Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 46, Number 3, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 2 November 1951 — Page 1

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Lake Road Turned Down By Viewers The petition for a Johnson Bay road at Lake Wawasee was turned down Tuesday afternoon by the three viewers who had been appointed early this month by th© county commissioners. The viewers, Leroy Fisher, of Milford, Tim Rovenstine, of Atwood, and Arden Kincaid, of Sidney, handed in t*heir findings at 2 p. m. Monday to County Auditor Earl Himes. The report stated that the proposed road, “would be of no public utility.’’ Rovenstine said today that he and the other viewers turned down the petition without making any recommendations. He said the three men viewed the proposed site on Oct. 8 and since that time they have inspected the site and made numerous inquiries individually. According to Rovenstine, he and the other viewers decided against the road mainly because of the enormous cost it would require. He said that Lake Wawasee property owners who had signed the petition told the viewers that it would nbt cost more than $7,0'00 or SB,OOO. Would Be Costly However, the viewers, Rovenstine said, came to the definite conclusion that this amount “would not even start the construction’’ and that the overall cost would be “several times that amount.” Lake Wawasee property owners petitioned for the Johnson Bay road a few months ago. A hearing on the petition was held before the county commissioners on Oct. 2, at which time they appointed viewers and instructed them to view the proposed road site and report their findings, for or against, by Nov. 7. Deputy Sheriff Frank Lucas had originally been appointed as a viewer by the commisslonf *s, but he declined to Don Bouse, who is commissioner-elect of the southern district, was appointed to replace Lucas. However, Bouse also declined and Kincaid was named to act with Fisher and Rovenstine, who were original choices. At the time of the hearing, County Attorney Everett Rasor stated that if the viewers returned an unfavorable decision, as they did yesterday, the commissioners would be required to turn down the petition. When the three 'Viewers first went to the proposed road site on Oct. 8 they walked across the proposed highway route but did not attempt to go through the marsh. Since that time they have made individual contacts with various people and they reached a unanimous agreement that the road would not be practical or of -a public utility, Rovenstine stated. Commemorative Stamp For B. & O. Railroad Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson has anonunced that a special commemorative postage stamp will be issued on the 125th anniversary of the granting of the charter of the Baltimore &. Ohio Railroad — February 28, 1952. . The Baltimore and Ohio was the first common carrier railroad to be chartered, built and operated in America, and it has operated under the same charter and the same name since 1827.- Historians are generally agreed that the founding Os the B. & O. was the beginning of the great continental railroad system existing in America today. The B. & 0., under the charter granted by the State of Maryland, began construction of its line on July 4, 1828, at Baltimor. It began revenue operations over its first short stretch of track on January 7, 1830. Today, it has 6,000 miles of right-of-way, 11,miles of track, and operates in 13 states and the district of Colubbia. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ketring and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lechlitner of Milford, went on a sightseeing trip in Ohio, Sunday. They visited the Ohio Caverns at West Liberty, Campsbell Hill, the highest point in Ohio, with an elevation of 15.0(H) feet, Mac-O-Cheek Castle and Indian Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hinderer left Monday for a three weeks vacation in Florida. They will also visit their son, Nelson, at Miami Beach.

