Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 40, Number 22, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 30 March 1945 — Page 1

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VOLUME 40. No. 22.

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S-Sgt. Buford J. Carper, Syracuse, Ind., has been awarded the bronze star medal for “heroic action in the face of heavy enemy fire” during the 38th infantry division’s campaign on Bataan in the Philippines, it was learned here Monday in a dispatch from the southwest Pacific war theater. While the 152nd Indiana infantry was battling for heavily fortified'Zig-Zag pass east of Olongapo on Luzon, seeking to open another route to Manila, Sgt. Carper and members of his mortar section were under heavy Jap mortor and small arms fire from a strongly fortified position. Carper and his men kept their mortars in action for more than two hours until the enemy position was taken, obtaining their ammunition from dumps also under heavy enemy fire. The sergeant’s action was credited with clearing the way for a general advance of American troops. Carper has been overseas for 14 months, serving in Hawaii, New Guinea and Leyte before seeing action in the Luzon campaign. His mother, Mrs. Philip Carper, resides on R. R. 2, Syracuse. Luxembourg, March 3. —I will write you a few lines while everything is quiet here now. The weather is fine here now. This sure is a beautiful .place over here. We get passes and chance to see things when we are in a rest period. I get the paper quite often over here. My job is a drive a Peep and operate a radio and it keeps me pretty busy when we are on the move. Hoping to see you all soon.—Cpl. James M. Hughes. Camp Fannin, Texas. —Pvt. Jack M. Carr, Syracuse, Ind., has been awarded an Expert Rifleman badge for superior marksmanship at the Infantry Replacement Center here. Pvt. Carr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Carr. He is learning the act of soldiering in Company A, 61st Battalion, 13th Training regiment. 6th Army Group, France.—lndicative of the skilled medical aid administered Americans engaged in battle along the Western front is the record of the veteran 59th Evacuation Hospital whose mortality rate for a 4-month period following the invasion of southern France was less than 7-1 Oth of one person. Pvt. Robert C. Collinsworth, of Syracuse, Ind., is a member of this group. Supporting U. S. 7th Army troops in Lt. Gen. Jacob L. Devers’ 6th Army Group, this 750-bed hospital came into southern France ten days after assault troops waded ashore. During four months of keeping pace with fast-moving combat units, the 59th treated 11,938 patients to boost its twoyear total to over 35,500. The 59th saw combat action first at Casablanca, French Morocco. ’Somewhere on Luzon. —Pic. Marlin A. Main, husband of Mr«. Betty R. Main, -Syracuse, Ind., has been awarded the Combat Infantry Badge for his participation in the 38th (Cyclone) Division’s drive across northern Bataan. He is a member of Service Company, 152nd (Indiana) Infantry, and is already the holder of the American Defense Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal. He has been overseas for 14 months, and before seeing action in the Luzon campaign, he served in Hawaii, New Guinea and Leyte. Somewhere in Germany, March 16.—1 thought I would drop you a few lines and let you know I am doing fine and am well and happy. I want to say to the basketball team that they really did good this year and I wish I had been there to help them at Fort Wayne. I think they deserve a big hand for the games they won. I think it was the best team Syracuse ever had. I am sorry they couldn’t go farther. I am somewhere in Germany—and I sure wish I was somewhere in Syracuse right now. Will say “So long for now'.”—Pfc. Eugene Gordon. Mrs. Brenn and her daughter, Mrs. Goldenberg, of Huntington, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Levernler, Lake Wawasee, Wednesday afternoon.

