Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 45, Number 19, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 24 February 1950 — Page 1

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VOLUME 45

Halleck Announces For Re-Election Washington, D. <?., (Special) — Returning to Washington after a number o f speaking engagements last week in the 2nd Congressional District, : Congressman Charles A. Halleck, Rensselaer Republican, formally announced his candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives. In his recent speeches Halleck has confidently predicted that the next Congress will be Republican. In the last Congress he was chosen by his Republican colleagues to be their majority leader. Undoubtedly he will again be majority leader when the House of Representatives is again Republican. In the present Congress Representative Hajleck has been serving as assistant leader to Joseph W. Martin, Jr., of Massachusetts, former Speaker of the House. Halleck’s most recent assignment with congressional Republicans was to serve as chairman of the committee drafting the new Statement of Principles and Objectives. Commenting on his. recent visit to the Second District and his extended tour of the District during the congressional recess last fall, Halleck said: “I am convinced that the overwhelming majority of the people of the Second District, and certainly all Republicans, are with me in my fight for liberty against socialism. They would work and vote, as I am working and voting, for sound and lasting peace; for completely adequate though economical National defense; fora realistic foreign policy; for the ousting of alien agents, communists and fellow travelers from government positions and for the elimination of waste and extravagance in government and a reduction of Federal spending and taxes. “They would support as I am supporting sound and sane, fair and forward-looking legislation for' agriculture, for labor, management and investors, for veterans and their dependents, for the aged and infirm and fpr the other objectives set forth in our statement of February 6 last.” In'making his announcement Mr. Halleck expressed his sincere 1 appreciation for the past support of the peole in Second District and pledged his continuing effort ' in their service and the service of * the State and Nation. TWO ARE RESCUED AT LAKE WAWASEE h Two Elkhart residents were rescued from drowning in the « ice-cold waters of Lake Wawasee Saturday by a Goshen man and ( a resident at the lake. The mishap occurred about 360 feet off- ( shore in front of the Waco pavillion. ! , k George Huntington, Jr., 1304 ' Main street, Elkhart, and 1 Mf.obert Kirkwood, who lives near ■Simonton Lake, were fishing ■ from a lightweight rowboat. F Huntington was staging up in ’ the boat facing into a strong , wind when the wind eased, throwing him off balance onto J the edge of the craft and upsetting it, in 40 feet of water. , The boat did not sink and the , two men clung to its overturned j edges, while crying for help. Glen Biller, of route 4, Goshen, ‘ was at the cottage of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Harry Slusser, ad- , joining Waco and saw the accident occur. * Two Launch Boats He immediately shoved a boat , in the water and called to Dwight ‘ Mock, who runs a repair shop nearby, and the .latter also launched a boat, both reaching ‘ the victims about the same time. The pair were so exhausted in the cold water by the time they were rescued that both had slipped under once before Biller and Mock reached them. Biller was assisted in the rescue by a chief petty officer from Boston, Mass., whom he knew only as “Al.” ' 1 The Elkhartans were taken a- 5 shore, given 1 dry clothing and ! treated for shock and exposure by Dr. Robert Craig of Syracuse ' and then drove home in their ' own car. 1 The boat was the only thing saved as the fishermen lost all of their tackle and other equipment when the craft turned over. The Wide Awake class of the Church of God was entertained Tuesday evening in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Koble. Eight members were present. Mrs. Lester Darr gave a reading, i The host and hostess served jello, ' cake and coffee.

