Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 36, Number 48, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 12 September 1941 — Page 1

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VOLUME XXXVI. NO. 48

AUTUMN PICNICS AT LAKE ARE DELIGHTFUL OUTINGS

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The autumn months with their cool,; sunshiny days are ideal for family picnic outings. The Kosciusko county lakes, Turkey creek state park picnic grounds and all the other state parks have an even greater attraction in September and October than during the hot, crowded, vacation months, Hugh A. Barnhart, director of the Department of Conservation, pointed out today. Here in the northern, Indiana lake region, the sumac and some of the ’other trees are beginning to show the autumn tints in their leaves, an indication of the brilliant red, orange, yellow and brown that will turn wooded hillsides into a colorful picture. This coloring will become' more and

• Accident Fatal to Mrs. Rigdon Brief services conducted by the First Church of Christ of Wabash, Ind., were held for Mrs. Harriet Vaughn Rigdon, 61, nationally prominent club woman, at the Vaughn mausoleum, Falls, cemetery at Wabash at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Mrs. Rigdon, who was injured Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 2, on the docks at Chicoutini, Quebec died about 1: 30 o'clock Friday afternoon." Little hope had been entertained for her recovery after examination at the French-Cana-dian hospital revealed the full extent of her injuries. Blood transfusions Thursday failed to help and Mrs. Rigdon lapsed into a coma early Friday. Death followed a few hours later. With her were a son, Jay A. Rigdon, Lake Wawasee, and a daughter, Mrs. Wni. C. Abbott, who had flown to Montreal and motored 400 miles up the Saguenay river after receiving word of the accident. Mrs. Rigdon was enjoying a sixday cruise on the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers, accompanied by Mrs. William Sherman Walker and Mrs. Grace Brousseau, both active in national D. A. R. affairs. Going ashore at Chicoutimi Mrs. Rigdon had stepped away from her companions for a few minutes and was struck and crushed by two automobiles on the docks. Mrs. Rigdon was a native of Chicago. She moved to Wabash in 1914 and became active in the Science church, where she was first reader for three years, and in the Frances Slocum chapter of the D. A. R., which she served as regent in 1919-1920. She later became state treasurer of the D. A. ' R., treasurer-general of the National Society D. A. R. for three years, treasurer.of the Officers club of D. A. R., president of the Dames of the Loyal Legion and treasurer of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. She was always interested in political affairs of her community and of state and nation. She was nationally known as a speaker and writer on political and patriotic subjects. Mrs. Rigdon had been a resident here at Lake Wawasee during the summer months for many, many years. During recent years, she had spent the winter months in Washington, D. C., and' the summer season here at Lake Wawasee. She was a stockholder and director in the Wabash Cabinet company; at Wabash. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William C. Abbott, of

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more apparent during the coming weeks, reaching its peak during the middle of October. With cooler, weather, picnics take on a greater atttraetion for every member of the family. The lure of lake fishing, with cooler weather, brings many here. Hikes over the trails are more enjoyable, and our own famous Hoss Hills are yearly growing more popular. Horseback riding, ever a real sport here at Wawasee, will find many who like to ride over the ° trails these pleasant autumn days. There is always a new thrill to steaks and other food cooked over a wood fire, and the hoilrs out-of-doors provide a welcome relief from daily cares and worries. '

