The Syracuse Journal, Volume 28, Number 42, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 13 February 1936 — Page 1

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SCHOOL TEAM HONORED BY BUSINESS MEN Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Victory Os 8.8. Squad* A record crowd, « well as an enthusiastic one participated in the banquet sdrved by the Chamber of Commerce in honor of the Syracuse High School basketball team, Tuesday night at the Grand Hotel. The team brought the county basketball championship to Syracuse, atnd citizen* and business men displayed their enthusiasm and support, by recognising the team, school and faculty in this manner. W. T. Colwell, president of the organization was toastmaster, and delivered an address of welcome. In his remarks he commented upon the fact that it has been 10 years since the town has paid tribute to • a championship basketball squad. He stated, “in bringing to Syracuse, this distinctive honor, you have brought honor to yourselves, your school and your community. ** Mr. Colwell very ably recited a poem, “The Builder.” He also commented upon the fact that the dinner was being held on the eve of the birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln “a youth who made good,” and in recognition of this fact, read Lincoln's,, Gettysburg Memorial Day Address. Tribute to Team. Court Slabaugh, school superintendent and Clare Holly, coach of the team spoke upon the good of basketball as a part of the school curriculum. The superintendent explained that the game is an outstanding factor in developing the boys physically and mentally, teaches them good sportsmanship, cleanliness and fair play, and instilb in each player a spirit of consideration for the other follow. Coach Holly commented briefly upon the evolution of the game, told how it differs now from the original system of play, and predicted several changes in rules and interpretation of rules that may come about as eai-ly as next season. In closing his remarks, he paid the members of hb squad, what he considered the finest tribute any coach could extend to a team. He said, “In my seven years of coaching basketball, this team is comprised of the cleanest group of boys it has been my privilege to know." John Harley rpoke on behalf of the citizens, and complimented the boys upon their victory and their sportsmanship. He also gave several interesting reedings and told several humorous stories. Players Thank Hosls. Two members of the squad, James Stucky, captain, and Nelson Auer, one of the reserves, spoke in behalf of the team. The boys stated they had been hopeful and enthused over the possibility of bringing the county cup back to Syracuse, and are hopeful that they can win more championships. They promised to do their best. Both young men expressed their gratitude for the recognition of the citizens and the Chambe of Commerce, and also expressed the thanks of their team mates. There were 67 present. STATE PARKS TO ADD MORE CAMPING AREAS Additional camping areas, relieving the crowded conditions which prevailed during the past year, will be completed in time for the 1936 season it was announced today by Virgil M. Simmons, commissioner of the Department of Conservation. Some of these are being designed fpr the visiting motorist who has a trailer-house. The capiping areas in the state parks have shown a gain in popularity, due to the opportunities they afford for economical outings and the facilities available for campers. In camp areas cooking ovens with firewood, convenient supplies of pure water, shelters and modern sanitary facilities are available. WILLIAM E.~PFINGST~ ATTAINS PROMOTION William K. Pfingst, Pottowatomie Park, Syracuse, a member of the sophomore class in applied optics at Ohio State University, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the field artillery regiment. He was also recently initiated by Phi Kappa Sigma and has been on the crosscountry team. A graduate of Syracuse High School young Pfingst is well known here. He is a son of A. A. Pfingst, who is employed in an official capacity at the office of W. M. Wilt Industries- ? .. . .

