Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 38, Number 9, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 11 December 1942 — Page 1

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Registration Os 18 Year Old Men Registration in Kosciusko county of the men who have or will become 18 years of age between July 1, 1942, and Dec. 31, 1942, inclusive, will be held at the office of the local Selective Service board in the Armory building, at Warsaw, during their regular open hours in the following order: (a) Those meh who reached the age of 18 during the period July 1, 1942, to August 31, 1942, inclusive, shall register on any day during the week commencing Friday, Dec. 11, 1942, and ending on Thursray, Dec, 17, 1942. (b) Those who reached the age of 18 during the period Sept. 1, 19421, to Oct. 31, 1942, inclusive, shall register on any day during the week commencing Friday, Dec. 18, 1942, and ending Thursday, Dec. 24, 1942. (c) Those who reach the age of 18 during the period Nov. 1, 1942, to Dec. 31, 1942, inclusive, shall register on any day during the period commencing Saturday, Dec. 26, 1942, and ending Thursday, Dec. 31, 1942, (d) During the continuance of the present"war, those men who reach the age of 18 on or after Jan. 1, 1943, shall register on the day such age is attained, unless this date falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, in which event registration shall be accomplished on the following day, ( Office hours: Daily except Sattkrdays, Sundays, holidays: 8 to 12 a.m. Ito 5 p.m. Saturdays: 8 to 12 a.m. ROUND TABLE CLUB The Ladles of the Round Table held their regular meeting Dec. 7 at the home of Mrs. Hdna Geyer. During the business meeting plans were completed for the annual Christmas party, which will be held at the next meeting. The guest speaker of the evening was Postmaster Bert Whitehead, whose subject was “Interesting Facts About Our Post Office ” His talk explained the different classes of mail, the special air service given men in the armed forces, postal savings, tracing lost registered mall, money orders and the volume of mall handled at the local office. Mr. Whitehead stated that only first class mail pays for itself and that only in a democracy could we have the benefit of the cheaper classes of mail, which add so much to the education of the public. Thanks, Mr. Whitehead, for a very interesting program, also for making us appreciate the fine service the post offices are doing all over this great country. MRS. FLOYD PRICE Mrs. Grace Pearl Price, 55, wife of Floyd Price, Goshen, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Goshen hospital where she underwent an operation Dec. 3. They moved to Goshen from Syracuse 22 years ago. Surviving are her husband, and four children. Funeral services ware held on Wednesday, at the home at 1:30 o’clock and at St. Mark's Methodist church at 2 p.m, Mr. Price was employed on the B. & O. railroad at time the family resided here in Syracuse. DEATH THURSDAY OF 3y t YEAR-OLD CHILD Franklin Leßoy Bell, 3% yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bell, died Thursday morning of pneumonia. He was only 111 about two days. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 1:30, from the Carr Funeral home, with Rev. Lee Cory officiating. Burial will be In Syracuse cemetery. There are three other children survive. R. A. M. ELECTS OFFICERS Syracuse chapter of Royal Arch Masons elected officers Monday night for 1943, as follows: Warren T. Colwell—«H. P. George Xanders—K. ! Roy Darr—S. ; A. L. Miller—-C, H. T Mverett Dunn—P. 8. Harry Culler—R.AJC. Melvin Rapp—Secy. James Searfose—trees.

