Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 2, Number 37, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 18 August 1939 — Page 9

Syracuse-W awasee Journal

VOLUME II NUMBER 37

SIX RESCUED FROM BURNING SPEED BOAT

Saved From Deep Water By Harley Long Leaping out of a blazing speedboat into deep water almost half a mile from shore, six persons were rescued from Wawasee Lake Sunday. The boat, a 24-foot Hacker Craft owned by the Wawasee Marine Supply company and used to take passengers on speed excursions, caught fire about one-Lali mile southwest of the Spink-Wa-wasee hotel. Origin of the fire has not been learned. The speedboat named “The Crown” was completely destroped by the fire. Five pasengers and the pilot of the boat, John Bowser, leaped into the water when it became apparent that the flames could not be extinguished. AIL were hauled into a motorboat operates by Harley Long, a lake fishing guide, who was attracted to the scene. Mr. and Mrs. McCammons and daughter, of Cincinniti, who are guests at Sargent’s Hotel, were reported to have been among the pasengers in the boat. Names of the other occupants were not learned, but all were guests of two lake hotels. Three weeks after W. 3. Britton of St. Augustine, Fla., dropped his watch from a bridge, he hooked it up while fishing, but the works were ruined.

Fashion Accessories In Crochet Contest

. o J* X s® ■v w ✓> T l ' ? WISII .» Jfc-X.w /> £. v .® • • v- z*z' X. ' ' BE a little girl—wear an embroidered belt—follow the Peasant movement—go in for pastel colors. All these and more are fashion’s cues for summer, 1939. Here’s your chance to be in style—with a cute little bag and belt set you can crochet yourself of light-weight pearl cotton. Featur- ■ ing the new floral embroidery trim, it is easy to make, and is the type of design that will be eligible for the judging of the Third National Crochet Contest Directions for crocheting it, and details of The National Crochet Contest may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The National Crochet Bureau, 522 Fifth Avenue, New York City. -Specify bag and belt No. 2309.

LAKE WAWASEE TABLOID SECTION

WELLERS PARENTS OF 1 SON Mr. and Mrs. H. Russell Weller, who have been residents of the South ’Shore for several years, are the very proud parents of a six and one-half pound son, born to them at the maternity hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, last Wednesday, August 9th. Both mother and new son are reported as getting along very nicely. SURPRISE BLAIR LAUGHLIN FOR COMING BIRTHDAY Although his birthday does not come until December 20, friends and relatives pleasantly surprised Blair Laughlin with a party In his honor last Saturday evening at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Laughlin, on Ogden Island. It seems that Mr. Laughlin had been complaining that no one ever celebrated his birthday because it came so near Christmas time, so he was genuinely surprised when the party was given in his honor. Those present to enjoy the party and the delicious steak fry were Mrs. Blair Laughlin and son, Laddie, Mr. Laughlin’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Laughlin, Mary Simon, Mirs. Gale Block!, and son, James. TRY JOURNAL WANT ADS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1939, SYRACUSE, INDIANA

Carl Stocking Figures in Crash Carl Stoelting, son of Dr. and Mrs. Stoelting, of this city, was victim of an auto crash on Road 13, near the Mabie Ann Riding academy, last -Sunday evening. Traveling south, the car driven by young Stoelting was struck sidewise by another auto driven by Harry Traster, Milford, nearly causing a head-on collision when he came across the center line on the curve. Four persons were injured, none seriously, in the accident, all receiving minor cuts and bruises. There, besides the two young men, were Miss Joan Kasmar, dental student at I. U., who was riding with Stoelting, and Miss Joan Barnes of Milford, who accompanied Traster. Both autos were considerably damaged and will require a considerable amount of repair. DRUM CORPS ATTENDS DISTRICT CONVENTION The Drum Corps of Wawasee Post 223 of the American LcgltO attended the 4th district convention which was held at Churubusco last Thursday evening. Living up to the precedence established by previous Legion Conventions, this one was very interesting from start to finish with everyone taking part in he parade and enjoying the fine supper that was given with the compliments of those in charge. Some of the members of the local post are planning to attend the state convention which will be held at Bloomington the latter part of this month. AFTERNOON CLUB MEETS AT SARGENT’S The Afternoon Club of Ligonier, composed of eight members finished this last series of games by having a one o’clock luncheon at Sargent’s Hotel, last week. After the luncheon, the women proceeded to the cottage of Mrs. Chester Vanderford at Ogden Is., for the drawing of prizes for the series. High scores at contract for the afternoon were made by Mrs. Elma Moore and Mrs. A. D. Newton. CONVENTION AT SPINK The twenty-sixth annual convention of the Indiana Real Estate Association will be held at the SpinkrWawasee Hotel on Sept. Average price of gasoline thruout the nation on July 1 was 13.40 cents a gallon compared with 14.16 cents on the corresponding date last year and 18.52 cents on July 1, 1929, according to the Chicago Motor club. LADIES’ DAY HELD Marjorie Tyler, with a score of 69, won first place in the Ladies’ Day Tournament at Maxwelton Golf Club on Tuesday. Eleanora Field placed second with a score of 83 and Lenora Pletcher won third with a score of 58. A luncheon consisting of chicken sandwiches, potato salad and iced tea, was served in the club bouse at noon.

