Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 24, Number 52, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 3 August 1961 — Page 1

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Dribs.... And Dobs > Seemed to be more vacationers last ueek than at any time previously Ibis summer. . . .business is booming all over. and have you noticed how much more polite our trades-people are than the ones who wait on'you in big cities - .'' . tried to find anme gailahan at the B & K, but she was too busy with that big crowd they had. goldie pilcher was seen going into the bank with a big bag of money . . .and a big smile to match it. . .ernie rogers m shorts merited a whistle from a female. dot stiver says that if you want to resist the templa tion to eat candy or other sweets, eat a pickle instead might have something there' beware of the leaky pen at Auer’s* Service Station nelson is mighty careless with it . what cause*! Qie SCbwl on dick miller - face at Burkholders the other day?. . alicc stefanski. looking so neat and trim was a golf widow, one day. with both Inis band'and son. jnnmie. out swinging a stick . why do teen age girls , mar their natural beauty with all that "gook" they put or.' ’ and with constant hair-color changes, they will most likely be bald by the lime they are an "old woman’’ of twenty . in this day and age when its con yidercd quite smart to downgr.idr yotir life-mate, it was very re' freshing to hear Nobߣ of the Beacon, extoll the sirtues of his wife m aj very warin and sincere nianrier 7 our collective hats ar? off to you. norm, and we wish there were more like you'. . . saw a sign in Marion that, said 'horse sfense is just stable thinking how true A man can-be soft spoken and gentle mannered, and at the same lime be a person of strong convictions and firm purposes It would behoove each of us to examine our own standards of private and public conduct If we are guided in our daily lives by the best principles ; that we have been taught, we can add immeasurably to our country’s strength at a time when it is mostneeded Apart from any religious connotation, the right paths include personal rjitegnty, honor. ’ courage, hard work, and an abiding faith . that's all this week, folks, see you around , D D. Boating Violations Ended Tuesday Aug. 1, 1961 I Following arrest* by Deputy Sheriff Bud I. Cripe n.ivr Linas. Churubusco. Ind Violation Sec 21 More than 10 MI’H between the hours of sunset o. and sun rise 7 31 $1 00 and Costs. Total sl7 00 Charles M Dawson, Indianapolis. Ind Violation See 10 Inadequate running lights displayed between • the hours of sunset and sunrise $25 00 and Costs. Total $41.00. 2nd 'offense mandatory. $25 fine 61 I Robert F Cruzan. Arkadu Ind Violation See 21 More than 10 MPH between the hours of sunset and sunrise $1 00 and costs, Total sl7 00 7 30 61 Darby K Mast. Goshen, Indiana. Violation Sec 10. Inadequate dis play of running lights between the hours,of sunset and sun rise $1 00 and costs sl7 00. Total sl7 00 7 30 61. Keith Newhauser. RFD No. 4. Syracuse. Ind Violation Sec. 333 Sitting oh gunwale SI.OO and costs Total sl7 00 8 1 61. ||. G. Weil. Muncie. Indiana. Violation Sec. 333 Sitting on gunwale SI.OO and Costs Total sl7 00 7 30 61. Hugh D Hollihaugh. Indiana polls. Ind; Violation Sec. 27. Leaving dock more than 10 MPH Appearance 8 4 61. John Edward Mercile Indianapolis. Ind Violation. Sec 10. Inadequate display of running lights between the hours of sunset and' sunrise 7 30 61. John Edward Mercile. Violation Sec. 33 sitting on gunwale 7 30 61 Attorney George Popple entered appearance for hearing 2nd day Aug. 1 PM. Granted without day. Bernard Pletcher, Goshen, Ind Violation Sec. 21. .More than 10 MPH between the hours of sunset and sunrise. 7 30, 61. / Harold D. Mock, RFD No. 4. Syracuse, Ind. Syracuse Depty Marshall Roy Miller Jr. 12 15160. Speeding Si. Rd. 13 Huntington St. Syracuse. Venued on petition Laucks Xanders Attorney for defendant to City Court Warsaw, Ind 8 2 61. WAWASEE PLAZA Last week-end the Wawasee Plaza held their grand opening. Mr. Don . Abrns. the general manager, states they were very pleased with the attendance, estimated around 2.500 Meanwhile, there is still much to be done to have entire area in final shape and toward that end, work is prngre«iny on schedule.

