Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 39, Number 12, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 7 January 1944 — Page 1

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Jackets Break Even Past Week Yuletide cheer was enjoyed by the Syracuse Yellow Jackets as they presented Coach Beck with a Christmas eve gift—a 40*31 victory over t’le Mentone quinjet, rated one of the county leaders. To add flavor, the Syracuse Reserves recorded their tenth straight win, flashing past the Bulldog Pups with 36-24 margin. However, the Jackets brought to a close the current sorbing their worst defeat of the year, a 63-33 rout administered by the Middlebury Middies, as the closing hours of a historic yr. passed into memory. An (overtime thriller saw the Bees to sped for the first time in 11 starts, as they took it bn the chin in ’ the preliminary, 29-27. A tight defense explains the success enjoyed by the localstover the Green ard White of Mentone. ’ Both squads depended upon their ’Shooting skill during the initial half with Syracuse assuming the lead due to the aim of Bauer, Carr and Myers, who cooperated to give the Gold and Blue a 10-5 first quarter headway, and an 1812 half-time lead. Constant sniping from thq far court made the visitors an everpresent threat throughout the final stage of the contest. But the alertness displayed by the Jackets in interceptions took a heavy toll as the hone team cracked the Bulldog defense with fast breaks. Forging ahead of their demoralized opponents, Syracuse hit Hie 40 marker as the horn blasted.. Mentone closed with 31. Second Team Game. Even facing one of the ablest county reserve teams, the Bees kept their average at the 1.000 keel with a 36-21 win over the Mentone seconds. The Bull Pups had a sharp offense and were able to cause apprfjAnsion ad they paced the Bee Ability to control the rebounds and a slight advantage in height were enough to assure Syracuse victory. Syracuse lead 20-11 at half time and 36-24 at end of the game. Syracuse vs. Middlebury A wider, stranger floor; fanshaped backboards; and a red-hot Middlebury five explains the devasting defeat suffered by the Jackets in a New Years Eve contest at ’Middlebury. Although Syracuse maintained a slight edgeway in the minutes following the opening tip-off, they were soon shoved behind the eight ball as the Middies connected from all angles. Almost unable to miss, the out of county basketeers swung into a 10-9 first quarter lead; strengthened it to J 9-15 at the half, and hit their stride going down the stretch. The final score was 63-33, Middlebury. Auto License Plates To Go on Sale January 15 The Auto License plates and the various types of driving licenses will start on Jan. 15th, according to a statement today by Rue J. Alexander, Secretary of State, and Commissioner of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The customary printed applications for plates will he mailed early in January to registrants of record in 1943. Motorists arfe reminded that 1943 plates and driving licenses expire Feb. 29, 1944. Each applicant for license plate or any form of driving license must show a receipt fcr his 1943 personal property and poll taxes, or a statement from the county treasurer that such taxes have been paid or a statement from the county assessor th.it he is not assessable in his coui ty of residence.- rs ' BOY SCOUTS WILL COLLECT OLD PAPERS Old newspaper anc: magazines will be collected Saturday, Jan. 8, by the Boy Scouts of Syracuse. Residents are asked to tie papers in bundles and set them on the front porch |n readiness for the boys to pick, up. If this cannot be done, please have papers ready for Scouts to tie up. Collection will be mjt.de this Saturday at all houses oast of HuntKington street.

