Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 45, Number 18, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1950 — Page 1

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Halleck Speaks To Lincoln Day Meeting Here Congressman Charles A. Halleck discussed the recently issued ‘‘Statement of Principles and Objectives of the Republican Party” at a Lincoln day dinner held at the Pickwick Grill in Syracuse Tuesday evening. “As the American people become acquainted with the principles enunciated in that statement they will consider it a real ‘Amercian manifesto’,” said Halleck, who served on the Republican committee that drafted it. He said it contained “31 fundamental and constructive proposals” and represented “a supplement to the Republican platform of 1948.” Attacks Brannan Plan In his speech, Halleck gave special attention to the problem of agriculture, with a ringing attack on the administration’s “Brannan plan.” He said “the Brannan plan is not a farm plan; it is the dream of a handful of CIO leaders who don’t eyen represent the thinking of their own rank and file members. It bears the name of a man who never farmed in his life and who is a dreamy theorist, who probably could not climb over a barb-wore fence without tearing his breeches.” “There is not one breath of liberty for the farmer in the entire 80 pages that is required to set forth this monstrosity,” Halleck said. “Its cost would be fabulous. It could bankrupt the government. The controls and the regimentation which the Brannan plan would place on the farmer’s neck would have been abhorrent even to the worst of the Russian czars.” Halleck pointed out that “the Republican party advocates that the farmer receive a fair price in the market place with the aid of a system of price supports, and with protection against dumping of competitive commodities produced by underpaid foreign labor ” He also called for “an enlargement of the programs of research to find new uses for agriculture products and for the development of more export markets for our surplus crops.” The American farmer is asking nothing more than a sound and realistic approach to the problem, continued Hallek. “He will not subscribe to any screwball schemes such as the Brannan plan.” “The Republican party believes that now is no time to do violence to the farmer’s prices by letting the bottom fall out of the market, as proposed by Mr. Brannan, or by taxing the people in exorbitant amounts to make up the difference, as he also proposes,” concluded Halleck.

Speaks on Foreign Policy Congressman Charles A. Halleck, (R), 2nd District of Indiana, said that “failure to win the peace is in large measure due to the secret agreements that put Russia in a position to advance her aggression and the lack of a consistent foreign policy on the part of the Democratic Administration” in his address here Tuesday night. Mr. Halleck outlined the program of the Republican Party, with particular attention to foreign affairs. .He said that “the Republicans in Congress are going to make a critical examination of the Administration’s foreign policy proposals not from a partisan viewpoint but from an American viewpoint.” Congressman Halleck accused “the Truman Administration of actually promoting communism in Asia,” stating that “the secret Yalta agreement virtually surrendering Asia to Russia and the abandonment of our China ally constitute one of the blackest pages in American history.” Mr. Halleck pointed out that “the Republican leaders were never consulted on the policy in Asia, and we vigorously opposed it when it began to unfold. He denounced “the refusal of the Administration to furnish accurate and adequate information to the Congress” and “secret commitments,” stating that the “Republican Party insists upon the restoration of foreign agreements to their proper place inside the Constitution.” “The Republican Party also insists that the communist-sympa-thizers in high and low places be throw out,” continued Mr. Halleck. “The public is fed up with an official policy which admits the Alger Hisses, the Whittaker Chamberses, and the Wadleighs to ths innermost precincts of our Government, and which allows people of questionable loyalty into confidential projects.” He called attention to the fact that Hiss was advisor to President Roose-