ARTIST CLASS HOLDS BANQUET ON MONDAY

ENTERTAIN AT SOUTH SHORE INN Mrs. A. N. Wertheimer and Mrs. L. R. Wertheimer of Ligonier entertained a large party of ladies at a luncheon at the South Shore Inn last week. Contract was the diversion for the afternoon. The following out of town guests were present: Mrs. Hattie Mier of Columbia City and Mrs. Milton Sterns of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. Ike Baum of Chicago, house guests of the Wertheimers; Miss Myrtle Moses of Chicago, houte guest of Mrs. Paul Moses; Mrs. Dona Joseph of Indianapolis, the guest of Mrs. Chester Joseph; Mrs. Faye Lane of Bloomington, guest of Mrs. Leo Koerner; Mrs. Leonard Sefig of Chicago, guest of Mrs. Sam Selig; Mrs. Robert Strauss of Philadelphia, who is visiting Mrs. I. D. Strauss; Mrs. Lillian Chandler and Miss - Julia Levine, who are visiting in the Levine home; and Mrs. Eugene Franks, of Fort Wayne. MRS. LEVINE ENTERTAINS WITH BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Jesse Levine of Ligonier was hostess at a one o’clock luncheon at Sargent’s hotel, Thursday afternoon, followed by contract and mah jong. Out of town guests were Mrs. Isaac Baupi of Chicago, Mrs. Robert Strauss of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Leonard Selig of Chicago. Also Miss Julia Levine and Miss Lillian Chandler of Chicago, who are house guests of the Leyines, were also present. PLAN POTATO EXHIBIT FOR PURDUE BUILDING Owing to better methods of production, liberal fertilizer, and pest control, Indiana potato growers are now producing about 20 bushels more of marketable potatoes per acre and now rank among the top states for average yields, reports W. B. Ward of the Purdae horticulture department. Those growers (either jommercial or the small farm patch) who follow a definite rotation and the four essentials of production have found potatoes to be a profitable crop, Ward says. The feature of this year’s Indiana State Fairjiw* ticultural exhibit in the TMrdue Building win be a display of 637 bushel baskets representing the acre yield of the 1938 state champion, and how this yield was produced. Also, the exhibit will include the latest type potato cleaner and grader, potato planter, and digger, as well as varieties suitable for Indiana growers. Horticultural specialists will be on hand at all times to answer potato questions, as well as other horticultural problems. Glass ‘curbs to mark the roadside are being tried out in England to improve driving at night or in fog, according to the Chicago Motor club. The new curbs, it is claimed, are easier to see than white painted curbs.

ONE DOLLAR A YEAR

Local Art Club Guests of Davisson Art Class Last Monday night, the Davisson Art Class, who have been helding regular classes at the Spink Hotel this summer, ended their classes with a banquet, with Mr. Homer Davisson acting as toastmaster. Nearly fifty ladies, members of the class and the Syracuse Art Club were present to enjoy the banquet and to receive prizes they had earned for their sketches of various business places in Syracuse. The prizes were given by the merchants themselves for the best sketch of their store or building. Among those who were awarded prizes were Mrs. Chester Bolinger, Mrs. William Chinworth, Mrs. Almon Gerard and Mrs. Arthur Breaks. Paintings of several Lake Wawasee and Syracuse scenes are now on display in the Ijotel, 50 paintings having been completed by the members of the class. Those members of the local club who were present included the. Mesdames Fred Clark, L. A. Seider, Roy Darr, J. C. Beyer, Sol Miller, K. W. Harkicss, Nelson Miles, A. A. Pfingst, George Hire, C. W. Howard, Robert Haworth, L. A. Laird and Mary Barnett and Isabell Robison. Mrs. Fred Clark, president of the local dub, was called upon to give a short talk on the activities of the club among its members and the community in general. WORKING STUDENTS MUST HAVE NUMBERS John K. Baxter, manager of the South Bend field office of the Social Security Board, advised employers today that students working during vacation periods at various occupations must have Social Security account numbers. Wages earned by students, who hold certificates or permits from the state to work during vacation, should be reported the same as is done for adult workers. Mr. Baxter stated that information concerning the requirements covering such classification of workers is available at the field office upon request; also, -hat any minor could obtain a Social Security account number by writing or calling at the South Bend office which is located in the Federal Building, Room 161, at South, Bend. Mr. Baxter also pointed out That even one hour’s work by a student, for which he received payment, called for the reporting by the employer of the student’s account number, and the amount of wages paid for the services rendered, when the employer files his current report with the Collector of Internal Revenue. Motoring circles are predicting that automobiles of the future will have small, high-speed motors in the rear of the car, according to George Barton, chief engineer of the Chicago Motor club. The engines will be small enough to fit into the trunk conpartment and will achieve sufficient horsepower by an extremely high number of revolutions per minute, he said.