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DEATHS LOREN EDMEN EVER Loren Edmen Eyer, aged 53, died Tuesday morning at his home three miles east of Syracuse, of cancer of the liver. He had been ill 10 months. Mr. Eyer was born Feb. 27th, 1898, at Wawaka, Ind., a son of Oliver and Minnie (Latimer) Eyer. He was married to Miss Alma Pinkerton at Goshen on Mar. 19, 1919, and they moved to near Syracuse from Leesburg 26 years ago. He was a farmer and a member of the Church of God at Syracuse. Surviving are his wife; three sons, James E. of Elkhart, William A. of Syracuse, and Garry L., at home; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth Baugher, of Goshen; five brothers, Weldon J. and Roy, both of Goshen, John of Merriam, Elmer of Elkhart, and Clarence of Damascus, Syria. A daughter, Dorothy, preceded her father in death. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, at the Syracuse Church of God, with Rev. Marlon Schroyer, of Columbia City, and Rev. Albert Troup, of Syracuse officiating. Burial was in Leesburg cemetery. PAMELA GALE BELL Graveside rites were held Monday afternoon at the Syracuse cemetery for Pamela Gay Bell, 14-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bell of Syracuse. The child died at 9:30 p. m. Sunday- following an illness which dated almost from birth. Surviving are the parents, a sister and three brothers. Rev. J. C. Bailey officiated at the service. Mrs. Della Miller returned Sunday from Goshen where she had spent last week in the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Hursh. Merchants May Add Increased Taxes To Cost Indianapolis, Ind. — Hoosier manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers will be allowed to reflect recent changes in manufac-turers-excise taxes under a series of amendments now being prepared, I announced Vernon J. Dwyer, director of the Indiana District Office of Price Stabilization. “While under most existing regulations manufacturers and processors already would be able to pass along increases in excise taxes, clarifying amendments now are being drafted,” declared ■Mr. Dwyer. “The amendments,” he added, “also will require manufacturers to reflect any reduction or elimination of levies.” The new tax law, signed several days ago by the President, boosted a number of excise levies, such as those on cigarettes, distilled spirits, beer, auto truck chassis and bodies, many auto parts and gasoline. Excise levies were imposed .on some items for the first time including electric dishwashers, floor polishers, ice cream freezers, electric garbage and disposal units, and power lawn mowers. Taxes were dropped on a long list of sporting goods items and some other products. Local Youth Enters Steer In International f Chicago; The first Kosciusko Count yentry for the competitions of the 1951 International Live Stock Exposition was received here today from Jimmie Gard, youthful cattle feeder from Cromwell. He will bring his purebred Hereford steer, named “Gold Brick,” to Chicago for the junior livestock feeding contest of the Exposition. Already a prize-winner, “Gold Brick” was selected the reserve champion Hereford steer of the Kosciusko County 4-H Show. Emphasis will be on young farm folks in the opening programs of this year’s exposition, ’scheduled November 24J to December 1 in the International Amphitheatre of the Chicago Stock Yards. The junior livestock feeding contest is set for Saturday, Nov. 24. In the steer classes, the first two winners in each class are admitted to the open classes that are judged on Monday and Tuesday and conclude with the naming of the grand champion steer of the show. Steers exhibited by boys or girls have won the International grand championship over adult competition 11 times in the past 23' years.

Editor and Pal Run Away From Their Responsibilities At Pome It has never been the practice of this newspaper to accept and print want ads on its front page, but we deem the following to be an exception, worthy of such position, and therefore place it herein, with the sincere hope—and ‘silent’ prayer, that it will bring us good results. WANTED: Reliable man, to assume immediately, if not sooner, full responsibilities of editor this paper. Excellent shop and reportorial help would remain with good editor, but he must not own gun, maps, nor ever ijave desire to abandon his duties in favor of deer hunting trips. Apply Journal Office on Nov. S when regular editor is expected to return and be relieved of further editorial duties. No phone calls, please. 