Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 50, Number 3, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 15 November 1956 — Page 9

,BPWC Votes Donation for Band Uniform Fund The Business and Professional Women’s Club voted to give the proceeds of the Rummage sale to be conducted 30 November and 1 •December to the Syracuse High School Band Uniform Fund at Afteir meeting Tuesday night at the M and M Case in North Webster. An annual project for the past thirty-three years of the Wednesday Afternoon Club, the •Rummage sale has been taken by the BPWC and this year will be held at the Turkey Creek Furniture Shop. Highlighting the program of the dinner meeting was an . absorbing film on “The Philippines” shown by Mrs. Louis A. Schwam, the former Georgia Strock known here in 1915, who was introduced by Mrs. Vernon Beckman. Mrs. Schwam’s husband, a post office clerk, had been assigned from the Fort Wayne Y.M.CA. to the Phillipines Y.M.C.A. They traveled Brith an all-seeing <color camera studying Far Eastern countries in the area, the people, customs ♦and scenery. Attired in the native dress, Mrs. Schwam gave a highly informative narration and left the group with a feeling they them♦selves had traveled that country. r Business briefs led by president, Mrs. Noble Blocker, were ♦upcoming projects. Mrs. Orval Snobarger explained them to the group, as: a cookie and candy sale, fruit cakes on order, or any -particular item as above, 22 '•December in charge of Mrs. Willard Nusbaum; a January Card -Benefit, with Mrs. Susi Tytler • chairman and a February Tea, with Style Show, by co-chairmen Mesdames Louise Connolly, Har- * riet Blocker and Faye Wong. Those in charge of the annual House and Lawn Christmas _ Decor. Contest are Mesdames Jerry Herblson, Barton Cox and Lavon Davis. Hostesses Mesdames John Sheire, Lavon Davis and Samuel •Larson had table decor in Thanksgiving theme, including pumpkins, hollowed out and * holding a vase of fall flowers. They were won as door prizes by Florence Foster and Ginny Kramer, the 3rd one being pre- * sented to the program speaker, Mrs. Schwam. To Let Road Materials 1 Contracts 10 December Bids on fuel and road materials needed for 1957 will be received 10 December according to * recent announcement of the Kosciusko County Commission- , ers. Purchases will include one million gallons or less of bituminous road material needed for the county department, a up to. 250 tons of stoker coal to heat the county home, and 25,000 gallons of No. 5 fuel oil for the courthouse. , J Contracts will also be let for printed forms, stationery and other office supplies required by the county during 1957. r Court News... Two cases were heard in justice of peace court Thursday night before Fred Nolan, JP. Walter E. Miller, 33, of South Harrison Street, plead guilty to a charge of speeding and not having vehicle under control. - Paid fine and costs totaling W $15.75. He was arrested by _ officer Don Enyeart. Ronald Lee Holaway, 16, Milford, was arrested on Boston Street by Officer Jeffries charged with inadequate muffler. Pleading guilty, he paid his fine. | Phone News Items To Syracuse 191

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FHA Operating Loan Service Expanded New legislation has increased the number of farm families who are eligible to obtain operating loans from the Farmers Home Administration, Robert E. Bear the agency’s county supervisor said recently. Under this new law, loans will also be available to applicants who have part-time employment off the farm, provided they are established farmers conducting substantial farming operations and spending the major portion of their time farming. Such operators must have dependale sources of outside income. The main purpose of these loans will be to help farmers who live in areas designated for the Rural Development Program. Operating loans are made for the purchase of machinery, livestock equipment, fertilizer, seed, tractor fuel and other farm operations on family-type farms. In some instances, a loan may be

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I SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL BAND UNIFORM FUND I ■ MRS. N. BLOCKER, TREASURER fl fl Bank of Syracuse 15, 1956 fl fl Syracuse, Indiana fl I DEAR FRIEND and PATRON OF SYRACUSE COMMUNITY: I ■ A committee representing Rotary Club, Lions, &.T. A., Chamber of Commerce, and Busi- ■ fl ness and Professional Club, has met with Principal Glen Longenecker and Band Director, fl fl James Lentz, for the purpose of determining how funds could be raised for the purchase of fl ■ new band uniforms for our high school band. fl ■ Various methods of raising the money were discussed. Rather than prolong the campaign ■ ■ by various selling schemes and sponsoring this and that, it was decided to do it entirely by vol- ■ fl untary donations. A copy of this letter has been mailed to all residents of the community and fl ■ will appear in the Syracuse Journal. fl ■ We wish to make this a community project and give everyone the opportunity to partici- fl fl pate. At present, there are only thirty-six uniforms for fifty-two eligible students and these ■ fl uniforms are about seventeen years old. Our community has grown, likewise our hand. It is ■ believed possible to raise the money quickly and have the uniforms yet this year. Any amount, fl ■ large or small, will be appreciated. Now is your chance to help make this band one of which fl fl we can be more than proud. fl fl The goal has been set at $3500.00, with $866.65 already.contributed. The campaign, al- ■ ■ ready well underway, will close Saturday, December 1. The coupon below is for your con- fl ■ venience. Fill it out now and mail to Mrs. Noble Blocker, Syracuse State Bank. H fl Band Uniform Fund Committee fl ■ S.H.S. BAND UNIFORM FUND fl ■ Syracuse, Indiana fl fl I Enclose fl fl () $60.00 which will buy 1 uniform. (approximate cost) fl fl ( ) $30.00 which Will buy of a uniform. (approximate cost) fl fl ( ) $ for the Uniform Fund. ■ fl Name fl Address fl

made for the refinancing of existing debts. Operating loans are repayable over periods of 1 to 7 years with the interest rate at 5 percent. The amount that can be loaned is based on the needs and the ability of the borrower to repay. The loan must be sound. To be eligble an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, have had satisfactory farm experience or training, and be unable to obtain credit from other sources at a reasonable rate. He must also have, or be able to rent, a suitable familytype farm. All of the present loan services of the Farmers Home Administration, which include loans for development and purchasing of family-type farms, farm housing and soil and water conservation continue to be available. Additional information regarding these loans may be obtained at the county office located on the 2nd floor of the Citizens State Bank Building, Columbia City, Indiana.

E. IL B. LADIES Twenty-six members of the Ladies Aid of Calvary E.U.B. Church met at the 1 home of Mrs. William Geiger Tuesday evening and there were seven guests present. Mrs. Emma Mabie led the votions. A bazaar and bake sale was held. Election of officers for next year . resulted in naming Mrs. Maude Phillips, president; Mrs.

SCRAP PAPER DRIVE By SYRACUSE BOY SCOUTS Saturday, November 17 All Os Syracuse, Wawasee Village, Syracuse Lake, And Wawasee Lake Will Be Covered. If you prefer, take your papers to the Scout Cabin, or if you’ve been missed, call 198 before 1:00 P. M. Placing Os Papers On Curb Or Porch Would Help Us.

SYRACUSE*WAWASEE JOURNAL

Thursday 15 Nov. 1956—

Jessie Weingart, vice-president; Florence Moore, secrtary; Mrs. Eloise Method, assistant-secre-tary; Mrs. Grace Slabaugh, treasurer and Mrs. Izel Beck, assistant treasurer. In 1900, all improved roads in U. S. would not have reached from Chicago to Detroit.

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