The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 16, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 13 August 1936 — Page 1

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MURALS WILL GRACE WALLS AT ART SALON Gilbert Wilson To Decorate Convention Hall At Wawasee Hotel The convention hall of the Spink Wawasee Hotel where the Hoosier Art Salon is being' held is to be decorated with murals. Gilbert Wilson of Terre Haute, Indiana, began work decorating the walls on each side of the stage with murals, Tuesday morning. Mr. Wilson, since the time he completed his work it the Chicago Art Institute a few years ago and won the Culver Prise offered for the best work by a young man under twenty-five years of age, has concentrated on mural study. He spent many months in the studio of Eugene Savage at Ossining New York, where he not only studied under Mr. Savage, assisted him in his work, but also did a. considerable amount of research reading. He then went to Mexico where he observed the work of Diego Rivera, and was later brought closely in contact with the work of Jose Clemente O’Rozce. Returning to Terre Haute, which is his home, he sought space on which to create his ideas. He was finally given vast amount of wall apace in the Woodrow Wilson High School. On these walk he depicted a mural portraying his own idea of the effect of the machine age on the life of youth. This mural attracted much attention and on the completion of his second one, Mr. Leo Katx of New York the famous Industrial Mur ! alist who was responsible for the outstanding murals in the Johns Mana- ’ villa Building at the Century of Progress, came for the unveiling. Mr. i Katx. after stpdying the walls and talking for many hours to Mr. Wil- I son, gave him every possible encObFAßtmerit to continue as a mural artist. It is now* his desire to enter into competition for the John Simon Gug- , enheim Memorial Foundation Prise offered for the benefit of creative' workers in music, poetry, literary I work of various kinds, painting and sculpture. In order to compete for this scholarship, which gives the applicant, if successful, an opportunity for European study, he or she, if competing in the mural classification, must not only submit a complete account of the work he has done, a record of hie entire career as a student of art but must also have done a certain amount of mural work. Mr. Wibon, through the courtesy of the management of the Spink Wawasee Hotel, has been given full sway in using his own ideas. They have not even requested that he submit them to a committee or to any individual. In this way he will be able to work with no disturbing influence. Visitors to the convention hall will be welcome. They may ask Mr. Wilson questions and watch him while at work. The Renee Barnes exhibition of paintings of children's toys continues to attract many visitors and the little folks are filled with delight when they recognize reproduction of their own toys in many of the pictures. Marion sent the greatest number of visitors during the past week with Goshen a dose second. On Saturday evening the convention hall received visitors from 7:30 until 11:46. The question now arises, “Will this project be repeated?" It has been asked day after day. The answer given by the director invariably b “If the people want it sufficiently to support it morally and financially the idea will not only bo repeated another year but will be greatly enlarged upon and cover, if possible, all the fine arts." EXAMINATIONS OPEN FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT Tuesday August 18th is the last day for filing applications for examinations for positions with the Department of Public Welfare, according to announcement made by Ford P. Hall, chairman of the board of examiners at Indianapolis. The positions open include junior clerk, stenographer, senior clerk stenographer, and principal clerk stenographer. . Information regarding theee positions and examinations can be obtained from the local poet master. Rev. and Mrs. Howard Kreider entertained the Doers Class of the Salem Church, in Mr homo, Wed-

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Snipe Boat ‘Gloria’ to Represent Wawasee at International Races

Joseph Plaskett, Fort Wayne, owner of Snipe Boat Gloria No. 1541 will represent the Wawasee Yacht Club at the International Races in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 27 and 28. Plaskett was chosen to represent the local club after scoring the highest points in races held for the past several weeks on Lake Wawasee. The final race was held Sunday, with Plaskett finishing fourth, but his record earlier in the season helped him maintain his standing and he said today that he is preparing for the International meet. Boat No. 1829, owned by Frank Levinson, jr., Indianapolis, and skippered by M. J. Harkless, Syracuse won Sunday's race on Wawasee. The boat held fourth position until

