Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 40, Number 46, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 21 September 1945 — Page 1

VOLUME 40. NO. 46.

MANY IMPROVEMENTS NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION HERE

Syracuse and Wawasee are undergoing a definite building boom this fall and winter, and indications are that next year many more homes and business buildings will be constructed. The list at present includes: H. D. Harkless is nearing completion of the exterior work on his new building on south Hunington street, which will house a salesroom for Chevrolet automobiles and Frigidaire products. The new steam laundry building on south Huntington street, owned by Guy Bushong, has now been completed: machinery will be placed this winter, so that it will be in operation next summer. The Syracuse Rubber company addition to the Sam Searfoss building on south Huntington street was started this week and will be completed before winter. At the J. Rigdon building on south Huntington street, a concrete floor has been poured and Martin Levernier will use it in the manufacture of soap, and other chemical products. The Liberty Coach company addition is now under roof and ■work is going forward getting the Interior in shape. Th(? Wawasee Lockers building on south Huntington street, will be completed in 60 days. Work was held up because of inability to secure blocks, but these have now been secured and work will go ahead. A new addition will be added to the John Lunge “Guide” station and grocery, -on the east side of Wawasee, this winter. Kenneth Harkless is having a new building constructed at his boat storage plant, on Wawasee. to house heating equipment. The residence* building purchased by Pete Hughes from' Everett i Dunn and moved to Boston street is now undergoing remodeling. Work was started this week by workman for. Mr. Dunn on a nevr home. The Everett Ketring cottage on south Huntington street will soon be ready for occupancy. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pracht will occupy it. The interior work on the J. B. Cog home will be completed in about two weeks now. Work has commenced bn the foundation for a new dwelling for Blanche Sloan, to be erected on a lot recently purchased of A. H. Blanchard, on Boston street. Two new cottages will be constructed on the Nicolai property (Butt’s landing) here in Syracuse this winter. A new cottage is being completed on Syracuse lake (just west of Mrs. Lucille Wilt home). At Lake Wawasee and on Syracuse lakes, there are some 10 or .12 cottages being constructed now. .Only lack of material and help have held the number down. Other Improvements scheduled for this community next year include a new milk station building for Jones Dairy on south Huntington street, a new foundry that may be constructed here, and a new hotel, building on Syracuse lake. “Leases on Luck” by Damon Runyon; “Feudal Dame Again Ruling the Isle of Sark” by Fannie Hurst. Both articles by these well known novelists appear in The American Weekly, the magazine distributed with this Sundays (Sept. 23) Chicago Herald-Ame-rican. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deithrlc and family, of near Goshen, were at their cottage Sunday. Other visitors were Mrs. Geyer, Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Ball, Mrs. Ida Trish, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Darr and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Ball and son of Elkhart. Dr. E. L. Fosbrink and family are hose from a northern Minnesota trip, in search of relief from hay fever and asthma. This week they moved into their new home, recently purchased from Allen L. Spencer, on Httntington st. Mrs. Ida Jensen received a telegram Thursday that Frances Ann Kltson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Kltson, Dixon, 111., passed away with polio. Mr. Kltson is a nephew of Mrs. Jensen and was a former resident here.