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THREE ANNOUNCE CANDIDACIES FOR COUNTY OFFICES Two Kosciusko county office holders today announced their candidacies for Republican nominations ip the May 2 primary. Actual filing of cadidates will begin at the clerk’s office on March 3. Those announcing their candidacies today were Eearl Himes, of North Webster, county auditor; and Mrs. Kathryn Coy, of Tippecanoe lake, county assessor. Himes was elected in 1946 but did not start serving his present term as auditor until Jan. 1, 1948 since Helen Kyle held over as auditor one year following Himes’ election. He formerly was Tippecanoe township trustee for eight years prior to gaining the county office. a Mrs. Coy has served only one full term, however, she served part of another term when named to fill the vacancy created by the death of her husband, the late Carl Coy. Mrs. Wilma Hale, a deputy in the county recorder’s office for nearly seven years, announced today that she will be a candidate for the recorder’s job. Her husband, Palmer Hale, has served two consecutive terms and thus is not eligible to run again. SCOUTS ENTERTAINED AT LAKE SEMINARY The Sea Scouts at Our Lady of the Lake sponsored a program Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12th, in connection with the celebration of National Scout Week and the reception of Ad Altare Dei awards by six scouts. Fr. R. Contant, chaplain of the Elkhart council, made the presentation in the seminary chapel at 1:15, followed by Benediction. Twenty-three Syracuse Scouts and their assistant Scoutmaster, Mr. L. Bates, were present, together with Catholic Scouts of the area. In the presentation address the chaplain said that scouting teaches virtue ’ and stamina, and that the work of a seminarian and a scout’s work are alike in that hard wark and courage are necessary in both fields to gain the objective. A tour of the school conducted by Scout Leaders of Ship No. 57 followed the close of chapel services. A program featuring impersonations by Howard Snider, songs by the Octet, and a radio skit, “The Life of Riley,” was given in the auditorium. Refreshments were then served to the visiting Scouts by the host Scouts and brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close. The Ad Altare Dei medal, the highest Catholic Scout award, is given for activity in Church functions and for the performance of a prescribed set of requirements. This coming Saturday Ship No. 57 will be host to Boy Scouts from St. John’s Parish, Fort Wayne.

ROUND TABLE CLUB The regular meeting of Ladies of the Round Table was held Monday, Feb. 13, at the home of Mrs. Orval Carr, with fifteen members answering roll call with the response. “Famous Quotation of Presidents.” During the business meeting, a contribution was given to the Renny Music Fund. Mrs. Carr, chairman of the evening’s program, read a most interesting story, “The Real Life Drama of Lincoln.” At its conclusion, the curtains were drawn on the living room stage, and an exciting drama “The Blackberry Pie,” was presented by the following cast: Mrs. O. C. Rhode, Mrs. A, L. Miller, Mrs. Ralph Method, Mrs. George Rex, Tommy, the Carr’s pet cat created additional interest with his extemporaneous acting. Refreshments in keeping with Valentine Day were served by the hostess. This was an evening much enjoyed by everyone present. velt at Yalta. Mr. Halleck said that “the Republican Party program calls for a complete overhaul of the so-cal-led loyalty and security checks of Federal personnel, and a closer coordination of our intelligence agencies.” Mr. ‘Halleck brought out that “while the Republican Party program favors aid to countries resisting communism, such aid should be extended only on condition that it be essential to our national security, and if within what we can afford and there is a program for progressive reduction.” He said “there is a limit to what th© United States can and should do,” adding that “it is heartening to learn that Mr. Hoffman, the ECA Administrator, is reported as saying that the time has come to reduce the amount of foreign aid now going abroad.”’

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CHURCHNEWS THE METHODIST CHURCH Claude Mi Fawns, minister. Worship at 10 a.m. Sermon topic: “The House that God Built.” This will be the second installment of the message used last Sunday. Special music by the phoir. Junior church, Church school and Youth Fellowship at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsals each Thursday. Junior choir at 7 p.m., and Senior choir at 7:45. World’s Day of Prayer at the Church of God Friday afternoon. Feb. 24th. Special services in Evangelism March 6 to 12. Rev. G. Ben Hershberger, pastor of the Methodist church at Ligonier, will deliver the messages each evening. Visitation Evangelism by the Bishop’s Teams March 12 to 19. TRINITY Ei U. B. CHURCH Robert L. Cox, Pastor Sunday School at 9:45. Lewis S. Immel, Supt. Lesson: “The Fight for Christian Freedom.” Morning Worship Service 10:45 Sermon: “Coldness Deplored.” The Pastor will start a series of sermons based on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation. These letters are appropriate to the Lenten Season, as they suggest things which the Church and individuals need to be reminded. Junior League at 6:30 p. m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Jack Forrest will lead the Y. F. in a study on “Missions in Japan.” Evening Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor, “Reward Promised.” Prayer Service, Thursday, 7:30 Bible Study in James 2. Choir Practice, Thursday 8:30. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN ■Lavon Symensma, S. S. Siupt. Alta -Darr, Siupt. of Elementary Department. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship at 10:30. C. B. Y. F. at 7:00 p. m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p. m. TRINITY CHURCH BUILDS NURSERY On Tuesday morning, Feb. 7th, the basement of Trinity E. U. B. Church, Benton and Harrison Sts. was a beehive of activity. » The Brotherhood of Trinity Church lead by its president, E. G. Caskey, had converged on the church to turn what was called “the old furnace room” into a new modern nursery. The men worked four and one-half days last week and three days this week to complete this project. The new nursery is about 11% ft. by 16% ft. with a new floor, new walls and ceiling and light fixtures. Through the use of the Trinity Youth Fellowship public address system, it will be possible for the ladies in charge of the nursery, during the morning and evening services of the church to hear the services. The officials of Trinity Church feel that this project is a great step forward in its ministry to children in our community. Mr. Calvin Beck, a member of the Brotherhood and one of the Trustees, was the chairman in charge of this project. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bushong are leaving this week-end for a vacation in the South.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEB. 17, 1950

