The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 21, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 10 September 1936 — Page 1

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VOLUME XXIX

GOP EDITORS HERE TOMORROW

COMMUNITY ENJOYED GOOD SEASON

BEST PERIOD IN YEARS IS EXPERIENCED

Merchants and Business People Show Definite Improvement

Il is estimated by local people that there were more people vacationing and visiting on Wawasee and Syracuse this season than there have been for many years. The season opened gradually, with many cottagers and summer residents coming in as early as April 1, to spend week-ends, returning to slay the entire summer when school closed. During July and August, as ’ well as early June and September, the community was crowded with people and automobiles. Business thrived. In many cases it was next to impossible to care for the customers, or render the type of service that is most desirable, however everyone was patient and the wjiole season seemed successful in everyway. S' There were at least four occasions during the summer that it was im- i possible to find hotel accomodations | or sleeping quarters in private homes. People fairly swarmed to the ( lakes. This was the first time this condition has existed here more, than , once in any season, old residents claim, and is attributed directly to the publicity campaign undertaken by the Chamber of Commerce. Financially, the town of Syracuse ' and the community is in better condition than it has been for many years. According to a statement of ■ the local bank, deposits, showed an . ( increase of more than over 30 percent more than at the end of last 1 season. The check-up was made ( Tuesday, and this increase in deposit* gives the community the largest cash reserve it has ever had at the end of a season. This fact is most en- ; couraging to business men who face the problem of inactivity duiring the winter months. , On Tuesday there were 334 checks on foreign banks cashed or deposited at the local institutions, compared with 151 checks drawn on the local bank. These were for various amounts, and represents a large amount of new money coming into the community. The foreign checks indicate what the vacation season I means to the town, and the number of checks cleared Tuesday is the largest ever handled at the bank on a single day. This fall and winter, there will be considerable building and improving of property around Lake Wawasee and in Syracuse. This is evidenced by inquiries made of carpenters and contractors and other members of the building trades, for bids and estimates. Nearly every contractor and builder is still busy on some project, I and there is every indication of a substantial growth in the community by next season. In the meantime the Chamber of Ciommerce continues to ( publicise and advertise Northern Indiana’s Most Popular Lake Country, i and the town is moving forward. Miss Harriet Bachman I. U. Junior Advisor Appointed Class Counselor For Girls During First Fall Term Harriet Bachman of Syracuse has been appointed as junior adviser for girls who will enter Indiana university for the first time this fall, according to the announcement of Lob June Myer, of Kokomo, head of the junior advisory system. The junior advisers will aid the new students in matriculating in the university and in becoming orientated here. Each junior adviser has been assigned two or more women students whom she will meet on their arrival in Bloomington next month and will assist every way possible. * The total number of admission cars granted to new students for the fall semester has reached K 421, a gain of 59 over this time last yw. .... ... .. i.... .. . •

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SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, 10, 1936

