Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 45, Number 32, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 26 May 1950 — Page 1

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Memorial Day Services Here Tues., May 30th 'Memorial Day services will be held in Syracuse on Tuesday, May 30; sponsored by the Wawasee Post 233 of Mie American Legion. A parade will be formed uptown at the Legion Hall, starting at 1 P. M. Organizations taking part include the Drum and Bugle Corps, the ladies Auxiliary Unit, the Syracuse Fire Dept., the high school band, the W. R. C., the various Boy and Girl Scout troops. Gaylord Jones, post commander, also urges that all other individuals or organizations feel free to take part in the parade. Dean Bechtol, past state commander of the American Legion, Will be the speaker. Services at the Syracuse cemetery will start at 2 P. M. The American Legion is waging an untiring war against Communism, and at this Memorial Day service, all should join with the Legion in dedicating our lives towards a free America. « Stores here will close from noon until after the Memorial Day services are over. Many stores will be closed all day May 30. Four Scouts Will Go to Valley Forge News has been released that tour Boy Scouts of Syracuse, Troop 28, are going to the Scout National Jamboree in June of this year at .Valley Forge, Pa. The entire cost per boy was 3115.00 for the 10 day trip. Each Boy earned 40.00>; the SyracuseWawasee Rotary Club sponsored the balance of funds needed for one boy; Troop 28 by their own civic work of paper drive and planting 1000 pine trees on the Ralph Leacock farm contributed to sending another boy; an interested citizen of the town sponsored another boy; and the troop pledged themselves to aid the 4th boy by continued civic work. Plans are being made for a bake and rummage sale in the near future.. According to a letter from Pioneer Trails Council this community should be mighty proud to have four scouts in the great American Scout Show at the shrine of every American — Valley Vorge. The Scouts are — Robert Firestone, Jerry Clark, Raymond Oyler and Joel Bates. There will be 47,000 other scouts also. HOG PRICES WILL REMAIN AT PRESENT LEVEL ' Hog prices for the next five months are expected to fluctuate, except for seasonal increases, near the levels of the past four months. The corn-hog ratio appears likely to continue near normal until at least late summer. Hdg receipts averaged higher in March, than in the preceding two months and appear likely to continue higher as the increased numbers from last fall’s and this spring’s pig crops reach the market, according to an article in the current issue of Economic and Marketing Information of Purdue University, written by J. Carroll Bottum, agricultural economist. Hog prices during the first three months of 1950 have averaged about $3..50 less per 100 pounds than for the corresponding period of 1949. The 1959 seasonal price pattern will be similar to that of 1949, but the level will be about 15 to 20 per cent below 1949. A more than normal seasonal drop is expected this fall due to the increase in 1950 spring farrowings. During August last year, barrows and gilts averaged $21.41. They fell to an average of $15.38 for De- » cember. Bottum said that consequently as many hogs as possible should again be headed for the early fall market. However, only a six per cent ■gain for the 1950 spring crop above 19i49 is planned, as compared with the 15 per cent increase in the 1949 spring crop over the year before. It is possible that the fall crop increase will likewise be small and that supplies of hogs may be more nearly stabilized in 195*0. The agricultural economist said that efficient hog producers have no reason to curtail fall farrowings below 1*949 fall levels. However, the corn-hog ratio may be unfavorable next fall and winter. At Indiana University Jack Clark, Syracuse, has been •elected second vice-president of Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity at Indiana Univer- ‘ aity. Mr. Clark, a freshman on the I. U. campus at 'Bloomington, is ’the son of Dr. and Mrs. F. O. ♦Clark, Syracuse.