3-2 t Monday morning the following “news” item was found on the copy board of the Journal’s Intertype, apparently left there by the individuals mentioned herein, who are at present “missing” from their respective places of business in Syracuse: “Editor J. Barton Cox and friend, Roscoe Howard, prominent Syracuse electrical contractor, left Saturday for a deer hunting trip near Rapid City, South Dakota. They will visit the Black Hills and other points of interest enroute.” Investigation Monday morning revealed Cox and Howard had visited the Wawasee Sportsman’s Center, borrowed two guns, several boxes of shells, a pup tent, gas lantern, pair of oars, outboard motor, hunting clothes and rain coats from Matty Jones, on pretense they were going to use the material in the Hallowe’en parade this week. At Thornburg’s, the ‘boys’ ran up a bill for several bottles of perfume. The Rexall Store let them have four two-pound boxes of candy, thinking they were going to surprise their wives. At local groceries they ran up bills which today have the proprietors somewhat concerned (that’s apparently why their ads are so large this week). They had the gas tank filled on the Cox automobile, as well as an extra ten gallons in cans, paid three bucks down on a re-treaded tire and old tube and were seen about 5 p.m. heading north out of Syracuse on S. R. 13. Since then nothing has been heard of them. Certain items they purchased cast reflections on the type of ‘‘deer hunting” they are participating in, however. It is a known fact they have little money, so they are not expected to be able to remain away for more than ten days. “Scrubs” Take Over With all the paid help gone on vacation, or convalescing in the hospital this including t h ‘printers, devil’ and editor’s witia become editor /and of this week’s Z J. Barton ohL-Hr the Dakota badlands deer hunting, Mrs. lElloise Method is a patient in Goshen hospital convalescing from surgery, and Mrs. Ardis Larson is on a shopping expedition in Indianapolis. Thus we become, and not of our own free will and accord, the unsung, un(der)paid, hard-at-work help you see scurrying about town gathering the ads and news for this issue. FAMILY NIGHT AT METHODIST CHURCH On Thursday evening, seventyfive persons representing 32 families of the Syracuse Methodist Church met in the basement for a fellowship supper and program. The dining room was beautifully decorated in clever Hallowe’en style by the hostesses of Circle No. 4 and their'husbands. Five new folding tables recently purchased by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service were used for the first time. After the delicious meal, each “head” of the house introduced "himself” or “herself” and family, giving information concerning their places of business and residence. A record was played entitled, “How To Get Along With The Younger Generation,” from a series, “Families Need Parents”. This story was written by Carlton Morris of the radio program, “One Man’s Family”. A devotional period in closing was given by Rev. and Mrs. Fenstermacher on the theme, “This Is My Father’s World," using slides of nature scenes and appropriate poetry.

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TAXPAYING DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY County Treasurer J. D. Lee Cline today reminded Kosciusko county residents that just a few days remain for paying taxes before the legal deadline, Monday, Novqpiber sth. Each taxpayer is asked to bring with him the “B” statement sent out last spring. If that is not available the “A” statement marked paid last spring will assist the treasurer’s staff in properly crediting the fall payment. Residents who pay their taxes by mail are asked to enclose statements and self-addressed stamped envelopes if they wish the receipts returned, Cline said. Taxpayers of Syracuse and Turkey Creek township may pay their taxes at the State Bank of Syracuse, and are also asked to bring along the above mentioned statements at the time of making the payment of fall installment now due. AWARDED APPRENTICESHIP BY BENDIX PRODUCTS Carlyle Baumgartner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baumgartner of 207 East Market St., Nappanee has been awarded an apprenticeship by Bendix Products Division of South Bend. He will receive four years of training and schooling in Machine Repair. He was in a class of thirty- two who took competitive exams given by Bendix and the U. S. Department of Labor. Carlyle, a 1951 graduate of Goshen High School, attended Syracuse schools while the Baumgartner family resided on North Huntington street. PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE A pre-trial conference has been set for Dec. 20, at 9:30 a. m. in the circuit Court room in the matter of the petition of Fred C. Dust and others for the location of a road in Turkey Creek township. Music-Crafts Schools Are Planned For Leaders Lafayette, Ind. Oct. 29. — A series of institutes for leaders of music, social recreation and crafts will be held from Oct. 30th through Nov. 2'o, under the direction of F. L. Mcßeynolds, recreation specialist, Purdue University. The institutes are a phase of the National 4-H recreation and rural arts program sponsored by the county extension agents of Indiana, the 4-H club division and the Purdue UniPversity musical organizations. Dates and meeting places remaining on the schedule are: Nov. 12, Lafayette, Memorial Union; Nov. 14, Columbia City, place to be anonunced; Nov. 15, Hamlet, First Methodist Church; Noy, 10, Franklin, Franklin College; and Nov. 20', Anderson Y. M. C. A. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rapp were guests over the week end of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Overman and son Danny, of Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Monroe have closed their Kale Island home and left Tuesday to visit in the home of their daughter. Mrs. Shelby A. Wharton and family at Fairbury, Illinois. They will remain there until after the holidays and then go to Orlando, Fla., for the remainder of the winter.

