The Syracuse Journal, Volume 20, Number 49, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 5 April 1928 — Page 1

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Items of Interest Concerning Our High School Written for The Syracuse Journal. Oratorical Contest The twenty-two entrants toj the local oratorical contest, and their selections were: Mae Swank, monologue, “Her First •Call on the Butcher;*’ Leila Connolly, monologue, “Making a Deposit at the Bank;” Pauline Wogoman, monologue, “A Mistake in the Day;” Henry Godshalk, short address, “Are Your Nerves Sound?”; Charles Bachman, oration, “The True Power of a Nation”; Erin Fleming, reading, “the Angel and The Shepherds”; Sol Miller, oration, “Man’s Development and Attainment”; Eunice Wyatt, reading, (child impersonation) “Nellie's Gift ’; Prentice Kindig,“The Shooting of Dan McGrew”; Emery Ketring, poem, “Utah Carl”; Helen Leacock, reading, “Ashes of 'Roses”; Armond Klingaman, poem, “The Wreck of the Hesperus”; Natheta Sloan, reading, “Love is Stronger Than Prison Stain”; Roy McClintic, portion of The Perfect Tribute containing “The Gettysburg Address”; Frederick Clayton, reading,"The Arena scene from “Quo Vadis”; Ruby Lewallen, reading, “If I Live Till Sundown ”; Irene Shock, reading, “A Southern Court Scene”; Marjorie Kline, reading, “Who Killed Joe’s Baby”; Maxwell Brower, 'short address, “The Only Free Country on Earth”; Orville Auer, poem, “Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle”; Cleo Corey, reading, “Grandmother Speaks”; Ra y Godshalk, short address, “The Extension of Liberty.” Because of the great number of entrants, an eliimination contest was necessary. This was conducted part of Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon. These eight students were then chosen to constitute the contests for Friday night— Charles Bachman, Mae Swank Marjorie Kline, Natheta Sloan, Sol Miller, Ray McClintic, Erin Fleming and Eunice Wyatt. The judges in the elimination contest were Miss Stuckman, Mr. Gants and Mr. Beck. Then Friday evening Mr. Geo. Ralston of Milford, who was the judge, chose these three as best, (1) Eunice Wyatt, (2) Niatheta Sloan and (3) Sol Miller. Ihe prizes were $5, $2 and sl. Miss Wyatt will go to Burket Friday, night to Represent this high school in the county contest. It will be well worth your time to go. School was dismissed at 1:45 Friday so that the pupils might attend the operetta “Mother Goose’s Birthday” given by the first six grades and a few high school students. The operetta was very much of a success. The teachers of the grades made appropriate and lovely costumes from crepe paper and the characters looked as if they might have stepped out of a fairy book. Some of the characters impersonated were: Mother Goose, Father Goose, Old King Cole, the Crooked Man, Jack and Jill, the Sa.lor Boys, Jack Spratt and his Wife, Mary Quite Contrary, Queen and Knave of Hearts, etc. It was directed by Mrs. Eby. During the second semester Miss Hamman has given the Seniors the privilege of reviewing a book before the literature class, thus exempting themselves from the literature test and also fulfilling an outside reading requirement. These students have given the following reviews: Erin Fleming, “The Blue 8 Window,” by Temple Bailey; Eunice Wyatt, “The Aristocratic Miss Brewster,” by Joseph C. Lincoln; Frederick Clayton, “Vandermark’s Folly,” by Herbert Quick; and Mabel Miller, “New England Girlhood,” by Lucy Larcom.

This is the ginger gem for the week: Go after it, Son. ’Tis true that the world owes everyone a living; but there is no free delivery system to bring it to your door,. 'Tis also true that your parents or anyone else cannot give you an education. They can provide the opportunity for you to get it, but that’s all. You yourself will have to do the work. On Friday the eighth grade pupils of Turkey Creek will take

