Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 3, Number 3, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 22 December 1939 — Page 1

Syracuse-Wawasee Journal

VOLUME 111 NUMBER 3

Betty Henwood “Surprised” Friends of Miss Betty Henwood find they will have to keep their orders sealed the next time they plan a surprise for Miss Henwood and Miss Lois Kline. The reasons: No. 1— Friends while making plans for Miss Henwood’s birthday party for Wednesday, December 13th, were informed by Mrs. Henwood that her daughter intended to go to a party that night. So, of course, plans were hurriedly changed for Tuesday night instead of Wednesday night. No. 2—• The necessary plans were made with Mrs Hen wood for the party. On Tuesday, December 12th, the day of the party. Mrs. Henvrood seeking to enlighten her son of the plans for the coming occasion wrote him a card and left it laying on the table. Miss Henwood on arriving home from school that evening read the card and behold the surprise was a surprise no longer. All kidding aside, it was a gand party and a good time was had by everyone (we hope!) All persons intending to go to the party were informed to meet at Mrs. Deaton’s and from there we psoceeded to the home of Miss Henwood. The kids all gatherea at the door and all went rushing in. singing “Happy Birthday”. As soon as that was done, the group all turned on Miss Lois Kline and sang the same to her, as it was also a surprise on her. Miss Kline was a little more surprised than Miss Henwood for at least Lots didn’t know it! The first thing as usual at most parties, the guests engaged in playing games and eating apnles and candy. Then came time for the lighting of birthday cakes. Miss Henwood was confronted with a lovely cake baked by her mother and bearing sixteen candles and Miss Kline was confronted with a cake bearing eighteen candles baked by Mrs. Deaton. Candles were lighted, wishes were made and then the candles were blown out. Miss Henwood was lucky she succeeded in blowing out all of her candles, but Lois was a little less fortunate as she blew out all of hers but one. Refreshments were then served. Then, last but not least, the gifts were unwrapped. On one of Miss Hen wood’s gifts she found herself addressed as Miss Betty ’ Henwood. She felt quite proud of that especially on her sixteenth birthday. Miss Henwood and Miss Henwqod and Miss Kline received many beautiful gifts and the two very special ones! Have you guessed them? Give up? Well, here they are. All the guests proceeded to put them under the bed and last but not least, gave them two beauiful BIRTHDAY SPANKINGS!—Minnie Grieder. t ENTERTAINS RED CROSS VOLUNTEER WORKERS Mrs. Mae Kindig gave a beautifully appointed tea Wednesday for her yolunteer Red Cross workers. Those present were Mrs. Edna Geyer, Mrs. Joe Bushong, Mrs. Gathering. Carr, Mrs. Catherine Meyers, Mrs. Nita Kline, Mrs. Lolita Blocker, Mrs. Edna Hess and Mrs. Ralph Disher.

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Yellow Jackets Overpower N. Webster; Win By 39-21 Score; Seconds Also Win

FATHER FINNIGAN VISITS IN SYRACUSE Father Finnigan of Notre Dame South Bend was passing thru ■Syracuse last week and stopped off to visit the grave of Mr. J. P. Dolan. He then called on Mr. L. N. Kitson of Syracuse. Mr. Kitson is living on the birthplace of Father Finnigan and the Father wanted to see his old home, He moved away from here while a small boy. Father Finnigan’s father and Mr. Dolan were associated together here when the B. & O. railroad was built. LEAVES SATURDAY FOR INDIANAPOLIS, FLORIDA IL. N. Kitson left Saturday for Indianapolis where he will visit his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Walker, for a week or so. He will be joined by another daughter, Mary Alice, who is a teacher in the So. Bend schools and they will enjoy their Christmas dinner together at Indianapolis. The following day after Christmas they will leave for Florida. Mr. Kitson has some relatives at Birmingham, Ala., and at Miami, Florida, that he plans to visit on his trip. He is undecided just where in Florida he will locate but hopes to spend a couple months there. In the meantime, Mary Alipe will return to her school work at South Bend after taking her father to Florida. JURY ORDERED TO REPORT Members of the petit'jury have been ordered by Judge John A. Sloane to report for duty on Tuesday morning, December 19. The suit set for trial is The National Mill Supply Co., Fort Wayne agai ns t L. O. Yarian, Syracuse vicinity, in which judgment of $1,635.29 is asked on a suit. The suit was filed March 20, 1935. Real Estate Transfer—Russel B. Hinderer to Adah Clayton, lot 79, Strombeck and Weaver’s ad., Syracuse.

