Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 37, Number 4, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 7 November 1941 — Page 1

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HISTORY OF SYRACUSE PUBLIC LIBRARY GIVEN

(By Mrs. William Kindig) First record of a library board meeting is on October 24, 1908, in the east room of the basement in the grade school building, now used by the township trustee for his offiie. Members of the board were: C. C. Bachman, president; J. P. Dolan, Andrew Edmonds, Ida Knorr, Irene Sprague and W. H. Buchholz. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss conditions and advisability of employing a librarian. Mrs. Knorr was chosen to act as such with salary of sl2 5, per year- It was decided that the library should be open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 9 p.m. Opening day was on Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12, 1909. The books at this time were purchased with funds subscribed. I gather, from looking over the old records, money was rather hard to collect. In January, 1913, a generous gift of S2OO from Mr. S, L. Ketring was greatly appreciated, and used to buy books. At this time the board was only getting a 3 percent tax levy. A desire by such educators as Mr. Dolan and Mr. Bachman brought about the idea of a better' building. Mr. Bachman was instructed on Sept. 29, 1916, to communicate with, the. Andrew Carnegie Library Foundation, to learn the terms on which the local -board could obtain funds,' for a building. In February, 1917, the board met to discuss a location on which to building a library. You see, it did not take long to obtain the $10,000.00. Certain conditions had •to be met by people of Syracuse and Turkey Creek township. I remember some time was spent in deciding the best location for a building so important. The board is to be commended on the selection of the present site, which was bought from the Stiffler heirs for $2,000.00. The house on this lot was sold to John Snobarger and moved across the bridge on Main street, where Ballard’s now live. It was July, 1920, that a contract for the main construction work was let to J. E. Doty, of Milford, Ind., although the excavations were made and foundations laid in the fall of 1918. A delaj was caused by the fact that negotiations were necessary with the Carnegie Foundation in an effort to increase the funds to be received, as the $10,000.00 was not enough to build the kind of a building desired. Being unsuccessful in obtaining more money from that source, local citizens raised $2,000.00, which was enough to build a building according to the plans of Mr. Craig, the architect. In the beginning, this money was given with the provision that town and township should supply a suitable site and have available an income of $1,000.00 a year for maintenance. This extra: money brings the cost of grounds and building to $14,000.00. This required $1,400.00 for upkeep for 1 year, which is raised by taxation. The people at that time were experiencing what we have today because of the war. On a warm Saturday afternoon in August,. 1920, ceremonies marking the laying of the corner stone for our library were held. A program had been arranged consisting of a concert by the Syracuse band, a special choir, invocation by Rev. L. E. Smith of the Evangelical church, an address by Bishop John H. White of Wawasee Episcopal church and Rev. S. W. Paul of U. B. church. Benediction was by Rev. Win. Boatman, of the Lutheran church of Syracuse The program was concluded by singing “America.” Within the corner stone is sealed the names of the board members, who were C. C. Bachman, W. M Self, J. P. Dolan, Mrs. Fannie Hoy, Myrtle Rothenberger, Miss Irene Sprague and Andrew 'Edmonds. Also the township trustee, Stephen Freeman, town officers, judges of the courts, members of Congress, United States Senators, President and Vice-President, a copy of the Syracuse Journal, and names of local contributors whose donations have helped make possible a public library. The laying of this corner stone

