The Syracuse Journal, Volume 20, Number 10, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 5 July 1928 — Page 1

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SYRACUSE LIBRARY NOTES News Notes of Interest Concerning Onr Library Especially Written for The Journal All furniture in the Jibrary has been dusted, all windows (upstairs) washed, all the books have been dusted and even the {helves’ have been washed with soap and Abater. The library is being redecorated. The ceiling is cream, the walls buff and the portion of walls between the inolding is a sage green. The total circulation for June was 1,026. This exceeds the circulation of a year ago this June by 520. The library board met in the library Tuesday evening. o DEATH OF A. W. BUNGER Albert W .Bunger, of Syracuse died at, 10:45 Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Ej, Van Tine, at Elkhart. He went there two months ago to make his home with his daughter. He reached the age of 67 years and 9 days. He is survived by one son, Ed Bunger, of Elkhart, and two daughters Mrs. Van Tine of Elkhart, and Mrs. Carl Ohaver of Syracuse; three brothersrGharles and Frank Bunger, both of Millersburg and Perry Bunger of Syracuse; ten granchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Solomon Creek United Brethren church. The Rev. Floyd Hedges officiated. Burial in the Solomon Creek cemetery. Card of Thanks We wish to thank all our neighbors and friends and also Rev. and Mrs Floyd Hedges for their kindness during the illness and death of our beloved father, Albert Bunger. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ohaver and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bunger and Family, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Van Tine and Family. • r O — WINONA PROGRAM By perseverance and persistance the above attractions have been finally secured for this season at Winona. Will Rogers has been in the “limelight” for some time especially so in the last few years, he has been called the “most humorous man since Mark Twain,” he is one of the most widely advertised man in the world, his articles in the Saturday Evening Post and other per iodicals have been increasingly popular. Rogers will draw a tre- ‘ mendous crowd when he appears July 26. “The King of Kings” is the undisputed masterpiece in the motion picture annals, countless words of praise and commendation have been spoken and written about it. Men from all walks of life speak highly of it, ministers, editors, laymen of all profession. Every man woman and child shoqld see this magnificent $2,500,600 production. This feature will be shown August 27-28. o ■— INDIANA STATE FAIR The Indiana State Fair premium list is now being mailed out and any person who wishes one may secure it by writing to E J. Barker, Secretary, Indiana State * Fair, Room 212, State "House, Indianapolis, Indiana. The fair fill be held September 1 to 8. There are $162,193.88 to be paid out in premiums and purses this year, a larger amount than will be paid out by any other state fair in the United States. This is the largest premium list that has even been put out by the Indiana State Fair with prizes for everybody on the farm, in the city, old and young. There are many classes that are made exclusive for Indiana exhibitors. All entries close on August 15. Those showing in the special classes may also enter in the open classes, thus having a double chance of winning cash prizes, ribbons and medals. 1 O NOTICE TO WATER USERS Water rent is due July 1.1 will collect same at my residence July 2 to 7. Chas. C. Crow Town Clerk -2t