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FARMERS IN COUNTY RECEIVED $1,615,038 — I Credit Administration of Louisville j Made 485 Loans to Growers In Kosciusko County. ■ i INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 13—Gov- ' ernmental agencies have placed 61,615,038 at the disposal of Kosciusko County farmers during the hat two years, Clarence Manion, Indiana Director of the National Emergency Council, disclosed today, j The money was poured into Kosciusko County by the Farm Land Bank, the Production Credit Corporation and the Emergency Crop and Feed Loans, the Agricultural Adjustment Admin's n tion, the Rural Resettlement Administration and a number of minor agencies. Reports made to Mr. Man on is of last December 31 showed that the Federal Land Bank and the Land Bank Commissioner had 485 loans outstanding in Kosciusko County for a total of $961,800. One hundred and seven Emergency Crop and Feed Loans were made for a total of $8,615 while the Rural Resettlement Administration actually advanced $5,961 out of. 614,6.6 in approved loans for the county. The Production Credit Co poration made 83 loans for a total of 645,826. Mr. Manion emphasized that the $1,(4), 867 loaned by iheee four agencies will all be repaid to the government. :< EIGHT PYTHIA LODGES WILL MEET AT ALBION Members of the Knights of Pythias Lodges and Pythian Sister Temples from eight ountles will gather at Albion Tuesday, February 18th for an .ft e: noon and evening family get-together meeting awd entertainment. Joseph W. Todd of Hammand, grand chancellor of the Knigh s of Pythias, Mrs. Fern Beber of Fort Wayne, grand chief of the Pythian Sisters and Mrs. Rachel Jones of East Chicago, grand senior will be honor guests and will deliver short addresses. Albion Lodge No. 223 and Albion Temple No. 153 of the Pythian Sisters will be host and hostess for the meeting which will be held in the Albion Opeta House. Regist.ation and a social hour will occupy the ’ time until three o’clock when a short session will be held. A pitch-in supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 and the evening session will be called to order at 7:30. An interesting program of j music and other entertainment has I been provided. Members of the Lodges and Tempi- i es from Noble, Whitley, Allen, Dekolb, Steuben, LaGrange, ‘ Elkhart and Kosciusko counties and their invited guests will attend. The meeting will be under the general direction of the District Executive Com- i mittee which includes Mrs. Fern Beber of Fort Wayne, Grand Chief, ’ of tfie Pythian Sisters; Hrrvey T. Ou, Wolf Lake, Special Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias; Edna Congle, Garrett, i Deputy Grand Chief and David H. Horsewood, of Albion, Deputy I Grand Chancellor. MRS. WALTER SIMPSON DEAD ’ Mrs. Waller Simpson, died at her home at Solomon’s Creek late lust . night following a lingering illness. No funeral arrangements have been completed. She is survived by her husband and one son George Simpson. Mrs. SoT"Miller” entertained nhe bridge club at her home yeaterday afternoon.

Feeding Stations Established To Aid Wildlife Survive Cold

Countless numbers of wild game and wildfowl have been saved from death by cold and hunger, due to the efforts of sportsmen, conservation groups, game wardens and other thoughtful individuals. Throughout the whole county as well, as other parts of Northern Indiana, the frozen ground, covered as it is with a thick layer of snow and ice, has failed to provide foods for the birds and beasts. The absence of trees and underbrush in most places, has resulted in a lack of protection from the cold and wind. Feeding stations hav beeen placed in strategic spots, and birds and animals of every description and kind now in this territory have been seen at these havens. Grain, scraps from tables, bread, and all types of food have been placed in the feeding stations, At some of these, lhe little denizens of the forest seem to realise th** their natural ersKsny, man, is for a time at t oss*’. their

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICE : OFFERED TO JOBLESS I ; . Unemployed in County May Register At Warsaw Office of J State Agency. i I The Indiana State Employment Service with headquarters in the Federal Building, South Bend, Ind. has made definite arrangements for registering unemployed persons, residents of Kosciusko county, who wish the services of this agency as a medium for securing work. During the month of January, this free service placed in private employment 203 men and 192 women, residing within the Northeastern district, making a total of 395 placements. The majority of male applicants placed were men skilled in particular occupations, such as tool designers, tool and die makers, first class machine operators experienced in job work, which is quite difficult from production work. Mr. Charles W. Clark, district manager, states that there are still unfilled openings calling for skilled men and for public construction workers, sech as operators of-elevat-ing graders, dreg lines, caterpillar tractors, blade graders, bull dozers and mixer and c ane operators, pavers, finishing of concrete pavement and master finishing mach ne operators. There are also some first class openings for young women with good references in the fie'd of household service. Mr, R. W. Steele, district supervisor, will be on hand from nine o’clock until twelve o’clock noon on the first end third Thursdays of each month tt the WPA headquarters, Warsaw, Indiana, to register unemployed men and women who want employment. All persons working on WPA projects who have not registered with the National Reenployment Service are ins rue ted to take this opportunity to register immediately. The present plan of the district office is to have a representative at the time and place slated above both for purposes of registration and consultation, until further notice. <pBUSINESS MEN AID RED CROSS MILK FUND ‘i — Over Five Dollars Collected by Clever Plan at Chamber of Commerce Meeting I * At the Chamber of Commerce business meeting Tuesday night, a i worth-while plan to aid needy children was inaugurated. At the suggestion of Court Slabaugh, superintendent of schools, a collection was taken, for the purpose of helping the Red Cross Chapter in its program j of buyinng milk for needy children in school. It was decided to make this a part of each meeting. Over . five dollar* was collected last night, and the plan was heartily endorsed by those present. This idea is very similar to that , followed by service clubs and or- ' ganizations throughout the country. 'ln some places, luncheon clubs ! make quite an event of collecting this fund every time they meet. A milk bottle painted white is passed •round, and each person contribute* at least ten cents for each week. Many chibs provide milk for as many as a hundred children all the time, and as is special treat to the youngrsters, entertain them st an annual party, usually around Christmas. The plan is one indicative of wide community interest and fills a real I worth while need.

