Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 37, Number 40, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 17 July 1942 — Page 1

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Syracuse- Wawasee Journal

VOLUME XXXVH NO. 40

3 Ring Circus Here Saturday The Mills Bros. Circus, which will appear here Saturday on the high school grounds for two performances at 2 and 8 p.m., will present many extraordinary features, executed by many American and European stars. The 3-rlng show is appearing here under the auspices of the Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s club. Thrilling two hour performances are produced by . dazzling aerialists and acrobats, in spectacular presentation of a series of apparently impossible and dangerous feats. Colorful costumes are worn as the performers execute thrilling stunts in a rapid succession of surprises. There will be fun for the kiddies in acts by trained ponies, dogs, monkeys,, goats and the ridiculous old-style clown who affords abundant comedy. Lovers of fine horses will be thrilled by the Mills Bros, menagerie and high schooled horses, a real horse show in itself. “Fritzie,” the largest elephant in the world, 12 feet in heigth and weighing five tons, will be the main attraction of the menagerie. The Business Women’s club will receive 50 percent of all adult tickets sold in advance of the show date. Through the efforts of the club arrangements nave been jnade whereby all school children will be admitted to the afternoon performance for only 20c (tax included). These special tickets are on sale at The Journal office or they can be secured from any member of the club. Regular admission: children 30c, adults 55c. HAWAIIAN LUNCHEON Mrs. T. C. Aylward and daughter, Mary Lou, of Honolulu, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Penn at Lake Wawasee for several days recently. Mrs. Aylward is the wife of Lieut. Commander Aylward, of the U. S. navy. The Penns and Aylwards became friends when Mr. and Mrs. Penn visited the island in 1938. The Aylwards has lived in the islands for nine years. Mrs. Aylward and her daughter were at their home at Black Point, 17 miles back from Pearl Harbor when the Japs attacked Dec. 7th. The commander was on his ship in the Philippines and his success in preventing loss of life and saving his ship at Manila Bay was recognized By an awird of the navy’s highest honor, the Navy Cross. On Wednesday, July 8, Mrs. Penn entertained at her home at an Hawaiian luncheon for Mrs. Aylward. The Hawaiian theme was carried out by the use of a table covering of Lahaula print, the natural raw silk of the islands. The centerpiece for the table was a replica of a ship with flags at its masts and ends. The flags were from the captain’s table of the liner Matsonia. Wartime slogans and flowers were also featured. The menu was carried out in the Hawaiian custom. The guests were favored with a talk by Mrs. Aylward and a few dances by Miss Aylward, who is an accomplished hula dancer, having studied the art and traditibns of the dance during her reslence on the islands. Mrs. Aylward and daughter left July 10th for Los Angeles, where they will await the return of Commanded Aylward. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Abts have had for the past two weeks as their house guest. Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Offerman, of Omaha, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Jones, Coraopolis, Pa., spent last weekwith Mrs. Russell Weller and children at Lake Wawasee. This week Mrs. Weller> parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Roll, of Coraopolis, are. visiting here. Mr. Roll is editor of the Coraopolis newspaper. Mrs. Grace Whittecar and Miss Christine Rapp spent Monday at Lake James, near Angola. Rev. and Mrs. John Pettet and sons, John and Tom, arrived here Sunday, from San Juan, Porto Rico, where they have been living the past four years. Rev. Pettet served there as a missionary of the Lutheran church, and also attended the university. They expect to be located soon here to the states.

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LOCAL LINES Rev. Farren McFall, of First Methodist church, Bloomington, Ind., spent last week-end with Mr. an Mrs. Orrin Klink and family, at Kale Island. Mrs. Hallie Holloway was hostess to her bridge club Monday evening. Mrs. James Connolly was high score winner. Mrs. W. H. Montgomery was a guest. A salad course was enjoyed at the close of the games. Mrs. John Byland, Sr., went t o Toledo, 0., Monday to visit a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Harry DeHart, and family. Mrs. DeHart recently returned home from the hospital where she underwent a major operation. Ray Miller, Indianapolis, visited in the home of his sister, Norma Seifert last Thursday. A birthday party was held Tuesday evening at the home of Wava Laughlin, in honor of her birthday. Ice cream and cake were served to 21 guests. Mrs. Fieldon Sharp and daughter, Shirley, spent last week-end in Goshen with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Baker. Mrs. Tom Coy, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, is recovering from an unjury she suffered last week when s h e feR down a flight of stairs. She received a broken arm and injured her back in the fall. Miss Barbara Bushong will go to the Limberlost Music School Sunday, for a 4-weeks’ course. Many local people have been attending the Sunday afternoon concerts held there each Sunday. The Donald Ward family, of Chicago, have moved to their property here for the summer. Mrs. Carrie Davis, of Chicago, is a house guest here of her cousin, Mrs. Henry Grieger. John Myers, of Boston, Mass., arrived here Thursday to visit his aunt, Mrs. Isabel Grieger. Lieut. Henry W. Abts, of San Angelo, Texas, was home on leave for a week over the Fourth.

