The Syracuse Journal, Volume 26, Number 8, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 15 June 1933 — Page 1

6/Arthur Brisbane MUSSOLINI’S TEN YEARS A FULL-DRESS HEADSMAN WHY PAY INTEREST? A SLAP KILLED THE BABY

Thanks to Mussolini, who knows how to get things done. Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy agree not to fight each other for ten years, which means, perhaps, “ten years of peace in Europe.” In addition to not fighting each other, they will try to keep lesser nations from fighting. The United States, praise heaven, is left out of it. We have no idea of fighting any of those four nations. Why should statesmen, including some of our own, try to drag this country in? An American correspondent in Berlin mentioned that “a double murder in Torgau prison was executed by the medieval method of beheading with ax and block. The executioner was attired in the customary full evening dress as he swung the huge ax.” Mr. Hitler’s censor would not let the dispatch go, because of the word “medieval.” What would you call it. if not “medieval” to make a man put on “full evening drees,” stiff shirt, white necktie, swallow-tailed” coat, before chopping off a criminal’s head? If it is not medieval, it is certainly gruesome comic opera. What a "last moment” to see a man in “full drees” aiming a huge ax at your neck. ’ The secretary qf the treasury asks the public to subscribe to $1,006,000,000 worth of government notes, to meet the cost of a public works program. How will the contractors and workers on that program be paid? They will be paid with money printed and backed by the United States governinent. Why not print the money and pay it to them, instead of borrowing it, and then paying interest on it? The money, with the government name on it, is exactly as good as the bond or note with the government name. Why insist on putting out bonds or notes to make taxpayers pay billions In interest? i If the government borrows $3,000000,000 and takes 20 years to pay, the interest will amount to S6OOO, • 000,000. In other words. $3,000,000000 worth of work will cost $9,000,000,000. $3,000,000,000 forthe 4 * work and >6,00u,000,900 for interest. Mrs. N. Y. W., of California was waked by her crying baby, Alex. Drowsy, she slapped it. It became quiet, went to sleep again. In the * morning she found it dead, and is arrested on a mansiaughted charge. The child had died from a cerebral hemorrhage, caused by slaps on its thin skull. Parents, even semi-civilixed, should know' enough not to whip any child, and to strike an infant is horrible. A man will whip his own child, and would not allow a servant to whip his young dog or horse, for fear of “breaking the animal’s spirit.” Japan, standing apart, in the East with plenty of good fighting men, air planes and submarines, says exactly what she thinks, and doesn’t think much of the London navy pact. ' Japan will not agree to the suggestion that explosive bombs from the air in wartime be abolished. The mikado feels that as long as western nations have carriers that can bring planes across the ocean and upload near Tokyo, Japan must bo ready to meet those carriers. Baron Edouard de Rothschild of Paris is worried about Socialism, particularly state Socialism, which builds publicly-owned railroads to compete with Baron Rothschild’s great, private French railroad, the Chemin de fer du Nord, called “the richest railroad In France.” Some American imitations of Baron Rothschild are also worried about “state Socialism,” and the dreadful suggestion that the people of the United States, who built and paid for the Muscle Shoals power plant, may actually use it for themselves, instead of lotting private individuals exploit it.

Francesco Angelo, well named, an Italian naval officer, who established a new flying speed of 42« h miles per hour, in April, new announces a new record of 440 miles, made in his “Red Bullet.” The new record is not official but will doubtless be established. England holds the automobile speed record, Italy the more Important air record. This proud nation seems to bo lagging behind. In other countries government interests itself in all speed records, knowing that, in war, speed in the air would be everything. Senor Vincente Murill Gonsales of Managua. Nicarauga. is not rich and when thieves robbed him, “leaving me with the only suit I have on,” he Issued a newspaper front page advertisement. The first businesslike appeal to thieves on record: “Prayer to the thieves in Managua: I earnestly request the thieves of Managua that they do not steal from the poor like me. If the thieves steal from the poor, these will have to become thieves also, and the thieves’ business will be ruined in the end.”

