Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 3, Number 10, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 9 February 1940 — Page 1

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VOLUME 111 NUMBER 10

Yellow Jackets Over New Paris

Nose out New Paris 36-31: Ponies Take l > relini. By scoring 5 points in the last 45 seconds, Johnny Kern and Corlyss LeCount turned defeat into victory for the Yellow Jackets last Friday, who, losing 34 to 31 before the two forwards mentioned, got to work, eked out a 36-34 win over the invading New Paris quintet. This game, the last conference battle of the season for Syracuse, gave the Blue an even break in their 6 games with 3 wins and 3 losses for a percentage of .500, besides being their 16th success in 19 starts (including tourney games). In conference competition, Syracuse has defeated Bremen, Milford, and New Paris, while they lost to Pierceton, Wakarusa, and Mentone. In Friday's thriller, the Blue and Gold split the nets for 13 baskets in 51 attempts and capitalized on 10 out of 13 gift shots. The cubs made 14 out of 60 field goals and 6 out of 9 free throws. Before the major battle ensued, the Ponies had tamed the fighting Cubs 26 to 19 for their eighth success of the year. The first team started out with a bang. The Yellow Jackets were accurate and had a tight defense. They tallied with 5 field goals and a pair of foul shots. The inaccurate Cubs pushed 2 field goals home in the waning minutes of the period and 3 out of 6 trys from the charity line were good to give them a 12-7 disadvantage at the quarter. New I xiris closed the gap between me scores in the second 8 minutes, taking their own long shots off the board and tipping them in. Five baskets were scored in this manner or on good long tries, and a charity toss accounted for the other of their 11 scores. The Cubs saw more of the ball in the second period as the Blues began to fumble. Syracuse scored on 4 field goals, two by LeCount, who dribbled right through the Cub defepse, and one each by Kern and Felts. Kern also hit a free throw and so the halfway mark* reading showed Syracuse out in front, 21 to 18. Still on thp down grade, the Jackets couldn’t hold back the New Paris attack which was ,still running in high gear. The visitors were able to get in for short shots and, altogether in the chapter, rang up 10 counters. The Purple defense was also good and even though the Blue attempted many longs and some short shots, all but 2 missed the net. They retained the lead, however, when four out of 6 tosses from the charity line registered on the scorebdard which read, as the final period began, Gvracuse 29; New Paris, 28. Like lumberjacks chopping down a tree, the Cubs had cut the Blue and Gold’s 5 point lead to 3 points, then 1 point, and finally to climax their steady drive, the Purple grabbed the lead with the clock showing 5 minutes to play. At this time smoker netted a basket which .made the score 30 to 29. Another 2-pointer was added to the Cub’s score to make it 32 to 29. Then Kern raised the roof when he sank 2 gift shots. Syracuse was only one point behind! But the cheer turned into a groan (from the north stands) because Whitehead had just tallied giving the Purple a 34 to 31 advantage. Meanwhile, time was marching , on. Realizing this, the Jackets began taking shots from “way out.’’ With 15 seconds to go the crowd was electrified when a lucky shot from the fingers of Kern, who was standing on the vest side of the court about halfW down the floor slapped the nd without even touching the rij». Then New Paris took the btll out and brought it deep into Syracuse territory, A shot (which wade many a heart skip a beat), wJh wild, and then a New Paris pass to another player was deflected by LeCount just enough so the intended receiver couldn’t

