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I Table of | Comments By the Editqr BOY SCOUT WEEK Next week teams composed of members of Rotary and Lions Clubs will knock on all the doors tn town, seeking to raise funds to maintain the program of the Boy Scouts -of America in this area, f- One of these teams will knock on your door. If you are familiar with the Scouting program, or if you have a young Scout in the family, you will understand the need and give according to your means. But if you don’t happen to have a boy, or if you don’t know about Scouting, then the men who call on you will explain the need. Scouting has become an essential part of American life, an almost mandatory supplement to our system of education for citizenship, and deserves to be supported by every one of us. /Eten if you do not agree with' the above, consider the speculative possibility offered to you as a taxpayer. Presently you are pay-; ing your share of the nearly $3,000 per year it costs to support each inmate of our penal institutions and reformatories. It costs just sl2 per year per boy to maintain the Scouting program. Rarely do those with a background in Scouting wind up in our shameful boarding houses for maladjusted humanity. Here’s a 250 to 1 shot that you. as a taxpayer, just can’t afford to pass up. Hail the Man It may well be that Eisenhower will not go down in history as a great president, but every single American now has good reason to be proud Os our Chief of State. After years of bumbling around the world, backing the wrong horse here and there, out-appeas-ing Chamberlin—it seems now that we have a president who knows which side wt are on. and wants everybody else to know it too. The events of the past ten days or so have rolled some other characters into the proper perspective. too. In an avalanche of editorial comment all over the nation. MacArthur begins to loom as the truly magnificent leader and military genius his associates have known for more than a generation. As if to keep the scales in balance, newspapers ♦ including some who supported him)- referred to Ikes predecessor in pathetic terms. To the Chicago News he was a “small bore president.” To the Fort Wayne NewsSentinel. he was “the presumptuous little one-time Missouri militiaman (who) appraised his own military* genius at a higher level than that of one of the greatest generals in American history.” Check and double-check. To us the second greatest tragedy in the history of the United States was the election of Harry Truman as president—exceeded only by the election of his predecessor. Race Relations Week The National Council of Churches sends the following declaration by its council of 30 denominations. approved by its 125member general assembly, to the 35 million Christians belonging to its 147.000 churches, to be read from their pulpits Sunday. We reprint here for the benefit .of those who may not “be in church at that time: ’’Racial prejudice in any and all forms is contrary to the will and design of God. It is not merely bad. unfortunate, unrighteous, it is sin.“As a child of God. a man is a member of one family, the human family, “Any and all attitudes, moods, concepts, feelings, customs, practices,- laws, personal and collective acts, that arbitrarily separate men are against the human family. “If they are against the family, they are opposed to the will of the Father. If they are against God, then, whatever may be the basis for them, ignorance, fear, prejudice. or aught else, they are sin.’’ Any questions? Odds and Ends: Valentines to <l> the “secret” committee for selecting such an outstanding "outstanding citizen." <2) the ladies of the sponsoring committee and the Boy and Giri Scout leaders for. getting a most worthwhile youth program under way (3> the Town Board for their recognition of the need for a Town Hall, and also for what appears from the record to be good management of our finances this year (4) "Bill" Spurgeon, whom we worked the pants off of last summer, and who last week declared his love of punishment as well as his supreme confidence in the future of Syracuse and its newspaper by purchasing a substantial interest in the Journal. At the end of the school year, in June, he will become our Managing Editor. We’re glad to have you with us again. Bill. The Back of Our Hand to: The guy who ridiculed our four-page paper last week. He may be poor himmself some day. For edification of such-like, it costs something more than SSO to produce each page of the Journal. After counting in subscription revenue, single copy sales, and other income. it still requires the income from two-thirds of a page of advertising (not counting page one) to break even. Last week the percentage of advertising in the Journal was 58 per cent. If we had issued a six page paper the percentage would have been—well editors have shot themselves for less—we had to take precautions. In 1954 more than 900.000 Boy fccouts and Explorers camped in .Brious sections of the country.