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marks an important event in the history of the town. This achievement was not easy, and the $14.000.00 structure will stand not alone as a monument to Andrew Carnegie, whose name it bears, but also to the perserverance of a group of Syracuse men and women who have had many discouragements to face since the undertaking was projected four years prior to that time. But now that the storm was past the sun could be seen shining through the clouds. This brings us to the dedication service, which was held in the finished building Tuesday evening, Mar. 15, 1921 In spite of rainy weather, the ceremonies were well attended. Extra chairs were brought in until the entire floor was filled, which proved that the citizens were proud of their possession. The program was for the'most part impromptu, although pleasing and satisfying. Music was furnished by the Syracuse high school orchestra and the girls’ glee club. Mr. C. C. Bachman acted as the chairman of the meeting. He called in turn on Joseph P. Dolan, Stephen Freeman, Miss Lucy Welt' - (Miles), then a high-school teacher; another teacher, Miss Packer; Andrew Edmonds, Rev. L. E. Smith and Rev. William Boatman. The secretary of the State Library Board, Mr. William Hamilton, was present and delivered a short address. Following the responses a violin duet was given by Gertrude iHoch and Olene Snepp. The au.dience was then invited to be at ease and to go over the building for inspection. This was the official opening of our library, open every afternoon, and also Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. In March, 1921, Mr. Peter Krefting donated 350 books, cohering a range of subjects mostly fiction. In November, 1921, the hedge was planted and furnished by the Wednesday Afternoon Club, which has added so much to the grounds. During the years that followed the streets were paved, a new furnace installed, inlaid linolium was put on the floor, a new roof, new shelves and desks, painted several times, and as more books were added more hours of service given and more salary»paid librarian. The. little handful of books we started with has increased to 7000 with a yearly circulation of 21,000. A state law was passed in 1929 that all libraries must be catalogued, so Miss Bertha Miller was employed for the work of classification of all books. Mrs. Edna Hess was president at this time. Those who have served as librarians during the past 20 years are: Mrs. Ida Knorr, Wilma Kitson; Helen Bould,. Ruth, Leppt, asst.; Rebecca Flemming, Louise Maloy, asst. Alice Mann Hire has served efficiently since August, 1929. Seven members compose the board to manage the library. Two are appointed by the town council, two by the trustee and three by the judge of the circuit court. The appointments are for three years, and there is no salary. Much credit is due Mr. Bachman for his efforts in securing for the community this library of which we are all proud. NEW MINISTER HERE - Jir ' AH Rev. J. H. Schmidt Pastor of Cromwell-Syracuse Lutheran charge.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 1941.

Armistice Day Program Here Syracuse citizens are invited to take part and witness the annual Armistice Day program here at the intersection of Main and Huntington streets, starting at ten a.m. The high school band under the direction of Mr. Gustafson, will parade and give a concert of patriotic numbers. Wawasee Post drum and bugle corps will march and give an exhibition and play several numbers. A firing squad, color guard, and veterans will also take part. The program is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. DR. BOWSER, OF GOSHEN, IS SERIOUSLY ILL Dr. H. P. Bowser, 46, prominent Goshen physician and surgeon, was stricken with paralysis last Friday evening while dining with his brother in a downtown hotel in Chicago. He was taken to the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago where he remains unconscious. Tuesday morning he was placed under an oxygen tent, which seemed to improve his condition. The right side of his body is affected. To Speak at Evangelical Church Mr. Ira Eckhart, of Elkhart. Ind., will be the guest speaker on Sunday evening at the Trinity Evangelical church. Mr. Eckhart is an outstanding church leader of Elkhart, and his stirring messages are of special interest to all Christian laymen. “Laymen’s Day” is being observed at the Evangelical church both Sunday morning and evening. The subject of Mr. Eckhart’s message will be: “The Three R’s of the Book of Romans.” PAST MATRONS CLUB The Past Matrons Club of Syracuse chapter O. E. S. held a regular meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. E. O. Dunn. The meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Sol Miller, during which time officers for next year were elected as follows: President' —Mrs. Jerry Hamman. Vice-Pres. —Mrs. Sol Miller. Secy-Treas.— ? Mrs. John Harley. Mrs. Dunn as chairman of the Masonic Home night, handed pillow slips to several members to be made and sent to the Franklin hospital at Indianapolis for Christmas gifts. A pleasant social hour followed. Games were played with prizes going to Mrs. C. R. Hoy, Mrs. Jerry Hamman, Mrs. A. J. Thibadeaux and Mrs. A. W. Emerson. a A lovely buffet luncheon was served, with napkins and favors stamped with the Eastern Star emblem. All members but two were present and expressed their thanks to Mrs. Dunn for their lovely evening. ENTERTAINS WARSAW ART CLUB HERE Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Marsh were host and hostess to the Warsaw Art Club Tuesday evening at the Wawasee Art Gallery. Mrs. Marsh served light refreshments at the conclusion of the meeting. Girl Scout Court of Awards The Syracuse Girl Scout Court of Awards was held at the Methodist church Wednesday, Oct. 29. A program was given by the various patrols, after which the presentation of awards took place as follows: Second Class: Carolee Frevert, Doris Jean Frevert, Sara Jane Hinderer, Marilyn Holloway, Mary Jo Kroh, Eleanor Jean Method, Elizabeth Miles, Frances Miller, Jean Myers, Mary Anne Stieglitz, Ruth Joanne Xanders, Patricia Byers, Dorothy Beardsley, Patricia Rosenberry, Barbara Bushong. Achievement Badges. Swimmers —Carolee Frevert, Elizabeth Miles. ‘‘Readers’.’ and “Bookfinder” — Mary Hammer, Carollee Frevert. Tenderfoot: Margaret Marsh and Mary Jeanet Poiser.