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TWO RESCUED FROM WATERS OF WAWASEE Buttermilk Point Almost Scene of Tragedy. Although Sunday's excessive heat was accompanied by many drownings in bodies of water over the state, none occurred in either Lake Wawasee or Syracuse lake. But two drownings in Wawasee off Buttermilk point were prevented by James Kimble, Jr., of Fort Wayne and Lake Wawasee. Miss Phyllis Morrison, daughter of Mrs. Anna Morrison, homo from Bridgeport for the week end, and Thomas Gnautz of Indianapolis went out in a row boat, Sunday morning, shortly before noon. They were diving from the boat and swimming back to it, when one time when, both were in the water, the wind caught the boat and carried it away from them. Before they noticed this, the boat had traveled some distance. Gnauts kept swimming after the boat which was always just a little further away. Realizing her own diminishing strength and that Gnautz was tiring Miss Morrison screamed for help. James Kimble Jr., heard the call and started out in his father’s motor boat. When he reached Miss Morrison she seemed able to keep on, so he went on to Gnautz who seemed nearly overcome. He managed to get him into the boat and into shore, but he was unconscious and required resuscitation. A rowboat was put out from Ike Klingaman’s and brought Miss Morrison safely to shore.

FISHERMEN READ Y AS SEASON OPENS Tonight at midnight the fishing season opens. For days, fishermen have been oiling reels, examining and turning their lines, varnishing poles, sharpening hooks and generally making a careful examination of tackle, accompanied by the raillery of their wives, mothers and sisters. This preparation not .only includes casters, “pluggers” and fly fishermen but also thoee who like to ait in a boat and fish for blue gills, perch, croppies, etc. They have boon looking over their poles, linos, etc., either repairing these or buying now equipment. * Minnow* have been seined and placed in container* until the day when they will tempt some fish to its destiny, a fisherman's trophy. Robins and other birds are finding that there is a scarcity in th* big fishworm market.

And Retting ready to go fishing this season includes dishing down in* to the pockets to find money for a fishing license, for no matter if one is a resident of thia county, he must have a license, and this Includes wo* men fishers, too. Business has been stimulated around Syracuse and Lake Wawasee by the fishing bug which is hard at work. Guides in the community have been engaged, and will bo so scarce tomorrow that would-be guides, any one who can push a boat around the lake will be in demand. Rowboats and power fishing boats have been rented for some time, and may prove to bo scarce the opening day. At Butt's Boat Landing on Syracuse Lake, every boat has boon engaged. At Mock's and Bishop's on the big lake, only a few wore available yesterday and will no doubt bo rented by tomorrow. Fishermen are coming from a distance to stay over night and try their skill. Matty reports that 16 fishermen engaged rooms at The Tavern some time ago for thin week end. Just tomorrow—and then the stories about the Big Onea That Got Away! — —a - CLASS MEETS IN CHURCH Thirteen members and two visitors attended the meeting of the Good Fellowship dam, held in the Evangelical church, Tuesday evening. Following the businom of the evening, intellectual contorts, arranged by the program committee, Mrs. Mol Rapp, Mrs. Calvin Boek and Mrs. Melvin Dillon, were enjoyed. There were five tables, and at each table some different cwt—it was in program, and guests moved from one table to another. Following this refreshments were