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SCOUTS OBSERVE 45th BIRTHDAY Building AsrJomprrow awn/mMsr >955 BOV SCOUTS OF AMERICA official boy scout week foster

Boy Scout Week, Feb. 6 to 12, marking the 45th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, will be observed throughout the nation by more than 3,660,000 boys and adult leaders. Since 1910, more than 22,750,000 boys and men have been members. “Building for a Better Tomorrow” is the birthday theme. Members of 95,000 Units, through demonstrations and exhibits, will dramatize the purpose of Scout-

Local Boy Scout Fund Drive Planned By Rotary, Lions

The annual drive for funds to support the activities of the Pioneer Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, was triggered off Tuesday night in a meeting at the Scout Cabin attended by local Scouting leaders. Roy Stone, Field Scout Executive from Warsaw, explained the objectives of the drive, and Dr. Stone, this year’s fund raising chairman, outlined the organization of team captains and assigned territories. Stone pointed out that it costs approximately sl2 per boy per year to maintain the 2700-boy membership of the Council, which includes Elkhart, LaGrange and Kosciusko Counties. Registration fees and dues collected from the boys maintain the National Council organization and the Scout magazine. “Boys Life,” but all field expenses must be raised in the areas served. A large share of this year’s council budget has already been provided through com-! munity Funds in the larger areas.; Direct solicitation in towns and areas without community funds, such as Syracuse, provides the remainder of needed funds. In the Syracuse-Wawasee area, the Scouting orgamzatipn is sponsored by both the Rotan- and Lions Clubs, whose combined membership of approximately 100 will campaign door-to-door next week in an effort to raise a sum greater than the S7OO which was j obtained last year. Present at the organization I meeting, in’ addition to those mentioned, were: Leo Kowallik. Bud j Cripe, and Roy L. Miller. mßhbers of the Cub committee, 'sponsored by the Lions Club; John B. Weatherhead. Harry Nicolai. Bob McClintic, and Laucks Xanders, members of the Scout committee, sponsored by the Rotary Club; Stanley Peters. Scoutmaster: Junior Jones, J B. Cox. Ralph Thornburg, and Bud Kime. - . , Youth Leadership Conference The 4-H Leadership Training Conference, sponsored by the Rotary Club will be held in Syracuse 21 February. 9 to 4 PJf. The Conference will be at the Boy Scouts Cabin with instructors from Purdue University. The purpose is to train for Youth Leadership. Approximately 100 delegates win attend. Correction! Last week’s news item about activities of the Scout Cabin Board should have listed Paul Lantz as representative of the Lions Club for Cub Scouts, and Paul Levernier as preceding chairman. commended for the handling of the Scout Cabin Benefit Project.

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ing and the rich heritage it has in this country. Boy Scout Week marks the completion of the first year of the National Conservation Good Turn the organization has undertaken at the request of President Eisenhower. Units which have qualified will receive National Conservation Good Turn Certificates of Merit awarded jointly by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, Ezra Taft Benson and Douglas McKay, respectively.

Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Brown, married fifty years 16 February, were guests of honor at a party Sunday evening given by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown. A number of relatives and friends from Syracuse, Kendallville. Fort Wayne, New Paris. Goshen, Millersburg and Ligonier attended. The traditional wedding cake was served from the buffet table decorated in gold. Their granddaughter. Miss Kay Brown, presided at the coffee service. SILVER ANNIVERSARY A celebration was* held Sunday 6 February, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Marsh honoring the couple on their silver anniversary. Several lovely gifts were presented them followed by pictures taken of the entire group namely—Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. John Bryan. Judy and Steve. Mr. and Mrs. Don B. Smith. Vicky, Mike. Rodger and Doug, and Mr. and Mrs. Qrant Skidgel. A beautifully decorated anniversary cake, ice cream and coffee were served with everyone having a most enjoyable evening. Jack Dean to Marry Eastern Girl Pvt. Jack Dean, son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Dean, arrived home from Germany. Ist of February. He was discharged at Fort Sheridan. Illinois. Dean was in “Communications,” and was based at Schweinfurt 18 months and 12 days. He worked in Radio and Telephone, and was Captain’s Radio Operator. Mr. Dean's fiancee. Miss Audrey Wandel. came on here frpm Pennsylvania. and has been vising in the Charles Dean home. Miss Wandel received her Christmas present somewhat delayed, but worth waiting for. as it was a diamond, presented in person, namely Jack. Jack and Audrey planned to leave here 10 February for Nanticoke. Pa., the home of Miss Wandel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wandel. and make arrangements for their wedding. Club Notes . . . Wednesday Afternoon Club A large percent of the members of the Wednesday Afternoon Club was graciously received into the home of Mrs. Court Slabaugh, February 2. During the roll call by Mrs. Wales Macy, club secretary, many participated with a response on Public Affairs. After a brief business session conducted by Mrs. fjewis Tmmel. President. Mrs. R. L. Budde and