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COUNTY NURSE FALLS AND BREAKS ANKLE Mrs. Horace Gottschalk, who recently was appointed Kosciusko county nurse, fell Tuesday at Columbus, Ind., and broke an ankle bone. She was in Columbus taking a four-weeks training course to aid her in her work. She was brought to her home here. PARENT-TEACHERS MEET THIS FRIDAY The Syracuse Parent-Teachers association meets this Friday night, at 8 o’clock, at the high school building. All parents of school children are requested to attend. Mrs. Travis Purdy, president, asks that patrons make a special effort to be present, and to help in the work of the association this year. MOVING IN SYRACUSE N. G. Skidgell and W. A. Jones. jr ; , have traded residence properties and will move soon. John Fisher has purchared the Skidgell property on Syracuse lake and also the two lots soun of the house and expect to move there soon. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Z. J. Byers are moving to La Porte, Ind., and Mrs. Wanda Howard is moving to her home on the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Myers are moving to the residence being vacated by Mrs. Howard. The Rogers family, who now occupy the Skidgel property on the lake, are moving to the house vacated by th© Myers family. and Mrs. Arnold Pfingst have sold their home here to Nie Vought, who is employed at the Liberty Coach Co. Mr. and Mrs. Pfingst have purchased the Kiefer property, next door to their home, and will move there. Mr. and Mrs. Ken C|ood have moved into the Wilt cottage, at Main street and the lake. Mr. Good is employed at the Liberty Coach company. Billy Joan Applegate, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Applegate, of Garrett, Ind., (formerly of SyracuseJ was married Sept. 8 to Claud Teegarden Sl-c, at the Methodist church in Garrett. Arthur Droke, son of Chester Droke, has been inducted into the Navy and is now at Sampson, N. Y. Pfc. Edward Droke, who was recently home on furlough from the E. T. 0., is now in Camp Shelby, Miss. Mrs. Clarence Kline entertained the ladies of the Lutheran Aid society in her home here Wednes* day. A bounteous pot luck dinner was served to 31 members and guests. In the afternoon, a guest speaker, Lt. Martha Jane Schneider, was greatly enjoyed. Lt. Schneider is an army nurse, and has just returned from almost a year’s service in the ETO. She came by plane and stopped at Newfoundland and while there saw Baja Mae (Rowdabaugh) Clark. Lt. Schneider and her husband, Lt. Edward L. Schneider, are here on a 45-day furlough and they then report in Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Eston Clayton and Verla Carol visited in the home of William Borchur, at Burr Creek, Mich., Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Pollock spent last week-end in Fort Wayne. She visited Sunday in the home of James Deßruler, a nephew. Another nephew, Don Deßruler, who had been in U. S. service since 6 months before Pearl Harbor and been in the south Pacific the past 26 months, was also a visitor. He has now been honorably discharged. George Cleghorn was here on Thursday, Sept. 13, to visit his daughter, Donna Jean, at the Sam Rasor home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geiger, of Ligonier, were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hufty. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gruber, of Delphi, Ind., were here Sunday to visit his cousin, Tom Hufty and family.

JOHNSON HOTEL | SOLD SEPT. 16th The Johnson Hotel on Lake Wawasee was sold Sept. 16th by George T. and Maude Lamm, proprietors, to Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hilburt, of Dayton, 0., formerly of Anderson, Ind. They have taken possession of the resort, and it will remain open until bad weather forces them to close for 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Hilburt have four daughters, Ann, Sally, Mary and Frances, who will assist in the operation of the hotel. Two of the girls are now attending Syracuse high school. Mr. Hilburt’s father has owned a cottage on Papakeechie lake for many years, and the Hilburt family has spent many vacations here. Mr. and Mrs. Lamm have operated the Johnson hotel for 15 years, and it is now a thoroughly modern resort. The hotel has a capacity for about 65 guests, and over 50 percent of the rooms have private baths. * The property is situated on four acres, with the main hotel building, an annex and separate dining hall. Mr. and Mrs. Lamm do not intend to leave this community, biit do not have any definite plans at this time. Mr. Lamm states that they “are deeply grateful to the business firms of Syracuse and Wawasee for the fine cooperation and help the hotel has always received. We do appreciate the help we have been given at all times.” — ——— \ PHEASANT SEASON NOVEMBER 10-17 Indianapolis, Sept. 20.(special) —lndiana’s 1945 pheasant season will extend from Nov. 10 through Nov. 17th. Announcement of the seasonal dates, set by the Indiana Conservation Commission, was made today by Donald R. Hughes, acting director of the) Division of Fish and Game. Hughes said a spot population check revealed a probable slight increase in the pheasant crop this year. Some 8,000 birds will be released from the Jasper-Pulaski game farm this week, and another 10,000 will be released from the Wells County farni. Already 5,000 have been release! by game farms, in addition to thousands released by conservation clubs. The daily bag limit will be two cock birds and the possession limit is four. Junior Mother’s Club The Junior Mothers club opened the fall-winter season with a pot-luck supper Monday evening. Sept. 17, at the Osborn on Lake Wawasee, with Mrs. Robert Searfoss as hostess. Mrs. La Von Davis and Mrs. Richard Miller assisted. Projects for the year were discussed. Mrs. Ed Coy, who has been inactive, was placed on the active list. Mrs. Fred Clark, a former member, was a guest. Through the interest of the club, Mrs. Noble Blocker is opening a nursery class this fall with an enrollment of 12 children, ages 4 and 5. We are hoping it will be so successful that it can be carried out on a larger scale another year. After the meeting a round table discussion was held on personal child problems. Oct. Ist, Mrs. Jane Shultz will be hostess, and the program will be PTA Co-operation, by Mrs. Travis Purdy. The club is using the Parent Magazine Group Study programs. Beautiful, Fuzzy, Furry Bunny Mittens, many colors and varieties.—The Stansbury Store, Ligonier, Ind. O. E. 9. WILL MEET Syracuse chapter O. E. S. No. 283 will meet Sept. 26th. ■ Capt. and Mrs. Herbert McMann are spending this week at the McMann cottage on Wawasee. Capt. and Mrs. Henry Abts. Mrs. Matt Abts and Miss Irene Abts spent Tuesday in Ft. Wayne.