FRIDAY, NOV. 2, 1951

Voters To Name Town Officials Here Tuesday Three members of the town board of trustees, and a clerktreasurer will be selected by the voters of the town of Syracuse, on Tuesday, November 6th. Candidates are Trustee Ist Ward, Ronald Kramer; Trustee 2nd Ward, Joe Bushong; Trustee 3rd Ward, Ray Frevert, and clerk treasurer, Ernest Buchholz. All voters regardless of the precinct they live in, will vote at the Syracuse Public Library. The polls will be open from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. No registration of voters is required for the town election. All qualified voters are permitted to vote, regardless of registration. The only requirement is the legal age and residence —that is, that a voter be twenty-one years of age, a citizen of the United States and shall have resided in the state for six months, the township for sixty days, and the precinct for thirty days immediately preceding the day of election. SALVATION ARMY HOME SERVICE APPEAL Tuesday evening, 135 people from all sections of Kosciusko County attended the Kick-off Dinner at the Masonic Temple inaugurating the 19'51 Home Service Appeal to raise funds for the support of The Salvation Army in this community. William J. Chinworth is general chairman for the county and every township is organized. The chairman for Turkey Creek township is Mrs. Dorothy Harris and Laucks Xanders, co-chairman. • The campaign runs until Nov. 17th. The goal is $5200'.0(>, the same as for the past two years. Workers here are: Mrs. R. A. Fenstermacher, Mrs. O. P. Gephart, Mrs. Mae Kindig, Mrs. L. Barnhart, Mrs. L. Firestone, and Mrs. Sam Larson. B. <S O. RAILROAD PAYS $26,700j1N COUNTY TAXES The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad today mailed a check for $13,377.44 to the treasurer of Kosciusko County at Warsaw, Indiana, in payment for the railroad’s property taxes in the county for the second half of 1954). The total of the B & O’s property taxes in Kosciusko County for 1950 exceeds $26,700. This would be sufficient, on the basis of. a survey made by the U. S. Office of Education for the year 1948-49, to pay for a full year’s education in the county’s public schools for more than 110 children. According to the Office of Education analysis, the total expense per pupil in average daily attendance in Indiana ,j>ublic schools in 1948r49 was $234.28' for the year. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Popenfoose of South Bend, Mi*, and Mrs. Ivan Snooks and sons of Goshen, spent Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Popenfoose and son, Jerry. Mr: and Mrs. Fred Hoopingarner and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hoopingarner spent Sunday in Auburn, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and Fred Hoch. The occasion was the birthday of Mrs. Smith, sister of Mrs. Fred Hoopingarner.

Rotary Club Meets The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club met Monday night at 6 p.m. at the Pickwick, with eighty members and guests present. This was the Annual “Ladies Night,” when the Rotary Ann’s are invited to be guests of the Rotary Club. A delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served. The president, Dr. Fred Clark, asked Rev. Fenstermacher to give the thanks. Milt Wysong led in the group singing before and during the dinner. Mrs. Harold Overstreet (Kale Island) played the piano accompaniment. Mrs. Fred Clark graciously sang several numbers which were greatly appreciated by all those present She was accompanied by Mrs. Overstreet, who tirelessly* entertained with piano music all during the dinner. Guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Myron (Mike) Pontius, Pleasant Lake, Indiana. He is a retired minister, and a graduate of Tri-State College, Hiram College and Yale University, as well as being a past District Governor of Rotary in Illinois. Dr. Pontius, who posseses a dynamic personality, held his audience enthralled during his address on the topic, “Fellowship Os Men.” Beautiful red carnation corsages were given to all the ladies present. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. David Robbins of Syracuse, route 3, are the parents of a daughter born Saturday at the Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Russell T. Bertram of Cromwell are the parents of a daughter, born Sunday at Goshen hospital. The grandfather is Paul Bertram, a former Syracuse resident. Increase Capacity Os N. I. P. S. Company With New Generating Plant In order to supply the growing demands for electric service, the third electric generating unit to be installed at Michigan City Generating Station of Northern Indiana Public Service Company was placed in service on October 23rd, 1951, according to Dean H. Mitchell, president. With the new unit in operation, the electrical capacity of the station is approximately three times the original capacity when the station was built in 1931. Plans for the increase in capacity at Michigan City Station, the largest generating station of Northern Indiana Public Service Compaiiy, were started immediately following the end of World War 11, actual construction has been going on since 1948. The rated generating capacity of the second and third units is 70,015 kilowatts, compared to 68,000 kilowatts for the No. 1 unit. Steam for the two new units is. supplied by three new boilers at 1,325 pounds per sq. inch pressure and at a temperature of 960 defrees F. At this temperature, the steam piping, composed of special alloy steeL would be a dull red if it could be seen under the heavy coat of insulating material. To produce the steam, coal is burned in cyclone burners, a modern, highly efficient method of burning crushed coal.