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LAKESIDE E. U. B. CHURCH O. T. Hubartt, Pastor Sunday School at 9:45. Merton Bushong, Supt. Morning Worship at 10:45. Youth Meeting at 6:45. Evening Worship at 7 :«10. A program will be rendered at the Evening Service by the Teenager’s Bible Club, followed by a brief message by the pastor. Prayer Meeting, Thursday evening, Feb. 16 at the parsonage, at 7:30. The Teen-ager’s Bible Club will meet at the parsonage, Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, for their regular weekly Bible study. The class is taught by Mrs. Gerald Bushong WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FEB. 24 The World Day of prayer will be observed, Friday, Feb. 24, at the Church of God, beginning at 1:30 p. m. The program is being sponsored by the United Council of Church Women. A group of women from each church in Syracuse will have a part on the= program and there will be special music. A good attendance is desired. CHURCH OF GOD F. A. Handley, Pastor Lewis Firestone, Supt. Bible School at 10 a. m. Title of lesson: “The Fight for Christian Freedom.” Golden text: “For freedom Christ*has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Gala. 5:1. R. S. V. Morning Worship, 11 o’clock, sermon: “Our Lord Could Not Fail.” Youth Meeting, 6:45 p. m. Evening Service, 7:30. Sermon “Jesus Asserteth Who He Is.” Prayer Meetings this winter are held in the homes, in order to save coal. On this Thursday evening it will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cressel Kitson, north of town. We extend a welcome invitation to all who desire to worship with the Church on the hill.lt is our belief people should go to church somewhere. Only Christ Can Save Us.

DEATHS WILLIAM JONES, 92, BURIED HERE WEDNESDAY William Jones, age 92, died about 1:30 p. m., Monday at the Brethren Welfare home in Mexico, Ind. He had been at the home for several years. He was born Jan. 2, 1858, near Syracuse, the son of William and Elizabeth (Herrin) Jones. He was the youngest of eight children. He was married to Launa Strieby, who died in 1928. Mr. Jones was a member of the Church of the Brethren. For twenty-five years' he was janitor at the grade school building here. Surviving are two sons, Trustee M. F. Jones, and Arthur E. Jones, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Carr funeral home with Rev. Lee Cory officiating. Burial was in Syracuse cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hibschman are the parents of a son, Larry Allen, born last Friday at the Goshen hospital.

