Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 51, Number 51, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 23 October 1958 — Page 1

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We were glad to receive a call from Mrs. Olen (Becky) Alien this past week, calling our attention to the fact that James Detwiler, featured on the cover of the November issue of “Together” magazine, is a former Goshen resident whose father, the late Rev. I. R. Detwiler, was pastor of the Bth street Mennonite Churh there several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. James Detwiler and their children, now living in Burbank. California, have been chosen Methodist Family of the year, and a 4-page spread was devoted to their activities in the current issue of “Together.’* They were also featured in last Friday s Chicago Tribune. Jim graduated from Goshen High School in 1929. and his sister Bunny, now living in South Bend, and Becky Allen have been friends (continued on page 4) Halloween With Heart b UNICEF Slogan The "Halloween With a Heart" program will again be enacted in Syracuse on Saturday 25 October, as children of the community gather at the Syrak cuse Methodist Church to participate in the annual Hallowe'en coins for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergecy Fund) drive. Mrs. James Hughes, chairman of the event, has announced that the children will meet, dressed in Hallowe'en costumes I and masked, at the church at 1:00 pm. Parents are invited to accompany their children, who will be Identified by an UNICEF arm band and collection box. The drive will end at 3:00 p.m. Goal of the UNICEF Hallowe’en is two-fold, in that the pennies. nickles and dimes collected by the children are matched by the governments whose health programs are aided by the funds; and that in aiding the ' "Hallowe en With a Heart" pro-, gram, children themselves find a great deal of happiness.

Town Begins Action To Acquire Main St. Property

Decision was made at town board meeting Tuesday night to start proceedings for acquiring that portion of the Hoopingarner property on Main street which includes the garage nowrented for use by the fire department and town offices. It was voted that a resolution be drawn up to condem the property. Thia resolution, to be prepared by Leon Connolly, town attorney. will be presented to the Kosciusko county court. Within three days, the court must name appraisers. Within ten days appraisal of the property must be made at which time the town can buy the property by meeting the appraised valuation. Board members discussed several plans for enlarging and improving the building and also

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Governor Harold Handley is shown here as he cut the ribbon opening the new Turkey Creek bridge on Road 6 at 4 p.m. Tuesday 14 October. The State High-

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Neu- Turkey Creek bridge on Road 6 shows the slabs of prestressed. precast concrete laid on the new foundation. The first strip of blackstopping had been

Mr. and Mrs. Orval Carr, accompanied by Dr and Mrs. Stanley Carr’ of Goshen attended a family get-together of the Canfamily Sunday at the home of Mr. Carr's youngest sister. Mrs. Kenneth Machett of Fort Weyne.

possible acquisition of an additional 17 feet to the west of the building. Decision on these plans was net made since it was considered more important at present to proceed with the purchase of the land. A school patrol system is underconsideration by the town police and the school board has agreed to cooperate in any plans set up for relieving traffic problems of children coming and going to school. Connolly reported that the Jethro Greider will, which included a consideration for the town of Syracuse, goes on trial by jury 17 November. The heirs are contesting the will on the grounds that the deceased was not of sound mind when making tfce will, and their case will be heard in November.

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way Dept, set a new record of replacing the old bridge in 12 hours. The road was blocked at 3 am. and work was underway within the half hour .

applied when this picture was I taken shortly before 4 p.m. 14 ; October.. Removal of the old 1 bridge and installation of the , new one was completed in a recI ord twelve-hour peroid.

SHS Basketball Team Set To Go for 'SB-59 -Coach Richard Beck announced early this week the varsity and B-teain players. Six lettermen will be back on the squad. With three six footers on the varsity team Syracuse may have the most height of any county school. And with six lettermen returning, the Jackets have high hopes for top county honors this season. Returning lettermen include five seniors: Bob Swenson 6-4, forward; Ted Burson 6-5, center; LaMar Kilmer 5-9. guard; Tom Miller 5-10. forward; and Larry Laird 5-9, guard. Carroll Denton 5-10, a junior playing guard. Gary Kline 5-74. Steve Bornman 5-104, seniors; Norman Druckmiller 5-11-and Harry Alfrey 6-1. both- junior make up the rest of the varsitysteam. B-team players are Mike Disher. Fred Godshalk. Dick Keim. Bob LeCount, Charles Crow. Carl Alfrey. Tom Firestone, Jerry Rinker. Dan Cackey and Doug Shock. First game is at home with North Webster Saturday 1 November.