ROUTE OF NO. 13 NORTH OF TOWN CHANGED The Indiana Highway Commission has changed the route of road No. 13 north of Syracuse to No. 6 from the old route past Syracuse lake, to straight out the nofth Huntington street. New “No. 13” markers are now in place on the new route. This has been done so- that work on the new No. 13 can go ahead without interruption. CHANGES MADE HERE IN X SANDWICH SHOPS Last w-eek Wayne Blakesley gave up the management of the Pickwick Sandwich Shop, which he has operated the past year, and will center all his efforts on Wayne’s Grill.” New booths have been added to enlarged restaurant at the Grill, making the seating capacity greater. The dining room has a coat of blue and white paint, with blue floor covering. Wayne’s Grill offers a menu of all kinds of sandwiches, luncheons, dinners, and ice cream, drinks, etc. The Pickwick, Inc., reopened the Sandwich Shop after a thorough cleaning and re-vamping both the sandwich shop and the game room, making a cozier eating place. Slly Wooten and Suzanne Rapp are assisting at the sandwich shop. Home made pies and baked goods are served, with special luncheon each day. DEATH OF CLARENCE A. MUSSER Clarence A. Musser, 74, died at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at his home in Benton, after an illness of 8 months. He was born 1 mile east of Benton Oct. 8, 1867, the son of John and Barbara Musser, and spent his entire life in the Benton community. His wife, Sarah K. Lock Musser, to whom he was married Sept. 30, 1893, died Jan. 18, 1912. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Olive Bi bier, at home; two sons, Donald L./of Goshen, and Eldon, of Lake Wawasee; two grandchildren; and one brother Argos Musser, of Bendon. - Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m., from the. Benton Methodist church, of vv hich Mr. Musser was a member. Burial was made in the Lutheran cemetery, east of Benton. BOY SCOUT NEWS The Boy Scouts of Syracuse enjoyed an overnight hike last Friday. Scouts taking part jin the event were: Marshal Coy, Charles Causer, James Connolly, Joe Hughes, E. E. Fidler and Vernord Ray. The hike was to the Pioneer Trail Camp, located two miles south of Indian Village. The cabin where they spent the night, is located on the north Camp Hill, overlooking the entire reservation. The reservation has an area of 165 acres. They arrived at camp about 5 o’clock, and immediately took up camp duties. Each Scout prepared his own meal. The day ended with a round of stories and songs, Next Monday night, Nov. 10, there will be a formal Court of Honor for Scouts who have advanced a rank in Scouting. The Court will be held at City Bank at Goshen. Those Scouts who want to go, be at Scout Hall at 6:30 o’clock. The fathers of those Scouts who are to receive advancement at this meeting, are requested to.be present at this Court of Honor. WILL PLAY IN ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL GAME NOV, 11 Word has been received here by Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Hollenbaugh that their son, Robert, is scheduled to play in the Army- Navy allstar football game, Armistice Day, at San Francisco. Their headquarters is on Treasure Island, in the bay off San Francisco. The Navy all-star’s have been practicing at the University of California for two weeks. Two boys are picked from each unit in different bases. The Army team is picked in the same way. KOSCIUSKO SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE THANKSGIVING THIRD WEEK IN NOVEMBER Schools in Kosciusko county will observe the annual Thanksgiving vacation the third week in November. This year will mark the last time for the observance of the third Thursday in the month before reverting to the traditional holiday of the last Thursday. All county schools will be in vacation on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20 and 21.