CURRENT EVENTS | > June 6. President Roosevelt ed a compromise proposal on increased veteran's outlays which the administration hopes the house will accept. Regulations previously adopted saved $420,000,000 in veterans appropriations, the compromise of Roosevelt will add $60,000,000 to the outlay for veterans compared with $170,000,000 extra outlay under the amendment adopted by the Senate. The new state intangibles tax netted a total of $486,385 for the months of April and May. Kosciusko county paid $3,784.66. Proceeds of the fund are distributed as follows: Ten per cent to the state general fund; ninety per cent to counties, to be distributed on basis of 26 per cent to the county general fund and 75 per cent to the various school units on the basis of attendance. Cyruc W. Curtis, publisher of the Saturday Evening Poet, The Country Gentleman and the Ladies Home Journal, died at Philadelphia. The Wagner bill creating the U. S. employment aervice was signed by President Roosevelt. The act authorizes an appropriation of $1,500,000 for the next fiscal year and $4,000,000 annually for each year thereafter. Juno 7. President Machado announced that he would immediately act to got the Cuban constitution overhauled. Ho said that ho would resign as soon as this overhauling was accomplished. Premier Mussolini and ambassadors of Great Britain, France and Germany signed the four power peace pact designed to give Europe 10 years of peace and pledging the achievement of disarmament even if the Geneva conference fails. June 8. Every effort to effect material change in the public works industry control bill was defeated as the senate proceeded through consideration of the industry control and public works titles. The dollar fell to 81.1 cents in terms of the French franc, a record low. June 9. The Senate passed the administration's industry control-pub-lic works bill and sent it back to the house for concurrence. The bill was amended to give publicity to income tax returns and the abrogation of all tax exemptions clauses In government, state, and municipal securities. The U. S. delivered notes to thirteen nations reminding them of. their war debt payments; but offered to allow them to pay in American government bonds instead of cash. Governor McNutt outlined a plan for a $50,000,000 public works program for Indiana to be financed through the Federal public works bill which passed the senate and the house.

The Senate committee investigating J. P. Morgan adjourned until fan. Senate and House conferees knocked out the Clark amendment to the industry-control bill which would have removed the tax exemptions on federal, state,. and other municipal bonds. The house adopted President Roosevelt's veteran's compromise on federal outlays to veterans. The house also passed the largest peace time appropriation ever presented to any congress of this country. Three billion 459 million dollars was the sum the measure carried. Three billion 900 millions of that amount to for public works. It carried in addition 50 millions for federal subscription to federal land banks' stock under the farm mortgage refinancing act and 15 millions for the reduction of farm mortgage interest contemplated under that bill. It carried another 60 millions for subscription to* stock in the federal savings and loan amoctatfons to bo art up under the home mortgage refinancing act. It provided forty millions for the revolving fund of the new farm credit administration and another two millions for administrate** expenses of this successor to the Hoover farm board. For the system of federal employment offices, set up by the Wagner employment act, it provided 51,500,000 and 6265,000 for the federal trade commissions* administration of the securities act. Juno 11. Mariano Baberan and Lieut. Joaquin Collar, Spanish army fliers crossed the Atlantic oceans from Seville to Camaguey, Cuba. June 12. The world economic conference was opened in London by King George. Premier Mac Donald hurled the question of war dsbts into the conference by saying that Lausanne must bo completed. The French (Coutfaued mi Last Page)

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY JUNE 15, 1933.

MR. AND MRS. WEYBRIGHTS 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Weybright was celebrated at the Bethany church, Sunday. Sunday-school was held in the church in the morning, and the morning service waa led by Rev. Russell Stout from Akron, a grandson of the couple. The basket dinner at noon was served to 150 guests, and other relatives and friends came later to enjoy the afternoon program. Mr. and Mrs. Weybright were seated at the front of the church which was decorated with peonies and rosea. Orba Weybright, a son, was moderator for the afternoon program which opened with a song by the entire group, lead by Mn. Urbanos Huber of Wakarusa, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weybright. This was followed by prayer by Adam Tully of South Whitley, -a former neighbor of the couple. The piano solo, “Home, Sweet Home” was by Miss Meriam Weybright. This was followed by a reading by Mrs. Bert Neff on “60 years of Life Together.” Another reading was by Mrs. Fred Gall, and then the Ladies Quartet of the church sang a number. There was another reading by Meriam Weybright, and then a song by four generations: Grandpa Weybright, Orba, his son, Willie, his son, and Gerald and Evelyn, William’s children. They sang “Jesus Lover of My Soul."'