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LUTHERANS TO GATHER AT OAKWOOD PARK NEXT WEEK The annqat Summer School of the Michigan Synod of the Luth eran Church which will be held from July JOth to 15th at Oakwood Park, Lake Wlawasee, will attract hundreds of Lutherans from over Michigan, Indiana, and points in Canada, according to advance reservations being made for accommodations. The 'staff of lecturers and speaker, fi r the assembly is composed of outstand, ng Lutheran fiom many points over the countiy. The best assembly conference in the history of the Synod is generally anticipated. Prominent members of the lecture staff of the schoo) will be Dean L. H. Larimer of Hamma Divinity School, Springfield, Ohio; Rev. F. W. Otterbein, pastor of the fastest growing church in Chicago; Rev. G. C. Leonard, of Indianapolis, former Lutheran missionary to Africa; Rev. R. J. Wolf, of Philadelphia; Rev. J. C. Finefrock, a furloughed missionary from India; Prof. F. H. McNutt, of Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. W. C. Stump, of Pontiac, Mich; Miss Carrie M. Anderson, of the Lutheran Bible School, Chicago; Mrs. G. C. Leonard, of Indianapolis. The school will open with a sacred concert on Tuesday evening, July 10th, given by the Christ Lutheran Choir of Ft. Wayne. An informal reception will feature the opening night. Wednesday night Prof. F. H. McNutt, of Wittenberg, will deliver a popular lecture on “Science and Re’igion”. Thursday night the popular Trinity Lutheran Choir of Ft. W!ayne will present a sacred concert. Friday night Rev. J. C. Finefrock will offer an illustrated lecture on “India”. Saturday night will be “Stunt Night”. The Rev. Dr. R. D. Wheadon, of Logansport, will deliver the sermon at the sunrise service on Sunday, July 15. Rev. D. H. M. Bannen, of Rockford, 111., will be the speaker at the regular morning service on Sunday, and at the “Rally Service” on Sunday afternoon. The choir of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, of Logansport, will furnish the music for the Sunday services. The daily program for the assembly provides for lectures on Bible study, Evangelism, Missionary activities, Christian Education, Luther League work, and pastoral problems. Rev. Dr. A. H. Keck, of South Bend, President of the Michigan Synod, will be in charge of the activities of the school. Other members of the board are Rev. Paul M. Brosy, Goshen; Rev. G. C. Goering, Middlebury; Rev. R. N. McMichael, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Rev. W. M. Habey, New Corydon; Rev. C. F. Stickles, Detroit; Mrs. R. D. Wheadon, Logansport; Mr. C. W. Kantz, Elkhart; and Mr. O. E. Middlebury. Many local Lutheran people are planning to attend the daily sessions of the school, and the evening features have always proved popular with the people of this community. The public is invited to attend and participate in all the activities of the assembly. o PRECIPITATION IN JUNE The month of June Was the coldest June within the records of the weather bureau and also was the wettest since 1882, J. H. Armington, government meteorologist, Indianapolis. The local weather bureau began operating in 1871. The average temperature for the month of June was 65.4 degrees, which was 6.2 degrees below the normal which is 71.6, Armington said. The June rainfall was 8.77 inches, which was 5.15 inches above normal. It rained here on 21 days in June. Only two other Junes in the history of the local weather bureau surpassed the precipitation of last June. o SHERIFF SELLS FARM Deputy Sheriff H. C. Huffer sold Saturday at sheriff’s sale, to satisfy a first mortage held by the Prudential Insurance Co., of America, the 160-acre farm of William G. Ponder and others located west of Milford, for $9,320.28, the property being bid in by the holder of the mortgage. o— —• TO ELECT OFFICERS On Sunday, July 8, the Zion United Brethren Sunday school will elect its officers. Every one in the community is urged to be there and vote. o “Partners in Crime” with Wallace Berry a.nd Raymond Hatton at Crystal, Ligonlier, tonight.

Syracuse’s Slogan: “A Welcoming Town With a Beckoning Lake.”