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get his hands on it. Corlyss gained control of the ball after is had bounced almost out of bounds, “tore” up the floor, went under the basket, and shoved the win- ' ning points home. General bedlam followed. In the midst of it, a New Paris player, Kurts, fouled Kern. Johnny was given a free throw which he promptly put through ■ the hoop and’ the horn sounded, ending the game, with Syracuse again victorious, 36 to 34. The Ponies tilt, although not as thrilling as -the other fcame, was a nip and tnck affair. A taller New Paris five couldn’t hit the wicket in the first period and scored only twice for 4 points. Syracuse was almost as bad, but Bell counted with 3 shorts and O’Haver put through 3 foul shots so the Yellow. Jackets led 8 to 4 at the end of the opening period. As did the first team, the Ponies passed and handled the ball poorly in the second quarter and only scored 5 points, while the enemy, shooting and connecting more, rang up 3 baskets and a free .throw. This charity toss was the only one scored by the Cubs in the battle. They had 8 chances. So the score at the intermission read: Syracuse, 13; New Paris, 11. The less said about the next (Continued on back page CONTRIBUTORS TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The list of contributors to the Chamber of Commerce to help finance the showing of the travelogue is as follows: Miles Grocery Bachman’s Grocery Klink’s Meat Market Grieger’s Grocery Seider’s Grocery The State Bank of Syracuse La Bonita Beauty Shop Berniece’s Beauty Nook The Star Store Wegmiller’s 5c to $1 Store Hilbish Drug Store Thornburg Drug Co. Syracuse Auto Sales T Garage C. R Hoy, M. D. Fred O. Clark, M. D. D. C. Stoelting, D. D. Jones’ Dairy Northern Indiana Public Service' Syracuse Hotel and Restaurant Restaurant Nate Insley Syracuse Lumber and Coal Co. Wawasee Conservation Club W. E. Long Mabie Ann Riding Academy Osborn Hardware Kosciusko. Beverage Co. United Telephone Go’s. Searfoss Auto Trim Wogoman Gift Shop The Handcraft Shop James Kemp Jarboe’s Standard Service D-X Gafill Station Auer’s Service Station W. G. Connolly Edward Shea, Plumber Howard’s Plumbing and Heating Syracuse Electric Co. W. M. Wilt Industries Stiefel Grain Co. Syracuse Dry Cleaners Kegg’s Barber Shop Lucy Kegg O. G. Carr Funeral Home Syracuse-Wawasee Journal FATHER OF ROSS OSBORN PASSES AWAY Word has been received that Will N. Osborn, father of Ross Osborn, local business man, died at his home in Wanatah, Ind., at 7 o’clock Wednesday morning. Surviving are the widow and another son, Lee, and a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Pryor. The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p. m. NOTICE! The banks of Kosciusko county will not be open for business on Feb. 12, Lincoln’s birthday. An Eagle Scout ranking is often considered the equivalent of two years of college training. »

YACHT CLUB ... Soundings

Business Meeting to be Held Feb. 9th. The Wawasee Yacht Club will hold a business session on Friday evening, February 9th, at the Main Auto and Supply Company store in Fort Wayne. Paul F. Jacobs, commodore, will be in charge of the meeting. Business matters to be transacted include the adoption of a new constitution, copies of which have been sent to all members, election of a Board of Governors, and to discuss proposed activities for the coming season. An added feature of the meeting will be a visit to the meeting by George B. Buist, head of a prominent Fort Wayne accounting firm. Mr. Buist has had considerable experience with boats and sailing. At the age of twelve years, he ran away from his parents home in England and shipped as a cabin boy in the English Merchant Marine. Mr. Buist has rounded the Horn several times under sail and is capable of spinning some very Irt resting yarns. He has consent*? * ’ > relate some of his thrillig expo ’e--"' in an informal session followin’;’ the regular meeting. Club Members Make Ski Trip. On Sunday, January 28, several members made a trip to Kalamazoo, Michigan, to ski. Reports in local papers that deer were being driven into the city streets by the heavy snow made the local skiers curious. Reports have it that the snow was excellent and some very fine hills were found. Those making the trip were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nichens. Jean O’Rourke, Loretta Foellinger, June Merriman, Frank Kelty, Eddie Kane, and Ed Dodez. Hard Luck Story. Paul E. Hess, chairman of the Yacht Club House committee is going about with his fingers crossed these days. What with the slippery streets, cold weather, and an unusual run of luck recently. Hess is being cautious, even tho he asserts a complete lack of faith in superstitions. On a recent day, business seemed to get into the worst imaginable kind of snarl. Hess went home in the evening thinking a little recreation would be highly in order, but his troubles had just begun. Finding the girl friend had to work overtime, for convenience sake, he parked his car in an alley near a Fort Wayne business firm’s unloading zone. After spending some time in one of the local bright spots. Paul went to get his overcoat. However, someone else had admired his sartorial ensemble, and had made off with hat, coat, gloves and car keys. After much ado about taxies. spare keys, etc., our Yachtsman came to retreive the automobile, but the gendarmes had been there first. On the windshield was a summons to appear in traffic court. The next morning being rather snappy, the chairot refused to budge. A kindly friend offered to tow and towed the bumper right off the car. Hence to the garage for repairs, he stopped enroute to the office to make a business call. The call was fruitless and disgust Mr. Hess eased the car out of a drive into traffic. The drive being down grade, the car slipped out into the street just as a passing motorist drew near. Both cars skidded and Zing, went another bumper! The police heard the story and thought enough was enough, so dismissed the parking charge. Yachtsman Also a Craft Artisan. Aside from being a bang-up sailor, Jos. H. Plasket is a craftsman of no mean ability. His National One-Design championship boat is a product of his own shop. A more beautiful boat would be hard to find. Many of the hardware gadgets on the boat have been east from patterns turned (Continued on baek page.)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1940, SYRACUSE, INDIANA