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NEW GOLF PROFESSIONAL FOR THE SOUTH SHORE CLUB Charlie Pace has been secured as Golf Professional for South Shore Golf Club. He has held positions at Scioto Country Club, Columbus Ohio, Louisville, Country Club and last year was at Mississinewa Country Club at Peru. He has worked with some of the best golf teachers in the country, Norman Butlet, Cy Foster and Eddie Williams. His plans for the summer include week-end tournaments, class instructions for the juniors, club championships both handicap and scratch, and interesting events for every ladies day. Charlie is married and has two children, they hope to make Syracuse their home for quite some time. The Indiana P. G. A.»will be held at the South Shore the week fopowing Labor Day. W. C. T. U. INSTITUTE The Women’s Christian Temperance Union that had been postponed, was held last Thursday with two sessions in the home of Mrs. Alva Nicolai on Front St., using the theme: “A workman that needeth not to be ashamed.” The attendance was 18 members and two guests. I The Reverends, Z). T. Hubartt, and Robert Cox qf the Evangelical United Brethren Churches brought the helpful devotions. Mrs. Ada Hadley presiding at the piano brought two preludes. A special musical number, “Keep a Light in Yqur Window” was sung by the Mesdames Clayton Mock and Leonard Barnhart. The president, Mrs? J. C. Bailey presided and was given support on the days program by having all local officers, one county officer and all departmental directors present. The officers panel composed of Mrs. Bailey, Mesdames Lester Darr, Eston Clayton, L. 0. Oyler and James Druckamiller briefly outlined their work, showing • progress being made this year in the fact of union is one of the first eight in the state to become a Hold Fast ufiion and also a Fruitful Union, , having gained fourteen new active , and nine honorary members this ( year. The Declarations of Principals , was read by Mrs. Emory Guy. ( The salute to the United States, Christian, and Temperance-Flags, , was led by Mrs. Mary Hubartt. , “What Drinking Really does— , Not for. But, to People” was presented by Mrs. Ruth Cox. She al- , so presented the problems and , work of Skid Row. , “A Sketch on Life of Frances , Willard” was given by Mrs. S. A. Bauer. Mrs; Aurah Druckamiller , conducted the praise service. Mrs. L. O. Oyler presented the Washington Letter, speaking of the latest bills in Congress. Speaking five minutes each, the directors discussion was lead by Mrs. Lydia Darr on Child Welfare, Mrs, Lydia Deardorff on £ Flower Mission and Relief, Mrs. ‘ Minnie Bailey, Institute; Mrs. L. ( O. Oyler, Literature and Publica- , tions; Mrs. Phyllis Troup, Parlia- j mentarian; Mrs. Lena Bauer, Pub- j licity and Soldiers and Sailors; Mrs. Aurah Druckamiller, Spirit- j ual Life; Mrs. Anna Mishler, { Temperance and Missions; Mrs. Adah Clayton, Music. A round table discussiqn was led by the president on subject: “How may the Women’s Christian 1 Temperance Union help in our 1 local community,” brought out 1 several suggestions, besides what 1 has already been reported. 1 Prayers were voiced by Mrs. Sadie Hire and Rev. J. C. Bailey, i During business session an of- 1 sering was lifted giving s£.oo to i Willard Memorial, $5.00 to the State Legislative work and $2:00 for Year Books. From the bountiful co-oper-ative noon meal dinners were sent to four Shut-ins. Meeting was closed using Aaronic Benediction. —i—i—-— Willard Gustafson is ill this week with a strep infection of the throat. Mrs. Bessie Gallager of Leesburg, was a guest last Saturday afternoon, of Mrs. Millie Snobarger. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bushong entertained at a surprise birthday dinner, Wednesday, in honor of the former’s mother, Mrs. Ora Bushong/ Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Miller of Elkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Heater of North Manchester, Mrs. Nettie Miller of Sidney and Mrs. Adah Miller. The ice fishermen have been out this week; and some dandy big catches are reported. Harry Nicolai moved his new fish house from his back yard to the lake—and Keith Cripe went through Town Tuesday with his new ice house, headed for Macy’s slip.

MODERN CIVILIZATION? M Yellowjackets Should Win Sectional Tourney

The Syracuse Yellow jackets, as Kosciusko county champions and possessing one of the best season’s records of any team in the state, go into the sectional tourney as a favorite to win. They won 20 games during the 194950 season, and lost only one, to North. Webster, a team they also defeated twice this season. Columbia City, which must be “doped” as the second best team in the sectional, has had a good season. However, Warsaw’s win over them, and the poor showing Columbia City always makes in tournament play in this county, brings down their stock to some extent. The expression of hope that Syracuse will win the sectional this year is common talk in this end of the county. Syracuse has had many good teams; and winning the sectional is not an unusual event. To win this year, the Jackets are going to have to overcome a lot of booby traps. A lot of things beyond anybody’s control are involved. In nine times out of ten, we

WEDDINGS MARSH - SMITH A very pretty wedding was solemnized at a candle-light service, at the Syracuse Methodist Church, on Friday, Feb. 17 th, at 7:30 o’clock, when Miss Margaret Eileen Marslx became the bride of Donald Dale Smith. Miss Marsh is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher El Marsh of Syracuse, and Mr. Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivtto Stmith of Berrien Springs, Michigan. A double - ring ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Ml Fawns, pastor of the church. The altar was decorated very beautifully, with pink and white snap-dragons and evergreens. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with short train; yoke of lace and seed pearls; with long veil attached to a crown trimmed

