Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 47, Number 10, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 17 December 1953 — Page 1

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Who owns this Mystery Farm? Last week's farm was a "toughy" to many of our readers, but three people "guessed" it to be the Harry Leacock farm near Millersburg, and they guessed right One of the identifiers, Harold Glass of the Stiefel Grain company. stated that he thought the

flan Early Issue In order that next week's issue of the Journal may reach its readers prior to Christmas day. the deadline for all news material will be Tuesday soon. The deadline for advertising copy will be Monday evening. We ask the cooperation of our readers tn meeting this deadline There will be no issue of the Journal the week following, which would ordinarily be the Dec. 31 issue. Our next issue will appear, as Is customary. January * The one week omission of the journal following Christmas is a common practice tn many states and newspapers In many nearby communities will be observing this practice also '54 Chevrolet Now On Display More power, an extension at the automatic transmission option to ail cars, and design revisions to accentuate the low. flowing beauty of the three body series highapot the IHt Chevrolets The latest models, scheduled to go on display st S 4 M Motor Sales today, benefit aa well from re-styled interiors, a wider choice of rich color harmonies and chassis advances to assure quieter operation with increased performance. Power brakes, adding safety and driving control, become optional for the first time in the low-price field with the introduction Aa still another “first" in Chevrolet’s market, electric front •eat and window lifts are also available. This convenience provides passenger car comfort thru push button control. Again in 1954 Chevrolets will be powered by a choice of two engines, each more powerful and responsive than its 1963 counterpart. The 115-horsepowar “Blue Flame" engine is used in gearshift models. An engine of 125horee power couples with the Powerglide automatic shift, now available on all cars, including the sedan delivery. Other chassis advances cover improvements tn the dutch <H gearshift models, a longer, deep-er-toned and sound deadening muffler, and nylon rear spring inserts to eliminate the necessity for lubrication. In appearance the 1954 Chevrolets have a longer, more rugged look. Designed for a broader, lower effect, the front bumper has been curved farther around the fender. The grille, bumper guards, parking lamps and hood ornamentation have been modified to conform with the new CfOßVßOUffr—(Continued on Last Page)

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Can You Identify This Farm?

’ Mystery Farm series was outstanding. and before leaving the • Journal office he made the offer * • of two dollars worth ofc credit - to the first person to identify the succeeding Mystery Farms as well I as the same award to the owner • of the farm. This series of pic- ■ tures is a rural-urban “get ac-'

Doube Ring Rite Unites Joseph Ruch And Betty Wakeman ... ' ■ * a v * MRS. JOSEPH RI CH In -an impressive double ring ceremony. Miss Betty Wakeman, of Valparaiso, and Joseph Ruch, of Indianapolis, exchanged wedding vows at three-thirty o'clock > Sunday afternoon, December 13, at the Trinity Lutheran church at Valparaiso. The bride is the . daughter of Mrs. Frank Wake- ■ man, Valparaiso, and the late Mr. Wakeman. Mr. Ruch is the son of Mrs. Joseph Ruch. Milford, and the late Mr. Ruch. In a setting of palms and white baby mums, the ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. W. Fleaner, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. Cbarlee W. Ballard. pastor of the Methodist ehurch at Spencer, at the altar lighted by white candles tn can-1 delabra. The attendants were Miss Darlene Steele, maid of honor, of Bedford. Indiana, and Wayne i Riggs. New Paris, the best man. Dpuglas Rensberger and Robert RJich. of Milford, were ushers. Preceding the service, "Wedding Prayer" and "The Lord's Prayer" were sung by Mrs. i Younghana She wu accompanied by Mrs. Boelk*, organist, who also played nupital melodies and j the traditional wedding marches. Mrs. Ruch, mother of the groom, resided in Syracuse for a number of years and was formerly employed at Wilt Industries. CUB SCOUT NEWS Den Four opened their meetwith the pledge to the flag, after which roll was called and dues collected. The time was spent in working on Christmas gifts, and the boys enjoyed pop for refreshments. The meeting closed with the Living Circle.

quainted” feature of the Journal, and we welcome the cooperation of a local firm who has many dealings with the rural area As usual, the owner of this week’s Mystery Farm will be presented without cost an 8 M 10-inch mounted picture of their farm.

