Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 51, Number 1, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 7 November 1957 — Page 2

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SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL

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—Thursday 7 Nov. 1957

Published each Thursday by the Wawasee Publishing Co. Entered as second class matter at the post office at Syracuse, Indiana. Subscriptions $2.50 per year by mail. Publisher W. W. Pauli Editor Margaret Freeman Business Manager_Lucy Garrett Production Manager . Sandra DeGroff The Syracuse-Wawasee Journal is a Republican newspaper, owned and produced by residents of the Syracuse-Wawasee community in its own modern printing plant. Display Advertising rate, 70 cents per column inch. Telephone 191.

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Letters to the editor, to be published in this department, must be signed, although initials or nome-de-plume will be used if writer so requests. The Journal reserves the right to correct spelling or punctuation, edit in the interest of clarity, or condense if necessary. Unsigned letters will not be published.

To the voice of the public: Now that another Halloween is past, I protest the obnoxious custom of Treats or I’ll Trick. Why should perfect strangers be expected to answer their door bell every few minutes after a day of toil, when the time and opportunity to rest is valuable. This happens for nights and nights—even as often as twenty to thirty times each night. Why pretend it ik cute or ideal child teaching? I’m not complaining about the trifling cost of the treats, altho it far exceeds the amount many give solicitors for worthy causes such as the drive made by the Red Cross or Salvation Army. Mothers and neighbors formerly entertained in the homes and when the party was over the children returned home happy and satisfied. V Sure hope no parents in Syracuse took their children in cars to neighboring towns to BEG as some did from New Paris, Milford and Ligonier. All parents of small children should think this over and decide it is bad training for young* sters.--A number of children would throw perfectly good apples (costing $3.00 bushel) in the yards after one bite. Others made remarks, “Among my loot, I got enough candy to do me until Christmas.” Signed: A Citizen. To Whom This May Concern: I wish to express my appreciation for your throughtfulness in sending me the Journal. It is nice to read about what is going on in my home town. I think that it is very nice that you send the Journal to servicemen. Again I tljank you for sending the Journal to me. Sincerely yours, Pvt. Terry L. McClintic FR 16546427, Btry “B” Ist Bn. ‘ Artillery Training Comm. U. S. Army Tng. Cen. Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. PICKWICK LOUNGE IS REMODELLING Extensive redecorating in the dining room and kitchen has been going on this week at the Pickwick Lounge. They also have cut a doorway into the office of the theatre. The doors were closed one day foY this work but the Lounge is open again as usual. The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.— Diogenes. ' | NOTICE I * Effective 1 January, 1958, * the subscription price of * the Journal will be: one year $3.50; two years $6.00; X three years SB.OO. Single 1 X copies 10c. Y

County WCTU To Hold Work Day At Webster The county. WCTU will meet Friday 8 November at the North Webster Methodist church for an all day session called the Work Shop. The ladies will forego the usual carry-in dinner at noon and will dine instead at a local restaurant. New Hours Announced For Public Library Miss Ethel Bowser, librarian of the Syracuse Public Library, announced this week that beginning this week the library will be open from 12:30 to 5:30 p. m. Central Daylight Time. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARIES In celebration of the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Coy and Mr. Coy’s sixty-third birthday, a family party was held Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Lester Shock of North Webster. A buffet dinner was served from a table centered with a three-layer cake with 45 inscribed on the top. Those present were their daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Fidler of North Webster, Mrs. Max Neff and Phyllis, Caroline, Alice and Ruth Ann Neff of Elkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shock and children, Larry and Sandra. Also, Janet Neff of Chicago, Wanda, Patty, Marvin and Betty Coy (grandchildren) of Syracuse. Their sons, Junior Coy of Chrubusco. and Arthur Coy, Sr. of Syracuse, were unable to attend. Others attending were David Hire of Millersburg, Kay Eisenhour, a granddaughter, and Jim Neff of New Paris. WILL ATTEND MEETING OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bushong will leave Sunday for southern Indiana and will attend the convention of the State Parks superintendents beginning Tuesday. They plan to return Thursday evening. SHOOTING STAR BLUEBIRDS The Shooting Star Blue Birds held their regular meeting on October 30, at the Scout Cabin. They played many games and were served delicious refreshment's of cookies and cider.