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firmly believe the Jackets would win. However, as every basketball fan and player knows, boy how that No. 10 can Tloor you! There are probably at least six teams in the sectional tournay capable of knocking out Syracuse if the Jackets have an “off” night while the opponents are “hot.” The drawing that placed Syracuse in the lower bracket in a group of teams that must be , classed as not quite as strong as those in the upper bracket, is a , in some ways, and a han- , dicap in others. Warsaw, Colum- ~ bit City, Milford, Pierceton, N. , Webster, Pierceton must all fight ■ it out between themselves —with Syracuse meeting the winner in , the finals, if lucky enough to get ( there. Syracuse’ first opponent, Atwood, could rise up and knock off the Jackets! Atwood did just j that in 1926, when Syracuse also - had a great team. In that year, , Syracuse won 20 games and lost i one, to Atwood in the county j tourney. They won the sectional, < and went to Indianapolis for the , state finals, but illness of three ]

with seed pearls. She carried a of American Beauty roses, was led down the isle by the father of the groom, and given away by her own father. The groom was attired in grey broadcloth. His brother, Darrell Smith of Berrien Springs, acted as best man. Dale Warsco and Charles Hardy, both of Berrien Springs, were ushers. At the request of the bride, her mother played oh the organ, songs she especially loved, and before the ceremony and accompanied Mr. Blair Laughlin of Syracuse, while he sang, “Because,” and “O Promise Me.” One hundred guests were present at the wedding, and at the reception, held immediately afterward, in the church parlour. Mrs. Smith graduated from the Syracuse High School with the class of ’49, and attended the

players cost them what chance they had to win there. The difference between making or missing a field goal often is a small fraction of an inch. A lot of luck is involved. Potentially, we believe tha: Warsaw is the most dangerous team for the Jackets. They have not had a really good year—but they have played some mighty good games. True, they usually are knocked out by some other county team, but they have turned in some dandy games. North Ifter and Milford are dangerous, too! Each team ended the season with a loss—but they will have that attitude of “everything to win and nothing to lose” —and don’t underrate that point. All the teams in the county will be “on their toes” and fighting to knock out Syracuse, the' favorite to win. We know the Jackets have the best team in the tourney! But that don’t mean they have it won. Perhaps they should play the Warsaw sectional through to its conclusion, just to be sure!

South Bend College of Commerce. She is employed as cashier at the Avon Theatre in South Bend. Mr. Smith graduated from Berrien Springs High School and also from the South Bend College of Commerce. He is employed in the office of Bendix Inc., at South Bend. The young couple are planning a honeymoon trip a little later, and are at home sinie Feb. 21, at the Mishawaka, Indiana, Trailer Camp. - Mrs. Edna Geyer and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Darr and family, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snyder. The occasion was Jack Darr’s seventeenth birthday. Arthur Blanchard slipped on the ice, and fell, on Wednesday of last week, fracturing his left wrist.

DISTRICT ROTARY MEETING HELD HERE MONDAY A district Rotary meeting with six clubs represented was held here Monday night, in the dining room at the Pickwick Grill. Sevj enty members from Goshen, Warsaw, Ligonier, Albion, Plymouth and Syracuse were present. The speaker of the evening was William Rastetter of Fort Wayne, a director in Rotary International. Jack J. iLaskosky of Gary, Rotary district governor, was also a guest. FIREMEN WILL HOLD PARTY NEXT MONDAY Syracuse and Turkey Creek V. F. D. wish to announce they have received generous gifts from the following companies to date in cash, merchandise and trade coupons. White Swan Laundry, CocoCola Co., Nesbitt So-GTape Co., Seven-Up Bottling Co., Bartholomew Candy Co., Eckrich Packing Co., Gafill Oil Co., Palumbo Dist. Co., Auer’s Service, Lewis Firestone, Phillips 66, Syracuse-Wa-wasee Journal, Orlie Brown, Ed Stamate. The firemen will hold a big party, open to the public next Monday night, at Wayne’s Grill, starting at 7:30. Games of interest will be conducted. ATTENDS CONFERENCE Rev. Robert L. Cox, attended a Planning Conference, Monday and Tuesday in the First E. U. B. Church, Terre Haute, Indiana. This conference was part of the promotional and field program of . the Departments of Evangelism and Christian Education of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Boards of Christian Education, Commissions on EVan- ! gelism, and the Executive Committees of the Brotherhoods and ■ Youth Fellowships of the White River Conference, Indiana (U. 8. Conference and' Indiana (Ev.) Conference participated. MRS. PAUL REIMER Mrs. Sarah Ann Reimer, 45, of southwest of Columbia City, mother of Mrs. Don Rhoads, of Lake Wawasee, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at her home. Death was caused by a heart attack. PAPAKEECHIE LAKE Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Rohe are home from an Arizona trip. Mr. and Mrs. Max Fields have moved from Winona Lake, into the Becknell cottage. Mrs. Fields is the former Virginia Bennett, and Was in charge of advertising in the Journal office, last summer. Mrs. Horton “Steve” Dodds, little Stevie, and Donnie, flew home recently from Camp Lee, Virginia, where they had an apartment near Richmond. Lt. Dodds will follow in a few weeks, and they will prepare to go to Germany. The flight home was very interesting, as the planes were routed from Richmond to Washington, D. C., then to Pittsburg, and finally Fort Wayne. Mrs. Dodd’s brother, Edwin Green, Cromwell, brought little Freddie to visit for the day last Monday. Bill Hare has done some remodeling, and redecorating of his cottage. Mr. James Bender’s aunt, Mrs. Mamie Schmidt of East is visiting in the Bender home. Dr. Arnold Thompson was a recent guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Denzel. Dr. Thompson sold his cottage to Carl Moser of Chicago. Mrs. Harley Wallace has been ill, with various complications. Their daughter and family were recent visitors from Fort Wayne. C. OF 0. MEETS The Syracuse - Wawasee Chamber of Commerce met at the John Ferris Inn last Friday night, with almost 50 members present. The speaker of the evening was Jack Reich, of Indianapolis, representing the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reich urged all business men to take a part in the political and civic affairs of their community and state. The work of the Chamber of Commerce in other cities was discussed and members here enjoyed the hour’s discussion period. President E. G. Etter has set a goal of 150 active members for 1950 for the local organization. Mrs. E. W. Rofyinson has been ill, in her home, for the past few days. A card from Mrs. Guy Rarig says, she and Mr. Rarig and Mir. and Mrs. M. G. Butler, who have been vacationing in Lake Worth, Fla., plan to return about Mar. 5. Corp. Wm. Johnston,, who has been on the island of Guam since December, 1948, has been transferred to Manila. He writes his mother, Mrs. Elva Johnston that he spent New Years in Japan.