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Stanley Hoopingarner Named For High School Faculty

Halloween Sock Hop At Hoosier Skateland Adding to the fun and frolic of Halloween night 31 October will be a sock hop at Hoosier Skateland sponsored by the Syracuse police department and Keith and Clifford Cripe, owners and operators of Skateland. Admission will be free and the doors will open at 7:30 with dancing continuing until 10:30 pm. Many who will be attending the PTA festival at the school house, which begins at 6:30 pm, can complete the evening at the sock hop. The dance is not to interfere with the school festivities the sponsors emphasized. Norman douse New Head Os Hatchery Norman Clouse has been appointed superintendent of the Wwadsee State Fish Hatcheries and assumed his position 12 October. He had been acting superintedent since 15 September when Robert Tucker, of Argos resigned. Clouse, a nemployee of the state hatchery for ten years, is well acquainted with the respon slbilities of the hatchery’. He has two employees working under his direction at present. Vernard Grim of Papakeechie Lake, and Art Sawyer of Syracuse. During this off season period they are continuing work on the parking lot built last winter preparatory to possible blacktopping in the spring. Spring Showing Result Os Operation Crocus In a well organized program, planned by Mrs. Delos Weaver, chairman, school children of the first grades planted crocus bulbs in the school lawn Friday afternoon. A short program in the school preceded the planting process. It was opened by singing one verse of America the Beautiful. Tom Clayton of the Sixth grade, told the story of the crocus and Miss Mary Ann Stieglitz, second grade teacher, gave a demonstration of bulb planting. After a few remarks by Principal Glen Longenecker and a choral reading by the third grade, the pupils marched out to the lawn following their leaders

Vote For Rest Man on 1 Nov.

Township voters have an opportunity to vate for the man of their choice on 4 Nov. In the contest for township -trustee are G. Laucks Xanders, attorney, on the Republican ticket, and George Lamm on the Democratic ticket. Advisory board members who are seeking reelection on the Republican ticket are Earl. J. Darr and Charles W. Kroh. Jack C. Vanderford completes the ticket. Democratic candidates for the board are Hilary Bachman. Paul A. Levernier and James Stucky. Also on the township ballot are the names of Robert S. McCullough for justice of the peace

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i Stanley Hoopingamer, sixth grade teacher, was named to the high school faculty of the Syracuse schools at a special meeting of the Metropolitan School Board Monday night. Hoopingarner will teach the history and driver training classes of Lewis Immel. recently appointed school superintendent. He also may teach a physical education class. .Gilbert George, former Syracuse teacher, will be employed to take over Hoopingamer’s sixth grade classes beginning Monday 27 October. His pay will be on the same basis as other teachers of the same qualifications. Another situation requiring prompt action by the school board was the replacement of a school bus condemned by the state. This bus. owned by the township but not in use the past few years, was pressed into service this year when a ninth bus was needed to relieve the crowded condition in two other regular buses. The board voted to buy a used 48-passenger bus from the Leonard Bus Co. It is available 4 November and guaranteed to pass state inspection. Nelson Auer is the bus driver for the route covered by this bus and the board agreed that his pay should be the same as ather drivers of school owned buses. New Admission Rules For Basketball Games Koscuisko county schools have adopted a regulation this year for charging only one admission of 60c at the door for basketball games. Students may pay 30c by giving the money to his teacher on the DAY OF THE GAME to receive his ticket. This rule a p p 1 ie s to games of all county schools at home or away. Season tickets for students are 82.00. This not only saves 70c for the year but assures student admission at student prices if the pupil forgets to buy his ticket on the day of the game from his teacher.

to designated areas for each grade. Assisted by their teachers and room mothers, it took only a few minutes for each one to plant two bulbs. * The next step is to wait for early spring and the colorful little flowers nodding in the breeze.

and Jack D. Clark for constable, t both unopposed Republicans. Ralph P. Oyler is a candidate on the Republican ticket for ’ county councilman, first district. Burl D. Silver is a candidate for prosecuting attorney. i Polling places for the four Turkey Creek township precincts • follow: Precinct I—Ward Farm Equipment Co.. Road 13 north of Syracues. Precinct 2 — Texaco Service Station, northeast comer intersection of Road 13 and Chicago . street. Precinct 3 — Maude Traster home on Pearl street. Precinct 4—New school house. Syracuse.