MOTOR BOAT RACES A large crowd witnessed the outboard motor boat races on the shores of Lake Wlawasee last Sunday. The spectators were thrilled by the piloting of John Macy, 13-yearrold lad, from Wawasee, who copped the feature Class A event in his boat “Read ‘Em And Weep”, making the single three-mile lap in eight, minutes. Frank T. Farley, of Fort Wayne, who copped a 75 mile race at Wawasee* three weeks ago piloted his small boat. “Miss Auburn” to the finishing point first in two events, the class C. and free-for-all. Following is a summary of the events: C lass A —(one lap, three miles) “Read ‘Em and Weep,” John Macy, Wawasee; Paul South Bend. No. 10, George W. Martin, South Bend. Time 8:00. Class B —(two laps, six miles) No. 10, George W. Martin, South Bend, Paul Weingart, John Macy. Time: 14:00. Class C —(three laps, nine miles) “Miss Auburn”, Frank T. Farley, Fort Wayne, first; No. 10. George W. Martin, “Matty”, Joe Becket. Time 16:00. Free-for-all —(four laps. 12 miles) “Miss Auburn,” Frank T. Farley; “Slipper The II” Wendel Macy, Wawasee; “Falcon VII”; No. 10 George W. Martin; Barney Cramer, “Conn Lid,” Elkhart; Paul Weingart, Time 21:00. . The races were sponsored by the Wawasee Slip, Tavern hotel and Waco pavilion. It was announced today that there will be another program of races in three weeks, being given at three weeks intervals throughout the summer. o CHILD HEALTH WEEK Miss Ava Malone, county Red Cross nurse met with the Township Trustees on July 2nd to urge them in cooperating with the Chairwomen of each township to see that the children under 7 and especially the ones who will start to school in the fall come to the Child Health Week at Winona Lake, July 9th to 13. Each township has been given a special day so that there will be as little delay and waiting as. possible. The examination is free and any family coming to the conference will be admitted free to the grounds. There will be health lectures each day between 9 and 10 a. m. Anyone knowing of any infant or child who has not been called upon notify your township chairwoman. Miss Emma Rapp has been appointed chairwoman of Turkey Creek township. Monday, July 9, from 9:20 to 10:10 a. m., is the day for children of Turkey Creek township. TESTING OF CATTLE Three Kosciusko townships, Franklin, Wayne and Etna, have been completed as regards the annual testing of cattle for tuberculosis, Dr. G. E Keith, county veterinarian, has announced. Tests are now being made by Dr. Keith in Van Buren township. Regarding the work Dr. Keith sAid. “Everything is very satisfactory. The cooperation being received is excellent.” oCONTRACT AWARDED “ The contract for-the construction of the Alva Galloway road in Turkey Creek township near the end of Lake Wawasee near the state fish hatchery was awarded Tuesday by the county commissioners to Roy Treesh, of Milford, for $4,838.35. This is a gravel road, not quite a mile in length. Other bids were: Ed Lantz, $6,430; Jesse Shock, $6512; John Bender, $6,687;, Gast Construction Company, $6,993. ,—__o FILED SUIT FOR DIVORCE Mrs. Sallie O. Druckamiller of Syracuse, filed a suit for divorce against William Druckamiller charging abandonment and nonsupport. In the petition, filed with County Clerk Leland Kinsey Saturday, $5 a week support money is asked and the custody of the minor children. o i. SEND IN YOUR NJJWS ITEMS Don’t forget to send in the names of your visitors over the Fourth. Also mention the places where you went to celebrate Independence Day. Items of news sent to the Journal office are always appreciated. —o BIRTHS AND DEATHS For the month of April there were 44 births and 27 deaths reported in Kosciusko county.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1928

Two Drown in Lake Wawasee A sad accident, which took the lives of two people, occurred on Lake Wawasee Tuesday even ing. Ed Schlichte, 57. his daughter Dorothy, 19, his son Joseph, 16. and Marie Gehring, 17, were on a pleasure trip on the lake that evening. About nine o’clock when they were near the Waco dance pavilion, their boat struck I. M. Sargent’s passenger boat the “Falcon.” at the rear end. causing the Schlichte boat to upset, throwing out the occu pants. A number of. life prrf servers were thrown them from the Falcon, which carried about 35 passengers and which was driven by Clint Lewis, but only Dorothy and Joseph were rescu ed. Ed Schlichte and Marie Gehring, the latter a maid in the Schlichte family, were drowned. A searching party recovered the bodies about two hours later. The Falcon passenger