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MINISTERIAL ASSIGNMENTS Pastors who will serve during the coming year in the North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference were announced on Monday at the closing of the annual conference at Fort Wayne. Following are the assignments in the Goshen district: C. H. Smith, superintendent: Albion, J. O. Hochstedler; Avilla, J. E. Lawshe; Bourbon, C. C. | Wischmeier; Bourbon circuit and Tippecanoe, 81. F. Hornaday; Bristol, L. M. Hile; Butler, J. R Spelle; Coruna H. W. Park; Elkhart, Sampson, V. L. Clear; St. Paul, Charles Tinkham; Trinity, F. E. Fribley; Assistant, W. L. Whittaker; Etna Green, J. W. Gibson; Goshen First church, H. L. Overdeer; St. Marks, I. R. Godwin; Goshen circuit, to be supplied; Howe, £ £ Kauffman; Inwood, R. J. Johnson; Kendallville, R. J. Burns;'Kimmel, EL J. Glendenning; Lagrange, F. H. Cremean; Leesburg,. D. V. Williams; Ligonier, C. W. Anderson; M'.ddlebury, F. A. Lemaster; Lagrange circuit, C. L. Robinson; Milford, F. F. Hill; Mishawaka East, H. M. T rasher; First, C. G. Leamans; Nappanee, C. A. McPheters; New Paris and Benton, R. J. Hutsinpiller; North Webster, Arlington Singer; Osceola, C. L. Robinson; Pierceton, Sherman Powell; South Milford, F. A. Armstrong; Syracusev J. H. Royer; Topeka, £ £ DeWitt; Valentine, Ora Brock; Wakarusa, G. A. P. Jewell; Warsaw, J. T. Bean; Waterloo, H. £ Wright; Wawaka, Kenneth Yost; Wolcottville and Rome City, Thurman Mott Action on the proposed merger of the North and Northwest Indiana conference was postponed. — o DUCK DINNER Tuesday morning Rev. R. G. Foust received a duck through the mail for his Easter dinner. Whether it was dressed or alive t our informant did not state. We have it from good authority, however, that Mr. Foust intends to go into the duck raising business, so if you want a duck for , your Thanksgiving dinner or for Easter next year,, get your order in early. • o BIRTHS A daughter, Bonnie Imogene, was born on Tuesday, March 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, who reside on Short street. ' “The Gorilla” the world’s greatest mystery comedy, at Crystal, Ligonier, ton&ght, April the County Achievement Test, Mr. Beck will give the examination in Room 11. We hope the?/ will all stand high enough to qualify for high school next year. This is the per cent of attendance for each of the eight grades and senior high school for the seventh month: first 93 44; second, 94.6; third, 95.5: fourth, 96.4;. fifth, 99.3; sixth, 97.25; seventh. 98.7; eighth, 93.4; senior high school, 96.5. Tickets for “Honor Bright,” the Senior class play to be given April 13and 14, will be on sale Saturday at Thornburg’s. General admission 25c and reserved seats 35c. Get yours! The Juniors are busy ones this week with their plans for the reception to be given in honor of the Seniors on Saturday evening at The Tavern,. Thursday morning Rebecca Fleming attended \ school and heard a few of the speeches in the oratorical elimination contest. Four mriisters are coming to school Friday at 12:50 p. m. to give little talksi to the pupils as part of their Good Friday program. o The educational film for last week was “Saving Coal Within Our Homes.”

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Syracuse’s Slogan? “A Welcoming Town WitK a Beckoning Lake.”

EASTER When the earth warms up in the spring the leaves unfold, the grass greens and the flowers bloom, the most remarkable phenomenon in the universe occurs. Even the pagans of forgotten ages expressed their reverence to the sun with festivals of rejoicing and worship. The accepted festival in Christendom is Easter, and the lesson nature teaches is that life is eternal. It ’S a time for the resurrection of the good within you that has been long dead. Early impulses to right doing, early desires to seek the highest and best in life impulses deadened by contact with the world are quickened rito life again. The tomb in which your better self has been buried is opened. Experiencing the resurrection you instinctively seek the things that are above. This spirit will dictate the wording of your contracts and control the treatment of your employees. It will compel you to pay a living wage and give an honest day of toil. It will make your home a place of happiness and your life a benediction of joy. With this victory, you will be able to face the tragic forces about you and “flourish in immortal youth unhurt amid the war of elements and crush of worlds.” - q CARS COLLIDED Saturday afternoon when R. E. Pletcher was turning his car at the Harkless corner, he was struck by another car, driven by Chas. Juday, going in the opposite direction. Mr. Pletcher’s car was quite badly damaged, the windshield be rig broken. one wheel knocked off and I other parts of the car receiving considerable damage. Mrs. Plet-j cher and two children were in; the car but no one was hurt except Mary Ellen, who was thrown against the windshield and received several scratches and bumps. The car driven by Mr. Juday escaped with minor damage and all felt thankful the accident was not any worse. * BAKE SALE The Church of God Mission Crcle will hold their annual Easter bake sale .on Saturday. April 7, beginning at 10 o’clock. There will be baked goods, cottage cheese, pickled eggs and chicken and noodles. Please bring containers. 48-2 t