Name Connolly New Fire Chief Syracuse has a new fire chief in the person of Jim Connolly. His appointment beoame official Tuesday evening when the Town Board voted unanimously to approve Connolly and uphold the fire department’s unanimous choice. Connolly replaces Lee Poyser, who recently resigned after serving six years as chief of the department, Harry Nicolai was confirmed to serve as first assistant fire chief as was Firestone, who will serve as second fire chief. Bud Cline and Walter Gilbert will serve as checkers. These appointments Involve the checking of the equipment daily to insure its mechanical efficiency, and to assure its being in good working condition. Connolly has been a member of the fire department for four years. Board Acts to Curb Church Amplifier Following a series of discussions and a written appeal to the Town Board, the city fathers took ' another step this week to "still" , the atmosphere and pacify the adjoining neighborhood in the vicinity of Grace Bible Church. This matter was presented to the council two weeks ago when ! it was disclosed that a group of I citlxens residing in this area had , signed a petition requesting the board to take some action in restraining the noise emanating. from the outdoor loudspeaker • which is attached to the church edifice. Complainants that this was a nuisance and that it was being operated throughout the year, and during hours other than customary for church services. Action taken at the Dec. Ist meeting was in the form of in-, vlting the Rev. Mr. McCane. pastor of the church. to attend the next Town Board meeting to discuss the matter and attempt to some solution to the eomplaintant's demands. Although notified of such intent, Rev. MeCane failed to appear at Tuesday night’s session. ■ Board members were In agreement that the ••nuisance" should be eliminated and expressed unanimity In having the loud speaker shut off. They discussed legality of the amplifying instrument in terms of adopting an ordinance whereby such an Instrument could be used exclusively during one month of the year, although no such action was officially taken. |

SYRACUSE. INDIANA

7s[ews Briefs ALTER HOURS Officials of Northern Indiana Public Service company have announced a change in their office hours which became effective Monday. The business office will be open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m., Monday thru Friday and will remain closed on Saturday. A new type of door panel depository has been provided for the payment of utility accounts when the office is closed. WITHHOLD O. K. State offices of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce have withheld the expenditure of money in aiding in the study and survey of alternate expressway route “B" as requested on the part of the local. Chamber of Commerce. A sum of 5285 was pledged by local members, individually, to help ■finance this phase of their battle in opposition to the Toll Commission’s Route "A". The money was withheld pending an O. K. of the state unit. It is believed by some observers that the parent organization will advise against the expenditure. REMAINS STATE JOB Alt. Route 13 which passes south and east along Lake Wawasee will remain under the jurisdiction of the state highway commission following rejection by the Kosciusko county commissioners to adopt a proposal by the Noble county commissioners whereby the local county unit would resume control of the alternate roate. CHRISTMAS PARTY A Christmas party for children of the Weatherhead company employees will be held Sunday, 1:30 p. m., in the high school auditorium, according to plant officials. This will be the Xkrms* second annual party and will feature a magician’s act as well as a dog act. Gifts t will be presented to employee’s children under 12 years of age. REMODEL STORE Extensive interior remodeling of the Wawasee Village Hardware store is nearing completion this week. Removal of partitions and re-arranging of display areas has provided increased space and permitted better display arrangements. Adoption Announcement, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hale announce the adoption of a son. Jeffrey Lynn, bofn December 1.

Boy Scouts Complete Sixth Annual Tree Sale; Conservation Aspect Is Stressed

Members of Syracuse Boy Scout Troop No. 28 have completed theif sixth annual Christmas tree sale drive, and have reported another good year. Although the number of trees was in short supply, th® sale® were average to above. Severe summer drought conditions intervened to limit the number of saleable trees to be cut from the Pioneer Trails forest reserve located south of Cromwell on State Road No. 5. According to Scoutmaster Stanley Peters, the average sale of Christmas trees is around 150 while this years’ total was approximately 50. "Even this small number of trees represented a successful year for the troop,” Peters stated. This statement is interpreted in light of the fact that the sale of the trees is a small part of the year-around project of the Boy Scouts. The conservation angle it of greater importance which teaches the youth in the planting of the trees, proper cutting and soil conservation. Originally started as a soil conservation project, the sale of the trees developed as an off-ehoot in th® reclamation of the Pioneer Trails site. Each spring the Scouts plant new trees, and they anticipate the planting of 5.000 Scotch pines in April. This undertaking will be co-shared with other Scout troops who are members of the