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING TUESDAY EVE The Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday night at the Wawasee Restaurant. At that time reports will be given of the activities of various committees tha* functioned during the summer months. The-." will include reports from the Financ'al Commi’tee, the Mardi Gras Committee and others. A meeting was held last Tuesday at the Library and it was decided to hold the dinner meeting next Tuesday for reports and to have as larage attendance as passible. It will be to the interest of every member to hear the reports and attend the meeting. UNVEIL MURALS AT ART SALON SEPTEMBER 19 Work Being Completed by Gilbert Wilson of Terre Haute Newly completed “Murals, on the walls of the Convention Hall at the, Spink Wawasee Hotel, where the Summer Hoosier Art Salon is being held, will be unveiled Saturday night : September 19, at 8 p. m. . The murals are being completed by Gilbert Wilson of Terre Haute. The management of the Spink-Wa-wasee as well as those in charge of the' Art exhibit state the unveiling . will be informal and a general invitation is extended to ail who care to attend. No are being mailed. Patrons, supporting members and prize donors are urged to be present and a special invitation is extended to every artist in the State of Indiana. The Complete program for the unveiling will be announced later. The Art exhibit continues to attract many visitors and local people. Miss Gertrude Hach, Mrs. E. H. Newineyer and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Dunn of Syracuse were seen at the exhibit recently. * ■■ Committee of 1000 Includes Local Men e Group To Boost Football Attendance And Interest at 1. U. James Freeman, Dr. C. R. Hoy, Bill Lucas, Richard K. Miller, of Syracuse,. have ccepted an invitatation to serve on a “Committee of 1000** to boost Indiana football during Bo McMillin's third season at the head of the “Scrappin’ Hoosiers.” The committee will open their campaign through statewide distribution of the 1936 football poster carrying pictures of all I. U. lettermen vailable for the team and McMllin and his varsity staff. The “Committee of 1000" is made up of selected upper classmen and members if the “1" men’s associa“l have been telling anyone and everyone since last spring that Indiana will place on the gridiron this fall a well schooled, smoothly coordinated, unstoppable football machine,” writes Gilbert K. Smith, Indianapolis, a member of the comnvt--.ee. His altitude is typical of the high spirit vs other members. “1 firmily believe,” says Smith, “thee, barring injuries acd ineligibilities, an undefeated seasoi is in the cards for the Red Raiders this autumn. I. (J. students in my section of town are all steamed up over the very blight prospects. The excitement of all dyed-in-the wool I. U. fans will have reached fever pitch long before the first opening whistle.” JACOB BUCHER FILLS FIRST TRENCH SILO Jacob Bucher of Dewart Lake, filled two silora last week. One of these was a trench silo, believed to be the first of Its kind ever attempted in Kosciusko county. It iis 37 by 10 feet, dug in the ground with the top i covered over with soil after filling. The same type silo is used extensiv i ely in western states, and Mr. Buch- / ',. ■ . ... < -

MARDI GRAS CONTESTANTS GET AWARDS

Festivity Concluded Fri day Night With Pubblic Presentation

The Lake Mardi Gras celebration held here last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, brought to a close, one of the most successful seasons enjoyed in Syracuse for many years. Over 20,000 people were here during the three-day celebration, and took part in the festivities. The street parade Thursday night and the boat parade on Syracuse lake Friday night were the feature attractions. Both events were mammoth and beautiful spectacles themselves in addition to the scores of other events offered for the entertainment of residents and visitors. The street parade, led by the Wanatah High School Boys’ and Girls’ band, included the Goshen American Legion Band, the Milford Band and the Wawasee Post No. 223 American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps as music units. There were a score of gaily decorated floats, representing various business concerns and an investment and combined expenditure of several thousand dollars One float carried the Queen, Miss Rowena Insley, and the Court of Honor, Miss Priscilla Rhode, Miss Jean Emerson, Miss Martha Ann Thornburg, and Miss Laura Jane Deady. (Miss Dorothy Jane Tremper was ill and did not appear until Friday night). Floats awarded silver trophies in the parade were The Tavern Hotel, Kosciusko Distributing Corporation and Mayme Wogoman Gift Shop. The float of the Syracuse Journal, a large white boat, piloted by pretty little Miss Martha Lee Whitehead, daughter of Bert Whitehead, local postmaster, was given first honorable mention, and named the most appropriate.

The float of the United Telephone Company, that of the Holsum Bread Company and Harkless and Sons were also mentioned by the judges. The trophy for the moot original float presented by the Syracuse Electric Company went to the Tavern Hotel. The trophy presented by Earl Mensenberger ' for the most beautiful float went to the Kosciusko Dbtributing Co. and the trophy for the most artistic float went to Mayme Wogoman gift shop. It was presented by the Spink-Wawasee Hotel. * The trophy offered by the Syracuse Jurnal for the best hand was awarded to the Wanatah High : School. Thb band was brought here ' as a result of the invitation of Ross I Osborn, who graduated from the school a number of years ago. Water Regatta While the Milford Band entertain- ■ ed the huge throng assembled on the shores of Maxwelton Manor, one of I the most colorful boat reviews ever seen in Northern Indiana* pawed along the flood-lighted Syracuse lake, Friday night. Colorful and gaily lighted beyond description, the sight was one of the most thrilling of the whole celebration. Boats of every type and description some lighted, some decorated, some decorated and I lighted, all in a variance of original land artistic design and creation, ■ bursts of applause and cheering from I the crowd. And as some particularly unusual or colorful boat passed, the i biggest tribute that a throng can pay, 'absolute silence, applauded the entry. Specators, hundreds of them left the place impressed with ths beauty, color, artd imagination of the creators of these works of art, floating like something out of a fairy-tale, along the moonlighted, quiet water. Returning to town after the boat parade, awards were presented to all contestants who won honors during the entire celebration. Warren T. Colwell, president of k the Syra-cuse-WaWasee Community Chamber of Commerce made the pTaeeiita t; nni (Goatinnea on Last Page)