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RATION CALENDAR Meats, Cheese, Butter Red stamps Q-5 through Z-5 and A-2 through J-2 good for 10 points each. Q, R, S expirt on March 31. Canned Goods, Etc. Blue stamps X-Y-Z-5 and A-2 through S-2 good for 10 points each. X, Y, Z, A, B expire March 31. Sugar Stamp 35 valid until June 2. Shoes Airplane stamps 1-2-3 in book A valid for one pair indefinitely. Gasoline Stamps numbered 15 in A-boo good for four gallons each. Expiration date, June 21. B-5, B-6. B-7, C-5, C-6, C-7 coupons goo<i for 5 gallons each. B-5 and C-5 expire March 31. Fuel Oil Last season period 4-5 and new period 1-2-3 coupons valid. Price Complaints Price complaints may be taken to the local board, at Warsaw. O. E. S. HOLDS ANNUAL INSTALLATION SERVICE On Wednesday evening the Syracuse chapter O. E. S., No. 283, held installation services. The regular business meeting was held, with Mrs. Esther Stoelting. W. M. pro tem, presiding. Chapter was then declared at ease and at this time the following officers were installed by Mrs. Olive Miller, assisted by Mrs. Effie Emerson as marshall. Mrs. Clara Holloway was organist and Mrs. Esther Weaver chaplain. Worthy Matron—Mrs. Birdelia Pfingst. Worthy Patron—R. Leon Connolly. Associate Matron —Mrs. Ruby Worth. Associate Patron—E. O. Dunn. Secretary—Mrs. Edith Harley. Treas.—Mrs. Grace Slabaugh. Conductress —Mrs. Lois Swensen. Associate Conductress — Ruth Rapp. Chaplain—Mrs. Rebecca Kitson Marshall—Mrs. Lucy Kroh. Organist—Mrs f Prim Dunn. Adah—Mrs. Eloise Frevert. - ■ 0 Ruth—Mrs. Irene Klink. Esther—Mrs. Ethel Lougheed. Martha—Mrs. Lucy Miles. Electa—Mrs. Amber White. Warder—lrene Gerard. Sentinel—A. L. Miller. The Star Points and Sister Dunn gave a very pretty ceremony as the new matron was taken to the East, escorted by her husband, A. A. Pfingst. R. ILeon Connolly; the new worthy patron, was escorted to the east by his wife, Mrs. Betty Connolly. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kell each sang solos during the service. After the officers were proclaimed installed, two guests were admitted, Margaret and Elizabeth Miles, carrying baskets of potted plants. One was presented to each new officer, a gift from the worthy matron. Several short talks were given and the matron’s initiatory talk was most impressive. She takes for her theme this year, “Charity.” Five guests were present from Ligonier chapter and one from Chicago. Fifty members and guests were present. The dining room was beautifully decorated, in accordance with the Easter season. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION ASKS CLOSING ON FRIDAY The Syracuse Ministerial Association asks all local business firms to co-operate with them in closing their places of business on Good Friday, 1 to 3 p.m., and if possible to attend the services at the Church of God during those hours. GIRL SCOUT NEWS A Girl Scout organization meeting was held at the grade school Wednesday evening, with 26 girls present. Eleven of the 25 were regular members. The new leader is Mrs. Tauber. The Girl Scouts wish to thank the Mothers Club for sponsoring the troop. ’

