The Syracuse Journal, Volume 19, Number 39, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 27 January 1927 — Page 1

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Items of Interest Concerning Onr High School Written for The Syracuse Journal. j/ Last Friday morning the fire bell sounded its dreaded warning and the students maiched ou emptying the school building in a few minutes. 1 The Junior class has ordered their pennant. Their colors are grt en and gold and their pennant should be Very effective. The Senior class has decided on. the style of their announcement* and has placed an order for Wouldn’t it be terrible if the. teachers decided to retain them one year longer .within the portals of S. H. S? This is test week, also the last week of the first school month of the second semester. Doesn’t time fly? Tourney Friday and Saturday! Don’t forget! Cdme and blend yours melodious voice with the rest of the cheerers! Syracuse is out to win; nevertheless she needs your support.

This (Thursday) morning we practiced yells and sang songs in. the Assembly. In fact, had a regular “pep” meeting. One boy in high school claims he knows all about farming having farmed for two years. (My goodness, what will he know when he has farmed 50?) Pupil reciting on delegates to the United States from Islands "Uje have delegates from Islands —Why—like—say Alaska for instance,” (No wonder teachers get gray.) Wednesday morning Rev. Eiler gave the talk. The ministers gave the introductory -talk of Paul’s life, and a few of the main points concerning the man. The Goshen high school basketball team lost to Plymouth 29-37, Friday night. The Goshen fans; however, packed their Gym Saturday night to see them defeat Mishawaka 35-47. BI RK ITT HIGH SCHOOL IS RASY VICTIM

jLast Friday night Syracuse displayed forms in basketball tl)at cannot be beat, by defeating the strong Burket teams. jin spite of the fact that half erf the fans turned the team down because it lost a game, the boys were encouraged because gher half stayed with them layed their best game of eason to defeat the fast t team by the over whelmore of 84-36. The second had an easy tkne winning i score of 56-4. Box Score Syracuse Second Team Players FG FT PTS A. Klingaman .... 71 15 R H. Bobeck ........ 9 0 18 Q Bachman 3 17 R. Miller e 0 0 0 K. Crow 0 0 0

> Total* I 26 4 56 Burket Second Team i Players ” FG FT FIS H. Newton 0 0 0 A. Evans 0 0 0 W. Humes 2.. 0 4 J. Longbreake .... 0 0 6 R Eaton 0 0 0 JL Becktel 0 0 0 Bw Howard 0 0 0 ) Totals 2 0 4 Syracuse First Team I Players FG FT PTS H. Godshalk ..... 4 0 8 D. Shock 13 4 30 D. Riddle 17 6 *4O R. Godshalk 3 0 6 14. Bushong ...... 0 0 0 Totals 37 10 84 Burket First Team Players PG FT PTS W. Latimer ...... 4 0 8 H. Tucker ..J.... 2 2 6 J. Longbreake 0 0 0 D. Nelson 7 2 16 D. Nelson 2 0 4 BL Newton .1 0 2 V. Dingley ... 0 0 0 Totals "16* T 36 the from Fetor B. RyW* story.starriai tor wxMfeaday S Mosday 3 MMMury M and 31.

The Syracuse Journal Syracuse’s Slogan: “A Welcoming Town WitH a Beckoning Lake.”

All is Ready for the Tourney

Everything is set for the biggest Kosciusko County Basketball Tourney ever held, The referees are B. J. Deakyne. of Fortville, Ind., and J. B. Mcßride, of East Chicago, Ind. 'lhe timekeeper is J. Fred Ulery of shen high school and the official score keeper will be Mr. Schenck of the Goshen high school. It is anticipated that it will be the bigges‘ tourney ever stager! in Kosciusko county, and the first in Syracuse. The seating capacity in the auditorium has been enlarged in order to accommodate the crowd. The Chamber of Commerce will have extra policemen to direct the visitors and the parking places for cars. An’extra watchman will be stationed at the South Main street crossing. Everything is being 1 done to entertain the visitors and the slogan for the two days is: “Make Yourself at Home.’’