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GANGER DRIVE FUND REACHES TOTAL OF $150.00 With the close of the Cancer Drive for 1950, the township chairman, Mrs. Orval Snobarger, wishes to thank all individuals and organizations who contributed to this most worthy cause, and also to thank Mr. Cox of the Syracuse-Wawasee Journal for the printing of the enclosure envelope and publicity. As final list on contributions, the chairman reports donations from: C. Hibschman 2.00, Geo. A. Hire I.oo>, H. Bassett 1.00, L. Poyser 2.00, J. Rigdon 5.00, C. Bachman 2.00, K. Felts 1.00, Business & Professional 10.00, Women’s Club. Total 1,49.81. Your contribution will still reach the county chairman if mailed in enclosed envelope you received. FOUR NEW MEMBERS FOR LEGION AUXILIARY The Wawasee Unit No. 223 of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall, Tuesday, May 23rd. After the opening ceremony the annual Initiation Service was conducted by Mrs. Roy ■Sargent, and assisted by Mrs. Russell Kistler, Mrs. Floyd Brower, Mrs. Blanche Kline and Mrs. Gaylord Jones. Four new members were Initiated, Mrs. Phillip Brower, Mrs. Martin Hoover, Mrs. Guy Rarig and Miss Katherine Kistler. Other taking part were Mrs. Wm. Geiger, chaplain, Mrs. Jack Clark, Sfet., at arms and Mrs. Marion Darr, assistant Sgt., at arms. The regular meeting was then carried on. Mrs. Marion Darr reported that the boys at Knightstown were remembered for May. Mrs. Harold Bassett played the song, “.Beyond the Sunset” for the song of the evening. Mrs. Harry Coy gave a Pan-American report on the “Education of Equador.” Mrs. Russell Kistler reported and made plans for Poppy Day which will be Saturday, May 27th. Mrs. Ed Coy reported that she will start a publicity Scrapbook and anyone that has articles should give them to her. The meeting was then adjourned and the hostesses for the evening, Mrs. Laurence Kahn, Mrs. Fred Dust, Jr., Mrs. Fred Hoopingarner, and Mrs. Douglas Pilcher served Refreshments. Gene Smith Recovering Gene Smith, who was seriously injured at the New Paris Speedway on Sunday, May 14, is getting along as well as can be expected at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Smith is staying in Fort Wayne. Gene received a total of 10 fractures, when a car went out of control and struck him as he was standing in the pits at the race track. STORES CLOSED ONi MEMORIAL DAY Several local stores will b e closed all day on Memorial Day, May 30, while others will close at noon for the remainder of the day. Taverns and liquor stores will be closed all day. Most grocery stores will close at noon.

Vacation Travel Is 10% Above Last Year

Vacation auto travel is ten percent above last year, the Chicago Motor Club’s touring bureau estimated recently. Week-end family trips to resort and recreational areas are making this the greatest vacation season iri“ history, according to indications at the state parks in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. The Lincoln country near Springfield is having a banner year. The Lincoln home, the tomb and monument, and the Sangani o n County courthouse are Springfield’s main tourist interests. In New Salem State park, on 111. 97 near Springfield, an authenic shop where Lincoln worked between .1831 and 1837, is set among 23 replica cabins of the period. The frontier and pioneer days of early Illinois are recalled in this accurate historical setting. Northeast of this area is Starved Rock State park, Illinois’ most highly developed park region. Located on 111. 71, just west of Ottawa, the park offers a dance pavilion, a children’s playground, campgrounds, a souvenir shop and a lodge. Thia was the site of Fort St. Louis, built by LaSalle in 1682. A mile and a half \south of Starved Rock is Matthleßsen State park where you can picnic among waterfalls, caves and cliffs. Canyon trails, a deer reservation and a stockade and blockhouse are ideal scenic locales. Blackhawk State park, on 111. 2