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! Indianians are luckier than ever [this year. In spite of handicaps im|posed by war-time conditions, they ' can still have a grand vacation at the lowest possible cost in time and money —right here at home! Most Indiana folks are not fully aware of the great variety of advantages for vacation pleasure and recreation offered them in Indiana. Few other states have such a wide range of '‘places to go." i And today when the emergency of war makes it vital to conserve tires, gasoline and oil, and time as well, Indiana’s many advantages provide a complete answer to Hoosier vacation problems. Right here in our own state you can choose whatever you most desire. In Indiana we have twelve of the finest state parks in the nation, nearly 1,000 lakes, winding streams, swimming, boating, beaches, rolling hills, sand dunes, famous memorials, many spots of historical interest.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1942.

BRING IN YOUR OLD PHONOGR APH RECORDS A campaign is just getting under way here to aid in the collection of old phonograph records. These records are to be sent to phonograph companies where new music will be transcribed to the old records, and these sent to the various U. S. O. army and navy centers. Wawasee post 223 is sponsoring the rive here. You may bring your old records to the post headquarters, leave them at the Barney Davis station, or at the Journal office. U. S. O. BRIDGE BENEFIT The Syracuse Bridge Club is sponsoring a luncheon and card party for the benefit of the U. S. 0., on Wednesday, July 2'2, at 1 p.m. at the South Shore Inn on Lake Wawasee. The price will be $1.25. Ladies who are Interested in attending should inform the chairman, Mrs. H. A. Bowser (phone 882) by Monday evening. The committee is composed of Mts. Paul Ford, Mrs. Joe Rapp, Mrs. Hallie Holloway and Mrs. Georgia Miller. ♦ SUBMITS TO OPERATION Miss Margaret Miles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson submitted to an appendectomy at the Goshen hospital Tuesday. She and her sister, Elizabeth, were enrolled in the Limberlost Music School Camp for the summer, when Margaret suffered an attack, her second serious one. She hopes to re-enter the school the last two weeks of the course. A farewell dinner for their son, James, who left Thursday morning for induction into the U. S. Army and to celebrate the 67th birthday anniversary of Mr. McClintic was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McClintic. Those present beside the immediate family were Mr. and Mrs. Charles McClintic, of Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bassit, of Syracuse; Mrs. Neilson and sons, Howard, and Robert and wife, of Kalamazoo; and Mr. and Mrs. John Kavanaugh, of Elkha-rIV Ig&x, Adolph, Benito and Hirohito —the three blind mice. Make them run with ten percent of ZmL your income in War Bonds JaS every pay day.

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Connecting these many points of interest there are 12,000 miles of modern state highways. In the state parks, at the lakes and at many other points there are hotel accommodations of the best kind. Whatever it is that would please you most, you can find right here in Indiana. And wherever it is you want to go you can get there quickly with minimum costs of transportation. The Indiana Division of State Publicity is working actively right now to bring to the attention of Indianians the remarkable vacational advantages offered here in our own state. “Literature which pictures and describes Indiana’s state parks and lists specifically scores of interesting places tc go is available, gratis, to anyone who will ask us for it,” says J. H. Albershardt, director of the Indiana Division of State Publicity. “Merely send usaletter ora postcard, addressed to our offices in the Board of Trade Building, Indianapolis, and the liter-