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B & P Club to Canvas For March of Dimes A house to house canvass Monday evening from 6 to 7, February 14, for the March of Dimes Drive, to be conducted by the Business i and Professional Woman’s Ctub( has by Mrs. J. Barton Cox, club for the Drive. Each member will canvass his neighborhood area. Mr. C. C. Mulholland, local chairman for the polio drive, reports that additional contributions have boosted the total for Syracuse to $297.06. Editor of Milford Mail Welcomed Traveler Miss Maude L. McLaughlin, editor of The Milford Mail, will appear on Tommy Bartlett’s popular television show. "Welcome Travelers,’’ beamed from Chicago, from 1:30 to 2:00 EST next Friday. 18 February. Appearing with Miss McLaughlin will be Arch Baumgartner, publisher of The Milford Mail, and Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger, Milford fifth grade teacher and former pupil and long time friend of Miss McLaughlin. Miss McLaughlin was invited to appear on the well known Columbia Broadcast System television show several weeks ago following the appearance of a feature article written about her which appeared in the Michigan City News-Dispatch under the by-line of Al Spiers. She is well known in this area as a school teacher, musician, and news editor. She became associated with The Milford Mail during World War II when Arch Baumgartner, owner of the Mail, was in Europe with the Army Air Force, and has acted as editor of the Mail since that time.

Boy Scouts Celebrate Forty-fifth Birthday We salute the Boy Scouts of America on ite 45th birthday, now •being observed during Boy Scout Week. February 6 to 12. Since its founding in 1910 the organization has enriched the lives of over 22,750,000 boys and adult leaders. Truly Scouting represents a living cross section of American life. Boys of every race, religion and economic background are attracted to Scouting. Today we find 2,700,000 boys in its ranks. Add to that impressive figure the 960.000 adults of good character who give generously of their time and talents to serve as leaders of Merit Badge Counselors and in many other capacities. There is hardly an American family that has not feltits influence. Scouting’s purpose, stated in the Federal Charter granted by Congress in 1916, is to promote the “ability of boys to do things , for themselves and others, to I train them in Scoutcraft, and to . teach them patriotism, courage, ! self-reliance and kindred vir- ' tues.” I Mrs. Ralph Thornburg. were the 1 incredible imparters of “The , Life of Paganini” by Reene de 1 Saussine. They brought to life Nicolo Paganini as they told about his first lessons and concerts when still a boy, his early compositions, his meteoric rise to fame, his notorious experiences following world acclaim and his long fight against illness and death. More than this they told of the musical genius of the man whose incredible technique made him revered' by the public and the critics alike. Paganini was pictured as one could change the sound of his violin at will into a flute, a guitar or a human voice. They also related how he won respect and friendship of many of the great composers of his day—Rossini, Donizetti and Berlioz. He also furnished inspiration for musicians like Liszt and Chopin. This dramatic biography* of the greatest of all violin virtuosos was brought to a sad closing when the church at first refused him burial in sacred ground. Refreshments were served in keeping with St. Valentines Day by the hostess. Mrs. Slabaugh and co-hostesses Mrs. Budde and Mrs. Thornburg. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ralph Thornburg Feb. 16. W. C. T. U. The local Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at the home of Mrs. Leonard Bam hart. Monday. 14 February at 1:30 P. M. Studies-Parliamentary Law and Social Morality. We ask that all members be present. LUA Ladies Aid The Calvarys E. U. B. Ladies Aid met in the social rooms with 28 members present. Esther Osborn led the devotions. The hostesses were Esther Osborn. Marguerite Forrest. Ella Unrue, Muriel Sharp and Opal Nolan. W. S. C. S. “New Ventures on Old Roads.” in various phases, will be given by Mrs. Jack D. Clark, at the general meeting of the Womans’ Society of Christian Service, win be Thursday 17 February, 1:30 P.M.,