S. H. S. ALUMNI ASSN. WILL MEET MAY 27 The Syracuse high school alumni will meet at the high school gym, Saturday, May 27, at 7:30 P. M. There have been 150 reservations made already, and the 1950 senior class will be special guests. On the program will be the Wawasee Mariners, and other en-j tertainment. Free bingo games | will also be featured. TELEVISION NOW AVAILABLE HERE Since the start of programs Monday from a Kalamazoo station, local television enthusiasts are able to get excellent reception. The Chicago stations do not come in good consistently. The Syracuse Hardware Co., and James Mench have installed a television unit at the store, that is attracting much attention. O. E. S. News Syracuse Chapter, No. 283, Order of the Eastern Star, met for its regular stated meeting Wednesday, May 24, at 8:00 P. M., with more than fifty melnbers and guests present. Miss Josephine Mohler was initiated into the Order. The next regular meeting will be June 14, 1950 at 8:00 P. M. This will be Sideliners Night and the program will be especially for you. Be sure to attend. Bridal Shower Miss Barbara LeCount was the guest of honor at a bridal shower given by her sister, Mrs. Phillip Kern, Miss Evelyn Gladieux, Miss Sharon LeCount, in the Kern’s home on Tuesday evening. •Miss LeCount will become the bride of Harold Gladieux on June 10, at the Church of the Little Flower, Lake Wawasee. A center table beautifully decorated, in pyramid, with pink, blue and white, with a little bride and groom, was loaded with beautiful gifts. Games were enjoyed and a delicious luncheon was served. SCOUTS THANK CITIZENS Members of Troop 28, Boy Stouts of America, Syracuse, wish to publicly express their thanks for the generous assistance from the townspeople in aiding in the Scout community clean-up drive of waste paper. The boys gathered five tons of paper after the day long effort and also elfned money for their Troop Treasury. The Scouts also wish to apologize to any citizen whose bundles of newspapers and magazines were overlooked in their drive. RACING ASSOCIATION TO MEET JUNE 4 The Syracuse-Wawasee MicroMidget Racing Association will meet at the track on Sunday, June 4, at 9 A. M. All members of the association, and those who want to build a car, or maintain one, or to advertise on one, are requested to attend. DRUM CORPS GOES TO MENTONE MAY 28 The Wawasee Post 223 Drum and Bugle Corps will go to Mentone, May 28, to take part in a Memorial Day service there.

near Rock Island, White pines Forest, State park, four miles west of Oregon, 111., Apple River Canyon park, off HI. 78 near the Wisconsin line, and Gebhard Woods, on U. S. 6 near .Morris, 111. are some of the leading park areas. In Indiana, the sand dunes are ideal for picnics. Swimming in the lake, boating, yachting, canoeing or loafing on the beach are the favorite occupations. The International Friendship gardens are located one and a half miles east of Michigan City. They contain one of the state’s most extensive plantings of formal gardens, ornamental plants, shrubbery and trees. The .Bass Lake area, Wawasee, Kokomo and French Lick are famed resort areas. State parks include: The Shades, on Ind. 234 near Ind. 47; Turkey Run State park, on Ind. 47; Brown County State park on Ind. 46 east of Bloomington; Pokagon State park on :U. S. 27 in the northeast corner of the state; and McCormick’s Creek State Park on Ind. 46. The lake country and woods of Wisconsin afford some of the best fishing available in the middle west. Far removed from the rag weed pollen belt, the North Woods are a haven for hay fever sufferers in late August and early September. Lake resorts are the chief attraction of Michigan which abounds in groves along the roadside where picnic tables have been provided.