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Syracuse Approves Sewer Rates At a meeting last week, the town board approved rates for the sewage system users in the community , As adopted, home users will pay $3 75 per month, and other rates were adopted for business establishments. About 25 persons attended the hearing One asked why home owners should be assessed instead of a bond issue. The Board ex plained the present sewers were built in the 30s by I’WA and the money used then was secured through the sale of bonds, which was paid off through a tax levy The Board also pointed out the maintenance of the present sewer lines has been supported by all persons of Syracuse. At present there are sewers in approximately half of Syracuse However, there are plans for a special $312,000 bond issue to finance the building of-additional sewers and a sewage plant Cost of this project will lie $343,689.00. TWIRLING CONTEST Sue Ann Trastier, daughter of Mr and Mrs F J. Traster. competed in the 21st Annual International Friendship Gardens NBTA Twirling Contest in Michigan City. Saturday. July 29 She placed third in Advanced 13 year old division and third in Strutting receiving medals for both events. I Sunday. July 30. Stu- Ann Zittended the 11 th annual Spedfoele of Twirling Contest held at the Chesterton High School in Ches terton. Ind She received a second place trophy for .Advanced and second place trophy for Two Baton ' Mis* Karel Hollingsworth will be the kindergarten teacher in the local school system for the coming school year it was announced by the office of the school superintendent. Miss Hollingsworth is a graduate of the Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, Indiana; Akron High School, Akron, Indiana and is a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Further information concerning the kindergarten will be released at a later time since this is the first year that this part of the school will be operated by the local school district. TOWN BOARD MEETING At the town board meeting Tuesday evening, the number one problem was thr possibility Syracuse may lose the new fire truck for Lick of payment. A represen tattvv of the firm that sold the truck attended the meeting and stated they had not received any pay ment since the y sold it to Syracuse sevep months ago. By*ron Connolly, president of the board, stated payment of $1,500 should have been made at the Bucholzxlid he held it up until he hadf an opinion from Leon ConnolV, town attorney Fire Chief XDess slated it was cm bassassing to the citizens of Syracuse. President Connolly told Bucholz this payment should be made immediately. Announcement was made that the parking meters are now paid for There was considerable discussion about lack of action to clearing up the debris of the old fire station that burned down about 17 months ago. There were some strong complaints by businessmen in the immediate area The Board did explain the owners of the property were served with legal notice, with a 30 day limit. However, the 30 day period has long expired and still . nothing has been done. The Board announced that further legal steps will be taken. Board members present were President Connolly and Harry ; Nicolai. Absent were Harry Coy and Attorney Connolly.

OFFICER DAN GANGER IN AUTO ACCIDENT Recently Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ganger with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Crist of Fairmont were enroute to Elkhart for dinner when their car was struck by another, driven by W. Rice of Elkhart at the corner of 2nd and Franklin, Elkhart. Mrs. Rice drove through a red light, shoving the Ganger car practically across the road and coming in contact with a car driven by Mrs H. Osler. Mrs. Oslers two children were with her, a daughter 3 and son 5. All parties in the triple colli sion suffered minor injuries, and no' hospitalization was required. Damage to Dan Ganger’s car was estimated around S7OOOO. ’ This week end Dan will be attending.the Indiana Firemen s .-V sociation Convention at the Claypool in Indianapolis. Dan is past president of the Asso ciation and member of the board of directors. ONE CAR ACCIDENT Gary Swartz, of Ft Wayne, was taken to the Goshen Hospital for treatment of cuts and bruises. Tuesday. August 1. about 12:35 p.m. after his 1956 Chevrolet overturned three miles south of Syra cuse. Swartz apparently lost control of his car due to the hazardous conditions that existed because of the hard rain that occurred that day. ; . Swartz was later released from the Goshen Hospital, and his car is reported to he totally demolished. A FISHERMAN'S LAMENT by "MONTY" WYSONG In the Sports Fishing Institute bulletin 1 ran across some interesting observations that make me think we should give greater consideration and step up out attempt to preserve the FISHERMAN. The fisherman whose license fee made it possible for the State to improve, sustain and acquire land for all to enjoy and yet whose very existence is threatened due to the lack of consideration and good sportsmanship of the invaders. Result —a gradual decrease of issued licenses. Every year there are more people turning to the great outdoors for entertainment and enjoyment until it is getting to be a major problem for one to enjoy the therapy of getting away from it all and going fishing. 1 don’t want ■to sound too much like a skeptic or deprive anyone of their inherent right, SO let me add that I am not one who might say. "I was here first, now you speed boaters and water skiers and skin divers stay away ” "To each his own" I always say. “but with reservations and considerations of the other fellow " It is encouraging to know that federal and local governments Are seri ou s 1 v considering the future of our natural resources and attempting to solve the problems that have arisen with the increased demands from the public. Some Stales have zoned certain public, waters to provide protected fishing areas and safety for fishermen: srrtne have restricted certain lakes for fishing only. There must be some way that the iisherman. the speedboat operator, the water skier and the skin diver can all enjoy their particular sport with satisfaction. A problem exists, there is no doubt. We as sportsmen should join various conservation groups in spreading the gospel of good conservation and sponsoring favor able plans that will benefit all who seek enjoyment in the great outdoors WATER SAFETY COUNCIL Time is growing short for the 1961 Corvair “500.’’ As is known to most of the people of Syracuse. Nappanee. Ligonier, and other neighboring towns, the Syracuse Wawasee Water Safety Council (through the co-operation of Gordon “Short” McCormick) is in possession of a 1961 Cortair to be given away August 13. All proceeds are to go to the swimming instruction of children of all ages. Your donations are needed to support this program, and anyone interested in tickets may find them on sale at Thornburg Drug Store in Syracuse, or from any member of the Council. LUCILLE TRUNCK DIES Mrs. Lucille (Mygrant) Trunck, age 83, of Tbledo, Ohio passed away Monday. July 30. 1961, at 11:45 p.m. at the home of her brother, Maney Mygrant of Oakwood Park. Mrs. Trunck had been in failing health for about a year. The funeral was at the Harris Funeral Home .Aug. 2, at 2.00 P.M ; and Rev. Lawrence North officiated with Rev. Kenneth Robinson ■"isisting

