The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 April 1986 — Page 13
It happened ... in Syracuse
10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 7.1976 Curtis TV and Appliance opened its second store in uptown Syracuse about a month ago after serving the public from he business’ Nappanee location for the past 15 years. In explaining the long-term success of his business, owner Fred Curtis credits pride in picking the finest quality electronics and appliances and service with the sale, thereby assuring customer satisfaction.
Traveler of yesteryear
By JOHN SCHANBACHER Guest Feature Writer If anyone enjoys traveling and going to out of the ordinary places, one should make a point of motoring on a two lane highway. There are a good many US highways that are still two lane. These roads went thru every wide place in the road and every little town. Os course, don’t plan to get anywhere very fast as the traffic will be slow. Farm machinery seems to follow these “twolaners” indefinitely. One should notice the old signs that advertised just about everything. One of the most famous was Burma Shave. They had catchy phrases on them. It took seven or eight signs to tell it, though. There were fence signs, usually denoting a fair or large sale in the next town. All of these advertisements could readily be seen at such speeds as 35 to 45 mph. If you have to follow a semiTwo accidents investigated at Syracuse Driver inattention contributed to two accidents last week, with up to SI,OOO damage caused to one vehicle, which was sideswiped, according to Syracuse Police. A 1980 Honda, driven by John G. Morgan, 18, 519 Medusa St., Syracuse, received a bulk of the harm when Brenda L. Messenger, 19, r 1 box 867, Cromwell, clipped the back end of the vehicle with her 1979 Chevrolet, at 7:53 a.m., last Wednesday, April 2. Morgan was heading north on South Huntington Street, 30 feet north of Railroad Avenue, when Messenger made a left turn from Railroad Avenue and collided with Morgan. Messenger, who claimed she didn’t see the Morgan vehicle, escaped the accident without damage to her vehicle. No injuries were reported in the mishap. In a similar accident last Tuesday, April 1, Christine Eldridge, 16, r 1 box 92, Syracuse, was traveling south in the Wawasee High School parking lot, 350 feet south of the Syracuse-Webster Road and Chicago Street intersection when she collided with a 1981 Chevrolet, driven by Forest A. Smith Jr., 62, r 2 box 40, Syracuse. Eldridge claimed she thought Forest was parking to her left when she passed him on the righthand side, sideswiping the vehicle. Up to S2OO was caused to both the Forest vehicle and the 1980 Honda driven by Eldridge. No injuries or arrests were reported in the 6:25 p.m. incident. No fire found at Chapmans Syracuse Fire Department was called by an alarm company of a house fire at Pier 796, Lake Wawasee, at 3:54 p.m. Monday, april 7. The home is owned by Art Chapman who was contacted to meet with firemen so the home could be checked. No fire was found.
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During the regular meeting of the town board of trustees at Syracuse Tuesday night it was unanimously agreed to strictly enforce the junk car ordinance number 522 and ordinance 423, an ordinance protecting against fires and for protection and health in the town. Announcement has been made of the change of ownership of the Wawasee Laundromat, located at 1000 South Huntington street,
trailer in the hills or curves, this was the very top speed. The gas stations had their colorful glass globes on top of the pumps. Pure, Sinclair, Shell and Texaco all had noticeable globes. Gas prices were about the same at every, station. When I was a youngster, gas was 20 cents a gallon for regular. I worked at a station and we would vie for the traveling trade, too. We had signs out front, as most did, “Clean restrooms” and “We fix flats.” This seemed to be the drawing card. Cold pop, ice cream and ice cold water seemed to appeal to travelers when it was a warm day. The overnight business made a healthy income, too. Large homes inside a town advertised tourist home, rooms to let, or overnights welcome. Usually you were shown upstairs in a clean old home. The temperature was stifling; but after traveling all day and being hot and dusty, this really appealed to many a traveler. Some overnight accommodations were cabins. These were only “two roomers” and maybe only one large room. In this room was a chair, divan, double bed, table to eat on, hot plate and maybe an inside toilet and lavatory. If not the two latter conveniences, then a lavatory and a path to outside “halfmoon cabin.” Your car was parked between each cabin. Windows served as coolers and blankets served as warmers! The rest areas of yesteryear consisted of a picnic table along side the road. If one had to do anything but eat your packed lunch, then the handy gas station would get the honors. I can imagine everyone with children can still remember hearing the familiar sentence, when after having gone through a large town, maybe getting lost or on the wrong road and finally getting out into the country wanting to make up lost time, “Dad, I’ve got to go to the restroom! ” Yes, those were the days of yesteryear! Having unforeseen misfortunes, expensive breakdowns or even a wreck. Traveling today gets monotonous on an interstate, so get off on a state or US road and re-live the adventures of a slower pace!