RED CROSS DRIVE NOW OVER $2,700 Collections from Syracuse, Wawasee and community citizens on Wednesday went over the $2,700 mark, and thus completes a 100 percent record for our local community leading all Kosciusko county in being first to reach its quota. No other community has reported reaching its quota. Syracuse and Wawasee has led the county in every drive —war bond, Red Cross and USO. Although the local quota has been met, Red Cross officials point out that unless YOU have made an individual contribution then individually YOU still Ifave a “quota” to meet. Don’t delay any longer! Get your name and your money in at once! Following is the list of those contributing since last report: Roy E. Adams SIOO.OO. j John Ferris, Pickwick block, $30.00. Mrs. Ella N. Gray $25.00. B. & P. W. club $25.00. | Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Howard sls. Sam Sedwarsky $15.00 SIO.OO Donations: Mrs. Vada Morris, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sparling, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Foster, Berneice Oswalt. $5.00 Donations: Florence Foster, Mrs. J. H. Carwile, Charles A. Beck, Sam Searfoss, F. Reinbold, C. L. Thomas, Merritt Lung, the Ladies of the Round Table club, Chas. Crow, Jesse Sargeant, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Harkless. $5.00 Donations: Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Strieby, U. S. Baker, Mrs. Fanny Hoy, Hazel Dinneen, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Shock, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Shock, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fuerman, Evangaline Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stocker, Lorraine Lyofis, Mrs. Ida Snyder. Grade School Report Paul E. Cook $lO, Ruth Rapp $lO, Ruth Meredith $5, Gladys Swartz $5, Lulu Seider $5, Mary Gants $5. The following pupils gave $1 (or more): Jay Rigdon, Dick Tuttle, Pat Finton, Arnold Doll, Donna Cleghorn, Richard Hann, Arlen Bobeck John Kroh, Ernest Rogers, Marilyn Godshalk $1.35, Jack Darr, Gareth Meek, Stephen Lung $3, Sasha Hire, Emory Stiffler. Total for grade school $88.56. High School Report Court Slabaugh $5, Mrs. Catherine Beck $2, Mrs. Mildred Hammer $5, Leonard Barnhart $5, Naomi Weyncke $3, Peter Plew sl, Lloyd Bitzer sl, Willard Gustafson sl, Ted Stucky sl, Marshall Ray sl, Adolph Stieglitz sl, Virginia Dennison sl, Mary Ann Stieglitz sl, Jack Tom Brown sl, Ellabelle Doll sl, Virginia Grimes sl, Gene kitson sl, Rllndell Dennison sl, Joe Rapp sl, Louis Sheire sl, Laddie Laughlin sl. Total high school $56.38. Miscellaneous Annonumous sl, Mrs. R. C. Titler $3, Ada Klink sl, Charles C. Mock sl, Earl Grimes fS.SO, John Boles sl, Geo. Steinbarger sl, Gene Smith $2.65 (collected at station), A. J. Babcock sl, Jas. Losee sl, R. 0. Kilmer sl, James Peflley sl, Mark Smith sl, Lester Darr sl, Ernest Richhart sl, Ralph Method sl, Thelma Gingerick $1.50, Charles Juday $2, Mrs. Mary A. Wilkinson $2, Ray Wilkinson $2, Daisy Stover $2, Ellen Terry sl. Mary Hibner sl, Mrs. Ellis Koher sl, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald sl, Bernard Roberts sl, Mrs. and Miss Gants 50c, G. H. Ruhl sl, Walter Koher sl, Daniel Smith $2, Jethro Greider $2, Sam Stocker $2, Aina Galloway sl, W. Niles sl, W. Smith sl, Furman Buck sl, Alfred Burson $3, Guy Rarig $2, Harry Coy sl, Paul Le Count sl, Ed Schleeter sl, Wm. • Harvey sl, Mrs. Vern Long sl. Mrs. Eleanor McConnel sl, Rev. H. Mishler sl, Mrs. F. Sharp sl, Mrs. L. Barnhart sl, Mrs. Addie Fackler, sl, Mrs. Retta Vail sl, Roy Darr sl, O. R. Longsworth $2, Geo. Colwell $3. This 1945 Red Cross campaign will certainly set a record for funds raised for this cause by local citizens and friends. Already more than $2,700 has been turned in. With what is now promised the amount will likely go over the $3,000 mark. This is indeed a splendid and most satisfying effort. All those who have contributed (there are hundreds of families who have NOT) have

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 80, 1045.

The New Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Bill In Brief A copy of the new Indiana alcoholic beverage bill has been Received from the Indiana AlcohoHq. Beverage Commission, and the following content of the bill is given in brief: 1. It becomes effective April 1. 2. It creates a new bi-partisan, 4-membered commission with' the chairman having two votes in case of a tie. 3. It cancels all beer wholesale permits on May 1. 4. It provides for precinct and township remonstrance petitions against retailers convicted either by the commission or in local courts. 5. It provides for the appointment of a commission prosecutor. 6. If a permittee, except clubs and hotels, allows dancing twice within a year he is forever barred from holding another permit. 7. If any permittee serves women at his bar twice within a year he is forever barred from holding another permit. 8. If ». tavern owner fails to heed a written warning and even allows a minor to enter his place he is forever barred from holding another permit. 9. If a tavern owner sells alcoholic beverages twice within a year to minors he is forever barred from holding another permit. 10. If a tavern owner allows youngsters under 18 years of age to enter his place twice within a year he is forever barred from holding a permit. 11. All wholesale and retail permits are held at the “absolute discretion” of the commission and may be suspended or revoked without cause or hearing. 12. It is unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having custody of any child under age of 18 to take any child in any night club, road house, tavern, bar or in any public place, including dance halls where alcoholic beverages are sold. Provided, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a bonafide club, drug store, grocery, or that part of a hotel or restaurant which is separate from a room in which is located a bar over which alcoholic beverages are sold by the drink. 13. Any retail permittee shall have the right to demand of any customer a signed written statement, that such customer is over the age of 21 years. It is unlawful for any person to misrepresent his age on said statement. 14. All bartenders and managers of retail establishments shall obtain a perjnit from the commission authorizing such employment. 15. No permit shall be; issued to any person who has been convicted .of a felony or who has within 5 years of application been imprisoned upon conviction of a misdemeanor involving alcoholic beverages. 16. Additional taxes of 4c per gallon on beer, $1 per gallon on whiskey and 13c per gallon on wine were levied and all additional taxes cover into a fund known as the Postwar Construction Fund, to be used for postwar construction of penal, benevolent, charitable and educational institutions of the state. Two high school parties were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frevert this week. Doris Jean entertained the seniors at a weiner roast on Tuesday evening in honor of Lamar Rarig and Donald LeCount, who will be leaving soon to enter the U. S. Navy. Carol Frevert entertained the juniors and in honor of Donald Smith, on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of South Bend, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Unrue Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C' Crow will spend this week-end in Toledo, 0., at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Paul McClintic, and family. a feeling of satisfaction in accomplishing such gratifying results. Again we urge all those who have not responded to do so at once! The work of the Red Cross is not done! A final report will be made in next week’s paper, so get those contributions in at once.

KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY IPvt. Charles LeCount was killed in action in Germany March 14th, according to a telegram received by his wife, who has been residing at the home of her parents in Milford. Pvt. LeCount was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey LeCount, former residents here, but who now live at Ft. Wayne. He entered the serviceo n Sept. 8, 1944, and received his training at Ft. McClellan, Ala., He left about Jan. 30th for overseas duty, following a short furlough at home here. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves a son, Steven, aged five, and a sister, Mrs. John Melchor, of Syracuse. Pvt. LeCount was formerly employed here at the Pickwick theater but since the war had been working in Ft. Wayne. His wife received her first letter from him just the day before she was notified by the war department of his death. CANTATA EASTER AT M. E. CHURCH The cantata, “The Dawn of Easter,” will be presented at the Syracuse Methodist church by the choir Easter Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. The program follows: The Organ prelude—Margaret Miles. “For Our Transgressions” — choir. “The Master Is Asleep.” Bass solo—Blair Laughlin; contralto solo—Catherine Connolly. “Our Hopes, Our Dreams Are Dead” —‘Men’s quartet. Richard Carwile, Millard Hire, Blair 'Laughlin, Dale Sprague. “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”—-duet. Tenor—James Bause; contralto—Catherine Connolly. “Tomorrpw,” soprano solo — Mary Frances Kell. Violin obligato—Alice Hilbish. “Day Is Breaking”—choir. “He Is Not Here” —bass solo. Blair Laughlin and chorus. “Come Forth in Triumph” — choir. “O Ye of Little Faith” —tenor solo. Millard Hire and chorus. "He Is Risen” —choir. "Thanks Be Unto God”—trio, chorus and choir. Elizabeth Miles, Clara Holloway, Blair Laughlin. The organ postlude—Margaret Miles. Director—Lyle Kell. At the console—Margaret Miles. Local News Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kistler have received word from their son, Pvt. Claude Kistler, that he has arrived overseas and is somewhere in France. Mrs. Ray Fleischauer was taken to the Goshen hospital Wednesday, where she underwent a surgical operation. Mrs. Rose Tucker, of Warsaw, spent part of last week here with her sister, Mrs. Charles Rentfrow, who is ill. The Syracuse Pythian Club met on Tuesday with Mrs. John McGarlty. Nine members and four guests were present. A potluck dinner was enjoyed, followed by a business meeting and social afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown, Miss Lydia Mellinger and Mr. .and Mrs. Will Mallon spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Ida Hamman and Miss Lillian Hamman. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller and family, Johnny and Joyce Ellen, of Goshen, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Darr spent Sunday at -the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Miller. The first mushrooms of the season were reported Wednesday by Mrs. Charlotte McSweeney, at the Frank Maloy home here in Syracuse. The warm rain Thursday should bring out lots of ’em, if the sun continues to shine over this week-end. CHURCH OF GOD Minister —Rev. H. Mishler. S. S. Supt.—Oliver Hibschman. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p.m.

