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' *»r» WRECK SCENES — These photos show the impact of the B & O railroad derailment ehny this morning. In the top photo is the caboose of the 51-car eastbound freight. Its front wheels are pushed against the

Sandy's Sidelines

By Sandra Yeager My column this week is hanfly a sideline. its a headline: Syracuse Bovs Show Everyone. Including Item selves. That They 1 Are A Team'! Yay. Rah. Bob, John, Tom. Brad, Dave, Max. Steve, Rcb. Curt, Greg and Alan! While the boys and we fans are disappointed in the game on Saturday, it could liardly be called A disappointment Our wonderful guy’s demonstrated their ability to play Ivard and well. We’re known now for playing and beating the three toughest teams in the tourney and as John W says. "We beat the three next-toughest We're, the tousiest!" Webster was really keyed up for the game Saturday night after breezing through two previous games. Our hoys had been keyed up for three days As Mrs Carpenter says, a team has tu let up someC> time and our tune was Saturday night. Sat unlay night after the game we had a victory’ bonfire because in our hearts we’re victors. At the bonfire Mr Workman made this comment. “Things didn't go as before, but things can't when you’ve run out of gas.’* Our beys are supposed to have played three upsets I can’t agree witii that word. upset. Especially in the case of Akron. we just plainly outplayed them*! Saturday night we saw a turn-out of an amazing number of Syracuse fans When the girls started the cbeer Tvuo-Bits, all the teams we had previously beaten stood up and yelled for our boys Now that is good sportsmanship. The North Webster cheerleaders are also ex-: amplcs of fine sportsmanship Our cheerleaders and cheerhlock •Couldn't have yelled louder than they did all through the tourney We have a mighty team, and a wonderful student backing of which we should all be proud i I'm speaking for the town of Syracuse and a lot of out-of-towners. I'm sure.- when I say. we're proud of you. Jackets, and Good-lark in the future, especially Friday and Saturday nights!!! Speaking again of North Webster — three of our teachers Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Baumgartner aixi Mrs Preston were helped by two very fine boys from Webster when the three distressed teachers had a flat tire on the 3 way to Fort Wayne to Christinas Shop' Turkey Creek Sr. Citizens Meet Tuesday Evening The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens met in the Syracuse fire station Tuesday evening. President Mrs. Georgia Buster presided and plans were completed for the firemen's dinner to be given on Janin

ary 34 Committees and workers were appointed The workers are to be at Hie fire station at 4 p m. on Tuesday. Jan 34. Mrs. Thelma Little, the secre- • tary. reported on ill members and ; cards sent to members in the hospital. Mr and Mrs. Peter A. Blue served refreshments of coffee and cookies. CLASSES TO NORTH MANCHESTER Members of the freshmen and sophomore classes of Milford hieh school attended the “Merchant of Venice" as presented at Manchester college in North Manchester this week. FISHING IN WISCONSIN Glenn Vanator. Ray Vanator. Russ Marlett and Lavon Greider, all of North Webster; Walt Greider of Peru; Harold Gesaman and Dale Plew. both of Pierceton; are spending a two-week vacation at Chetek. Wis., fishing.