Syracuse, Indiana, Thursday, August 3, 1961

w Sa ■ i W K. > t * 1? . ; -v ” , ■■SA k B jßk • V ; . w> IB The state of Indiana will be represented by a pert young lady from Indianapolis, Miss Barbara Kappmeyer, in the "Miss Baton Twirling of 1961" Contest at the United States Twirling Association Convention in Galveston, Texas. Miss Kappmeyer edg ed out six other contestants last Saturday to win the coveted title of "Miss Baton Twirling of Indiana." The panel of judges consisted of Dr. Charles Henzie of Butler University, Mr. Tom Socks of Syracuse, and Miss Jane Flaningan, "Miss Baton Twirling of the U.S;A. 1960." The contestants were judged on talent other than twirling, beauty, poise, grace, and personality. Besides winning the Indiana title, Miss Ka opmeyer received many lovely gifts which were provided by the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce whic h sponsored the contest held at the Smith-Walbridge camp. . . -■ . . . ' '

"BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY" The signs are up ... . “STORM WARNINGS.” That is not what the signs say but they mean just about that. The signs say “Schools will open . Drive carefully.” The “STORMS” arc the kids rushing out of the class rooms to start their play before dinner time. . These signs have been placed around schools as ■> reminders to motorists not to “STORM " through these school zones. During the summer months there have been njany ‘motorists who have disregarded these zone signs simply because there were no children present This happens even .-uni mer while schools are closed and it takes a While for drivers to observe and obev these signs. 5 Those "STORM WARNINGS’ are furnished by the local airt<> mobile clubs in Indiana and must be a obeyed and not defaced or torn down. Last year in Indiana 73 children of grade school age 15 to 14 yeats) were killed in traf sic accidents 28 of these little tykes running after a ball or walking somewhere (PEDESTRIANS). Motorsits who use the highways are also cadtioned to watch for the school buses. Over 410,000 children will be riding to and from school by bus this month. They must be protected, Syracuse Police Department Roy Miller

Syracuse No. One Eyesore Syracuse Fire Station on South Main Street burnt down seventeen months ago. and nothing has been done since to remove the debris, let alone rehabilitate it. The owners had. been asked to clear it up and in spite of legal papers served on them about 50 days ago, with a 30 day notice, nothing has been done yet. At the town board meeting Tuesday evening, the matter was brought up again, and further legal action is planned. Meanwhile, it is an eyesore to the citizenry of Syracuse, let alone the residents and business establishments in the immediate area. Likewise. with so many visitors, vacationists and tourists in the SyracuseWawasee area, they too perhaps wonder what kind of a city Syracuse is to permit something like this indefinitely. If some immediate action cannot be forced legally, perhaps the City of Syracuse should clear this up ahd submit a bill to the owners for the cost of the work done. The other alternative could be a tax or lien on the property.

METHODIST YOUTH CAMP Sixteen Indiana youth and six adult counselors are today completed a week of work camp on a 110 acre camp site southeast of North Webster The site is being 'developed by the North Indiana Conference of the Metho.dist Church as a new junior high age camp ground in the current million dollar Epworth Forest expansion campaign Plans call for letting contracts this fall for immediate construction of a large dining and administration building, three activity lodges and sleeping cabins to house youth and counselors Major projects of last week’s youth camp have been demolition of a large barn and use of the lumber in construction of a road and bridge to one of the five islands included in the property. Among other projects were ditching. tree planting and general clean up In addition to the manual labor the groupgjspent two hours each night in study and discussion. The youth and counselors give their services and pay their own expenses to the camp. The Con ference Woman’s Society of Christian Service is providing scholarships io pay registration fees for each youth: and Epworth Forest trustees provide the meals, most of which are cooked on the site by the youth and counselors.