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Sept. 1, 1945, Panay, P. I.—l thought I should write you and inform you that you will not need to send me the paper here any longer. I will be on my way home in a few days. 1 want to thank you for the paper and the good service, considering everything. I will be anxious to get back home and see what the town of Syracuse looks like again. I have been looking for this last boat ride for a long time. I am hoping to see you all in the near future.—Sgt. Roy Schultz. A letter from Cpl. N. M. Felts, on the island of Tinian, to his mother, Mrs. Edna L. Felts, dated Sept. 6, states:. Well, censorship is over and now maybe I can tell you a few things. First of all, the Atomic bqmb came from this island the wing I am in flew it. It was the 313th wing and the 509 bomb group. Tinian-is located just two miles from Saipan, and we can look across the water and see it. As far as the Japs go, there were quite a few when we got here, but about all gone now. The island is about 4 miles across and 12 miles long. We have the biggest air field in the world. At the present we are flying supplies to Japan to the P. W. camps. I have been up twice, and am trying to get a hop over Japan. I sure would enjoy that. (Cpl. Felts also sent several Jap leaflets and some prepared for Japan by the U. S. forces. U. S. S. Pennsylvania, Sept. 8. Dear Mr. Cox: Hoping this finds good old Syracuse running high now after the war is over. Myself, I’m feeling fine, looking forward to getting home soon. I haven’t much to say, only a lot of things happened to us, as you may have read about, but if you haven’t I’m sending you a copy of the story and a true one because I was there, and I know what it is like to have water on all four sides of you. Guam is a very nice place to see. Saipan is just about like Guam. On our way out from the states we stopped off at. Wake and put in a few hits for them to remember Us by, but they fired back and hit—but wasn't much. We steamed to within 350 miles of Japan and dropped anchor and there is where our big hit came, and this is the story of how the luck of the Big P ran out: “The ship they once called the luckiest battle wagon in the fleet, the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, greeted the dawn of peace with her sterm low in the water and her crew fighting to keep her afloat. Her luck had run out suddenly and tragically two nights previously when a lone Jap plane pressed home an attack which opened a gaping death strewn hole in the Pennsy’s side. So as the voice of

