whea the attack occurred. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday. The Rev. T. E. George will officiate. After services, the body will be taken to Fort Wayne for cremation. Mr. Richmond was a member of the Elks lodge, and was weliknown in business circles in Syracuse and around Lake Wawnsee, since he dealt with many of the businessmen here. Surviving are his wife, five children, Mrs. Harry -Stiles, Albert D. Richmond, Miss Mildred Richmond, Raymond Richmond and Leßoy Richmond, all of Aurora, five grandchildren, a step son, David DuSell, of Goshen, two brothers, Walter and Carl Richmond, both qf Aurora, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cleek of Batavia, 111. The body was removed to the Culp Funeral Home where it may be viewed until the hour of the funeral. NEW GRANDPARENTS Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Miller of this city, received word Saturday evening that they had become the grandparents of a little girl, Mary Christine, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller, of Goshen, at tbe Goshen hospital. The new baby girl weighed six Pounds at birth and both the mother and the baby are getting along very nicely at this time. new Daughter named The new .baby daughter that arrived at the Hilary Bachman home last week has been given the name of Beatrice Mary. The young lady, who arrived last Wednesday night, is the granddaughter of C. C. Bachman, local grocer. RETURNS TO NURSES TRAINING Miss Martha Jane Kern, after spending fifteen days vacation at the home of her parents here, returned Wednesday to the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, to continue her nurses training. Miss Kern is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kern of this city and has been in training at the hospital for a year and onehalf. She will graduate in another such period of time. Misses June and Jane Longfellow, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Longfellow of Warsaw, are visitors at the home of their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Wilkinson, in Syracuse. . ,

ONE DOLLAR A YEAR

Elwood George, 78 year old Syracuse resident and real estate agent, succumbed at his home here Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock following an illness of the past year. Death was due to complications. Well-known in Syracuse, Mr. George was born in Pennsylvania, March 26, 1861, the son of Adam George. He had Ifved in Syracuse for the past 25 years with bis wife, Lou, and had Successfully managed his small real estate concern. Mr. George had been quite an active athlete and sportsman, until his health faltered nearly 10 years ago, in boxing, golfing, and other sports activities, and it is with much sorrow that his large host of friends learn of his passing. Surviving are the widow; son. Don George, of California; one brother, Cornelius George of Syracuse. Funeral services will he held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the George residence on Huntington street in Syracuse, with Rev. Pritchard ofliciating. The Carr funeral home is in charge of arrangements. _ j TRI-COUNTY PARAGRAPHS Elkhart — Noble — Koecaasko Two Fined By Justice Smith Two persons were fined at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning by Justice Edward B. Smith for violation of traffic rules. Norman Kirchner, 21, of Elkhart, was fined $lO and costs and his driving license was suspended for 30 days. Kirchner was arrested for reckless driving on a road between Syracuse and federal highway No. 6, when he passed a stop sign. Kirchner was committed to jail until fine and costs are paid. Ernest Gillespie, Ulm, Minn., was fined $5 and costs for passing a truck on the hill near the hospital. State Officers Gleason and Edwards made the arrests. Alcoholic Board Meets The Kosciusko county alcoholic bard met at the court house Friday afternoon and considered four applications for permits. These were: Lois Harper, Turkey Creek Golf Club restaurant, Waveland Beach, beer retailer; Dale K. Metz, restaurant, Leesburg, beer and wine retailer; Troy Beattie, Indiana Case, Pierceton, beer retailer; Goldie J. Metz, Tippecanoe case, Cripplegate Heights, beer retailer. \ Money is Received County Auditor Jesse Bruner has received from Indianapolis, the state surplus dog fund due Kosciusko county in the distribution of 56 per cent of unpaid claims against the fund. Ths received, Tuesday, a check for $1,349.53, as its share. Damages resulting from killing of sheep and poultry are paid out of tktt fund.