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Mt. and Mrs. Cressel Kitson of Syracuse will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday 10 November. They were married 9 Novembei - 1907 by the Rev. Joseph Bumpus, minister of the First Church of God at Syracuse. Mr. Kitson is the son of the Rev. John W. Kitson, widely known Brethren minister, and Alice Cory Kitson. Mrs. Kitson is the daughter of James and Emily Miles Gordy. They have two sons, Robert H. Kitson and James W. Kitson of near Syracuse, and four grandchildren. One daughter, Genevieve Kitson Vorhis, is deceased. Active members in the Syracuse Church of God, Mr. Kitson served as elder on the church

Yellowjackets Lose (continued from page 1) ton leaving the action game during the second quarter with five fouls. Jim was the only foul out. Carroll Denton, a sophomore who played his first game on the varsity squad, was high scorer for the losing locals. He had five field goals for 10 points. Dorsey, a senior, closely followed with nine points. Webster’s Mauzy had 17 points with Jay Lundy marking up 9 points for second place honors. Box Scores: Syracuse F.G. F.S. P.F. Denton, C. 5 0 2 Dorsey, B. 3 3 1 Swenson, B. 2 2 3 Thornburg, D. ‘ 2 2 2 Frushour, T. 2 12 Laird. L. 2 0 0 Roberts, R. 10 1 Denton, J. 0 15 Totals 17 9 16 North Webster F.G. F.S. P.F. Mauzy 8 14 Lundy 333 Ferverda 2.3 2 Engle 2 2 4 Conway 2 10 Totals 17 16 14 Quarter Scores: Syracuse 9 23 33 43 No. Webster 16 18 33 44 ♦♦ ♦ ' “B” TEAM YELLOWJAUKETS WINS 48 TO 27 VICTORY LaMar Kilmer, making the first field goal of the game in the first few seconds of play, continued to mark up joints for the local squad giving him a total of eight field goals and three out of five free throws for 19 points. Norman Druckamiller followed in scoring with 10 points. Wright held Webster’s honors with 13 points. With two minutes and 23 seconds gone from the first quarter, Webster’s free throw put the Trojans ahead seven to six. However, the Yellowjackets pulled ahead early in the game and with little fear, continued to beat out points, ending the game with a 48 to 27 victory. “B” team was coached by Eldon Ummel, who is new at Syracuse High School this year. All second team members saw action in Friday nights’ game played at the Webster gytn. 'S hers to score were Burson,

council for thirty years and as Sunday School superintendent and teacher for many years. Mrs. Kitson served as church clerk, Sunday school teacher and Mission Circle official for many years. Mr. Kitson has been a very prominent and respected farmer and real estate broker in the community. In 1956 he retired and the Kitsons moved to their country home two miles west of Syracuse on the Syracuse-Mil-ford road where friends and neighbors may call if they so desire from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. Sunday 10 November. There will be no special invitations and it is requested that no gifts be presented. —Photo by Reinbold Studio

Plan Open House Program For Nafl. Education Week EDUCATION WEEK November IO TO I6 •v■ . ' 3