PLANS FX>R DIPHTHERIA IMMUNIZATION ARE GIVEN NURSING COMMITTEE Plans for the diphtheria immunization program in Kosciusko county were discussed at the meeting of the county nursing committee at the’ county nurse’s office in the court house Monday. Mrs. Bertha Bittikoffer of near Atwood and Mrs. Alvin Brallier. Winona Lake, members of a special committee on health exhibit, reported that films on diphtheria and tuberculosis will be shown during the county fair in co-opera-tion with the county home economics clubs. Dr. T. S. Schuldt, county health officer, pointed out the need of creating parents’ interest in this preventative program, stressing a need of individual and community cooperation for success. Plans were made for tuberculin testing during the month of October in high schools, grades 9 to 12. The Vollmer patch test will be used. The campaign is sponsored by the county T. B. assn. A meeting, open to the public, will be held Oct. 13, at a place to be announced later. DIPHTHERIA IMMUNIZATION /. PROGRAM To those parents who have signified their intention of immuniz ing their children the following letter will be of,interesL 'drsept. 10\jL941. Mr. Paul E. Cpok, Syracuse, Indiana Enclosed you will find slips to be distributed to the families that you have given fortes to for immunization. Due to last minute changes, as the slips state, it is impossible to charge the fee we had planned, that is 25c. We are forced to ask the original fee of 50c.- In other words, each dose will cost #oc so that in case of two doses it will be SI.OO. If you will please distribute these slips as-soon as you receive them, one to a family that has asked for the forms, it may make a difference in the number wanting immunization, but it is impossible to do otherwise. Marie C. Sohoski, public health nurse Kosciusko county. RETURNED TO HOSPITAL Adolph Stiglitz, who suffered an injury to his eyes several weeks ago, was taken to the McDonald hospital last Saturday for further treatment. He was suffering much pain. It has not been determined whether he will loose the sight of one eye or not.

Topsfield, Mass.; one son, Jay Alden Rigdon of Lake Wawasee; five grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. E. O. Ebbinghouse, of Wabash, and Mrs. J. N. Zigler, of South Bend.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1941

Wednesd’y Afternoon Club , Hi Ho! and merrily we go! The Wednesday afternoon club held the opening meeting of the season Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 1941. Members were invited to meet at the library at 12:30 and following the tradition of the club did not know where they were to be entertained. Transportation waiting for the ladies caravaned "to Sargent’s Hotel. A perfect fall day, the picture reminded us of the quotation, “September’s here with sapphire skies, with birds that trill their sweet goodbyes; with purple grapes and golden grain and club womep meeting once again.” The hostesses, Esther Stoelting, Alice Clark, Grace Macy, Mary Hoy, Maude Hooper, Grace Slabaugh and Lou Sprague, gracious ly greeted the guests. Invited to the dining room, clever silhouette place cards tearked each place. Table appointments were designed to commemorate the forty years of the clubs successful progress. After a delectable repast, members repaired to the lounging room where the prograip and a short business meeting was held. The president, Esther Stoelting. explained woman’s part in this world of turmoil and that the year’s program of the club will be solely about women. She then introduced Lou Sprague, who, with the cherished scrap book as notes, gave the hi-lites of the beginning of the organization through twenty years. Next, Grace Slabaugh carried on to the present time, to reminiscent of some “old timers” and follow the clubs activities was most interesting, especially to more recent members. The president then called the business part of the program to order. The club collect by Mary Stuart, was led by Lou Srague. Maude Hooper, secretary-treasur-er, gave her report. The president made the announcement that the district convention of the Indiana State Federation will be held Sept. 23rd at Trinity church, Elkhart. This is to be an all-day meeting. The speaker, E. S. Mahard, of Indianapolis, state superintendent of public construction, will have as his subject, “Faith of Our Fathers,” w’hich promises to be a most interesting day. The meeting was then adjourned, after which a social chat was enjoyed and all reluctantly made adieus, ending a delightful afternoon and charming atmosphere. WILLIAM RAY DIES IN HOSPITAL MONDAY William Harry Ray, 60, who was injured Labor Day in an auto accident near the Turkey Creek Golf Club, Lake Wawasee, died at McDonald hospital, Warsaw, at 4 o’clock Monday morning. Mr. Ray had spent most of his life near Syracuse. He was car inspector for the B. & O. railroad with only a short time to work before retiring on a pension. Surviving are eight children: Harold L. Ray, Lillian O. Brown, Margaret G? Cory, Dale F. Ray and Vernord L. Ray, of Syracuse; Forrest C. Ray and James E. Ray, of Elkhart; and Otis A. Ray of Goshen; a brother, James Ray of Garrett; a half-brother, Bernard Ray of Syracuse; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wedneday at 1 p.m. from the Vern Brown home here. Burial was at Union cemetery, Garrett. Mr. Ray was a native of Decatur, Ind., born June 6,188 D. He was the son of Levi R. and Clara Amanda (Smith) Ray. GIRL SCOUT NEWS The Syracuse Girl Scouts met Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, at the Scout Hall. We decided that those who come late would have to perform a stunt. Watch out, Scouts! A formal ceremony was held, Mrs. presiding, at which this year’s membership cards were distributed. Plans for an over night outing were begun and it is at our destination that we will work hard completing our tests. Lucille Searfoss is passing the girls on their swimming tests and if it is not too cold, a class will be held Friday after school for their completion. The meeting ended with the singing of a new song that Mrs. Hammer and Mary taught us, and the Girl Scout hand clasp. —Margaret Scribe.

