Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 38, Number 17, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 5 February 1943 — Page 1

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Will Furnish Men ForFour Services Indianapolis, Fob. 1. —Col. Robinson Hitchcock, itar.e selective service director, today announce ! a joint induction plan to provide selective service registrants foir quotas of ;he Army, Navy, Marini) Corps and Coast Gnard. “Beginning Fet. 1, the selective service system will ; urnish all men required by the four services who are between ages oi 13 arid 37 inclusive,” Col. Hit si cock said. Hi) -pointed ov.t that persons not between there ages n ay be enlisted -as heretofore, wi ihin the discretion of the services, regardless cP whether tley are registered under the Selective Sen ice Act of 194 t, as amended. Requisitions of tie Secretary cf War and the Secretary of the Navy will !>e combined in national selective service he idquarters and each call placed cd states and the local boards will be a combine! call for a specified number cf men. Registrants ordered to report for deduction rill be delivered to a single jointly operated induction station, whore they will b ? assigned to the sevorhl services. Registrants will be given an opportunity lit the in iuetion statidh to express their pre erence for the Army, Naiy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, and ihat preference will be giien the f illest consideration practicable. if, however, no vacancies are available for the preferred service each man will be assigied to the service fcr which he is bes t tualified. C 0... Hitchcock stated that; registrants should not seek t o express thei r preference betfore p I hey reach tb e induction station.; Registrants who wish to volunteer for induction out of order number sequence snay make application through Jaelr local setlective service board. The local board can-tot promise registrants will be inducted into a preferred service, as the ass ignment procedure outlined above must be followed, regardless, of whether a man has volunteer; >d. Induction center! will no longer be known.- as Army induction points but will t>e called Armed Forces Induction Stations and will be operated by personnel from all tie services. f .. ' BIRTHS Born, to Mr. anti Mrs. Glen la Mar Steeling, of Uma, Mich., a daughter, Peggy he in, on Tuesday, Feb. 2,' 1943. D:r. and Mrs. O. C. Stoelting are the paternal grandparents. Mrs. Stoeltiag will leave Sunday for a week s visit with her son and family. New Paris Trips Locals The Syiacuse cask st ball team traveled to New Paris last Friday to battle the Cub 3 ha their second annual game. The f rst-string team suffered a 22-41 setback, but the evening was bright med spmewhj.t by a nice 28-19 victory turned in by the Syi acuse serves. It was New Paris’ torrid little forward, Rock, that made the score hot :’or the kcals by cashing in a total t>f 22 poi its, after being held scoreless the irst quarter. The first quarter was evenly matched, with the Gold and Blue hairidling rhe ball nicely. At tt e end of tie quarter!, the teams were deadlocked i>-nll. Soon after the start of the 2nd period Rock began hitting, put ring the Cut s ahead 20-10 at tie half. The 3rd quarter was what is commonly known as a “rat lace” with the Cubs tall; dng 8 more points to lead 28-15. Confidently ahead, the hosts sent in the bench warmers for a little ac ion, while the Yellow Jackets valiantly tried to stem the fncreasin;; score and add a few poi nts, but again they were topped, tliis time 11-22. iind Team Game The Pcnies, under the leadership of P iyser and Roopingarnei, stayed a first qtiirter barrag? tha<- neld true the rest of the till , bringing in he *B's” fourt i straight ifin.