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The w‘ork camp is housed in an old eight room farm house on the grounds, and each camper furnished his own bed and equipment. In charge: of the camp are Rev. and Mrs. Edwin McClarnon, Mid l dietown; assisted by Rev. Orrin Manifold. Peru: construction foreman is Rev. Joseph Hanawalt. Vanßuren; and counselors are Miss Ruth Davidson. North Manchester; and Rev. Lyle Rasmussen. Frankto. CHARLES C. EGOLF DIES IN FT WAYNE Charles C. Egolf, age 67. of Syracuse, passed away Thursday. July 27. at 2:30 am. in the Veterans Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Egolf was born January 6. 1894, in Whitley County. He was the son of Henry and Angeline (Henzelman) Egolf. He married Freda Ruffner June 24, 1918, in Warsaw. He was a retired employee of Penn Controls, Inc of Goshen. He was a member of the Syracuse Brethren Church, a veteran of World War I. a member of the VFW Barracks 83 in Warsaw, and a- member of the American Legion. 1 Surviving relatives ar? his widow; a daughter. Mrs. Floyd Droke. of Goshen; two sisters. Mrs Anna Harroff of Kimmel. and Mrs. Sophia Whiteman of Columbia City; and two grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren Saturday. July 29. at 2:30 p.m. Burial was at the Syracuse Cemetery, and the arrangements were taken caffe of by the Harris Funeral Home. There was a Military graveside service for Mr. Egolf. UOYD E. SUMMERS Masses away Lloyd E. Summers, father of Carol Karr now living at 1280 Irene Road. Lundhurst. Ohio, passed away July 28. The services were held Monday. July 31. at the Whitehaven Memorial Park. Mr. Summers worked for a while for the Enterprize Company of Syracuse. HOSPITAL NOTES GOSHEN GENERAL HOSPITAL July 27, 1961 Observation Oscar E. Dahl, R 4, Syracuse. JULY 31, 1961 Released Mrs. Lewis Rogers, Syracuse. Emergencies Tommy, five-year-old son of Eugene Hall, Syracuse, fell on a piece of concrete re-enforcing wire and cut his left knee. He was released after the laceration was treated. Released • Mrs. Tom Ruble and daughter, R 2. Syracuse. Robert C. Burkholder, Syracuse. Donald Haab, R 1, Syracuse.

NEW CONFERENCE BUILDING Last week in Indianapolis officials of the Synod of Indiana, United Presbyterian Church, announced plans for construction of a modern conference building to replace the old lodge on Winona Lake. It is estimated the new structure will cost around $300,000 and hope it will be completed for use *in 1963. The building, designed for year round use. will have rooms and dining facilities to accomodate 100 persons, in addition to conference rooms and recreation areas. The new center is expected to be used by national Presbyterian groups;. . and possibly other denominations. The present lodge originally was a hotel, built toward the end of the last century, for people attending religious gatherings at Winona Lake. Later it was owned by Evangelist Billy Sunday and after his passing away, Mrs. Sunday donated the lodge and the grounds to the Synod of Indiana. The Synod owns close ot 20 acres of land, including 400 feet of front on the east shore of the lake. SYRACUSE LAKE ASSOC. Three new Board of. Directors named for the Syracuse Lake Association. Nearly eighty members of the Syracuse Lake Association and their guests were present at the annual dinner. Friday evening, July 28. at the Smith-Walbridge Baton Camp. The tables were decorated with colorful cut flowers and attractive place settings, arranged by Mrs. Hubert Anglemyer and Mrs. Bud L Cripe. A delicious steak dinner was enjoyed, followed by a short business meeting presided over by the president. Dean Pittman. The secretary’s report was given by Joe Shew man, and Bud Cripe gave the treasurer’s report. The officers and members welcome any suggestions or problems that the Syracuse Lake residents would like to present. Following the business meeting several camp counselors and local girls entertained with several numbers. The meeting was adjourned.