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SEMINARY WILL HOLD EXERCISES FOR GRADUATES The public is invited to attend graduation exercises at Our Lady of the Lake Seminary, Wawasee, at 2:30 P. M., June 1. The proI gram will open with the Glee i Club’s singing “JEtece Sacerdos” and “Praise Ye The Father”. J. William Harrison will deliver the valedictory, which will be followed by the principal address, delivered by His Excellency, The Most Reverend John F. Noll, Bishop of Fort Wayne. His Excellency will award diplomas to eight men who have completed the required six years of preparatory work, and are now eligible for philosophical and theological studies in a major seminary. The eight graduates: J. William Harrison, LaPorte; Joseph J. Clauss, Mishawaka; J. M. Howe, Napoleon, Ohio; William L. Martin, and William J. Spranger, Fort Wayne; Thomas P. O’Connor, Gary; W. Louis Sieverding, Monterey Park, Calif; and Raymond J. Schott, Fort Wayne. Bishop Noll will also award the Bishop Noll Latin medal, given for the highest two-year average in college Latin, to J. William Harrison. Howard L. Snider, "Muncie, will receive the .Bishop Bennett Latin medal for the highest average in the first four years of the seminary course. WANT FARMERS TO PAY PRICE SUPPORT COST Washington — A proposal that farmers themselves bear most, or all, of the cost of farm price supports is gaining support among farm organizations. It reflects farm leaders concern over public criticism of the cost of the present program. The government now has $4,000,000,000 “invested” in farm surpluses. The National Milk Producers Federation joined the National Grange fn plumping for a proposed “self-financing” farm plan intended to shift much or all the cost of price supports from the taxpayer to the farmer. . There are signs the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives may come up with a similar proposal. It has assigned a committee to plan a “sound” long-range farm plan. Council president John Davis said in an interview that his organization would favor any “feasible” plan for putting more of the responsibility for fiancing and administering farm programs Into the hands of the farmers themselves. The general outline of the selffinancing” plans proposed by the milk producers and the Grange are similar. They are among a half dozen new remedies for dealing with farm surpluses. Nnder their proposals, the government would continue to purchase farm commodities to maintain market prices at the support level. But each sale by a farmer of a price-supported commodity would be subjected to a special tax. This would be set high enough to provide funds needed to cover government losses in disposing of commodities that ended up in its “surplus pool.”, Surpluses could be sold abroad or diverted to “new domestic uses” at cut-rate prices. The surplus pool” would be managed by a “bipartisan” board of directors whose members would be appointed for long terms. The powerful American Farm Bureau Federation has favored the present long-range program of “flexible” price supports. Some state Farm Bureau leaders, however, have indicated they are dissatisfied with the present program and feel it must be improved. The National Farmers .Union — alone among major farm groups — still is plugging for the administration’s controversial Brannan farm plan. »• Donna Darr, a student nurse in Memorial hospital, in South Bend, spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Darr. Mrs. Pearl Hartleb and Mrs. Betty Byer and two children, of South Bend, and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Yoder, of Goshen, were guests recently in the home, of Mr. and Mrs. Crist Darr. Mrs. Ada Zeltinger has gone to Goshen, to care for her sister, Mrs. James Waltz who suffered a stroke, several weeks ago. Mr. and Mirs. Joe Miller, of Gulfport, Miss., are here visiting the former’s mother, Mrs. Ella Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Charters attended the Alumni bannuet, of the Claypool high school, last Saturday evening. Miss Frances Miller, who teachee In Kendallville, and four senior girls, spent Monday night here in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Miller. School will close Friday and Miss Miller will return home.

(HERE’S \ J wur K SATURDAY, MAY 27 F STORM DAMAGE 'During the storm early Wednesday morning, lightning struck and killed two Jersey cows owned by Elmer Long, who resides about two miles north east, of Syracuse.. The cows were standing near a tree, out in the pasture field, tmd the lightning struck the tree, peeling the bark on it. Lightning also struck the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Benson on road 6, which is owned by Guy Ott. The lightning came in on the telephone wires into the kitchen, knocking the telephone completely off the wall and also tore up the flooring scattering it about the kitchen. LOCAL NEWS Richard K. Miller has been named manager of the 5c and 10c store here, taking over the duties last week. 'Elmo Shock, Syracuse, route 2, medical patient for 15 days, at the McDonald hospital in Warsaw was dismissed Monday. When Mrs. Orval Snobarger answered her telephone one evening last week, with the usual, “Hello,” someone at Fort Wayne, said they were sorry she hadn’t answered with the menu for the evening meal they were eating, thus winning the “jack-pot” Dinner Winner from Somer’s Bakery, in Fort Wayne, so we imagine anyone calling Snobarger’s in the evening from now on will likely find out what they are having for dinner. Thursday evening, the “May Birthdays” were celebrated with one “pot luck” supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kiern, Sr. Present were —• Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Jeffries and daughter, Jane, Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Kern, son, Kerry, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kern, Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Snobarger, and Mrs. Millie Snobarger. John Robert Kern has been spending his two week’s vacation here with his family. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kern and son, Kerry spent last week-end in ’Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Baugher and family. Thirty members of the Lutheran Ladies Aid were entertained at the home of Mrs. Gerald Kline, on Syracuse Lake, Wednesday evening. A social hour with refreshments followed the regular meeting. Committee for the eveningMrs. G. Kline, Mrs. M. Carlson, Mrs. O. Snobarger Miss Jeanette Causer. James De Bord former chef for many years at the Patterson hotel in Bismark, N. D., largests hotel in the state, has arrived at the Ranch House and will have complete charge of the food served at this Wawasee resort. PAPAKEECHIE LAKE Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moser, formerly of Fort Wayne, and Washington, I>. C., and now, year round residents, had guests last Sunday, from Fort Wayne. They were, Mrs. Moser’s mother, and sister, Mrs. S. O. Middleton, and Miss Esther Middleton, also another sister, Mrs. John Willits, and Mr. Willits. The Carl Mosers, rented their guest house for the season, to Miss Emma Adams, Physical Instructor, at Central High School, Fort Wayne, and Miss Betty Pollock, who graduates in June, from •Ball State Teachers College, Muncie. The girls had the cottage Jor lasi week-end, and then, decided they’d have it for the summer. The Cash Kouts’ barn was struck with lightning last Sunday night near midnight, and caught fire so quickly, it burned to the ground, before the fire departments could help. No livestock was lost, but a milking machine was ruined, and a lot of feed was burned up. Mr. James Bender, President of the Papakeechie (Protective Association announces as per Sunday’s meeting, an extensive program, to cost three thousand dollars, and use over fifteen tons of, fertilizer, for the lake, over a periond of five years. The associate also “road minded,” and is planning to repair all roads. It is claimed, the Fertilization Program is the first in the state, doing experimental work, of this kind.

HIKE TAXES OR CUT COSTS IS UNCLE SAM’S PROBLEM To help American families solve their money problems the United States Government Is currently issuing at least one pamphlet showing people how to keep household spending within the bounds of family income. But here is what the Council of State Chambers of Commerce finds Uncle Sam is doing in his own Federal household: The Federal Government will spend about $5% billion more this year than the $36 % billion it will collect in revenues. It is expected to do substantially the same thing in 1951. In only two years out of the last 20 (in 19’4'7 and 1948- has the Federal Government balanced its budget by living within its in - come. In that time the public debt has risen from sl7 billion to $258 billion. To return to a balanced budget, the Council finds the Federal Government may do one of two things: either increase taxes or reduce spending. But taxes of one kind or another are already taking more than a quarter of the people’s income. And as to reducing Federal spending, the question always asked is, “Where?” Two senators, Harry F. Byrd of Virginia and Paul Douglas of Illinois, have offered some detailed answers t o that $64 question with respect to the 195’1 Federal spending budget. Senator Byrd, among other things, would eliminate 25 0,090 civilian jobs in non-military agencies, lop off another 80,090 civilians from Military Establishment payrolls, reduce public works outlays by $1 billion, and withhold Congressional approval from most of the 34 new spending programs recommended by the President in his 1951 Budget. Senator Douglas’ long list of budget-paring proposals includes one to reduce excessive vacation privileges of Federal employees. Both senators see large savings opportunities in the adoption of the Hoover Commission’s recommendations for consolidating and streamlining Government agencies. FUTURE GAME FOR HUNTERS DISTRIBUTED INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 22 (Special) — Thousands of pheasant and quail chicks and the eggs of both are currently being distributed to conservation clubs by the Indiana Department Division of Fish and Game. Through the two state farms, Wells County and Jasper-Pulaski, these eggs and chicks are being allocated to clubs throughout the state which operate and- maintain brooders. Pheasant eggs are being distributed by conservation officers in every county which has requested them. Club hatcheries incubate these eggs until they hatch, whereupon, the young pheasants are turned into the brooders and pens until they reach maturity. They are eventually liberated to increase the natural game supply, thereby providing with an abundant fall harvest. Within 12 to 24 hours after quail and pheasant chicks have hatched at the state game farms, the chicks are boxed and shipped in a special temperature controlled truck to clubs cocperating with the 'Division of Fish and Game in propagating game birds. This truck is equipped to maintain a constant temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit in order that the chicks may have every chance to‘live. All quail and pheasant received under this club operated plan must be liberated when they reach maturity. Clubs requesting eggs or chicks operate equipment inspected and approved by Division of Fish and Game. 'Game farm superintendents hand-pick all parent stock on the basis of their capabilities, thus insuring excellent game hatches and full propagation returns. FIRE AT NEW PARIS A flash fire at New Paris late Monday afternoon caused damage estimated at close to SIO,OOO to three buildings. The blaze broke out in garage and workshop owned by Clyde Bartholomew, then spread to the East Side Repair shop and to a garage on the Winfred Mishler property, located across the alley. Damage to the Bartholomew building is estimated at $4,000. and there was also $4,000 damage to the repair shop, owned by Ailvin Swihart. The Mishler garage was damaged to the extent of approximately SSOO. Griegers grocery has installed a new self-serve display unit for milk, cheese, etc. The electrically cooled unit is open at the top, with three tiers, and a very attractive addition to their store.