HARRIET BACHMAN , ALONZO DOTY FOUND ON L U. HONOR ROH DEAD AT MILFORD

Is One Os Hundred And Nine To Gain Special Recognition Harriet Bachman of Syracuse was on the honor roll for the second semester of the past school year at Indiana university.. The honor list was released here today by Regisrar, Thomas A. Cookson. One hundred and nine I. U. students won places on the coveted list, ninety-two of whom made a grade of "A" in all their courses while the remaining 17 were students enrolled in more than 15 hours of work (the average amount carried by 1. U. students) and who received 15 hours of “A” and a grade of “B" in the remainder of their work. A total of 16 of the students winning 4ligh scholastic recognition were freshmen, 24 sophomores, 22 juniors, 20 seniors, and 27 graduate students. Forty-five of these students wire on the honor roll for both the first and second semesters last year. Miss Bachman was a junior in the university last semester. She made 17 hours of “A" and three hours of “B”.

PLAN BABY CONTEST

AT LAKE MARDI GRAS QUILT EXHIBIT DRAWS

Amateur Night, And Other Interesting Events Also Being Outlined Among the countless contests planned for the Lake Mardi Gras here next month, it appears that’ none have been ommitted. The Ladies of the Round Table have volunteered to hold a Baby Contest, to select the communities most perfect baby. The Mardi Gras committe has offered a silver trophy for the winner. Another interesting event, and one that will appeal to the youngsters is ‘the pushmobile or soap box derby. Rev. Travis Purdy and Rev. j Samuel Pritchard are organizing this •vent, and numerous boys are busy building pushmobiles to compete for cash prizes. Amateur night, to be held Wednesday, the opening night of the affair is expected to attract countless entertainers. This conteSt open to all I amateurs who can references I features a number of cask-prizes for the beat entries. Everett Young, manager of W egm tiler's store has been named registrar, and all amateurs who plan to participate must register with him as early as possible. A surf board contest will be ar- 1 ranged as one of the afternoon events while other water sports and activities have been placed in charge of A. J. Thibodeaux, Samuel Searfoss and Leila Connolly. Ross Osborn has been named to work with F. Allan Weatherholt and Matt Katser in organizing the street parade to be held Thursday evening. ADDITIONAL TROPHIES DONATED FOR MARDI GRAS Additional trophies have been do- ■ nated by business men of Syracuse land Wawasee. Those added tc the list this week I are: John Grieger, Grieger's Grocery. Kenneth Harkless, Wawasee Boat Service. Josie Snavely, Syracuse Ice Cream Factory. Herb King Grocery. Louis Solt Grocery. The Bethany Farmerette 4-H Club met at the home of Mrs. Floyd Row - dibaugh, Tuesday afternoon. Demonstration and talks were given by Freda Van Diepenbos and Ruth Etta Kirkrodfer.

nearing the second buoy, where Harkless took advantage of a shift in wind and pulled ahead of the three leaders to commanding position. He crossed the line several seconds ahead of McCammon, with Graham in third place; Plaskett in fouth; Dodez, Wahl, fifth. Doswell Brothers, sixth, Hotchkiss seventh and Hines eighth. At the close of the race officials checked the standing of all boats and the final scoring is as follows: Plaskett, 1612 1-8, Ist; McCammon 1510 7-9, 2nd; Dodez, Wahl, 1493-6-9, 3rd: Graham, 1487 5-9, 4th; Hotchkiss, 1438 6-9, sth; Doswell, 1370 1-6, 7th, and Levison, 1384 2-6, 6th. A race will be held next Sunday with local Snipes and Class ‘C boats competing.

Had Suffered Heart Attack, According To Dr. Fred 0. Clark, Syracuse Alonzo Doty, 74, of Milford, was found dead in bed Saturday morning due to heart truble and complii cations. Dr. Fred O. Clark of Syracuse had been attending him for some time. Mr. Doty had been engaged in some work about his home the day before he died. Besides his widow, who was formerly Miss Cora Huffman of Milford, 11 children survive six sons and five daughters who are at home. Dwight and Harry of Milford, .George of Peru, Ray of Escanaba, Mich., Mrs. Lloyd J. Felkner, Mrs. Marvin Kelly and Mrs. Melvin Lyons of Milford, Mrs. Dorothy Young of Peru, Mrs. Dewey Locke of St. David, 111., and Mrs. Charles Gawthrop of Sioux City lowa. There are thirteen grand-chil-dren and one great-grandchild and one brother, Jacob Elmer Doty of Milford. Mr. Doty had been a Milford resident all his life and was a stonemason by trade. Funeral services were held in Milford at the Russell Neff funeral home Tuesday afternoon, and interment was in the Milford cemetery.