Every business house in Syracuse is being decorated wi‘h the high school colors, blue and gold. Plenty of rooms have been promised for lodging and the Lutheran Ladies’ Aid is preparing to feed the boys while in town. There are one hundred and ‘iwenty players with, backers earning here to put on a round Os excitement that Syracuse will remember for some time to come. These boys are from the best families in their communities and the hospitality shown them will also be remembered. Follows a list of players we were able to geL BEAVER DAM—Omar Leininger, Paul Smith. Walter Cumberland. Lester Creakbaum, Gerald Ballinger, Frank Bowman, Dale Swick. Ernest Smith. SILVER LAKE—PauI Rathbun, John Hill. Eldon Rager. Ray Getty. Claude Kessynger. Bernard Bouse, Robert Frye, McClure Summe, Roy Bouse, Rex Carr. ATWOOD -Beryl Yietcr, Howard Smith. Lloyd Wolfe, Marshal Anglin, Herbert Shipley, Thomas Withaim, Clarence Norris, Thamns Wari. MILFORD-Mock, Barnes, Rumson. Harter. Berkeypile. Butt, Smith, Sechler. NORTH WEBSTER-D bn aid Phelps. Wayne Whi.’e, | Ralph Lentz, Elmer Biltz, Glen Weimer. Wayne Strombeck. Robert Kuhn, Alton Kruger.

LEESBURG- De a n Fervada Karl Stooky, Wayne McCann Earl Stevens. Alva Klopenstine. Millard Wallace, Ned Hamman. Dallas Ponenfoose, Edward Laughlin. Howard Black. BURKET—W ilb u r Latimer. Nelson Dengel. John Longbreake. Howard Newton. Victor Bug lay, Boyd Howard, Delford Nelson, Harold Tucker. SYRACUSE—Ray Godshalk, Marion Bushong. Henry Godshalk, Dale Shock. Donovan Riddle. Chas. Bachman. Eknery Ketring, Harald Bobeck, CLAYPOOL—MarshaI Tucker, Robert Shoemaker. Charles Reece. Donovan Shoemaker, Hugh Decker, Ivan Deaton, John Pop ham, William Carr. Charles Bidelman. PIERCETON—CIifford Dill. Charles Shidler. Aurel Earnhart. Dee Cormany, Gari Mort, Eugene Shenefield. John Andreas. Fred Beebe. ETNA GREEN—Blaine Yazel Paul Casner. Joe KintzeL Dale White. HaMis Snider. George Sparrow, Charles Snonseller. Mentone and Sidney has not sent in their list of players. Fans who expect to rs tend the tourney should purchase season tickets as there is being a large number sold and single session tickets will not be sold until 45 minutes before the start of each, session. The dopsters or prophets have also been busy during the week prophesying the possible or probable scores. Below we print the i scores "doped” out by Calvin r Beck and Emory Druckemiller. . both teachers in our public school. Mr. Beck has prophesied the folkwing scores for the tourney:

I Friday Afternoon— Burket 25, Silver Lake 23. No. Webster 28. Etna Green 26. Milford 30. Sidney2s. Friday Evening— Leesburg 45. Mentone 15. Pierceton 30, Beaver Dam 10. Saturday Morning - Syracuse 46. Claypool If. Atwood 36, Bui ket 22. North Webster 27. Milford 28. Leesburg 25. Pierceton 29. Sa’urdy Afternoon — Syracuse 40, Atwood 25. Milford 26. Piercet n 22. Finals. Saturday Evening— Syracuse3o, Milford 20. Mr. Druckamiller makes the following prophesy: Friday Afternoon — Burket 31. Silver Lake 22. No. Webster 29. Etna Green 26. Milford 33, Sidney 29 (?) Friday Evening— Leesburg 42, Mentone 13. Pierceton 39, Beaver Dam 16. Saturday Morning— Syracuse 36, Claypool 18. Atwood 37, Burket 25. Milford 32, North Webster 28. Leesbtiig 29, Pierceton 25 (?) Saturday Afternoon — Syracuse 39, Atwood 24. Leesburg 30. Mi if ord 35 (?) Finals.. Saturday Evening— Syracuse 37, Milford 28.