•|| i lllri W 1 1 INDIANAPOLIS PLACQUE RECALLS VISIT OF LINCOLN Seventy-nine years ago when Abraham Lincoln was on his way to Washington to assume the presidency, he stopped briefly in Indianapolis to pay tribute to the state where he lived as a young man. From the south balcony of the historic Baltes House, where the Claypool Hotel now stands, LincoTn spoke before a large audience that gathered to greet the future president and emancipator. The illustration above is a reproduction of a bronze placque which was placed on the Washington street side of the Claypool Hotel and which carries an extract of Lincoln’s remarks on the oca casion. In 1906, the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce asked t'he school children of the capital city to designate a historical event that could be memorialized and the Lincoln visit on February 11, 1861, was their choice. In a citywide competition, the winning plaeqtie was submitted by- Miss MSrie Stewart, aShortridge high school student, and the memorial was dedicated at ceremonies held on February 12, 1907, which was the ninety-eighth anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. Thousands of Americans pause annually at the “■Crossroads of America” to read the remarks of Lincoln. History records that Lincoln arrived in Indianapolis by train late in the afternoon of February 11, 1861, and was met by a large delegation of officials. He spoke briefly at the Union Station and then was driven to the Baltes House in a carriage drawn by four white horses. After spending the night as honored guest at the home of Governor Oliver P. Morton, he entrained for Washington the following day, his fif-ty-second birthday. SPELLING REE POPULAR AT SLEEPY OWL Something that has proven of unusual interest to the community this winter to help while away the long hours is the Spelling Bee at the Sleepy Owl every Tuesday night. A small cash award is given for each word spelled, the winner receiving the bank wUu is 'tne crowd. Each contestant reaches into a crepe paper bee and gets his own word, which is in turn pronounced to him. The spelling is done over microphones. Judge Bill Irwin and Associate Judge Harry Grieger attend to the matter of decisions and sound the gong at the proper time. After the nelling bee proper, a dollar word is offered to anyone in the room who first corectly spells the word. Miss Kathleen Hershberger of Elkhart was the survivor in the finals Tuesday night. Following is a list of winners since the contests started 'September 12 th. Syracuse: Ruth Xanders, Hallie Holloway, Cleo Mench, Maxine Holloway, Margaret Wolf, Evalyn Grieger, Rowena Laird, Thelma Blakesley, Helen Irwin and Cecelia, Disher. Lake Wawasee: Cecelia Sheire. Olean Timberlake, Helene Clayton. Nappanee: Carl Hoffer. Warsaw: Elsie Hall, Fran Leisure, and E. E. Ragan. West Plains, Mo.:Edythe Mock. Elkhart: Kathleen Hershberger. It is intended to publish in this paper the name of the winner each week.