C. of C. Will Meet This Friday Night The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will meet this Friday night (Feb. 17) at the Ferris Inn, 1-2 mile south of Syracuse. Dinner will be served at 6:30 sharp. This is bring a friend evening. The principal speaker for the evening, Jack Reich, from the state C. of C., of Indianapolis. Entertainment - barber shop quartette singing. If we fail to contact you, please call any one of the following people who have tickets. Reservations must be in by Feb. 13, noon: C. C. Mulholland, No. 6. Roy Foster, 16J2. Horrace Gottschalk, 278. Roy Brown, 1604 M. Bart Cox, phone 191. John Shiere, 605 R. C. G. Etter, 230 R. If you wish a successful Chamber of Commerce, you must give your support. BETTER BUSINESS PREDICTED FOR 1950 Better business in 1950 than even during the record breaking 1948 season was predicted today by M. W. Macy, who returned to Syracuse yesterday after meeting in Chicago with top executives of Evinrude Motors, which he represents. At a national dealer luncheon, staged on Saturday by Evinrude at the Sheraton Hotel, Mr. Macy heard Mr. J. R. Ozanne, nationally known merchandising consultant, discuss selling needs in a quality minded market. Mir. Macy also consulted with Mr. W. J. Webb, the company director of sales, on plans for providing outboard motor owners of this area with increased service and facilities. Mr. Macy spent considerable time in inspecting all types of motors, boats and outdoor equipment which were presented in the more than three miles or recreational exhibits at the Chicago Outdoor Show on the city’s famed Navy Pier. BOY SCOUTS DISPLAY WORK ON ANNIVERSARY The Syracuse troop No. 28 of Boy Scouts has on display a large number of articles made by the Scouts, or articles used by them, in the window of the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. here. It is attracting much A,pup tent, several ways to construct camp fires, miniature camp site cooking utensils, tools, knots, etc., are all shown. The annual drive for funds to support the Scout Camp is now being carried out in this community. PAPAKEECHIE LAKE According to Mr. C. G. Etter, Papakeechie Lake practically folded up for the last few days, no phone service either through Syracuse or Cromwell, no lights, or power, or cooking facilities electrically, at most homes.

WRECKS TRUCK LOAD OF BUTTER AND EGGS A semitrailer truck loaded with 600 crates of butter and eggs got off the highway just north of town, Sunday night, hit a tree in the Nelson Blough yatd. Sixty crates of eggs were broken. The load was transferred to another truck and the wrecked semi pulled back to Chicago. Carl Wright , damaged his new Chevrolet when he slid into the rear of a truck. Louis Byland and Frank Ringler wrecked both their cars in an accident near the Marine Club last Saturday night. Numerous other small accidents and reports were made of autos in trouble due to the ioe and snow. DEATH OF MRS. LONGCOR Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p. m. at the BUrr Oak church for Mrs. Mary Longcor, age 89, of near Millersburg. Burial will be in Eden cemetery near Topeka. Surviving are nine children among whom is Mrs. Chester Firestone of Syracuse. Mrs. Longcor died Tuesday evening in the home of her son Guy Longcor in Goshen. FISHER - SHIVELY In a lovely mid-winter wedding solemnized Sunday afternoon in the First Brethren church, of Milford, Miss Marcia Fisher became the bride of Allen O. Shively. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren O. Fisher, of Milford, formerly of Syracuse, and Mr. Shively is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shively of Leesburg. APPROACHING MARRIAGE The marriage of Miss Margaret Marsh, and Donald D. Smith, will be solemnized, Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p. m. in the Methodist church. Wednesday Afternoon Club Ten members of the Wednesday afternoon club braved the winter weather to meet February 15th with Mrs. Will Gants. Mrs. James Stucky gave a brief summary on the origin of the magazine, Consumer’s Research. The large staff of Consumer’s Research is constantly testing every object put on the market and prints an unbiased opinion of the articles’ durability. Mrs. Stucky quoted the results of some of these findings. And the group questioned her further to see if they were using the best soap available. The next meeting will be Mar. Ist at the home of Mrs. Ralph Thornburg Jr. Missionary From India Visits The Wawasee Seminary The Rev. John O’Connor SJ, Mission procurator for the Jesuit Fathers of the Chicago province, spoke and showed color films of India at Our Lady of the Lake on February 9. The priest spoke of the Jesuit missions in Patna province and answered questions asked by the boys. Fr. O’Connor, who spent eight years in India, said that Christianity is making gradual headway there, but that tremendous work remains in that land and everywhere, for there are still about one billion pagans in the world. He reminded-the boys that the prayers and sacrifices of the people at home are the factors which make the missionaries’ work fruitful, and he urged them to remember the millions, who still do not know God, by praying and sacrificing for them. The movies showed many famous places In India, among them, the Taj Mahal, and they depicted the work of the Jesuit missioners. Fr. O’Connor said that India is half the size of 'the United States and that 27 individual languages are spoken there. He told of the five million Nepales, who allow no foreigners to move into their land, and of the extreme poverty of the common man contrasted to the great wealth of a few. The priest termed himself the “Fuller Brush Man” of the Chicago Jesuit missionaries; a traveling salesman, who procures supplies for the missioners and tries to rouse interest at home in the missions. Mr. and Mrs. John Holloway and family were guests last Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jensen in Garrett. The Security Loan company has filed an action on note and mortgage against Millard and Josephine Epert. The laintiff asks judgment for $324.48, contending that amount is due from the defendants on a romissory note given the plaintiff on March 21, 1949. The plaintiff also asks foreclosure of a chattie* mortgage on personal property belonging to the defendant, and an order for the sale of the personal property.

