The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 22, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 17 September 1936 — Page 1

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COFC. GROUP BEGINS FALL ACTIVITIES

Hear Reports Upon Successful Affairs Held During Summer Reports read at the,first fall . meeting of the Syracuse-Wawa-see Community Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday evening in the Wawasee Restaurant, were received with considerable enthusiasm by the 30 members present. Financial reports showed that the Mardi Gras celebration had been staged and promoted at a minium of expense to the organization, and only S3O of appropriation for the affair had been expended. Other items of expense had been made up | by voluntary contributions on the part of merchants and business men, I and from fees from tides and concessions. The celebration committee had aiso raised sufficient funds to pay for the dredging of the channel, without resorting to the Chamber of Commerce treasury for assistance and a complete list of donors of trophies and contributors toward the Queen's Float and the channel dredging. Purchasers of street decorations were also announced, and it was ex- „ plained that these decorations are the permanent possession of the purchaser. ’ , The financial report of the campaign for funds held last spring, and for fees from members showed that nearly $1,700 had been collected. • This money was appropriated to the publicity committee for signs, advertising and literature, to the promotion committe for office expenses and other items and to general expenses. Charles C. Bachman reported the' activities of the Chamber of Commerce office during the season, and complimented Mrs. Hire who h» been in charge of the office, for the excellent work she is doing. It was decided to keep the office open until ■ a later date, and then make a decision as to whether it san be made permanent. Warren T. Colwell, i opened the rileeting by paying particular tribute to the Mardi Grm ' committee and to those who helped make the affair a success. It was de-; t ided to send a letter of appreciation from the Chamber of Commerce to all out-of-town organizations who helped make the affair so successful. North Webster School Bus Driver Expires Charles R. Hamman, Died September Is, -After Lingering lUnesa 1 ( * • I Charles Ray Hamman, aged 30 of! North Webeter, school bus driver, | son of Jesse and Eva Hamman died September 10 at his home. He was born near here April 9, 1906. Surviving are his widow, one daughter, i Barbara of North Webster, his father, Jesse Hamman of North Webster, two sisters, Wllmo Held of Syracuse and Mabie Taylor of North Webster and thre brothers, Elmer Hamman of North Webster, James Hamman of Columbus, Ohio and Ivan Hamman, South Bend. „ The deceased was a member of the Church of the Brethren. He had been in failing health for sometime. He was employed for several years as a school bus driver for the North Webster school. Funeral services were held by Hayworth and Bilby funeral home, with Rev. Paul Bilby officiating. Interment was in the North Webster cemetery. » INTEREST SHOWN IN FORD INSTRUCTION COURSE Much interest was shown several days ago, in a mechanical instruction school, held at the Chatten Motor Sales Garage la Milford, under the sponsorship of the Ford Motor Company. L. G. Smith of Chicago, traveling engineer for the Ford Motor Company gave demonstrations and instruction in the mechanical construction of Fords. He was asateted by the senior mechanic in this district, Guy Cory, who has been With Chatten for 17 yean. Mechanic from Nappanee, Warsaw ,E2kha ~ Ligonier and other Ford agencies in this dkttrict attended the demonstraUou.