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RATIONING NEWS AT A GLANCE This is a regular weekly feature designed to aid you in your current purchases of items rationed by the government. Coffee—-Coupon 28 good for 1 lb., valid through Feb. 7. Stamp No. 11 is good for three lbs. becomes good Feb. 1 and good through March 15. Gasoline—Stamp No. 4 from Basic Mileage Ration A book, is worth four gallons, good through March 21. Stamps in B and C are good for period as noted ,on front of such books. Tires—lnspection deadlines: First Inspect. Follow-up “A” March 31 , Every 6 mon. “B”” Feb. 28 Every 4 mon. “C” Feb. 28 Every 3 mon. “T” Feb. 28 Every 2 mon. Fuel Oil —Coupon 3 now valued at 11 gallons. Officials-of the O. P. A. will be in Warsaw, at the high school building, next Monday night, to conduct a public meeting to ex-1 plain the “point” system scheduled to go into effect next month. The public is invited to attend. Wednesd’y Afternoon Club Mrs. Ralph Thornburg, Sr., opened her home to club members Feb. 3rd. Regardless of inclement weather, a fine attendance ressponded to roll call, with varied and most interesting events of this topsy turvy world. Georgia Miller presided in the capacity of president. After business routine was concluded, Mrs. Miller introduced Esther Weaver who was assigned ft book review. She chose the book; “Rosanna of the Amish,” by Joseph Yoder. Although a religious story, it was of the lighter vein and proved very interesting, giving all the informative facts about Amish customs and forms. Mrs. Weaver presented the story of their sweet, simple style of living in an affable manner, and held the interest of all her listeners. It was Indeed a treat to relax and. enjoy a review given in such a pleasant way. The meeting then adjourned to meet Feb. 17th, with Mrs. Effie Emerson as hostess. LIEUT. P. T. XANDERS WEDS MISS PHYLLIS ULERY Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ulery, of Goshen, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Phyllis Suzanne, to. Lieut Paul Thomas Xanders, of Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Xanders, of Syracuse. The nuptial ceremony *ook'.place Saturday evening, Jan. 30, at\B o’clock, in the 12th Regiment Episcopal Chapel, in Little Rock, Arie The vows were exchanged in a candle light ceremony read by Chaplain John Anthony. They were attended by Lieut, and Mrs. James Duffey, immediate friends of'Lieut. Xanders. For'the ceremony, the bride wore a beige wool tailored suit and a yellow ribbon off the face hat. Her other accessories were also of yellow. Her shoulder bouquet was of gardenias. I . The bride graduated from Goshen high school with the class of 1940, and until recently had been employed in the office of the Penn Electric Switch Co. Lieut. Xanders graduated from the Howe Military academy and attended Indiana University for 1% years. Lieut, and Mrs. Xanders will leave Feb. sth for Ft. Benning, Ga., where they will make their home while he is in training at that base. Thursday evening, Jan. 28, Miss Lois Ford entertained ten guests at a bridal shower for Mrs. Xanders, in the Ford home in Goshen. The evening was spent in playing bingo, with each guest receiving a favor. Mr. and Mrs. Crist Wilber, of Lake Wawasee, left Tuesday for their winter home in Orlando, Fla., to spend the next few months. Otis C. Isenbarger, an engineer in the Elgin office of the Illinois state highway department for the past 15 years, has been commissioned a Ifeutenant in the civil engineering corps of the U. S. Navy and left last week, to report for active duty at Norfolk, Va. Isenbarger was born in South Whitley, Ind., and reared in Syracuse).

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Cpl. O. C. Strieby has completed his course at officers candidate preparatory school, Ft. McClellan, Ala., and has been sent to Fort Benning, Ga., for more training. Lieut. Jack Ford writes friends here from ‘.‘Northwest Africa,” where he is with the U. S. army fighter air command. Tells of visiting both Oran and Algiers. In good health and spirits. He was stationed in England and saw active service there, over the English channel, and over France. From S-Sgt. Wm. V. Brown, at Harding Field, La., we received a' note thanking us for the paper. He reported there about a month ago, after duty in Alaska. Also sent along an army newspaper, which shows pictures of officers, and an interesting article by U.S. flyers who were over the island of Kiska. From Gayion Goon, Camp Camp-

It Takes Both, War Bonds and Taxes, tc< Win —Victory Tax Special Direct Levy Asked to Help Meet Heavy War Costs

' WASHINGTON, D. C.—Approximately 50,000,000 American workers began to make an added contribution to the War cost this month in the form of a 5% Victory tax. For many millions of Americans the Victory tax and the 1943 income tax are the first direct levies to be made by the Government to meet the staggering War costs. And it will take both . . . taxes and War Bonds ... to provide the supplies and materials to win the War and the peace afterwards.

The Treasury Department esti-< mates that the Victory tax will raise approximattely $2,000,000,000. Every person receiving more than sl2 per week must pay the Victory tax upon that part of his income over and above the sl2. For example, a married man with a salary of SSO per week, with two dependents, would make only a net payment of sl-06 per week after allowance for postwar credit. The Government has made every effort to make the impact of the new tax as light as possible. The law, in effect, provides that in the case of married persons whose sole income is from wages or salary, 40 percent of the Victory tax paid (up to a maximum of $1,000) plus 2 percent for each dependent (up to a maximum of $100) may be used as a credit against whatever Federal income taxes the individual may owe at the end of the year—provided he