i NUMEROUS VISITORS Display By Ladies Aid Society Is Colorful And Interesting The Quilt and Needlework Exhibit on display in the building formerly occupied by the Beckman Furniture Store, under the auspices of the Church of the Brethren Ladies Aid Society will continue until Saturday evening. This quilt show compares only with quilt exhibitions on display at fairs, and many complimentary remarks have been paid to the women who have worked on the display. There are two antique handiworks, shown. A quilt owned by Mrs. J. Edwin Jarboe, 93 years old, and a »counterpane owned by Mrs. Daniel Klink with the year 1858 woven in the corner, are attracting much attention. Besides needlework, embroidery, , and novel ornaments there are twenty-two quilts. A seven piece bedroom set worked on pure Irish linen, is a particularly outstanding piece of handiwork. Much of the quilting was done by Mrs. Iva Coy, who is the only member who has never missed the Aid Society meetings, in tMb six yean of the organization. Other members who have work on display include: Mrs. Daniel Klink, Mrs. J. Edwin Jarboe, Mrs. Pearl O'Haver, and Mrs. Grant Forrest. TR O MEN HURT HERE LN Ml NOR ACCIDENTS Two men were injured here io an unusual fashion this week. Samuel Swedarsky, local juok dealer, sustained a dislocated hip while attempting to lift an automobile at his place of business oa Boston street. He was attended by Dr. Fred O. dork. F. ]. Arebough, of Muncie and Lake Wawasee, sustained a broken arm when he fc* off a table al his t summer home. Mr. Arebaugh was attesnpting to correct a faulty tight fixture, and had mounted the table to reach it. The table slipped freak under him, and he broke his arm fa > the fall. BIRTHS Mr. and Mm. Emory DruckmiUer, I Angola, announce the birth of a daughter, Angsit 7th. -

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, Thursday, August 13, 1936

FIREMEN ANSWER FOUR ALARMS IN THREE DAYS Large House Near Town Destroyed—Other Losses Nominal A large 10-room modern frame house, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weybright, three miles northeast of Syracuse, was destroyed by fire early this week. Loss is estimated at more than $6,000, partly covered by insurance. The fire is believed to have originated in or near a defective kerosene refrigerator. Firemen from Syracuse answered the alarm, as did firemen from New Paris. Part of the furniture was removed, and nearby opt buildings were saved by the firemen. The whole house was involved when firemen arrived, but their efforts pre- : vented greater loss. Lack of water supply was a handicap. | Last Saturday and Sunday firemen ■ here answered three alarms. Two were for brush and grass fires around j Lake Wawasee which were extinguished with little damage, while the third was in the home of Louis Levinsky, Lake Wawasee. Damage was reported slight. YACHT CLUB SEEKING 200 NEW MEMBERSHIPS Organization Sponsoring Water Activities On Local Lakes The Wawasee Yacht Club, recently re-organized, is extending invitations to all boat owners and enthusiasts on Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake, to become members. Since its inception this seson, the club has attracted much interest, and has served to increase the activity in boating and other water events. Memberships are being obained at a nominal amount of one dollar per year, and it is the desire of officers in the organization to obtain 200 members. Funds realized will be used to finance the activities of the organization, and to further water sports on the lakes. Persons desiring to become associated should communicate with Merle Harkless or other officers of the club.

NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT PLEASING VACATIONERS

Hotel Provides Amateur Night And Contests For Summer Visitors Some attractions in the way of en- ' tertainment have been added to the weeks schedule at the Spink-Wawa- i see Hotel. On Friday evenings, guests who have special talent as well as employes of the hotel conduct an amatuer night, for the benefit and pleasure of the other guests. Each Saturday morning, for the. children of the guests of the hotel, a treasure hunt is in progress. Prizes appropriate for children are placed at the final goul. At various times treasure hunts are also laid out for < the grown ups with prizes given that are appropriate for the winners. The Ping Pong Tournaments that; are held each Sunday morning are causing quite a furore and creating j a friendly atmosphere among the i guests. Considerable interest is being i shown in the Cocktail Houf, and more and more vacationers at Lake Wawasee can be seen at the hotel during this hour. Frequent guests at this time are Mrs. Edith Stephenson and daughters Mrs. Herbert Bartell, Mrs. Phyllip Kiley, Mrs. Peter Cleeter and Mildred Stephenson. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR NEWSPAPER WOMAK Funeral services for Mm. Nellie B. Kiefer, wife of John Kiefer, were held at the home of her son Vernon E. Buchannon at Auburn, Ind. She is also survived by two grand children, Robert and Judy Buchannan. Mm. Keifer, was a resident of Elkhart and Lake Wawasee for many years. She had been coming to Lake Wawase since 1927, and had a cottage in Oakwood. For several yearn she was associated in the newspaper business as aecretarytreasurer of the Auburn Printing : Company. She died at Sauver*B Hoepi tai, Auburn, July 17, The service was held in the home of her son, with Rev. Walter Laughton, pastor of the Elkhart Episcopal Church officiating. UNDERGOES OPERATION Betty Lee Wilt, daughter of Joel Wilt, underwent an operation Tuesday at the Goshen Hospital. Her condition is reported satisfactorily, no-1 cording to physicians. Her father is manager of Wilt ludwtries here.

LAKE MARDI GRAS INCLUDES COLORFUL WATER PAGEANT AND NUMEROUS CONTESTS

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LIST IN LAKE MARDI GRAS POPULARITY CONTEST GROWS

The entry list in the Lady of the Lakes Mardi Gras Popularity Contest includes the names of several new contestants. Last week this time there was but one entry in the contest, but the list now includes the following' nominees: Dorothy Jean Tremper, Lake Wawasee and Birmingham, Michigan. Priscilla J. Rhode, Syracuse. Laura Bachman, Syracuse. Mary Ann Kunkle, Fort Wayne and Pickwick Park. Martha Ann Thornburg, Syracuse. Laura Jane Deady, Lake Wawasee., . Annie Causer, Syracuse. Rowena Insley, Syracuse. Jean Emerson, Lake Wawasee. Published elsewhere in today’s Journal is a coupon or nominating ballot, which any one may return to the Journal with the name of some one of the candidates already listed, or other person whom you wish to vote for or have entered in the contest. The contest will be decided upon a vote basis. Retail merchants an business men who are .membedrs of the Chamber of Commerce will begin the distribution of vote coupons Monday morning. One coupon will be given with each 25c purchase. Contestants are urged to have their friends save the votes for them.

CLASS ‘C’ YACHT RACE CAUSES FEW THRILLS Poor Winds Prevent Boats From Making Their Best Showing Sunday Moderate but inconsistent winds Sunday, kept Class C Palmer Racing Yachts from offering much in the way of a thrilling race, however the sailing was interesting and instructive. No. 21 boa., owned by Roy E. Adams of Indianapolis and Lake Wawasee and sailed by Tom McMahan of Anderson, with Christine Schrader of Indianapolis as crew, and the B-Tremolino sailed by M. B. Blumberg of Terre Haute with P. A. Newhart of Terre Haute as crew, began the first race which was not finished, due to a technicality. Sailing a twin-mark double reach course, the two boats fought at close range during the first leg. On rounding the buoy, No. 21 boat failed to come about without contacting the buoy and was disqualified. By the time these two C Class Racers returned to the starting line, H. A. Palmer’s C No. 4 arrived. Henry Abts replaced Christine Schrader as crew of No. 21 and the three boats got away to a good start. No. 4 boat failed to trail close enough to use good racing tactics, and after sailing around the buoy, she to home waters. The other two boats, fighting fleet calms finished the race, with the B-Tre-molino holding a slight lead throughout.. ■