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PERSONALS and Mrs. Samuel Swihart and daughter, Juaniata, of South Whitley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swihart. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swihart spent ! Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Shock. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Stetler were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mrs. Stetler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stout, near New Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meek called on Mrs. Amanda Hoover, who is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Ulery, near Leesburg, Sunday. * Mr, and Mrs. M. D. Brennan, of ’ Chicago, spent the week end with and Mrs. Garnett Latham. Howard Rhode spent Sunday with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Garnett Latham. Mirand Mrs. N. G. Skidgel spent I the week end in Pierpont, j Sun, Ohio. Clifford Hesser, of Nichols, lowa, and Thomas Hesser, of West Liberty , lowa, will spend a few days with | their sister, Mrs. Lloyd Disher. Mrs. : Disher and daughter, Marcia, will ' return with them for two weeks vis-; it. Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClintic, of Marion, Ind., spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kroh. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kroh and-J Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClintic, and: James Connolly spent Sunday in South Bend, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Click. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hanna, of Auburn, Ind., spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowser. Mr and Mrs. E. E. Wolcott, Florida, left Monday for Chicago, after visiting Mr, and Mrs. William Ker- I win. John Hurtig is home from the Warsaw hospital. He is much im- | proved after a major operation. Mr. and Mrs. John Grieger were in Wanatah, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thornburg returned last evening from Chicago. ■ Dr., and Mrs. Cliff Hoy rteurned from Sauli Ste Marie, Mich., yesterday, where they spent their sum- ( mer vacation. Margaret Smith has returned to the Indiana State Teachers College at Terre Haute. Charles C. Bachman took his daughters, Harriet and Laura Bachman to the Indiana University where they enrolled for the term. Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Bachman are vacationing along Lake Michigan. Mrs. jane Jones spent the week end at the home of her son, E. B. I Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Montgomery are vacationing in Rochester, i Minn. Mr. Montgromery is secretary of the Chamber of Commerce here. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fage and son, William jr., and daughter, Margaret, of Chicago arrived Saturday in Syracuse and are spending ! the month of September in Sol Miller's cottage at Mxawelton Manor. > Mrs. Florence Miller and daughter, Dorothy, of Howe, Ind., spent last week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Miller in their cottage at Maxwelton. Mrs. George Xanders accompanied her sons, Laucks and William to Bloomington, Friday, and is returning Sunday. I Sol Miller and Dorothy Miller took Richard Miller to Bloomington, Thursday. Joseph Kindig and William Osborn have gone to Wittenberg Colledge, Springfield, Ohio. Voyal Osborn has gone to Depauw University. George Bill Smith and Ralph Thornburg jr., have gone to Purdue University. Carl Stolting has gone to Indianapolis to attend Indiana Dental school. Elbert L. Groves left Wednesday I morning for Depauw University where he will enroll as a student. John Shenberger, of North Judson, Ind., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James oCnnolly. Helen Earl and son, Ronald, returned home with him after spending the summer with the Connollys. OAKWOOD MANAGER WILL SPEND WINTER IN SOUTH Mr. and Mrs. Otto Neerman, are leaving for Florida to spend the winter. Mr. Neerman has been the manager of Oakwood Hotel, Oakwood Park for several years. Mr. and Mr*. Ralph J. Urbauer, son-in-law and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neerman, will have for Florida in October. Mr. Urbauer b clerk at Oakwood Hotel. RETURNS FROM CONVENTION Roy J. Schleetor, local insurance representative and agent, ha* returned from French Lick, Ind., where he attended * convention last week, I*M by th* People* Life Insurance Company.

ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD HEARS JOHN HAMILTON G. O. P. Rally Failed to Draw Number Predicted By Leaders The Republican Editorial Convention held at the Spink Wawasee Hotel last Friday and Saturday attracted a number of editors from’all sections of the state, but the attendance ■ was not as large as had been anticipated, the hotel management stated. The political rally held at Wawasee Airport Saturday, at which an estimated attendance of 20,000 to 50,000 had been predicted by many authortiies was also disappointing. The crowd assembled for the political address of John Hamilton did not exceed between four and five thousand, although the audience was an enthusiastic one. Governor Landon, 'presidential nominee was in Warsaw Friday, and many people from this township motored to Warsaw to hear him speak. Governor Landon ordered the stop of his special train at Warsaw when he was advised the editorial convention wae in progress at Wawasee. MRS. ANNIE BROWN, 70 DIES AT ELKHART, IND. Spent Over 30 Years at Lake Wawasee— Was Well Known Here Mrs. Annie Brown, 70, who had been a resident of Vawter Park for more than thirty year*, died Sept. 10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Becker, 319 James street, Elkhart. She had been in failing health since last April when she suffered a heart attack. Mrs. Br wn was born March 18, 1866 in Pilton, England a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah On Nov. 30, 1885, she was married to Thomas Anderson, who died Sept. 14, 1910. A son, Walter Edward died Sept. 10, 1900. In addition to the daughter, Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Brown is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George (Maude) Mellinger of Vawter Park, near Syracuse and six grandchildren. Mrs. Ruby Tassler, of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Blanche Riddle of Butler, Ind., Lucille Mellinger. and Wyland Hollis and Myrtis Jean Becker of Elkhart, three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Bevan of Chicago Mr*. Rose Post and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, both of London, England and a brother, John Lee of Brisbane Australia. Seven step-children are Frank, Roy, David, Chester, Arthur and Vern Brown and Mrs. Maude Devault all of Syracuse. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. George Mellinger, Vawter Park, Lake Wawasee at 2 p. m. Sunday. Rev. G. W. Phillips of the Bret hern Church of Elkhart, officiated. Burial was in Indian Village cemetery. FARMER’S INSTITUTE PLANNED THIS FALL Chamber of Commerce to Sponsor Rural Program and Exhibition Plans were begun last night by the rural committe of the Chamber |of Commerce, of which Bert Whitehead is chairman, to sponsor a farmer’s institute and produce exhibition this fall. The proposal was the result of discussion on the subject of holding or attempting to stage a fall festival J and farm fair here around the firjß of October. Member* agreed that it would be better to start the rural program of the organisation with an institute his season and plan for a fair or farm festival next fall. An appropriation was voted to the committee for financing the institute Mr. Whitehead stated that it will be possible to hold the affair within a few weeks, and he would make immediate arrangements to contact speakers and farmers who will be interested in the institute. « HURT PLAYING BASEBALL Fred Tracer, aged 16, wa* badly injured playing baseba* here Tuesday. The youth sustained a serious laceration of his right leg, when bn ww spiked by another player. Dr. Fred Clark attended him and took seven stitches to close the wound. BIRTHS Mr. and Mr*. Donald LeCount announce, the birth of an eight pound sen this morning. Mr. and Mr*. WUbur Walton announce th* birth of * daughter, September 6.

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1936

SOCIAL Velma Mason Honored At Pre-Nuptial Tea ♦ Mrs. Bruce Gollan wa* hostess at a four o’clock tea, Tuesday, at her Lake Wawasee home, in honor of Miss Velma Mason, bride-elect of Carl Tuttle. As the guests arrived they were presented with a tea towel and asked to hem and embroider it in some unique way. The result was twelve finished towels, done in original and clever designs. The ladies took--, a vote as to which towel was most attractive. This honor and a gift was given to Mrs. Bishop, who embroidered a boat to resemble the “Blue Streak." Each lady brought some food receipt® for Miss Mason, and these were presented to her, in a filing cabinet. At six o’clock Mrs. Gollan invited her guests to the dining room, where they were seated at a large table, decorated in bridal appointments. The center piece was a crystal bowl of white flowers and white tapers at each side of which was a crystal candelabra and white candles with cards jn silver holders marking the places. Miss Mason was seated at the head of the table and over her was suspended a silver bell from which rose petals and hearts of various colors showered upon her. A delicious three-course supper was served, at the conclusion of which Miss Mason was presented with a Kensington silver hors-d-oeuvres plate from Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gollan, and a sizzling platter and vegetble dish from Mr. and Mrs. George South worth. After the guests left the table, they gathered in the living room for a social chat until 10 o'clock when they bestowea wishes of happiness on the bride-elect and complimented the hostess for the lovely party, and departed. Those present were: Miss Velma Mason and her mother, Mrs. Claude Mason, Mrs. Garry Bishop, of Wawasee, Mrs. George Southworth, of Chicago, Mrs. Wilbert Peckett, Ft. Wayne, Mesdames Lester Clark, Ernest Bushong, and Sol Miller, of Syracuse. One O’Clock Luncheon Was Colorful Affair Mrs. A. E. Nedham, Mrs. Chester Sears, and Mrs. Alfred Davis were hostesses at a one o’clock luncheon, Friday, at the Sargent Hotel. The guests were seated at one large table in the dining room where a three-course luncheon was served. The table was decorated with beautiful flowers and at each place a bright colored handkerchief in the form of a nose-gay, added color. Following the meal the ladies were escorted to the porch where six tables of contract and one table of auction were played. At the conclusion of five games, very lovely gifts were presented for high scores in contract, to Mrs. Lyle Wilt and Mrs. Hallie Holloway, consolation to Mrs. John Cremens; in auction, to Mr*. Fred Clark, consolation to Mrs. N. Blocker. Fourth Ruffner Reunion Held at Lake Wawasee The fourth Ruffner family reunion was held Sunday at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cripe, Lake Wawasee. There were 70 members present and a banquet dinner wa* served at noon. Officers chosen for the new year ar* Jacob Ruffner, president;. Henry Ruffner, vice-president; Edna Cripe, secretary and Clarence Ruffner, treasurer. Committee* are, entertainment; Ada Pugh, Mary Cramer, Mr. and Mr*. Harry Hetrower. The visitors" included relatives Detroit, Syracuse, Cromwell, Nappanee, Goshen, Lagrange, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Columbus City and Mishawaka. • Serve Pkmic Sapper Mr. and Mr*. Clarence Snyder gave a picnic supper at their cottage on Lake Syracuse. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strand, Mr. and Mrs. Art Gisleeon, South Bend, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. George Snyder and two sons, George and John, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stults, Buchanan, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Everett Christofel and daughter, Shirley Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder, Natalie Snyder, and Melvin Knight, Goshen, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Dillon, and family. EVENTS IN BRIEF The Ladies Aid of the Luthern Church, were entertained with » pot luck dinner at the cottage of Mr*. Samuel Suavely, on Kale Island. Bishop Frank Kreider of Elkhart will be in charge of Pulpit service sSunday in th* Church of the Brethren. Rev. Jarboe will b* at Hagffwstovn. ... . . ... -s 5 - ’ r- --"W* Vy