BOWLING This W 'ek’s Results. Thursday—Lumbermen, 2; Jones, I Friday—Wilts, 0; Electrics, 3. Monday—Standards, *2; Lumbermen, 1. Monday—Standards, 2; Lumber1. Tuesday—Electrics, 2; Teachers, 1. Wednesday—Legion, 1; Jones, 2. The Standings. W L Pct. Standard Service ..40 14 .740 Lumbermen .....32 22 .593 Plumbers ..31 20 .574 Dixies 28 23 .549 Jones' Dairy ....29 25 .537 Am. Legion .27 27 .500 Electrics 25 29 .463 Pickwick 23 28 .450 Teachers 23 31 .’426 Wilts .....11 40 .-216 Sched. for Last Round. Feb. 12—-M, 1-2; T, 5-6; W, 3-4; T, 7-8; F, 9-10. Feb. 19—M, 5-2; T, 4-7; W, 8-1; T, 6-9; F, 10-3. Feb. 26—M, 4-1; T, 6-3; W, 2-9; T, 5-8; F, 7-10. Mar. 4—M, 3-8; T, 2-7; W, 9-4; T, 1-6; F, 5-10. Mar. 11—M, 2-4; T, 6-8; W, 97; T, 3-5; F, 1-10. Mar. 18—M, 5-4; T, 9-3; W, 17; T, 8-2; F, 6-10. Mar. 25—M, 8-9; T, 6-2; W, 15; T, 7-3; F, 4-10. Apr. I—M, 1-3; T, 9-5; W, 76; T, 4-8; F, 2-10. Apr. B—rM, 7-5, T, 6-4; W, 23; T, 9-1; F, 8-10. Team No. 1, Pickwick; No. 2, Electrics; No. 3, Teachers; No. 4, ■Standard Service; No. 5, American Legion; No. 6, Lumbermen; ko. 7, Jones Dairy; 8, Plumbers; No. 9, Dixie; No. 10, Wilts. COUNTY SEEKS FINNISH RELIEF FUNDS Noble C. Blocker in Charge of Syracuse and Vicinity. Organization for this county’s Finnish relief fund drive has been completed and various committees set up throughout the county are now ready t<ju. ?in‘'tion, it was announced ew days ago by County Chairman ack Helvey, of Sidney. A chairman has been appointed in each vicinity of Kosciusko county. The chairman for Lees'll t- g is Mr. A. E. Hierman; Milford, Arch Baumgartner; North Webster, Earl Himes; and Syracuse, Noble C. Blocker. The different clubs, societies, and organizations of Syracuse, Turkey Creek township and surrounding communities, will be organized for the receipt of freewill donations by its citizens. The chairman of 'Syracuse and surrounding vicinity, Mr. Blocker, call a meeting shortly, at Mkdfch a representative from each of the local clubs, societies, and other organizations will be appointed to act on the general committee in charge of this drive. Headed by Hoover. The national organization is headed by Ex-President Herbert Hoover. Albert J. Beveridge of Indianapolis, is Indiana state chairman for the drive, and Frederick Landis, Jr., of Logansport, is chairman of the second district. Organization throughout the state and district has been virtually completed. Every bank in Kosciusko county has offered its cooperation and office headquarters as a central point to deposit donations and contributions for this drive. Committees will develop their own means of raising funds. Some are contemplating boxing exhibitions, movies, plays, etc. It is hoped that this county and especially this township will be able to do their part in raising a sizeable amount of cash to help these brave, liberty loving, citizens of Finland, in their valiant efforts to bold their country against the seemingly uncivilized 1 attack of the huge army of in- ’ vaders; ,