.dtifo Clubs Undertake Educational Campaign to Safoty-izo Indiana hoosier’state •

A CARELESS CHILD MAY BE HAPPY';—BIT NOT FOR LONU

It won’t be long now. Next week concludes the series of Accident Prevention posters published in this paper and taught in the schools of Indiana for this year through the courtesy of the Hoosier State Automobile Association. Those who, wish to make their vacations safe should resolve to be careful and should remember that the careless boy or girl may be happy, but not for long. Keep off the streets, cross the streets at the intersections, play in vacant lots, back yards, play

SYRACUSE. INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1928.

Syracuse Library Notes Marjorie Slabaugh Betty and Natalie Wolf, Virginia Riddle I Katy and Betty Hughes, Annie, Jeanette and Elizabeth Causer Freida and Harriet Foust Lucy Bachman,, Elizabeth Shock, Geri trude, Edna and Agnes Flemrig I Martha, Betty and Kathryn Fisher and Martha and Katherine Kern attended story hour Saturday. He ate and drank the precious words His spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor. Nor that his frame was dust He danced along the dingy days And this bequest of w ngs Was but a book. What liberty A loosened spirit brings! —E. Dickinson Librarian: (to an adolescent boy who was wandering in the adult section hunting for a book with excitement and adventure as the dominant theme) Er—did you want a love story? Boy: Naw! I can t understand that stuff! Circulation in March, 1445. This is a decrease of 44 over the previous month and increase of 174 269 and 775 in the circulation of one, five and ten years ago respectively. It is hard for an empty sack to stand upright. Read more books. The library board met Tuesday evening in the library. o El ECT ED VICE-PRESIDENT Frank W. Greene, of Syracuse, was elected v‘ce-president of the Laymen’s Association of the North Indiana M. £ Conference at the session held on Friday afternoon at Fort Wayne. W. R. Werking of Anderson was elect-, ed president. o C OF C. MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Chamber of Commence will be held on Tuesday, April 10 after the noonday luncheon at The Sign of the Kettle. A good attendance is desired. — Q Never such drama, never such acting, as Richard Barthelmess in “The Noose,” at Crystal, Ligonier next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 10, 11 and 12.

grounds or parks. If you must risk your lives, do some foolish stunt at some of these places. If, however, through these safety lessons, you think enough of yourself and appreciate the council and advice of others, then resolve to be more careful. The habits of playing in the street last year have been broken and it will not be so hard this spring, if you do not form the habit again. But all that you have been taught during the winter months must have convinced you that to be carefree is to be careful

ANDREW G. EDMONDS Andrew G. Edmonds, son of i Andrew and Beatrice Edmonds, was born in Sweden July 2, 1848 and departed this life April 1. 1928, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 29 days. While in Sweden he received a good education, attending not only the common schools but also the Skara High School, where he took a literary course, preparing for the ministry. With a strong- desire for adventure and full of the hopes of youth, he determ.ned to come to this country, landrig in New York September 19. 1868. He came to Kosciusko County with the building of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1873 and had charge of some of the work between Syracuse and Cromwell. With the determination to win and the opportunity for endeavor, success crowned his efforts. On December 15, 1879. he was united in marriage to Angeline Snavely of Turkey Creek Township. To this union were born two children, Rebecca and Myron H. Rebecca departed this 1 life in infancy; Myron preceded his father two years ago. The deceased was a member of 1 the Lutheran church in Sweden. He held membership in three fraternal orders, the K. of P. Lodge No. 230 of Syracuse, of which he was Chancellor C’om- 1 mander at one time, and. at the j time of his death was a trustee 1 of sa’d lodge. He was also a 1 member of the Masonic frater- 1 nity, Lodge No. 454, and the 1 chapter at Syracuse. ; He leaves to mourn the loss 1 his two sisters, Christma I in Sweden, and Emma Anderson < of Lawrens, lowa, two grand- 1 children of Mishawaka, and a 1 host of friends. Funeral services were held J this (Thursday) afternoon at the ' family home. Rev. R. G. Foust 1 pastor of the Evangelical church, ’ officiating. Interment in the Sy- ' racuse cemetery. ' Ceremonies at the grave were J conducted by Syracuse Lodge ' No. 230, Knights of Pythias. —. . I MEETING WELL ATTENDED