Jack C. Vanderford Named 1954 "Outstanding Citizen'

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Jack C. Vanderford, operator of the Ideal Boat Sales, and secretary of the Wawasee Property Owners Association, has been selected as the “Man of the Year” —Syracuse-Wawasee’s outstanding citizen for 1954. What kind of a guy is he? Well, to start in with,. Jack is an unpretentious, unpre possessing sort of a guy—modest almost to the point bf reticence —a hard guy to wring an interview out of. Not that he isn’t talkative, because he is just about as voluble as they come. He outtalked this interviewer (an extremely rare occurrence, and this interviewer knows what he is outtalking about). But Jack is always talking about what is good for the community, or the law that we need, or the one we don’t want, or about the “good” points of the Lake People, or the Town people. He just doesn’t ever say much about Jack, unless you trick him into it. Our bag of tricks produced the following: Jack is a Grade A Hoosier—bom in Albion 38 years ago, raised ’in Ligonier, graduated from Purdue (1938). married a Hoosier (Dorothy Hogue) from Hagerstown t 1940) and has one little Hoosierette, Ann, nine years old. Between graduation and the war. Vanderford worked in the plant engineering department of the Perfect Circle Corporation, Hagerstown. Called to active duty as a second lieutenant in 1940, he had an important job in connection with the establishment of the new Armored Forces School, went on up to be associate professor of military science and tactics at his alma mater. Purdue, and was released as a major in 1946. whereupon he came directly to the shores of lake Wawasee and established his business, which deals in outboard motors, boats, rentals, repairs and storage. The Wawasee Property Owners association was organized in 1950. and by 1952 Jack had become its secretary, which Job he still holds. I under President Paul Warner. He ■ was president of the SyracuseWawasee PTA during 52-53 and at the Church. Mrs. Clark will have too of the church secretaries in participation with her program. Mrs. Jack Kimpel. and Mrs. W. Noble Greene. Devotions will be given by Mrs. Ray Frevert. South Park Club The South Park Club met at the home of Mrs. Ray Buhrt. 'Riursday. Mrs. DeLoss Martin was accepted as a new member. After a short business meeting. Bingo was played by the group, with Mrs. R. C. Tytler, Mrs. Russel Kistler, and Mrs. Paul Levernier winning the prizes.. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Guy Warner.

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was largely instrumental in launching the program which resulted in the fine new school building now being completed. But it is in his work as secret tary of the Wawasee Property Owners, whose object, he says, is “To make the community a better place to live,” that he takes his greatest pride. Seems like there are always monumental problems, such as maintaining proper health safeguards, provision of adequate roads, elimination of hazards, what to do about the lake level, etc., and that there are nearly always opposing factions, who propose divergent methods of solving these problems. So Jack says that onfe of the accomplishments of his association is the “peaceful settlement of contentious wrangles.” The present ordnance controlling disposal of trash and garbage in the Lake area is the result of the work of the Association. Maintenance of the lake level, improvement of roads, and many other of the things that make the community a better place to live, may be credited to the work of the Association and its able secretary. Jack finds time in between his arduous duties to participate in the activities of the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge. Scottish Rite, and Society of Automotive Engineers, of which organizations he is a member. Right now he is campaigning for a better motorboat regulatory law than the one in the Legislature. He’s always campaigning for something, and a look back over i the last few years reveals that ; “something” is usually good for ! all of us. I 1 We salute Jack Vanderford—"The Man of the Year!’’ Yellow Jackets By Sandra De Gross V and Bruce Grindle Friday 4 February the Syracuse Yellow Jackets came fighting through for their third straight victory, defeating the Cromwell Spartans 50 to 44, at Cromwell. The game started out with a low scoring and exciting first quarter, ending with a score of Syracuse 8 and Cromwell 7. In the second quarter Syracuse pulled away ; from the Spartans with a score of 124 to 12 at the half. Syracuse held the lead during the entire game. “Red” Denton fouled out trying to hold down big Hicks. Cromwell's center, who was the Spartans high ; point man, tieing with Nelson ; Kistler of Syracuse. The boys both ’ scored 18 points. The second team Yellow Jackets' fighting a tough team from Crom- J well suffered another loss in the, •last two seconds of the exciting| basketball game. They suffered j this loss by three points, Cromwell > winning 35 to 32. The next game will be with lag-1 onier at the Syracuse gymnasium, Friday, 11 February. It is reported that Ligonier has an up and fighting team. •