Business -Professional Women Meet The Business and Professional , Women’s club of Syracuse met on Tuesday evening, July 14, at the Sargent hotel. Twenty-two members and one guest, Billie Emerson, enjoyed an attractive and delicious three-course dinner. Place cards of bars of music, taken from songs of Stephen Foster, marked each place, and the one long table was decorated cleverly with hollyhocks. Everyone enjoyed the short program on Stephen C. Foster which , followed. Billie Emerson gave a few highlights of his life and to an accompaniment by Lulu Seider sang one of his best loved songs, “Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair.” Mrs. Irene Strieby, of Indianapolis, gave a very interesting resume on what she knew of the Eli Lilly collection of manuscripts and data concerning Stephen Foster/ The program was closed with group singing of five of his favorite songs. After the salute to the flag, a short, snappy business session closed the evening with last min- . ute preparations being made for the circus coming Saturday afternoon and night, sponsored by the club. We all thank our hostesses, Jean Emerson, Daish Stover and Lulu Seider, for a very pleasant evening and a grand program. Mrs. Ida Jensen spent last week-end in Toledo, 0., with her daughter, Mrs. Donald Lower and Mr. Lower. FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Friendship Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Wava Laughlin in honor of her birthday. The first part of the evening ' was spent in election of officers. Norma Siefert was elected president; Marjorie Wiles was elected vice-president, and Audrey Ray secretary. The next part of the evening was spent having contests. The winners were Fay Ringler, Jane Lecount, Norma Siefert. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

ature will come to you promptly. Just ask for TOl Reasons.’ You’ll be surprised at the information this literature contains and you’ll have a new idea of your own good state and what it has to offer you. “People need vacations more than ever this year because of the drains on mind and body brought about by war conditions. But Uncle Sam wants folks to conserve time, gasoline and tires. “This means that nearby vacations are the answer. And for our own people, Indiana is certainly nearby. We hope you’ll write for our literature. And we feel sure it will help you.” The Division of State Publicity is calling attention also to the fact that the Office of Defense Transportation is asking business organizations to schedule mid week departure and return of employes who plan vacation trips, so a., o relieve week-end congestion on highway, railroads and bus lines. |

LAKE NEWS HOTELS ARE ALL FILLED In spite of the fact that we have tire, gas rationing in eastern states, and other war-tire regulations, people are still taking vacations. Proof Os this fact is found at Lake Wawasee. Tuesday, all hotels reported over-flow convention crowds and many had to find outside rooms. Cottages are filling up in fair shape this month, and lake and town stores report a lively business. SPINK WAWASEE HOTEL Monday the Associated Theater Owners of Indiana began coming in. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, full programs were planned. .Golf, bridge, cocktail parties and a well-bhlanced business session was scheduled. The ladies came along and their program looked interesting, too. An interesting item discovered when interviewing registration chairman Christine Kirk. We find that 181 Indiana theaters sold a total of $72,000 in war stamps & bonds during month of June. Thursday, Paramount celebrated its 30th anniversary. A cake was cut at the Fifth Annual midsummer Banquet of A. T. O. I. Executives of The Sportsman Pilot magazine will come in for a 3-day convention July 19. NATTI CROW BEACH Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Critchfield and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morman, of Oak Park, 111., are at their cottage on the beach for the season. The C. O. Hedricks family, of Indianapolis, is at their cottage for the summer. LUTHER LEAGUE BANQUET AT OAKWOOD HOTEL The Luther League, young people’s group of the Lutheran churches, held the annual banquet on Monday night at the Oakwood hotel. There were 221 in attendance. Rev. Carvert P. Mitchell, Columbus, Ohio, was the speaker. The Evangelical Women’s Missionary Society convention convened Wednesday for 3 days meeting. Sunday, July 19, the Evangelical Boys Camp, youngsters aged 11 to 15, will begin a one weeks vacation and Bible study. OAKWOOD PARK Mrs. A. C. Doescher and son, David, Cleveland, 0., are at their cottage for the season. Bud Doescher has been here since opening of the season, running his boat from the Oakwood pier for pleasure seekers. Miss Katherine Quinton, employed at Oakwood hotel desk, spent three days this week at her home in Peru, Ind. Mrs. A. J. Scott, Indianapolis, spent last week at the hotel. Clarence Betzer returned Sunday to Indianapolis after spending two weeks here with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Bitzer, and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Wooly and son, Ronald, and Mrs. Al Hershman, Indianapolis, are at their cottage for the season. Miss Carol Steele, South Bend, who is spending the summer at the park,, -received an injury to her leg when she dived into the water recently. Mrs. Lena Tice, Park resident, will return this week from a vacation in Minnesota. LEGI.ON DRUM & BUGLE CORP TO MARCH SUNDAY America’s fighting men of 191718 will march again ’When Legionaires from every post in northern Indiana gather at Winona Lake Sunday, July 19, to honor their comrade Sergeant’ York, outstanding hero of the first World War. Wawasee Post drum and bugle corps will be present. Sergeant York will speak in the Billy Sunday Tabernacle at 2 p. m. Sunday. Service men will gather near the western entrance to the grounds at 1:15. The Legionaires will march to the Tabernacle, to the thrilling music of the various drum and bugle corps. Moving pictures will be made of the Legion parade. Sergeant York will be introduced by Homer Rpdeheaver, famous song leader. A concert by the 100 piece Petrie Band will follow the York address. There will be no admission charge. 42 JAP PLANES SHOT DOWN DURING PAST WEEK Forty-two Jap planes were shot down during the week ending on July 11th by U. S. forces. The grand total now is 1,797.