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SYRACUSE WINS SECOND IN COUNTY DAIRY JUDGING Assistant County Agent, Bill Johnson, announced Wednesday night, that the Syracuse Vocational Agricultur and 4-H club dairy judging team won second place at the Kosciusko County Dairy Judging Contest held last Saturday at Broadmoor Farms, near Milford. The farm is operated by former county agent, Joe Clark. The Syracuse team composed of Emory Stiffler, Arthur Mabie, Dick Mock, and Glen Stiffler alternate coached by William Stotts scored 773 points out of a possible 900 points. Milford’s team coached by Marion Stackhouse won first place with 779 points. Other teams and their placings were Claypool, 3rd; Milford, 4th; Beaver Dam, sth; and Warsaw, 6th. Teams were also present from Pierceton, Mentone, and Sidney. A total of sixty boys judged, nine of which were from Syracuse. High individuals for the contest were Ist, Jesse Beer, Milford, 270 points; 2nd, Orville Coy, Claypool, 269 points; 3rd, Emory Stiffler, Syracuse, 261 points; and tied for 4th with 256 points, Arthur Mabie, Syracuse; Dick Mock, Syracuse; Everett Rookstool, Beaver Dam; and George Stucky, Milford. Both the Milford and Syracuse teams will represent Kosciusko County in (he District Judging Contest during April. SENIOR MOTHERS CLUB The Senior Mothers Club met last Monday at the home of Mrs. John Sudlow, Wawasee Lake. There were twenty three members and two guests, Mirs. Steve Finton, and Mrs. Marjorie Hursey, present. Miss Ethel Bowser gave a proon “Current Reading,” Fiction and Non-Fiction, which was most interesting and held the absorbed attention ofa 11. Miss Bowser traced Library Work from the beginning attempt at permanent writings of religious works, such as picture writing on walls, small stones, papyrus, parchment, vellum etc., through the ages to the present Melville Dewey System of recording. This system was planned perfectly and simply, and is universally used to classify all writings, so as to be found quickly. * Our National Library of Congress, for research is prized by people from all over the world, and the Vatican at Rome has the largest library. Miss Bowser mentioned many Fiction and. Non-Fic-tion books, and she surely has a vast knowledge, which is most helpful to the Public. T|he members could have uJstened much longer-, but were glad to have heard suth an interesting talk. Refreshments were a tasteful arrangement of cake and ice cream, and coffee, served by Mrs. Sfudlow and assisting hostess, Mrs. Charlotte McSweeney. Mrs. Noble Blocker “finally” received her Sunshine Gift of a previous meeting, and Mrs. George Bryan won this week’s Sunshine Gift. A Bon Bon basket of Peppermint Confections was passed, and found to be so delicious, that it passed and repassed. Intermediate Mothers Club The Intermediate Mothers Club met Monday evening in the home of Mrs. C. K. Kinder with Mrs. James Yoder and Mrs. Merle Smith as co-hostesses. Twenty members answered roll call. A group of high school students presented the following musical program. Robert Sheire, vocal solo — “Golden Days.” Jack Darr, vocal solo, “Without A Song In My Heart.” Ralph Bushong, vocal solo, "O’er The Billowy Stea.” Sasha Ann Hire, vocal solo, “Carissima.” Stover Hire, cornet sel o, “Mira.” Girls Trio, composed of Sasha Ann Hire, Ruth Houser and Shirley Disher, sang “Rain” accompanied by Jane Bachman at the piano. The club members thank these boys and girls for a most enjoyable evening. After the program, Canasta was played. ’ The hostesses served delicious refreshments. The next meeting will be held Feb. 27, in the home of Mrs. Ralph W. Thornburg. I Pythian Sisters Will Meet Loyal Temple 130, Pythian Sisters, will 7:30 p.m., for regular meeting. The Pythian club will meet Tues- t day, Feb. 28, at home of Mrs. Fred Nolan. A pot luck dinner will be held at noon. SECTIONAL RfIEHULTS At Warsaw Columbia City &0, Milford 53. Pierceton 61, Silver Lake 46.

