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Deaths Mrs. Noma Ellen Tom Mrs. Noma Ellen Tom. 86, a resident of Syracuse most of her life, died at 11.5-v. a. m , Thursday. April 1. at the Weaver Nursing Home In Waterford, Ind. She i had been ill for six moot ha Mrs. Tom was bom Sept. 24. 186*7 in Marshall county, the daughter of David and Jane Bough She was married to William Tom who died in 1941. Survivors include two slaters. Mrs. Milo Maloy, of Warsaw, and Mrs. Chester Jontx, of Etna • Green, four daughters. Mrs. Harry Midlam of Bremen, Mrs Lawrence Kahn, Mrs. John Darr and Mrs. Forrest Kern, all of Syracuse; two sons, Alton of South. Bend, and Meredith of Uhion Mills, Ind.; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the New Salem Church of the Brethren where Mrs. Tom was a member, on Sunday at 2:00 p m. with Rev. Emerald Jones officiating. Burial was Tn the New Salem cemetery. The Carr Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Anderson Wogomon Mrs. Anderson Wogomon, 57. died at 6:20 P m- Friday. April 2. at her home in Syracuse. She had been ill nine weeks and bed . fast for six weeks. She underwent surgery five weeks ago. Mrs. Wogomon was the former Ina Bushong, daughter of Charles E. and Mary A. Bushong. She was married to Anderson Wogomon in December, 1919. She was graduated from the high schooljin 1915 and had resided in Syracuse most of her life Surviving are seven children. Robert. Rolland, Mrs Ishmael Rookstool. Marion and Retha. of Syracuse. Mrs, Roman Stutzman.* of Nappanee, and Nelson, of Elkhart; one brother. Clinton Bushong. of Milford; two sisters. Mrs. Cecil Coy, of Syracuse, and Mrs. Marion Wyland of Elkhart; her father. Charles E. Bushong, of Syracuse, and 11 grandchildren. Her mother died only seven weeks ago. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Carr funeral home in Syracuse and burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. Rev. Floyd Hedge. Columbia City, offiliated. Edward L. Stamate Edward L. Stamate. 81. passed away Tuesday at 6:35 pan. at the McDonald hospital in Warsaw from complications which set in last August. Born In North Webster June 10. 1972, Mr. Stamate was a far-

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Can You Identify This Farm?

previous farms appearing in the Journal indicate that readers are 'x• rj well acquainted with their i rural neighbors. week’s farm was identified by a host Os readers, who verified it as the Claus Bobeck farm, which isolbcated three miles east of Syracuse on the county line road. Try

Firemen Answer Two Alarms In Week Two fires of small consequence were reported during the week. Last Saturday morning the department was called to the Ed. Bey residence to extinguish a minor roof fire caused from sparks escaping from the chimney. Monday morning the department was called to Macy’s Slip to extinguish an Interior blaze of paper and material. The fire was extinguished by the time the department arrived. No loss was reported. met for many years. He was born the son of Abraham and Martha (Mock) Stamate. His wife. Anne, preceded him in death in 1948. Survivors Include a daughter, Mrs. M. K. (Ruth) Meredith, a member of the local school faculty, and one sister. Mrs. Lillian Light of Elkhart. Mr.. Stamate was a member of Syracuse Masonic lodge No. 454. . Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Carr Funeral Home. The .wns will officiate. i Friends may call at the funeral home until the time for the service. Mr*. Laura Newcomer Mrs. Laura Newcomer, 75, died Sunday, April 4 at 9:15 a.m., at the Goshen hospital after an illness of two months. Mrs. Newcomer was borp April 10, 187 8 in Union Twp., Elkhart county, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stouder. She married Eli Newcomer, Dec. 22, 1899 and moved to Syracuse from Elkhart county fifteen years ago. Mr. Newcomer and two sons, Vernon and Charles, preceded her in death. i Survivors Include two daughI ters, Mrs. George Adams of Napi panee, and Miss Goldie Newcomer, of Syracuse; three sons. ManI ford and Raymond of Syracuse, and Earl, of Jamestown; two brothers, Iri Stouder of Battle Creek. Mich.; and Charles Stouder of .Nappanee; one sister. Mrs. Frank Brown of New Paris; 17 grand- ■ children and 28 great-grandchil- | dpm. The funeral was held WednesI day at 2:00 p. m. at the Chureh of the Brethren, where Mrs. New comer was a member. Rev. Clayton Mock and Rev. Samuel LongI neck er officiated. Burial was In Union Center, southwest of New | Paris. Carr funeral home was in charge of arrangements. delated. Burial was In Union Center, southwest of New Paris. I Carr funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