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her Skipper, Captain W. M. Moses, USN, told the crew of Japan’s surrender there was no wild jubilation, no noisy rejoicing such as occured on many other ships. There was instead a quiet feeling of joyful relief tempereu with sorrow- for those shipmates who had given their lives when peace was so nearly won. There was reverence, too, as tired men at pumps and guns and in water soaked compartments bowed their heads in a moment of silent prayer for those who had lost their lives in this war; then turned, doggedly again to the task of repairing the ship wkich had carried them safely through nearly four years of the Pacific war. From the beginning the Pennsylvania had been considered a lucky ship. She w r as in drydock at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th, 1941, and received only 2 minor bomb hits while hbr sister battleships all about her were heavily damaged. After being regunned she steamed back into the war and played a vital role in 13 Pacific amphibious operations. From the fog shrouded waters of Attu to the death laden gulfs of Leyte and Llngayen- in the Philippines, the guns of the big “P” rained death on the Japs. It is believed that she fired more tons of ammunition than any other ship in naval history. She fought off Kamikaze attacks by the score, but on the night of August 12th, as her crew talked happily of peace, a Jap torpedo plane inflicted the first major damage the ship had received since Pearl Harbor. Today the danger °is past and the Pennsy will sail again. Her crew' is disappointed that her wounds will prevent her from steaming triumphantly with the American fleet into Tokyo Bay, but they are grimly determined that with colors high, the Pennsylvania will carry on in true Navy style.” — Bruce D. McClintic, bugler. Lubbock Army Air Field, Lubbock, Texas., Sept. 18. —Capt. William R. Fulk, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fulk, of Syracuse, Ind., former civilian flight instructor, has completed the advanced “post graduate” course in “all weather” instrument flying at this AAF instructors school, and has returned to his Air Transport Command base. Now, he will fly men and supplies over the ATC’s globe encircling routes in helping to maintain the demobilization and occupation duties in which the nation is now engaged, or will instruct others in the latest methods of instrument flying. Camp Atterbury, Ind., Sept. 16 —T-Sgt. Daniel C. Levernier, of Syracuse, Ind., was honorably discharged here today.

I visited Leia Clason in Goshen on Thursday afternoon.

LEGION GOES TO INDIANAPOLIS SAT. The Wawasee post 223 Drum and Bugle corps will march in the state Legion convention parade at Indianapolis this Saturday evening, It was announced by Millard Hire, director, Wednesday. Twen-ty-eight members of the corps and Miss Sasha Ann Hire, baton twirler, will make the trip in a chartered bus. Other local members are also planning to attend. The parade is scheduled to start at 4:30, and already over 175 bands and floats have been entered. This is the first state convention held in five years and it is expected to out-rank all of the “old-time” affairs. FISH HATCHERIES WILL NOT BE ABANDONED Indianapolis, Sept. 20.(special) The Indiana Department of Conservation is not abandoning artificial propagation of fish at the various fish hatcheries. Milton Matter, department director, characterized reports of hatchery closings as just rumors. He pointed out that the Conservation Commission at a recent meeting authorized an increased appropriation for scientific investigation of the results of artificial progatlon “because we want to know just how effective the program has been during the past years.” The study was approved after the department received a report from Dr. Wm. E. Ricker, director of the' Indiana Lake and Stream Survey, which concluded that results of artificial propagation have proved discouraging. Wednesday Afternoon Chib. The Wednesday Afternoon club was welcomed to the home of Mrs. Georgia Miller to inaugurate the 1945-46 club year. Twentyfour members, and two guests, Mrs. Petty, and Mrs. King of Milford, were present. The ladies adjourned to the Wawasee restaurant where a delicious two-course luncheon was enjoyed. They then returned to the Miller home for the program of the afternoon. Mrs. Miller, president, opened the meeting, expressing her desire to lead the club through a successful year. Mrs. S. U. Hoopr led In the Salute to the Flag, and Mrs. Colwell led in reading of the dub collect. Mrs. Hooper, program chairman, explained the program theme for the year, “Looking Forward.” The subjects selected are varied and of most interest to every woman. Mrs. Weaver gave a Prayer for Clubwomen. Mrs. Clark delighted the members with two vocal selections. Mrs. King presented an interesting review with chalk talks. Her selection was “Grandma Called It Carnal,” by Bertha Daman. IDs a biography of Mrs. Daman’s grandmother, who was an ardent follower of Thoreau and his theory of respectable poverty. The review was cleverly given and thoroughly enjoyed. The members adjourned, expressing their gratitude to Mrs. Miller and her committee, consisting of Mary Elizabeth Fosbrink, Alice Hilbish, Mary Hoy, Maude Hooper, Grace Macy, Esther Weaver and Marjorie Thornburg for a pleasant afternoon. METHODIST CHURCH Claude M. Fawns, minister. Worship at 10 a.m. Theme: “The Carpenter’s Son.’ Music by the choir. Church School at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship 11 a.m. Junior church at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday eve. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Teeter, of Hagerstown, spent last week-end at their home on Lake Wawasee. •GIRL SCOUT NEWS The Girl Scouts opened the meeting in the form of a horseshoe. Second year patrols were chosen with new patrol leaders to be selected next week. Plans were made for fall activities. The regular Girl Scout meeting is to be changed from Wednesday to Thursday, i after school.