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Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lawson have purchased the well known business from Mr. and Mrs. Ron Vestal, owners for some years and will continue to serve the public with 39 washers and 17 dryers. Ronald Hertenstein, a graduate of Syracuse high school, is among those who successfully completed the recent certified public accountants’ examination, according to the Indiana Association of CPAs. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas M. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hibschman, Syracuse residents, arrived home on Sunday, March 21, after a three-week trip to the Holy Land. 20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 6,1966 The Wawasee Marina, Inc., . located on the east side of Lake Wawasee near Morrison Island, has purchased the interest of Jack Griffith in the well known marina, effective April 1, it was announced this week. Kenneth Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Martin, Syracuse, has been pledged to Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Indiana university. He is a 1964 graduate of Syracuse high school and is majoring in geology. Mrs. Edna M. Noris left last week for her home in Preeceville, Sask. Canada, having spent the winter months with her sister. Mrs. Ada Schlecht of the Treadway apartments in Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Enoch and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schoeff of Lake Wawasee were dinner guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hollar at Syracuse Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Zeltinger of Chicago spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ada Zeltinger, r 4 Syracuse. Mrs. Claude Coppoch of Wakarusa and Syracuse Lake called at the home of Mrs. Estella Swartz, Syracuse, recently. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Anderson, Syracuse, left Tuesday, March 22, for their home at Sarasota, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betes, Lake Wawasee, spent Tuesday at Elkhart. 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 5, 1956 Larry Mock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mock, has been named valedictorian of the graduating class of 1956. Jay Brouwer, son of Mrs. Orrin Smith, has received the salutatorian honor. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Druckamiller and daughter. Patricia, of Angola, were dinner guests Sunday of the Hilary Bachman family. Miss Mari Lou Weatherhead, a student at St. Mary’s College in South Bend, is spending her Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Weatherhead. Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Yoder and family visited Dr. Yoder’s parents in Goshen on Easter Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Edgar and five children are in South Bend Sunday to visit with Mr. Edgar’s mother, Mrs. Abbie Russell. They also called on their former minister’s wife, Mrs. Curtis Collier. Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Jackson of La Porte were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Joites and family of Indianapolis were guests last week end of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jap Jones. 50 YEARS AGO, APRIL 9,1936 Miss Jean Emersori, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Emerson, Lake Wawasee, was awarded the county honors in the county declamation contest at Silver Lake last Friday night. Miss Emerson, a member of the Sophomore class, represented Syracuse High School. Her
'Libraries Are User Friendly' theme for Library Week
Indiana libraries will join others across the nation April 6-12 in the 1986 observance of National Library Week. This is the 28th year for the celebration which encourages citizens to use America’s libraries and read. Many of Indiana’s 239 public libraries will focus on the theme “Libraries Are User Friendly," developed by the Indiana Library and Library Trustee Associations. Bright pink, purple, white and black posters proclaiming the theme and other related materials have been sent to all public libraries. Among services and materials available through Indiana's libraries are access to major newspapers and corporate magazines, government publications, statistics, telephone direc-
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Girl Scout Leaders' Day
In honor of Girl Scout Leaders’ Day, April 22, the Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council will honor area Girl Scout leaders with a recognition dinner on Thursday, April 17, at the Sideboard Restaurant, Elkhart—The 167 Girl Scout leaders in Kosciusko County will be honored for their contributions to the Girl Scout program in this area. According to Girl Scout officials, the leaders are “special people who reach out to girls and help them reach farther still — to pursue their dreams, discover new horizons and take that extra step to be the best they can be.” Girl Scouts in Kosciusko County celebrated Girl Scout Week, March 9-15, with a window display contest displayed in businesses throughout the tyChairman for the event was Claudia Hart, who conducted judges from Syracuse to Atwood to view the participants’ windows. Judges for the event were: Cindy Bryan, art teacher at Wawasee High School; Sue Kruger, owner of Grandma & The Owl; and James Heaton, member of the Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council board and long time associate of the Council. The grand prize ribbon was won by Brownie Troop 21, second
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grade troop from Lincoln Elementary School, Warsaw, for their display at Edwards Kirnrn Paint & Wallpaper Company. Window display chairmen for the troop were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Randolph. Other winners were: Cadettes — Troop 73, Warsaw, first place ribbon, Kline’s Department Store, Connie Crawford, chairman Juniors — Troop 86, Madison Elementary School, Warsaw, Coop’s Shirt Tails, Vicki Martin, chairman, first place; Troop 276, Atwood, Bob’s QuikWay, Pat Mikel, chairman, second place; Troop 9, Warsaw, Granny Trap, Connie Crawford, chairman, third place; Troop 11, North Webster, The Flower Shop, Wanda Mickley, chairman, fourth place
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Brownies—Troop 96, Jefferson Elementary School, Warsaw, Kline’s Department Store, Ethel Prater, chairman, first place ribbon; Troop 2, Warsaw, Big T Discount, Sharon Staley, chairman, second place; Troop 245, Warsaw, Betty Jean’s Beauty Salon, Margaret Whitley, chairman, third place; Troop 111, Warsaw, Baskin-Robbins, Sally Fish, chairman, fourth place All troops entering the display contest received a certificate of participation. Receiving the participation awards were: Brownie Troop 129, Syracuse, Kathy Dean, chairman; Brownie Troop 174, North Webster, Rosalie Wilson, chairman; Brownie Troop 15, Milford, Vicki Murphy, chairman; Brownie Troop 178, North Webster, North Webster, Sharon Richcreek, chairman.
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