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your luck at identifying this week’s Mystery Farm. If you are the first to identify the farm properly, you will receive a two dollar award thru the courtesy of the Stiefel Grain company. The owner of the farm will receive an enlarged picture of his farm by calling at the Journal office.

Sales Course Begins Monday at School Building All members of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of* Commerce have been invited to attend the retail advertising seminar wh|ch will be conducted by Mr. Marvin Dechter. an associate faculty member of Indiana University. The program will be held at the high school building on three consecutive evenings, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. The meetings will begin at 7:45 o’clock each evening. While the activity is a Cham-ber-sponeored affair, the general public is free to attend, as well as high school students. Merchandising, advertising and general retail problems will be presented by Dechter, who specializes in this type of promotional work for communities In Indiana in behalf of the University. During the day. Dechter will visit various business firms who seek his advice on retail problems. St. Bernard Dog 'Steals the Show' Appearing in open competition at the immature age of 23 months, a St. Bernard dog owned by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Harvey, was chosen as "winner bitch." The dog then went on to win "Beet of the Winners.” and was chosen as the best St. Bernard dog at the International show which was held in Chicago. Capping the loral dog’s string of victories was the title of “Best of opposite sex.”, which was won in competition with a wellknown champion of the breed. Standing 3d inches at the shoulders, the dog weighs 165 pounds. Mr and Mrs. Harvey have an array of various colored prise ribbons denoting the dog's status in the show. Sorry! Numerous merchants have asked that we publish the names of those who won gifts and prixes as a result of the Open House Days. The Journal wishes this were possible, but on checking with local postal authorities, we were informed that such an act could be construed as a violation of postal regulations. We regret our Inability to provide this service, and ask your understanding.

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Sell Majority of Hunticutt Lots Twelve of the 14 lots located in the Hunnicutt addition paralleling Road 13 have been sold, according to Evertt Halliday, associate of Stephenson Real Estate firm. Each of these lots, are zoned to accomodate business establishments. The area will accommo date a 20-foot roadway as well as a 10-foot setback for all buildings. Disclosure of the type of business establishment to be erected on two of the lots have been made. These will be buildings to accomodate the Kalamazoo Heating & Plumbing company of Goshen. The second building will house the Siefert & Henning Mosaic and Tile Company. Plans as to the building in this area have not been disclosed. PTA Will Elect New Officers Members of the local ParentTeachers Association will hold their regular and last meeting of the current year Tuesday (evening, April 20. Due to the type of program, the meeting has been scheduled to convene at 7:30 o’clock, according to Mr. Paul MeClamroch, president. Election of officers for the enduing year will hilight the business aspect of the meeting. A president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer will be chosen. Incumbent officers include McClamroch, president; George Gilbert, vice-pres.; Mrs. Bud Cripe, secretary, and Mary Ann Steiglitz, treasurer. Students will be welcomed to this meeting in order to witness the program which is unique and highly entertaining. It will comprise a travelogue complete with film and narration entitled “Arctic Safari.” The first female to have made such a journey, Mrs. Herbert Schlosser of Bristol, will tell of the trip which she made in company with her husband and two other follow travelers last September. Departing from Norway, the party were on their tour for seven weeks. The year previous, Mr. and Mrs. Schlosser made a similar safari into the African countries. Alumni Group Plan Annual Banquet Members of the alumni association have announced Saturday, May 22 as the date set for the annual alumni banquet. Nelson; Auer, president, stated that he anticipated an attendance of 2oil at the banquet. Program details have not been completed as yet. i . Graduates from the local high school will have ample time to reminisce. Graduates from the class of 1903 are expected to be present for the event. Informational cards seeking reservations will be mailed to former graduates within the next few days.