OUR DEMOCRACY -by Mat | THEY ALSO SERVE ““ ■■ |S|OLDIER,SAILOR, Q r MARINE,MECHANIC, ’ shipwright, '' RAILROADER, TRUCKER ~ Ot/7 FRONT FOR AMERICA. /jF L l WkliM j " tn WWB® F Iff W' |B|uT EVERY BUSINESS MAN , EVERY FARMER, EVERY PREACHER, EVERY FAMILY DOCTOR, EVERY INSURANCE MAN, EVERY NURSE,EVERY TEACHER, EVERY STENOGRAPHER— ALL WHO WORK — ARE MAI N TAI N I NG OUR FAITH, HEALTH, SECURITY, AS WE WORK, WE ARE MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK.

YACHT CLUB ... Soundings Annual Dinner and Election Held Yacht Club dinner was held on Saturday evening, Sept. 6th, at Sargent’s Hotel. Proceeding the dinner the business meeting was held in the club lounge. Commodore Byron McCammon presided. Reports were heard from the various standing committees. At the close of the session, officers for the ensuing year were elected. McCammon was re-elected to the post of commodore, Robert Nichens was newly elected vice commodore; E. J. Stroud> rear commodore; Bob Boetger, secretary, and Paul E. Hess was returned to the treasurer’s position. The board of directors was increased from a membership of five to nine members. The new board is as follows: To serve two years are Gordon Graham, Joe Flasket, Ed Dodez and R. B. Moore. For one year, Lester Pearson, Charles Sunthemier, Frank Kelty, Louis F. Niezer and James Henning. Following the election, the Commodore announced a portion of the 1942 cofnmittee appointments. Edward C. Dodez is chairman of the dock and harbor committee and is also club fleet captain. Chairmen of the various fleets were as follows: Class E Scows —W. K. Stillson; Class C Scow’s —Bill Abshire; National 1-Design—Lester Pearson; Snipes —Bob Nichens, and Day Sailors — Chas. Sunthemier. E. J. Stroud and R. B. Moore are to serve as co-chairmen of the race committee. Mr. Stroud will continue to serve as chief judge and will handle all races, while Mr. Moore will look after prizes, committee boat, bouys, regattas, etc. The ladies committee was given a new name and hence forward will be known as “Ship Mates.” Mrs. Eleanor Plasket will again head the Ship Mates, Other committee appointments will be later. Scow Classes to Organize More Solidly in Spring With the appointment of definite chairmen for the Class E and Class C scow fleets it is thought that activity for these classes will become more pronounced. It has been suggested that a dinner be held for all scow owners in early spring. At this time a definite schedule of racing, rules and prizes will be worked out. M. W. Robbins, representative of a scow manufacturing firm, has promised to be present and to remain for a few days to assist skippers in racing and tuning their boats. Several scow owners are not members of the club but it is thought they wilL desire to affil-