Jack C. Vanderford, proprietor of Ideal Boat Sales and secretary of the Wawasee Property Owners’ ovation by more than 80 members and guests present at last night’s annual Chamber of Commerce open meeting at Pickwick Lounge when he was presented with the t>lacque designating him as the Syracuse - Wawasee community’s “outstanding citizen” for 1954. • After reading the rules governing’ 5 the award, former Chamber President Lee Fischer roundly underscored the committee’s choice in a few well-chosen words, at the close of which the plaque was presented to the “man, of the year” and a bouquet to Mrs. Vanderford. Besides his work on the new school program, boating legislation, and various other community improvement programs. Jack was credited with doing much to bring about better understanding between civic groups, and between factions in the community. In accepting the highest distinction within the power of the community to bestow, Vanderford expressed a desire to share the honor “with many others who, I know, sire equally or more deserviiig than I.” After the award ceremonies were over, President Hubert Anglemeyer introduced Rabbi Albert Schulman of Beth-El Temple, South Bend, who addressed the group on the subject, “What February Means To America.” It was evident from the response of members and guests that they approved both the committee’s choice and the Rabbi’s eloquence. Earlier they had demonstrated unqualified approval of Gus Panagos’ culinary achievement, so that, all in all, it was a memorable evening. Lions Prepare for Cub Fund Raising Drive - Plans were made for the annual Boy Scout drive in the Syracuse community at the regular meeting of the Lions Club last Wednesday evening. 2 February. Dr. Fred Clark and Laucks Xanders, representing the Rotary Club, explained the drive to the Lions, sponsors for the Cub Scouts. It was announced that the Spring Show will be held 1 April, in the old gymnasium. Tickets will be limited to a one-night performance. The Syracuse Chapter of Future Farmers of America presented the program for the evening. A comedy film on safety was shown by Mr. Williams, representative of the Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. A demonstration and display on safe lifting was given by Ronald Roberts. Bob Robinson discussed the problems of safe farm driveways, and electrical safety was demonstrated by John Searfoss. "Help Your Heart FundHelp Your Heart" Mrs. E.« L. Fosbrink, local chairman for the Heart Fund Drive, reports that red plastic, heart shaped coin boxes have been distributed to business places in town and to the schools. Contributions may also be sent directly to Mrs. FosA Mrs. Ford Hardman, County Chairman for the Drive, has announced that the 1955 goal for Kosciusko County is $2600. The campaign will continue through out the month of February. 1,500 members of the Boy Scouts of America will attend the Bth World Scout Jamboree next AUgust 18-28 at Niagara-on-the Lake. Ont., Canada. Win Again SOCIAL SIDE OF THE J BASKETBALL GAME By Sandra DeGroff The social side of the basketball game could be interesting to many fans, especially the band loving people. The Cromwell band marched Friday night for the first.time. I They were slightly scared but they put on a nice performance. I The band did a beautiful job of forming an “S” for the playing of the Syracuse school song, but played Indiana University song. When the surprised fans recovered they enjoyed seeing and hearing the Cromwell band perform. Everyone agreed their unuorms were beautiful. Some boy really had a joo keep ing the score of the game oi. the . score board. He was a little “up in-the-air.” Fans seeing him were wondering if he would fall. He didn’t! Cromwell sponsored a Sock Hop after the game. It was imported that everyone had a good time.