Couple Observe Golden Wedding

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Mr. and Mrs. M R. Geyer, who reside on the west shore of Lake Wawasee at Macy’s Slip, were married at North Manchester. Ind.. Wabash county. Apr. 12, 1904. They will observe their 50th wedding anniversary but due to Mra. Goyer*s health there

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F.FA Wins First In Safety Contest , Syracuse F. F. A. Chapter was awarded first place in the State F. F. A. farm safety contest for outstanding safety activities for the 1953-'54 year. Syracuse also won the safety award for District 11. The awards of two plaques and a cash award of one hundred fifty dollars was presented to the Chapter Friday evening during the annual State F. F. A. convehtiop held at Purdue University. Chairman of this, year’s safety program was Robert Denton. Jerry Grady, David Pletcher, and John Searfoss -served as committee members. All of the Chapter’s members participated in this co-operative activity. New Albany Chapter was second. and Crown Point, third in the State contest. Those attending the State F. F. A. last week were Arthur Mabie. District II director. Jerry Grady. Bob Denton, and Bill Stotts, Syracuse F. F. A. advisor. Cage Players Guests of Chamber High school basketball players and their coach. James Hughes, were guests of the Chamber of Commerce at their regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Wawasee restaurant. Highlight of the program for the guests was the showing of a film depicting the championship game between the east and west at Madison Square Garden in 1953. The film was presented through the courtesy of the Zollner Pistons organization of Fort Wayne. President Lee Fischer related a running account of the activities of the Chamber of Commerce in this area and the type of service they perform for the community. His comments were designed for the members present, but they also served to educate the high school youth with the organization. Fischer urged the student guests to take part in their community’s life upon graduation. “See how much you can give your community, not how much you can take from your community. The amount you derive from your community will take care of itselL” the Chamber president declared. Announce Deadline For. Enrollment Sponsors of the kindergarten class, the Junior Mother’s Club, have announced that parents wishing to enroll their children in kindergarten next fall should contact Mrs. Maxine Smith on or before April 19. Children must be five years of age on or before October 1. ‘ Mrs. Kenneth Harkless entertained at an all day party Thursday for two local bridge clubs.

will be no celebration. Mr. Geyer was born four miles east of Nappanee at Gravelton, and moved to North Manchester in 1904. Mrs. Geyer was Clara Stiver of North Manchester. Mr. and Mrs. Geyer spend the winter* In Florida and (MHftwruia.

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Members of the Chordettes, gowned in soft pastel colored gowns of various shades, pictured from left to right are Susan Darr. Darlene Rogers, Kay Adams, Phyllis George. Fay Gard, and Dixie .Dorsey, all members of the Chordettes, who entertained Announce Plays For Return of Playhouse Group The Wawasee Playhouse will return to Wawasee lake this summer, and plans are already being formulated to present a wellrounded program of plays with the highest calibre of performers available. Douglas Cramer, Jr., will return as manager and director of the summer playhouse group with Mark Wright and Anne Mitchell acting as assistants. Actually, the overall production of the plays is under the guidance of Professor Paul Rutledge of Cincinnati University, who presents the plays In that area prior to their appearance here. Other members of the cast who are expected to appear in various plays this summer and who are already acquainted with local theatre-goers will be Sally Noble, Sue Helmling, Marilynne Rust, and Anne Mitchell. A total of 140 plays have been scheduled for presentation at the summer tent quarters with the first play set for June 29. The management of the theatre playhouse has announced plans to improve the seating and add additidnal comfort for the theatregoers. The ten plays planned for the summer are “George Washington Slept Here.” “I Am A Camera,” "Ten Little Indians," “Affairs Os State,” “The Moon Is Blue,” "Mr. Roberts,” “Gigi,” “Dark Os The Moon,” “Mr. Tim Passes By,” and the last play will be a musical comedy which has not been announced as yet. Board Members OK Materials Bid Town Board members held their regular semi-monthly meeting Tuesday evening, and wrapped up the meeting in short ordejr with few major items on the agenda to consider Discussion was held on. the matter of a future sanitary disposal areh, and also the purchase of a trailer to convey such disposal materials, but the subject remained in the discdssional stage with no official action being taken. A low bid submitted by a Fort Wayne firm was accepted to furnish bituminous materials for the resurfacing of streets during the summer months. Fire Chief Connolly appeared before the governing body to discuss further improvements and details of the volunteer fire department. Board members approved the purchase of two oxygen masks for firemen, and two new-style high pressure nozzles.