Wednesday. January 11. 1967

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Junior Leaders Meet In January ■ I By Barb Davis The Kosciusko junior leaders met January 9 in the women's building on the fairgrounds at Warsaw. The meeting was called to order i by president Bob Ferguson. The Ai merican pledge was led ;by Jim Scott and 4-H pledge by Frank Rhoades. The secretary’s report was given by Kathy Bryant and approvI ed. The treasurer's report was read by Beb Osborn Sharon Harrold gave an interesting health and safety report on “Fbcts About Smoking.” The requirements of a junior leadler was discussed and the group agreed on the following requirements: Fill out Junior Leader book. Do three county jobs. A::< three Junior Leader *neetings. The chib al<o discussed the pur- ’ chase of signs. The next meeting of the club will be in March The meeting was then I adjourned by the president. MRS. JEFFERIES LEAVING SYRACUSE Mrs. Ralph M. Jefferies of 601 south Front strert. Syracuse, will leave this Saturday for Coldwater, Ohio, to make her future home. Her grandson. Brandon Ixivett. ten. a fourth grade student who makes his home with her. will accompany. Mrs. Jeffries is making the change to be near her daughter. Mrs. Forrest June Lovett, and family who live in Coldwater. Mrs. Jeffries moved to Syracuse j in 1947 with her husband, a lieuten- i ant in the United States navy, who retired at that time. Until his death in 1961. Mr. Jeffries was a member of (he Syracuse police force. Mrs. Jeffries has purchased a home in Coldwater. The Front street residence here has been bought by Ryland Mock of r 1 Syracuse, who! wd! move in (he near future — SYRACISE SENIOR OF THE WEEK By Nancy Kinder ROBERT .ALLEN CARLSON Robert Allen Carlson, son of Max | and Eloise Carlson, will be gradualing from Syracuse high school in the spring of 1967. Bob's subjects this ye»ir are typing, government. English. business law. and physiology. His favorite subjects are English and sofial studies. He belongs to intramural basketball. Lettermen's club, student council, Spanish club and golf. ‘ Bowling, golf, football and skung are Bob’s favorite sports. He ten joys relaxing and doing whatever comes to his mind in his spare- time His two most exciting books are “Franny and Zooev" and "To Kill a Mockingbird". His pet peeve is people who cheat in school. After school Bob plans to attend Ball State and just enjoy life. His comments on Syracuse high school say that additions to the faculty

Kosciusko County Soil And Water Conservation District Sponsors Contest

Speech depaiUiniits in several county high schools -are participating in a speech contest, sponsored by the board of supervisors. of the local soil and water conservation district The theme of these five minute speeches. wiH be ' Soil and Water Conservation Means to Me. My Community, and My Country." ' . . . Myron Metzger. chairman of the board of supervisors, has announced the prizes will be: First place — SSO savings bond, second place — $25 savings bond, and $5 to each finalist in the county contest. The count v winner will present the speech at the annual meeting of fee Kosciusko county soil and water conservation district on February 1 at the Shrine building, Warsaw.

New Salem News By MRS. RAY FERVERDA WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP ENTERTAINED LN RAY FERVERDA HOME Several members of the Women's Fellowship were entertained in the home of Mrs. Ray Ferverda on Thursday. Sewing was done on children's garments. After dinner Mrs. Howard Kreider presided during the business session. Mrs. Russell Baker led the devotional thinking, reading verses from Romans 1 and Genesis 1 and then commenting. Mrs. Baker presented a short program describing the meaning of different ’ colors found in the book. ‘Hail Stones and Halibut Bones ’. Others present were Mrs. Ruth DeFries. Mrs. Ellis Wildman. Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. Paul Schermerhorn. Mrs. William Weybright and Vickie Kreider. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse of near Milford and Mr. an<f Mrs. George Myers of Syracuse spent Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bornman and children. Candace. Chris and Shawn <rf Waterford. Birthday cake and ice cream were served honoring the fifth birthday of Candace. ' "Hew Can You Say There Is No God’’ was the beautiful number of music presented by a quartet of junior girls. Debra Plank. Elaine -Kilmer. Georgina Morehouse and Rhonda Hurd, with Mrs. Everett lfon< Jr.. accompanying. and Mrs. Edwin Meek and daughters Lorraine and Sharon of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. John Morehouse and daughters Beth and Kay and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans and sons James and David of r r Geehen called at the Guy Morehouse l»me on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs. John Plank returned home on Sunday evening. Jan. 1, after spending 10 days on a vacation trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Emory- Stetler of Syracuse spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stout of Scuth Bend. Mrs Ruth DeFries and Mrs. Cleveland Schuder of Milford were dinner guests of Mrs. Robert Rumfelt of r 2 Milford on Tuesday.