friend, and are not freightened very far away, when approached. , Absence of Quail. At the CCC camp near here, six such stations have been established, and the officers and men of the Company have seen everything from pheasants to opossum. Throughout other ejections of the county, similar reports are made by sportsmen. Rad birds, blue jays, rabbits, squirrel, fox and other wildlife have been seen in numbers. There seems to be an absence, however, of quail. These birds, according to outdoor-men, are being found frozen. A few days of the kind of weather Northern Indiana has bsen experiencing, soon kills them. Game wardens and other interested persons are strongly urging the feeding of birds. Scraps thrown out on the snow and ice are a help, but some shihwr should also bo provided if possible.

SNOW BLOCKS ROADWAYS AS WINTERRAGES Heaviest Snow of Season Experienced— Schools Closed Rural schools as well as schools ‘ here and in ether nearby towns were closed again today due to inclement weather. Schools # were also closed Monday, due to the extreme cold and condition of loadways. Old man winter seems to be most persistent. About the time there, seems to be possible relief from the cold* wave, and th|e snow, there is a sudden change with conditions worse than before. This morning, following temperatures of 25 above zero yesterday, there wrs six inches of snow covering the ground. A,cold wind caused drifting in many places, and for several hours, highways were block-, ed. Motorists coming into Syracuse from ail points reported drifting and roads were blocked until snow plows made passage possible. Some motorists, who worked here, and reside in other communities stated they plowed through snow drif s at places where the spow was as deep as the top of their headlights. It was considered a good policy to carrysnow shovels in the cars, and many were pul into use. Shows Ingenuity Syracuse residents spent most of today shoveling snow from sidewalks and steps, but little Johnny Hughes exercised more ingenuity than the grown-ups. To remove the snow from his sidewalk, instead of laboring for an hour or more shoveling. Johnny obtained a large wooden box which he filled with coal. He* attached a rope to the box, and pulled it along the sidewalk, clearing the snow away, much as a snow plow would operate. His tesk was done in a few rninuUs. Sn6w continual tw fall this fore-* noon, and with rising temperature, it was indicated thst it might change to rain. At New Paris at 10:30 a. m. there was rain, which froze as it struck the ground. Early this week, roads were so bad mail was as much as eight hours late, and was also late again today. o MOTORISTS URGED TO • FOLLOW SNOW PLOWS Motorists will aid highway Workers in clearing the state highways if they will follow snow plows instead of passing the plows, James D. Adams, chairman of the State Highway Commission, suggested today. On numerous occasions in recent weeks highway workers have been delayed in opening a highway to traffic by cars or trucks which passed snow plows only to be caught in drifts. Maintenance workers swing into action clearing the state highways as soon as snow begins to fall or drift, keeping on the job until traffic is moving. During the sub-zero weather in January when drifts were exceptionally bad, many of the workers were on the job from 24 to 36 hours at a time. At such times the through and more heavily traveled highway* get first attention. Cooperation of the motorists with the workers engaged in clearing the highway*, will eliminate delays with less inconvenience to the motorists. ADOPT son. Mr. and Mra.~Ray Worth of New Carlisle have adopted a baby boy, Phillip Burgess. Mrs. Worth was formerly Miss Ruby Dean Vorhis of Syracuse, granddaughter of Milton E. Rentfrow. t We Apologize ' Last week,- we printed the usual number of copies of the JOURNAL, plus fifty additional copies, believing that there would be need for a few extras. We were right in that conclusion, but proved somewhat conservative in our estimate. A number of persons requested extra copies, which we were unable to supply, i and the demand was far greater than anticipated. To those who did not get a copy, we apologize, and offer the assurance that this mistake will not be made again.