NEWS FROM Jp BOYS IN SERVICE

Lowell Sharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fielden Sharp, is home waiting a call to enter the Coast Guard service. He has been attending school at Indianapolis. He has passed his physical and “i.q.” tests and expects to be called at any time. Corp. Maurice (Bill) Ketering, Camp Perry, 0., spent last weekend here. Pvt. Avon Bushong, Camp Perry, €>., spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph' Bushong and family. Levi Rink is with U. S. forces somewhere in India, according to Tom Dempsey who hears frbm him regularly. Pvt. Earl Miller has been transferred to Godsden, Alabama. Frederick Clayton writes from Chanute Field, 111. (just transferred from Shepperd Field, Texas): Well, I almost landed back home. I’m scheduled for a specialists course here. I sure have . been missing the paper lately and will enjoy getting it again. I like the good old cold climate here—its sure different from Texas. Dear Editor: I want to again express my gratitude for sending me The Journal these past months. Receiving the paper has the same thrill attached to it as receiving a letter from home. Os course the letters from my family always contain a certain amount of community news, but I find many articles that the family letters could not possibly relate. I would also like to thank the clubs of Syracuse for sending me that useful and surprise Xmas gift. It will be impossible for me to thank them all individually, so I take this opportunity in thanking them. Myself, and I’m sure the rest of the service men who have received The Journal and the clubs Xmas gift, feel grateful in knowing the home town folks have not forgotten them. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year, I Otis Clyde Butt. Dear Editor: In proportion to the population, I think Syracuse is well represented in Uncle Sam’s army. Even to the distinction of having the first W.A.A.C. in the county. I, too, am a native of Syracuse. Joined the A.A.F.T.T.C. from Chicago June 1, 1942, and was ordered to Lowry Field, Colo., where I remained for tlree months. During my stay there I was assigned the following jobs at the same time: Asst, rail transportation officer, asst, base quartermaster and asst. C. O. of 919th Qt. Co. On Aug. 15 th I was sent to Kearns, Utah, a new field, one of the largest of its kind. My primary duty here is Rail Transportation Officer. Also assigned as Summary Court Officer. Our department ships the troops, officers and all the personnel by plane and train. We also handle all L.C.L. and car-load sjgipments of freight. In closing, let me say to all in the service, “Carry on, Soldiers, Sailers and Marines.” We trust it wont be long before we can all return to our respective homes. — Donald E. McClintic, Ist. Lieut., Kearns, Utah. Pvt. Millard Eppert is located at Ft, Lewis, Wash. Pvt. Ed Amsden is located at Camp Hood, Texas. Norman Rider, U.S.N., is located at Corpus Cristi, Texas. Forest Smith, U.S.N., is located at Norfolk, Va. Dean Burns joined the army air corps at Ft. Wayne Nov. 30th. He is now at Camp Perry, O. George Butt and Lester Niles will leave Saturday to report for duty in U. S. Army at Camp Perry, O. They were inducted a week ago. Arthur Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vada Morris, is located at Ft. Bragg, N. C. He left Syracuse last April. Pfc. Albert G. Gomall- is in a hospital at Atlanta, Ga,, suffering from injuries received in a plane crash early in November. He is the son of the former Max Gomoll of Kale Island, a tailor who spent many seasons here. Corp. Dale Miller and wife arrived here Tuesday from Camp Forrest, Tenn., on furlough. Clifford Y. Miller, gunner, U. S.N., who has been on active duty “somwhere on the Pacific” the past weeks, writes his mother

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here, Mrs. Hazel Miller, giving a new address, via San Francisco. Pfc. Edw. Byrd, Camp Forrest, Tenn., arrived here Saturday for a few days visit with his wife. North Huntington st. Francis Oswalt has been advanced to rank of cdrporal. He is located at Camp Hulen, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. John Harley received word this week from their son, Ned Harley, that he had arrived at Camp Adair, Oregon, on Dec. 2. He says he has never seen so much mud in all his life asthey have in Oregon. We received a lovely Christmas card from Corp. Roy Miller, Jr., Camp White, Oregon, this week. Thanks, Jr. Wish we could greet you with a Merry Christmas, on Christmas morning. Pvt. .Edwin Lung, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Lung, is a patient in the Station Hospital, at Camp Hollabird, Baltimore, Md., following an operation 3 weeks ago. Marion Kelly, U.S.N., at Great Lakes, 111., writes: I was very glad to receive my copy of The Journal this week. In the Navy, the mall call is answered more promptly than the pay master, in most cases. I will gladly answer all letters received. My address is Co. 1719, Great Lakes, 111., U.S.N.T.S. Lieut. Edward Schlecht, U.S.N., is stationed at Miami, Fla. He was commissioned in October. Pvt. Norman H. Sloan has been transferred from Scott Field, 111., to Kearns, Utah, Pvt. Luther LeCount, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest LeCount, returned last week-end to Camp Forrest, Tenn., after a furlough. Pvt. Walter Nyce may now be addressed as Pfc. Walter Nyce. He is at Camp White, Oregon. Sgt. Ed Coy, Ft. Logan, Denver, Colo., will leave today for camp after a 10-day leave, called here by the death of his mother. Seaman 2-c Otis Butt telephoned his mother, Mrs. Walter Kegg, last Saturday night from New York city. He had a 72-hour leave. He has been on the water for past two months. Otis said when the ship docked there last week, there were 250 sacks of mail for the boys. Otis said he received 30 letters and packages, From Pvt. Rufus G. Kilmer: I thought I should write a couple of lines and thank you for the paper each week. I was transferred from Ft. McClellan, Ala., on Nov. 12th, and got here at Camp Butner, N. C. the 13 th. I was put in the infantry at first but in about a week I was transferred to the Field Artillery. I like it here now. We have good eats. For Thanksgiving dinner we had turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, salads, pie, etc., and couple of othter things. We had all that anybody could want. —Pvt. Rufus G. Kilmer. Dear Editor: I want to thank you for the paper which I have been receiving each week. It sure seems nice to read about the Hoosiers back home—especially those you know. The state of Washington is nice, has lots of beautiful scenery, a mild climate, but too much rain and not enough sunshine for me. I had heard lots about the Rocky Mountains, but never thought It had such beautiful scenery until after I went over them. Out trip started through the Rockies about 12 noen and we were still in parts of the moun-