boat carried four lights, while the Schlichte boat carried none. Joseph, the 16 year old son of Mr. Schlichte, was driving the ill fated boat. . The Gehring girl could not swim but Mr. Schlichte was a good swimmer. It is probable that he either was seized with cramps or died of heart failure. Ed. Schlichte and his family of Connersville, Ind., were summering on the lake and were occupying the Stout cottage on Ogden Island. This (Thursday) morning the bodies were taken by undertaker O. G. Carr to Connersville for burial. o ASSAULTED BY OFFICER A drama without a rehearsal was staged in front of the State Bank last Saturday morning. B. O. Mabie had a warrant foiy S. E. Rowdabaugh, who was charged with selling cigarets to Virgil Dennis, a minor. After Mr. Mabie had read the warrent Mr, Rowdabaugh asked to see it and reached out for the warrant. The answer was a blow with Mabie’s fist in Rowdabaugh’s face. Thereupon Rowdabaugh was loaded in Mabie’s car and taken to Warsaw before Justice of the Peace, A. T. Griffith. t Mr. Rowdabaugh pleadbd not guilty to the charge find promptly gave bond for his appearance in court. The trial has not been set at this writing. Mr. Rowdabaugh denies that he ever sold cigarets to Dennis. o GRUBS OR WORMS IN FISH The grubs or worms found in a few instances this spring lying along the backs and sides of bass and bluegills, as reported by some fisherman are not harmful to man and do not prevent the fish from being eaten, in the opinion of George N. Mannfeld. superinfendent of fisheries and game. Mannfeld made the statement recently replying to several inquiries from fishermen to 4 know if presence of grubs or worms made infected fish worthless for table use. According to the conservation department officials, 4 many fish harbor cysts containing flukes, tapeworms, etc. If the vital organs are affected, then the fish soon dies, but in case of the grub or worm which attacks from the exterior, the affected fish is not removed from table use. RADIO PROGRAMS ■» , In the future the Journal will carry the leadihg radio programs on one of the inside pages. Read them every week, if you are a radio fan. o Tired of common desserts? Try Furnas Quality Ice Cream. The Grand Rowdabaugh I Mann BAND CONCERT Every Wednesday Evening

SWIMMING j In a play called, “Good News”, there is a song entitled, “The Best Things in the World are Free”. Thejf are singing it every night in 3 Chicago. Kosciusko County with its beautiful lakes and streams, can sing it day and night. Even if things are free, however, they must be treated properly and used correctly, else they become a menace to health, instead of a blessing. Swimming is one of the most beneficial sports. It uses practically all of the Here in Kosciusko County, it is an outdoor sport and therefore has the additional value of fresh air and sunshine as compared with pool swimming. Everyone should know how to swim as a protection to his own life or the life of someone else. Wawasee’s fine bathing beach and the other fine beaches throughout the county invite residents and tourists to take a cool plunge. As the crowds gather to take advantage of one of the best of the free things, perhaps a few words of caution will not be amiss. Remember that, swimming is a very tiring exercise. If you are not feeling well and strong, ydu should be moderate as to the amount you swim. If you have any doubt as to your physical condition, especially as to your heart, you would better consult your home physician before doing much active swimming. In jumping from a height, one should hold the nose shut, as even plain water that is perfectly pure is irritating if it gets up the nose. If the water is infected, it is apt to cause sinus or ear trouble. If a person in suffering from infection, it is his duty to himgelf and to others to stay out of a public swimming place until he is well, unless he can absolutely prevent his infection from getting into the water. For instance, if you have a chronically discharging ear, you should wear a rubber cap and also plug the ear with a large piece of cotton covered with vaseline. The reason for this precaution is twofold. In most chronically discharging ears, there is a hole in the drum of the ear. If the lake water should reach the middle ear through this hole, it might make serious trouble, possibly mastoid. On the other hand, the pus might infect the water and cause other people to get ear or sinus trouble, or infected eyes or mouth. People with skin trouble, particularly when there are running sores, or