NEW PARK DEFEATS ! COUNTY CHAMPIONS , Late Rally in Final Quarter Cuts Down Lead, But Local Team Lost by Two Points. The New Paris Basket Ball Team, without a very strong season record, seemed to play as if a Championship were at stake, to win from Syracuse, Friday night. The Syracuse team seemed to play as if this particular game was unofficial, or did not count a whole lot. The final score was 22 to 20 in favor of New Paris. Syracuse led at the end of the first quarter, .6 to 4; and at the end of the first half, 10 to 9. New Parjs led at the end of the third quarter, 15 to 13, increased its lead to 22 to 15 at one point of the final period, and then Syracuse made five points in the last couple of minutes, which fell short of tying the score by only two points Stucky started the scoring with two free “throws, and followed with a field goal. Coy fouled, no score; New Paris made a pair of field goals. Doll made two free throws count two points; and the first quarter was over, 6 to 4, Syracuse. Beck fouled to start the second quarter, costing one point. New Paris scored a field goal, and then made two free throws count two more points, to lead 9 to 6.- Doll scored Y*field goal, followed by another field goal to end the half 10 to 9 in favor of Syracuse. Bitner fouled, but they mirsed the free throw. Coy scored a field goal. New Paris scored two more field goals, and Beck a free throw, missed; Stucky was called for a foul, the New Paris boy made two points, to end the third quarter, score: 15 .| to 13, New Paris. Bitner tried a free throw and missed. Beck fouled and New- Paris scored two points, 17 to 13. Beck fouled they made one point. Stucky made a free throw count. Stucky was called again, and New Paris scored the free throw—score: 19 to 14. Stucky made one of two free throws. New Paris scored\a field goal, score: 21 to 15. Stucky was called again, and they scored a point, 22 to 15; Stucky made-two free throw?, 22 to 17; Held made a field goal, 22 to 19; Bitner made a free throw to end the scoring at 22 to Official Box Score for Syracuse FG FT P P’i > Bitner 0 10 1 Stucky 1638 Coy 10 2 2 Doll 2 2 0 6 Beck 0 13 1 Held 10 0 2 Total 5 10 8 20 — o_ GRANDMA WHISTLER DEAD Al JACKSON Mrs. Malinda Whistler, 84, familiarly known as “Grandma Whistler, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Georgia Bailey at Jackson, Michigan, where she had been residing for the past several months. Mrs. Whistler, ngtive of Pennsylvania, lived here most of her lifetime, and was well known. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. | Wilma Hire, here and Mrs. Cather- ; ine All, in Pennsylvania, and two ; brothers, Ephriam Landis of Minne- ’ apolis, and Mark Landis, near here. Definite funeral arrangements have not been made, but services will probably be held here, toward the | end of the week. Mr*. Jacob Bowser, who lives I south ot Syracuse, is reported ser- f iously ill at her home. Her daughters Ethel and Gladys Bowser and her ; daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Bowser ( of this place, are coring for her.

Fuel Supply Nears Depeltion At Conservation Camp

Civilian Conservation Corps Camp , No. 1532 at Lake Wawasee, has. been having its troubles during the ( past few days of severely cold | weather. Forced to cat ry water for \ about a mile, due to the failure of ' their pumping system, the men also > experienced some disc- mfort when f their coal supply neared exhaustion I this week. Officers at the Camp stated the ' pump froze and burst, making it > impossible to draw water. Details were dispatched to nearby homes, and stores at regular intervals, to carry water to the camp. The pump broke several days ago, and is being repaired. , Coal Order Delayed. The Company commander at the Camp stated th* the coal supply |

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAKES NOBLE GESTURE TOWARD LAKE RESIDENTS

FLORIDA AITRACIS MANY LOCAL PEOPLE Nearly Two Score Syracuse Residents are in Southern State For Winter Vacation. More residents of Syracuse are spending their winter vacation in Florida this year, than any season for the past six or eight years. Among those touring the southern stats, or staying in some section of the southern clime are Mr. and Mrs. George Xanders and daughter Joan; Mr. and Mrs. George Colwell; Charles Brian, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harkless, Sheldon Sharkkss, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thornburg and daughter Martha Ann, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Harkless and daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. King and son Richard, Mrs. L. A. Seider, Mr. and Mrs. Pell Clayton, Mrs. Isabell Greiger, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilt, Mr. and Mrs. Foxford, Mrs. Lilly Hoopingarner, Mrs. Laura Wertz, Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Holloway and daughter Hazel, Willia Bailey and Vernon Beckman, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Self. In addition to these residents, there are also a large number of Lake residenst in Florida this winter. MORE CLUBS ENTER CROW CONTROL DRIVE f Entries for Indiana’s third annual crow control contest are still being received from all sections of the state, Virgil M. Simmons, commissioner of the Department of Conservation, reported today. With more than eighty, clubs now enrolled and the contest to continue for three and a half months, a final entry list exceeding all previous records is anticipated. There were 128 clubs participating in the 1935 contest. Entries for the 1936 contest can be made at any time but no club is eligible for any award until it has been officially entered. Among the entries received during the past two weels have been those of the Randolph County Fish and Game Club; Bauga Conservation Club, Elkhart; Rockland Gun Club, Greenwood; Linton Community Conservation Club; Wolf Conservation Club, Crandall; Lima Township Game Club, LaGrange county; Central Indiana Fish and Game League, Martinsville; Hancock County Fish and Game Club; Laud Conservation Club; Jackson Township Conservation Club, Sullivan county; Mishawaka Conservation Club; Foraker Conservation Club, Elkhart; Lakeville Conservation Club. HEARING ON CHANGING TIME EAST OF CHICAGO A number of Northern Indiana communities will seek authorization from the Interstate Commerce Commission to adopt Eastern Standard Time. The hearing will be held at Chicago, February 24. —u George Butt, who is taking a course in law at the Benjamin Harrison school in Indianapolis, and who made the honor roll th s past semester in spite of the fact that he worked besides attending school, spent the week end at home.