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Syracuse Boy On Ship Sunkßy Axis Gunner Robert McClintic, born in Syracuse the son of Mr. and Mrs. John McClintic, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McClintic, witnessed the sinking of three merchant ships and was hurled overboard when his own ship was attacked by Axis subs and sunk. His mother is now Mrs. Thelma (McClintic) Neilson, of Kalamazoo, •Mich. All of this exciting wartime drama happened on young McClintic’s first trip to sea and in the space of 24 hours. He is 24 years of age and enlisted in the navy Feb. 9th. “When we saw a ship explode on the horizon we knew that we might be next,” said Gunner McClintic. “An hour later it happened. A terrific crash shook the boat and the explosion of the torpedo ripped the starboard lifeboat to matchwood. “There were 10 of us naval armed guard aboard our merchant ship and v we got into action with our five big guns, but we never had a chance. The ship was sinking fast. Forty-six men were lowered into the one remaining lifeboat and four raft 3 were thrown overboard. “I had been thrown overboard by our lieutenant, who found me lying on the deck in a dazed condition. The minute I hit the water Lcanie to and struck out for one of the rafts. “The sub surfaced and was shelling our ship. One shell exploded a powder magazine, killing our skipper, our radio operator, 1 naval officer and two members of our gun crew. “The lifeboat with the 46 survivors rowed about the wreckage throughout the night, trying to locate the men on the rafts. Finally they were taken in tow. We rowed 18 hours before a naval vessel picked us up and we were landed at a West Indian port.” The attack occurred June 15. Earlier in the day Gunner McClintic’s ship had picked up 63 survivors from two other torpedoed mer- - chant ships. Following his preliminary training at Great Lakes, Gunner McClintic was assigned to the naval gun school in Chicago. Later he was transferred to the Brooklyn naval armed guard training center for final instructions, and then sent to sea aboard a merchant marine. He reports back for duty July 23rd. MRS. IDA STRIEBY DIES IN CHICAGO Word was received here Thursday of the death of Mrs. Ida Strieby in Chicago, at the home of her neice and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. George Matthews. Her body will be brought to the Carr funeral home here today (Friday) at noon. Funeral services will held at the funeral home, with interment in the Syracuse cemetery. Mrs. Strieby, a resident here until about a year ago when she gave up her home on Lake street and went to Chicago to ma“ke her home with relatives. Her husband, Elmer Strieby, passed away a year and a half ago. Mrs. Strieby suffered a stroke two months ago and has been bedfast since. One grandson, Robert Strieby, of Indianapolis, survives, besides Mr. and Mrs. Matthews. ELIZA JANE HOCKENSMITH PASSES AWAY JULY 13th Eliza Jane Hockensmith, 80, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Vern Strieby, Monday, July 13, at 10 p.m., after an illness of about seven years. Eliza Jane, daughter of D%vid and Sarah (Peck) Sharp, was born near Vawter Park Aug. 11, 1861. She was the last of eleven children. She was married Jan. 11, 1887, to Miles C. Hockensmith, at Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death 24 years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Stella Rarig, one granddaughter and two greatgranddaughters survive. Funeral services were held on Thursday at the Strieby residence at 2 o’clock. Rev. Joseph Bailey officiated. Burial was in the Syracuse cemetery.

, - * Lost and found columns of Toklo newspapers are crowdi ed these days. Every time an American buys a War Bond, the Japs lose face. Buy your • I#% every pay day.

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