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1953

School Plans Yule Program for Pupils Syracuse schools will close for the holidays next W’ednesday afternoon, convening again on Monday, Jan. 4. according to Principal Glen Longenecker. A special Christmas program will be held on Wednesday afternoon prior to the holiday closing with students from both school buildings taking part. The Rev. Mr. Frederick of the Church of God will address the students. A film, —Holy Night.” depicting the nativity will be shown during this program. In addition to this party which is held*for all students, a number of Christmas parties are being held for respective organizations and classes within the school system. Business Average; Postal Dep't. Keeps Pace With Rush With Christmas rapidly approaching. the tempo of preliminary preparations took a decided upswing this week. The weather also got into the act by producing a good sampling of snow and low thermometer readings. Pre-Christmas business has been reported between the range of fair and very good by the majority of the merchants. Altho some firms have noticed very slack periods during portions of the shopping day. they expressed optimism for the remaining shopping days when the peak is reached, according to past years. Postmaster Whitehead stated that the mails were operating very efficiently and that his o*fice had been able to keep up with the rush without delay of incoming or outgoing mails. The addition of one man has been made to aid In handling window transactions. Whitehead estimated that the peak of the Christmas season transactions would be reached this week end. All employees of the local postal department have been working over-time with three men working complete or partial night shifts. The majority of the stores will remain open evenings of next week to allow shoppers ample time to make purchases. With few exceptions, stores will close normally at 6 p. m. Christmas Eve.

Pioneer Trails. Currently, tour types of trees are grown on the reserve, which include white, red. Jack and Scotch pines. The latter has exceeded the others in popular appeal, and Scout officials plan an almost exclusive planting of the Scotch variety. Advance sales and "repeat orders" take care of the sales of the trees, which permits the I Scouts to cut only the required j number needed. From a business standpoint, i the local Scout troop purchases the trees from the Pioneer Trails council and then sells them to their customers. The proceeds : from these sales is utilized in the purchase of Scouting equipment and also to defray some of their annual camping tri pa Keen though 1953*8 season proved below par financially, the enthusiasm and experience proved to be above par. Peters added. •A DAT IN COURT* Sgt. W. Hunter. Indiana State Police member of the Ligonier post, will present the film, "A Day In Court.” at the high school today. Students tn the seventh grade through the high school level witnessed the Him which dea's with juvenile driving. This presentation is one of several such programs formulated during the school year to assist youthful drivers In the techniques of better driving habits.

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Last week’s owner of the Mystery Farm turned out to be Mr. Harry Leacock, who resides one mile east of Benton. Mr. Leacock visited the Journal office early this week to identify his farm and receive a beautiful enlarged picture of the above scene. An interesting disclosure of last week's Mystery Farm is the fact that Mr. Leacock has resided on his 270 acre farm for 74 years. He stated that he had moved on the farm with his parents when he was five years old. To add further longevity to the Leacock association with the farm, Mr.

Churches Announce Christmas Plans ★★l - ★

Candle Light Service There will be a Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at the Lutheran church from 11 to 12 midnight. A musical treat is the order for the occasion by the choir and soloists. Mrs. Hilary Bachman will present an Organ Recital of the 15th and 17th centurymusic, beginning at 10:45 p.m. Fantazia, 1538 to 1625, Orlando Gibbons. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee. Beethoven. Jseu, Priceless Treasure. J. 8. Bach. < . In Dulci Jubilo, 17th Century. Zachau. Hallelujah Chorus. Handel. Pastorale. 1653-1713, Arcangelo CarelU. Sheep May Safely Graie, J. S. Bach. The public is invited to participate in this Holy Midnight Service. ■ Christmas Musicale The Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, at the corner of Benton and Harrison Sts., Syracuse, is presenting a Christmas musicale with three tableaux scenes this coming Sunday evening. Dec. 20 at 7:30 p. m. Choral selections representing many different countries have b**en chosen for the purpose of giving variety. The program will be presented in the following manner: THE ANNUNCIATION Go Tell It On The Mountain — Negro Spiritual. Christmas Jubilate — Russian Melody (Senior Choir.) Tableau — The Annunciation. Hurry Up, Mr Clock — (Junior Choir). .This is Christmas Morniwg — English'Carol*(Senior Choir). THE SHEPHERDS O Star Os Deepest Mystery Bright While Shepherds Watched—l7th Century Austrian Carol (Senior Choir). Angels From The Realm of Glory — (Men’s Quartet). Tableau — The Shepherds., In A Manger He Is Sleeping — Polish Carol (Senior Choir). THE NATIVITY O Come To My Heart. Lord Jesus The Christmas Song — (Senior Choir). Away In A Manger —- Gentian Carol (Junior Choir.) Tableau — The Nativity.