Red Cross Drive to Begin Nov. 11 Next Tuesday, Nov. 11, the National Red Cross annual drive for members will begin throughout the United States. Here in Turkey Creek township, Mrs? May Kindig. township chairman, announces that her helpers this year will be the members of the Ladies of the Round Table Club. They aided in this work the last 12 years. The quota for Turkey Creek township has been set this year at SIBO.OO. National headquarters report that funds necessary to buy materials for sewing are now depleted. Turkey Creek township stands second in Kosciusko county in the number of paid memberships. Citizens ar.e urged to be ready with a SI.OO contribution for membership w’hen the solicitor calls. Wednesd’y Afternoon Club The Wednesday Afternoon Club held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, Nov. sth, at the Dr. Fred Clark residence. The president,. Esther Stoelting. conducted the business session. Each member present responded to roll call with current events, some timely, interesting and one appalling fact given was that out of 3,408 years of civilization we have had only 290 years of peace. The program of the afternoon was presented by Alice Clark, so-, prano, and Alice Hilbish, violinist The topic assigned was “Women’s Work in Music,” so Alice Hilbish with poise and eloquence gave a resume of a few great women who contributed to the world of music. Mrs. Clark, playing her own accompaniment, sang a group of songs, “Will of the Wisp,” by Jesse Winne; “Whispering Hope ” by Alice Hawthorne, sung as a duet witfi Alice Hilbish; “I Passed 4>y Your Window,” and “Bless this House,” by May Brahe. Next a violin solo, “The Scarf Dance,” by Cecile Chaminade. Alice Clark : closed her group with “Just Been I Wandering All Day Long,” with' violin obligato, by Irene Akerley Canning. Then to give a little oriental color we heard “My Lover is a Fisherman,” by Lily Strickland; “I Love You Truly,” and “A Perfect Day,” by Carrie Jacobs Bond, with violin obligato, closed the program. Although inclement weather prevailed outside, a good atendance of the club enthusiastically received these two artists who presented a commendable performance and gave their audience a keener sense of music appreciation. APPROACHING MARRIAGE IS ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. At L. Miller announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Betty, to Ralph McMacken, of Canton, Ohio, to take place Saturday, Nov. 15th, at the Calvary Presbyterian church at Canton. Miss Miller graduated from the Lehman high school in Canton last spring. She entered nurses training this fall in a Canton hospital but returned here a week ago to make plans for her wedding. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. McMacken, of Canton, and is connected with the First National Bank in Canton. They will reside in Canton. REPORT OF RED CROSS NURSING SERVICE FOR OCT. The Red Cross Public Health Nursing Service for the month of October consits of. 107 visits to and in behalf of patients. New patients admitted during month 17 and number discharged 16. Thirtyeight school visits were made in behalf of Tuberculin testing and the regular scheduled visits. Eight meetings were held with the two Home Nursing classes in Prairie and Franklin townships. girl" SCOUT "cookies ON SALE THIS WEEK What a relief for mother! No need to b?ike cookies this week, just call a Girl Scout and she will deliver promptly a box of those delicious butter cookies, sold by the Girl Scouts all over America this week.

JACKETS TRAMPLE CROMWELL -MEET LEESBURG TONIGHT

Book Review at Methodist Church Mrs. C. C. Dußois, of Warsaw, will give a book review at the Methodist church Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:45 p.m., reviewing “The Living Jefferson,” by James Truslow Adams. This book succeeds in making certain phases of our early nation al life extraordinarily real. It reexamines the concepts upon which our democracy is founded, and therefore will be of timely interest in view of present dangers which confront America. Miss Patricia Byers will furnish special music on the marimba. : This program is another in the educational and entertaining series being sponsored in the Methodist church by the Woman s Society of Christian Service. Admission 25c. BANK CLOSED NEXT TUESDAY—ARMISTICE DAY The State Bank of Syracuse will be closed all day next Tuesday. Armistice Day. Patrons are asked to remember this and do your banking on Monday. Hoosier Poet to Write for Journal The Syracuse-Wawasee Journal takes great pleasure in announcing to its readers that a new feature has been added ter this newspaper, beginning with this issue. The new feature is a column of “home-spun” verse entitled, “The Hoosier Side of Life,” and is penned by the Hoosier poet, John “Bud” Packham. This young author has already gained much acclaim throughout the middle west, the reason for which is no doubt attributed to his ‘,down to earth” style of writing and his ability to make his verses the human interest type, rather than the farfetched style of poetry. ,‘The Hoosier Side of Life” is being syndicated throughout the entire state of Indiana. In this particular column you will enjoy poems about the home, about mother’s home-made bread, dad's fish stories, gran’ma’s love for grandchildren, and all those truly sensible subjects that are a cart of our everyday life —all told in sentiments that ring within your own heart. ; The author does not confine his work to the newspapers alone as he spends much of his spare time speaking at banquets, schools and at churches. Packham’s work has been solicited and accepted by the Indiana State’ Library, which has already placed his material with writings of famous floosier poets and authors. Mr. Packham resided with his parents at Hobart, Ind., and he is employed in the office of the Physical Laboratory of the CarnegieIllinois Steel Corp, at Gary. The Journal sincerely hopes that you will enjoy “The Hoosier Side of Life,” a feature for your added reading enjoyment.