SYRACUSE - WEBSTER Hospital Notes LEWIS IMMEL IMPROVING Superintendent of the Lakeland Community School Corporation Lewis S. ImnH'l continues to improve j in the Elkhart hospital. He has been up some and may leave the hospital i the first of next week if his condi- | tion continues to improve. — MRS. PLUMMER TO UNDERGO SURGERY The condition of Mrs. Dale (Ruth’ : Plummer, a patient in the St. Joseph hospital. South Bend, is reported to be satisfactory. She wfll i undergo surgery Thursday. Robert J. Hapner. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hapner. Syracuse, was released from the Goshen hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Edith Todd, r 4 Syracuse, was admitted to the Goshen hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Wilbur (Irene' Lung, r 4 Syracuse, is a patient in the Goshen hospital where she recently underwent surgery. Kelvin S. Stoner, r 4 Syracuse, has been released from the Goshen hospital. Harold Hopple of Syracuse has been released from the Goshen hospital. Mess Evalean G Rookstool and Mrs. Mary E. Rookstool, both of Syracuse, have been released from the Goshen hospital Mrs. Ear! Shepherd. North Webster. was released from the MurphyMed iea I Center Monday. Clinton 'Bud* Gilbert of r 1 Syracuse was admitted Monday afternoon to the Goshen hospital where he underwent major surgery Tuesday. j Mrs Paul Lantz of 513 south Lake stree. Syracuse, was admitted to the Goshen hospital Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jose Olivares and family trf San Antonio. Tex., have returned home after a visit with Mrs. Olivares’ father. Everett Ketering. and other relatives at Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. James Felts and Mr. and Mrs James Pifer, Syracuse were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs. Larry Scheuer of Milford. and the spirit of the student body have made the school more enjoyable.

The county winner will also win the privilege of representing Kosciusko county at the area speech contest to be held in April. Winner of the area contest will reveive a SSO savings bond and compete in the state contest for a $350 scholarship to the college or university of choice, as first prize. Each school will select a contestant to appear m the county finals to be held January 21, a.m. at the Shrine building. Judges will be Don Garlock, professor of speech at Grace college; Myron Metzger, chairman. Koecsusko county SWCD board; and David Kile, area conservationist at Kendallville, sofl conservation service. Ibe public is invited to attend.

OBITUARIES

Mrs William J. Quinn Mrs. Ada Quinn, 95, died Monday, Jan. 2, at the Hutchinson nursing home, Goshen, where she had been a patient since November 30, 1965. She was the step-sister of John O. Abshire of Lake Wawasee. > She was a former resident erf Bristol and a member of the First United Church of Christ, Goshen. Survivors include two half-broth-ers; Mr. Abshire; one step-sister; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Goshen. Rev. Donald Crigger of Bristol officiated and burial was in Oak Radge cemetery. Mrs. Lulu B. Ruple Final rites were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at a Warsaw funeral home for Mrs. Lulu B. Ruple, 86. of Leesburg. Mrs. Ruple died in her home Tuesday, Jan. 3. Rev. David Gosser officiated and interment was in the Leesburg cemetery. Mrs. Ruple was born October 12, 1880. at Hastings to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Estep. On November 27, 1900. she was united in marriage to Jesse W Ruple who preceded her in death in ISHS. A lifetime resident of the Leesburg community, Mrs. Ruple was a member of the Leesburg Methodist church. Surviving is one son, Russell Ruple of Leesburg. She was an aunt of Mrs. Arthur Baumgartner of Mili ford. Mrs. C. Edson Thomas Mrs. Charley Edson (Crissie) | Thomas. 90. of Millersburg, died ; late Thursday evening at the Om ' nursing home. MSford, where she I had beet a patient since last August. ! Mrs. Thomas was bom on July ■B. 1876. She married Charley Ed son Thomas on August 9, 1896. and he preceded her in death July 1 : 1962. Survivors indude two sans J. Melvin and Harry E. Thomas, both iof Millersburg: and a sister. Mrs. j Frank Snyder of Perris, Calif. i Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the St. Peter's Lutheran church, Millers- . burg, of which she was a member. Rev. Bruce Kirkpatrick officiated I and burial was in Forest Grove ; cemetery, south of Middlebury-. John I. Hollar John I. Hollar, 84. of r 2 LeesI burg, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday •at the Goshen hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in ill health several months. Mr. Hollar was born .August 30, 1882. west of Milford, the son of James and Elizabeth 'Race* Hollar. He had lived for 26 years in Kalamazoo county, Mich., before returning to the Leesburg area 25 years ago. Mr. Hollar married Emma White on September 14, 1905. A retired’ farmer. Mr. Hollar was a member of the Leesburg Methodist church. Surviving in addition to the widow are one. daughter. Miss Fae Hollar, at home; and two brothers. Mace and Enos, both of Milford. Six brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2 pm. Saturday in the Milford funeral home. Rev. David Gosser officiated and burial was in the Leesburg cemetery. . _ e Edward P. Fiske Edward P. Fiske, 68. of r 2 Leesburg, died at 11 p.m. Thursday in the Goshen hospital where he had been a patient since January 3 Death was due to complications re-