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Owner Identifies Last Week's Farm

Leacock also stated that his son. Ralph, plans to return to the farm next year and take over its management. Ralph is currently I residing in California. Another ; child, a daughter, also lives in I California, while a second daugh- . ter resides in Elkhart. The chief I agricultural endeavornment o f the Leacock farm is dairying. ; which currently accomodates 45 | head of Holstein cattle. Os the 270 acres, approximately 170 is tillable while 50 acres of the balance is devoted' to a forest preserve. Mr. Leacock remarked

Jesu Bambino — Italian Caroi. Silent Night, Holy Night — Austrian Carol (Senior Choir). Tableau — The Nativity (Holy Family and Shepherds. The readers during the program are Alice Stefanski and Lewis Immel. The tableaux characters are Donna Workman, Delos Martin, Rev. J. C. Bailey. Clarence Ruch. Larry Nicolai, and David Cobbum. You are cordially invited to attend this Christmas program. Senior Choir Director, Mrs. K. E. Foulke. Junior Choir Director, Mrs. Raymond Newcomer. Pkanist Senior Choir, Mrs. Elmer Stucky. Pianist Junior Choir, Mrs. Paul LeCount. Cantata Presentation Syracuse Methodist choir members under the direction of Blair Laughlin, will present their annual Christmas Cantata. "The City of the Star," based on the theme of “O Little Town Os Bethlehem" on Sunday. Dec. 20. at 8 p. m. The program will open with an organ prelude, which will be followed in turn by the Processional and Introduction. The choir will start the cantata with “We Sing of Bethlehem.” “The Name Is A Song" will feature. Christian Koher in a baritone solo with the choir also taking part. Other musical numbers include “This Is Bethlehem Town,” by the choir and the women’s chorus; "Christ Is Born of Mary,” with Mrs. Fred Clark presenting a tnexzo-sopra.no solo assisted by the choir; "The Angels Keep Their Wateh,” by the choir; “The Dear Christ Enters te” with. Mrs. Orville Knlsely singing an alto solo; "Holy Child Os Bethlehem*’ with Mrs. Harry Appenseller, Mrs. Clair Dreher, and Mrs. Claude Kistler singing as an alto, tenor and soprano trio, and ”O Little Town of Bethlehem,” the (final presentation by the choir. The Recessional will follow the musical Cantata. Mrs. Fletcher Marsh will serve as organist during the Cantata program. Members of the soprano section appearing with the choir include Mrs. Fred Clark, Mrs. Blair Laughlin. Mrs. Byron Connolly, Mrs. Ernest Bushong. Mrs. Claude Kistler, Mrs. Clair Dreher

that his son is an enthusiastic wild life fan and plans to develop the reserve more thoroughly’- The elder Leacock admitted to having acquired some Interest along this line also. He displayed some reluctance to admitting any new type of farm development, but’ did state that h? had always practiced good, sound conservation practices even though his land is seldom bothered with an erosion problem. An interesting visitor. Mr. Leacock proved to be equally as interested in the mechanical phases of a newspaper as we were in he and his farm,

and Mrs. Christine Koher. Members of the choir’s alto section include Mrs. Clifford Cripe. Mrs. Orville Knisely, Miss Catherine Connell, Mrs. Harry Appenzeller, Mrs. Lee Fischer, and Mrs. Willard Nusbaum. Tenor members of the Cantata presentation include Frank Hale, Robert Jones. Wayne Nickel, and Millard Hire. Bass members taking part in the Christmas presentation are Nelson Miles. Christian Koher, Arnold Pflngst. Lorris Byland, and William Gants. Immel Elected Worshipful Master Members of Syracuse Lodge No. 454 F. & A. M. held their annual election of officers \ Monday evening. Lewis Immel wks elected Worshipful Master. \ Other officers elected inclule Jack Vanderford, senior warden; George Bushong, junior warden; Christian Koher, secretary; Noble Blocker, treasurer, and Arthur Thibodeaux, trustee. Instalaltion of the new officers of the lodge will be held January 11 with Joe Bushong serving as installing officer. Dogs Continue to Plague City Board Dogs, their lives, and future in Syracuse, came close to taking on the aspect of "It’s a dog’s life" —for sure—when the Town Board again wrestled with the problem of what to do with the dog problem in Syracuse. It all started when Mr. Walt Conlon appeared before the governing body and presented in minuteness a number of measures which would establish safety measures and aid materially In solving the problem of strays which have been reported on the increase by citizens in recent months. Salient points of Conlon’s plan would call for a vaccination for rabbles of all dogs with a license verifying this, and an annual license Issuance. This type of plan is in general practice in DOGS—(Continued on Last Page)