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. SCHOOLNEWS. Pregram Presented. There was a program at our high school Dec. 23. To open the program, Rev. Jones gave a Christmas message. He read from“ Matt. 2: “The Story of Bethlehem.” From this story he «, * gave us ;hree thoughts: 1. God still keeps his promises. 2. Let us learn hat humble Christmases may still be most wonderful. 3. Christmas is for all classes. In closing Rev. Jones said “Remember,. had it not been for Bethlehem we would have no Christmas.’’ He then pronounced prayer. ■ Next the Eighth grade presented a 1-a :t play entitled, “Daddy’s Christmas Surprise.” Six characters did very well. The Choral Sextet sang several well kntwn Christmas carols and the sone, “Just From Paradise,” was sung by Phyllis Byland and Gloria 6’haver. —I.J.T. Eighth Grade News The examinations turned out pretty Vyell but would have been better if what we had in exams had been in our textbooks. Also there were a few parties that had a number of the students minds. How al out it E.B. and P.H. Our very industrious eighth grade has special committees appointed each month for keeping class rpoms and the little study hall in order. Boy, some of those seventlk graders are stubborn. The class officers are: Susan Kroh, president. Philfip Strieby, vice-pres. Har( ld Barwick, secy. Glen- Stiffler, treas. The reporters change every month. At present they are Willodean Wilkinson asd Donna Darr. Instead of Geography this semester we are having Civics, and we also have Safety. Mrs. Hammer teaches Civics and Mr. Fidler Safety. * * Senior News ' Joe Shock withdrew, from our class v an. 3 and will leave for the army soon. The Senior class wish- ; es hin the best of luck in his new career. Pul lie speaking, taught by Miss Hammon, will be Senior English for this semester, and solid ‘geometry takes the place of advanced algebra. Junior News Vacation is over and the Juniors <?f S. H. S. are at work again. Several changes have been made this year. American Literature /will replace English and Solid Geometry will take place of advanced algebra. Senior Biographies The senior class has decided to let the rest of the world have a glimpse at the 25 of its up and coming members, so here goes: We start with-Ilene Mary Benson, who first saw light of day on Mar-sh 2, 1926. Ilene is a charter member of our class, having teen with us the full 12 years. This bloide lassie (our only true blor de) says her favorite food is chitken and her favorite hobby is cooking. (We think it to be Lin?ly, however.) Ilene’s pet peeve is red-heads. (Is there a reason for this?) She has taken an active part'in school politics anc played “Bertah” in the Junior class play. She has given pn of that her favorite soort is ’ .basketball by her almos' perfect attendance at games. Ilene has ; no Alter graduation plans, e.» she [ says. But who knows what runs tli 'ongh the heads of this young- > er generation? Whatever her de- . cifdon is, we are sure it will be a worthy one. And . . . the spotlight shifts, ■ and lingers on the one otln *, yes > tie lad of the week—Jack Mart vn Carr! Jack made his first ; a tpearance on the planet, Earth, . or Oct. 9, 192 6, at Silver Lake, I: id. However, he has been in our tfiidst since our first year in school, taking an active part in all our class programs. Jack’s s f ivorite Jiobby is sports—all . f ports. He is one of our best - < thletes and plays an important y part on our softball and basket i ball teams. The Romeo roll, Jack 5 Milford, was expertly played by 5 lack in our senior play. Gabby - Garber’s articles in the Warsaw . Daily Llnner are Jack’s pet - peeve. And last but certainly not - 19ast to such an active person Is food. Jack prefers pheasant Hr.

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CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Wallace W. Deyo, minister. Unified service at 19 o’clock. Sermon subject: “Releasing SpirI itugl Power.” Sunday school ! classes meet following the services. Junior church meets in the basement at 11 o'clock. A cordial welcome is extended to all. TRINITY BVANMBAOAL O. W. Sehlemmer, Minister. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. I. J. Byland, supt. Worship service at 19:45 a.m., E.L.C.E. at 6:30 p.m. Evening preaching service at 7:30 o’clock. Prayer service Thursday at 7:30 p.tn. 4OHUROH OF THH BRETHRHN4 Charles Stouler, jr., pastor. Guy Symensma, supt. Sunday school 19 a.m. Preaching 11 a.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Young people meeting 7 p.m. Ladies aid all day Thursday at pastor’s home. BNTTI® Biunmaw w J. W. Janaa, paat»L ph»«« IMRalph Oyler, flupt. Bible school 9:49 a.m. Preaching service 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer mooting Thursday, 7:90 p.m., at the parsonage. You are cordially invited to ’ come and worship with us. ■ ,0 > CHURCH OF GOD Minister, Rev. H. Mishler. 1 S. S. Supt., Oliver Hibsohssan. Sunday school at 19 a.m. Preaching services at 11 a.m. t and 7:30 p.m. Be watchful and strengthen > the things hich remain, that are s ready to die: for I have not found ■ thy works perfect before God. : Rey., 3-2. , You are elcome to worship . with us. i ORACB LUTHERAN i J. H. Schmidt, minister. i Mrs. Clarence Kline S. S. supt. I Sunday school at 19 a.m. Wort ship service with sermon by the > pastor at 11:15. ; — : or out of season.) After graduar tion, Jack is planning to help r himself and Uncle Sam by enterr ing the Navy V-12 program for t specialized Marine training. All t *n all, Jack is a very promising i person, and everyone has high • hopes for him. Good luck, JlieK.