SON OF ELMER DEWART IS FATALLY INJURED Dr. Fordia Dewart, Native of Milford, Struck by Car At Peru Dr. Fordia Dewart, aged 45, of Peru, Indiana, son of Elmer Dewart of this place, was fatally injured when struck by an automobile near his office, Tuesday evening. Dr. Dewart died shortly after the accident, it is stated. He was a native of Milford and lived in this section for a number of years. As a young man he went to New York City where he studied art and opened a studio. He later became interested in the osteopath and chiropractic professions, completed these studies and moved to Peru about eight years ago where he had practiced since. He is well known in this community and has a number of relatives here. Surviving are his widow, and two children. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. WOMEN ESCAPE DEATH IN LAKE WAWASEE Sisters From Indiana, Pa. Rescued From Near Drowning Tuesday Mrs. Faye Trimbell and Mrs. Fred Huber, her sister, both of Indiana, Pa., who are vacationing on Lake Wawasee, narrowly escaped drowni ing Tuesday noon, while bathing off Black Point. Mrs. Trimbell ventured out too-far ! into the lake and stepped into an 18 foot hole. Not being an adept swimmer, she called for help, and then had the presence of mind to hold her | breath. Her sister, Mrs. Trimbell tried to rescue her, but she too got j into deep water, and being unable ! to swim was of little assistance. Mrs. Huber was recued almost at once by her husband, Fred Huber who was with them. He then turned his attentions to Mrs. Trimbell, who was still holding her breath. She . lapsed into unconsciousness as he reached her. In the meantime, other people had started to assist the swimmers, and Jewel Freman, of Fort Wayne city i fireman rendered first aid treatment ,to Mrs. Trimbell. After she was revived she was removed to her cottage where a Cromwell physcian advised rest. Her condition is not serious. , Residents familiar with the lake around Black Point state that Mrs. i Trimbell stepped into an old channel that had probably been dug when the old cement company was removing limestone from the bed of Wawase Lake years ago. Several perj sons have drowned in local lakes by i suddenly stepping in deep water. LOCAL STORES MAKE ! CHANGES THIS WEEK Variety Store and Clark Shops Closed—Bigler and Mench Move Clark Shops, operated in the Connolly building, by Mr. and Mrs. ' Lester Clark closed this week, as did the Variety Store operated next door to the Beckman building by Mr. ; and Mrs. H. A. Buettner. \ The Clark Shops, dealers in women’s ready to wear clothing and j conducted by Mrs. Clark, was Jthe only business of its kind here. Her ! husband, Lester Clark, who has been failing in health was a dealer in radios and automatic refrigerators. The Connolly building was also occupied by WilHasn Bigler, jeweler who moved to the Syracuse Journal office where he has established his I business. James M. Mench, radio dealer and serviceman, who was as- j sociated with Lester Clark has also established headquarters in the j Journal office. Within the next few months, it is expected that a remodeling program I planned in the business section will get underway, and as this is completed, Bigler, Mench and the Syracuse Journal will all move to new and permananent quarters. Buettner, who closed because of the remodeling program indicates he will not resume his business. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF TWELVE POUND SON Mr. and Mi*. William C. Ryman, who live one mile west of Syracuse, announce the birth of a twelve-pound son early Saturday morning. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. Dr. Fred Clark is the attending physician.