JOHN FREDERICK BEYER DEAD AT WARSAW HOME Well Known And Aged Resident Was County’s Largest Land Owner John Frederick Beyer, aged 86, prominent Warsaw resident, died , Sunday morning following a serious illness which had confined him to his bed for almost three years. Familiarly known as Fred Beyer, he was the largest land owner in i Kosciusko county. He possessed over I 1600 acres of farm lands in addition j to several properties in Warsaw. He was for a number of years engaged iin the produce business. A native of Germany, he came to this country with his brother Albert at the age ; of 19, and for a time worked in Goshen, Ind. He later settled in this j county and took part in numerous i business and civic ventures. He was | well known. Os his immediate surviving relatives is his wife, Anna Miller, whom j he married in 1877; a daughter, Mae Beyer; two sons, Major Carl F. | Beyer, Warsaw, and Harold Beyer, I Goodells, Mich. Also two brothers Rev. Albert Beyer, German Valley, ‘lll., J. E. Beyer, Winona Lake and a half sister, Mrs. Marie Carlson, Indianapolis. Funeral services for Mr. Beyer were held at the Warsaw M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Frank K. ■ Dougherty, the pastor, conducted the service. Burial was on land owned by Mr. Beyer immediately adjoining Oakwood cemetery.

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Unique Parade to Get Ten Silver Cups For Best Entries The water events division of the Mardi Gras Committee met at The Tavern last night as guests of Matty Katzer, and decided upon varipus phases of the water pageant and parade, together with prizes and awards for the entrants. ' Ten silver trophies will’ be offered for boats competing and participating in the huge water parade to be held Friday, September 4, as the climax to the Lake Mardi Gras. Every owner on local lakes, particularly Syracuse Lake and Lake Wawasee is invited and urged to decorate and enter his boat. There is no limit to size or type of boat. Sail boats, canoes, row boats and motor boats and launches will all be entered in one grand sweepstake for the trophies. Judges will be announced at a later date to judge the various groups. Entries in the parade and competition should bear in mind that they must decorate their own boats, or have them decorated using all the lights and color possible. Silver trophies will be offered as follows: 1. Most Beautifully decorated. 2. Most Grotesque. 3. Most uniquely decorated. 4. Best lighted boat. 5. Smallest decorated boat. 6. Largest decorated float. (Can lie one boat or more combined to make a single float). 7. Most antique boat. 8. Most Modernistically decorated boat. 9. Most Musical float. 10. Boat representing the largest sea monster. There will also be *a silver trophy offered for the most unique mode of water transportation. (This is not confined necessarily to boats.) The committee elected “Bud” Tremper to act as boat registrar, and any and all persons who plan to enter the parade with a decorated boat may register with him, announcing the trophy for which they plan to compete. It was also decided by the committee that Jack Teetor, on® of the youngest boatsmen on Wawasee should be parade marshall, and lead the procession past the reviewing stand. The parade will include several musical organizations in boats to help liven the affair, and interest already aroused, is indicitative of a huge parade and pageant, featuring nearly all of the several hundred boats on the lakes. The parade will be held just past sundown on Friday evening. Persons who will enter will be assisted in arranging their decorations just before the parade, and there will be a crew and number of workmen and tenders to transport decorations for those who will require assistance. Everything possible is being planned to assist boat owners to arrange new and novel displays, and the success of the affair depends largely upon their cooperation? The method suggested is for the owner to plan his decorations and design, arrange it ready to mount, transport it by truck or other vehicle to the starting point, where he will be assisted in placing it on his vessel, in time for the parade. “ Detailed information regarding entries and decorations may be obtained at the JOURNAL OFFICE. MARION CITIZEN DIES AT SUMMER HOME Edward Weesner, of Marion and well known resident ,of Pickwick . Park, Lake Waqrasee, died at his lake home, Sunday. He had been ill for some time. The body was removed to Marion where funeral services were held with interment at the Marion cemetery. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Harrum, Marion, and Mrs. W. O. Smith, Geneva, Ohio, and two grandchildren, Mary Sidney and Brenda Harrum.

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