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C. OF C. MEETS AND MAKES PLANS The Syracuse-Wawasee Community Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday night at the Wawasee restaurant for the regular monthly meeting. About forty-five members were present, and they were served a baked ham dinner with all the trimmings. * R. C. Howard was in charge < f the meeting, In the absence of M. F. Jones, president. A report of the treasurer for last year was read and accepted. A communication front* George L. Xanders was read, asking that the members and business people in particular, refrain from park- i Ing automobiles in the uptown section for all-day periods. Favorable comments were expressed by several members, and it was decided to make a definite campaign along this line, starting next May when the summer season approaches. A motion was made and passed that the Chamber of Commerce start a campaign to aid in getting state laws changed which now places a closed season on fishing during the early summer. Several members quoted magazine articles and conservation department officials to the effect that the theory of putting a closed season on fish during the spawning season Is now being proven wrong,' and already there are seven states which have no closed season at all. It has been proven that the comparatively few fish caught by fishermen has no effect on the annual crop of fish tn any body of water. It is the food supply and water conditions which govern the number of fish. A committee composed of Carl Tuttle, J. B. Cox, Martin Levernier and Charles Kroh was named to make plans to aid in getting our Indiana laws changed. A discussion was also entered Into by the Chamber of Commerce In regard to state roads In this area, and J. B. Cox, Ross Osborn and Carl Tuttle were named to make a report at the next meeting. R. Leon Connolly, secretary, and George Lamm explained In detail a proposal which would make an attempt to Interest friends of the lake In erecting a museum and art institute here in town or at the lake. There is an opportunity to secure at no cost to such a local organization, a collection of glass ware, antiques and related objects of art, worth approximately >150,000, and which now has a national reputation among art dealers. A temporary building to house the large collection would have to be secured very soon, and of course some definite plans made to construct a suitable building to house this and similar displays which have been offered when a building is ready. Mr. Lamm, Mr. Connolly and A. L. Miller were named to make an investigation. It was propsed that a , non-profit corporation be organized to build and operate the proposed display. In past years, several of our lake friends have expressed Ideas favorable to such a plan, and if the necessary support Is given, such a project can succeed. The committee will appreciate any help offered. ' A committee to recommend nominations for president and a treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce was named as follows: R. E. Thornburg and Roy Brown. Mrs. Carl Dalstrom is here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Harkless. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nolan will leave Sunday on a vacation trip. They will visit at Geneses, 111., and also spend some time In Chicago where they will attend the Don-McNeil radio program at the Merchandise Mart. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Moser and daughter arrived here Monday morning from Tampa, Fla., where he has been stationed. Mr. Moser has received his discharge from the navy and-they will live in Warsaw, where they were prior to the time he entered the service. Callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crist Darr Sunday were Miss Edna Yoder, Mrs. Charlotte McSweeny, Mrs. Estell Darr and Earl Darr.