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suiting from an illness of over two months.

Mr. Fiske was born July 18, 1896, at B’.ue Island. Hl. He married Leora .Abbott on July 19, 1957. Mr. Fiske had resided in the Leesburg area for one year. A retired Aero’ Space supervisor for the Bendix Company. Mr. Firfee was a member of the Argos American Legion post 68, and a veteran of World War l. Surviving are his widow; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Keith (Gretta' i Jordon of Leesburg: one stepson. ! William Hassenplug of Monticello; I seven step-grandchildren: and two | brothers. Nelson Fiske of Blue Is-I land. IT., and Ivan Fiske of Phoen- 1 ix, Ariz. Final rites were held at 1:30 p. ' m. Monday in a Warsaw funeral ! home. Rev. Martin Horvath of the! Sacred Heart Parrish of Warsaw cfficated and interment was in the Oakwood cemetery at Warsaw. Ward Services Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Seth (Elizabeth' Ward in the funeral home at Syracuse. Father Tellers and Father Potts of Our Lady of the Lake Seminary and Rev. K. Robinson of the Calvary EUB church officiated. Mrs. John Harley Mrs. Edith Watt Harley. 86, Colorado Springs. Colo., a former Syracuse resident, died Wednesday morning at her home. She had been in failing health for some time. Born April 4. 1880, at Leesburg. Mrs. Harley was the daughter of David J. and Alice (Zimmerman' Watt. On May 21. 1902, she was married to John Harley who preceded her in death. Associated with Harley’s General at Leesburg until 1927 when she moved to Syracuse, Mrs. Harley was connected with the Star Store and later with the Syracuse Rubber Products Company, retiring in 1957. She was a member of the Syracuse Methodist church, the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matrons club and the Wednesday Afternoon club. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. G. W. Irvin, Detroit. Mich.; a brother, George Watt, Appomattox. Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home at Syracuse. Rev. August Lundquist officiated and burial was in. the Leesburg cemetery. Eastern Star Memorial services were held at 8 p.m. Sunday night at the funeral home. Syracuse Adult Farmers Class To Discuss Taxes The Syracuse Adult Farmers class will meet Thursday evening, Jan 12, at 7:30 in the agriculture room for a discussion of farmer income taxes. Ralph Oyler, local tax consultant, will lead the discussion. All area farmers are invited to attend. Steven Butt In Training At Fort Knox Steven R. Butt, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Butt of Syracuse, is in armor training at Fort Knox. Ky. His address is: Pvt. Steven R. Butt Co E 11th Bn 3rd TNG BDE U. S. Army Training Center-Arm-or Fort Knox. Ky.. 40121

A~~ BIRTHS •* - .