The largest district meeting of the Knights of Pythias ever known in Indiana was held at Michigan City last Thursday. At one o’clock over 500 Knights had ! registered. Castle Hall, of the Michigan City Lodge, was inadequate to 1 take care of the crowd, and the ' work in the evening was done in the Elks Temple. The work was done by a dramatic team from ' Rochester after the Page Rank class of 24 had been initiated. At 2 o’ckwk the Knights were ' taken to the penitentiary for a in columns of two filed ' through several departments, as : the time was too short to -go | "through all of them. D. C. Steph- ' enson. a life prisoner and ex- 1 dragon of the Klan, was there. All saw him as they passed through the reception room in- J side the second gate. Everything in the prison appeared in order- ■■ ly arrangement and everything . ! was clean above the average. ' Gary will have a big Pythian celebration April 14. when the Past Chancellors of the 24th district of Illinois in Chicago, will put bn the rank of Knight. The Chicago Knights have engaged special trains and will bring the big Pythian band of 74 pieces. There will be a big parade and the Dokeys will stage a play called “Desert Justice.” All the Knights of the 13th district have special invitation from Gary. - o W. A. CLUB Mrs. J. H. Bowser entertained the ladies of the Wednesday Afternoon club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. April 4. Poems by Sara Teasdale and Margaret Widdemer were read by Mrs. P. H. Miles and Mrs. O. C. Stoelting. Mrs. Boyd told the interesting story of the life of Reginald De Koven. Mrs. Duncan of Warsaw, county federation chairman, and Mrs. Ellison of Winona Lake were present and presented some helpful suggestions to the club members. Mrs. Ellison is county chairman of the Adult Education. The Ladies of the Round Table and the Art Club were guests. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the meeting. Q PIANO TUNING l 7 ! Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner. • is here this week. Orders can be I left with the Syracuse telephone operator. 49-p

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT i To the Citizens of Kosciusko’ County, Ind ana: Realizing that it is and will be impossible to meet a majority of the voters of the County - before the primary May Bth. 1928, I am( taking this means to inform you of the principles upon which I [ stand as a candidate for Repre- j sentative in the Republican Pri-; maries. I am a Registered Pharmacist,’ traveling for the Yates Drug & i Chemical 'Company, of which; manufacturing company I am a member. I am a member of the Syracuse Methodist Episcopal Church, and p Vice President of the North Indiana Conference Laymen’s Association with a membership of • nearly one hundred thousand of j that denominat on. I am what is known as a “Dry.” I am a believer in good roads and good schools, that the best education possible should be within the reach of every boy and girl in the county. I tried to secure active service ! during the World War but was denied it. I was. however, g v.en : supervision over certain depart- ■ mental work in Michigan and Indiana and received the thanks of j the Department. Following all national catastrophes like the World War, all ' lines of business endeavor pass ' through a period of depression and readjustment. Most of these • have been brought back to a more normal condit ion “except 1 that of agriculture. It will be 1 my earnest endeavor to assist in ' 1 any way possible to restore the i farming industry to its proper level. We all know in a farming ’ community like ours that if the 1 price of 14 cents a quart for milk ’ in Chicago is justified, then the farmer wjjo tills the ground feeds the stock, delivers the milk undiluted at the Tailroad sta- i tion, is entitled to more than 6 < cents for the quart of milk. The ; difference between the produc- < er’s price and that the consumer , has to pay for the product is too : large, and the tiller of the soil is entitled to his “just recom- ] pense of reward.” Sincerely yours. < FRANK W. GREENE. o OBITUARY Mahala Ellen Freeman Garri- ; son was born in Blackford coun- ; ty, Ind., March 26, 1859, and de- i parted this life March 28, 1928. at the age of 69 years and 2 j days. . 1 She was united in marriage j to William Garrison in 1877. To this union nine children were born, of which five preceded her ] in death. Her husband died eleven years ago. ( Those who mourn her loss are , one daughter, Mrs. James Burson, and three sons, Mark. Frank and Louis Garrison, all of Syra- ; cuse; two brothers, George Freeman of Pentwater, Mich,, and Ben Freeman of Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Hines, Marion, Ind., Mrs. John Graham, of Pentwater, Mich., and Mrs. William Burson,, of Muskegon, Mich. Also 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives, and friends who will miss her from among their midst. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the home, Rev. Floyd Hedges officiating. Burial in the -Union cemetery. Oh, my mother, how we miss you. L Though we would not call you back with prayer; Now we hope that you are resting In the angel’s loving care. Hazel. o BARN DANCES Barn dances every Wednesday and Saturday nights at the Ray Fleischauer residence, three miles south and half mile west of Milford. Admission 35 cents. 49-pd W. C. T. U. The W. C. T. U. will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, at the home of Mrs. Ella Hedges. Mrs. Foust will be the leader. oO. E. S. The Eastern Star Chapter will meet on Wednesday evening, April 11. A good attendance is desired. — o Not in years has f the screen given you drama so realistic, so vivid, so appealing as “The Noose.” A picture you’ll never forget. See it at Crystal, Ligon- > ier. next Tuesday, Wednesday : and Thursday, April 10, 11 and > 12-