iate next season. Spaghetti Dinner Members of the club and their families are invited to be guests of Ross Greenwait at the club on Saturday evening, Sept. 20, for an Italian spaghetti dinner. Mr. Greenwait has engaged an Italian chef and his family to prepare anti serve the food. Paul E. Hess, 131% E., Berry st., Fort Wayne, assisted by Herb Horpian, 1253 Ontario st., fare in charge of arrangements, Members are urged to contact Mr. Hess or Mr. Horman by phone or by postal card to make reservations. This committee must have all reservations by Sunday, Sept. 14. Club Notes Norman Jause, skipper of the yacht “Avalon,” was a guest of Joe Flasket last week-end. The “Avalon” sails out of Chicago. Retiring secretary, Mary Rockhill, was voted a vote of thanks for her excellent work in compiling club records and minutes in a log book. The time will soon be here for steak fries, weiner roasts, etc., in the club fire place. Local News Dr. Otto Stoelting has sold his property on Syracuse lake to Mr. Phillip J. Cassin, of Chicago. Mr. Cassin is a member of the police force in Chicago. When he retires within the next few months, they expect to make this their permanent home. Mr. & Mrs. Rollin Grey reside in the residence now and will remain there until spring. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCumber have returned to their home at Kendalville, after spending a vacation here at Lake Wawasee. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Thibodeau?: are leaving Saturday morning for a week’s vacation in Ohio with relatives. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Thibodeaux’ sisters, Mrs. Angeline Edmonds and Mrs. Sarah Hawser. Mrs. Lulu Seider has enrolled in the fall and winter term at Goshen college. She expects to renew her grade teaching license. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Peters, of Buchanon, Mich., stopped here for the week-end with Mrs. Peters’ grandmother; Mrs. Ada Pfingst. They were enroute to Kentucky on a vacation trip.

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ROUND TABLE CLUB The Ladies of the Round Table opened their 1941-1942 season on Monday evening, Sept. Bth. .Nineteen members met at the home of Mrs. C. C. Kline and were driven to a surprise dinner at /Henry’s Tea Room in Goshen. At each place at the small tables, was a small sewing kit which was the favor given each member by the committee, which consisted of Mrs. Noble Blocker, Mrs. Orval Carr and Mrs. Kline. After a delicious three-course dinner, the meeting Was opened by the new president, Mrs. Everett Dunn. The members gave the Pledge to the Flag and then read the club collect at her request. The by-laws, of the club were read by the secretary, Mrs. Hoopengarner Mrs. Joe Bushong reported attending a Council meeting in Plymouth. She said that club women’s part in National Defense was the -main topic under discussion at that meeting and she read an article from the magazine, “Club Women,” on that subject. Mrs. -Dunn gave a short talk on plans for the club work during the coming year and a most enjoyable meeting was then adjourned. • • • CHURCH OF GOD Victor Yeager, Pastor Sunday school 10 A.M. Louis Firestone, supt. Preaching 11 a.m. Night service 7 p.m. • • • TRINITY EVANGELICAL “Where Friends Meet to Worship” Virvil V. Hammer, minister. Residence 306 Lake st. Church school convenes at 9:45 each Sunday morning., Interesting classes for all ages. Ir you are a visitor or have recently moved to Syracuse we invite you to visit our school. Our morning worship service follows the church school ‘class period which closes at 10:45. The subject of the pastor’s message this Sunday will be, “Nehemiah the Builder.” The evening service will begin at 7:30 o’clock. At the evening service the pastor will speak on the subject, “Robbing God.” A special invitation is extended to our evening service. It is informal and Spirit guided: Come and worship with us. Our mid-week meeting is held on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Bible study in the Gospel according to John. • • • UNITED BRETHERN f Syracuse— Pastor: J. W. Jones. Phone 152. Ralph Oyler, supt. Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Preaching service in the evening at 7:30 with Dr. B. H. Cain, conference superintendent, bringing the message, and in charge of the first conference of our new year. We urge each and every member of the Syracuse circuit to attend. Concord—• Bible school 10 a.m. Jacob Bucher, supt. Preaching service 11 a.m. Come and enjoy the fellowship at this church. A welcome awaits you. • • • METHODIST CHURCH Wallace W. Deyo, minister. (Unified service 10 to 11:45.) Morning worship at 10 o’clock. Sermon subject: “Recovering Life’s Glory.” Church school classes at 11 a.m. Junior church meets in the basement during the entire Unified Service. The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30. Young people of high school age and over are cordially invited. ROAD UNDER CONSTRUCTION The road along the east side of Syracuse lake is now undergoing construction. It is being widened and straightened, and will greatly benefit residents on that side. O. E. S. MEETS The Order of Eastern Star chapter met Wednesday evening at the hall. Arrangements were made for a pot luck supper at 6:30 o’clock Wednesday night, Sept. 24. Families of members and friends are invited. Dr. and Mrs. Otto Stoelting left Thursday morning for a week or ten-day vacation in Michigan.,