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ZION CHAPEL U. B. IN CHRIST M. B. Kinsel, pastor. Sunday school 10 a.m. Sherman Deaton, supt. Morning worship 11 a.m. Subject: When Will Revival Come?; Epangelistic Our revival services be ;in Jan. / 9 and continue through Jan. 23. ’ Services each night at 7:45. A.; welcome awaits you at our church. | “The wages of sin if death”; ■ but the vift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord.” WAWASEE F.RT I GALLERY | Although the entry da :e for ar tists is not until Feb. 2 )th, an. '■ the entry blanks are . ust being printed, artists from to coast are writing in for memj l bership. The gallery has "made” tip three largest national irt magazines, and to this must be attributed this unprecedented aigl early inflex of artists. So far, to mention n few, ej- ; tries have come in from Ne < York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, a: d P California, from new artists. ?rly . new artists is meant, not hereto fore members of this gallery. ” It bids fair to be s gala ye ar I for the Fifth Anniversary of tie Wawasee Art Gallery. 1 The management w shes to express its sincere appi eciation ,|o > the patrons and th > spons js (Syracuse and Wawasje) and t&e women’s organization s for tb sir loyal support of the Gallery dr the past four years. To th >m goes a great deal o credit for the success of the gallery. § — ' ' i INSTALL NEW ‘‘FLICKER’*? i CAUTION ON HIGH YAY HI JE I A new caution li ;ht was nin- . stalled here this wee k at coi aer of Main and Huntington streets, ) by the Indiana State Highway commission. It sho 1 rs a ye low light to motorists fi om all our directions. The Syra fuse Ele; trie company did the w< rk. - SORRY WE’RE LATE » A cold and a tou :h of tht flu slowed us down th s week,; and > the result is we’re 1 ite in ge iting . The Journal out thi s week, > Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betet and r son and four friends, spent last I week at the Betes cottage hire. ; Walter Kegg was in India iapoII lis Sunday to visit his dau. liter, Mrs. Emory Brown and fan iy.

I Local Neva's Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CHist- '• man, who have been living i i the Dr. Clark residence here; ti ave • leased the Sneider home ii Go- , shen and plan to move the r« in ‘ the near future. | Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hin 1 ;rer have received word of the lea th of Mrs. Elizabeth Hindej-e *, of Santa Monica, Calif., on Dei 20. Mrs. Hinderer suffered a f t -oke Dec. 15th. She was a sister-in-law of Fred Hinderer, and visited here in 1924. Burial ns at Santa Monica. Seward Heckamand, soli if Mr. and Mrs. Forest Heckanha ul, of Silver Lake, Ind., spen the Christmas holidays here >pi h Eugene Druckamiller, son; < f Mr. and Mrs. Leo Druckamillei Mr> and Mrs. Hermaj: Jensen and daughter, Karen, of Garrett, and Ida M. Jensen spen New Years day in Elida, 0., -w th the Jensen family, and Corp. ‘ Junior who was home < r fur lough. On their ay horn 3 the: called on Mrs. Donald ver a Mercy hospital, Toledo, ’ (). Rev. and Mrs. C. W >< hlem - mer left Tuesday for. th<i it me o f their daughter and hus’iaal, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Voss,, of Li Grange, 111. Rev. has been in poor health so r some time, and upon the advice of h s physician, expects to Jr tor tie Presbyterian hospital a t C hicag o at once for medical ,r«tment. In the absence of Ret. Schlerimer, Rev. C. R. Bitzer aid other ministers who are avails b e, will take care of the regul li ireac iing services. ~I Indiana Banks Will Help in War Loan 'lXive Indianapolis, Jan. 3.-r-Indiana’s banks —which have pl a; ed su ch an important role in to r ler v ar loan campaigns—will te sill more active in the Font th V ar Loan drive under a re>! gani;ed financial division of' tie xar finance committee, if, t r as .n---nounced today by Eug e e C. F ulliam, state chairman jf lhe ccmmittee. “The banks and safii igs :,nd loan associations ha' e >een the unsung heroes of the ar 1 >an drives,’ said Mr. Connu. “More than any other bus! n: s i gre up, they have helped us each the people with the war s: vngs program and their taslf o issuing 1 bonds in this Fourth Var d'ive i will be bigger than befo e.”

