Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 2, Number 43, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 29 September 1939 — Page 1

Syracuse-^awasee Journal

VOLUME H NUMBER 48

Bowling League Plans Completed Thursday

Ten Teams Entered This Year. At e. meeting of the bowlers of Syracuse, which was held at the room formerly occupied by the Kline Store in the Pickwick block last Thursday evening, a league was formed consisting of ten teams. Both the league and the new alleys are to be sanctioned by the American Bowling Congtete in accordance with the rules and regulations set up by the Congress. League play will officially begin on the night of Monday, October 2, at 7:00. The sanctioning of the league and the alleys makes the players eligible for participation in various tournaments which are sponsored in cooperation with the Congress, including the national meet which _’s -\eld in the spring. Each team is allowed five regular" members with one substitute which will mean a total enrollment of sixty members. A list of the teams and their respective sponsors follows: Syracuse Electric Co.; Plumbers, C. W. Howard; Pickwick Enterprises; Lumbers, Syracuse Lumber Co.; Wilts, Wilt Industries; Dixies, Dixie Sahdwieh Shop; Teachers, local teachers; Jones,' Jones Dairy; Boosters, James Kemp; Region, Wawasee Post 223, American Legion.

Team Rostere. PICKWICKS, F. F. Sharp, cap, tain, C. Tom, F. Brower E. Durm, C. DrolXnrer, W. Praeht, ELECTRICS: H. Sdhuitz, capt., J. Bylaud, G. Wendell, G. Hayes, R. Burson, G. Kline. TEACHERS: C. Slabaugh, capt., E. Fidler, W. Gustafson, A. Barnhart, C. Beck, R. Neff. STANDARD SERVICE: J. Kemp, capt., F. Clayton, K> Blair,. R. Isbell, R.. Wilkinson, J. •& Pusti. AMERICAN M. Hentzell, capt., G. Johnson, O. Davis, R. Dieher. LUMBERMEN: W. Jarboe, capt., D. Stiver, R. Schleeter, O. Bachman, Jr., C. Kline, J. Kroh. JONES DAIRY: W. Jones, Jr., capt., D. Jones, N. I Auer, D. Hutzell, O. Grady. I PLUMBERS: R. Seerfoss, capt., H. Kitson, L. Xanders, R. Marshall, D. Gray. DIXIE’S: H. Miller, capt., E. Shea, G. Rex, P. Cook, J. Byers, L. Disher WILTS: R. Sdhultz, capt., C. Hapner, E. Clayton, C. Moris, J. Wilt and D. Brunjes. Some of the teams are j not as yet complete. The schedule for the week of October 2nd is as follows: Monday—'Pickwick vs. Elec- j tries. ’= Tuesday—Teachers ys. Standard Service. Wednesday—Legion vs. Lumbermen. Thursday—Jones vs. Plumbers. Friday—Dixie’s vs. Wilts. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Zerhe spent Saturday afternoon in Goshen. Mrs. Dean Jensen, son and daughter, and Miss Betty Holloway of Fort Wayne, are spending this week in Denver, Colorado, at the home of Mrs. Jensen’s dtr

JAMES DEWART, 77, PASSED AWAY MONDAY Funeral Services Held Wednesday. ■ Funeral services for James Dewart, 77, who passed away last Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock at his home three miles west of Syracuse, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m., at the New Salem church* southwest of Syracuse, with Rev.' Hugh Tomson of Frontier, Ohio, officiating. Mr. Dewart, a long time resident of near here, was the owner of the Champion fruit farm, but was unable to .readily take care of his farm because of illness during the last six years. He was born on March 29, 1862, the son of Lewis and Nancy Dewart and was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ropp. of near Milford in 1898. For 43 years he was an active membet of the Zion United Brethren church. Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Lftvica Bucher, Dewart lake; one grandson, Wayne Bucher; one granddaughter, Yvonne Bucher; and a stepsister, Mrs. Myron LeCount, Syracuse. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Wawasee Rost 223 Attends National Convention

For the first time, Syracuse was represented in the National American Legion convention when the local Drum and Bugle Corps, of the Wawasee Post 223, left early Monday morning for Chicago, and the scene of the 1939 National American Legion convention. The local boys, in a carefree and happy mood, boarded the chartered bus at 7:00 o’clock to'participate . in one of the largest pdlades v hVer staged by the American Legion. The trip to Chicago was made without incident except for the pranks and jokes played by various members of the group. Being

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WAWASEE POST 228 AMERICAN LEGION DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS Front Row (left to Walton, Mel Rapp, Walter Smith, H. D. Harkless, Chauncey Coy, M. D. Hire, Nelson Auer, Dale Grimes, Joe Rapp, Gordon Johnson, Robert Searfoes, Ralph Disher, O. P. Davis. , Row —Robert Smith, Rascal Kitson, Irving Bishop, William Brown, Clifford Griper Keith Cripe, Nelson Miles, and Ray Moore. . Drum Major—Sasha Aim Hire. Not in the picture are Hallie Holloway, George Harvey, Harry Sehults, Richard Isbell, Elmer Watkins. John Walton is no longer * member of this post