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YELLOWJACKETS WIN GAME No. 19 FROM CROMWELL The Syracuse Yellow jackets racked up win No. 19 here last Friday night, by trouncing a fighting Cromwell five, 59-31. Cromwell stayed within 10 to 15 points of Syracuse until the last quarter when the local club outscored them 19-4. Syracuse led 16-7 at end of the first quarter, 25-15 at the half, and 40-27 at the three-quarter mark. John Kroh and Gary Meek were the heavy artillery in the Syracuse steamroller, with 19 and 16 points, followed by Miller with 11 and Darr with 10, while D. Hursey, of the Cromwell squad, was the only visiting player to rack up as much as 10 points. The game was marked with a large number of fouls. A total of 29 fowl shots were scored by Syracuse, while Cromwell made 14. z ' > Barnhart was still on the sidelines until the final few minutes of the game. He has not yet completely recovered from an illness. In the Reserve team * game, Syracuse defeated Cromwell 2725. Cromwell led at the end of the first quarter 5-4; Syracuse led at the half 14-13, and Cromwell increased the lead to 20-16 at the three-quarter mark. In the final quarter Syracuse gained the lead and won 27-25. SYRACUSE (59) FG FT PF Meek, f 5 6 3 Darr, f 4 2 3 Kroh. c 7 5 4 Fry, g Oil ’Miller, g 3 5 2, Stucky 0 0/0 Lung 000 Koble " 0 0 0 Barnhart 10 1 TOTALS 20 19 14 CROMWELL <3l) FG FT PF Johnson, f 3 0 3 Phares, f 13 5 Silveus, c 3 2 3 Lawson, g 0 2 5 D. Hursey, g 4 2 5 Heintzelman 0 0 3 Kistler 0 0 3 B. Hursey 0 0 2 Mynheir 0 0 0 TOTALS 11 9 29 Score By Quarters SYRACUSE 16 25 40 59 CROMWELL 7 1? 27 31 LAKERS BEAT LEESBURG 00-51 On February 10, the Lakers journied to Leesburg and captured their third victory in seven starts. The Blue Blazers took an early 4 to 0 lead with two quick baskets by Noel. • The Lakers bounced back with two tallies by Snyder and Hoffman. The Seminarians set a terrific pace and led 23 to 9 at the end of the quarter. In the second period it appeared that Leesurg had solved the zone defense of the Lakers but were still trailing at intermission 40 to 23. The game became very rugged throughout the third period with both teams passing poorly and committing many fouls. The Leesburg five pressed their opponents and outscored them 9 to 8. The Tempo of the final quarter was great with Leesburg’s Ferverda hitting from all over the court. The Blazers controlled the final quarter, but the sixteen point deficit was too great to overcome. With three minutes left in the final quarter The Lakers lost DeVliegher, and the Blazers lost Ferverda on fouls. The game ended with 60 to 51 victory for the ■Lakers. Snyder was the leader in scoring with twenty points to his credit for the Lakers. The Blazers’ Ferverda followed with nineteen. BOX SCORE FG FT TT LAKERS , Vogt 4 2 10 Leahy «■ 3 17 Sedlak 0 0 0 Snyder ’* 9 2 20 Bauer 2 0 4 Snieder 0 0 0 Hoffman 5 6 11 De Vliegher 113 Total 24 12 60 BLAZERS Fervarda 7 5 19 Vanator 2 2 6 Shively 10 2 Ellis 0 2 2 Allen Oil Noel 4 2 10 Rathbun 4 3 11 Total 18 15 51 ADDITIONAL RECEIPTS FOR POLIO FUND Checks have been received this week from the Wednesday afternoon cllub and the Senior Mothers club for $5.00 each for the Polio March of Dimes 'Fund. A $5.00 cash donation was also received last week from the Intermediate Mothers club. This brings the total received here to $583.27.