Thirty I■ O B — IRA T. H OWARD, «7, PARSES AWAY HERE MONDAY ! Ira T. .Toward. 67, died at his home here about 5 p.m. Jan. 3, 194 1, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Hows rd was bdim in Syracuse ; on August 26, 1876, the son of t Joh n T. and Mary Louise How- ■ ard He spent most of his life !in this community. Death was caused by heart complications, aft ter an illness of three months. Hr. and Mrs. Howard moved here from Goshen six years ago to sta*t a newspaper. He had owned a printing office in Goshen prior to that. In past years he was employed in several printing off ces of this town, and before his recent illness was employed in the office of The Journal. The deceased as married to Ecith K?hr on Oct. 12, 1901. who survives Other survivers are two children. Mrs. Isabelle Robin son, Elkhart, and John K. Howard of South Bend; two grandchildren, Cordelia and Jon H>ward; twei half brothers, Roscce, of Syracuse, and Wallace of C ilifon ia: also a niece, Mrs. Chauncey Hull, of Detroit. Mich. The body was taken to the C alp ft neral home, Goshen, and returnel to Syracuse Wednesday. F unera services were held at 4 pm. Thursday from the home. F urial was in the Syracuse cemetery. Rev. Harold Mishler and l ev. Floyd Hedgen officited.' HOSTETLER - SCHLECHT Announcement has been made < f the marriage of Miss Marvoline Hostetler, daughter of Rev. J). W. Hostetler of Montpelier, Ohio, and Lieut, (j.g.) E. L. Schlec it, U. S. N. R., son of Mr. •md b rs. Thomas Schlecht, of Syracuse. The vows were read in South lend by Rev. Robert Selle, of he Methodist church; on Monlay, Dec. 27. The groom, formerly a teacher 1 it the Hoagland school of Fort Wayn?, enlisted in the Naval Re- . serve fn January, 1942. He is now t stationed in Miami, Fla., and re- > turned to his post Sunday, Jan. 2. Mrs. Schlecht, a teacher at , Lakeville, Ind., will containue . ,her duties there. ; ORLEY FIROWN FARM HOME BURNS TO GROUND The Orley Brown farm home, • near Hex Grange, burned to the : ground Tuesday noon. All of the 5 , household goods op the second ‘ floor were lost. Most of the • turn ture on the ground floor and the fruit in the basement t was saved. This is the fourth fire for the ’ Brown family. Another farm home was burned, their home , here in town, and Mr. Brown suffered 1 serious burns in an accident While butchering. NERT PRESIDENT OF TOWN BOARD , Wade was elected president of the Syracuse town board Tuesday night in the first meeting of he board for 1944. Floyd Brower, elected in November last yea:* for his first term, and 3 Fie den Shasp are the other members of the board, Mr. Sharp has been president of the board for several years, but since he is r nor employed at Fort Wayne, j has not been able to give the positim the time required. O. EL IS. TO MEET The Syracuse chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet at the lodge hall at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. Bth. 5 PLAY MILFORD H. S. ‘ TF ERE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT Revenge will be the keynote of tho Milford-Syracuse tilt to be plpyed on the Milford floor this . Friday night, Jan. 7. The Yellow Jackets will strive to avenge the 3(1-21 trouncing handed them bj Milford at the last meeting. E JTEII U. S. SERVICE Nineteen county men have en ’ tered the armed forces this week. Among them are: Army: Joe P. Shock, R. 2. Syn .cuse. Navy: Eugene A. Paulus, of Syracuse; Dale R. Stump, R. Milford; Dale D. Strombeck, R. 1, Leesburg; Thurl D. Stiver, 1.. 3, Syracuse.