people having unhealthy dicharges from other sources, should not go into a general swimming place. Each summer, there are patients coming to physicians with boils in the ears or with more serious infections contracted while swimming. o_ RURAL CARRIES MEET The 26th annual state convention ofrthe Indiana Rural Letter Carriers’ Association was held at Oakwood Park Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This was the largest convention ever held by the carriers. Nearly 400 were in attendance. The following officers were elected: Walter I. Uitts, Kokomo, president; John McHugh, Greensburg, vice president; Ross Immel, New Paris, secretary and treasurer. Clyde Delano, Pierceton, was elected a member of the executive committee from the third district and Hallie Holloway, Syracuse, was made a del-egate-at-large to the national convention which will be held at Peoria late jn August., Decatur, Ind., w T as selected as the place of the meeting at the same time next year. . o KINDERGARTEN I A class in Kindergarten will begin Monday morning, July 9th, at the School Building continuing six weeks. All children from ages four to six are welcome. Tuition one dollar per week. Hours 8:30 o’clock to 11:30 o'clock a. m. Miss Emma Rapp. Phone 847 o IN HANDS OF RECEIVER - The Wawasee Cedar Chest Co., a Syracuse institution, has gone into receivership. Willis I. Dye of Kokomo was named as receiver in Circuit court Monday. ■ o MARKET AND BAKE SALE The Leaders class of the U. B. church will hold a bake sale at the Jet White on Wednesday, July 11. Chicken and noodles. Bring containers. • 10-lt o A classified ad will sell it.

LUTHER LEAGUE TO MEET IN SYRACUSE 'the. annual convention of the Luther League of the Michigan Synod, the Lutheran young peoples organization, will be held next Sunday and Monday, July > and 9 in Grace Lutheran ’hurch at Syracuse, bringing together a large number of Lutheran young people from over northern Indiana and Michigan. The Rev. W. C. Zimmann. paster of Holy Trinity Church, South lend, will deliver the sermon at the opening service of the convention Sunday evening. Mr. Clarence C. Dittmer, of Brooklyn, NT. Y., national president of the Luther League of America will also address the service Sunday evening. The sessions Monday morning will be given over to the hearing of reports from Mil officers and all departments of the organization. Officers will be elected Monday afternoon. There will be a series of sectional ’conferences held also on Monday. The convention will close with a big banquet Monday evening which will be served in the Lutheran Church. Rev. F. W. Otter-’ bein, pastor of Chicago’s fastest growing church will be the prin cipal speaker at the banquet. Addresses will also be delivered by Rev. Dr. A. H. Keck, of South Bend, and Rev. R. J. Wolf, of Philadelphia. A candlelighting installation service will feature the banquet program. Lots ol “pep” fun and music are likewise scheduled for the banquet. The presentation of a check foi S3OO. to Miss Phyllis Glenn of the Oesterlin Orphans Home, as a gift from the Luther Leaguers to the Home will be an unusual event of the program. o 7__ RIVER POLLUTION The following is taken from the Goshen Democrat: Considerable dissatisfaction shown by Goshen sportsmen Friday following the discovery of the thousands of dead fish along the banks of" Elkhart river Thursday night has spurred the state arid county officials into action that may result in prosecution of the guilty persons, on which a huge fine probably will be placed. State Game Warden Emanuel Click and Deputy Bruce Staples, both of Cromwell, Ind., were in Goshen Friday and investigated evidence as to the source of the acid which had been dumped into the river and which caused the death of. the car loads of fish. Warden Click stated to Sheriff Long that this is the third call he has had to Goshen in the past year on the same offense and that he will force the state office at Indianapolis to act on the matter. The sight along the river banks is appalling and large parties of Goshen sportsmen today were touring the river banks to inspect the heavy loss. Bass of all species, cat fish, red eyes and other game fish are piled high on the banks. The killing this time started in the vicinity of the foot of Washington street and continued on west as far as Elkhart. Under the direction of John C. Diggs, sanitary engineer of the division of fish and game, a through investigation was began Monday. “LITTLE BUCKAROO” • Buzz Barton, the thirteen-year-old FBO western