PARENT-TEACHER ASSN. WILL MEET APRIL 12th The April meeting of the Par-ent-Teachers Association will be held at the high school Thursday night, 8 o’clock, April 12. Issues of importance originating with the teachers will continue for this meeting from the February meeting. The program committee feels that the questions and discussions developed from the problems of our teaching staff have aroused greater interest than any program previously planned. The groundwork is being prepared for some future period that will greatly affect our town, township, citizens and school children. We want everyone to be represented in this planing, and to participate in the building of a Parent Teachers association that will determine the success of these plans. If you are a member make an effort to come to the April meeting. If you are not a member, become one now for the work that is ahead for the next school season. —Publicity chairman. EASTER SERVICES LOCAL CHURCHES • SUNRISE SERVICE SUNDAY There will be an Easter Sunrise Service held at the Oakwood Park Hotel, 6:30 a.m. Everyone invited to attend. This service is sponsored by the young people, with representatives from different churches participating. METHODIST CHURCH Claude M. Fawns, minister. Worship at 10 a.m. Sermon theme: “Life Begins at Easter.” . Music by the choir. Junior church at 11 a.m. Church school at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 11 a.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30. Message by the pastor. The Easter Cantata will be presented by the choir on Sunday evening, Easter day. The Group meeting of the Women’s Society for Christian Service will be held in the church on Tuesday. GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. E. A. Slottag, pastor. Sunday, April 1: Sunday school 10 a.m. Church service 11:15. Holy Communion will be given at this Easter sendee. Monday, April 2:‘Council meeting at 8 p.m. ZION CHAPEL U. B. CHURCH M. B. Knisel, pastor. Sunday school 10 a.m., Sherman Deaton, supt. Morning worship 11 a.m. “A church, like a vehicle, runs most smoothly when it bears a heavy load.” SYRACUSE U. B. CHUBCH Pastor, J. W. Jones. Phone 152. Supt., George Colwell. Bible school 9:45 a.m. Preaching service at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. You are invited to each service at the U. B. church. TRINITY EVANGELICAL Karl Tauber, pastor. I. J. Byland, S. S. supt. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Morning worship service. E. L. C. E. at 6:30 p.m. Prayer service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday 8:30.

,_£.c Manne Corps Photo The first wave of a Marine assault on a Saipan beach watches a Jap oil dump go up in flames after being hit by naval gun-fire. In the right background is smoke from other exploding shells. Lend your dollars by buying War Bonds to back up these boys. From U.S. Treuury

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LAKE SEASON IS OPENING UP The “lake season” is opening up here at Wawasee and other lake resorts. Fishermen, cottage owners and boat enthusiasts were here last week-end by the hundreds. The first warm sunny week-end of the spring brought out mkny fishermen from the cities nearby, and some excellent catches of bass and blue gills were brought in. A few of the local fishermen who have had good results in the past 10 days are Tom McMahan, Leo Druckamiller, Milt Wysong, Pel Clayton, Arthur Thibodeaux, They are taking many big bass now on plugs and flies. And, too, the worm and minnow is receiving full share of “honors.” On Syracuse lake on the flats at the east end and around the edges on, the drop-off, many fishermen are trying their skill. Near the W. E. Long residence, on both sides of the road, Sunday about 15 to 20 fishermen were busy. And on Wawasee, all the favorite spots were in use—oft Ideal beach, in Johnson’s bay, up at the south end, etc. There has been no sign that the ice killed any fish in Syracuse ■or Wawasee lakes, as it did in some of the smaller lakes. This early spring fishing for bass and bluegills not only is producing a great deal of food but it also is a swell chance for fishermen who don’t care for the ice fishing variety, to again get out on the lakes. The hotels and resorts are all undergoing spring cleaning and refinishing. At the Spink hotel a new building has been added the past winter to house the employees. Mr. and Mrs. Sargeant have returned from No. Carolina where they spent the winter; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Lamm have been at work on the Johnson hotel; the South Shore Inn is being opened up; we haven’t heard who will operate the Tavern hotel this year, but no doubt it will be open as usual. ' The golf courses are rapidly being put in shape, and these nice days, many golfers are out. With the shortage of help the various boat storages have been working long hours in attempting to get the hundreds of boats ready for the season. At the Harkless boat company plant, a big new addition is now under construction. Several of the lake taverns and restaurants have been redecorating, and are opening up. Cottage owners report a tremendous increase in the number of seasonal rentals for this time of year. Dozens of cottage own- * ers were out last week-end getting lake homes ready for an early opening. It looks like a “big” season here at Syracuse and Wawasee. CHURCH OF BRETHREN Rev. Noble Bowman, pastor. Guy Symensma, S.S. supt. Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. B.Y.P.D. and Christian Workers meeting 7 p.m. Preaching 7:45 p.m. Aid all day Thursday at the church. . Everyone welcome. The Ladies Aid of the Church of the Brethren will meet on Friday this week and will attend the Good Friday services at the Church of God in the afternoon.