‘ With all three generating units in operation, the station will require approximately 40 carloads of coal of 50 tons each, every day. “The increase in capacity of the Michigan Cit£ Station indicates our confidence in the continuing growth of the demand for electric service for inductrial, commercial, and residential use within our territory.” Mr. Mitchell said, “and represents a part of the enormous expansion program being carried on by the electric utilities of the nation.” Mrs. Dan Klink was in North Webster Wednesday, where she attended the funeral of her sis-ter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Ulery. Mrs. Adah Miller spent Saturday in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes, Mrs. Valeria Hughes and Lamar Hughes spent the week end with Pfc. Harold Hughes at Fort Campbell, Ky„ and Corp. Richard Hughes at Fort Breckenridge, Ky. Mrs. Noble Blocker, on vacation from the bank is spending this week in New York City. She accompanied Mrs. Carl Blocker there. Mrs. George Ruby, of Syracuse was admitted to McDonald hospital, Warsaw, Saturday for medical treatment.

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Increase In Tax On Small Cigarettes EffectiveJNov. Ist Collector of Internal Revenue Ralph W. Cripe issued statement early this week calling the attention of manufacturers and importers of, and wholesale and retail dealers in, small cigarettes (including the standard and socalled “King” sizes), to the fact that the Revenue Act of 1951 provides for an increase in the rate of the Federal tax on small cigarettes from $3.50 to $4.00 per thousand, effective Nov. 1, 1951. The Act also imposes a floor stocks tax of fifty cents per thousand (equal to 1 cent on each standard package of twenty) on all stamped (tax paid) small cigarettes held by manufacturers, importers, dealers, and other persons, for sale at the first moment of November 1, the day on which the increase becomes effective. The Collector emphasized the need for every manufacturer, importer, and wholesale and retail dealer, to take an actual inventory of all stamped small cigarettes on hand at the first moment of November 1, in order to prepare and file with the Collector of Internal Revenue of Indiana a return and inventory cov-, ering the tax due. In addition.' manufacturers and importers are required to include in their returns and inventories unattached small cigarette stamps on hand November 1, for the purpose of payment of the difference be- j tween the amount paid for the i stamps at the $3.50 rate and the cost of the stamps on and after that date. All unattached stamps in transit to manufacturers and ' importers on November 1, purchased at the lower rate, are also required to be included in the returns and inventories. The floor stocks tax return and inventory forms. Form 187, Rev-t vised, prescribed for the use of the wholesale and retail dealers, 1 and Form 188, Revised, prescrib-' ed for use of manufacturers and ! importers, are now in the hands of the printer and efforts are be-i ing made to havs these forms delivered in time for distribution to manufacturers, importers, and wholesale and retail dealers before Nov. 1. Every person liable to file return and pay floor stocks tax on small cigarettes should apply to the Collector of Internal Revenue, Indianapolis, for the necessary floor stocks tax return and inventory form. The Act requires a complete and accurate floor stocks tax return to be filed and tax paid to the appropriate Collector of Internal Revenue on or before December 31, 1951. The Collector also emphasized the importance for every manufacturer, importer and dealer to keep a copy of the cigarette floor stocks tax return and inventoryfiled by him, as well as other records showing the details of the inventory, and how and by whom it was taken, and other information sufficient to enable the Col-1 lector to determine whether the! correct amount of floor stocks tax has been reported and paid. Retires From Railroad After 46 Years Service A local New York Cen; tral engineer J. E. Weaver, after forty-six years of service with the company, retired Monday when he arrived on the Twentieth Century- Limited at Elkhart at 6:00 p. m. He has run the Century and the Commodore Vanderbilt for the past five years. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are leaving soon for Staten Island, New York to visit Mr. Weaver’s sister and also visit friends at Endicott, New York. On their return home they will leave around the first of the year for the winter months in Florida. BUY LAKE PROPERTY State Police Lieutenant and Mrs. George Everett of Ligonier, have purchased the Syracuse lake residence property of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chrisman for a reported consideration of $28,000. Mr. and Mrs. Everett will obtain possession of their new home immediately. Mr. and Mrs. Chrisman have purchased real estate in Fort Pierce, Florida, and plan to erect k permanent residence there. Miss Susan Klink returned Sunday from Garrett, where she had been the guest since 1 Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Musser and daughter, Sandra.