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Drawings Made For Tourney Next Week Drawings were made on Thursday morning, for the sectional tourney, to be held at Warsaw next week. Syracuse drew Atwood for their first game. The first round of drawings follow: Wednesday Night 7; 00 p. m. — Columbia City vs Milford. 8:15 p. m. — Silver Lake vs. Pierceton. Thursday Night 7:00 p. m. — Warsaw vs. Burket. 8:15 p. m. —- North Webster vs. Sidney. Friday Morning Larwill vs. Mentone. Syracuse vs. Atwood Claypool vs. Leesburg Beaver Dam vs. Etna Green. GIRL SCOUTS HOLD INVESTITURE HERE Girl Scout Investiture was held Wednesday night at the Methodist Church, with a candle-light ceremony, impressive and beautiful. Sandra Schleeter played the organ prelude,- after which, all the Scouts gave the Pledge to the Flag, and then sang, “America, The Beautiful.” The Laws were given by all the Scouts, and several songs were sung. Mrs. Gerald Kline said a Jew words about the increase of interest in Girl Scouting. Over the Nation; membership has doubled, and in this community, last year’s 19 members have grown to 39, this year, so far. Mrs. Kline also expressed thanks on behalf of herself as Girl Scout Leader, the assistant leader, Mrs. Hubert Anglemeyer, and the Girl Scout Committee, for the fine attendance of parents, and relatives,-at the Investiture, and said that in three months, there will be a meeting wherein the Girl Scouts will have some achievements take form, and show what they have been doing. After the prayer, given by Nola Meek, the assembly was invited downstairs for a bit of amusement and refreshments. The Steouts put on two short skits, one in army vernacular, “Operation: — Operation!, and the other, a “long winded” request for train information, so as to know when to cross the tracks safely, both skits highly amusing. Refreshments were served, with Patty Kitson pouring coffee, and donuts and coke, buffet style. Girls are invited to join the Scouts-, any time, but Investiture is held jugt once a year. A ruling has been that three unexcused absences takes away the privilege of attending parties, and going to camp, but enthusiasm is high, and it is doubtful if any Scout would deprive herself of such privileges. Meetings are held every Saturday, two to four, in the Methodist Church basement. One objective, is to further a voluntary partnership of girls, and adults, toward a stronger development of the spiritual values of the Girl Scout way if life, as a bulwark for democracy. NEW NIGHT POLICEMAN EMPLOYED HERE With the resignation of (Don LeCount as night policeman, the Syracuse town board has appointed James Byland, who took over’ the duties on Monday. LAST GAME OF SEASON The Syracuse Yellow jackets go to Ligonier this Friday night for the last scheduled game of the season. Ligonier has had a fair season and is always tough on •their home floor. B. & P. W. CLUB The Business and Professional Womens Club held their dinner meeting for this month, at the Marine Club, Tuesday evening. The hostesses, Mrs. James Butt, Mrs. Elva Jolmson, and Mrs. Merle Smith, had arranged beautifully appointed tables, with a Valentine Motif, red candles, and red and white carnations. Several members had attended the Republican Rally, but there were eighteen members present at the Marine Club. The B P W’s Benefit Bridge recently given, had netted over seventy dollars. There were some Bridge prizes left over, from the benefit, but went quickly during a spirited auction, conducted by Mrs. John Sheire, thus bringing the total to over eighty dollars. During the business meeting, the president, Jean Emerson appointed a committee to work on plans for a play. Mrs. Blanche Mason and Mrs. Samuel Larson became members. Mrs. Buelah Morgan, of Indianapolis, was a week-end guest, of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Snobarger. ■