’ STA \ DING OF TH E TEA MS I following is the standing of» the Kosciusko county basketball teama: i Team— Won Lost Pct. I Atwood 10 0 1000. Syracuse 7 2 .7761 Burket 7 3 .700 * Leesburg 7 3 .7001 Pierceton .. 4 2 .667! Sidney 5 3 .625 i Etna Green 6 7 .469 < North Webster ... 4 5 .444 Mentone 4 6 .4001 Silver Lake 2 5 .286 j Milfofid 1 6 .143 j Claypool 0 9 .000 Beaver Dam 0 6 .000 This percentage column does not include games played with other than county teams. ■ : o—. —.——I REDUCING SALE The Star Clothing Co., will conduct a great stock reducing sale which begins Thursday, January 27 and closes Saturday, Feb. 5. This will be the greatest value giving sale in the history’ of Syracuse and prices have been slashed to move the goods in order *o make room for spring stocks. Read their ad on page 5 and don’t fail’to attend this sale, as there are many bargains in all kinds otf wearing apparel. WATCH HIM Next Wednesday, February 2. is groundhog day, According to tradition Mr. Groundhog will come out of his den, and if he sees his shadow, he will return and stay for six more weeks, which means six more weeks of ‘ winter weather. .If he does no' i see his shadow, he’ll prepare himself to stay, which means spring is near at hand. If you don’t believe this wait and see!

IN DEPENDENT TOURNAMENT The annual Independent tournament, which last year was held at Pierceton, will be staged in the Men*one Community building on February 15 and 16. Independent teams from Kosciusko and surrounding counties will enter the tourney. A —o , DEPOSITS OF STATE FUNDS According 'to announcements made by Lewis Bowman, auditor of state, he has designated two banks in Kosciusko county for the deposit of state funds. The two banks and 'he amounts to be deposited with them are the State Bank of Syracuse, $10,000; Lake City Bank, Versaw, SIO,OOO. 7 WE HAVE THE SAMPLES The Journal office has received an elaborate line of announcements and invitations for commencement exercises. We can furnish them cheaper than any house in New York or Chicago. We will be glad to show’ our line to anyone interested. CONFERRED DELREE The Masons met in regular session Monday evening and conferred the Entered Apprentice degree upon Sam J. Snavely and i Orval L. Klink. After the close lof the meeting refreshments . were served. Several members i I from ‘he Milford lodge were I presents.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THLR"DAY, JANUARY 27, 1927