Victory Dinner In Honor of County Champs

Exhibits Are Listed For F armer s Institute Below is a list of the agricultural exhibits to be shown at the Farmers’ Institute which will be Monday evening, Feb. 19, and all day, Tuesday, February 20, at the high school building. Next week, a list of the door prizes and the contents of the interesting program being prepared, will be published. It is needless to say that this is a splendid opportunity for all farmers and local persons interested in farming. Agricultural Exhibits. 12 3 A. Single ear of any variety of corn Open Class R R R * School Class 50 25 R B. Commercial Shelled Corn, 1 pk. (Any Var.) Open Class R R R School Class .....50 25 R C. Potatoes, 1 pk. (Any Variety) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R D. Clover Seed (Any Var.) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R E. Wheat (Any Variety) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R F. Oats (Any Variety) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R G. Rye (Any Variety) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R H. Soybeans (Any Var.) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R M. Pop Corn (White) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R N. Pop Corn (Yellow) Open Class R R R School Class .....50 25 R R. Eggs (6) (Brown) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R S. Eggs (6) White) Open Class ....... R R R School Class 50 25 R Total’ ($9) $6 $3 0 Ribbons ../.... .24 24 24 Home Economics Exhibits. 1 2 3 A. Tea Towels Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R B. Garment Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R C. Cake (Any Kind) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R D. Cookies (Any Kind) Open Class R R R School Class 50 25 R E. Patch (On Any Article) Open Class R R R School Class .... .50 25 R The School Class shall mean any person regularly enrolled in the public schools. All Exhibits are to be the work of the .Exhibitor. Only one exhibit will be permitted by any one Exhibitor in the same class. All Agricultural Exhibits are to be the product of the farm represented by the Exhibitor. Chairman Appoints Committee. Burton Howe, chairman of the Farmers’ Institute Committee, at the meeting last Thursday, appointed the following committees to assist with the institute: Printing and Ribbons for Exhibit—Noble Blocker and James Beyers. i Special Prize Awards —Charles Bachman and Bertram Whitehead. Exhibit Committee —James Beyers and Oliver Hibschman. 'Committee to secure tables for luncheon—Sherman Deaton and Burton Howe. Exhibit Judges — Joe Clark, county agent; L. O. Chasey, of Marion; and Mrs. Bessie Tigler, of Amboy, Ind. Publicity Com.—Mrs. Sherman Deaton and Mrs. Burton Howe. (Continued on back page.)

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Chamber of Commerce Holds t Meeting After Dinner. The victory dinner given in honor of the Syracuse team who recently won the Kosciusko county basketball championship of 1940, was held Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, at the Solt Lunch Room. Sixty-two persons enjoyed a fine meal consisting of lavish portions of chicken and a large variety of other dishes. The members of the team, the coach, and the high school yell leader were the guests ' of honor. The balance of those enjoying the fine meal was made up of representative citizens of the community, including a large number of teachers, some of whom also brought their wives, and others who were interested in the celebration of the winning of the county championship. Noble C. Blocker acted as toastmaster, assisted by Mr. John Grieger and Mr. William Pracht in the selling of the tickets and the arrangement of the program. Mrs. John Grieger, Miss Mayme Wogoman, and Mrs. Noble Blocker served on the decorating committee and did a very fine job. Small basketball favors marked each place and were to be taken home as souvenirs. Short pep talks were given by Mr. Vandeveer, Mr. Slabaugh, Mr. Neff, and the three co-captalns of the team, John Robert Kern, Corlyss LeCount and Jack Stoelting. Everyone present seemed to enjoy the evening, including the food, the pep talks, and the general get-together. After the program, the Syra-cuse-Wawasee Community Chamber of Commerce met for their annual re-organization and accepted .the report of the nominating committee for the officers of the coming year and they were elected as follows: President, J. William Jarboe; Vice-Pres., William Pracht; Secretary, Noble Blocker; and Treasurer, Charles C. Bachman, Sr. A very satisfactory report was given by Mr. Jarboe regarding the showing of the Wawasee picture advertising the lake region before a large number of groups in Indianapolis and other cities. The local Chamber of Commerce is helping financially with this program. It was announced that the annual membership campaign would be started soon and that the committee would be appointed in a few days. CHARLES ROCK, SR., IN SERIOUS CONDITION Charles Rock, Sr., of New Paris, sustained somewhat serious injuries in an accident as his car failed to make a turn on N. Huntington street, about 1 and one-half miles from Syracuse. His car crashed into a snow bank, almost completely demolishing the front end of this 1940. Ford. The accident happened on Monday, early in the evening. He suffered chest injuries as a , result of his chest being pushed into the steering wheel, a broken nose, and several cuts and bruises. Colin H. Livingstone, first president of the Boy Scouts of America, has held that post 15 years. r More than 2,100 gold medals . and certificates have been award- ; ed to Boy Scouts for life saving and heroism. PAST MATRONS CONVENE The Past Matrons of the Ess*' ern Star met at the home of Mrs. A. L. Miller, with Mrs. Ross Oslborn assisting. f B. AND P. CLUB TO MEET f , The Business and Professional i Women’s Club will hold their monthly meeting at Louie’s Grill, on Tuesday, February 18.