seven; Hibschman, four; and Alfrey, Bornman, and Disher, with two points each. Quarter Scores: Syracuse 13 27 38 48 No. Webster 9 19 20 27 Syracuse will host the 1956-57 Sectional Tourney Champs, the Pierceton Cubs, tomorrow night. Social Side Os Basketball Game by Miss Sandy DeGroff Dick Beck, first team coach, and Coach Eldon Ummel, may feel proud of the Yellowjackets, who played their hearts out in Friday night’s game at Webster, altho the varsity experienced a 44 to 43 defeat, as Larry Mauzy sunk a beautiful shot in the last 10 seconds of play. There’s quite a mix-up, says cheerleader Judy Jones. Four gals, Judy, Dian Alfrey, Sue Herdrich, and Sandra Swenson, led cheers during both games. Seems Brenda Stabler has been forced to give up cheering because of ill health, reports the yelling squad. Brenda will be replaced by Carolyn Barnhart, who with Sandra Swenson, will cheer on the “B" team of fighting Yellowjackets. Carolyn, who was elected freshman cheerleader earlier, will be replaced by Linda Byrd, who led a close second during the election. Speaking of cheerleaders, first team gals are wearing Bermuda skirts again this year. There is a difference. They’re gold . and blue this year instead of white and blue. Fancy gold collars and lettering on blue sweaters set off their outfits. Gold longer skirts and similiar sweaters will be seen on Sandra and Carolyn this season. Dian Alfrey was unable to lead cheers during the entire game. Sickness had taken a hit at the booster group too. Hope you’re feeling better,, Dian! Webster’s pep band really beat out “go-go-go” music at Friday night’s game. Their marching band also put on a performance between the two games. Four stripes on Cheerleader Sue’s sweater gave fans a big question to discuss. There’s an answer. Sue is only a junior, but led cheers one year for the Jr. High and this is her third year as varsity cheerleader. “Say Jackets,” a popular Yellowjacket yell last year, is back again with boosters saying, “Let’s do ‘Say Jackets’ again!” Quite a yell agrees other schools and parents. Did you notice John (student manager) Cripe’s bright yellow cord pants? And right where he seats himself it reads, “Seat of Learning” which brought a lot of laughter and the comment, “Dig John’s pants!” Altho first team Jackets suffered a loss, and a close one, their spirits are still high, fans still

In observance of National Education Week, the local Par-ent-Teacher Association invites the public to attend an Open House at the school house 31 November at 7:00 p. m. followed b ya program at 8:00 p. m. in the school auditorium. Local News . . . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray returned Saturday from a three weeks’ trip which included hunting in Michigan and South Dakota, and a week in New England. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Myers of Dewart Lake attended the Notre Dame-Navy football game Saturday with their son, William, Jr., who was home for the week end from Detroit where he is stationed with the Army. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson and daughters, Brenda, Nancy and Jane Marie of Milford, were Sunday dinner guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck. Afternoon callers in the Beck home were Mr. and Mrs. John Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Ewell and son, Mrs. Milo Snyder of Cromwell and Mrs. Catherine Beck of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kirkdorfer, Jr. of North Shore Drive. Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Phend, Goshen, were in South Bend Saturday to attend the Notre Dame-Navy football game. Robert Laughlin, Syracuse, Manford Wise, New Paris, Bob May and Ray Stouder of Goshen, returned home 31 October after a week of pheasant hunting on the Harry Balding farm near Alpena, South Dakota. They reported a fine trip and good hunting. Mrs. D. A. Anderson of Indianapolis and Oakwood Park was a week end guest of Mrs. May Kindig. Miss Hazel Becknell of Santa Cruz, California, will be a guest of Mrs. May Kindig this week end. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ramsey and son, Alan Dean, were Monday evening callers of Mrs. Ramsey’s sister. Miss Sandy DeGroff, and Mrs. Miriam McCulloch and son, Donnie. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Miles and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bushong were in Gary Sunday to attend the Chrysanthemum Show and also the International Food Show of Foreigners in Gary. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Weingart. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clark are visiting this week in Milwaukee. Mrs. Lucy Garrett, Margaret Freeman and Rose Baumgartner enjoyed a delightful luncheon hour with Mrs. Melville Smith Friday at her home. have their “we-can-do-it” confidence, and Coaches Beck and Ummel will work away to make the 1957-58 season a thrilling and eventful one for all fans.