UNION .REVIVAL CAMPAIGN The Union Revival Campaign. I which has been in progress for »the last three weeks, closed last J Sunday. with three great services in the Community building, where the services were held, counting the ec.sions that were mace in the services Sunday, there were more than 140 people declared their purpose to lead a ’be te? life and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. Church ’preferences was expressed by al- • most all who went forward, and iall tho local churches'of Syracuse i profited by the meetings. Several expressed preference for churches that are not. represented in this vicinity, and attempts will be made to get Ahem lined up with some local church as soon as possible. 'ihe best of harmony prevailed be ween the pastors and workers of the three co-operating churches, during the campaign, and will continue to prevail, as is evidenced by .he union prayer services which will be held each. week in the different churches. At the service last Tuesday nightj at the United Brethren church there were 45 present, and when the chuich folk recover from the tstrenuous activity of the past 3 xveeks. .more and. more will attend. The prayer service will be held next Tuesday evening, at 7:30, in the M. E church, Rev W. L. Eiler, being the leader. Plans for weekly cottage prayer services were laid Tuesday evening, and fuller announcements will be made next Sunday at the different churches. Dr. C. Fenwick Reed and wiu left Monday evening for Pittsburg, Penn., where they will rest his week and then enter into a campaign at Indiana, Penn., for several weeks. Mr. Charles Daugherty, the song leader for the campaign, left Monday noon for Chicago, where he has connections. From there he will go to his home in Indianapolis, Ind., for a short rest before engaging in another evangelistic campaign. That the people Os Syracuse and vicinity appreciated the services of, the narty was expressed by the offerings that were ma r ’e for the evangelist and wife on the closing Sunday. More than $350.00 was given to them as a token of appreciation. Hope was expressed that they might be able to return for another campaign in the near future, and there seems to be no doulr that they will be heartily received if such plans are carried through. This vicinity will never be the same as it was before these people came to our midst. Lives have been touched for God and righteousness, souls have’been saved, homes brightened, and hearts have been blest, and as perhaps the great number of the people of Syracuse and vicinity will not realize, a great change has corrie into the life of the community. It will take years to fully realize the value of these services, and the response to an awakened conscience will be tremendously felt in the future life of the community. Win. L. Eller.

INDEPENDENTS WON AGAIN o— The Whkarusa Independents were defeated by jthe Syracuse Independents in a game played at Milford Thursday evening, by a score of 47 to 34. The score at the half was 27 to 18 in favor of Syracuse. Thursday. February 3, The Independents will meet Nappanee. The game w ill be played at Syracuse. The band will be seen at that game. o—; • TO BUILD ENGINE In the January issue of “Boating” one of our native sons, M. J. Hark less, residing at Homewood, 111., has the first installment of a series of drawings and detailed description of a 151 cu. inches class racing engine far a hydroplane. This engine will be built by K. W. Harkless of Syracuse. Jack White is to build the hull This boat will be raced uayfer the name of “Cuse.” o— KNOW YOUR STATE Indiana, first in onion produc*ion,p reduced one-half million bushels more onions last year than, any other state in the union. —:— o— The Ist of February will see a new green postage stamp on the market. It will carry an ounce letter by air mail for 20 cents, a half-ounce for 10 cents. OReea Moore to ‘Twinkletoes’* vt Crystal Ligonier. February 8, S and I®.

Boy Scouts of America

The organization of a Troop of* Boy Scouts in Syracuse is fg.adualiy coming to a head, and iby /he middle of the coming week, the necessary papers. coX ’ taming the r< ster. ofilcials, anu I registration fees will be on their i way to National Headquarters at • New Yoik. I Ihe boys of scout age in ‘Syracuse and vicinity are showj.ng a. con..ner.dabie interest in tthis organization, and under the ■ leadership of the Rev.' Wm. L. I Eiler, and helped in a very material way by Mr. Charles Daugherty. song leaner of the recent evangelistic campaign, are getting things in shape so that when they are registered at the National Headquarters they will riot be ashamed of their Troon, but be proud of the fact that they belong. /Twenty-three boys have already signed up. and eighteen have [passed all tests requires of Tenjderioot Scouts, at the time this article is being written.’ 'ihe names of the boys, who have passed their tests are: Maxwell M.d leton. Richard Brunjes. James Connolly, George PefTlcy, Ralph Leacock, Richard Miller, Haul Isbell. John Gordy. Jr., Marion Culler, Richard Bell, Spencer Herman, Dale Sprague. Robert Lepper, and Richard Mench, Lyle By land, Sam F. searfoss, Forrest Ray and Geo. Harsh. The parents of all boys over 12 years of age in this vicinity are asked to urge their boys to join this organization, at once, rind get the benefit of the Splen .id training it affords. Every boy of scou' age should endeavor to become a charter member of this organization, and get into the swing of the work along with the rest of the boys. Plans for future activities are being worked out, and this community will soon have a Troop of Boy Scouts that will be a credv to any community. and of which every citizen v. ill be proud. Help the alongny your cooperation in every way. The. Troop is sponsored by the Chamber oi Commerce and the '1 >*oop Committee, selected by this organization is composed of W. G. ConnoMy, C. C. Bachman, Court Slabaugh. Harry Culler, rihd Guy Bushong. ' In order that people may know more about the organization the following Tenderfoot requirements are herewith printed: Scout sign: Three fingers held up. palm front, the thumb resting on the nail of the little fingei. The three fingers reminds the Scout of his three promises in the Scout Oath. It is used in reciting the Scout Oath and also in recognition between Scouts. Scout salute: The Scout salute is rendered by raising the [ right hand with* the fingers held as in the scout sign, to the fore- . head; or to the brim of the hat. i palm being turned to the left, the fingers being in front of the j comer of *he eye, and the fore-, arm making an angle of forty- J five degrees with the horizontal. It is an act of courtesy and is used to salute the Hagand superior officer. Scout motto: The*Scout motto is “Be Prepared.’’ It means that the scout, is always in a state of readiness in mind and bodty to do his duty, to be obedient and to know the right thing to do at the right moment.