A NEWSPAPER — NOT AN ORGAN

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1939, SYRACUSE, INDIANA

The Webster eagers invaded the Yellow Jackets domain Friday and suffered a double licking, even vrorse than the one dealt out by the Blues three weeks ago. The first team won 39 to 21, to make it victory number seven in eight straight. Although the ponies had their second success of the year, it wasn’t outstanding, as both of their wins were from the Red and White, who are having a tough time this year. The score game was 22 to 16. A poor defense by the visitors was the principal cause of their downfall. In the first quarter of the first team game, Webster couldn’t stop our boys who scorched the net with 17 tallies. Everybody on the team scored at least once. In the next period, Syracuse cooled down. They missed shots, passed the ball badly, and left men unguarded. But the White didn’t take advantage of it and scored only 6 points. The Yellow Jackets chalked up 6 scores also. In period number three, Syracuse netted 10 scores but missed many other attempts. The Blue defense took care of the visitors attack allowing them no baskets. The last period was mainly defensive, as four Syracuse subs went in and held Webster to one field goal and 3 charity tosses and netted themselves 6 scores besides. The final score was 339 to 21. (Continued on page two.) First Teams. Syracuse (39) Fg Ft PI Kern 1 3 3 LeCount 6 0 2 Beck 4 0 1 Felts 2 0 3 Stoelting ........ 1 0 3 Bell 0 0 0 O’Haver 0 1 0 Byrket 3 1 0 Disher . 0 0 0 17 5 12 N. Webster (21) Fg Ft Pf Kile 1 2 1 Stump 1 3 0 Hill 3 0 1 Hiner 2 2 0 Baker 0 0 2 Rothenberger 0 0 2

ART CLUB MEETING HELD AT MABLE ANN Friday evening, Mrs. Ruth Meredith and 'Mrs. Wanda Howard were hostess to the Art Club. The ladies assembled at the Meredith home, from where they were taken for a surprise ride which ended at the Mabie Ann Riding Academy club house where they were served a complete turkey dinner. The lesson was on making Christmas wreaths from real evergreens. They also made plans for giving Christmas baskets to two local families. JIM STICKY ATTENDS STUDENT CONCLAVE Jim Stucky, Syracuse, will attend the annual convention of the National Student Federation of America which meets on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, next week, Dec. 27 to 31. Stucky, president of the North Central student body, will head the delegation of three to the convention from North Central. Stucky has been selected by the Federation officers to participate in a seminar on the theme, “Students Face World Crisis.” Those in the seminar will be Stucky, another student, and two University of Minnesota professors. Stucky’s specific topic will be, “What Students Can Do in the Peace Movement.” Other delegates from North Central are Anita Reimer, Goodrich, N. D., and Lowell Messerschmidt .Madison, Wis. TAVERN OWNERS MEET The Tavern Owner’s Association of Kosciusko County held their monthly meeting at Louie’s Grill Tuesday evening. Fifty members and guests were present at the delicious dinner, after which everyone enjoyed impersonations given by the Protean Characterist, Theodore Knox. The next meeting is to be held with Ralph Rensberger at Mentone.

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Frank Traster Passes Away Funeral services for Frank Traster, 66, of Syracuse, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Cart funeral home, here. Rev. J. C. Bailey officiated, and interment was in the Syracuse cemetery. Traster, 66, succumbed Tuesday morning at 12:30 o’clock at the McDonald hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. Death, due to heart trouble, followed an illness of several months. The deceased was born in Indiana, the son of Samuel and Ellen Odell Traster. He resided in the vicinity of Syracuse his entire life. He had never married. ——— •? y.. . Obituary. William Franklin Traster, son of Samuel and Ellen O’Dell Traster, was born in Milford, Indiana, October 26, 1873. He departed this life, at the McDonald hispital in Warsaw,! December 18, 1939, aged 66 years, 1 month, 22 days. At the age of about three years, he, with his parents, moved to Syracuse where the deceased spent the remainder of his life. He was a common day-laborer, but having been afflicted with St. Vitas Dance for a period, resulting in a nervous condition, he was not always to do wofk like otAersh The father preceded the son in death, June 21, 1920. The mother, October 20, 1927. Following the death of the parents, the two brothers maintained a home for themselves. The deceased had fellowship in no lodge, and was not affiliated with any religious organization. When a boy and young map he faithfully attended the Church of God Sunday School. The close relatives mourning his departure are: two brothers, Orris Eli, of Syracuse; Benjamin Harrison, of Garrett; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia B. Deardorf, Syracuse; and Mrs. Lucretia I. Larson, of South Bend; three nieces and four nephews; one aged uncle, Alonzo O’Dell, Grand Rapids, Michigan; a number of cousins; other relatives and many friends. GIVE SURPRISE PARTY On December 19, Lois Insley was surprised with a birthday party in her honor, given by her Sunday school class at the high school. After games were played and refreshments served, she received many lovely gifts from her class mates. BOAT SUIT IS DISMISSED In circuit court the suit of the **• Associates Investment Co., South Bend,' against Meredith Wales Macy, owner of the Wawasee Slip, a suit involving ownership of a large motor boat, a mechanics lien, and chattel mortgage, was dismissed by agreement. The suit had some to trial before John W. Kitch, of Plymouth, as special judge. After taking of evidence, it was agreed by parties to the suit that a settlement could be made out of court with the result the suit was dismissed Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gants were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Poyser in Goshen.