VANDERVEER, Christie Kay Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vanderveer of Syracuse are the parents of a daughter, Christie Kay, bom Thursday. Dec, 29, at 8:10 a.m. in the Elkhart hospital and weighing seven pounds, one and one-half ounces. The Vanderveers also have a son. Michael, age three. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bell of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vanderveer of > New Paris. DILLEY. Grace Ellen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dilley. Jr., r 1 Syracuse, are parents of a daughter, Grace Ellen, boro Friday. Dec? 30. in the Goshen hospital at 5:37 am. and weighing in at seven pounds, seven and one-half ounces. The Dilleys have six other children. who are Gary. 14, Lynn, 12, Carey. 10. Arlene, 9, Kenney, 6. and Tim 4. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dilley, Indianapolis.' and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barker, also of Indianapolis. SCHMUCKER son Mr. and Mrs. Homer Schmucker of r 2 Milford are the parents of a i son born Sunday. Jan. 1, ,at the Elkhart hospital. KERN. Deborah Ann Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kern 111 of r 1 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter. Deborah Ann, boro on Thursday. Jan. 5. in the Goshen hospital.' She tipped the scales at five pounds, 15 ounces. Deborah Ann has two older brothers, David i and Daniel. I Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morganthaler, Sr., of Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kern. Jr., of Syracuse and the paternal greatgrandmother is Mrs- Jacob K£m, Sr., also of Syracuse. DELAFUENTE daughter j Mr. and Mrs. Delis DelaFuente of Milford are the parents of a ■ daughter born Saturday, Jan. 7, at ! the Goshen hospital. SHOEMAKER. Todd Alien Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shoemaker of r 3 Syracuse (Dewart Lake' are the i parents of a son. Todd Allen, boro Sunday, Jan. 8. at 11:30 a.m. in the I South Bend Osteopathic hospital and weighing seven pounds, six ounces ' at birth. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bevon Crafton of Dewart Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shoemaker of Akron. BAUGHER. Tracey Gray | Lance Corporal and Mrs. Leonard J Gray Baugher of North Webster are I the parents of their first child, a i daughter, Tracey Gray, boro Sunj day morning at 4:32 in the Goshen I hospital. Tracey weighed six pounds, I 10 ounces at birth. Lance Corporal i Baugher is stationed in Viet Nam. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and • Mrs. Arthur Baugher of r 1 Leesi burg. Great-grandparents are Mr. ' and Mrs? Harry Baugher of North Webster and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vanator of r 1 Leesburg. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Badger of East Palatka, Fla. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Badger of Saint Augustine, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ward of East Palatka. WHITE DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Steven White of North Webster are parents of a seven pound daughter bom Monday, ! Jan. 9. in Whitley County hospital. The Whites also have a son, Steven Robert. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Herb Shoemaker of r 1 Pierceton. Paternal grandparents I are Mr. and Mrs. Lester White of I North Webster. Mrs. Nora Firestone iof Syracuse is a paternal greatI grandmother.

To Host Four-Way Freshman Tourney

North Webster will host a fourway freshman tournament next Monday and Tuesday with the Lakeland schools and Ligonier participating. Game times will be 6:15 and 7:45 each evening. A trophy will be presented to the winner. The drawing will be held tomorrow (Thursday' by the principals of die four schools. STEFFAN, Ann Elizabeth Rev. and Mrs. Harlan Steffan of Syracuse became parents of a daughter recently in the Elkhart hospital. The baby'was named Ann Elizabeth. She has a sister Alice. Rev. Steffan is pastor of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. AU grandparents live in Ohio.

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Sryacuse Menus January 16-20 Monday — Wiener sandwich, buttered potatoes, fruit, peanut butter brownies and milk. Tuesday— Vegetable soup, egg salad sandwich, applesauce, cinnamon crispies and milk. Wednesday — Baked beans and ham. coleslaw, fruit, homemade rolls and milk. Thursday — Raviola, green beans, pears, peanut butter sandwiches and milk. Friday — Salmon patties, scalloped potatoes, crisp coleslaw, jello and bread and butter.