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Minstrosities Attract Full House

nightly at the annual presentation of the Lions Minstrosities. The second presentation of the show in as many years was pressented to a full house on both evenings. (Photo by Reinbold. Photographer.) South Shore Club Hires New Pro Cliff Curin. who comes from Portales, New Mexico, will be the new golf pro at the South Shore Country club this summer. A graduate of Morton College, in Cicero. 111., Curin, 34, is married and has occupied the Nate Insley apartment on Lake Wawase£ He has been a golf pro since 1949, and has held club proships in a number of communities, especially in the southwest area. During the winter months he tours the southwest circuit.’ He placed fourth in the Bakersfield open which was staged last month as well as placing high in a number of Texas events during the past winter months. An opening dinner will be held at the local clubhouse April 24 to inaugurate the new golfing season. It is anticipated that all activities at the club house will be open by April 15. Reports indicate that a number of golfers have already started playing the course. According to the management, ( a number of special events, are bej ing planned for the season. Open House Days Prove Successful Lacking any official figures, concensus of opinion point to the fact that last week end in the Syracuse-Wawasee trading area was a success from any viewpoint. Lions club members have not completed their financial accounting of the second annual presentation of their Minstrosities, but they conservatively estimate that they will net in the vicinity of 31,900, a figure almost double that of last year’s activity. Various merchants indicated all the way from “good” to "unbelievable” in their reaction to the Spring Open House Days. Some indicated that it was a bigger proposition than they had realized while still others were anxious to take a more active part in any future activity of a similar nature. Chamber of Commerce President Lee Fischer expressed the opinion that the merchants will be anxious to participate in a Fall Open House activity, and stated that many wrinkles could be worked out in the future to add more appeal to the customers. Crash Fatal Nelson Ringle, 27, resident of Silver Lake, died as the result of an auto accident on the Larwill road, two miles southwest of Pierceton, early Sunday morning. Ringle was a native of Syracuse. He was born here in 1926,

★ Lions Presentation Warmly Received Members the Lions club presented their second annual Minstrosities before capacity crowds on both evenings of the performance last week, and then settled down to a few days of rest following a strenuous session in preparation for the event. Both from the standpoint of the production’s appeal to the audience and the financial success it was a crowning and an improvement over last ■year’s performance. ’ While details of the show’s financial status has not been completed to date, a report will be made by the finance committee when all the accounting work has been completed. The lions share of the net will be used to support the various projects which the Lions club sponsors in this community. Audience acclaim for the endmen and the various specialty acts was noteworthy. General reaction among spectators ranged from the degree of smoothness with which the show was handled to the amount of vigor and life which the participants portrayed. During the club’s regular meeting last night, a nominating committee comprising Hubert Anglemeyer. Claus Bobeck.' and Harold Curry Was chosen to present a slate of candidates for the various offices of the organization. Election of officials foe the ensuing year will be held May 5. Announcement was made of the forthcoming athletic banquet. May 1-2. Awards to high school players will be made .at this banquet. Those students who engaged in basketball, track and baseball will receive recognition. Approximately 2>5 students ore slated to receive these awards. Beauty Shop Opens In Village Area A unique and beautifully appointed beauty shop held its formal opening during the SyracuseSpring Open House Days last week end. Located iri a building adjacent and just south of the new Klink’s Super. Market, the establishment is known as Bernece’s Beauty shop and is operated Iby Mrs. Orville Klink and Gen Dennison. . Assiting during the open house ceremonies were Mrs. Rees Jones, Mrs. Richard Round, Chicago, and Mrs. Klink’s daughter, Mrs. John Lockwood. The entire space of the beauty salon is. oven to ready, visibility with the exception of tioned facial rooms. New equipment throughout has been added to the-, salon. - General color scheme of the area is black and pink with shades of green. Mural decorating of the walls were created by Fred Olds of Warsaw. Many features of the salon are equally different and unusual from the standpoint of attract!vonees and eye appeal.