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State and Federal Taxes Coming Due ; Indiana Gross Income Tav Due by January 31 > Gilbert K. Hewit, director of ’ the Indiana Gross Income Tax - division, announced Monday that » an excess of 12 tons of tax forms s were shipped to the various auto ■ license branches throughout the state in order that they would be I available for taxpayers by Jan. > 1. Under the Indiana Gross Ini come Tax Act, the final day for > tiling annual gross income tax ; returns, withholding agent’s rej turns, and Information at source I returns, Is Jan. 31. Every taxpayer shall, if his tayable gross » income for a taxable year ex- > ceeds SI,OOO, make out a return > and file it with the Gross Income • Tax Division. ’ Federal Income Tax Blanks Being Released I _ Will H. Smith, U. S. Collector of Internal Revenue for Indiana, i has advised that the income tax I returns for the year 1943 were . released Monday, Jan. 3, and I that blank copies have been mailed to all taxpayers of re- ■ cord. The income tax returns I for the year 1943 must be filed not later than March 15, 1’944, » with the Collector of Internal Revenue for the district in which , the taxpayer resides or has his principal place of business. Most taxpayers have already made substantial payments on their 1943 federal tax through, withholding from their wages or, ! direct payments to the collector, but nevertheless all taxpayers must file annual returns on or be- - fore March 15, 1944. Any single person whose total income in 1943 was SSOO or . more. Every husband or wife . whose individual income was more than $624, Every husband and wife whose combined total incomes were SI2OO or more. Every individual who paid or who owed a tax on 1942 income. FSA Outlines Plan for Aiding Farmers Several Kosciusko county farm } tenants have’ applied at the local ; Farm Security Administration of- [ flee for a loan to purchase a fam- > Uy type farm under the terms of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant t Act according to L. Festus Minear, prominent county farmer j and chairman of the ’FSA cqm- ! mittee in the county. ; Chairman Minear, of Claypool, said, however that there should t be many other eligible farm ants who are interested in this type of loan. He stated that, since this loan could be amortized over a 40-year period at 3% per annum, it offered an unusual 1 opportunity for* a tenant to ber come a-farm owner. j “This type of assistance,” t said Mr. Minear, “would allow a 1 limited number of eligible farm r tenant families to purchase a j farm who might not otherwise be j reasonably able to own one for an 3 indefinite period. There have been 425 such loans made in In--1 diana since the program was announced in 1937. These 425 new tarm owners are, almost without exception, far ahead of their rei payment schedule; and several t have repaid in .full.” Mr. Minear Stated that any Kosciusko farm tenant who was interested and who was unable to otherwise finance the purchase of land should contact Lawrence A. r Watsbin, FSA supervisor, in the . Chinworth building, Warsaw. ; COUNTY B. B. STANDINGS , W. L. Pct. i Pierceton 5 0 1.000 Warsaw 5 0 1.000 Etna Green 6 2 .750 No. Webster 5 2 .714 Mentone 6 3 .667 . Syracuse 4 2 .667 I Silver Lake 3 2 .600 , Milford 3 3 .500 | Claypool 4 5 .444 Sidney 4 .429 i Burket 2 4 .333 ; Beaver Dam 2 4 .333 1 Atwood 1 9 .143 I Leesburg 0 8 .900