HUI John "Bud” Packham

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(By Richard Pracht) Although the Yellow Jackets played only slightly better than expected as they humiliated Cromwell’s Spartans 68-25, here last Saturday, before a good opening night crowd, the major reason for their compiling 31 field goals was a sadly deficient Cromwell defense, which couldn’t cope with Syracuse’s fast breaks and other quick passing plays. For impressive as the score may be, the Gold and Blue have not show-n the smoothness of attack required against a good defensive team. Naturally, this was expected, due to lack of practice and actual competition, but tonight against Leesburg the Jacket’s offense should be pretty well ironed out. Getting back to Saturday, a confident wide-awake pony five, whb knew what a basketball was fop, put on an exhibition of flashy playing, both attacking and defending, and at half time they led Cromwell 21 tp 0. Substitutes finished the tilt, which ended 36-11. id the first team game, the Spartans set a torrid pace, which immediaetly showed the Jacket’s lack of Co-ordination, accuracy, and good ball handling. But even though the Red & Silver controlled the ball easily as much as Syracuse, the Spartans couldh’t ptit it through the hoop, because the pace they set took away heir accuracy, also. Midway in he second quarter the Gold and Blue finally began to connect] with a good percentage of their vries and kept it up. Meanwhile tire Cromwell defense was all biyt non-existent. However, the Jacket's bulwarks weren’t any too strong either, as evidenced by the fact that \vhen the Spartans got possession of the ball for much of the third period, they put it to good use. But all in all, the Gold and Blue played a creditable opening game. Typical of Syracuse scoring was the first play of the game. O’Haver grabbed the tip-off after a second’s struggle with a Cromwell guard, dribbled a few steps, and then passed to Back coming down the middle. As he was about to be bottled up, Beqk slipped the ball to Carr, who layed it over the rim and it was 2-6. Cromwell Jailed to break the ice until the reading was 7-0. Then a long angle try found its target, followed shorth by a pair of short goals, one by Bertram, former Syracuse player and that was the Spartans offense in the first quarter. After missing at least a dozen follow-in tips, besides other tries the Jackets rang up five points to rest at the quarter with a 12k-6 lead. . One set shot goal from the outer edge of the free throw circle and a point from the diameter were all Cromwell could garner in the second 8-minutes, inaccuracy being mainly responsible. After scoring three lucky points in the first wild and wooly minutes of the-frame, Syracuse got down to business. The baskets scored by Kroh and Cook on certain plays, O’Haver laying goal, and Back’s first follow-in tally, were the most memorable of the 19 points added to the Jacket’s score, which at the half totaled 31 to 9 for Cromwell, and practically put the game in the ice box. A "beautiful long by Cook., and the pivotman’s only pivot goal (Beck tried only two) highlighted a 15-point, third period attack by Syracuse. In his chapter Gordo:: replaced Cook, who in turn replaced Kroh, forced out on fouls. The Spartons, meanwhile, staged a belated drive taking advntage of a weak Yellow Jacket front line for five long tallies. Score 46-19. Cook joined Kroh midway in the last stanza, Slabaqgh substituting, at which time the Gold and Blue were in the midst of a scoring spree that made Cromwell’s six points look like something the cat dragged in. At that, the boys muffed three consecutive fast breaks, bu maybe it would have been unlucky to get into the 70’s, Final score: Syracuse 68, Cromwell 26. The second team really had “something on the ball” in their contest, and ran circles around a taller, but bewildered and wild Cromwell five, for their decisive victory. Very alert, the Gold and {Turn to last page)