tains at 9 that evening. Our highest elevation was 9,500 feet. A snow fall of about seven inches among the pine trees really made beautiful scenery. We traveled through 50 tunnels, one being 7 miles long. Lots of people think a soldier has a dog’s life, but it is just wihat they make it themselves. I like the army, like it well, although we are drilled very hard. On the other hand we get plenty of breaks, lots of which we are not really entitled to. I can’t complain about the food, it is good and plenty of it. I have gained 14 lbs., but don’t believe it is the food alone. We have one more month of basic training, and then will go out on the range to fire. We will then be ready to go across the pond to shake.hands with Hitler, but will shake hands in a different dfanner. Thinking of crossing the water, the Army, Navy and Marines as a united unit, I made up this poem: There’s a lot of miles of water, From here to ’over there; And it takes a long time crossing Even if the weather’s fair. But like a line of packed mules The ships steamed o’er the blue, And in the holds is stowed the stuff That must be gotten through. The brave heroes are the seamen Who sail these cargo ships; Tho’ they run a thousand dangers In the course of a few trips. Os submarines and aircraft, And mines they are the prey, But they sail on thru’ despite them, Mile on mile, day after day. They have a special type of courage— One for all and all for one;’ When they’ve a job—they do it, Even though it isn’t fun. For each man knows within his heart, The importance of his work; And because his friends trust him With their lives he cannot shirk. That’s the stuff we’ve got to have If this war is to be won; When we’ve got a job to do let’s do it, . ’ •. Even tho’ it isn’t fun. —Pvt. Roy F. Schultz, Fort Lewis, Wash,

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Mrs. Neva Niles spent last week in South Bend with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Amsy Clem, Mr. Ed Berkey, J. W. Rowdabaugh, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Weybright attended funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Neff in Milford Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Linderman and son Lamar attended funeral services for Mrs. Grace Price in Goshen Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rock, of New Paris, were visitors Sunday at home of Mr. & Mrs. Merl Neff. Those who called on Mrs. Wm. E, Sheffield Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Doll, of Elkhart; Mrs. Neva Niles, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ogle and daughter, of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fackler, Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Rowdabaugh, and Rev. Galon Bowman and wife. Mr. Pearl Wearley is very ill at this time. The Bethany Home Ec club will hold their Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Dan Clem.

FIRE DESTROYS HOME HERE DEC. 4th A fire almost completely destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orley Brown last Friday afternoon about 2 o’clock. The fire was caused from an over-heated furnace and had such a start when the township fire truck arrived that it could not be brought under control. The fruit in the basement and all the furniture on the first floor was saved. Furnishings upstairs were destroyed. Mr. Brown’s mother, Mrs. Alice Brown, who lives with them, was ill in bed at the time. Mrs. Orley Brown had left earlier to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Harry Coy. Mr. Brown was in an Indianapolis hospital. The elder Mrs, Brown was taken to the home of her grandson, Eugene Brown, near Syracuse. There was a mix-up in directions given Joe Rapp, fire chief, and he was sent to home of Roy Brown, on Lake Wawasee. This caused a delay of some 20 or 25 minutes and the building was on fire from one end to the other before the truck arrived. Fires seemed to have been causing Mr. and Mrs. Brown much bad luck. This is the second time fire has destroyed property for them, and last March Mr. Brown was seriously burned by an oil explosion as he was building a fire at his farm in preparation for butchering hogs. Xmas Seal Donations Listed Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Koher, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Purdum, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Culler, Mr. and Hrs. Ted Hilbisih, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rigdon, Mr. and Mrs. Theries Doll, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowld, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hinderer, Mr. and Mrs. John Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Levernier, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wil-, kinson, Mr. and Mrs. Wales Macy, Geo. Campbell, Mrs. Fannie Hoy, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Penn, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCrea, Lois Dillen, Berniece Robinson, Roscoe Howard, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pfingst, Geo. Butt, Mrs. Walter Kegg, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Kindig, Rev. and Mrs. Deyo, Lillian Hamman, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Klink, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koher, Mr. and Mrs. Rice. Total $72.00.