A NEWSPAPER — NOT AN ORGAN

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, >939, SYRACUSE, INDIANA

CONCLUDES PASTORATE AT SYRACUSE Rev. Ralph G. Rorick, who for the past two years and more has served the pastorate of the Church ot the Brethren in Syracuse, and whxj tendered his resignation some time ago, will bring his pastoral connection here to a Conclusion the coming Sunday, Oct. 1. Rev. Ralph G. Rarick The Rev. and his family will transfer latei to another pastorate, but his immediate schedule calls for the conducting of several campaigns in • Ohio and out weet To Idaho. Please Turn to page four.

in a singing mood, the boys unanimously selected Bob Searfoss to lead in singing a number, of the songs that were most popular in 1917 and 1918. J/. - Human interest was lent to the scene upon their arrival when it was found that some of the. r hoys had forgotten one part or another of their paraphernalia and, T J£. was up to Barney DavSi; Mooring, them when he traveled to- Chicago'Oh the train on Tuesday morning. ' In the “Windy City” the hoys were quartered in the Van Buren hotel and most of the members witnessed the beautiful Drum

Wedding Rites Read Saturday Evening

HONORS BIRTHDAY The coming birthday of Rowland Laughlin was celebrated Sal-? urday evening at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Laughlin on Ogden Island. Those present besides the guest of honor and his parents were Mrs. Rowland Laughlin and children, Judith and Jimmy; Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Laughlin and son, Laddie, and Mr. and Mrs. Gale Blocki and son, Jimmy, of Chicago. NOTICK! To Whom It May Concern — I will not be responsible for any debts or other obligations, incurred for, or under the name of, the Standard Service Station in Syracuse, formerly known as Sarver’s Standard Service, after September 23, 1939. Ralph Sarver. To Whom It May Concern— I will not tie responsible for debts and other obligations, incurred for, or under the name of the Standard Service 'Station in Syracuse, formerly known as Sarver’s - Standard Service, before September 23, 1939. - E. H. Blair.

Corps competition which was the major part of the program for Monday. Others spent their time in taking in the free attractions along the streets which were afforded the Drum Corps. At 9:30 on Tuesday morning the different outfits from each of the United States and several of the European countries were lined lip for the big event. There was a cold wind . blowing and a drizzle of rain, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm and the parade was soon ready to start. The local organization was lead by pretty little Sasha Hire, who proudly Please turn to page four.

ONE DOLLAR A YEAH

Wilmet Jones Weds Nedra Hire; Daniel Jones-Edna FlemiftC. In a beautiful candlelit double ceremony held at the Methodist church last Saturday evening at 6 o’clock, Miss Nedra Hire became the bride of Wilmet Jones, Jr., and Miss Edna Fleming of Rochester became the bride of Daniel Jones, with’ Rev. Travis Purdy officiating. I The wedding procession, led by Rev. Purdy and followed by the • two lovely couples, proceeded down the aisle as Mrs. Velma Purdy played ”The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” “At Dawning,” and Lohengrin’s “Weding March.’’ Miss Hire was attractively attired in a white net wedding gown and Miss Fleming was sweetly at- . tired in a white satin wedding gown. Both lovely brides carried beautiful, bouquets of white and pink roses,, Following the ceremony, a wed-, ding reception was given in honor of the newlyweds at the Sargent hotel with nearly seventy friends and relatives attending. The two couples plan to leave soon for a wedding trip through the eastern states and will then return to make their homes Syracuse. Both young men are associated with their father in the dairy business. \ STANDARD STATION CHANGES MANAGEMENT « . X (Special to the Journal./ The Standard Service , Station located on South Huntington st., and formerly known as the Sarver Standard Service underwent a' change in management last week when Ralph Sarver sold his inter- . ezts to lEL H.. Blair. Me. Sarver has been associated with the station for the past two and one-half years and has taken over the man- . agement of a similar business in Michigan City, Indiana, at the corner of 11th and Michigan sts. Mr. Sarver states that he has thoroughly enjoyed his associations in Syracuse, and it is trith deep regret that he makes plans to leave this community. The hospitality and friendliness of the people of this community has been appreciated to the fullest by both Mr. Sarver and his family for they were first welcomed and then accepted in this community with the most pleasing hospitality. Mr. Blair comes to Syracuse from Hammond, Ind., where he was associated with the same company in a similar capacity. He plans to move his family nere in the near future and will enter three boys in the local schools. Friends and patrons of the station are extended an invitation by Mr. Blair, to continue their business and social associations, and he assures the residents of the community that they will be sincerely appreciated. Duane Bauer, formerly assistant of Mr. Sarver, will remain in the same capacity with Mr. Blair. Mrs. P. R. Sprague aad Mrs. William Jarboe spent Tuesday in Fort Wayne. ;