THE HOOSIER DAY Direct Frca the State Caeitai By FRANK A. WHITE *> Battle Os Budget Now On In Assembly If the present legislature would pass a budget to run the state on for the next two years and do something constructive to relieve the school crisis it could go home with the job well done. Top Republican and Democratic leaders of both House and Senate have told me personally that there is no emergency before this assembly except our crowded schools. The Senate got tired of the talkathoh on toll roads and after a face saving compromise passed a relatively harmless bill and tossed it into the House. Both sides had their necks stuck out a mile in regard to toll reads and the hearing of witnesses by the Senate didn’t change a single mind. Flood Os Measures Clog The Hoppers This assembly has made one record already, namely by introducing the largest number of bills of any legislature in the history of Indiana. A total of 591 bills ranging all the way from censoring of ' comic books to making it a misdemeanor for a woman to have a second child outside of wedlock. The Senate was not behind although with only half the number of members of the House. As the deadline approached last Monday the Senators had tossed in over 300 bills. Everyone was for toll roads, economically and wisely built. The ruckus settled down to the question of the extent to which the legislature should control activities of the State Toll Road Commission. Toll Road Fracus Now In Background Briefly here are some things that can be said with reasonable certainity about the Assembly: We are going to see the North toll road from the Ohio line to the Illinois line completed without a hitch. It 4vill pay off too. The toll road North to South from the Calumet region to the Indianapolis area, will be built connecting with Road 100 and in turn with U. S. 40 or with U. S. 40 direct. The East to West toll road in southern Indiana will run from border to border when such a road is justified by toll road building in our neighboring states. The extension of the toll road from Indianapolis to Louisville will have to be approved by another session of the assembly and time is not ripe to build it yet. No New Taxes This Session Os Assembly The whopper state budget proposed for the next two years is a big headache. The budget bill calls for $669,693,466 for the next two years. Since the current session of the legislature began, bills calling for expenditure of $122,000,000 more than the proposed budget were tossed in. This does not include a Korean bonus, a state office building, a school of veterinary medicine and many other projects that some people think are emergencies. This legislature’has no bills to raise gasoline tax, or to seek out new sources of taxation. If the budget were to pass, and our gross income and other tax sources continue to bring reduced revenues as they did this year, then the state must resort to deficit spending. This means an assault on the SBO million 'plus’ surplus in the state treasury, Everyone wants a slice of that melon. Voters To Decide Some Three Issues assembly added $lO million dollars to tuition support when State Superintendent Wilbur Young and Secretary of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association, Robert H Wyatt, quit hatcheting one another and presented a united front before Ways and Means “A" committee of the House. It is provable that the assembly will go along on providing $lO million dollars a year for the next six years to help local units build classrooms. »> It appears that three issues will be referred to the voters at the general election in 1956. One is final decision whether cities and towns can have home rule by selecting the type of local government they wish; the second is whether to lower the voting age to 19 and the third will be an expression of opinion of all voters as to whether we shall have “fast” time or “slow” time. To Dodge Salary Raises In Indiana The asselnbly is showing a strong tendency to shelve all bills, pending a statewide study in uniformity, that would raise the salaries of public officials. The assembly is afraid to pass a bill -to increase the stipend of members of the assembly, although most of them run in the red. There is a tendency to think that cities, towns and counties must work out their own financial problems without handouts from the state. The joker in this is that the state and Federal government have usurped most of the sources of taxes. This is the best informed legislature that ever met in Indiana. Almost all of its members, although prone to do a little politicing, are very earnest and sincere. They were pretty well screened by the home folk before getting the office. It is a pretty good legislature, as legislatures go. More than 10,000 Scouts and leaders enjoyed high adventure camping at the 127,000-acre Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron. New Mexico last year.