SYRACUSE, INDLANA, FRIDAY, FEB. 5, 1943

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bell, Ky.: Just a line to let you know I still get the paper »and I sure look forward to the day it comes. I talked to Avon Bushong the other day. I am on Ist St., and he is on 4th St. We were that close together and didn’tt know it. We are training harder every week. Next week we go on the rifle range and that is what I like. We had our first taste of winter here Jan. 24th—five inches of snow. From Pfc. Paul M. Isbell, who , is “somewhere in Alaska.”: Jan. 18, 1943. Just a line to let you know I receive The Journal regularly, though a bit late, and appreciate it greatly. I wish also to thank, through the paper, everyone who so kindly remembered all the “Cuse” boys with Christmas packages and cards. Alaska is a beautiful place, but when the war is over, I’m willing to give it back

has purchased certain War Bonds, or paid old debts or paid life insurance premiums equal to the amount of this credit. In the case of single persons this credit will be 25 percent of the Victory tax paid (up to a maximum of $500). Should the Victory tax credit exceed the individual’s Federal income tax, the unused portion of the credit may be refundable to the taxpayer. Even with the Victory tax, the 1943 income tax, and all other taxes paid by individuals, the average American will have more money with which to buy War Bonds than he has ever had before. Here are the statistics which explain that statement: In 1940 the total income payments made to the American people I amounted to about 76 billion dollars. ; In that same year the total personal i taxes paid. Federal, State and local,

to the Indians. I’d much rathe be in good old India aa. The pach ages arrived here lu good shapt and all the boys enjoyed th sweets they contained. They a said to thank the folks and ther will probably be a wholesale m gration to the friendly town c Syracuse when this is over. I wa the only one remembered in sue away, so you can tree why I ai proud of the old ho ne town. Pvt. Joseph Kincig has bee transferred to Camj Davis, N. C from Camp Perry, <)., but we d > riot have his compleie address. . T-Sgt. Frank R. (Dick) Bee ; is expected to arriv j here Thun • day for a 15-day fi rlough. He I j located at Douglas idvanced Flying School, Douglas Ariz. Pvt. Frederick Cluyton has bee I transferred from Chanute Field 1 ? Orlando, Fla. A letter from Pvt. Verio I I Laughlin, “somewhere in Africa, ’ says it has been rain ng a lot thei > and is “not very ccld.” He hj ; received two Journals since lane. - ing. The buildings there are a cement and stone; ' ery nice an white. There are nany orang trees.

were roughly 2.5 billion dollars, leaving 73.5 billion dollars of disposable income. During 1943 total income payments are expected tc rise to 125 billion dollars and total j personal taxes under existing reve < nue legislation will be 15 billion dollars—leaving 110 trillion dollars ol| income at our disposal as against only 73.5 billion dollar;; in 1940. In 1943 Mr. Average .American wil still be carrying a much lighter tai load than his Canadian or English : brothers-in-arms. In Great Britair ! total national and locil taxes paic t by individuals at present amount tc 1 31 percent of the nat anal income. * In Canada, total ind ividual taxes * amount to 25 percent < f the national I income. In the Unite;. States, total * personal taxes, Federal, state anc local, win amount in 1943 to 18 per ) cent of national income. Our Eng s lish allies invest an additional 1( ) percent of national in come in Wax f savings. Our Canadian allies inves i an additional 11 percent of national i income in War saving:;. We Amerit cans, to match the record of our Canadian neighbors, woulld have to ins vest this year 20 percent of our na- * tional income in War savings. Tc . match the English r ecord we woulc 1 have to invest 23 percent of national , income in War savings. a U. S. TinMiiwy

AUTO ACCIDENT NEAR HERE WEDNESDAY Wednesday afternoon the automobile of Dean Grady and a car driven by a lady from North Webster collided south of town on old road 13, on an icy strip of pavement. Riding with Mr. Grady was Mr. Bartholomew; who received a broken nose. The Grady automobile was damaged considerably. BACK IN UNITED STATES AFTER 4y 2 MONTHS SERITCE IN SOUTH PACIFIC Eugene Smith, U. S. Marine Corps, is back again in the United States at a west coast base, after months active duty in the south Pacific war zone. SELF—WALTONS Mr, Fred B. Self, Syracuse, and Mrs. Sue Waltons, of Ligonier, were united in marriage Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, 1943, by Rev. Wallace W. Deyo, at the Methodist parsonage here. Mrs. Walton’s sister, Mrs. Gertrude Gatwood, attended them. ROUND TABLE CLUB The Ladies of the Round Table held their regular meeting Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. Noble Blocker. After the business meeting, a part of the program was given by Mrs. Noble Myers, “After Defense, What?” This was a very timely subject, given in an interesting manner. Next, Mrs. Kindig’s subject," The Bill of Rights;” that article which has survived all crisis’ and means so much to our democracy. The hostess served delicious refreshments. GIRL SCOUT NEW’S The Girl Scouts started their meeting by playing a game of “2deep.” A discussion of what to do for further collection of tin cans followed. Another game of "2-deep” was played. The meeting closed with a good night circle and taps.—Scribe. B. & P. W. CLUB TO MEET The Syracuse Business & Professional Women’s Club will meet Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th, at 6:30 Wawasee Restaurant; The group will attend the Pickwick Theater. Hostesses are: Irene Klink, Ida Jensen and Ann Hire. » Miss Martha Suzanne Rapp, of Syracuse, has received recognition at Ball State college, Muncie, being initiated into the Women’s Athletic Association. A sophomore, Miss Rapp is a member of Omega Sigma Chi sorority, and Girl’s Club.