On LakeWawasee Mrs. Frank Carter of Indianapolis, w*as a guest of Mrs. Riley C. Adams, this week. Mrs. Mileham Timberlake, of Carthage, 111., and Mrs. O. T. Jordan of Edinburg, Ind., returned to their homes after spending the week with Mrs. M. Jordan and Mrs. Forrest Snepp. Mrs. Grace Olds and Mrs. Harry Fishack spent Wednesday in Fort Wayne. Mrs. John Teetor and Japk Connolly, Hagerstown, Ind., visited i ther icottage Wednesday. Mrs. W. E. Long and Mrs. Anna Warren and daughter, Lida. Fay, went to Chicago Wednesday afternoon, and will return Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Wandel returned from Detroit, Mich., Wednesday, where they visited Mrs. Wandel’s sister, Mrs. Grace DeFenney. Mr. and Mrs .J. C. Groble, of Anderson, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. | Roy Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Campbell, Mrs. Ollie Stucky and daughter, Merele, and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Stucky and son, all of Muncie spent Wednesday with Mrs. C. M. Vww- ■ ter. They received their meals at ■ Roy Browns. Bob Elliot, South Bend, spent the : week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Elliot. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Schaefer returned to their cottage after a visit to their home in Gsohen. Judge and Mrs. Ellis of Anderson and Mrs. William McNairey of Indianapolis are at the Ellis cottage. Mrs. Georgie McKinnie and daughter, Carlotta from Fort Wayne are at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hogan, of Chicago, are spending three t at their cottage. Events In Brief An all day party was given for the Associate Investment Co., of South Bend, at the Spink Wwaasee Hotel, Wednesday. It was concluded with dinner and a dance in the eshning. Circle No. 3 of the Methodtet Ladies Aid held a pot luck dinner for the members and their husbands, at the home of Mrs. Ernest Richards Fred Durham returned to his home in Muncie, Saturday, after having spent the summer in Frank Wood’s cottage at Natti Crow Beach. Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth of Chicago were guests of his mother Mrs. Bruce Gollan, Ogden Island, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Southworth remained over for several days.

HAYEPLAN FOR PUBLIC BATHING BEACH HERE

Committee Works Out Threefold Proposition For Project A rather unique but highly seas- ; ible idea has been evolved by the yracuse-Wawasee Community Chamber of Commerce bathing beach committee, to clean-up the shore line of Lake Syracuse and at the same time to establish a public beach near the park or at some other accessible point. The committee, appointed Tuesday night, is composed of A. L. Miller, Dr. Fred Clark amd A. J. Thibedeaux. At the meeting there was some discussion regarding the establishing of a bathing beach in town, and the general opinion seemed to be such an effort should be made. Following the meeting, the bath|ing beach committee began a study of the situation, and decided upon a plan that is meeting approval in most circles. They propose to raise a fund by popular to be used for the purpose of establishing the , beach, cleaning up the shore line and flushing out the muck in the newly ; opened channel. Three-fold in its scope, the plan is a desirable one the i committee contend. A small impounding dam, will be built at the B. & O. bridge across the channel between the two lakes, temporarily darning the water of Lake Wawasee, permitting the level of Syracuse Lake to fall about three feet. This will expose the bottom of Syracuse Lake for a hundred or more feet along the shore line, and will permit property owners and the town to clean out refuse, rubbish and muck that has accumulated in recent years. When the dam is removed, the water will rush through the channel, carrying out all the muck and dirt that is in the channel with it, the committe believe. The committee propose* to proceed with their plan immediately and has the approval of officials. They have already begun their solicitation for funds and will make a report of their activities at Ute next Meeting of the organuatiom. X