BATHING BEACH TO BE IN USE AG AIN George Xanders and his son Baddy have boen cleaning the bathing beach at the end of Main Street. Xanders obtained a contract from the town board to rake the debris off the bottom of the lake at this point, removing rocks, glass, etc., in an area extending 30 feet each side of the public dock and extending out into the lake until deep water is reached. This deep hole “the drop off” is to bo marked aa a warning to swimmer*. Xanders stated that the town board has requested that all persons stop dumping rubbish into the lake at this point. If this dumping of rubbish continues, prosecution will follow. Some year* ago S. Ik Ketring and other citizens of the town had gravel hauled out on the ice, to sink when the ice melted, to form a public bathing beach. This was not kept up, perhaps because of the “drop off” made when the lake waa dredged by the cement company. Since then swimmer* have been forced to go to Indian Hill on the other side of the lake, or go into the water from the property of lake residents. Now once again there is to be a public bathing beach. The public dock at this point was put out last week by the town marshal. C. OF C. SEEKING WAYTOGET PARK Meeting for the last time until next September, the Chamber of Commerce, with a small attendance, took up and dispoeed of some important but vexatious problems, Tuesday. After many months of deliberation, quibbling and evasion the group appointed a committee to acquire th* now notorious “dump" by any means possible, and after acquiring to construct a park. The endorsement of the Chamber of Commerce was given the committee whatever action it takes in regard to th* park. Th* chairman of th* committee b Roscoe Howard, and other members: Dr. C. R. Hoy, W. E. Long, Ralph Thornburg, Harry L. Porter, Warren T. Colwell and Ross Osborn. Knowing that an attempt made to ratoo money to support th* band had acquired an insufficient amount, a committee was named to solicit the town for mor* money. — O' HOLD MEETING OUT DOORS Lt* Sunday th* Churches of God from Mt. Tabor, Evergreen and Syracuse hold their services in the woods near Indian Hill with throe hundred people present. Sunday School and Church services wore held. Rev. Shroyer preaching th* sermon. Afterward* seven people were baptised at Indian Hill. Following this a bounteous basket dinner was enjoyed by all. In th* afternoon a short program was given, consisting of readings, special music, and talks by visiting minktesa.

There was a solo by Rev. Russell Stout, and a reading by Dorothy Yoder, which she wrote especially for the occasion. This was followed by a song by two great-grandchil-dren of the couple, Gerald and Evelyn Weybright. J. W. Rowdabaugh read a short history of the Weybright family and John Geyer and Mr. Tully gave short talks. This was followed by a duet by Mrs. Roy Meek and Miss Hasel Stout; a reading by Amsy Clem; and a song by the quartet composed of Mrs. Huber, Mrs. Meek J. W. Weybright and Urbanus Huber. The closing song was by the entire group and the prayer by Milo Geyer. Among those present Sunday at the 60th anniversary celebration were guests present at the wedding so long ago: J. W. Weybright, Milo Geyer, Wesley Weybright of New Paris, John Geyer of Nappanee, Mrs. Lizzie Troup and Mrs. Samuel Hizey of Bristol. Mrs. Troup, aged 90, Mr. Weybright's oldest sister was the oldest one present. She has been blind for several years but enjoyed Sunday’s celebration. The youngest present were great-grandchildren, Bobbie Weybright and Gareth Roger Meek, both 3% months old. All of the children of the couple were present: Mrs. John Stout, Mrs. Urbanus Huber, Orba Weybright and Charles Weybright, as well as 7 grand-children and 10 great-grand-children.

"ROM THE TOWN TREASURER’S BOOKS Statement* are being sent out from the office of the town treasrer for the last assessment on the South Main street paving bonds. The bonds were due and nayable June 1. Beer tax amounting to $512, Jue the town of Syracuse was Received Wednesday morning and placed in the general fund. Gasoline tax totaling $788.75 ta* been received by the town treasurer. AH gasoline tax money is placed in the street fund.