"Sky High”, Fast Moving Musical To Be Played Tonight, Tomorrow

Sy-High, the comedy-drama sponsored by the American Legion, Wawasee Post No. 223, for the benefit of the Drum Corps, will be presented tonight and tomorrow night at the High School Auditorium. The cast has been working hard to give the people of Syracuse an outstanding play, and the result is two hours of fast moving entertainment. The casting conunitte has done excellent work. In several seasons of directing "I have never had a cast that was so well chosen. Every member of the cast is perfect in his part” Mrs. C. V. Robinson, Sky-High director says. Walter Smith, who plays the part of Sam, the colored porter at the Airport, will sing “I Ain’t Lazy, I’m Just Dreamin*”. “Take My Heart” is the song Spencer Herman will sing to Rowena Insley, who is his secretary in the play. There are several chorus numbers, all fast, cleverly costumed routines. Specialty Acts Specialty acts of Syracuse’ own talented dancers, singers and instrumentalists will precede the play. Dale Miller, to his own guitar accompaninment will sing “Red River Valley” and “True Blue Bill.” Betty Wolf will do both acrobatic and toe dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Basset will sing and play, “Nobody’s Darling”, and “Ridin* Down That Old Texas Trail.” “Danse Humoresque” will be played as a piano duet by Misses Lois, and Katherine Dillen. Marilyn Holloway will sing and tap

AFTERNOON CLUB HAS FIRST FALL StSSION

Luncheon and Visit to Art Salon Feature Meeting Yesterday The Wednesday Afternoon Club held its opening meeting for the year 1936-37 at the Spink-Wawasee Hotel, September 9. The occasion was a one o’clock luncheon, served in four courses in the hotel dining room. The tables were artistically decorated iwth autumn flowers, and the unusual place-cards represented states of the Union, about which; respective members will report news during the year in answer to roll call. ? After the luncheon the members visited the Convention hall and examined the pictures and handicraft exhibited in the Summer Hoosier Art Salon. Much interest was shown in the original and distinctive murals with which Gilbert Wilson of Terre ' Haute fai decorating the north walls. Mr. Wilson gave a brief talk ex- i plaining these panels. The first to be completed represents the struggle of many to live. Through the fertility of nature, which he culti-1 vates and subdues, he reaches up from the earth and attains the stature of maturity. The colors in this panel are rich and cheerful. But there are unconquerable forces of nature such as storms, earth quakes and unexplainable disasters. In his second panel Mr. Wilson portrays the cruelty and inscrutability of nature in sharp lines and somber shades. Man is depicted cringing before forces he cannot control, grateful for even the mere right to exist. A third panel will be drawn over the entrance at the south end. Here fa to be shown man as man’s own enemy, allowing poverty, disease wars to menace hfa fellow creatures and seriously complicate and jeopardize the struggle to live. After a brief business meeting the club adjourned. Special honor was paid to Mrs. Susan Bowser, charter member of the Wednesday Afternoon Club when it was organized in 1901. Mrs. John Pettit, former member and guest, was paid special attention as the occasion celebrated her birthday. Society of Automotive Engineer Council wUI meet with Ralph Teetor at the Teetor cottage, Saturday and Sunday, September the 12th and 13. The South Shore Inn wiß serve meals to the cottage from the hotel.