Significance of the scout badge: ' The Tenderfoot Badge was patterned from the sign of the North on the Mariner's canpass. > The points represent the three di visions of the Scout Oath. The stars are the scout’s guide bynight and are typical of outdoor life. Tne eagle'stands for loyalty to our country, the shield represents the‘home. The whole Tenderfoot Badge stands for good citizenship, friendliness and brotherhood. The second class badge is a scroll turned up at the ends hke a Scout’s mouth, because he does his duty with a smile and willingly. The motto, “Be Prepared” is printed on the second class badge. The simple overhand knot on Ithe second Class badge is to remind the scout to do a good turn daily. The first class badge is a combination of the Tenderfoot and second class. History of “The flag of the United States of America.” In 1776 Congress appointed a committee with Benjamin Franklin as chairman to design the flag. They met in Philadelphia. It was officially adopted June 14, 1777, and we celebrate it as “Flag Day.” The thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, represent

the thirteen original colonies. aae stars stand ior the States ip the Union. Red stands for the tlood-shrid in the Revolutionary War, wfiiie stands for purity, and blue for loyalty and tru h. i ?.e flag should be raised at sunHse briskly ami lowered at suns.t siowly and ceremoniously, ihe flag is flown at halt-staff up to noon on Decoration day. May .'M, and then raised to lull .staff until sunset It must Ist be raised • the peak and then lowered to . alf staff pcsPi; ri. Vuhen lowering it for the day it must be raised again to the peak and lien sloxyly lowered. It is also flown at half-staff as a sign of .hmuming. The flag should never * uch the ground or drag in the water. nct!.ing should be laid on it exo&it the Bible. When hung .'g?inst a wall either horizontally r vertically the Union should oe to the observers left’ regardless of the location of the North r Ekst. When hung in the open i be suspended vert ceHy with the Union to the North in an East and West Street and ! with the Union to the East in j a North or South Street. Pr per 1 espeet must be given the flag vhen passing in parade by takng off the hat and hold’n? over iff breast if in civilian clothes., and by stan ing attention with ;alute if in uniform. This same -espeet is displayed at ’he sing•ng . or playing of the National mt hem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” The pled e of allegiance: I ledge allegiance 'to the ll?.g of '.he United States of A neric. and to the Republic for which it •tands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The Scout Law: 1. A scou; is trustworthy. A Scout’s honor is to. be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie, or by cheating, or by not doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over hjsJScout -badge--2. A Scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is ,’me; his scour leader, his home and parents and country. 3. A Scout is helpful. He nust he prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons, and share the home duties. He must do at least one good turn to somebody every day. e 4. A Scout is friendly. He is a friend to all and, a brother to every other scout. 5. A Scout is courteous. He is polite to all. especially to women, children, old people and the weak and helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful or courteous.