WAWASEE GOLFERS WIN IN FORT WAYNE A golf team representing the South Shore Golf Club of Lake Wawasee went to Fort Wayne, Friday, engaged in a golf tournamnet, proved superiority in mastering the flight of the little white ball, over the North Highland Golf Club's team’s ability, and won the match 306 to 329 in 18 holes of play. There were six men playing on each team, but four lowest scores on the teams were counted. Bill Graham and Frank Dunigan on the South Shore team both had 74’s; Reed Nowcomber, also South Shore had a 78 and Louis Heerman an 80. Emil Doister Jr., and Tom Merrill wore the other two men on the Wawasee squad. Scores made by the Fort Wayne team were: H. Gottschalk, 79; Hackbartt 82; Ed Ross wo rm, 83 and C. Adams, 85.. A wook from tomorrow the North Highland Golf club team will play the South Shore men a return match on the South Shore - Golf club’s course. 0 TRANSOM DROPS, JUST MISSING KEGG'S HEAD Late Saturday night a crash was heard on Main street that resembled a bomb, an automobile accident, or some one getting knocked through a window. The crowd in front of the Grand Hotel started running, trying to locate the disturbance. They ran down Huntington street, past the Syracuse Dry Cleaning Co. looked up tho alley but nothing was to be seen. On the way back they noticed Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kegg gaxing at a large transom which had been above the door of the dry cleaning establishment, but which now lay on the floor shattered into many pieces. When questioned how it happened Kegg said that ho was pulling up the transom which was fastened to the bottom of the frame by hinges, and that the hinges pulled loose. He said ho tried to catch it as it fell to tho floor but it nearly hit him on the head. JUDGMENT is asked Bertha Raymond has filed suit in circuit court on an account against George D. Hurney, guardian of Mary Horsey. The sum asked to 8158 for care of Mary Hurney.

| DO YOU REMEMBER—i ; 1 20 Years Ago. When it was at first feared frost Had injured the wheat crop, but later this report was denied? • * • Ten Yeqfs Ago When the Northern Indiana Telephone Association held its annual convention qj the South Shore Inn? 5 Years Ago. When announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Neva Foster and Joe Ruch of Milford? 0 : . ON LAKE WAWASEE Work on the new bridge on the Pickwick Park road was begun this week, the work being done by the Elkhart Iron and Bridge Co. The cement work will be done by McClintic, Colwell and Gordy of Syracuse. Fifty of the Chevrolet dealers of the northern section of Indiana attended the banquet at Sargent’s hotel, Sunday. The party arrived about noon, enjoyed swimming, boating on Wawasee, indoor baseball on the diamond here in Syracuse, and the banquet served that night. On June 26 the State Automobile Insurance men plan to convene at The Tavern. At this meeting 125 are expected. On the 23rd, 24th and 25th, 75 guests are expected to attend the convention of Home Builders from Indianapolis. Next Wednesday 35 are expected to attend the convention of osteopaths of Northern Indiana, to be held at the South Shore Inn. The Soap Factory Gang will arrive at the Splnk-Wawasee, Friday. Their annual razzle-dazzle golf tournament will be played off on the Wawasee Golf course, Sunday morning. This play commences at 9:30 Sunday morning and the public is welcome to watch the play according to W. W. Irwin, manager of the Lake Wawasee Golf Club. Whistles, firecracker* and the playing of Scotch bagpipes when a golfer attempts to drive or putt have been used other years. The main tournament of the group is held on Saturday when real golf is played and the banquet and awarding of prizes will be on Saturday evening.

The convention of United Brethren church of this state will commence next'Monday at Oakwood Park, to continue through the week. Several hundred of the druggists and manufacturers of druggists’ supplies are expected to attend- the Indiana State Pharmaceudical iionvention at Sargent’s hotel, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The Equitable Life Assurance Company’s convention will arrive at the Spink-Wawasee, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Pentreath from Clinton, Ind., planned to come to the lake today, moving to their cottage for the summer. Mr. Pentreath planned to be here in time to start fishing the early hours of the 16th. Mrs. Pentreath has just returned to Indiana from Washington D. C., where she went with their daughter, who received an appointment there. Mr. and Mrs. William Otto Eisenlohr of Indianapolis came ,to Wawasee by airplane, Sunday, to spend Sunday night with Don Stiver. They landed here in. Syracuse. On Monday morning they returned to Indianapolis planning to return to the lake that evening, to spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayes of Indianapolis have rented one of Ellwood George'* cottages in Highland View Gardens for the season, and have moved there. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Symmes and two sons from Indianapolis; Mrs. Robinson, wife of Senator Robinson, and their daughter spent the week end at their summer home. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ross of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Schacht of Huntington, Mr. and Mr*. Ben Shaeffer of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cowgill of Wabash Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teetor of Hagerstown have moved to their summer homes for the season. The County Medical Association members and wives enjoyed a dinner party at The Tavern Hotel, Tuesday evening. W. C. Garten and A. W. Sutton of Indianapolis have rented the Miller cottage on Ogden Island for the season. On Saturday their Mullen (Continued on page 2)