I dance. For the Specialty act which receives the most applause, the Legion will give a prize of $2.50 each night. Baby Contest Much interest is evidenced over the contest to choose the most popular Syracuse child under eight years old. Voting is spirited for favorite entrants. The contestants will be presented to the audience both nights of the show, and the winner will be given the contents of his box at the Friday night performance. The following children are entrants: Marcia Disher, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Disher is sponsored by the Gafill Oil , Co. Thornburg’s Drug Store reports much interest in their contestant, Sasha Hire, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Hire, Jane , Bachman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Bachman is sponsored by the Miles Grocery Co. Greiger’s Grocery has chosen Robert Smith, seven years I old, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Wal- , ter Smith, as their entry. Seven year old Elizabeth Miles, Mr. Mrs. Nelson Miles’ daughter will receive her votes at the Star Variety Store. Bachman’s Grocery have a joint entry, Jimmy and Johnny Blocker, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Noble C. Blocker, will receive their votes together. These merchants are showing pictures of their entrants, and have placed a ballot box conveniently to receive votes. Voting will continue until six o’clock Friday evening, at which time the votes will be counted.

WEYBRIGHT FAMILY HAVE 68TH. REUNION

Descendants of Pioneers in County Hold Annual Rally Sunday The sixty-eighth annual reunion of the John and Joanan Weybright descendants was held Sunday at the Bethany Church, northwest of Syracuse on Route 6, with 115 members of the family attending. Following a basket dinner at noon the meeting was called, to order by the president, Walter Weybright. The election of officers followed with Walter Weybright of Elkhart being elected president, J. O. Wey-. bright of Syracuse, vice-president; J. W. Weybright of Syracuse, sec-retary-treasurer. Chauncey Weybright of Milford was named chairman of the program commttei, assisted by Mrs. Edith Huber, Jess Metz, Goshen. Seth Rowdabaugh, prosecuting attorney of Kosciusko county delivered an address upon the history of the family. Mrs. Mary Gall gave a reading. A duet was sung by J. W. Weybright and daughter Miss Evelyn Weybright. A talk was given by D. W. Weybright of New Paris, who is the only one of ten brothers and sisters living. He talked of the pioneer days of hfa family on the old home and of his own childhood on the old home place. Rev. Milo Geyer who offered the invocation will have charge of the old family Bible for the next year. Rev. John Stout of Milford pronounced the closing prayer. The next meeting will be held at j the Bethany Church on Sunday before Labor Day next year. Amonk visiting relatives presept were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sanger, ; Elgin, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Meri Troup ■and family, Vila Park, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Haskell, Lombard, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hisey and family Bristol, ilnd.. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Weybright, LaGrange, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Artie Berkey and family of Millersburg, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weybright, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Troup and family, Mrs. Charles Troup of Elkhart, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Seth Rowdabaugh nd family, Mrs. J. M. Miller, Miss Shirley Miller, Winona Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sheffield, and son Leonard of Lafayette, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Mock, Pierceton, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Short of South Whitley, Ind.; Mrs. E. Whitehead, Mrs. Subird Madlien, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Metz of Goshen and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mmk and famliv of Svracuse.