THINGS TO j THINK ABOUT Review qf Things by the Editor AS He Sees Them on the Surface. The Old Folks The problem of what to do with the old men and women - who have no place in the modern industrial world, is becoming one of the most serious problems in our nat onal and civic lives. Men and women, past 45 years, j ’are not wanted in modem industry, their experience and skill are no longer essential to the new methods. Some corporations limit new employment age at 35. At the same time we have through public health, sanitation and a greater medical knowledge extended the expectancy of life 12 to 15 years. Insurance records show that in 1870 there were a little over 1,000,000 persons 65 years and over constituting about 3 per cent of the total population. Today people of 65 and over amount to at least 5 500 000 and represent over 5 per cent of the total population. One of every three of these are dependent on others . To be sure, we have the 300-year-old almshouse, costing more than board at home, but it is debasing to every self-respecting man and woman and as the wealthiest nation in the world we are ashamed of it. Os all populous nations on the earth, only China, India and the United States are without provision for the old folks. X Parents and Parents Twentieth century parents may for the most part be divided into ttyo classes—those who act as if their children existed only for their benefit, and those who act only as if they existed for their children’s benefit. Those in the first groupe of parents tyrannize the child, seek to destroy his individuality, exercise an arbitrary discipline too spasmodic, neglect it. The second class differs from the first by over* indulgence, by anxiety to pamper the child by yielding to all its caprices, and artificially protecting him from natural results of those caprices. Between the two there are a few who make themselves and their children happier by steering a sensible middle course. A novelist describes a young husband “catching his bride in his arms.” And he probably caught her in his pockets later on. - Best way to improve the postal service, is to stop mailing bills. Woman don’t play ball because the players are too far apart to talk. Don’t worry if the kid isn’t good at mathematics. Maybe he is going to be the boss instead of the bookkeeper. It is wiser to be known by your deeds than by your mortgages. Long hair makes the barber's face grow longer. This Week’s Puzzle Puller Quest on: What characteristics of interest can one find in the elephant and the skunk? squoos uounuoa joj joqio oq; s-|i joj pojou st ouQ uoMSuy _ o GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Friday of this week is known as Good Friday because it is the anniversary of the Lord’s suffering and death on Calvary for the sins of the world—your sins and# mine. Throughout the Christian world appropriate services will mark the observance of Good Friday. There will 1 be a union Good < Friday service in Syracuse Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Evangelical church. Rev. J. H. Royer, pastor of the Methodist church, will preach the sermon, while all the ministers of the town will have a part in the service. At one o’clock the ministers will visit the public school and address the pupils on Good Friday themes. — o_

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