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; Formal Opening New Building Here Saturday The formal opening of the . S. & M. Motor Co., Chevrolet building, on south Huntington Street, will be held Saturday. This new building, 40x80 ft., is of concrete block construction, faced with stucco. The roof is supported by steel I-beams. The building and equipotent is valued at approximately $40,000. Ed Kleinknight is the proprietor. , The office of the building is attractively finished in wood paneling, with a private office enclosed. The latest of modern testing equipment has been purchased. Mr. Kleinknight states he has one of the best mechanics in Charge of his mechanical department in northern Indiana. Modern tools and equipment, are available for servicing every make of auto. Mr. Kleinknight invites all people of the community to drive down Saturday and inspect his new building. Several new model Chevrolet cars will be available Saturday, including one of the new Power-Glide models. This new building and business will draw thousands of people to Syracuse during one year, and is a fine addition to our town. P. T. A. NOTES $ The Turkey Creek township P. T. A. will not meet, the first Thursday in March, as it has been changed to the third Tuesday, which will be on March twentyfirst. A nominating committee must be appointed at this ineeting to work out a proposed slate of officers for next year, and it is hoped there will be a large attendance to aid in the voting, thus promoting their choice of officers. The program will be given by Dr. I. S. Schuldt, Kosciusko county Health Director, who will speak on “Health Status, State, and Locak” Those who were not ainong the 200 guests from here, who enjoyed inspecting the new Chambers Grade School at Goshen some time back, will be able to have a fine evening’s entertainment on March third, and inspect the school also. The Chandler P. T. A. is putting on “A Half Century of Progress” show on Friday night, from seven to ten. There will be a canteen, a gay ninties show, coffee from ■apfnutomat, hobby show, Women’s Faspions of Fifty Years, Half Century of Music, and the Winners displays of table settings, staged some time ago in the Elkhart hotel. The program promises a fine entertainment. BOWLING NEWS In the Women’s Bowling Tourney, recently held in Nappanee, Macy’s Slip took first place for the Team Events. Other prizes went to the following: Grace Macy on “Singles,” Betty Kline and Jeanette Causer on “Doubles” Isabelle Stahley and Jeanette Causer on “AH Events.” Macy’s Slip Team has entered the Indiana Sfcate Bowling Tourney which will take place in Muncie, Indiana, this year. The team will bowl the 18th and 19th of March. This is “the third year the team has entered the State Tourney. * Two Seek County Office Two more candidates announced this week that they would file for county offices, both on the Republican ticket at the May primary. Don Bouse, of Lake township, Silver Lake, Irfd., will file for otfice of County Commissioner, from the southern district. Mr. Bouse is a farmer, and now serving his eighth year as a member of the advisory board of Lake township. He has never held any other public office. Chester Jontz, of Etna township, announces he will be a candidate for office of County Treasurer, at the May primary. Mr. Joiltz is now completing his second term as township trustee of Etna township. He is a farmer and insurance agent. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Farliegh and two children of Burr Oak, Mich., were guests Sunday, of ,Mrs; Farliegh’s uncle, A. J. Babcock and family. Hr. and Mrs. Clifford Searfoss of Auburn, were also guests in the Babcock home, in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harkless are vacationing in Florida, for two weeks. They are making the trip by plane.