Mrs. Max Ellen Wagner will teach French and English in the local high school this coming school year, Mrs. Wagner is a graduate of Decatur High School, Ball State Teachers College and has taken work at Indiana University. She has one daughter who will be entering elementary school this fall and has moved into our community. SYRACUSE FIRE DEPT. There was a first aid run. Sunday, July 30, in the vicinity of Conn’s Boat Landing when Mr. John Hostetter of Avilla was reportedly to have had a heart attack. Dr. Clark was called to the Hostetter cottage, and Mr. Hostetter was taken to the Kendallville Hospital. The Syracuse Fire Department was called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frushour. R 4. Syracuse, early Monday morning around 2:00 a.m. when lightning struck the freezer in the kitchen of their home. . The fire was discovered from the downstairs bedroom window of Linda Frushour. daughter. She immediately notified her parents, and the fire department was promptly called. The fire was immediately extinguished. However, the house was filled with smoke, and the electrci freezer motor completely burned out. There was no other damage. Wednesday noon the Syracuse Fire Department was called out to the residence of Chester Miller at 443 No. Huntington St. It was burning grease on the kitchen stove as a result of forgetting to turn off the beat. The only damage was caused by smoke.

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SYRACUSE WATER CO. REPORT By J. 8., Cox The Syracuse Water Company during the past ten years has become big business, with its income of 1960 almost five times that of the year 1950. In "1950, the total income of the municipal water company was $7,417.14, while in 1960 the income reached a total of $34,669.40. While the number of residential customers has risen~from 514 to 648, that does not tell the whole story. The big increase in income has been in sale of water to industrial users. More than one-half, the total income of the water company now comes .from industry. Other comparisons over the past ten years will prove equally interesting to Syracuse citizens. In 1950 the total cost of labor for the water company was $839.64; this had risen to $2934.24 in 1955. and then fell back to 51317.04 in 1960. Elpctric power purchased in 1950 amounted to $111.13, went to $1670.23 in 1955. and then jumped to $4821.96 in 1960. Total. expenses in 1950 were $2167.83; in 1955 this amounted to 56500.18, while in 1960 expenses amounted to $16,693 96. In 1950, the water co?npany owcjd a total of $25,500.00 in revenue bonds. In 1953 another bond issue was made for a total of $65.000 00. with , the bonds of the first issue being retired. At that time the third water storage tank of 100.000 gallons in the south part of town. In 1960 (Dec. 31) the town owed a total of $45.000 00. but had on hand cash in the bond fund $33,018.95. At the end of 1961. with receipts of near the 1960 figure the town could retire all of its bon de d indebtedness on the Water company. The bond issue was made for a 20 year period originally, but receipts will enable the town to pay off this .debt in eight years. In 1950, the total amount of water pumped by the town was 74.000.000 gallons, for a monthly average of 300.000 gallons. In 1960 the total amount of water pumped was 120.000.000 gallons, for a monthly average of 450.000 gallons. The toikn has three stand pipes with a total , capacity of 250.000 gallons. Two water turbine pumps are used part of thb year, but the time these are used has steadily grown less, as is shown by the amount of electric power used on the two electric pumps. Two wells furnish all of the water, one 110 feet deep at the uptown location and the well at the stand pipe in the soutJi section of town is 176 feet dee?? All of the water used is chlorinated. and a test of the water is made by the Indiana State Board .of Health each and every week. Total capacity of the four pumps daily, if all could be operated for a full 24 hours, is 2.016.000 gallons. The Water company owns buildings and real estate valued at $13,000.00; engines and turbines are valued at,516,000.00. The three stand pipeyare valued at $55,000 - -00; the t/o wells are valued at SlOtoQjXOO: 38 fire hydrants are carried at $3.040 00. wjjiile the 20.840 feet of water mains are valued at £34,680 00. Total value (book) nea'r $135,000. Actual replacement value is near three times that figure. The Syracuse Water Company is a public utility, owned by the town of- Syracuse, and town officials are also water company officials. However, receipts and expenditures are entirely separate. An average owner of a Syracuse home pays some SIO.OO to $12.00 per year for all the water he wants. Some pay more, up to SIB.OO per year. Industry buys water here at prices far below that of any other town or city that we know of— down as low as ten cents per 1.000 gallons. In the near- future it may be necessary for the town to Add another well, to insure ample supply of water. However, with the excellent financial situations of the company this should present no problem. Other improvements can also be made, such as replacing some old (and too small) water pipes, which certain parts of town have, with poor water pressure. In the future, the town could install a water softner for the entire system, which would take out all of the iron which plaques some sections at times. The presence of a water system in Syracuse, with the fire hydrants, also bring down fire insurance rates here in town on all property 35% as compared to the same property located outside the town limits. This article is written to give local citizens some facts and figures on their water company — one of the best in the state. Mrs. George Krebs of Warsaw spent Thursday, July 27, in the home of Mrs. Lena Gans and Lillian Hamman.