Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 2, Number 46, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 20 October 1939 — Page 1

Syracuse- Wawasee Journal

VOLUME II NUMBER 43

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LOCAL SCOUT TROOP SPONSORS HOUSE NUMBERING CAMPAIGN

Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 28, Syracuse, Indiana, are sponsoring a large undertaking in attempting to number each house in Syracuse. This project has the approval of the town board of 'Syracuse and it is hoped that citizens of this community will support the scouts in their attempt to better their city. g Each place of business and house has been numbered according to its location on the map of the town and the boys will soon be ready to place the metal numbers, which will be sold to the householder for a reasonable sum. This is a civic project rather than a money-making deal. Therefore, the boys guarantee value received for the expense involved. You will encouragement in their undertakgive the Boy Scouts every possible ing, won’t you? Perhaps you are not aware of the fact that the local troop of scouts placed the name markers on each street as a civic service project without cost to any except themselves and some inconvenience to the linemen of the Northern Indiana Public Service Company in using the light poles. ART CLUB HOLDS MEETING The Art Club held their semimonthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Darr, Monday evening. Mrs. Darr also gave the lesson. The members made attractive African daisies in an attractive bronze color. A delightful luncheon was served by the hostess at the dose of the meeting.

SIMON - GILBERT CEREMONY READ AT WEBSTER SUNDAY

In a quiet single* ring ceremony held at the Brethren parsonage in North Webster last Saturday evening, Miss Lois L. Simon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Simon of South Side, Lake Wawasee, became the bride of Clinton A. Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbert, of Leesburg. Rev. Emerald Jones afficiated before members and friends of the immediate families. A lovely wedding dinner was served Sunday in honor of the .newlyweds, at the home of the parents of the bride. Those present to enjoy the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Simon, Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Simon of Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Kline of North Webster, and Miss Mary Simon of Ogden Island, Lake Wawasee. The couple are planning a few days’ trip through Wisconsin and northern Illinois, after which they will take up temporary residence with the parents of the bride until they are able to occupy a farm near Leesbdrg, which they have rented. • The Journal staff, along with the many friends of the happy couple wish them the best of success.

CHARLES SPARROW DIES AT CROMWELL TUESDAY Z Short Illness Proves Fatal To Former Resident. Charles Sparrow, age 61, passed away at his Cromwell home early Tuesday after an illness of only one week. Death was caused by a cerebral hemmorhage from which he never regained consciousness, suffered soon after he had taken his evening meal. Charles Sparrow was a member of the 157th Indiana Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, and the famous Studebaker Tigers. He was a farmer by occupation and after being forced to giv up farming because of ill health, he and Mrs. Sparrow lived for some time at the corner of Harrison and John streets in Syracuse, where they made many friends who will mourn his passing. Just a few years ago the couple moved to Cromwell where they purchased a property and made their permanent home there. Surviving are the widow and p three sisters, Mrs. Eli Pollock of Marshall, Michigan, Mrs. Marion Maggart of Coldwater, Michigan, and Mrs. Alonzo Conrad of Millersburg. t Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Sparta Christian church with the Rev. Harvey J. Currens of the Cromwell Calvary Lutheran church, officiating. Burial was made in the Sparta cemetery.

O. N. SMITH PICTURED IN SPORT MAGAZINE O. N. Smith of Berne, Indiana, had the fortune of rating a picture in the State Conservation magazine, Outdoor Indiana, issue of October, when he sent in a picture of himself with a 1 1-2 lb., 28 inch pike which he had caught in Lake Wawasee on August 15. Mr. Smith was fishing off the end of the pier near his cottage, when he hooked the big fellow on a bluegill hook and line. The line broke, but Mr. Smith, not to be outdone by a mere fish, immediately manned his row boat and with a landing net, started after the floating bobber which followed the pike as it finned through the water. The beauty of the incident was that Mr. Smith won the race and brought the fish home where his family enjoyed a very savory meal. NOTICE LEGIONAIRES Every member of Wawasee Post 223, please be present Sunday morning, October 22, 1939, 8:00 a.m., for the purpose of planting trees. 200 trees must be planted on this date. Bring a shovel. Gordon Johnson, Comm.

A NEWSPAPER — NOT AN ORGAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1939, SYRACUSE, INDIANA

BURNING OF COTTAGE BEING PROBED BY STATE William Hindel, inspector of the state fire marshal’s office was in Warsaw, Tuesday, to confer with Prosecuting Attorney Jacob S. Koontz, concerning the burning of a two-story summer cottage at Ideal each on state highway No. 13, on the evening of October 3. Acco ling to Hindel, the cottage, owned by Clara VanCuren, Warsaw, burned shortly after the most valuable furniture had been moved out onto a truck. The cottage burned as the truck drivers were preparing to leave the cottage. BIDE-A-WEE CLUB SPENDS DAY IN PERU The “Bide-A-Wee” club made a pilgrimage to Peru Wednesday, October 18, and spent the day with its member there, Mrs. Mamie Pettie. A big chicken dinner and fine visit was enjoyed. Those going were Abbie Buchholz, Leila Greene, Ida Hamman, Fannie Hoy and Millie Snowbarger.; Minnie Clemmens was unable to go.