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P.T.A. Event Acclaimed Huge Success In spite oL the cold breezes, hundreds of grown-ups and children were in Syracuse Wednesday night to enter and watch the Halloween Parade. Mr. Willard Gustafson and the high school band played several selections, then led the parade past the reviewing stand. Mr. William Stotts Master of Ceremonies, called the different groups up on the platform to be judged first, second, and third best. The judges, Miss Ethel Bowser, Mrs. Robert Craig, and Miss Margaret Freeman did a fine job but, since there were so many excellent costumes, it was a difficult task at times. The food stand serving hot coffee, cider, hot dogs, and doughnuts, was crowded with customers from the minute it opened. The cake and pie raffle drew a a big crowd to the tables loaded with delicious cakes and pies. The pie-eating contest was a riot from the sidelines and maybe those who entered it enjoyed it too. The P. T. A. wishes to extend thanks to all its members and friends who worked hard to make this party a huge success. There were three grand prizes of $5.00 each, two given by’ the PTA, and one by Mr. Herman Huey. The winners were: The Searfoss children in a big shoe, Brenda Wolfinger as a witch, and Susan Behder as Chinese laundryman. Three prizes were given for best costumec, $2 and $1 by the PTA for first and second, and 50c to the third by Mr. Huey. Following is a list of the winners in each group: Pirate: Ronald Ketering,’Richard Kowallik, and David Strieby. Gypsy: Betty Mary. Holloway, and Michele Miller. Clown: Sharon Nordman. Jill Thornburg, and Robert LeCount. Ghost had four winners: Mary Miner, Richard Bitner, Barbara Bitner, and Susan Klink. Indian: Lorena Laird, Bobby Brewster, and Nancy Clark. Commercial: Norma Sieffert as Aunt Jemima. * Witch: Brenda Wolfinger, Kay Bender, and Jerry Hapner. Cowboy: Michael Disher and Clifford Wogoman. Cowgirl: Linda Felts and Jackie Jones. Animal: Kay Nordman, Jimmy Graf, and Jimmy Howard. Hobo, five winners: Ashley Holloway, Terry Frushour, Pat Connolly, Janet Riley, and Carol Weaver. * Nursery Rhyme Characters: Searfoss childpen, Sherice Tarman, Vivian, Fisher, and Eleanor Holloway, and Dee-anna Disher. There was one little nurse: Ann Vanderford. Foreign costumes, four winners: Susan Bender, Sally and Susan Fosbrink, Roger Stiver and Shirley Yoder. Bride and Groom: Gary Fisher and John Everett Holloway. Best decorated bicycle: Jerry Popenfoose and Jackie Lee McClintic. Patriotic person, four winners: Tonya Butt, Jerry Popenfoose, Janet LeCount and Steve Butt, In the miscellaneous group there were six winners: Jerry Forrest, Larry Laird, Joe Hudson, Bernice Miner, Judy Wiles, and Harry Brinkman. DECLINES JURISDICTION A special judge for the negligence case filed July 7 by Effie Emerson against Ruth O. Xanders will be selected from a group of three, *Everett Rasor, D. James Snodgrass and John D. Widaman. Their names have been submitted by Judge Walter Brubaker who declined jurisdiction as he had been consulted in the case before assuming the duties of judge. FILES CROSS COMPLAINT In the divorce action of Carlyle G. Weaver against, Glayda Weaver, the defendant has filed an answer and cross complaint against the plaintiff. ■ TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY On Friday, November 2. Mrs. Etta Hire will be 90 years of age. Mrs. Hire is the mother of Mrs. John Mench and lives with her son Roy on West Carroll Street. Mrs. S. F. Betes of Chicago, is spending this week with her sister, Stella Swartz.