star, who so recently came into the public eye. has scored another triumph in “The Little Buckaroo,” which will be. shown at the Community Monday and Tuesday, July 9 and 10. While plenty good at first. Buzz seems to improve with every picture he makes, and"it may almost be said that “The Little Buckaroo” is nearly perfect. It is a fast moving, dramatic, exciting taje of life in the gold country with Buzz Barton portraying to perfection the part of a young orphan, left entirely to make his own way in that rough but romantic country. The story, by Frank Howard Clark, is a racing string of action from the time a murder on the desert opens the mystery until the climax in which Buzz breaks up the robbery of a stagecoach and clears his pal of an unjust accusation, throwing him into the waiting arms of a beautiful girl. Filmed against the background of the beautiful High Sierras, "The Little Buckaroo” presents some of the most gorgeous scenery ever shown in a picture of its type. —o — , Subscribe for the

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. a Two Kinds of Lazy People When the steam engine was invented, the valve had to be moved by hand. A boy named Billy Hodge sat on a stool beside the engine, first opening the valve, then closing it. Billy was such a lazy kid that he soon got good and sick of this job. After giving him a dozen “call-downs” for loafing, the boss finally fired him and hired a boy by the name of Charles Carew. The joke of it was that Charles was just as lazy as Billy. After a day or so sitting on a hard stool and moving a hot valve back and forth. Charles fairly hated the job. He was so disgusted with the . work that he doped out a scheme for getting around it. When the engine was shut down at noon, he hunted up a strong cord. He tied one end to the valve, and the other to a moving part of the machine, so when the wheel went around the valve would be jerked open. 'Phen he rigged up a weight to slam the valve shut. Before the afternoon was over, he had the fun of being able to lie down on the grass and watch the engine do all its own work. He was stretched out comfortably on his back having a fine time, when all of a sudden who should appear but the old man. Charles scrambled up and was going to tear oft' the string and get busy on the job again; but the boss shouted: “Leave it alone!” Hegwatched the thing work for some time. You little devil,” he said. “Tell me where I can find an- z other lad as lazy as you are, and I’ll give you a handful of silver. You come with me I have a real job for you.” This same Charles Carew later' became a great factor in the development of the steam engine industry. The world needs more lazy people—not those lazy like Billy Hodge, but those lazy like Charles Carew. Not the kind too lazy to use their heads, but the kind too lazy not to. It appears that a poor boy has a chance yet. Herbert Hoover and Chas. Curtis, candidates for president and vice-president, had to struggle earls in life. Hoover was left an orphan and struggled to get an education, earning his way by doing odd jobs. Curtis was born on an Indian reservation with quarter Indian blood in his veins. His father died when he was three years of age. He rode horses as a jockey, drove night hack, no work was beneath him. Most of our boys have as good'a start in life as they had. Wb see where a farmer in this state has bought an airplane and says he is going use it to take his produce to market. If he drops any eggs we hope they’re fresh, don’t you? Instead of having taffy pullings it looks as many would be compelled to have weed pulling parties, in order to get rid of their weeds in gardens and cornfields. Did you ever stop to think, that any business concern, that wants to be leader and to have a really growing business must be. a steady, consistent er. You never realize how many necessary things the automobile manufacturer left off your car until you see all the accessories you can buy to put on it. - Ever stop to think what an awful lisp a moth leads? It spends the summer in a fur coat and the winter in a bathing suit. . A man who is married to the wrong woman can get a mighty long ways from home withont getting homesick. * A Boston man claims to have a dog which can speak the English language. Must be an English bull dog. A small boy crawled under a tent to see the circus and discovered it was a revival meeting. This Week’s Puzzle Puller Question: Which is the longest rope in the world? Answer: Eu-rope,

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