FIRE CAUSES LARGE DAMAGE ON FARM NEAR SYRACUSE

SURPRISE LUELLA KEMP Members of her bridge club surprised Luella Kemp with a party in honor of her birthday, Friday evening. After they had presented her with a lovely gift, the remainder of the evening was spent in playing bridge. Those who attended the party were, besides the guest of honor, Evelyn Grieger, Cecelia Disher, Clara Holloway, Lois Schleeter, Helen Keller, Mabie Smith, and Catherine Connolly. CONDUCTS SERVICES AT COUNTY HOME Rev. Victor Yeager, of the local Church of God, held services at the county home last Sunday. Special numbers were a guitar solo by Bonnie Workman; a piano duet by Bonnie and Joan Miller; guitar and harmonica solo by Louis Firestone, and a guitar solo by Martha Hibschman. An interesting address was given by Rev. Yeager with about 50 members taking part in congregational singing. GOOD SAMARITAN CLASS HOLDS REGULAR MEETING I The Good Samaritan Class of the United Brethren Sunday school held its regular monthly meeting at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Beck on Tuesday evening. Miss Ethel Bowser, president of the class, had charge of the program and business features. A sing-song fest was enjoyed by all. Miss Caroline Beck had charge of some contest activities. The pleasures of the evening included refreshments of tapioca pudding, individual cakes, rambo apples, popcorn and coffee. There were twenty-two in attendance.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Cromwell, Ind. Oct. 19,1939 Dear Sir: My son from South Bend sent me the Journal a year for a birthday present, which was June 7. * ♦ ♦ Enclosed find oue dollar for which please continue my subscription one year. I was raised in Syracuse and the paper is very interesting to me especially items of many dear friends who from childhood on to womanhood I learned to love. I want to thank you for your interest in my home town and the clean paper you are printing, for I think, next to heaven, Syracuse is the best home, although circumstances at present are such I am not living there, but there is where my heart lives. Again I want to thank you, Respectfully, (Signed:) ( )

Mrs. Orley Brown “Free Hamburger at Dixie.”

Fire of undetermined origin Saturday night destroyed a large barn of George Xanders, Syracuse, on his county line farm. The house is located in Elkhart county and the barn in Kosciusko county. The fire may have started from combustion or defective wiring. A large amount of apples, soy beans, a cow, and some calves and pigs were destroyed. The loss is expected to be in excess of $2,000. Members of the family happened to be away from home when the fire was first noticed by neighbors who immediately called the Syracuse fire department who made the run to the fire. The flames had too great a start by the time the fire truck arrived and the men were unable to do much good toward saving any of the machinery or feed that was stored there. ENTERTAINS GUESTS Dr. and Mrs. Fred Clark entertained at Sargent’s Hotel, Thursday evening, October 12. Thirtyeight friends were present. The tables were decorated in Hallowe’en fashion, with jack-o-lanterns and fall flowers. Later in the evening, the party adjourned to the Clerk home rrhere the remainder of the evening was spent in playing bridge. LADIES! WATCH JOURNAL FOR ANNOUNCEMENT Ladies of Syracuse and surrounding communities are urged to read next week’s issue of this paper which will carry a very important announcement which will be of interest to them. Young women, those past forty, married and unmarried will all be glad to read the news we have for them next week.

ONE DOLLAR A IMK

Dixie Sandwich Shop Donates Prizes. Names Published in Each Issue of the Journal. Starting with this issue of the Journal, twelve names will be found scattered throughout the paper with the notation, “Free Hamburger at Dixie,” following. Names are to be selected from a list of citizens and high school students of Syracuse and the lucky people will receive one free hamburger sandwich. This is done through the courtesy of the Dixie •Sandwich Shop, located on Huntington st., Syracuse, under the management of Mr. Harold Miller. The Dixie is well known for serving only the best of foods, including sandwiches, pie, coffee, and other delicacies. Persons who find their name are to sign the coupon which may be found each week in the Journal and present it at the Dixie Sandwich Shop where they will be given one free hamburger. There are no rules governing the selections, but each person is urged to call for their free hamburger before the next issue of tieM paper which will contain Jwelvje new names. Don’t forget to read the Journal each week. Your name may be among those which will receive one of the “Wimpy” hamburgers for which the Dixie Shop is famous. NOTICE O. E. S. A Hallowe’en Party will be hell October 25th. All members ara urged to be present. Group Honored With Dinner The annual birthday dinner of Mrs. Ed Robison, Mrs. H. L. Bird, Mrs. S. F. Betes, Mrs. William Pipp, Mrs. Irvin Bailey and Estelle Swartz was held at the beautiful summer home of Mrs. Emma Whistler. Others who enjoyed the event were Mr. Irvin Bailey and daughter, Barbara Ruth, and son, Jimmie, also twins Nancy and Tommy of Jackson, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Robison of Goshen, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frowling, William Pipp and Billy Bexes of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gustafson, Mary Cable, Ora! Croft. H L. Bird and Harley Lung. The next party will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. . Ea Robison the first Sunday in October, 1940. O. E. S. PAST MATRONS MEET AT NAPPANEE The district meeting of the Past Matrons of the 0. E. S. was held at Nappanee last Friday with very good representation from various orders of this district. Those who attended from Syracuse were Mesdames Russell Bertram, W. T. Colwell, B. F. Hoy, Ross Osborn, Frank Green, A. L. Miller and John Harley.