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final report FROM SYRACUSE SCHOOL TERM Four hundred and ninety-four pupils were enrolled in the Syracuse Schools during the past term. The per cent of attendance for all pupils was 96.3. The number transported in school busses were Elementary 134; and High School 109. Nine boys and 13 girls were graduated from High School. 16 boys and 17 girls were promoted to the Ninth G*rade. The total time lost by tardiness was 35 hours and 22 minutes. The number neither trady nor absent were, grades 1-6 — 3i2; Grades 7 and 8 —9; Grades 9-12 there were 12. The first grade had the highest total enrollment, with 66 and the 12th grade, the lowest enrollment, with 27. Pupils in High School who were neither tardy nor absent were — 7th grade Kay Adams, Donna Michael, Miarlene Wilkinson, Norma Mock, Stover Hire. Bth grade — Joy Nolan, James Gard, James Miner, and David Pletcher. 9th Grade — June Jeffries, Donna McSweeney, Thomas Kroh, Douglas Mock and Carl Wilkinson. 1 Oth Grade — Dina' Mench, Clifford Kistler, Phillip Nine. 11th Grade — Katherine Kistler, James Blocker. 12th Grade — Barbara Bowser, Ruth Houser. There will be practically no change in text books for next term, and parents should see that the present texts that are in good condition should be put away so they will be available for secondhand sale next September. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Dave Brown underwent an operation Wednesday night at the Goshen hospital for the removal of gall stone. Sunday out-of-town callers at the Methodist parsonage were: Rev. and Mira. Don Bailey of Goshen, Ind., Rev. and Mrs. Charles Mallard, of Milford, and Rev. and Mrs. Don Lagle, of Albion. Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Fawns will spend from Wednesday until Sunlay, at Marion, Ind., attending the North Indiana Annual Conference. Mrs. Henry Grieger, of South Bend, spent from Friday of last week until Wednesday in the home of Mrs. May Kindig. On Monday, Mrs. Grieger was guest of honor at a one o’clock luncheon given by Mrs. Ralph E. Thornburg and Mrs. Georgia Miller in the home of the latter. Following the luncheon bridge was played with prizes going to Mrs. Kenneth Harkless and Mrs. Adah Miller and Mrs. Grieger received a guest prize. Other guests at the party included Mrs. Stephen Fyeeman, Mrs. J. E. Grieger and Mrs. Walter Kegg. Mrs. Kegg—Entertained Mrs. Grieger for lunch Saturday as did, Mrs. J. E. Grieger on Saturday evening for dinner. Miss Grace Swanson and Billy Betz, of Chicago, were week-end guests of the former’s aunt, Mrs. Estelle Swartz. STATE POLICE ASK CAUTION FOR DRIVERS INDIANAPOLIS, May 25 — (Special) — Death will stalk careless motorists on Hoosier highways over the four-day Memorial day week-end, State Police Supt. Arthur M. Thurston warned today. “Thousands of people will leave their home Friday night or Saturday on holiday vacations,” he said, “and every effort must be made to prevent motoring tragedies.” Travelers were advised to start their trips early to avoid hazards which will be heightened by increased travel. Pleasure seekers at lake and river resorts were warned against water accidents and private plane pilots were cautioned to observe safe flying practices. Trooper patrols in the 10 State Police districts will be intensified to cope with the anticipated heavier travel. Supt. Thurston reported that 13 persons were killed in 10 crashes in a four-day period ending May 30, 1949. There were 344 persons hurt in 223 personal Injury collisions, and 4(22 other accidents involving only property damage. He asserted that high speeds were responsible for accident severity in rural districts, where 10 of the 13 fatalities occurred. Last year in Marion county, where traffic volume counts o n the 15 main roads leading to Indianapolis were 60 per cent above normal due to the 50*0 mile race, only one fatality was reported. There also were 38 personal injury accidents and 2.8 property damage accidents.