First Sergeant On Monday morn, bright and early He routs us out —it five-thirty; “Come on, you guys, hit the ball!” This seems to be his daily call. Tuesday he starts out with a roar, Yelling, “Hut, 2,3, If he could only count to 5 Over the fence, he’d have us dive. Wednesday comes dark &-gloomy, My arms are aching, my legs are rheumy, “Take it easy, Sarg, I’m really sick.” “Come on, Soldier, that’s an old trick!” Thursday, and again we drill, Os marching, I’ve had my fill; I march, andd march, and march some more, My set are numb, they’re darn sore. Friday, and I’m sad and weary, Feet are blistered, eyes bleary; "Come on you beam! 'fcA You’re on the winning team!” Saturday, wow! Inspection day! Look neat and clean all the way; Is my hair cut? Shoes polished? Flunk inspection anfcl’U be demolished. Sunday—ah! The day of rest, That’s the day we all love best; That’s the day we all love best; That's the day we sleep until 7, Makes us feel we were in heaven. by Billy Wiggs. He writes to thank the clubs for the Christmas box he received. Said it was good—but like all good things, it didn’t last long enough. Billy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wiggs, and is at Camp Van Dorn, Miss.

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Blackout Is Scheduled Here Syracuse will go through its first airraid “Black-Out” test this Thursday night. Feb. 4th. The fire whistle will be sounded at 8:45 p.m., at which time all lights in the town must be turned out, unless proper “black-out” ' curtains are provided. All automobile must stop and lights must be extinguished. No pedestrians can remain on the street, except proper air-raid wardens, who will be assisted by city and state police and the Boy Scouts. The “all-clear” signal will be sounded at 9:15 p.m. Turkey Creek Township Civilian Defense Director Melvin Dillen has been in charge of making the arrangements for this test blackout. Air raid wardens are as follows: Business ’district—Bert Cripe and Ocal Craft, city police. South of R. R. track — Tom Dempseys Midge Felts and Scout Stanley Reed. Boston street to Depot to bridge —Clifford White, Mr. Whiteman. So. Main street from bridge to Pickwick corner to Sharp’s—Guy Rarig, Sam Ed Searfoss, and Scout Bob Smith. A. Snavely to Library to Harkless garage—Fred Hoopingarner, Bart Cox, and Scout Marshal Coy. So. Main street from R. R. to bridge and west —Si Bauer, Joe Bushong, Scout Marion Laughlin. Main and Lake st. to bridge and east—Mel Rapp, Sam Searfoss and Scout Charles Causer. Harrison and Main st. to end of street and Huntington st from bridge to business district—Hilary Bachman, Dr. Moors and Scout Kent Rosenberry. At Crist Darr road—Ernest Bushong and “Peck” Kline. Huntington st. road at Fielden Sharp’s—Wilbur Ward and Roy Newcomer. Road 13 at dim Searfoss’—state police, Jim Searfoss, and Scout Jack Kitson. At Martin Long corner, R. R. tracks—A. J. Thibodeaux, John Auer, Scout Jim Connolly. Road 13 at Dan Warble corner —Wassel Gordon, state police and Scout Ted Method. West R. R. crossing—Matty Jones, Floyd Brower. At Ralph Oyler road—Donald Davis, Ralph Oyler, and Scout Joe Rapp, jr. At air-raid warden headquarters at the telephone company office will be Mr. Dillen, Scoutmaster Fidler, Roscoe Howard, Court Slabaugh and Willard Gustafson. Large signs, reading “Stop, air raid zone” will be used tq stop automobiles at the various roads entering the city. s These signs were painted Foster and Berneice Robinson; Q This black-out test in cooper-., ation with all other towns in Kosciusko county. Farm homes are not affected. One hundred percent cooperation of the citizens here is asked to make this successful. There are only a veryfew things for citizens to remember: Put out all light, stay off the streets, stop your automobile and put out lights.

Tin Can Drive By Girl Scouts • The Syracuse Girl Scouts will try to complete collection of tin cans here this coming Saturday, Feb. 6. After this there will be containers placed in the grocery stores for prepared tin cans. If there are any citizens who cannot bring their tin cans to the stores, telephone 827 and the Scouts will send someone to collect them. REPRESENTATIVE OF INTERNAL REV. DEPT. HERE TUESDAY, FEB. 9 G. W. Bryan, a representative of the Office of Collector of Internal Revenue, will be at the Syracuse Postoffice on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, to assist local taxpayers in making out returns, according to Bert Whifiehead, postmaster. 5 J