RULES GIVEN FOR SALE OF FIREWORKS None Displayed Till June 20; Delivery Date July 1. Al Feeney, director of The Department of Safety, has issued the following statement in regard to fire- , works being sold by and to dealers for July 4th. “This department has learned,” Mr. Feeney stated, “that there are several fireworks items manufactured that are very dangerous. After chemical analysis, the following have been banned: “Victory Globe Flash Salute, K-0 Flash Salute, O K Flash Salute, Radio Salute, Gliota Crax, Spit Devil, Son of a Gun, Devil on the Walk„ No. 0,1, 2, White Snakes (poisonous) Hot|Air Paper Balloons, (ail sizes,) Auto Burglar Alarms. “These items are very deceptive in appearance, seeming very small and harmless, but are powerful enough to seriously injure and possibly to kill. In the interest of public safety from fire and explosion and/especially the safety’ of children, wS are asking the cooperation of manufactur- • ers and dealers in this in tter,” Mr. Feeney added. “To that end we have prohibited the sale or display of the above named explosives. Dealers are warned not to handle them, and Prosecuting Attorneys of the State will assist this Department in prosecuting violators, ” The following rules for the display sale, handling and storage of fireworks is effective June 15th, 1933: 1. No fireworks shall be put on display before June 20th. This display must be done in puch away that there will be no danger of the goods being exploded by the rays of the sun or other agency, and under such conditions that if from any cause they are exploded, it will not cause the building to get afire. This can be done by putting such fireworks non-inflammable container completely enclosed above, below and on all sides, except the front, in the display window. ' 2. No fireworks shall be displayed or sold on the streets, sidewalks, alleys, yards, vacant lots or other such places in any city or town of the State of Indiana. Nor shall they be displayed pr sold closer than 25 feet to any public highway in the State of Indiana. ' . 3. All dealeis must keep 11 fireworks stored in fi’on-inl.ammable containers, if the original shipping cases have been unpacked before June 20th. 4. No fireworks that are capable of causing serious injury to the person by explosion or contact shall be sold. SNo fireworks shall be sold to children under 12 years of age. 6. No fireworks shall be sold or exploded at any public filling station or bulk station of Class 1 and 2 Inflammable liquids. 7. Sales by retail merchants may begin on June 20th, but no deliveries of fireworks shall be made until July Ist. Sales and deliveries shall terminate July sth. » This department reserves the right to stop the use, sale, display and storage of fireworks by any person doing the same in a careless and negligent manner, or violating any of these rules. In conclusion the Safety Director said, “The 4th of July can be celebrated in a reasonable, safe way, provided that all persons will exercise caution and all dealers will properly co-operate to prevent dangerous and highly explosive articles being sold. Most of our Indiana manufacturers, wholesalers tnd dealers have entered into this cooperation with a fine spirit, and this we highly appreciate. But some out-state manufacturers, wholesalers and certain Indiana dealers and retailers have in past years been negligent, and have violated our rules and regulations and the rules of common carefulness, and these we now respectfully ask to co-oper-ate, and intend to closely watch. 0 i—p- ■ BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bell are announcing the birth ' of a 61-4 pound daughter, born June 8. They h ve named the baby Delois Jean. The baby was born at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Dave Howard of Albion, where the couple have spent most of the time since their marriage last August. Relatives here received announcements from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cubin of Staunton, 111., that a daughter was born to Mrs. Cubin, Sunday. Mn. Cubin is the daughter of Irvin Treesh, who formerly lived here. a

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