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SERIES UF PROGRAMS IS PLANNED A most interesting entertainment series of five numbers will be presented this fall to the people of this community, under the auspices of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church. These programs will be given in the church auditorium at 7:45 p.m., each on the specified date. The course opens on October 14 with a musical program by Mrs-. Gladys Wagoner. is a pianist of note, a soloist of distinction, but most interesting of all, she will present the Solo Vox, that attachment which so nearly resembles the human voice. Members of the Business and Professional Women’s club and of the Chamber of Commerce will be glad to know that Rev. Dillon, of the Presbyterian church of Goshen, will lecture October 28th, On the subject, “We’re On the Way.” Rev. Dillon has recently returned from an extensive trip through the West Indies and will have a greet many pertinent remarks to make concerning conditions as he found them in that part of the western hemisphere. Mrs. C. C. Dußois of Warsaw, will give a book review on Nov. 11. Federated club members who heard her at the county convention last year will enthusiastically recommend this number. On Nov. 25, Mrs. Elmer Funk, of Warsaw, will give her wellknown talk on, “Our Native Birds.” Combined with this lecture will be a whistling and musical program. We are very fortunate in securing Rev. Jojin Troy, of Winona Lake, for the last number on this splendid program. Rev. Troy presents an illustrated lecture entitled “Europe Today.” He is a native of Serbia, son of a distinguished surgeon in that country, and is well qualified to speak on this subject. Rev. Troy possesses a beautiful voice, and adds to his program with vocal numbers. ' Season tickets will go On sale the first of next week at one dollar each. Surely no one can afford so miss such an unusually interesting and instructive series at so reasonable a .price. Tickets can be procured from any member of the W. S. C. S. Installation Held Legion Officers Thursday evening, Sept. 4, Wawasee Post No. 2.23 of the American Legion held an installation meeting, with North Webster, Milford, Pierceton and Wawasee post officers installed al the same time. Representatives from Nappanee and Warsaw posts were also pres•s ent. Harry Lewallen, of Warsaw,' second district commander, was installing officer. Wawasee post officers for the next year are: Commander—-Melvin Dillbn. Adjutant—-Ralph Oyler. Chaplin—William Pracht. Ist Vice Commander —Ray Sargent. 2nd Vice Commander —Roscoe Howard. Treasurer —Charles Kroh. Sargent-at-Arms—Ralph Method. Historian—Millard Hentsel. Following the installation . a short talk by Commander Lewallen was given on American Legion ideals. Refreshments were served. Plans were made for a delegation of Legionnaires to accompany the Wawasee Post Drum & Bugle Corps to the national convention, at Milwaukee. Special busses have been chartered for the trip. MOTHERS’ CLUB TO MEET The Mothers Club will have the first meeting of the new club year Monday, Sept. 15, at .the home of Mrs. Lyle Woodard. A pot luck supper will be enjoyed at 7 o’clock. Each member should bring a covered dish end service.