6. A Scout is kind. He is a friend to animals. Ke will not kill nor hurt any living creature needlessly, but will strive to save and protect all harmless life. yr. A Scout is obedient. He obeys his parents, scoutmaster, patrol leader, and all other duly constituted authorities. 8. A Scout is cheerful. He smiles whenever he can. His obedience • to oilers is prompt and He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships. 9. A Scout is thrifty. He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully,-wastes no,hi ng. and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way; be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay but must not receive tips for courts esies or good turns. 10. A Scout is brave. He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear and to stand up for the right against the coaxing of friends or the jeers or threats of enemies; defeat does not down him. . 11. A Scout is clean. He keeps clean in body and tho|iglit. stands for clean speech, clean sport, clean habits; and travels with a clean crowd. 12. A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties, and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. Tender foot Scout knots: Tie the following knots —Square; sheetbend; bowline; fisherman's sheepshank; halter slip; cloVe hitch; timber hitch; two half-hitches. Know how each js used in actual practice. Scout oath: On my honor I will do my best: 1. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law. 2. To help other people at all times. 3. To keep myself physically

THINGS TO i THINK ABOUT Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. i I. . . ■ Gambling With Death Half a minute is not a long; I tine, but it means the difference between life and. death forth u-’~\ [ sands of men, women and chii- \ drhn who have failted to .obser, ' \ [the railroad cautthn signal to i “Stop. Look and Listen.”" Death has been dared by a gamble with fate to save half a minute in time—the difference between stepping and starting. ‘ It is a criminal indictment rgainst the intelligence and sanity of thousands of over-con-fident or careless drivers. There is no excuse that rational people will accept, and while a great wave of public sympathy goes out to the victihis there is. a feeling in the background th*t someone took an unnecessary gamble lest, and paid the price. You Mr. or Miss car driver may be the next- to get wha’’s coming to you. but yoh have no right to risk the lives of your companions. ■ 1 Jumping A* Uonclushms Perhaps you have heard of the young woman who went into hysterics when the postof> ; ce clerk handed her a letter all bordered in black. “Oh my poor father is dead!” she cried. “But you haven’t read it yet,” the clerk reminded her. “1 know,” she wailed, “but he’s read. I recognize his hand writing.” Lesson In Arithmetic Teacher—“lf coal is $8 per ton, how much will you get for $80?” Sudent - Teacher —‘"Ihar’s wrong. Student—"l know it, sir,,but they do it just the same." i . ' , ... . . ■ '■! - f: '- Everyone is conscious that h e exists, but hqw few know what is the real cause and basis of existence. Even those who think they know most* concerning primordial cause know but little. Every Iman should be proud of the place in which he lives—or get out. No man can be honest, and “knock” the conceim that helps to feed him. A youn£ man who turned bandit in Kansas City really can’t be blamed. He had hunted the town from top to bottom for a job for his wife. °

The mere matter of unpaid debts does not pre ven* Europe and the United States from being on speaking terms —at $25 per minute. Maybe some folks keep a rubber band around their bank roll in the hope that it will stretch farther. One thing about going to the dogs you will always find plenty of people to help you get there. A bachelor is a man who only gets 100 miles out of a pair of socks. If you love her, make her take your word for it. It’s safer than putting it in writing. There are always two sides to every question—our side and the wrong side. TJus is the time of year when the groundhog restless and wants to have a look. » Fans snd players: We greet thee. “Make Yourself at Home,’’ is the slogan during the tournament. • ! Come again. strong, mentally awake and morally straight. The handclasp is made with the left hand. The three fingers represent the three parts of the Scour Oath, and the bent position of the thumb and little finger represents the knot or tie that binds these parts together into a strong unity. This handclasp with the left hand gives opportunity to salute at the same time with the right hand. The final and chief test of a scout is the doing of a “Good, Turn Daily.” ft is practical religion., A boy honors God best when he helps others most. He must have the proper motive in mind and observe the scout law.

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