Number 21

SCHOOL TERM OPENS WITH 431 STUDENTS

Activities Already Underway as Pupils Settle Down to Work

': “ Schools here were opened this week with the enrollment about the same as last year according to Court Slabaugh, 1 school principal. In the twelve ‘ grades there is a total of 431 students, divided by grades as . j follows: first, 39; second, 30; third, 39; fourth, 41; fifth, 42; sixth, 34; seventh, 45; eighth, 34; ninth, 42; tenth 25; eleventh, ’ 32, and twelfth 28. Most .of the pupils came to school with their books and equipment, ready for classes. Work was started without much delay, and the regular routine is operating smoothly. Hundreds of books were handled through the second-hand exchange at the high school office, others were purchased new from the local dealer. In spite of everybody having work i this summer, and a number of faml ilies receiving bonus money or rev- j enue from other sources, school of- ! ficials claim that many families want the trustee to furnish their children with books. Operate Concession The Senior Class is operating a concession at the high school at noon each day and are offering refreshments for sale to raise money for the [class. Baseball Schedule The high school baseball team will play the Leesburg high school the first game of baseball tomorrow afternoon at 4 p. in. on the local field. The schedule for the Syracuse boys calls for six games this season. Leesburg, here; North Webster there; I Milford, here. Etna Green, there; Atwood, there; Pierceton here. All games will start at 4 p. m. FIVE MORE COUNTY STUDENTS AT I. U. Classes Begin Monday, With En- I roliment Nearing Two Thousand Five additional Kosciusko county students have granted admission cards to Indiana University. Approximately 1800 new students' have already filed their high school credentials at the state school and will enter for the first time next week when the offeial orientation program will opein. The total number of new stu- i dents will reach about 1950 before the fall semester opens, according to ail dvance reports. All new students must be at the university Friday, Sept. 11, according to state school officials. The compulsory orentation program designed for all new undergraduate I 'students will open on that day. The , i optional pre-orientation program will ; include talk by university faculty > and student advisors and conferences j with these advisors in order that new students may have their programs | most satisfactorily arranged when , the enrollment in classes begins • Monday, Sept. 14. Additional Kosciusko county stu-: ; dents who have been granted admission cards to I. U. are: Jeanne Cooki son, of Leesburg; John DeFries, Jr. J I Milford; William H. I. Xanders, Syracuse; O K ert B. Brown and Ber- • tha Sharp, Warsaw. H ADVISORY BOARD APPROVES BUDGET The Township Advisory Board met 5 Tuesday night and approved the bud--1 get of the Township trustee, which will give Turkey Creek Township a - reduction of 31 cents. There were no . taxpayers appeared at the meeting 1 to offer any protests as to any part . of the budget and it was adopted with 1 little comment or discussion, except ; that the board is pleased that so sub--1 stantial a reduction is possible. The E board is composed of Strieby, IT Noble Blocker, and Dora Clingerman*

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HUGE RALLY SATURDAY AT AIRPORT

John M. Hamilton, Presidential Campaign Mgr. Principal Speaker

Beginning tomorrow, the Republican Editorial Association I of the State of Indiana will hold their mid-season convention at the Spink-Wawasee Hotel, Lake Wawasee here. Thousands of persons are expected to participate in the convention and the Rally to bte held Saturday afternoon at the Wawasee AirI port. Tomorrow night a banquet will be held with the former governor of Kansas, Henry J. Allen, close friend and to the G. O. P. nominee for president, as principle speaker. Saturday, a program for women has been arranged including bingo, and souvenirs will be presented to each editors wife. On Saturday afternoon the public rally will be held at the Waw’asee Airport. John D. M. Hamilton, campaign manager for Gov. Alfred Landon, the presidential nominee will be the speaker. State candidates will be presented and entertainment is being arranged. Everett E. Rasor has been appointed to assist Sheriff Virgil Teager in policing the grounds and arranging for parking. Over 200 young Republicans have been assigned to police and traffic duty. Concessions are being constructed and the fild and hotel are being appropriately decoraited. A huge broadcasting system has been instiled, so that addresses can be heard throughout the entire 80 acre air-, port. At the banquet Saturday night, Republican candidates, Raymond S. Springer for Governor and Charles A. Halleck for Congress representing the Second District, to succeed himself, will be the speakers. In addition to editors and visitors from Indiana, a large delegation from Michigan and Illinois, and a number are expected from Kansas. All members of the Republican State . Committee and outstanding leaders in the state have made reservations. Entertainment during the two day meeting and rally will include musc by orcheistras, quartets, bands, and drills and demonstrations by Legion Drum Corps from various points. The rally will be one of the largest ever held in Indiana and the largest ever attempted here, Republi- ° can leaders maintain. The public is invited, andu rged to hear Mr. Hamilton. Cumberland, Md. Girl Weds Warsaw Resident Frances E. Fletcher and George H. Ward to Live in County Seat Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Frances E. Fletcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Fletcher, 332 Avirett avenue, Cumberland, Md.» to Charles H. Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Ward, Warsaw, Ind. The ceremony was performed August 10 at the parsonage of Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church by the Rev. Dr. Vernon N. Ridgeley, pastor. The attendants were Judge Paul M. Fetcher of Peopres Coult, Cum- • berland, and Mrs. Fletcher, brother and Bister-in-law of the bride. The bride is a graduate of Allegany High School Cumberland and of Frostburg State Teachers College class of 1928, and has been a teacher <in Baltimore county Maryland. Mr. . Ward is a graduate of Warsaw High and of Wabash College. He is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and fa agent for the Travelers’ Insurance Company in Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Ward will be at home after September 12 in Warsaw.