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M.E CHURCH TO OBSERVE ANNVERSARY Home-coming Planned For October 18, to Mark Fiftieth Birthday The Methodist Episcopal Church of Syracuse, will observe its fiftieth anniversary of the dedication of the church, Sunday October 18th, with a home coming program. All former members are urged "to ; attend. At noon a pot-luck dinner will be served, followed by a reminiscence service by former pastors and friends at 2 p. m. A photograph of the audience will be taken at the close of the* worship service at 12 o’clock noon. % During both forenoon and afternoon, a special musical program will feature. Several people who attended the dedication service are to be present and take part in this service. It is planned that all former pastors who are living will return for the service. Committees have been appointed including Mrs. B. F. Hoy, publicity and invitations, assisted by F. W. Green secretary. In May 1886, under the pastorate of Rev. G. M. Carpenter, with a membership of fourteen, construcI tion of the old brick church began. The members at that time were, Mr. ; and Mrs. Theodore Sheffield!, Mr. ■ and Mrs. John Alexander, Mrs. I Mary E. Ketring, Mrs. Mary E. Green, Mrs. Mary E. Stoner, Mrs. Mary E Kitson, Mrs. Dora B Druck‘amiller, Mrs. Dora Snyder, Mr*, j Sarah Low, Mrs. Alice B. Dolan, and Mrs. Daisy Stoner. The trustees of the church at that time were Theodore Sheffield, S. L. Ketring and John Alexander. These men gave much time and money toward the erection of the church. Mr. Sheffield was the father of William Sheffield, an expert inusij .an and until he became deaf was the musical leader of the town. Mr. 'Alexander was the father of Mrs. I Dolan and Mrs. L. N. Kitson. Mr. • Ketring was the father of Mrs. E. , Sol On New Year, 1887 the prayer | meeting was organized. Isaac Kitson who had recently united with ; the church became the class leader, j and the first Sunday School was organized on the first Sunday in January I that year with George Elliott, pre- | sent towship assessor at Warsaw, was the first superintendent. The following have served as pas- ■ tors since the organization of the church in Syracuse. Reverandß: WilI liam Graham, Asbury C. Gerard, Huff Naftzger, Francis A. Sale, John McElwee, Peter S. Cook, — Puttee, —Kirkwood, William Lash, John S. Cain, George M. Carpenter, Charles Cates, W. F. Dingle, I Dr. John F. Bailey, Allen L. Weaver, Charles A. Cloud, William E. j Hogan, Dr. Fred H. Creman, James jH. Royer, Arthur J. Armstrong, Travis Purdy and for many years a local preacher of Milford W. E. ! Groves was an able assistant. Os this i number the following are living: A. IA. Turner, Arthur Cates, Allan L. Weaver, W. E. Hogan, James H. | Royer, A. J. Armstrong and the present pastor, Travis Purdy. Five of the District Superintendents are living, Drs. S. Light, R. J. Wade, C. H. Smith, C. B. Croxall and Ottis T. Martin. In 1909, the church was remodeled and enlarged. At that time, under the pastorate of Rev. A. L. Weaver, living at LaGrange, ther* were about 125 members. Today membership numbers, 255. The church entrance was changed, a complete basement excavated un- ' der the old and new structures, and the pulpit changed from the east to the north side. Nearly a year was re- ' quired to complete the remodeling and enlarging program. MURALS TO BE UNVEILED SATURDAY NIGHT As a final event before the SpinkWawasee hotel closes its 1936 season in the convention hall, Saturday evening. The unveiling is to be informal and is open to all who wish to attend. The affair is secheduled for 8 o’clock.. Mrs. John Harley who fell at her home last week and sustained a badly sprained ankle, is still confined to her home, but is reported improving. Dr. Fred Clark is her physician. Donald LeCount, aged 10, who feu two weeks and sustained a broken arm is improving. The cast wa* removed this week by Dr. Fred Clrak.

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