was exhausted Wednesday. The , day before, the men were instructed to conserve fuel as closely as ‘ possible. Severs I barracks where i there were two heaters, were warm- ■ ed in some degree with one stove. • The cold weather which kept the ! men indoors added to the discom- ’ fort, and the members of the compsny of 217 crowded around the heaters, laughed, talked, pl yed games, read and smoked, and made the best of the experience. e : I’ Officers at the Company said fuel had been ordered February 4, and ' had been shipped last Saturday, but , had not yet arrived at the Camp. I The officers are not permitted, by government regulation, to buy their fuel locally, as it is purchased on i contract directly from coal mine*. - 1 : . ' '' ■ i

Chairman Claims Lack of • Interest By Vacationers Members Over-rule Colwell and Place “Wawasee” as a Part of The Organization Title. The Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting Tuesday night, made a friendly gesture toward residents and property owners along Lake Wawasee, by including the name “Wawasee” in its official title, and unanimously agreeing that the most important natural industry in Syracuse is the lake. The decision to change the name of the organization from Syracuse Community Chamber of Commerce to Syracuse-Wawasee Community Chamber of Commerce, came after an interesting debate, and some rather pointed remarks by the organization’s chairman Warren Colwell. After reading thftugh the bilaws and constitution as proposed, Colwell stated he objected to the “Wawasee” that had been included in the tentative form. Offering as his reason that there is little or no interest shown by residents of Wawasee in Syracuse, Colwell exclaimed that the organization should functiqn for Syracuse. He commented that with only one exception, and he named Roy Brown, that residents along the lake take no interest in the organization - and the affairs of the community. He added that he does not like the idea at stranger* coming into the connngpity, trying to tell local people how to do things, He also said that if a check-back were made on these indii riduals, “it would be found that th«y did not amount to very much where they came from”. Objection To Remarks Roscoe Howard took issue whh the chairman and it was evident that others present did not agree entirely. The outcome of the debate was that the organization, without a single dissenting vote decided to include the name Wawasee in the official title of the organization. There wes some comment upon the question of the farm trade coming into Syracuse, but it was generally agreed that united action should be taken in developing the Lke, as well as encourging new industry and farm trade. Members agreed that while vacationers spend only a short time here each year, their trade means much to the town and must be encouraged. More people on the « lake, means more business for the community. One speaker expiessed the view that the growth of the community depends largely upon the expansion and development of the lake and surrounding sections, as vacation country. Bachman Urges Action C. C. Bachman spoke very capably on behalf of the rural sections of the community. He stated the organization should make a definite effort to encourage farm development and rural trade and attempt to obtain some sort of industry for Syracuse. He said that new enterprises and new life in the community should be encouraged. He urged ay militant active organization and >tated that some immediate actiqn should be taken. Name New Committee It was decided to have the Promotion committee of which Mr. Bachman is chairman submit a definite and constructive program for the Chamber of Commerce at the March meeting. Another committee, to be known as the Conservation committee with the president of the Conservation Club as its chairman was included among those already suggested. The committee now are, Meetings, Warren Colwell, chairman; Membership, H. W. Montgomery, chairman; Ways and Means, N. C. Blocker; Publicity, Ralph K. Thornburg; Business Relations, Ray Foster; Public Works, Fielden Sh?rp; Rural Relations, Bert Whitehead; Promotion, C. C. Bachman and Conservation, C. E. Kroh. ■ The organization has 52 member*. Morris Crow returned from Bloomington, Indiana, accompanied by Herman Jensen of Indiana Univerk : Mri and Mrs. Burton Howe are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. mes Hamman and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jarrett land family in Sylvania, 0. 1

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