COURT NEWS Wilma C. Telschow, Syracuse, has filed suit for divorce in circuit court against Albert H. Telschow on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. The couple wed Sept. 9, 1925, and separated Sept, 25, 1941. The plaintiff asks custody of five children, Iris Jpan, 16, Rosemary, 15, Doretta, 13, Ronald W., 6 and James 8., 3, and seeks sls weekly for their support.

★ ★ Wkat With WAR BONDS ★ *_ A pelorus, used by the Navy, is a device which fits over the surface of a compass to enable the operator to take bearings on distant objects It has split hair sights, has been in use for many years . . . and costs approximately $125. These instruments are essential equipment to every American ship which comes out of the shipyards. With the scores of ships now being completed each month, we need many of these instruments, your purchase of War Bonds and Stamps will help pay for them. Invest at least ten percent of your income every payday in these interest bearing Government securities. U. S. Treasury Department

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Syracuse Loses To Ligonier The Syracuse high school basketball team dropped their fifth straight game by bowing to Ligonier 20-19 in the second overtime defeat of this season. The Ponies bettered their record by handing the Ligonier Reserves a 20-19 lacing. So far this year the seconds have chalked up 5 victories to 2 defeats. The game started at a fast pace that was maintained throughout the game, with both teams peppering at the loop but failing to connect. The Gold and Blue weren't able to hit their lay-up shots, and time, and again failed on easy, close to the basket attempts. The Red Raiders also had trouble in finding the mark, but a portion of this was due to the guarding of the home team. > Syracuse took a 2-point lead the first quarter. Syracuse led at the half 11-5. The visitors roared into the 3rd period with a 7 point eomebaek, but failed to take the lead, trailing 13-12 at start of the final quarter. In this period Ligonier forged ahead on a quadruple of free throws and a field goal to lead 18-16. With less than 25 seconds to play, Syracuse broke up the Raider’s stall, a pass was thrown to Myers who missed a difficult lay-up shot but Slabaugh followed through and scored as the whis.tle blew. He was fouled in the action and had a chance to sew the game up, but the try fell short and the game went into the overtime. 'ln the overtime the visitors hit two free throws and Syracuse one and so won, 20-19. Kroh was top man for the locals with 6 points. Due credit should also be given Jimmie Myers, at forword, who gave a good account of himself there. Second Team Game The B’s showed a definite improvement over style of play as demonstrated at Pierceton. Paul Traster hit his usual stride and came through with 7 points. Rapp blossomed forth with 6 tallies. The reserves took a lead in the opening minutes of the 2nd quarter and held on to it the remainder of the game. \ ' - Business -Professional Women Meet The Syracuse Business A Professional Women held their December dinner and meeting at the Wawasee restaurant, Tuesday, Dec. 8. Thirty-six members seated at six tables decorated in keeping with the coming holiday, enjoyed a tasty two-course dinner, with plenty of trimmings. The hostesses were Marion Laughlin, Irene Abts, Cecilia Shiere and Florence Foster. Beginning with a Salute to the Flag, many projects were taken care of at the business session. A reinstated member was welcomed back to the club. .Ways and means were discussed for adding to the Education Fund, which was started by selling a handkerchief among members present Alice Hire was the lucky individual. A “coffee hour” to be given sometime after the first of the year was approved. The School Milk Fund is to be continued as of last year until data on possibility of government help can be received. The remainder of the evening was spent socially and tables of bridge were enjoyed. Those receiving prizes were: Grace Macy, Cecilia Disher, Evalyn Grieger.

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