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Lieut-Gov. Watkins Will Be Here June 14th x ... Lieut. Gov. John A. Watkins will speak before members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, and their wives, at the South Shore Inn, Wednesday, June 14 The dinner meeting wiU start at 7 P. M This is a change in date from the regular meeting on June 12. Plan For Big Show C. G. Etter, president of the C. of C., says a merit award will bo given the local merchant who decorates his store or store front in the most attractive way to publicize the coming Sports Sliow, July 1-2-3-4. Those business men who will aid the C. of C., by displaying merchandise at the show, must decide not later than Saturday noon. The big tent to house the displays must be ordered and all space must be contracted for at once. About 22 displays have been arranged for to date. Pet Show Boy and girls should get their pets groomed up for the big pet parade, to be held during the Sportsman’s Show. The pet parade will be held on the Micro-Midget race track, and nice prizes will be given .the winners. Members of the C. of C., who » have some ideas on making the show “bigger and better” are urged to contact Ray Foster at once. 9 — Poppy Day Here Saturday Next Saturday will be Poppy Day in Syracuse. Saturday, May 27, is “Poppy day,” the United States over, and in Syracuse the annual sale of poppies, will be supervised, by the Wawasee American Legion Post Auxiliary, Mrs. RUssell Kistler is the Poppy day chairman. The members of the Auxiliary will be on the streets, in the-business district of Syracuse, from 6:30 A. M., until the one thousand poppies are sold. Funds contributed for poppies mean help and hope for living vio tims of the wars. Poppy posters have been placed in various business places here. B. & O. ORDERS 34 NEW DIESELS The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad today announced that it had placed orders for 34 new 1500 h. p., diesel-electric locomotive units. These units will be used to complete the dieselization of through freight service on its Buffalo Division. The B & O already has twenty diesel-electric units in service between Benwood, W. Va., and Riker, Pa. When the additional 34 ufiits are delivered; B & O freight service will be dieselized from Benwood, W. Va., all the way through to Buffalo and Rochester, N. Y., via Pittsburgh, Riker, Pa., and East Salamanca, N. Y. * The new units are to be delivered in 1951. Generally, three units will be combined to 1 provide a 4500 h. p., locomotive. These will be able to handle through freight trains without the need for help-* er locomotives on grades. WILL COMPETE IN STATE TRACK MEET Ralph Bushong, of Syracuse, and Dave Burke, Warsaw, will be Kosciusko county’s only entries in the state track meet at Indianapolis Saturday. Ralph will compete in the shot-put and the 220 yard dash. Burke will compete in the high jump. There will be 16 entries in each event, from schools all over the state, and the competition is very tough. It is a great honor to win a chance to go to Indianapolis, and Syracuse fans are proud of Ralph Bushong and Coach Loren Longenbaugh. Anything can happen at Indianapolis — and S. H. S. fans are all pulling for Ralph. OPEN FOR BUSINESS The Wawasee Sportsmen’s Center will open officially its new building just south of Syracuse, this Saturday. The Hunnicutt Park is now open, with various rides and displays. Big crowds have been present the past two Sundays. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Searfoss are holding open house Sunday for their group of tourist cabins, at the Kale Island bridge. They have transformed this former dump into a beautiful tourist park.